If time allows, why not choose a suitable destination and take a trip with your family and friends to relax your mind?
Enchanting China
Along the way, the guide gives the perfect introduction to Beijing, Xi’an and the dreamy landscapes of Guilin including the Yangtze — 16 days only £1,275. Tread in the footsteps of the emperors through the Forbidden City and walk along the Great Wall.
Price includes: Economy class flights; Services of English-speaking guided
UK Air Passenger Duty £40
Travel periods: February, March, November, December
Address: acts Horizons, 7 Upper St Martin’s Lane London
Phone; 0207 836 9911
Email: cts @ ctsuk. com
Hong Kong City Escape
Experience some best known attractions such as The Peak and traditional Central Mar-bets. Kowloon is generally regarded as the main tourist area as it includes countless little shops offering everything you want.
Price: £529 including economy class flights, 4 nights at the 3 Stand ford Mongkok
Travel periods: May 15- June 8
Call Oantas Holidays on 0208 2229127 or email qhlonreservations @ quantas. com, au
Las Vegas
Fly to Las Vegas and experience the entertainment capital of the world now! Why not encounter a theme hotel for 4 nights including Ancient Egypt and King Arthurs’ Camelot?
Price: £479
Address: Fun way Holidays, 1 Elm field Park
Phone: 0870 55 70 770
Email: in fo @ funwa yholidays. co. uk
Red Sea Winter Sun
Warm up this winter on the sunny scores of the Red Sea Riviera at the Steigenberger Gouna hotel, which offers an 18- hole golf course.
Price: £389 for 4 nights including bed & breakfast and flights from London Gat wick de-parting 4 January
Address: Long wood Holidays lad, 3 borne Court, South end Road
Phone: 020 8418 2518
Email: reservations @ long wood holidays. co. uk
1. Which travel agency offers a tour to the capital of China according to the text?| A．acts Horizons. | B．Qantas Holidays. |
| C．Fun way Holidays. | D．Long wood Holidays lad. |
| A．It offers winter trips. | B．It has the lowest price. |
| C．It brings visitors a great shopping experience. | D．It provided visitors with flights free of charge. |
| A．Free breakfast. | B．Four-night hotel service. |
| C．Entertainment programs. | D．A walk along sunny scores. |
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【推荐1】Best Places to Visit in the UK
United Kingdom has long been a popular European tourist place for many because of its beautiful countryside, historic cities, top museums and outstanding theaters. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK.
Cambridge
Cambridge is a beautiful English city located on the River Cam just north of London. As the home to one of the world’s top universities, the University of Cambridge, it has all of the cultural and entertainment choices you might expect from a college town.
Chester
Located on the River Dee in Cheshire, England, Chester is more than 2,000 years old, which means there is plenty of history, culture and architecture lasting several centuries. The ancient walls around the city are one of Chester’s biggest tourist attractions.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge, one of the most famous sites in the world, is home to some of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK. It was not until 1600 BC that Stonehenge came to be completed.
Lake Distric
Located in northwest England, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills. It is England’s famous destination for hiking and climbing.
1. What will you do in Cambridge?| A．Do various shopping. | B．Meet famous people. |
| C．Visit the top university. | D．Enjoy wonderful music. |
| A．It is a college town. | B．It offers exciting scenery. |
| C．It is a city with a long history. | D．It has a great many monuments. |
| A．Cambridge. | B．Chester. |
| C．Stonehenge. | D．Lake district. |
【推荐2】It's easy to get defeated completely by something negative in your daily life. Give these apps a try if you want to be more positive instead of being negative in your daily life.
Shine
Shine is a text messaging service based on the idea that sometimes you need some external phrases to guide your internal positive thinking.
Visit the website, and you'll have the ability to sign up to receive a daily text message ——all you need to provide is a first name and a phone number. Then you'll receive one message per day with inspirational quotes from successful people from Monday through Friday.
Kwippy
In many cases, statements that come from other people can be more powerful than ones you make to yourself. That's where Kwippy comes in.
The app Kwippy has a positive, lively community focused on fun while keeping negativity out. It is a new kind of social media platform that will send you random challenges throughout the day, prompting you to take a photo of something in your nearby environment.
ThinkUp
If you're feeling confident and good about your place in life, download the app, come up with some positive statements about yourself and record them for future generations. If you're feeling less creative or don't know what to say, don,t worry 一 the app also has a list of shared positive statements that you can choose from.
Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind, a nonprofit organization, was founded by and is currently operated by psychologists and educators. Everything there is supported by scientific evidence. The app is free to use but you can make a donation if you want to continue supporting their efforts, displaying friendly and thoughtful acts to others.
In the app, you'll find different choices, which can help you remove negative thoughts and focus on the positivity of the present moments.
1. Which app makes people feel encouraged regularly?| A．Shine. | B．Kwippy. |
| C．ThinkUp. | D．Smiling Mind. |
| A．Those who need to face a big life challenge. |
| B．Those who look for a friendly neighborhood. |
| C．Those who long for a great sense of belonging. |
| D．Those who want to live an enjoyable social life. |
| A．To show the power of some advanced apps. |
| B．To introduce some apps for avoiding people feeling down. |
| C．To compare the advantages of some apps. |
| D．To list the wide usage of apps in our daily life. |
【推荐3】Restaurants play a major part in defining the characteristics of a city. They reveal the diversity of the place，the pace of the nightlife and the financial health. Beijing，a metropolis that is home to 20 million people，has tens of thousands of restaurants. Here are some special restaurants in Beijing.
Diaoyutai State Guest Restaurant
Traditionally，Diaoyutai State Guest Restaurant only served visiting dignitaries(达官贵人).But since 1980，it has opened to the public. It offers not only Chinese cuisine at its best but also secluded dining experience in an otherwise buzzing(嘈杂的) metropolis.
Location:No.2 Fucheng Road，Haidian District，Beijing
Cost:$222.01 per person
Heritage in Wanda Plaza
Heritage offers French cuisine，which is famous for its rich taste and subtle nuances. Location:Wanda Plaza，No.93 Jianguo Road，Chaoyang District，Beijing Cost:$ 125.49 per person
Kyoto Kaden Minokichi Kaiseki Ryori(怀石料理) in Pangu Hotel
Located in the only 7 star hotel in Beijing，Kyoto Kaden Minokichi Kaiseki Ryori is undoubtedly the most expensive restaurant in the city. Kaiseki is a traditional multi course Japanese diner. Kaiseki only uses seasonal ingredients and is prepared by master Japanese chef to reflect change of seasons.
Location:Pangu 7 Star Hotel，Beijing 27 Central North 4th Ring Road Chaoyang District，Beijing
Cost:$1159.29 per person
China Grill
People come for food but stay for the view. Situated on the top floor of a landmark building in the heart of CBD，China Grill offers an unparalleled view of Beijing landscape.
Location:66/F Park Hyatt,2 Jianguomen Wai，CBD，Beijing
Cost:$ 130.79 per person
1. What does the underlined word “secluded” mean in the second paragraph?| A．Fashionable. | B．Crowded. | C．Popular. | D．Peaceful. |
| A．It only served visiting dignitaries when first opened. | B．Its food is prepared by master Chinese chef. |
| C．It is the most expensive restaurant in Beijing. | D．It is located in Haidian District in Beijing. |
| A．It is the only one that serves Chinese food. | B．It is the cheapest one of the four. |
| C．You can enjoy the view of Beijing when dining there. | D．It is famous for its rich taste. |
【推荐1】This 6-day adventurous trip will introduce you to the rich living traditions of Brazil. During your days you will get into many fields of Brazilian life.
Day 1: Fly to Salvador, a city of eastern Brazil. You will be met at the Salvador airport by the trip leader. At the airport, you’ll meet other travelers and the Salvador guide.
Day 2: You will be showed around Salvador in both the upper and lower areas of the city. You will learn a lot about the history of this city, which will help you understand the city better. In the evening，you will set off for Rio de Janeiro, a city of southeastern Brazil.
Day 3: You will take a cool jeep ride through the Tijuca Forest of Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s largest urban (市内的) forests. Then you’ll visit a large favela (贫民区) there. A tourism workshop program has been created to train the favela children to become tour guides. They will take you to the favela. After the visit, some of the kids from the workshop will be invited to join you for some volleyball matches on the beach.
Day 4: You will go to the south in the morning to visit an art museum called Casa do Portal. From there you will go to a pretty and clean beach, which is popular with local surfers (冲浪运动员).
Day 5: After nearly a few days’ exploring, you will have a free day. You can walk on the beach, shop, write postcards or practice some Portuguese with the locals.
Day 6: After breakfast, you will go on horseback to a farmhouse in the countryside. Anyone who’s not interested in riding may go by car. There you will be treated to some delicious home cooked food.
1. How many places of Rio de Janeiro will travelers go to on the third day?| A．4. | B．3. | C．2. | D．1. |
| A．Tijuca Forest lies in the countryside |
| B．travelers will leave for Rio de Janeiro on the third day |
| C．travelers can learn a lot about Salvador’s history on the second day |
| D．travelers won’t have a single free day in Brazil |
| A．can go there by car | B．has to give up the activity |
| C．has to go there on foot | D．can go there on a boat |
| A．To find a partner to join him in his six-day trip to Brazil. | B．To encourage more and more people to travel to Brazil. |
| C．To show people his wonderful six-day trip to Brazil. | D．To introduce a six-day trip to Brazil. |
【推荐2】Whistler Olympic Park, having hosted ski jumping, cross-country skiing and biathlon (冬季两项) for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, remains an active centre for competitors, the local community and visitors. Located a short drive south of Whistler, the park offers activities and programs all year-round.
Winter at Whistler Olympic Park
Discover Whistler Olympic Park through cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biathlon and more.
Find yourself in the park’s wonderful landscape and discover its Olympic history.
Take a lesson such as ski jumping in the youth program.
Summer at Whistler Olympic Park
Open daily for tours, self-guided activities and sightseeing from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is a small park access fee ($15/vehicle). This fee is for the benefit of local, national and international Nordic athletes for summer and winter training. Free park entry for 2020/2021 season pass holders and non-motorized vehicles.
Tours
Olympic Biathlon Tour
Feel like an Olympic competitor with this hands-on introduction to biathlon! On your walk to the shooting area, learn about the park’s sports and history. It also provides the best angle for taking photos of the Olympic monuments.
Take aim and shoot a real gun! In a mini race, including walking and running, get your heart rate up, stay focused and take aim to hit the targets!
Tour Dates: Daily from June 28—September 1, 2020
Ages: 8 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)
Pricing: Adult $55, Youth $45
E-Bike & Biathlon Adventure Tour
The comfortable electric assist mountain bikes have wide wheels for a smooth ride, and an electric motor to help you climb hills with ease.
Visit the Olympic monuments and enjoy exciting viewpoints, such as the Top of the World lookout .
Test your skills at the biathlon area, shooting at Olympic targets.
Tour Dates: Daily from June 28—September 1, 2020
Ages: 10 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)
Pricing: $95 per person
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1. Which group of visitors can enjoy free park entry?| A．Children under age 8. |
| B．2020/2021 season pass holders for. |
| C．Locals from the community. |
| D．Teenagers with parents. |
| A．Ride a bike around the lake. |
| B．Gather around the open fire. |
| C．Visit no place but the Olympic monuments. |
| D．Photograph monuments at the best angle. |
| A．A sports and leisure centre. | B．Exciting sports adventures. |
| C．Year-round training programs. | D．History of an Olympic Park. |
【推荐3】Are you looking for a ski or snowboarding music festival? There are many world-class events, from dance festivals to comedy shows. Here are our best ski festivals.
Tomorrowland Winter
Alpe d’Huez, France
19 — 26 March 2022
Tomorrowland Winter is the winter edition of the legendary dance festival, bringing Tomorrowland’s set design and epic lineups (阵容) to the town of Alpe d’Huez tor a whole week.
The spot lies in a sunny highland, giving a breathtaking sparkle to its variety of slopes that are suitable for beginners, experts and everyone in between.
Snowboxx
Avoriaz, France
19 — 26 March 2022
Snowboxx is a week-long music festival and snowsports holiday rolled into one in the French mountain spot of Avoirazx. Previous artists who have performed the festival’s various stages around the slopes have included the likes of Craig David's TS5, Fatboy Slim and more.
But it’s not just the lineup that makes Snowboxx one of the most popular winter music festivals. The skiing meets the demands of beginners and experts alike, with plenty of easy slopes and more challenging ones to discover.
Altitude Comedy Festival
Mayrhofen, Austria
28 March 2022 — 2 April 2022
Altitude Comedy Festival is the world’s No.1 alpine (高山的) comedy festival, created in 2007 by comedians Andrew Maxwell and Marcus Brigstocke.
Taking place at one of Europe’s most beautiful and best-loved ski spots, the organizers welcome comedy fans and lovers of winter sports to join them and “ski all day, laugh all night”.
Snowdaze
Candanchu, Spain
18 — 19 March 2022
After the first impressive performance, Spanish snowsports and electronic music festival Snowdaze returns to the Pyrenees for a second edition in Candanchu.
Across the weekend, music lovers will once again take to the slopes by day, exploring the best that the Aragonese Pyrenees have to offer, before going downhill as night falls and partying to the sound of a lineup of DJs.
1. Which festival is suitable for tourists interested in dancing?| A．Tomorrowland Winter. | B．Snowboxx. |
| C．Altitude Comedy Festival. | D．Snowdaze. |
| A．Both feature comedy shows. | B．Both are held at the same town. |
| C．Both have slopes right for all skiers. | D．Both invite J ax Jones to perform pop music. |
| A．It takes place in France. | B．It will last for a week. |
| C．It appeals to electronic music lovers. | D．It starts with the performance of DJs. |
【推荐1】Many companies have hidden messages in their logos. Companies strategically designed their logos to convey subtle messages about things like company values and products. Logos can also try to subconsciously influence buying behavior. Read on to discover the hidden messages in logos you see all the time.
The Bronx Zoo’s older logo is incredibly sweet when all you see are two giraffes and a few birds, but check out the negative space between the animals’ legs. There, you’ll find the New York City skyline, making the logo even more perfect.
This logo for a vietnamese coffee shop is very simple. It’s black and white, and the heart symbol is clean. This reflects the integrity of the brand and its devotion to classic vietnamese coffee, as well as their love and passion for it. Hidden away in the heart are two flying birds, matching its name.
The FedEx logo looks pretty normal at first glance, so it’s easy to miss the hidden message. Look at the space between the E and the X—it’s an arrow pointing forward, perhaps to suggest speedy and accurate delivery.
The stellar sound quality of Beats by Dre speakers and headphone speaks for itself, right? So you may think this simple logo is just a lowercase “B” Not entirely. The circle actually represents a human head. The “B” is meant to represent someone wearing the headphones.
1. What can consumers get from logos?| A．Buying behavior. | B．Design principle. | C．Company values. | D．Product quality. |
| A．The Bronx Zoo’s logo is a play of visual effects. |
| B．The two birds reflect Birdlove’s devotion and passion. |
| C．The logo of FedEx shows its service quality. |
| D．Beats by Dre doesn’t need to advertise its high sound quality. |
| A．the strategics of logo design |
| B．the origins of some famous logos |
| C．the creativity of some companies |
| D．the hidden messages in some logos |
【推荐2】Dubai’s Museum of the Future, named as one of the 14 most beautiful museums on the planet in a list by National Geographic magazine this July, opened in February 2023. It promises visitors an immersive (沉浸式的) experience that uses technology to represent art and encourages guests to imagine what the future could be like.
What are the exhibitions inside?
Five of the seven floors are main exhibition spaces, each designed to look like a futuristic film set. The museum takes visitors on a journey to the year 2071 and creates scenes of what the future could be like in topics such as outer space resource development, ecosystems and bioengineering, health, wellness and spirituality.
How to get tickets?
Entry to the museum costs Dh150, but is free for pre-school children, persons with disabilities and citizens aged 60 and over. Half price for students.
The tickets are on sale on the museum’s website www.motf.ae.
General rules of the museum
● Visitors are allowed to take photos and videos for personal use, except in the exhibitions that are labeled as the “special exhibition galleries”. Flash photography is not allowed.
● Selfie (自拍) sticks are not permitted.
● Guests can bring their own food that can be eaten in garden areas. No food or drink is allowed in any exhibition.
● There are restrooms on each floor of the museum.
● Free Wi-Fi is available.
1. Which topic is covered in the exhibitions inside the museum?| A．Magazines. | B．Film. | C．Travelling. | D．Fitness. |
| A．Dh150. | B．Dh300. | C．Dh375. | D．Dh450. |
| A．Accessing the Internet of the museum. |
| B．Having some bread in the garden areas. |
| C．Taking selfies in the special exhibition galleries |
| D．Videoing the regular exhibition to share with friends. |
【推荐3】Study Economics at James Madison University
To study economic s in the USA, choose James Madison University (JMU), the first most recommended public university according to students. The university offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in economics. You’ll get business education comprehensively, and gain a strong foundation of economic theory and policy that can lead to various career choices, including financial analysis and trading, economic analysis, communications and public administration.
International Year
The International Year at the International Study Center gives students special academic and English language support, with university-style teaching. By completing the International Year, you’ll progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at JMU.
Entry requirements
Applicants must provide proof that they meet the minimum English language entry requirement. There’re several ways you can show English ability:
·TOEFL iBT score
·IELTS score
·Duolingo score
·Other English language test scores accepted by the University
Applicants must also have completed a US secondary education and have a minimum grade point average of 2.25.
If you meet the appropriate language and academic requirements, you can apply directly to any of our academic programs at JMU.
How to apply
To apply, fill out our application form on the Internet. Once your application has been received, a student enrollment (招生) advisor will review it and contact you directly. If your application is accepted for enrollment, you’ll receive an offer letter and an advisor will let you know how to pay your deposit to secure your place with us.
1. What makes students recommend JMU to those interested in economics?| A．Its various related course schedule. | B．Its free public service. |
| C．Its well-rounded business education. | D．Its loose learning policy. |
| A．achieve a grade point over 2. 25 | B．take the English language test of JMU |
| C．complete the International Year | D．reach the required English ability |
| A．Finish an online application form. | B．Pay enough deposits in advance. |
| C．Get in touch with the advisor. | D．Write a letter to the university. |
