【推荐1】You are to feel pitiful if you go back from Europe without visiting some wonderful theatres. The theatres listed below may be one of the choices on your journey.

Brownsea Open Air Theatre

DORSET

The only way to this theatre is by boat. Each June volunteers travel there to begin building the set.

"The people come here for the love of the island, "says BOAT director Denise Mallender. "We're a charity, and we help the work on the island by holding a regular Shakespeare play."

Visit brownsea-theatre.co.uh for details.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

LONDON Each summer, almost 140, 000 people visit the park to watch one of the four yearly plays. This year's plays include J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan and William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

With the stage and seating both completely uncovered, the actors and the audiences are left at the mercy of the British weather although this hasn’t prevented stars such as Jeremy Irons and Benedict Cumberbatch from performing here.

Visit openairtheatre.org for details.

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

SCARBOROUGH

Enjoy the sea air and sights of Europe's largest open-air playhouse. The stage and seating are separated by a lake.

"It's a unique place, "says Janet Deacon, area director of Welcome to Yorkshire. The theatre now plays host to concerts by big names such as Elaine Paige and Tom Jones, who are both performing this month.

Visit scarboroughopenairtheatre. com for details.

Rutland Open Air Theatre

RUTLAND

This theatre is home to the Stamford Shakespeare Company, who this year celebrates its 39th year of outdoor plays with performances of Romeo and Juliet and Henry V.

In all its years, ROAT has never cancelled a performance because of rain -and although the stage and actors are left open to the weather, the audience can shelter in the covered hall.

Visit stamfordshakespeare.co.uk for details.

1. What do we know about Regent's Park Open Air Theatre？

A．It puts on four plays a year.

B．It has a covered hall for the audience.

C．It has the same plays on show every year.

D．Its stage and seating are separated by a lake.

2. Which is the largest outdoor theatre in Europe？

A．Rutland Open Air Theatre.

B．Brownsea Open Air Theatre.

C．Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

D．Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

3. What do BOAT and ROAT have in common？

A．They perform Shakespeare's plays.

B．They are completely uncovered.

C．They have the same history.

D．They can be reached only by boat.

4. Where can the passage most possibly be seen？

A．A geography textbook.

B．A travel guide.

C．A local newspaper.

D．An advertisement.

【推荐1】Top Silk Road Attractions

Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑)

Type: History Museums, Historic Sites

Recommended Length of Visit: 3 hours

As the eighth wonder of the ancient world, it has a history of more than 2, 200 years. Oriental mummies (东方木乃伊) wait for you to discover their mystery.

Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟)

Type: Buddhism, Historic Sites

Recommended Length of Visit: 3 hours

Considered as the eastern Louvre Museum, Mogao Grottoes is a glorious treasure of ancient Buddhist cave art. The history of Mogao Grottoes can be traced back to the “Five Hu — 16Kingdoms” period (AD 304-439).

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (大雁塔)

Type: Culture & History, Buddhism

Recommended Length of Visit: 2 hours

For hundreds of years, this great pagoda has always been the symbol of Xi’an. It is famous for the great traveler Xuanzang of Tang Dynasty who traveled from China to India to learn the Buddhism and got back to China with many precious Buddhist scriptures (佛经).

Qinghai Lake

Type: Lake

Recommended Length of Visit: 5 hours

Known as the largest inland lake, as well as the largest salt water lake in China, it is the most visited and famous attraction in Qinghai Province. Here, you not only enjoy the fantastic natural beauty, but also experience the amazing culture here.

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1. What do Mogao Grottoes and Big Wild Goose Pagoda have in common?

A．Both contain ancient Buddhist cave art.

B．Both are related to history and Buddhism.

C．Both are known as the symbol of Xi’an.

D．Both were constructed during the Tang Dynasty.

2. Which of the following provides tourists with breathtaking natural scenery?

A．Terracotta Warriors.	B．Mogao Grottoes.
C．Big Wild Goose Pagoda.	D．Qinghai Lake.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A novel.	B．A storybook.
C．A website.	D．A magazine.

【推荐2】You may think Hawaii is only for honeymoons, but there are various family-based activities and attractions.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
What makes this park unique is the opportunity to see an active volcano, Kilauea. Within the park, there is a visitor center, the Jagger Museum, the Volcano House containing a gift shop, a restaurant and a hotel, and the Volcano Art Center Gallery. The park is open every day. The entrance fee is $10 per car.
Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National   Historic Park
Visitors can take a self-guided tour that includes ancient sites. There is also a reconstructed temple as well as examples of traditional Hawaiian canoes. The park is open from 6 am to 8 pm during the week and until 11 pm on weekends and holidays. The visitor center is open from 9 am to 5 pm. The entrance fee for the park is $5.
Dolphin Twilight Camp at the Hilton Waikoloa Village
The camp, for children aged from 5 to 12, consists of four hours of fun including dolphin playtime, a pirate treasure hunt, a picnic dinner and a twilight camp T-shirt. The admission price is $120 for the first child and $105 for each additional one.
The Parker Ranch (牧场)
Here visitors can learn about the history and culture of one of the largest cattle ranches in the United States. To see the ranch itself, take the 45-minute carriage tour. Tickets to the carriage tour are $15 for adults and $12 for children under 12. The museum fee is $6.5 for adults and $4.5 for children.
Sea Turtles at Punalu’u Beach Park
Punalu’u Beach Park is famous for its beautiful black sand beach. Green Sea Turtles, an endangered species, inhabit this beach and Hawksbill Turtles, another endangered species, sometimes nest here as well. Swim, relax and enjoy island life, without any charge.
1. What do the first two attractions have in common?

A．A museum	B．A visitor center
C．An active volcano	D．A reconstructed temple

2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．You are forbidden to take a guide tour in the Historic Park.

B．You should pay 240 dollars for two children for the twilight camp.

C．The major activity in the Parker Ranch is to learn how to raise cattle.

D．You can take the carriage tour to have a good view in the Parker Ranch.

3. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage？

A．To introduce some popular activities and sites in Hawaii.

B．To share the experience in Hawaii.

C．To show people the importance of visiting Hawaii.

D．To introduce some camp activities in Hawaii.

【推荐1】There are apps for almost everything. Here are some of the best free apps that are well received by smartphone users.

StorySign

StorySign is designed to help deaf children learn to read. With a book in hand. just point your phone's camera at the page and an animated character in StorySign will read the page in sign language. And children will both enjoy the books and learn to read in the process. Even in its limited form,StorySign is well worth trying if you have a deaf child young enough to appreciate it,but we expect this app will keep getting better as its library grows.

PlantLet

Wherever you are.chances are there are hundreds of different plant species within walking distance .and most of us have no idea what all but the most common are called. PlantNet aims to make identifying them easier--simply take a photo and the app will attempt to identify what kind of plant you’re seeing.

Google Photos

Google Photos stands out among hundreds of photo apps.as it gives you unlimited storage for photos and videos. But with basic editing tools and the ability to make albums. it's more than just photo and video storage. It aims to be your first and last stop after taking a picture. To achieve that,it will need a few more steps. but it's well on its way.

Soon

Soon is an app that lets you create lists of books you want to read. movies you want to watch.restaurants you want to try and more. You can select from a number of categories, including games.shops, bars, museums and TV shows, and then make a list of the ones that interest you. It's a great app for anyone struggling to remember the things they want to watch, visit, read, play and listen to .

1. Who is Story Sign mainly intended for?

A．Children interested in sign language.	B．Any child fond of stories.
C．Children with hearing loss.	D．Any child who enjoys reading.

2. What do Google Photos and StorySign share?

A．They both focus on photos and videos.

B．They both need improving.

C．They both allow users to share.

D．They both offer unlimited storage.

3. What can we learn about the apps listed in the text?

A．PlantNet helps users research into plants.

B．Users can learn to write and talk through StorySign.

C．Soon is especially suitable for forgetful people.

D．Google Photos can only be used to store data.

【推荐2】When the sand began kicking up and hitting our faces, I started to worry that maybe we had made a mistake.

That afternoon, my dad had stood on the deck (露台) of our home and laughed as our neighbors packed up their cars and headed inland. They left to spend the night in motels or at friends’ homes that were out of range of approaching summer storm.

Challenging the weather that threatened to damping our spirits, we lit a fire on the beach. Dad told jokes and we had a good time. When it was 6:30 p.m., all laughter disappeared. Our eyes were drawn to the sky. A tornado (龙卷风) was headed straight for us! In a flash, we were all on our feet. The wind started screaming and now we were running to the cottage. My mom stopped next to the front door. “Where can we go?” She shouted at my dad.

Most cottages on this part of Lake Michigan had been built without basements. Ours was no exception. The huge windows and the cottage itself wouldn’t offer safety from high wind.

“Follow me!” my dad yelled. We crawled (爬) beneath the deck, pressing ourselves against the foundation of the cottage. Between the deck supports, we watched the approaching storm in silent terror.

My dad shouted, “Hold on!” and something else I couldn’t hear over the screaming wind. I think he was praying. By the time it reached our cottage, it was nothing more than a strong wind. The rest of the storm lasted for an hour and then simply blew away.

“Next time, we’ll stay inland at Grandma’s. Okay?” my dad said.

1. What did the family do before the storm came?

A．They left the motels.	B．They packed up the cars.
C．They stayed on the beach.	D．They visited their neighbors.

2. What was the family’s immediate action when they saw the tornado approach?

A．Closing their eyes tightly.	B．Praying in silent terror.
C．Crawling on the ground.	D．Running away at once.

3. Where did the family stay in the storm?

A．Under a deck.	B．In a basement.
C．Inside the car.	D．Behind a door.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Life on the beach	B．An Unusual Cottage
C．Surviving a Storm	D．My Admirable Family

【推荐3】After long hours of waiting for my friend at the bus station, I got tired and was going to leave and plan another meeting. As I was still deciding, there came a man selling culture shoes and started showing them to me. I just smiled and said thank you. I didn’t know if it was the smile or what but the young man stepped closer and started talking to me.

“You know I didn’t just end up like this. I had a family but one day life just turned upside down and all was gone,” he said. In short, his wife stole all his money, sold his car and house. It was really a hard time for him and he was psychologically anguished. A lot happened and then he decided to pick up the pieces of his life and try to make ends meet. So he started making culture shoes and selling them to earn a living.

As I stood there listening to his story, I was still surprised how in the world someone can be so open to a total stranger.

You see, a lot of times we meet people and most of them have difficulties in their life. Some of them don’t have a person to listen to them, so I’ve learned to be good to people and always give them time to listen to what they want to say. By doing this, I not only help that person get relieved (宽慰) but also learn something from them and see the other side of life. This will make the world a better place to live for all of us.

1. What do we know about the man who sells shoes?

A．His wife changed his life totally.

B．He was disappointed with his life.

C．He was sad about his bad business.

D．He hoped someone could help him.

2. What does the underlined word “anguished “in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．scared	B．confused
C．nervous	D．painful

3. What does the author intend to tell us in the last part of the text?

A．To discover the other side of life.

B．To make the world a better place.

C．To learn to listen to others.

D．To talk out your problems.

【推荐1】Are you interested in working with animals? Now here comes the CHANCE. Kirby Wildlife Park has set up the unique "Keeper Experience" package. The fantastic experience is available to anyone over the age of 18 who is reasonably fit. We regret that for health and safety reasons, participants who are pregnant, in a wheelchair or suffering from illnesses cannot take part.

A typical day

9:15       Arrival

9:30       Health and Safety Briefing

10:00       Apes and Monkeys

While cleaning out the enclosure (围场)you will find out about how enclosures are enriched with novel items and new smells to stimulate (刺激)the animals* senses and imitate their natural environment.

12:00       Lunch

14:00       Big Cats

On the highlight of most volunteers’ day, you will feed the cats and learn about their nutritional needs. The keeper will give you an introduction to how cat behavior can be read to get an idea of their welfare and health.

16:30       Meet the Team

Meet more of the staff and learn how you can get further involved with work at the park. Learn about our animal adoption plan, what it takes to be a good keeper and where to obtain the right qualifications for a career in animal welfare.

Booking and cancellation

The Keeper Experience is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, and must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Full payment is needed when booking.

Cancellations must be made more than fourteen days before the event, or you won’t receive a full refund (退款).

1. What kind of people can experience working with animals in Kirby Wildlife Park?

A．A teenager boy sitting in a wheelchair.	B．A man who is quite healthy.
C．A pregnant woman.	D．A girl under the age of 18,

2. When can you know something about an animal adoption plan?

A．At 12:00.

B．At 9:30.

C．At 10:00.

D．At 16:30.

3. What is the requirement of cancelling a booking of the Keeper Experience?

A．A booking must be cancelled over two weeks before the event.

B．Anyone can cancel a booking throughout the year.

C．The cancelling is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

D．You can cancel a booking with a full refund at any time.

【推荐2】Hilton Universal City

Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds（sleep 4）; mini-fridges in rooms; on-site restaurants and 24-hour room service with children's menu and snack café; fee car parking; the hotel is walking distance to Universal Studios and City Walk with lots of restaurants

Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood

Rooms with two queen beds（sleep 4）, a mini-fridge, a microwave and a game table; on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food; outdoor swimming pool; fee car parking.

Holiday Inn Express Universal City

Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds（sleep 4）; breakfast is included in the room rate, free car parking; coin-operated laundry.

Magic Castle Hotel

Breakfast is included in the room rate; snacks（such as cookies and ice cream）; one or two bedroom suites（sleep 4）; suites have full-equipped kitchen, living and dining areas; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking; outdoor swimming pool.

1. If you like to swim indoors, you can choose       .

A．Hilton Universal City

B．Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood

C．Holiday Inn Express Universal City

D．Magic Castle Hotel

2. Children will love to stay in Hilton Universal City because        .

A．it has mini-fridges in rooms	B．they love to swim
C．it serves children's food	D．they can sleep well

3. At Magic Castle Hotel, you needn't pay extra money for       .

A．breakfast

B．snack

C．swimming

D．washing

4. At which website can you find the advertisements?

A．www.travelforfamilies.com.	B．www.children'stories.com.
C．www.teens'life.com.	D．www.goodnews.com.

【推荐3】Ray Tokuda,a 54-year-old Japanese American,takes pride in the title his school has already given him.He is a Shifu,a Chinese word literally meaning a master,mentor or senior practioner of martial arts.

Surely, he has reason to be proud.He has been involved with Chinese martial arts for almost 40 years.After learning them at the martial arts school in New Mexico State,he is among the most experienced kung fu teachers of the school today.

Practicing martial arts two to three hours and helping students improve their skills have become Tokuda’s daily routine.He expects to practice and teach martial arts for the rest of his life.“I’m still learning.It’s worth more than a lifetime to learn Chinese martial arts,”he said.“Once I started,I just couldn’t stop.I think it’s also the magic of Chinese culture.”

Tokuda was sent to the martial arts school when he was 10.He still remembers how unwilling he was when starting out.“I remember my father had always wanted to learn Chinese martial arts but never got the chance,so he put his kid in,”he said.“I was so afraid at that time because I thought kung fu was all about fighting.”

But things changed after he learned that martial arts were more than punching and kicking.

“One of the things martial arts teach me is to overcome adversity,”Tokuda said.“As a little kid,my first lesson was like,oh,look,this is a thing that I can get through by diligence,perseverance（毅力）and dedication,and that was priceless for my life.”

Learning Chinese martial arts opened a gateway for him to better understand the culture of China.

Meanwhile,Tokuda has also been invited to various events in his home state to showcase traditional Chinese culture,including the dragon dance and lion dance,which he also learnt at the martial arts school.Because of this,he is now considered a cultural envoy(使者)in the eyes of the public.

1. At first,Tokuda weren’t willing to learn kung fu because he had thought it was______.

A．practical

B．magical

C．violent

D．difficult

2. From the passage,what can we learn about Tokuda?

A．He learnt martial arts from his mother.

B．He is the founder of the kung fu school.

C．He learnt from martial arts how to solve difficulties.

D．He is the most experienced kung fu teacher of his state.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Tokuda?

A．Modest and friendly.

B．Persevering and devoted.

C．Talented and humorous.

D．Motivated and considerate.