1 . Metro (地铁) Pocket Guide
Metrorail (地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.
Farecard machines are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.
Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9: 30 a. m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.
Hours of Service
Open: 5 a.m. Mon-Fri 7 a.m. Sat-Sun.
Closed: midnight Sun-Thur 3a.m. Fri.-Sat. nights
Last train time varies. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the stations.
Metrobus
When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a smart CARD the fare is $1.25.
Fares for senior /disabled customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Motorbus, use a senior/disabled farecard or Smart card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, Smart cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Motorbus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100
Travel tips
Avoid riding during weekday rush periods — before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.
If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.
1. What should you know about farecard machines?A.They start selling tickets at 9:30 a. m. | B.They make change for no more than $5. |
C.They offer special service to the elderly. | D.They are connected to change machines. |
A.At midnight. | B.At 7 p.m. | C.At 5 a.m. | D.At 3 a.m. |
A.202-673-7000 | B.202-962-1100 | C.202-962-1195 | D.202-673-8000 |
2 . Road trip
Motorhome delivery offers great family holidays. For just $1 a day, you can hire a fullyequipped motorhome, which delivers you to a specific destination within some days and kilometers. You then hire another one to get home or take a bus or train. Your only other expense will be fuel and about $20 a day for parking fees. To learn more, visit apollocamper.com.
Plan ahead
For a comfortable break, flexibility with times, dates and places helps lower the cost. Find a few hotels you like, ask about their vacant rooms, then wait a few weeks and call again. If they still have rooms, you’re at an advantage to ask for a better price. Lots of lastminute deals are online. Watif (watif.com.au) has deals on hotels that have dropped their prices so low. You don’t know where you’re staying until it’s booked, but anywhere with four or five stars has to be fairly good.
Back to nature
Wild camping appeals to nature lovers and costs nothing. This is forbidden on beaches and parks in most urban areas, but you can turn up in more distant areas as long as nobody owns the land. You’ll need to take everything with you and may need to shop on eBay (ebay.com.au). If you’re a camping beginner, be aware of safety measures and get your questions answered on the Internet.
Swap meet
How about a home swap? For a $250 yearly joining cost, you can stay in someone’s home in an international place of your choice while they or someone else stays in yours. Find out more at familylink.com.au.
1. Where can you get the information about motorhomes?A.apollocamper.com. | B.watif.com.au. |
C.ebay.com.au. | D.familylink.com.au. |
A.Choosing hotels with four or five stars. |
B.Bargaining prices through the Internet. |
C.Waiting for some time before booking. |
D.Deciding on rooms as early as possible. |
A.Keep in touch with eBay. | B.Watch out for possible dangers. |
C.Stay away from noman’sland. | D.Take only what you need. |
Young Music Scene Concert Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Young Scene Concert at Berlin’s famous Quasimodo music hall. The concert is part of the Berlin Festival. Time: 15-20 Nov. Place: 45, 18756 Berlin, Germany Phone: +34 (0) 45 839 5986 Email: info@quasimodo.de Cost: Various |
Documentary Film Month Cinemas, schools and libraries across France and the French-speaking world take part in November’s Documentary Film Month. About 120, 000 visitors take part each year. Time: 1-20 Nov. Place: 25 Road Pyramids, 75001 Paris Phone: +12 (0)1 43 38 19 73 Email: info@paris-touristoffice.com Cost: Various |
Craft (工艺) Show You can come to the show twice a year, in spring and at Christmas. There are hundreds of artisans (手艺人) from across Canada selling jewellery, pottery, glass, ironwork and clothing. Time: 26 Nov.-7 Dec. Place: Direct Energy Centre Mon.-Fri. 11 am-10 pm Sat. 10 am-8 pm Sun. 9 am-6 pm Phone: +7 658 198 3245 Email: askus@oneofakindshow.com Cost: $10 |
Toronto Garden and Flower Show The Canada Blooms Show every year at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the country’s largest indoor garden show. Time: Mon. 9 am-6 pm Place: Metro Toronto Convention Centre Sun. 11 am-5 pm Phone: +1 235 447 8768 Email: info@mtccc.com Cost: $18; under 12 free |
A.1-20 Nov. | B.15-20 Nov. |
C.26 Nov.-7 Dec. | D.1 Mar. -20 Nov. |
A.$40 | B.$56 | C.$76 | D.$112 |
A.Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Quasimodo music hall. |
B.People can enjoy the Craft Show from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday. |
C.Toronto Garden and Flower Show is the world’s largest garden show. |
D.Cinemas, schools and libraries across France take part in Documentary Film Month. |
4 . If you want to stay in any of these luxurious hotel suites, you’d better get saving now, with a night’s stay topping the average annual salary.
Royal Suite
The Royal Suite at the Plaza Hotel in New York, which comes in at $40,000 a night, features three bedrooms, private elevator access, and large windows overlooking Fifth Avenue. Other features in the apartment include a grand piano, a dining room to seat 12, and a kingsized master bedroom.
Royal Penthouse Suite
A stay at the Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson in Geneva will make you shocked at the bill in the morning, which costs $80,000 a night. The 12-bedroom Royal Penthouse covers the entire eighth floor and shows amazing views of Lake Geneva through floor-to-ceiling bay windows. As guests walk in, they’re greeted by a light-filled living room with a grand piano and a collection of rare books.
Penthouse
The fashionable Penthouse at the Faena Hotel in Miami costs you $50,000 a night. The contemporary suite features two levels of spacious gathering areas and dining rooms. Each of the suite’s five bedrooms have furnished balconies, so guests can enjoy sunrise to sunset views over the coast.
Princess Grace Suite
Hotel de Paris in Monaco once hosted the wedding reception of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, in whose honor the Princess Grace Suite was newly opened. In the sunny apartment, there are two bedrooms, a gym, an office, toilets on each floor, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen and luxury bathrooms. The price tag follows the royal theme, with stays coming in at $37,000 a night.
1. Which suite will you choose if you are a book lover?A.Royal Suite. | B.Royal Penthouse Suite. |
C.Penthouse. | D.Princess Grace Suite. |
A.Enjoy the view of Fifth Avenue. |
B.Take a walk around Lake Geneva. |
C.Attend the wedding of the royal family. |
D.Admire sunrise and sunset over the coast. |
A.$37,000. | B.$40,000. | C.$50,000. | D.$80,000. |
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6 . From cottages surrounded by impressive gardens to days spent exploring sandy beaches and deep woods filled with wildlife, in My Family and Other Animals, English writer Gerald Durrell provided a vivid account of his family’s time on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s.
Come for the arresting descriptions of Corfu landscapes and stay for Durrell’s laugh-out-loud tales of his unusual family. This book, Durrell wrote humorously in the introduction, “was intended to be a nostalgic(怀旧的)account of natural history, but in the first few pages, I made the mistake of introducing my family.”
Durrell, later known for his zoo keeping and the preservation of wildlife, was just a child during his family’s five-year stay in Corfu. He is 10-year-old Gerry in the book—curious, passionate about animals and a detailed storyteller of his strange family: his imaginative elder brother Larry with his literary ambitions, lovestruck sister Margo, sporty brother Leslie and his ever-calm, loving mother.
Durrell’s attention to detail is what makes the book so winning, with every sight, sound and smell of the island brought to life. One minute you’ll be laughing as Larry’s clever literary friends walk down to the daffodil-yellow cottage, the next you’ll be catching your breath as Durrell describes swimming at night in the Ionian Sea: “Lying on my back in the silky water, staring at the sky, only moving my hands and feet slightly, I was looking at the Milky Way stretching like a silk scarf across the sky and wondering how many stars it contained.”
My Family and Other Animals is quite difficult to classify, being one part travel, one part autobiography, one part natural history, and one part comedy, with a thread of descriptive language running throughout that sometimes raises it nearly to poetry.
As a real delight to read, it’s the perfect literary escapism for any adult or older teenager who is currently walking down a tough road in life.
1. Which word best describes Durrell’s life in Corfu?A.Diverse. | B.Busy. | C.Risky. | D.Tough. |
A.I just introduced my family by mistake. | B.I shouldn’t have introduced my family. |
C.I gave false information about my family. | D.I couldn’t help introducing my family. |
A.Durrell’s rich imagination. | B.Some interesting plots of the book. |
C.The book’s writing feature. | D.Some vivid descriptions of the island. |
A.To share an experience. | B.To introduce a writing style. |
C.To recommend a book. | D.To describe an unusual place. |
7 . By reading books, you can learn about different cultures and ways of looking at the world. It might also help you to discover a new favourite series or author.
So that you can choose and buy the new books you want, when you want, the team at National Book Tokens has created Bookily. With a Bookily card, you’ll get a monthly amount of money just for books, and you can spend it in hundreds of bookshops and online.
The benefits of Bookily
With a Bookily card, you receive a monthly books budget. The Bookily card is made from board that is not harmful to the environment and arrives in packaging (包装) with all the information you need to get started. You can also change your card into an eGift, making it even easier to spend whenever you want.
Around the world
We could fill a whole book with reading recommendations from across the world. Here are a few to get you started on your trip:
United States
Front Desk
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets and she wants to be a writer. It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she go for her dreams?
Egypt
Death Sets Sail
Our heroes Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are hoping for a relaxing cruise (乘船游览) along the Nile, admiring the architecture (建筑) of ancient Egypt. What they discover instead is a strange secret society ...
Holland
The Unadoptables
In 1880, five babies are discovered at the Little Tulip Orphanage. They are determined to stay together. When danger comes, they escape in search of a home.
India
Asha & the Spirit Bird
Asha lives in the foothills of the Himalayas. When her papa suddenly stops sending his wages (工资), her family finds themselves in serious trouble. Asha decides to cross the highest mountains to find her father ...
1. Why did the team create the Bookily card?A.To introduce global writers. |
B.To encourage readers to buy books. |
C.To get new people to join a reading club. |
D.To recommend bookstores in the world. |
A.It has been created mainly for online shopping. |
B.It will be given to readers without any guide. |
C.It provides readers with a weekly budget. |
D.It is environmentally friendly. |
A.Front Desk. | B.Death Sets Sail. |
C.The Unadoptables. | D.Asha & the Spirit Bird. |
8 . Some China Podcasts (播客) to Listen to
Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer to China, there’s always more to learn about this awesome country. To help in your never-ending thirst for knowledge, we’ve rounded up some most entertaining China-focused podcasts that hit on everything from history to business.
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily is a technology podcast about China’s innovations. Its co-hosted by Rui Ma and Ying Lu, who are both seasoned China-watchers with years of experience working in the technology space in the country. They share and discuss the most important tech news from China every week.
The China History Podcast
Started in 2010, Laszlo Montgomery presents topics that cover 5, 000 years of Chinese history and culture. The show has a lot of unknown and interesting history lessons that help provide more color as to why China is the way it is. Topics like the history of Tang poetry, or the Hokkien people are analyzed and explored.
China Untold
The China Untold podcast is a program that aims to introduce listeners to lesser-known stories from the Middle Kingdom. From urban tales and extinct religions to China’s role in the exploration of space, this podcast hosted by Matt Bossons, is your essential guide to the unusual and wonderful aspects of the world’s most highly populated nation.
The Wasai Show
The Wasai Show is hosted by Ne to Trevino from Mexico and Alice He who is a local Chinese. In each episode, stories are collected from listeners about a topic and shared in a funny way by both comedians. The first half of the show is presented in English, followed by a Chinese section.
1. Who are the podcasts intended for?A.Foreigners in China. | B.Chinese historians. |
C.Technology enthusiasts. | D.Podcast hosts in China. |
A.Tech Buzz China by Pan daily | B.The China History Podcast |
C.China Untold | D.The Wasai Show |
A.It is a talk show about local Chinese life. |
B.It has a single host discussing various topics. |
C.It features two hosts sharing stories from listeners. |
D.It includes interviews with experts on Chinese culture. |
9 . Applications Now Open!
Gap Year programs are open to graduated high school students, ages 18-21. All prospective Gap students are required to complete an online application. Our online application can be completed in a few basic steps. As students work through their application, they may save their progress and return to the application prior to final submission.
1.Fill out basic information
2.Complete a Personal Statement (500-1,000 words) and a short-answer question
3.Provide contact details for two References
4.Pay a $50 entry fee
5.Submit additional materials
Required
Transcript (成绩单) and School Report
Resume Writing Sample
Optional
Work Sample
Two References: One reference must be by a head figure such as teacher, guidance counselor, coach or manager. The second reference may be a character reference.
Transcript and School Report: Forms must include the school’s grading system and the most recent completed semester grades. Transcripts must be in English and do not need to be official.
Resume: Students can submit a high school resume or work resume.
Writing Sample: Students can submit any piece of writing that reflects their skill (e.g. research paper, course assignment, project proposals, article, etc.)
Work Sample: Students can submit any creative work piece (e.g. art work,photographs, poetry, etc.)
* The website will remind students to submit supplementary materials after payment of the application fee. Applications will not be considered complete until all required supplementary materials have been received. Failure to submit required supplementary materials by the application deadline may result in rejection or declined admission.
Interview Process
Once an application is fully submitted, the admissions committee will review. If the Admissions Committee decides that more information is needed, select applicants will be invited to interview over video-conference. Applicants can be admitted or rejected without interviewing.
Application Timeline
Fall 2023 deadline: Monday, January 9, 2023
1. What can we know about Gap Year programs?A.It has an age limit. | B.An interview is needed. |
C.People can apply in person. | D.It can be applied to at any time. |
A.A $5 application fee. | B.A recent photograph. |
C.A personal introduction. | D.Two teachers' references. |
A.Learning notes. | B.An art work. |
C.A creative poet. | D.A project proposal. |
10 . Have you ever been to London? Here is some hotel information for you.
Kingsway Hall Hotel
We offer quality service in Kingsway Hall Hotel.This location puts guests in easy reach of many places, such as the British Museum and Piccadilly Circus. Our hotel also has modern Western food, and offers a perfect dining environment. The lounge bar is a comfortable place to enjoy a drink. There are hundreds of dining choices within walking distance. Non-smoking rooms are ready for guests.
Hilton Docklands Riverside
Located on the bank of the Thames, our hotel is about two miles east of Tower Bridge and 36 miles from London Heathrow Airport. Our hotel has a beauty salon, a flower shop and a swimming pool. The hotel also offers laundry (洗衣店) services, babysitting, shining shoes, and local area transportation.
Windermere Hotel
Located in the center of London,our hotel puts guests within easy reach of London’s well-known buildings. Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks are just a short walk away. Within 1.5 miles you can visit Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The theatres, Harrods shopping centre, and the designer shops of Sloane Square and Knightsbridge are all only a short walk away or a taxi ride away.
1. What does Kingsway Hall Hotel provide for its guests?A.Chinese food. | B.A lounge bar. |
C.Smoking rooms. | D.A swimming pool. |
A.It offers different kinds of service. |
B.It offers a reasonable price. |
C.It has convenient supermarkets. |
D.It has delicious food. |
A.a travel guide | B.a story book |
C.a technical report | D.a geography magazine |