1 . 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. |
2 . Here’s all the information you need to know about getting a membership to Sam’s Club.Explore all the membership offers below!
Sam’s Club Annual Membership.
Sam’s Club has two annual membership options, Club Membership and Plus Membership:
* Club Membership: This is the standard membership level and costs $50 per year.
* Plus Membership: This is the top membership level and costs $110 per year. Though the Plus Membership is more expensive, it gets you an additional 2% back on your purchases (up to $500 a year)
Sam’s Club 3-Month Free Trial Membership
A Sam’s Club 3-month Free Trial Membership allows you to experience everything that a Club Membership gets for 90 days.
This free trial offer is limited to new members only and you can only get one of these trial memberships per household(一家人).
The trial membership is set up to auto-renew(自动续订) and you will become a club member at the end of the three-month period automatically, so be sure to cancel before 90 days is up. You can cancel at any time during the free trial by calling 1-888-746-7726.
Sam’s Club 1-Day Shopping Pass
Sam’s Club offers a l-Day Shopping Pass, which allows non-member guests to shop at Sam’s Club for 24 hours without a membership. Though it came with a few restrictions:
* Shopping using a 1-Day Shopping Pass will be charged a 10% fee on all purchases.
* A Guest Membership is active for 24 hours starting at the time of purchases.
* Scan &Go can only be used by members and is not available for guests.
1. How much should a Plus Membership user pay for something bought by a Club Membership user priced at $30?| A．$28.8． | B．$29.4． | C．$ 30． | D．$30.6． |
| A．It offers less benefit than a Club Membership. |
| B．One can cancel it anytime before the end of 90 days. |
| C．One can get two of these trial memberships per household. |
| D．It is necessary for you to phone if you want to become a club member. |
| A．It is for non-member guests to purchase things. |
| B．Shopping with the pass will get a 10% discount. |
| C．Scan &. Go can be available to those with the pass. |
| D．Those with the pass can enjoy the top-level service. |
3 . Literary festivals are held annually in many corners of the globe and attract large numbers of readers, writers, playwrights (剧作家) and publishers.
Miami Book Fair
For eight days each year in November, the campus of Miami Dade College hosts over 500 outstanding authors during the Miami Book Fair. The fair offers young writers a unique opportunity to attend creative writing courses and workshops. Readers can listen to famous international authors talk about their latest books. Most of the events are offered free of charge to encourage a love of literature across all income groups.
Cheltenham Literature Festival
The festival runs for 10 days every autumn in Cheltenham. It’s the world’s first literature festival, leading the way in celebrating the writ- ten and spoken word. The fair offers something to everyone-you can attend reading activities and debates, and bring your children to see their favorite storybook characters brought to life.
Paraty International Literary Festival
It’s held each year in the city of Paraty, Brazil. Visitors can meet many local and international authors, poets and playwrights, and attend literature workshops. As part of the festival, Flipinha is mainly for children where young readers can meet writers and relax with a book in a special space. A further arm of the festival is called FlipMais. A series of free events about live theatre, music and cinema are held throughout the city of Paraty.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
The festival lasts for over 16 days every August and usually features around 900 events where you can meet your favorite authors, and bring your children to attend magical story-telling sessions and special workshops for children with learning disabilities. In most years, the festival attracts over 1,000 authors, poets and educators.
1. What can young writers do at Miami Book Fair?| A．Enjoy wonderful live shows. | B．Get the latest books for free. |
| C．Develop their writing skills. | D．Receive training in public speaking. |
| A．It includes different forms of art. | B．It organizes a debate for writers and readers. |
| C．It gives children a chance to make up stories. | D．It allows readers to offer writers suggestions directly. |
| A．Miami Book Fair. | B．Cheltenham Literature Festival. |
| C．Paraty International Literary Festival. | D．Edinburgh International Book Festival. |
4 . Grandparent’s Day Workshop-Honey Tasting
September is Honey Month, and what better way to celebrate both your grandparents and this sweet treat than tasting some sweet honey from around the world? Join us for a family-friendly honey tasting workshop.
What Participants Learn:
·How honey is made
·The importance of honeybees to pollinating O plants
·How to select and enjoy quality honey
·Why soil and flowers’ sweet liquid sources influence a honey’s flavor and color
·What participants can do to help bees in their neighborhoods
·Recommendations for seasonal food pairings that will match the honeys
What’s Included:
·Mini wooden tasting spoons
·Sweet chocolate bars topped with flower petals,honey and bee pollen
·A honey tasting guide
·Tasty snacks such as biscuits or cookies
Upgrades:
·Drink options such as tea or sparkling wine
·Personalized service
You’ll taste honey from different regions of the world, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask our honey experts any questions you have. This workshop is perfect for grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy together. It’s a fun and educational way to learn about honey and its importance to our planet.
Date: Sunday,September 10, 2023
Time:10:00 am —11:30 am
Location: Butterfly Pavilion
Price details
Non-Member Adult | $25. 00 |
Non-Member Child (2-12) | $12. 50 |
Member | $20 adult, $10 child |
The workshop is limited to 60 participants, so please register early. We hope to see you there!
1. What will participants learn at Grandparent’s Day Workshop?| A．What plants are pollinated by bees. | B．Where honeybees make honey most. |
| C．How to pair honey with other foods. | D．What the flavor of quality honey is like. |
| A．Chocolate bars. | B．Various drinks. | C．Tasting spoons. | D．Delicious snacks. |
| A．$ 30. | B．$ 32.50. | C．$ 35.50. | D．$ 40. |
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6 . A Day with a Dickens Descendant (后裔)
Sunday, 23rd July
The Charles Dickens Museum is very happy to welcome Lucinda Dickens Hawksley for a full day of adventure this weekend. The three times great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Lucinda is returning to her family’s historic London home to share some exciting projects with you.
9:00 am — Our Dickens Day begins with a virtual talk presented by Lucinda in celebration of Christmas in July. This festive event is for people down under celebrating Christmas in midwinter, and is timed so that friends in Australia and New Zealand can join. Streamed online, this is a wonderful way to get into the festive spirit. For those in the Northern Hemisphere (北半球), or for people who just don’t fancy celebrating Christmas in July, this is still a wonderful way of understanding how Dickens came to write one of his most famous books, A Christmas Carol.
2:00 pm — Lucinda will be on-site, here at the museum, to deliver a short talk on her brand new book, Dickens and Travel. This remarkable book takes a look at how Dickens enthusiasm for adventure and travel helped influence his famous stories.
2:30 pm-3:30 pm — If you’ve ever wanted to meet a Dickens descendant, now is your chance. Lucinda will be in the Boardroom to sign copies of her new book and greet visitors.
4:00 pm — Lucinda will finish her day at the museum with another short talk on her new book.
Copies of Dickens and Travel, as well as other books by Lucinda, will be available for purchase from our museum shop, or you can pre-order through our online shop. We hope to see you virtually, or in person, this weekend!
1. What is the purpose of Lucinda’s online talk?| A．To celebrate Christmas south of the equator. | B．To recall her three times great-grandfather. |
| C．To memorialize her favorite festival in July. | D．To appreciate Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. |
| A．Show visitors around the museum. | B．Sign copies of Dickens’ novels. |
| C．Meet with Dickens’ admirers. | D．Give a talk on her new book. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
7 . Best Language Learning Programs
LingQ
Price: $7. 99 per month
LingQ is a web-based language learning system and offers lessons in 37 languages, including Spanish, Chinese and so on. You’ll have access to their apps, vocabulary features, one-on-one English conversations, group conversations, writing corrections and a huge variety of learning activities and quizzes. It has a community aspect that rewards you with a backpack for helping your peers (同伴).
Assimil
Price: $61 per month
A language learning program from France, Assimil has many foreign language products. The program offers 14 different languages, including a full e-course, CDs and downloadable or printed textbooks.
Alison
Price: Free
Do you need to learn a language for work or business at your own pace (步调)? Give Alison a try. Stick with a single language or learn several from nine options: Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Irish, Arabic, English or Swedish. Access to its video lessons, with ads, is free—and you can take as many different courses as you’d like.
Rosetta Stone
Price: $7. 99 per month
Rosetta Stone includes online classes, games and mobile apps. This resource is recommended for long-term learners rather than those looking for quick phrase-building. The program promises to provide learners with 25 different languages, featuring well-rounded courses that deal with all aspects of a language.
1. What may happen if learners help peers in LingQ?| A．They will get rewarded. | B．They can receive a discount. |
| C．They will be praised by teachers. | D．They can use the apps for free. |
| A．LingQ. | B．Assimil. | C．Rosetta Stone. | D．Alison. |
| A．$7. 99. | B．$61. | C．$79. 9. | D．$610. |
8 . Home to students from all over the world, IH London offers a truly international learning environment with English courses available for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners. If you want to advance your English, there is a wide range of courses that you can choose from.
One-to-One English
English level: Minimum A1
Course content:
This course is perfect for complete beginners and advanced learners alike because everything is tailored for your needs. You will define your learning outcomes with your teachers and they will create lessons based on your learning goals.
General English for over 30’s
English level: A1 and above
Course content:
This course is designed for international adults aged 30 and over who want to learn or improve their English while exploring London and making new friends from all over the world. Lessons are based on a range of relevant and motivating materials. London is used as a resource with learners putting their language into practice regularly while exploring London.
General English 20 Lessons
English level: A2 and above
Course content:
This is an intensive course for all levels to improve your English with extra focus on speaking. Students will work together to explore and review grammar in context through role plays, discussions and presentations. Topics, language areas and materials will reflect the interests and needs of the class.
English for Future Learners
English level: B2 and above
Course content:
This course encourages students to explore contemporary leadership skills such as debating, critical thinking and teamwork. Students work in groups with a mix of nationalities and will be split into project management groups to work through seminars and business challenges. If you would like to know more information, please contact us at sales@illondon.com.
1. What is special about One-to-One English?| A．Learners can decide what to learn based on their learning goals. |
| B．Learners are encouraged to put their language skills into practice. |
| C．Learners will work together to review some grammatical rules in class. |
| D．Learners will work in groups to explore contemporary leadership skills. |
| A．One-to-One English | B．General English for over 30’s |
| C．General English 20 Lessons | D．English for Future Learners |
| A．Travelers with the hope of making new friends. |
| B．Native speakers with an extra focus on speaking. |
| C．International students of various English levels. |
| D．Complete beginners with no language background. |
9 . Road Trip Apps
RoadWarrior
Ever wonder how delivery drivers manage to hit so many different places in a relatively short amount of time? It’s because they’re using an app like RoadWarrior to plan their routes (路线) to be as good as possible. However, while many other route planning apps only take things like traffic into account, RoadWarrior includes lots of other time-wasting details.
GasBuddy
Gas prices are high at present, so travelers are naturally focused on finding the lowest rates whenever possible. GasBuddy is one of the most popular apps for finding affordable gas, especially on long road trips. Like many apps, there is a free version (版本), as well as a paid version with $10 per year for added features.
RoadTrippers
For people who aren’t totally focused on getting from point A to point B in the fastest time possible, the RoadTrippers app is a must-have. Users can plan their trip from start to finish with as many as 150 stops for them to choose from along the way, which costs $29.99 per year. It won’t let you miss the famous scenic spots. It tells fuel costs, allows for drivers to plan friendly routes to their particular vehicles and lets the users cooperate (合作) with friends who are also on the road.
HotelTonight
Travelers sometimes don’t know exactly where they’re going to be at the end of the day, so they can’t book the hotels ahead of time. Fortunately, there are apps designed to help travelers get cheap last-minute hotel deals. One of the best is HotelTonight, which allows the users to search for the hotels available tonight in a given area at a low price, and it includes additional discounts.
1. Which app features saving time?| A．RoadWarrior. | B．RoadTrippers. | C．GasBuddy. | D．HotelTonight. |
| A．$10. | B．$29.99. | C．$40.39. | D．$150. |
| A．It includes gas-saving details. |
| B．It plans a sightseeing route for users. |
| C．It allows for a cheap last-minute hotel deal. |
| D．It gives users a chance to find friends on the road. |
10 . China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.
Sanxingdui Museum
Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province
Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve
Ticket booking: 0838-5651526
General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan
Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery.
National Museum of China
Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@chnmuseum.cn
Shanghai Museum
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org
General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily)
Hunan Museum
Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year
Tel: (+86-731) 8415833, 84475933
E-mail: web@hnmuseum.com
General admission: Free (passport required for entry)
1. Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday?| A．Sanxingdui Museum | B．Hunan Museum |
| C．Shanghai Museum | D．National Museum of China |
| A．They are all free of charge. | B．They all set a deadline for entry. |
| C．They all lie in the south of China. | D．They can all be available through E-mail. |
| A．Science | B．Today’s News | C．Entertainment | D．History and Culture |
