1 . The National Beekeeping Centre Wales is a free attraction in the countryside that teaches children about the importance of honeybees – with the chance to try lots of local honeys.
This friendly visitor centre is a supporter of Welsh honeybees, which are increasingly under threat from climate change and loss of wildflower meadows. It raises visitors’ awareness of environmental issues and shows the 4,000-year history of beekeeping and honey-making from the ancient Egyptians to the Romans. A Hive Aid scheme lets you adopt a beehive (from £50 per person), and regular courses (from £60 per person) train new generations of beekeepers.
Fun fact
Bees pollinate about a third of everything we eat and play an important role in sustaining our ecosystems. In economic terms, honeybee pollination could be worth up to £200m to the UK alone.
What about lunch?
Next door is the Furnace Tearoom, part of the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre, which serves light bites – wraps (卷饼), fruit salads (£7) and coffee. And the nearby Pavilion Restaurant at the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden has cooked food, including baked potatoes (£5) and daily specials such as local casseroles (焙盘) with bread rolls (£6), plus coffee and cakes.
Exit through the gift shop
There is a range of bee-themed gifts in our gift shop, including bee toys (£2), wooden honey candy (£2) and a selection of honeys all made by Welsh producers (£5). The bestselling Bodnant honey (£8) goes fast.
Getting here
We are located just off the A470 on the Bodnant Estate in the Conwy Valley, and 10 minutes from the A55 north Wales coast road. Follow the brown signs just after Bodnant Gardens.
Value for money
Visits and activities for kids are free, though donations are welcome. Taster days (from £60) and the weekend beekeeping course (£80 per person) are held at Abergwyngregyn village, 10 miles west down the A55.
Opening hours
The Visitor Centre opens daily from 10 am --- 4pm but it is volunteer-run, so phone ahead to check. Expect lots of fun activities around the annual Conwy Honey Fair.
1. What do we know about the National Beekeeping Centre Wales?| A．It makes money mainly by selling local honeys. |
| B．It invites visitors to adopt a beehive for free. |
| C．It’s an educational center about beekeeping. |
| D．It shows visitors Wales’ long wildflower meadows history. |
| A．In the village of Abergwyngregyn. |
| B．Opposite Bodnant Gardens. |
| C．Off the A55 Wales coast road. |
| D．Next to the A470 on the Bodnant Estate. |
| A．£ 64. | B．£ 76. | C．£ 84. | D．£ 96. |
2 . As an alternative to online colleges, these online learning platforms tend to be a little more flexible and may even offer more specific or unusual classes you can’t find at a traditional college, but it’s important that you compare your options to find what’s best for you.
Udacity
The programs of the platform mainly refer to web development, programming, cloud computing and data science. Each program includes hands-on practice, real-world applications and examples, individual code reviews, and real instructors and career coaches who can address your individual needs. It’s about $ 399 monthly, or roughly $ 597 if you buy the full four months at once.
MasterClass
Although MasterClass offers more than just creative courses, its well-chosen offerings are the ones that put A-list actors, writers, artists, musicians, and more in the teacher’s seat. Most courses have around 20 lessons. Its courses are video-based, with practical advice and demonstrations mixed in with straightforward lectures, workbooks and class discussions. The price is about $15 per month for unlimited access, but you have to sign up for one year at a time.
EdX
Real college courses, created and taught by real college instructors, are available in a variety of fields and topics. The big selling point for EdX is that the majority of their courses are free—but there’s a catch. If you’re just taking the class for your own learning experience, the free version will probably work, but if you want to have formal verification（认证）for professional reasons, the “verified certificate” option costs about $ 49 per class.
Pluralsight
Designed with working professionals in mind, Pluralsight offers courses in subjects like software development, data science, information security and more. Regardless of how many classes you want to take, the price is about $ 30 per month for a personal plan（you can enjoy a 10% discount for a complete year）.
1. What do the programs on Udacity focus on?| A．Sports training. | B．Real interviews. |
| C．Art appreciation. | D．Computer skills. |
| A．Udacity. | B．MasterClass. |
| C．EdX. | D．Pluralsight. |
| A．About 270 dollars. | B．About 324 dollars. |
| C．About 360 dollars. | D．About 384 dollars. |
3 . Beautiful Islands in the World
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Waiheke is just a 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland. Join a wine test and relax over a delicious vineyard (葡萄园）lunch. Visiting Waiheke is a great journey, where you can either take a relaxing walk explore the beaches or fly smoothly in the forest with a zip-line（飞索）.
If you want to stay on the island overnight, we advise you to stay at the “Delamore lodge”, where you will enjoy relaxing spa treatments, delicious food and wine and a wonderful swimming pool with a good view.
Madagascar. Africa
Madagascar is the fourth largest island on our planet and a dream destination for outdoors lovers where you can see rare animals, rain-forests and great white sandy beaches. The Avenue of the Baobabs is a must- see if you are traveling to Madagascar. You must also visit one of Madagascar’s natural parks to see its wild animals. From July to October, pass by “Nosy Be” to see one of the rarest animals on the planet, Omura’s whales(鲸).
Kauai. Hawaii
Kauai is part of the Hawaiian Islands and is also named “the Garden Island”. It is indeed an island made up of sharp mountains and waterfalls. On the south shore, you'll find sites of cultural, historical and geological importance alongside beautiful beaches. The island of Kauai has been well-known for more than seventy Hollywood movies and television shows, such as Indiana Jones , Jurassic Park and Jurassic World.
Jamaica
In Jamaica, you will fall in love with the warm Caribbean weather, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets and great waterfalls.
Our favorite spots: the romantic “Reach Falls” in Portland and “Negril town” for its great concerts and beautiful sunsets. Walk into Floyd’s Pelican Bar, named after the birds that like to sit on its roof. It’s one of the world’s coolest bars and is lying in the middle of the sea!
1. When can you see Omura’s whales in Madagascar?| A．In January. | B．In June. | C．In September. | D．In November. |
| A．Kauai. | B．Madagascar. | C．Jamaica. | D．Waiheke Island. |
| A．Talking with film stars. | B．Attending great concerts. |
| C．Having a vineyard lunch. | D．Playing with wild birds. |
4 . Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1,000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.
The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruits and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具) are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival
Saturday l6th to Monday 25th August
The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
1. What can you do when visiting the castle?| A．Buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop. |
| B．Get old-fashioned English roses as gifts. |
| C．See how the local gifts are being made. |
| D．Get seasonal fruits and vegetables free of charge. |
| A．One month. |
| B．One week. |
| C．16 days. |
| D．10 days. |
| A．In Mill Road. |
| B．In the main town car park. |
| C．Inside the Castle. |
| D．At the main Castle entrance. |
5 . Have you ever been to Taiwan, the biggest island of China? Do you want to visit there? We'll show you the best Taiwan Island on a four-day tour.
Price: Only ¥5,000
Including: Round-way plane tickets between Beijing and Taiwan.
Bus service around Taiwan. Best tour guide service.
Places：
Sun and Moon Lake: On one side of the island, the lake looks like the sun, on the other side it looks like the moon. That is why people call the lake Sun and Moon Lake.
Ali Mountain: The nearest mountain around Sun and Moon Lake. A nice experience to have a party with Gaoshan people. A wonderful place to see a very beautiful sunrise.
Peng Lake: A great place for swimming, fishing, boating and eating delicious fruit and fresh fish.
Gao Xiong: A full day to go shopping.
Book now
Office hour Monday—Friday: 9:00 am—7:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am—4:00 pm
Tel: 6459-9561
Sold out this month. Book by phone now for next month.
1. The advertisement wants to ______.| A．invite more people to take the tour | B．tell you something about Taiwan |
| C．describe how beautiful Taiwan is | D．show you the best of Taiwan |
| A．On Sun and Moon Lake. | B．On Ali Mountain. |
| C．On Peng Lake. | D．In Gao Xiong. |
| A．visit their office on Saturday | B．phone the number 6459-9561 |
| C．turn to some other travel agencies | D．pay more to cover the same tour |
1. Where does the man enjoy getting his news from?
| A．The TV. | B．The radio. | C．The Internet. |
| A．Art news. | B．Sports news. | C．Business news. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Casual. | C．Unfavorable. |
7 . Best musicals and shows in London's West End
The Book of Mormon
This comedy musical follows the plight of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries sent to convert a village in a dangerous part of Uganda. The brainchild of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Book of Mormon has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Prices: from £24. 60
The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this long-running show is one of the must-see musicals in London. Prices: from £30.75
School of Rock
Rock out at this award-winning new musical. Based on the 2003 movie, School of Rock follows the story of Dewey Finn and his discovery to transform a class of A-grade students into a real rock group. But will they make it to the Battle of the Bands? Booking until Feb. Prices: from £ 18.00
Matilda The Musical
Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company's multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahl's celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Prices: from £24.00
1. What is The Phantom of the Opera special for?| A．Its attractive story. | B．Its beautiful songs. |
| C．Its excellent costumes. | D．Its experienced actors |
| A．School of Rock | B．Matilda The Musical |
| C．The Book of Mormon | D．The Phantom of the Opera |
| A．Evaluate musicals. | B．Criticize musicals. |
| C．Analyze musicals. | D．Advertise musicals. |
8 . What's On?
Electric Underground
7:30 pm-1:00 am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who's playing in your area? We're bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz
8:30 pm-10:30 pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He's the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks.
Simon's Workshop
5:00 pm-7:30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years' experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
Charlotte Stone
8:00 pm-11:00 pm Pizza World
Fine food with beautiful jazz music: this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform, songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta（面食）. Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?| A．Jules Skye. | B．Gee Whizz. | C．Charlotte Stone. | D．James Pickering. |
| A．The Cyclops Theatre. | B．Kaleidoscope. | C．Victoria Stage. | D．Pizza World. |
| A．It requires membership status. | B．It lasts three hours each time. |
| C．It is run by a comedy club. | D．It is held every Wednesday. |
9 . Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp
July 25-29,2017
Monday-Friday,9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For ages 7-16
Location: Confucius Institute,10 Park Street, Alfred
Camp Fee: $150(includes lunch)
Enrollment(注册)Deadline: July 11,2017
Program
The AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting, fun-filled, interactive environment. The small-class format ensures that each camper gets enough individual attention. This program features:
·Chinese Language Classes
·Traditional Chinese Arts and Crafts
·Calligraphy
·Songs
·Dances
·Games
·Cooking
·Daily supervised cafeteria-style lunch in the University Dining Hall
Faculty
Top quality instruction is provided by distinguished members of the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers, fluent in both English and Chinese.
Who Can Attend?
This week-long day camp is for students aged 7-16 who wish to participate in a fun, dynamic summer experience in Chinese language and culture. For classes, students will be divided into younger and older age groups.
Schedule
Students must arrive at the Confucius Institute each day by 9:00 a.m. and must be picked up at 3:30 p.m. Morning lessons will focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons will be filled with hands-on cultural activities. Instructors will bring students to the Powell Campus Center dining hall for a supervised, cafeteria-style lunch each day.
How to Enroll
Please finish the enrollment form and return by July 11,with your $150 payment, to: Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, I Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802.Checks should be made payable to Alfred University.Major credit cards are also accepted.(If paying by credit card, feel free to fax enrollment form to us at 607-871-2045.)
Cancellation(取消) Policy
Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 3:30 p.m. on July 22, 2017. We cannot make refunds to students who cancel after July 22 because the amount of materials purchased, meal counts and classroom spaces are based upon the number of students expected and cannot be changed after that time.
Questions?
For further information, please contact the Office of Summer Programs via email or by calling 607-871-2612.
1. Why is the class in small size?| A．To give each camper specific care. | B．To charge a higher fee each camper. |
| C．T o save more room for more students. | D．To create an interactive atmosphere. |
| A．Cooking | B．Martial arts | C．Crafts | D．Traditional arts |
| A．have to bring their own lunch each day. |
| B．will learn about Chinese language all day. |
| C．should come to and leave the camp every day. |
| D．must stay in the camp for a week day and night. |
| A．before 9:00 a.m. July29 | B．before 9:00 a.m. July11 |
| C．before 3:30 a.m. July25 | D．before 3:30 p.m. July22 |
10 . Holiday activities you won’t want to miss
Here are a few fun and festive ways to spend a day or night off around Los Angeles this holiday season with your friends or family.
Ice skate in Pershing Square
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink opens for business in Pershing Square in downtown LA Nov. 15 through Jan. 21. Attention, Wicked fans: Cast members of the Broadway musical will break the ice on Nov. 15 with a performance, and every following Wednesday will be dedicated to the show with Wicked songs.
Info: Tickets $9, skate rentals $5, lockers $3.
Gaze at the Mission Inn Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside attracts 250,000 people a year for a reason: It’s awesome. A fireworks display brings the festival to life on Nov. 23, when 5 million colorful lights lighten the grounds, there to stay through Jan. 6. Walk inside the hotel for more eye candy, which includes artificial snow and a 12-foot-tall gingerbread house.
Info: Free admission, $17 parking.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Local singers and dancers will celebrate the lighting of the tree on Paseo de la Plaza near Olvera Street on Nov. 30. Festivals start at 5:30 pm. Once the lights are on, enjoy children’s workshops, face painting and free champurrado (the beloved Mexican chocolate drink).
Info: Free.
Watch holiday movies in Marina del Rey
Catch live music and a holiday movie every Saturday Dec. 15 through 29 at Burton Chace Park. Festivities start at 4 pm. Expect 1950s-style music, followed by winter favorites The Nightmare Before Christmas and Frozen. There will be a heating station, but dress warmly.
Info: Free.
1. What can visitors do on November 16?| A．Watch a fireworks display. | B．Play a part in a musical. |
| C．See a holiday movie. | D．Go ice-skating. |
| A．The face painting art. | B．An artificial snowfall. |
| C．Some free gingerbread. | D．Live music of the 1950s. |
| A．Pershing Square. | B．The Mission Inn. |
| C．Paseo de la Plaza. | D．Burton Chace Park. |
