Do you like travelling? Do you want to travel with less money? OK, let me introduce something about couch surfers(沙发漫游)to you? They are travelers who spend the night in an Internet friend’s house. Let’s share some of their stories.
After spending the whole day traveling in Paris, I met Theo at the bus station. At his apartment I met his roommate Roger. Both of them were very friendly. They took me to a party the next day. I went back to Theo’s apartment on the back of his bicycle. Peter |
When I traveled in Vienna, I stayed with Artur, a college student. One day I forgot to turn off the tap after having a bath. The bathroom was full of water. However, Artur did not get angry with me. Henri |
I got off the bus at the wrong station, so I had to take a taxi to Judit’s apartment. Judit was a reporter and she was always busy. The next day we went shopping together and she bought a dress for a party. In the evening she went to the party and I stayed at the apartment alone. Lucy |
| A．To London. | B．To Paris. | C．To Vienna. | D．To Budapest. |
| A．got on the wrong bus | B．couldn’t find his partner |
| C．forgot to turn off the tap | D．did not know how to use the tap |
| A．By bike. | B．By taxi. | C．By train. | D．On foot, |
| A．Peter. | B．Judit. | C．Theo. | D．Lucy. |
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【推荐1】Shakespeare once called the English countryside “the precious stone set in the silver sea”— and he is not the last to sing high praises of its beauty and historical charm.
The countryside is particularly beautiful during the summer, especially in August and September. As one travels the countryside, you’ll find more of its treasures: so many plants and animals, romantic castles (浪漫的城堡), secret gardens, and villages so unchanged in the last decades that they seem to have been caught under a fairy’s spell.
Must-sees include Derbyshire, called “the heart of England” and home to the National Park. The great peaks were the muse (创作灵感) of the Bronte sisters (and if you love the book Jane Eyre, you can visit North Lees hall, where the real Eyre family once lived).
History lovers will enjoy a visit to Lincoln city (its most famous son is Lord Alfred Tennyson). It is also known for its cathedral (大教堂), the charming tea shops, a small castle. One would never guess its violent past—built by Romans, it was once a center for arrow making.
Harry Potter fans shouldn’t miss a visit to Alnwick, which is better recognized as the “Hogwarts” in the movies.
Let’s not leave out the Wessex region, where one can see one of England’s greatest mysteries, Stonehenge. You can also go to the City of Bath, which has been famous for its medicines springs since the Roman times. Other popular attractions include Salisbury Cathedral, and landscaped (景色优美的) gardens of Stourhead, and the cobbled (用鹅卵石铺的) streets of Shaftesbury. This is also home to Oxford, one of the world’s most famous universities.
Art lovers will also like a visit to East Anglia, whose landscapes inspired the painter Constable (he was born in Dedham village). This is also home of the University City of Cambridge, and the famous architectural (建筑上的) attraction, King’s College Chapel. Be sure to visit the aircraft museum of Duxford.
1. What was Shakespeare’s attitude towards the English countryside?| A．Uninterested. | B．Dissatisfied. |
| C．Surprised. | D．Admiring. |
| A．produced arrows in the past |
| B．will be enjoyed by music lovers |
| C．was the place where the Eyre family once lived |
| D．has one of the world’ s most famous universities |
| A．the Wessex region | B．Derbyshire |
| C．Alnwick | D．Yorkshire |
| A．a travel guide | B．a book review |
| C．a history paper | D．a newspaper report |
【推荐2】A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?| A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
| B．Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
| C．EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
| D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
| A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
| B．DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
| C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
| D．Disneyland, California. |
| A．To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
| B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
| C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
| D．To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
【推荐3】Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare’s works. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright (剧作家), Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.
Group Visits to the Exhibition &Theatre Tour
Opening Hours
Exhibition:
Monday—Sunday9:00a.m.-5:00p.m
Theatre Tours:
November-February 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m
March-October
Monday: 9:30a.m.-5:00p.m
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m
Sunday: 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m
Groups of 15 people or more are required to book their visit in advance, and each group will have its own guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a group request form and return it to us via email.
Exhibition and Theatre Tour Prices
Adult:£15.00
Senior(60+)£13.50
Student( with valid ID)£11.50
Child(5-15) £8.00
Complementary: Every 16th person is free
Getting here
Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE19DT,UK
We have improved security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call 44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.
Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge ( open 24 hours, seven days a week). Taxi may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the entrance hall on New Globe Walk.
1. If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition &Theatre Tour , what is required for them to do?| A．They need to hire a guide themselves. | B．They must be protected by an adult. |
| C．They need to pay nothing for tickets . | D．They need to book in advance. |
| A．£ 203.5 | B．£ 188.5 |
| C．£190 | D．£195.5 |
| A．Arts | B．News |
| C．Sales | D．Jobs |
【推荐1】Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia（痴呆症）increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.
After age 50, it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.
Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’t remember even seeing it, that’s far more concerning, Daffner says.
When you forget entire experiences, he says, that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved.” Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.
But even then, Daffner says, people shouldn’t panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications like antidepressants.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defence against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain’s cognitive（认知的）reserve, Daffner says.
“Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways,” he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain promotion.
1. Why does the author say that one needn’t be concerned about memory slips?| A．All of them are just age-related. |
| B．They exist among fifty-year-olds. |
| C．Not all of them are symptoms of dementia. |
| D．They occur only among certain groups of people. |
| A．Our interaction skills worsen. |
| B．Our whole brain starts shrinking. |
| C．Most parts of our brain stop functioning. |
| D．Communication within our brain weakens. |
| A．Having regular physical checkups. |
| B．Turning to a professional for assistance. |
| C．Staying active both physically and mentally. |
| D．Taking medicine that helps promote one’s brain. |
【推荐2】Across the world, young people are shaping the future in many fields. Their ideas are transforming communities and society. Here’s a look at the achievements of four inspirational young leaders.
Kwiri Yang
Kwiri is the founder and CEO of LifeGyde, an online platform for young people to seek advice, guidance and support. She has an impressive track record of supporting individuals and small businesses.
She first helped immigrant owners of small businesses in California. When she developed anxiety and depression, Kwiri realized how many people, like her, were struggling with their mental health — and LifeGyde was born.
Abi Ramanan
Abi is the co-founder and CEO of ImpactVision, a software platform that uses machine learning to reduce food waste.
ImpactVision’s technology uses digital imaging to take a picture of food and analyze its nutritional value and freshness. The system aims to reduce waste while also improving food safety. As technology advances, the sensors it uses are reducing in size and price, and could soon be integrated into everyday devices.
Oana Toiu
Oana is the founder and general manager of Social Innovation Solutions, which offers training and consultancy in social innovation.
She’s also on the Board of Directors of The Entrepreneurship Academy, where students work in teams, learning about business by running real businesses under the guidance of a team coach.
Doreen Kessy
Doreen is CEO of Ubongo, a multi-media educational platform in Africa. Using the power of entertainment and mass media, the company provides educational material at low cost and high volume.
Some 6.4 million households in 31 countries currently watch, listen and learn from Ubongo’s cartoons each week, with improved outcomes in maths and school readiness.
1. What is Kwiri Yang’s achievement?| A．She found a cure for mental diseases. |
| B．She established a company on immigration. |
| C．She supported the young in their mental health. |
| D．She set up an online learning platform for kids. |
| A．Health care. | B．Education. | C．Technology. | D．Food safety. |
| A．They are young, energetic and wealthy. | B．They create jobs for many young people. |
| C．They made contributions to communities. | D．They encouraged the young to do business. |
【推荐3】The beaches and amusement parks of Florida are well known. But the state is also full of surprises, some even dating from prehistoric times.
● Amelia Island
Graced with 13 miles of beautiful beaches, forests, and a unique, colourful history, Amelia Island is the perfect spot for collecting seashells and riding mountain bikes. While enjoying the island’s distinctive reefs, visitors can swim, dive, or even go horseback riding on the beach.
● Big Cat Rescue
The 45-acre site provides safe shelter for almost 150 lions, tigers and other varieties of exotic cats to recover and heal in a natural environment. As a nonprofit organization, Big Cat Rescue makes it clear that it’s not a zoo, so visits are by guided tour only (no pets allowed) .On the tour, you can watch tigers swimming in the lake.
● Biscayne National Park
The particular way to explore this watery paradise is by boat. A three-hour walk in a glass-bottomed boat gives you a colourful view of the reefs and grassy meadows, as well as lobsters, turtles, and tropical fish. For an even better view, you may wish to try diving.
● Loggerhead Centre
The loggerhead sea turtle, the most common nesting turtle on the Florida coast, is the namesake of this non prof center in the West Palm Beach area. The Center’s busy marine hospital is devoted to the rescue, treatment of wounded and ill sea turtles—loggerheads, leatherbacks, greens, as well as even rarer types.
1. Which is suitable for someone who wants to ride horses on the beach?| A．Amelia Island | B．Big Cat Rescue. |
| C．Biscayne National Park. | D．Loggerhead Centre. |
| A．Visitors can try diving. | B．Boat tours are available. |
| C．Kinds of turtles can be seen. | D．Views of the reefs are fantastic. |
| A．Guided tours are offered. | B．Rare animals are protected |
| C．There are hospitals available. | D．They are not meant for money. |
