1 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: 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 pm
Duration: 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 pm
Duration: 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 pm
Duration: 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.

2. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?

A．Go to Treasure Island.	B．Enjoy the holiday scenes.
C．Have free ice cream.	D．Visit the Presidio district.

3. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?

A．Take some drinks.	B．Set off early in the morning.
C．Wear warm clothes.	D．Make reservations in advance.

3 . What programs does the woman prefer?

A．Talk shows.

B．Sports programs.

C．Cooking programs.

4 . King’s College Summer School

King’s College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:

Application date ⚫ Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2023. ⚫ Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2023. ⚫ Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2023.	Courses ⚫ English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours ⚫ American History: 16 hours ⚫ American Culture: 16 hours
Steps ⚫ A letter of self-introduction ⚫ A letter of recommendation The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.	Cost ⚫ Daily lessons: $200 ⚫ Sports and activities: $100 ⚫ Travels: $200 ⚫ Hotel service: $400 You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King’s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@yahoo.com

1. Which of the following is true about King’s College Summer School?

A．Only top students can take part in the program.

B．Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.

C．King’s College Summer School is run every other year.

D．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

2. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, how much will you have to pay the school?

A．$200

B．$400

C．$500

D．$900

3. What information can you get from the text?

A．The program will last two months.

B．You can write to Thompson only in English.

C．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

D．As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2023.

5 . Volunteer opportunities for teens in 2020

If you want to make a difference in your community, be a part of something bigger than yourself, or just earn some required volunteer hours, then these organizations with volunteer opportunities are good choices for you.

Habitat for Humanity

Everyone deserves to have a place they call home. By volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, you can play a role in building up your community. Their Habitat Youth Programs accept volunteers between the ages of 5 and 40 for everything from home construction to affordable housing advocacy(宣传)

The Humane Society

Whether you’re a dog person or a cat person, you can join the Humane Society in their fight against animal cruelty. Find volunteer opportunities in your state and get involved in outreach(外展服务), phone banking or helping out at a local shelter.

Meals on Wheels

For those teens who just got their license and love any reason to get behind the wheel, here’s a volunteer opportunity that’ll make driving worthwhile. Meals on Wheels is on a mission( 职 责 ) to meet the nutritional and social needs of seniors. 225 million meals have been delivered so far—connect with your local provider to find out how you can get involved.

Best Buddies

Volunteer with Best Buddies to help end the social, physical and economic isolation(孤立) of 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities –-and you’ll make some new pals in the process! Join a school chapter (or start your own) to use friendship as a tool for an inclusive community.

1. What is part of Habitat for Humanity’s work?

A．Bringing down housing prices.

B．Building homes for the community.

C．Preparing teens for their future jobs.

D．Getting more teens involved in volunteering.

2. Which organization is a good choice for pet lovers?

A．Best Buddies	B．Meals on Wheels
C．The Humane Society	D．Habitat for Humanity

3. Who does Meals on Wheels offer services to?

A．Drivers on the street.

B．Old people in need

C．Disabled people suffering hunger.

D．Teens wanting to get their driving license

6 . Book reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.

The Book Thief

Listed on The New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.

The Diary of Young Girl

Even Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.

Animal Farm

Animal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the colorful description of people around the Mississippi River make this novel a great book to read.

1. Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?

A．The Book Thief	B．The Diary of Young Girl
C．Animal Farm	D．Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

2. What do the first three books have in common?

A．All of them are about wars.

B．All of them are about farms.

C．All of them are intended for history lovers.

D．All of them were written during World War II.

3. The purpose of this passage is to _________.

A．instruct youngsters how to improve skills

B．tell youngsters some wonderful reading habits

C．introduce several good books to youngsters

D．give youngsters advice on writing a book review

7 . Great Movies You Should Watch at Any Cost

Almost Famous（2000）

122 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A high-school boy is given the chance to write a story for Rolling stone Magainze about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour．

Director: Cameron Crowe | Stars; Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand Likes: 250,715 | Prices; $32.53

A Beautiful Mind（2001）

135 min | Biography, Drama

After John Nash, a brilliant mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography（密码学）, his life takes a turn for the worse．

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Phummer

Likes: 840,090 | Prices: $17.74

Into the Wild（2007）

148 min | Biography, Adventure, Drama

After graduating from university, Christopher McCandless is always lost in his life．To search for his real self, he gives his entire $24,000 saving account to charity and goes to Alaska to live in the wilderness．Along the way, Christopher meets a series of characters that shape his life．

Director: Sean Penn | Stars: Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener, Marcia Gay Harden

Likes: 567,337 | Prices:%18.35

Frankenweenie（2012）

87 min |Animation（动画）, Comedy, Family

When a boy’s beloved dog passes away suddenly, he attempts to bring the animal back to life through a powerful science experiment．

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau

Likes: 97,636 | Prices: $35.29 $18 for children

1. Which film would a person fond of music probably like?

A．A Beautiful Mind．

B．Frankenweenie．

C．Almost Famous．

D．Into to Wild．

2. How many supporters did A Beautiful Mind get online?

A．250,715．

B．840,090．

C．567,337．

D．97,636．

3. Why does Christopher McCandless prefer adventures in Alaska?

A．To explore wild nature．	B．To meet new people．
C．To experience different life．	D．To understand himself better．

8 . In most cases, mice definitely don't appeal to people in real life. But when they appear in films, it will be totally different.

Stuart Little in Stuart Little

Stuart Little is a 1999 live-action science-fiction comedy adventure film, based on 1945 novel of the same name by E. B. White.

Stuart is a mouse but can speak like humans. Despite his little size, the talking white mouse is never afraid to be himself and try big things.

Alvin, Simon, and Theodore in Alvin and the Chipmunks

Alvin, Simon and Theodore are three mice in Alvin and the Chipmunks, a 2007 American live action musical comedy film. The tree that they live in is cut down and driven to Los Angeles. There, they meet David Seville, a struggling songwriter and composer, who has changed them into a very successful band of singers.

Remy in Ratatouille

Remy is a highly intelligent and idealistic young rat in the 2007 American computer-animated comedy film Ratatouille. With unusual senses of taste and smell, he dreams of becoming a chef like his idol（偶像）, the late Auguste Gusteau.

He befriends Linguini, the garbage boy, in Suguste Gusteau's restaurant and has helped him become a famous cook. He hides under Linguini's hat and guides his movements by pulling on his hair.

Totoro in My Neighbor Totoro

It is hard to relate the character in the Japanese animation film My Neighbour Totoro to any creature close to a mouse. But the image for Totoro was inspired by something similar to a mouse-chinchilla. The animation film was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki in 1988.

Totoro becomes a friend to many children as well as adults. It always reminds people of the beautiful natural landscape of the countryside.

1. Which film is adapted from a novel with the same title?

A．Stuart Little.	B．Alvin and the Chipmunks.
C．Ratatouille.	D．My Neighbour Totoro.

2. Who is mentioned in Ratatouille?

A．Theodore.	B．David Seville
C．Hayao Miyazaki.	D．Auguste Gusteau.

3. What can we know about Totoro?

A．It is very ambitious.	B．It can sing very well.
C．It is not a mouse actually.	D．It is a wonderful cook.

9 . For Stevens Point locals in the US, the city is flooded with delicious fried fish. Here are four top choices for the community to have a try.

Hilltop Pub&Grill

Hilltop Pub&Grill first opened in the 1980s and took the Stevens Point community by storm with its delicious food and unique decoration style. Its fried fish are beloved due to the use of “high-quality North Atlantic fish, with a light beer batter (面糊)”.

The Final Score Bar&Grill

The Final Score Bar&Grill aimed to become a local hot spot in 2001 when Jim Billings, the owner, took charge of the business. Billings feels that their five batter choices set them apart from their neighboring bars. Besides, various wines are available.

Point After Pub&Grill

Point After Pub&Grill started serving delicious food and cold beers in a welcoming environment in 2009. But its history runs much longer. “Before it was Point After Pub&Grill, it had been Northside Bar for 30 plus years,” explained Molski, the owner. Molski feels that the pub’s four special batter choices and other fish specials are what help make it an area landmark.

Two Harps Pub

This Irish pub opened its doors to the public in 2017 and has been drawing fans and locals ever since. “I had done my career for a long time and was kind of bored with it,” said Nick Moore, the owner. “And this opportunity fell into my lap, so I went with it. It really made sense to open up an Irish bar.” The growing pub advises guests to try a cold beer with their Friday fried fish.

1. What makes Hilltop Pub&Grill popular with customers?

A．The convenient location.	B．The special food.
C．The high-quality service.	D．The unique wine.

2. What do The Final Score Bar&Grill and Point After Pub&Grill have in common?

A．They are both run by the same company.	B．They are both famous for great wines.
C．They both feature some particular batter.	D．They were both founded ten years ago.

3. What is special about Two Harps Pub?

A．It is the newest among the four pubs.	B．It offers free cold beers to customers.
C．It only provides fried fish on Fridays.	D．It has a unique decoration style.

10 . Don’t let the heat keep you away from New Orleans. For one thing, the hotel rates are the lowest they’ll be all year. For another, with wonderful events, you’ll barely notice the heat. Come and see what we’re all about in summer.

FESTIGALS

Festigals is an annual festival that celebrates, and supports women of all backgrounds and causes related to women’s well-being. It features a variety of New Orleans-themed activities, designed for women and by women. It usually includes famous female speakers.

DATES: June 5-7, 2020

RED DRESS RUN

The run usually begins in French Quarter, although the exact location is only announced to those who registered. The runners, with drinks in hand, continue their route through the French Quarter and spend the rest of the day celebrating. Participants can sign up online on the official website. Registration usually includes donations to local charities, and beers for the run. You must be 21 or older to participate.

DATE: August 8, 2020

PRICE $65

RUNNING OF THE BULLS

Instead of running from real bulls, New Orleanians gather in the traditional colors of Spain’s bull run and chase runners with plastic bats on their rollerblades (旱冰鞋). Thousands of runners gather early in the morning in Downtown to participate in the run, wearing all white with a bit of red.

DATES: July 10-12, 2020

NOLA CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL

This year’s festival has expanded to two weekends, taking place June 19-21 and June 24-28. Guests can enjoy live music performances, local chefs, kids activities, salsa dancing and more. While the official fest takes place June 26-28, there’s plenty to do leading up to and following Caribbean Fest. To learn more about this year’s fest, visit here.

1. What is special about Festigals?

A．It shows great concern for females.

B．It features New Orleans’ local food.

C．It is celebrated in hot summer.

D．It is open to women only.

2. What can be learned about RED DRESS RUN?

A．Runners have to run all day long.

B．Runners can sign up on the spot.

C．There is an age limit for runners.

D．It provides free food and drinks.

3. Which of the following festivals may interest music lovers?

A．FESTIGALS.

B．RED DRESS RUN.

C．RUNNING OF THE BULLS.

D．NOLA CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL.