1 . The Lake District Attractions Guide

Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens

History, Culture & Landscape(景观). Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.

Open:29 Mar-29 Oct，Sun to Thurs.

Tearoom，Gardens & Gift Shop:10:30-17:00(16:00 in Oct).

House:11:15-16:00(15:00 in Oct)

Town: Pooley Bridge & Penrith
Abbot Hall art Gallery & Museum

Those viewing the quality of Abbot Hall’s temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.

Open: Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10:30 -17:00 Summer.10:30 -16:00 Winter.
Town: Kendal
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

Discover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so there’s something for everyone!

Open: High Season 1 Apr – 31 Oct: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 11:00 – 17:00.

Low Season 1 Nov – 31 Mar: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 16:30, Sun 12:00 – 16:30.

Town: Carlisle
Dove Cottage & The wordsworth Museum

Discover William Wordsworth’s inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the café. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.

Open: Daily, 09:30 – 17:30 (last admission 17:00).

Town: Grasmere

1. When is the House at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens open on Sundays in July?

A．09:30-17:30.

B．10:30-16:00.

C．11:15-16:00.

D．12:00-16:30

2. What can visitors do at Abbot Hall Art Gallery & Museum?

A．Enjoy Romney’s works.

B．Have some interactive fun.

C．Attend a famous festival.

D．Learn the history of a family

3. Where should visitors go if they want to explore Wordsworth’s life?

A．Penrith.

B．Kendal.

C．Carlisle.

D．Grasmere.

2 . Do you like travelling? If you are interested, come to our travel service as soon as possible. We offer the following travel lines for you to choose.

● 2-Day Yangzhou Colourful Group Tour

How about going to Yangzhou for the weekend? You can visit the Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, Daming Temple and taste Huaiyang delicious food such as Yangzhou fried rice and Fuchun buns.

Tour Price:￥690

Call us at 800-817-7223.

● 4-Day Qingdao Private(私人的) Tour

Qingdao is famous for its sunshine, white sandy beaches and clear water. You can relax here, walking along the beaches and breathing the fresh air!

Tour Price:

Call us at 800-810-6288.

●5-Day Colourful Taiwan Group Tour

If you like to take a round-island trip, Taiwan is the best place for you! You can climb A-li Mountain, go boating in Sun Moon Lake and experience the various cultures of the island.

Tour Price:￥8500

Call us at 800-850-8288.

● 8-Day London Private Tour

Come to London for a few relaxing days to enjoy the view of the Thames and visit such places of interest as Tower Bridge and Big Ben.

Tour Price:

Call us at 800-830-7288.

1. How long will the Yangzhou Colourful Group Tour last?

A．Two days.	B．Four days.
C．Five days.	D．Eight days.

2. Mrs Li is planning to take the 4-Day Qingdao Private Tour with her two daughters. How much will they pay?

A．￥1590.	B．￥1650.
C．￥2007.	D．￥47400.

3. If you want to take the 8-Day London Private Tour, you should call _______.

A．800-817-7223	B．800-810-6288
C．800-830-7288	D．800-850-8288

4. Where is the passage probably from?

A．Text book.	B．Newspaper.
C．Novel.	D．Travel magazine.

3 . For travelers looking to get fully involved in a new destination, our hiking expeditions offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy your surroundings-and engage in a thrilling physical challenge.

8 DAYS FROM $10,995

Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail

Trip Type: Signature Land

Activity Level: Light

● Take in wide views of Canada’s magnificent Rockies from the glass-domed, Gold Leaf service cars of the Rocky Mountaineer train.

● Explore Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks in a lot of ways, including a lake cruise, nature hikes, and a thrilling skytrain (缆车) trip.

15 DAYS FROM $11,230

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii

Trip Type: Expedition Cruise (乘船游览)

Activity Level: Light or Moderate

● By special permission, spend four full days exploring the rich wildlife and culture of Haida Gwall-a group of small islands known as the Canadian Galapagos-aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion.

● A National Geographic photographer joins select departures to give onboard talks and provide hands-on instruction during short trips.

9 DAYS FROM $4,199

Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness Explorer

Trip Type: Family

Activity Level: Light-Moderate

●   Set out on a wildlife journey through Denali National Park and Preserve to spot the Resident “big five”-grizzlies, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves.

● Visit the famed Alaska Sea Life Center for an up-close look at playful sea otters, Colorful puffins, and octopus with long legs.

8 DAYS FROM $5,995

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Private Expedition

Trip Type: Private Expedition

Activity Level: Light-Moderate

● Go camping just outside the border of Yellowstone, and settle into Bentwood Inn, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World near the base of the very tall Tetons.

● Raft the Snake River on a thrilling white-water adventure or on a leisurely float through Grand Teton National Park with a private guide.

1. What is unique for the journey to Canadian Rockies?

A．Mountain views.	B．A thrilling skytrain trip.
C．Nature hikes.	D．An expedition cruise.

2. What do you need to travel to the Canadian Galapagos?

A．Superb physical qualities.	B．A wide knowledge of wildlife and culture.
C．Special permission.	D．A National Geographic photographer.

3. Which is the best choice for a sea life journey with your kids?

A．A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii.

B．Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Private Expedition.

C．Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness Explorer.

D．Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail.

4 . Attractive lakeside cottages and cabins

Lafitte’s Landing Guest Quarters, Uncertain, Texas

There are five cottages featuring high ceilings and spacious bedrooms. Lafitte’s is a certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat, so you don’t have to go far for bird-watching. Explore the lake on a steamboat, or head to Caddo Lake State Park for night adventures such as Owl Nights and Bat Watches.

Rates: Summer nightly rates range from $559 to $1,899

Lake Placid Lodge, Lake Placid, New York

With 17 cabins sitting along the shores of Lake Placid, the arts-and-crafts-style Lake Placid Lodge offers an exciting summer lake experience. Lakefront cabins come outfitted with hand-built beds and stone fireplaces. Go for a hike, or hit the lake for swimming, fishing, or boating.

Rates: Rates are $120 per night for double occupancy; each additional person is $20 per night.

Lake Crescent Lodge, Olympic National Park, Washington

Its cottages and cabins are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Choose between one-and two-bedroom Singer Tavern Cottages, or stay in the always favored (and often booked) Roosevelt Fireplace Cabins. Spend your days hiking in the surrounding Olympic National Park, or exploring Lake Crescent by boat.

Rates: Nightly rates for cottages and cabins range between $317 and $398.

Tamarack Lodge Resort, Mammoth Lakes, California

It is on the peaceful shores of the Twin Lakes. Choose between recently built Deluxe Cabins and old wood-and-stone cabins. Swimming, fishing, boating, biking, and hiking are popular pastimes.

Rates: Summer cabin rates range from $369 to $999 per night.

1. Where can you observe bats at night?

A．At Caddo Lake State Park	B．At Lake Placid
C．At Olympic National Park	D．At the Twin Lakes

2. If three people share one room in Lake Placid Lodge, how much will they pay?

A．$60

B．$120

C．$140

D．$360

3. Which of the following is difficult to reserve?

A．Cottages at Lafitte’s Landing Guest Quarters	B．Cabins at Lake Placid Lodge
C．Deluxe Cabins	D．Roosevelt Fireplace Cabins

5 . Educational APP Store

Busuu

Busuu helps you learn English language on the go and the lesson's quality is guaranteed as it is based on CEFR language framework. Lessons range from beginners to advanced learners. Busuu is actually a great English app if you want to improve your spoken English by talking with native speakers.

Duolingo

Duolingo is one of the best English language apps today and highly recommended for English beginners. The system of the app helps you learn English quickly by spending twenty minutes a day. Duolingo structures your lessons that teach you about seven new words based on a topic and skill points being awarded for completing the lesson.

Memrise

Memrise uses some creative and easy ways to remember English words. The focus of this app is to help the users expand their vocabulary by learning English words in an effective way. Memrise also offers an offline mode to continue learning without Internet connection.

Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone is designed differently from average language apps on the marketplace today. It's trying to teach us English the way we'd learn it if we were children starting to learn the language. It has exercises designed to help you learn basic words. A variety of lessons are offered that Rosetta Stone has been using for years.

1. Which is most helpful for speaking?

A．Busuu.	B．Duolingo.
C．Memrise.	D．Rosetta Stone.

2. What is unique about Memrise?

A．It works online or offline.

B．It serves English beginners.

C．It promises quick progress.

D．It helps develop vocabulary.

3. What does the Educational APP Store intend to do here?

A．Inspire language learners.

B．Show its high technology.

C．Compare ways of learning.

D．Promote its latest products.

6 . Music for Life Learning music is important for the educational and personal development of young people!

Learning an instrument: how do pupils choose?

All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced musicians, and pupils can learn to play a wide range of instruments, from the keyboard to the drums(鼓). We have open days when new pupils who are unsure which instrument to choose can come to the centre. They are able to speak to teachers about which instrument might be best for them, and they can also see and hear classes in action.

Who is responsible for buying the instruments?

Parents usually have to provide instruments. But parents of beginners are advised not to buy an instrument until they are told that a place is available. They should also find out from the teacher the most suitable type of instrument to get.

When and where do lessons take place?

Lessons are available in many schools, usually during the day. If there is no lesson available for a particular instrument in a particular school, other arrangements can be made at one of our music centres for lessons on Saturday afternoons or weekday evenings.

How are pupils taught?

Pupils can learn in small groups, in classes or individually, depending on their needs. Small groups of three pupils have lessons that last thirty minutes. Class lessons last forty-five minutes and have at least ten pupils. Individual lessons are offered only to pupils who have some experience.

Starting young: when can pupils begin?

Children are never too young to become interested in music. We have special “Musical Youth” classes for children from the age of 3 to 8. These are designed to encourage young children to enjoy music through a variety of activities including singing, musical games, listening and movement. “Musical Youth” classes take place on Saturday mornings with groups of about 18 children. A parent or other adult must attend each session, and they are encouraged to sit with their children and help them with the activities.

1. What can we learn from the passage?

A．New pupils can see classes on an open day.

B．Pupils can learn special instruments on Sundays.

C．Parents must accompany pupils during the learning process.

D．Teachers at the centre can provide the right instruments for pupils.

2. What is the best choice for children with some experience?

A．Lessons for groups of ten.	B．Individual lessons.
C．Lessons for small groups of three.	D．Special “Musical Youth” classes.

3. The passage is intended for _____.

A．teachers	B．parents
C．musicians	D．pupils

7 . The most popular bus tour in London is a hop-on, hop-off tour. This means that the buses are continually driving around predefined (预先确定的) routes and visitors can use their tickets to jump on at any stop and get off at whichever stop they choose. Tickets are usually valid (有效的) for 1-2 days for the operating hours of the company you have bought your ticket from.

One of the best hop-on hop-off tours in London is Golden Tours! Golden Tours is London's leading sightseeing company. Since 1984, it has been offering a wide range of daily tours covering England's most well-known attractions.

Hop-on Hop-off Ticket Price:

Adult: ￡26

Child: ￡12 ( provides for children aged 5-12 )

Family: ￡64 ( provides for two adults and two children )

Ticket Duration: 24 or 48 hours (in winter)

Times:

Blue Route: 8:16 am-5:00 pm

Red Route: 8:16 am-5:30pm

Green Route:8:16 am-5:00pm

Purple Route:8:16 am-4:15 pm

Buses run every 10-20 minutes.

Where to Purchase Tickets

Online or at departure points Green Park, Trafalgar Square,Buckingham Palace.

Commentary (现场解说) Languages and Type:

Live commentary in English.Recorded commentary in German, French, Spanish,

Italian, Japanese, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese.

Routes:

Blue Route: Standard Route plus Belgravia and Kensington — Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, V&A Museum, etc.

Red Route: Standard Route plus the Docklands

Green Route: Standard Route

Purple Route: Standard Route plus Soho and Bloomsbury

Route Durations: 1-3 hours

1. If you want to visit Buckingham Palace, you should choose         .

A．Blue Route	B．Red Route
C．Green Route	D．Purple Route

2. Which of the following is TRUE if you take Purple Route for sightseeing in London?

A．You can hear live commentary in French.

B．You can take the bus to wherever you want.

C．You don't need to wait any time for the bus.

D．You have to finish your tour before 4:15 pm.

3. How much should a couple with two children aged 10 and 12 pay for their tickets?

A．￡48.	B．￡52.
C．￡64.	D．￡76.

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2. For a graduate who just finishes college, which ad is most suitable?

A．Ad 1.	B．Ad 2.
C．Ad 3.	D．Ad 4.

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9 . The Outdoor Centre
Opening times
Water sports: 9 am-5 pm
Play Park: 10 am-4 pm
Entrance / Car park fees
Low season: Weekdays £2.00 per car
Weekends £3.00 per car
High season: 23 July-11 September
Weekdays and weekends £4.00per car
One-day adventure (冒险) course

This is a chance you have been waiting for. Come and try sailing, climbing and surfing. This course is trying to introduce outdoor activities to adults in a fun way. You do not need to be very fit or to have had experience of the activities. All you need is to be interested.

Play Park

The Play Park is suitable for children from 2to 10 years of age. It is one of the best of its type in the country. It has sand and water play, a large ball pool, play castle and much, much more.

Group day and weekend courses

We also offer day and long weekend courses for groups. We receive regular visits from schools and colleges. There are three large rooms with twelve beds in each, which can be booked beforehand for groups of up to 36people (12 at least).

Summer adventure holiday (for 8 -14 years of age)

Safety is of great importance at the Outdoor Centre. All our workers are fully trained in first aid, and able to teach the activities on offer. We also make certain that all children only take part in activities that are suitable for their age and physical abilities. For this programme children must be able to swim 25metres and be in good physical health.

1. How much should a family driving two cars pay when entering the centre in August?

A．£2.00.	B．£4.00.
C．£6.00.	D．£8.00.

2. Which of the following is suitable for a group of ten children aged 6 to 8?

A．Summer adventure holiday.	B．One-day adventure course.
C．Play Park.	D．Group day and weekend courses.

3. If you want to take One-day adventure course, you need to _________.

A．be in good physical health

B．be pupils

C．have rich experience

D．have interest in outdoor activities

4. Which of the following students numbers can take Group day and weekend courses?

A．25.	B．10.
C．38.	D．50.

5. People who want to take the summer adventure holiday __________.

A．can stay overnight if they want	B．can do any sport they are interested in
C．should have a knowledge of first aid	D．should have basic skills in swimming

10 . Best Places to Visit in the UK

United Kingdom has long been a popular European tourist place for many because of its beautiful countryside, historic cities, top museums and outstanding theaters. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK.

Cambridge

Cambridge is a beautiful English city located on the River Cam just north of London. As the home to one of the world’s top universities, the University of Cambridge, it has all of the cultural and entertainment choices you might expect from a college town.

Chester

Located on the River Dee in Cheshire, England, Chester is more than 2,000 years old, which means there is plenty of history, culture and architecture lasting several centuries. The ancient walls around the city are one of Chester’s biggest tourist attractions.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge, one of the most famous sites in the world, is home to some of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age finds and structures in the UK. It was not until 1600 BC that Stonehenge came to be completed.

Lake Distric

Located in northwest England, the Lake District is the second largest National Park in the UK. The main attractions are the lakes, mountains and hills. It is England’s famous destination for hiking and climbing.

1. What will you do in Cambridge?

A．Do various shopping.	B．Meet famous people.
C．Visit the top university.	D．Enjoy wonderful music.

2. What is special about Chester?

A．It is a college town.	B．It offers exciting scenery.
C．It is a city with a long history.	D．It has a great many monuments.

3. Which destination will you choose if you want to go hiking?

A．Cambridge.	B．Chester.
C．Stonehenge.	D．Lake district.