1 . 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. |
1. What is the woman doing?
| A．Going through the newspapers. |
| B．Watching the ads on TV. |
| C．Seeing pictures of flats on the Internet. |
| A．By bus. | B．By car. | C．On foot. |
| A．$8. | B．$18. | C．$80. |
| A．It's noisy. | B．It's expensive. | C．It has no enough rooms. |
Highlights:
☞Discover the hidden halls in the Forbidden City'
☞Explore the only section of the Great Wall that opens at night
☞Meet the Terracotta Army（兵马俑）and make a warrior figurine with your hands
☞Taste ethnic minority food at the Longji Terraced（梯形的）Rice Fields
☞Escape to see the most beautiful countryside on a Li River cruise
☞Listen to hitorica1 stories about the Bund in Shanghai
Tailor Make Your Tour：
☆Your Schedule ☆Your Interests ☆Your Hotel Tastes
From US $2,819p/p.
◇Based on 2 persons & 4-star hotels for reference
Advice for Traveling in 2020
With more attractions and tourist activities accepting foreign visitors who have the required documents（ID card, passport, green health code, etc.）, travel in China is starting to resume.
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Feel free to inquire for more travel information about China or any other destination! We're here all the time.
Itinerary Details
This 11-day suggested itinerary（行程）covers not only China's Golden Triangle cities—Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai —but also includes a classic natural wonder, Guilin, which offers views of rural China as you will have imagined them to be.
The itinerary below is only one possibility. Tips to tailor-make your trip are offered as inspiration. Send us details of your preferences and our travel experts will customize this trip to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.
1. Which of the following highlights the Xi'an tour?| A．The Terracotta Army. | B．The Longji Rice Fields. |
| C．The Hidden Halls. | D．Li River cruise. |
| A．Beijing. | B．Xi'an. |
| C．Guilin. | D．Shanghai. |
| A．a foreign travel website | B．a travel reference book |
| C．a Chinese travel magazine | D．a China travel booklet |
4 . Poetry Competition
Deadline
16th July，2020
Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone.
Description
The Ledbury Poetry Festival is the biggest poetry festival in the UK. It takes place over ten days each July. If you think you know what poetry is, come along and we'll surprise you. There are live readings, performances, music, exhibitions, films, family events and street events.
Each year we organize a famous competition for new poetry in partnership with Ty Newydd, the National Writers' Centre of Wales. It attracts entries from all over the globe. There are three groups: adults(18 + ) , young people(12-17) and children(under 12).
All poems must be the original works of the entrants and should not have been previously published, accepted for publication by magazines, or have entered in other competitions.
The length of each poem must be more than 40 lines.
The judge of the 2020 Ledbury Poetry Festival Poetry Competition is Liz Berry.
Entry fees
Adults: £5. 75 for the first poem, £3. 50 for each extra poem.
Children/Young People: The first poem free, £1. 75 for each extra poem.
Prizes
Adults' Prizes
• First Prize: £l,000 cash and a course at the National Writers' Centre of Wales
• Second Prize: £500 cash
• Third Prize: £250 cash
Young People's Prizes
• First Prize: £l00 cash
• Second Prize: £50 cash
• Third Prize: £25 cash
Children's Prizes
• First Prize: £25 book token(购书券)
• Second Prize: £15 book token
• Third Prize: £l0 book token
Website
Please visit https://www.poetry-festival, co. uk/ledbury-poetry-competition to learn more about the competition.
1. What do we know about the poetry competition from the text?| A．It is held every two months. | B．It awards all winners cash prizes. |
| C．It is open to worldwide competitors. | D．It offers competitors lectures on poetry. |
| A．It should be written independently. | B．It should contain at least 40 words. |
| C．It has won a prize in other competitions. | D．It has been published by some magazines. |
| A．£12.75. | B．£9.25. | C．£7. | D．£3.5. |
| A．food program. | B．football match. | C．A chat show. |
6 . How to Be a Space Explorer
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Adventures in Cold Places
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Brrr, come and explore some of the coldest places in the world! Explore reindeer in Russia, penguins in Antarctica! Decorate real life locations, like the wintery scene in Montreal, chilly ice sculptures（雕塑）in China, polar bears in the North Pole and more cold places with over 250 reusable stickers. Suitable for children ages 3-5.
My Travel Journal
$12.99
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Never forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing and lots more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young travelers to record their memories from a trip. Suitable for children ages 5-7.
Adventures around the Globe
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Come and explore the ruins of Machu Picchu, the canals of Venice and the bright lights of New York. Decorate real-life locations, like the sacred river Ganges in India or the mosaics of Park Guell in Spain. With over 250 stickers, your globe-trotting adventure is about to begin! Enjoy hours of fun games, maps and puzzles. Suitable for children ages 3 -5.
1. Who would like to read How to Be a Space Explorer?| A．Astronauts who are young. | B．Students who like travelling around. |
| C．People who love reading very much. | D．Children who are interested in space. |
| A．My Travel Journal. | B．Adventures in Cold Places. |
| C．How to Be a Space Explorer. | D．Adventures around the Globe. |
| A．It has space to write, draw and color. |
| B．It offers a lot of popular destinations. |
| C．It shows several great places of interest. |
| D．It is packed with many records to listen to. |
7 . Shows, Events and Festivals for Outdoor Lovers
28 June-8 July
Grahamstown National Arts Festival
Grahamstown, EC
Undoubtedly Africa's most important arts and culture event, the National Arts Festival is the highlight(最精彩的部分)of many South African's events calendar, turning the sleepy university center of Grahamstown into a hive of activity (喧闹繁忙的场所).It's a beautiful , honest and diverse celebration of South African art, with a little international talent thrown in the mix for added variety. Don't miss out on the market, either!
www. nationalartsfestical. co. za
13-15 July
Canimambl Free Form Music & Arts Festival
Graskop, MP
Calling all free spirits: pack your tent, guitar and paintbrushes and head for Graskop. The Canimambo Festival is a celebration of art that breaks the rules-free expression is the order of the day! There will be plenty of food and activities, and young children will be kept entertained by a swimming pool, art competition and jumping castle. The event will be held at Graskop Holiday Resort, so campers of all sorts are welcome. Search for the festival on Facebook for more information.
29 June-1 July
Kirkwood Wildsfees
Port Elizabeth, EC
Taking place in the Sundays River Valley, this weekend-long festival promises three days of u born to be wild” fun to start off the school holidays. Tickets allow you access to live entertainment, the Agri Expo and plenty of good food and drink. Confirmed artists include Locnville, Snotkop and Kurt Danen. Why not set up a tent in one of the nearby campsites and join the fun?
www. wildsfees. co. za
5-7 July
Ellisras Bosveldfees
Lephalale, LP
Head up north this month for the festival fun you can handle. From cattle contests and dog shows to a beer tent and traditional food, your entire weekend will be covered in Lephalale. There's even a three - day 4 x4 competition for all the off-road(越野)enthusiasts! Why not have some fun in the heart of the bushveld (南非草原)？ Search for the festival on Facebook for more information.
1. What can we know from the text ?| A．No international arts are on show at Grahamstown National Arts Festival |
| B．Kids activities are provided at Canimambl Free Form Music & Arts Festival |
| C．Many artists from around the world will attend Kirkwood Wildsfees |
| D．There is a beer competition at Ellisras Bosveldfees |
| A．Grahamstown National Arts Festival. |
| B．Canimambl Free Form Music & Arts Festival. |
| C．Kirkwood Wildsfees. |
| D．Ellisras Bosveldfees. |
| A．On 28 June. | B．On 14 July. | C．On 29 June. | D．On 6 July. |
8 . Here are some of the top writing contests for those who are interested in writing.
Young Lions Fiction Award
Award amount(金额): $ 5.000
Deadline: Usually in September
Fee: Free
The Young Lions Fiction Award was created for the next generation of fiction writers. Five finalists are recognized, with one taking home the grand prize of $ 5, 000. To qualify, the author must be 35 or younger and submit (提交) a novel or a collection of short stories.
Ocean Awareness Contest
Award amount: Scholarships tip to$10, 000
Deadline: December 15, 2020
Fee: Free
The Ocean Awareness Contest aims to recognize writers while raising awareness about the climate crisis. You can submit visual art, film, music, poetry, or multimedia pieces. You can even submit as a club, class or group if you want.
Lewis Center Play Contest
Award amount: $100 to $500
Deadline: March 31 each year
Fee: Free
Anyone can submit a 10-minute play in the Lewis Center Ten-Minute Play Contest. The play can be at most 10 pages and can be of any topic. The plays will be judged by Princeton University faculty members.
53-Word Story Contest
Award amount: $1, 000 to be used towards your higher education
Deadline: 21st of each month
Fee: Free
In the contest hosted by Prime Number Magazine and Press 53, writers are put to the test and have to respond to a prompt(提示)with a 53-word story. The responses must be 53 words exactly-no more and no less. Only stories-i. e. no poems-are permitted, and only one submission per writer is allowed.
1. What's special about the Young Lions Fiction Award?| A．It's free of charge. | B．It offers the biggest prize. |
| C．It takes place on a yearly basis. | D．It sets a limit on the authors' age. |
| A．Time length. | B．Speed. | C．Memory. | D．Word number. |
| A．53-Word Story Contest. | B．Young Lions Fiction Award. |
| C．Ocean Awareness Contest. | D．Lewis Center Play Contest. |
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1. When does the ad say you would be able to study for a career?| A．In the mornings. | B．In the evenings. |
| C．On the weekends. | D．Whenever you have free time. |
| A．Six months. | B．Two years. |
| C．Nine months. | D．Eighteen months. |
| A．Email. | B．Make a phone call. |
| C．Visit the website. | D．Apply in person. |
10 . The Dezeen x Samsung Out of the Box Competition is a global contest that challenges contestants to design innovative objects for the home that can be made by repurposing cardboard packaging. It's inspired by Samsung's Eco-Packaging, in which some of its televisions are shipped to customers.
Judging criteria
Entries will be judged on how original the idea is, how visually appealing the object is and how useful it would be in the home.
Who can enter
The competition is free to enter for anyone over 18 around the world. Entries from individuals and teams will both be accepted.
How to enter
Contestants will need to submit their entry via the form down-loadable here: http://www. dezeen.com/samsung-out-of-the-box-competition-entry-form/. The following information should be included in the form: the name of the design, a description of its concept (maximum 300 words), one to ten images showing the object in use in the home. A video or animation (动画) displaying the design and its assembly (组装) is optional.
Closing date
All entries must be received by 23:59 BST on October 29, 2020.
Shortlist (入围名单)and finalists
In November 2020, Dezeen and Samsung will select a shortlist of the best designs, which will be published on the Dezeen website. In December 2020, five finalists will then be exhibited at IFA Berlin, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics. Entrants behind the top five designs will be invited to attend the IFA to present their designs to an English-speaking jury.
Winners and prizes
The competition is awarding $20,000 in total prize money, which will be divided among the top five finalists. The overall winner will receive a top prize of $10,000.
1. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for deciding who takes first place in the Samsung Out of the Box Competition?| A．Cost | B．Function | C．Creativity | D．Appearance |
| ① Is this a team entry? (If so, please list the names of all teammates.) ② Name of design (This will appear on all communication and media coverage.) ③ Entry description (Please explain the concept behind your design, what lifestyle it has been designed for and how it is assembled.) ④ Upload images (at most 10) (All images must be JPGs and no more than 1MB in size each) ⑤ Video or animation (Please include a URL here) |
| A．①④ | B．①⑤ | C．①④⑤ | D．④⑤ |
| A．Each of the finalists will receive a prize of $4,000. |
| B．The overall winner will have a chance to visit Samsung. |
| C．The best designs will be published on the Dezeen website. |
| D．The finalists will represent their designs at IFA in their native languages. |
