1 . You must have many hobbies, reading, painting and so on. One day, you happen to see a poster, “World Book Day.” Interested, you stop and read the poster.

Hello and welcome to World Book Day

World Book Day is here to change lives through a love of books and shared reading, and bring books to the children who need them most. World Book Day is an excellent chance for everyone to celebrate the joy of reading.

·Share A Story Live-our exciting digital events programme beaming authors straight into your school.

·Raising money, raising readers-our fund-raising ideas to help us change lives through reading.

·World Book Day Book Club-a new online reading community.

·Share A Story Corner-stories to encourage families to read together.

Happy World Book Day!

For up-to-date information, visit our website worldbookday.com!

1. World Book Day is a special day for people to ________.

A．celebrate the joy of reading	B．change lives by raising money
C．meet famous authors at home	D．enjoy writing in local communities

2. According to the poster, if you want to read stories with your parents, you can join ________.

A．Share A Story Live	B．Share A Story Corner
C．World Book Day Book Club	D．Raising money, raising readers

3. The designer uses words and pictures in the poster to ________.

A．catch readers’ attention	B．encourage families to write books
C．help readers form reading habits	D．recommend different types of books

2 . Most people above 16 years old have a strong wish that they should drive on the road by themselves. Thus, getting a license is an exciting time in their life. Ultimate Drivers is there to help your teen learn the rules of the road and get important driving experience.

What We Offer

Intimate Drivers’ program will help students prepare for their road test and give them the skills they need to become lifelong safe and defensive drivers.

The beginner program offers 20 hours of in-class training, 12 hours of homework assignments and 8 hours of in-car training. Each in-class training lasts 120 minutes and each one-on-one in-car training 80 minutes. What’s more, students can be picked up for free from home, work or school.

What You Need To Know

Students can complete the classroom part of the course in just two weekends or if it better suits their schedules, they can take it during the evenings on weekdays. There are also classes offered during the holiday break.

Students can start taking line classroom part of the driving training without the G 1 license, but do need it by the time they’re ready to start the in-car driving lessons.

What Extra Benefits Are

The beginner drivers can get much through the program. After that they’ll receive student testimonials (证明书) . The testimonials show teenagers who have taken the course feel more confident in their abilities and many believe they couldn’t have passed the road test without it.

Sign up before April 5^th, and students can get an insurance discount!

1. How many times does the program offer in-class training?

A．20.

B．12.

C．10.

D．8.

2. What do students need to do to have in-car driving lessons?

A．Get the G 1 license.	B．Finish the classroom part.
C．Sign up before April 5th.	D．Receive a student testimonial.

3. Where may the text be from?

A．A review.	B．An advertisement.
C．A guide.	D．An encyclopedia.

5 . As the Nation’s Capital City, Washington, DC has hundreds of wonderful museums to visit. Here are some of the most famous ones.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

There is something for everyone at this world-known museum. Natural history is good for all ages and there are so many artifacts (史前古器物) that you can’t possibly see them all in one visit. The dinosaur exhibits are fascinating and great for kids.

Address: 10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC;

Phone: (202) 633-1000

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

This museum gives visitors a close-up view of air and space travel with 22 exhibition galleries, displaying hundreds of artifacts including the Wright 1903 Flyer, the “Spirit of St. Louis”, and part of the Apollo 11.

Address: Independence Ave. at 7th St. SW Washington, DC;

Phone: (202) 357-2700.

U.S Holocaust Memorial Museum

The museum is a memorial to the millions of Jews who died during the Nazi regime (政权) in Germany during World War II. The exhibits tell us the terrible history. There is a separate exhibit for kids, which tells the story of the cruelty of the Nazi through the eyes and voice of a young boy.

Address: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC;

Phone: (800) 400-9373.

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens

Few people went to the home of George Washington because it is located outside of the city. In fact, it is a must-see attraction. The museum and education center features 25 state-of-the-art galleries and theaters that tell the story of Washington’s life.

Address: George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA;

Phone: (703) 780-2000.

Prices: Adults — $18.00; Children aged 6 through 11 — 50% discount off the price.

1. If you are interested in airplanes, you can probably go to ________.

A．10th Street and Constitution Ave	B．Independence Ave
C．100 Raoul Wallenberg Place	D．George Washington Parkway

2. Which number will you call at if you want to learn more about the exhibit only for children?

A．(202) 633-1000.

B．(202) 357-2700.

C．(800) 400-9373.

D．(703) 780-2000.

3. How much will they pay if a couple and a 7-year-old child visit Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens?

A．27 dollars.

B．37 dollars.

C．45 dollars.

D．54 dollars.

6 . What to do when it’s wet in Woolacombe

When it’s wet in Woolacombe you still have so much to do. Though the weather in England is changeable, there are still many attractions and activities for all-weather family fun in Woolacombe.

Cinemas

Both of our Woolacombe Bay and Twitchen House Holiday Parks have brand-new air-conditioned cinemas. These cinemas are always showing the latest blockbuster films, with drinks and hot snacks, and comfortable seating. We let you bring in your own snacks, or order from the bar and get an in-seat delivery. Hide from wet Woolacombe in style.

Indoor Pools

Try our amazing surfing simulator (模拟器). Our Wavesurfer, at Golden Coast, creates an artificial wave you can bodyboard on—for beginner or experienced boarders alike.

When it’s wet in Woolacombe, our indoor pools and waterslides are a fantastic option. Arcades (拱廊) and soft-play areas are all over our Parks, as well as eateries and bars. Ask at reception for a list of our on-Park activities—all included in the price of your holiday!

The Milky Way

This family-friendly theme park is an out of this world, all-weather adventure!   Featuring North Devon’s largest indoor play area, typhoon roller-coaster, gravity rider, circular slide, bumper cars and so many more activities!   

Wake Park and Aqua Park

If you don’t mind getting a bit wet in Woolacombe, then head across to Bideford and visit the Wake Park and Aqua Park. Something for all the family, from beginner to the experienced. Race, slide and chase each other across the fantastic Aqua Park—or learn a new skill in the Wake Park, hours of fun!

1. Where can you see a film?

A．At Golden Coast.

B．At Twitchen House.

C．In Wake Park.

D．In Aqua Park.

2. The indoor pools attract those who 　　　.

A．are fond of surfing

B．are afraid of water

C．like eating

D．care little for price

3. What can you do in The Milky Way?

A．Learn to surf.

B．Play waterslides.

C．Play ride games.

D．Learn new skills.

7 . What are the speakers probably talking about?

A．An opera.

B．A concert.

C．A movie.

8 . Urban gardens, which provide green spaces to grow sustainable food, make new friends, connect with the earth, and much more, are invaluable to communities. Let’s check out our list of 4 inspiring urban gardens in the US.

Gotham Greens

Where: New York & Chicago

What: Gotham Greens first started in Brooklyn and now has four locations in New York City and Chicago. Their flagship farm in Brooklyn produces over 100,000 pounds of greens per year. But it doesn’t just produce healthy local vegetables. It is using high-tech greenhouses with solar panels to make sure the food grown is healthy and sustainable.

Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students

Where: Baltimore, Maryland

What: The Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students (BUGS) program encourages students to get their hands dirty and plant vegetables through their after-school and summer programs. Many of these kids don’t have access to green spaces, and have never had the opportunity to grow food.

ReVision Urban Farm

Where: Boston, Massachusetts

What: ReVision Urban Farm in Boston works in partnership with the ReVision Family Home —a shelter for 22 homeless parents and their kids. The farm provides these families with information on healthy eating, and access to the farm’s fresh vegetables. The organization also provides job training to help families escape the cycle of poverty.

Swale

Where: New York

What: Swale, a floating food forest located on a large boat, is an innovative project meant to inspire citizens to rethink the relationship between our cities and our food. This urban garden serves as both a living art exhibit and an educational farm. Food forests are sustainable gardens that include vegetables, fruit, nut trees, bushes, herbs, and vines—each one complementing the other in a symbiotic (共生的) relationship.

1. What is special about Gotham Greens?

A．It provides job training for students.

B．It creates a sustainable garden on a large boat.

C．It uses high-tech greenhouses to grow healthy food.

D．It offers homeless families information on healthy eating.

2. Which urban garden offers first-hand farming experience?

A．Swale.	B．Revision Urban Farm.
C．Gotham Greens.	D．Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students

3. Where can citizens go to see a food forest?

A．New York

B．Chicago

C．Boston

D．Baltimore