1 . Scotland is packed with beautiful places to visit and you could honestly spend months and months exploring everything this wonderful country has to offer! Next I’m going to take you through some of the best place to visit in Scotland, based on where we have personally visited so far!
Glen Coe
If you asked me where my favourite place to visit in all of Scotland is... I would say, Glen Coe. The whole area of Glen Coe constantly had my face in shock due to the beauty that I was witnessing1 was witnessing (亲眼看见). It’s just a stream of dramatic mountains, lakes, rugged (崎岖的) beauty and more.
Fort William
Fort William is probably one of the most well-known places to visit in Scotland. It’s a popular tourist destination thanks to being home to the UK’s tallest mountain: Ben Nevis. Fort William is also the starting point for one of the world’s most famous train rides: The Jacobite. Harry Potter fans will recognize it as the Hogwarts Express, and this train ride will take you through the beautiful countryside, crossing some iconic Harry Potter filming locations such as the Dumbledore’s Grave and the Glenfinnan Viaduct!
Isle Of Skye
This island feels totally different from other parts of Scotland and is truly rugged and ready! There are many hot spots to explore including the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Glen. I even stayed on a private island with its very own lighthouse, which was one of the coolest places I’ve ever visited and one of the most romantic places stay in Scotland.
Cairngorms National Park
This is the largest national park in the UK so it’s another popular place to visit in Scotland and it’s no surprise why. It’s absolutely beautiful and there’s so much happening at the Cairngorms National Park! From skiing or meeting local reindeers, you’ll not go bored and you’ll be surrounded by beauty the entire time.
1. Which place probably attracts Harry Potter fans most?A.Glen Coe. | B.Isle Of Skye. |
C.Cairngorms National Park. | D.Fort William. |
A.The Jacobite. | B.Local reindeers. |
C.The UK’s tallest mountain. | D.A cool lighthouse. |
A.A geography textbook | B.A science journal. |
C.A travel blog. | D.A diary. |
2 . Online jobs have opened the door for many people to earn a living (谋生) or make some extra money from the comfort of their homes. This includes teens as well. If you’re looking for such a job, here are some choices you can consider.
Customer Service
If you are 16 years old and over, you have a chance to work with Uhaul as a customer service person. You just need to have a good pair of head-phones and high-speed Internet in order to do this job. Basic pay starts at $7.50an hour.
Sell Items Online
Selling items online is one of the easiest ways to make quick cash. Teens can turn it into a good business by selling things on Bonanza. You need to start sorting through (分类) items at your home that are no longer being used and list them for sale.
Take Surveys
Another easy task teens can do to earn money is to take surveys online. You don’t need any work experience to do this and can be as young as 13 years old to get started. Survey sites like VIP Voices, Swagbucks, Harris Poll, E-Poll, and Paid Viewpoint allow teens to start taking surveys for cash and gift cards. And your opinions should be expressed clearly in English.
Etsy
Do you love to make new things? You can open up an Etsy shop to share your works. Etsy is great for DIYers who can create new products. If you are under 18, you just need a parent who is willing to help manage your shop.
1. What does Bonanza allow teens to do?A.Learn about computer science. | B.Make money out of their old items. |
C.Test new products for customers. | D.Receive training in customer service. |
A.Having a good knowledge of English. | B.Having a good pair of headphones. |
C.Having some related work experience. | D.Having a wide range of interests. |
A.They enjoy buying things online. | B.They are interested in history. |
C.They have a creative mind. | D.They are good at collecting used things. |
3 . Steve is James and John's big brother. One day, when their mum left for work, James and John started crying. They didn't want her to leave. Steve tried to stop them crying and said, “Let’s play hide-and-seek (捉迷藏). You hide and I'll count to ten. Then I’ll try to find you.” Steve found James under a chair and John behind a door. They played over and over again. Each time, the two boys hid in the same places. Finally, Steve felt too bored with the game. “Let’s take the dog for a walk,” he said.
When Steve walked the dog, he found James and John were running in the street. He thought it was so dangerous. Then he had an idea. “Anyone who walks back to the house with me can have some snacks!” Steve shouted.
At home, the boys ate some cookies and got ready for a sleep. James and John wanted a story. Steve told them the story about the little red hen. When their mum returned home, she was pleased to find the three sleeping boys.
1. James and John started ________ when their mum left home.A.crying | B.running | C.reading | D.sleeping |
A.Under a table. | B.Under a chair. | C.Behind a door. | D.Behind a box. |
A.Because he was not good at it. |
B.Because he didn't know where to hide. |
C.Because his brothers made the room dirty. |
D.Because his brothers always hid in the same places. |
A.Staying in the house | B.Shouting at Steve |
C.Running in the street | D.Eating some snacks |
A.Angry | B.Pleased | C.Afraid | D.Sad. |
4 . Here are some movie museums you can visit.
Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum
Reporter Steve Sansweet founded Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum in 1998. It’s a nonprofit museum that is the home to the world’s largest collection of privately-owned Star Wars memorabilia (纪念品), making it the Guinness World Record holder for “Largest Collection of Star Wars Memorabilia”.
La Cinématnèque Francalse
Paris’ La Cinémathèque Francaise is 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.
It’s a Wonderful Life Museum
It’s a Wonderful Life Museum opened in 2010. Actress Karolyn Grimes donated original photos and other memorabilia from her private collection.
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) opened in 2002 and it grew to be 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.Henri Langlois and Georges Franju are its co-founders. |
B.Karolyn Grimes donated photos and memorabilia to it. |
C.It has featured lasting and traveling exhibits. |
D.It is a Guinness World Record holder. |
A.La Cinématnèque Francaise. |
B.It’s a Wonderful Life Museum. |
C.Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum. |
D.Australian Centre for the Moving Image. |
A.Steve Sansweet. | B.Karolyn Grimes. |
C.Henri Langlois. | D.Georges Franju. |
Peter lived in a village. He was always upset and treated others
6 . Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well, which doesn’t mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends afterward. Sometimes our friends move away, and then we feel very sad. We miss them much, but we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again, but we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.
Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many public houses, such as museums, parks and schools, are named after men and women if they are friendly to people in a town. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There’s more good news for people if they have friends. These people live longer than those people without friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay healthy. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares; if someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us ?A.we need to be alone. | B.we need friends around us all the time. |
C.no one needs friends. | D.making friends is a need in people’s life. |
A.Their home. | B.A country. | C.A library. | D.A village. |
A.That they look after themselves better. |
B.That they live more healthily. |
C.That they get medical care from their friends. |
D.That they are happy. |
A.That people are all friends. |
B.That people need friends. |
C.How to get to know friends. |
D.How to name a place. |
7 . The e-mail request came in to Ekiben restaurant in Baltimore late on a Thursday afternoon. The man, Brandon Jones was writing for his mother-in-law, who loved the dish. He explained that she was now in the final stages of lung cancer at her home in Vermont and that he was hoping to get the recipe (食谱) to make it for her there.
Steve Chu, one of the Asian fusion restaurant’s co-owners, read the e-mail and quickly replied with another suggestion,“Thanks for reaching out,” he wrote. “We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you.”
For the past six years, every time Brandon’s mother-in-law visited Baltimore, the first place she wanted to go was Ekiben so she could order that dish. She had always told us, “When I’m on my deathbed, I want to have that broccoli (花椰菜),” recalls Brandon’s wife, Rina Jones.
That Friday after work, a day after receiving Brandon’s e-mail, Chu prepared all the food ingredients and then headed for Vermont with his business partner and an employee. They stayed overnight in an Airbnb rental and drove the next day to where Rina’s mother lived. After cooking and boxing everything up, they knocked on their customer’s door.
“As soon as she opened the door, she recognized the amazing smell,” Brandon says.
Rina says her mother also recognized Chu and his coworkers. “My mom kept saying, ‘You drove all the way up here to cook for me?’ She was so happy and touched to have that broccoli.”
“It was an honor to help make the family’s wishes come true,” Chu says. “There was a lot of good positive energy in doing this.” Rina was happy that her mother was able to enjoy her beloved broccoli with a side order of excellent kindness one last time. “My mom cried later about their generosity, and so did I,” Rina says. “I’ll carry that positive memory with me always.”
1. Why did Brandon send the e-mail to Ekiben restaurant?A.To get the recipe and give it to his mother-in-law. |
B.To learn how to cook the dish for his mother-in-law. |
C.To invite the owner to cook for his mother-in-law. |
D.To ask the owner to treat his mother-in-law. |
A.He was generous to his coworkers. |
B.He had a strong desire for charity. |
C.He was unwilling to share the recipe with others. |
D.He felt honored to deliver positive energy to the family. |
A.Positive memory valued. | B.A special order. |
C.Kindness delivered. | D.A generous restaurant owner. |
8 .
Sydney Tower Address: 100 Market St, Sydney Phone: 02 9333 9222 Fax: 02 9333 9203 Open time: 9:00 am to 10:30 pm ( Saturdays to 11:30 pm) Ticket: $ 60 ( for an adult) $30 (for a child) Website: www. Sydneytower.com.au How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street How to book tickets: by phone/fax or through the web Attraction: Sydney’s best views are just the beginning ! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360° views of our beautiful city. |
A.email sydneytower@hotmail. com | B.fax 02 9333 9203 |
C.search www. Sydneytower. com. au | D.dial 02 9333 9222 |
A.$60 | B.$90 | C.$120 | D.$150 |
A.after 11:30 p.m. | B.before 11:30 p.m. |
C.at 10:30 p.m. | D.by 10:30 p.m. |
9 .
Heritage sites not only often provide answers to questions, but also often pose questions to which there are no final answers at the moment.
A.They show people history and culture. |
B.Heritage sites are masterpieces of our nature. |
C.They make us think about our time on the earth. |
D.And future generations can know where they’re from. |
E.There are certain things on the Earth we must not lose. |
F.This dreamlike scenery created by nature is truly a masterpiece. |
G.Heritage sites can show the power of nature and the genius of man. |
10 . Last summer holiday, Aunt Emily took us to a safari park (野生动物园), not far from Liverpool.
I was very happy to go as I had never been to a safari park before. It’s a very interesting park, full of wild animals running freely.
When we got there, we bought our tickets and drove into the park. We were very excited at the thought of going to see the lions. But to get to the lions’ place we had to go through the monkeys’ land first. And that was an unforgettable experience because they climbed all over the car, ate apples and bananas, and threw all kinds of things at us. They seemed very unfriendly.
Anyway, we went on our way to the lions’ place where we had to lock ourselves in the car as we knew lions could be dangerous. A lion came up very close to us. Then it was on the bonnet (车盖). It looked calm but we felt terrified. Aunt Emily, who isn’t very brave, started to call for help. The kids started crying. Only my brother, George, stayed cool. I sounded the horn (喇叭) but nobody heard us.
In the end a guard arrived in his car, and the lion just got off our car and started smelling the guard’s hand as if nothing was the matter.
1. Which animal did the author want to see the most?A.The lions. | B.The elephants. | C.The monkeys. | D.All of them. |
A.Because the monkeys might steal things. | B.Because they were afraid of being robbed. |
C.Because the lions might be dangerous. | D.Because something was wrong with the car. |
A.Excited. | B.Bored. | C.Interested | D.Scared |
A.Aunt Emily. | B.George. | C.The guard. | D.The author. |