1 . Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 years.
| OPENING TIMES: 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: 9: 00am to 5: 00pm Sun: 9: 30am to 5: 00pm 20 Oct to 19 Mar Mon to Sat: 9: 30am to 4: 00pm Sun: 10: 00am to 4: 00pm |
◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the wonderful exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.
| ADMISSION: Adult £4.90 Child £2.20 Family £12.0 (2 adults+ up to 3 children) |
◆Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.
◆The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk).
◆The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair users.
◆The Shakespeare Coffee House (near the Birthplace).
1. How much is the admission for a couple?| A．£9.80. | B．£12.00. | C．£14.20. | D．£16.90. |
| A．Learn the work of Shakespeare’s family. |
| B．Enjoy the traditional English garden. |
| C．Plant trees and flowers. |
| D．Have some free coffee. |
| A．A history book. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A business paper. | D．A museum guide. |
2 . Plays
●Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
These three short plays by Suzan Lori-Parks are the start of an ambitious attempt to retell the story of the American civil war. The focus is on a slave promised his freedom by his master if he joins in the fight against the Union. Steve Toussaint and Jimmy Akingbola head the cast, and Jo Bonney is in charge.
• 15 September to 4 October, Royal Court, London. Box office: 020-7565 5000.
●A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer
Bryony Kimmings and Brian Lobel consider our attitudes to cancer and the language we employ to deal with it through the stories of five people. This is an all-singing, all-dancing affair with music by Tom Parkinson, wiping off the pink charity ribbons to look at the realities of diagnosis(诊断)and what it means for the wider family.
• 20-24 September, Home, Manchester. Box office: 0161-200 1500.
●The Nest
Every parent wants the best for their baby. Kurt and Martha are prepared to work hard to ensure theirs has everything he needs, even if that means Kurt taking on extra work. Franz Xaver Kroetz’s extraordinary play about the damage that profit causes to individuals and the environment gets a new translation from Conor McPherson.
• 15-22 October, Lyric, Belfast. Box office: 028-9038 1081.
●The Red Barn
David Hare’s new play is based on La Main, a psychological thriller by the great Georges Simenon. The story concerns two couples who, on their way back from a party, struggle through the snow. The play is directed by Robert Icke, and the cast is headed by Mark Strong and Hope Davis.
• 6-20 October, Lyttelton, London. Box office: 020-7452 3000.
1. What do we know about Father Comes Home from the Wars?| A．It is set in the USA. |
| B．It is put on throughout September. |
| C．It tells of the hardship slaves suffered . |
| D．It is the first play to describe the cruelty of war. |
| A．19 September. | B．3 October. | C．10 October. | D．21October |
| A．The Nest |
| B．The Red Barn |
| C．Father Comes Home from the Wars |
| D．A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer |
3 . As parents, most of us are keen to encourage a love of reading in our children but sometimes it can be hard to know how to do this. All four of these books contain loads of useful tips about how to get your kids into reading and stand out as my favourite books. The books should be widely available in libraries and bookshops. You can also buy them online with free postage anywhere in the world through the Book Depository.
Rocket Your Child into Reading
Best known as an Australian children's author, Jackie French also struggled at school with reading and writing and knows first-hand all about the inpact these stuggles have on a child's self- esteem and atiude to school and learning. In this book , Jackie looks at the dfferent ways children learn. She has some wonderful ideas about how parents can help stnggling readers.
Reading Magic
The book is beautifully witten with lots of iformation about the importance of reading aloud to children. As well as being an author of the most beautiful picture books for young children, Mem Fox is also a teacher and literacy advocate so her advice is backed up with lots of research. Reading Magic is quite a short book, full of hunour and very easy to read.
The Reading Bug
Before Paul Jennings started writing flltime, he was a special-education teacher and then a speech pathologist. Like Mem, Paul believes parents are the best reading teachers in the world and that parental involvement is key to a child learming to read and use language. This is another easy - to - read book which presents simple strategies to show how parents can use books to enrich their children's lives.
The Read-Aloud Handbook
This book was originally published in 1979 and is still in print. It contains many ideas to encourage reading in children. Originally a journalist, Jim Trelease has some interesting things to say about the US education system, with its emphasis on testing almost to the exclusion of all else. Like Mem Fox, Jim is a passionate advocate for children's literacy and the importance of reading to children.
1. Which book can better help children with reading difficulty?| A．Reading Magic. | B．The Reading Bug. |
| C．The Read-Aloud Handbook. | D．Rocket Your Child into Reading. |
| A．Paul Jennings. | B．Jim Trelease. |
| C．Mem Fox. | D．Jackie French. |
| A．They are all newly-printed books. |
| B．They are beautiful picture books. |
| C．They are offered to children for free. |
| D．They are books about raising readers. |
4 . Winners Club!
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It had been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 ---- that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don't expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two savings without taking them out in a month.
Convenient!
Teenagers are busy ---- we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers or to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
Mega magazine included!
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card). But it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
1. The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.| A．encourage spending | B．are free to all teenagers |
| C．are full of adventure stories | D．help to make more of your money |
| A．be an Internet user | B．be permitted by your guardian |
| C．have a big sum of money | D．be in your twenties |
| A．To set up a club. | B．To provide part - time jobs. |
| C．To organize key - cards. | D．To promote a service. |
| Hollywood Hotel Service Guide Room Service Offer the service 24 hours a day. Phone the Information Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room waiter. Dining Room Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. (Tips: The room waiter may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7:00 a.m. If you need it, please fill in a card and hang it outside your door before 6:00 a.m.) Lunch: 12:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. Telephones Dial “0” for the Information Desk to put you through with the room waiter. Tell the Information Desk if the morning calls are needed. Shop & Coffee House Business hours: Shop: 9:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Coffee House: 12:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. — 1:30 a.m. Other Services Hot water: It is offered 24 hours. Cinema: Films begin at 7:00 p.m. on Sundays and Wednesdays. Swimming pool: Enjoy yourself at any time if you like. It’s free. |
| A．Only at midnight. | B．Any time during a day. |
| C．Before 12:00 a.m. | D．After 12:00 a.m. |
| A．Phone the Information Desk. |
| B．Go to the coffee house to have it. |
| C．Go to the hotel dining room. |
| D．Put a card outside your room before 6:00 a.m. |
| A．go swimming | B．go shopping |
| C．see a film | D．go to the coffee house |
6 . Personal Robot
Make your parents and teachers happy！
Are you having problems finishing your homework on time？Do you avoid cleaning your room until your mom shouts at you？You don't need to worry if you buy a Mr. Helping Hand personal robot. Mr. H can be programmed to organize your homework. Your own personal robot will follow you around, putting away books and objects that you have left on the floor or bed.
Mr. H also has these features (特点)：
※ weighs only 500 grams
※ includes long-lasting batteries
※ comes with a 5-year guarantee
※ remembers simple instructions
Originally (最初) sold for ＄499
NOW ONLY ＄299
WATCH CONTROL
This is a watch that James Bond would be proud to wear!
This is NOT a watch for ordinary people!
Your electronic PENGO WATCH CONTROL
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Besides, your PENGO WATCH CONTROL will always tell you the time accurately!
Originally sold for ＄199
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1. A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help you to ______ .| A．repair your TV | B．organize your homework |
| C．be a James Bond | D．know what the weather is like |
| A．＄499 | B．＄299 |
| C．＄199 | D．＄99 |
| A．On a notice board. | B．In a company brochure. |
| C．On a teenage website. | D．In a college newspaper. |
7 . If you want to find a book for your sons or daughters, here are some books that you can choose from.
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation
by Stuart Gibbs
The CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式), which could destroy the world if the bad people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who is as smart as Albert Einstein. Children who like exciting mysteries will enjoy reading this book.
AstroNuts
by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg
In AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmoret the main office of NASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story s topic is simple: Don’t harm the planet. Readers who love science fiction (科幻小说) enjoy AstroNuts.
Stargazing
by Jen Wang
Christine hears that Moon, who is new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine’s family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on Jen Wang’s experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship.
Roll with It
by Jamie Sumner
Roll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie’s grandpa, she must learn to deal with a new school and new friendships. This book is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family.
1. Whose book tells exciting mysteries?| A．Stuart Gibbs. | B．Jon Scieszka. | C．Jen Wang. | D．Jamie Sumner. |
| A．Stargazing. | B．AstroNuts. |
| C．Roll with It. | D．Charlie Thome and the Last Equation. |
| A．It mainly discusses animals’ stories. |
| B．It includes much scientific knowledge. |
| C．It is mainly about how to make friends. |
| D．It is connected with the author’s own experiences. |
| A．She has to solve problems faced in a new place. |
| B．She has trouble communicating with others. |
| C．She is carefully looked after by her grandpa. |
| D．She doesn’t want to go to another slate. |
| A．Salesgirls. | B．Teachers. | C．Parents. | D．Waiters. |
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. |
