1 . There was ice on the road, and the doctor's car hit a tree and turned over three times. To his surprise, he was not hurt. He got out of the car and walked to the nearest house. He wanted to telephone the garage for help. The door was opened by one of his patients.
" Oh, Doctor," she said, "I have only just telephoned you. You must have a very fast car. You have got here very quickly indeed. There has been a very bad accident on the road outside. I saw it through the window. I am sure the driver will need your help."
1. Which of the following was the cause of the accident?| A．Careless driving | B．A tree had fallen across the road. |
| C．A slippery road. | D．There was a thick fog. |
| A．he knew one of his patients lived there |
| B．he had received a call to go there |
| C．he wanted to use the telephone |
| D．he was injured and could walk no further |
| A．She needed medical treatment. |
| B．She believed somebody else needed a doctor. |
| C．To ask how quickly the doctor could come. |
| D．To ask whether the doctor was coming on his regular visit. |
| A．How to go to school. |
| B．Whether to repair the car. |
| C．Where to take the bus. |
3 . Shopping in Paris, France
Every visitor to Paris goes shopping. Street markets, elegant passages, beautiful department stores, bookstalls along the Seine, fine museum shops―Paris is the perfect place for shoppers.
Covered Passages
You can combine shopping and sightseeing by visiting some of the beautiful covered passages of Paris. These 19th-century glass-roofed arcades (商场) were wildly popular for a while. Today about 20 remain, offering a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as interesting architecture and design.
Markets
Paris is best known for its wonderful markets. Open air markets, covered markets and market streets all offer fresh delicious food. They’re great fun and worth visiting, even if you’re not planning on cooking.
Flower Market
The Marche aux Fleurs (Flower Market) is just upstairs from the Cite station. Come any day of the week to enjoy the flowers, whether you buy or not. On Sunday, the flower market becomes a pet market.
Designer Shops
All of the great French fashion houses have shops in Paris, of course, and the great department stores sell all sorts of good French stuff. If you want to see a street full of top design, stroll down Avenue Montaigne.
Flea Market
For a real shopping adventure, take the Metro to Porte de Clignancourt station on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm for an adventure in the vast Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, also known as the Clignancourt Flea Market, with several thousand stalls, shops, and vendors selling everything from used blue jeans to paintings and furniture.
Museum Shops
Most of Paris’ great museums have museum shops selling art, books and souvenirs of high quality at very reasonable prices.
1. What can the visitors learn about when visiting covered passages?| A．The history of life. |
| B．The style of buildings. |
| C．The benefit of travelling. |
| D．The development of cities. |
| A．On Monday. |
| B．On Friday. |
| C．On Saturday. |
| D．On Sunday. |
| A．Designer Shops |
| B．Flea Market |
| C．Covered Passages |
| D．Museum Shops |
4 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
5 . 15-year-old Max produced the Vybpro, a wearable wristband which warns users whenever they are about to touch their faces. The gesture has been recognized as one of the key ways that COVID-19 can be spread, making it a potentially life-saving invention.
He first hit on the excellent idea two years ago for the purpose of reducing the spread of the cold and flu. After both of Max’s parents were infected with COVID-19 four months ago, however, he put in all his effort to develop a working prototype (模型).
Worn on both wrists, the intelligent device is expected to sell for £89. It uses position-sending technology algorithms (算法) to tell between predicted face touching and other hand motions. Then the device warns users of hand gestures that are dangerously near the face.
“We came up with the concept a few years ago when my family was repeatedly catching cold and flu viruses from traveling in and out of London and I could see how easy it was to pick up germs especially from using public transport,” said Max. “It was only when the World Health Organization (WHO) began suggesting people avoid touching their eyes, noses and faces to stop the spread of viruses from contaminated surfaces did I realize that it could play a part in slowing the spread of COVID-19.”
Max, who is from Bristol, launched a £60, 000 crowdfunding campaign (众筹活动) on Kickstarter earlier this week to further his project and turn the prototype into a public reality. “The main task of this project is not to make money, but to get it onto the wrists of those it can help keep safe. Any profits made from early sales through the crowdfunding site will be reinves-ted into providing free devices for organizations that help people such as National Health Serv-ice(NHS) staff and nursing homes.
1. Why did Max develop the Vybpro?| A．To prevent the spread of the cold and flu. |
| B．To protect people against COVID-19. |
| C．To test position-sending technology. |
| D．To monitor people’s health. |
| A．Polluted. | B．Dangerous. | C．Stained. | D．Rough. |
| A．Raising money for nursing homes. | B．Providing free devices for NHS. |
| C．Helping to advance his project. | D．Making a better type of Vybpro. |
| A．Hard work pays off. | B．Technology changes our lives. |
| C．Ups and downs make one strong. | D．Little people can make a big difference. |
6 . Museums aren't just for art or historical facts. All around the world, there are museums devoted to the art of cinema. Here are some movie museums you can visit.
RANCHO OBI-WAN STAR WARS MUSEUM
Former Wall Street Journal reporter Steve Sansweet founded Rancho Obi-Wan in 1998. I's a nonprofit museum that is the home to the world's largest collection of privately-owned Star Wars memorabilia (纪念品). The museum offers regular activities for Star Wars fans of all ages, plus free educational tours for nearby elementary schools. Currently, Rancho Obi-Wan contains more than 300 ,000 unique pieces of Star Wars memorabilia from 1977's A New Hope to 2015's The Force Awakens, making it the Guinness World Record holder for "Largest Collection of Star Wars Memorabilia."
LA CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANCAISE
Paris' La Cinémathèque Francaise features one of the world's largest film collections. Established in 1936, co-founders Henri Langlois and Georges Franju acquired a large collection of films and documents, but had to smuggle (走私) a majority of them out of German-occupied France during World War II.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE MUSEUM
The It's a Wonderful Life Museum opened in 2010. Actress Karolyn Grimes donated original photos and other memorabilia from her private collection, such as call sheets from production and the Academy Awards program.
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR THE MOVING IMAGE
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image opened in 2002, when it grew from a local collection of Australian movie memorabilia and history to an international exhibition of film, television, and digital culture. Over the years, the ACMI has featured lasting and traveling exhibits.
1. What is special about RANCHO OBI-WAN STAR WARS MUSEUM?| A．It is a Guinness World Record holder. |
| B．It has featured lasting and traveling exhibits. |
| C．Henri Langlois and Georges Franju are its co-founders. |
| D．Karolyn Grimes donated photos and memorabilia to it. |
| A．LA CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE. |
| B．ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE MUSEUM. |
| C．RANCHO OBI-WAN STAR WARS MUSEUM. |
| D．AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR THE MOVING IMAGE. |
| A．Steve Sansweet. | B．Henri Langlois. | C．Karolyn Grimes. | D．Georges Franju. |
7 . Some people are so rude. Who sends an e-mail or a text message that just says “Thank you”? Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you?
Maybe I’m the rude one for not appreciating life’s little courtesies (礼节). But many social norms (规范) just don’t make sense to people drowning in digital communication.
Take the thank-you note. Daniel Post Senning, a coauthor of Emily Post’s Etiquette, asked, “At what point does showing appreciation outweigh the cost?”
This isn’t the first time technology has changed our manners.
In the age of the smart phone, there is no reason to ask once-acceptable questions about: the weather forecast, a business’s phone number, or directions to a house, a restaurant, or an office, which can be easily found on a digital map. But people still ask these things.
How to handle these differing standards? Easy: Consider your audience. Some people, especially older ones, appreciate a thank-you message.
| A．Then there is voice mail. |
| B．Others, like me, want no reply. |
| C．Who asks for a fact easily found on the Internet? |
| D．Won’t new technology bring about changes in our daily life? |
| E．And when you answer, they respond with a thank-you e-mail. |
| F．Face-to-face communication makes comprehension much easier. |
| G．When the telephone was invented, people didn’t know how to greet a caller. |
8 . A Cappella Competition
Do you love to sing?
Come and show of your talents at the Chilton Youth A Cappella Competition
> October 20th, 11:00- 17:00
> Edward Greatcoat Theater, Sealey Road, Chilton
> Rules
Please remember that this is a cappella(清唱) competition
No instruments or recorded music will be allowed.
Competitors may sing published or original songs in any style.
There are four categories(类):
> Solo (8- -11 years old) > Solo (12--15 years old)
> Group (8 -11 years old) > Group (12- -15 years old)
★Competitors under 12 years old must stay with a parent or other adult at all times.
★Each competitor must pay an entry fee of $10.
★Winners will receive $500 and a course of 20 lessons with famous voice teacher Vickie Leonard.
★Winners will be decided by three judges from the Chilton School of Music. Their decision is final.
> Additional information
★Please arrive at the Edward Greatcoat Theater between 09:00 and 10:00 to register, as the competition will start at 11:00. The parking lot has limited spaces so you are advised to come as early as possible.
★Shared dressing rooms with showers will be provided for all competitors.
★Tickets for the competition are available(可得到的) at the theater from October 1st. There is no charge for these, but again, spaces are limited.
1. What is the purpose of this text?| A．To invite people to a concert. | B．To attract more visitors to the theater. |
| C．To offer free singing lessons. | D．To tell about a singing competition. |
| A．Competitors shouldn't be more than 15 years old. |
| B．Competitors can't park their car at the theater. |
| C．Competitors shouldn't go into the theater dressing rooms. |
| D．Competitors can't sing a song written by themselves. |
9 . Arbeia Roman Fort (城堡) and Museum
Location and History
Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrian’s Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage (遗产) Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. The fort has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked.
The Reconstructions
The reconstructions of the Commanding Officer’s house and soldiers’ quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldiers is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officer’s house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.
The Museum
Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried their dead and see tombstones (墓碑) which survive to this day. There is a “hands-on” area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff. You can piece together pottery (陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this ancient Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.
| Opening Times and Getting There April 1-October 31: Monday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm. November 1-March 31: Monday to Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed December 25-26 and January 1) Entry is free. Arbeia is only a ten-minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Free car park nearby. Website: www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia |
| A．was related to the military | B．got reconstructions around AD 160 |
| C．was built in a small area in Rome | D．provided a comfortable life for soldiers |
| A．Try using weapons. | B．See historical objects. |
| C．Write to ancient Romans. | D．Build tombstones for the dead. |
| A．On April 1. | B．On October 31. |
| C．On November 1. | D．On December 26. |
10 . We hope you enjoy our list of the 4 best-selling albums of all time.
The Beatles—The White Album
US Albums Sold：24 Million
The While Album is English rock band, The Beatles, ninth studio album, which was released on the 22 November 1968. The album does not contain any images or text on the album cover, other than the band's name, as the band fell they wanted to make it different from their previous albums colourful artwork.
Eagles—Hotel California
US Albums Sold：26 Million
Hotel California is the fifth studio album by American rock band the Eagles, released in December 1976 and one of the best-selling albums of all lime. After Their Greatest Hits album, Hotel California became the biggest — selling American album. Hotel California won two Grammy Awards for Hotel California and New Kid In Town.
Michael Jackson—Thriller
US Albums Sold：33 Million
Thriller is the sixth studio album from a legendary singer, Michael Jackson. Thriller was released on November 30, 1982. The album produced seven hit singles, like Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller and The Girl is Mine, which all reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. By the end of 1983, Thriller was the world's best-selling album, having sold 32 million copies worldwide.
Eagles—Their Greatest Hits
US Albums Sold：38 Million
The No. 1 best-selling album in the world of all time is, Their Great Hits, by the Eagles. This is their first compilation （汇编）album, released in 1976, which contains a group of songs from their first four albums, covering the period of 1971 - 1975.
1. Which album came out last?| A．The Beatles—The White Album |
| B．Eagles—Hotel California |
| C．Michael Jackson —Thriller |
| D．Eagles—Their Greatest Hits |
| A．It made the albums in Hotel California. |
| B．It had two albums in the same year. |
| C．sold 38 million copies of Their Greatest Hits in UK. |
| D．It had many songs better than The Beatles. |
| A．To attract a lot of people. |
| B．To show the band's special taste. |
| C．To let the buyers make it colourful artwork. |
| D．To differ from the band's other albums. |
