1 . When on vacation, what do you look for in a hotel? Maybe you want a comfortable bed, luxurious facilities or a convenient location. However, if you want something out of the ordinary and wish to go beyond the ordinary,these spectacular hotels offer a stay you won't soon forget!
Hippo Point
For those who prefer an overnight stay with some four-footed-or two-winged-guests, Hippo Point in Kenya offers unique housings on the East African plains. The nine-storey tower on a private estate and wildlife sanctuary rate as one of the top 10 resorts in the world. Guests enjoy incredible views of Olodian Bay while observing the densest population of hippos in Africa. More than 520 species of birds flock around the lake, their calls echoing in the air. After a restful night's sleep, you'll find a delicious breakfast waiting on an outside patio.
The Poseidon Undersea Resort
Nestled in a Fijian lagoon, the Poseidon Undersea Resort boasts the world's first seafloor suite 12 meters below the surface of the ocean. By day, people enjoy golf, tennis and water sports or learn to pilot a three-passenger Triton submarine to explore the pristine(原始的)ocean depths.
1. The first paragraph talks about_______.| A．comment | B．argument | C．background | D．explanation |
| A．can’t sleep well for the calls of birds |
| B．can climb a nine-story tower too bserve hippos |
| C．can walk around the lake to catch birds |
| D．can enjoy the beauty of Olodian Bay |
| A．the Poseidon Undersea Resort | B．Hippo Point |
| C．the Magic Mountain Hotel | D．Sala Silver mine |
2 . The Lake District Attractions Guide
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Unique historic restoration project;130 acres of wild gardens dating from the 17th century to explore,and a beautiful architectural castle ruin,period summerhouses,panoramic lakeland views. and wild play areas.Restored stable courtyard cafe,gift shop and gallery.
Open:Daily from 10:00 to 17:00(16:00 in winter).
Lakeland Climbing Centre
We are one of the UK's largest indoor aerial adventure Centres offering climbing and aerial activities for all the family(5 years +).Our award-winning Centre contains Kendal Wall(tallest wall in the country),awesome bouldering rooms,CrazyClimb and Skyline Indoor Aerial Adventure. Free car parking.Pre-booking recommended.
Open:Mon to Fri 10:00-22:00. Sat,Sun& BHa:10:00-19:00(10:00-17:00 May to Aug).
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
This atmospheric museum takes you buck through time to explore the story of the lake District and its inhabitants. Discover the unique traditions of the region through recreated period rooms and workshops lost trades to see how rural people lived,worked and played.
Open;Monday to Saturday and Summer Sundays.
10:30-17:00 Summer.10:30-16:00 Winter.
1. When is the Lowther Castle & Gardens open in Winter?| A．10:30-16:00. | B．10:00-16:00. | C．10:30-17:00. | D．10:00-17:00. |
| A．Buy some gifts in a gift shop. |
| B．Climb the tallest wall in the world. |
| C．Go on an indoor aerial adventure. |
| D．Explore the story of the inhabitants. |
| A．Lowther Castle&Gardens. |
| B．Lakeland Climbing Centre. |
| C．Skyline Indoor Aerial Adventure. |
| D．Museum of Lakeland Life &Industry. |
3 . Because of the spread of COVID-19, many students are forced to study at home. But parents are worried about how their children can learn more efficiently. The following websites might give you a clue.
Scratch
With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch can be downloaded free of charge. Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, but is used by people of all ages. Scratch is used in more than 150 different countries and available in more than 40 languages.
Mr. Bob
Mr. Bob is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science. Bob encourages parents and teachers to practice Random Acts of Science by providing instructions and videos for interactive science experiments on his website. Bob has also coauthored a very popular series of science adventure books for kids.
Oxford Owl for School
Oxford Owl for School is home to online teaching, learning and assessment resources and expert support for primary schools. Free teaching, learning and assessment resources are provided, including book recommendations, storytelling videos, activity sheets and teaching notes. With a library of free, tablet-friendly eBooks, you’ll find the perfect eBook for every pupil.
The National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization to explore and protect our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations. Our yellow border serves to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. We reach millions of people around the world, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 languages.
1. Which website is most suitable for science lovers?| A．Scratch. | B．Mr. Bob. |
| C．Oxford Owl for School. | D．The National Geographic Society. |
| A．It owns a library in America. | B．It offers materials for students only. |
| C．It provides online books for free. | D．It is suitable for students of all ages. |
| A．They have users worldwide. | B．They choose books for kids to read. |
| C．They are designed especially for kids. | D．They are both nonprofit organizations. |
4 . THE MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES OF 2020
Welcome to the year when your patience finally pays off. The movies 2020 is offering have us almost hyperventilating - mostly because it feels like we’ve been waiting forever for many of them to land in theaters.
The Grudge
Directed by: Nicolas Pesce
Opening on: January 3,2020
A remake of the American remake of the Japanese horror favorite, Grudge once again focuses on a vengeful ghost with a long memory. Critical darling Andrea Riseborough stars, and director Nicolas Pesce has some form: critics called his The Eyes of My Mother a haunting slasher.
Weathering with You
Directed by: Makoto Shinkai
Opening on: January 17,2020
The latest animated adventure from Makoto Shinkai, the acclaimed director of Your Name, centers on a pair of teens, one of whom can control the weather, who meet and form a bond with each other, before one of them reveals a secret that will change both of them forever.
The Gentlemen
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Opening on: January 24,2020
After a bit of a departure with 2019’s live-action Aladdin remake, Guy Ritchie returns to his roots with this British gangster tale about an American expat ( Matthew McConaughey) with a weed empire in London whose imminent retirement from the business spawns a criminal free-for-all for his territory. Fans of Ritchie’s early work are excited to see him at the helm of another crime caper, and it’s hard to beat the sight of a slimy-looking Hugh Grant playing against type’
The Rhythm Section
Directed by: Reed Morano
Opening on: January 31,2020
Blake Lively stars in the latest troubled female assassin movie, based on the eponymous novel by Mark Burnell. She plays Stephanie Patrick, a plane crash survivor who wants to get to the bottom of the disaster that killed her family and discovers it was no accident, which sets her on a path of revenge.
1. Who is a horror movie director?| A．Nicolas Pesce. | B．Makoto Shinkai. |
| C．Guy Ritchie. | D．Reed Morano. |
| A．The Grudge. | B．Weathering with You. |
| C．The Gentlemen. | D．The Rhythm Section. |
| A．The Grudge is the first remake of a Japanese movie. |
| B．Weathering with You may appeal to children. |
| C．The Gentlemen is based on a real story. |
| D．Blake Lively’s parents were murdered. |
5 . Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear (鞋类) in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits (展品) from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.
Room 1
The celebrity (名人) footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s, there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities' choice of footwear extremely interesting.
Room 2
Most of our visitors are amazed and shocked by the collection of "special purpose" shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example, there are Chinese shoes made of silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!
Room 3
As well as shoes and boots, the museum also exhibits shoe-shaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example, there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that like legs!
The Footwear Library
People come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.
1. What can you find in Room 1? ______| A．Chinese special purpose shoes. |
| B．Queens' boots. |
| C．Metal lamps. |
| D．Bottles of Greek wine. |
| A．It is the most visited place in the museum. |
| B．It has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two. |
| C．It has the oldest exhibits than the other two. |
| D．It mainly exhibits shoes that have some special purposes. |
| A．In the Footwear Library. | B．In Room 1 |
| C．In Room 2 | D．In Room 3 |
