1 . Whatever your level of English, we are here to help. From children to adults, we have courses, lessons and activities for you.

English for adults

For whatever reasons you want to learn English, our courses can make your dreams a reality. We have a local learning center and online courses in over 100 countries, so however you want to learn, this is the place to start. Learners can share their thoughts and opinions freely by communicating with the teachers in class. And the games, stories, listening activities and exercises in our LearnEnglish website will sharpen your skills as well.

English for kids and teens

We all understand that children develop when learning is fun. Our teachers, classrooms and courses encourage children to experiment with language, build confidence and improve their communication skills in a safe, supportive and active environment at learning centers or you can learn through our online courses and resources as follows:

Learn English for kids

Learn English for Kids is a fun, educational website for children aged 5–12 years who are learning English.

Learn English for teens

Are you a teenager learning English or are your teenage children studying English? The LearnEnglish Teens website is designed especially for 13-to-17-year-olds.

English for Parents

In this section(部分） you will find lots of expert advice about helping your child learn English. You can search our hundreds of free online English games, songs, stories and activities on the website here and find more information on our apps for mobile phones designed specially for you on the move. You can also find out about courses offered at our learning centers.

1. What is Learn English for Kids?

A．A website.	B．A center.
C．A course.	D．A game.

2. What is special about English for Parents ?

A．Adults can share their views freely.

B．There are apps designed on the phones.

C．There are course offered at the centers.

D．Children can do some experiments.

3. What topic may the text have something to do with ?

A．Science.	B．Health.
C．Education.	D．Sports.

2 . The march of technology may seem unstoppable, but all digital things may have a way to go before they replace the traditional bedtime book — the paper one. A new study shows that paper books are better than e-books for bedtime reading. The study suggests that the good old printed book, with real pages that you turn with your fingers, makes parents and children interact more than they do when reading with an electronic book. Researchers from the University of Michigan studied how 37 pairs of parents and children interacted with e-books and paper books. The researchers found that with electronic books, parents asked their children fewer questions and shared fewer opinions about the story.

The study involved observing parents and children （aged two or three） reading from three different book formats. These were printed books, basic e-books, and advanced e-books with pictures and sound effects. The researchers discovered that the parents and children interacted with each other less with both types of e-books than they did with the printed books. A researcher said that when they did speak, they preferred to talk about the device and the technology rather than focus on the story. More often, children would say things like, “Don't push that button （按钮）" or “Don't change the volume （音量）” instead of asking questions or making observations about the story.

1. What book can make parents and children know each other better?

A．Printed books.	B．Basic e-books.
C．Advanced e-books.	D．Bedtime books.

2. What's the meaning of the underlined word “interact in Paragraph 1?

A．communicate.	B．compete.
C．disagree.	D．agree.

3. What can be inferred from the second paragraph?

A．E-books are better than paper books.

B．The researchers have read various books.

C．There are three different kinds of books in the world.

D．Printed books help people better understand the contents.

4. What might a child say if he or she is reading e-books?

A．Please turn off the light.	B．Please color the button.
C．Don't turn down the volume.	D．Don't pass the book to me.

3 . For some of us, the excitement of seeing a performance at a European opera house is just not enough. Fortunately, opera houses throughout Europe open their backstage doors to the public. Take advantage of these opportunities to look behind the scenes of some of the world's great opera houses.

Teatro alla Scala Opera House Tours—Milan

Discover the activities within the opera house on a backstage tour of the La Scala theater in Milan. The tour also includes an overview of the history of the theater and guides you through   the auditorium(观众席) and the theater boxes.

Paris Opera House Tours—Paris

While it is possible to walk around the public areas of the beautiful Paris Opera House on your own, guided tours are also offered and are led by an English-speaking guide. During the 90- minute tour, you will learn about the theater's history and its architecture. You will also have an opportunity to visit the grand staircase.

Royal Opera House Tours—London

It is one of the most comprehensive of the opera house tours in Europe. The guide at the Royal Opera House takes you through sections of the backstage area to the props (道具) room, where workers build the sets, the costume shop and the ballet studios. There's a chance that you will even catch the ballet dancers backstage in practice in their big ballet studio.

La Fenice Opera House Tours—Venice

Teatro La Fenice in Venice offers a couple of options for visitors. A self-guided tour of the beautiful halls and grounds with a voice guide is available at the box office. Guided tours are also available with an expert that will explain the history of the opera house from its origins to its rebuilding.

1. In which opera house might you be able to see a costume shop backstage?

A．The Teatro alla Scala Opera House	B．The Paris Opera House
C．The Royal Opera House	D．The La Fenice Opera House

2. What do the above four opera houses have in common?

A．They all offer free guided tours.

B．They all open their backstage areas to the public.

C．They are all free to the public.

D．They are all located in France.

3. Where can we most probably find this text?

A．In a sports magazine	B．In an adventure novel
C．In a history book	D．On a culture website

4 . Utah Mask Exhibition

The Utah Art Festival is looking for artists to take part in our yearly Mask Exhibition, shown at the Utah Art Festival Gallery from February 7th to February 21st, 2020. Our aim of this Mask Exhibition is not only to bring public attention to the works of local artists, but also raise money that will help us continue to hold an amazing Art Festival next year.

Application（申请）Requirements:

•Creative Masks We'd like the masks to be wearable, and also creatively related to our style.

•Reasonable Price We'd like to offer all kinds of masks at different prices. On the application you will be asked to price your works.

•Typical Samples （样品）This can be a photo of the previous masks you've created, or a drawing of an idea you have for a mask — anything that gives us a general idea of what the final product might look like.

•Brief Introduction It's about the creation background of your works.

Project Timeline:

November 8th — Deadline for submission （递交）of application and sample of your works. November 15th — The artists will be emailed if their works are accepted.

January 28th — Final masks must be offered to the Arts Festival offices with an agreement. February 7th through 21st — Exhibition will be open to the public.

February 25th — Unsold masks will be returned to the owners.

1. Which of the following is the aim of the 2020 Mask Exhibition?

A．To collect masks for the gallery.	B．To know the world-famous works.
C．To raise money for next Art Festival.	D．To attract the attention of local artists.

2. What are the artists required to do in the application?

A．Set a price for their works.

B．Hand in the final products.

C．Wear their masks in the exhibition.

D．Introduce the artists' background.

3. Which is TRUE according to the text?

A．The Exhibition will be open for a month.

B．Unsold masks will be dealt with by the office.

C．An agreement is needed about the sample masks.

D．Artists will know if they are accepted on November 15th.

5 . Technology can really help you with your language learning. Here are four free apps you can try!

Google Translate

This is a very useful app. When you open it, you will notice that there is a camera icon at the bottom. This allows you to translate menus, signs and guides that you may come across when exploring in a foreign country.

Duolingo

I used this app while at university to practise my French while travelling. All you have to do is select your mother tongue, the language you want to learn (English) then, lastly, you decide how much time you want to spend practising each day (between 5 and 20 minutes). This is a good way to practise your reading and listening whenever you have a free moment and you can also do some speaking exercises.

Learn English Podcasts App

This is a good app for getting in some listening and reading practice at the same time. Each part is filled with information on everyday topics which can help you to widen your vocabulary and also help you to get used to the different sounds within different words.

Nemo Language App

This app turns your iPhone, iPad or Android phone into your favorite teacher of foreign languages. Learn whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare.

1. Which app will you prefer if you’re having dinners in a foreign country?

A．Duolingo.	B．Google Translate.
C．Nemo Language App.	D．Learn English Podcasts App.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Google Translate makes you exploring the world harder.

B．Duolingo offers you some speaking and writing exercises.

C．Learn English Podcasts App is full of information on daily topics.

D．Nemo Language App introduces your favourite teachers to you.

3. Where does the passage probably come from?

A．A news report.	B．A textbook.
C．A travel journal.	D．A learning magazine.

6 . The Canadian Children’s Museum has been developed around a central topic—The Great Adventure—and gives younger visitors a chance to travel the world.

Activities at the Canadian Children’s Museum

Chalk Full of Creativity

September I to 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursdays until 7 p.m.

September 6 to October 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Thursdays until 7 p.m.

Studio

Express yourself in words and art on our chalk wall—a thing that is similar to simpler school days—and personalize your own mini-chalkboard to take home.

Excellent Button Art

October 3 to 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Thursdays until 7 p.m.

Celebrate October by creating a special work of button art inspired by fall colours, Thanksgiving or Halloween.

Star Light, Star Bright

November I to December 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p. m daily, Thursdays until 7 p.m.

Studio

Find out why the night sky has guided and inspired people throughout history, and use glow-in-the-dark stars to create your own constellation (星座).

Blue build-a-Thon

November 26 and 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hall

Wear blue for our Build-a-Thon as we show our new creative space, where you can build anything you like with Imagination Playground’s Big Blue Blocks made of foam (泡沫材料).

Admission (入场) Information

Children under 3 are admitted free to the Museum. Children must be 12 years and older to buy a ticket on their own and visit the Museum by themselves. All visitors are admitted free after 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays.

Don’t miss any activities at the Children’s Museum! Become a Museum member and enjoy unlimited family access (进入) all year long, starting at $89.

1. Which activity should you choose if you want to make something about Halloween?

A．Blue Build-a-Thon.	B．Excellent Button Art.
C．Star Light, Star Bright.	D．Chalk Full of Creativity.

2. When can you go to play with Big Blue Blocks at the Museum?

A．October 3 to 31.	B．September 1 to 5
C．December 1 and 2.	D．November 26 and 27.

3. What can we learn about the Canadian Children’s Museum?

A．Children are not allowed into the museum without adults.

B．A membership card can only be used by children.

C．It is free for all visitors after 4 p.m. on Thursdays.

D．It is not suitable for children under 12.

7 . CREATIVE KIDS-FILM MAKING

♦Become a director, scriptwriter （编剧）,editor （编辑）and more...all in a week?

♦Six half days of film making + six half days of fun activities.

What's it all about?

Imagine yourself as the new Steven Spielberg or Ridley Scott? Love the cinema, but think you could do better? Or do you dream of being the next Kcira Knightley or Johnny Depp? If so, then this is your holiday! You and your group will choose the type of film to make-adventure, fantasy, thriller or comedy. Then you'll create your own film to show at the end of the week. What's more, you'll also take your film home on DVD too!

Can I do other activities as well?

Yes, every day there's also half a day of activities from our great activity programme, and different entertainment every evening. So you can pack in lots of other new experiences too!

What do I learn?

You'll learn the basics of film and sound recording, performing, and script-writing;and how to use sound effects, visual effects and music.

You'll also learn about the work of a director, before editing your own film .

Do I need any experience?

No, our fantastic trained instructors and film industry experts will guide you through the whole process, and give you tips from the professionals.

Do I need any specialist equipment?

No, we'll provide all the equipment, from top digital video cameras and editing equipment, to costumes and make-up. Just bring your imagination!

Only £ 695 per child!
1. Why are Steven Spielberg and Ridley Scott mentioned?

A．To show they are really great.	B．To show the popularity of films.
C．To make the course attractive.	D．To introduce the course's teachers.

2. What will the kids do in the evening?

A．Enjoy themselves.	B．Show their films.
C．Learn how to make films.	D．Take part in outdoor activities.

3. The kids who want to have the course are expected to____.

A．wear make-up	B．bring cameras
C．be film-lovers	D．be experienced

8 . Four Attractive Road Trips in Asia

One way to explore Asia is driving along some of its most impressive roads and Asia has some attractive roads that are great fun. If you want to tour Asia by car, here are four once-in-a-life-time roads to consider.

Nha Trang to Quy Nhon (Vietnam)

Visitors can enjoy beautiful sea views with golden beaches on the ocean side of the road. Every two years, there is a week-long festival where visitors drive the route together and take part in a large celebration. If you want a memorable experience, consider joining in that celebration

The Karakoram Highway (Pakistan and China)

Every year, there are many people who travel long distances to be able to drive or ride a motorbike over the Himalayas on this road connecting China and Pakistan. There are some areas with beautiful lakes and mountains along this road.

The Hokkaido Scenic Byway (Japan)

Hokkaido is one of Japan’s four main islands. Driving along the Hokkaido Scenic Byway will take you through a series of routes around the island that offer beautiful sights. Consider rolling down the window as you drive through the fragrant lavender(薰衣草) fields or stopping at one of the hot springs along the way.

Golden Road to Samarkand (Uzbekistan)

Uzbekistan is a country that is unknown to many tourists, but it's a fascinating place to explore. Although there isn't a formal route, most visitors will fly into the capital city Tashkent, and then transfer to Bukhara. This beautiful, old city is home to many historic sights, and from there, you can follow the historic Silk Road route to Samarkand.

1. Which trip offers an ocean view with beautiful beaches?

A．Nha Trang to Quy Nhon.

B．The Karakoram Highway.

C．The Hokkaido Scenic Byway.

D．Golden Road to Samarkand.

2. What can we know about all the road trips?

A．They cross borders.

B．They offer impressive views.

C．They run along the coast.

D．They have fixed routes to follow.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A book review.

B．A scientific report.

C．A travel guide.

D．A fashion magazine.

9 . Want a wonderful travel in London? Don’t miss the following!

The Guards Museum

The Guards Museum was created as an educational tool for the newest intake of the Guards and includes exhibits of uniform for the five Roval regiments (团) dating from the Civil War, with details of the nature and origin of their ceremonial duties right up to their contemporary role. To anyone interested in these world-famous soldiers this London tourist attraction is a must-see.

Telephone: 020 7414 3428

Toy theatre

Toy theatre (or paper theatre) was most popular in the 1800s, and consists of paper theatres, some with an extraordinary level of detail, allowing children to stage their own productions at home, usually with cut-out sheets of figures for the scenery, props (道具) and various characters in the play.

Telephone: 020 7967 1066

Charles Dickens Museum

The Charles Dickens Museum, an author’s house museum at Doughty Street, is a celebration of one of the greatest novelists in British history. The museum exhibits over 100, 000 items from personal items to artworks (艺术品) from some of his books. It is said that Dickens wrote 3 of his most famous stories while living here, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby and The Pickwick Papers. The building is the writer’s only surviving London house and we can get to know what life in the household would have been like.

Telephone: 020 7405 2127

Foundling Museum

The Foundling Museum was originally one of the first houses in London for abandoned children and housed over 27, 000 children before its closure (关闭). Since then this London attraction has transformed (转化) itself into one special London museum with a large collection of artworks and social history relating to the children taken in and the terrible social problems that led to children being abandoned by their parents.

Telephone: 020 7841 3600

1. Which will you call if you prefer some history of the army?

A．020 7414 3428	B．020 7967 1066
C．020 7405 2127	D．020 7841 3600

2. What can we learn from the Charles Dickens Museum?

A．The house remains famous as before.

B．It is Charles Dickens’ only surviving house.

C．Visitors can have a taste of Dickens’ life there.

D．Charles Dickens wrote most of his novels there.

3. Which used to be a welfare(福利) institute?

A．The Guards Museum	B．Toy theatre
C．Charles Dickens Museum	D．Foundling Museum

10 . My Favourite Books

Jo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series(系列) of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.

Matilda
Roald Dahl

I once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl’s writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda’s battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, are equally funny and frightening, but they’re also aspirational.

After Dark
Haruki Murakami

It’s about two sisters—Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse “night people” who are hiding secrets.

Gone Girl
Gillian Fynn

There was a bit of me that didn’t want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. There’s tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It’s a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what’s going on is horribly enjoyable.

The Stand
Stephen King

This is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world’s population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.

1. Who does “I” refer to in the text?

A．Stephen King.	B．Gillian Flynn.
C．Jo Usmar.	D．Roald Dahl.

2. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?

A．Cosmopolitan.	B．Matilda.
C．After Dark.	D．The Stand.

3. What kind of book is Gone Girl?

A．A folk tale.	B．A biography.
C．A love story.	D．A horror story.