1 . A day away from the stress of city life!
A perfect experience for nature lovers!
Our One-Day tour will take you to see the most beautiful sunset and sunrise at the top of Mt. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain).
Schedule
Early in the morning: take the cable car to the top of the mountain to see the breathtaking sunrise at Cloud Dispelling Pavilion.
Late in the morning: Visit such famous places as the Sixinfeng Peak, the Black Tiger pine tree, the Writing Brush Peak or the Xihai Scenic Area.
At noon: have a traditional Chinese lunch at a hotel on the top of the mountain.
In the afternoon: go to the city centre of Huangshan and take a walk along Tunxi Old Street, where traditional old buildings line the quiet street.
In the evening: Return to the Cloud Dispelling Pavilion to enjoy the sunset.
Price: $327
What's included
Professional and friendly English-speaking tour guide; Breakfast, lunch, dinner; All entrance fees; Cable car fees to and from the Cloud Dispelling Pavilion: Two nights at Beihai hotel or similar standard hotels; Hotel pickup and drop-off.
What's not included
Expenses to and from Mt. Huangshan; Local Chinese-speaking tour guide;
Other attractions not included in the schedule.
1. Where should the tourists go to see the sunset and sunrise?| A．Sixinfeng Peak. | B．Writing Brush Peak. |
| C．Xihai Scenic Area. | D．Cloud Dispelling Pavilion. |
| A．In the morning. | B．At noon. |
| C．In the afternoon. | D．In the evening. |
| A．At a hotel | B．In Cloud Dispelling Pavilion |
| C．Not mentioned | D．In Tunxi Old Street |
| A．the Chinese | B．the British |
| C．the Dutch | D．the Germans |
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3 . Becoming famous is the dream of many, and Tian is getting closer to that dream.
Tian, 30, is a white - collar worker in Beijing. On short video application Douyin, Tian has more than 2, 000 fans, So far, she has received more than 50, 000 likes on the Dubsmash - like app. On her page on Douyin, Tian shares everything, from her son's daily activities, to her pet dogs, to little skits (段子) made up by her and her husband. “Making funny videos, and combining them with music is really interesting, ” Tian said. “Of course, I make the videos for fun because it is quite relaxing.”
China's short video market has seen great growth, according to a report. The report said that China's short video market was valued at 5. 73 billion yuan ($ 900 million) in 2017, an increase of 184 percent. The industry value is expected to go up to the 30 billion mark in 2020. Companies like Tencent, Sohu and Iqiyi have all started providing short video content.
“Short videos are popular because they are an addition to traditional audio and video content on the internet, ” said Sun Jiashan with the Chinese National Academy of Arts.
Fans say that the short videos help them “chill out” from a stressed - out lifestyle. “My favorite videos are all about pets, ” said Zhou Na, a nurse in Hefei, capital of East China's Anhui province. “After a whole day's work, watching the 15 - second videos makes me laugh, which reduces my pressure.”
1. Why does Tian make short videos in Douyin?| A．To get fun | B．To become a well - known person |
| C．To attract fans | D．To record her family's routine |
| A．They have a huge amount of value |
| B．They make people s star dreams come true |
| C．They enrich internet audio and video content |
| D．They greatly reduce people's pressure |
| A．Feel cold | B．Calm down |
| C．Catch a cold | D．Become concerned |
| A．China's short video market is open |
| B．Douyin brings the Chinese great happiness |
| C．Every Chinese is using Douyin to make short video |
| D．China's short video market has developed rapidly |
4 . Summer of Culture
“What is your teen doing this summer?”
Welcome a student from France or Spain into your family!
Host a student from Spain or France and experience his/her life and culture.
Exchange students from Spain and France are looking for welcoming, warm, fun and loving hosts who will share life and culture with them for a few weeks in June, July and August. Stays can be from 3 to 6 weeks.
What to do with your exchange student:
Movies/Museums/Beaches/Cooking/Baking/Community
projects/Volunteering/Hanging out/Shopping/Disneyland/anything you can think of...
Requirements to host:
Loving, active, outgoing family
One stay-at-home, or part-time host parent
Teen in the home within 4 years of age of the exchange student
Willing to take students to places of interest once a week
(maybe visiting them next summer in their home countries)
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact:
Shirley Wentzell 909×××6715
1. Exchange students from France or Spain will possibly stay for ________ in host families.| A．10 days | B．5 weeks | C．2 months | D．1 year |
| A．exchange students will come back next summer |
| B．exchange students have to cook dinner by themselves |
| C．parents in a host family should have full-time jobs |
| D．teens in host families can experience different cultures |
| A．letter | B．notice | C．poster | D．diary |
5 . If you are looking to keep your kids busy—without spending any money—then you should consider signing them up for an in-store class near you. The classes are free and held at locations all across the country. Smaller local businesses likely offer some too, so be free to check local listings.
Home Depot
Home Depot’s Kids Workshops happen every Saturday. Past projects have included model race cars, mail organizers, picture frames, and planters. Classes are free and also include an orange apron and an achievement pin.
These sometimes fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up as soon as you can.
Lego Stores
Each month, Lego Stores have free events for kids between the ages of 6 to 14 where they can come in and build a mini model, which they get to take home for free.
There is a limit of four children per household per event.
Lakeshore Learning Center
The Lakeshore Learning Center offers free arts and crafts classes for children ages 3 and older. These classes happen on the first Saturday of every month, and a parent or guardian must be present to look after the children and help as needed. No reservations are required.
Williams-Sonoma
William-Sonoma offers a range of cooking classes that take place a few times a month, and while a lot of them are aimed at adults, they also have classes for kids between the ages of 8 to 13. Most of the classes are free, though some do have a fee. And those fees are donated to a nonprofit.
1. Which offers in-store classes every week?| A．Home Depot. | B．Lego Stores. |
| C．Lakeshore Learning Center. | D．Williams-Sonoma. |
| A．It is aimed at adults. | B．It charges for some classes. |
| C．It offers a range of art classes. | D．It requires a parent to be present. |
| A．To promote some local businesses. | B．To attract more projects. |
| C．To compare different stores. | D．To introduce some free classes. |
6 . SHARK CONSERVATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Take a two-week trip that you will never forget as a volunteer with sharks on a beautiful stretch of South Africa’s coastline. Head out to sea to witness one of the world’s most powerful (and most misunderstood) creatures on this inspiring project, enjoying watching them from both above and below water.
The DAY-BY-DAY schedule
Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town on a Sunday. You will be collected from the airport and spend your first night in a guest house in the city centre.
Day 2: You will be collected bright and early from the guest house and taken down to the project. The drive takes about 90 minutes. You will receive a welcome and head out to sea to witness your first sharks!
Day 3+: Most days you will be out on the boat with the sharks, depending on weather. Help out with the full range of tasks on the boats, and in conservation initiatives on land too.
Last day: On the final day of your project you will be taken back to Cape Town for your onward travel.
The price is £829,including the voluntary work programme with accommodations, airport transfers, one night in a guest house in Cape Town, breakfasts daily and lunches when on the boats. Your trip can be extended at a cost of £ 375 per week.
It is an amazing experience! Some volunteers planned to stay for 4 weeks, extended to 6 weeks and still didn’t want to come home. If you’d like to chat about this holiday or need help, we’re very happy to help.
Call us at 01273 823 700.
Email us at rosy@responsibletravel.com.
1. When will you really begin your shark watching trip?| A．On a Friday. | B．On a Saturday. |
| C．On a Sunday. | D．On a Monday. |
| A．Sail on the ocean. |
| B．Return to Cape Town. |
| C．Buy some souvenirs. |
| D．Dive with sharks. |
| A．£ 375. | B．£ 750. | C．£ 829. | D．£ 1,204. |
7 . ★LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Grades: Preschool-Grade 8
LCDS. org·703-777-3841
It is an award-winning school featuring a low student-teacher ratio. Courses include art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), computer programming, languages, athletics and instruments. BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology), a one-to-one program in grades 4 through 8, focuses on critical and creative thinking. It’s famous for its unique field trips.
★NYSMITH SCHOOL
Grades: 3 years - Grade 8
Nysmith. com·703-552-2912
Top 10 in the world, fun, award-winning programs, up to 4 grade levels of diversification in reading and math classes, daily science, computers, logic, foreign languages, much more. 1:9 ratio. Minimal homework. Hands-on experimental learning, a great attraction for students across the country. 2014 Tommy Award from TJ for the special achievement of Nysmith Alumni.
★FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS
Grades: 6-12
Fusion Tysons Corner. com·866-461-8039
Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school where all classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Here, positive relationships unlock students’ potential. Scheduling is personalized, and no homework goes home.
★RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY
Grades: 6-12, Postgraduate
rma.edu·540-636-5484
R-MA is a college-prep boarding school with Air Force JROTC, devoted to developing students’ academic achievement, leadership, and good citizenship. With smaller classes — on average, 14—17 students per class — students at R-MA find themselves building their confidence because our teachers care about each student. Graduating classes have a 100% college acceptance rate.
1. How does LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL differ from the others?| A．It offers field trips. | B．It has a variety of courses. |
| C．It provides one-to-one classes. | D．It has award-winning programs. |
| A．It has no homework. | B．It is the world’s best school. |
| C．It is a frequent winner of the Tommy Award. | D．It gives them a chance to learn from practice. |
| A．NYSMITH SCHOOL. | B．FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS. |
| C．RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY. | D．LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL. |
8 . Long March (长征) exhibition
The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to remember the Long March. More than 220 photos and 40 other things are on show. All the exhibition is explained in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.
Time: 10：00 am-4：00 pm
Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road
Ticket: 8 yuan for Chinese/15 yuan for foreigners
Thai elephants
Eight elephants from Thailand are an attraction for visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, dancing and blowing a musical instrument. The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm, and there is an extra show at 1:30 pm at weekends. The show will end on November 15.
Address: 189 Daduhe Road
Ticket: 30-40 yuan
Dancing dolphins
Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, dancing to music, kissing people and doing easy maths problems, have made a large part of the aquarium in Peace Park, which interests children greatly. Seals and sea lions also perform.
Time: 10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm
Ticket: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children
1. Where can one see the Long March exhibition?| A．In Shanghai History Museum. | B．In Changfeng Park. |
| C．In Peace Park. | D．On 189 Daduhe Road. |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Ten yuan. | B．Twenty yuan. | C．Thirty yuan. | D．Forty yuan. |
| A．The Long March exhibition is explained in English. |
| B．The sea animals can work out difficult maths problems. |
| C．Thai elephants’ shows can only be seen in the day. |
| D．The sea animals perform three times a day. |
9 . Friends and Buddies
This program is planned for children who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers. The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendship. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12—18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. For free.
Club Saturday Swim
This program is available to anyone aged 5—14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held free of charge each Saturday afternoon, 12:00—12:30 pm or 12: 30—1:00 pm.
Sibshops
Sibshops is a program for siblings of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Ages 10—13. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00—5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65
Banana Splits
Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9—13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal, physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday: 4:30—5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65
1. Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendship are held ______.| A．2 Fridays per month | B．each Saturday afternoon |
| C．4:30—5:30 pm, Tuesday | D．4:00—5:00 pm, Wednesday |
| A．They are all held at the same place. | B．They are all free of charge. |
| C．They are all intended for children. | D．They all hold activities each week. |
| A．help children deal with their trouble | B．encourage children to be happy and brave |
| C．list some problems children meet with | D．advertise some programs for children |
10 . Vacation Packages in Los Angeles
A Disney in Los Angeles
Enjoy a fantastic and magical adventure in the Los Angeles area with A Disney in Los Angeles, which includes a four-night stay and a 1-day Disneyland Park Hopper(通票）with transport which will help you set up a perfect experience to Disney.
Details:
4 nights' stay in one of over 85 hotels of your choice
1-day Disneyland Park Hopper with transport
Description:
People of all ages love Disneyland, and you will have the park's all kinds of rides and attractions. If you would prefer to look for excitement on exciting rides like Space Mountain, you are sure to find something new and exciting at Disneyland!
Experience of the Hollywood Stars
With Experience of the Hollywood Stars, you can get a two-night stay at a hotel and the chance to see some of the most popular stars of Los Angeles!
Details:
2 nights' stay in one of over 85 hotels of your choice
Description:
The package includes the Celebrity Homes and Rodeo Drive Shopping Tour, so you are sure to have fantastic time in having a look at the houses of your favorite stars as well as in shopping.
Places of Interest in Los Angeles
The fantastic city of Los Angeles has much to offer, and you can take full advantage of it with Places of Interest in Los Angeles, offering a three-night stay.
Details:
3 nights' stay in one of over 85 hotels of your choice
Half-day Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tour
Description:
Visit the most beautiful sights in the area and come back to your freshly-made bed for all three nights of your stay. You'll be able to enjoy every moment of your vacation whether in your room or out in the town.
1. Which place should you go to when you would like to take exciting rides?| A．Disneyland. | B．Stars' houses. |
| C．Hollywood. | D．Beverly Hills. |
| A．Meet your favorite stars in their homes. | B．Visit the most wonderful sights. |
| C．Enjoy all kinds of rides and shows. | D．Have great fun in shopping. |
| A．Sports. | B．Art. | C．Travel. | D．Fashion. |
