Places to go in Miami
The hot topic in Miami these days is about the revival of the Mimo Historic District, which filling up with stylish shops, restaurants, bars and hotels. Including 27 blocks along Biscayne Boulevard, Mimo was energetic in the 1950s but fell into disrepair, with its once family-friendly motels renting rooms by the hour. Today Mimo, which stands for Miami Modern, looks similar to its glory days；longtime residents as well as newcomers, motivated by comparatively affordable rents, have set up shops and are behind Mimo's renewed energy.
Vagabond Restaurant and Bar
Part of the Vagabond Hotel, which was originally a motel, this 120-seat eatery serves international food and is a hot reservation. The bar has a retro feel with its midcentury-modern furniture. The executive chef, Roberto DuBois, has a menu that combines comfort food dishes such as spinach gnocchi with pomodoro sauce, and uncommon ones, like cucumber gazpacho with almond powder and mint.
7305BiscayneBoulevard786-409-5635, thevagabondhotel.com
Fly boutique
This boutique sells furniture, jewelry and clothing dating to the 1920s. A standout is the designer clothing: A Halston sequined evening dress and suits and shirts from Hermes and Yves Saint Laurent were recent offerings. There is a bit of room on pricing, so shoppers are free negotiate.
7235BiscayneBoulevard305-604-8508，flyboutiquevintage.com
Ms. Cheezious
A popular food truck turned store, this is a place to show respect to the grilled cheese sandwich. Diners can build their own or order one of the 17 custom-made combinations. such as spiced apples and havarti cheese on multigrain bread. For dessert: roasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumble on sourdough
7418BiscayneBoulevard305-989-4019，mscheezious.com
Beacon Hill Chocolates
The smell of fresh chocolate attracts shoppers entering this intimate boutique. The owner Paula Barth, who divides her time between Miami and Boston, where she has another store, sells products from more than 60 chocolatiers
6318BiscayneBoulevard，305-560-5399，beaconhillchocolates.com
1.Which of the following is TRUE about Mimo?
A.It now has extremely high rents B.It is behind Biscayne Boulevard
C.It is a newly built district D.It had been left in a damaged state
2.In which of the following places may you need a bargainer？
A.Fly Boutique B.Ms. Cheezious
C.Vagabond Restaurant and Bar D.Beacon Hill Chocolates
3.If you re interested in self-made sandwiches, which number would you call？
A.786-409-5635 B.305-989-4019
C.305-604-8508 D.305-560-5399
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Every country in the world has a flag. A flag is a piece of cloth with a picture or pattern on it. The flag is a symbol that stands for the country. It is a custom in many places for people to fly or hang a flag. The flag tells something about the country and its culture. This may be about its land, its history, or the things that the people do there.
Many flags have patterns of stripes (条纹). The flag of Italy has a green stripe, a white stripe and a red stripe. Each stripe tells something about Italy. The white stripe is symbol of Italy’s snowy mountains. Some flags show pictures. The flag of Canada has a picture of a red maple (枫叶) leaf, which is a symbol of the maple trees in Canada. The Mexican flag has both a pattern of stripes and a picture. The picture shows an eagle eating a snake. This picture comes from a very old Mexican story.
A flag may also tell about a country’s past. The American flag is called the Stars and Stripes. It has pattern of fifty stars and thirteen stripes. The fifty stars are a symbol of the fifty states in the country and the thirteen stripes are a symbol of the country’s first thirteen colonies (殖民地).
However, a flag may be a symbol of a group, a school or an event like the Olympics. The flag of the Olympics shows five rings of different colors that connect. Each ring is a symbol for a part of the world that joins in the Olympics. The Red Cross is a group that helps people who are in trouble. If a person sees the Red Cross flag, which has a red cross against a white background, he knows he can ask for help. People may fly a flag as a custom on a holiday. Children’s Day in Japan is a holiday when the country wishes for children’s happiness. It is a custom on this day to fly a flag with a picture of a fish.
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The Internet makes shopping at home convenient. However, for many, the attraction of shopping can turn into 1.addiction. Experts believe there is a danger that online shopping can develop into a mental illness.
Researchers from the Hannover Medical School have termed the illness “Buying Shopping Disorder” (BSD). The researchers say this condition should be recognized by the medical profession as an illness and should not 2.(simple) be classed as one of 3.(vary) “impulse control” (冲动控制) disorders. Dr. Megan said: “It really is time to accumulate further knowledge about BSD on the Internet.”
Last month, Dr. Megan and her team 4.(carry) out a research on earlier studies on shopping. Their research focused on 122 patients 5.sought treatment for BSD. Dr. Megan said five percent of people might suffer 6.BSD. Younger people are more likely 7.(develop) it. They also have greater levels of 8.(anxious) and depression. People with BSD exhibit negative behaviors. These include 9.(spend)large amounts of money on things they don’t need, keeping and never using things they order, buying things for instant satisfaction, and ending up in debt. BSD can destroy 10.(they) marriages, relationships and mental health.
Earlier this month, MnkenzeeMeaux and her husband-to-be, Bryan Ballard, booked a photo shoot to celebrate their recent engagement. And they decided to hold a _______ceremony next month.
The beautiful pictures they _______on the Internet looked just as one would _______: a good-looking young couple hugging in the forest. _______, halfway through the photo shoot, the young bride-to-be surprisingly_______ the wig (假发) she was wearing and showed her _______beauty — bald head and all.
Like 6.8 million other people in the US, Meaux has alopecia, a condition that causes partial or _______hair loss. She spent most of her life _______her condition by wearing wigs, _______this time she decided to take this courageous step to ________millions of others to accept their own — little hair or no hair.
Meaux wasn’t always that ________. After she was diagnosed with alopecia at the age of eight, she ________years of bullying (霸凌). She was so painful that she ________all hope of ever feeling beautiful again. Even after meeting her future husband, it took her over two months to tell him of her ________.
And Ballard did what anyone should do — he ________the woman he loves for who she is and helped her to also accept herself and see herself as ________for the first time in a long time.
“He has helped me to be brave and realize that ________is not what makes you charming and is not what makes people love you. It is truly all about what’s on the ________,” says Meaux. “He has shown me that the people who love you do not ________whether or not you have hair and the ones who do are not worth your time or your love. So this is me, the ________me.”
1.A.opening B.wedding C.closing D.appointment
2.A.found B.bought C.downloaded D.posted
3.A.expect B.wonder C.forecast D.forget
4.A.Unfortunately B.Eventually C.Unexpectedly D.Meanwhile
5.A.put on B.took off C.turned out D.picked up
6.A.formal B.classical C.vivid D.natural
7.A.slight B.sudden C.complete D.temporary
8.A.hiding B.avoiding C.accepting D.satisfying
9.A.since B.but C.and D.while
10.A.imitate B.honor C.remind D.inspire
11.A.confident B.honest C.proud D.unlucky
12.A.caused B.experienced C.confirmed D.resisted
13.A.looked for B.got across C.gave up D.lived in
14.A.background B.profession C.thought D.situation
15.A.accepted B.recognized C.refused D.admired
16.A.familiar B.beautiful C.excellent D.different
17.A.marriage B.photo C.illness D.hair
18.A.path B.back C.inside D.outside
19.A.care B.consider C.ignore D.check
20.A.lucky B.attractive C.true D.simple
Eyesight is the sense that you rely upon the most. Since we live in a world that requires your eyes to routinely stare at the small type and images on cell phones, computer screens, and televisions, it is important for you to improve and protect your eyesight. 1.
Eyes are just like any other part of the body. 2.Similar to other organs, a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in sugar and fatty foods will go a long way in maintaining healthy eyes.
3.Plan to exercise your eyes when you wake up, before going to bed, or when your eyes are tired. Make sure your hands are clean so that you do not hurt your eyes and your mind is relaxed before starting.
Since you use your eyes every waking moment, give them lots of rest and relaxation by taking breaks throughout the day and getting enough sleep every night to fully rest, repair, and recover your vision. 4. In the short term, it can cause eye strain (疲劳) or dry eyes. In the long term, it can lead to damage to the optic nerve (视觉神经), which can cause pain and damage your vision.
Besides, most jobs nowadays involve some degree of computer usage, meaning almost everyone will be spending time in front of a computer. 5.To avoid this, you’ll have to properly try to limit your screen time by routinely taking breaks and exercising your eyes.
A. They need nutrition to function well.
B. Close your eyes when exercising your eyes.
C. A lack of sleep will weaken your vision health.
D. You can enjoy your vision for the rest of your life.
E. Unfortunately, this can result in eye strain or injury.
F. There are many ways to keep your eyesight healthy and sharp.
G. Exercising your eyes daily will help you maintain healthy eyes.
