1 . Babysitter Wanted
Do you like children? Do you have free time in the afternoon? We need a babysitter for our son.He is five years old. Hours are 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday. Sometimes you have to work on the weekend. Pay (薪水) is $10 each hour.
For the job, you will: Watch our son. Read to him. Play with him.
You will work at our house. We live in Fourth Road, near Huaxing Clothes Store.
Please call Mr. Wang at 010-58899333.
1. On Friday, the babysitter will ________.| A．not work | B．get $10 |
| C．live there | D．work three hours |
| A．Cooking for the child | B．Working at the child’s house |
| C．Taking care of the child | D．Reading books to the child |
| A．The child is less than ten years old. |
| B．The babysitter must be a college student. |
| C．The babysitter must work six days a week. |
| D．The babysitter can get more pay on weekends. |
2 . If you're traveling with kids in London, many London hotels have special services and features to help the family holiday, offering services to kids as well as games, bike hire and free ice cream!
Athenaeum
The fivestar Athenaeum is a fantastic family hotel，particularly with the addition of its kids' services. Even before you arrive, they'll be in touch to make sure your kids have their favorite DVDs, treats and anything else to keep them happy. And they can arrange your perfect family activities, from bike hire to theater tickets.
Novotel
Novotel's family rooms are designed to accommodate two adults and two children. Accommodation and breakfast are free for under16s(up to two staying in their parents' room)．You can also enjoy a late checkout at 5 p. m. on a Sunday, and while you lie in, the kids can entertain themselves with the Cartoon Network.
Chessington Safari Hotel
At Chessington Safari Hotel, kids will love staying in an African adventurethemed room, having breakfast, overlooking the animals of the Wanyama Reserve, watching familyfriendly movies and getting into the theme park before it opens.
The Ritz
Kids at The Ritz are treated just as well as their parents, if not better! Children can enjoy computer games and DVDs, free ice cream and their own bathrobes and slippers. Under16s can stay for free in their parents' bedroom, depending on the room type.
Marlin Apartments
Marlin Apartments operate more than 700 serviced apartments in London. Apartments are all within five minutes' walk of the Tube(Good for tired little legs！) with flat screen TVs, fully equipped kitchens and free WiFi. One or two bedroom family apartments have extra room for folding beds in the living area.
1. Before you check in Athenaeum，________．| A．you should ask about the kids' services |
| B．you can buy bikes and order theater tickets |
| C．you will be asked about what your kids like |
| D．you must arrange your family activities |
| A．Athenaeum | B．Chessington Safari Hotel |
| C．Novotel | D．The Ritz |
| A．you can enjoy the best service in London |
| B．you can enjoy free ice cream |
| C．you can have an extra room for free |
| D．you can surf the Internet free of charge |
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4 . The Best UK Festivals of 2020
We’ve picked this year’s best UK festivals——find your favourite and get out there this summer.
All Points East
Returning for a third year after its successful 2018 launch,All Points East is a general 10-day festival that takes over Victoria Park in late May.The opening and closing three-day weekends are given over to music.
Place: Victoria Park
Time: May 22,2020-May 31,2020
Ticket: Adult￡35; Age19-24 with ID￡28;Under18 years old, free
Isle of Wight
Huge headliners is one of the UK’s biggest rock festivals.Now in its 52nd year,the modern-day Isle of Wight festival is a far cry from the hippy(嬉皮士) love-in that landed back in 1968.Nowadays,big-name headliners and commercial rock and pop favorites are the order of the day.
Place: Seaclose Park, Newport
Time: Jun 13-14. 12:00 a.m.-15:00 p.m.
Tickets:￡25 Adult;￡15 Age19-24 with ID; ￡10 under 12 years old, under7, free
Love box
Consistently one of the finest festivals in London,catering for cool kids and party monsters alike,Love box has expanded again to become a three-day event in 2020.This year will be its second in west London’s Gunnersbury Park.
Place:London’s Gunnersbury Park
Time:July12-14. 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tickets:￡185(adult three-day weekend);￡70(adult day ticket)
Junction 2
Calling all technology heads:in 2020,this big festival is spreading out over two days again following last year’s successful expansion.Junction 2 is a meeting of some pretty serious music minds.
Place:Boston Manor Park
Time:July 15-16
Tickets:￡45 for all ages
1. Which of the following is the earliest festival of the year?| A．All Points East. | B．Isle of Wight. | C．Love box. | D．Junction 2. |
| A．￡65. | B．￡60. | C．￡45. | D．￡40. |
| A．Victoria Park. | B．Seaclose Park. |
| C．London’s Gunnersbury Park. | D．Boston Manor Park. |
5 . London weekend Walks
1,000 Years of History
11:00 am Westminster Underground
This walk is the best choice for the first-time visitor. We’ll show you where kings and queens were crowned(加冕), where they lived and where they are buried. You will see where politicians have shaped the course of history over the years. This walk finishes at the House of Parliament, which you can visit afterwards at a good discount.
Canals and Cafes
11:00 am Camden Town Underground
Camden Town, with its canals, cafes and studios, is the home of many artists, musicians and writers. The high point of the walk is a visit to Camden Lock, London’s most exciting street market. You may like to take a canal trip to London Zoo after this walk.
Historic Greenwich
2:00 pm Tower Hill Underground
The walk begins with the best boat ride in London, five kilometers down the river from Tower Bridge to the Royal Naval College in Greenwich. From there you’ll walk through Greenwich Park past the Naval Museum and other historic buildings to the village itself. We’ll take you down narrow streets with busy shops and markets, back to the riverside where this walk ends.
Unexpected London
3:00pm Tower Hill Underground
This walk begins with a ride on Europe’s most modern city railway giving you fine views across the Thames and riversides area. We will get on and off the train for mini-walks to discover the hidden corners of the former port(港口) of London.
To go on one of our walks, simply meet your guide in the street outside the underground stations. All these walks last about two hours and end near underground stations. A walk costs ￡4.50(￡3.50 for the elderly).Children under 12 can go for free but they must be with an adult.
1. Which walk includes a visit to London’s most exciting street market?| A．Canals and Cafes. | B．Historic Greenwich. |
| C．Unexpected London. | D．1,000 Years of History. |
| A．Walk through the Royal Naval College. |
| B．Visit the Naval Museum. |
| C．Meet famous people. |
| D．Take a boat trip. |
| A．￡4.50. | B．￡7.00. | C．￡9.00. | D．￡13.50. |
6 . With a wide range of events taking place all year round, there’s always something to celebrate in Santa Cruz County. Here are top 4 events this week.
The Jazz Time: Steve Wilson
Steve Wilson takes us on a magical mystery tour of 100 years of jazz in 60 minutes with a great jazz band.
Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz
Spotlight on the Symphony: Nigel Armstrong
Santa Cruz Symphony’s’ concertmaster (首席小提琴手), Nigel Armstrong, can’t get enough of performing in Santa Cruz County, and has agreed to share his great talent on violin with us.
Samper Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos.
Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza
Spend the day in Oaxaca! Family-friendly food, music, crafts cultural festival. The entrance fee: $10, free for children aged 5 and under. Limited free parking at the county government center.
San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz.
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
Led by Linda Tillery, the Cultural Heritage Choir inspires us with exciting rhythms and great energy through different forms, such as stick, song, dance and story.
Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos.
1. Where would music history lovers prefer to go?| A．Veterans Memorial Building. | B．Samper Recital Hall. |
| C．San Lorenzo Park. | D．Cabrillo Crocker Theater. |
| A．$5. | B．$20. | C．$25. | D．$30. |
| A．The Jazz Time: Steve Wilson. |
| B．Spotlight on the Symphony: Nigel Armnstrong. |
| C．Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza. |
| D．Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir. |
7 . Welcome to Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (水族馆)
Covering a total area of 22,400 square meters, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (SOA) is located in Pudong New Area. With a theme of ‘“cross Continents — Through Worlds of Water,” the aquarium is divided into 8 zones, displaying more than 300 species and a total of more than 14,000 precious fish from five continents and four oceans.
What will you discover at the ocean aquarium?
Take an underwater journey that starts from China and continues throughout the major continents and regions of the world. Walk through a 200-meter-long undersea tunnel, one of the longest of its kind in the world, to have a close contact with the colorful ocean world. Admire the uniqueness of ocean life from the Polar Regions to the tropics, particularly rare and precious species from the famous Changjiang River.
Opening time
9:00-18:00
9:00-21:00 for Summer Holiday (July and August), National Day Holiday and Chinese New Year Holiday
Admission
Adult £10/ Child £6
Free guided tours run hourly from Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 3 pm.
On Sundays, service of a VR tour is offered, £5 for each person.
For groups with more than ten members, we offer free entry to 2 children (under 10) at most.
Since its opening in February, 2002, SOA has received more than 1 million tourists every year from within China and all over the world. For more information, visit https://www.trip.com/travel-euidc/shanghai/shanghai-ocean-aquarium-80473/, call (86-21) 58779988 or email us at Iearning@sh-soa.com.
1. In Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, visitors can do the following EXCEPT ________.| A．admiring precious fish | B．walking through underwater tunnel |
| C．swimming in the sea | D．increasing knowledge about sea life |
| A．£80 | B．£98 | C．£128 | D．£140 |
| A．A news report. | B．A science textbook. |
| C．A nature magazine. | D．A tourist guide. |
8 . One of the most popular street food found in China is no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.
Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site bilibili.com. To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.
“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was some conversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.
The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.
The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.
1. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?| A．It has been becoming very popular on the Internet. |
| B．It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists. |
| C．It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food. |
| D．It shows the colorful nightlife in large cities of China. |
| A．It showed more kinds of food. | B．It focused more on the diners. |
| C．It showed the eating habits. | D．It was less popular than Midnight Diner. |
| A．The importance of the barbecue to family. | B．The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners. |
| C．The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle. | D．The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship. |
| A．To show the feature of Chinese food. | B．To research a special way of cooking. |
| C．To help the world understand China. | D．To introduce the history of the barbecue. |
9 . Wordsmith Competition
Enter the senior high schools’ English writing competition and you could win some great prizes and improve your English language skills at the same time.
The competition
This competition is designed to promote the development of English writing skills among senior high students. All Senior High 1 and 2 students are encouraged to enter the competition.
What to write
A story of 300 words about any subject you can think of.
Rules
You must give your story a title. You must provide personal information with your entry. You may only enter this competition once.
Guidelines
Your story must be original and written by yourself (all entries will be checked). Stories will be judged by a team of English teachers from five different senior high schools. Stories that are well researched, creative and imaginative will receive high marks. Remember to plan your story, write it, and then check the grammar, punctuation and spelling. You should keep a copy of your story for yourself. Competition entries will not be returned.
Deadline
Stories must be received by 5 August through e- -mail. Send your stories to wordsmith @ nol. edu. cn.
Prizes
Gold — £2,000 award
Silver — £1,000 award
Bronze — £500 worth of books
All winners will be informed by e-mail, and the winning entries will be posted on this website.
1. What is the purpose of the competition?| A．To promote students’ reading skills. | B．To promote students’ writing skills. |
| C．To promote students’ listening skills. | D．To promote students’ speaking skills. |
| A．The story must be original. | B．The story must be written by yourself. |
| C．Competition entries will not be returned. | D．Competition entries will be judged by yourself. |
| A．£2,000. . |
| B．1,000. |
| C．E500. |
| D．A story of 300 words. |
| A．winning prizes |
| B．designing websites |
| C．using languages |
| D．copying others’ stories |
10 . The Lake District Attractions Guide
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
History, Culture & Landscape(景观). Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.
Open:29 Mar-29 Oct，Sun to Thurs.Tearoom，Gardens & Gift Shop:10:30-17:00(16:00 in Oct).
House:11:15-16:00(15:00 in Oct)
Town: Pooley Bridge & PenrithAbbot Hall art Gallery & Museum
Those viewing the quality of Abbot Hall’s temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.
Open: Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10:30 -17:00 Summer.10:30 -16:00 Winter.Town: Kendal
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Discover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so there’s something for everyone!
Open: High Season 1 Apr – 31 Oct: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 11:00 – 17:00.Low Season 1 Nov – 31 Mar: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 16:30, Sun 12:00 – 16:30.
Town: CarlisleDove Cottage & The wordsworth Museum
Discover William Wordsworth’s inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the café. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.
Open: Daily, 09:30 – 17:30 (last admission 17:00).
Town: Grasmere
1. When is the House at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens open on Sundays in July?| A．09:30-17:30. | B．10:30-16:00. | C．11:15-16:00. | D．12:00-16:30 |
| A．Enjoy Romney’s works. |
| B．Have some interactive fun. |
| C．Attend a famous festival. |
| D．Learn the history of a family |
| A．Penrith. | B．Kendal. | C．Carlisle. | D．Grasmere. |
