【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 d in London throughout spring. Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival, the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival。 head to Shakespeare’s Globe, which hosts openair Shakespeare performances from late April to early October. Get active Warmer weather means there’s no excuse for staying indoors, so go for a walking or cycling tour of London. Alternatively(或者 ), walk the Thames Path, which follows the river all the way from central London to the countryside。 make the most of London’s Boris Bikes, which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour. If you’re really looking for a challenge, sign up for the famous London Marathon, held annually in April. Take to the waters Whether cruising（ 乘船游覽 ） along the River Thames, hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice, there are lots of fun ways to get out on the water in London. Held every year since 1829, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from England’s most famous universities to pete against each other, and draws huge crowds of people to watch. 56. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. You can see Buckingham Palace from St James’s Park. B. London’ Boris Bikes are free to use for a whole day. C. Outdoor Shakespeare performances are held only in spring. D. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race has a history of over 200 years. 57. If you are interested in British culture, you are advised to _____. A. visit Richmond Park B. row a boat in Hyde Park C. attend the festivals in London D. walk the Thames Path 58. According to the writer, which of the following activities challenges you most? A. Watching the Boat Race. B. Joining in the London Marathon. C. Cruising along the River Thames. D. Cycling around London. B Surviving Hurricane Sandy(颶風(fēng)桑迪 ) Susan,16, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Susan can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,” she says. On October 29, 2021, that ocean turned fierce. That night, Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Susan’s family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridges closed. When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Susan’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the elderly. Susan’s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn. In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway rebuild inspired Susan. Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors spent their spare time helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to take water and food to elderly people trapped(困住 ) in powerless highrise buildings. “My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Susan says, “but I can always choose how I deal with it.” Susan’s choice was to help. She created a website page， matching survivors in need with donors(捐贈(zèng)者 )who wanted to help. Susan posted information about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collection when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick’s collection was replaced. In the ing months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball。 Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Susan also worked with other anizations to bring much needed supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change. Today, the scars(創(chuàng)痕 ) of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Susan says. “My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.” 59. When Susan returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found . A. some friends had lost their lives B. her neighborhood was destroyed C. her school had moved to Brooklyn D. the elderly were free from suffering 60. According to Paragraph 4, who inspired Susan most? A. The volunteers donating money to survivors. B. The people trapped in highrise buildings. C. The people helping Rockaway rebuild. D. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people. 61. How did Susan help the survivors? A. She gave her toys to other kids. B. She took care of younger children. C. She asked the White House for help. D. She built an information sharing platform. 62. What does the story intend to tell us? A. Little people can make a big difference. B. A friend in need is a friend indeed. C. East or west, home is best. D. Technology is power. C Going green seems to be a fad(時(shí)尚 )for a