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.

2 . Coolest Hotels in the World

Ariau Amagon Towers

The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan Suite which is large enough for a big family. You’ll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.

Prices: starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to $3000 for the Tarzan Suite.

For more information, visit the website: http://Hwww. ariautowers. com

The Ice Hotel

Every winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, a special kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You’ll have your choice between hot or cold rooms but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.

Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.

For more information, visit the website: http: Hwww. icehotel. com

Propeller Island

Propeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You’ll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.

Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.

For more information, visit the website: http://www. propeller-island. com

For information about other cool hotels in the world, visit the website: http://www. babamabeachclub. com

1. What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?

A．You can sleep in tree houses.	B．You can choose any of the towers.
C．Every room has a walkway.	D．It is designed for big families.

2. Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel under the sea?

A．http://www. icehotel. com	B．http://www. ariantowers. com
C．htlp://www. bahamabeachclub. com	D．http://www. propeller-island. com

3. For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels, they have to pay at least_______.

A．$600

B．$182

C．$111

D．$636

3 . Pacific Asia Travel Association is warning people travelling to East Asia and the West and Central Pacific region about the ongoing threat of typhoons coming from the Pacific. The region covered by this warning includes countries in East Asia and the West and Central Pacific. Typhoons in these areas of Pacific may occur all the year round. However, historically, the most active months are June through November. Travellers in the region should pay attention to local weather reports and take appropriate action as needed.

People traveling abroad in these areas during the typhoon season may be forced to delay their travel or return home because of damages to airports and limited flight availability. In the event of a typhoon, you should be aware that you may not be able to leave an affected area within 24 to 48 hours or more. We recommend that you buy travel insurance to cover unexpected expenses during an emergency.

You may meet with uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous conditions after storms pass while you wait for transportation back home. In many places, typhoons are often accompanied by damaging high tides and flooding. If you are living close to the ocean, you may be at higher risk. Landslides and mudslides are also serious concerns during heavy periods of rain. Be sure to check with local authorities for safety and security updates. Because weather conditions can damage local facilities, security personnel and other emergency responders may not be   able to assist you at all times.

Minor storms in these areas can develop into typhoons very quickly, limiting the time available for you to move safely. Please tell your family and friends where you are and keep in close contact with your operator, hotel staff, and local officials for evacuation (疏散) instructions in the event of a weather emergency. Protect your travel and identity documents against loss or damage as the need to replace lost documentation could delay your return home.

1. What may happen to travelers in a typhoon?

A．They may be forced to leave home.

B．They may be offered free travel insurance.

C．They may fail to get the latest weather reports.

D．They may stay in the affected area for over 48 hours.

2. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A．Why travelers should keep in touch with others.

B．What travelers should do when a typhoon comes.

C．How travelers can move from the affected area safely.

D．When travelers need the travel and identity documents.

3. What is this text?

A．An official notice.	B．An introduction to an association.
C．A feature story.	D．A document from a travel agency.

4 . What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．A library.

B．A writer.

C．A book.

5 . Leeds Library Calendar

Monday 10 April 18:00 — 20:00

Leeds Centre for Victorian Studies — The Gott collection and the Yorkshire Landscape.

Nicole Harding talks about the Gott collection.

Admission: FREE

Saturday 6 May 13:00 — 15:30

Members’ Film Club: The Best Actor and Actress Season

There Will Be Blood (15) 158 mins.

Daniel Plainview (Day Lewis) is a down-and-out silver miner who strikes it rich and becomes an oil tycoon. When he learns of a small oil-rich town in Californis, he moves there with his adopted son. Using his son to project the image of a caring family man, Plainview gains the cooperation of almost all the locals in the town, with promises to help develop their community but over time, Plainview’s gradual accumulation of wealth and power causes his true self to surface.

Admission: €3 (including a glass of wine).

To book please click here.

Wednesday 17 May 18:00 — 20:00

Member’s Film Club: The Best Actor and Actress Season

Born Yesterday (PG) 116 mins.

Judy Holliday plays Billie Dawn, the dumb blonde girlfriend of Harry Brook (Broderick Crawford), a corrupt millionaire junk dealer. Brock, a man with social ambitions, is embarrassed by Billie’s rube behavior, so he arranges for her to take a crash course in culture from a handsome, young journalist (Willian Holden). Billie learns really quickly under his kind guide and becomes increasingly aware of her role in Brock’s business deals.

Admission: €3 (including a glass of wine).

To book please click here.

Thursday 8 June 18:00 — 20:30

Big Book End Event: In Conversation With Candace Robb and Chris Nickson

Historian and historical crime fiction author, Candace Robb will be in conversation with historical crime fiction author, Chris Nickson on Thurs 8 June, 7 p.m. at the Leeds Library.

Admission: €3

To book please click here.

1. What film will be shown on 6th May?

A．Judy Holliday.	B．A Glass of Wine.
C．There Will Be Blood.	D．Born Yesterday.

2. What do we know about Billie Dawn from Born Yesterday?

A．She is embarrassed by his bad manners.	B．She realizes what to be expected of her.
C．She contributes to her family business.	D．She admires her course teacher.

3. Who will attend Big Book End Event at the Leeds Library?

A．Candace Robb.	B．William Holden.
C．Daniel Plainview.	D．Broderick Crawford.

6 . Spot lights are not just for rock concerts and Broadway shows. There are many ways to use them around your home's exterior as well. You can use them to add safety to a stairwell, prevent intruders from entering your home or show off your favorite rose hush     1     . Learning the advantages of this option will help you decide whether they are right for your home.

Solar spot lights are highly energy efficient. Since they are operated solely using power from the sun, they will save you money and help the environment over time.     2    , so you do not need a large upfront investment prior to seeing savings once you are using them.

    3    . Since they do not require direct electricity, there is no wiring to worry about and typically, no special tools required. You can install them virtually anywhere, staking them into the ground, hanging them from the eaves of your home or even attaching them to siding, brick or trees in your yard.

Solar spot lights are very safe to use, as well.     4     when installing the lights. You can confidently place them near a swimming pool or other water source with no qualms, and you do not need to be concerned about wires being struck or cut when pets dig, children play or you spend time gardening in your yard.

    5    . You should wipe them regularly with a damp, soft cloth to remove dust and dirt that build up over time. They do require batteries, but they generally last a year or longer, and you can always buy a set of rechargeable batteries to make your lights even more frugal (节 约的) and environmentally friendly.

A．Finally, they are easy to maintain

B．They are extremely easy to install

C．Lastly, they do not require direct electricity

D．Solar energy is a free, inexhaustible resource

E．Again, they need no wiring, so there is no risk of electrical shock

F．In addition, they are not particularly expensive to purchase either

G．If you should decide to use them, consider installing solar spot lights

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

A program called Everlasting Classics is becoming     1    (increase) popular. The program,     2     combines Chinese traditional poetry with music, was launched by China Central Television (CCTV) in 2018.

And it became a great hit soon after the program     3    (show) on CCTV 1. It was hosted by Sa Beining,     4     CCTV host loved by the audience, and the Appreciation Group in the group included Professor Kang Zen from Beijing Normal University, Dean of the China Conservatory of Music, Wang Liguang, the famous hostess Zeng Baoyi and the well-known singer Yu Chengqing. Together, they led the audience to interpret and appreciate many classic Chinese poems, enjoying the     5    (beautiful) that the poems brought to the audience. Moreover, the poems were adapted into songs, which were sung by famous singers, like Zhang Jie, Wang Yuan, etc,     6    (make) the program more spellbinding.

In Season 1 of the program, one of the     7    (attract) songs was Butterfly Lovers (《梁祝》). An 88-year-old pianist called Wu Yili played the music with the famous violinist Lv Siqing. The melodious music moved many of the audience     8     tears. In recent years, CCTV has produced many programs     9    (spread) traditional Chinese culture, including Chinese Poetry Competition     10     Everlasting Classics. Thanks to these programs, many people set off a craze for the study of Chinese culture.

8 . What’s happening?

Your guide to the best place to go in town.

The Art of the Camera

Beautiful exhibition from some of the best young photographers working today.

Stamford Hall, June 20th — 30th

Free

Film Club

Tonight’s movie at the Young People’s Film Club is the last of the series starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. It’s the wonderful pirates of the Carbbean!

Starts 6;30 pm. Tickets £3

Winning Voices

More than 20 bands (乐队) play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD.

Stretford Student Center, 6 pm

Tickets £10 and £7.5

Streetlife Dance Group

Come and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twenty- four dancers aged between 11 and 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you.

Starts 7 pm. Tickets£15.

Young Vic Theatre

The final performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is your last chance to see this wonderful play. Don’t miss it.

Starts 8 pm. Tickets £9, £7 and £5.50

1. What can we learn about the Art of the Camera?

A．It lasts half a month	B．It shows some old photos
C．It is held by 24 young artists	D．It is open to the public for free

2. Where can you watch street dancing ?

A．In Stamford Hall	B．At the Atlas Centre
C．At Young Vic Theatre	D．At Stretford Student Centre

3. If John only has £4, what could he do?

A．See Romeo and Juliet	B．Watch Winning Voices
C．See Pirates of the Caribbean	D．Watch Streetlife Dance Group

9 . The Visitor Oyster card

A Visitor Oyster card is the cheapest way to pay for a single adult journeyin London. It’s a plastic smartcard. You can use it on the bus, tube, tram, DLR,London Overground and most National Rail services. It’s much cheaper thanbuying individual tickets, in some cases costing 50% less than the price of a regularpaper ticket.

How to get a Visitor Oyster card

You can buy a Visitor Oyster card online. Your card will be delivered by post.The card costs £5 and you choose how much money you want to add to the card.This means you can start using the card the moment you arrive in Central London.

How does the Visitor Oyster card work?

The Oyster card works on a pay-as-you-go system. You start by adding money to the card. Then you travel, the cost of the fare will automatically bededucted from your Visitor Oyster card. For example, if you add £20 to thecard and make a tube journey of £2.30, you will have £17.70 left on the card.

A few more points:

·A child under the age of 11 travels free when accompanied by an adult.

·You’ll save more money if you use the tube several times. The Visitor Oyster cardis “capped (给……定上限)” at £6.80 per day.

·You’ll pay more during peak times. Peak fares apply from Monday to Friday (6:30am—9:30 am; 4:00 pm —7:00 pm), except for public holidays.

·Reuse the Oyster card by adding credit at a tube station, Oyster ticket shop orVisitor Centre.

·Receive a discount on the Thames Clippers River Bus services.

1. What can we learn about the Visitor Oyster card?

A．You can’t use it during public holidays.

B．You can have it mailed directly to your home.

C．You can get a free Oyster card if you order online.

D．You can receive a 50% discount at any shop in London.

2. How much money will be deducted if you take the tube four times in a day witha Visitor Oyster card?

A．£2.30.	B．£3.40.
C．£6.80.	D．£9.20.

3. Where can you add credit to your Visitor Oyster card?

A．On the Internet.	B．At a bus station.
C．At a tube station.	D．In convenience stores.

10 . Every man dreams of having a good car. With luxury cars, like Bentley, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce, going into the world of SUVs, if you have deep pockets, you will be spoilt for choice.   

◆Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

Using a new aerodynamic system allows it to set a car lap record of 6: 44 97 at Nurburgring, one of the longest and most challenging circuits in the world. Plus, carbon fiber can be seen everywhere, which makes the car strong and lightweight. There’re only 900 being built and you’11need to cough up $517, 770 to buy one.   

◆Aston Martin DBX

The DBX is Aston Martin’s maiden SUV product.   It features a choice of two gas engines—a 4.0-liter V8 from Mercedes and a 5.2-liter V12 from its own. The price is predicted to be around $250, 000.   

◆Audi E-tron

Being an eco-friendly motoring. it is an all-electric SUV that makes up for its rather ordinary appearance with design, luxury and technology. At the front and back are electric motors which insure progress is rapid. In addition to plenty of storage space, the Audi E-tron provides side cameras instead of side mirrors and air suspension that adapts to the terrain (地 形). Hand over $74, 800 and it’s yours.   

◆Tesla Roadster

Tesla Roadster will turn most heads, Zero to 60 in 1.9 seconds means it will leave most cars for dust. The top speed is 250 mph, which is also unheard of for most cars—let alone an a11-electric one. Having advanced autonomous driving systems and a huge touchscreen for surfing the Internet, it won’t make you regret for paying $200, 000.

1. What’s special about Lamborghini Aventador SVJ?

A．It offers two gas engines.	B．It is an all-electric SUV.
C．It uses lightweight materials.	D．It has the most challenging circuit.

2. Which car is suitable if you want one with adaptable air suspension?

A．Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.	B．Aston Martin DBX.
C．Audi E-tron.	D．Tesla Roadster

3. Which of the following does Tesla Roadster provide?

A．Self-driving systems.	B．A gas-saving engine.
C．Side cameras.	D．Much storage space.