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Hilton Universal City Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; on-site restaurants and 24-hour room service with children’s menu and snack cafe; fee car parking; the hotel is in walking distance to Universal Studios and City Walk with lots of restaurants.	Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), a mini-fridge, a microwave and a game table; on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food; outdoor swimming pool; fee car parking.
Holiday Inn Express Universal City Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); breakfast is included in the room rate; free car parking; coin-operated laundry.	Magic Castle Hotel Breakfast is included in the room rate; snacks (such as cookies and ice cream);one or two bedroom suites (sleep 4); suites have fully-equipped kitchen living and dining areas; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking; outdoor swimming pool.

1. If you like to swim indoors, you can choose ______ .

A．Holiday Inn Express Universal City

B．Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood

C．Hilton Universal City

D．Magic Castle Hotel

2. Children will love to stay in Hilton Universal City because ______ .

A．it has mini-fridges in rooms	B．they love to swim
C．they can sleep well	D．it serves with children’s menu

3. At Magic Castle Hotel, you needn’t pay extra money for ______ .

A．car parking

B．breakfast

C．swimming

D．washing

3 . 4 of the Best Cycling Holiday Destinations in Europe

European cycling holidays provide some of the best experiences you can have on two wheels. Come and join us!

Girona, Spain

Girona is surrounded by wonderful and easily accessible cycle routes that pretty much offer any riding you would ever need or want. The traffic-free roads mean that there is little trouble in getting out of the town and into the hills. Girona’s old town itself is a beauty and with plenty of places serving great food and great coffee, there’s a certain magic to the place.

Algarve, Portugal

Portugal is a cycling destination that has grown very popular thanks to the large variety of roads in the country. Not only are there plenty of climbs but also a lot of rolling roads to test yourself on. The terrain is similar to what you’ll find in the most popular cycling regions, but Portugal just feels little bit less mainstream. Away from the bike, there is also plenty of tasty food and local wines to try.

Northern Scotland, UK

One of the best places to tour in all of Europe is in fact Scotland. Particularly adventurous cyclists can take advantage of Scotland’s rules on wild camping— Scottish law allows members of the public the right to roam, while English law does not. It’s a totally free way to explore a place and Scotland might just be one of the best ones to do it because of the beautiful scenery.

Julian Alps, Slovenia

Slovenia is quite new when it comes to comparing with other European cycling destinations. A great destination for mountain bikers and road cyclists as well, the country has plenty of off-road routes and roads that take you high up into the Julian Alps. It’s no surprise once you’ve come here you’ll find that the country does very well in producing world class bike racers.

1. What do Girona, Spain and Algarve, Portugal have in common?

A．They are fit for travelling with families.	B．They are suitable for cycling and climbing.
C．They both have wonderful off-road routes.	D．They both serve delicious food to tourists.

2. Which cycling holiday destination is your best choice if you love adventure?

A．Girona, Spain.	B．Algarve, Portugal.
C．Northern Scotland, UK.	D．Julian Alps, Slovenia.

3. What is special about Julian Alps, Slovenia?

A．It’s completely traffic-free.	B．It has many world class cyclists.
C．It has a very long history.	D．It has plenty of rural landscapes.

4 . One trend that has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homebuyers have chosen to move to luxury escapes — swapping their inner-city setup for a home office near the water or the bush. Here we’ve gathered four of our favourite properties on the market right now.

Sunshine Bay If the sounds of the ocean have been beckoning (召唤), then look no further than 8 Beechwood Court, located on Sunshine Cove Beach with fantastic ocean views from almost every bedroom. It has been listed on Airbnb, a website to help travellers find a homestay, so home owners will have the option of using it as an additional income source. Price guide: $2.6 million — $2.8 million Agent: Blackshaw Coastal, Pat Jameson 0405 442 905

Murrumbateman Delivering contemporary country charm of the Hamptons, this home will make you feel like you’re on a coastal holiday, but on a farm. The home is only a few minutes’ walk to the nearest woodlands and village cafe and a 35-minute drive to the capital. Private sale Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234

Tura Beach This award-winning home combines coastal atmosphere with modern living. Only minutes away from Tura Beach, this architect-designed property is spread across two floors with big living and dining areas that stretch over an outdoor area with a spa. Price guide: $1.5 million Agent: One Agency Dwyer Properties, David Dwyer 0413 902 702

Jindabyne This newly built home is located in the ever-growing Highview Estate in Jindabyne. It has high ceilings throughout, plenty of light and a kitchen that’s as stylish as it is functional. With the Snowy River just around the corner, nothing sounds more relaxing than walking alongside the water these holidays. Auction: 3 pm, December 14 Agent: Raine & Horne Snowy Mountains, Toni Wheelhouse 0431 486 588

1. What’s the special aspect of Sunshine Bay?

A．It can be rented out.

B．It’s near the sea.

C．It has woods nearby.

D．Its price is low.

2. Which property best suits people who are interested in architecture designing?

A．Sunshine Bay.

B．Murrumbateman.

C．Tura Beach.

D．Jindabyne.

3. What do the four properties have in common?

A．They are located in urban regions.	B．They are places with ocean views.
C．They are accessible to sand and water.	D．They are a good escape from urban life.

5 . Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum

Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. They end around 21:00.

November 7th

The Canal Pioneers ,by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also an important player in training others in the art of canal planning and building.

December 5th

Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells.

February 6th

An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.

March 6th

Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda will tell us about islands of greatest interest.

Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

1. When is the talk on James Brindley?

A．February 6th.

B．December 5th.

C．November 7th.

D．March 6th.

2. What is the topic of the talk in February?

A．The Canal Pioneers.	B．An Update on the Cotsword Canals
C．Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands	D．Ice for the Metropolis

3. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?

A．Miranda Vickers

B．Malcolm Tucker

C．Chris Lewis

D．Liz Payne

6 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处 语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Nowadays, many students are worshipping stars so blind that they don’t care about how the stars do. It is really a pity that some fans lose them in the process.

Here are some suggestions giving to the fans. Firstly, please worship stars sensibly. Never try to do some stupid and even crazy things for our stars. Next, be aware of a most important task of a student. Everyone is supposed to studying hard at present. Last but not least, why not to worship the stars around us? There are some super stars we can communicate in reality, such as our parent and the medical workers.

7 . Are you looking for a magazine for your kids? Here are some that you may like.

Anorak

6 issues (期) per year

This magazine is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 8. In every edition of Anorak, you will find fun stories to read and plenty of colorful pages to keep you happy.

Ask

9 issues per year

The magazine Ask (Arts and Sciences for Kids) challenges bright young minds and satisfies their curiosity. Each issue of this magazine helps kids in the 2nd-4th grade explore the world along with the past and present great inventors, artists and scientists.

Appleseeds

9 issues per year

Appleseeds is an award-winning magazine of adventure and exploration for kids aged 7-9. This magazine has amazing stories and interviews. Kids will receive activities, maps, puzzles, and games that are related to the theme.

Babybug

9 issues per year

This magazine begins a lifelong love of reading books for babies and toddlers (初学走路的孩子).

American Girls

5 issues per year

This is an ad-free, award-winning magazine.

It provides attractive features like original (原创的) stories, party plans and projects, advice and quizzes. It is designed for girls aged 8-12.

1. Who is Ask most probably suitable for?

A．Children who love playing fun games.

B．Children who love reading fun stories.

C．Children who love reading about great scientists.

D．Children who love experiencing adventure and exploration.

2. What do we know about American Girls?

A．It has no advertisement.

B．It comes out every other month.

C．It isn’t easy for kids under ten to read.

D．It often organizes different activities for its readers.

3. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To stress the importance of reading.	B．To introduce some magazines for kids.
C．To advertise some new magazines on art.	D．To explain why these magazines are popular.

8 . Most people agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be difficult. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their health and their dining out experience.

Open Table app

Open Table app helps people choose restaurants when they want to go out to eat. It is a free service that shows users restaurant available based on where and when they want to dine. It gives users points when they make reservations (预定), which can add up to discounts on restaurant visits.

Max McCalman's Cheese &Wine Pairing app

Wine and cheese can be a great combination. But which wines go best with which cheeses? Max McCalman's Cheese & Wine Pairing app can help. It provides information about hundreds of different cheeses and suggests wines to pair with each. Max McCalman's Cheese&. Wine Pairing app is free.

Happy Cow app

Vegetarians do not eat animal meat. Vegans do not eat any animal products. The Happy Cow app is made for both groups. Users can search for vegetarian-vegan restaurants and stores around the world.

Local Eats app

Restaurant chains, like McDonalds, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes travelers want to eat like locals. The Local Eats app is designed for that. It can help you find local restaurants in major cities in the US and in other countries. It costs about a dollar.

Where Chefs Eat app

“Where Chefs Eat” is a 975 page book. Most people would not want to carry that around. But there is a much lighter app version of the same name for just $ 15. Six hundred chefs provide information on 3, 000 restaurants around the world on the Where Chefs Eat app.

1. What do the first two apps have in common?

A．They are both free of charge.	B．Discounts are provided on both.
C．Best wines can be reserved on both.	D．They tell you where to find the best restaurant.

2. Who is Happy Cow app probably designed for?

A．People who love drinking wine.	B．People who don't t eat meat or animal products.
C．People who enjoy meat very much.	D．People who often eat in restaurant.

3. Where can we most likely see the text?

A．On a tourism guide.	B．In a students' textbook.
C．In a cellphone application introduction.	D．On a scientific discovery TV program.

9 . The Best Places To Watch Fireworks This Fourth Of July

CALIFORNIA: LIGHTS ON THE LAKE (LAKE TAHOE)

Launched from boats on the shore of Lake Tahoe, this show is considered one of the biggest such displays in the West, which means the fireworks are visible all over town. If you’re worried about getting a seat, park your picnic at the El Dorado Beaches before 9:45 p.m. Or you can take the road less traveled and hike to the top of Mount Tallac for an unforgettable and best view of the display. Just remember you’ll have to hike down, so bring a headlight.

DELAWARE: REHOBOTH BEACH

Launched from the beach south of Rehoboth Avenue, these fireworks are visible up and down the boardwalk and beach. So jump on the Jolly Trolley(观光车) early and spend your whole day at the beach. There’s even live music after the fireworks. Note: This year’s fireworks display is scheduled for July 1, 2018.

FLORIDA: SERTOMA’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS (PENSACOLA BAY)

The Gulf Coast knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July. With vendors, arts and crafts, kid-friendly activities and live entertainment, this fun-filled day in Old Seville culminates(达到高潮) with the largest fireworks display in the area. Unfortunately the pony rides and face painting are only for the kids, though.

GEORGIA: DAHLONEGA’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Pack up your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers and head about an hour outside of Atlanta to the University of North Georgia. It’s even pet friendly — just make sure your dog can take the noise. And if you get to town early enough (11 a.m.), there’s a Fourth of July parade that aims to put all other Fourth of July parades to shame.

1. Where is the best spot to watch the fireworks in Lake Tahoe?

A．At the El Dorado Beaches.	B．On the top of Mount Tallac.
C．Anywhere all over the town.	D．On the shore of Lake Tahoe.

2. Which display is most suitable for children?

A．REHOBOTH BEACH.

B．LIGHTS ON THE LAKE.

C．SERTOMA’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS.

D．DAHLONEGA’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.

3. What do Georgians think of their parade?

A．The best.	B．Just so so.
C．Not so bad.	D．Very terrible.

10 . One of the most popular street food found in China is no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.

Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site bilibili.com. To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.

“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was some conversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.

The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.

The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.

1. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?

A．It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.

B．It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.

C．It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.

D．It shows the colorful nightlife in large cities of China.

2. In which way was Chinese Barbecue different from Midnight Diner?

A．It showed more kinds of food.	B．It focused more on the diners.
C．It showed the eating habits.	D．It was less popular than Midnight Diner.

3. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The importance of the barbecue to family.	B．The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners.
C．The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle.	D．The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship.

4. Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?

A．To show the feature of Chinese food.	B．To research a special way of cooking.
C．To help the world understand China.	D．To introduce the history of the barbecue.