1. Who is the main audience for the announcement?
A.Soccer players. | B.Parents of soccer players. | C.The youngest soccer players. |
A.They are too young to play. |
B.The transportation will be arranged by the speaker. |
C.There aren’t enough players to make teams. |
A.Some insurance. | B.Some reservations. | C.Some paperwork. |
A.His name is Steve. | B.His child plays soccer. | C.He is a soccer coach. |
2 . The fitness center offers a variety of (各种各样的) activities for members of all ages throughout the week. Activities on Monday 12 July, 2017:
Learning to swim. Classes for preschool children aged five and under start at 10 am. Classes last 30 minutes and parents must attend (参加) with their children. Don’t forget to book (预定) in advance, as places are limited, and to pack some warm clothes for using after the lesson.
Woman’s aerobics (有氧运动). Sessions last (持续) for one hour and begin at 10:45 am, led by Melissa. Come along and join us every Monday for an exhilarating (令人高兴的) hour of exercise and fun. Leave your kids at the nursery (托儿所) and take time out for yourself. Wear a track suit (运动服) or something similar.
Lunchtime yoga (午间瑜伽). Take a break at lunchtime (1:00—2:00 pm) for an hour of meditation (沉思) and yoga. Enjoy the peace and quiet of our meditation room, and relaxing sessions designed for active people with busy lives. Use your own mat (垫子) for floor (地板) work or hire (租) one from us for a small sum (金额).
Family shootaround. 10:00—5:30 pm. Family shootaround is open for members and guests to bring the family out for basketball. Half court games are only during this time. There are no full court games during family shoot around hours. All participants must sign in (签到) at the front desk and wear a wristband (腕套) during the play.
1. If you want to join in “Learning to swim”, you must__________.A.Sign in at the front desk. | B.Wear a wristband. |
C.Book in advance. | D.Hire a mat. |
A.From 10:10 am to 10:40 am. | B.From 10:45 am to 11:45 am. |
C.From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. | D.From 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. |
A.Lunchtime yoga. | B.Learn to swim. |
C.Women’s aerobics. | D.Family shoot around. |
A.Lunchtime yoga. | B.Learn to swim. |
C.Women’s aerobics. | D.Family shootaround. |
3 . Welcome to Olympic National Park!
The park is located in the Western state of Washington. The park covers more than 400,000 hectares. It has several different ecosystems. Each area of the park offers visitors something special.
Elwha Valley
The Elwha Valley is in the central part of the park. It is the Olympic Peninsula’s largest watershed. A watershed is an area of land that separates waters that flow into different rivers or seas. The rivers in this area hold the most salmon (鲑鱼) outside of Alaska and is home to bears, eagles, and the Klallam Native Americans.
Hoh River Valley
The Hoh River is on the west side of the park. The river is formed from melted glacial ice on top of Mount Olympus. The river is 80 kilometers long. It flows into the Pacific Ocean. Because of the amount of rain, many different types of plants grow in the Hoh rainforest, from mosses and ferns to huge Sitka spruce trees. The Hoh River Valley is protected from any logging (伐术) or development.
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge is a mountain area in the northern part of the park. It is easy to enter, and provides incredible views of the Olympic Mountains. The ridge has many hiking paths. In winter, people come here to ski. They also come here to take part in other fun winter activities, like sledding and snowboarding.
The Coast
The westernmost part of the park is Pacific coastline. Olympic National Park has many breathtaking beaches. Kalaloch Beach is known for its white sand. It also has three national wildlife reserves, which protect the area’s bird and fish species. The coastline areas offer hiking and camping. They are some of the most popular places in the park.
1. What is Elwha Valley special for?A.White sand. | B.Plentiful salmon. |
C.Various plants. | D.Wildlife reserves. |
A.Both provide hiking areas. | B.Both offer winter activities. |
C.Both have rare animals. | D.Both feature incredible beaches. |
A.A news report. | B.A fashion magazine. |
C.A tourism website. | D.An academic paper. |
4 . The New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like: an all-inclusive guided tour of New York City.
Central Park
One of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 25 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes, and musicians but also for lots of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges.
Hudson River Park
Hudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in the New York City district of Manhattan. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, span the park north to south, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax. The park includes tennis and soccer fields, children’s playground, dog run, and many other features.
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park, located in the heart of Greenwich Village is a very popular and often crowded square. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.
Central Park Zoo
The Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5-acre zoo located on Central Park in New York City. The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to open in New York. The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. Finally, the zoo was repaired in the mid-1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing the old-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments.
1. What can we learn about Central Park?A.It is a man-made park. |
B.It especially attracts artists. |
C.It is the first public park built in the world. |
D.It was the most crowded park when first built. |
A.Washington Square Park. | B.Central Park Zoo. |
C.Central Park. | D.Hudson River Park. |
A.In the 1860s. | B.In 1934. | C.In 1988. | D.In the mid-1980s. |
5 . Best Boarding Schools for Students
If you are trying to figure out the best boarding school in the US for your child, here are your options.
Choate Rosemary Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall is situated in Wallingford, Connecticut, and was founded in 1890. The school admits about 865 students from across the world. Choate is known for its active campus activities, guided independent learning. The school offers 23 sports.
Tuition Fee: $65,820 per year for boarding students.
Concord Academy
Located in Concord, Massachusetts, Concord Academy was founded in 1922 and is a co-educational private secondary school. It is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school that focuses on the hands-on learning, experimentation, and intellectual growth of its students.
Tuition Fee: $66,940 per year for boarding students.
Phillips Academy Andover
Situated in Andover, Massachusetts, 25 miles north of Boston, Phillips Academy Andover is one of the oldest boarding schools in the US. It was founded in 1778, with famous alumni(校友) including George W. Bush and Julie Andrews. It is also one of the most selective boarding schools in the country, with an acceptance rate of just 13%.
Tuition Fee: $66,290 per year for boarding students.
The Hotchkiss School
The Hotchkiss School is a boarding school in Lakeville, Connecticut. It was founded in 1891 and admits about 600 students from around the world. Hotchkiss is known for its academic program as well as its competitive sports teams. The school also has several unique programs, including the Janus Project which allows students to take courses at nearby colleges.
Tuition Fee: $66,510 for boarding students.
1. Who are the intended readers of this passage?A.Students. | B.Teachers. |
C.Parents. | D.Scholars. |
A.The possibility of admission is slim. |
B.It was founded by George W. Bush. |
C.It is situated in Wallingford, Connecticut. |
D.It allows students to take courses at nearby colleges. |
A.Phillips Academy Andover. | B.Choate Rosemary Hall. |
C.The Hotchkiss School. | D.Concord Academy. |
6 . Summer in the Alps from £200
Alpine skiing holidays are seldom cheap, and their reputation (声誉) is longer than the snow season. The Alps chain is long and wide, extending from France to Slovenia through six other nations.
All use either the euro or the Swiss franc, but some countries want more of them than others. Austria’s Wilder Kaiser (Emperor Mountains), in the Eastern Tirol, is about an hour’s drive from Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich. Four villages —Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Soll — provide bases for hiking, cycling, horse riding and foodie journies. It’s possible to keep costs down by picnicking instead of eating out, camping or using huts, or doing a “workation” on a farm or other local business.
Top tip
Accommodation providers across the region booked through the official wilderkaiser. info website give guests a Wilder Kaiser GuestCard on arrival, which covers local buses and gives lots of discounts, including on summer cable cars.
When to go
Spring through to the autumn months are really lovely in the Eastern Alps.
Do it yourself
Fly Manchester to Munich with EasyJet (easyjet. com), from £67 return in October. The excellent wilderkaiser. info website offers a range of accommodation options and an easy booking service. We found a two-bed room in HausFries, a lovely guesthouse in Soll, in early October, for £15 per person per night — or two people for £210 for a week.
Perfect package
Expedia (expedia. co. uk) has a flight (exManchester) and apartment package for a week's holiday near Scheffau in Wilder Kaiser for £350.
1. What is a better way to save money?A.Have a picnic. | B.Go camping | C.Use huts. | D.Eat out. |
A.On the spot. | B.Over the phone. | C.On the internet. | D.Through emails. |
A.£ 30. | B.£60. | C.£ 90. | D.£ 210. |
7 . Historic Arts & Antiques
Territorial Indian Arts & Antiques
This Arizona gallery is excited to offer pottery from Pi Posh and Mojave Indians. “We specialize in estate collections of historic pottery of all the tribes, with emphasis on the Matriarchs.”owners Deb and Alston Neal say about their offerings. Available materials include the Vesta Bread Maricopa effigy vase and Annie Fields Mojave effigy jar.
(480)945-5432
www .territorialindianarts.com
Ethnographic Antique Gallery
The Ethnographic Antique Gallery is offering the superb Oglala Teton Sioux Man’s Quilled Vest from 1903. Measuring 17 by 20 inches, the vest is among a group of other rare items collected more than 100 years ago by Charles Raymond. “This beautiful vest is artfully decorated with dyed porcupine quills,“ the gallery notes.
(403) 708- 9369
www .ethnographicantiquestore.com
Jesse Robbin’s Jewelry Store
Jesse Robbin is not only a talented jewelry artist on his own, he is also offering high quality historic material, including the Morris Robinson bracelet. “This silver Morris Robinson bracelet features 11 high-grade nugget-cut Fox Turquoise cabochons,” Robbin says about the work.
(928)713-6847
www .jesserobbinsjewelry.com
Tammy Garcia’s Pottery Shop
Tammy’ s pottery shop over the past 30 years has been renowned for its fantastic exhibits. It provides a chance for visitors to look back further to the Mimbres pottery of the 1100s, which is famous for aesthetic quality, visual impact, iconographic variety and historical importance. The delicacy of her collections reflects her love of pottery.
(432)642-3782
www .santacarapueblo.com
1. Where can visitors enjoy historic pottery collections of the Matriarchs?
A.Tammy Garcia’s Pottery Shop. | B.Ethnographic Antique Gallery. |
C.Jesse Robbin’s Jewelry Store. | D.Territorial Indian Arts & Antiques. |
A.www.territorialindianarts.com | B.www .jesserobbinsjewelry .com |
C.www .ethnographicantiquestore.com | D.www.santacarapueblo.com |
A.An art magazine. | B.A novel. | C.A science book. | D.An encyclopedia. |
8 . Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences (住所) of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Guided tours
Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals (间隙) throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note permits in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel
Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.
Shopping
Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewelry, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Photography and mobile phones
Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks. For safety and security reasons, a one-way system operates along the visitor route.
1. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?A.A security guard. | B.A baby carrier. | C.A free toy. | D.A pushchair. |
A.To ensure the safety of the Queen. | B.To ensure the security of the Castle. |
C.To prevent them from disturbing others. | D.To prevent the use of the built-in cameras. |
A.A travel guide. | B.A dictionary. | C.A story book. | D.A science report. |
9 . Finding yourself in an unfamiliar country is difficult enough, and not being able to read or speak the native language can make the change greatly more difficult. Programs that teach English as a Second Language (ESL) help non-English speaking students acclimate to life in the United States more smoothly.
The ESL Newcomers program at Palmer Elementary in Newport News, Virginia, serves children coming from areas of South America, Afghanistan, Vietnam and other parts of Asia. When members of the Kiwanis Club of Peninsula at Oyster Point-which has a long-standing relationship with the school-learned about the program in 2020, they were eager to help.
To date, the club has donated (捐赠) $1,600 to Palmer Elementary’s ESL Newcomers program. The money has helped the school gain classroom resources (资源), plan virtual (虚拟的) field trips and bring guest speakers into the classroom. Money has also been used to help with the buying of winter clothing, which some children didn’t have when they arrived in the United States.
“In the ESL Newcomers program, the children are taught English, math, history and even some cultural information about their new home,” explains Joseph Slabinski, club president. “The program will also help their families, as students can enter into the programs while they are at home.”
The club also helps the children with gardening. This gives students another chance to learn and practice English, make friends and feel more connected to their new home.
Over the years, the Kiwanians also have taken part in reading programs, bought dictionaries for young students and helped LeapFrog learning stations. The ESL Newcomers program is another chance for members to connect with students and improve education in a meaningful way.
“We have the ability to help these students with their learning and show them that America has people that are concerned and willing to help others in need,” says Slabinski, “We will always be there to help the children of Palmer Elementary.”
1. What does the underlined phrase “acclimate to” in paragraph 1 mean?A.Apply for. | B.Turn down. |
C.Look forward to. | D.Get used to. |
A.Helping kids get through winter. | B.Teaching parents culture. |
C.Buying school buses. | D.Growing healthy foods. |
A.Making friends. | B.Gardening. |
C.Education. | D.Connecting families. |
A.A Forever Relationship | B.America, Newcomers’ Helper |
C.New Home, New Working Place | D.A Meaningful Teaching Programme |
10 . You learn all kinds of things from books. Books open up a whole new world to you. They can make you smile and comfort you when you are sad.
You must have many hobbies, reading, painting and so on. One day, you happen to see a poster, “World Book Day”. Interested, you stop and read the poster.
Hello and welcome to World Book Day World Book Day is here to change lives through a love of books and shared reading, and bring books to the children who need them most. World Book Day is an excellent chance for everyone to celebrate the joy of reading. ●Share A Story Live—our exciting digital events programme, beaming authors (作家) straight into your school. through reading. ●Raising money, raising readers—our digital events programme, beaming fundraising ideas to help us change lives ●World Book Day Book Club—a new online reading community. ●Share A Story Corner—stories to encourage families to read together. Happy World Book Day! For up-to-date information, visit our website worldbookday.com! |
A.celebrate the joy of reading |
B.change lives by raising money |
C.meet famous authors at home |
A.Share A Story Live | B.Share A Story Corner | C.World Book Day Book Club |
A.By writing a letter. | B.By making a phone call. | C.By visiting a website. |
A.catch readers’ attention |
B.encourage families to write books |
C.help readers form reading habits |