1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
| A．Their TV viewing habits. | B．Their study methods. | C．Their hobbies. |
| A．One hour. | B．Two hours. | C．Three hours. |
| A．He writes books. | B．He plays the violin. | C．He does some sports. |
| A．It is surprising. | B．It is boring. | C．It is easy. |
2 . From cottages surrounded by impressive gardens to days spent exploring sandy beaches and deep woods filled with wildlife, in My Family and Other Animals, English writer Gerald Durrell provided a vivid account of his family’s time on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s.
Come for the arresting descriptions of Corfu landscapes and stay for Durrell’s laugh-out-loud tales of his unusual family. This book, Durrell wrote humorously in the introduction, “was intended to be a nostalgic(怀旧的)account of natural history, but in the first few pages, I made the mistake of introducing my family.”
Durrell, later known for his zoo keeping and the preservation of wildlife, was just a child during his family’s five-year stay in Corfu. He is 10-year-old Gerry in the book—curious, passionate about animals and a detailed storyteller of his strange family: his imaginative elder brother Larry with his literary ambitions, lovestruck sister Margo, sporty brother Leslie and his ever-calm, loving mother.
Durrell’s attention to detail is what makes the book so winning, with every sight, sound and smell of the island brought to life. One minute you’ll be laughing as Larry’s clever literary friends walk down to the daffodil-yellow cottage, the next you’ll be catching your breath as Durrell describes swimming at night in the Ionian Sea: “Lying on my back in the silky water, staring at the sky, only moving my hands and feet slightly, I was looking at the Milky Way stretching like a silk scarf across the sky and wondering how many stars it contained.”
My Family and Other Animals is quite difficult to classify, being one part travel, one part autobiography, one part natural history, and one part comedy, with a thread of descriptive language running throughout that sometimes raises it nearly to poetry.
As a real delight to read, it’s the perfect literary escapism for any adult or older teenager who is currently walking down a tough road in life.
1. Which word best describes Durrell’s life in Corfu?| A．Diverse. | B．Busy. | C．Risky. | D．Tough. |
| A．I just introduced my family by mistake. | B．I shouldn’t have introduced my family. |
| C．I gave false information about my family. | D．I couldn’t help introducing my family. |
| A．Durrell’s rich imagination. | B．Some interesting plots of the book. |
| C．The book’s writing feature. | D．Some vivid descriptions of the island. |
| A．To share an experience. | B．To introduce a writing style. |
| C．To recommend a book. | D．To describe an unusual place. |
3 . Hong Kong to Macau Transportation
It is really convenient and swift for travelers to travel between Hong Kong and Macau, with a straight-line distance of about 60 kilometers.
Helicopter (直升机) TransportHelicopter transport is the most swift and convenient means for transportation between Hong Kong and Macau. The length of time for a journey is only 15 minutes.
Service time: The helicopter departs every 30 minutes from 9:00 to 23:00. Passengers should arrive at the waiting room at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
Tel: 2872 7288 (Macau) and 2108 9898 (Hong Kong). Passengers can book a ticket via these telephone numbers.
Approximate ticket fares: The price of a helicopter transport is about 2,700–2,900 yuan per person.
Ship TransportThe length of time for a journey by ship between Hong Kong and Macau is about 50 minutes, which is much longer than that taking a helicopter. However, the ticket fare is much cheaper than taking a helicopter.
Service time and departure interval: The ship departs every 15 minutes from 7:00 to 24:00, and then departs at 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00, 4:45 and 6:00.
Approximate ticket fares: There are different kinds of ticket fares, for day sailing and night sailing and for common seats and luxury seats. The price is from 133 to 268 yuan per seat.
Jetfoil (水翼喷射船) TransportPassengers also can take a jetfoil: a five-star Premier Jetfoil with luxurious services of high quality coming and going among Macau, Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport, and the length of time for each route is about 55 minutes.
Service time and departure interval: The jetfoil departs every 1 hour from 8:00–22:00.
Approximate ticket fares: The common seat for day sailing is 250–320 yuan per person. The luxury seat for day sailing is 450–560 yuan per person.
1. What are the helicopter passengers required to do?| A．Arrive at least a quarter earlier. | B．Check the departure time online. |
| C．Choose the kind of seat on the spot. | D．Pay for an extra insurance fee. |
| A．Its comfort level. | B．The price of tickets. |
| C．The length of time. | D．The frequency of transportation. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A travel diary. |
| C．A travel website. | D．A science report. |
4 . Prepare yourselves for the biggest event of the year! Plan ahead with useful information, travel tips and all things for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience, live in Qatar. Use our handy checklist for all the travel details, local information, insider tips and much more to plan a trouble-free stay in Qatar.
Buy your FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ match tickets and flight tickets
First, secure your match tickets and flight bookings before they run out. Skip to the next step if you’ve already sorted your tickets. Need to sort your match tickets and travel? Check out FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ packages on our website.
Book your stay
Now that you’ve booked your match tickets, you can make travel arrangements and book the perfect accommodations in Qatar that suit your travel needs. Select the ideal stay from a variety of hotels and resorts, apartments and villas, cruise ship hotels and fan villages through the official Qatar 2022 website. Alternatively, if you’re staying with a local family, it is required for your host to register with Hayya to confirm your stay.
Apply for your Hayya Card
Apply for your digital Hayya Card using the Hayya Portal, or by downloading the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app. This is your:
*Entry permit to Qatar.
*Access to stadiums, along with a match ticket.
*Free travel on public transport, from 10 November to 23 December.
Note: Allow enough time for your application to be confirmed. The current average processing time is up to five days. All other guests under your Ticket Application Number will need to apply for their own digital Hayya Card to attend the tournament.
Check the travel and return policies
As a final step, ensure to check the latest travel rules and travel health regulations required to be met to enter the State of Qatar trouble-free. Visit the Ministry of Public Health website for details.
1. If you want to book a stay with a host family for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, what do you need to do?| A．Pay the rent before the game starts. |
| B．Make sure they have registered about your stay. |
| C．Get a match ticket of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. |
| D．Select the ideal stay from a variety of hotels and resorts. |
| A．Take a bus to the stadium for free. |
| B．Enter the stadium without a match ticket. |
| C．Receive a gift at all the attractions in Qatar. |
| D．Reserve a free single room in any cruise ship hotel. |
| A．A football match ticket seller. |
| B．A poker-faced custom official. |
| C．A travel brochure about zoos in Qatar. |
| D．The Ministry of Public Health website. |
5 . Krakow Museums
Krakow is the former capital of Poland. Would you like to learn interesting facts about Krakow’s past and discover its modern side? We invite you to Krakow’s museums!
National Museum
The National Museum, or the most recognizable museum in Krakow, has been operating in Krakow since 1879. In the central office you have a chance to see 2 permanent exhibitions:
-The “Arms and Barracks in Poland” Gallery-which is a collection of over 2 thousand Polish military from the Middle Ages to World War II.
-The Gallery of Decorative Arts and Crafts-the largest exhibition of nearly 4 thousand textiles, furniture, silverware and other crafts.
Home Army Museum
Staying in the war times, it is also worth visiting the Home Army Museum at Wita Stwosza Street. It was established in 2000 in order to present the image of the Polish Underground State operating during World War II. The exposition of the institution remains the same all the time.
Contemporary Art Museum
This is an excellent offer both for those who are fascinated by contemporary art and for those who are completely unconvinced by it. It should be added that the Museum building itself is worth a visit due to its unquestionable architectural qualities. It is another place where you can see many great Street-Art projects. A trip along the Street-Art trail allows you to look at the city from a completely different perspective.
Urban Engineering Museum
Are there any engineers among you? Construction fans? Transportation enthusiasts? Head to the Urban Engineering Museum. It gathers historical objects of technology, illustrating the development of Polish engineering thought, inventions of the industry and domestic companies and industrial plants.
1. Which museum can visitors enjoy some collection kept forever?| A．Urban Engineering Museum. |
| B．National Museum. |
| C．Contemporary Art Museum. |
| D．Home Army Museum. |
| A．Learn the Polish history. |
| B．Visit different exhibitions. |
| C．Enjoy contemporary art. |
| D．Collect historical objects. |
| A．Those who want to know about the history of World War II. |
| B．Those who are interested in the art of modern times. |
| C．Those who are fascinated by permanent collections. |
| D．Those who are fond of construction and transportation. |
6 . How Brave Are You?
Join us for an evening of humor, history and horror in the streets of Old Glasgow.
Daily,April—October
Walking Tours of Glasgow
Historic Glasgow 2:00 p. m.
Gruesome Glasgow 7:00 p. m.
Ghosts and Ghouls 9:00 p. m.
All tours leave from George Square.
Each tour lasts 90 minutes.
Adults: ￡5. 0
Students: ￡4. 00
Children (Under 12): ￡3. 00
Family (2 Adults &2 Children): ￡13. 00
For more information
Tel/Fax: (0141)772 0022
E-mail: info@ mercat-tours. co. uk
Web: http://www. mercat-tours. co. uk
1. If Jimmy wants to visit Old Glasgow, he should start from _______ .| A．Historic Glasgow | B．George Square |
| C．Ghosts and Ghouls | D．Gruesome Glasgow |
| A．Half an hour. | B．Two hours. |
| C．Only one hour. | D．One hour and a half. |
| A．will have to pay ￡5 | B．can have the tour by bike |
| C．can have the tour in May | D．had better go there at 10:00 a. m. |
7 . For those who are keen to explore natural wonders and cultural heritage sites and to pursue (追求) the passion of local people for ice and snow in Jilin province, now it is the time to go there.
Rime observation
Compared with rime (雾凇)in other regions of China, rime in Jilin city is unique (独特的) because it is thick and crystal clear. A toothpick-thick tree branch can be covered in frost as thick as an adult's thumb. The best time to observe is at 6-10am between November and February.
Winter fishing
Chagan Lake is one of the top 10 largest freshwater lakes in China. It covers more than500 square kilometers. Winter fishing on Chagan Lake is an ancient tradition that dates back to the Liao Dynasty and Jin Dynasty. It was listed as a national-level intangible (无形的) cultural heritage item in 2008.
Hot springs
For those who want to feel warm in winter in Jilin province, Changbai Mountains area could be the best place to visit. The region, formed after a volcanic eruption in ancient times, holds hundreds of hot springs with an average temperature above 60℃.The hot springs are said to be good for health because of their stable flow, constant temperature and mineral-rich water.
1. What makes rime special in Jilin city?| A．Its observation time. | B．Its thickness and clearness. |
| C．Its unique tree branches. | D．Its fame as a cultural heritage. |
| A．It formed in the Liao Dynasty. |
| B．It covers less than 500 square kilometers. |
| C．It is the 10th largest saltwater lake in China |
| D．It is one national non-material cultural heritage |
| A．Because of hot springs. | B．Because of the volcano. |
| C．Because of the rime. | D．Because of winter fishing |
| A．Technology. | B．Business. | C．Travel. | D．Art |
8 . Special Offers
Free Soft Drink If you buy any meal for at least 6 yuan at Mike's Cafe, you can receive a free soft drink. We serve the best hamburgers and snacks in the mall. Come in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. Free soft drink offer ends on November 12. | Buy One, Get One Free Buy one shirt at LOTTE-Mart's Menswear, and get another shirt of the same value free. You can choose any tie here, then we will give you another one at no cost. Hurry! Offer ends on November 10. |
10% Off Show this ticket at Xinhua Bookstore to get a 10% discount on any book you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children's books, novels, travel guides and hobbies. You are sure to find something that you'll enjoy. Shop now for Christmas. | 6 Hours' Free Parking If you spend 100 yuan or more in RT-Mart, you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent 100 yuan or more, just take this ticket that you pay for your goods to the service desk. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking. |
| A．The best snacks. | B．A soft drink. |
| C．A delicious meal. | D．The best hamburgers. |
| A．On November 9. | B．On November11. |
| C．On December 10. | D．On Christmas Day. |
| A．4 yuan | B．36 yuan | C．40 yuan | D．44 yuan |
9 . New England holds some special museums. They are devoted largely or entirely to the work of just one person. And they are the artists’ birthplaces or onetime homes. Here are four examples of such museums.
Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum
The name Cyrus E. Dallin (1861-1944) might not be familiar, but several of the artist’s sculptures (雕塑) are, especially those related to Native Americans. A good example is his “Appeal to the Great Spirit” standing in front of the Museum of Fine Arts. Born in Utah, he lived in Arlington for the final four decades of his life. The museum is in the Jefferson Cutter House, an 1830 Greek styled building.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Rockwell (1894-1978) was America’s well-known artist. The museum, founded in 1969, moved into its present location, Robert A.M. Stern-designed building in 1993. Its 998 paintings and drawings are the largest single collection of Rockwell's artworks.
Kids 16 and under: free; adults: $20; the old: at a 10% discount (折扣)
Edward Gorey House
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was an artist, but he was also an author and clothes designer. Gorey bought this 18th-century house in 1979 and lived there for the rest of his life. Edward Gorey House is also known as the Elephant House. Gorey had respect for animals. The activities of the house, from art education to exhibits, show Gorey's support of animal well-being.
Gibert Stuart Birthplace and Museum
Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) is responsible for what may well be the most familiar work of any American artist, His drawing of George is the basis of the first president’s portrait (画像) on the dollar. Stuart painted more than a thousand portraits throughout his life.
1. What do we know about Cyrus E. Dallin?| A．He built the Jefferson Cutter House. |
| B．He lived in Arlington for half a century. |
| C．He was best known for his Greek styled sculptures. |
| D．He created famous works related to Native Americans. |
| A．$36. | B．$40. | C．$60. | D．$72. |
| A．Edward Gorey House. | B．Norman Rockwell Museum. |
| C．Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum. | D．Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum. |
10 . Gold Coast Suns VS. North Melbourne
Venue: Metricon Stadium
Date and time: Sunday, 30 August, 2021, 6:10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Gates open: 5 p.m.
Important information
Nerang Station shuttles will operate for this game. Make sure you don’t miss the opening bounce at 6:10 p.m. Plan your journey and arrive well before the match starts.
Scheduled services
Use the journey planner to find out which scheduled bus and train services travel to and from Metricon Stadium. Check for current and upcoming service changes.
Metricon Stadium is close to Nerang station, and bus stops on Nerang-Broadbeach Road and Birmingham Road (approximately 470 metres away).
Major track closure — Northern lines Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August
Timetabled rail buses will operate, but please allow extra time when heading to the game.
Additional services
Trains
No additional trains will operate for this event.
Buses
No additional buses will operate for this event.
Boowaggan Road and Broadbeach South station shuttles will not operate for this event.
Ticket and fare information
Free travel with Surfside Buslines and Queensland Rail.
If you have a pre-purchased game ticket or Suns membership card, you can travel free to and from the game on all regular Queensland Rail City Network trains and Surfside Buslines services.
Free travel begins 4 hours before and concludes 4 hours after the event ends.
Event information
Visit the Metricon Stadium website or call 5510 6000 for more information.
1. When will the stadium open?| A．At 6:10 p.m. | B．At 8:30 p.m. | C．At 5:00 p.m. | D．At 8:10 a.m. |
| A．Rail buses. | B．Trains. | C．Shuttles. | D．Queensland Rail. |
| A．Businessmen. | B．Audiences. | C．Passengers. | D．Tourists. |
