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 (房地产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The house has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world, for over 250 years.
| OPENING TIMES: 20 Mar. to 19 Oct. Mon. to Sat.: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sun.: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm 20 Oct. to 19 Mar. Mon. to Sat.: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Sun.: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
♦Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly praised 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.
♦Enjoy the traditional English garden planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s poetry and other works.
ADMISSION:
Adult:￡4.90 Child:￡2.20
Family:￡12.00(2 adults+up to 3 children)
The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; the nearest is at Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk).
The house may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible to wheelchair users.
The Shakespeare Coffee House is opposite the Birthplace.
1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown⁃ups and two children?| A．￡9.80. | B．￡12.00. | C．￡14.20. | D．￡16.40. |
| A．Behind the exhibition hall. | B．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre. |
| C．At Windsor Street. | D．Near the Coffee House. |
| A．When he/she enters the house, he/she needs help. |
| B．When he/she enters the garden, he/she needs help. |
| C．When he/she enters the Visitors’ Centre, he/she needs help. |
| D．When he/she enters the exhibition hall, he/she needs help. |
2 . The pandemic (流行病) has brought a great deal of trouble for all of us since March 2020. During this time, mobile phones have been the solution for the boredom and restlessness caused from staying indoors. The most downloaded apps are:
TikTok
TikTok was the most downloaded app. With over 111.9 million downloads, TikTok has seen a huge growth in 2020, twice more than what it got in 2019. 20% of its total downloads were from India and around 9.3% of the total downloads were in the US.
Zoom
Zoom was the second most installed (安装) app in the overall downloads category. With nearly 94.6 million installs, Zoom is the most used app for online meetings and virtual (虚拟的) classrooms. 17% of its downloads were in the US and India. Offices and educational institutes were shut down and to continue working and studying from home, people depended heavily on Zoom for video meeting and calling.
WhatsApp ranked third in overall downloads with more than 100 million downloads.It is one of the most popular and widely used chat applications;WhatsApp also supports communication between international phone networks.
Meta
It ranked fourth in the overall downloaded list. Meta is the world’s most popular social networking application. Meta builds technologies that give people the power to connect with friends and family, find communities and grow businesses.
1. Which app is the best to turn to for online education?| A．TikTok. | B．Zoom. | C．WhatsApp. | D．Meta. |
| A．It is an India-based app. | B．It has most users in America. |
| C．It is used for growing business. | D．It has doubled its download than in 2019. |
| A．Communication. | B．Training. | C．Teaching. | D．Payment. |
As winter shortens and ice melts on Hudson Bay, a mother polar bear and her two cubs face danger brought on by climate change. Following the bear family, guide Dennis Compare witnesses achievements of survival and adaptability. The two-hour TV special Kingdom of the Polar Bears airs April 22 at 8/7c on Nat Geo WILD.
Series, Book Reveal Whales’ Secrets
National Geographic Explorer Brian Skerry’s breathtaking photographs are at the heart of Secrets of the Whales. That’s the title of Skerry’s new book, on sale April 6, and the name of National Geographic’s documentary series, with filmmaker James Cameron executive producing and actor Sigourney Weaver narrating. It premieres (首映) April 22 on Disney.
Dive Into the Life of Explorer Ballard
Known for finding famous shipwrecks such as the Titanic, Robert Ballard shares not only his expeditions but also his personal challenges in a remarkable memoir. Into the Deep: An Explorer’s Life is available May 11 wherever books are sold.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Fields Cosmic Queries
Curious about your place in the universe? Cosmic Queries: Star Talk’s Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going offers the wit and wisdom of astrophysicist deGrasst Tyson and physicist James Trefil, illustrated with stellar photos. It’s available wherever books are sold.
1. Which of the following is both a book and a TV series?| A．Secrets of the Whales. | B．Kingdom of the Polar Bears. |
| C．Into the Deep: An Explorer’s Life. | D．Cosmic Queries. |
| A．Secrets of the Whale. | B．Kingdom of the Polar Bears. |
| C．Into the Deep: An Explorer’s Life. | D．Cosmic Queries. |
| A．Education. | B．Business. | C．Health. | D．Entertainment. |
4 . The Psychology (心理学) of Eating In Spain and France
The leader of all the teachers: Charlotte Markey, Department of Psychology
Class Meeting Times: Spring-term classes: Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 4:50 pm
Course Number: 50:830:434, 50:499:458:01
Program Cost: $2,850
Program Cost Includes: Air tickets; housing; international health insurance (保险); some meals and trips.
Program Cost Does Not Include: Passport and visa; vaccinations (疫苗接种); remaining meals.
The psychology of eating is all about why, when, and how we eat; our health, our understanding of ourselves and others, and the role of food in our lives.
Spain and France are two obvious places to go after an understanding of the cultural influences on eating behaviors because both cultures focus on food so heavily. However, the number of overweight people in these two countries is much lower than in the US. It is believed that this is because of the different ways of eating used by most European countries. In most European countries, a focus on the enjoyment of food, food as ritual (仪式) and tradition keep food from being a source of worries in a way that it is in countries such as the US.
The psychology of eating class will cover topics such as food choice, healthy eating, social influences on eating, dieting and overweight. This course will provide people with a good chance to explore the psychology of eating abroad and help them develop healthy eating habits!
1. What will you do if you take part in the course?| A．Get vaccinations for free. |
| B．Go out for a trip every day. |
| C．Enjoy three free meals every day. |
| D．Have classes for 170 minutes on Thursdays. |
| A．They have fewer fat people. |
| B．They are rich in social cultures. |
| C．Their people focus on enjoyment. |
| D．Their people feel no worry at work. |
| A．Effects of diets on cultures. |
| B．Ways to eat healthily abroad. |
| C．Worries of overweight people. |
| D．Traditions of different countries. |
5 . Here are some apps you may find useful.
Mirror
It is like having a personal trainer in your home with you. The super smart screen is designed to look like a full⁃length mirror. It offers more than 20 types of workouts with classes ranging from 15 to 60 minutes and from beginner to expert levels. Mirror requires special equipment that is separate from the membership fee.
Peloton
Even those who don’t like exercise know what Peloton is. Workouts available(可用的) on the Peloton app go far beyond biking. But with so many Peloton diehard fans praising the app for offering one of the best cardio workouts out there,the cycling aspect deserves the spotlight. Peloton is community⁃based and offers the chance to bike with other members. Classes are fun to take, led by famous instructors.
Fitbod
It builds custom(定制的)workouts based on your strength⁃training ability, past workouts, and available gym equipment. Each day you get a personalized fitness plan to help you get stronger. It is its advantage that attracts many diehard fans. Fitbod workouts focus on all your muscle groups in the classes. Fitbod is free to try, but if you want to unlock the unlimited workouts, you have to pay.
Tonal
It is designed for people who like the range of machines at the gym, but don’t like sharing them. It brings the whole gym set⁃up home, but it’s not cheap. Accessories(配件) like handles and a bench are sold separately. Instead of taking up a bunch of space in your garage or basement, Tonal provides everything including fitness classes via a touch⁃screen display.
1. Which app is best for cyclists?| A．Fitbod. | B．Tonal. | C．Mirror. | D．Peloton. |
| A．It offers daily workout plans. | B．It can be used for free forever. |
| C．It has offline personal trainers. | D．It centers on weight loss programs. |
| A．They require users to register. | B．They sell relevant equipment. |
| C．They give fitness classes online. | D．They can be used while people are working. |
6 . Where to Stay in Manila: 4 Highly Recommended Hotels
Admiral Hotel Manila-MGallery
The hotel is known for its art decoration style. The rooms are rich in hard lines and brass fixtures (黄铜夹具). For the best sight, head upstairs to Admiral Club. If you want to experience more, head downstairs to Ruby Wong’s for some drinks and Filipino (菲律宾的)-Chinese food.
Price: from 7,600PHP (£137).
King’s Hotel
Newly built in 2022, King’s Hotel has all the features you’d expect from the Europe-based brand, including facilities from IKEA. In the hotel, guests can have an interesting outlook: the space is a glass-structured wonder, with stylish hanging lights and wooden art works.
Price: from 12,700PHP (£229).
Henry Hotel Manila
With its garden pool and fence, “The Henry” is typical as a holiday resort—except it’s in Pasay City. Grab a book from the library, relax outdoors on the chairs or try a classic Filipino breakfast: longganisa sausages or milkfish with fried eggs and garlic rice.
Price: from 7,500PHP (£99).
Shangri-La at The Fort
It’s all charm at the Shangri-La, lifts with hanging lights and in-room lights as bright as in a mall. Yet, it all fades in comparison to what’s outside: the hotel’s 576 guest rooms include floors 18-40 of a 755-foot-high building, giving visitors an unlimited view over the Bonifacio Global City district.
Price: from 15,500PHP (£270).
1. What is Admiral Hotel Manila — MGallery famous for?| A．Its expensive rooms. | B．The best sight. |
| C．The decoration style. | D．Its special food. |
| A．Do some gardening. | B．Buy classical books. |
| C．Experience rural life. | D．Enjoy local breakfast. |
| A．Wide space. | B．Various plants. |
| C．Busy malls. | D．Hanging lights. |
7 . This summer, you are offered a perfect opportunity to improve your CV for your future, but which summer jobs should you go after? There are several job opportunities available and you are bound to find a good fit.
The Travel Blogger
Those who have a taste for adventure can share their travel experiences on social platforms. Typically, the hourly wage is $24; however, this number varies depending on the blogger’s ability to earn additional income from advertising.
The Lifeguard
Community and neighborhood pools are usually in need of lifeguards in summer, so ask around to see what is available. Not only will you be keeping people safe, but you will also be enjoying the sun and maintaining your fitness at the same time. The average pay is $12 an hour.
The Tutor
For academically minded ones, tutoring services are available online. This means you are no longer limited by your location. If you have the patience, skills, and ability to teach others, this position offers an average hourly wage of $19.
The Freelance(自由职业的) Designer
If you have a good understanding of computers, Web design, and/or enjoy coding, then becoming a freelance designer over the summer may be ideal. Rather than working regularly from 9 am to 5 pm at a company, you have the flexibility of working from home. $26. 99 is the average hourly rate for this position.
For more summer job ideas, check out www.indeed.com to see what opportunities are best suitable for you!
1. Which summer job offers more flexible pay?| A．The travel blogger. | B．The lifeguard. |
| C．The tutor. | D．The freelance designer. |
| A．One can work online. | B．One should be patient. |
| C．One can benefit physically. | D．One should be adventurous. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Journalists. | C．Parents. | D．Students. |
8 . Summer Camps
Kildinan Park Dale Farm
Situated close to the historic town of Battle in East Sussex, south-east England, Kildinan Park Dale Farm offers horse enthusiasts (aged 10—18) around the world a chance to learn English language and skills of horse-riding.
Study programmes & classes include: Residential English + Horse Riding Summer Camp for international students
·Camp Duration: 1, 2 or more weeks
·Home-stay accommodation with an English family.
Ingenium Academy
Located just one hour south-west of London, the Ingenium Academy provides music courses for high school students & young adults aged 13 to 21 from all over the world.
Study programmes & classes include: Piano, Composition, Conducting, Vocal(歌唱部分), etc.
·1 week, 2 weeks or 3 weeks programmes.
·One-to-one lessons with top musicians.
Reach Cambridge
Reach Cambridge offers UK & international high school students aged 14 to 18 the opportunity to gain an invaluable academic experience through a summer course in one of the top educational facilities in the UK.
Study programmes & classes include: Architecture, Biotechnology, Business Management & Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, English Language (ESOL), English Literature & Creative Writing, Mathematics, Medicine & Life, etc.
Language and Music For Life
Founded in 1997, Language and Music for Life (LMFL) offers a unique 2-week summer music and language courses for British & international students (children aged 5+, teenagers & adults) in Wales, UK.
Study programmes & classes include: Conducting, Composition, Violin, Piano, Recorder, Guitar, Drum & Voice classes, Classical Singing, etc.
1. What is special for the campers learning on Kildinan Park Dale Farm?| A．They can learn English language. |
| B．They can live in British households. |
| C．They can learn the history of the UK. |
| D．They can learn the skills of raising horses. |
| A．Kildinan Park Dale Farm. | B．Ingenium Academy. |
| C．Reach Cambridge. | D．Language and Music For Life. |
| A．They all provide musical courses. | B．They all provide online training. |
| C．They only admit campers over 10. | D．They are open to overseas students. |
9 . As one of our talented remote editors, you’ll have the ability to work from home while choosing the types of tasks that interest you. You will receive free training through online talks and our company newsletters. You will have job security and be paid on time. Working with Scribendi Inc. requires a middle level of computer and Internet knowledge.
Standard qualifications:
•A university degree in a related field
•At least three years of experience in editing, writing, document production or language teaching
•A native speaker of the English language
•Excellent reading comprehension skills and the ability to follow written instructions and work independently
•An average editing or proofreading (校对) speed of 1,000-1,500 words per hour
•The ability to accept payments in your own account in US dollars using PayPal(please review PayPal’s international payment network for more details)
Preferred qualifications:
•Access to additional word processing/document production software (e.g. OpenOffice, WordPerfect, LaTeX, Adobe Acrobat, Swift Publisher, PageMaker)
•In-depth knowledge of one or more style guides (e.g. Chicago Manual of Style, Turabian, APA)
Please note that applications for this position are NOT accepted by email. Please do not call or email for more information about a position or to discuss an application. Please note that only applicants selected for evaluation will be contacted. Please visit our website for application. Be careful about meeting deadlines.
1. What will the remote editor do?| A．Study the knowledge of typesetting. |
| B．Receive training that needs to be paid for. |
| C．Accept his payments by using PayPal. |
| D．Rest on weekends and have good pay. |
| A．An American with a university degree, who worked 3 years for a newspaper. |
| B．A Chinese with a university degree, who worked 5 years for a translation company. |
| C．An Englishman with a high school degree, who worked 3 years for a newspaper. |
| D．A Frenchman with a university degree, who has a high level of computer knowledge. |
| A．Those applying for the job will be given a job interview. |
| B．One can apply for the job throughout the year. |
| C．Communication is very important for one to get the job. |
| D．One can apply for the job through the website. |
10 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours
San Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30th
This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)
Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.Duration(时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st
This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.
Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pmDuration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st
Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.
Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd
This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.
Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1. Which of the tours is available in March?
| A．San Francisco Winery Tour. | B．Back to the Fifties Tour. |
| C．Spooky Hallowen Tour. | D．Holiday Lights Tour. |
| A．Go to Treasure Island. | B．Enjoy the holiday scenes. |
| C．Have free ice cream. | D．Visit the Presidio district. |
| A．Take some drinks. | B．Set off early in the morning. |
| C．Wear warm clothes. | D．Make reservations in advance. |
