1 . 6 Days Small Group Tour from Beijing to Xi’an
Tour Type: Small Group (max 18), guaranteed departures
Guide & Driver: An English-speaking guide, an experienced driver with an air-conditioned coach
Accommodation: 5 nights at good 5-star hotels
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Welcome your arrival anytime at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Beijing
· Visit the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City including the Treasure Gallery;
· Enjoy à la carte (按菜单点菜) welcome lunch with authentic Peking Duck;
· Further explore royal culture at the Yonghe Temple and the Temple of Heaven;
· Watch Peking Opera and see artistic face painting.
Day 3: Beijing
· Visit the Great Wall by a round-trip cable car;
· Visit the Bird’s Nest;
· Take a rickshaw ride through hutong alleys and visit a local family in a traditional courtyard house.
Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an by flight
· Visit the Panda Hall and the Summer Palace;
· Taste local flavors for lunch;
· Fly to Xi’an and transfer to a hotel.
Day 5: Xi’an
· Visit Terracotta Army and the discoverer’s home;
· Have a unique experience to make your own mini clay warrior (陶俑);
· Continue to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda;
· Enjoy a dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
Day 6: Departure from Xi’an
· Connect with local people at the City Wall Park and learn to practice tai chi from amaster, then visit the City Wall;
· Taste local flavors for lunch;
· Take a taxi to the airport by yourself.
A pleasant onward journey!
· $1,059 per person
Includes:
· Domestic airfare
· Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
· The à la carte lunches as route specifies
· Professional English-speaking guides
· Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
· Entrance fees to tourist sites
· Tips or gratuities for hotel doormen
Excludes:
· International airfares
· Entry visa fees
· Personal expenses
· Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
1. How can tourists get to the Great Wall?| A．By cable car. | B．By train. | C．On foot. | D．By water. |
| A．Enjoy Peking Duck. | B．See lovely pandas. |
| C．Try artistic face painting. | D．Make a clay warrior. |
| A．Tips for hotel doormen. | B．Flying from Beijing to Xi’an. |
| C．Souvenirs for friends. | D．Air-conditioned vehicles fees. |
Fun Cooking Children aged 6 to 10 can learn to make healthy hamburgers. And children aged 10 to 12 can learn to make delicious cakes. Price: $35 Time: every Wednesday (2:00 p.m — 5:00 p.m) in August Place: Little Cook School | |
Clay Craft This two-hour course teaches children to make gifts by using clay. It is really interesting. For children aged 6 to 12. Price: $20 Time: every Friday (l:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.) in July Place: Art Center | Wonder Dancing Children can learn different kinds of dances, such as jazz or ballet from great teachers. For children aged 10 to 12. Price: $60 for four lessons Time: every Thursday (3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m) in July Place: Emma Workshop (工作室) |
1. When does Little Cook School offer classes?
| A．Every Thursday in July. | B．Every Wednesday in August. |
| C．Every Friday in July. | D．Every Friday in August. |
| A．At Little Cook School. | B．At Art Workshop. |
| C．At Emma Workshop. | D．At Art Center. |
| A．$15. | B．$20. | C．$60. | D．$240. |
3 . What to expect in the new season of Alaskan Bush People? One year after the death of beloved patriarch (族长), Billy Brown, the Wolfpack manages their own personal lives while still trying to keep their father’s dream and legacy alive.
The all-new season of Alaskan Bush People premieres (首映) on Sunday, Oct.2, at 8P ET/PT on Discovery and streaming on Discovery+.
The family moves ahead with their biggest plans yet, which immediately face barriers. Can the strength of the Browns help them overcome new risks? Here’s an update on some of the family as they head into a new era — for more, be sure to switch over on Oct.2:
●Noah: Now settled into fatherhood, he shocks the family with big plans for a move back to Alaska. His hope is to raise his family in the same way he was brought up in the bush, but the hunt for a remote property around the islands of Southeast Alaska is ambitious and dangerous.
●Bear, Raiven, and River: Bear faces a real life “love off the grid” story as city-born wife Raiven, along with son River, decides to inhabit the mountain.
●Bird: She looks north to Alaska in hopes of gaining closure with her father’s death. However, her plans come to a sudden stop when she is faced with a major health crisis that forces her to make critical decisions about starting a family.
●Ami and Bam: They face a struggle to make the ranch (牧场) profitable in the face of Mother Nature’s anger.
●Gabe: He tries to build his growing family a home on the mountain before the severe winter arrives.
1. What will be the biggest challenge for Noah?| A．Seeking a property in Southeast Alaska. | B．Adapting to the demands of fatherhood. |
| C．Getting enough food for his big family. | D．Getting united with his family in Alaska. |
| A．Her father’s death. | B．Her family’s criticism. |
| C．Her health condition. | D．A sudden natural disaster. |
| A．A book review. | B．A TV series preview. |
| C．A news report. | D．A food advertisement. |
4 . 
Once upon a time, a poor widow in China opened a noodle shop. The noodles were good, but the spicy, crunchy sauce she put on them was even better. Soon, people came from far and wide to buy it (while rivals tried their best to copy it). The enterprising widow, Tao Huabi, decided to open a factory to bottle her magic sauce. It became the best-selling chile-sauce brand in China and made Ms. Tao a billionaire.
This is the true story of chile crisp, a chile oil boosted by crunchy chiles (菜椒), fermented (发酵) soybeans, garlic and, okay, MSG. The“it”condiment (调味料) of the pandemic, this vigorous booster of taste and texture is a gift to fatigued cooks who struggle to find joy in the kitchen. Unlike so many game-changing Asian ingredients that Westemers “discover”, this one is actually relatively new. Ms. Tao launched her Lao Gan Ma, or “God-mother” brand in 1997. It is now available worldwide.
Noodles, dumplings and stir-fries are obvious and very good uses for this sauce. But the chile-crisp-mad internet has inspired all manner of mashups. Chile crisp on broccoli, pineapple and even vanilla ice cream are all guaranteed to gamer (获得) likes.
1. What can we learn about chile crisp according to paragraph 2?| A．Cooks often send chile crisp to others as a gift. |
| B．Chile crisp is mixed up with many other ingredients. |
| C．The story behind chile crisp is attractive to many foreigners. |
| D．Chile crisp was discovered by Westerners first. |
| A．list the ingredients of the popular chile sauce |
| B．explain the procedures for making chile crisp |
| C．illustrate the design of the chile sauce brand label |
| D．introduce the ways chile crisp goes with various dishes |
| A．promote the product “God-mother” |
| B．introduce the enterpriser Tao Huabi |
| C．list innovated ways to eat chile crisp |
| D．present the popularity of chile crisp |
5 . Opening Notice for the National Museum of China (NMC)
Admission:
NMC is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:30 (no entry after 16:30), and is closed on Mondays (except for public holidays). All visitors are required to book online 1-7 days in advance via the NMC official website or WeChat platform.
Audio Guide Rental:
Audio guide devices are available at the West Hall Service Desk for RMB40, with a RMB100 deposit (押金). A valid (有效的) ID is necessary. Damage to an audio guide causes a fee based on the level of damage. Lost devices are subject to payment of the full purchase cost.
Facilities:
Wheelchairs and strollers (婴 儿 推车 ) are available for free use on the day of visit at the Service Desk. A valid ID card and a deposit of RMB500 are required.
Photo Policy:
Photography is allowed in the NMC collection exhibitions without using flash, selfie sticks, or tripods. Temporary exhibits may have specific photo policies, indicated by clear signs put up at both the entrance and the corresponding exhibit halls.
Transportation:
Bus Route:
You can take the No.1, No.2, No. 52, No. 82, No.120 buses, or Sightseeing Line 2, Tourist Bus Line 1 and Line 2 and get off at Tian'anmen East Station.
Metro:
You can take Metro Line 1, get off at Tian'anmen East Station, and exit the station through Exit C.
1. What happens if a rented audio guide device is damaged?| A．An additional fee of RMB40 is charged. |
| B．The visitor is excused from any charges. |
| C．Its full price is charged regardless of the damage. |
| D．Fee for damage is based on the extent of the damage. |
| A．Borrow a wheelchair with a deposit of $500. |
| B．Use a stroller provided by the museum for free. |
| C．Take photos with flashlight, selfie stick or tripod. |
| D．Take pictures of the collections on all exhibitions. |
| A．The No.82 Bus. | B．Tourist Bus Line 52. |
| C．Sightseeing Line 1. | D．Metro Line 2. |
6 . 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. |
| A．Prasad | B．Castro Theater. | C．Cine de Chef. | D．Secret Cinema. |
| A．To advertise. | B．To educate. | C．To persuade. | D．To introduce. |
7 . The English channel of school radio station will choose some students to work there.
Reporters wanted
Do you like talking with people? Do you like meeting interesting people? We want two reporters for our station. If you’re good at English speaking and writing, please join us. If you want to get more information, please call Miss Li at 89561423.
A newsreader wanted
If your spoken English is good, you can work as a newsreader. We need a girl student who has a good voice. You should work at 9:00-9:30 in the morning from Monday to Thursday. You can call Miss Zhu at 89561424. Join us! We are waiting for you!
1. How many students does the radio station want?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．89561423 | B．89561424 | C．89561425 | D．89561426 |
| A．Mondays | B．Wednesdays | C．Thursdays | D．Fridays |
8 . Picking a smartwatch isn’t as simple as buying the best-looking or most feature- packed one you can find. To make things easier for you, I tested nearly every flagship smartwatch available over the course of four months to make sure I wasn’t leaving any stone unturned. Here are some of my best picks.
Apple Watch Series 9 GPSThe Series 9 came out in September. I’ve been using it for several months, and the experience is nearly identical to last year's Series 8, but it has some minor improvements that’ll help it stand the test of time a bit longer. It has double brightness of Series 8, new gesture- based controls that don’ t require you to touch the screen, and Siri commands are now processed right on the device rather than sent to the cloud.
Garmin Venu 2 PlusIf you’re not sure whether you can commit to Android or iOS for more than a year or two, or you like to lean heavily into the fitness aspect of wearables, get Garmin’s Venu 2 Plus. Its fitness tracking is hard to beat, with options for cardio, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, golfing, cycling, and swimming, plus all the basics for health tracking.
Apple Watch Ultra 2Compared with the Series 9, the Ultra 2 has bigger screen, longer battery life, more durable design, and additional Action Button for quickly triggering workouts. However, I don’t think the price point merits a best-in-class designation. The Ultra 2 has an Action Button on the left side of the display. You can program it to quickly start a workout, timer, the watch’s flashlight mode, or run a custom Shortcut automation.
The Series 9 is still an excellent option for most smartwatch users, but the Ultra 2’s additional adjustments make it worthwhile for anyone who truly swears by getting things done on their wrist.
1. What advantage does the Apple Watch Series 9 have over the Series 8?| A．Lower Price. | B．Brighter display. | C．Longer battery life. | D．Larger cloud storage. |
| A．Garmin Venu 2 Plus. | B．Apple Watch Ultra 2. |
| C．Apple Watch Series 8. | D．Apple Watch Series 9 GPS. |
| A．Checking heart rate. | B．Adjusting weather settings. |
| C．Changing watch faces. | D．Starting flashlight mode. |
9 . Whether you feel like taking a road trip, or you just need some fun, you’ll enjoy this list of popular tourist attractions.
Alabama: Gulf Coast Beaches
If Alabama wasn’t the location for your next summer beach vacation, you may want to reconsider. There are 32 miles of white sands that have washed down from the Appalachian Mountains for thousands of years. That’s probably why over six million people visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches every year. Ten dollars per person.
Alaska: Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise
Alaska is the place to go for spotting breathtaking (令人惊叹的) wildlife. In fact, the number of visitors who travel to Alaska to see wildlife has increased 45 percent. The Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise will bring you up close to whales, sea lions, and sea birds. A five-hour trip that starts at noon and covers 55 miles of sea will be the best $98 you’ve ever spent.
Arkansas: Hot Springs National Park
Skip the beach and choose a new type of relaxation at Hot Springs National Park. It’s America’s oldest national and the smallest national park. There’s a no-booking policy, perfect for travelers rolling through. Doors open at 8 a.m., so get there early!
Connecticut: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is a must stop if you’re traveling nearby Yale University. It attracts plenty of people and has many collections including New England birds, dinosaurs, Greek and Roman antiquities, and even an Egyptian mummy. Adults pay $13 for entry, but if you want to visit for free, go on a Thursday.
Don’t miss the four best tourist attractions.1. Why do many people go to Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches?
| A．It has a good and convenient location. | B．It has a history of thousands of years. |
| C．It has tens of miles of white sands. | D．The Appalachian Mountains are beautiful. |
| A．Five hours before it opens. | B．Five hours after it opens. |
| C．Before 8 a.m. | D．Before twelve o’clock at noon. |
| A．Many people go there to see collections. | B．You needn’t pay for it on certain days. |
| C．It makes you not want to leave. | D．It’s very beautiful and attractive. |
10 . Born in 1990, a wheelchair has been part of Zhao Hongcheng’s life since she was one year old due to poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症) . And now, as a video content creator who has over 84, 000 followers on the video-sharing platform Bilibili, Zhao wants to be a bridge between the disabled and the rest of society.
“I made my first video in 2019,” Zhao says. “My original purpose was to find a way to reduce my emotional stress. I always met inconvenience caused by my wheelchair when going out, which made me feel sad. I barely had any disabled friends, so I had no one to talk to. I felt quite lonely,” Zhao explains.
Her first vlog was about a trip to Guangzhou with friends. The video was viewed more than 2, 000 times on the first day. “This made me feel that there were many things worth sharing in my life,” she explains. Since then, that first video has been viewed over 48, 000 times. Her fourth video, displaying how she got to work in a wheelchair, made her even more popular. The video has received more than 300, 000 views on Bilibili.
“One of the great things about being a content creator is that I feel like I have the opportunity of talking about the real difficulties and pains that a disabled person faces,” Zhao says.
1. What’s the purpose of Zhao’s first video?| A．To make a living. | B．To reduce her emotional stress. |
| C．To be popular. | D．To practice film skills. |
| A．The problems the disabled face. | B．The difficulties of making a video. |
| C．The popularity of Zhao’s videos. | D．The four videos Zhao made. |
| A．Receiving more views. | B．Being successful on Bilibili. |
| C．Sharing stories from the disabled. | D．Encouraging the disabled to be content creators. |
| A．A Positive Disabled Influencer | B．A lonely Day of the Disabled |
| C．A Popular Content Creator | D．A Caring Community for the Disabled |
