1 . Bored? Lonely? Out of condition? Need to relax? Why not try the SPORT CENTER?
TENNIS
Indoor and outdoor courts. Coaching from beginners to advanced learners. Children only. Mornings.
SKIING
Gentle slopes. Instructors of 3levels at weekends and Fridays. Daytime practice. 8 years upwards.
SWIMMING
2 pools, heated, Olympic length. Women: Tuesday and Thursday. Men: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Children: Saturday.
GOLF
9- hole practice course. Professional Coaching. Lessons must be booked in advance in daytime. Evening practice. Minimum (最小的) age — 9 years.
GYMNASTICS (体操)
Maximum (最大的) age—18 years. Children aged 5—10. Monday and Wednesdays. 4:00—6:00 p.m. 10—18 year-old. Friday evenings.
AND MUCH MORE
Table Tennis, Snooker (台球), Darts (标枪), Café (all day), Bar (lunch time and evenings), Nursery (weekdays and weekends, not evenings). Centre open 10:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. Daily. Interested? More details, call 800-1234-5678.
1. What is this ad mainly about?A.It mainly shows us some ways to spend weekends. |
B.It mainly introduces us a place to relax ourselves. |
C.It mainly introduces some events in a sports meet. |
D.It mainly gives us some ideas to spend our holidays. |
A.People can play tennis day and night. |
B.Men and women swim in the SPORTS CENTER separately. |
C.Children at any age can play golf in the SPORTS CENTER. |
D.People under 20 can also take gymnastics. |
A.5. | B.6. | C.8. | D.11. |
2 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?A.Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
B.Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
C.EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
D.Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
A.Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
B.DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
C.EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
D.Disneyland, California. |
A.To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
B.To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
C.To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
D.To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
3 . The British Museum
Welcome to the British Museum to experience cultures across the globe, from the origin of human history to the present. The entry can be gained for free if applied on our website.
◆ Open today: 10:00-20:30
◆ Last entry: 19:30
Plan your visit
Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel. Book your free ticket to guarantee Museum entry and receive key information and updates before your visit.
Galleries
Please note that galleries in the Museum may be closed for maintaining clean or private events. All planned closures will be listed on the Visit page. Occasionally we may need to close galleries at short notice for safety reasons. We regret that in these cases we’re not always able to inform the public in advance.
Family visits
Families with children of all ages can enjoy a range of free gallery activities.
◆ Take on a Museum Mission
You can wander through selected galleries and complete five challenges. Find a variety of objects within the gallery, perform for a video using a phone or tablet, discuss an object, look closely at collection highlights, and pose for a photo shoot alongside the objects.
◆ Embark on a Museum Explorer Trail (路径)
Involving the whole family, each trail dives into interesting objects. Trails include Journey Across Japan, Africa Around the World, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and more.
◆ Explore with a Themed Backpack
This unique experience allows visitors under 16 to explore the museum in a fun way. Jobs in Roman Britain, best for ages 7-11, sees kids match modern objects with ancient objects; Sensory Support Backpack provides resources and ideas to support young visitors aged 3–11 with additional sensory needs in a busy museum environment; Little Feet, a backpack for kids under 5 for use in any area of the museum is also worth trying.
1. How could the visitors get entry to the museum?A.By informing the staff in advance. | B.By applying on the Internet. |
C.By sending email s to apply for entry. | D.By buying tickets at the door. |
A.For keeping clean. | B.For personal activities. |
C.For security issues. | D.For controlling visiting. |
A.Having some discussions. | B.Taking photos of objects. |
C.Doing the object matching. | D.Wandering around galleries. |
4 .
WHO WE AREChina Daily, China Daily Website, the China Daily App and the Discover Beautiful China platform are calling for submissions of photos, illustrations and videos from now until the end of December, 2023.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORPhotos, illustrations or short videos with four major themes:
■Special topic for the 2023 submissions could include specific experiences of culture or tourism you have enjoyed, including but not limited to:
* “Famous mountains I have explored in China”
* “Rivers in China that have left a deep memory for me”
* “I have climbed the Great Wall”
* “My stories of learning Chinese culture”
WHAT YOU CAN GET1. We will select the works of individuals and organizations separately.
2. We offer three types of prize respectively for photos, illustrations and short videos.
3. Individual winners will receive cash prizes and certificates; and winning organizations will receive certificates for their distinguished contribution.
4. Some of the best works have a chance to be featured on the China Daily Website.
FORMAT OF WORKS·PHOTO/ILLUSTRATION:
No more than 10 images, 5 MB maximum for each; with an introduction of up to 200 words in either English or Chinese, offering background information of the work.
·SHORT VIDEO:
Format: MP4 or MOV.
Size: 1 GB maximum, up to 4 minutes.
Caption: No more than 200 English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction.
Music: Music is optional for the video, but if included, it must have obtained international copyright from a legitimate source.
Quality: Clear and stable image.
1. Which of the following is qualified for the submissions?A.“My Chinese friends in France”. |
B.“My stories of the Grand Canal”. |
C.“My growing coffee business in China”. |
D.“My experiences of playing football in Shanghai”. |
A.You will be given money and certificates if you win. |
B.You will compete with other individuals and organizations. |
C.You will have your works displayed on the China Daily App. |
D.You will be given certificates for your distinguished contribution. |
A.A piece of music. | B.Copyright of photos. |
C.A brief introduction. | D.The Chinese language. |
5 . Here come four most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.
Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from Grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly.
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from Grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday).
Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance, flexibility, and joint stability, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from Grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).
Media Club
The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from Grades 6 to 12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).
1. Which club will attract students who want to get both mental and physical benefits?A.Basketball Club. | B.Public Speaking Club. | C.Yoga Club. | D.Media Club. |
A.Set up a school radio. | B.Write imaginary stories. |
C.Learn public speaking skills. | D.Interview teachers and students. |
A.In a school introduction. | B.In a research paper. |
C.In a history textbook. | D.In a guidebook. |
6 . Being a blogger can be a good business. Don’t you believe it? Read on!
Meet Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vaynerchuk.com)
Gary Vaynerchuk is a New Yorker who gained Internet fame because of a video blog that talked about everything related to wine. Through online blogging, he built his wine business from a $3-million-dollar-a year wine retail (零售) store to a $60-million-dollar wine wholesale business. Gary Vaynerchuk has built a multi-million dollar empire relating to his personal brand.
Meet Rand Fishkin (moz.com)
Rand Fishkin is a college dropout who started blogging about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) back 2022 while working for a family-run web development company. He was also providing SEO consulting services for a few small clients. SEOmoz has left the consulting business since then and focuses on creating awesome SEO software instead. The company makes millions of dollars each month.
Meet Pat Flynn (SmartPassiveIncome.com)
Pat is one of the most inspirational bloggers in the world. After losing his job, he was forced to struggle to support his growing family. He started a website called Smart Passive Income to track his progress with various websites and online money-making projects. He has built a massive following and readership thanks to his honesty. Over the last 6 months, Pat has earned, on average, around $50,000 USD per month.
Meet Andrew Sullivan (thedishdaily.com)
Andrew started his blog, The Daily Dish, near the end of 2020. By the middle of 2023, he was receiving about 300,000 unique visits per month. Just this year, Andrew made some big changes and decided to work on The Daily Dish full-time: On launch day in 2023, the blog reportedly took in over $330,000, charging $20/month per reader.
1. After Gary Vaynerchuck started his video blog, ________.A.he spent most of his time making videos |
B.his wine business really took off |
C.he loved learning about wine |
D.his online security has been threatened. |
A.Gary Vaynerchuk’s | B.Andrew’s Sullivan’s |
C.Pat Flynn’s | D.Rand Fishkin’s |
A.To learn how to make money online. |
B.To learn how to find a job online. |
C.To read very inspiring real-life stories. |
D.To know about the history of various websites. |
A.It’s run by a company. | B.It’s famous for its blogger’s honesty. |
C.It’s mainly about how to cook. | D.It earns money by its visits. |
A.Being a successful blogger is very difficult. |
B.The Internet has greatly influenced our life. |
C.Successful bloggers can make a great fortune. |
D.Everyone can succeed as long as she doesn’t quit. |
7 . Want to experience the modern style at the New York Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan? We have got a lot to offer here.
GUEST ROOMS
Spacious and stylish guest rooms include all necessities for an unforgettable stay. Each guest room features a marble bath, in-room thermostat (恒温器) control, 37-inch HDTV with HD channels and guide, on-demand HD entertainment, a spacious work area, and two telephones with voice mail.
SUITES
Our luxurious, modern suite accommodations arc on high floors and provide all the desirable facilities of our guest rooms while adding spacious living areas and access to our Executive Lounge (贵宾室).
ACCESSIBLE ROOMS
Enjoy added features for your ease of use such as lowered in-room thermostat controls, remote control curtains, raised beds and cither tubs or roll-in showers, which arc all specially designed for the disabled. You will also find desirable facilities such as 37-inch or larger HDTVs, depending on the room type chosen, on-demand HD entertainment, large work spaces, and two telephones with voice mail.
EXECUTIVE LOUNGE
The room is open seven days a week and features daily continental breakfast, snacks in the evenings and continuous coffee and tea service.
HIGHLIGHTS
•We’ve proudly hosted every US president since Kennedy.
•Rated highest in New York City for WiFi confidence and connectivity by Business Traveler magazine.
•Surrounded by top New York City attractions like Times Square, Rockefeller Center & Broadway.
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
We guarantee you always get the lowest price when you reserve a room through an official Hilton booking channel. If you find a lower price anywhere else, we will match that price and give you an additional $50 back.
REACH US AND RESERVE
1335 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS. NEW YORK, 10019, USA
TEL: +1-212-586-7000
1. Which of the following should be most suitable for a person with disabilities?
A.SUITES. | B.GUEST ROOMS. |
C.ACCESSIBLE ROOMS. | D.EXECUTIVE LOUNGE. |
A.The exploration of wilderness. | B.The reception of US presidents. |
C.On demand HD entertainment. | D.Remote control curtains. |
A.$80. | B.$50. | C.$30. | D.$ 20. |
8 . It’s Thanksgiving, which means a lot of family time. Here are some movies that will be fun for the whole family.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 – Since the book series is so popular, and so is Jennifer Lawrence, you’re likely to have someone in the family who wants to go to the theaters to finish the games. This one tests the limits of PG-13 (适合13岁以上的电影) in its intensity, though, so be careful of that if you’re taking some little ones.
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences (镜头) of violence and action, and for some thematic material
Availability: In theaters everywhere
The Good Dinosaur – Another great choice for adults and kids alike, Pixar’s latest offering goes back millions of years when dinosaurs weren’t destroyed by a small planet that hit Earth. We follow a little dinosaur named Arlo who must learn to face his fears when he gets separated from his family. It’s a touching story for the whole family, so make sure you bring some tissues (纸巾) for the tears that will eventually come out of your face.
Rating: PG for peril (危险), action and thematic clements
Availability: In theaters everywhere
Love the Coopers – Olivia Wilde stars in what is this year’s family Christmas comedy that deals with the trials (考验) and sufferings of not being able to choose your relatives. This one doesn’t have a great Rotten Tomatoes score at 21%, but I’ve heard that it’s pretty charming nonetheless thanks to Wilde.
Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, language and some sexuality
Availability: In theaters cverywhere
Inside Out – Pixar’s summer release is a funny, beautiful tale of growing up and dealing with the complicated emotions inside your head. After seeing this one a couple of times, it quickly rose up to be my second favorite Pixar movie of all-time (behind The Incredibles). Honestly, it’s better than The Good Dinosaur. If you don’t feel like heading to the theaters, just pick this one up to watch at home.
Rating: PG for mild thematic elements and some action
Availability: Blu-Ray, DVD and VOD
Note: PG stands for parental guidance, which suggested some material may not be suitable for children.
1. The most touching movie is about how to ________.A.finish one’s games | B.face one’s fears |
C.choose one’s relatives | D.handle complicated emotions |
A.They are all suitable for family entertainment. |
B.They all have a good Rotten Tomatoes score. |
C.They are all on show in every theater. |
D.They all star famous actors and actresses. |
A.Inside Out>The Good Dinosaur>The Incredibles |
B.The Good Dinosaur>The Incredibles> Love the Coopers |
C.The Incredibles>Inside Out>The Good Dinosaur |
D.Love the Coopers>Inside Out>The Good Dinosaur |
9 . We’re excited to welcome you and your child to the world of ABC Reading Eggs!
Your child’s school has provided access to the award-winning online reading program for kids. The highly personalized learning journey will build your child’s reading skills at their own speed on a fun and safe digital platform (平台).
Your child can use ABC Reading Eggs and ABC Reading Eggspress at home on a computer. They’ll also have access to a huge online library of over 2.500 e-books to enjoy whenever they want!
To use ABC Reading Eggs at home, simply follow these steps:
1. Go to app.readingeggs.com/login.
2. Enter your child’s login (登录) details (see below):
Login name: angus13668 Password: yearl
To create your own parent account, which will let you follow your child’s progress and receive reports, follow these steps:
1. Go to wwwreadingeggs.com.au/liukschool and sign up with your email address and chosen password.
2. At the “Link to School Account” step, enter your child’s login details (provided above).
3. Click on “Start” below your child’s name and you’ re ready to begin your journey!
If you have an existing account, simply select “Add another child” and under Option #2 (“Link a child with a school”), enter your child’s login details and click “Link child”.
If you have any questions, call our friendly customer service team on 02 8585 4020 or email info@readingeggs.com.
We hope you and your child enjoy the ABC. Reading Eggs journey!
1. What can be learned about ABC Reading Eggs?A.It is famous for its well-decorated library. | B.It offers classes to adults at all levels. |
C.It is an online reading program. | D.It owns an international school. |
A.Call his child’s teacher. | B.Create his own parent account. |
C.Go to app.readingeggs.com/login. | D.Set up an email account for his child. |
A.An advertisement. | B.An announcement. |
C.A lesson plan. | D.A guide. |
10 . Orchid Island is a striking travel destination full of natural beauty. Due to popular demand, we’ve assembled two- and three-day tour packages to ensure you’ll see the best the island has to offer.
ISLAND ADVENTURES TRAVEL AGENCY
Package options and prices
Two-day tour $406
Three-day tour $606
What to expect
Our tour begins with a scooter(小型摩托车) tour around the island. In the late afternoon, it’s time to head to the beach for a wonderful snorkeling adventure. Finally, we’ll close out the first day by taking in an Orchid Island sunset over the Qingqing Grassland. The following morning, you’ll witness an unforgettable sunrise at Dongqing Bay. Later, you’ll travel around the island on your scooter and observe traditional Tao fishing boats. You’ll even have the option of rowing out to sea on one of these boats for a small additional expense.
The three-day tour costs an additional $200, but it’s well worth the extra expense. It includes a historical tour of traditional underground houses and a visit to the well-known Lover’s Cave.
• Both packages include round-trip boat tickets from Fugang Port to Orchid Island.
• Snorkeling equipment rental and professional instruction are included.
Reminders
Travelers are required to present ID at Fugang Port.
Travelers must have a scooter driving license for scooter rentals.
1. What can you do at the end of the first day of the tour?A.Go snorkeling. |
B.Camp at Dongqing Bay. |
C.Ride a scooter around the island. |
D.Enjoy the sunset over the Qingqing Grassland. |
A.It features scooter driving. |
B.It gives tourists round-trip ferry tickets. |
C.It involves a visit to the Lover’s Cave. |
D.It includes boarding traditional fishing boats. |
A.Receiving professional instruction. | B.Rowing a traditional boat out to sea. |
C.Renting snorkeling equipment. | D.Renting a scooter. |