1 . Welcome to Harbin Ice and Snow World!
The world's largest ice and snow theme park!
Enjoy more than 20 amusement activities including 521-meter-long ice slide, ice kart racing, snowmobile racing and snow yo-yo.
Location: West part of the Sun Island, Songboi District, Harbin
Opening Time and Hours: Dec.18,2023, 11:00 a. m. — 0:30a.m.
Ticket Price: Adult, 328 yuan
Children under 18 or above 1.2 m, 240 yuan
Children under 1.2m, free
Public Transportation:
Bus No.552,551,346, 219, 216, 212, 85 or 54 (get off at Sun Island Road, 6:00 — 21:30)
Subway Line 1 or 2 (get off at Harbin Ice and Snow World, 6:00 — 21:30)
Website: http: //www.hrbicesnow.com/
1. The Harbin ice and snow world is open for ____ hours a day.| A．2.5 | B．10 | C．13.5 | D．18 |
| A．240 yuan. | B．328 yuan. | C．480 yuan. | D．568yuan. |
| A．Ad | B．Story. | C．News. | D．Email. |
| A．Bus552 | B．Bus553 | C．Bus219 | D．Bus54 |
2 . A TV series in England, Away from It All, has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people.
Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd(牧羊人), and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices, or crowded cities. Away from It All is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories of people’s kindness.
The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress. He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework and the troubles that fill the world. He also claims that it’s a good sign that today’s youth are switching to happier TV series, as it shows they would like a happier and healthier life.
Although the series’ success might have a good side, many teachers and parents are worried. They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes(电视迷)and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework. Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely.
One mother, Lucy Linney, said of her son Patrick, “Before he started watching Away from It All, he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon. But now he has become a couch potato. His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers. He says it doesn’t matter as he just wants to ‘get away from it all’. ”
And what do the experts say? Paula Ray, a doctor, says that TV can influence young people’s lifestyles. But she says that if a young person reacts as strongly as Patrick, it’s likely that there are other reasons for his change in the behaviour.
1. What is the TV series Away from It All about?| A．Stressful moments. |
| B．Simple stories of people in the cities. |
| C．The relaxing lifestyles of country people |
| D．Busy offices and peaceful English countryside. |
| A．It indicates teenagers are suffering from stress. |
| B．It drives the public to focus on the health of teenagers. |
| C．It shows the youth would like a happier and healthier life. |
| D．It helps teenagers forget about the pressures of study and troubles around. |
| A．The benefit of watching the TV series. |
| B．The bad influence of the TV series on teenagers. |
| C．An excuse for not completing housework. |
| D．Happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely. |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Curious. | C．Tolerant. | D．Concerned. |
3 . The Bicycle Adventure Club (BAC) is a non-profit, bicycle touring club for serious cyclists with a current membership outnumbering several thousand. Members volunteer to create and lead a variety of bicycle tours. Our club goes back over 40 years to the Bicycle Touring Society. We have a large number of members who have been with the club for many years. We enjoy the fellowship of exploring the world with our cycling friends on tours developed by club members for other members.
Membership in BAC is open to experienced touring cyclists over 18 years old. The membership fee to join is $ 30 for an individual and $ 60 for a couple; renewal fees each year after that are $20 for individuals and $40 for couples and is due on the anniversary of your join date. Members that allow their membership to stop will need to rejoin the BAC at the full rate. Only BAC members can sign up for and participate in rides. New BAC members are required to have email access in order to receive club communications and to apply for club rides.
Each rider brings his/her own bicycle or rents one suitable for the ride. The bicycle should be in good condition and each rider is responsible for performing his or her own bike maintenance (维护) as necessary. It is up to each participant to determine that he or she is able to do any ride for which they sign up. However, the ride leader makes the final determination as to who is accepted for each ride.
If you’re a serious cyclist and this sounds like your type of club, please join us.
1. What can we learn about the Bicycle Adventure Club?| A．It is highly popular. | B．It is highly profitable. | C．It is newly-founded. | D．It is privately-owned. |
| A．$ 60. | B．$ 30. | C．$ 20. | D．$ 40. |
| A．To recommend a travel agency. | B．To explain an eco-friendly tour. |
| C．To encourage outdoor activities. | D．To introduce a bicycle touring club. |
4 . The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.
Tonal
$2,995 AT TONAL.COM
Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.
Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV
$1,800 AT BEST BUY
8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over $5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got. It gets your money worth best.
VIVE Goggle
$499 AT VIVE.COM
Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set — that’s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde
$920 AT WALMART
For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.
1. Which device will get your money worth best?| A．Tonal. | B．Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde. |
| C．VIVE Flow. | D．Hisense 75” U 800 GR 8K ULED Roku TV. |
| A．They are user-friendly. |
| B．They help keep track of weight. |
| C．They appeal to gamers. |
| D．They are intended for who are allergic to dust. |
| A．A consumer review. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A novel. | D．A health report. |
| EMU AIRLING Secretary Emu Airline is now offering a permanent, part-time secretarial position. The position offers a minimum of 20 hours a week, with a view to full-time work in the future. Phone 899-3264 for an appointment. | City College Union Inc Secretary/Typist The union is a student-run organization with a permanent staff of 20. Typing speed: at least 60 wpm. The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements. The basic salary for the position is $18,500 per year. Enquires to R. Barbar 387-5075. |
| Word Processor Operator (full-time) Applications are invented for an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry. Only experienced operators need apply. Starting salary $17,950. Apply in writing to: The personnel officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd38 Greenhill Rd. Kensington 2033 | Sewing Machinist Wanted-Jeans Industry We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city. Our denim range include jeans, skirts, jackets and shirts. We are looking for sewing machine operators. The factory works a 38-hour week over 4.5 days. Wages and conditions are in line with the current industrial award. If you are interested, call in and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert. |
| A．sales advertisement | B．want advertisement |
| C．resume (简历) | D．notice |
| A．typing skill | B．writing rapidly |
| C．ability of organization | D．knowledge about filling the form |
| A．By phone. | B．By e-mail. | C．By fax. | D．By visit. |
6 . Experiencing culture
CHI’s Academic Year Program (AYP) is your chance to study in America and spend either an academic year or a semester living with a volunteer host family.
The requirements for studying in America
*High school students who are aged 15 to 18
*A score of at least 212 on the ELTiS (English Language Test for International Students) exam
Application
Contact a partner agency in your country or a nearby one. We can also send you a list of partners near you. They will set you up with an application and let you know what you need to submit in order to be considered.
Admission and visa
Our Admission Department reviews and accepts your application. We issue and send your agency the Form DS-2019, which is the official US Department of State document that allows you to apply for and receive your J-1 visa. Once you receive the DS-2019, you can make your visa appointment, When the visa is granted(授予), you are set to travel to America.
Homestay
Meanwhile, our Field and Operations staff work hard to find you the perfect family and school as soon as possible! Once they find the right host family for you, you can start to get to know your host family by email.
Depart to the US and meet your family and friends
Your agency will book your flight according to your school start date. When you arrive, we will give you a student orientation(迎新会)and introduce you to other exchange students and the surrounding community. When school starts, you will begin the process of cultural exchange.
Contact us: 1-800-432-4643; 1-415-459-5397
Location: 255 W End Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
1. Who can take part in this homestay project?| A．15-year-old high school students with 210 on the ELTiS exam. |
| B．17-year-old high school students with 213 on the ELTiS exam. |
| C．20-year-old college students with 220 on the ELTiS exam. |
| D．18-year-old college student with 218 on the ELTiS exam. |
| A．Gain approval from their school’s Admission Department. |
| B．Get a letter of introduction from their teacher. |
| C．Contact the host family via email. |
| D．Fill and send the Form DS-2019. |
| A．A student orientation. |
| B．A party with their host family. |
| C．A volunteer activity in the community. |
| D．A meeting with the Field and Operations staff. |
1.报名截止时间：9月30日；
2.比赛时间：10月9日晚7：00~9：00；
3.比赛地点：学校会议大厅。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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8 . Please sit and click through the following online shopping websites to find the items you have been wanting to get but haven’t had time to leave the house for.
Overstock
Overstock holds tons of items in categories like furniture, home improvement, outdoor, clothing, kitchen, and many other departments. Visit the home page to see featured sales and top deals. Once you’re viewing all the items from a search or other sections of the site, there’re many relevant filtering (筛选) options. For example, if you’re looking for dining room tables, you can filter them by price, shape, material, color, brand, rating, and more.
Etsy
Anything from homemade soap to handcrafted (手工制作的) necklaces can be found at this global marketplace. You won’t find the latest movies on Etsy, but you can certainly find innovative crafts made by people in their homes. Moreover, Etsy is a great way for people who craft marketable items to make a little money on the site.
Zappos
Zappos originally started with just shoes but has since expanded to offer all sorts of items, everything from women’s clothing to kids’ clothing, accessories for men and handbags. The website is organized well with Women, Men, Kids, Brands, Departments, and Sale being the major menu items. The website is particularly well-known thanks to countless customer-submitted stories of Zappos’ employees going above and beyond to ensure their customers’ shopping experiences are good.
Wish
Known by many as a cheap online shopping website, Wish is the place to go if you’re looking for extraordinary deals. If you can deal with the occasional long waits to get your items, the deals might be worth it. Some of the categories you can browse through include toys, gadgets, home decoration, fashion, shoes and phone upgrades. Blitz Buy is a section of this shopping website where you can spin a wheel to get money off your purchase.
1. Which website is the best choice for craftsmen wanting to set up their own storefronts?| A．Overstock. | B．Etsy. | C．Zappos. | D．Wish. |
| A．Its filtering options. | B．Its influential advertising. |
| C．Its customer service. | D．Its frequent discounts. |
| A．It helps you save money. | B．It provides fast delivery. |
| C．It offers the latest products. | D．It shares good shopping tips. |
1. What did Joel hear at the burning building?
| A．A baby crying. | B．A man shouting. | C．A woman crying. |
| A．A lot of smoke. | B．A safe way out. | C．A person in trouble. |
| A．He thought everyone was safe. | B．He was seriously injured. | C．The fire was too hot. |
| A．He survived the fire. | B．He saved two lives. | C．He lost his human partner. |
10 . General Camping & RV Info
Your 3-Day GA Pass includes camping for Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. If you’d like to camp at the park on Thursday night, you need to purchase a Thursday Pre-Party pass in addition to your 3-day pass. Thursday night campers definitely score the best camping spots, and there will be tons of great music and fun if you want to start partying early!
A general parking pass will need to be purchased per car upon entrance to the park (VIPs get a special parking area). NO VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED ON THE CAMPGROUNDS, unless you get an RV spot. As long as you pay to park your car in the parking lot and have a parking pass, you can come and go as you please. If you lose your parking pass or wristband, you will have to pay again. If you buy an RV spot, you must keep your RV in the park until the event is over. You will NOT be allowed to come and go with your RV. If you have an RV spot and you want to leave, you may leave but not return without paying again.
Camping Rules & Regulations
For the safety of everyone attending Summer Camp Music Festival, we ask that everyone follow this short list of rules and regulations.
●No outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed on the grounds; there will be alcoholic drinks available in the vending areas and the Summer Camp General Store.
●No campfires will be allowed, though there will be a fire pit. The fire pit will be controlled and we ask that everyone stay at least 5 feet from the fire pit at all times.
●No laser pointers, drones, weapons, contraband or other banned items allowed in festival site.
●Please place all waste in the nearest waste station, no littering.
●Please do not set up your tent in the roadways.
1. Which pass guarantees you a camping from Thursday to Sunday?| A．A general parking pass. | B．3-Day GA Pass only. |
| C．Pre-Party Pass only. | D．3-Day GA Pass and Pre-Party Pass. |
| A．Get a special parking area for his RV. | B．Get a general parking pass free of charge. |
| C．Be allowed to drive to the campgrounds. | D．Be free to get in and out of the park in his RV. |
| A．Lighting a campfire in a fire pit. | B．Enjoying alcoholic drinks in the park. |
| C．Setting up a tent anywhere as one pleases. | D．Taking a laser pointer to liven things up. |
