【推荐1】Take time to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps, without the usual crowds. Your visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace will help us to make sure that Shakespeare’s heritage survives this difficult period for future visitors to enjoy.

To keep our visitors and staff safe, we have introduced a timed ticket system. All tickets must be booked in advance. Groups larger than 6 are not allowed to book unless they are part of the same household. See below for more details and read about the extra safety measures we’ve put in place.

Please note that Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s New Place, Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft are closed.

Pre-booking

We’ll be unable to allow you entry without a pre-booked timed entry ticket. Tickets will be sold every Friday, up to 2 weeks in advance.

Before your visit

Please remember the following things, and check our website and social media for updates before travelling.

●If showing COVID-19 symptoms (症状), please stay at home.

●Wear a mask in indoor spaces (unless noted).

●We conduct temperature checks.

●Bag checks are in operation.

●We do not offer baggage store facilities.

●Be ready for cashless payment.

NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace app

Visitors are encouraged to download the NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace app before arrival at Shakespeare’s Birthplace and “check-in” by scanning the QR code available at the ticket desk and entrance to the shop.

1. Which of the following places can you visit now?

A．Mary Arden’s Farm.	B．Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
C．Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.	D．Shakespeare’s New Place.

2. Which kind of ticket can ensure your entry?

A．A ticket released on Friday.	B．A pre-bought season ticket.
C．A pre-booked timed entry ticket.	D．An online booked yearly ticket.

3. What should you do before visiting?

A．Get your bag checked.	B．Take cash with you.
C．Have your face covered.	D．Stay at home for two weeks.

【推荐3】In today's world, finding the time to read even one book, let alone a dozen, can still be quite a Challenge. Blinkist makes it easy to read. If you' re interested in becoming a better you, here are some of our most popular books in our library.

By Thomas Harris	It was one of America' s top-selling books in the 1970s. It aims to help people understand how their early lives affect their adult decisions and lifestyles and how to let go of the childhood influences that you no longer need or are causing damage to you.
By Dale Carnegie	This classic from 1936 presents basic rules for making a good first impression and winning people over. By sticking to these simple rules such as smiling,listening, and exhibiting your appreciation, you' ll instantly become more popular.
By Susan Jeffers	Our fears and understanding of the world determine our reality, but by taking responsibility for our situation we can find happiness. Overcome your fears and live the life of your dreams by first understand -ing the nature of what frightens you, then limiting its influence in your life.
By Spencer Johnson	It offers valuable lessons on how to view major life changes as positive forces. By adopting a mindset that makes adapting to change less frightening and more rewarding, you can overcome your fears and realize your dreams.
By Jen Sincero	It's the most popular book on Blinkist. Its author knows that each of us has doubts and worries that hold us back from being our best selves. And she's here to tell you that it's time to start doing your best and believing in yourselves!

Blinkist's library keeps expanding. Download our app and enjoy a deeper dive into these extraordinary titles. Happy reading!

1. What's the text mainly intended to tell us about?

A．Benefits of self-improvement books

B．Some good self-improvement books

C．Where to obtain self-improvement books

D．How to improve oneself by reading books

2. People hoping to be more welcome are supposed to read the book written by

A．Susan Jeffers

B．Jen Sincero

C．Dale Carnegie

D．Thomas Harris

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．You Are a Badass can help readers become more confident

B．Who Moved My Cheese? asks us to take responsibility for our situation

C．I'm OK, You' re OK is the most popular book in America.

D．Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway mainly deals with major life changes

【推荐1】Due to its status as the longest-running capital in ancient China, Xi’an has had a deep impact on the life and culture of the country. If you are planning a tour of Xi’an, you’ll want to hit all the following highlights.

Terracotta Army

Discovered near Lintong, Xi’an, the army of Terracotta Warriors was constructed by China’s First Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty. It is a collection of thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers, horses and chariots in battle formation, showing the emperor’s armies in full splendor.

Xi’an City Wall

Xi’an City Wall was built in the 14th century by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas. When you take a walk or cycle on the massive wall, you can enjoy a good view of the city, the moat and the watchtowers.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty for the study of Buddhist scriptures. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store sutras and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.

Shaanxi History Museum

The Shaanxi History Museum is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years. Its collections range from bronze wares to pottery figures, gold and silverwares and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs. Among its precious collections, 18 pieces have been listed as national treasures.

1. What will you see when you visit Terracotta Army?

A．Terracotta soldiers and horses.	B．Books translated by Xuan Zang.
C．A good view of Xi’an.	D．Terracotta pots for plants.

2. Which attraction will you choose if you are interested in national treasures?

A．Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.	B．Shaanxi History Museum.
C．Terracotta Army.	D．Xi’an City Wall.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A travel guidebook.

B．A science magazine.

C．A research paper.

D．A news report.

【推荐2】World’s Best Places to Visit

With a world full of fascinating destinations, choosing the perfect vacation spot can present a challenge. Use these recommendations to craft your travel list.

South Island

New Zealand’s South Is landfills with impressive landscapes at every turn, from dramatic mountains to grand channels. Here, you can admire the mountains of Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from hiking trails or a boat on Milford Sound. Besides, journey to the University of Canterbury’s Mount John Observatory to stare up at the starry skies at night.

Paris

The magnetic City of Light draws visitors from around the globe who come to see iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe. But what travelers really fall in love with are the city’s old-fashioned cafes, dynamic markets, and trendy shopping districts. Get lost wandering along the charming cobblestone streets, or relax on the banks of the Seine for hours.

Maui

Whether you’re driving along the Road to Hana, enjoying a bird’s-eye view of Maui’s long coastline from a helicopter, diving with sea turtles or simply relaxing on white or black sand beaches, you’ll find that this Hawaiian island is unlike any other tropical (热带的) destination. You should also attend a feast for local culture and a taste of Hawaiian specialties like poi, poke and mahimahi.

Bora Bora

Here, you’ll find charming beaches, thick jungles and luxurious resorts. The island’s extinct volcano, Mount Otemanu, makes for a great photo opportunity or challenging hike, and the friendly Bora Bora local scan help you catch the island’s best sights. To relax, head to Matira Beach for clear water and soft whites and. Although a trip to Bora Bora is very expensive, most travelers say it’s worth every penny.

1. Which place will be preferred by astronomy fans?

A．Paris.

B．Maui.

C．Bora Bora.

D．South Island.

2. What can visitors do at Maui?

A．Enjoy local food.	B．Drive along the coastline.
C．Go hiking around the island.	D．Walk through shopping districts.

3. What do we know about Bora Bora?

A．Most of its locals serve as guides.	B．It is a beach with fantastic scenery.
C．There are hiking trails in the jungles.	D．It is appealing despite the costly trip.

【推荐3】Need quick help with your homework? Let Real Kids direct you to the best sites on the Web.

※ An Introduction to Shakespeare

Tales From Shakespeare

Go to this site if you’re studying Shakespeare and looking for an introduction to his work. The site includes different plays by Shakespeare, which you can click on and read as stories.

Recommended by Alyssa Zuna

※ Powerful People

The White House

If you have homework or a research project on the President and the White House, this is an excellent site to visit. It is filled with video and pictures, including tours of the White House.

Recommended by Tiana Jackson

※ Reading Resources

Reading Rainbow

This is a great place to find books for younger children. And there’s also information on buying books and national reading programs.

Recommended by Rosemary Compton

※ The ABCs of Writing

Edmonton Public Schools

This is a good place to go if you are having trouble with your writing. All you do is click on one of the writing steps, and it explains the step and gives you tips. The site has links to other pages with writing steps for different grade levels.

Recommended by Zack Dale

1. Where can you most probably read these passages?

A．In a news report.

B．On a book list.

C．On a radio program list.

D．On a website.

2. Tom, a fourth-grade student who is asked to write a report about American presidents, will be interested in _____.

A．Powerful People	B．Reading Resources
C．Tales From Shakespeare	D．The ABCs of Writing

3. Which of the following people may be helpful to parents who want their child to be a good reader?

A．Alyssa Zuna.

B．Tiana Jackson.

C．Zack Dale.

D．Rosemary Compton.

4. From the passage, we can learn that _____.

A．these websites can help you communicate internationally

B．these websites are meant for students in high grades

C．all these websites are educational and helpful to children

D．all of these websites include some interesting pictures

【推荐1】The UCL Pre-university Summer School for International High School Students is a unique two-week course for students who want to experience life at one of the world's leading universities in the heart of London.

Course dates

27 July- 10 August 2020

Students should arrive in London before 27 July and leave on 11 August.

Entry（入学）requirements

You will have an English language level between IELTS 5.5 and 7.0, but you can still apply with a teacher's reference（推荐信）.And you will be an international high school student about to start your final year of high school, usually aged 16 or 17 years old （but not 18） and a non — native English speaker'

Course structure

You will take morning classes in the school, and attend workshops and take part in cultural and social activities most weekday afternoons out of the school.

Morning classes

The course is unique. Unlike other summer courses, it will show you how UCL achieves its goal of making all its students have global minds, helping you to understand global problems from different points of view.

Social activities

The course will also provide you with the chance to meet with other students who are living and studying in London. You will be supported by UCL teachers and trained with UCL students during social activities.

Fees and expenses

The cost of UCL'S Pre-university Summer School for International High School Students is £ 4.000 for each student; this fee doesn't include: lunch and snacks, insurance, UCL Bloomsbury gym.

1. Who can apply for the course?

A．A Japanese student aged 1 8.

B．A high school graduate from Australia.

C．A Chinese student aged 17 with IELTS 5.5.

D．A student aged 16 from America with a reference.

2. What can students do when studying in the summer school?

A．Live in local families.

B．Develop international views.

C．Take evening classes out of the school.

D．Take part in cultural activities at weekends.

3. What do we know about the fees and expenses?

A．Students need to pay extra money for lunch.

B．Students can choose not to buy insurance.

C．Students can pay the fee after 10 August.

D．Students will spend £ 4,000 on living expenses.

【推荐2】Reality TV show has been charged with making the nation silly, but a study suggests part of the show could be good for children.

Massey University PhD student Jacinta Hawkins looked at the influence of TV programs on kids’ health knowledge, attitudes and behavior. She said programs which showed overweight people on TV is making children say “I don’t want to grow up like that’.”

The research was part of Ms Hawkins’ paper on how schools improve health. She spoke to 92 children, ages from 7 to 13, from six Auckland primary schools to find out how they received information on nutrition and physical activity. Some said they learnt from TV news programs, but most of them mentioned reality shows such as Fat Chance, Honey We’re Killing the Kids and Downsize Me.

“ Earlier studies had looked at the effect junk-food advertising had on children,” Ms Hawkins said, “but messages within TV programs had not been explored. Children from the six schools largely recognized program content, rather than advertising, as a source of food and physical activity messages. They are learning habits of eating and exercise from TV programs. ”

The children also recognized that their parents had a role to play in shaping health behavior. Talking about Honey We’re Killing the Kids, which shows how people will look if they continue with good habits, children said they developed attitudes from their family’s habits. MMs Hawkins said children remembered what they had seen and thought it was the parents’ duty to lead by example.

1. What did Hawkins find about reality TV show?

A．It may teach kids much scientific knowledge.

B．Some shows may have kids develop ill habits.

C．Some shows may help kids eat more healthily.

D．It may draw kids’ attention away from studies.

2. What method did Hawkins use to get her findings?

A．Performing experiments.	B．Doing interviews.
C．Studying science reports.	D．Comparing earlier studies.

3. How did most students get information on health?

A．From health experts.	B．From news reports.
C．From television ads.	D．From TV shows.

4. According to the children, which may have a great influence on their health behavior?

A．School.	B．Friends.
C．Family.	D．Scientific research.

【推荐3】If you have ever talked about your dreams with your friends, you may have noticed something interesting. Some of your friends rarely remember their dreams, while others can describe their dreams very clearly. Why do people remember dreams differently?

The answer is simple: they are two different types of dreamers --- low—recall dreamers and high-recall dreamers.

According to researchers at the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center in France, high-recall dreamers reported they remembered their dreams almost every day while low — recall dreamers said they only remembered their dreams once or twice a month, reported Live Science.

Perrine Ruby, a lead scientist at the research center in Lyon, studied 41 people （21 high-recall dreamers and 20 low-recall dreamers） and recorded their brain activity.

She found that a part of the brain called the temporo-parietal junction （前颞顶叶交 界处）was more active in high-recall dreamers. This was true both when they were sleeping and awake.

This area of the brain is responsible for collecting and processing information from the outside world. This means that high-recall dreamers are more sensitive to what is happening around them. For example, when they are awake, they respond more strongly to hearing their own names. When they are sleeping, they tend to be woken up more easily by sounds and movements.

By closely studying people's brain activity, Ruby found that high-recall dreamers have twice as much "wakefulness during sleep as low-recall dreamers do. And it is during these short periods of wakefulness that the brain memorizes dreams.

This is not hard to understand. Just try to think of your own sleeping experience. If you are restless during the night, you are more likely to remember your dreams, but if you sleep well and soundly, you tend to remember very little in the morning. This is because “you never get a chance to remember”, Robert Stick gold, a Harvard Medical School researcher, told The Washington Post.

As another research project at the University of Turku in Finland showed, dream content can also affect our memory. Negative dreams are easier to recall than ordinary dreams. Nightmares （噩梦）are often recalled because they are emotionally negative, and such dreams evoke fear.

1. What can we know about high-recall dreamers according to the article?

A．They have very little brain activity when they sleep.

B．They can remember their dreams clearly.

C．They don't know how to describe their dreams.

D．They remember their dreams twice a week.

2. Compared to high-recall dreamers, low — recall dreamers.

A．have higher quality sleep

B．have more sleepless nights

C．are more easily woken at night

D．respond faster when hearing their names

3. What is the main purpose of the 8^th paragraph?

A．To explain Ruby's findings.

B．To attract readers' interest in future studies.

C．To show the advantages of being a low -recall dreamer.

D．To suggest what to do to become a low — recall dreamer.

4. What did the research project in Finland find?

A．Ordinary dreams can help our brain rest.

B．Dreams are often affected by our emotions.

C．Nightmares often happen when we don't sleep well.

D．Negative dreams are more likely to be recalled.

5. What does the underlined word "evoke" in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．approve of

B．define

C．result in

D．extend

【推荐1】I was 16 when my father finally decided he would send me to wilderness camp for several months. He had threatened to do it many times before, but my mother had always managed to prevent him from doing so. This time he insisted on doing it.

The latest incident was the last straw. Impulsively （(冲动地）,I had pushed Mr.   Ford, my math teacher, down a flight of steps at school. He broke his arm in two places. Anyway , he had agreed not to accuse me as a favor to my dad, who was in the middle of a tight race for sheriff （执法官）in our town. But my reckless behavior had my dad's closest advisor talking." John? he's your son and he's a kid, but he is dragging you down." his advisor said. "If you can't make your son obey the rules, how can you make the law obeyed in this town?"

So, off to Pisgah National Forest I went. I imagined hours of untold abuse at the hands of some strong officer. I was determined not to be broken. I was who I was.

Nearly every day for six months, a small group of other troubled teens and I carried our 30-pound backpacks on a difficult journey covering about 10 miles.

Our sergeants were firm but kind 9 not frightening as I had imagined. We learned how to make a fire without matches. We learned which plants were safe to eat out in the wild. I felt myself change. I was calm and often reflective. My old, impulsive self was gone.

One morning, six months later, my dad came to pick me up. I ran to hug him and saw happiness and love in his eyes.

"So what's it like being sheriff?" I asked on the ride home.

"I lost the race, Danny,” he said.

"I'm sorry, Dad.” I knew my behavior probably had a lot to do with the defeat.

Dad squeezed my shoulder and brought me close. “As long as I don't ever lose you, I'm okay. ”

1. The author was finally sent to wilderness because .

A．he could learn how to survive in the wild

B．his teacher insisted on giving him a lesson

C．he pushed his math teacher down the stairs

D．his mother feared that he would be accused

2. The underlined word “reckless" in Paragraph 2 probably means .

A．proud	B．rude
C．careless	D．reasonable

3. What can we learn about the author from the passage?

A．He changed a lot after the camp.

B．He was not satisfied with his life in the camp.

C．He was abused by the officer.

D．He made enemies with other troubled teens at the camp.

4. How did the author father feel at the end of the story?

A．Anxious.	B．Astonished.
C．Disappointed.	D．Relieved.

【推荐2】Will it matter if you don't take your breakfast? Recently a test was given in the United States. Those tested included people of different ages, from 12 to 83. During the experiment, these people were given all kinds of breakfasts, and sometimes they got no breakfast at all. Special tests were set up to see how well their bodies worked when they had eaten a certain kind of breakfast. The results show that if a person eats a proper breakfast, he or she will work with better effect than if he or she has no breakfast. This fact appears to be especially true if a person works with his brains. If a student eats fruit, eggs, bread and milk before going to school, he will learn more quickly and listen with more attention to class.

Opposite to what many people believe, if you don't eat breakfast, you will not lose weight. This is because people become so hungry at noon that they eat too much for lunch, and end up gaining weight instead of losing. You will probably lose more weight if you reduce your other meals.

1. The results of the test show that ________.

A．breakfast has great effect on work and studies

B．breakfast has little to do with a person s work

C．a person will work better if he has a simple breakfast

D．those working with brains should have much for breakfast

2. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?

A．Poor breakfasts affect those who work with brains.

B．Morning diet may cause one to get fatter.

C．Reducing lunch and supper is of less value in weight losing.

D．Eating less in lunch and supper may help to lose weight.

3. According to the passage, if a student does not eat breakfast, ___________.

A．he will fall ill

B．he will fail to listen to his teacher

C．he will not make progress in his study

D．his mind will work more slowly

【推荐3】When my family moved to America in 2010 from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, but also our village rules, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States.

I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant. One time, when I was serving food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. My manager, who happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive Americans are and how they dislike the description “old”. I then walked back to the table and apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry.

In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience.

However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” shows that a person is going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, and women put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something they didn’t want to hear.

After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don’t respect them any more; I still respect them, but now I don’t show my feelings through words.

1. The author brought the couple their food very fast because _______.

A．the manager asked him to do so	B．the couple wanted him to do so
C．he respected the elderly	D．he wanted more pay

2. When the author called the couple “elderly”, they became _______.

A．nervous	B．unhappy
C．satisfied	D．excited

3. After this experience, the author _______.

A．changed his way with older people	B．made friends with the couple
C．no longer respected the elderly	D．lost his job in the restaurant

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The more the author explained, the angrier the couple got.

B． The author wanted to show his feelings through words after his experience.

C．From this experience, the author learned more about American culture.

D．The manager went back to the table and apologized to the couple.