1 . Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The over 70-acre Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, as well as a popular tourist attraction. It is the second oldest botanic garden in Britain. Originally founded in 1670 as a garden to grow medicinal plants, its living collection consists of more than 15,000 plants.
Open daily from 10 am(except December 25 and January 31). Closed at 4 p.m.(Nov—Feb. ) 6 p.m.(Mar. and Oct.), 7 pm(Apr.—Sept. )
Entry: Free(Tel: 01315 527171)
The Dingle Garden, Wales
The Dingle Garden is set in the heart of beautiful mid-Wales. The four-acre garden is south-facing with paths that wind down the slope to a lake and small waterfall. The beds are colour-themed to look good all year round. This peaceful garden, full of wildlife, is the perfect spot for a relaxing wander at any time of year.
Open daily 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Only closed for one week at Christmas.
Entry: Adults £3, seniors £3, children free(Tel: 01938555145)
Groombridge Place, Keat
Groombridge Place in Kent, set in 200 acres of wooded parkland, has been the inspiration for books, films and television programmes. Inside the garden walls at Groombridge Place lies a hidden world. For three hundred years these gardens were unseen, except by a favoured few. The gardens were laid out in the 17th century. In the 18th and 19th centuries new plants were introduced and many trees were planted.
Late Mar.—early Nov.: Open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm(or dusk if earlier)
Entry: Adults £8.95, seniors and children £7.45(Tel: 01892861444)
Hidcote Manor Garden, Gloucestershire
Hidcote garden covers 10.5 acres of gently sloping ground. It was designed by a plant collector who sponsored and participated in plant hunting expeditions to secure rare and unusual species for this extremely pretty garden.
Open from the end of March to early November.
March 24 to July 1 and during September, open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, closed on Thursdays and Fridays. July 2 to August 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Thursdays. October 1 to November 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Thursdays and Fridays.
Entry: Adults £7.27, children £3,36, family £18.18（Tel: 01386 438333）
1. From the text we can learn that Royal Botanic Garden ________.| A．is the oldest botanic garden | B．has a few medicinal plants |
| C．opens daily from 10 am to 4 pm | D．is free of charge for visitors |
| A．Royal Botanic Garden. | B．Groombridge Place |
| C．The Dingle Garden. | D．Hidcote Manor Garden. |
| A．cover a large area | B．are closed during winter |
| C．display rare and unusual species | D．are crowded with visitors in summer |
2 . The Orchard
I had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple pie was far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！
Park Inn
The best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．
Richard’s Place
When we entered the restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！ This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！
The Riverside
It was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and colored lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．
1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？| A．Park Inn． | B．The Orchard． | C．The Riverside． | D．Richard’s Place． |
| A．The food． | B．The price． | C．The service． | D．The environment． |
| A．receive good service | B．enjoy its modern design |
| C．listen to wonderful music | D．enjoy the beauty of a river |
3 . STEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. These camps provide the skills needed to succeed in our technological society.
Steve & Kate’s Camp
Steve & Kate’s Camp was founded on the belief that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and develop a creative confidence that will help them unleash (释放) their true potential. It offers a safe, judgment-free environment where kids can be themselves, explore their passions, and make a few mistakes along the way. Phone: 415-389-5437
Asheville School
Asheville School is offering a unique app camp experience for teenagers across the U.S. and abroad who are interested in learning how to make exciting new apps for the iPhone and iPad. Students will learn about Apple’s Swift programming language and learn about Apple’s new AR technology. Phone: 828-254-6345
Game Camp Nation
Harness (利用) your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, strengthen self-confidence and make new friends. Creativity, critical thinking & communication: we emphasize the 3Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world. Hands-on projects spark curiosity. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends. Phone: 619-446-6495
Camp Motorsport
For the camper who loves to hear those famous words “Start your engines!”, Camp Motorsport offers exciting motorsport focused summer camp programs for girls and boys ages 9 to 17. In addition to gaining valuable seat time, campers get hands-on experience with the STEM aspects of automotive design. When not driving, Camp Motorsport still has all the fun summer camp activities campers expect including a private lake with swimming, boats, and gaga ball just to name a few. Phone: 888-836-1212
1. Which camp will you choose if you want to take program courses?| A．Steve & Kate’s Camp. |
| B．Game Camp Nation. |
| C．Camp Motorsport. |
| D．App Camp. |
| A．619-446-6495. |
| B．828-254-6345. |
| C．888-836-1212. |
| D．415-389-5437. |
| A．They both appeal to learners full of curiosity. |
| B．They both make learners become confident. |
| C．They are both free of charge for teenagers across the U.S. |
| D．They are both popular with programming language learners. |
4 . Amsterdam Destination Guide
Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museum and cycling culture. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.
| Peak (高峰) Season | Population | Language(s) | Currency (货币) | January Climate | July Climate |
| May to October | 813,562 | Dutch | Euro | Average high: 5.8 °C | Average high: 22.0 °C |
Must-See Attractions
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. Don’t miss the Dam Square and the areas around Spui and Nieuwmarkt. You’ll also want to check out Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter in the South District, which is a great place to buy souvenir gifts for family back home at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. If you have time you should try to explore the Canal Ring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a pub for celebrity spotting and nightlife today.
Transportation
Travelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world. This airport is located about 15 kilometers southwest of the city center. You’d better catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station, which has many connecting routes (路线). It’s typically not a good idea to drive a car to the city center because traffic is crowded and parking is difficult to find. Cycling is quite popular here, and it’s easy to find cheap bike rentals around town.
1. Which month is the high tourist season?| A．July. | B．January. | C．April. | D．December. |
| A．In the Vondelpark. | B．At the Canal Ring. |
| C．At the Dam Square. | D．At the Albert Cuyp Market. |
| A．By bike. | B．On foot. | C．By car. | D．By train. |
5 . Non-Credit Courses
The Pre-College Program offers non-credit courses. Students will experience college-level courses given by some of our college’s leading experts and will receive written feedback (反馈) on their work at the end of the course. Pre-College students will also receive a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.
All non-credit courses meet from 9:00 a. m.-11:30 a. m. daily and may have additional requirements in the afternoons or evenings.
COURSE: Case Studies in Neuroscience
·June 11— July 2
·Leah Roesch
Using student-centered, active-learning methods and real-world examples, this course is designed to provide a fuller understanding of how the human brain works.
COURSE: Psychology of Creativity
·June 15—June 28
·Marshall Duke
Why are certain people so creative? Is it genetic (遗传的), or a result of childhood experience? Are they different from everyone else? This popular psychology course highlights the different theories of creativity.
COURSE: Creative Storytelling
·June 21 — July 3
·Edith Freni
This college-level course in creative storytelling functions as an introduction to a variety of storytelling techniques that appear in different forms of creative writing, such as short fiction and playwriting.
COURSE: Sports Economics
·July 19 — August 1
·Christina DePasquale
In this course we will analyze many interesting aspects of the sports industry: sports leagues, ticket pricing, salary negotiations, discrimination, and NCAA policies to name a few.
1. Who is the text intended for?| A．The general public. | B．College freshmen. |
| C．Educational experts. | D．High school students. |
| A．Sports Economics. | B．Creative Storytelling. |
| C．Psychology of Creativity. | D．Case Studies in Neuroscience. |
| A．Leah Roesch’s. | B．Edith Freni’s. |
| C．Marshall Duke’s. | D．Christina DePasquale’s. |
6 . Lose Yourself in a Good Book for Australia Reads
In November, we're inviting Australians of all ages and from all walks of life to share and celebrate the joys of reading. Whether you're picking up a book for the first time or your head is already stuck in one, there are plenty of books, activities and events as parts of our festivities.
On Thursday, November 12 we'll celebrate Australian Reading Hour. You're invited to stop what you're doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or the children in your life. Join us and relax. Get inspired and find joy in books!
This year we are hosting three online events to celebrate the many benefits of reading.
☆Australia Reads Main Event—Wednesday, November 11 from 12:30 pm
☆Australia Reads Kids—Monday, November 9 from 10:30 am
☆Australia Reads Teens—Tuesday, November 10 from 12:30 pm
Reading has some little-known benefits including reducing stress by 68%—it even works faster than listening to music, going for a walk or enjoying a cup of tea. What's more, a bedtime story six days a week can put kids almost a year ahead when they start school. If those benefits aren't enough to persuade you to pick up a book just yet, Australia Reads has also kindly donated a bunch of books to give away!
You will be offered FREE books by visiting our friendly team at King George Square bus station, Thursday, November 12 from 7: 30 am.
We'll be giving away a range of adult and kid books to celebrate Australian Reading Hour until we run out of books.
These are just some of the exciting books we'll have on offer as part of the giveaway—but remember, we'll have limited numbers available, so first come first serve!
·The Greatest Hit ,William Kostakis
·Frankie Fish and the Tomb of Tom foolery, Peter Helliar
·Tashi and the Stolen Forest ,Anna Fienberg
·The Girl in the Mirror , Rose Carlyle
For more information: https: / / australiareads.org.au/
1. The online activity for teens will be on| A．November 9 | B．November 10 |
| C．November 11 | D．November 12 |
| A．come across four writers |
| B．get a copy of The Greatest Hit for free |
| C．celebrate the festival by giving away free books |
| D．volunteer in the activity organized by Australia Reads |
| A．To attract people to buy books. | B．To inspire people to write books. |
| C．To encourage people to read books. | D．To invite people to donate free books. |
7 . Top Things to Do With Kids in London
Play at the Museum of London Docklands
Address: No. 1 Warehouse,London E14 4AL, the UK
The Museum of London Docklands has a great play area called "Mudlarks." Everything is themed around life in the London docks, so big kids can weigh goods or put tea sets into a model ship while the smaller kids get to move around and play with large foam(泡沫） bananas and London buses or pretend to drive a DLR (Docklands Light Railway) train.
Take a Picture in Kensington Gardens
Address: London W22UH, the UK
Stop by the bronze statue of the fictional character Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, which is located next to Hyde Park, for the opportunity to take a photo and even read one of the famous Peter Pan stories by J.M.Barrie. The exact location of the statue was chosen by Barries,who lived close to Kensington Gardens and published his first Peter Pan story in 1902 using the park for inspiration.
Explore the London Dungeon
Address: The Queen's Walk, London SE1 7PB, the UK
The London Dungeon calls itself "the world's most famous horror attraction". The new London dungeon, which moved from Tooley Street to its new home near County Hall and the London Eye and cost millions of pounds to build, features live actors dressed in scary clothes as historical figures, realistic special effects and two breathtaking rides to bring back a thousand years of London's dark past.
See the Animals at the London Zoo
Address: Outer Circle,London NW1 4RY, the UK
The London Zoo is an excellent family day out for kids and adults, and once you're inside you can easily spend a whole day there. Daily events include a tropical bird tour, the Megabugs Live show, a showcase of big fish, and an event known as Giraffe High Tea as well as shows with birds and small animals at the Animals in Action Amphitheatre.
1. What can you learn about the Museum of London Docklands?| A．It provides Mudlarks for parents to rest. |
| B．Its play area is suitable for kids of all ages. |
| C．Big kids can make foam bananas for small kids there. |
| D．Kids can have the chance of driving a Docklands Light Railway train. |
| A．would learn more about London's history |
| B．could understand the reason and process of its relocation |
| C．will experience two breathtaking rides around London |
| D．can dress up as historical figures to create London's history |
| A．The Queen's Walk,London SE1 7PB, the UK |
| B．London W22UH,the UK |
| C．Outer Circle,London NW1 4RY, the UK |
| D．No.1 Warehouse,London E14 4AL,the UK |
8 . Here are some fun and engaging ways to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and what you can do to take action to make them a reality.
Freerice from WFP
Freerice is a free online educational game where people of all ages can do their part—simply by playing. Every right answer on Freerice brings a real financial donation to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) from sponsors worth about 10 grains of rice. Use your time and knowledge to help provide food for people in need.
Frieda
Storytelling is a powerful communications tool and helps children remember lessons and virtues that they will use in everyday life. The idea behind the production of the story of Frieda was to simplify the lessons of the SDGs so young children can better understand the SDGs.
SDG Pandas
Inspired by real life animal ambassadors（大使）Qiqi and Diandian, SDG Pandas are stickers that you can use in your WhatsApp conversations to help spread the SDGs and inspire action for a better world.
SDG Elyx
Elyx, the United Nations' digital ambassador, uses various expressions and actions to help demonstrate the meaning of each Sustainable Development Goal. Created by French artist YAK, Elyx has no race, sex or nationality and is a universal character promoting the importance of the United Nations' work.
1. Which program uses a game to promote the SDGs?| A．Freerice from WFP. | B．Frieda. |
| C．SDG Pandas. | D．SDG Elyx. |
| A．The WFP's programs. | B．Frieda's stories. |
| C．The virtual stickers. | D．The digital ambassadors. |
| A．Promote students' story-telling ability. |
| B．Encourage financial donation for the SDGs. |
| C．Guide children in practicing virtues in daily life. |
| D．Make the SDGs easier for children to understand. |
Whatsonstage.com is the UK’s biggest and best online guide to the performing arts including theatre, opera, classical music, dance and so on.
◆ The Lion King
Musical: The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity(成熟).
Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London
Telephone: 0870 243 9000
Date: Friday, 18 Nov. 2015
Ticket price: ￡37.5
◆ Oliver
Musical: Dickens’ story of a boy in a London workhouse and his adventures on the way to his family. The songs include “Food glorious food”, “You’ve got to pick a pocket or two”, “Who will buy this wonderful morning”, “I am reviewing the situation” and “Consider yourself at home.”
Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London
Telephone: 020 7494 5061
Date: Thursday, 17 Nov. 2015
Ticket price: ￡25, but now save 20%
◆ Jersey Boys
Musical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four seasons: the blue-collar kids from New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous. The musical features many of the group’s popular songs such as “Big girls don’t cry”, “Oh, what a night” and “Can’t take my eyes off you”.
Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London
Telephone: 0870 850 9191
Date: Saturday, 19 Nov. 2015
Ticket price: ￡22.5
◆ Alls Well That Ends Well
Play: A romantic story. Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Countess(女伯爵).
Place: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Park Street, London
Telephone: 020 7401 9919
Date: Sunday, 20 Nov, 2015
Ticket price: ￡40.5
1. If Mary is available on Friday, which of the following should she call to buy a ticket?
| A．0870 850 9191 | B．020 7494 5061 |
| C．0870 243 9000 | D．020 7401 9919 |
| A．Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre |
| B．Lyceum Theatre |
| C．Prince Edward Theatre |
| D．Theatre Royal |
| A．To show the importance of Whatsonstage.com |
| B．To give some information about the performing arts. |
| C．To introduce some famous English theatres. |
| D．To teach readers how to use the online guide. |
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential (居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.
Meal Plans Available
♢ Continental Breakfast
♢ Breakfast and Dinner
♢ Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.
Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes
Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practice English at home quite as much.
1. The passage is probably written for ______.
| A．hosts willing to receive foreign students |
| B．foreigners hoping to know British culture |
| C．travelers planning to visit families in London |
| D．English learners applying to live in English homes |
| A．Room cleaning. | B．Medical care. |
| C．Free transport. | D．Physical training. |
| A．Dessert and coffee. | B．Fruit and vegetables. |
| C．Bread and fruit juice. | D．Cereal and cold meat. |
| A．To experience a warmer family atmosphere. |
| B．To enrich their knowledge of English. |
| C．To entertain friends as they like. |
| D．To enjoy much more freedom. |
