【推荐3】The Whizzfizzing Festival

One of the “Home Counties” to the north and west of London, Buckinghamshire is known for the rolling Chiltern Hills, its pretty villages, and the much-loved children’s author Roald Dahl.

The writer who penned Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, Matildo and The Big Friendly Giant is the inspiration for the Whizzfizzing festival—which will transform the market-town of Aylesbury into all kinds of music, colour and fun on Saturday, 1 July.

Formerly known as The Roald Dahl Festival, this year’s event will celebrate a broad range of children’s films and bring to life some of its best-loved characters—from Alice in Wonderland and the Gruffalo to The Big Friendly Giant and Harry Potter.

Things to see and do

The festivities start all 11 am with a colourful children’s parade. More than 650 local school children and teachers, many in fancy dress, will march through the town carrying giant carnival puppets, with thousands of audiences lining the streets to watch.

The parade will be followed with a range of child-friendly activities and workshops held in main streets across the town.

Don’t be late for the Mad Hatters Tea Party in the Bucks Country Museum. Catch a splendid screening of a Roald Dahl movie in the Old Court House, watch leading children’s authors, including Julian Clary, and give readings in the Market Square.

With hands on arts and crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, live music, a fancy dress competition, street theatre and more, there is something for everyone.

For more information, visit:

https://www.aylesburyualedc.gov.uk/ aylesbury-whizzfizzing-festival-inspired-roald-dohl

1. Who will show special interest in the whizzfizzing Festival?

A．Children.	B．Film stars.
C．Publishers.	D．Children’s authors.

2. Which film was made from Roald Dahl’s works?

A．Gruf falo	B．Harry Potter
C．Alice in Wonderland	D．The Big Friendly Giant

3. Which of the following best describes the Whizzfizzing Festival?

A．Various.	B．Global.
C．Serious.	D．Ordinary.

【推荐2】A reader from Brazil recently wrote to us asking for some advice. He’s planning a trip to the United States, and wanted to know about the best places to travel in America. Today, we are going to give you some information which may help you when choosing your destination.

Each of the 50 states in America has interesting things to offer visitors, but some are more popular than others. Washington, D.C. is famous for its historical places, like the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Los Angeles, California can see the Hollywood Walk of Fame or shop the stores on Rodeo Drive where they may see a star or two. The Grand Canyon in Arizona appeals to hikers, climbers and nature lovers, as does Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

TripAdvisor is a website where people can write reviews about their travel experiences. Every year, TripAdvisor makes a list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States. The results are based on the opinions of visitors to the website.

Brooke Ferencsik of TripAdvisor said the top picks on the list were not surprising. And it’s no secret why New York City was named the number one destination.

New York City is sometimes called “the city that never sleeps” because it can be very busy. It is an exciting place for many people because there is so much to do. But the city might be too busy for travelers looking for rest and calm. They might want something more like Myrtle Beach, in the state of South Carolina, which made it to number 21 on Trip Advisor’s list.

“A lot of people come to Myrtle Beach for great weather, it’s a wonderful family vacation spot, the beaches - got the wonderful Atlantic beaches there - there’s a lot of family-friendly parks and water parks.”

Many people take time off from their jobs in the summer to travel. Because there are many tourists visiting other places, June until August is known as “high season.” Traveling during the high season can be crowded. Hotels, restaurants, and transportation might also be very expensive.

If you want to save money on a trip, it is a good idea to plan to leave before or after the summer months. These times are known as “shoulder seasons” for travel.

“If you’re looking for value, try and think about traveling through the shoulder season if it’s possible - the shoulder season being the fall or the spring. The weather is still very good in some of these destinations, and you can get better prices.”

America’s major cities are still the most popular destinations for visitors. Ferencsik says this is because of the good quality of services they provide tourists.

“They do a great job of giving travelers what they want when they’re on vacation. I think they kind of cater to every type of traveler need. So whether you’re traveling alone, you’re traveling for business, you’re traveling with your family - whatever it is, those destinations are really tuned in to delivering amazing experiences and just a lot of different opportunities when you’re there.”

1. Lily has great interest in nature and American history. She can visit___________.

A．The Grand Canyon and Rodeo Drive

B．California and Los Angeles

C．White House and Arizona

D．Washington, D.C and The Grand Canyon

2. Which of the following is NOT true about Myrtle Beach?

A．People can enjoy a wonderful holiday with their family there.

B．It’s a place where people can have rest and calm.

C．It’s on the list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States.

D．It’s in North Carolina with great weather that attracts tourists.

3. Why does the author suggest traveling through the shoulder seasons?

A．To enjoy good weather in spring and fall.

B．To have good quality of services.

C．To have better value of traveling .

D．To save money and energy.

4. The author write this passage to ___.

A．give some information about the top 25 cities to visit in USA.

B．talk about some American popular places and advice on traveling

C．advise tourists to visit big cities for their good service and opportunities.

D．give advice on saving money and time when traveling in America.

5. This passage may probably be taken from ____.

A．a travel journal	B．a magazine
C．News Weekly	D．a website

【推荐3】I was taking in the breathtaking view from the top of Sydney Harbor Bridge when I sensed I was about to witness something even more dramatic right in front of me. Although we were all tied to lines running along the steel girders, a fellow climber called Mike had somehow managed to drop onto bended knee and turn to face his girlfriend, Wendy. I knew what was coming. “Wendy, will you marry me?” he asked. There was a quick smile and an attempted kiss and then a big beam. Mike had the answer he hoped for and all of us burst into a round of applause.

Apparently more than 2,000 couples have become engaged ( 订 婚 ) at the summit since 1998, when it became possible to climb it in organized tour groups. The bridge, perhaps the most recognized symbol of this beautiful city, opened in 1932. It's still the world's largest steel-arch bridge.

We returned to the fantastic view: the famous Sydney Opera House, ferries and sailboats making their way through the harbor, the city skyline — but I had to force myself to look down. We had climbed 1,423 steps to the top of the bridge and I didn't know whether to be delighted or scared.

Nicole Kidman has done it. So have Bruce Springsteen, Prince Harry and scores of other celebrities. But climbing to the top clearly isn't just for the rich and famous. On the contrary, Australian youngsters do it to celebrate their 12th birthdays. (You have to be at least 12 years old to do the climb.) A 100-year-old woman climbed it and told guides it was on her list of things to do before she died.

You can climb during the day, at twilight, or even after dark with headlamps. People climb in all weathers except when there's lightning in the area. In fact, over two million people have made the three-and-a-half-hour climb to the top of the famous bridge—an adventure that cannot be done anywhere else in the world on a bridge this big. That's probably why this climb has won a lot of tourism awards. Today, the climb is firmly on the "to-do" list for locals as well as tourists.

1. What can we learn on the bridge is quite rare?

A．Getting engaged on the bridge is quite rare.

B．People climb the bridge on climbers’ age.

C．There are no limitations on climbers’ age.

D．Many famous people have done the climb.

2. How did the author feel when he climbed to the top of the bridge?

A．Bored and tired	B．Fearful and confused
C．Excited and nervous	D．Relived and relaxed

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

A．To introduce the popularity of the bridge.

B．To emphasize the importance of the bridge

C．To explain the functions of the bridge.

D．To describe the fantastic view from the bridge.