1 . English Schools

There's no substitute for taking an English course in a high quality language school in an English-speaking country, ESL-lounge Student has partnered with some of the best language schools in the UK. Choose a school from below. We can offer discounts on English courses!

Burlington School, London

Burlington School is located in Parsons Green, 15 minutes by underground from the centre of London. Our standard of teaching is high, with courses in General and Specialist English. The coffee bar is open all day serving freshly-cooked meals, and the school organizes a range of social activities to complement (补充) the classes. Students live either in homestays or in one of our hostels.

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University of Liverpool, English Language

You can have confidence in the University of Liverpool, which is ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. While studying here, you will benefit from modern and dynamic English teaching methods in small classes of fewer than 16 students.

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Interactive English School, Brighton

We are a small friendly school. Being a small school means we can cater for your individual needs more easily than larger schools can. All of our teachers are native speakers, qualified and experienced. Our prices are very affordable and start from £60 per week for Full-time courses of 20 lessons.

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New School of English, Cambridge

The New School of English is located in the beautiful city of Cambridge. The school is open all year and provides a range of English language courses for adults from all over the world (minimum age 16). These courses cover General English as well as courses for professionals looking to focus on specific topic areas. They have a range of accommodation choices for students.

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1. What can we know about Burlington School?

A．It is open all year.	B．It is located in London.
C．It provides no accommodation.	D．It offers no social practice classes.

2. Which school offers the biggest discounts?

A．Burlington School.	B．New School of English.
C．University of Liverpool.	D．Interactive English School.

3. How is New School of English different from the others?

A．It sets a strict age limit.	B．Its accommodation is optional.
C．Its teachers are qualified and experienced.	D．It offers General and Specialist English courses.

4. Who would be interested in the schools?

A．English professors.	B．Native English speakers.
C．Foreign English learners.	D．Staff of esl-lounge Student.

5. The text is most probably from a(n)___________.

A．book review

B．newspaper ad

C．educational website

D．science novel

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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 deposits without taking them out in a month.

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Teenagers are busy — we get that.     3    . With the Winners Club, you can choose to bank from home using the phone or the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part­time job!

·Magazines included

Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.     4    

The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers.     5    . Simply fill in an application form and get permission from your parents. It is not so hard. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!

A．Perfect Service Systems

B．Excellent interest rates

C．And it is so easy to join

D．You may never need to come to a bank at all

E．The Winners Club is set up for you to save money

F．It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers

G．Some fantastic stories are also offered for Winners Club members

5 . Here comes 4 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.

Yoga Club

Yoga not only improves balance, flexibility, and joint stability, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10—16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).

Basketball Club

Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to10-16 members from grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly.

Public Speaking Club

The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10—12 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday).

Media Club

The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8—12 members from grades 6—12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).

1. Which club will attract students who want to get both mental and physical benefits?

A．Basketball Club.	B．Public Speaking Club.
C．Yoga Club.	D．Media Club.

2. How often do the members of the Basketball Club practice?

A．Once a week.	B．Twice a week.
C．Three times a week.	D．Four times a week.

3. What will club members do at the Media Club?

A．Set up a school radio.	B．Write imaginary stories.
C．Learn public speaking skills.	D．Interview teachers and students.

4. Where can the text be found?

A．In a school introduction.	B．In a research paper.
C．In a history textbook.	D．In a travel guidebook.

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1. In which part of the magazine can you find instructions on experiments?

A．Global Eye.	B．Features.
C．Brain Dump.	D．How To.

2. How much should you pay if you make a yearly subscription in print?

A．$121.	B．$116.
C．$28.	D．$8.93.

3. According to the passage, subscribers of the magazine can _______.

A．purchase the magazine on the App Store

B．be informed of the latest news in humanity

C．cancel the order within 14 days of its purchase

D．get a full refund if they find it cheaper elsewhere

7 . School Progra

1. Which school offers Music Programe?

A．Hillbrook School	B．Emerson School
C．Monarch School	D．Almaden School

2. If you are interested in group classes in art, you can call.

A．650-968-5957	B．650-903-0986
C．650-403-3575	D．650-720-1677

3. Which program helps improve thinking skills?

A．Sports Program	B．Art Program
C．Development Program	D．Woodshop Program

8 . We offer five kinds of courses. Each course has been designed to help students according to their needs.

Course 1: General English

General English is designed to develop students’ basic communication skills in speaking and pronunciation, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary. Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am, $288 per week.

Course 2：Academic English

Academic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area. Monday to Friday：4：00 pm to 5：00 pm，$320 per week.

Course 3：High School ESL

Why not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES？We have High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for international students. Tuesday to Friday：8：00 am to 11：00 am，$25 per hour.

Course 4：Night Classes

Do you want to improve your English and get the best possible results in your GRE test？We have two night classes each week designed to meet your needs. Tuesday and Thursday evenings：8：30 pm to 10：30 pm, $60 per day.

Course 5：One on One

If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers，we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL. Tuesday and Friday：2：00 pm to 5：00 pm，$80 per hour.

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1. Which course would be helpful for an English beginner?

A．High School ESL.	B．General English.
C．Night Classes.	D．Academic English.

2. How much will you pay if you spend two weeks taking the Night Classes?

A．360.

B．300.

C．600.

D．240.

3. In which section can we find this passage?

A．Life style.

B．Opinion.

C．Health.

D．Study.

9 . Here are four fantastic experiences for you to enjoy wonderful countryside spots, breath-taking scenery and clean, fresh air. Pack your bags and get outside!

Horse-riding

Here’s a novel way of chasing the Northern Lights — on horseback, which is a back-to-nature experience hunting for the aurora borealis. You’ll saddle up (给马备鞍) at dusk and head deeper into the wilds near the Pallas Yllas National Park.

GO: Three-night full-board guided trip, including two nights in a cottage and one night glamping, from £965 per person. See aurora zone. com.

Mountain-biking

You can choose from guided downhill or cross-country mountain biking to road cycling and families can enjoy peaceful, slower paths and farm trails.

Extra activities include hiking, water park.

GO: Five-night B&B packages including transfers and guided biking, from £374 per person. Bike hire from around £15 a day. See wizzair. com.

Camping

Get back to basics on a campsite with none of that fancy glamping. The pitches are large so you can light your own campfire at night. Walkers are in heaven here, hiking among the limestone hills filled with traditional stone walls.

Also a great destination for fishing, sailing and windsurfing on nearby Lake Semerwater.

GO: Non-electric grass tent pitches from £20 a night. Tipi already pitched from £70 a night. See pitchup. com.

Whale-watching

Scotland’s west coast, one of Europe’s best places to catch sight of whales, has launched a new whale trail. It features 30 top places offering opportunities to see the wildlife and showcases whale heritage sites.

GO: Accommodation along the trail is reasonable including B&B in a double room at Torran in Ullapool from £70 a night. See bandbullapool. co. uk.

1. How much might you pay for two days’ bike-hiring in Mountain-biking?

A．£15.	B．£20.
C．£30.	D．£374.

2. What will you do in Camping?

A．Hunt for animals.	B．Enjoy challenging camping.
C．Visit traditional stone walls.	D．Climb an across-country mountain.

3. Where can you find coastal B&Bs?

A．At bandbullapool. co. uk.	B．At aurora zone. com.
C．At pitchup. com.	D．At wizzair. com.

10 . If you’re living in or visiting New York, take a few hours to visit one of these places to ice skate during your time in New York City.

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

The free rink in Manhattan’s Bryant Park first opened in 2005 At 17,000 square feet, it is about half the size of the Wollman Rink in Central Park and twice as big as the rink at Rockefeller Center.

As Manhattan’s only free skating rink, and centrally located at that, it tends to be mobbed(闱聚) with waits up to 2 hours on weekend days.

Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers

Manhattan’s only year-round skating rink is a delight that’s been around since 1965 It’s large, indoors, and has few lines, and courteous staff It’s also, amazingly, open 24 hours a day In the winter it sometimes gets so cold that the ice cracks,   but at least they fix it!

Prices for skating admission is $11. and skate rental $6.

Riverbank Stile Park Ice Skating Rink

This sizeable outdoor rink is open to the public Friday through Sunday, and has a root to prevent December snows and April rain .And since Riverbank Stale Park overlooks the Hudson, you'll have nice views of the river and the George Washington Bridge as a backdrop .

Admission is S5 for adults, children S3 Skate rental is $6 The Ice Kink at Rockefeller Center Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a truly unique New York holiday staple(重要内容). It is the most sumptuous(豪华的)getting for skating Since opening on Christmas Day back in 1936. this skating rink has been an institution at the Rockefeller.

Admission is $25—$32 for adults, children up to 12 years S15, skate retual $12.

1. What can be known about the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park？

A．It is the first rink opened in Manhattan s Bryant Park .

B．It is not popular for its limited space

C．Only one can actually get into the rink for free

D．It takes much longer to enter the rink to skate on weekends

2. What is special about the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers ？

A．It is open all through the year.

B．It has the longest history.

C．Its ice never cracks.

D．It has a roof to prevent snows and rain.

3. If a couple with their 11-year-old son goes to skate at the Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center with their own skating equipment, how much should they pay at least?

A．$40	B．$64
C．$65	D．$101