The United Kingdom (UK) is rightly celebrated as the birthplace of the railway. The UK’s rail network is not only a testament (证明) to engineering genius, but also the gateway to some of the most attractive landscapes to be found anywhere in the world.
The West Highland Line
Considered by some to be the most beautiful railway line in the scenery on the earth, this line takes passengers from the busy city of Glasgow through Scotland’s wild western highlands to the remote port of Mallaig. Built in stages through the 1890s, the line is a true wonder of late Victorian British engineering. The line passes through Corrour, the UK’s highest altitude train station.
The Caledonian Sleeper
Linking London with the Scottish Highlands, it has been taking travellers northward during the night along the West Coast Main Line since way back in 1873. Passengers can enjoy falling asleep to the rhythm of the train on leaving London, then waking up to the beauty of the Highlands at dawn right outside your window.
The Cambrian Line
Wales, with its dramatic landscapes and historic sites, offers some of the most scenic train journeys to be found in the UK. And perhaps the jewel in the Welsh crown is the Cambrian Line, which weaves its way through Mid Wales to the coast. The route begins in Shrewsbury in England and is famous for its scenery. Travellers will love the wonderful views of the Cambrian Mountains, a range of peaks.
The Settle-Carlisle Line
Opened in 1876, the 73-mile-long route takes travellers from Settle Junction in North Yorkshire to Carlisle in Cumbria. Rolling hills, beautiful valleys and picturesque villages along the way leave a deep impression on passengers. Threatened with closure in the 1980s, the line was saved thanks to the efforts of rail lovers, and passenger numbers have gone from strength to strength.
1. Which railway line is considered the most scenic by some across the globe?| A．The West Highland Line. | B．The Caledonian Sleeper. |
| C．The Cambrian Line. | D．The Settle-Carlisle Line. |
| A．It is the east-west line. | B．It offers overnight travel. |
| C．It is the oldest railway line. | D．It runs through the whole UK. |
| A．They run along the coast. | B．They appeared at the same time. |
| C．They own many historic sites. | D．They have amazing views. |
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【推荐1】There are a variety of clubs which provide social and cultural activities for students wishing to meet others with similar interests from the same or from different national backgrounds.
Charles Peguy Centre | Royal Overseas League |
CPC is a French youth centre, providing advice, support and information to young Europeans aged between 18-25. Facilities include an information and advice service regarding education, work placement and general welfare rights. Moreover, the centre holds a database of jobs and accommodation in London. Members may use a fax machine, a copier and computers to surf online or check e-mails for free. Hours: Monday 14:00-17:00 Tuesday-Friday 10:00-17:00 Membership: £35 per year | Open 365 days per year, ROL is a club with facilities in London and Edinburgh with restaurants, bars and accommodation. There are branches around the world and 57 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Quarterly magazines, literary lectures, annual music and art competitions, and summer and winter programme of events are provided for members. Membership fees: aged 17-20, £47 per year aged 21-25, £70 per year For further information, please contact the membership secretary. |
YMCA London Central | Kensington Committee for Overseas Students |
YMCA is a social club. Most members are young English professionals, but overseas visitors are welcome. Facilities include photography, art, drama, pottery, language courses at different levels, badminton, fitness testing, cycling, yoga and other activities. Hours: weekdays 07:00-22:30 weekends 10:00-21:00 Membership fees: £125 per year Hotline: 05667932 | KCOS is a society for young people from all countries. Each month there are some 40 parties, discos, visits to theatres, concerts, walks and other gatherings where members will be able to meet lots of people. A new programme is sent each month directly to members. The club arranges a weekly club night in a Covent Garden bar. To find out more, telephone the club or write (freepost) to the office. Hours: 10:30-17:30 Tel: 05663801 |
1. The passage is mainly for ______.
| A．young English professionals. |
| B．local students from different backgrounds . |
| C．European students in London. |
| D．the youth wishing to meet different people. |
| A．CPC. | B．ROL. | C．YMCA . | D．KCOS. |
| A．make a phone call |
| B．go to the office in person |
| C．send a fax or an e-mail. |
| D．turn to the membership secretary. |
【推荐2】One of the best things to do in the south of Albania is taking a mussel (贻贝) tour. The area near Ksamil and Butrint is famous for its mussels. The mussel tour leaves from the Ksamil village. You will get on a traditional boat, which takes you to the mussel beds. You will be shown how mussels are cultivated, collected and cleaned.
Local experience with local guide
Schedule:
- Meet your captain at the lake.
- Introductions.
- Reach mussel beds, where you meet our “Queen”, and learn about the mussel cultivation.
- Set off from the mussel beds and journey to the ancient city ruins of Butrint.
- Time to taste two kinds of mussel dishes served with locally produced white wine in an idyllic (田园般的) setting.
- Return to the port.
Timing:
Tours run every day, Monday-Sunday
11:00-13:30 or 16:00-18:30
Tour expense($200 per person) includes:
- Boat trip
- Local guide
- Food (two kinds of mussel dish, homema de bread, fresh vegetable)
- Drinks(white wine and water)
Basic information:
Sanall: traditional handmade boat, a typical example of a vessel (船) the mussel farmers use daily
Mussel beds: concrete (混凝土的) structure where they cultivate mussels
Necessaries:
- Report to your guide if you are allergic (过敏的) to mussels, so other dishes can be prepared,e. g. freshfish.
- Take hats and sunglasses.
- Bring a local map with you.
Safety:
- Life jacket for everyone on the boat
- Each boat has a first aid kit.
We offer an authentic (真实的) experience for everyone.
Book your tour:
Contact: +355672000981
Mail: ksamilnebo@gmail.com
Remember: The tour is seasonal, from May till the end of September.
1. What can you do during the mussel tour?| A．Take a tour to Ksamil village. | B．Meet the guide at the lake. |
| C．Have mussel dishes with white wine. | D．Cultivate, collect and clean the mussels. |
| A．June 7, 11:30-13:30 | B．July 5, 13:30-16:00 |
| C．September 21, 10:00-13:00 | D．November 15, 16:00-18:30 |
| A．A hat. | B．Sunglasses. | C．A local map. | D．A life jacket. |
【推荐3】Events for Kids
From My Window Giveaway
April 9-April 29, free
What do you see from your window? Draw it and enter to win some books and activities from Barefoot Books. They have created a fun, imaginative drawing printable for kids and grown-ups to create a scene from their window. Grown-ups can share the pictures you create with your kids on the Internet and a winner will be chosen on April 30.
Cook-in with Chef Gino
April 20-April 24, free
Join Chef Gino every day at 5 pm this week as we cook with the kids! He'll show live on the Internet, showing kids how to make dinner with what they have on hand. Each day he'll take advice from kids everywhere and select one request (要求) a day and go live the following day at 5 pm to create dinner using only those exact ingredients (原料)!
Blossom(开花)Hunt
March 1-May 31, $l5 adults, $5 ages 5-l2
The Garden burst to life in different colors. Take a map and search on for beautiful cherry and rose blossoms. You can learn about the history and story behind these blossoms. Please note the blossoms are seasonal, and weather varies from year to year. This year, it is said that cherry and stone-fruit blossoms will range from February to late March and roses in April, May and even into June.
Berkner Break Family Concert
April 17-April 20, free
Children's musician Laurie Berkner is here to make it easier for kids and parents to find a routine (常规), get up and move, and learn and play together. Each weekday on Laurie's social media, she's posting a video of one of her songs for a Berkner Break, performing such well-loved favorites as We Are the Dinosaurs and The Goldfish.
1. If you join in From My Window Giveaway, you may________.| A．know the result on the last day | B．learn new things on taking photos |
| C．learn how to draw with grown-ups | D．have a chance to win a prize |
| A．Organize a cooking competition. | B．Ask one student to cook each day. |
| C．Teach kids how to cook online. | D．Choose one kid to cook with him. |
| A．From My Window Giveaway. | B．Cook-in with Chef Gino. |
| C．Blossom Hunt. | D．Berkner Break Family Concert. |
【推荐1】With nations preparing to spend billions to redesign their cities with a new focus on cycling, it's worth remembering how the invention of the bicycle changed societies all over the world.
The person generally credited with inventing the modern bicycle was an Englishman named John Kemp Starley. In 1885, the 30⁃year⁃old inventor began experimenting in his workshop with a chain⁃driven bicycle featuring two much smaller wheels. When it first appeared at a bicycle show in 1886, his invention was regarded as a curiosity. But two years later, when the next model was paired with the newly invented rubber tire—which not only cushioned the ride but also made the new bicycle about 30 percent faster—the result was magic.
For a few years in the 1890s, almost anyone wanted to learn to ride, and almost everyone did. The sultan of Zanzibar took up cycling. So did the czar of Russia. But it was the middle and working classes around the globe that truly made the bicycle their own. For the first time in history, the masses were able to come and go as they pleased. No more need for expensive horses and carriages.
The rocketing demand led hundreds of new companies around the world to offer their own versions. At the Stanley Bicycle Show in London in 1895, about 200 bicycle makers exhibited 3,000 models. One of the biggest makers was Columbia Bicycles, whose factory in Hartford, Connecticut, could turn out a bicycle a minute thanks to its automated assembly line (流水线)—a pioneering technology that one day would become the backbone of the automobile industry. By 1898, a third of all patent applications in the US were bicycle⁃related.
The bicycle even improved the human gene (基因) pool. Newly liberated young people rode around the countryside at will, meeting up in distant villages. Women were especially enthusiastic. They abandoned their troublesome skirts and took to the road in groups. Marriage records in England show a marked rise in inter⁃village marriages during the bicycle craze of the 1890s.
1. What can we know about John Kemp Starley's first model?| A．It was invented in 1888. | B．It had two bigger wheels. |
| C．It did not have rubber tires. | D．It was accepted immediately. |
| A．In the 1860s. | B．In the 1870s. | C．In the 1880s. | D．In the 1890s. |
| A．The fast⁃growing demand for bicycles. |
| B．The huge success of the bicycle industry. |
| C．The great convenience offered by bicycles. |
| D．The popularity of the newly invented bicycles. |
【推荐2】It is 40 meters long and 6 meters wide. This must be the biggest bus you have ever seen. It can carry 1,200 to 1,400 people.
It is China’s new Super Bus. It is going for a test run in Beijing at the end of this year. Some other cities are also interested in running the Super Bus. They hope the traffic problems will be solved.
The Super Bus runs along fixed tracks (固定轨道) . The bus sits on top of two 2.2-meter-tall legs. The legs have wheels at one end. Small cars can drive under the bus, so the Super Bus does not take up road space.
The bus runs on electricity and solar power. It can travel up to 60 km every hour. Its creator, Song Youzhou, says a lot of traffic jams (堵塞) will be reduced.
The Super Bus can do the work of 40 buses. In that way, it can save 860 tons of fuel (燃料) every year, according to Song.
“To build a Super Bus and its track costs less than building subways. Subways are nearly ten times more expensive to build.”Song said.
Some people worry that the Super Bus may not be safe. However, Song says there’s no need for concern. The Super Bus has laser scanners (激光扫描仪) between its legs. The scanners make sure the cars keep a safe distance.
1. The Super Bus can carry ________ people.| A．1,300 | B．1,500 | C．1,700 | D．1,900 |
| A．the bus doesn’t take up road space |
| B．the bus can do the work of 40 buses |
| C．the bus is very easy to build and drive |
| D．the bus can save a lot of energy every year |
| A．the bus is tall enough |
| B．the road is wide enough |
| C．there are caser scanners between its legs |
| D．the bus travels at 60 km per hour |
| A．the normal bus | B．the small car | C．the subway | D．the Super Bus |
| FRASER DINGO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HIRE Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures cater for groups of up to five people. They can book all the permits and more, and provide all the information, maps and itineraries needed for your trip. Ever thought of taking an overnight walk/hike on Fraser Island? Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures offers the only way to do this. With an organised Four Wheel Drive drop off and pickup they can help you plan your through walk with ease. |
| FRASER MAGIC 4WD HIRE Whether you are taking the family on a camping trip to enjoy the nature and wildlife on Fraser Island, a couple looking for a romantic getaway or a group of friends planning an off-road adventure, Fraser Magic 4WD Hire can help. As well as Four Wheel Drive hire, comprehensive camping and accommodation packages for Fraser Island including flatboat crossings, camp gear and National Parks permits are available. |
| AUSSIE TRAX FRASER ISLAND 4X4 SELF DRIVE TOURS HERVEY BAY Aussie Trax 4X4 Rentals not only supplies the four wheel drives, but also books all ferry transfers, organises National Park permits and has a wide range of camping and accommodated options to suit any guests wishing to package together their entire Fraser Island holiday. Through their two great locations at Hervey Bay or on the island at Kingfisher Bay, they can tailor a package to suit guests requirements. |
1. If Mr. Green wants someone to arrange all the details of his holiday on the Fraser Island, which one should he turn to?
| A．Fraser Dingo Four Wheel Drive Adventures | B．Fraser Magic 4WD Hire |
| C．Aussie Trax 4X4 Rentals | D．None of them |
| A．taking an overnight walk | B．having a comprehensive camping |
| C．getting close to the wildlife on the bay | D．taking a flatboat crossing |
【推荐1】New strength-training devices fit a weight room’s worth of equipment into an area smaller than a yoga (瑜伽) mat — letting you work out anywhere. Here are four small but powerful strength-training kits.
FOR THE PEOPLE LOVING BEAUTY $2, 999
NordicTrack’s bending surface looks like an ordinary wall mirror. But the smooth reflective casing hides training devices like an exercise carpet, yoga blocks and kettlebells. The glass itself is a futuristic touch screen that offers a library of live and on-demand classes and customized training programs. Its surface also lets you observe a trainer’s proper form and model it as you move.
www. nordictrack. com
FOR SMALL-SPACE DWELLERS $979
MAXPRO, as a backpack — size device, is a condensed (紧缩的) version of the heavy gym machines that use weight plates attached to a cable. Switch between 50 resistance settings (from 5 to 300 pounds) with the turn of a dial. To use it, just stand or lie on the base. Grab the long bar, handles, ankle or wrist ropes to perform over 150 exercises on your own.
www. maxprofitness. com
FOR THE SMART-HOME LOVERS $2, 500.
More space- efficient than a yoga mat, The Arena gym’s high-tech pulley (滑轮) system can generate 200 pounds of resistance. And an internal computer tracks the amount of weight, number of repetitions and speed at which you lift to adjust to your fitness goals.
www. goarena. com
FOR CHANGE-IT-UP LIFTERS $2, 895
The Fitbench can turn any space into a weight room. With 14 fixing points for resistance bands and a hole for a weighted rope, the four foot wide bench maxes out its space. Hiding below the adjustable top are six sets of dumbbells, kettlebells, a weighted ball and resistance bands.
www. fitbench. com
1. Which of the following offers various training classes?| A．NordicTrack. | B．MAXPRO. |
| C．The Arena. | D．The Fitbench. |
| A．They are all high-tech with touch screen. |
| B．They are all good for gym and yoga exercises. |
| C．They are all small but effective for strength training. |
| D．They are all available for on-demand workouts display. |
| A．Health. | B．Advertisement. |
| C．Entertainment. | D．Science. |
【推荐2】Best Places for Teens
Vista Verde Guest Ranch
What you can do here varies with the season. Summer is for horses, cookouts, hiking and barn dances, while winter is for skiing, sleigh（雪橇）rides, hot baths and hot chocolates. The ranch even offers a tween club for ages 11 to 13 and a teen club for ages 14 to 17, both of which include activities like horseback riding, cow herding, paddle-boarding and late-night bonfires.
Club Med Resort
Club Med Resort offers a range of programs created specifically for older children and teens. For ages 11 to 17, it offers Passworld spaces—customized areas for teens with sporting and artistic activities, dance floors, video games, and more. Teenagers can also try their luck on the high swing as they learn to balance, or simply enjoy relaxing along the beach.
Mohonk Mountain House
Surrounded by 40,000 acres of forest and protected wildlife, the House offers teens a natural escape from the city life. The property’s teen program, designed for kids ages 13 to 17, includes tomahawk throwing, mountain bike tours, hiking, disc golf and more.
Grand Velas Resort
It offers tailored teen clubs for ages 13 to 18, offering extensive game rooms with pool tables, air hockey, pingpong and more, along with karaoke sets and a dance floor. Teens who need a break from parents while on vacation can talk with new friends and enjoy teen-friendly snacks and cocktails while taking in beautiful ocean views along the beach.
1. What can teens do at Club Med Resort?| A．Enjoy swinging. |
| B．Go for sleigh rides. |
| C．Learn dancing from experts. |
| D．Take mountain bike tours. |
| A．The perfect environment to live in. |
| B．An escape from parents and school. |
| C．The best ground for hunting wildlife. |
| D．A relaxing place to get close to nature. |
| A．Club Med Resort. |
| B．Grand Velas Resort. |
| C．Vista Verde Guest Ranch. |
| D．Mohonk Mountain House. |
【推荐3】If you’re interested in pushing yourself academically while experiencing college life, our Summer Programs for Pre-College Students (SPP) can be ideal for you. In the programs, you will be able to make friends with fellow students, engage in social activities around the city and on campus, and experience pre-college summer study at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities.
Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With five exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in university labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning.
Academic life
SPP invites you to join other highly motivated teens from 87 countries in our summer programs for high school students and take the leap into college life and academics, which enables you to take on new academic challenges, explore a variety of interests and consider possible majors. You can take college courses alongside undergraduates either on campus or online. And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of stimulating noncredit seminars that blend lectures with experiential learning, discussions, and projects.
Campus/Residence life
Embracing college life is an exciting experience. Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of college and city life. If you live on campus, you will stay in the residence hall, sharing a room and participating in dorm activities. There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security. Resident program assistants provide guidance, coordinate and lead social activities, ranging from group activities that include comedy shows to field trips.
Your hard work will be combined with social events and fun activities — and you’ll still have time for your own adventures on campus! EmailtheSPPofficeatsppoffice@mail.edu.
1. What does SPP aim to do?| A．To help college students to achieve academic success. |
| B．To get high school students well-prepared for college life. |
| C．To provide admission guidelines for pre-college students. |
| D．To encourage students to participate in hands-on learning. |
| A．Carry out STEM research. | B．Attend various seminars. |
| C．Finish the courses online. | D．Join in experiential learning. |
| A．They can organize social activities. |
| B．They will have access to a single room. |
| C．They are provided with good security. |
| D．They are advised to direct comedy shows. |
