1 . When you vacation in Hawaii and spend time on the beautiful island of O’ahu, a visit to Sea Life Park Hawaii is a must! We deliver a one-of-a-kind experience that is entertaining, educational, and completely interactive. For many visitors, Sea Life Park Hawaii is a good place to satisfy your interests in marine life.

Dolphin Cove Show

They’ll jump, spin, flip, and entertain you. Relax in our large, open-air theater and watch our dolphins perform some of the most breathtaking moves you have ever seen. We’ve designed the show to be educational, amusing, and thrilling.

Hawaii Ocean Theatre

A popular series of shows take place in our comfortable, open-air, aquatic theater. View dolphins, penguins, and sea lions as we show you their talents and our trainers tell you about Sea Life Park Hawaii’s conservation efforts.

Hawaii Reef Tank

Take in Hawaii’s excellent underwater ecosystem from top to bottom. This 300,000-gallon aquarium is home to more than 30 reef species, including impressive sharks and schools of colorful tropical fish.

Penguin Habitat Trainer Talk

You can watch penguins leap out of the water, sun themselves, or listen to one of our trainers talk about these amazing animals. You might even get to see them eat! Hear about their avian (鸟类的) characteristics as we introduce this cherished threatened species to the guests of Sea Life Park Hawaii.

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Pirate’s Lagoon is a fun place where children can run around and play. This spot is an ideal location for birthday parties and perfect for letting your little ones play pirate.

Sea Turtle Feeding

If you’re curious about sea turtles and their care, then this exhibit is not to be missed. We have partnered with accredited facilities and experts to develop an ongoing program that fosters understanding and appreciation of these majestic creatures. Watch and learn about these amazing animals as our trainers feed them during regularly scheduled turtle feedings.

1. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To promote scenic spots in America.

B．To introduce tourist spots in Hawaii.

C．To describe marine life for readers.

D．To attract readers to visit Sea Life Park Hawaii.

2. If you’re interested in the tropical fish, the best choice is ______.

A．Dolphin Cove Show

B．Hawaii Reef Tank

C．Hawaii Ocean Theatre

D．Sea Turtle Feeding

3. Which is the most suitable subtitle for the underlined part?

A．Holding Birthday Parties

B．Imagine Life of Pirates

C．Adventure Kids Play Zone

D．Perfect Place for Education

4. Which of the following exhibits holds similar performances?

A．Dolphin Cove Show Hawaii Ocean Theatre.

B．Hawaii Ocean Theatre & Sea Turtle Feeding.

C．Penguin Habitat Trainer Talk Sea Turtle Feeding.

D．Hawaii Ocean Theatre Hawaii Reef Tank.

2 . Craziest Food Festivals sounds like a joke topic, but once you start looking into it, you’ll realize they’re everywhere---the crazier, the better.

1. Bibimbap Festival

In the South Korean town of Jeonjuloves, their “mixed rice” dish is a hearty serve of rice topped with raw beef, a rainbow of vegetables, a raw egg and gochujang sauce (韩国的辣椒酱) so much. They take four days out of October to celebrate it.

Like any festival there’s music, entertainment and magic, but making it that little bit different is the bibimbap that’s whipped (搅拌) up in a big bowl by dozens of chefs and served to over 400 people.

2. Waikiki Spam Jam (怀基基午餐肉节)

Who knew this canned meat had so much love? Well, it turns out that a can of Spam is the go-to item in Hawaii, along with a grass skirt and garland (花环). The people of Hawaii love Spam so much that they even spend a day in May serving out the best Spam, a type of cheap canned meat made mainly from pork.

3. Bessieres Easter Egg Festival

At Easter time, for those in the French town of Bessieres it’s all about an egg far less sweet.

Here they celebrate the holiday by getting dozens of chefs to make one large omelette (煎蛋卷) - 15,000 eggs strong - for the townsfolk (市民).

4. Potato Days Festival

This festival actually takes place in Barnesville, Minnesota(明尼苏达州), the US. Over the last Friday and Saturday in August the town celebrates its potato-growing skills by hosting potato picking and peeling contests, as well as a Miss Tater Tot pageant (盛典) for five-and six-year-old girls.

1. Bibimbap is ______.

A．a kind of egg cake far less sweet

B．a can of meat made mainly from pork

C．a fried potato ball covered with sauce

D．a rice dish mixed up with vegetables, etc

2. Waikiki Spam Jam takes place ______.

A．from 22 to 25 October	B．in May in Hawaii
C．in Barnesville, Minnesota	D．in a French town

3. If Jim wants to learn Asian food culture, he’d better go to _____.

A．Bibimbap Festival	B．Waikiki Spam Jam
C．Bessieres Easter Egg Festival	D．Potato Days Festival

3 . What’s On?

Electric Underground

7.30pm－1.00am     Free at the Cyclops Theatre

Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm 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

8.30pm-10.30pm     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 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).

Simon’s Workshop

5.00pm-7.30pm       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

8.00pm-11.00pm        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.

2. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?

A．The Cyclops Theatre	B．Kaleidoscope
C．Victoria Stage	D．Pizza World

3. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?

A．5.00pm-7.30pm.	B．7.30pm－1.00am.
C．8.00pm-11.00pm.	D．8.30pm-10.30pm.

4 . At Beaver Meadows Ranch on Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, there is a long list of outdoor winter activities for the entire family. Take a winter vacation there.

Ice Fishing

For $10 a day, visitors can try their hand at ice fishing. Ice fishing is available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week. You will need to bring your own ice fishing equipment because it cannot be rented. You will need to have your fishing license too. For more about it, call 800-462-5870.

Hot Chocolate & Cookies Sleigh Ride

Passengers take a 15- to 20-minute sleigh ride through beautiful Colorado country. During the sleigh ride, you’ll have the experience of stopping at an old-time cabin, warming yourself by a fire and eating cookies while drinking hot chocolate. You will need to contact them at 970-231-1955 to set up a time for your sleigh ride.

Winter Horseback Riding

Experience winter horseback riding while viewing the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding 840 acres where Beaver Meadows Ranch makes its home. You’ll be guided on a tour by one of the expert wranglers (牧马人) when the weather permits. One-hour rides cost $35 per person and two-hour rides cost $50. For more information, contact them at 866-881-7679 to set up your horseback riding winter activity.

Other Winter Activities Information

For more information about Beaver Meadows Ranch, or if you’d like to book a room for an adventurous holiday, call 970-881-2450. It’s not very often you can find a one-stop adventure spot full of winter activities. Take advantage of your free time this winter season and enjoy the outdoor scenery in Colorado.

1. If you want to enjoy sleigh rides, you will call _____.

A．800-462-5870	B．970-231-1955
C．970-881-2450	D．866-881-7679

2. How much does a couple have to pay if they want to have a two-hour horseback ride?

A．$50.	B．$70.
C．$100.	D．$140.

3. Where can you most probably read this passage?

A．In the latest news.	B．In a children’s book.
C．In a travel guide.	D．In a sportsman’s diary.

5 . Make Money This Summer with Sunny Libraries!

Do you have too much free time this summer vacation? Do you need a summer job to earn extra money? Do you want to be involved in your community? Sunny Area Library System (SALS) has job opportunities for high school students. These are good chances to get work experience.

Book Theater brings children’s book stories to life. It has shows at all Sunny Libraries. Applicants should enjoy performing in front of an audience and working with young children. Work Hours: Practice: Fridays   4:00 pm — 6:00 pm Performance: Tuesdays   10:00 am Rate of Pay: $16/performance	Computer Tutor helps guests to deal with technology problems, involving Internet searches and using the SALS Website to find materials. Applicants should have computer skills. Work Hours: Monday—Friday   9:00 am—5:00 pm Rate of Pay: $ 8/hour
Bookmobile helps the driver find the routes to libraries. The truck you work in is air-conditioned, and the driver is friendly. Applicants must be able to lift heavy boxes. Work Hours: Sunday and Friday   9:00 am — 4:00 pm Rate of Pay: $10/hour	Reader Desk provides service with a smile while checking materials in and out to guests. Friendly attitude and ability to work on library data system required. Work Hours: Monday—Tuesday   8:00 am—4:00 pm Rate of Pay: $ 7.50/hour

1. How much can you earn if you work as Computer Tutor for one week?

A．$64.	B．$120.
C．$320.	D．$140.

2. What are you expected to do if you get the job of “Reader Desk”?

A．To repair computers.	B．To lift heavy boxes.
C．To work with young children.	D．To check materials for guests.

3. What’s the main purpose of the above advertisement?

A．To attract students to libraries.	B．To raise money for libraries.
C．To introduce new books.	D．To provide job opportunities.

6 . I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.

Babbel – Learn Languages

Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. You need to pay a monthly subscription(定金), but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!

Duolingo: Learn Languages Free

The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.

Tandem: Language Exchange

Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.

Learn English – busuu

This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.

1. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．Sell apps to language learners.	B．Introduce language learning apps.
C．Teach language learners to use apps.	D．Teach languages through apps.

2. Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication?

A．Babbel – Learn Languages	B．Tandem: Language Exchange
C．Duolingo: Learn Languages Free	D．Learn English – busuu

3. What is Duolingo different from the other three apps?

A．It is completely free to use.	B．It is specially for English learning.
C．It is unsuitable for beginners.	D．It is the most effective（有效的）app.

4. What do the apps have in common?

A．They cover all languages.	B．They focus on grammar.
C．They contain many tests.	D．They are free to download.

7 . Holiday destinations for family fun

As TV's program "Where Are We Going, Dad?" hits screens, parents will be reminded of the significance of spending as much time as their children. With Spring Festival approaching, leading global travel search site Tioanxun.cn has selected three family friendly destinations for you to explore.

*Queensland

You can dive at the Great Barrier Reef and appreciate the creatures in the sea, or take a ship from Brisbane to discover Moreton Island with wild dolphins providing an escort(护送）.

A hot air balloon ride will provide a bird's view of Queensland and allow you to enjoy an amazing sunrise. A road trip around Fraser Island is well worth it with rainforests, freshwater lakes, and diverse rang of bats and birds guaranteeing an unforgettable scene.

*Los Angeles

The children, and young at heart, will love it! After exploring Disneyland Park, with its many attractions, an exciting adventure awaits at the Universal Studios Hollywood. The theme park allows you to experience world-class rides, such as 360 3-D and Transformers: The Ride-3D. As you catch your breath afterwards you can take photos with film characters Minions from the Hollywood blockbuster, like Despicable Me.

*Jeju Island

Halla Mountain is the highest in South Korea and the area around it is a national park. You can have a bite in a restaurant or teahouse halfway up the mountain to give you more energy.

Another place worth visiting is Jeju MIni Mini Land, which hosts more than 100miniature(微型的）versions of the world's most iconic(标志性的）structures, including Beijing"s Forbidden City and the Learning Tower of Pisa.

The Teddy Bear Museum exhibits lovely bears from all over the world, which are shown in different scenes and themes such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

1. What can you do in the Universal Studios Hollywood?

A．Enjoy an amazing sunrise.	B．Experience world-class rides.
C．Climb the Halla Mountain.	D．Go to the Teddy Bear Museum .

2. If your kids want to get close to nature, he probably will visit__________.

A．Teddy Bear Museum	B．Jeju Mini Mini Land
C．the Great Barrier Reef	D．the Universal Studios Hollywood

3. Where does the passage most probably come from?

A．A tourist map.	B．A science textbook.
C．A library guide.	D．A news rep[ort.

8 . New Exhibitions of Contemporary Art is the UK’s most widely used and trusted art resource. Here is the monthly guide with accurate and timely information.
Heather Mccalden | Easy Listening Dusk (Dec 7 – Jan 12)
       This show is intended to create very specific feelings. The viewer will have actual feelings and thoughts when they walk out the door. It aims to make people aware of their hearts and brains.
Kate Shepherd + Allyson Strafella : Recent Works (Oct 4 – Dec 17)
       Bartha Contemporary is delighted to present an exhibition of recent works by Kate Shepherd and Allyson Strafella. The show will present paintings and works on paper by two American artists sharing an interest in colour, space and movement.
Shi Rongqiang :Ink: Speak (Friday only, Sep 14 – Sep 30)
       Shi Rongqiang is a Chinese ink painter whose technique is representative of traditional Chinese ink painting but whose style and subjects show human relationships and the changing role of the individual within society. Located in West Kensington, London, Arthill Gallery
Imperfect Reverse ( 反转) (Oct 18 – Nov 18)
       Bringing together the work of artists from the 1960s and 70s Systems Group, to younger artists working today, this exhibition tries to show the idea of an imperfect reverse.
Pulse Miami Beach (Dec 1 – 4, Private view, Wed, Nov 30, 10am - 1pm)
       Fiumano Projects will be presenting a solo booth by British Artist Sam Burford. Only limited tickets available. Please contact the gallery to apply for it.
1. Which activity lets you know more about yourself?

A．Easy Listening Dusk.	B．Imperfect Reverse.
C．Recent Works.	D．Pulse Miami Beach.

2. When can you go to enjoy some Chinese ink paintings?

A．Friday, Sep. 4th.	B．Friday, Sep. 22nd.
C．Saturday, Sep. 23rd.	D．Saturday, Sep. 14th.

3. Whose works require application before we go for them?

A．Kate and Allyson’s	B．Shi Rongqiang’s
C．Systems Group’s	D．Sam Burford’s

9 . 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom想了解你在上周末观看的演唱会的情况，请你给 Tom写一封信，介绍一下上周末在上海体育场举办的名为SMTOWNLIVE的演唱会：
包含以下要点：
1.名称：SMTOWNLIVE
2.演员阵容：来自韩国的BOA，Super Junior，Shine等
3.地点时间：上海体育场   时间：18：00－23：00
4. 现场情况：好几万人观众，座无虚席；劲歌热舞，观众欢呼跟着音乐起舞，气氛热烈；尽管观众不懂韩语，但还是很喜欢这场音乐会。
注意：1.词数100左右；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．尽量用上本单元所学词汇。

参考词汇：Korean韩国人的；韩语；韩国人
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10 . These days, tall modern buildings are everywhere, But if you want to see how life was back in the old days, China still has many beautiful water towns to visit. And now, CNN has chosen five of the country’s most beautiful ones.

The village of Zhouzhuang in Jiangsu calls itself the “oldest water town in China”. The village was built in 1086and is crossed with canals. Taking a boat ride through town, the red lanterns might make you think of China’s romantic past.

Hongcun in Anhui is 900 years old. It was built to look like a big ox. Huangshan Mountain is the head; the town is the body and the bridges are legs. Hongcun is filled with lakes and beautiful Anhui-style buildings.

Fenghuang in Hunan doesn’t look like a bird, but is name mans “phoenix” in Chinese. The town is really as beautiful as the mythical bird. The stilted buildings on each side of the Tuojiang River make the area look like a scene from a postcard.

Huangyao in Guangxi is known for its natural fengshui. The town lies in a river bend. People say it can prevent the villagers’ good fortune from flowing away

While most water towns are in the south, Shangdong’s Tai’erzhuang stands out in the north. The town lies on the bank of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It was a busy trading center during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the town, there are ancient bridges, a canal and temples, making you think of its past glory.

1. Where are we supposed to go if we want to taste the ancient beauty of China?

A．The water towns.	B．The modem buildings.
C．Jiangsu Province.	D．North china.

2. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．Hongcun is the oldest town in China.

B．The river bend in Huangyao can protect its villagers.

C．Most water towns are located in the north.

D．Tai’er Zhuang used to be a trading center.

3. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Welcome to China.	B．China’s Water Towns.
C．Tips for Visiting China.	D．CNN’s Choices.