1 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?| A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
| B．Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
| C．EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
| D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
| A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
| B．DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
| C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
| D．Disneyland, California. |
| A．To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
| B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
| C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
| D．To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
2 . TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH RUBBISH / RECYCLE INFORMATION
RUBBISH COLLECTION CURBSIDE（路边回收）
Your household rubbish is collected weekly on your regular collection day. All residents using rubbish barrels must have covers on them to prevent rain / snow water buildup inside.
Please note the following list of items that will NOT be picked up by the Sanitation Division：
● Medical Waste or Mercury-Call Health Department at 508-946-2408
● Containers with sharp edges or bottoms.
● Metals, furniture or building materials.
● Recyclable material.
RECYCLE COLLECTION CURBSIDE
Your recyclables will be collected every other week on your regular collection day. Failure to put your recyclables out on the assigned day causes "double pick-up". Please help us to keep costs down.
Items for curbside collection：
● Newspapers and magazines
● Cardboard-Cereal Boxes, Pasta Boxes, Shoe Boxes, Etc.
● Cans and plastics（NO CHILDREN'S TOYS）
● Clear and colored glass（only brown & green）
How to prepare items for curbside collection：
● Paper Products — please wrap them in plastic grocery bags to protect from rain and wind.
● Cans, plastics and clear and colored glass — CLEAN.
*All rubbish / recyclables must be out at curbside by 7：00 a.m. on your regular scheduled collection day.
1. How often is household rubbish collected in the town？| A．Every day. | B．Every other day. |
| C．Every week. | D．Every other week. |
| A．An overdue journal. | B．An old smartphone. |
| C．A plastic toy truck. | D．A yellow drinking glass. |
| A．They should try to keep the pick-up costs down. |
| B．They should have them all cleaned before dumping. |
| C．They should dump them by 7：00 a.m. beside their houses. |
| D．They should have paper products covered in plastic bags. |
3 . Yinqixing Indoor Skiing Site, formerly known as Hokkaido Indoor Ski Resort, is the first indoor skiing site in Asia, which covers an area of 100.8 thousand square meters and the ski track is 380 meters in length and 80 meters in width, with the maximum drop of 42 meters. There are three sections of snow runs and a huge platform for practicing, which are suitable for skiing enthusiasts of various skiing degrees. The temperature in the skiing site maintains below -2℃ all the year round. Snow thickness ranges from 30 cm to 50 cm.
Solo Adventure Tips:
Location: No, 1835, Qishen Road, Qibao Town, Shanghai
How to Get There?
Public Bus: 91,92,803,953
Free Scheduled Bus:
Location: North Square, Xinzhuang Station, Subway Line I
Departure time: from 9:00 to 21:00, operating every half an hour
Ticket Price:
Adults: ¥138; Children: ¥80 (Ordinary time)
Adults: ¥158; Children: ¥100 (On weekends)
Opening Hours:
9: 30 to 22: 30 from Monday to Thursday and Sunday; 9:30 to 24:00 on Friday and Saturday;
It will stop selling tickets after 21:00.
More Tips:
Bathing fees: ¥6 per person
Stay overnight: ¥20 per person
Private room of 2 people: ¥58 per person
Private room of 3 people: ¥68 per person
Meal: ¥50 per person
For more information, you can click here Yinqixing Indoor Skiing Site or directly call 021-64788666/021-63816698.
1. Who is Yinqixing Indoor Skiing Site suitable for?| A．People who are good at climbing. |
| B．People of high skiing degrees only. |
| C．People of different levels of skiing skills. |
| D．People who are enthusiastic about outdoor sports. |
| A．¥506 | B．¥566 |
| C．¥356 | D．¥456 |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A website for travel. |
| C．An entertainment magazine. | D．A travel guide. |
4 . Welcome to The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)
HOURS
Open seven days a week
SUN-THU, 10 AM-5:30 PM, FRI, SAT 10 AM-9 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
ADMISSION
Members and Patrons(赞助人) visit free and enjoy express admission.
General Admission: Adults, $25; seniors (65 and older), $17; students,$12; and children under 12, free. General admission tickets include special exhibitions and are valid（有效） for three days.
For New York State residents with valid ID, Connecticut, and New Jersey students: The amount you pay is up to you. Please be as generous as you can.
All ticket holders must go through security.PARKING GARAGE
80 th St. and Fifth Ave. Discount for Members and Patrons.
GROUP VISITS
Call 212-570-3711 or visit metmuseum. org/groupvisits.
FREE GUIDED TOURS
Audio Guide
Listen to the stories behind thousands of artworks in The Met collection and select exhibitions. Rent an Audio Guide device (with a headset or neck loop): adults, $7,; Members, $6; children under 12 $5; and free to visitors who are blind, partially sighted, deaf or have hearing loss. Transcripts in standard and large print are available for selected tours. Learn more at metmuseum. org/audioguide.
Daily tours with Guides
Check at any information desk or visit metmuseum.org/mettours for free gallery talks and tours presented by staff, outside scholars, and trained volunteers.
ACCESSIBILITY
For information about accessibility and services for visitors with disabilities, contact accesss@metmuseum. org or call 212-650-2010, or visit metmuseum.org/access.
1. Normally on which day can a visitor stay at the MET for the longest time?| A．Saturday. | B．Wednesday . |
| C．Monday. | D．Thanksgiving Day. |
| A．$12. | B．$25. |
| C．$29. | D．$37. |
| A．By calling 212-570-3711. | B．By calling 212-650-2010. |
| C．By visiting metmeseum.org/group visits | D．By contacting metmuseum.org/mettours. |
5 . Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting, as well as having the largest number of tigers in India. In addition to tigers, there are also bears, deer, wolves, birds, etc.
Location: In the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh state. The nearest village is Tala, which is the access to the park.
Opening Hours and Safari (游猎) Times
Safaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and mid-afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 p. m. to spot the animals. The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 because of the monsoon season (季风季节).
Bandhavgarh Zones
Bandhavgarh is divided into three main zones: Tala (the park’s best zone, with the most tigers), Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers) and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding).
Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris
Bandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years. Entry fees have increased since October 2014. When you are going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people). From 2015 to 2016, park entry tickets’ costs were as follows:
Tala Zone: 2,400 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)
Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for foreigners. (Up to six people)
Jeep Hire
Expect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep, in addition to the entry cost. This can be done at the park entrance. All hotels can organize jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate. It’s much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India, it’s possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.
1. What is Bandhavgarh National Park most famous for?| A．Species of bears. | B．Lots of tigers. |
| C．Beautiful birds. | D．A number of wolves. |
| A．1,200 rupees. | B．2,400 rupees. |
| C．4,800 rupees. | D．6,000 rupees. |
| A．Tourists don’t have to hire jeeps. |
| B．Hiring jeeps from hotels costs less money. |
| C．Tourists can only hire one jeep from the park. |
| D．Jeep hire fees are included in the entry cost. |
6 . There are an unbelievable number of reasons to go to Greece; just like there are an unbelievable number of things to do once a traveler arrives there. Here is a look at just some of the great historical things to see when on holiday in Athens, Greece.
Agora
Agora lies in ruins now, but during its glory days it was a lively and active open marketplace where Greeks came to buy, sell, and exchange their goods and services. Agora has ties to common people of ancient Greece. Guided tours are available and there is also a small museum with many artifacts from this area on display.
Parthenon
One of the most famous landmarks in Athens is the legendary Parthenon. This building is still today admired by architects who are appreciative of the decorative design, as well as the engineering involved in its construction. Those interested in history will be impressed beyond belief with the opportunity to see this historic structure up close and personal.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
One of the most impressive monuments to see up close is the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Many people see this monument from far away, or even from the window of a taxi, and never stop for a first hand look themselves. This is a huge mistake as the size of it cannot truly be appreciated without visiting it up close.
Odeum of Herodes Atticus
Built into the hillside and providing a nice view of Athens is the Odeum of Herodes Atticus. This theater was constructed in the second century and was an important gathering place for both the upper and lower classes. It holds a little over 5,000 people, located just below the Acropolis, and is still used for performances to this day.
1. What did the ancient Greeks do in Agora?| A．They toured around. |
| B．They did business. |
| C．They visited museums. |
| D．They prayed for blessings. |
| A．Building designers. |
| B．Electrical engineers. |
| C．Ordinary visitors. |
| D．Religious people. |
| A．By looking in the distance. |
| B．By visiting up close. |
| C．By taking a bird’s-eye view. |
| D．By. seeing through a taxi window. |
| A．It has great historical value. |
| B．It has ties to common people. |
| C．It still serves its original purpose. |
| D．It is famous for its architecture. |
