1 . The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City in Beijing, China, was completed in 1420 during the early Ming Dynasty. It is the largest ancient palatial （宫殿似的） building in the world and it’s open to tourists to allow them to have a look at ancient Chinese architecture.
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a statue in Copenhagen, Denmark. It sits on a rock in the harbor. It was inspired by a performance of a ballet based on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. It was presented to the public on 23 August, 1913. And there are many tourists taking photos with the Little Mermaid every year.
The Taj Mahal
As one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of India. It is considered as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a mix of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles.
Niagara Falls State Park
America’s oldest state park, open year-round, brings you closer than you ever thought possible to the power of the Falls. The best viewing area for the American Falls and Rapids is the Prospect Point. It is also home to the Visitors Service Center, Niagara Adventure Theater, the Observation Tower and the Maid of the Mist.
1. What can you do when visiting the Little Mermaid?| A．Listen to a fairy tale. | B．Attend a performance. |
| C．Meet Hans Christian Andersen. | D．Take pictures with the statue. |
| A．The Prospect Point. | B．The Niagara Adventure Theater. |
| C．The Observation Tower. | D．The Maid of the Mist. |
| A．Tourists can only see the Forbidden City from outside. |
| B．The Little Mermaid statue was made by Hans Christian Andersen. |
| C．The Taj Mahal is the finest example of mixed styles of Mughal buildings. |
| D．Tourists must check the opening time before visiting the Niagara Falls State Park. |
2 . Planning a vacation is one activity your family is sure to enjoy as there are plenty of options to choose from. To help you decide, here are four of the best cities for family vacation.
Washington, DC
The nation’s capital is a treasure place of fun, family activities that just happen to be rich with history. Start off exploring the National Mall and you’ll find the Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson monuments all within walking distance. Then there are the war memorials: Vietnam, Korean, and WWII.
Boston
Can’t get enough US history? A trip to Boston just might be for you. Go back in time by taking a tour of the USS Constitution, aka Old Ironsides. From there, walk The Freedom Trail where you’ll come across such landmarks as the site of the Boston Massacre, the Old North Church, Paul Revere’s house, and the Bunker Hill Monument.
Los Angeles
There is always something to do in Los Angeles. For starters, enjoy a beach day on the miles and miles of coastline. Malibu, Redondo, Manhattan, Venice, and Hermosa are just a handful of sunny SoCal beaches. In need of some culture? Get your art and architecture on at The Getty Center, where admission is free though you do have to pay to park.
San Francisco
If Southern California isn’t your speed, perhaps Northern California is. And San Francisco is a great place for a family to explore. Start by driving, or walking, across the Golden Gate Bridge. On the west side of the city is over 1,000 acres known as Golden Gate Park, home to gardens, trails, playgrounds and much more.
1. Which is suitable for you if you are interested in some late American presidents?| A．Washington, DC. | B．Boston. | C．Los Angeles. | D．San Francisco. |
| A．The Bunker Hill Monument. | B．The Golden Gate Park. |
| C．The Getty Center. | D．The Freedom Trail. |
| A．To tell us the history of four American cities. |
| B．To make a comparison of four American cities. |
| C．To provide guidance about travelling in the US. |
| D．To introduce four destinations for family vacation. |
3 . Summer
Author: Ali Smith
Price: ￡ 16. 99
Ali Smith’s Summer continues the interplay between the recent past and modern day society that marked out her works as insightful. The top of a hugely ambitious and fast paced literary project that aims to display the state of the nation with burning immediacy（直观性）, Summer is one of 2020’ s absolute must-reads.
Actress
Author: Anne Enright
Price: ￡ 16. 99
A beautifully realised novel of mother-daughter relationships and the dark side of fame and adulation（吹捧）, Actress skillfully unpacks the secrets and lies of a well known theatre performer and the effects of her bad fame on the child who admired her. With a sharp eye for female interaction and familial meaning, Actress finds the former Booker Prize-winner on excellent form.
Redhead by the Side of the Road
Author: Anne Tyler
Price: ￡ 14. 99
Redhead by the Side of the Road is both a deliciously perfect love story and a character study of a lovable eccentric（古怪的人）, stuck in his ways. Showing the emotional warmth that has made her both a critical darling and a beloved popular author, this is Anne Tyler at her winning best.
Grown Ups
Author: Marian Keyes
Price: ￡ 20. 00
There are few writers as capable of showing the frictions of family life with as much humour and accuracy as Marian Keyes and her latest sees her on flashing form. When one woman’s accident leads to an outpouring of long-contained complaints and secrets, it calls into question just how civilised and “ grown-up” any of us actually are.
1. What is special about Summer?| A．It is about the reflection of the country. | B．It shows the bad side of the daily life. |
| C．It shows how a country grew stronger. | D．It tells the fast pace of the present life. |
| A．The hard work of performance. | B．The glory of the film star. |
| C．The bitter side of a mother. | D．The growth of a rising star. |
| A．Actress | B．Summer | C．Grown Ups | D．Redhead by the Side of the Road |
4 . Customer Service Diploma
Subject: Business, Marketing&. Sales
Location: United Kingdom
Delivery method: Online
Course type: Part-time, Short(less than 3 months), Full-time
Price: Now £45, was £299-85% discount
About the course
Our Customer Service Diploma is the perfect course for anyone looking to working in the Customer Service sector. It’s packed with information of 11 modules, teaching you everything you need to succeed in this profession. Your qualification will be recognized and can be checked for validity(有效)on our dedicated website.
Description
This course consists of eleven information of packed modules, including:
● Make a great first impression, learn how positive attitude, dress and body language affect your perception(感知).
● Learn how to care for your customer’s needs, from seeing customer service from their perspective to the importance of communication.
● The course will teach you how to deal with difficult customers, how to hold back anger, how to control your own emotions and how keeping calm can solve the problem that bit faster.
Benefits of the Customer Services Diploma
The benefits of a customer services diploma are endless, but here are some you can take notes of right way:
● Your motivation levels will increase as you see your clients become more comfortable with you and the service you provide.
● Learn essential problem-solving skills you can use daily.
● See your confidence soar as you get more comfortable with dealing with customers face to face, over the phone and online.
1. Who may be most interested in the course?| A．People with a diploma of teaching. |
| B．People interested in part-time work. |
| C．People interested in customer service. |
| D．People interested in training life skills. |
| A．Flexible course types. | B．A lower price of £299. |
| C．Packed information of customers. | D．Accommodation during the course. |
| A．Learning how to manage your marketing team. |
| B．Learning how to better communicate with customers. |
| C．Learning how to express your emotions freely and strongly. |
| D．Learning how to check your qualification on the dedicated website. |
5 . Three Films to Watch in October
October is approaching and a new wave of films will be on soon. Here are three breath-taking films recommended by BBC and see which of the following will appeal to you best?
Rebecca (《蝴蝶梦》)
The famous adaption of Rebecca is the Oscar-winning Alfred Hitchcock classic Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. How can Ben Wheatley’s new version possibly compete? Well, one answer is to have Kristin Scott Thomas as Mrs Danvers, a stroke of casting genius which is enough to justify the film’s existence. Another answer is going back to the book and trying to get closer to the actual story... You think you know it and you just don’t.
On Netflix from 21 October
Possessor
Andrea Riseborough stars as an assassin(刺客) who can control other people’s bodies and get them to do the killing for her. Her latest job is to kill an IT tycoon (Sean Bean) and his daughter (Tuppence Middleton) by possessing the daughter’s future husband (Christopher Abbott). David Ehrlich of IndieWire claimed , “90 minutes of Andrea Riseborough and Chriustopher Abbott engaging in warfare over control of the latter’s body is more satisfying”.
Released on 2 October in the US and 9 October in Canada
Honest Thief
Liam Neeson plays Tom, a retired bank robber who promises to return his ill-gotten gains in exchange for a reduced prison sentence so that he can settle down with the woman he loves (Kate Walsh). But the two FBI agents (Jai Courtney and Anthony Ramos) assigned to fetch the money decide to steal it instead and frame Tom for murder. Unfortunately for them, he is a man with a very particular set of skills, so the explosions, car chases, and shoot-outs all come.
Released on 14 October in France, 15 October in Portugal and 16 October in the US
1. What do we know about Ben Wheatley’s new Rebecca?| A．It is the most famous adaptation of Rebecca. |
| B．It is directed and produced closer to the original. |
| C．Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine starred in his film. |
| D．Kristin Scott Thomas, a casting genius edited the movie. |
| A．On 2 October. | B．On 9 October. | C．On 14 October. | D．On 15 October. |
| A．Tragic love. | B．Thrilling action. | C．Beautiful landscape. | D．Psychological control. |
6 . The DC Library offers a variety of book clubs for people to gather and discuss their love for books. Please note that sometimes book club events will be canceled on put off due to unexpected situations. Here are some of the book clubs.
Captain Hill Reads
This group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month to discuss recent literary fiction titles. We have many meeting places throughout the Capitol Hill neighborhood including the Southeast and Northeast libraries, community centers, restaurants, and coffee shops. To find out what we are reading and where the next month's meeting will be held, send an email to David.quick2@dc.gov.
Books & Bars Book Club
Join us at Gordon Biersch at 9th and F streets NW on the third Wednesday of each month. Books&Bars is a book club that provides delicious food, fresh drink, a comfortable atmosphere and great discussion on today’s most interesting books. For more information, Please contact KariMitchell at Kari.mitchell@dc.gov.
A Song of Ice and Fire Book Club
This club reads the series by George R. R. Martin. The popular HBO show, Game of Thrones, is based on his series. We meet on the last Wednesday of every month at Petworth Citizen at 829 Upshur Street NW. Write to Lisa at Warwick@dc.gov if you have any questions.
Cleveland Park Library Mystery Book Club
This club meets on the first Thursday of each month at Teaism, 400 8th Street, NW, downstairs. The group chooses the books each month or two to three months in advance. All types of crime writing are considered. Monthly notices are sent by emails. You can call us at 202-282-3023 for more information.
1. What do we learn about Capitol Hill Reads?| A．It reads all types of crime writing. |
| B．Its events are held in the early morning. |
| C．Its events take place in different places. |
| D．It provides food for members for free. |
| A．Fans of HBO shows. |
| B．Fans of George R. R. Martin’s books. |
| C．People who are fond of literary fiction titles. |
| D．People interested in different types of novels. |
| A．To introduce some book clubs. |
| B．To introduce some fantastic books. |
| C．To give advice on reading. |
| D．To give advice on choosing book clubs. |
7 . The 21st International Environmental Children’s
Drawing Contest Application Guideline
When you grow up, what kind of natural environment would you like to live in？It’s not only humans that are living on the Earth. We share this planet with animals, birds, fish, insects, trees and plants. What will the earth be like in the future？Think of an Earth where all creatures can live together, and draw a picture from your imagination.
Theme
Our Earth in 2030
Age
Children aged 7 through 15
Time
October 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021
Requirements
1. Paper size: 257x364mm or smaller.
2. Draw with any type of paint, pastel, etc. you like.
3. Please print out the application form, fill in your information（in English only）.
4. Please be sure that the drawing must be drawn by yourself.
5. Applications must be sent in groups, such as a school, should be sent in a single packet.
6. Please note that drawings with text（such as posters）will not be allowed to enter the contest.
Mailing address
Please mail your drawings to: International Environmental Children’s Drawing Contest Office
Winners announcement
August 2021（to be posted on this website）
Prizes/ Awards
48 winners will receive special memorabilia. And all the works that win the contest will have opportunities to be published in the magazine.
1. When can you hand in your drawing work？| A．May 28,2020. | B．November 1, 2020. |
| C．August 12, 2021. | D．October 1, 2021. |
| A．Paper size must be smaller than 257x364mm. | B．Applications should be sent personally. |
| C．Only pastel can be used in the drawing. | D．The drawings must come from yourself. |
| A．In a research paper. | B．In a science book. |
| C．In a nature magazine. | D．In a tourist brochure. |
8 . Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York, has a rich cultural history which provides unique cultural experiences for today's travelers. Many of the region's world-class museums and cultural centers are open year-round providing hands-on affordable experiences for children and adults alike.
The Coming Museum of Glass
The Coming Museum of Glass is home to the largest glass collection in the world. But at this famous museum, glass isn't just for looking at or looking through. Research, explore, touch, work with, and interact with glass at a Hot Glass Show. The Coming Museum of Glass offers “kids and teens 17& under free, AAA discounts, group tours, free and convenient parking and a free bus service to downtown Coming for additional restaurants, shops, galleries, and the Rockwell Museum.
The Rockwell Museum
Art about the American experience and culture are preserved and interpreted at the Rockwell Museum with dynamic exhibitions and educational events, minutes from the Coming Museum of Glass. The Museum offers a combination ticket with the Coming Museum of Glass, “kids and teens 17& under free” , AAA discounts, group tours, and a highly regarding on-site gift shop.
Vibrant Cultural and Performing Arts Centers
Finger Lakes Wine Country offers abundant year-round cultural and performing arts events at a number of unique and historic venues. The Clemens Center offers two beautifully restored theaters including the 1,618 seat Powers Theater, a full calendar of Broadway performances, family-friendly programming and more.
1. What is special about the Coming Museum of Glass?| A．It stands in the center of the city. | B．It offers free tickets to all visitors. |
| C．It involves visitors in activities about glass. | D．It houses one of the largest glass collections. |
| A．It is the only newly-built theater. | B．It is most suitable for a class tour. |
| C．It holds an audience of over 2 ,000. | D．It gives Broadway performances. |
| A．They share the same theme. | B．They are intended for kids only. |
| C．They lie in New York City. | D．They can be visited with the same ticket. |
9 . Holiday Hotel
Prices
Single room (for 1 person) $1,600 per night
with one double bed
Double room (for 2 people) $ 1,900 per night
with a queen size bed or two double beds
(children under 14 sharing a room with two adults stay free)
Standard suite $2,500 per night
with a king size bed
Extra $400 per night
an extra standard(标准的) size bed
All out rooms have private bath, shower, telephone, air conditioning and color TV
10% tax be added to all charges
1. Where can you see this chart?
| A．In a theater. | B．In a hotel. |
| C．In a bakery. | D．In a supermarket. |
| A．It’s 1,600 dollars. | B．It’s 1,900 dollars. |
| C．It’s 2,500 dollars. | D．It’s 2,300 dollars. |
| A．you need a bed which belongs to the queen |
| B．you need a bed the same as the queen’s bed |
| C．you need a bed which is the same size as the queen |
| D．you need a bed that is bigger than a double bed |
| A．an air conditioner | B．a telephone |
| C．a color TV | D．a computer |
| A．3,500 dollars | B．3,800 dollars |
| C．4,180 dollars | D．5,500 dollars |
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删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
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I am an high school student. My favourite film star is Jackie Chan. I see every videos of his movies over and over again. I had written hundreds of letters to him. However, all I get back are autographed（签名的） photos. I dream one day I will be meet and talk to him. My friends think I’m crazy but I don’t agree with him. I will have exams next month and can’t concentrate in my homework. I want talk to my parents but they are too busy to listen to me, what makes me totally depressed. What can I do? I honest hope someone can give me some suggestions.
