1 . The Lion king musical theatre tickets in London
Read our original review of The Lion King
It’s one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, and for last two decades it’s been one of the main events of London’s West End. The magical, family-friendly stage version of The Lion King has been reigning supreme at the Lyceum Theatre since 1999, and shows no signs of quietening its roar.
If you’ve not seen the classic Disney film, that’s close to sacrilege - but don’t worry, we can fill you in. a young cub called Simba tries to come to terms with the cruel death of his father Mufasa, at the same time as learning about the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as a king. It’s a bit like Hamlet, but with singing animals (and a happier ending).
The musical is a must-see for any Londoner, whether you call the capital home or are just here for the weekend. The stunning visuals are pretty breathtaking whatever your age, but ingenious puppetry and intricate masks recreate the animal kingdom of Africa in a spectacle that your little lion clubs will never forget.
Did you know? Julie Taymor, the shows director, created a number of puppets and masks for the show. She used many different styles, but had one rule: the performer should never be hidden by the device so the audience could see the humanity of the characters as well as what each performer was technically capable of.
Where? Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ. Nearest underground stations are: Charing Cross, Covent Garden, Embankment, Leicester Square, Holborn and Temple.
Performance dates and times: The Lion King is currently booking until September 30, 2019. Performances are Tuesday-Sunday, with matinees at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, and evening performances at 7.30 p.m. (not Sunday). The running time of the show is two and a half hours with an interval.
1. Where might this text probably come from?| A．A biography. | B．A science fiction. |
| C．A history book. | D．A magazine. |
| A．By giving details of the review. |
| B．By introducing a famous director. |
| C．By providing many time choices. |
| D．By showing the convenient transportation. |
2 . Backcountry for beginners: the best destinations in Canada
When carried out safely, your first backcountry trip will leave you lifelong memories, opening a getaway into nature. But the leap from car camping to backcountry requires preparation and learning. Here are some recommended trips for backcountry beginners:
Grundy Lake Provincial Park
The park’s 9 backcountry sites are a 30-minute paddle (划船) away. Grundy Lake is motor-boat free. Your sites are quiet enough for a true backcountry trip. Each site comes equipped with a fire pit (坑) and a picnic table.
Bon Echo Provincial Park
Many visitors don’t know about the 25 canoe-in campsites located on Joeperry and Pearson Lakes. A short canoe trip of 30-minute will get you to your campsite. At each campsite, you will find a picnic table, tent space and a toilet nearby.
Charleston Lake Provincial Park
Experience the best of the Canadian Shield, and hike or paddle your way to 10 backcountry campsites. Travel time can range from 10 minutes to 2 hours. All sites come equipped with elevated tent platforms, a picnic table, a fire grill, and a toilet.
Murphys Point Provincial Park
Paddle through Big Rideau Lake (part of the historic Rideau waterway) to access 14 backcountry campsites. Most are located 5-45 minutes away from the boat launch. You’ll find a picnic table, tent space, and a pit toilet nearby each site. Paddle back to visit Murphys’ piece of living history: the Mica Mine!
Remember: backcountry travel requires careful consideration of packing, route planning, meal planning, safety, and your skill level.
1. You can do the followings at Grundy Lake Provincial Park EXCEPT _______.| A．Paddling. | B．Having a picnic. | C．Cooking. | D．Taking a motor-boat. |
| A．Grundy Lake Provincial Park. | B．Bon Echo Provincial Park. |
| C．Charleston Lake Provincial Park. | D．Murphys Point Provincial Park. |
| A．Health. | B．Travel. | C．Education. | D．Science. |
3 . In the coming weekends，we are going to hold some meaningful events. You are welcome to come and join us. The details are as follows.
Flat Out Catfishing Date: Saturday，November 1st Location: Richmond This educational workshop is designed only for adults who are interested in learning about fishing. Participants are required to have a current fishing license. Lunch and tools will be provided. Workshop fee is $35.Please register(注册)by October 20h.For more information，contact Chris Dunnavant at 804-367-6778 or click the link chris@dgif.virg.gov. |
Women in the Outdoor Event Date: Sunday，November 2nd Location: Bastian If you are interested in learning new outdoor skills，meeting others with similar interests and spending time with friends and family，then this event is for you！Some of the 2-hour classes offered include: Outdoor Cooking，Outdoor Photography，and Stream Fishing. This workshop is designed for females 14 years of age and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied(陪伴)by a registered adult. For more information，contact Amy Hancock at 276-682-3777 or click amy@blandvanwft.com. |
Mother Daughter Outdoors Date: Saturday，November 8th Location: Appomattox This educational workshop is designed for women. It provides an excellent opportunity for anyone 9 years of age and above to learn outdoor skills usually associated with hunting and fishing. Meals and lodging(住宿)are included in the workshop fee. Register early to book your space！For more information，contact Jimmy Mootz at 804-367-0656 or click the link jimmy@dgif.virg.gov. |
JAMES Event Date: Sunday, November 9th Location: Luray This event is hosted for girls 7-17 years of age. Adults are encouraged to attend with their children. Sessions will be offered in shotgun, air rifle, small bore rifle, and archery. Non-shooting sessions will also be offered. Lunch will be provided. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Art Kasson at 540-622-6103 or click the link art@ yahoo. com. |
1. What is special about the event Flat Out Catfishing?
| A．It teaches fishing skills. | B．Its cost is low and lunch is free. |
| C．It is designed only for grown-ups. | D．It needs registering ahead of time. |
| A．Awards for fishing are needed in Flat Out Catfishing. |
| B．Participants of JAMES Event must be good at shooting. |
| C．A.15-year-old girl can't join in Women in the Outdoor Event alone. |
| D．Meals and lodging are free of charge in Mother Daughter Outdoors. |
| A．a website | B．a magazine | C．a guide book | D．a newspaper |
4 . Hong Kong and Paris are now the world’s most expensive cities to live together with Singapore. It’s the first time that three cities have been for the first place in the 30-year history of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey.
Hong Kong moved up three places to join Singapore, which has been the world’s most expensive place to live for the last five years. Paris, which has been one of the top 10 since 2003, moved up this year from the second most expensive last year. Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong are all 7 percent more expensive to live than New York.
The survey released on Tuesday compares the cost of 160 items, such as food, drink, transport, utility bills, and rent, in 133 cities. The top 10 most expensive cities are largely from Asian and European cities.
● Japan’s Osaka moved up six positions, and now shares the fifth place with Switzerland’s Geneva.
● New York and Los Angeles are the only North American cities in the top 10, to seventh place, a position it shares with Denmark’s Copenhagen.
● Los Angeles was named the 10th most expensive city in the world, along with Israel’s Tel Aviv. San Francisco has also become a more expensive place to live in.
● Swiss cities Zurich and Geneva, coming in at fourth and fifth (with Osaka), had the highest costs when it came to household, personal care and entertainment.
1. Which city ranks tenth in the world’s most expensive cities to live in?| A．Hong Kong. | B．Tel Aviv. | C．Geneva. | D．San Francisco. |
| A．Asia and Europe. | B．Asia and America. |
| C．America and Africa | D．America and Europe. |
| A．Education. | B．Amusement. | C．Finance. | D．Sports. |
5 . Choose the wrong pair, and you can be in for a world of hurt when you're done your day. But choose the right pair, and aching feet are one less thing you have to deal with when you get home
The editors at Yahoo Lifestyle do their best to find you the best products at the best prices.
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1. Which brands of shoes perform well in reducing shock?
| A．Crocs &SAS Liberty. | B．Walker& Nurse Mate. |
| C．Crocs &Walker | D．SAS Liberty &Nurse Mate |
| A．comfort | B．color |
| C．appearance | D．price |
| A．notice | B．textbook |
| C．dictionary | D．website |
6 . 4 Most-Visited Beaches in the World
Ready for heaven? Plan a visit to one of these most popular beaches on the globe.
Whitehaven Beach, Australia
This place is accessible only by boat,helicopter or seaplane. The sand here doesn't keep heat the way most other types of sand do,making it easy to walk barefoot comfortably all day.Camp facilities are provided for overnight visitors,but plan ahead for reservations as this slice of heaven is in high demand.
Lanikai Beach, Hawaii
Being a heavenly sea it is a bit difficult to find . The powdery white sand and turquoise waters here are some of Hawaii’s best Perfectly suitable for sunrise watching, its beauty is unparalleied with picture-perfect views of two tropical islands just offshore.The closest bathrooms ,picnic tables, and outdoor showers are nearby at Kailua Beach Park.
Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
This rosy pink sandy beach is Bermuda's most famous. The dramatic rock formations surrounding the crystal-clear water are home to hidden caves and coves perfect for adventure seekers.Climb to the top of the tallest rock formation to catch a stellar sunrise .Beach chairs,umbrellas,paddle boards,and more are available for rent.
Cayo Coco Beach, Cuba
Cayo Coco Beach was the setting for several scenes in Hemingway's Islands in the Stream and The Old Man and the Sea. The cays（珊瑚礁，沙洲）here are protected by a stunning coral reef that ensures calm beaches and makes this a top spot for diving and snorkelling（潜泳）.Many resorts on the island provide a number of water sports.
1. What do we know about WhiteHaven Beach, Australia?| A．Visitors could get to the place by train . |
| B．Visitors could walk barefoot comfortably at noon. |
| C．The sand there keeps a lot of heat. |
| D．It doesn't need to reserve ahead of time. |
| A．White Haven Beach, Australia. | B．Lanikai Beach, Hawaii. |
| C．Cayo Coco Beach, Cuba. | D．Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda. |
| A．Sport. | B．Business. |
| C．News. | D．Travel. |
7 . Chopsticks, or kuaizi in Chinese, are used to eat Asian food. The earliest evidence of a pair of chopsticks made out of bronze was found in the Ruins of Yin near Anyang, Henan province, dating back to roughly 1, 200 BC.
Chopsticks are round on the eating end which symbolizes heaven, and the other end is square which symbolizes earth. This is because maintaining an adequate food supply is the greatest concern between heaven and earth in Chinese culture.
There is no single standard for the use of chopsticks, but better bear some rules in mind eating with them. Playing with chopsticks is considered bad manners and rude, just as playing with a fork in a Western environment would be considered impolite. Besides, chopsticks are not used to move bowls or plates or to toy with one’s food. Chopsticks are not supposed to stab food, either. Exceptions include tearing larger items apart such as vegetables. Also, chopsticks should not be left standing up in a bowl of food. Any stick-like object pointing upward resembles(像) the incense sticks that some Asians use as offerings to family members who have passed away. In addition, avoid tapping chopsticks on the edge of one’s bowl, as beggars are believed to make this noise to attract attention. Furthermore, chopsticks should not be chewed on, or linger in one’s mouth for too long.
Today, chopsticks serve many functions besides as tableware. For example, you can buy a pair of chopsticks as a gift for a newly-married couple as their wedding gift. In Chinese, ‘chopsticks’ reads ‘kuaizi’, which means to have sons soon. Skillful craftsmen paint beautiful scenery on chopsticks to make them like fine artwork. Additionally, it has been said that using chopsticks improves one’s memory, increases finger flexibility and can be useful in learning and improving skills such as Chinese character printing and brush painting.
1. We probably find this passage in _________.| A．a science fiction | B．a magazine |
| C．a travel guide | D．an advertisement |
| A．Traditional rules for using chopsticks. |
| B．Different standards to use chopsticks. |
| C．Some exceptions to use chopsticks. |
| D．Cultural backgrounds for using chopsticks. |
| A．chopsticks can help maintain an adequate food supply |
| B．stabbing food with chopsticks is strictly forbidden in China |
| C．standing chopsticks up in a bowl of food is traditionally accepted |
| D．Chinese brush painting learners may benefit from using chopsticks |
8 . Yinqixing Indoor Skiing Site, formerly known as Hokkaido Indoor Ski Resort, is the first indoor skiing site in Asia, which covers an area of 100.8 thousand square meters and the ski track is 380 meters in length and 80 meters in width, with the maximum drop of 42 meters. There are three sections of snow runs and a huge platform for practicing, which are suitable for skiing enthusiasts of various skiing degrees. The temperature in the skiing site maintains below -2℃ all the year round. Snow thickness ranges from 30 cm to 50 cm.
Solo Adventure Tips:
Location: No, 1835, Qishen Road, Qibao Town, Shanghai
How to Get There?
Public Bus: 91,92,803,953
Free Scheduled Bus:
Location: North Square, Xinzhuang Station, Subway Line I
Departure time: from 9:00 to 21:00, operating every half an hour
Ticket Price:
Adults: ¥138; Children: ¥80 (Ordinary time)
Adults: ¥158; Children: ¥100 (On weekends)
Opening Hours:
9: 30 to 22: 30 from Monday to Thursday and Sunday; 9:30 to 24:00 on Friday and Saturday;
It will stop selling tickets after 21:00.
More Tips:
Bathing fees: ¥6 per person
Stay overnight: ¥20 per person
Private room of 2 people: ¥58 per person
Private room of 3 people: ¥68 per person
Meal: ¥50 per person
For more information, you can click here Yinqixing Indoor Skiing Site or directly call 021-64788666/021-63816698.
1. Who is Yinqixing Indoor Skiing Site suitable for?| A．People who are good at climbing. |
| B．People of high skiing degrees only. |
| C．People of different levels of skiing skills. |
| D．People who are enthusiastic about outdoor sports. |
| A．¥506 | B．¥566 |
| C．¥356 | D．¥456 |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A website for travel. |
| C．An entertainment magazine. | D．A travel guide. |
9 . For nearly thirty years I did parent programs in all of the fifty states, and regardless of the community, there was always a shortage of fathers attending, usually by a 10:1 (mothersfathers) ratio. Maybe they were all tending to business, and they obviously didn't think school was any of their business.
The world is now flat. How's that for a sea change? As Thomas Friedman described it in his book The World Is Flat twenty-five years ago, the power structure of the world consisted of highs and lows. The countries with the power and knowledge were at the top of the mountains and the rest were down in the valleys. A handful of countries (the United States, Britain, Germany, and Japan) ruled the world's economy because they monopolize (垄断)the information and power.
Then came the Internet. Suddenly the countries down in the valleys were connected to the information network and the work flow. These included India, Eastern Europe, South Korea, Brazil, and China. Don't believe it? Walk into a supermarket and pick up any ten toys, checking each for where it was made, My last count: China, ten out of ten. The world's workforce became “flattened”. No more disconnected valleys.
Since 2000, U.S. manufacturing has lost six million jobs, one-third of its workforce, most of them males. For the first time in history, women hold the majority of jobs in the U.S.
The only people who don't understand the sea change in business are the fathers and sons still clinging to the image of the male who doesn't need to play school—just play ball. It's been thirty years since that idea had any wings, but too many males are still trying to make it fly. Once the only thing that mattered for men was what they could get out of the ground with their hands. Now it's what they can get out of their heads that counts. And without classroom success, today's male faces an impossible challenge from both intelligent women on the home front and foreigners willing to do the same job for less while sitting in an office in Bangalore or Singapore.
1. Based on Friedman's description, why is the world becoming flat?| A．US which is the most powerful country controls the information. |
| B．Knowledge is shared globally with the development of the Internet. |
| C．Goods made in China and other countries are increasingly popular. |
| D．The mountains and valleys are flooded by the sea water these days. |
| A．be positively involved in boys' schooling for academic success |
| B．focus mainly on the physical development of their boys |
| C．spend more time playing with their boys to get their belief fly |
| D．do more housework because the mothers are more intelligent |
| A．A news story. | B．A book review. |
| C．An educational book. | D．An economic report. |
10 . Each applicant to Harvard College is considered with great care. We consider each applicant to Harvard College as a whole person, and put enormous care into evaluating every application. We hope you will explore the information in this section to understand what we look for in our admissions process.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the Universal College Application. Each is treated equally by the Admissions Committee. Complete and submit your materials as soon as possible to ensure full and timely consideration of your application. View our Application Tips for step-by-step information.
When to Apply
Date | Deadline | Date | Deadline |
November 1 | Early Action Deadline | March 1 | Financial Aid Application deadline |
November 1 | Early Financial Aid Application deadline | Late March | Decision letters mailed |
Mid - December | Early Auction decisions released | May 1 | Reply date for Admitted Students |
January 1 | Regular Decision deadline |
What We Look For
We seek promising students who will contribute to the Harvard community during their college years, and to society throughout their lives. While academic accomplishment is the basic requirement, the Admission Committee considers many other factors—strong personal qualities, special talents or excellences of all kinds, perspectives formed by unusual personal circumstances, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities.
We outline everything you need to apply to Harvard.
Click https: //college. harvard. edu/admissions/apply to get detailed requirements.
1. Where can you find step-by-step information of how to apply?| A．Common Application. | B．Coalition Application. |
| C．Universal College Application. | D．Application Tips. |
| A．November 1. | B．January 1. | C．March 1. | D．May 1. |
| A．Academic accomplishment. | B．Strong personal qualities. |
| C．Special talents. | D．Unique perspectives. |
| A．Travel journal | B．Business newspaper |
| C．Fashion magazine. | D．University website. |
