【推荐2】Universal Beijing Resort is a widely expected theme park destination featuring several all-new attractions. To ensure a safe, secure and pleasant environment, please obey the following regulations.

Food Policy

Universal Beijing Resort offers a variety of fresh and delicious food options at restaurants and stands throughout the resort. However, we respect that guests may need to bring some outside food and drinks for self-consumption. The following food and drinks will not be allowed into the Resort (except for medical, infant, or special dietary needs)

·Alcoholic beverages (e.g. beer, spirits, etc.);

·Foods that need to be heated or processed (e.g. instant noodles, cold food, instant hotpot, etc.);

·Food and drinks in glass containers (e.g. soda in glass bottles, etc.).

Security Inspection Process

·All bags, backpacks or packages are requested to be inspected according to applicable laws before guests enter Universal Beijing Resort.

·Bags/containers more than 56cm×36cm×23cm are prohibited.

·Please follow the instructions from Universal Beijing Resort Security Team.

Ticket Policy

There is no admission ticket required for entry to Universal City Walk Beijing, but Universal Studios Beijing is only accessible to guests with admission tickets. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a guest aged 16 or older.

Themed Park ticket ·One Day Dated admission ·Valid on your selected date only ·Valid at Universal Studios Beijing only From ¥315

Universal Express ·Valid on your selected date only ·Universal Express price may vary depending on the date selection ·Includes express access to participating ride and attraction, and priority seating at selected shows ·Valid at Universal Studios Beijing only From ¥400

If you have any questions or encounter an emergency, please consult an onsite team member, or dial the Guest Services Hotline via 4008-778899.

1. Who is the passage Intended for?

A．Tourists.

B．Tour guides.

C．Security Guards.

D．Parents.

2. Which of the following is against the regulations of Universal Beijing Resort?

A．Buying food from the booth.	B．Eating home-made cookies.
C．Drinking coffee from glass bottles.	D．Having backpacks checked.

3. What do we know about the admission?

A．The price of Universal Express fixed.

B．The entry to Universal City Walk is required to pay.

C．A14-year-old boy can buy a ticket and go alone.

D．At least ¥400 for express access should be paid.

【推荐1】

To: “The Shoe People” <inquiries@shoepeople.com> From: “John Trimbald” jtconstruction@img.com To Whom it May Concern, I have trusted the Shoe People to protect the feet of my employees for over ten years now. I recently purchased a few pairs of boots from your company for my crew. Though my men were initially satisfied with the boots, the soles(鞋底) began to fall apart on them after just twelve weeks. This was extremely surprising considering they came with a six year warranty(担保). The boots are unsafe to wear because my men are pouring hot concrete. Please respond as soon as possible with instructions on how I can return the boots and receive a refund. Thank you, John Trimbald, Foreman, JT Construction

To: John Trimbald“ <jtconstruction@img.com> From: ”The Shoe People“ <inquiries@shoepeople.com>” Dear Mr. Trimbald, Thank you for your e-mail concerning the poor quality of our rubber soled black workboots. A representative will be by your office next week to pick up the damaged boots. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you and your crew. Along with five new pairs of workboots for your crew (we included one extra pair), we have enclosed a free year’s supply of spray(喷雾). In our retail stores, this spray is always recommended to buyers who work on heated floors. This should have been brought to your attention at the time of your initial order (received by telephone on October 12, 2007). Please excuse our oversight. To date we have had no complaints about these workboots from customers who have used the protector spray. However, should you use the spray and find that you are still unsatisfied with the boots, please return the boots and spray for a full refund. Thank you for supporting The Shoe People. Have a Happy New Year. Sincerely, Stan Mason, President

1. The first email is basically an email of ________.

A．apology

B．sympathy

C．appreciation

D．complaint

2. What is the “spray” used for according to the passage?

A．To repair the damaged boots.	B．To protect the soles from heat.
C．To prevent the crew from danger.	D．To protect the boots from concrete.

3. According to the president of The Shoe People, John Trimbald ________.

A．can exchange the damaged boots with new ones at any time

B．must return the damaged boots to any of the retail stores

C．will get new pairs of boots and a free year’s supply of spray

D．can return the damaged boots and spray for a full refund now

【推荐2】According to a sales report from askci.com on 2018’s Double Eleven,the national shopping day,women’s down garments(羽绒服)were among the top 10 hit products.     1    It seems the strong warmth provided by down garments has been nationally approved.Especially during a fiercely cold winter,when you tremble in the wind,who cares about being stylish?    2    As living standards rise, more expensive garments filled with goose down instead of duck down, have appeared in the market. Goose or duck?

    3    First, the down from mature geese is larger and thicker,which makes garments filled with goose down much warmer.Second,goose down is more flexible than that of ducks.The last difference is key for people sensitive to smells:Compared to duck down,goose down has no strange smell.    4    These are the advantages that account for the higher prices of garments made with goose down.However,duck down is still a good choice if you live in place where winter is windy,yet not that cold.

    5    

Although most down garments can make people look big and fat, you could choose longer ones for a slimming look. For colors, metallic colors are more stylish and pair more easily with other street-style outfits.

A．How to be stylish?

B．All you need is warmth.

C．Where to choose your down garment?

D．Not everyone prefers wearing down garments.

E．They have been popular for many years in China.

F．What’s the difference between the down from these two creatures?

G．Ducks do not eat clean diet, which could give their feathers a strong smell.

【推荐3】Eight days for just￥12，000
Departs：May—October 2007
Includes：
● Return flights from 6 China’s airports to Naples
● Return airport to hotel transport
● Seven nights’accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Nice
● Breakfast
● The service of guides
● Government taxes
Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of the Europe’s most wonderful-Naples in Italy if you want to have a nice time in a beautiful small quiet place．The ancient Romans called the city“happy land”with attractive coastline，colorful towns，splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea．Your best choice for a truly memorable holiday!
Choose between the peaceful villages of Sant’ Agata，set on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento，or the more lively and well-known international resort(名胜) town of Sorrento，with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples．
Breathtaking scenery，famous sights and European restaurants everywhere．From the mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins of Pompeii，and from the unforgettable“Amalfi Drive”to the delightful resorts of Positano，Sorrento and Ravello，the area is a feast for the eyes! Join us，and you won’t be disappointed!
Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hotel Nice．A single room，another￥2，000．A group of ten college students，￥10，000 for each．
Like to know more ?   Telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on：0845-226-7788（All calls charged at local rates）．
1. All the following are included in the price of ￥12，000 EXCEPT ___________

A．transport between the airport and the hotel

B．double rooms for every two tourists

C．the service of guides to tourists

D．telephone calls made by tourists

2. If you don’t like sharing a room with others，you have to pay __________ in all for the trip?

A．￥12，000

B．￥10，000

C．￥14，000

D．￥2，000

3. In which section of a newspaper can we see the ad?

A．news

B．sports

C．life

D．book review

【推荐2】Let’s Go Fly a Kite

—at Piedmont Middle School’s celebration of kites!

Come and learn how to build all sorts of kites, from the simplest diamond-shaped kites to the most complex box kites. Stay as long as you like and build as many kites as you want. Once you have finished a kite, get advice on flying techniques from kite expert Lorena Hallsberg. The celebration will be at Piedmont Middle School, 151 Piedmont School Drive.

The Piedmont Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has organized a refreshment (茶点) tent. All profits will benefit future PTO activities. Take a break from kite flying and drink some lemonade! While you are doing so, why not join the PTO? Membership is free; you just donate your time. Show your support for Piedmont Middle School by joining the PTO this Saturday!

When: Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where: Piedmont Middle School

Why: For fun!

Cost: Free, thanks to a generous gift from Bizarco Kite Company!

Schedule

9:00 am: Kite-building booths open. All materials are supplied for kites.

10:00 am: Kite-building shows by Lorena Hallsberg in the courtyard. Come by and learn how to build box kites and kites that look and fly like butterflies.

11:00 am: Kite-flying shows on the school track. Learn all the most important skills.

12:00 pm: Kite-flying competitions on the school track.

1:00 pm: Presentation by Dr. Brian Lehrman in the show tent: “The History of Kites”.

2:00 pm: Best Kite competitions and judging in the show tent. Come see the most artistic kites and the most interesting theme kites.

3:00 pm: Presentation by Dr. Lehrman in the show tent: “Kites and Science”.

3:30 pm: Awards ceremony conducted by Headmaster Seward on the football field. The results of the day’s judging will be announced, with awards such as Best of Show, Most Artistic, Highest Flyer, and others. Winners will receive gifts from the Bizarco Kite Company!

4:00-5:00 pm: Let’s all go fly a kite! Everyone flies kites at the same time, creating a wonderful sight for all to enjoy.

Come to the kite celebration, enjoy yourself and learn more.

1. The main purpose of Paragraph 2 is to ask people to ____.

A．build a kite	B．support the PTO
C．take a break	D．join the fun

2. Which times are most important for people who want to join in kite competitions?

A．10:00 am and 11:00 am.	B．12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
C．1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.	D．2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

3. From the passage, we know that the kite celebration ___.

A．is enjoyable and educational

B．is strict about the shapes of kites

C．gets money from PTO of Piedmont Middle School

D．gives people a chance to see kites from around the world

4. The passage is intended for ____.

A．school staff	B．kite experts
C．students and parents	D．kite companies

【推荐1】Smart Home Products for Living a Connected Life

What makes something a smart home product? Generally, it’s defined by its ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network, allowing users to interact（互动）with it from their smartphones.We’ve rounded up some cool, diverse offerings that you’ll love to have in your home.

Nest Cam IQ

walmart.com

$299.00

The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can warn you if there’s a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via built-in microphones and a powerful speaker.

Logitech Harmony Elite

amazon.com

$249.99

The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the best universal remote controls available on the market. It can control just about every piece of electronics you own（it supports over 270，000 devices！）in every room of your house or apartment, including TVs，streaming devices, and sound systems.

Apple HomePod

bhphotovideo.com

$349.00

The Apple HomePod has better audio quality than any other smart speaker available today. Available in white or space gray, the Siri-powered device also allows you to control a number of devices with your voice.

August Smart Lock Pro

amazon.com

$279.99

The August Smart Lock Pro is compatible（兼容的）with most locks. A mobile app allows you to manage access to the lock, check its usage history, and get informed when someone opens the door. You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands.

1. What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do？

A．Properly use your smartphone camera

B．Control electronics with your voice.

C．Check the locks of your house.

D．Keep your home safe.

2. Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely？

A．Nest Cam IQ.

B．Apple HomePod.

C．August Smart Lock Pro.

D．Logitech Harmony Elite.

3. Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from？

A．Technology.

B．News.

C．Society.

D．Education.

【推荐2】Active Challenge

Weight loss camp for girls aged 13-18 in Canada

Active Challenge is a weight loss program specially for young women. The burden of being overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds. We use outdoor adventures to challenge the girls, to give them something to draw strength from.

Because you’ll be losing weight alongside young women just like you, you’ll find no one laughing at you and you’ll help each other. At Active Challenge you’ll make lifelong friends with young women of your own age and learn to love new adventurous activities.

Unlike any other weight loss program, Active Challenge is designed so you’ll   lose weight and have the strategies (策略) and skills to keep the weight off forever. Active Challenge does not put you on a diet. We follow the Canada Food Guide to healthy eating and exercise appropriate portion (一份) control. We help you develop healthy habits.

The staff at Active Challenge combine experienced outdoor adventure professionals with highly qualified clinicians. All of us are absolutely devoted to helping you achieve lasting behavioral change and weight loss. Most of all, we are devoted to having a great time doing it.

Pre-Camp: Upon registration (注册) in Active Challenge, a registration package will be

sent out to you with forms to be completed before camping as well as program preparation materials, an introduction to Active Challenge and pre-program personal challenging assignments (任务) to get you on your way toward a healthier self.

Post-Camp: Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during the camp. After the camp ends we will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months through letters, emails and phone calls, tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support.

1. Outdoor adventurous activities are held for girls _____.

A．to follow a good diet

B．to lose weight quickly

C．to build up their health

D．to make them stronger

2. How will girls feel about the atmosphere at Active Challenge?

A．Lonely but safe.

B．Cold but exciting.

C．Friendly and supportive.

D．Competitive and challenging.

3. After registration, girls_____.

A．should go to buy the program preparation materials

B．will be informed how to get prepared for the program

C．should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight

D．will have to finish some challenging assignments at home

4. The post-camp help will last_____.

A．until the end of November

B．until the beginning of the next year

C．until girls achieve success in their lives

D．until girls can keep their weight off forever

5. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To explain why Active Challenge is popular.

B．To share skills and strategies of losing weight.

C．To show how important losing weight is.

D．To invite girls to join in Active Challenge.

【推荐3】Bringing goods into the UK

You are allowed to bring some goods for personal use without paying tax or duty.

Arrivals from EU countries

You can bring goods from EU countries without being charged tax or duty if they are:

● transported by yourself; ● a gift or for personal use; ● bought with tax and duty included.

You can bring alcohol and tobacco from EU countries without restriction but an inquiry(调查) might be required depending on the amount of your goods.

Arrivals from outside the EU

You will be free of duty or tax on certain amounts of goods brought from outside the EU, as long as they are for your own use. Any goods that are beyond your allowance should be declared.

Alcohol & tobacco allowance:

Type of goods	Cigarettes	Cigars	Tobacco	Beer	Wine(not sparkling wine)	Spirits	Alcoholic drinks
Amount	200	50	250 grams	16 litres	4 litres	1 litre	2 litres

Allowance for other goods:

The maximum value of other goods you can bring is £390. Any single item that is worth more than the allowance will be charged duty or tax on its full value.

The rate of duty or tax on items above the allowance is:

● 2.5% for goods worth up to £630;

● decided by the type of goods worth above £630 — check by calling the VAT, Customs.

Banned and restricted goods

Goods banned include:

● illegal drugs; ● offensive weapons; ● endangered animal and plant species;

● meat and dairy(乳制的) products from most non-EU countries.

Food and plant products restricted include:

● products containing pests and diseases; ● products grown outside the EU;

● products not for your own use.

1. Which of the following products from outside the EU has the largest duty-free allowance?

A．Beer.

B．Wine (not sparkling wine).

C．Spirits.

D．Alcoholic drinks.

2. How much tax shall one coming from China pay for a ring bought in America worth £500?

A．£ 2.75

B．£ 12.5

C．£ 110

D．£ 130

3. Which of the following items shall be banned or restricted?

A．A set of Russian dolls.

B．A bottle of French wine.

C．A brick of Japanese cheese.

D．A package of Spanish cigarettes.