1 . How to Apply China Visa (签证)

How to apply China visa is the most concerned question for international tourists who plan to travel to China. Here you will find the useful information about China visa requirements and instructions.

China Visa Requirements

▶The valid (有效的) passport

Original passport valid for at least 6 months with blank visa pages, and a photocopy of data page (with your photo on it)

▶China visa application form and photo

The applicants must fill in a complete visa application form and attach it with a recent-taken colour passport photo.

So what is the requirement of the photo? The photo you submit must be passport-type (bare-head, full face) and standard with the correct dimension and background colour.

▶Effective proof of legal stay or resident status (it applies to those who do not apply for China visa in their countries of citizenship).

Supporting Application Documents

For C-Visa, a letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant authority from China side shall be provided.

For D-Visa, the original and a photocopy of foreign permanent residence identification form issued by China’s Ministry of Public Security shall be provided.

For F-Visa, an invitation letter issued by relevant authorities or individuals from China side shall be provided.

For G-Visa, an onward air (train, bus, ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the third country or region shall be provided.

For L-Visa, the tour itinerary (行程) and documents with round trip flight tickets and accommodation reservations, or an invitation letter issued by relevant authorities or individuals from Chinese side shall be provided.

For M-Visa, documents of business activity, trade fair invitation letter or other invitation letter issued by trade partners in China shall be provided.

Further reading: click the link China visa knowledge and types.

1. In what situation do people have to prove the legal stay for the application?

A．Not being in his country of nationality.

B．Without documents of business activity.

C．Without photos that match the requirements.

D．Not being invited by trade partners in China.

2. Which visas need the trip ticket?

A．C-Visa and M-Visa.	B．L-Visa and D-Visa.
C．G-Visa and L-Visa.	D．F-Visa and M-Visa.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A hotel poster.	D．A web page.

2 .

YOUTH CLUB Free Membership for You It’s our tenth birthday this year. Now we are offering (提供) free membership (会员资格) to two lucky people. If you want to be one of those lucky people, you have to tell us your answers to these questions. ◆ Why do you want to keep healthy? ◆ How do you keep healthy? ◆ What’s your favourite sport? Swimming, tennis, basketball, table tennis or weight training? Fill in the form and send a photo of yourself to Peter Brown. His email address is youthclub@ 26.com.

1. When was Youth Club started?

A．Seven years ago.	B．Ten years ago.
C．Five years age.	D．Six years ago

2. How many kinds of sports are mentioned in the passage?

A．Three

B．Four

C．Five

D．Six

3. After reading the passage, we can know Peter Brown’s ________.

A．date of birth	B．telephone number
C．favorite sport	D．email address

3 . Blowing Up Balloons with CO₂

Chemical reactions (化学反应) make for some great experiments. You can make use of the CO₂(carbon dioxide) given off by a baking soda (小苏打) and lemon juice reaction to blow up your balloon!

What you’ll need:

●Balloon        ●About 40ml of water        ●Soft drink bottle

●Juice from a lemon          ●I teaspoon of baking soda

Instructions:

●Before you begin, make sure that you pull the balloon long to make it as easy as possible to blow up.

●Put the 40ml of water into the soft drink bottle.

●Add the baking soda and mix it with water.

●Put the lemon juice in and quickly put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle.

What’s happening?

If all goes well, then your balloon should inflate! Adding the lemon juice to the baking soda creates a chemical reaction and produces CO₂. The gas rises up and escapes (逸出) through the soft drink bottle. It doesn’t, however, escape the balloon, pushing it outwards and blowing it up.

1. Which of the following do you need for the experiment?

A．Two cups.	B．Apple juice.
C．250 ml water.	D．A teaspoon of baking soda.

2. What should you do before the experiment?

A．Heat the water.	B．Drink some juice.
C．Blow up the balloon.	D．Pull the balloon long.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To describe an experiment.	B．To introduce a game.
C．To produce soft drinks.	D．To save some chemicals.

4 . You have a story to tell and pass on — Start today! Your memories and legacy will inspire and enrich others. LifeStories.com guides you in writing your life story. Our goal is to help you build a bridge from you to future generations and transform the lives at both ends. This easy, creative, comprehensive and a fun website allows you to:

Compose

Capture your memories and write your life story using questions. We provide over 1,000 questions to help you! These questions help stimulate your memory and cover your different life stages. You can answer all of them or just a partial list.

Collaborate (合作)

Invite others to read your story AND they can add content to your story. It’s easy and fun to do. After all life is about those experiences and events with others. So invite them to enrich your story.

Contribute

Your journey is something beautiful to share with your family and friends. Really… is there anything more important to pass on to generations that follow? Your Life and Your Story will be honored and treasured for generations to come.

Tell Others!

Nothing is more important then the legacy of your spiritual life story. Spread the good news to your friends and family and help them get started telling their story. Click here to get started.

Don’t Have An Account?

Creating an account is easy. Start writing your story today by signing up for an account here.

Register now, it’s FREE!

This registration is free and you will see your life story book in your library, the chapters of your book, and over 1,000 questions. If you wish to answer these questions, and share your answer with family and friends, you will need to pay a small annual fee of $100.00. So, check it out! We hope you join our ever-expanding list of satisfied customers who are writing their stories and sharing it with those they love.

1. What is the advertisement for?

A．Teaching learners to build websites.

B．Selling the famous writers’ story books.

C．Assisting readers to write life stories.

D．Providing students with reading materials.

2. How many methods are mentioned to better life stories in the text?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Seven.

3. Which of the following can be enjoyed by payment?

A．Registering to become learners.

B．Going over the guiding questions.

C．Seeing the chapters of your book.

D．Sharing your answers with others.

5 . What is the next TV program?

A．The news.

B．A quiz show.

C．A documentary about animals.

6 . Food books can bring a culture to life. The following food books are bursting with delicious food, as well as entertaining and engaging storytelling.

	Pierre Thiam’s latest book aims to share everyday, easy-to-cook recipes like baked ginger-chili plantain kelewele. He explains how so many dishes and ingredients from the American South and other regions can trace their origin to West Africa. The 80 recipes are accessible and present a range of traditional and modern takes on the cuisine.
	Fuchsia Dunlop’s book examines classic Chinese dishes, like mapo tofu, soup dumplings and Dongpo pork. This book includes history, philosophy, cooking techniques, and Dunlop’s on-the-ground research conducted over three decades to present a fascinating exploration of this ever-changing cuisine.
	Tamar Adler seeks to make leftovers more appealing and lower food waste in the process with her latest book, which contains around 1,500 recipes. This isn’t what you’d call a beautiful coffee table-style cookbook — it’s practical and the creative secrets within are truly mind-blowing.
	Natasha Pickowicz is an innovative chef. More Than Cake is her first cookbook, full of invaluable tips like how to build a layer (层) cake. Aside from great baking recipes, this cookbook tries to live up to its name by sharing how baking can provide so much more than just tasty sweets — it can give community, purpose, joy and love.

1. Who explores Chinese food culture in the cookbook?

A．Pierre Thiam.	B．Fuchsia Dunlop.
C．Tamar Adler.	D．Natasha Pickowicz.

2. What do Simply West African and The Everlasting Meal Cookbook have in common?

A．They are the writers’ latest books.	B．They advocate lower food waste.
C．They have the same number of recipes.	D．They aim to share West African dishes.

3. Which book favors cake-baking lovers?

A．Simply West African.	B．Invitation to a Banquet.
C．The Everlasting Meal Cookbook.	D．More Than Cake.

7 . Upcoming Trips and Tours with Daytripper

Welcome to Daytripper! We are a unique tour company in Liverpool providing walking tours and trips every Saturday during the year by coach. Book today to join a Daytripper adventure!

Lake District Day Trip

The Lake District is the UK’s largest and most visited National Park. One of the must-sees in the area is Grasmere village, where you can also visit British great poet Wordsworth’s grave.

“The lovceliest spot that man has ever found”? Come along and see if Wordsworth was right.

DATE: Sat. 18th November 2023       TIME: 08: 00～18: 30

Tickets: £40. 00～£45. 50

Yorkshire Day Trip

This trip includes a guided walk at a huge natural cliff. This spot was chosen for one of the scenes from the film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I”. You have to earn these views by climbing the 400 steps up!

DATE: Sat. 18th November 2023       TIME: 08: 15～19: 00

Tickets: £45. 00 for adults; £30. 00 for children over 12; free for below 12.

York Christmas Markets Day Trip

Join us to enjoy a guided tour of York during the festive season. This trip includes a visit to the Christmas Markets plus entertainment on the coach on the way! You can also simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

DATE: Sat. 2nd December 2023        TIME: 08: 45～20: 00

Tickets: £35. 00～£45. 00 （Free for students with a student card）

Conwy and Llandudno Day Trip

Experience a historical tower in North Wales at Conwy Castle. We will visit the Victorian seaside resort (度假胜地) of Llandudno. Here you can walk along the sea or enjoy the views from the Great Orme, or simply have an ice cream on the beach.

DATE: Sat. 25th November 2023       TIME: 08: 30～18: 30

Tickets: £39. 00～£49. 00

1. How much would a couple with a 15-years-old student pay to visit a film site?

A．£75.

B．£90.

C．£105.

D．£120

2. What can visitors do in the Conwy and Llandudno Day Trip according to the text?

A．Find the loveliest spot.	B．Have fun at the seaside.
C．Taste various local food.	D．Enjoy festive entertainment.

3. Which of the following trips started earliest?

A．Yorkshire Day Trip.	B．Lake District Day Trip.
C．Conwy and Llandudno Day Trip.	D．York Christmas Markets Day Trip.

8 . ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

       Adventure Camp at Ohio Dreams is the perfect way to enjoy traditional summer camp. Campers will be able to learn about multiple sports and outdoor adventures. We provide the equipment (设备) and the schedule so you can start from scratch and learn from the best, and even the new comer who may lack experience can make up for it with the spirit for adventure.
       Athletics, Creativity, Science, Knowledge and Social Skills are the backbone of our camp. We offer a wide variety of activities for campers that are full of energy and curiosity.
       ▪Learn Skateboarding: Learn the basics of skating from balancing, dropping in and even a few tricks.
       ▪Learn Mountain Biking: Try one of our mountain bikes and take a few laps on our five-mile track across the countryside or learn the basics of jumping on our Freeride courses.
       ▪Hiking: Pack a snack and hike to beautiful waterfalls and caves while learning how to identify plant species and many different wildlife animals.
       ▪Beach Volleyball: Everybody should know how to jump in a game of pick-up volleyball at the beach. Learn about where to be and how to pass, set, and hit the ball to win.
       ▪Swimming Lessons: If you aren’t the best at swimming, this week-long program will help you to find your sea legs (and arms) so you will have more confidence when swimming.
       Click here for deals, news and early registration discounts.
1. What is an advantage of Adventure Camp?

A．It has the best equipment.	B．It is suitable for the inexperienced.
C．It offers both indoor and outdoor activities.	D．It is the first traditional summer camp in Ohio

2. Which of the following is included in Adventure Camp?

A．Overcoming the fear of swimming.	B．Collecting plants species in the open air.
C．Learning volleyball in professional stadiums.	D．Riding mountain bikes to waterfalls and caves.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A travel brochure.

B．A news report.

C．A book review.

D．An online website.

9 . Frosty Ridge Resort (FRR) is a popular tourist attraction with a long history. Do you want to join the proud tradition of service at FRR? Welcome to join us!

Parking Host

The responsibility of a parking host is to help guests properly park their vehicles (交通工具), informing guests of parking steps and answering questions. You must be at least 18 years of age. A driver’s license (执照) is required. It’s necessary to have a team player attitude and be able to work with people of diverse cultures. The ability to work with different groups of people in a calm and professional manner is also a must.

Child Care Provider

Previous child care experience is preferred. You should provide quality child care, by meeting the needs of various age groups and guest demands in a positive way. Show positive communication skills, and offer children funny activities. Climb stairs to work space and work at a desk or computer work station for one or two hours.

Ski Instructor

Teach ski lessons to guests with the specific focus on students’ goals while emphasizing (强调) safety, fun and learning. You should be able to ski or snowboard. Great customer service skills and good adaptability are required. In particular, unlike the two positions above, you must work during the Christmas week.

1. What should people in the parking host position do?

A．Teach ski lessons to guests.

B．Help guests park their cars.

C．Look after guests’ children.

D．Answer questions from FRR director.

2. What is specially required for a ski instructor?

A．Being communicative.	B．Providing fun for guests.
C．Working during Christmas week.	D．Having related working experience.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Job hunters.

B．Project managers.

C．Local visitors.

D．College students.

10 . Pet parents — cats and dogs under 20 pounds — can travel on Capitol Corridor for $30 one-way! If your furry family member fits the bill, take them on your next adventure. Check out the information below and how to book your next trip. Our check-in process is simple, making traveling with your four-legged friend easy and enjoyable.

What to Know

As you plan your next train trip with your pet, note that we welcome a maximum (最大) of 6pets per train. Booking needs to happen in advance and only one pet reservation is allowed per customer. Pets cannot be booked with multi-ride tickets, bus connections or unaccompanied minors (未成年人).

When at the station, your pet must always travel in a carrier, which counts as one piece of carry-on baggage, and the combined weight of your pet and carrier is 20 pounds. While aboard trains, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier. It is not permitted in the Café, or Quiet Cars.

How to Book

Select your trip on the booking machine.

Add your travel details and proceed until you see the option to customize (定制) your trip.

Add a pet to your booking for $30.

Contact 800-USA-RAIL if you need to change your reservation.

The Rules

Your pet must be at least eight weeks old and be unsmelly, harmless, not disruptive, and require no attention during travel.

You confirm that your pet is up to date on all vaccinations and accept responsibility for your pet by signing the pet release document at check-in.

1. How much does a pet owner have to pay for the pet for a round-trip?

A．$15.

B．$30.

C．$45.

D．$60.

2. What does a pet owner need to do if he/she is to take a cat on board?

A．Book ahead of schedule.	B．Take a carrier weighing 20 pounds.
C．Buy a multi-ride ticket.	D．Contact 800-USA-RAIL first.

3. What are pets allowed to do?

A．Eat in the Café.	B．Sleep in Quiet Cars.
C．Travel in a carrier.	D．Lie behind the door.