1 . Why TFT is the best
Local Experiences
Our mission is authentic travel. We partner with local experts to create enriching experiences that teach teens to be savvy (有见识的) travelers. Every program is designed to be hands-on — emphasizing doing and feeling, in addition to just seeing, so teens discover what it means to live like a local in every country we visit.
Small and Diverse
Group sizes of 14-21 students allow us to travel comfortably and to make real connections to each other and the host community. Participants come from a mix of different states, regions, and countries. We also welcome solo travelers — 75% of our teens join us without a friend!
The Most Variety
We offer cultural exploration, community service, language, and photography programs to Europe, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Asia, and North America. We have more programs in more destinations than any other teen travel company. With over 100 programs and 40+ countries to choose from, you’re sure to find a program that’s the perfect fit.
Check out what past travelers have to say about TFT and discover why we are the best.
“This is simply one of the best things we ever did for Ethan. That first trip opened him to a new world. Different cultures, food, diversity, sights, relationships, team building, confidence, independence … only a few of the positive gains for Ethan. Now, he is off to George Washington University with confidence, excitement, and an awareness for others for which we are so grateful. We are pleased and appreciative beyond words to be a member of the TFT family for a lifetime!”
1. What is TFT most probably be?| A．A youth travel organization. | B．An advertising company. |
| C．A cross-culture program. | D．A learning center for students. |
| A．A tour guide. | B．An employee of TFT. |
| C．A university teacher. | D．A former customer. |
| A．A website advertisement. | B．A newspaper report. |
| C．A textbook on tourism. | D．A geographical book. |
2 . Managing a popular tourist attraction can be kind of like throwing a party — everyone wants to come and have fun, but nobody wants to help clean up when it's over. But the Faroe Islands have come up with a creative way to take care of their home and welcome visitors at the same time.
An official notice on the islands' national tourism website reads "closed for maintenance (维护), open for voluntourism.”Following a successful plan this year, the country has made the decision to "close” its major tourism sights and attractions during the weekend of April 16-17, 2020. Hotels will be open, and flights will continue. That weekend, people all over the Faroe Islands will be working on environmental protection projects.
However, people who are just dying to visit the Faroe Islands during that weekend can sign on to help with the housekeeping. The islands are looking for 100 volunteers to come to the country to help with the caretaking efforts. There were thousands of applications for the 2019 plan, so would-be islanders better apply fast.
"For us, tourism is not all about numbers, " Director at Visit Faroe Islands told CNN Travel earlier this year." We welcome visitors to the islands each year, but we also have a responsibility to our community and to our beautiful environment, and our aim is to protect the islands, ensuring responsible growth." The first group of voluntourists included travelers from Mexico, Israel, Australia, China and the United States. The director said that because of the surprising popularity of the volunteering weekend in 2019, the Faroes will host the event yearly. According to the Faroes' tourism authority, visits to the country have increased by 10% over the past few years.
1. Who can visit the Faroe Islands on April 16-17, 2020?| A．Any tourists. | B．Selected voluntourists. |
| C．Housekeepers. | D．All islanders. |
| A．To protect and develop their home. | B．To make more money in tourism. |
| C．To attract more foreign visitors. | D．To please the tourists. |
| A．All travelers have a chance to volunteer in 2020. |
| B．The Faroe Islands are likely to hold a party yearly. |
| C．The plan has made some difference in recent years. |
| D．Some tourism sights and attractions are closed for all. |
| A．Indifferent. | B．Doubtful. | C．Negative. | D．Objective. |
| A．Sports. | B．Travel. | C．Technology. | D．History. |
3 . Join the discussion ……
LakeLander — 2 hours ago
Today, a man talked very loud on his phone on a train between Malvern and Reading, making many passengers upset. I wonder how he would react if I were to read my newspaper out loud on the train, I have never had the courage to do it, though.
Pak50 — 57 minutes ago
Why not give it a try? Perhaps you should take lessons on a musical instrument. The late musician Dennis Brian is said to have asked a fellow train passenger to turn off his radio. When his request was refused, he took out his French horn(号) and started to practice.
Angie O’Edema — 24 minutes ago
I don’t see how musical instruments can help improve manners in public. Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t like to be done to yourself. Once, a passenger next to me talked out loud on his mobile phone. I left my seat quietly, giving him some privacy to finish his conversation. He realized this and apologized to me. When his phone rang again later, he left his seat to answer it. You see, a bit of respect and cooperation can do the job better.
Taodas — 19 minutes ago
I did read my newspaper out loud on a train, and it turned out well. The guy took it in good part, and we chatted happily all the way to Edinbergh.
Sophie 76 — 8 minutes ago
I have not tried reading my newspaper out loud on a train, but, several years ago, I read some chapters from Harry Porter to my bored and noisy children. Several passengers seemed to appreciate what I did.
1. Who once read a newspaper out loud on a train?| A．Pak50. | B．Angie O’Edema. | C．Taodas. | D．Sophie76. |
| A．How to react to bad behavior. | B．How to kill time on a train. |
| C．How to chat with strangers. | D．How to make a phone call. |
| A．A webpage. | B．A newspaper. | C．A novel. | D．A report. |
4 . For a long time, the smartwatch industry had just a few big companies that could set any prices they wanted and kept cheating customers. But now one new tech company is turning the $5 billion smartwatch industry on its head. The company called OshenWatch has found a way to offer a far advanced product at a part of the original price.
Let’s meet the OshenWatch. OshenWatch combines the functions of a fitness band （手环）， digital watch, and health monitor all into one. It feels comfortable to wear. Even better than some of the expensive smartwatches I own from other big tech companies. Extreme indoor and outdoor sports? No problem, the hardened aluminum shell （铝壳）and the lowered-temperature touchscreen glass won't break easily even if you tried.
In my opinion, the OshenWatch is the next generation of smartwatches. Take calls, sleep monitoring, show incoming messages, etc…The watch has all the basic functions that a good smartwatch must have and much more.
What makes the OshenWatch so popular? The green laser （激光）behind the watch is the secret! It is the heart rate monitoring function. This watch lets you measure your blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level, calculate your beats per minute. Give you extremely important time to catch problems early, and seek medical help before it's too late.
This is the reason why the OshenWatch will be the best-selling smartwatch of 2020. No other watch is that advanced. It could actually save your life one day!
1. What is the advantage of the OshenWatch?| A．Its price is the lowest. | B．It has various functions. |
| C．It is made of aluminum. | D．It can lower the temperature. |
①blood pressure②blood sugar level ③heart rate ④blood oxygen level
⑤eye pressure
| A．①③④ | B．②③④ | C．①②⑤ | D．②③⑤ |
| A．A diary. | B．A guidebook. | C．A novel. | D．A magazine. |
5 . Exhibitions in the British Museum
Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most famous and influential artists. He produced works of astonishing quality right up until his death at the age of 90. This new exhibition will lead you on an artistic journey through the last 30 years of Hokusai’s life—a time when he produced some of his most memorable masterpieces.
25 May—13 August 2017
Room 35
Adults￡12, Members/under 16s free
Places of the mind: British watercolour landscapes 1850-1950
Drawn from the British Museum’s rich collection, this is the first exhibition devoted to landscape drawings and watercolours by British artists in the Victorian and modern eras—two halves of very different centuries.
23 February—27 August 2017
Room 90
Free, just drop in
Scythians: warriors of ancient Siberia
This major exhibition explores the story of the Scythians—nomadic tribes and masters of mounted warfare, who flourished between 900 and 200 BC. Their encounters with the Greeks, Assyrians and Persians were written into history but for centuries all trace of their culture was lost—buried beneath the ice.
14 September 2017—14 January 2018
Room 30
Adults￡16.50, Members/under 16s free
Politics and paradise: Indian popular prints from the Moscatelli Gift
This display is part of the Museum’s contribution to the India-UK Year of Culture 2017. It looks at the popular print culture of India from the 1880s until the 1950s.
19 July—3 September 2017
Room 92
Free, just drop in
1. If you are interested in paintings of natural scenery,you will probably go to______.| A．Room 35 | B．Room 90 | C．Room 30 | D．Room 92 |
| A．Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave. |
| B．Scythians: warriors of ancient Siberia. |
| C．Places of the mind: British watercolour landscapes 1850-1950. |
| D．Politics and paradise: Indian popular prints from the Moscatelli Gift. |
| A．In a financial report. | B．In a story book. | C．In a tour guide. | D．In a fashion magazine. |
6 . Many parents set rules for their children’s online activity, such as limiting ( 限 制 ) the mount of time they can spend online. But some children in the US and UK are saying that theyd like to makerules for parents, too. Their main complaint? That their parent share too many photos them online.
In a 2016 study, it was found that parents in the US share an average of 116 photos of their kids after they are born. Most were taken before the child tumed 8 years old. Many of the photos showed kids in embarrassing situations, like having food all over their faces,Quartz reported.
Parents do like to share their childs progress as he or she grows up. But their kids don’t like it as much. In a survey of UK children between the ages of 12 and 16, 70 percent said they feltheir parents didn’ t respect their online privacy( 隐私),Accroding to Digital Pareting magazine.
In addition, many kids said that other students at school sometimes picks on (捉弄)them aftertheir parents post photos online, CBS News noted. In one case, a girl was bullied (欺负)by boys at school after they found her moms’s blogs,which had many family photos.
“ Each time a photo or video is uploaded, it creates a digital footprint of a child, which can follow them into adult life , “ a spokeswoman for a leading children’s charity in the UK said. “ It’s always important to ask children for their permission (允许)beforeposting photos or videos of them.”
What is sharenting？
There’s a new word English to describe it when parents post pictures of their online –”shareting”, or a combination of the world “share” and “parenting”.
1. According to the first paragraph, what do kids in the US and UK complain about?| A．Their parents setting rules fortheir online activity. |
| B．Their parents limiting the amount of time they spend online. |
| C．Their parents posting too many photos of them online. |
| D．Their parents setting high expectations for their schoolwork. |
| A．share photos online after they get married |
| B．post photos of their kids in embarrassing situations |
| C．take more photos of their children after they are 8 , |
| D．pick on their kids and make them feel embarrassed |
| A．care too much about their progress in school |
| B．forget to set good examples for them |
| C．don’t care enough about their online safety |
| D．don’t respect their online privacy |
| A．Parents should ask kids for permission before sharing their photos. |
| B．UK kids don’t mind that their photos are shared by their parents |
| C．Sharing photos online helps kids live a better adult life. |
| D．Kids don’t get bullied at school when their photos are shared online. |
| A．Nature Today | B．All about Space |
| C．Society and Culture | D．Philosophy for Life |
7 . Volunteer with ICS and make a difference in 2019
Raleigh International are looking for young people to volunteer overseas with ICS,development program which is fully funded by the UK Government, ICS aims to bring about three things:project impact, volunteer personal development and the creation of active citizens.
.Aged 18-25 Apply as a volunteer. Placements last 10 weeks.
.Aged 23-35 Apply as a learn leader. Placements last from 14 weeks to 8 months.
Your impact
.With Raleigh ICS, you will focus on improving people's access to water and health care, or supporting women and young people to set up small businesses in order to improve community development.
.You will contribute to sustainable development and make a real difference to the lives of people living in poverty.
What's in it for you?
.It won't cost you a penny.
Your flights, visas, vaccines, training,food, medical insurance and accommodation are all covered.
.You'll have a completely unique experience.
Living with a host family for 10-12 weeks, experiencing a new culture and working with local volunteers, you'll be part of the community.
.You'll be more employable afterwards.
.You'll gain teamwork, leadership and communication skills, which will make you stand out and set you up well for whichever career you choose.
Interested? Apply online today.
Requlrements
.You'll need a positive attitude, commitment, and drive to make a difference.
.You must be a UK or EU/EEA citizen and have lived in the UK for at least 12 months.
.You'll be asked to raise a minimum of £800 to demonstrate your commitment to the program.
1. What are you supposed to do in the program?| A．Provide medical insurance for the poor. |
| B．Support young people to find water resource. |
| C．Start small businesses to help your host family. |
| D．Help to raise the living standard of poor people. |
| A．A special experience. | B．A positive attitude. |
| C．A prize of £800. | D．A leader position. |
| A．An investigation. | B．A report. |
| C．A journal. | D．An advertisement. |
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1. The passage is mainly written for ________.| A．teachers | B．girls |
| C．students | D．doctors |
| A．Teachers should make their classes serious. |
| B．A good class should associate fun with learning. |
| C．Only smart children can learn from the games. |
| D．Only pupils aged 2 can make good use of the games. |
| A．tell teachers how to teach |
| B．recommend games to kids |
| C．persuade readers to buy a book |
| D．show her students' good performance |
| A．magazine | B．novel |
| C．website | D．newspaper |
Ludgate Hill, EC4 Underground: St Paul’s; Bus: 6,8,11,15,22,25
Open: Daily 8:00—19:00 (17:00 from Oct. to Mar.) .
Entrance free
Designed by the great architect, Sir Christopher Wren, St Paul’s Cathedral was built following the Great Fire of London of 1666, which destroyed the gothic cathedral on the site at that time. It is crowned by a magnificent dome and its choir (唱诗班) is internationally famous. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married here in 1981.
Buckingham Palace
South end of the Mall (SW1) Underground: St. James’s Park, Victoria, Hyde Park Corner, Green Park; Bus: 2, 11, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 29, 30, 38, 52, 73, 74, 137
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the monarch (君主) for much of the year. (When the monarch is in residence, a flag flies over the palace.) The Mall is a very impressive wide street, leading from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square.
Note: As the palace is the monarch’s official residence, it is not open to the public.
The Tower of London
Tower Hill, EC3 Underground: Tower Hill; Bus: 42, 78
Open: Mon—Sat.9
Parts of the Tower of London are over nine centuries old, as building began under William the Conqueror in 1078. Famous as a prison in the distant past, the Tower has also been a royal residence, a zoo and an observatory, among other things. It is now a museum and many thousands of people visit it every year in particular to see the Crown Jewels.
Westminster Abbey
Broad Sanctuary, SW1 Underground: Westminster, St James’s Park; Bus: 3, 11, 12, 24, 29, 39, 53, 59, 76, 77, 88, 109, 155, 168, 170, 172, 184, 503
Open: Daily 8:00—18:00 (Mar.—Dec, Tuesday till 20:00)
Entrance free
A Benedictine abbey which already existed on the site was rebuilt by Edward the Confessor and consecrated in 1065. On the way to its present form, the abbey was extended in the 13th—16thcenturies, with the two west towers being added in the 18th. There are many famous tombs in the abbey, including that of the unknown Warrior and those of many poets and writers.
1. These texts are most probably taken from ______.| A．a history book about London | B．a guidebook for visitors to London |
| C．a book about London’s churches and cathedrals | D．a book describing London’s development |
| A．St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London |
| B．St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace |
| C．St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace |
| D．Westminster Abbey the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace |
| A．St Paul’s Cathedral | B．The Tower of London |
| C．Westminster Abbey | D．Buckingham Palace |
| A．Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey | B．Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral |
| C．Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London | D．The Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral |
| A．The Tower of London | B．Buckingham Palace |
| C．Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral | D．The Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral |
