1 . Central Park

Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife-both the human and animal varieties. Call (212)360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for daily events and tours.

Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park West.

Empire State Building

This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck (瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you’ll find the New York Skyride, a simulate helicopter ride over Manhattan.

5th Ave. at 34th St., Midtown: (212)736-3100

Intrepid1 Sea-Air-Space Museum

Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator.

Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave.: (212)245-0072

Madison Square Garden

If it’s big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available.

7th Ave., btwn. 31st and 33rd Sts., Midtown: (212)465-6741

1. The New York Skyride is for ___.

A．flight training	B．sightseeing
C．model plane sports	D．city transportation

2. If a visitor is interested in music, he will probably go to ___.

A．Madison Square Garden

B．Empire State Building

C．Central Park

D．Intrepid Sea-Air-Space museum

3. What is the purpose of these texts?

A．To provide information of living in New York.

B．To provide directions of city traffic in New York.

C．To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.

D．To give visitors a guide to New York.

6 . Kew Gardens

Discover the world of science behind our collections of over 50,000 living plants in Kew Gardens.

Tickets and prices
•Adult	PEAK	(February 1 to October 31)	£ 15.00
	OFF-PEAK	(November 1 to January 31)	£ 11.00
•Child (4 to 15)	PEAK	(February 1 to October 11)	£ 5.00
	OFF-PEAK	(November 1 to January 31)	£ 4,00
•Child under 4			Free
Opening time
Weekdays Weekends	10 am-7 pm (last entry 6 pm) 10 am-8 pm (last entry 7 pm)

Directions

Plan your journey to Kew Gardens with our suggested routes to our easy-to-reach gates.

☆By bike

We welcome cyclists to our Gardens. There are bicycle racks (自行车停车架) at all four gates. At Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate, the racks are inside the gates. Bikes left outside our gates are left at your own risk. We do not allow bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards and scooters into the Gardens.

☆By bus

Route 65 stops close to Lion Gate, Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate.

Route 110 stops near Kew Gardens station and Elizabeth Gate.

Routes 237 and 267 stop at Kew Bridge station.

☆By car

Parking at Kew is extremely limited. First come, first served. Please plan ahead if you are considering driving to Kew, as we cannot guarantee (确保) an available space in our car park.

☆By boat

Thames River Boats run a special service from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier. The easiest entrance for visitors coming from Kew Pier is Elizabeth Gate.

1. How much should a 14-year-old boy pay to visit Kew Gardens in Match?

A．£ 4.00.

B．£ 5.00.

C．£ 11.00.

D．£ 15.00.

2. What is possible for a cyclist visiting Kew Gardens?

A．Riding his bike into the Gardens.

B．Entering the Gardens at 7 pm on Monday.

C．Getting some money for his missing bike left outside.

D．Finding bicycle racks inside Elizabeth Gate.

3. What should you consider if you drive to Kew Gardens?

A．Where to park your car.	B．When to enter the Gardens.
C．How to receive a special service.	D．How to get to Kew Bridge station.

9 . What limits you from hiking more often? If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods, why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?

Yukon Outdoors Club

Membership cost: $10 for a single membership

Description: The club organises day hikes, backpacking trips, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing trips for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.

UBC Varsity Outdoor Club

Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60

Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes and rock climbs. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, and host presentations. Members can borrow equipment from the club. The UBC VOC has also constructed a few huts in the Coast Mountains.

Pender Harbor Hiking Group

Membership cost: Free

Description: The Pender Harbor Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded people and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so check the website regularly to find a hike that suits you! Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.

Vernon Outdoors Club

Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.

Description: The Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Members are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organises a Tuesday Activity each week.

1. If you want to learn some mountain biking skills, which club will you choose?

A．Vernon Outdoors Club

B．UBC Varsity Outdoor Club

C．Yukon Outdoors Club

D．Pender Harbor Hiking Group

2. What do we know about hikes organised by the Pender Harbor Hiking Group?

A．They are mostly held on weekends.

B．Their schedule is always emailed to the members.

C．More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes.

D．They are arranged two months ahead of time.

3. Mr. And Mrs. Smith, together with their three children, aged 4 and 6, the oldest is 15, intend to join the Vernon Outdoors Club. How much will they pay for the membership?

A．$50

B．$60

C．$75

D．$125

10 . If you have a chance to talk with a historical figure, who would you like it to be? What would you like to know about the past or share from today? China in the Classics, a new TV show based on Chinese classics started by China Central Television (CCTV) in February, is exploring such possibilities.

In the first episode (集), the host of the show, Sa Beining, meets ancient Confucian scholar Fu Sheng, who interprets Shangshu, The Book of Documents. Regarded as one of the five classics of ancient Chinese Confucianism masterpieces, the book records many firsts in the country. Even the expression zhongguo (China) is used there first.

The episode ends with the host bringing Fu to today’s modern society, where the scholar is happy to find children reciting the same things he had learned in his childhood. It increased the rating of the series with viewers giving it 9 out of 10 on Douban, a film and TV show reviewing website popular among young people.

The success of China in the Classics doesn’t surprise Shen Haixiong, head of the China Media Group. Shen said in an article in the journal Qiushi, “We are happy to see the program is popular among the public, but we are more proud to find that innovative interpretation of Chinese classics are arousing young people’s interest in the Chinese culture.”

Therefore, TV channels have been making bold attempts in recent years to attract today’s younger generations. The Nation’s Greatest Treasures, CCTV’s cultural show in 2017, showcased China’s history and culture through antiques in the top-class museums, and fired up the audience. They include the 3,300-year-old Yinxu Ruins in Henan Province and the 1,300-year-old Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region.

CCTV should make a variety of programs showcasing classics and cultural traditions to appeal to the young generation’s aesthetics (审美学), said Zhou, a professor at the School of Arts and Communication, Beijing Normal University.

1. Why is The Book of Documents mentioned in the second paragraph?

A．To introduce a historical figure.	B．To inform us of the host.
C．To show the popularity of it.	D．To describe a new TV show.

2. What is Shen Haixiong’s attitude towards the program on Chinese classics?

A．Surprised.

B．Confused.

C．Satisfied.

D．Neutral.

3. What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?

A．Chinese treasures.

B．ATV program.

C．Yinxu Ruins in Henan.

D．Young Chinese audience.

4. What is the best title for this passage?

A．CCTV Produces Some Famous TV shows	B．TV Shows on Chinese Classics Grow Popular
C．Scholars Focus Attention on Chinese Classics	D．China in the Classics Fires up the Audience