1 . The Malaysian night market is based on a concept of open-air shopping where streel vendors (小贩) take over a designated street to set up stalls (货摊). The night market is the place where you can hang around the stalls, enjoy the smell of local foods and maybe pick up some items.

Each night market comprises a different combination of stalls.     1    There is always something new and exciting to look forward to at each visit.

The night markets are typically from 5 p.m. till 10:30 p.m. You can get anything from night markets, be it groceries, clothing, good local food, hot snacks, household items, fresh produce, and even the latest styles. By around 6 p.m., the market is in full swing as the first groups of people sweep in. For those who cook, there is stall upon stall selling fresh seafood, meat products, and a limitless variety of vegetables.    2    .

It is no secret that all-night markets share a common treasure — tasty street cuisine.    3     The ever-popular soybean drink and sugarcane juice are a permanent feature here.

    4    Therefore, it is not a place for the faint-hearted or the gentle. To many, they are fun and thrilling places to explore. You can even be addicted to discoveries of the antique kind which can be found in some night markets.

Some places are 24-hour markets, which are livelier at night when traders set up numerous stalls selling unusual local food, exotic tropical (热带的) fruits, cheap clothes, second-hand goods as well as fresh produce. The night market is truly an exciting experience and a feast for the eyes on a tropical night out. The atmosphere is almost festive.    5    .

A．Your curiosity will be satisfied here.

B．There is so much to see, buy and eat.

C．People would complain about the noises here.

D．Noisy crowds are the hallmark of the night market.

E．It would be a regret not to try on mouth-watering local dishes.

F．New items are constantly being added on in line with current trends and market demand.

G．Dried and preserved items such as dried beef and salted eggs are easily available here too.

2 . Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2023

Whether you enjoy staying at a fashion hotel, a secret place or a wellness-focused room where you can take time for yourself, this year’s hot new hotels will deliver.

LXR Hotels, Bali

LXR, Hilton’s collection of one-of-a-kind independent hotels, will make its first try into Southeast Asia with this yet-to-be-named property. LXR, Bali, will have 72 villages over 230 feet above the Indian Ocean, five restaurants, two bars, a spa and a beach club.

Shinta Mani Mustang Hotel—A Bensley Collection, Nepal

The distant former Himalayan kingdom of Mustang only opened to international visitors in the early 1990s. Now a new hotel from Bill Bensley will open at Mustang’s gate. Bensley, known for brave, memorable inner design, will fashion 29 mountain-view rooms like traditional Tibetan homes using local stone and wood. Stays include servants, adventure guides, a spa and a Tibetan wellness program featuring traditional Chinese medicine.

The St. Regis Kanai Hotel, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Located among forest in a 620-acre nature reserve along the Yucatán Peninsula, The St. Regis will have particular buildings and walkways that look like connected circles from above. The design will give all 143 accommodations ocean views. The hotel will also have a spa and water-facing pools.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Melbourne

You will want to check into Australia’s tallest hotel just to look out of the glass-covered building. Enjoying incomparable views of Melbourne from the windows in the 257 guest rooms and suites is the most welcomed thing in the hotel. Also, the 64th-floor heated pool is offered for free and spa with customized treatments, the 79th-floor club level and the sky-high 80th-floor hall are also offered.

1. Which hotel will first come into Southeast Asia market?

A．The St. Regis Kanai Hotel.	B．Shinta Mani Mustang Hotel.
C．LXR Hotels.	D．The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

2. What service is offered in all hotels?

A．Swimming pool.

B．Beach club.

C．Adventure guides.

D．Spa.

3. Where does the text probably come from?

A．A hotel brochure.

B．A newspaper.

C．A website.

D．A textbook.

3 . You know by now that dirt is good for lots of things: growing plants, feeding worms, even the occasional mud bath. But building houses? Absolutely.

People build houses with dirt because it is plentiful, really cheap, and fireproof. Thick dirt walls keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. And you can build a whole house with few tools other than your own two hands.

In fact, dirt is so good for building things that half the people in the world live in houses made of mud. Maybe even you!

Mud works best for building where it’s dry for most of the year. If there’s too much rain, the walls of your mud house could melt like ice cream on a warm day.But in places that don’t see many storm clouds, mud bricks (砖块),which are baked hard in the sun or in a hot oven, can be as strong and durable as stone. In Africa, some mud­brick buildings have been standing for thousands of years.

In the southwestern United States, American Indians built four­story apartment buildings from mud bricks called adobe (土坯). And on the Great Plains, the first white settlers saw an ocean of grass as tall as oxen, but few trees for building houses. So they made their houses out of sod, dirt held together by the thick, tangled roots of prairie grass.

Most sod houses became worm food years ago, but many of the buildings you see every day are pure dirt.The bricks that may make up the walls of your house or school are made of clay that’s been baked in a fiery kiln (炉). So the next time someone says a building is made of bricks, correct them. You know it’s really made of plain old dirt.

1. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?

A．The way to build houses of dirt.	B．The best time to build houses of dirt.
C．The reasons to build houses of dirt.	D．The places to build houses of dirt.

2. Which of the following is the best place to build such houses in?

A．Places where it rains most of the year.

B．Places where there are many storm clouds.

C．Places where there is little rain all the year around.

D．Places where it is cold in winter and hot in summer.

3. The first white settlers built houses with sods because        .

A．the grass was as tall as oxen	B．they were as strong as stones
C．they could make a garden on the roof	D．they were lack of wood

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Sod houses could be destroyed by worms.	B．Sod houses could last as long as stone ones.
C．Sod bricks are baked in the oven.	D．Sod bricks are really made of pure dirt.

4 . No matter what you’re looking for, Orlando has a perfect place for every type of traveler. Here’s my list of the best places to stay in town.

The Alfond Inn

The Alfond Inn is a modern, 112-room hotel in the super-walkable heart of Winter Park. It’s a quiet, art-filled space that I think couldn’t be more suitable for honeymooners.

The hotel also has a heated outdoor pool and a great restaurant, Hamilton’s Kitchen, with a focus on local food.

The Ritz-Carlton

For luxury (奢华) and an escape from the noisy city, treat yourself to a stay at The Ritz-Carlton. Located on a peaceful 500-acre land with three indoor pools, a championship-level golf course, a 40,000-square-foot spa, a tennis club, and award-winning dining choices, I think this hotel has a true getaway experience.

The Park Plaza Hotel

Built in 1922, this 28-room hotel is on the walkable shop-and-restaurant-lined Park Avenue in Winter Park, just north of Orlando. Having an elegant lobby with European-inspired decorations and nice rooms with balconies (阳台), the Park Plaza Hotel is a popular honeymoon spot and a favorite for writers and other creative professionals like myself seeking peaceful working vacations.

The Wellborn

Near the Thornton Park neighborhood, The Wellborn, a 20-room hotel, is in Orlando’s oldest house which was built in 1883. Just a short walk from downtown’s Lake Eola, The Wellborn is near many local bars and restaurants, and it has a romantic environment with gardens and tree-lined brick streets.

1. Where is Hamilton’s Kitchen?

A．At The Wellborn.

B．At The Ritz-Carlton.

C．At the Alfond Inn.

D．At the Park Plaza Hotel.

2. What can people do at The Ritz-Carlton?

A．Swim outdoors.

B．Play ball games.

C．Enjoy bar drinks.

D．Do some shopping.

3. What do the Park Plaza Hotel and The Wellborn have in common?

A．Restaurants are within reach.

B．They were built in 19th century.

C．Romantic gardens can be visited.

D．They have a peaceful environment.

5 . Everyone deserves to love where he or she live. That’s why Tash Frootko, a property developer in Gloucester, England, began the Rainbow Street project in her quiet town four years ago.

Frootko brought a new life to her properties by brightening the outside of each home, transforming her neighborhood into a colorful place. Now, she is partnering with local street artists to take her project a step further and turn Gloucester’s city center into a Rainbow Square.

“We didn’t get recognition from local people at first. But later, an unexpected outcome happened, ”said Frootko.

“It has brought the community together really well, “Michelle, a local citizen said. “If it wasn’t for Frootko, then none of us would have come out and spoken to each other. ”

“I actively seek out areas that can’t receive enough attention and turn them into huge attractive colors for everyone to enjoy and add a much-needed cultural boost for the city, ” Frootko said.

The new Rainbow Square includes an even more special design. Frootko convinced two street artists to get on board and contribute large murals to two buildings on the Square. Power, a street artist and printmaker, has worked on community art projects across the UK. She said, “This was truly a labour of love. With a uniquely designed typeface, shadows and gold leaf, I hope that this mural becomes a much-loved landmark of the city and makes the city attractive.”

The final result of the project was a huge hit, turning a once sleepy collection of streets into a place that celebrates joy and culture. Every local citizen and visitor who walks by is sure to have their day brightened by the art of the Rainbow Square. And all of this is related to Frootko’s strong willpower.

1. Why did Frootko set up the Rainbow Street project?

A．To find talented street artists.	B．To brighten everyone’s day.
C．To beautify where she lived.	D．To make a profit for her company.

2. What is the local people’s attitude to Frootko’s Rainbow Square initially?

A．Supportive.

B．Suspicious.

C．Cautious.

D．Tolerant.

3. What does Power think of the mural on the Rainbow Square?

A．It helps improve her skills.	B．It is fit to promote culture.
C．It shows her talent for art.	D．It adds to Gloucester’s charm.

4. Which word can best describe Frootko?

A．Determined.

B．Courageous.

C．Humorous.

D．Generous.

6 . Exploring Libraries

There are three branches of the New York Public Library in the Riverdale / Kings-bridge area, as well as a Bronx—wide branch. Each has thousands of books for lending, as well as weekly readings and concerts. Call branches for library hours.

●Bronx Library Center

310 E. Kingsbridge Road

(718) 5794244

The largest public library in the Bronx—this 8,000-square-foot center is NYPL’s first green library and features the system’s premier Latino and Puerto Rican Heritage Collection. Hours are Monday through Saturday, from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sundays, noon to 6 p. m.

●Riverdale Library

5540 Mosholo Ave.

(718) 5491212

Across the street from Riverdale Neighborhood House, this branch has cathedral ceilings and is surrounded by trees and grass. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p. m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

●Kingsbridge Library

291 W. 231st St., at Corlear Avenue

(718) 548—5656

The Kingsbridge Library is the largest local library. It includes an outdoor garden, a multipurpose community room, and a teen area. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

●Van Cortlandt Library

3882 Cannon Place

(718) 543—5150

Located right along the B×1, B×2 and B×10 bus lines, this library is near the Jerome Park Reservoir and Van Cortlandt Park. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

All library patrons (用户) in these branches above are required to wear masks inside the building, says branch manager Rebecca Brown—Barbier. And for more information, please contact NYPL. org.

1. Which of the following branches offers service on Sundays?

A．Van Cortlandt Library.	B．Bronx Library Center.
C．Kingsbridge Library.	D．Riverdale Library.

2. What is special about Kingsbridge Library?

A．It has space for teens.

B．It enjoys three bus lines nearby.

C．It’s known for NYPL’s first green library.

D．It offers a multipurpose entertainment room.

3. What is a must for patrons in these branches?

A．Carrying their own lunch.	B．Booking seats at NYPL. org.
C．Applying for library cards.	D．Putting on their masks.

7 . 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.

2. What is the Shanghai Museum best known for?

A．Its founder.	B．Its building style.
C．Its collection of china.	D．Its home of rulers.

3. What do the four museums focus on?

A．Modern art.	B．Ancient science.
C．Chinese historical culture.	D．Chinese modern building.

8 . A writer’s home is a kind of autobiography, and visiting the place where a great work of literature was written gives you a deeper understanding of both the book and the person who wrote it. Here are some famous writers’ houses to check out.

Ralph Waldo Emerson’s House

Emerson lived in this house for 46 years until his death in 1882 and wrote his essays Nature and Self-Reliance in a study on the first floor, although his son later said that Emerson’s “real study” was nearby Walden Woods.

Margaret Mitchell’s Apartment

For Gone with the Wind fans, Margaret Mitchell’s house is their dream place. Mitchell moved into Apartment No. 1 of this building when she just got married in 1926 and lived there for six years. She worked on her novel on a table in the living room. When the novel was accepted for publication in 1935, it immediately became a big hit.

William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak

Rowan Oak, Faulkner’s home for almost 30 years, is where he wrote many of his major works, including Light in August. In his study, he sometimes wrote his plot structures on the wall, and then painted over them when he finished the book. In fact, you can still see the plot for his novel A Fable penciled on the wall right where he left it.

Ernest Hemingway’s House

Ernest Hemingway lived in this house for the most productive eight years of his life. He wrote most of his major works in his office, which you could only get to by walking across a bridge that extended from the upstairs bedroom. Almost everything in the house had a story.

1. Which of the four places housed its owner for the longest time?

A．Ralph Waldo Emerson’s House.	B．Margaret Mitchell’s Apartment.
C．William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak.	D．Ernest Hemingway’s House.

2. What do we know from the text?

A．Emerson’s “real study” was on the first floor of his house.

B．Margaret Mitchell’s Apartment was a dream place for her.

C．Faulkner sometimes liked painting his house structures.

D．Hemingway’s office was accessible only by crossing a bridge.

3. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To advertise some famous writers’ works.	B．To recommend some famous writers’ houses.
C．To introduce some famous writers’ birthplaces.	D．To recall some famous writers’ life experiences.

9 . Slowly but surely, offices are beginning to reopen. That means, the work-from-home lifestyle may be coming to a close. Why not spice it up a bit for this last stretch of flexible living and book a killer vacation rental? Here are 4 rentals perfect for you.

San Antonio, Texas

Head deep into the heart of Texas for an enjoyable work-from-home experience at this 3-bedroom Lavaca cottage. And you’ll find a fully private backyard that is perfect for the little ones. The house on its own is excellent, but what is close to downtown San Antonia is like a cherry on top.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Set out for beautiful California and book this beach retreat. You’ll have both the beach and town within walking distance. Charming Carmel has world-class restaurants, art galleries and wine tasting rooms. The beloved treat shop is sure to get your kids on their best behavior!

Scottsdale, Arizona

With over 300 days of sunshine and boundless outdoor activities, Arizona is an outdoor heaven for all ages. Book this massive 5-bedroom desert house, and spend days hiking. Then cool off back at home in your private pool overlooking the mountains. If you’re working from home, you can soak in some pretty evenings and desert sunsets. When you’re not enjoying a barbecue in the backyard, walk into Scottsdale’s modern downtown district for dinner.

The Catskills, New York

Surround yourself with nature while you work-from-home at this quiet and private, 4-acre red cottage in the Catskills region. The charming 2-bedroom house has a huge industrial kitchen, private hot tub and a barbecue. When you have to go back to civilization, the lovable mountain town of Woodstock is just 10 minutes away.

1. Which of the following best suits people who are art lovers?

A．San Antonio.

B．Carmel-by-the-Sea.

C．Scottsdale.

D．The Catskills.

2. What do we know about Scottsdale?

A．It is a good place for outdoor sports.	B．It has few sunny days.
C．It has wine tasting rooms.	D．It is a lovable seaside town.

3. What do the four rentals have in common?

A．They have a private backyard.	B．They are close to the beach.
C．They provide a barbecue.	D．They are near the town or downtown.

10 . When it comes to solitary activities and bravery, going to a museum alone is something you should seek out. When I used to work at a large, encyclopedic museum, I would often wander through the galleries by myself on my lunch break or after work.    1    . So, why not take yourself on an independent date to a museum?

When you visit a large museum alone, especially if there are certain artworks you you’re your heart set on seeing, you can set your own plan.    2    . You can go directly to the galleries you’re interested in and not waste time on art you have little or no desire to see.

Enjoying a museum alone might help you enjoy solitude. Even if you’re a social butterfly, being alone is an inevitable part of life, so it’s important to learn to be comfortable being alone with yourself. A museum is an ideal way to intentionally practice this.    3    .

If you go the route of remaining alone at a museum, you won’t have the distraction of social interaction.    4    . A museum is the perfect place to bring a sketchbook, sit down somewhere and draw what’s around you with no aim or judgment.

    5    . The thought of going to a place as public as a museum by yourself might be intimidating(令人生畏的), but I encourage you to try it out. You might discover another side to yourself, to the art or to other people that you wouldn’t have experienced otherwise.

A．A museum is a wonderful place for self-reflection

B．You can welcome imagination in those quiet moments

C．You can be highly selective in how you plan your visit

D．These were some of the most quiet, thoughtful parts of my day

E．As a result, you’ll be better equipped for those lonelier times in life

F．A museum can be a great place for all seeking a quiet, reflective space

G．Instead, you can focus on self-reflection, or you could look for inspiration