1 . Notice for Tourists to Beijing Expo 2019
The 2019 Beijing Horticultural Expo (园博会) from April 29 to October 7 is an opportunity for international discovery, where cultural elements of different places in China are on display, as well as gardens and buildings about each country’s wonderful culture and history. Here is a notice for whoever plans to come.
Quick Entry by Showing ID Cards
To make sure your quick and orderly entry into the Expo Site, please wait in lines and get your ID card ready for pre-check, ticket check and security inspection before entering. During the ticket check, those who hold discounted tickets must provide the materials about discount.
Safe Tour to the Expo
Considering your personal safety, please don’t take anything that may disturb other visitors or the order of the Expo Site, such as pets, kites, and speakers. Except for wheelchairs for the elderly and the disabled and strollers (婴儿推车) for children, no vehicles(机动车辆) are allowed to enter the Expo Site.
Taking Action to Protect the Environment
To create a green, beautiful environment for yourself and others, please follow the travel rules, protect public buildings, keep environment clean and care plants growing in the Expo Site. Behaviors such as climbing or destroying structures and exhibits are not permitted.
Orderly Travel by Limiting the Number
For the safety of visitors, sometimes staff members may limit the number of tourists into some gardens and buildings in the event of overcrowding. Thank you for your understanding.
Enjoying Service and Having Fun
Tourist service centers in the Expo Site provide services including information inquiry (查询), storage of personal belongings, wheelchair and stroller renting, lost found service, and search for missing persons. We hope you have a good time at the Expo.
You can call the service hotline at 86-10-86484017 for inquiry, suggestion or complaint. Thanks for your attention.
1. Which of the following is allowed to enter the Expo Site?| A．Wheelchairs. | B．Dogs. | C．Trucks. | D．Cars. |
| A．Stroller renting. | B．Information inquiry. |
| C．Selling the souvenirs. | D．Lost found service. |
| A．Visitors can buy tickets online. | B．The number of the tourists is not limited. |
| C．Whoever climbs the structure will get fined. | D．Visitors should show ID card before entering. |
2 . 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. |
| A．Enjoy themselves. | B．Show their films. |
| C．Learn how to make films. | D．Take part in outdoor activities. |
| A．wear make-up | B．bring cameras |
| C．be film-lovers | D．be experienced |
3 . The Ig Nobel Prizes praise research that makes you laugh and then think. The winners are allowed to make a one-minute speech with time kept by an eight-year-old! Every year, in Harvard' s Sanders Theatre, people watch the winners step forward to accept their prizes. These are physically handed out by real Nobel laureates （获得者）.Let' s have a look at some of them.
The Empty Bladder （膀胱）Experiment
Four researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology found that animals above 3 kg empty their bladders in about 21 seconds. What is the purpose of this study? The researchers hope this will help solve urinary （泌尿的）problems in animals.
The Science of Eggs
A team of Australian scientists managed to get hard-boiled egg whites to become raw again. While it sounds silly, this research could have a serious influence on cancer （癌症） research.
The Fascination with Animals
Charles Foster and Thomas Thwaites from the UK shared the 2016 Ig Nobel Prize in Biology. Thomas chose to live like a goat and wrote about his experience in "GoatMan: How I Took a Holiday from Being Human". Charles, on the other hand, spent some time in the wild, trying out the lives of many animals. He felt it gave him a chance to explore the world around us with more of our senses.
Colors & Horseflies
A team from Hungary, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland won the 2016 Ig Nobel Prize in Physics. They studied why horseflies have less interest in white-haired horses. The team used handmade horses covered in glue. They found that dark colors attracted more flies because of how sunlight reflected （反射）off them. To the food searchers, it was a sign of food. This finding could explain the white coats of zebras too.
1. Who give the Ig Nobel winners their prizes?| A．Eight-year-olds. | B．Harvard professors. |
| C．Nobel Prize winners. | D．Nobel Prize organizers. |
| A．They shared the Ig Nobel Prize in Physics. | B．Both their experiments centered on animals. |
| C．They did their research in the same place. | D．Both their experiments explored human senses. |
| A．Zebras | B．Horseflies |
| C．Handmade horses | D．White-haired horses |
4 . It seems as if Christmas and their birthday aren’t enough. Kids have another day which revolves(围绕) around them. There are a lot of funny activities in Shanghai especially for families as Children’s Day falls on 1st June.
1. Indoor activities at Big E
Big E is a great place for kids. All kinds of ball games can be found here. This Sunday, there are some other interesting activities: free movies and a magic show with three sessions(场) between 9 am and 6 pm.
2. The Wizard of Oz at Kerry Hotel
If eating and relaxing is what your family are interested in, Kerry Hotel should be your favourite place. The COOK and The MEAT both offer excellent brunch(早午餐) every weekend. Besides, The BREW will organize The Wizard of Oz for children in a repeat of its special Easter performance.
3. Brunch at City Bistro
If you’re looking for a restaurant with a more relaxing atmosphere and lower price than either The COOK or The MEAT, then go to City Bistro. A special discount on its brunch this Sunday has never happened before. While parents are enjoying the food, their children can play in the kids’ corner and let parents catch their breath.
4. Children’s exhibition at Gallery G1
If going out for brunch is too regular, families can try something a little more cultural at Gallery G1. There is an exhibition of children’s artwork named My Sky, which will be displayed this weekend. There are also a number of artistic(艺术的) activities for kids to try.
5. Get creative at Petit Chameleon
Petit Chameleon at the Daycare centre is organizing a new activity named Art from the Start to show kids’ creative ability. The event is about ancient Greece. On Sunday, you will see kids make their own armors(盔甲).
1. The COOK and The MEAT are __________.| A．funny activities | B．activity centers |
| C．great performers | D．famous restaurants |
| A．By providing free performance. |
| B．By offering kids many free toys. |
| C．By serving brunch at a lower price. |
| D．By helping take care of kids for people. |
| A．Big E. | B．Kerry Hotel. |
| C．City Bistro. | D．Gallery G1. |
5 . Need a Job This Summer?
The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.
Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.
Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.
Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).
Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.
Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.
Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.
Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.
Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.
1. What is special about Summer Company?| A．It requires no training before employment. |
| B．It provides awards for running new businesses. |
| C．It allows one to work in the natural environment. |
| D．It offers more summer job opportunities. |
| A．15-18. | B．15-24. | C．15-29. | D．16-17. |
| A．Jobs for Youth. | B．Summer Company. |
| C．Stewardship Youth Ranger Program. | D．Summer Employment Opportunities. |
6 . 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. |
| A．Cosmopolitan. | B．Matilda. |
| C．After Dark. | D．The Stand. |
| A．A folk tale. | B．A biography. |
| C．A love story. | D．A horror story. |
7 . Nile Cruise in Egypt
It’s hard to beat Egypt for its mix of heat and culture in December. A seven-night cruise on board a traditional 19th-century-style wooden luxury sailing vessel, which sleeps up to 12 and cruises between Luxor and Aswan， costs from £775 per head full board，departing on December 11 through Bales (0845 057 0600 ; www. balesworldwide.com.)
Christmas Markets in Cologne
Perhaps the best of northern Europe’s many Christmas markets is Cologne -- there are seven separate themed markets which start opening this week. Cologne is also one of the easiest places to get to by train. Eurostar connections from London via Brussels take just under four hours and return tickets are available this winter from £89 (0843 218 6186; www.Eurostar.com ). For details of accommodation and markets see Cologne Tourism (www. cologne-tourism.com).
Skiing in Val Thorens
If you want to be sure of snow for skiing in the Alps before Christmas you need to head high -- where you will get the advantage of quiet slopes and low prices. A week9s stay at Chalet Eliane costs from £399 chalet board through Crystal Ski (0871 231 2256;www.crystalski.co.uk)，or, much more luxurious, a week’s half board at the five-star hotel costs from £1,195 through Crystal Finest (0871 971 0364; www.crystal finest.co.uk). Both packages are for departures on December 13.
Japanese Onsen
Snow monkeys warming themselves in the hot springs at Yudanaka make an endearing sight. As snowflakes fall you may be tempted to climb in yourself (perhaps not the same pool，though). Experience this, overnight at a temple and a ryokan, and see Tokyo and Hiroshima, traveling by bullet train, on the 14-night Japan Unmasked tour:£1,600, excluding flights (0117 314 4620; www.insidejapantours.com).
| A．study abroad |
| B．often travel around |
| C．want to go shopping before Christmas |
| D．are fond of skiing in winter |
| A．0843 218 6186 | B．0845 057 0600 |
| C．0871 231 2256 | D．0117 314 4620 |
| A．before December 11 | B．before December 13 |
| C．before Christmas | D．after Christmas |
| A．www.crystalfinest. co.uk |
| B．www.cologne-tourism.com |
| C．www.insidejapantours.com |
| D．www.bales world wide.com |
| A．skiing in Val Thorens is high in price |
| B．Eurostar is the most beautiful area of the city |
| C．a tourist has to warm himself in the hot spring with monkeys |
| D．a Londoner will spend less than 4 hours travelling to Cologne by train |
8 . Hilton English Language Center
Information for New Students
Class time: 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
The Language Center is open Monday to Friday. Each class has one afternoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.
Self-access (自习): The language laboratory (Room 1110) is open Monday to Friday from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for all full-time students.
You can learn how to use computers for language games. There are tapes for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are other kinds of exercises on the computers. Ask your class teacher for a list of past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after two days.
Attendance (出勤): All students are expected to attend classes as it is required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to OSS. Eighty percent attendance is required for students to receive their certificates (证书) when they finish their courses.
Books: If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it. If students wish to buy books, there is a bookshop in the college specializing in English books (Room 3520).
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE?| A．No teachers are in the language lab. |
| B．Books can’t be taken out of the center. |
| C．90% attendance is required for the students. |
| D．Students can prepare for exams by listening to tapes. |
| A．the lecture hall | B．Room 3520 | C．the classroom | D．Room 1110 |
| A．Room 1110. | B．Room 3520. | C．The language lab. | D．OSS. |
9 . King's College Summer School is a training program every year 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, 2007. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007. | 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(推荐) ﹡ 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. You can most probably read the text in ________.
| A．a newspaper | B．a travel guide | C．a textbook | D．a telephone book |
| 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. |
| A．$200 | B．$400 | C．$500 | D．$900 |
10 . Since 1904, Ravinia Festival has been Chicago’s “sound of summer”, a place where you can meet up with your friends, have a wonderful time and hear some of the greatest music in the world. We’ ve got stars on the stage and stars in the sky, and it’s all within your reach. But there’s more to Ravinia than merely the world’s greatest music. For as many people who walk through Ravinia’s gate each summer, there are just as many ways to enjoy what we call “The Ravinia Experience”. For some, it all starts with a picnic picked up along the way, greeting your friends at your favorite spot on the lawn.
Ravinia Dining
Whether you want to add a bottle of wine and some cheese to your picnic on the lawn or sit down to a meal, Ravinia has a wide variety of choices and we welcome you to explore them all.
Ravinia gifts
There are two locations for your shopping convenience! Visit our Main Store in the Dining Pavilion. There you will find different CDs, jewelry, games and more. Or fill your more immediate needs at the shop located behind the Martin Theatre.
How to Buy Tickets Online
Tickets for the 2018 season begin to go on sale online on Tuesday April 25. Ravinia Festival’s online ticketing makes ordering tickets for your favorite performances easier than ever before.It is available 24 hours a day at www.ravinia.org.
Click on the date of your choice to select an event, select your seats and add it to your ticket order. Once you have selected all the events you wish to attend, simply enter your payment information and submit your order.
By Phone
Phone sales for the 2018 season start on Monday May 22.
Order tickets by phone by calling 847-266-5100.
Monday- Friday: 10: 00 am-5: 00 pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
1. It can be inferred that Ravinia Festival is ____________.| A．an annual music festival | B．a celebration of old folk music |
| C．a big food party with music performances | D．a traditional holiday with music and food |
| A．Big movie stars | B．Famous cooks or bands |
| C．Guests at an evening party. | D．Famous musicians or singers |
| A．decide the time of any performance | B．get some discount |
| C．choose where to sit | D．change the date of an event after payment |
