1 . This Week: Homes for Book Lovers
Boulder
This 2019 four-bedroom home has an open-plan great room with a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf and a rolling library ladder. The house mixes Western and Eastern design and features wood floors and oversize windows with views of a seasonal pond.
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
New York City
Nobel Prize-winning author and previous owner Toni Morrison changed the third bedroom of this 1901 house into her library and writing room. The two-bedroom home features a living-dining area with gas fireplace, an open-plan kitchen, a master suite with dressing area, and sweeping city views.
Brown Harris Stevens
Montecito
The second bedroom of this two-bedroom house features a wall-to-wall wood bookcase. The house also has a built-in bookcase on the stairs, a main suite with fireplace, a chef’s kitchen with wood cabinets and counters. The path in front of the house has lawns, and gardens and is part of a gated community with a pool, tennis courts, and beach access.
Sotheby’s International Realty
Oxford
This 1991 house stands in the center of a town famed for its connections with William Faulkner and John Grisham. The four-bedroom house has a wall-to-wall bookshelf in the game room and also features a living room with fireplace and an eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors. It’s the steal of the week with a surprising price.
Cannon Cleary McGraw
1. Why are these houses selected for book lovers?| A．They are all affordable for reading enthusiasts. | B．They all have enough space for book collections. |
| C．They each have a study with a good view of nature. | D．They enable their owners to get access to local libraries. |
| A．LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. | B．Brown Harris Stevens. |
| C．Sotheby’s International Realty. | D．Cannon Cleary McGraw. |
| A．The one in Boulder. | B．The one in New York City. | C．The one in Montecito. | D．The one in Oxford. |
2 . You probably know that you can check out a book from Widener and book a study room in Cabot, but do you know our libraries offer so much more?
Which library is right for you?
● Cabot Science Library
A 24-hour space for student cooperation and study, with studios for media production and support for science and engineering research and education. You can also have snack while you study.
● Widener Library
Harvard Library’s flagship location, Widener Library offers inspiring study spaces, miles of bookshelves to explore, and friendly librarians ready to help.
● Lamont Library
A 24-hour creative space with a wide range of services supporting the humanities and social sciences.
● Countway Library
Cultivating and advancing education, research, scholarship, and professional growth in the heath and biomedical sciences.
How to make HOLLIS understand what you need
HOLLIS is the Library catalog. It searches most library resources in a single unified search, including books, articles, media and more.
● Make your search more specific:
Add a search term: instead of Barack Obama, try Obama healthcare
Select a filter (过滤器) like, Show Only > Peer Reviewed Articles or Resource Type > Images, to limit your results.
● Know what you’re searching
HOLLIS usually searches item descriptions, also known as the item’s metadata, like author, title, date, abstract, and subject heading.
HOLLIS is Ro searching an item’s full text.
Meet an expert in your field
You’re not supposed to do your research alone. Librarians are your thought partners, available to work with you at any point in your research process. From developing a research topic, choosing sources, and sharing your research — we’re here for you.
1. Which library is suitable for making a short video?| A．Widener Library. | B．Cabot Science Library. |
| C．Lamont Library. | D．Countway Library. |
| A．By removing a search term. | B．By inputting a full text. |
| C．By choosing a filter | D．By searching book shelves. |
| A．To introduce the library guide. | B．To get help from librarians. |
| C．To advertise library books. | D．To book a study room. |
1. Which meal is included in the room price of Gardens Hotel?
| A．Breakfast. | B．Lunch. | C．Supper. |
| A．It’s close to the shops. |
| B．It’s near the subway station. |
| C．It’s open to conferences. |
| A．20. | B．$28. | C．$40 |
| A．Both are in the city centre. |
| B．Both need online booking. |
| C．Both offer a buffet dinner. |
4 . Little Miss Wing Penguin Encounter
Get up close to some of Melbourne Zoo’s resident little penguins with this Little Miss Wing Penguin Encounter.
Venture behind-the-scenes of the popular zoo for a close encounter with these adorable animals and be introduced to Miss Wing, the special Australian little penguin born and raised in the zoo.
Held in small groups of up to six people, you’ll be able to meet the penguin keepers, learn about the little penguins and get some amazing close-up photo opportunities with the cute Miss Wing and her little penguin friends.
This experience is suitable for kids aged five years and over and is one of the best ways to see these cute animals. The encounter also includes entry to the zoo, so you’ll be able to explore the rest of the zoo and visit all of the animals before and after your Little Penguin Encounter.
Dates and times: 01/10/2022 to 30/12/2022 Mon. , Tues. , Thurs. , Fri. : 10:15 a. m. —10:45 a. m.
Price: Full $ 81, child (5—15 years old) $ 63. Children aged 5—8 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult with 1:1 ratio. Children 8—15 years old must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Melbourne Zoo’s Carnivores’ Trail
Carnivores’ Trail is an exciting exhibit that spotlights some of the zoo’s favorite predators from around the world.
With the expansion of this part, three more snow leopards (雪豹) and Tasmanian devils (袋獾) have been welcomed to the zoo. Visitors will also have the chance to come face-to-face with African wild dogs, African lions, a Philippine’s crocodile, a South American coati and a Sumatran tiger, as they explore this innovative space.
Carnivores’ Trail is the largest exhibit at the zoo in recent years and is a must-see!
Dates and times: 19/10/2022 to 31/12/2022 Mon. , Tues. , Wed. , Thurs. , Fri. , Sat. , Sun. : 9 a.m. —5 p. m.
Price: Included with general admission to Melbourne Zoo. Under 16 years old free on weekends, Victorian public holidays and school holidays.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
1. What is Miss Wing according to the passage?| A．It is a lovable penguin keeper. |
| B．It is a penguin raised by people. |
| C．It is a penguin lover in the zoo. |
| D．It is a photographer for small penguins. |
| A．$144. | B．$207. | C．$225. | D．$288. |
| A．9 a. m.—5 p. m. on Saturday. | B．8:45 a. m.—5 p. m. on Thursday. |
| C．10:15 a. m.—5:15 p. m. on Sunday. | D．10:45 a. m.—5:45 p. m. on Monday. |
| A．The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating. |
| B．The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately. |
| C．The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant. |
| D．The man had better choose another restaurant. |
6 . Gradually, the need for green space became a habit that changed my life. When I was staying with friends, I’d hunt out parks. Within a couple of months, I’d signed up as a volunteer at a local community garden and would get there early on Sunday mornings, as if it were my own kind of church.
It’s not surprising that being outdoors and surrounding myself with nature helped me through this difficult time. Studies by the Royal College of Physicians have found that gardening can lower blood pressure, relieve anxiety and depression, boost mood, and burn calories.
The underlined part in Paragraph 4 probably refers to
| A．praying to God in the church |
| B．the need for green space in life |
| C．hunting out as many parks as possible |
| D．the voluntary work in the community garden |
| A．The traffic in the city is unbearable to him. |
| B．He is used to living outside of the city. |
| C．There's no fresh air inside the city. |
| ▲ Allerton, Liverpool £590,000 A large-area lawn would look at home on a traditional red-brick campus. Six miles south of the University of Liverpool and the “knowledge quarter”, it is part of Allerton Priory, designed and built by Victorian gothic architect Alfred Waterhouse in the early 1800s for a local merchant and now separated into apartments. There’s a three-bedroom duplex (复式) on the lower ground and ground floor. The living room has floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the grounds, and there’s a private gate for residents leading to Allerton Manor sports car club. Fine & Country, 0151-947-0810 |  |
| ▲ Halton, Lancashire £285,000 This environmentally-friendly home is in the eco-settlement of Forgebank in the village of Halton on the outskirts of Lancaster. It may suit the buyers—with conscience and cash—who have chosen to settle close to the city they studied in. The complex sits on the banks of the River Lune and next to the Forest of Bowland. A two-bedroom home covers 1,050 sq ft with a balcony. The funky yellow kitchen cabinetry is by local carpenters. The Modern House, 0203-795-5920 |  |
| ▲ Eddington, Cambridge £689,950 The local government of Cambridge is developing a new sustainable residential district two miles north of the city centre with 3,000 homes, 2,000 postgraduate rooms for the University of Cambridge, sports facilities, a market square and park lot. One of the newest phases is Knights Park. There’s a two-bedroom, two-bathroom luxury flat on the fourth floor of the Florey building with no stamp duty to pay. Hill, 01223-607-200 |  |
| ▲ City centre, Bristol £565,000 This two-bedroom, first-floor apartment is in a pastel-coloured, period townhouse (老式联排别墅指ancientness)on the waterfront in the heart of Bristol’s nightlife,(夜生活中心指modernity)with a parking space, a lift and views of the Floating Harbour and the Arnolfini arts centre. Beyond is the tree-lined Georgian gardens of Queen Square in the old town. The University of Bristol is a 30-minute walk away. Knight Frank, 0117-317-1996 |  |
| A．It enjoys an open and broad view of nearby grounds. |
| B．It is located on the campus of the University of Liverpool. |
| C．It houses the Allerton Manor sports car club on the second floor. |
| D．It was designed in the early 18th century by a local merchant. |
| A．Allerton, Liverpool | B．Halton, Lancashire |
| C．Eddington, Cambridge | D．City centre, Bristol |
| A．Fine & Country | B．The Modern House |
| C．Hill | D．Knight Frank |
9 . On 4 February 2022, the Olympic cauldron was lit, signalling the start of Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The events of the Games will take place in a combination of brand new structures and existing venues.
National Aquatics Centre
The iconic indoor venue in combination with its box-like design, earned it the moniker, “The Water Cube” ,which has been transformed into the “Ice Cube” in preparation for the Curling/Wheelchair Curling competition (Paralympic Winter Games). The multi-purpose venue will continue to be used for both winter and summer sports, switching between the two depending on the season.
Wukesong Sports Centre
After staging the basketball tournament at the 2008 Olympics, the Wukesong Sports Centre has successfully been used as a multipurpose arena in the years since. With a capacity of 18, 000 spectators, it will serve as the main indoor venue for ice hockey at the 2022 Winter Games alongside the National Indoor Stadium.
Big Air Shougang
Arguably the most unique venue of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is Big Air Shougang, which is the world’s first permanent venue for Big Air and will stage the freestyle skiing and snowboard Big Air competitions at the Games. Following the Winter Olympics, the venue will be used for various sports competitions and athlete training, as well as cultural and civic events.
National Speed Skating Oval
The National Speed Skating Oval is the only new venue built on Beijing’s Olympic Green for the Winter Olympics. Unsurprisingly, the National Speed Skating Oval-bearing the nickname “The Ice Ribbon”-will host the speed skating competition at Beijing 2022. The stadium was built on the site of the Olympic Green Hockey Field used for field hockey event and the Olympic Green Archery Field used for the archery event in summertime.
1. What is special about “The Ice Ribbon”？| A．It will hold the Olympic Green Hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics. |
| B．It will stage the Speed Skating Games at Beijing 2022. |
| C．It is the permanent venue for Big Air. |
| D．It has been used as a multipurpose arena in the years since 2008. |
| A．The National Aquatics Centre. |
| B．The National Speed Skating Oval. |
| C．The Big Air Shougang. |
| D．The National Indoor Stadium. |
| A．They are the brand new venues built for Beijing 2022. |
| B．They are especially built for the disabled athletes. |
| C．They are both indoor venues at the 2022 Winter Games. |
| D．They are major sites for cultural and civic events. |
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