Imperial Mountain Resort in Chengde used to be the resort of emperors of Qing Dynasty. Situated in the city of Chengde in northeastern Hebei Province, the resort is
Surrounded by lakes, forest and mountains, it is China’s
The resort and the 12 Buddhist temples at its periphery (外围) were built during the Qing Dynasty. It served as the second political center of the Qing imperial court
2 . In the western Los Angeles sits the famous city of Hollywood, known as the global center of movie studios and film stars.
The Selig Film Manufacturing Company was the first major film company to come to Hollywood, shooting its first film entitled The Heart of A Race Tout in 1908. The next year the film company built the first permanent film studio.
Although electric lights existed at that time, none were powerful enough to adequately expose film. The best source of illumination for movie production was nature sunlight. Besides the sunny weather, film producers were also drawn to Hollywood because of its open spaces and wide variety of natural scenery.
Another reason was the distance of Southern California from New Jersey, which made it more difficult for Thomas Edison to enforce his film patents. At that time, Edison owned almost all the patents relevant to film production. As a result, in the East, movie producers acting independently out of Edison’s Motion Picture Patents Company were often accused by Edison. But in Los Angeles, things were different. If he sent his men to California, word would usually reach Los Angeles before they did and the movie makers could escape to nearby Mexico.
In 1911, a second movie studio—Nestor Studios, was founded. At about the same time, many film production companies from New York and New Jersey started moving to sunny California because of the good weather.
The first Academy Awards presentation ceremony took place in 1929 in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Tickets were $10 and there were 250 people attending the ceremony.
From about 1930, five major “Hollywood” movie studios in Hollywood, Paramount, RKO, 20th Century Fox, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros, owned almost all large theatres throughout the country for the exhibition of their movies. The period between the years 1927 to 1984 was considered the “Golden Age of Hollywood”.
1. The word “illumination” in the third paragraph can be replaced by ________.| A．light | B．story |
| C．patent | D．film |
| A．open spaces | B．various scenery |
| C．unique culture | D．sunny weather |
| A．Thomas Edison moved his office to Hollywood to enforce his film patents. |
| B．Movie producers working on the West Coast were never accused by Edison. |
| C．Edison’s Motion Picture Patents Company owned many studios in Hollywood. |
| D．Movie makers in Los Angeles could work independently out of Edison’s control. |
| A．It was held in a restaurant. |
| B．There were 250 people receiving the awards. |
| C．There were 250 people present at the ceremony. |
| D．It was held by five major “Hollywood” movie studios. |
3 . What’s on your travel list for 2021? I’ve consulted several travel experts to find out the top places in the USA worth visiting in 2021.
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
Why: New Orleans is known for its music and food—not to mention the festivals.
It has about 130 festivals each year, so there’s really no bad time to visit. Bourbon Street is the obvious choice for food, drink and jazz and it’s definitely a must-visit location, especially for the first timers to the city.
Where: Vail, Colorado
Why: Vail is the perfect destination for travelers looking to find almost everything in one central spot. Stay at the amazing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail a few steps away from Vail Village, a popular town with cobblestone(鹅卵石) steets for wandering leisurely. The country’s largest free transportation system runs frequently, making it easy to access almost anywhere from Vail Village to Lionshead Village.
Where: Hudson Valley, New York
Why: The Hudson Valley is where New Yorkers go to escape the city when they need a healthy dose of nature and relaxation. Just an hour and half north of New York City, the Hudson Valley is made up of small, impossibly charming towns, where the air is fresher and things do move slower in the mountains.
1. You can enjoy different things in New Orleans EXCEPT________.| A．sports | B．music | C．festivals | D．food |
| A．Bourbon Street. | B．New Orleans. |
| C．Vail Village. | D．Lionshead Village. |
| A．Ancient towns. | B．Healthy diets. |
| C．Light music. | D．Wonderful nature. |
4 . The best UK hidden beaches for the perfect holiday
If you’re considering where to go at Easter or other holidays and searching for some family holiday ideas, why not make the most of your time off by planning a trip to one of Britain’s best beaches? Escape the bank holiday crowds, take a trip to one of these more secluded (僻静的)spots and make some wonderful memories on your own private piece of coastline.
Charming coves at Nanjizal Beach
Cornwall is known for having some of the best beaches in the UK. However, across peak times such as the Easter holidays, they can become overrun with holidaymakers.
Nanjizal Beach is usually very quiet, apart from those walkers who have made the hike on the coastal path from either Porthgwarra, Lands End or Sennen Cove. There are numerous coves to discover and the ruins of an old watermill too. If all of that walking has made you warm, it’s also a great spot for swimming, with inviting shallow water.
Don’t forget to pack a picnic though, as not only will you want to spend some time soaking in the salty sea air, it’s also a long walk back to the car.
Beautiful beaches at Rhu Point
With its white sands and crystal blue waters, Rhu Point might make you think that you’re in the Caribbean, rather than the west coast of Scotland, a wonderfully remote beach. It is simply attractive at low tide, and offers beautiful views once you arrive at the sandy shore. The walk to get there is also just as pretty; if the day is clear, there are some wonderful views over to the Isle of Skye.
Apart from some great rock pools nestling within the rocky outcrops (露出地面的部分), you can also collect shells which are common on the shoreline. If you’re looking for an Easter holiday getaway on a remote beach in a beautiful part of the country, this is a wonderful option.
1. What makes Nanjizal Beach an appealing place during peak times?| A．Its easy accessibility to tourists. |
| B．A large number of coves and ruins to explore. |
| C．Its warm atmosphere due to large crowds. |
| D．The availability of various water sports. |
| A．Bringing along a guidebook for cave exploration. |
| B．Carrying a picnic for the long walk back to the car. |
| C．Leaving early to avoid heavy traffic on the coastal path. |
| D．Reserving a parking spot in advance to avoid inconvenience. |
| A．Its being close to the Isle of Skye. |
| B．Rich marine life and bird species. |
| C．Its similarity to Caribbean beaches. |
| D．The presence of shallow, inviting waters for swimming. |
5 . Saving Our Oceans
●Your Mission
Teach oceanographers(海洋学者)with different specialties about other ocean specialties and thus create a better understanding of the ocean as a complete, diverse system.
● Briefing
You've been invited to lead the International Oceanographic Conference in Oslo, Norway. Over one hundred of your fellow oceanographers will attend it. The problem is, with so many different specialties in the field-from geological to biological oceanography-the oceanographers at the conference are finding it difficult to understand what their colleagues are studying, let alone to grasp the ocean as an entire, diverse system!
Your job will be to give the opening speech at the Conference outlining the general kinds of oceanography in a way that each type of oceanographers will understand. Then, you will assign different oceanographers to different projects and explain to them how best to work together.
● Family-x file
Younger Xpeditioners: Pick one project, and learn more about it through its photo gallery. Then, create a poster based on the animals and terrain(地形). Make sure to label each animal that you draw. Show your poster to your family and describe to them what you have drawn.
Older Xpeditioners: Learn more about each of the projects: Where in the ocean would oceanographers go to study them? What animals might oceanographers study in the project? Which types of oceanographers would you assign for each project and how would they work together?
Finally, think about the ways in which the different general kinds of oceanography might relate. Why is it important to look at the ocean as an entire system, rather than as distinct parts? How might looking at each separate part and the ocean as a whole impact conservation efforts? Practice your speech for the Conference in front of your family.
1. What is your mission according to the text?| A．To save the oceans all over the earth. |
| B．To attend the International Oceanographic Conference in Norway. |
| C．To enter for an activity with one hundred fellow oceanographers. |
| D．To help better understand the ocean as a complete, diverse system. |
| A．From the leader of the conference. |
| B．From Younger Xpeditioners. |
| C．From the part of Briefing. |
| D．From Older Xpeditioners. |
| A．Practice it at home with the family in front. |
| B．Ask a lot of questions about the oceans. |
| C．Create a poster to get informed. |
| D．Invite other oceanographers to take part. |
