While helping out at her children’s swimming lessons, author A. M. Dassu noticed that one boy always put on his socks too soon afterwards. He inspired her to write a picture book that she called Soggy Socks.
Today, many years later, Dassu has published lots of children’s books. Every day, after taking her children to school, Dassu goes to her desk to write. “I leave my phone upstairs so I don’t get distracted, and try to write 800 words every day,” she says. Dassu believes that the key to being a successful writer is not necessarily talent but “getting your bottom on the seat”.
The cyclist with far to go
After 527 days, Liam Garner has completed an amazing achievement. He has cycled almost 20,000 miles from Alaska, in the very north of the US, to Ushuaia-the world’s southernmost city-in the South American country of Argentina. Garner, who was17 years old when he set off, said his trip was inspired by a book he read about a similar journey.
Garner always wanted to have a “big adventure”. During his trip, Garner travelled through 14 countries. He camped outside, stayed in hostels or was hosted by local families. He faced some challenges, including an accident that meant he had to take some time off. However, he recovered and finally reached his goal of being the youngest person ever to cycle from Alaska to Argentina.
A plastic-waste warrior
Licypriya Kangujam won an international award which celebrates people who spark global change. Licypriya, who is 11 and from India, won it for her Plastic Money Shop, where people can trade in their single-use plastic waste for useful items such as stationery, rice or young trees to plant.
【小题1】What is the key to being a successful writer according to Dassu?| A．Talent. | B．Experience. | C．Education. | D．Effort. |
| A．The distance he covered. | B．The challenges he faced. |
| C．The age when he completed the trip. | D．The means of transportation he chose. |
| A．Business. | B．Environment. | C．Finance. | D．Economy. |
The Ultimate Guide to Sussex
Sussex offers beautiful countryside, charming seaside towns and some of the best vineyards (葡萄园) in the UK. Plan your Sussex getaway with our ultimate guide.
Monk’s House
Put your National Trust membership to good use with a visit to Monk’s House purchased by Virginia and her husband Leonard Woolf in 1919. Virginia wrote many of her most celebrated works at the house, including the essay A Room of One’s Own. Admire the weather-boarded cottage’s beautiful antiques, seemingly untouched since 1969, when Leonard died.
Beachy Head
Come to Beachy Head and you’ll be greeted by one of the most splendid coastal stretches in all of Britain. It offers superb views of Eastbourne and the English Channel from 530 feet above the water. Spring through autumn are the best times to visit. Look out for the Beachy Head Marathon, which takes place every October. There’s a pay and display car park, a pub, toilet facilities and, during summer, the welcome sight of an ice-cream truck.
The Long Man of Wilmington
On the grassy ground of Windover Hill—a 235-foot figure known as the Long Man has been here for centuries. Archaeological researchers believe The Long Man of Wilmington actually dates to around the 16th century. If you’re feeling active, hike from The Long Man of Wilmington to East Sussex’s other chalk-carved figure, the Litlington White Horse.
Lewes
This town is just the right size to explore in a day, though do consider staying overnight to make good use of the local restaurants, pubs and wine bars. Lewes is one of the best places to shop in Sussex with a delightful mix of independent, antique and high street brands. If you’re visiting during summer, pack your bathers for a visit to Pells Pool, the oldest known freshwater swimming pool in the UK. You’ll need to pre-book a session.
【小题1】In which place may visitors witness a sports event?| A．Monk’s House. | B．Beachy Head. |
| C．The Long Man of Wilmington. | D．Lewes. |
| A．Book in advance. | B．Apply for membership. |
| C．Contact a local lifeguard. | D．Learn from experienced bathers. |
| A．To introduce special exhibits in Sussex. | B．To show us where to stay in Sussex. |
| C．To tell us what to explore in Sussex. | D．To advertise the coming events in Sussex. |
New Rules for Delayed or Canceled Flights
DOT Proposes New Rules
On Aug. 3, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a briefing regarding airline consumer protections related to flight cancellation and travel delays.
While there are already DOT rules regarding airline refunds in case of a canceled or significantly delayed flight, the definition of “significant delay” was not clearly defined, and its meaning is left to the interpretation of the airline, The vagueness of old rules often did not benefit travelers.
How New Rules Help Passengers
DOT’s new proposal seeks to outline a more precise definition of what constitutes a significant change in flight schedule
●Domestic flights: A change in departure or arrival time of three hours or more
●International flights: An arrival or departure delay of six hours or more
●Airport changes: A change in departure or arrival airport
●Experience: A significant downgrade in comforts or conditions onboard the flight
Laying down these guidelines would allow DOT to enforce the fair practices regarding consumer refunds when flights are changed.
Taking public health concerns into consideration, the rules propose that passengers who cannot fly due to specific pandemic-related reasons should be protected. The new rules would require ticket agents and airlines to provide passengers with travel credits.
Limitation on Airline Responsibility
There are limitations to the airline’s responsibility, just as the DOT’s current refund rules state. An airline is not required to give are fund due to a passenger’s personal issue or unsatisfactory travel experience. The airline is also not responsible for hotel room costs or other incidentals associated with passengers needing to wait for a new flight or alternative mode of transportation.
【小题1】What’s the main aim of the DOT new rules?| A．To introduce DOT. | B．To advertise airlines. |
| C．To protect consumers. | D．To benefit transport. |
| A．Providing the reason. | B．Making a comparison. |
| C．Giving an example. | D．Offering the detail. |
| A．When his flight is delayed for two hours. |
| B．When he finds the food unsatisfactory. |
| C．When his departure airport is changed. |
| D．When he misses his flight for being late. |
Top Chef
Lasting for 18 Seasons; Broadcast by Peacock
Top Chef is a reality competitive cooking show focused on finding America’s best chefs and setting them against one another. The chefs face off in a series of challenges that end in one or more contestants getting knocked out at the end of each episode until only one winner remains at the end of the season.
American Barbecue Showdown
Lasting for 1 Season; Broadcast by Netflix
Instead of making food in the kitchen, this Netflix original series takes the fierce competition to barbecue country. American Barbecue Showdown takes place in a massive house where contestants compete over the grill (烧烤架) to make deliciously grilled meats, vegetables, and more.
Guy’s Grocery Games
Lasting for 28 Seasons; Broadcast by Hulu
Guy’s Grocery Games is a more relaxing, down-to-earth version of Chopped. Hosted by one of our favorite celebrity chefs, Guy Fieri, each episode takes place in an actual grocery store. It’s a fairly lighthearted show in which chefs from all over the U.S. compete in a series of challenges focused on making high-end dishes only with ingredients (原料) you can buy in any average grocery store.
The Great British Bake Off
Lasting for 5 Seasons; Broadcast by Netflix
The Great British Baking Show is one of the most relaxing food competitions you’ll ever see.
Each season focuses on a group of amateur bakers from the U.K. competing in a series of challenges each week to find out who is the best.
【小题1】If you are interested in making high-quality food with common materials, which of the following might you choose?| A．Top Chef. | B．American Barbecue Showdown. |
| C．Guy’s Grocery Games. | D．The Great British Bake Off. |
| A．They last for the same seasons. |
| B．They take place in the same country. |
| C．They share the same way of cooking. |
| D．They are broadcast on the same platform. |
| A．To provide practical cooking tips. |
| B．To introduce several cooking shows. |
| C．To advertise for cooking competitions. |
| D．To recommend top-class chefs from US. |
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