(1)简要介绍“口袋公园”;
(2)阐述“口袋公园”的好处;
(3)号召绿色生活方式。
注意:(1)写作词数应为80左右;
(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Pocket Parks in My Eyes
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. Where does the conversation take place probably?
A.In an apartment. | B.In a shop. | C.On the phone. |
A.The switch | B.The fridge. | C.The water heater. |
A.It can’t be used. |
B.Its seal is broken. |
C.It is out of order sometimes. |
A.Next Tuesday. | B.This Tuesday | C.Next Thursday. |
3 . China’s famous museums include ancient buildings and world class modern museums with big collections. They are excellent places for sightseeing and learning about China.
Sanxingdui Museum
The museum is on the path less beaten by tourists, but it makes one of the top museums for the 3,400-year-old artworks. If you’re an ancient history fan, this place will attract you. If you love art, its style will surprise you a lot.
The Palace Museum
The museum is one of the largest old building kept in the country with a history of 600 years old. Built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420, it was the home of 24 rulers and their courts. It is one of the fines buildings in China and a good place to study Chinese history.
The Shanghai Museum
The big modern museum is popular with foreign tourists. It is probably the most modern museum with the focus on creative art displays about the history of the whole area. Most famous for its huge collection of china, it is in People’s Square which is also a popular tourist attraction.
The Shaanxi History Museum
Since 14 historical dynasties founded their capitals and developed in Shaanxi Province, the museum may have the oldest treasure of all museums in Chins. The artworks show the greatness of the museum, and the displays are modern and well laid out.
1. Which of the following is on the less-frequently-visited road?A.Sanxingdui Museum. | B.The Palace Museum. |
C.The Shanghai Museum. | D.The Shaanxi History Museum. |
A.Its founder. | B.Its building style. |
C.Its collection of china. | D.Its home of rulers. |
A.Modern art. | B.Ancient science. |
C.Chinese historical culture. | D.Chinese modern building. |
4 . Libraries are the temple for book lovers, the main source of knowledge and wisdom. Here are the biggest libraries in the world.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress in the US is the biggest library in the world, whose collections are from all around the world. The library has a collection of 32 million cataloged books. It receives 22,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the US. Some of the major works stored in the library are Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence, the world’s most famous architectural designs and so on.
The British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is the second biggest library in the world. It holds 150 million items from different countries. It receives 8,000 copies per day from the publication produced in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its collection includes 14 million books. Every year over 3 million items are added to the library. The major highlights of the library collection are Diamond Sutra and Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
Library and Archives (档案馆) Canada (LAC)
Canada has the third biggest library in the world. The library holds 20 million books, 24 million photographs and a lot of digital works. Its collection includes The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act, the British North America Act and many more precious works.
The New York Public Library (NYPL)
It is the fourth largest library in the world. It is the public library having 87 branches. The library has a collection of 53 million items. It also has four research libraries which are open to the general public. You can ask and discover about anything on the official website of NYPL.
1. Which of the following works is stored in the Library of Congress?A.The British North America Act. |
B.Alice’s Adventures under Ground. |
C.Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence. |
D.The Proclamation of the Canadian Constitution Act. |
A.About 22,000. | B.More than 8,000. |
C.About 14 million. | D.More than 3 million. |
A.Library and Archives Canada. | B.The Library of Congress. |
C.The New York Public Library. | D.The British Library. |
5 . Four Pet-Friendly Resorts (度假胜地)
To help you and your cat or dog get ready for a well-deserved and long awaited vacation, we put together four top pet-friendly resorts to visit on your journey.
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa
Where: Milton, New York
Price: $25 pet cleaning fee; pet-friendly rooms start at $350 a night
Your pet is greeted with a water bowl and a special kitty treat or dog biscuits made by the inn’s bakery. It can also receive a comfortable bed, toys and nice breakfasts. Hike the grounds of the pet-friendly resort together—there are ponds and orchards (果园)—and visit the rescued animals.
Kinship Landing
Where: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Price: $49 pet fee; king suites start at $249 a night
Inside this new hotel, you’re greeted with hundreds of green plants that hang from the ceilings, along with an event space that houses an urban jungle. Order your pet a doggy bowl with local grains, sweet potatoes and eggs at the hotel’s café, and then head out to explore the Rocky Mountains.
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
Where: Sacramento, California
Price: Rooms start at $249 a night
The pet-friendly resort has no pet fee, and there’s no limit on the number or type of pets you can bring, so pack up your dog and your cat. Awaiting them will be pet beds, food, water bowls, mats and a list of pet-friendly restaurants and parks.
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Where: Bluffton, South Carolina
Price: $150 pet fee; rooms start at $645 a night
In this great resort, your pet will be treated to a fancy pet bed, toy gifts and a special menu. For you, there’re spa treatments, stand-up paddle boarding, boating, and swimming, plus eight dining experiences.
1. What does Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa provide for a pet dog?A.Self-made biscuits. | B.A pet bed in a jungle. | C.Animal parties in a park. | D.A bowl made with plants. |
A.In Milton, New York. | B.In Sacramento, California. |
C.In Bluffton, South Carolina. | D.In Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
A.Water sports. | B.Cooking experiences. |
C.Farming work in an orchard. | D.Climbing the Rocky Mountains. |
1. What has the woman found a place for?
A.A birthday party. | B.A dinner party. | C.A graduation party. |
A.It is too old. |
B.It will be closed then. |
C.It has no free rooms. |
A.It is quite far. |
B.It is not big enough. |
C.It is rather expensive. |
A.To the Opera Café. |
B.To the Rivers Hotel. |
C.To the University Hotel. |
7 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?A.Comfort. | B.Security. |
C.Price. | D.Location. |
A.Yellow Hostel. | B.Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
C.Youth Station Hostel. | D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
A.It gets noisy at night. | B.Its staff is too talkative. |
C.It charges for Wi-Fi. | D.It’s inconveniently located. |
1 .对于来信表示高兴;
2 .城市所发生的变化;
3 .你的感受。
参考词汇:全国文明城市National Civilized City
注意:1 .词数80左右;
2 .可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。