1 . Do you want to go out to eat with your kids？Here are some restaurants that are good for kids in downtown Los Angeles.

Grand Café

Tel: (213)356-4155

Do you need a place that opens as early as your kids wake up？Then go to Grand Café. Families can order breakfast off the menu or enjoy the buffet. Because of the variety,buffets seem to be an easy option for families with picky eaters. There are many options for the different moods of all family members.

Nickel Diner

Tel: (213)623-8301

Nickel Diner was listed in Los Angeles Magazine as one of “LA's Best New Restaurants”. The space is small,but the menu is wonderfully large. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed,which makes it easy to bring the kids. One of the most attractive things about Nickel Diner is its unique menu of breakfast foods.

Lucky Strike Bowl

Tel: (213)542-4880

There's nothing like a good game of bowling to add some happiness to the family outing. Why not take the family to a place where you can bowl while eating? Try their homemade Belgium fries, the mini burgers, flatbread pizza, or crispy tacos. Downtown LA's Lucky Strike Bowl will never make you and your kids disappointed.

Kula

Tel: (213)290-9631

Kula is an exciting sushi bar and is a big hit for little sushi eaters. Kula's concept includes providing “a high standard of natural organic foods” and they use 100% organic rice. If your child is not a sushi eater, there are also many other options.

1. Who would most probably go to eat at Grand Café?

A．People who love organic foods.

B．People who want to play while eating.

C．People who love a quiet eating environment.

D．People who want to serve themselves in a restaurant.

2. If you want to play while eating, which number would you call to reserve a place?

A．(213)356-4155	B．(213)290-9631
C．(213)542-4880	D．(213)623-8301

3. What is the text meant to?

A．To recommend some kid-friendly restaurants.	B．To recommend some nice foods in the city.
C．To encourage people to go to Los Angeles.	D．To encourage people to go out to eat.

2 . Best Smartphone Games to Put Your Brain to Test

I am a fan of NMORPGs. But sometimes I play brain games. Here are four games for you that will surely put your brain to test.

Real Chess

Chess has been bursting brains for many centuries, and this virtual(虚拟的) change of chess really brings a new taste. It’s not an ordinary game, for it’s a 3D virtual chess that lets you play with users from all around the world.

You can chat with opponents, play with AI, get newbie(新手) tips and much more. The animations and 3D structures are really cool as well.

Juice Cubes

Juice Cubes is a light and colorful game full of fruity juice cubes that you need to connect to pop and clear levels. There are multiple types of challenges, power-ups, and more than 550 levels to keep you addicted.

It might seem easy at the start, but it will burst your brain when you reach higher levels.

WorldBrain2

WorldBrain 2 is really a fun word game where you need to guess words based on the number of letters provided. Each word puzzle has a theme category, such as food, human body, color or even space.

And you can also use hints (暗示) to solve the level when you get stuck. Your vocabulary is sure to be challenged in it.

Puzzlerama

Puzzlerama basically joins some of the top puzzles in one single app, making it a perfect app for puzzle lovers. It lets you play popular puzzle games such as flow, jigsaw, unblock, pipes,tangram and more. There are hundreds of levels available for each puzzle type and things get really tough as you advance.

The game interface(界面) is also very colorful, and smooth animations make the game fun to play.

1. What is special about Real Chess?

A．It is a light and colorful game.	B．It is a funny word game.
C．It is a 3D virtual chess game.	D．It has hundreds of levels.

2. If you’re good at guessing words, which game is the best choice?

A．Real Chess.	B．Juice Cubes.
C．WordBrain 2.	D．Puzzlerama.

3. Which games are likely to have bright and different colors in the interface design?

A．Real Chess & WordBrain 2.	B．Juice Cubes & WordBrain 2.
C．WordBrain 2 & Puzzlerama.	D．Puzzlerama & Juice Cubes.

3 .

Airline             Route Chiang Mai—Luang Prabang Day 2,3,5,7       Flight   QV   645 Dep. 15: 05       Arr. 16: 05 Airfare (机票费用)5,090THB	Airline                  Route Chiang Mai—Phuket Day 2,3,5,7       Flight   TC   129 Dep. 12:35     Arr. 14: 30 Airfare 3,590 THB
Airline                  Route Chiang Mai—Koh Samui Day   Daily       Flight   PG 242 Dep. 9:55   Arr. 11:40 Airfare 5,090 THB	Airline                   Route Phuket—Bali Day   Daily       Flight   FD 3942 Dep. 6:30   Arr. 11:10 Airfare 11,391 THB

Note: The days of the week are:

1. Monday        2. Tuesday   3. Wednesday   4. Thursday

5. Friday        6. Saturday        7. Sunday

（Dep.= departure 出发     Arr.=arrival 到达）

1. How long does it take to fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

A．less than 1 hour.	B．About 1 hour.
C．One and a half hours.	D．About 2 hours.

2. Lao Airlines has a flight from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang on          .

A．Monday

B．Thursday

C．Friday

D．Saturday

3. If Lisa wants to travel from Chiang Mai to KOh Samui, which flight should she choose?

A．QV 645.

B．TG 129.

C．PG 242.

D．FD 3942.

4. How much does it cost to fly from Phuket—Bali?

A．3, 590 THB.

B．5, 090 THB.

C．9,050THB.

D．11, 391 THB.

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.

8 . 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.

9 . Chinese Culture Day of Confucius Institute held in Egypt

The Chinese Culture Day of Confucius Institute in Cairo University was held for the first time at the Egyptian National Museum in the capital’s Tahrir Square on Monday, Oct 8, 2018. A teacher from Confucius Institute in Cairo University performs Wushu. Meanwhile, a woman performs Chinese calligraphy (书法) and a student from Confucius Institute in Cairo University performs Chinese folk dance.

Chinese opera legends make UK stage return

People in UK will have an opportunity to enjoy Chinese culture when the China National Peking Opera Company returns to the country for the fourth time, for a series of workshops and performances.

Activities will be held at the British Library, Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum. Lisa Lu, a respected actress will lead a group of artists from China, the US and the UK to discuss their experiences of working across a variety of artistic fields in different cultures over many years.

China Reading Corner opens in Fiji National Library

China Reading Corner opened here on Friday in the Fiji National Library to help strengthen the cultural exchanges between China and Fiji.

The China Reading Corner contains over 6,000 books, 20,000 e-books and other hardware given by China’s Zhengzhou Library.

Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Qian Bo said that, with this reading Corner, Fijian people know where to find the information they are interested in and the reading comer will serve as a window for Fijian people to look out to the outside world.

“The Chinese and Fijian people will further deepen their friendship and have a better understanding of each other,” said he.

1. In paragraph 1, all the following Chinese cultures are mentioned except ________.

A．Wushu	B．paper-cuts
C．calligraphy	D．folk dance

2. If you want to enjoy China’s National Peking Opera, you will go to ________.

A．China Reading Corner	B．Confucius Institute in Cairo
C．Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum	D．Egyptian National Museum

3. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A．Fijian people will have a better relationship with China.

B．Lisa Lu will perform Peking opera in Britain.

C．Fiji library gave over 6,000 books to China Reading Corner.

D．The China National Peking Opera Company went to UK for the 1st time.

4. What topic do the three events mentioned have in common?

A．Artist.	B．Library.
C．University.	D．Culture.

5. Where is the text probably from?

A．A science report.	B．A guidebook.
C．A newspaper.	D．A diary.

10 . Watching the latest Hollywood movie in a great cinema brings about a lot of excitement. Here are the best movie theaters in the world.

Prasad—Hyderabad, India

Can you think of anything better than a movie viewed on a screen measuring 97×117 feet? Prasad has the answer. It has been screening movies since 2003. Every day, it gets round 1,500 inquiries (咨询) on its phone booking system.

Castro Theater—San Francisco, United States

Back during the 20s, movie palaces with huge reception halls and video halls were put up for the pleasure of customers. This theater, with a cathedral façade (立面), is one of the last from that period.

Cine de Chef—Seoul, South Korea

Want to go out for dinner and a movie? Here you get to do both. And the food is not just the typical popcorn and soda, but a real meal made up of French and Italian cuisine (菜肴).

Secret Cinema—Worldwide

Secret Cinema is a group based in London that holds monthly screenings of a movie. You have to sign up for it, and they will tell you where and when to go for the movie. Hired actors will then act out the scenes from the film.

1. What makes Prasad well-known?

A．Its long history.

B．Its large-sized screen.

C．Its special decoration.

D．Its phone booking system.

2. In what way is Secret Cinema different from the other three theaters?

A．Online payment is required.

B．You can watch movies in palaces.

C．Actors will present the scenes live.

D．You can watch movies every week.

3. Which should you choose to go out for a movie and dinner?

A．Prasad.	B．Castro Theater.
C．Cine de Chef.	D．Secret Cinema.

4. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To advertise.	B．To educate.
C．To persuade.	D．To introduce.