1 . The Best Silk Road Tour
Silk Road, a business and trade route, originates from the ancient China and connects with the Asian, African and European countries. Our well-designed Silk Road tour package will never let you down.
Departure City: Shanghai
Guide&Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicle
Meals:12 western buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches with some being a la carte (点菜)style
Tour Highlights:
●Must-see sights in China-Terracotta Warriors, Famen Temple,Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Maiji Caves, Jiayuguan Pass and Mutianyu Great Wall
●Trace back to the Silk Road of 2,000 years ago& learn about the culture and history
●Marvel at the art treasure—Mogao Caves&enjoy an exciting camel riding in the Gobi Desert
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Tour Prices
| Tour Prices with Luxury Hotels | ||
| 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers | 6-9travelers |
| $3749 | $3299 | $2939 |
| Tour Prices with Standard Hotels | ||
| 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers | 6-9travelers |
| $3479 | $3029 | $2669 |
●Prices are per person in US Dollars.
●Any parts of the tour length, activities or hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
Are you ready to follow the footsteps of the ancients to explore this mysterious land now?
1. What will people do on the tour?| A．Appreciate the ancient heritage. |
| B．Ride on camels all the way. |
| C．Stay a few nights in caves. |
| D．Do a lot of shopping. |
| A．A Beijing businessman good at golf. |
| B．A Japanese model loving fashion. |
| C．A Yunnan biologist interested in birds. |
| D．An American student learning history. |
| A．$10437 | B．$3749 | C．$3299 | D．$11247 |
2 . SPORTS EVENTS
BASKETBALL
Central Sports Centre, City Road.
All Stars vs Rockets, Saturday 8:30 p.m. $12
Northerners vs Tigers, Sunday noon $14
BUSH WALKING
Meet at Wanda Station, Saturday 9:00 a.m. sharp for 3-hour walk to Canary Mountains. $7, call 341-5432.
Meet at Westley Station, Sunday 9:00 a.m. sharp for a full day walk to Wombak Valley. $5, call 341-8643: Bring your own lunch.
SOCCER
St Martins Sports Centre
St Martins vs Doonsberg, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $8
Eastside Central vs Light Hill, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $8
Neill Park Recreation Centre
Neill Park vs Robinson, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $11
Essen vs Springwood, Sunday 2:00 p.m. $11
LAWN BOWLS
Tans Town B.C
Tans Town vs White Vale, Saturday 9:00 p.m. $10
Wake Hill B.C.
Wake Hill vs Coils, Saturday 2:00 p.m. $9
1. _______ sports events are to be held at Saturday 2:00 p.m. according to the passage.| A．Two | B．Three | C．Four | D．Five |
| A．handbook about tour | B．notice about sports |
| C．magazine about ball matches | D．blog about match reviews |
| A．All Stars vs Rockets and the bushwalking at Westley Station |
| B．Wake Hill vs Colls and Essen vs Springwood |
| C．Neill Park vs Robinson and Eastside Central vs Light Hill |
| D．St Matins vs Doonsberg and Northerners vs Tigers |
3 . My family has had a great influence on me. When I was a kid, I learnt how to work from my family. My mum would never let me get away when there was something to be done. I learnt the importance of education. My parents would give me 50 dollars if I got As in school. They taught me how to use and save money. My mum taught me how to cook, how to clean, and basically everything I needed to know to live on my own. My dad taught me how to garden, how to do home improvement, how to treat women and girls with respect, and how to put other people's needs above my own. My brothers and sisters taught me how to make a decision in conflict（矛盾）. I'm 22 now, and I'll get married next year. I learn things from my parents' marriage by examples. For example, I've never seen my parents really fight. They had disagreements, but they were always in control and never let anger get the best of them. I think that's great, and I'm going to work towards that in my marriage.
I have a great family. I'm grateful that my parents chose to make it a great family.
1. Who taught the writer to do some housework?| A．The mother. | B．The father. | C．The sisters. | D．The brothers. |
A．At the age of 22. | B．At the age of 24. |
| C．At the age of 23. | D．At the age of 21. |
| A．The writer's family influence the writer a lot. |
| B．The writer learns to save money. |
| C．The writer is a girl in the family. |
| D．The writer's parents never fight with each other. |
A．It will be a large family.  |
| B．It will be a great family. |
| C．The family members will be different. |
| D．The family members will never get angry. |
4 . Wang Yan, a 15-year-old Chinese girl, likes eating snacks very much. She prefers cream biscuits, McDonald's hamburgers and KFC chicken. As a result, she has become overweight.
Today in China, there are many children like Wang Yan. Health experts say children should have healthy eating habits. First, they must eat regular meals and begin with a healthy breakfast. Second, they should have different kinds of foods such as fruit, vegetables, grain, eggs, milk and meat. Third, children shouldn't eat too much junk food. It is delicious, but eating it often is bad for their health. If children do as the experts say, they won't become overweight. They will be healthier. Students won't become tired at school, and they will have enough energy to study hard.
1. Why has Wang Yan become overweight?| A．Because she doesn't like sports. | B．Because she likes eating vegetables. |
| C．Because she likes eating snacks. | D．Because she likes eating fruit. |
A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Milk, fruit and KFC chicken. |
| B．Cream biscuits, McDonald's hamburgers and KFC chicken. |
| C．Packages of biscuits. |
| D．Fruit, vegetables, grain, eggs, milk and meat. |
| A．overweight | B．healthier | C．tired at school | D．confident |
5 .
The 22nd Winter Olympic Games Duration : February 7 to February 23, 2014. Host city: Sochi, Russia Number of athletes: over 3000 athletes from 88 countries Total number of events: 98 |
China football, September 15, 2013 Beijing Guo’an Team VS Shanghai Shenhua Team TIME: September 15(19:30) PLACE: Beijing Worker’s Stadium TICKET PRICE: ￥100 for an adult；half for students |
The Beijing-Guilin High Speed Railway Open time: December 28, 2013 Number of stations: 19 (including Beijing and Guilin) Departure time: 7:46 a.m. Arrival time: 6:18 p.m. |
1. The 22nd Winter Olympic Games was held in _______.
| A．Beijing | B．Sochi | C．Rome | D．London |
| A．500 | B．450 | C．350 | D．250 |
| A．19 | B．11 | C．22 | D．6 |
6 . New Scientist Discovery
Tour Amazing science-inspired tours across the globe with experts on board and in the company of fellow travelers who enjoy the discovery of science
Space: Past and Future: USA
14 days for £4.799
Departing 6th May and 14th September 2020
Follow the USA's footsteps in exploring space with this comprehensive tour of NASA's space centers and other key sites, including the Very Large Array in attractive New Mexico. Plus, visit the world's first commercial spaceport with leading researchers.
The Science of the Renaissance（文艺复兴）: Italy
7days for £1,825
Departing 3rd March and 3rd November 2020
Embark on a cultural adventure to the great science cities of Florence and Bologna, as architecture expert Andrew Spira and science historian Professor David Wootton guide you through the great discoveries and minds of the Renaissance.
Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland
8 days for £2,249
Departing 31st October and 7th November2020
Marvel at erupting geysers（喷泉）, glaciers and waterfalls on a trip of volcanic and geological（地质的）adventure. Joined by volcanologist Tamsin Mather, discover the best of Iceland with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
Tiger Conservation Safari: India
9 days for £3,850
Departing 10th April 2021
Involve yourself in jungle life in the search for the Bengal tiger. Learn how to protect the rich wildlife you encounter at India's reserves, complete with a masterclass in tracking and stay in a cozy lodge（小屋）.
1. Which tour is scheduled in May?| A．Space: Past and Future: USA |
| B．The Science of the Renaissance: Italy |
| C．Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland |
| D．Tiger Conservation Safari: India |
| A．£4,799. | B．£1,825. |
| C．£2,249. | D．£3,850. |
| A．Explore space with researchers. |
| B．See geysers，glaciers and waterfalls. |
| C．Discover the culture of the Renaissance. |
| D．Learn about protecting wildlife while travelling. |
7 . Grand City Tour with Griffith Park Observatory＆Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles, Hollywood, homes of the movie stars-it’s all here on this Grand Tour! Your tour guide takes great pride in offering amazing customer service, too. Hotel pickups are available at almost any hotel in Hollywood, Downtown LA, Mid-Wilshire, West Hollywood and North Hollywood.
From: $69 US Dollars
Movie Star Homes GPS Self-Guided Bike Tour
Want the flexibility of taking a “whenever you feel like it” Hollywood tour? Here’s the perfect solution. Explore and experience the best of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills on your own time, at your own pace! Cycle past legendary homes and all the places where the rich and famous live, shop, eat and play. And your tour is guided by GPS with an iPad fixed to the bicycle!
From: $34.95 US Dollars
Amazing Scavenger Quest in Los Angeles
ONLY $44 FOR UP TO 5 PEOPLE! This Amazing Scavenger Quest is an interactive (互动的) adventure that combines the fun of the “Amazing Race” with a three-hour sightseeing tour of historic downtown Los Angeles. Offered at a fixed price for a group as opposed to per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value if you’re on a budget.
From: $44 US Dollars
Disneyland Excursion from Los Angeles
See Disneyland in Anaheim, California-roundtrip transportation from any of the designated (指定的) hotels and admission for a day of Disney fun. Pick-up from Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Culver City and South Bay area hotels.
From: $179.95 US Dollars
1. If you like to travel at your own pace, you will most probably be interested in _____.| A．Movie Star Homes GPS Self-Guided Bike Tour |
| B．Amazing Scavenger Quest in Los Angeles |
| C．Grand City Tour with Griffith Park Observatory＆Hollywood Sign |
| D．Disneyland Excursion from Los Angeles |
| A．$69.00 US Dollars. | B．$35.20 US Dollars. |
| C．$44.00 US Dollars. | D．$176.00 US Dollars. |
| A．pick-up service at some locations | B．a one-day ticket to Disneyland |
| C．transportation back to some hotels | D．a guided tour around Hollywood |
8 . Fire fighting is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save people’s lives. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone else in the family, such as stairways and emergency exits, but not elevators.
From the lower floors of buildings, escape through windows is possible. Learn the best way to get out from a window with the least chance of serious injury.
The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. An average person, hanging by the fingertips will have a drop of about 6 feet to the ground. It is about the height of an average man. Of course, it is safer to jump a short way down than to stay in a burning building.
Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed before opening the window. Otherwise, smoke and fire may be drawn into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may have leaked（漏）into the room.
On the second or third floor, the best windows for escape are those which open onto a roof. From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. Dropping onto cement might end in injury. Bushes and trees can help you to have a soft landing.
1. Which of the following should not be used when trying to escape from a fire?| A．windows | B．elevators |
| C．fire exits | D．stairways |
| A．about 12 feet | B．about 6 feet |
| C．about the height of an average man | D．nearly 10 feet |
| A．the only way | B．the best way |
| C．safer than any other ways | D．one of the possible ways |
| A．drop directly onto the ground |
| B．first drop onto a roof then onto the cement |
| C．drop from a roof window then onto bushes or trees |
| D．drop onto the cement rather than bushes and grass |
9 . Disney’s Family Magic Tour
Magic Kingdom® Park
Walt Disney World® Resort
Valid Park Admission Required
Price
Adult USD $ 39.00
Hours
Tuesday, October 6, 2017, 10:00 A.M.
Put on Your Detective Hat!
Solve confusing mysteries on this high-energy interactive（相互作用的）search—you never know whom you might meet along the way!
Follow your guide as you make way through Magic Kingdom Park, picking up clue after clue while unlocking a splendid and memorable search you won’t soon forget.
Be sure to bring your camera to catch all the memorable surprises as you and your group wind your way through many of the magical lands throughout the park.
Know Before You Go
View important information including experience details, guest restrictions and cancellation policies.
◆Children and the young at heart will enjoy this imaginative adventure, though it is best suited for guests 4 to 10 years of age. Guests 17 years of age and under (free) must be accompanied by a paying adult (18 years of age or older).
◆Please note that the tour involves a lot of outdoor walking for about 2 hours, so be sure to check the weather forecast and dress properly, including wearing comfortable shoes. Accordingly, the tour may be too difficult for some of our younger guests.
◆Please check in at the Chamber of Commerce building close to City Hall 15 minutes before your experience. You will lose the entire price of your tour if you don't show up or cancel within 2 days of your reservation.
◆Same-day bookings are available on a walk-up basis only.
1. What is encouraged to carry when travelling?| A．A camera. | B．A hat. |
| C．A mirror. | D．A ticket. |
| A．Nothing. | B．39 dollars. |
| C．78 dollars. | D．117 dollars. |
| A．The tour includes about 2-hour outdoor walking. |
| B．The guests are so young that they can't walk. |
| C．The bad weather can stop the normal tour. |
| D．The guests dress properly to make the tour happy. |
10 . Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail (地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under five may travel free with a paying customer.
Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.
Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.
Hours of Service
Open: 5 a.m. Mon — Fri 7a.m. Sat — Sun.
Close midnight Sun — Thur. 3. a.m. Fri — Sat. nights
Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the station.
Metrobus
When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a smatTrip CARD the fare is $1.25
Fares for the Senior /disabled customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, farecard or SmarTripR card and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100
Travel tips
Avoid riding during weekday rush periods — before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.
If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.
1. What should you know about farecard machine?| A．They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m. |
| B．They are connected to change machines. |
| C．They offer special service to the elderly. |
| D．They make change for no more than $5. |
| A．At midnight | B．at 3 a.m. |
| C．at 5 am | D．at 7 p.m. |
| A．It is convenient for old people | B．It saves money for its users[ |
| C．it can be bought at any time | D．it is sold on the Internet |
| A．202-962-1195 | B．202-962-1100 |
| C．202-673-7000 | D．202-673-8000 |
