B Café en Seine The wildly luxury （奢华） new ar...

1.People choose Café en Seine most probably because they enjoy _____as well as its cocktails and service.

A. its location 　　　 B. its decoration

C. its history　　　　 D. its environment

2.“Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refers to ________.

A. a kind of tea　　 　 B. the name of the boss

C. a kind of beer　　　 D. the name of the town

3.We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________.

A. a newly-opened bar

B. an old-fashioned bar

C. a bar with a long history

D. a bar popular with foreigners

4.What do Café en Seine and Davy Byrne’s have in common?

A. Their represent the same architecture style.

B. They give the same description about transport.

C. They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish food

D. They are both popular with the rugby crowd.

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1.People choose Café en Seine most probably because they enjoy _____as well as its cocktails and service

A. its location　　     B. its history

C. its decoration　     D. its environment

2.“Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refers to ________.

A. a kind of tea        B. a kind of beer

C. the name of the boss    D. the name of the town

3.We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________.

A. a newly-opened bar

B. an old-fashioned bar

C. a bar with a long history

D. a bar popular with foreigners

4.What do Café en Seine and Davy Byrne’s have in common?

A. Their represent the same architecture style.

B. They give the same description about transport.

C. They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish food

D. They are both popular with the rugby crowd.

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1.People choose Café en Seine most probably because they enjoy _____as well as its cocktails and service．

A．its location B．its decoration

C．its history D．its environment

2.“Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refers to ________．

A．a kind of tea　　 　 B．the name of the boss

C．a kind of beer　　　 D．the name of the town

3.We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________．

A．a newly-opened bar

B．an old-fashioned bar

C．a bar with a long history

D．a bar popular with foreigners

4.What do Café en Seine and Davy Byrne’s have in common?

A．Their represent the same architecture style．

B．They give the same description about transport．

C．They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish food

D．They are both popular with the rugby crowd．

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Café en Seine

The wildly luxury(奢华) new art style of this huge bar has been a massive hit since it first opened in 1995, and while it may not be the “in” place it once was, it is still very popular with the after-work crowd and out-of-towners. Maybe it’s the glass frames, or the real 12m-high trees; but most likely it’s the beautiful people supporting the wood-and-marble bar.

Good for: decoration, cocktails, amazing food and service

Address: 40 Dawson St

Transport: all city centre

Phone: 01 677 4369

Gravediggers (aka Kavanagh’s)

The gravediggers from the neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch(舱口)  so that they could drink on the job – hence the pub’s nickname. Founded in 1833 by one John Kavanagh and still in the family, this pub is one of the best in Ireland, almost unchanged in 150 years. In summer time the green of the square is full of drinkers basking in the sun, while inside the hardened locals ensure that never a hint of sunshine disturbs some of the best Guinness in town. An absolute classic.

Good for: Guinness, traditional pub, pub food

Address: 1 Prospect Sq Glasnevin

Transport: 13 from city centre

Phone: 830 7978

Davy Byrne’s

James Joyce, an Irish author and a poet (1882-1941), would hardly recognise the bar that Leopold Bloom rushed into for a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of wine in Ulysses. It doesn’t stop Davy Byrne’s from making the most of its Joyce’s connections, even though today's version is strictly for out-of-towners and the rugby crowd.

Good for: socializing with the locals, tasty Irish food, watching TV

Address: 21 Duke St

Transport: all city centre

Website: www.davybyrnes.com

Phone: 01 677 5217

1.People choose Café en Seine most probably because they enjoy _____as well as its cocktails and service

A. its location

B. its history

C. its decoration

D. its environment

2. “Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refer to ________.

A. a kind of tea

B. a kind of beer

C. the name of the boss

D. the name of the town

3.We can infer that Davy Byrne’s is ________.

A. a newly-opened bar

B. an old-fashioned bar

C. a bar with a long history

D. a bar popular with foreigners

4.What do Café en Seine and Davy Byrne’s have in common?

A. Their represent the same architecture style.

B. They give the same description about transport.

C. They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish food

D. They are both popular with the rugby crowd.

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Miss sending letters? Try Lettrs! This new service brings back the art of letter writing by marrying it to the Internet.

Lettrs, a new site, is attempting to bring back the old-fashioned idea of letter writing by providing a space that feels a little bit like a writing desk.

Of course, there’ll be purists who say that to truly enjoy letter writing you must do it on fancy letter paper and envelope in the mail is part of the fun. And if you’re into that sort of thing, go for it. But I can’t be the only one who is now so much faster at typing that writing by hand is painfully slow. Nor can I be the only one who likes to write on a whim (一时兴起) when I’m going to be on a crowded train or airplane, both of which are situations where writing on the computer is far easier.

The site tries, pretty seriously, to approximate(接近) what it’s like to have your very own writing desk and paper to choose from (which comes in various prints and colors) as well as corresponding（通信）types of prints and cursive writing (草写体) that come out on your screen as you write. There’s also a “desk drawer” for letters you’ve already sent, a “fridge” to post letters publicly, a “kitchen counter” for letters you have just received, and “shoebox” to store your letters in.

And if you need inspiration there are even old-style letters that are great examples of the kind of correspondence people used to send. Lettrs is such a great idea, because you get the best parts of communicating online (typing rather than writing, the speed, no lost mail, and it’s free! ) with the nice parts of a letter－the sense of sitting down to write, quietly, to one person in a meaningful way.

Who would you write to?

1.How does Lettrs work according to the text?

A. By providing real paper for letter writers.

B. By making room for people to write letters.

C. By supplying writing desks to letter writers.

D. By combining letter writing with the Internet.

2.It can be inferred from the text that the author_________.

A. is one of the purists

B. prefers writing to typing

C. always hopes to get paper letters

D. likes using Lettrs to write letters

3.A Lettrs user can find a newly received letter in or on a“_________”.

A. desk drawer　　　　 B. fridge

C. kitchen counter 　 D. shoebox

4.What is the main purpose of the author writing the text?

A. To advise readers to use Lettrs.

B. To tell readers how to write letters.

C. To persuade readers to write letters.

D. To show the advantage of the Internet.

5.What is the text mainly about?

A. An old art of letter writing.

B. A new service of letter writing.

C. The advantages of letter writing.

D. The development of letter writing.

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Recent years have witnessed the growth of luxury(奢侈品) brands. It's clear that a new generation of young, materialistic people is increasingly relying on luxury brands to improve its self-image.

I am a fashionista too, at least in spirit —I love to look at clothes and shoes. But I don't understand why people spend lots of money on designer labels. When a young woman buys a handbag that costs two months of her salary, that's a scary thing.

What's interesting is that scientists have found that having luxury things doesn't lead to happiness.

Study after study has shown that although we want material things, when we get them we don't suddenly become "happy" people. In fact, a series of studies have shown that individuals who spend money on travel and similar experiences get more pleasure than those on material things. That's because experiences are more easily integrated into a person's identity. If I travel to Yunnan, that adventure affects how I think in the future. My memories become a part of me. Moreover, as Van Boven has observed, young people who pursue happiness through “things" are liked less by their peers. People prefer those who pursue happiness through experiences.

It's natural to want to express yourself through your appearance. So my advice is: create a look that isn't tied to a designer label. Convey your own message. Take some lessons from the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. He was always in Levis jeans and a black turtleneck. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, routinely appears in hoodies and sneakers. These people, successful people, have style.

You don't have to break the bank to send a message about who you are. Take a trip. Go out into the world. Then come back and confidently create your own signature look.

1.What's the author's attitude towards luxury consumption?

A.Favorable. B.Negative. C.Positive. D.Unconcerned.

2.What's the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

A.Material things can't bring about joy. B.Experiences sink into personality.

C.It's better to invest in experiences. D.Others' preference is of importance.

3.Why are Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg mentioned in the text?

A.To honor the two successes. B.To advocate their experience.

C.To support the author's argument. D.To inspire young people's ambition.

4.What is the underlined sentence intended to express?

A.Do mind your financial security. B.Do try to make more money.

C.Don't rob a bank for luxuries. D.Don't spend much on your image

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Art, Culture & Performances in Arizona

Art on the Wild Side

Three of Arizona’s favorite painters will exhibit their latest works inspired by the natural world in their unique styles. Through this exhibit, guests can in the Zoo’s mission to care for the natural world.

Date: February 1-April 31, 2020

Location: 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Price: $90

Always... Patsy Cline

Always... Patsy Cline is a musical play, complete with country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy” “I Fall to Pieces”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Walking After Midnight”... 27 songs in all!

Date: June 14-21, 2020

Location: Hale Theater, 50 West Page Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Price: $65

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Best friends Valentine and Proteus choose different paths in life only to run into each other again when they both fall in love with the same woman. The Two Gentlemen of Verona is one of Shakespeare's earliest plays, his first comedy and also one of the most rarely performed plays in the canon.

Date: July 18-25, 2020

Location: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Price: $28

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore is giving a concert in our city! She is touring to support her upcoming album. Mandy's seventh studio work Silver Landings set to be released on September 6.

Date: September 27-October 3, 2020

Location: 111 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004

Price: $42

1.When can you go to an exhibition of paintings?

A.In March. B.In June. C.In July. D.In September.

2.Where can you go if you are interested in Shakespeare’s plays?

A.Art on the Wild Side. B.Always... Patsy Cline.

C.The Two Gentlemen of Verona. D.Mandy Moore.

3.How much will you pay if you want to enjoy a concert?

A.$28. B.$42. C.$65. D.$90.

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W Taipei

The W Hotel is among the city’s big-name luxury(奢华) hotels. Futuristic and fancy, the W Taipei’s setting is reminding you of a Lady Gaga video; perhaps that explains why the singer insisted on staying here on a recent visit. There are eight room types to choose from, with names such as Fabulous and Extreme Wow. They vary wildly in style.

10 Zhongxiao E. Road, Sect. 5, Xin Yi Area Taipei City Hall MRT; +886 2 7703 8888; from NT$8,900 (US$299); www.wtaipei.com

Grand Hotel

If sleeping in landmarks is your thing, the Taipei Grand Hotel is a must. The Grand is an expression of classical Chinese art mixed with Western construction principles. The Grand Hotel is attractive and full of history, but rooms are aging, so don’t expect the inside to be as “grand” as the outside. You can enjoy yourself at a driving range of golf, year-round pools and no fewer than eight restaurants.

No. 1, Lane 1, Zhongshan N. Road, Section 4 shuttle from Yuan Shan MRT; +886 2 2886 8888; from NT$4,800 (US$165); www.grand-hotel.org

Dandy Hotel

From free drinks and snacks in the lobby(大堂) to seasonally themed decorations, this hotel takes care of the small touches. But what places the Dandy Hotel above others in the same price category（范围）are views over Da-An Park; they’re reminders of those of New York’s Central Park. Rooms with views are worth the extra money paid, but book early -- there are only two on each floor.

No. 33, Xin Yi Road, Sect. 3, Dongmen MRT; +886 2 2707 6899; from NT$2,340 (US$80); www.dandyhotel.com.tw

Homey Hostel

Taiwanese brother and sister Josh and Kelly make guests feel right at home at this bargain Hostel. According to them, their motive in starting the hostel was to make friends, which is why they can often be found in the public area chatting with guests. There's a small kitchen, public computer, free coffee and tea, and luggage storage.

1/F, No. 7, Lane 180, Tonghua Street,) Liuzhangli MRT; +886 91900 2116; dorms from NT$500 (US$17);  www.homeyhostel.com

1. May is fan of Lady Gaga, and she may probably stay in ________when in Taipei.

A. W Taipei        B. Grand Hotel         C. Dandy Hotel  D. Homey Hostel

2. Which of the following words can best take the place of the underlined word “touches”?

A. ways  B. details C. senses           D. contacts

3.If you are a backpack traveller with a low budget, which would be your best choice?

A. W Taipei        B. Grand Hotel         C. Dandy Hotel          D. Homey Hostel

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according the passage?

A. Rooms in the W Hotel are of the similar style but with different fancy names.

B. The Taipei Grand Hotel is an excellent mixture of classic and modern construction.

C. It is the park-view rooms in the Dandy Hotel that make it quite unique.

D. The desire of helping strangers drives Josh and Kelly to open the Homey Hostel.

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Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. -- Jonathan Swift

I walked into a wild third-grade classroom. Music was playing __　　　 , children were under tables applying make-up, kids were throwing a football indoors, and students were __　　　 _ wherever they could find ___　　　 . I was a mid-year __　　　 . The previous ___　　　 said he could no longer manage these children and ___　　　 　 without notice during the holiday break.

As soon as I walked in the room, I realized why he __　　　 . I sat down ___　　　 _　 in my chair and began reading their __　　　 softly. After each name, I ___　　　 _, asking God to help me understand that child. I then nailed a__　　　 _ to the wall next to the chalkboard and began ___　　　 my name and a reading assignment on the board. I then asked each child to come to me, and tell me their names and what they wanted to learn. It was a __　　　 _ task, because only two children there wanted to learn something! Rules were ___　　　 , boundaries established, parents contacted. But the mirror saved the day -- no, the year! Unbeknownst(不知的) to the children, the mirror allowed me to see their every ___　　　 _ while I was writing on the board. They soon became __　　　 _ as to how I knew who was misbehaving while I was writing on the board. When one student finally asked me, I told him I had a special teacher’s eye in the back of my head that my hair ___　　　 . At first they did not believe me. ___　　　 they did begin to exhibit better behavior, especially while I wrote on the board, thinking I had magical __　　　 _. I never told them differently. Why __　　　 a good thing?

1.A. softly　　 B. clearly　　 C. loudly　　 D. peacefully

2.A. speaking　 B. laughing　 C. standing　 D. dancing

3.A. space　　 B. music　　 C. partner　　 D. joke

4.A. representative B. replacement C. reference　 D. reward

5.A. teacher　 B. headmaster　 C. director　 D. leader

6.A. retired　 B. remained　 C. resigned　 D. returned

7.A. went　　 B. came　　　　 C. left　　　　 D. disappeared

8.A. angrily　 B. restlessly　 C. indifferently　 D. quietly

9.A. names　 B. faces　　 C. figures　　 D. minds

10.A. prepared　 B. prayed　　 C. protected　 D. preferred

11.A. board　 B. mirror　　 C. cross　　 D. picture

12.A. noting　 B. copying　 C. writing　 D. drawing

13.A. difficult　 B. different　 C. distant　　 D. direct

14.A. dated　 B. written　 C. worked　 D. set

15.A. make　 B. move　　 C. matter　　 D. mind

16.A. pleased　 B. puzzled　 C. known　　 D. worried

17.A. covered　 B. hooked　 C. hung　　 D. displayed

18.A. So　　 B. However　 C. And　　 D. But

19.A. view　　 B. scene　　 C. eyes　　 D. vision

20.A. mix up　　　 B. bring up　 C. mess up　 D. burn up

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The furniture they bought online is quite____________ with the modern style of their new house, which is beyond their expectations.

A.associated B.consistent C.familiar D.permanent

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