1 . England Tours

Rick Steves England tours provide the best value for your trip to Europe. Browse Rick’s best England tours and vacation packages.

Family Europe: London to Florence in 13 Days Tour

$4,485 per person

Family Europe: London to Florence in 13 Days delivers a colorful mix of must-see cities. Along the way, you will encounter some fascinating bits of art, history, and culture — as well as a couple of castles, a boat, plenty of hiking, and even a swimming pool or two. Our stress-free Europe vacation package provides great guides, central hotels, all sightseeing — and memories to last a lifetime. And on this tour, kids aged 8 —19 get a $200 discount!

Best of London in 7 Days Tour

$4,495 per person

London has just what you need for a quick escape: direct flights, the best live theater scene on the planet, and an inviting pub on every corner. During your week-long stay in London, your Rick Steves guide will lead to the Tower, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s, and even take you on a train trip to Windsor Castle.

Best of England in 14 Days Tour

$4,395 per person

Our two-week tour of England offers a delightful mix of big-city thrills and village charm. Your Rick Steves guide will welcome you in the elegant Georgian town of Bath. From there you’ll be guided to King Arthur’s Glastonbury, flower-boxed Cotswold villages, and Caernarfon Castle. You’ll also be treated to the spectacular scenery of the Lake District.

Best of South England in 10 Days Tour

$4,595 per person

Starting in Canterbury and ending in Bath, our Best of South England tour brings you to the very roots of British history and culture. Your Rick Steves guide will introduce you to locals who have talents to share and stories to tell. You’ll also learn about and taste the delicious seafood and traditional Cornish pasties.

1. Which tour is probably the cheapest for a teenager?

A．Family Europe: London to Florence.	B．Best of London.
C．Best of England.	D．Best of South England.

2. What can tourists enjoy during the Best of South England?

A．Sea bathing.	B．Local school visits.
C．Local stories.	D．North Ireland’s history.

3. What service is offered in all of the four tours?

A．Direct flight.	B．Guided tour.
C．Village walk.	D．Delicious seafood.

2 . Is a moviegoer different than a movie-lover? I’d say so. You can love a movie by watching it at home.     1    . I’ve spent a lot of time talking to people about movies. By listening to what they say, I can report they only share one thing in common: they go out.

I’ve thought about two views of the moviegoer lately.

The first view comes from Roland Barthes. Most often, his moviegoers don’t go to the movies for a distinct purpose.     2    . They are bored. Once they get inside, they can’t help but sink into a relaxed state. When they leave the movie theater, these moviegoers don’t want to talk to anyone about the movie.     3    . Barthes sees them as a lonely being, one who is introspective (自省的). I think some of us use movie theaters to retreat inside ourselves.     

The second view comes from the Clark Theater manager, Bruce Trinz. When people go to the movies they go for a certain personal motive. They may want to forget something, or escape from the lives they are leading. Or they may want to see a film they liked years ago.     4    , they are the hopeless addicts who, quite simply, like movies. The only thing I would challenge in this definition is the word hopeless.     5    , but they come to the movies filled with hope. They may not be able to define what they hope to experience, but they will know it when they feel it.

A．Whatever motive they have

B．To be a moviegoer, you have to go out

C．The movie also puts them somewhere else

D．They are instead wrapped up in themselves

E．Because moviegoers go in search of beauty

F．Moviegoers may be hopelessly addicted to the movies

G．It’s something to do with a response to leisure, free time

3 . Whether you are looking for an exciting way to spend weekend nights or a new hobby that would help your teen live healthily, LKA Teen Nights are a perfect solution.

Our Montessori-inspired environment empowers students to focus on what interests them most be it exploring cooking art, learning new skills, or making meaningful connections. In Teen Nights, students are motivated to promote their knowledge about nutrition, eating locally and organically, and the impact of their food choices on their minds, bodies, and the environment.

Curriculum(课程)

During the sessions, our professional instructors cover diverse topics about food and nutrition that are essential for teenagers to sustain a healthy lifestyle. The curriculum mainly includes developing a moderate portion and preparing meals for various categories such as athletes, picky eaters, and people with eating disorder.

·We challenge our teens by making creative recipes with limited tools, or missing ingredients.

·Our recipes will involve trying a popular dish from a local restaurant and improving it.

·We will ask our teens to look up the price for the ingredients we are using to calculate the cost of our meals.

At the end of every session, we gather around the community table made from recycled chopsticks, where we enjoy the delicious meal teens worked so hard to create.   

Targeted Groups

Teen Nights are suitable for all learning styles from traditional schooling to alternative education for exceptional learners.

Opening Time

Our LKA Teen Nights run every Friday & Saturday night from 7:30 pm to 10 pm.

View information on the location-specific page for details on the enrollment.

1. Who is the text intended for?

A．Teenagers.

B．Parents.

C．Chefs.

D．Instructors.

2. What are Teen Nights mainly aimed at?

A．Improving athletic skills.	B．Raising healthy eating awareness.
C．Solving environmental problems.	D．Strengthening family connections.

3. What is known about the curriculum?

A．It encourages creative cooking.	B．It promotes community service.
C．It focuses on home-made dishes.	D．It recommends recycled materials.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does informative advertising focus on?

A．Telling the details of the product.

B．Giving information about related industries.

C．Introducing special functions of the product.

2. What products is informative advertising often used for?

A．Clothing.

B．Household products.

C．Office supplies.

3. What does the second type of advertising highlight?

A．The benefits of the products.

B．The good name of the company.

C．The key functions of the products.

4. What is said about the third type of advertising?

A．It is banned in some countries.

B．It is not allowed to be used for some products.

C．It can’t refer to competitors’ names in some countries.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

On Wednesday, an English teacher-turned livestreamer Dong Yuhui invited two writers and the editor-in-chief of Harvest magazine, Cheng Yongxin to his Douyin program, Time With Yuhui.

The enthusiasm the writers brought to the livestream was     1     heated and continuous that Dong extended the one-hour program to 150 minutes.

Cheng Yongxin, said throughout the hard times facing all printed publications, the magazine, without running any advertisements,     2     (boost) contemporary Chinese literature since the 1980s. “    3     brought us to this livestream is that things have changed and we’re being challenged,” Cheng added.

Roughly a month ago, Dong also had     4     hit sitting with the editor-in-chief of People’s Literature magazine and writer Liang Xiaosheng.     5     (found) on October 25, 1949, the magazine sold 992,000 issues that night,     6     (generate) a profit of 17.8 million yuan. The success led media critics to see a light in the future of serious writing.

Dong remembers the attention he received can partly     7     (owe) to his past readings of literature. “Literature brings us     8     (close),” Dong said.

“Nowadays, it’s important that literary creations shouldn’t be only restricted     9     ‘a celebration of the selected enclosure (圈地)’. They need to step out and greet mass     10     (consume) in the way they like and accept. Dong is their preferred choice and a deserving host,” Guangming Daily website wrote.

9 . Carillon Canal National Historic Site

The Carillon Canal, built on the Ottawa River for military purposes, was opened in 1833. Located 100 kilometres from Montreal and 130 kilometres from Ottawa, it is today a pleasure boating waterway.

Things to do

The Carillon Canal is fed by the water of the Ottawa River. The Canal opens a huge gate to enable boats to sail an impressive 20-metre drop in just 40 minutes!

Have a family picnic in beautiful scenery, then visit the old barracks (营房) which are now a museum. Curious to see a huge power station up close? Visits are free of charge.

Opening hours

The national historic site is open every day of the year from sun rise to 11 p. m.

Fees

Site access is free. Otherwise, there are fees for locking and overnight mooring(停泊).

When is the Canal the busiest?

From mid-June to the end of August, and especially during the following vacation periods and holidays:

·Fete Nationale du Quebec (June 24th).

·Canada Day (July 1st).

·Summer vacations.

·Labour Day(the first Monday of September).

·Thanksgiving.

What are the best times for sailing?

To avoid waiting lines, experience the Carillon Canal during the quieter periods, i. e. before June 24th, and later in early autumn, from Labour Day to mid-October. In this way, you’ll discover these wonderful places at your own pace, without pushing through the crowd that might have had the same idea as you, and you’ll gain the peace of mind to sail in complete relaxation!

1. What do we know about the Carillon Canal?

A．It was originally for educational purposes.

B．It is now visited by boaters for pleasure.

C．It enjoys a high reputation for its 20-metre drop.

D．It was formed naturally on the Ottawa River.

2. What can visitors enjoy in Carillon Canal National Historic Site for free?

A．Mooring overnight.	B．Staying overnight in old barracks.
C．Exploring a power station.	D．Passing through locks.

3. Which of the following is the best time to visit the Carillon Canal?

A．July 1st to July 24th.	B．October 24th to October 31st.
C．June 1st to June 24th.	D．August 24th to June 30th.

10 . Would you like to come to the Royal Opera House to experience incredible opera productions for only £ 7.50? Students’ applications for 2024/25 are now open!

La bohème                                   13 May 2024 12: 30 pm                              Applications open

OPERA (Italian with English surtitles)

Paris, 1900. Penniless writer Rodolfo believes that art is all he needs-until he meets Mimi, the lonely seamstress who lives upstairs. So begins a timeless love story that blooms, fades, and rekindles with the passing seasons. [Content Warning: this production contains loud noises and flashing lights]

Hansel and Gretel                           9 January 2025 11: 30 am                         Applications open

OPERA (English with surtitles)

This famous fairy tale of two children who get lost in the forest and are lured into the home of an evil witch makes for a magical experience for you. Will Hansel and Gretel escape the witch’s gingerbread house and manage to return home? This performance includes a special Everybody Sing at the end of the production with the cast and orchestra!

Carmen                              11 June 2025 11: 30 am                                 Applications open

OPERA (French with English surtitles)

Carmen is a rebel with a passionate cause-she wants to live and love in her own way. Though Carmen warns Don José not to love her, he gives up his job, reputation, and girlfriend for her with disastrous consequences. [Content Warning: this production contains themes of moderate violence]

1. What do La bohème and Carmen have in common?

A．They are both comedies.	B．They are both love stories.
C．They are both set in France.	D．They are performed in the same language.

2. What sets Hansel and Gretel apart from the other performances?

A．It is adapted from a biography.	B．It includes some violent scenes.
C．It allows audience participation.	D．It is available to enjoy this year.

3. Where is this text probably from?

A．A guidebook.

B．A website.

C．A brochure.

D．A review.