1 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: February 1st through April 30th

This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)

Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.
Duration(时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st

This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st

Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.

Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd

This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1. Which of the tours is available in March?

A．San Francisco Winery Tour.	B．Back to the Fifties Tour.
C．Spooky Hallowen Tour.	D．Holiday Lights Tour.

2. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?

A．Go to Treasure Island.	B．Enjoy the holiday scenes.
C．Have free ice cream.	D．Visit the Presidio district.

3. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?

A．Take some drinks.	B．Set off early in the morning.
C．Wear warm clothes.	D．Make reservations in advance.

2 . City: Hangzhou

Launched: 2008

Size: 2,965 stations/ 69,750 bikes

Price: $28.59 deposit(押金) + time charge

While taking a look at this city, you may see the best bike sharing in the world. As the second on the planet by size, the Hangzhou Public Bicycle System is one of the most common and useful shares, largely because it’s combined with public transportation: a single card can be used in subway, bus, taxi and bike sharing. Residents and tourists can put down a deposit of 200 Chinese Yuan (about $29) and ride for an hour for free in this scenic city. Each additional hour costs only $0.15. It was also the first new-generation bike-sharing system in China.

City: Barcelona

Launched: 2007

Size: 420 stations/6,000 bikes

Price: $61.93 per year

Barcelona’s Bicycling Program developed Spain’s bike-sharing business in a big way. This program took off like wildfire on wheels, and because four times bigger in one year. It inspired different copycat programs all over the country. Today, Spain has 132 bike-sharing systems. The program is one of the world’s most respected and popular shares. But it is only open to residents and tourists are not allowed to use them.

City: Paris

Launched: 2007

Size: l,751 stations/23,900 bikes

Price: $38. 52 per year/ $2.26 per day

Bike sharing in Paris is the star of the world. Launched in 2007, it is the world’s largest outside of China. Cheap by American standards, you can ride around Paris on a $1.7 day pass—the first half hour of each trip is free. Because this system covers the city with an average of 50 stations per square mile, it’s a favourite with both locals and tourists.

1. What do we know about Barcelona’s Bicycling Program?

A．It has driven the development of Spain’s bike sharing.

B．It has once been ruined by fire accidents.

C．It is popular among travellers.

D．It consists of 175,000 bikes.

2. How much should you pay to ride a shared bike in Paris?

A．Nothing for an hour.

B．$61.93 per year.

C．$2.26 per day.

D．$1.7 per day.

3. What do the Hangzhou Public Bicycle System and bike sharing in Paris have in common?

A．They are open to both locals and tourists.	B．They have the same amount of stations.
C．They were founded in the same year.	D．They require a deposit of over $30.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填上适当的内容或括号内单词的适当形式。

“Who is Peppa?”     1     upcoming film’s trailer (预告片) has gained huge attention on China’s social media platforms. Well     2     (receive) by the viewers, the short video has earned     3     (it) the “best commercial video of 2019”. It focuses on the question “Who is Peppa?” and tells a touching story     4     highlights Chinese families. In the beginning, a senior man named Li Yubao living in remote rural area asked his grandson on the phone     5     gifts he wanted for the Spring Festival, but only heard the word “Peppa” due to the poor mobile signal. Therefore, the man begins an     6     (interest) journey to discover who Peppa is.     7     the help of neighbors, the senior man made a Peppa model that     8     (consist) of irons and steels and surprises his grandson. The short video encourages people working outside to come back home often and accompany family     9     (member) to spend a happy and warm Spring Festival holiday. After all, family bonds are the     10     (significant) thing in Chinese people’s hearts.

4 . San Francisco Botanical Garden

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. The garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both beautiful gardens and open spaces.

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is open during COVID-19. The garden is free to all San Francisco residents and garden members. We are also continuing to offer free admission every morning to everyone from 7:30 am to 9 am — a fantastic time for bird-watching. The second Tuesday of the month is also free to everyone.

San Francisco Botanical Garden Free Days

Second Tuesday of every month

Free daily from 7:30-9 am

Always free for San Francisco city and county residents

Always free for garden members and school groups

Regular cost: $9 / adults weekdays, $12 / adults weekends; $7 / youth and seniors; $3 / children; children 4 years old and younger free

Hours

Open daily, starting at 7:30 am. The garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally.

Last entry:

Fall & Winter

October through early November: Last entry at 5 pm

1st Sunday in November through January: Last entry at 4 pm

February through 2nd Saturday in March: Last entry at 5 pm

Spring & Summer

2nd Sunday in March through September: Last entry at 6 pm

1. What do we know about the San Francisco Botanical Garden?

A．It is free for local people.

B．It is closed during COVID-19.

C．It is free for everyone on Tuesdays.

D．It is located near Golden Gate Park.

2. How much does it cost a foreign adult to visit the garden on weekends?

A．$3.

B．$7.

C．$9.

D．$12.

3. At which of the following time can visitors enter the garden?

A．4 pm in June.	B．5 pm in December.
C．7 pm in March.	D．6 pm in February.

5 . British Museum

Located in Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museums surprising collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything.

Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.

Admission (入场费) and opening times

Free, open daily from 10:00 to 17:30.

Open until 20:30 on Fridays,except Good Friday.

Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

Large luggage (行李), suitcases and cabin baggage

For everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, Kings Cross and Charring Cross.

Membership

Membership allows you to discover two million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions.

Individual (个人) membership: $74

Under 26 membership: $54

Young friends (ages 8—15):$25

Shops

The Museum has four shops where you can buy books, souvenirs, and family gifts.

1. When can you visit the British Museum?

A．At 9:00 Friday.	B．On Christmas Day.
C．At 12:00 Monday.	D．On Good Friday.

2. Where can visitors store their large luggage?

A．At some crossings.	B．At major train stations.
C．In the hall of the Museum.	D．At the entrance to the Museum.

3. How much should a father and his 18-year-old son pay to be a member of the Museum?

A．79.

B．99.

C．128.

D．148.

6 . Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature

Grading Scale

90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.

Essays (60%)

Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course: Essay 1 = 10%; Essay 2 = 15%; Essay 3 = 15%; Essay 4 = 20%.

Group Assignments (30%)

Students will work in groups to complete four assignments (作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.

Daily Work/In-Class Writings and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)

Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class' lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.

Late Work

An essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period it is late. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.

1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A textbook.

B．An exam paper.

C．A course plan.

D．An academic article.

2. How many parts is a student’s final grade made up of?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

3. What will happen if you submit an essay one week after the due date?

A．You will receive a zero.	B．You will lose a letter grade.
C．You will be given a test.	D．You will have to rewrite it.

7 . My Favourite Books

Jo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series(系列) of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.

Matilda
Roald Dahl

I once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl’s writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda’s battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, are equally funny and frightening, but they’re also aspirational.

After Dark
Haruki Murakami

It’s about two sisters—Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse “night people” who are hiding secrets.

Gone Girl
Gillian Fynn

There was a bit of me that didn’t want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. There’s tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It’s a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what’s going on is horribly enjoyable.

The Stand
Stephen King

This is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world’s population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.

1. Who does “I” refer to in the text?

A．Stephen King.	B．Gillian Flynn.
C．Jo Usmar.	D．Roald Dahl.

2. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?

A．Cosmopolitan.	B．Matilda.
C．After Dark.	D．The Stand.

3. What kind of book is Gone Girl?

A．A folk tale.	B．A biography.
C．A love story.	D．A horror story.

8 . Summer Activities

Students should read the list with their parents/careers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised, parents/careers will be asked to sign to confirm their child’s choices.

Activity	Description	Member of staff	Cost
Outdoor Adventure (OUT)	Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new personal qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild camping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment.	Mr. Clemens	£140
WWI Battlefields and Paris (WBP)	On Monday we travel to London. After staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War I battlefields. On Day 3 we cross into Belgium. Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris where we will visit Disneyland Paris park, staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks. Our final day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights.	Mrs. Wilson	£425
Crafty Foxes (CRF)	Four days of product design centred around textiles. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials. Bags, cushions and decorations...Learn skills and leave with modern and unusual textiles.	Mrs. Goode	£30
Potty about Potter (POT)	Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatley-on-Thames, guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations, picnic lunch outside Oxford’s Christchurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the University Parks, before heading back to Exeter.	Miss Drake	£150

1. Which activity will you choose if you want to go camping?

A．OUT	B．WBP
C．CRF	D．POT

2. What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. Wilson?

A．Travel to London.

B．See a parade and fireworks.

C．Tour central Paris.

D．Visit the WWI battlefields.

3. How long does Potty about Potter last?

A．Two days.	B．Four days.
C．Five days.	D．One week.

9 . Purpose of the Wolfpacket

The Wolfpacket aims to inform students of current and relevant events and issues. Some items are published only to entertain but will follow the guidelines of the editorial policy. Since the Wolfpacket staff meets regularly, publication of the newspaper serves to educate both readers and staff members. The staff tries to be accurate and responsible, and follows some regulations as defined by the Society of Professional Journalists.

Content

The Wolfpacket staff determines what goes into the school paper and reserves the right to choose content and determine priority (优先级) of stories. Although the Wolfpacket emphasizes school news, it also covers community, state, national, and international news that the staff thinks relevant to students. Stories are evaluated for news value, entertainment value, timeliness, and a student angle. While most Wolfpacket articles will be written by the staff, we encourage other students, administrators and community members to consider the Opinions section of the Wolfpacket to be open for discussion.

Editorials(社论)

Opinions and editorials are clearly labeled and separated from news items. Editorials represent the majority opinion of the staff and will be run under the heading "Editorial". Individual opinions, which do not necessarily represent staff opinion, will be clearly distinguished from editorials.

Trivia(琐事)

The Wolfpacket staff is opposed to running gossip columns, such as holiday messages, April Fool's jokes, and popularity surveys because the Wolfpacket tries to maintain a standard of professionalism in the content. We try to avoid any possible harm to students and other readers, no matter how much entertainment value these features might provide.

Time, Place and Manner of Distribution

The Wolfpacket is distributed free of charge on campus, except for the Homecoming issue, which is distributed during half-time at the football game. Additional copies may be available in the library and school office. Copies are mailed to subscribers (订阅者) and advertisers by the circulation manager. Subscriptions to the Wolpacket cost $20 for one year.

1. According to the passage, the Wolfpacker is most likely ________.

A．a book

B．a website

C．a newspaper

D．a TV program

2. The Wolfpacket focuses on ________.

A．school news

B．community news

C．national news

D．international news

3. The passage is mainly about ________.

A．the development of the Wolfpacker

B．the content of the Walfpacket

C．the influence of the Wolfpacket

D．the regulations of the Wolfpacket

10 . It was a long week for Amanda at school. She stayed after school to work on a special project(课题) three days in a row. When she got home on Friday, she dropped into the chair with a sigh.
“What’s going on, Amanda?” her dad asked as he was reading the newspaper.
“I have to create a webpage for my technology class, and it is taking a lot more time than I thought it would,” Amanda answered.
Her dad looked over his newspaper and asked Amanda what the webpage was about.
“It’s about the difference between newspaper news and Internet news,” Amanda said and added, “I have to provide information, examples and illustrations(插图).”
“Sounds tough; do you have someone to help you?” her dad asked.
“I have a partner named Zach,” Amanda replied. “We did research on the Internet today and found some pictures to use.”
Then Amanda explained to her father the main differences: newspaper news is printed on paper, and Internet news is published online; newspaper news is only available once a day, and Internet news is published almost as soon as the news happens; many newspapers don’t even print a daily paper, and Internet news is published around the clock.
Amanda’s dad asked, “Which type of news do you like better?”
“I like Internet news better because I like to learn about the news when it happens,” she answered.
Her dad said, “I still like newspaper news better because I like to hold the paper in my hands and turn the pages.”
Amanda dropped into her chair again and said, “You are so old school, Dad.”
1. Why did Amanda sigh when she came home?

A．She failed to pass the exam.

B．She was tired of school life.

C．She was worried about her school project.

D．She made a mistake in her technology class.

2. What did Amanda’s father think of her work on creating a webpage for her technology class?

A．Exciting.

B．Boring.

C．Interesting.

D．Difficult.

3. Which of the following may Amanda agree with?

A．People should pay for Internet news.

B．Newspaper news will soon disappear.

C．Internet news is given to readers in good time.

D．It is wrong to say no to newspaper news.

4. What kind of person is Amanda’s father?

A．He is a man who misses the past.

B．He is a man who cares little about news.

C．He is a man who knows the computer well.

D．He is a man who cannot live without the Internet.