1 . The Thai capital Bangkok isn't just a big city full of skyscrapers, shopping malls, and traffic. There are many beautiful spaces providing residents with fresh air and lots of healthy outdoor activities in landscaped areas.

Benjakitti Park

The park has dedicated 'bicycle and jogging tracks around the Lake Ratchada. The water's edge is nicely framed by some pretty plant life, with colourful flowers adding to the quietness. You'll also find skate tracks, a central pavilion with fountains, and an impressive half-circle courtyard that's popular for picnics.

Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Benjasiri Park

Benjasiri Park is the place to be for sculpture lovers, with some of the best examples of Thai sculptures around the park reflecting historical features. The centrepiece fountain hosts multimedia water dance shows 3 times daily. The park offers outdoor sports facilities rarely found at other public parks in Bangkok, including a basketball court, roller skating/skateboarding rink, tennis court, and outdoor swimming pool.

Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Chatuchak Park

Chatuchak Park offers something for everyone at this park. Some may walk or jog along the green tracks line, while others can appreciate nature in the Thai Literature and Herb Garden. The park's northern end has many tennis courts and soccer fields. While you're there, make sure not to miss the Train Museum and Youth Traffic Garden.

Opening Time: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sanam Luang Park

Sanam Luang Park has been around since the founding of Bangkok in 1782. Take part in the kite flying festival in March in different shapes and sizes floating in the sky. On most days; you can enjoy a family picnic in the breezy late afternoon while watching an exciting game of volleyball.

Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

1. Which park opens earliest every day?

A．Benjakitti Park.	B．Benjasiri Park.
C．Chatuchak Park.	D．Sanam Luang Park.

2. What is special in Benjasiri Park compared with the other three parks?

A．Colorful flowers.	B．Traditional sculptures
C．Soccer fields.	D．Walking tracks.

3. What do Benjakitti Park and Sanam Luang Park both have?

A．A tennis court.	B．Some skate tracks.
C．A volleyball court.	D．Some picnic spots.

2 . ART GALLERY GUIDES

Martin Lawrence Galleries

Distinguished as the largest contemporary collection in New York, the gallery contains works by Rembrandt, Picasso, Chagall, Keith Haring, Sam Francis, Takashi Murakami and others. Located in a two-floor space in the heart of SoHo, this gallery provides a great fine art buying experience for all ages.

Location: 457 West Broadway, New York, NY, telephone: 212-995-8865.

Email:soho@martinlawrence.com

BertaArt Studio Gallery

BertaArt Studio Gallery is the working studio and exhibition space for International award-winning artist Clara Berta. Her highly abstract paintings have been shown in the United States and collected worldwide.

Location: 816 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, telephone: 818-692-0465.

Website:https://bertaart.com

Bill Lowe Gallery

For over three decades, Bill Lowe Gallery has served as a gate to global visual culture for art enthusiasts around the world. Our unique juxtaposition (并列) of style is expressed in exhibitions with great visual drama. This has earned the gallery recognition as a place for the cross-cultural point of beauty and meaning.

Location: 764 Miami Circle, NE, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30324, telephone: 404-352-8114.

Website: https://lowegallery.com

Baterbys Art Auction Gallery

Our art collection features limited pieces by 20th Century Masters like Picasso, Chagall, Modigliani, Matisse and Degas among others. We offer specialized services such as art renting and fine art home delivery.

Located: Orlando, FL, telephone: 888-682-9995.

Website: www.Baterbys.com

1. Where should visitors go if they want to buy artworks?

A．New York.	B．Los Angeles.
C．Atlanta.	D．Orlando.

2. What can visitors do at Bill Lowe Gallery?

A．See visual culture.	B．Meet famous artists.
C．Enjoy Clara Berta’s works.	D．Learn the history of Miami.

3. What is special about Baterbys Art Auction Gallery?

A．It has works by Picasso.	B．It is the oldest gallery.
C．It is an awarding-winning gallery.	D．It provides art rental service.

3 . Child Friendly To

A program Child Friendly To is working to transform Toronto into a place where all children can learn, play and grow in the healthiest way. We are building a culture that applies a child-friendly view to city planning and decision-making by increasing the role and voice of children in city management and increasing the rights of children across Toronto. We believe that:

★Children are important residents with unique ideas and experiences that have the power to change how we make plans and decisions.

★Children are experts in child-friendliness. Listening to children's ideas creates opportunity and improves equality. Building a city that is friendly to children requires an understanding of what living in the city is like -or a child.

★Engaging with children is our responsibility and duty. Local government has a responsibility to listen to children, as with all residents, when making plans and decisions.

November 20th is National Child Day in Canada. The day celebrates the importance of children as active participants in their own lives and communities, who can and should have opportunities for meaningful contributions to decision-making.

To celebrate National Child Day 2020, an event was held at City Hall with local students and city leaders. Children in grades four and five in Toronto were invited to share their ideas about creating a child-friendly city. We asked them:

★What would a child-friendly Toronto look, feel and sound like?

★B you had one wish to make Toronto more child-friendly, what would it be?

Children from nine schools across Toronto submitted hundreds of responses, from written texts, to drawings, photographs and maps. They described the people, places and things that need to be involved and considered to create a child-friendly city.

1. What is the purpose of Child Friendly To?

A．To find ways to improve children's health.

B．To help children make their own decisions.

C．To change Toronto into a child-friendly city.

D．To tell children how to be more friendly.

2. Why should we listen to children's ideas?

A．They know more about the program.

B．They have more friends than adults do.

C．They always have better plans and decisions.

D．They know better what a child-friendly city is like.

3. Who took part in the celebration of National Child Day 2020?

A．Experts and leaders of the program.

B．City planners and decision makers.

C．Teacher and student representatives.

D．Local students and leaders of the city.

4 . Nice Feeling is a very excellent small restaurant. It offers great Chinese food and considerate servings, like delicious crab Rangoon and shrimp toast. The triple delight and kung-pao shrimp are also luscious.

The couple who work in the kitchen speak very broken English. It's pretty difficult to let them know what I need. However, it isn't really a problem for the coming people. After all, they are so friendly to every customer and patient with any situations. They set up this restaurant three years ago and I have already been very familiar with them.

This is a takeout restaurant unless you like sitting at one of the 2 tables in the cold lobby（大厅）area in cold winter days. There is no air conditioner in the summer either. The entire kitchen area can be seen from the counter(柜台）and it looks very clean although somewhat small and narrow(狭窄的）. I've gotten takeout here at least 40 times and never had any problems with the food.

On a couple of occasions, they forgot to start my order before I got there. The man thought I was unhappy and gave me an extra appetizer (小吃）as a gift. How sweet he was! Actually, I was not angry at all. Delicious food is worth the wait!

It is a nice place to order your takeout since things there are so cheap and tasty. It is also a popular place for people to feed themselves up in the town. I suggest you call them about 15-20 minutes before you arrive in case you have to wait in that lobby for a long time.

1. What does the underlined word “luscious” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Cheap.

B．Rare.

C．Delicious.

D．Fresh.

2. The author found it difficult to________.

A．be patient with any situations

B．teach the couple to speak English

C．stay in a place without an air conditioner

D．communicate with the couple in English

3. What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A．You can only order takeout in Nice Feeling.

B．The lobby of Nice Feeling is always crowded.

C．Nice Feeling stays clean and quiet all the year round.

D．Nice Feeling is clean in its conditions but small in size.

4. Why does the author write this text?

A．To show us how to talk with the couple.

B．To tell us his love of Nice Feeling.

C．To ask for advice for Nice Feeling.

D．To offer some tips to diners.

5 . 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 Hostel

If 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 Palace

If 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 Hostel

If 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 Artistes

Hotel 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.

2. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?

A．Yellow Hostel.	B．Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C．Youth Station Hostel.	D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.

3. What is the disadvantage of 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.

6 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World

People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.

These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.

For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.

All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.

·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.

·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.

·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.

·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.

·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.

1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?

A．104,944.

B．107,601.

C．About 150,000.

D．About 250,000.

2. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest?

A．Michigan Stadium.

B．Beaver Stadium.

C．Ohio Stadium.

D．Kyle Field.

3. What do the listed stadiums have in common?

A．They host big games.	B．They have become tourist attractions.
C．They were built by Americans.	D．They are favored by architects.

7 . Four homes built using everyday objects

Can newspapers and bottles be used as building materials? After touring these four homes built using these objects, you might just believe the answer is yes.

Plastic Bottle Village, Bocas del Toro

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Truer words could not describe Robert Bezeau’s project which began in 2012. After collecting tens of thousands of bottles, Bezeau recruited a team of locals to construct a building using the unwanted materials.

The Bottle Houses, Cape Egmon, Prince Edward Island

The Bottle Houses on Prince Edward Island, Canada, are the creation of Edouard T. Arsenault and his daughter Rejeanne. The father and daughter began construction in 1980. Over the months, they collected empty bottles, and by 1981 they opened the house to the public. Since then, the building has remained open to visitors, with sunny days being the best time to visit.

Earthship Biotecture, Taos, New Mexico

Michael Reynolds built his first Earthship when he was 23 years old. Starting out with nothing more than empty bottles, Reynolds set out to create a home that was not only sustainable, but also easy enough for someone without a construction background to build. Earthship Biotecture offers nightly stays. Self-guided tours are also available.

The Paper House, Rockport, Massachusetts

When Elis F. Stenman built his summer home in 1922, he turned to paper for materials. The design has proven to be quite durable, as it’s still standing nearly 100 years later. The home has been open to visitors since the 1930s, and only began charging 10 cents per person in 1942 when it became a museum. Today visitors can experience the Paper House for themselves for $2 for adults and $1 for children.

1. What do we know about Plastic Bottle Village?

A．It was designed by Bezeau.	B．It was finished in 2012.
C．It became trash finally.	D．It was built for a team of locals.

2. Where can visitors spend the night?

A．In the Bottle Houses.	B．In the Paper House.
C．In an Earthship.	D．In Plastic Bottle Village.

3. What is special about the museum in Rockport?

A．It is constructed by a Canadian family.	B．It is used to collect rubbish.
C．It is free for children.	D．It is made of paper.

8 . The pumpkin (南瓜) theme is everywhere at Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, Maryland. It has thousands of pumpkins, including a pumpkin patch where people can pick their own pumpkin. There are also other things to do, like riding a pony, rushing down a slide or walking around a corn maze with its confusing winding pathways. Some children discover the big orange fruits way more than they think. Visitors can pick their own in season fruits, vegetables and flowers. Butler’s Orchard opened more than sixty years ago，as one of the first pick your own farms in the area.

Ken Merriam brought his children. He says Butler’s Orchard brings back good memories of growing up on a farm in Honduras. “It’s a little bit of what I used to have as a kid, so that’s why I think it’s nice to bring them over here. Get them out of the city.” Shirley Butler’s grandchildren who are in their 30s are now the third generation to run the farm. General manager Tyler Butler says children who usually only see pumpkins in grocery stores can learn how pumpkins are grown.

“I didn’t know pumpkins came from a vine. There are flowers on this vine. There are roots.” These little girls are earning about pumpkins during their first trip to a pumpkin patch to feel the nature and the fruits. For Tristan Piazza’s mother, the Fall Festival is an annual event. “My parents have always brought me. I bring my kid now. I hope he stays in the area and he can bring his kids.” Since family funds are hard to keep afloat these days, Tyler Butler appreciates the tens of thousands of visitors who come to the Fall Festival each year.

1. At Butler’s Orchard, visitors can experience ________.

A．picking vegetables in person	B．growing vegetables by themselves
C．tasting fruits off season	D．selling pumpkins online

2. Why did Ken Merriam take his children to the farm?

A．They want to run it.	B．They want to grow vegetables.
C．It reminds him of his childhood.	D．It provides them with fun activities.

3. Which of the following best explains “keep afloat” underlined in the last paragraph?

A．Guarantee.

B．Earn.

C．Expand.

D．Spend.

4. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The Fall Festival is an annual event.

B．Pumpkins at Butler’s Orchard are organic.

C．Pick-your-own farms are increasingly popular.

D．Butler’s Orchard strengthens the bond of the family.

9 . The garden city was largely the invention of Ebenezer Howard (1850-1928). After immigrating form England to the USA, and an unsuccessful attempt to make a living as a farmer, he moved to Chicago, where he saw the reconstruction of the city after the disastrous fire of 1871. In those days, it was nicknamed “the Garden City”, almost certainly the source of Howard’s name for his later building plan of towns. Returning to London, Howard developed his design in the 1880s and 1890s, drawing on ideas that were popular at the time, but creating a unique combination of designs.

The nineteenth-century poor city was in many ways a terrible place, dirty and crowded; but it offered economic and social opportunities. At the same time, the British countryside was in fact equally unattractive: though it promised fresh air and nature, it suffered from agricultural depression(萧条) and it offered neither enough work and wages, nor much social life. Howard’s idea was to combine the best of town and country in a new kind of settlement, the garden city. Howard’s idea was that a group of people should set up a company, borrowing money to establish a garden city in the depressed countryside; far enough from existing cities to make sure that the land was bought at the bottom price.

Garden cities would provide a central public open space, radial avenues and connecting industries. They would be surrounded by a much larger area of green belt, also owned by the company, containing not merely farms but also some industrial institutions. As more and more people moved in, the garden city would reach its planned limit-Howard suggested 32,000 people; then, another would be started a short distance away. Thus, over time, there would develop a vast planned house collection, extending almost without limit; within it, each garden city would offer a wide rang of jobs and services, but each would also be connected to the others by a rapid transportation system, thus giving all the economic and social opportunities of a big city.

1. How did Howard get the name for his building plan of garden cities?

A．Through his observation of the country life.

B．Through the combination of different ideas.

C．By taking other people’s advice.

D．By using the nickname of the reconstructed Chicago.

2. The underlined phrase “drawing on ”in Paragraph 1 probably means________.

A．making use of	B．making comments on
C．giving an explanation of	D．giving a description of

3. According to Howard, garden cities should be built________.

A．as far as possible from existing cities

B．in the countryside where the land was cheap

C．in the countryside where agriculture was developed

D．near cities where employment opportunities already existed

4. What can we learn about garden cities from the last paragraph?

A．Their number would continue to rise

B．Each one would continue to become larger

C．People would live and work in the same place

D．Each one would contain a certain type of business

5. What could be the best title for the passage?

A．City and Countryside	B．The Invention of the Garden City
C．A New City in Chicago	D．A Famous Garden City in England