1 . Four best thrift (节俭) stores in New York
Housing Works
•Address: NYC Multiple Locations
•Opening Hours: 11 am-7 pm Monday-Saturday; 12 pm-5 pm Sunday
Housing Works has locations offering many second-hand treasures all throughout the city, including the Upper East Side. It’s a great place for thrifters living in the area or visiting the neighborhood. Whether you’re looking for clothing, shoes, or even furniture, Housing Works is always worth the stop. The stores also support the unhoused and those living with HIV/AIDS, so you know you’re helping out a great cause by shopping there.
Chelsea Flea
•Address: 729 West 25th St, btw 6 Ave + B’ way•Opening Hours: 8 am-4 pm Saturday-Sunday
Open year round on Saturdays and Sundays, the Chelsea Flea market is truly a full weekend adventure! There are thrift shops selling everything from antiques to jewelry (珠宝), and even great food options. And of course, you’ll find many sellers offering some of the coolest and most unique vintage (老式的) clothing in all of NYC!
AuH20
•Address: 84 E 7th St, NY, NY 10003•Opening Hours: 12 pm-7 pm Tuesday-Sunday
This is definitely one of the best places to find a bargain on clothes. You can find tons of items priced between $5-$40, so you won’t blow your budget even if you pick out a few new pieces. This neighborhood store is a highlight of the East Village shopping scene, and should be on everyone’s list of the best thrift stores in NYC.
Celene’s Thrift Shop
•Address: 568 Grandview Ave, Queens, NY, 11385•Opening Hours: 9 am--7 pm Monday-Saturday; Closed Sunday
Definitely one of the friendliest thrift stores in New York, this is a small but crowded space that offers tons of cool and unique vintage clothes and items. It’s such a great environment to shop, and you can always find what you’re looking for or something you didn’t even know you needed!
1. What is special about Housing Works?| A．It is closed on holidays. | B．It supports charitable causes. |
| C．It is famous for its vintage treasures. | D．It is limited to a few specific places. |
| A．AuH20. | B．Chelsea Flea. | C．Housing Works. | D．Celene’s Thrift Shop. |
| A．They offer a friendly dining experience. | B．They are open every day all year round. |
| C．They have the same opening hours. | D．They sell special vintage clothing. |
2 . Popular Libraries in the World
The idea of a public library —— where anyone in the community is trusted to borrow books, often for long stretches of time, for free —— is fairly magical. Some of the libraries in the world are pretty popular now.
The British Library, London, the UK
The British Library is comparable to the Library of Congress in terms of the size of their holdings, many of which are unique. According to its annual report, the British Library welcomes millions of visitors every year, but the figure in 2016-2017 represents a small but disappointing reduction in the overall visitor numbers.
The State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
According to its annual report, the State Library of Victoria’s visitors broke the 2 million in 2016-2017 visit record for the first time in its history, making it the busiest library in Australia. It also recorded many online visits, accessed collection items and uses of digitized collection items.
The New York Public Library, New York, the USA
The New York Public Library reports that it has hosted millions of visitors and circulated large numbers of items over their locations. According to a press, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building —— the main branch of the library —— yearly receives the greatest number of visitors.
The National Library of China, Beijing, China
Established as the Imperial Library of Peking in 1909, the National Library of China is now the largest library in Asia, with holdings of over 30 million items. The library’s annual report puts its total visitors across multiple locations at several million every year.
1. What do we know about the British Library?| A．It holds many rare collections. |
| B．Its visitors are constantly on the rise. |
| C．It has the largest collection of books in Europe. |
| D．Its coverage is the smallest in the world’s libraries. |
| A．They possess two branches. |
| B．They gain plentiful visitors. |
| C．They are the busiest libraries in their countries. |
| D．They face a decline in tourism in the 20th century. |
| A．Finance. | B．Culture. |
| C．Architecture. | D．Technology. |
1. What was the survey on?
| A．Hotel services. | B．Hotel rooms. | C．Hotel complaints. |
| A．400. | B．75. | C．39. |
| A．Food. | B．Rooms. | C．Location. |
| A．He didn’t get a discount. |
| B．The guest in the next room snored |
| C．The room didn’t have a sea view. |
1. What is on special offer?
| A．Family tickets. | B．Teenagers’ tickets. | C．Children’s tickets. |
| A．On June 21. | B．On June 25. | C．On June 30. |
| A．They are the biggest in the state. |
| B．They are popular with kids. |
| C．They are less exciting. |
| A．Visit the website for more information. |
| B．Protect themselves from the sun. |
| C．Book tickets soon. |
1. What are the special boards used for?
| A．Keeping sunshine out. | B．Covering buildings. | C．Producing energy. |
| A．On the roofs. | B．In the backyards. | C．Next to the work stations. |
| A．By bike. | B．By bus. | C．By car. |
| A．The public transportation is poor. |
| B．There’s much parking space. |
| C．It is environment-friendly. |
1. What kind of restaurant does the man recommend?
| A．An Italian restaurant. | B．A Greek restaurant. | C．A Turkish restaurant. |
| A．Vegetables and olive oil. | B．Vegetables and cheese. | C．Meat and cheese. |
| A．Sweets. | B．Cakes. | C．Cheese. |
1. What do you think the man is?
| A．A tour guide. | B．A repairman. | C．A hotel worker. |
| A．In the cupboard. | B．On the shelf. | C．In the box. |
| A．On Thursday. | B．On Friday. | C．On Sunday. |
| A．To book a room. | B．To complain. | C．To ask for help. |
8 . Though 2021 was not exactly the year of jet-setting travel that we’d hoped for, we have our fingers crossed for 2022. We’ve handpicked 4 incredible hotels with openings in 2021 and 2022 for you to stay at — or dream of — in the new year.
Rock House, Turks and Caicos
Opened in spring 2022, Rock House is set to be one of Turks and Caicos’ most luxurious resorts, featuring 46 plush Mediterranean-inspired cottages outfitted with ocean-facing plunge pools.
The resort will also boast a private beach, a European-style beach club, luxurious nature trails and a 100-foot-long pool — the largest in Turks and Caicos.
Rates start from $665. Visit: Rock House, Tel: 87647333
The Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland
The Reykjavik EDITION, which opened on November 9, got thumbs up from the day it opened. Inside, you’ll find astonishing volcanic rock floors, a luxurious and a signature restaurant managed by Michelin-starred chef Gunnar Karl Gislason. In typical EDITION fashion, its 253 rooms are modern and design-centric, featuring Icelandic artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.
Rates start from $540. Visit: The Reykjavik EDITION, Tel: 57382651
W Melbourne, Australia
The W Melbourne, which opened in February, was the first international five-star hotel to launch in Australia in 2021 — a hopeful sign that tourism might soon resume Down Under.
It’s as luxurious and modern as you’d expect any W Hotel to be, with an added dose of Melbourne cool. Its 294 rooms are equally exciting.
Rates start from $350. Visit: W Melbourne, Tel: 63175982
Korinkyo, Japan
Located moments away from one of Japan’s most beautiful landscaped gardens.This minimalist (极简主义者) hotel that opened this year in Ishikawa Prefecture is a wonder of nature. Its 18 guest rooms are the picture of Japanese minimalism with simple wood and stone finishes and a neutral design palette, allowing the surrounding nature vistas to take the spotlight.
Rates start from $ 320. Visit: Korinkyo, Tel: 09738724
1. How much will you spend at least if you stay at Rock House for a night?| A．$320. | B．$ 350. | C．$540. | D．$ 665. |
| A．Call at 57382651. | B．Visit Korinkyo. | C．Call at 87647333. | D．Visit W Melbourne. |
| A．Rock House. | B．The Reykjavik EDITION. | C．W Melbourne. | D．Korinkyo. |
9 . Outdoor or nature-based preschools have spread greatly in recent years, from just a handful of programs a decade ago to more than 400 across the country today. And they are coming to Washington. Into the Forest is one example. It is an outdoor learning center and preschool in Spokane Valley. Co-owners Megan Benedict and Chesey Converse have both worked in traditional preschool settings for years, but they wanted to try something different. “We bring all of our work outside that we usually do inside,” Converse said. “Whatever we could’ve done in there, we just bring it out and have fun out here.”
Converse says the kids spend at least 50 percent of their time outdoors as opposed to sitting inside at a desk. The center gives kids the opportunity to learn through nature hikes, wilderness training, playtime with natural objects and plenty of outdoor time.
Benedict says Into the Forest aims to help kids learn to handle problems and challenges by giving them real-world experience. “It’s about what children learn about themselves from being outside,” Benedict said. “It’s helping them to think to find their way around and figure out their feelings about changing situations. It’s helping them to be resilient.”
Jenna Alfrey says her 4-year-old son Kingston has Down’s syndrome (唐氏综合征) and faces challenges in a traditional setting. She says Into the Forest gives him opportunities he might not have somewhere else. “There was just no doubt that he would be included in his age group,” Alfrey said.
Benedict and Converse say Into the Forest has both an indoor and outdoor area and is licensed (许可) as a childcare center. The pair is also interested in starting centers that are fully outdoors. Into the Forest is part of Washington’s outdoor preschool pilot program, which is working out licensing requirements necessary for all-day fully outdoor preschools. Right now, such centers can only run for four hours at a time.
1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?| A．Into the Forest is a traditional school. |
| B．Outdoor programs meet various challenges. |
| C．Into the Forest is illegal in Washington. |
| D．Outdoor preschools are growing in popularity. |
| A．Proud. | B．Adaptable. | C．Careful. | D．Intelligent. |
| A．She regarded it as unexpected. | B．She regarded it as fruitless. |
| C．She was excited about it. | D．She was curious about it. |
| A．They will help their school get licensed. |
| B．They will limit Into the Forest’s outdoor time. |
| C．They are trying to open fully outdoor centers. |
| D．They are asking the government to start outdoor programs. |
1. What can visitors do first near the main gate?
| A．See the bands. |
| B．Attend the book fair. |
| C．Watch the football match. |
| A．Book sellers. | B．Folk singers. | C．Craft exhibitors. |
| A．The information center. | B．The restaurant. | C．The exhibition center. |
| A．Park for free. | B．Store the items. | C．Collect the equipment. |
