1 . Sydney Day Tours
Port Stephens Day Tours
Labeled “Blue Water Paradise”, Port Stephens is known for its beauty and marine surroundings with over 19 miles of clean, white and sandy beaches. It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphin and thus called the dolphin capital of Australia.
Highlights: Dolphin Watching; Australian Reptile Park
Operates: Mon, Wed & Sat---8 AM
Adults: $195 Children: $98
Note: Not suitable from Dec. 20th, 2017 to Jan. 9th, 2018 in Christmas & NY period, Feb. 14th-22th, 2018 in Chinese NY.
Sydney City Day Tours
Sydney is a big city, filled with lots of landmarks and attractions to see. This can make it a stressful task to plan your own vacation in Sydney. Luckily, our tours are designed to allow you to see all of Sydney’s most famous landmarks. You can rest and make sure that you will be seeing all that Sydney has to offer.
Highlights: Harbour Bridge; Sydney Opera House
Operates: Daily---8 AM
Adults: $129 Children: $65
Blue Mountains Tours
These Blue Mountains Tours from Sydney have been designed for the adventures and people who like to enjoy bushwalking. Additionally, these Blue Mountains Day Tours includes a tough walk from Glenbrook to the Wentworth Falls.
Highlights: See Australian wildlife up-close; Guided hike at Wentworth Falls.
Operates: Daily—8 AM
Adults: $99 Children: $74
Note: A good level of fitness is required for the bush walk. Minimum child age is 11 years.
1. Which one is NOT proper time for the Port Stephens Day Tours?
| A．Jan. 13th, 2018 (Sat.). | B．Jan. 15th, 2018 (Mon.). |
| C．Jab. 24th, 2018 (Wed.). | D．Feb. 15th, 2018 (Thur.). |
| A．Marine surroundings. | B．Harbour Bridge. |
| C．Dolphin Watching. | D．Adventurous activities. |
| A．All the tours are available every day. |
| B．Sydney city has the most landmarks and attractions in the world. |
| C．Children 10 years and under are not permitted on Blue Mountains Tours. |
| D．All the tours are charged and designed only for adventures. |
2 . Here are some of the movies that inspire you to travel.
The Lord of the Rings
The story is about Frodo, his friends and their adventurous journey through Middle Earth. Filmed in about 150 locations all over New Zealand, this traveling movie shows its beauty. From the rolling hills of Matamata to the volcanic retrion of Mt Ruapehu, this is the best movie to see New Zealand. Also, this travel movie might have the only distinction of being inspired by ravel too. The director of the movie Peter Jackson first read the novel on a train going from Wellington to Auckland When he was just seventeen.
Indiana Jones. The Complete Adventure Collection
Indicia Jones and travel are inseparable. Everyone remembers the red line on the world map that shows up on screen when he flies. The Egypt scenes in Raiders of the Lost Ark were filmed in Tunisia. Temple of doom was filmed mostly in Sri Lanka and Macau. The Last Crusade was filmed in Italy, Spain and Jordan Including an excellent view of Petra. Unlike the other, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ,filmed almost entirely in the United States. However, their shots of Iguazu Falls are amazing.
Romancing the Stone and jewel of the Nile
This movie series focuses on a romance writer Joan and her adventures with a soldier of fortune named Jack. In Romancing the stone Joan goes to Colombia to save her sister who was kidnapped (绑架). In the sequel Joan goes to the fictional kingdom of Kadir set somewhere in the Middle East. Romancing the stone’s scenes were shot mostly in Mexico. For Jewel of the Nile, the scenes were mostly shot in France and Morocco.
The Telented Mr Ripley
Tom Ripley is a working class young man. Through a case of mistaken identity, he is asked to go to Italy to convince a wealthy businessman’s son to come home. This travel movie starts in New York and heads to the fictional resort of Mongibello. The last section of the movie is filmed mostly in Rome and Naples. The locations are beautiful. They also did a good job of showing Italy as it looked in the 1960s.
1. If someone is interested in seeing views in Sri Lanka, he / she would most probably watch the film .| A．Temple of Doom | B．The last Crusade |
| C．Raiders of the lost Ark | D．Kingdom of the Crystal Skull |
| A．is the best movie made in Newland |
| B．was shot from Wellington to Auckland |
| C．encouraged a 17-year-old boy to travel in New Zealand |
| D．caught the director’s attention while he was travelling |
| A．owns a large amount of fortune |
| B．contributes to helping a man out of trouble |
| C．goes sightseeing in Rome and Naples |
| D．becomes wealthy by always working hard |
3 . Sales Executive
Pindan Labor Solutions is expanding and we require a Sales Executive. Working hours from Monday to Friday, 12 months a year. However, some weekend work may be required. You will be assisting our team of consultants with business development. You can get a monthly income of $5,200. Essential requirements include previous sales experience, strong communication skills, high level of computer competency (能力）,WA driver's license.
For more information, please e-mail to Stefan @ tigerhospitality.com or phone 0452 236 541.
Martial Arts Trainer
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate has a number of positions available for people who have an interest in the martial arts. The position will involve training new students on working days. An expected first year income of $45,000. Excellent people skills and previous experience are essential. Own car and license required.
Please contact Tim Hort on 0285 371 464 or kvle@hospitalio.com for further information.
Workshop Manager
Located in Wongan Hills WA, Beckman Machinery want a Service/Workshop Manager to join our successful team. Your role will be to provide the best possible service to customers, Monday to Friday. You must have trade certificate, excellent communication and computer skills. Knowledge of agricultural products is essential. You can get at least $50,000 in your first year.
Please call Stuart 0427 111 105 or email to stuart@boekemans.com.au if any further information is needed.
Farmhand
A general farmhand is required to work on a farm located 40kms from Condobolin. A driver's license is essential. Duties include: Sheep, Cattle work; Cropping & irrigation. Weekends off, except during sowing and harvest periods. $39,000 a year.
If you are interested in farm work, please e-mail to diane.moisis@cwcc.nsw.edu.au or call 0167 327 047 for detailed information.
1. Of the four positions, which offers the top yearly income?| A．A sales executive. |
| B．A martial arts trainer. |
| C．A workshop manager. |
| D．A farmhand. |
| A．Stefan@tigerhospitalitv.com |
| B．kyle@hospitalio.com |
| C．stuart@boekemans.com.au |
| D．diane.moisis@cwcc.nsw.edu.au |
| A．sales experience |
| B．a driver’s license |
| C．a trade certificate |
| D．your own car |
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Canyoning (蹦谷运动)
The sports of canyoning explore the high-energy environment where water meets rock on the coast. Protected by wetsuits and helmets (头盔), people jump from cliffs (悬崖) and waterfalls and discover caves that would not normally be arrived at.
It was first done in the U.K. by TYF Adventure (01437 721611, www.tyf.com) and several thousand people jump from the cliffs near St David’s each year. A half day canyoning trip costs ￡50 (￡30 for children under 16).
Diving (潜水)
Diving is not popular with British people. The difficulties of wild waters are greater because the water is colder and not clear enough, but the coasts of Cornwall, Wales and Scotland have some of the best diving in the world.
The British Sub Aqua Club (0870 112 9133, www.bsac.com) and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (01580 819688, www.padi.com) run courses teaching the important skills.
Surfing (冲浪)
The best surfing places in the UK are on the southwest coast where it is warmer, especially in Cornwall. The best time of year to surf in the UK is late summer and autumn when water temperatures are warmer.
The British Surfing Association (01479 861256, www.britsurf.co.uk) has a list of famous surf schools around the country.
Rock climbing
The most popular natural rocks in Britain include the Peak District, the Lake District, while large areas of Scotland are a climber’s ideal place. Climbing courses and climbing walls can be found on the website of the British Mountaineering Council (0870 010 4878, www.thebmc.co.uk) which offers a series of short films that take the new climber through a step-by-step guide to visiting a climbing wall for the first time.
1. If a couple with their child of 15 join in Canyoning for a day, they will pay ______.
| A．￡130 | B．￡160 | C．￡260 | D．￡320 |
| A．01479 861256 | B．0870 010 4878 |
| C．01437 721611 | D．0870 112 9133 |
| A．Canyoning. | B．Diving. |
| C．Surfing. | D．Rock climbing. |
5 . Active New Zealand
Adventure tours in New Zealand and South America
Website: www.activenewzealand.com
Phone: 1-800-661-9073
Destinations: South Pacific, New Zealand, South America, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica
Activities: Bicycling, Mountain, Road, Cross-Country/Touring, Sea-kayaking, Hiking & Trekking(远足), Backpacking, Exploring, Day hiking, Family, Scuba-diving（带水肺潜水）, Rainforest, Wildlife, Walking
Adventure Life
Exceptional travel in Latin America and Antarctica
Website: www.adventure-life.com
Phone: 1-800-344-6118
Destinations: Antarctica, South America, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Central America, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama
Activities: Kayaking, Rafting, Sea-kayaking, Hiking & Trekking, Backpacking, Exploring, Day hiking, Multisport, Cultural, Archaeological（考古的）, Historical, Scuba & Snorkeling, Nature, Rainforest, Wildlife, Eco-focused, Culture-focused, Expedition Cruising
Adventure Spirit / Travel Network
Adventure tour operator + Travel agency
Website: www.worldadventures.travel
Phone:1- 800-492-0257
Destinations: Asia, Europe, South Pacific, Antarctica, Africa, South America, North America
Activities: Bicycling, Paddlesport, Snowsport, Hiking & Trekking, Caving, Family, Multisport, Cultural, Beach & Watersport, Scuba & Snorkeling, Nature, Photography, Safari, Geotourism, Fishing & Fishing Lodges, Sailing & Cruise, Other, Expedition Cruising, Space, Educational, Walking, Horseback/Dude Ranch（牧场）, Self-Drive, Around the World Tours
1. Which of the following are NOT country names?| A．Bolivia & Chile | B．Argentina & Costa Rica |
| C．Peru & New Zealand | D．Safari & Scuba |
| A．1-800-492-0257 | B．1-800-344-6118 |
| C．1-800-661-9073 | D．none of the above |
| A．Both Travel Network and Adventure Life can take you to Africa. |
| B．If you want to enjoy Beach & Watersport, you can call 1-800-661-9073. |
| C．Active New Zealand can provide you adventure tours in New Zealand and Antarctica |
| D．If you are interested in history, you can click www.adventure-life.com for more information. |
| A．education | B．travel |
| C．history | D．photography |
6 . There is always something that happens in the world that everyone fears will happen to their town, city or country: natural disasters. The scariest part of it is that no one will ever see it coming. Though technology helps us prepare, but it never actually tells the people when it’s going to hit. It is always estimated but the result is never 100% accurate.
However, that is not the point of this article. Two different natural disasters in two different parts of the world have happened in the past few weeks. One was a major flood that has hit Louisiana in the United States. The other was an earthquake that hit Amatrice, Italy. However, there is a major difference in the news coverage of the two tragedies.
As for the flooding in Louisiana, it is reported that this disaster is the worst to hit the United States since Super-storm Sandy and it’ll cost at least $30 million. In only the first couple of weeks, 13 people had died. However, like me, many people did not hear about this tragic event. I did not learn about it until about three weeks after it happened.
In Italy, however, it covered all media instantly. The earthquake in Italy happened on Tuesday morning. That same day, I was on Twitter and that was all that was over the news feed. Every other post was about the earthquake. Some would have the opinion that Amatrice, Italy was one of the most beautiful towns in that country. I got in deep sorrow because there were more people killed in this quake than the flooding. So far, they have a total of 73 dead and over one hundred missing.
I understand that technically the earthquake in Italy was worse than the floods in Louisiana. However, I believe that if a natural disaster happens, they all should be equally covered and taken equally seriously. We are one world united and should be there for all of the people who are in need of help. We may not be able to accurately predict disasters but, we can surely lend a hand out for the needy.
1. What really concerns the author about the two natural disasters?| A．The death and the injured. |
| B．The media report. |
| C．The government’s responsibility. |
| D．Their economic loss. |
| A．He didn’t care about the flood. |
| B．He felt nervous about the news. |
| C．The media didn’t cover it in time. |
| D．The flood frightened the author a lot. |
| A．Italy isn’t good at predicting the natural disasters. |
| B．All natural disasters should be covered equally. |
| C．The world should be united into one instantly. |
| D．America should help Italy predict natural disasters. |
| A．By making a comparison. |
| B．By following the time order. |
| C．By listing some examples. |
| D．By analyzing the causes. |
by Martha Stewart
No matter how busy you are, at the end of the day you want meals that are easy toprepare. And you want lots of choices and variations. You'll find all of that in this book:
250 simple recipes for delicious meals that bring freshness and nutrition.
Paperback, published by Random House,$16.79
Zeroes
by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti
New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and
Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities. These teenagers have powers that set them apart. They can do things ordinary people can't.
Paperback, published by Simon&Schuster,$12.99
Mrghty Jack
by Ben Hatke
Jaek dislikes summer. But he's got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister, Maddy. It's lots of responsibility, and it’s boring, too, because Maddy doesn’t talk. Ever. But one day, at the market,Maddy does talk to tell Jack to trade their mom's car for a box of mysterious seeds. It'sthe best mistake Jack has ever made.
Hardcover, published by First Second,$14.15
Only Daughter
by Anna Snoekstra
She's caught stealing. She’s homeless and on the run. But she happens to look the same asa girl who went missing a decade ago, Rebecca Winter. She assumes Rebecca’s identity,using it as a way out. Little does she know her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and itlooks like a killer might be after her.
Kindle edition, published by Harlequin Enterprises,$8.88
1. Who wrote a book to help you cook a meal?
| A．Martha Stewart. |
| B．Anna Snoekstra. |
| C．Ben Hatke. |
| D．Scott Westerfeld. |
| A．$8.88 B$12. 99 | B．$14. 15 | C．$16. 79 |
| A．It tells a story. |
| B．It's in paperback. |
| C．It's quite popular. |
| D．It's a co-written book. |
| A．Its heroine enjoys her life on the run. |
| B．Its heroine lives with a false identity. |
| C．It provides different kinds of editions. |
| D．It is written by Harlequin Enterprises. |
London and Paris
It takes you about two hours to travel from London to Paris by Eurostar, a high-speed railway service. The two capital cities have been competing in fashion, art and nightlife for decades — but each secretly looks up to the other.
No one can doubt the grand and impressive beauty of Paris’ Louvre Museum, but if you want to save money, you cannot skip the British Museum free to visit. Compared with London, Paris has more outdoor attractions, such as the beautiful green walkway La Promenade Plantee.
In Paris, you’ll see diners linger(逗留) over red wine. While in London, you can try some afternoon tea, eat fish and chips or salted cake.
Vienna and Bratislava
Austrian capital Vienna and Slovakia city Bratislava are an hour apart by train. But since they are linked by the Danube River, the best way to travel is by ship. A tour of the two cities is the perfect way to experience everything from 17th century’s Habsburg dynast splendor to sci-fi restaurants.
Vienna is famous for Mozart and imperial palaces. You can appreciate the perfect blending(融合) of architecture and nature in the grand Scholoss Schonbrunn Palace, and reward yourself with a cup of Vienna coffee, which has made its way to the world’s cultural heritage.
Bratislava is best known for its fine dining—the remarkable UFO restaurant. You can enjoy a meat-filled dinner here in an amazing setting.
1. What’s the relationship between London and Paris according to the text?
| A．They help each other. | B．They attack each other. |
| C．They admire each other. | D．They don’t like each other. |
a. Louvre Museum b. Free access to museums
c. More outdoor attractions d. Better wines and perfumes
| A．ac | B．cd | C．acd | D．bcd |
| A．they are not expensive to visit |
| B．they are best known to the world |
| C．they are always enemies between each other |
| D．they are close but different in many aspects |
9 . Music
Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742.
http://www.cityopera.com
Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 106 Elm Street, which offers several conceits from March through June. Gall 723-1182 for more information.
http://www.chamberorch.com.
Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer al Riverbend.
http://www.symphony.org/honie.asp.
College Conservatory Of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quarter, CMM's Philharmonic Orchesira, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by coiling the box office at 556-4183.
http://www.ccm. uc.edu/events/calendar.
Rivebent Music Theater.6295 Kellogg Ave« Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone:232-6220.
http://www.riverbendmusic.com
1. Which number should you call if you want to nee an opera?| A．241-2742. | B．723-1182. |
| C．381-3300. | D．232-6220. |
| A．February. | B．May. |
| C．August | D．November. |
| A．Music Hall. | B．Memorial Hall. |
| C．Patricia Cobbett Theater. | D．Riverbend Music Theater. |
| A．It has seats in the open air. | B．It gives shows all yew round. |
| C．It offers membership discounts. | D．It presents famous musical works. |
For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan of Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.
It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and-coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.
Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the celebrities, have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in and what’s out.
1. From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan .
| A．doesn’t get any exercise |
| B．lives a rich and happy life |
| C．lives an unhealthy lifestyle |
| D．sets a good example for teenagers |
| A．They are tired of school. |
| B．Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows. |
| C．They have nothing to do in their spare time. |
| D．They’re in their development period. |
| A．to keep a slim size |
| B．to survive under pressure |
| C．to keep healthy to face competition |
| D．to satisfy their teenage fans |
| A．Parents’ responsibilities. |
| B．Bad influences of celebrities. |
| C．Advice on self-control. |
| D．Media’s bad influences. |
