1. What is the show about?
| A．Gardening. | B．Healthy living. | C．Virginia tourism. |
| A．Four days. | B．Nine days. | C．Ten days. |
| A．Behind the zoo. | B．In front of the stadium. | C．Opposite the Ocean Park. |
| A．Make a speech. | B．Organize the show. | C．Sell gardening supplies. |
2 . Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 525 7333.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 525 7333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL CARS
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you liked to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.
For car rental, call Avis on + 65 6737 1668.
1. If you need to find the bus number, you may call ________.| A．+ 65 6737 1668 | B．6552 8888 |
| C．1800 525 7333 | D．6552 2222 |
| A．only trains | B．both buses and trains |
| C．only rental cars | D．both buses and taxis |
| A．trouble | B．fun |
| C．sight | D．money |
| A．it is much safer | B．it is much cheaper |
| C．you can save much time | D．you can see much more |
3 . As you know, science plays
One great site is Science News for Kids. This site reports science news
These sites post the latest stories and also keep all the past articles they
4 . One of the most exciting and interesting international cities to visit is London, England. Here is a look at four free things to do during a vacation to London.
Visit the Trafalgar Square
Built more than 200 years ago, Trafalgar Square is a popular gathering place for locals and travelers, too. The area is close to good shopping and dining opportunities, and there are usually some sorts of public events or celebrations going on there during most weekends.
Wander Along the Thames
Visitors wanting to see some great architecture, attractions and views should spend an afternoon walking along the River Thames. The best place to start is at the world-famous London Bridge crossing over the river and you can walk all the way to Westminster Bridge a short distance away. Travelers doing this will find themselves passing by a great many historic buildings.
Explore the Local Markets
While purchasing items at any of the open markets in London is not necessarily free, walking through them to view the merchants(商人), their products and the other shoppers is of great fun. Some of the popular open markets in London worth visiting include Spitafields Market, Portobello Road Market and Leadenhall Market.
Visit the British Museum
One of the top museums in the entire United Kingdom can be found in London, and it charges no admission(入场费) for entry. This museum is so highly regarded that it is not only popular with locals and tourists, it is also seen as a major and valuable scholarly resource.
1. What can we know about the Trafalgar Square?| A．It borders the Thames. |
| B．It has a history of over three centuries. |
| C．There are many factories around it. |
| D．From here visitors can easily do some shopping. |
| A．Some old trees. | B．Local products. |
| C．Great restaurants. | D．Famous buildings. |
| A．London Bridge is far from Westminster Bridge |
| B．Portobello Road Market is located in Manchester |
| C．the British Museum is a major and valuable scholarly resource |
| D．visitors should pay some money to enter the British Museum |
5 . It looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie history. Here is a list of some of the year's biggest blockbusters so far.
Kong: Skull Island
A reboot(重启)of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modern version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year's biggest monster tale.
Release Date: 3/10/17
Beauty and the beast
Director Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading the cast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.
Release Date: 3/17/17
The Fate of the Furious
There was doubt that wed even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul walker's character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they'd never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go. The actors character, Dom, turns to the dark side, funded by new enemy Cipher, played by South African actress Charlize Theron. Can the rest of Dom s family join together to bring their old leader down? Find out in April.
Release Date: 4/14/17
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter parker's high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr, are along for the ride. But it's Tom Holland’s show as Spider-Man, so let's see what he has in store.
Release Date: 7/7/17
1. Which of the following movies can't you see on May Day?| A．Kong: Skull Island. |
| B．Beauty and the beast. |
| C．The Fate of the Furious. |
| D．Spider-man: Homecoming. |
| A．It is fueling up for another go. |
| B．It is produced by Marvel Studios. |
| C．It'll show us Peter parker' s school days. |
| D．It'll be enjoyable for both children and adults. |
| A．Vin Diesel |
| B．Charlize Theron |
| C．Paul Walker |
| D．Dan Stevens |
6 . Do you know an exciting computer game that is also educational? Malmo Software has four new games that will surprise you.
Space Pirate
It lets you go through the Galaxy (银河系) on your own starship. You will find interesting stars and learn science along the way.
Crazy Cooking
In Crazy Cooking, you can choose meat and vegetables, cook them in your video kitchen and ask your friends to eat with you. At the same time, you will learn math by working with lots of numbers and measurements (尺寸).
Time Machine
It lets you go back to any time in history to see what it was like. You can find out almost all things you want to know. You can meet George Washington or study a map with Columbus.
Word Search
It takes you on a trip through the English language — where it began, who started it, and why something is different now. On your trip, you will learn new words and spellings.
Each of these new games comes on CD-ROM and costs only $ 15.95. Or you can get all four games for only $ 50. These are the best new games! They will give you lots of fun, and you’ll learn many things from them. So don’t wait! Go to the shop now!
1. According to the passage, what can you learn by playing Crazy Cooking?| A．Science. | B．Math. |
| C．English. | D．Geography. |
| A．$ 50. | B．$ 31.9. |
| C．$ 25. | D．$ 15.95. |
| A．To talk about computer games. | B．To tell readers how CD-ROM games work. |
| C．To ask readers to buy computer games. | D．To help readers play computer games. |
| A．newspaper | B．dictionary |
| C．storybook | D．diary |
7 . What would you say if we told you that you could learn to speak a new language in only 7 days? Pretty unbelievable right? But how could it be? To find out,we spoke to David-one of our brave Babbel learners—to see how the Babbel app successfully got him speaking Norwegian(挪威语)in just one week.
How much time did you learn each day?
I didn’t need to give my entire life over to learning Norwegian. Each Babbel lesson takes only 15 minutes, and I set myself the achievable aim of finishing three Babbel lessons daily.This took only 45minutes each day.
How did the Babbel app help you learn so quickly?
The Babbel app has a course plan for beginners that taught me how to make sentences in Norwegian within the first few days. Then I was able to personalize my learning by selecting single-topic lessons on eating, drinking, music, culture, traveling and so on. This allowed me to quickly enlarge my vocabulary!
This way of learning kept me highly active,and made sure I wasn’t bored to tears with grammar practice that we all remember from school!
“After 7 days I was able to introduce myself in Norwegian,talk about my hobbies and interests, and most importantly,communicating with a native Norwegian speaker in a real conversation and I could even play a joke or two!”
Would you introduce this app to others?
Certainly! Babbel has 14 languages to choose from so if you’re thinking about brushing up on your German for a business trip, or learning a bit of Portuguese (葡萄牙语) for next year’s summer vacation, you’ll be happy to hear that you only need an app, 7 days of learning to get you conversational.
1. The Babbel app is used for people to .| A．learn languages |
| B．do business |
| C．speak with natives |
| D．plan a vacation |
| A．It took him little time every day. |
| B．It provided him with 14 languages. |
| C．It gave him daily grammar practice. |
| D．It offered lessons according to his needs, |
| A．hard work matters a lot |
| B．Babbel app sells well |
| C．Norwegian is easy to learn |
| D．Babbel app really helps |
8 . People
People is America’s No.1 magazine about fascinating people. It’s a guide to who and what’s hot in the arts, business, politics, television, movies, books, music and sports. It is published weekly.
Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company
Cover Price: ＄211.47
Our Price: ＄117.00
Issues: 53 issues/12 months
Lucky
Lucky is the shopping magazine with the best buys, and the fashion tips you’ll need before you hit the stores. What makes Lucky really special is that it gets you the information you need before anyone else has it.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications Inc.
Cover Price: ＄35.40
Our Price: ＄15.00
Issues: 12 issues/12 months
Parents
The most trusted magazine for parents who want to raise smart, loving and self-confident children. Each issue has age-specific child-development guidance, advice on your child’s health and safety, and the best ways to encourage your child’s learning.
Publisher: Meredith Corporation
Cover Price: ＄42.00
Our Price: ＄9.97
Issues: 12 issues/12 months
Entertainment
This magazine covers movies, television, music, Broadway stage productions, books, and popular culture. Unlike celebrity-focused magazines like People, its main concentration is on entertainment media and reviews. It’s intended for a more general audience.
Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company
Cover Price: ＄199.50
Our Price: ＄38.95
Issues: 57 issues/12 months
1. Which of the following targets common readers?| A．People. |
| B．Lucky. |
| C．Parents. |
| D．Entertainment. |
| A．It has lots of cartoons. |
| B．It has pictures of stars. |
| C．It has information no one else has. |
| D．It tells you where to find good deals. |
| A．daily life |
| B．hot events and famous stars |
| C．political events |
| D．festivals and celebrations. |
| A．in an educational magazine |
| B．on a magazine club website |
| C．in a guide to magazines |
| D．in a magazine sales report |
WELCOME TO PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL APARTMENTS--SYDNEY
Now we are updating (更新) our information folders in the rooms in order to help you during your stay. Please notice the following:
Phone number:
Reception(接待处): Dial 7
Housekeeping: Dial 4
Apartment-to-Apartment: dial the apartment number ( except 1st floor apartments: dial the apartment number followed by the ＃key)
Outside line: dial 0, wait for dial tone, and then the number required.
Please keep your key with you at all times. The main doors to the apartments are locked from about 10:30 pm ~ 07:00 am, and you will need to swipe (刷卡) your key to gain access (通道) to the apartment.
| If in the event of the fire alarm(警报) sounding please stay calm. If evacuation ( 疏散) is necessary, please go to the fire exits. DO NOT USE LIFTS. Remember to take your valuables and key with you. When you go down, please gather at the Wishing Tree and the Corner of Sussex and Hay Street and either the Fire Brigade. A staff（职员）member or Hotel security（安全）will issue necessary instructions. For future details on this, please dial 7. |
Please see reception for any advice on tours and Sydney's attention, and please dial 7 if you want any further information.
We hope your stay with us is an enjoyable one.
Kind regards,
Paul Williams
Guest Services Manager
1. How can you dial from your room in Pacific to Room 115 on the 1st floor?
| A．Just dial 115. |
| B．Dial 6, then 115. |
| C．Dial 115 and press the # key. |
| D．Press the # key, and then dial 115. |
| A．dial 0, and phone the reception |
| B．open the main door with your key |
| C．call the reception for help |
| D．use the lifts |
| A．dial 7 and wait for the hotel security |
| B．take their keys and leave Pacific by lifts |
| C．leave Pacific through the fire exits |
| D．be together with the Fire Brigade |
| A．a guest' s room |
| B．the official guide |
| C．a manager’ s office |
| D．at the train station |
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.
Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug. 29-Sept. 9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19-28
There's something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo.com.
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug. 24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year's performances include Wagner's “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi's “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers (作曲家).
Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.
1. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?
| A．June 15. | B．July 19. |
| C．August 24. | D．September 4. |
| A．$18. | B．$22. |
| C．$36. | D．$41. |
| A．Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival |
| B．the Glimmerglass Festival |
| C．Cheyenne Frontier Days |
| D．Moab Music Festival |
