1 . The Pacific Northwest is undoubtedly the best region for such an outdoor activity. The nature in these states is just amazing. From waterfalls to thick woods, this region is the best place for the nature lovers.

Toketee Falls

The Toketee Falls is just breathtaking. We are sure you have seen the falls on the Internet and you have fallen in love with this wonder. However, coming to the actual place will be an unforgettable experience. This is a perfect place for families, especially kids.

Carroll Rim Trail

The Pacific Northwest does not offer forests only. The Carroll Rim Trail in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon is one of the driest places in the region. But the place is equally amazing. By visiting the Carroll Rim Trail you will see the best sunsets ever, so be sure not to miss this place.

Oneonta Gorge

Oneonta Gorge is probably one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. This place provides hiking in shallow water while enjoying the incredible view of rocks covered with moss (苔藓) . It is recommended that this place should be visited in summer, since during this period the water level is the lowest. Walking in shallow cold water definitely pays off once you reach the Oneonta Gorge.

Mount Storm King

The Mount Storm King in Washington is one of the most visited places in the state. The incredible views of the mountains and the water provide a wonderful show for the nature lovers. The trail has an elevation ( 海拔) of 2, 300 feet, which means you have to come prepared. The difficult hiking is worth once you see the surroundings.

Keep this list in mind. Once you decide to see this region, you don’t want to miss these geographical features. We are sure you will regret not enjoying the wonders and the beauty of the nature.

1. Which place should a couple with 3 kids choose?

A．Toketee Falls.	B．Carroll Rim Trail.
C．Oneonta Gorge.	D．Mount Storm King.

2. What is special about Carroll Rim Trail among the 4 destinations?

A．It is the highest.

B．The falls here are wonderful.

C．The rocks are covered with moss.

D．It is the only place where you can’t play with water.

3. Which kind of people might visit Mount Storm King?

A．Those who dislike making plan.	B．Those who want to enjoy sunset.
C．Those who enjoy staying with kids.	D．Those who are tough and in good condition.

2 . Here are four of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021, announced on Tuesday at a ceremony in Antwerp, Belgium.

Noma

Noma offers three menus at different times of year, with seafood season from January to June, vegetable season during the summer and meat season in the winter. The restaurant closes before each season so that its team can develop new menus from whatever the land and sea provide.

Geranium

There are arguably no better chefs in the world than Kofoed at applying beauty to food. He has an ability to put together truly pretty dishes that make the most of color and empty space. Rasmus Kofoed is the first chef in Denmark to earn three Michelin stars, which were granted (授予) to Geranium in 2016.

The Chairman

Danny Yip, who opened The Chairman in 2009, is a low-key chef and prefers to let the restaurant and its food do the talking. The Chairman prides itself on getting the freshest sea foods. At dawn, the team can be found most days at the seaside, handpicking the finest sea foods from local fishermen. The restaurant’s philosophy, “simple cooking will rule”, shines through every dish, creating a dining experience like no other.

Diverxo

When Munoz was still a boy, he knew exactly what he wanted when he grew up—a wildly popular restaurant where people would wait for hours for a table. His father told him that “pigs might fly”.

But Munoz got the last laugh. After training at top restaurants in London and Madrid, he opened his restaurant, Diverxo, in 2007 and soon became the second-youngest person in the world to earn three-star Michelin status. Now he proudly shows flying pigs throughout the restaurant, telling the world the power of achieving the seemingly unachievable.

1. Which restaurant was awarded three Michelin stars in 2016?

A．Diverxo.

B．Geranium.

C．Noma.

D．The Chairman.

2. What is special about The Chairman?

A．Inspiring decorations.	B．Artistic dishes.
C．Different seasonal menus.	D．Simple cooking.

3. How did Munoz most probably feel after talking with his father?

A．More determined.	B．Very excited.
C．Totally discouraged.	D．Truly inspired.

3 . Campsites with availability for this summer

Drymen Camping

This back-to-basics campsite is the first overnight stop for walkers tackling the 96 -mile West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William. The tree dotted field has 30 tent pitches, and space for a few campervans, plus hot showers and proper toilets. It is within driving distance of the small town of Drymen.

Grass pitch from £18for 2, extra adult/child £9/£7

Treberfedd Farm

Over the past 11 years, the owners Treberfedd Farm have switched to organic farming, a process that has included planting more than 16.000 trees, and managing fields to provide habitats for wildlife. They have also branched out into holiday accommodation. There are now eight camping pitches. Guests can buy the farm's own vegetables, fruits beef and lamb at reception. It is a 20-minute drive to the beaches of Cardigan Bay.

Pitches from £35 a night for up to 4

Walkmill Campsite

Hidden away on a 10% acre smallholding encircled by the River Coquet, Walkmill is a quiet site with 10 pitches for tents and nine for caravans; basic facilities also include a shared kitchen and lounge area. There are woodland walks on the doorstep, including a 30-minute walk to Warkworth Castle.

Tent pitch £15 a night plus adult £5 and child £3

The Big Sky Hideaway

The Big Sky Hideaway is the latest idea from adventurer and founder of the “YesTribe" community, Dave Cornthwaite and his wife, Emne: A crowdfunding campaign helped launch the project, which offers 15 camping pitches and other unusual choices. They aim to plant 2,000 trees on the 14-acre site too. Everything is designed to allow people to stay socially distanced and will be open when restrictions allow

Camping from £21.20 a night for 2

1. What is special about Treberfedd Farm?

A．It has camping pitches for hire.”

B．It is home to thousands of tees.

C．It offers its farm produce for sale.

D．It is easily accessible for campers.

2. How much should a couple with an 8-year-old pay for a night in Walkmill Campsite?

A．£15.

B．£27.

C．£28.

D．£38.

3. Which campsite is suitable for social distancing'?

A．Drymen Camping.	B．Treberfedd Farm.
C．Walkmill Campsite.	D．The Big Sky Hideaway.

4 . A study from Denmark suggests that growing up in the countryside may help you stay in good mental health as an adult. The research involving nearly a million people found children, who live in green areas, are 55% less likely to develop a mental health disorder in later life.

The researchers believe green spaces help create friendly communities where people enjoy talking to others, as well as encouraging people to exercise. This helps improve a child’s cognitive (认知的) development, which may positively affect their mental health.

The research was led by Dr Kristine Engemann from Aarhus University in Denmark. The researchers used satellite data collected between 1985 and 2013 to assess (评估) the green space around the participants’ childhood homes. This data was then compared against the risk of developing mental disorders later in life. “After mastering a huge amount of data, as well as other information such as house location and disease diagnoses from Denmark, we compared it with satellite images which show green space of individual when growing up,” Dr Engemann said.

Results showed that those who grew up surrounded by lots of green space were less at risk of a mental health problem. Dr Engemann said, “We find that the longer you have been surrounded by green space from birth and up to the age of 10, the lower the risk of developing a mental disorder. There is increasing evidence that the natural environment plays a more important role in mental health than thought before. Our study gives us a better understanding of its importance across the broader population.”

Noise, air pollution, infections (传染病) and poor social and economic conditions increase the risk of a mental disorder, according to the study. The researchers are calling on city planners to design greener cities to improve the public’s mental health.

1. What does the study find about green areas?

A．They affect adults mentally more than kids.

B．They influence kids’ mental development.

C．They can help create peaceful communities.

D．They are good for kids with mental problems.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The process of the research.

B．The significance of the research.

C．The participants of the research.

D．The assessment of the research.

3. Which of the followings might Dr Engemann support?

A．A further research needs to be conducted.

B．Green areas can help cure mental problems.

C．Green space throughout childhood matters a lot.

D．City planners pay little attention to green areas.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．How Can We Lower The Risk Of Developing A Mental Disorder?

B．Why Do Greener Communities Have More Effects On Adults?

C．Satellite Images Has Been Used In Environmental Protection

D．Growing Up In The Countryside Has Potential Mental Benefits

5 . It is three o'clock in the afternoon, yet there is not a single reader in the reading room of the Braille Library of China (BLC). However, the librarian on duty is quite busy: she keeps one eye on WeChat, while simultaneously checking another App for new messages, as well as standing ready to answer the phone that might ring at any time. All calls and messages come from visually impaired (受损的) people seeking that most essential of societal needs-access to knowledge.

Since its foundation in 1994, the BLC has operated a mailing service for the visually poor so that they can just write or pick up the phone to request the books they need, then wait at home for them to arrive. After finishing the books, they only need to attach a prepared address card to the mail bag that comes with the books, then put it in the mailbox. All are free of charge. This service has enabled many visually impaired people to achieve their dreams of learning at home without needing to travel to the library.

A smart listening device (设备), which looks like an old-fashioned cell phone, is another service the BLC offers to visually impaired people. The user just needs to press the buttons under the audio guidance to gain access to audiobooks stored on the BLC website, making access to literature for the visually impaired even easier. Also available is a screen-reading software. When the user operates a normal computer, the software will read out loud the information displayed, including image descriptions.

The BLC provides a unique service for fully sighted people, too. Inside its building there is a windowless room, about 20 square meters in size, which becomes totally dark when the doors are closed. Anyone can enter and explore the black room by touching the specially designed walls. It takes only eight minutes to experience, but provides visitors with a lifetime of gratitude for the eyesight with which they are blessed.

1. What can we say about the mailing service from the second paragraph?

A．Cheap.

B．Convenient.

C．Common.

D．Complex.

2. Why does BLC offer a black room for fully sighted people to explore?

A．To enrich their reading experience.

B．To show them the specially designed walls.

C．To teach them to adapt to dark environment.

D．To help them appreciate their normal vision.

3. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Books Without Barriers

B．A New Kind of Library

C．BLC Providing Mailing Service

D．Devices for Visually Impaired People

6 . Paris is a city unlike any other. It is overflowing with culture, history and beauty.

While people travel to Paris to see the Louvre, climb the Eiffel Tower or see Notre-Dame, the real magic is found in the streets. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, take a moment to read through our Paris Travel Guide, where we share our favorite local restaurants.

Le Train Bleu

It’s near impossible to top the atmosphere of Le Train Bleu, a French restaurant located within the Gare de Lyon railway station. The restaurant itself is a historic monument. As you might imagine, you’ll need a reservation to dine under the hand-painted ceilings.

Chez Nanchang

It’s impossible to go wrong at Nanchang’s — everything is fresh, salty, and shareable, and the atmosphere is both fashionable and casual. Grab a few orders of skewered meat and vegetables for the table and an order of soup and enjoy the Chinese street BBQ experience — in Paris. Seating is indoors and they don’t accept reservations.

L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre

Set within Hotel Relays Saint Germain, next to the renowned Le Comptoir du Relais, is the tiny L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre, a tiny, casual, and oh-so-delicious wine bar that will keep you coming back for more. This tiny restaurant doesn’t accept reservations, so be prepared to wait.

Chez Justine

This spot delivers the authentic Parisian brasserie (啤酒店) feel — groups laughing over post work wine, couples waiting at a street-side table, and a busy bar full of the who’s who of the neighborhood. They have fantastic wood-fired pizzas, homemade lasagna, and a great happy hour.

1. Which restaurant best suits people who enjoy historic atmosphere?

A．Chez Nanchang.	B．Le Train Bleu.
C．L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre.	D．Chez Justine.

2. What do Chez Nanchang and L’Avant Comptoir de la Terre have in common?

A．They have famous wine bars.

B．They are famous historic sites.

C．They can’t be booked in advance.

D．They offer street BBQ experience.

3. What can people do at Chez Justine?

A．Experience bar culture.

B．Enjoy the BBQ experience.

C．Get the perfect view of Eiffel Tower.

D．Dine under the hand-painted ceilings.

7 . I am lucky enough to live in a house that has a walled garden. In fact, this was one of the main features which encouraged us to buy this house.    1    . Apple, plum, and cherry trees are growing well here. Since we moved in, we have been turning this area into a richer forest garden.

    2    . Walled gardens can be created from the very beginning using recyclable materials. They can also be created in old industrial or agricultural sites, where the roofs of structures are no longer in good repair. In fact, our walled garden was made from an old cattle shelter.

I live in an area where temperatures can fall as low as around -5℃.    3    The stone walls help in temperature regulation(控制). Plants benefit from the protected microclimate in the garden all year round.   I find I can successfully grow several plants that would not usually grow well outdoors.

Stone walls can provide a quieter space than other gardens surrounded by fences. We live in the countryside but are near a busy road. Enter this garden, however, and we might be in a different world protected from traffic noise and other outside distractions(使人分心的事).     4    .

Finally, it is also worthwhile considering that when a garden is surrounded by walls, it provides a range of choices for vertical(垂直的) growing.     5     Fruit trees can be trained to grow up the walls to make the most of the space. There are plants to choose from for each wall of a walled garden, each of which offers different conditions.

A．People are likely to live in a warmer place

B．This wall can turn the garden into a quiet heaven

C．Such kind of places can make excellent wall gardens

D．Climbers and small plants can find their places along the edges

E．The stone walls of this garden protected a collection of fruit trees

F．There may be arguments about where to create walled gardens

G．However, the garden warms more quickly in spring and cools more slowly in autumn

8 . High school students perform better on tests if they are in a classroom with a view(视野)of a green space, instead of a windowless room or a room with a view of built-up space, according to research from the University of Illinois Department of Landscape Architecture.

“It is the first to show a relationship between studying with a green view and students performance,said William Sullivan head of the research team. It’s a significant finding that if you have a green view outside your window, you’ ll do better on tests.”Sullivan hopes the results of their research will lead to policy(政策)changes. Changes in school design,for example“would be a much better thing than any of the things we spend money on in secondary education today ,Sullivan said.

The research included 94 students at five central Illinois high schools Students were randomly assigned(随机分配)to one of three kinds of classrooms-windowless, with a window looking out onto built-up space, or with a window looking out onto green space. Each kind of classroom had a similar size and layout. The students took part in one-on-one experiments in which they did 30 minutes of activities that included a proofreading exercise, a speech and a math exercise. Following the activities the students were given an attention test which asked them to repeat a series of(一连串)numbers.

The findings: Students did better on both study activities and the attention test if they were in a classroom with a green view ,Sullivan said.

The researchers suggest their findings can help planners and policymakers improve students' well-being and learning. For example planners can choose sites for new schools that already have trees and other vegetation, or they can plant many trees on the site;architects( 建筑师) can design classroom, dining room and hallway windows so they look onto green spaces.

1. What did the study find out about high school students?

A．They like to have green plants in their classrooms.

B．They will get better grades when studying in different classrooms.

C．Changes in school design will influence their attitudes towards teachers.

D．A green view through a classroom window can improve their performance.

2. What does the underlined word“ significant”in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Traditional.

B．Important.

C．Necessary.

D．Early.

3. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．How the study was carried out.	B．Why the study was different.
C．The purpose of the study .	D．The result of the study.

4. What do the researchers think of the study?

A．It has drawn public attention to education.

B．It can play a guiding role in school planning.

C．It has encouraged students to get close to nature.

D．It needs more support from high school teachers.

9 . Four Pet-Friendly Hotels

Montage Palmetto Bluff

Location: Bluffton, South Carolina

Price: $150 pet fee, rooms start at $645 a night

In this great riverside hotel, your pet will be treated to a fancy pet bed, toy gifts, and a special menu. For you there’re spa treatments, golf and eight dining experiences. With 20,000 acres (英亩) to explore, you and your dog can spend hours visiting and playing.

Kinship Landing

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Price: $49 per night pet fee, rooms start at $249 a night

Inside this new hotel, you’re greeted with hundreds of green plants, along with an event space that houses nearly a forest. You can also order your dog a bowl made with sweet potatoes and eggs at the hotel’s café, and then head out to travel in the Rocky Mountains.

Inn By The Sea

Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Price: $544 a night in a pet-friendly single-bedroom room, 2-night stay required

In the hotel, book the pet package, and your dog will receive a personalized bed and a toy dog, a bowl, and an evening selection from the pet menu. You will be provided with a list of nearby walking paths and pet-friendly beaches. The hotel also gives a temporary (临时的) home to dogs that are looking for their forever families. 154 have been adopted (领养) by guests.

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel

Location: Sacramento, California

Price: No pet fee; rooms start at $249 a night

There’s no limit on pets you can bring — so pack up your dog and your cat. Awaiting them will be pet beds, food, water bowls and a list of pet-friendly restaurants and parks. When the free nightly wine party begins in the hall, your pet can join you for socializing.

1. Which hotel provides chance to explore the mountains?

A．Kinship Landing.	B．Montage Palmetto Bluff.
C．Inn By The Sea.	D．Kimpton Sawyer Hotel.

2. What is special about Inn By The Sea?

A．Its guests can take pets to the party.	B．Its guests might adopt a pet there.
C．It offers spa treatments to its guests.	D．It serves pets sweet potatoes and eggs.

3. Where will you go if you want to save money?

A．To Bluffton, South Carolina.	B．To Sacramento, California.
C．To Cape Elizabeth, Maine.	D．To Colorado Springs, Colorado.

10 . World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, is a yearly event organized by the UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on April 23 in 1995. As this year’s day for knowledge is coming, let’s take a look at the world’s fascinating libraries and enjoy their charm.

Library of Alexandria

The Alexandria Library in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The library, destroyed in 415 AD and rebuilt in 2002, is not only a library, but also a museum and scientific research institution (机构). It is known as the Egyptian cultural center and a lighthouse of thought, culture and science.

National Library of Indonesia

The Indonesian National Library, located in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, has the most complete collection of publications in the country, recording the history, culture and information of Indonesia in various times. Manuscripts (手稿) written on leaves, bamboos and Indonesian native paper are some of the rare (罕有的) items kept in the collection.

Vasconcelos Library

Vasconcelos Library is located in the downtown area of Mexico city. It was designed by the famous Mexican architect Alberto Kalach, and named after Jose Vasconcelos, the philosopher and former president of the National Library of Mexico. It was completed in May 2006 and opened to the public.

Mazarin Library

Mazarin Library is located within the Institute of France, on the left bank of Seine in Paris. Created in the 17th century, it has one of the richest collections of rare books and manuscripts in modern France, and is the oldest public library in the country.

1. Which of the following keep manuscripts as collections according to the text?

A．Vasconcelos Library and Mazarin Library.

B．Library of Alexandria and Mazarin Library.

C．National Library of Indonesia and Mazarin Library.

D．National Library of Indonesia and Vasconcelos Library.

2. What can we learn about the libraries?

A．Library of Alexandria is the biggest in Egypt.

B．National Library of Indonesia is also a cultural center.

C．Vasconcelos Library was named after its designer.

D．The most ancient public library of France lies in Paris.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To report World Book Day.	B．To suggest traveling abroad.
C．To share various collections of books.	D．To introduce some wonderful libraries.