1. What was Alex doing while Marshall met him?
A.Going to the woods. | B.Fishing at the lake. | C.Reading a book. |
A.Boring. | B.Tiring. | C.Relaxing. |
2 . Welcome to Shanghai Disney Resort. As the second Disney theme park in China, Shanghai Disney Resort will provide visitors with unlimited possibilities and create memories worth cherishing for a lifetime.
Four Amazing Projects:
1. Soaring Over the Horizon
The ride takes you and your dangling feet from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal to an African savanna filled with elephants. Shown on a domed screen, the movie concludes with nighttime fireworks over Shanghai’s skyline. Scent effects include grass over Africa, an ocean breeze over Fiji and roses over India.
2. TRON Lightcycle Power Run
The motorcycle-style trains look phenomenal with their glowing wheels, particularly in the indoor blue-hued launch area designed to look like the circuits inside a computer. The futuristic scene is so spectacular that you can’t look away from it.
3. Voyage to the Crystal Grotto
The gentle boat ride passes scenes based on “Aladdin” “Tangled” “Mulan” and “The Little Mermaid” with animatronic figures and spouting fountains.
4. Alice in Wonderland Maze (迷宫)
Alice in Wonderland Maze is the first attraction at a Disney park to focus on Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland film. Guests have to make their way through sculpted hedges, stone garden walls, giant flowers and sculptures to get to the Mad Hatte’s Tea Party.
You will also meet your Disney friends from different stories in various parks, such as Mickey, Mulan, Baymax, Disney princesses, Captain Jack Sparrow and Winnie the Pooh.
What are you waiting for?
1. In which project can you experience scent effects?A.Soaring Over the Horizon. | B.TRON Lightcycle Power Run. |
C.Voyage to the Crystal Grotto. | D.Alice in Wonderland Maze. |
A.It is easy to pass. | B.It is based on a film. |
C.It has a futuristic scene. | D.It has spouting fountains. |
A.A fashion magazine. | B.An economy newspaper. |
C.A tour handbook. | D.A science fiction. |
A.To America | B.To Mexico | C.To Canada |
1. Who can go on a free tour in Windsor Castle?
A.The blind. | B.The poor. | C.The deaf. |
A.An expert guide. | B.A special family tour. | C.An adventurous activity. |
A.At the Courtyard. | B.At St. George's Chapel. | C.At the entrance to the State Apartments. |
A.In March. | B.In June. | C.In October. |
5 . The summer vacation is coming. If you are a fan of sports and nature, here are some host cities of Olympics to visit recommended by Lonely Planet.
Athens, Greece (1896 and 2004)
Home to the first modern Olympic games in 1896, Athens’ history of the Olympic tradition dates back to several thousand years. Every four years, the Olympic torch is lit at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens before beginning its long journey to the new host city. Visitors can walk through the Olympic Velodrome in the Olympic Sports Complex and step back in time at the 50,000-seat stadium.
Barcelona, Spain (1992)
These days Barcelona is among the world’s most visitable cities even without Olympic fame, but that isn’t always the case. The telecommunications tower built for the games by Spanish architect Calatrava is also an iconic (图像的) device of the city’s skyline, and its Olympics stadium- Montjuic Stadium is regularly used to host A-list musical performances like The Rolling Stones, Madonna, and Beyonce.
St Moritz, Switzerland (1924 and 1948)
Appropriately, the town that invented Alpine tourism has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, and continues to make use of its many sports facilities—if you can afford to get there. Stay at the Kulm Hotel for the easiest access to the Kulm Country Club, where guests can skate on the same lake used by mid-century Olympians, or test your courage on the Olympia Bob Run, one of the few places where you can ride a full-speed Olympic bobsled (双人雪橇) on a run constructed entirely of ice.
Sydney, Australia (2000)
The turn-of-the-century Sydney Summer Olympics were named the “Green Games” by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and were designed to introduce a more environmentally conscious way of hosting the event. The structure that best shows Sydney’s efforts to be an example of continuing Olympic development is the ANZ Stadium.
1. Where does the host city get the Olympic torch lit?A.At the Panathenaic Stadium. | B.At the Montjuic Stadium. |
C.At the Olympic Sports Complex. | D.At the ANZ Stadium. |
A.Those interested in nature. | B.Those fond of ice-sports. |
C.Those fond of city tours. | D.Those interested in Olympic history. |
A.Their designers were from Spain. |
B.They were thought poorly of by the IOC. |
C.They were hosted in an environmentally friendly way. |
D.Their design intention were proposed by Sydney authority. |
6 . When you can’t get away, your kids still can by taking a virtual (虚拟的) field trip to a museum farm, zoo or another fun location. This is a great way to get them interested and happy.
Best Tours of the World: AirPano
AirPano has a variety of tours in China, Portugal, Switzerland and more countries. It offers narrations (叙述) of several tours and includes short written information that’s easy for kids of most ages to read. The tours are also fairly short, which makes these tours great for younger kids.
Best Virtual Dairy Farm Tour: Will-O-Crest Farm
This 45-minule tour of Will-O-Crest Farm in New York state walks through every step of working on a dairy farm. It shows how cows are housed and how cows are milked. The video is hosted by a narrator with a live instructor from the farm onsite.
Best Aquarium Virtual Tour: National Aquarium
The aquarium has more than 20,000 water animals. Kids can click and drag (拖) images to navigate (导航) their way around and use the map to explore various exhibits. Explore eight areas, such as the Amazon River, a rain forest and the Mexican gulf.
Best Natural History Tour: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
This museum helps understand nature and humanity's place in it. There's so much to see that not all can be listed here. However, the museum offers an online tour of most of its exhibits. Divide this tour up into a lot of lessons, so kids don't get stressed.
1. Which is in New York state?A.AirPano. | B.Will-O-Crest Farm. |
C.National Aquarium. | D.Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. |
A.They are divided into lots of lessons. | B.They are likely to be loved by animal lovers. |
C.They provide chances to tour different places. | D.They teach kids knowledge about natural history. |
A.Give Fun to Your Kids | B.Adventures in Rain Forests |
C.Tour the World with Your Kids | D.Best Virtual Field Trips for Your Kids |
7 . The terraced rapeseed(油菜)flower hills of Jiangling, Wuyuan is well-known as one of the four “seas of flowers” in China, attracting thousands of plant-loving tourists to come and appreciate and photograph the vast and endless rapeseed flower fields.
“Rapeseed flowers are the messenger of spring,” said Bin Zhan, manager of Jiangxi Wuyuan Tourism, “Jiangling is the best place for a relaxing spring trip to enjoy the most visually impressive views of golden seas of rapeseed blossoms covering layered terrace fields”.
The rapeseed blossom in the terraced fields of Jiangling, located 45 kilometres to the northeast of Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province, reached full bloom in the second week of March.
This year. Wuyuan restores ancient farming traditions and practices to give visitors an idea or the history ,culture and folk customs of the county by adding scarecrows(稻草人) in the rapeseed flower fields. The creative scarecrows of Wuyuan County are designed in the shapes of popular cartoon characters, Hui-style architecture and folk customs. They are placed in the rapeseed fields to provide more fun and interactions for visitors on flower viewing tours.
“As flower viewing is becoming more popular in recent years, Jiangling is seeing a growing number of returning visitors, especially professional photograph who come back every year for the dramatic rapeseed blossoms,” Zhan said. “The blossoms only last one to two months. April is the last chance to catch a flower-viewing tour this year.”
In addition to flower viewing, Wuyuan County is also home to the most well-protected ancient Hui-style architecture in China. As one of the most beautiful countryside villages in China, it attracts photographers from around the world every year to document not only the natural scenery, but also the unique farming culture and folk traditions.
1. Which is NOT one of the features of the rapeseed blossoms of Jiangling?A.The rapeseed fields cover a limited area. |
B.The rapeseed is planted on layered terraces. |
C.Rapeseed flowers blossom, at the beginning of spring. |
D.When the flowers blossom, the fields are like a golden sea. |
A.Folk customs. | B.Hui-style buildings. |
C.Creative scarecrows. | D.Models of popular cartoon characters. |
A.Returning visitors get discount when entering Jiangling. |
B.Visitors could catch the last flower viewing tour in May. |
C.It is in March and April that Jiangling has the most visitors. |
D.Not many professional photographers will go to see the blossoms. |
A.To introduce Wuyuan County as a tourist destination. |
B.To report how many people visited Jiangling this year. |
C.To introduce the history of rapeseed farming in Jiangling. |
D.To remind visitors the best viewing time for rapeseed blossoms. |
8 . I was lucky on the first night of the trip, because I had an empty seat next to me. But I found out this wasn’t the best solution for sleeping. I woke up early and kept a journal.
I was excited to see Chicago. I had never been there before and didn't really know what to expect. l was also looking forward to finding somewhere to take a shower. I wouldn't recommend trying to shave (刮胡子) on the train, Even holding a toothbrush by your face could be dangerous with the constant movement of the train, let alone a razor(剃刀).
We had one last stop before Chicago, and I remembered hopping(跳跃)on the platform for a few minutes. It was cold! I was on my way to Cali, and figured I wouldn't need too many warm clothes. Brilliant. I had one hoodie (连帽上衣) and was wearing it for most of the trip. We got on the train and soon things changed from the scenery along the Great Lakes, into a more urban area. On the train, you aren’t presented with “Welcome to...” signs for different cities and towns. You get to see parts of them that aren’t cleaned up and beautified for your view. You get to go to the areas that aren't so pretty, and that’s another reason why I loved the experience.
We rolled past alleys, streets, and soon enough, a lot of other trains. Chicago seems to be quite busy. The amount of tracks and signals was amazing. The sun was rising when we rolled into Union Station's platform. The entire platform is inside a big “garage” for the trains. I grabbed my luggage and made my way inside the station. The architecture of Union Station was really amazing.
1. Why did the author think he was lucky?A.Because he woke up early. |
B.Because he kept a journal. |
C.Because he had enough room to sleep. |
D.Because he found the best solution for sleeping- |
A.The author wanted to have a swim. |
B.The author knew what he would see. |
C.Holding a toothbrush by your face is exciting. |
D.Shaving on the train is dangerous. |
A.He wanted to do some exercise. | B.He wanted to see inside the train. |
C.He wanted to warm himself up. | D.He wanted to see the signs clearly. |
A.In the morning. | B.At noon. |
C.In the evening. | D.At night. |
9 . Though online ordering is popular in the UK today, handson experience still attracts many buyers’ attention.
Oxford Street
London is a shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Selfridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress you even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lighted by a politician, a great sportsman, or a super star.
Kensington High Street
A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden — good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.
Borough Market
You can’t visit London without going to a supermarket. One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialities to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.
More places for bargains
Portobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector’s items. It’s a short walk from the underground station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at the weekends, though. Convent Garden Market offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.
1. Oxford Street becomes special in December for ________.A.the wonderful window dressing |
B.the Europe’s largest music shop |
C.the lights lighted by a famous person |
D.many bargains to choose from |
A.Camden Market |
B.Borough Market |
C.Kensington High Street |
D.Portobello Road Market |
A.A science book. | B.A traveler’s journal. |
C.A news report. | D.A trip guide. |
10 . There are fifty states in the United States. The largest in population is California, the largest in area is Alaska. Alaska is the smallest in population and Rhode Island is the smallest in size. The oldest states are the ones along the Atlantic coast. The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is also the coldest state. California and Florida are the warmer. Henry and his family live in Seattle, a big city, on the Pacific coast. But Los Angeles and San Francisco, also on the Pacific coast, are larger than Seattle. Henry's cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in the United States. Thousands of people visit New York each year. The most important city in the United States is Washington, D. C. It is the capital, but it is much smaller than New York.
1. How many states are there in the U. S. A. ?A.Five | B.Forty- Five. | C.Fifty | D.Fifteen. |
A.California. | B.Rhode-Island. |
C.Alaska | D.Los Angeles. |
A.Rhode Island. | B.Seattle. | C.San Francisco. | D.Alaska. |
A.The oldest states are the ones along the Pacific coast. |
B.Washington is the most important and the largest city. |
C.New York is the largest city in the United States. |
D.Henry's cousin lives in the Seattle. |
Because _________.
A.it is the largest city | B.it is the largest in population |
C.it is the most beautiful city | D.it is the capital of the United States |