This hotel features works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are good value and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urban — the hotel is by a high-rise public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under elevated(高的) subway tracks — but Bushwick’s best bars and cafes/restaurants are nearby.

Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433

Archer Hotel

Visitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this hotel. Rates vary from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.

Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100

Pod 39 Hotel

In an elegant brick building in Manhattan’s Murray Hill, this excellent budget option opened following the success of its sister hotel, The Pod. The rooms are called pods given for their small size and may not suit everyone. But with prices among the most competitive in Manhattan, budgeters will be happy.

Doubles from $95, room only. Tel: 212 865 5700

CitizenM New York Times Square

This is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain — CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. There’s a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.

Doubles from $170, room only. Tel: 212 319 7000

【1】 What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?

A. It has the most rooms.

B. It is next to Manhattan.

C. It is Bushwick’s best hotel.

D. It is decorated with some art works.

【2】 What is the advantage of living in CitizenM New York Times Square?

A. Regulars can enjoy a certain discount.

B. Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift.

C. Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar.

D. Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Building.

【3】Which hotel might attract those who have a tight budget?

A. Archer Hotel.

B. Pod 39 Hotel.

C. BKLYN House Hotel.

D. CitizenM New York Times Square.

【4】Which number should you call if you want to live in the heart of Manhattan?

A. 212 319 7000. B. 718 388 4433.

C. 212 865 5700. D. 212 719 4100.

A. moreover B. nevertheless C. somehow D. therefore

【题目】阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Chinese proverbs are rich and they are still widely used in Chinese people’ daily life.
Behind these (proverb) there are often interesting stories. For example, the proverb, “ （pull） up a crop to helpit grow”, is based on the following story.
It is said that a short-tempered man in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) was very anxious to help (he)rice crop grow up quickly. He was thinking about it day night. But the crop was growing much (slow) than he expected.
One day, he came up with an idea he would pluck up all of his crop a few inches. He did so the next day.
He was very tired after doing this for a whole day, yet he felt very happy since crop did “grow” higher.
His son heard about this and went to see the crop. (fortunate) the leaves of the crop began to wither.
This proverb is saying we have to let things go in their (nature) course. Being too anxious to help an event develop often results in the contrary to our (intend).

A. which; that B. that; that C. what; that D. that; what

【1】l1. How many countries has the man probably visited in total`?

A. About 6. B. About 10. C. About 16

【2】What is surprising to the woman about Iceland's weather?

A. It was very hot there.

B. it was not very cold there.

C. It was very green there.

【3】What did the man learn from his travels?

A. Many cultures have something in common.

B. Most cultures don't care about other countries.

C. All cultures have their problems.

注意：1. 词数：100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。 August 2011 was my last month before the departure to Beijing. But I didn’t know that August would bring me an unforgettable meeting with one of the famous traditional Chinese kungfu masters, Sui Yunjiang. He came to my city with a series of conferences and was to stay for a fortnight. I was asked to be his interpreter and had to accompany him and his wife during all that time, as well as Viktor who was the organizer and the host.
According to the Chinese tradition, we called Sui Yunjiang master Sui shifu or Sui laoshi. His personality impressed me deeply. Maybe it was a fate（yuanfen）, or something other, but it was not the first time I heard his name, since he used to come to my town every two years, mostly in August. However, I never saw him in person, nor did the translation for him. I lacked knowledge in wushu, but the master was very patient trying to explain to me every single word that I couldn’t comprehend. He was already in his sixties at that time, but, giving credit to his sharp mind, he could find a way with the youngest disciples(门徒) as well as the older ones. The two weeks that I had spent with that amazing family inspired me and I continued my kungfu practices in Beijing.
During all these three years now that I have known him since our first meeting, he never stopped surprising me with his strong, yet sensitive personality. Our lessons go far beyond simply learning kungfu technics. His teaching is more about life, about enjoying every single moment of it because it will not happen twice, about training our will and overcoming difficulties, about harmonious existence, and building relationships with other people. After every kungfu lesson, we are welcome into his house to drink tea. This is another lesson being taught — the mastery of chadao, or tea ceremony.
Miracles are everywhere. For me, a miracle is meeting Sui Yunjiang. I love being a journalist, interviewing and writing about people from different paths of life, but Sui laoshi is the only person who made such a strong impression on me.
（1）How did the writer meet Sui Yunjiang?
A.By being asked to be his interpreter.
B.By travelling in China.
C.By interviewing Chinese kungfu masters.
D.By discussing how to drink tea.
（2）The underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A.privately
B.mentally
C.personally
D.physically
（3）Which of the following best describes Sui Yunjiang?
A.Talented and productive.
B.Serious and boring.
C.Famous and unhappy.
D.Patient and friendly.
（4）From the last paragraph we can learn that____________.
A.miracles are everywhere
B.meeting Sui Yunjiang is unforgettable
C.being a journalist is the writer’s dream
D.the writer loves writing stories about life
（5）Which of the following is the best title of this passage？
A.Meeting the Master
B.Being a Journalist
C.An Unforgettable Experience
D.Chinese Kungfu Masters

【题目】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。 You probably think you know about London’s problems. The people are unfriendly, the prices are expensive, and the food is terrible — so why do so many tourists go there?
London was named the world’s most popular city between July and September 2013. It edged out other world-famous cities, welcoming 4.9 million visitors. Amazingly, this was an increase of almost 19.5 percent on 2012 — the year when the Olympics happened.
So can London’s success be explained? Well, maybe. As the English writer Samuel Johnson once said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” London life is crazy and expensive, but if you can think of something, you can probably do it there.
Anywhere in the city, you can often look around a great museum, watch a concert at a historic interest, or dance the night away in a cool nightclub.
And it’s not just about culture — there are also world-famous sporting places. Many tourists like to watch soccer matches at stadiums such as Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge. Tourists even came to watch British tennis player Andy Murray’s famous victory at the Wimbledon tennis tournament (锦标赛) in 2013.
Yes, but what about the food? Well, even if you don’t like British food — and if you’ve never had real fish and chips, then perhaps you should wait until you’ve tried them — there is plenty of great food from all over the world available in London’s many restaurants.
London, like many of its buildings, has a long history, but also never lacks a vibrant pulse. All over the city, history and modernity come together to make it an essential place for tourists to discover.
（1）What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article?
A.To show the effects of the 2012 London Olympics.
B.To analyze why London appeals to tourists.
C.To compare London with other world-famous cities.
D.To talk about common problems in London.
（2）The underlined phrase “edged out” in the second paragraph probably means ______.
A.took the lead of
B.had a lot in common with
C.followed the example of
D.became more popular than
（3）In Samuel Johnson’s eyes, life in London is probably ______.
A.relaxed
B.boring
C.colorful
D.challenging
（4）According to the article, London is attracting many visitors from across the world, mainly because ______. a. it is a city rich in culture and attractions
b. most local people are friendly
c. the sporting venues around the city are worthy of a visit
d. British food enjoys a good reputation among visitors
e. the city has a combination of history and modernity
A.abc
B.ace
C.bcd
D.bde

【1】Who will help people apply to the program?

A. Diet experts. B. Fitness experts. C. The speaker.

【2】What type of exercise is mentioned?

A. Swimming. B. Hiking. C. Playing basketball.

【3】Where would this talk most likely to be found?

A. On the radio. B. On TV. C. In the newspaper.

A. launchedB. has launchedC. had launchedD. would launch