1 . Some Strangest Festivals From Around The World
Through the years, people have found many ways to celebrate important occasions in their lives. If you’re looking for an interesting and off-the-beaten-path travel place, here are some most wonderful and unusual festivals from around the world.
Boryeong Annual Mud Festival, Boryeong rock
This festival takes place at the beach, with much mud (泥巴) resource from the sea. At this festival, people take part in a number of activities involving (涉及) mud, which not only brings back happy childhood memories but is good for the skin.
World Body-painting Festival, Pörtschach, Austria
This entire festival is not strange because of the activities that occur (发生) during it, but because of the way people look when it’s over. During this time, artists worldwide flood in and hold live body-painting activities. They are painting creative designs on willing participants (参与者).
Underwater Music Festival, Florida, America
Rather than being held at a typical concert hall, the underwater Music Festival takes place on the seabed. This special custom is unlike any others because it featured musicians playing music below water level. 100 feet deep in clear water, talented musicians wear diving (潜水) equipment, performing free concerts for sea creatures and humans alike.
Battle of the orange, Ivrea, Italy
This Italian town hosts one of the most unusual festivals. Each year in February, a battle (战斗) takes place among thousands of participants who have to throw orange at each other during a 30-minute fight. The aim is to try and knock down other participants by attacking them with oranges so that they cannot stand any longer.
1. What can tourists do at the Boryeong Annual Mud Festival?| A．Experience mud bath. | B．Join in fights with oranges. |
| C．Have their faces painted. | D．Enjoy live music underwater. |
| A．Battle of the oranges. | B．Underwater Music Festival. |
| C．World Body-painting Festival. | D．Boryeong Annual Mud Festival. |
| A．Lions. | B．Dolphins. | C．Elephants. | D．Pandas. |
2 . Calabash brothers (葫芦兄弟) live in the Calabash Mountain with their grandfather. They are very brave. They wear different clothes. The red calabash is the other six brothers’ elder brother. He is powerful. His body can be bigger or smaller. But he doesn’t have his own ideas. The orange calabash has enhanced hearing and sight. He can see and hear far places clearly. The yellow calabash’s body is very strong. Nothing can injure him, but he is arrogant (傲慢的). The green calabash is the god of fire. He can eat fire and make fire. The cyan (青色的) calabash can drink water and make flood. The blue calabash is the cleverest of all. Nobody can find him when he makes himself invisible. And the purple calabash has a magic gourd (葫芦) ,The gourd can absorb everything.
One day a pangolin (穿山甲) broke the cave and two monsters came out.
They were Monster Scorpion (蝎子精) and Monster Snake. The calabash brothers must fight with them and save the world. Unluckily, their grandfather who helped them beat the monsters was killed by the monsters finally.
1. How many calabash brothers are there?| A．Five. | B．Six. | C．Seven. | D．Eight. |
| A．He is powerful. | B．He has enhanced eyes. |
| C．He has two big eyes. | D．He has a hard head. |
| A．red calabash | B．orange calabash |
| C．green calabash | D．cyan calabash |
| A．微不足道的 | B．看不见的 | C．暴露的 | D．赤裸的 |
| A．Calabash brothers are all very brave. |
| B．The red calabash’s body can be bigger or smaller. |
| C．The orange calabash can see and hear far places clearly. |
| D．The green calabash is arrogant. |
3 . My name is Jimmy. One Thursday afternoon, when I was in senior one, a new boy came into my classroom. He was short and thin. He walked up to the teacher and told her, very seriously, that he was new. His name was Christian. He sat down, took a look at me, and then looked away. I didn’t think he was very nice and I was sure he wasn’t the type I would like to become friends with.
During that year, I didn’t talk to him much, but he smiled at me when our eyes met, always shyly. He never ate lunch with anybody, and he never talked to anybody but me.
But one day I joined those unkind kids who were making fun of him. We made fun of him though I thought it was wrong.
“Haven’t you got any friends?” a kid asked Christian, who had walked past us alone, head down.
“No, he hasn’t got any friends. He’s too stupid and shy,” I said. Then Christian looked up at me with the saddest dog eyes I had ever seen. I felt very sorry at that moment.
That night, I couldn’t sleep because I couldn’t get Christian’s face out of my mind. In the weeks that followed, he never met my eyes in class and never smiled at me. It was really hard for me to decide to write him a note asking him to forgive (原谅) me. But I thought I should.
The next day in class, I wrote him a note telling him how sorry I felt. About five minutes later, I turned and saw tears in his eyes. “You will never realize what your apology (道歉) has meant to me, Jimmy.” he said to me. “I hope we can become friends.”
We had lunch together that noon and we had the best talk I had ever had. Over the years at high school, we were close friends.
When I think back, I realize that, if I had not apologized, I would never have known what a lovely person Christian was.
Apologies can really change your life, so never miss the chance to tell somebody you are sorry.
1. What do we about know Christian from the passage?| A．He was tall and fat. | B．He was short and thin. |
| C．He was short and active. | D．He was lovely and fat. |
| A．He didn’t think Christian was the type he wanted to become friends with. |
| B．Christian wasn’t nice to people around him after he came to the new class. |
| C．Christian made friends with others. |
| D．Christian had the saddest dog eyes. |
| A．Happy. | B．Interested. | C．Sorry. | D．Bored. |
| A．To tell us it is important to make an apology when we hurt others. |
| B．To show Jimmy’s apology was unimportant to Christian. |
| C．To introduce Christian wasn’t lovely in fact. |
| D．To tell us it is unimportant to say sorry to others. |
4 . Visitor’s code of conduct
The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a national museum and open to all. Respectful use of the space, sources, and animals ensures a safe and enriching environment for all visitors.
Banned items
The possession or use of objects that are dangerous or banned by law is not permitted during museum visits or events. Backpacks, sports bags, and purses are subject to “bag searches” at all entry points. The following items are not permitted into the museum: any object that makes noise, any animal except service animals, any dangerous item, any weapon, pocket knife, and any object considered to be suspicious (可疑的) by security personnel.
Hours
The museum is open year round. Current hours of operation are from Wednesday to Sunday, 9:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , including statutory (法定的) holidays, except December 25. The museum offers free admission from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please book your tickets in advance.
Admission
Adult: $12.25
Age 60+: $10.25
Youth (ages 3—17): $10.25
Member: Free
Filming and photos
The museum welcomes visitors to take either photos or video images of the museum’s animals, buildings, exhibitions, and grounds during opening hours. All photos are for personal use only, not professional. Please be respectful of the animals while using your cameras. Getting too close to get an image could cause stress to the animals and bring you into danger. For safety reasons and for the enjoyment of all visitors, all indoor photography or video recording must be done with hand-held devices only; no tripod (三脚架) or selfie sticks indoors.
Contact
Phone: 6139913044
Address: P.O. Box 9724, Station T Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3 Canada
1. What act is not permitted in the Museum?| A．Visiting the Museum with cameras. |
| B．Playing rock music on a recorder. |
| C．Going to the Museum with a guide dog. |
| D．Paying a visit to the Museum with a kid under 3. |
| A．On Tuesday at 10 a.m.. | B．On Sunday at 3 p.m.. |
| C．On National Day at 2 p.m.. | D．On Christmas Eve at 11 a.m.. |
| A．A course description. |
| B．A booklet of tour advertisement. |
| C．An introduction to foreign table manners. |
| D．A flyer of agricultural produce exhibition. |
5 . This is shaping up to be a big year for US theme parks — and we’re not just talking about Disney. From coast to coast, theme parks are opening exciting new rides for people.
Legoland New York Resort
Over Memorial Day weekend, Legoland opened its newest attraction: a Lego-themed water playground where families can play water, slide and beat the heat. There is also a nearby changing area so you can take off your wet swimsuit when you’re ready to head for the park’s land-based attractions.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Though the land has only one ride, Super Nintendo World has more than enough to keep you busy after you race to the finish. Throughout the land, there are interactive challenges where you can collect digital coins and try to secure a top score. You will also find all the souvenirs and clothing you need to complete your experience.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The Serengeti Flyer swing ride is currently the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind. You’ll rise rapidly above zebras, giraffes and other animals that reside in the park’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain. Because of its extreme nature, the ride has a 48-inch (英寸) minimum (最小的) height requirement.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s newest coaster (过山车) will have guests racing through the dark while attempting to escape a castle. DarKoaster is a fully indoor coaster with ride vehicles designed to look like snowmobiles. You’ll need them to travel through the strange snowstorm inside the castle.
1. What can visitors do at Legoland New York Resort?| A．Play water. | B．Collect digital coins. |
| C．Experience a snowstorm. | D．Take the world’s tallest ride. |
| A．Great love for animals. | B．Wearing special clothes. |
| C．The company of family. | D．Being at least 48 inches in height. |
| A．Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. | B．Busch Gardens Williamsburg. |
| C．Legoland New York Resort. | D．Universal Studios Hollywood. |
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7 . Welcome to the Following Art Activities
Family Zone
Sunday, October 1, 1 p. m.—4 p. m.
Families are invited to visit the MFAH Family Zone. You’ll find attractive activities with coloring sheets, color ed pencils, books, and more. Knowledgeable professionals (专业人员) are on hand to help answer questions about the works of art on show.
Happy Hour Thursday
Thursday. September 28. 5 p. m.—8 p. m.
Happy Hour Thursday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries(画廊), and get a drink at the public house (cash only).
General admission is free on Thursday, and the Museum is open late.
Art Bites I American Painting and Sculpture
Thursday. October 5.6 p. m.—6:30 p. m.
A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries and enjoy the art. The focus of this Art Bite tour is on American painting and sculpture. Art Bite tours are 30 minutes long and are part of the Happy Hour Thursday festivities at the Museum. This guided tour is included with general admission, which is free on Thursdays.
Glassell Studio School
Courses in art are offered the fall, spring, and summer
The Glassell Studio School offers courses in art history and studio arts for adults ages 18 and older of all skill and experience levels. Studio courses and workshops are available(可得到的) in various forms of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, digital and film photography, 3D design, and more. Courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Sign up for the next semester below.
1. What can you do when visiting Family Zone?| A．Have a drink with your family. | B．Take a course to learn art skills. |
| C．Put your own artworks on show. | D．Ask experts for information about art. |
| A．They last 30 minutes. | B．They are free on Thursdays. |
| C．They are held at night. | D．They only accept cash. |
| A．Art Bites. | B．Family Zone. |
| C．Glassell Studio School. | D．Happy Hour Thursday. |
8 . Several musts for the new term
With a new university term looking for either returning or new students, here are some musts to consider for the school year ahead.
Storage bag with handles (柄)
Whether you’re a freshman or returning for a new year, you have to move to your university. This is where moving boxes come in, but if you’d rather not be troubled by luggage, these storage bags are a nice choice. They have strong handles and keep water out.
Led alarm clock
Make sure you wake up on time for all of your lectures with this LED alarm clock. It’s also multi-functional, doubling up as a mirror that you can use through the day. It has one USB port (端口), as well as a wall hook and a stand for keeping it upright.
Trouser hanger
We’ve all been there, not having quite enough room for your clothes and wondering how you can magically fit more clothes into the same space. In University the problem is worse, but this simple hanger set can conveniently hold jeans, trousers, skirts and more, helping to ease this common problem.
Mini humidifier (增湿器)
Humidifiers don’t often get talked about too much in terms of things that would be good to have in a bedroom, but there are benefits to having them. They make the room air properly wet to aid with dry skin, nose and throat issues and improve sleep.
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1. Who is the text intended for?| A．Travellers. | B．Shop keepers. | C．College students. | D．Teachers. |
| A．Making up. | B．Watching videos. | C．Monitoring health. | D．Making calls. |
| A．The alarm clock. | B．The trouser hanger. | C．The storage bag. | D．The mini humidifier. |
9 . Sawdust Winter Fantasy
If you’re looking for the best way to kick off the holiday, check out Sawdust’s Winter Fantasy, where you can support local artists and get into the spirit of the holidays. This annual event features live music, delicious food and drinks, as well as 165 local artists with their products.
Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Road
Dates: Nov.19 to Dec.18
Times: 10 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Price: Adults $10, Children $5
LA County Parks Winter Wonderland
Los Angeles County Parks will host a Winter Wonderland with tons of snow. The free event will feature photo opportunities, holiday treats, and a craft village where kids can decorate their own stockings.
Location: 1324 5th St. in Downtown Santa Monica
Dates: Dec.2 to Dec.17
Times: Times vary
Price: Free
The Polar Express Train Ride
This magical one-hour trip to the North Pole features a read-along of the timeless story, hot chocolate, caroling, a golden ticket, and delicious treats. Santa and his little helpers are also scheduled to come on board to greet the passengers and give each guest their first gift of Christmas.
Location: 2201 SA St., Perris, CA 92570
Dates: Dec.20 to Dec.28
Times: 11:30 a. m. to 8 p. m.
Price: Range from $44 to $70
Christmas on the Farm
Celebrate the holiday season at a farm featuring an animal center, tractor wagon rides, reindeer, and more. There’s also a holiday train and plenty of sleigh rides to go around. This is the perfect family event for all to enjoy.
Location: Moorpark, CA 93021
Dates: Nov.25 to Dec.24
Times: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Price: $10 to $ 14
1. If a couple with two children chooses Sawdust Winter Fantasy, they should pay __________.| A．$10 | B．$20 | C．$25 | D．$30 |
| A．At 935 Laguna Canyon Road. |
| B．At 1324 5th St. in Downtown Santa Monica. |
| C．At 2201 SA St., Perris, CA 92570. |
| D．At Moorpark, CA 93021. |
| A．On Nov.17. | B．On Nov.19. |
| C．On Dec.20. | D．On Dec.28. |
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