3 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: February 1st through April 30th

This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)

Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.
Duration(时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st

This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st

Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.

Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd

This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1. Which of the tours is available in March?

A．San Francisco Winery Tour.	B．Back to the Fifties Tour.
C．Spooky Hallowen Tour.	D．Holiday Lights Tour.

2. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?

A．Go to Treasure Island.	B．Enjoy the holiday scenes.
C．Have free ice cream.	D．Visit the Presidio district.

3. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?

A．Take some drinks.	B．Set off early in the morning.
C．Wear warm clothes.	D．Make reservations in advance.

4 . How to plan your routes to avoid busy places

Whether you are a beginner or already a regular runner, these apps will come in handy for planning routes that avoid busy places on your next run

Strava

Just put in whether you’re running or cycling, how far you’d like to go and whether you’re keen to avoid hills, the app will then suggest a number of routes near you, based on where other runners have been. It is a good way to see running routes you might not have explored.

Komoot

As you plan the route, it’ll work out the distance of your run and give you the option to input your running speed, allowing the app to work out how long the route shall take you.

Map my run

Map my run gives runners the option to plan their own route, or the ability to search through popular running routes near you, which is even more helpful for beginners. The app gives you the option of saving your favourite routes and accessing them on the app if you get lost mid-run.

OS Maps

Another hugely popular map-building platform, OS Maps is pretty high tech when it comes to planning a running route. You’ll need a subscription to get some of the features, but using the free app you can find local running routes. There are almost two million routes stored in the routes database, and many of them are free.

1. What is special about Strava?

A．It can be used to play music.	B．It is pretty high technology.
C．It can plan cycling routes.	D．It works out the running distance.

2. Which is the best choice for beginners to plan their own route?

A．Map my run	B．Komoot
C．Strava	D．OS maps

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To teach running skills to users.

B．To share running experience online

C．To introduce four apps about running.

D．To show the increasing popularity of running.

6 . In many ways, learning a foreign language has never been easier – online language apps and courses have flooded the market in the last decade.

Of course, different people have different goals for learning a new language. While someone may want to learn basic conversational skills in Japanese to be able to communicate during a vacation to Tokyo, someone else might strive for fluency to communicate real-world business deals overseas. Your level of existing language skills and learning style can also be factors in determining which language app is best for you.

Whatever your goals or purposes for wanting to learn a new language, we compiled our list of recommendations with three things in mind: price point, user experience, and proficiency goals. After reviewing the features, value, and customer success stories, we believe Rosetta Stone is the best overall for most people.

Manufacturer	Rosetta Stone
Price	$11.99
Specs	Number of languages: 25 IOS app: Yes Android app: Yes Free version available: No, but they offer a free trial.
Pros	Very good selection of languages The immersive method will have you speaking the language right away. Live videos, helpful cultural highlights, and stories help you practice.
Cons	Since the lessons aren’t in English, the grammar is unclear at times.
How to work	They introduce new words and phrases in a spaced-out process that helps you remember them. As you progress, you will use the vocabulary you’ve already acquired in order to learn new words and phrases. The key to their process is being able to recognise speech patterns in a new language. They incorporate speech recognition and repetition into short daily lessons.

1. Which of the following factors may not determine the language app choice?

A．Motivation of learning.	B．Styles of learning.
C．Levels of existing language skills.	D．Popularity of the app.

2. Which of the following statements about Rosetta Stone is true?

A．It teaches lessons in English.	B．It offers free version for users.
C．It provides a repetition process.	D．It is the cheapest language app.

3. What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage?

A．To tell users how to learn a new language.

B．To recommend people to use Rosetta Stone.

C．To teach people how to use e-learning resources.

D．To give instructions on how to use Rosetta Stone.

8 . Summer Courses 2009

San Diego Seaside College is offering one and two-weelc English summer courses for high school students from all over the world who want to improve their English. Classes are offered at five levels, from basic to advanced. Students will be tested when they arrive and placed in the level appropriate to their language ability. Each class has a maximum of 14 students.

Tuition Fees(学费)

One-week Course (July 26—August 1) : $310

Two-week Course (July 26—August 8 ) : $ 620

The full payment must be received before the beginning of the courses.

Accommodations(食宿)

We provide housing, including breakfast & dinner, 7 days a week.

Single room : $ 250 per week

Twin room: $160 per person, per week You should reserve your accommodations before May 15 and all the accommodation fees must be paid in full before June 15.

How to Apply

Fill out an application form and send it to us at esc@sdc. edu.

Come to our college this summer and make yourself shine at English.

1. The aim of the courses is to help the high school students_____.

A．learn English

B．attend college

C．visit some high schools

D．travel to other countries

2. What are the tuition fees for the One-week Course?

A．$160.	B．$250.
C．$310.	D．$620.

3. If you want to apply for the course, you should___________.

A．choose a college	B．reserve a hotel room
C．check with the teachers	D．fill out a form and email it