1 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?| A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
| B．Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
| C．EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
| D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
| A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
| B．DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
| C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
| D．Disneyland, California. |
| A．To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
| B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
| C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
| D．To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
2 . Summer Camps
Berklee’s Aspire Camp
Address: Berklee, 1140 Boylston St, Boston, Massachusetts
Ages: Above 15
Modelling undergraduate experience at Berklee College of Music, you’ll take full advantage of Berklee’s curriculum (课程) during the five-week camp. You could not only make your musicianship to the next level with master classes, weekly private lessons, and a customized class schedule according to your interests, but also develop the mastery of your instrumental or vocal (歌唱的) technique.
Capitol Camp
Address: 2185 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, California
Ages: From 10 to 17
Capitol Camp’s mission is to help youth find voice in debate (辨论). During the camp of half a month, our expert staff will help kids become confident leaders. We provide a more personalized experience where the instructors can focus on students’ strengths and needs.
Canyon Creek Camp
Address: 41600 Lake Hughes Road, Lake Hughes, California
Ages: From 9 to 19
Lasting for a month, Canyon Creek Camp provides a safe and non-competitive environment for sports, where boys and girls have the opportunity to build confidence and independence, learn teamwork and develop problem-solving skills at our 81-acre complex.
Lake Greeley Camp
Address: 222 Greeley Lake Road, Greeley, Pennsylvania
Ages: From 6 to 15
Lake Greeley Camp is a private overnight summer camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Approved by the American Camp Association, the camp is owned and operated by the Buynak Family, who have given children fun-filled and safe summer experiences for over 50 years.
1. What information can we get from the last camp?| A．It is intended for teenagers over 15 years old. |
| B．It is organized by a public school in Pennsylvania. |
| C．Its activities are both fun and full of adventures. |
| D．Its position is in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. |
| A．By improving their ability to express their views. |
| B．By helping them to learn to work together better. |
| C．By developing the mastery of their instrumental technique |
| D．By supplying a safe and non-competitive environment for sports. |
| A．Capitol Camp. | B．Lake Greeley Camp. |
| C．Berklee’s Aspire Camp. | D．Canyon Creek Camp. |
| A．Boring. | B．Normal. | C．Funny. |
| A．He missed his sister’s television programme. |
| B．His neighbour told him his sister was on television. |
| C．He watched the television programme with his sister. |
1. What was the event designed for?
| A．Celebrating Copperfield Park’s opening. |
| B．Educating kids on cat rescue. |
| C．Helping kids have fun. |
| A．Making blankets for toys. |
| B．Making educational sheets. |
| C．Making shelters for homeless cats. |
| A．At a radio station. | B．In Copperfield Park. | C．At an animal rescue center. |
Classical Italy
Age range: 1 to 99
Accommodation: Hotel
Max group size: 50
Transportation: Coach/Bus
Start and end in Rome! With the discovery tour Classical Italy, you have a 5-day tour package (包价旅游), which takes you through Rome and 2 other destinations in Italy. Classical Italy includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
The Italian DreamAge range: 1 to 99
Accommodation: Hotel
Max group size: 40
Transportation: Train
Start and end in Rome! With the discovery tour The Italian Dream, you have an 8-day tour package, which takes you through Rome and 7 other destinations in Italy. The Italian Dream includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Italian AdventureAge range: 18 to 99
Accommodation: Hotel
Max group size: 50
Transportation: Coach/Bus
Start and end in Rome! With the coach/bus tour Italian Adventure, you have a 3-day tour package, which takes you through Rome and 6 other destinations in Italy. Italian Adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, transport and more.
Italy from the North to the SouthAge range: 1 to 99
Accommodation: Hotel
Max group size: 50
Transportation: Ferry
Start and end in Rome! With the discovery tour Italy from the North to the South, you have an 11-day tour package, which takes you through Rome and 11 other destinations in Italy. Italy from the North to the South includes accommodation in a hotel as well as on expert guide, meals, transport and more.
1. How many destinations will tourists of Classical Italy enjoy?| A．Three. | B．Seven. | C．Eight. | D．Twelve. |
| A．By taxi. | B．By train. | C．By bus. | D．By ferry. |
| A．They last three days. | B．Their age range is the same. |
| C．They include an expert guide. | D．Their group size is the same. |
7 . Welcome to the Painting Competition for Woodlands Students
The International Anti-Drug Day this year is coming soon. In order to raise teenagers’ awareness to fight against drug taking, the City Art Council is going to hold a painting competition for the students in our city. Students who want to take part in the competition can hand in their own 2D paintings in either of the following two ways:
★Each school will be provided with a box for students to put in their paintings. Boxes will be picked up by the City Art Council on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, before the end of the school day.
★Paintings can be also handed in on Friday, June 24th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Woodlands Art Hall (175 Riverside Street). All paintings are required to be 60 cm wide by 80 cm long or smaller. Larger sizes will not be accepted. Each student can only hand in one painting.
The final decision on the competition results will be made on June 26th, the Anti-Drug Day. The name list of the winners will be made known on the website of the City Art Council on the same day. All winning paintings will be shown to the public at the City Youth Park from June 27th till the end of July. Prizes:
1st Prize (10 students) = $300 Gift Card each
2nd Prize (20 students) = $200 Gift Card each
3rd Prize (30 students) = $100 Gift Card each
For further information:
Visit http://www. Woodlands Art Council. org or call 2569-8632.
1. The main purpose of this competition is ________.| A．to teach the teenagers some painting skills |
| B．to tell the teenagers to walk away from drugs |
| C．to provide the teenager with some art knowledge |
| D．To introduce the history of the Anti-Drug Day to the teenagers |
| A．40 cm wide by 60 cm long | B．50 cm wide by 70 cm long |
| C．60 cm wide by 80 cm long | D．80 cm wide by 100 cm long |
| A．At the City Youth Park. | B．At the City Art Council. |
| C．At 175 Riverside Street. | D．At the Woodlands Art Hall. |
| A．Students must put their paintings in the school box on June 24th. |
| B．Students can get more information about the competition in two ways. |
| C．Each student can take part in the competition with one 3D painting. |
| D．Each of the second prize winners in the competition will get 300 dollars. |
8 . Here are some eBooks for you to learn better English. Choose what you like.
Book 1
This eBook will make conversations in English so much easier. There are over 30 audio (音频的)files with typical conversations, and exercises with answers at the back so you can practise what you have learnt.
Book 2
Learn over 1, 000 English words and expressions so you can speak English fluently when you travel outside your country! Learn the language for over 30 typical situations and make travelling abroad easy with this eBook!
Book 3
Learn over 500 words and expressions to improve your business English! This eBook comes with audio files an videos so you can learn the language you need to do business in English!
Book 4
Learn over 250 phrasal verbs with audio files, example sentences and pictures. Native English speakers use phrasal verbs all the time, so you need to learn them too. Start improving this important area of English now with our fantastic eBook!
1. What are the books mainly about?| A．Travel safety | B．Business news |
| C．English learning | D．Video selling |
| A．Conversations in 30 audio files. |
| B．1, 000 words and sentences. |
| C．Over 500 words and expressions. |
| D．Over 250 phrasal verbs and sentences. |
| A．A travel guide | B．A book advertisement |
| C．A news report | D．A history story |
9 . It can be hard to keep kids busy sometimes, especially when school is out. Whether your kid is in pre-school or high school, there are fun, educational, and even some free apps on this list for them.
ABCmouse.com
ABCmouse.com is available both as an app and a website. It uses fun storyline-based videos, quizzes, and activities — there’s even a virtual map outlining your child’s learning path to keep kids engaged.
Ages: 4-8
Cost: One-month free trial, then $ 10 /month subscription (订阅).
EPIC!
Epic! is an app for kids with an e-book library that contains over 35,000 children’s books. This app is a perfect way to take reading wherever your device goes, and it’s great for families with kids of various ages.
Ages: 2-12
Cost: one-month free trial, then $ 8 /month.
QUIDK MATH
Kids know that math can be boring, but this app transforms numbers into something more creative and interactive (互动的). Quick Math Jr. is an app for kids with 12 different math games that feature fundamental math skills and concepts.
Ages: 4 - 8
Cost: free
BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week
For 20 years, BrainPOP has been providing kids all over the world with in-depth, yet easy to understand educational videos on everything ranging from Mozart to food allergies. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week is an app that helps younger kids get these videos, plus short quizzes on them.
Ages: 6-9
Cost: free, optional subscription (订阅) is $ 6. 99 /month
1. How much is it if you want to use EPIC! for half a year?| A．$56. | B．$36. | C．$40. | D．$48. |
| A．QUICK Math | B．EPIC! |
| C．ABCmouse.com | D．BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week |
| A．They are educational. | B．They are interactive. |
| C．Players have quizzes. | D．They are free of charge. |
10 . Harbin Ice Festival 2023
Ever think of what Elsa’s ice palace might look like in real life? Ice stairs ice walls, and ice towers? When winter approaches, Harbin turns into a kingdom of ice and snow.
The annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival opens in late December and lasts for around 3 months, till late February.
What’s New for Harbin Ice Festival
Every year, there is a special theme for the Ice Festival. A huge Snowflake Ferris Wheel(摩天轮) has already been built inside the park. Visitors will be able to ride on the Ferris Wheel and overlook the ice castles in early 2023. For this upcoming festival, the highlight may be when the giant Snowflake is colorfully lit up at night, shining high in the sky.
Yearly Time Line
Dates | Activities |
Early December | Ice Harvest |
December | Carving and Building |
Christmas period | Unofficial Opening |
Jan. 5，2023 | Opening Ceremony |
Jan. 18 to Feb. 15，2023 | Special Celebrations for Chinese New Year |
Late Feb. to early Mar. | Ice and snow sculptures start to melt |
Click here and Book Now! Tickets for Harbin Ice and Snow World are on sale now!
*Dec. 25, 2022—Jan. 5, 2023: ¥ 170 / person (half price for children)
*Jan. 6, 2023—Feb. 28, 2023: ¥ 230 / person (half price for children)
Contact us for available tour dates before they are fully booked.
Attention
As long as the ice and snow sculptures are open to visitors, it is impossible to take photos of the charming ice buildings without any visitors in! This might be different from what you see in the media.
1. When can visitors have a ride on the Ferris Wheel at the earliest?| A．In late February, 2022. | B．In late December, 2023. |
| C．At the end of 2022. | D．At the beginning of 2023. |
| A．The opening ceremony will start officially. |
| B．There will be special celebrations. |
| C．The festival will open informally. |
| D．Ice will begin to be carved. |
| A．¥ 425 | B．¥ 510 | C．¥ 340 | D．¥ 690 |
