1 . There are a lot of music festivals to look forward to in the coming months.
Firefly Music Festival
Many people have thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, and mid June is a great time to plan a trip if you love music.
Date: June 14—June 17
Place: Delaware, the USA
Music Type: Country Music
Roskilde Festival
This music festival has a long history since 1971. What’s interesting about this festival is that you can get to know some artists from different countries.
Date: June 30—July 10
Place: Cambridge, England
Music Type: Rock
Secret Solstice
Come to Paris. Not only will you have great music in the Secret Solstice, but you can also visit some old museums.
Date: June 21—June 24
Place: Paris, France
Music Type: Folk Music
Montreal International Jazz Festival
All jazz lovers should come to the Montreal International Jazz Festival at least once in a lifetime. This event brings together some of the best musicians.
Date: June 28—July 7
Place: Montreal, Canada
Music Type: Jazz
1. What is common to the music festivals in the passage?| A．They are all held in Europe. | B．They are all about country music. |
| C．They are all given outdoors. | D．They all take place in summer. |
| A．It is a good choice for summer holiday. | B．It is an old city with many old museums. |
| C．It has musicians from different countries. | D．It has interested jazz fans around the world. |
| A．Secret Solstice. | B．Roskilde Festival. |
| C．Firefly Music Festival. | D．Montreal International Jazz Festival. |
lh 34min | Drama, Music | 9 October 2020 (USA)
Storyline: A Filipina teen from a small Texas town fights to pursue her dreams as a country music performer while having to decide between staying with her family or leaving the only home she has known.
Ticket Price: children (ages 2-12) $8, adults (ages 13&up) $15
2 Hearts (2020)
lh 40min | Drama, Romance | 16 October 2020 (USA)
Storyline: For two couples the future unfolds in different decades and different places, but a hidden connection will bring them together in a way no one could have predicted. Based on an inspirational true story, 2 Hearts is a romantic journey that celebrates life, love and generosity of spirit, and challenges audiences to believe miracles are possible.
Ticket Price: children (ages 2-12) $8, adults (ages 13&up) $12
The War with Grandpa (2020)
lh 34min | Comedy, Drama, Family | 9 October 2020 (USA)
Storyline ： Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war. With the help of his friends, Peter devises outrageous plans to make Grandpa surrender the room. But Grandpa is tougher than he looks. Rather than give in, Grandpa plans to get even.
Ticket Price: children (ages 2-12) $13, adults (ages 13&up) $18
Honest Thief (2020)
1h 39min | Action, Crime, Drama | 16 October 2020 (USA)
Storyline： They call him the In-and-Out-Bandit because he has stolen $9 million from small-town banks while managing to keep his identity a secret. But after he falls in love with the bubbly Annie (Kate Walsh), Tom decides to be honest, only to be cheated by two ruthless FBI agents.
Ticket Price: children (ages 2-12) $6, adults (ages 13&up) $14 More information, please click here.
1. Which might interest Lily who enjoys music?
| A．Yellow Rose. | B．2 hearts. | C．The War with Grandpa. | D．Honest Thief. |
| A．$50 | B．$62 | C．$40 | D．$46 |
| A．It falls in the category of “drama." | B．It is based on a true story. |
| C．It is a crime movie. | D．Its tickets are free of charge. |
3 . The fitness center offers a variety of activities for members of all ages throughout the week.
Activities for Monday 12 July, 2017:
Learn to swim. Classes for preschool children aged five and under start at 10 am. Classes last 30 minutes and parents must attend with their children. Don't forget to book in advance, as places are limited, and to pack some warm clothes for after the lesson.
Woman's aerobics（有氧运动）. Sessions are for one hour and begin at 10:45 am, led by Melissa. Come along and join us every Monday for an exhilarating hour of exercise and fun. Leave your kids at the nursery and take time out for yourself. Wear a tracksuit or something similar.
Lunch time yoga. Take a break at lunchtime （1:00-2:00 pm） for an hour of meditation and yoga. Enjoy the peace and quiet of our meditation room, and relaxing sessions designed for active people with busy lives. Use your own mat（垫子）for floor work or huy one from us with some money.
Family Shootaround. 10:00-5:30 pm. Family Shootaround is open for members and guests to bring the family out for basketball. Half court games are only during this time. There are no full court games during Family Shootaround hours. All participants must sign in at the front desk and wear a wistband during the play.
1. When will Melissa be working?| A．From 10:00 am to 10:30 am |
| B．From 10:45 am to 11:45 am. |
| C．From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. |
| D．From 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. |
| A．Lunchtime yoga. | B．Women's aerobics. |
| C．Learn to swim | D．Family Shootaround. |
| A．The need to sign in |
| B．The need to book in advance. |
| C．The need to bring something. |
| D．The need to become a member. |
4 . You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.
On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.
Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by Sanmao
The book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.
Lotus, 2006 by Annbaby
This novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism.The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.
1. Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?| A．On the Road. | B．Life is Elsewhere. |
| C．The Stories of Sahara. | D．Lotus. |
| A．Jack Kerouac’s. | B．Sanmao’s. |
| C．Annbaby’s. | D．Milan Kundera’s. |
| A．Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture. |
| B．On the road advises a classic route for driving across the US. |
| C．The stories of Sahara records its authors’ own life in the desert. |
| D．Life is Elsewhere demonstrates Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s own life. |
5 . Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and do something worthwhile at the same time? You can do all the three with Global Development Association(GDA). Whatever stage of life you’re at, wherever you go and whatever project you do in GDA, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community(社区).
We work with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our volunteers are aged 17-24. Now we need volunteer managers aged 25-75. They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programmes. We have such roles as project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers.
Depending on which role you choose, you could help to increase a community’s access to safe drinking water, or help to protect valuable local cultures. You might also design an adventure challenge to train young volunteers.
Not only will you help our young volunteers to develop personally, you’ll also learn new skills and increase your cultural awareness. You may have chances to meet new people who’ll become your lifelong friends.
This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes:
Country | Schedule | |
4-week programmes | 7-week programmes | |
Algeria | 5 Jul. — 1 Aug. | 20 Jun. — 7 Aug. |
Egypt | 24 Jul. — 20 Aug. | 19 Jun. — 6 Aug. |
Kenya | 20 Jul. — 16 Aug. | 18 Jun. — 5 Aug. |
South Africa | 2 Aug. — 29 Aug. | 15 Jun. — 2 Aug. |
GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.
There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.
Find out more about joining a GDA programme:
Website:www.glodeve.org
Email:humanresources@glodeve.org
1. What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers?| A．To seek local partners. | B．To take in young volunteers. |
| C．To carry out programmes. | D．To foster cultural awareness. |
| A．Egypt | B．Algeria | C．Kenya | D．South Africa |
| A．explore new cultures | B．protect the environment |
| C．gain corporate benefit | D．help communities in need |
6 . When you vacation in Hawaii and spend time on the beautiful island of O’ahu, a visit to Sea Life Park Hawaii is a must! We deliver a one-of-a-kind experience that is entertaining, educational, and completely interactive. For many visitors, Sea Life Park Hawaii is a good place to satisfy your interests in marine life.
Dolphin Cove Show
They’ll jump, spin, flip, and entertain you. Relax in our large, open-air theater and watch our dolphins perform some of the most breathtaking moves you have ever seen. We’ve designed the show to be educational, amusing, and thrilling.
Hawaii Ocean Theatre
A popular series of shows take place in our comfortable, open-air, aquatic theater. View dolphins, penguins, and sea lions as we show you their talents and our trainers tell you about Sea Life Park Hawaii’s conservation efforts.
Hawaii Reef Tank
Take in Hawaii’s excellent underwater ecosystem from top to bottom. This 300,000-gallon aquarium is home to more than 30 reef species, including impressive sharks and schools of colorful tropical fish.
Penguin Habitat Trainer Talk
You can watch penguins leap out of the water, sun themselves, or listen to one of our trainers talk about these amazing animals. You might even get to see them eat! Hear about their avian (鸟类的) characteristics as we introduce this cherished threatened species to the guests of Sea Life Park Hawaii.
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Pirate’s Lagoon is a fun place where children can run around and play. This spot is an ideal location for birthday parties and perfect for letting your little ones play pirate.
Sea Turtle Feeding
If you’re curious about sea turtles and their care, then this exhibit is not to be missed. We have partnered with accredited facilities and experts to develop an ongoing program that fosters understanding and appreciation of these majestic creatures. Watch and learn about these amazing animals as our trainers feed them during regularly scheduled turtle feedings.
1. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?| A．To promote scenic spots in America. |
| B．To introduce tourist spots in Hawaii. |
| C．To describe marine life for readers. |
| D．To attract readers to visit Sea Life Park Hawaii. |
| A．Dolphin Cove Show |
| B．Hawaii Reef Tank |
| C．Hawaii Ocean Theatre |
| D．Sea Turtle Feeding |
| A．Holding Birthday Parties |
| B．Imagine Life of Pirates |
| C．Adventure Kids Play Zone |
| D．Perfect Place for Education |
| A．Dolphin Cove Show Hawaii Ocean Theatre. |
| B．Hawaii Ocean Theatre & Sea Turtle Feeding. |
| C．Penguin Habitat Trainer Talk Sea Turtle Feeding. |
| D．Hawaii Ocean Theatre Hawaii Reef Tank. |
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Welcome to Formosa Zoo! Our beloved llama, Wally, will be 5 years old on Nov. 14. Come and join us to celebrate his birthday.
| Picture Drawing Let’s decorate Wally’s home together — School students under 12 are invited to draw pictures of Wally. Time: 12:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. Place: Children’s Park |
| Grandpa Lin’s Story Time Where is Wally from? What is Wally’s favorite food? Is Wally married? … … … Want to know more about Wally? Let Grandpa Lin tell you!! The Little Theatre 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. |
| The Birthday Party Wally will be happy to see you at his birthday party from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Children’s Park. Come and enjoy cakes, drinks, and music, and take pictures with Wally. Special presents for people who were born on Nov.14 |
| Best Wishes to Wally Write down your best wishes for Wally. wally@formosazoo.com.tw |
| A．zoo | B．boy | C．animal | D．child |
| A．Susan, a college student who studies art. |
| B．Tony, a father who loves drawing animals. |
| C．Tom, a high school student who loves drawing. |
| D．Linda, a primary school student who loves drawing. |
| A．Thirty minutes. | B．Two hours. | C．Three hours. | D．Four hours. |
| A．Grandpa Lin’s Story Time | B．Picture Drawing |
| C．The Birthday Party | D．Best Wishes to Wally |
8 . Gemini Television is a large independent broadcaster (广播公司). They have had success in television with mini-series and situation comedies. Recently the company has decided to move into film--making.
They have received some film projects from directors working in different countries.
| Title: Hands up for Happiness Genre (类型): Romantic(浪漫的) comedy Plot(情节): Two pairs of twins, one Italian and one Russian, meet and start relationships. They have problems telling the difference between each twin. Will they end up with the right person? Cast(演员阵容): Unknown actors as need to be real twins. Special features: Very romantic locations, e.g. Venice, St. Petersburg. Budget: $40-50 million at most. Audience: 20-35 year olds. |
| Title: Alien Attack Genre: Science fiction Plot: Story takes place 500 years in the future. The Earth is attacked by aliens. A small group survive the attack and try to save the planet. Will they succeed before the aliens reproduce? Cast: To be decided (by the director) . Special features: Shocking special effects, exciting visually. Budget: $60-80 million at most. Audience: 15 upwards. |
| Title: Exit Strategy Genre: Thriller Plot: A woman picks up the wrong bag at an airport and is mistaken for a foreign agent who has secret documents. She is tracked around the world by criminals, government agents and the real owner of the bag. Cast: Major Hollywood star as lead actress (undecided). Special features: Many locations around the world, lots of twists and turns in the story, strong possibility for a follow-up, and for turning the lead character into a female James Bond (a character from serial films). Budget: At least $100-120 million. Audience: 15 upwards. |
| Title: Midnight Sun Genre: Action / Adventure Plot: A story of family honour, revenge(复仇) great love and of good vs. bad. A young Japanese man brought up in the USA returns to the country of his birth. He discovers the dark secret of the family, and the reason he was brought up in the USA. His search for the truth leads him to the Philippines and to the beautiful princess Satsuki. Cast: Young, unknown actors. Special features: Excellently designed fight scenes. Budget: $50-70 million at most. Audience: Worldwide, but probably over 18 due to violence. |
| A．Two pairs of twins. |
| B．Impressive fight scenes. |
| C．Amazing special effects. |
| D．Very romantic locations. |
| A．Alien Attack. | B．Exit Strategy. |
| C．Midnight Sun. | D．Hands up for Happiness. |
| A．are of the same type |
| B．all have fight scenes |
| C．haven’t decided on the actors |
| D．are all intended for teenagers |
9 . The novel behind the popular television drama In the Name of People has sold out in bookstores,
