| A．From his phone. | B．From newspapers. | C．From TV news stations. |
2 . With the rise of social media and the increasing number of online platforms, businesses have too many options when it comes to promoting their products or services. We will compare some of the top online advertising platforms and help you determine which one is right for you.
Google Ads: The Powerhouse of Online Advertising
When it comes to online advertising, Google Ads is undoubtedly the most powerful and widely used platform with its mighty targeting options. Businesses can target specific keywords, demographics (人口统计), locations, and even custom audiences based on their website visitors or customer lists. This level of precision ensures precise ads reaching.
Facebook Ads: Targeting Your Audience with Accuracy
Facebook Ads offers businesses various ad formats such as image ads, video ads, audio-visual ads, and more to engage with their target audience effectively. One significant advantage Facebook Ads have over other platforms is its advanced targeting abilities. With Facebook’s large user data, businesses can target their ads based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and even life events. This level of accuracy allows you to tailor your ads to specific audience divisions and increase the chances of transformation.
LinkedIn Ads: Connecting with Professionals
If your business operates in the B2B space or targets professionals and decision-makers, LinkedIn Ads is an excellent platform to consider. One of the key advantages of using LinkedIn Ads is its professional targeting options, including job titles, industries, company size, and even specific companies. This high level of precision ensures that your ads are viewed by related professionals who are more likely to be interested in your products or services.
YouTube Ads: Engaging Your Audience through Video
Video advertising has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its ability to draw users’ attention effectively. One major advantage of YouTube Ads is its widespread reach. With over 2 billion logged-in monthly users spending an average of 40 minutes on the platform, YouTube offers advertisers access to a large global audience.
1. What key feature sets Facebook Ads apart from other platforms?| A．Comprehensive user data. |
| B．Advanced targeting capabilities. |
| C．Professional targeting options. |
| D．Widespread audience reach. |
| A．LinkedIn Ads. | B．YouTube Ads. |
| C．Google Ads. | D．Facebook Ads. |
| A．To promote advertising websites to schools. |
| B．To introduce different advertising companies. |
| C．To help businesses select advertising platforms. |
| D．To analyze the pros and cons of online advertising. |
1. How did the woman get new information?
| A．From Twitter. | B．From radio. | C．From TV. |
| A．It spreads positive energy. |
| B．It provides accurate news. |
| C．It has most recent information. |
| A．Against. | B．Favorable. | C．Understanding. |
4 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
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6 . These hotels don’t have all the necessary facilities（设施）, but each of them offers something different. Don’t miss them if you travel to Canada.
Sleep on a train at the Train Station Inn. This hotel is in an old train station in Nova Scotia. The owners, James and Shelley Le Fresne, use the station and the train as rooms. There are seven old train cars and there is also a restaurant in the dining car. Prices are from $89 to $169 per room or train car.
Sleep in a jail（监狱）in the Canadian capital, Ottawa.Here, you can sleep in the old downtown Ottawa Jail Hostel. There are group or private bedrooms. There are still bars on the doors!Prices are from $25 to $65.Don’t worry, there aren’t any criminals（犯人）there!
Sleep in a tepee（a tent of the American Indians）at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Alberta. At this hotel, there are guided tours and lessons in local culture. The best part：sleeping in a real tepee outside. The price is around $300, or$620 for a full package.
Sleep in a lighthouse at the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn. This hotel is on Newfoundland’s Quirpon Island. There are great views of the ocean from the windows. There are 11 private rooms in total. Prices are from $225 for a single to $350 for a suite（套房）.Meals are included in the restaurant. The hotel has the traditional look and feel of the lighthouse, so there is no Internet, TV or telephones in the rooms. There are tours available, and boat tours to the island are included.
1. What’s special in the Train Station Inn?| A．Its rooms are equipped with models of trains. |
| B．There are altogether eleven private bedrooms. |
| C．The rooms are changed from the train and the station. |
| D．The hotel lies nearby an old train station. |
| A．Learn the history and culture of Canada. |
| B．Enjoy some alcoholic drinks in the bar. |
| C．Spend much money helping the criminals. |
| D．Sleep in a jail that is no longer in use. |
| A．In a tepee in Alberta. | B．At the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn. |
| C．In the Ottawa Jail Hostel. | D．At the Train Station Inn. |
7 . Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Festival St tore
Plenty of people attend Laguna Beach Festival of Arts just to admire the works of art. However, for serious art buyers, attending early in the season means a lot, since excellent pieces often sell early. Weekdays are less busy but there are fewer artists present. They often meet crowds in the evening that show up for the Pageant (盛会)of the Masters. Some artists may negotiate prices at the end of the season. If you just want souvenirs of your visit, a variety of products are available in the Festival Store.
Fun Activities
Part of the fun of the festival comes from the activities that go on during the event. Tours and art workshops are available every day. Weekends are full of live music and special events. To get best value for the money you spend during the week, Thursday is the day to go for art talks by participating artists and evening jazz.
Food &x Drinks
Food and drinks are sold at the snack bar. Tivoli Terrace cafe and restaurants are on site for more formal dining. Picnics are welcome during art talks or music shows, and there are tables set up in the courtyard for you to enjoy your homemade or take-away food. But alcohol is forbidden here. On Thursdays, central tables are reserved for ticket holders.
Cost of the Tickets
Entrance admission: $60 per person (the Pageant of the Masters and live music shows included)
Joint pass: $120 per person (free of charge for all the performances)
Notes: Since there are many visitors on the weekends, the ticket office may be crowded. For faster service, call toll-free number 24 hours a day.
For more information visit www. Lagunabeachfestivalofarts.com
1. What should one intending to buy some good pieces of art in the festival do?| A．Go there on weekdays. | B．Turn to artists for advice. |
| C．Go there as soon as it starts. | D．Show up for the Pageant of the Masters. |
| A．Drink alcohol. | B．Have a formal dinner. |
| C．Appreciate music while eating. | D．Eat at central tables as they like. |
| A．$60 | B．$120 | C．$180 | D．$240 |
8 . Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt（隔离豁 免）countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.
France
Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports
Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.
Drive： Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.
Italy
British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.
Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.
Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.
Spain
A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.
Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.
Croatia
British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.
Plane: Returns from £ 35.
1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?| A．They can arrive before July 10. | B．It is cheaper than taking a plane. |
| C．They have to get to France first. | D．It is free to get food and groceries. |
| A．To travel the country freely. | B．Not to wear a mask in hotels. |
| C．To stand less than 1.5 meters away. | D．Not to obey self-isolation after arrival. |
| A．France. | B．Italy. | C．Spain. | D．Croatia. |
9 . Art, Culture & Performances in Arizona
Art on the Wild Side
Three of Arizona’s favorite painters will exhibit their latest works inspired by the natural world in their unique styles. Through this exhibit, guests can engage in the Zoo’s mission to care for the natural world.
Date: February 1-April 31, 2020
Location: 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Price: $90
Always... Patsy Cline
Always... Patsy Cline is a musical play, complete with country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy” “I Fall to Pieces”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Walking After Midnight”... 27 songs in all!
Date: June 14-21, 2020
Location: Hale Theater, 50 West Page Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Price: $65
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Best friends Valentine and Proteus choose different paths in life only to run into each other again when they both fall in love with the same woman. The Two Gentlemen of Verona is one of Shakespeare's earliest plays, his first comedy and also one of the most rarely performed plays in the canon.
Date: July 18-25, 2020
Location: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Price: $28
Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore is giving a concert in our city! She is touring to support her upcoming album. Mandy's seventh studio work Silver Landings set to be released on September 6.
Date: September 27-October 3, 2020
Location: 111 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004
Price: $42
1. When can you go to an exhibition of paintings?| A．In March. | B．In June. | C．In July. | D．In September. |
| A．Art on the Wild Side. | B．Always... Patsy Cline. |
| C．The Two Gentlemen of Verona. | D．Mandy Moore. |
| A．$28. | B．$42. | C．$65. | D．$90. |
10 . Chicago Botanic Garden
Events
● Midwest Fruit Explorers
March 31-April 10, 1–4 pm
The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft (嫁接) and care for fruit trees.
● Midwest Daffodil (水仙花) Society Show
April 22-28, 10 am–4:30 pm
The Midwest Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes floral (花卉的) design and photography competitions.
● Ikebana International Show
May 11-19, 9 am–3:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)
The Ikebana International Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.
● Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale
The Gardeners of the North Shore host this annual show.
June 27-30, 9 am–4:30 pm
This show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow, including flowers, vegetables, herbs (草本植物), and houseplants.
● Garden tours & trams
Enjoy a tram tour for an overview of popular areas. Return each season to experience different views.
| Prices | Members | Nonmembers |
| Adults | $7 | $8 |
| Seniors | $6 | $7 |
| Children (3-12 yrs) | $5 | $6 |
| Children (2 and under) | Free | Free |
| Ten-visit pass | $50 | $60 |
Accessibility at the garden
Service animals
Service animals are welcome. No pets please.
Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs)
They are available for rent in the Visitor Center on an unreserved, first-come first-served basis. The following fees apply: members: $15, nonmembers $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.
Daily Hours: 8 am–7 pm
Garden View Café: 8 am–4 pm
Garden Shop: 10 am–4 pm
1. What can you do at Midwest Fruit Explorers?
| A．Design flower patterns |
| B．Learn about tree planting. |
| C．Take part in its photography competition. |
| D．Buy some fruit at a good price. |
| A．Midwest Fruit Explorers. |
| B．Midwest Daffodil Society Show. |
| C．Ikebana International Show. |
| D．Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale. |
| A．They can rent ECVs for indoor use. |
| B．They can visit the garden with their pets. |
| C．They can have free coffee from 8 am to 4 pm. |
| D．They can use free wheelchairs if they need to. |
