1 . Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 years.

OPENING TIMES: 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: 9: 00am to 5: 00pm Sun: 9: 30am to 5: 00pm 20 Oct to 19 Mar Mon to Sat: 9: 30am to 4: 00pm Sun: 10: 00am to 4: 00pm

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the wonderful exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

ADMISSION: Adult £4.90 Child £2.20 Family £12.0 (2 adults+ up to 3 children)

◆Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.

◆The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk).

◆The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair users.

◆The Shakespeare Coffee House (near the Birthplace).

1. How much is the admission for a couple?

A．£9.80.

B．£12.00.

C．£14.20.

D．£16.90.

2. What can you do while visiting the House?

A．Learn the work of Shakespeare’s family.

B．Enjoy the traditional English garden.

C．Plant trees and flowers.

D．Have some free coffee.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A history book.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A business paper.	D．A museum guide.

3 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

I can still remember the afternoon when we climbed the mountain as if it were yesterday.

It was a sunny day. Eager to spend some time outside, I went up the mountain with my uncle. The mountain was hard     1     (climb) and had tough rocks and streams on it. In the end, exhausted and hot, I couldn’t go any     2     (far). So we went back down the mountain in the end.

On the way back down, my uncle asked me a question     3     left me speechless for a second: “What’s your dream, young lady?”

“I have no idea,” I answered     4     thinking it for a while. Then he smiled and told me about his story. He didn’t perform well at school when he was a student. Although nobody thought he could succeed, he knew clearly     5     his dream was－to be a businessman. “I knew I wasn’t gifted when it came to studying,     6     I tried to buy snacks from a market and sell them after class,” he told me. After he left school, he started selling different items to find out which one was most attractive to customers. Of course, he often had no money in his pocket, but however tough life was, he never gave up.

“There is no doubt that a person who puts in a great deal of effort to reach his or her goal will have good luck at some point. The meaning of life is to chase your dream,” he said gently. That night I     7     hardly fall asleep. I lay in bed tossing and turning, asking myself, “What’s my motivation?”

I once wanted to be a top student, but the hard work needed meant putting everything into following my passion. If I find myself lacking willpower, what should I do? Leaving home early the next morning, I climbed the mountain again by myself. It made me think:     8     we don’t experience the climb, how can we get to see the scenery on the top of the mountain? In the end, I reached the top and     9     (fascinate) by the warm breeze and sunshine.     10     could be more pleasant than that.

4 . The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course was my trip _______ England. This was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me _______.

There were quite a lot of interesting places in England, _______ Oxford. When we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on _______ sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist _______ in Oxford is Christ Church, it’s _______ one of the Oxford University’s 39 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church, _______ was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter _______. I felt really excited when I heard this.

_______ place that impressed me ____________ during my trip was a place called Stratford upon Avon. It was a small town. Maybe you haven’t ____________ it, but I’m sure you have heard about William Shakespeare — it’s the great man’s ____________. In Stratford upon Avon, I could ____________ Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Shakespeare Countryside Museum, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and a lot of places that are connected with ______________.

I went to Shakespeare’s Birthplace. It was the house ______________ Shakespeare was born and spent his early years. Its sitting room, hallway (走廊), bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished (布置) in 16th century style. I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It illustrated (以图解说明) Shakespeare’s life and career in both Stratford and London.

I really enjoyed this nice trip to England, from which I learned a lot. I’m very happy that I could visit such an interesting country. I want to go there again in the future.

1.

A．at

B．for

C．from

D．to

2.

A．excited

B．appointed

C．stubborn

D．determined

3.

A．for example

B．such as

C．as such

D．for instance

4.

A．both

B．either

C．neither

D．each

5.

A．views

B．scenes

C．sites

D．interests

6.

A．also

B．too

C．still

D．yet

7.

A．that

B．which

C．who

D．where

8.

A．novels

B．records

C．films

D．songs

9.

A．Other

B．Every

C．Each

D．Another

10.

A．deep

B．deeply

C．high

D．highly

11.

A．thought about

B．heard about

C．listened to

D．dreamed about

12.

A．hometown

B．office

C．play

D．theatre

13.

A．speak

B．say

C．talk

D．see

14.

A．Shakespeare

B．Oxford

C．England

D．Harry Potter

15.

A．who

B．that

C．when

D．where

7 . Love sugar-white sand beaches? Whether you’re looking to ski down the side of a mountain or surf in the sunshine, you’ll find the following three places in the best winter travel destination list.

Best for: Families and water babies

The newly-built Coral Towers at the Atlantis resort (旅游胜地) in Paradise Island, Bahamas, with new next-door neighbor Marina Village, an open-air shopping and dining marketplace, are just two of the newest reasons to visit this Caribbean popular travel destination. Don’t forget about Aquaventure, the world’s largest open-air water park. With the average winter temperatures between the mid 60°F and high 70°F, it’s a perfect place to escape the cold.

Best for: Adventurers

Iceland in the winter is simply dreamy and temperatures aren’t as cool as you might think. Plus, there’s no better time than winter to view the Northern Lights. Short winter days mean you’ll have an even greater chance to catch the magic. An increasing number of flights in and out of Reykjavik make it easier than ever to visit.

Best for: Families and theme park lovers

Whether you come for the Pro Bowl in January, the new Toy Story land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Supercharged ride at Universal Studios Florida, Orlando is yet another warm-weather destination for winter travel. The weather is at its best and the crowds are at their thinnest.

1. Which of the following is a good place for shopping?

A．Iceland

B．Aquaventure

C．Marina Village

D．Ski City

2. To escape the cold in winter, you can go to ______.

A．Salt Lake City

B．Orlando

C．Reykjavik

D．Brighton

3. What makes Iceland become one of the best winter travel destinations?

A．The new Toy Story land.	B．Sugar-white sand beaches.
C．An open-air dinning marketplace.	D．The magic of the Northern Lights.

9 . Self-guided Castle Tours

When: from May to October, 2016, 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Where: Larnach Castle, 145 Camp Rd, Company Bay, Dunedin

Restriction: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Adult Entry (Castle+Garden): $ 29.00

Child Entry (Castle+Garden): $ 10.00

With its long history and breathtaking views, Larnach Castle offers you a vision of the past and the present. Open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. every day. To gain more of Larnach Castle you may wish to hire an audio visual tour guide.

First Sunday Funday

When: Sun 3 May 2016, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Where: Ranui Farm Park, 785 Nicholls Rd

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information: Adults: $ 10.00

Enjoy a mountain bike ride, go for a run or have a walk. See the animals in the Petting Zoo, or have a go at Archery, Golf Challenge, Paint Ball & the 70-meter Water Slide. This is not a competition, though we do have some prizes to give away.

Book now. Limited spaces available.

Water Slide (滑道) Mania

When: Tue 14 Apr. 2016, 10:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

Where: Town Basin, Dent St, Whangarei

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information: $ 8 per hour

The Slide provides entertainment for restless kids. It features a three-meter drop height and a 10-meter slide along a soft surface and into a shallow pool at the end. The slide is perfect for kids aged 5-16 years, although kids younger can also have a try. Parents can relax on the grassed area with a marine view and visit the information center just a stone’s throw away.

Ride the Riverside Railway

When: Wed 28 Jan 2016, 1:45 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Where: Brayshaw Park, Blenheim

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Family (2 Adults & up to 4 Children): $ 30.00

Adult: $ 10.00;Child (under 3—for free!) : $ 5.00

Experience a leisurely 50-minute, 11km train journey along the banks of the Taylor River from Brayshaw Park Station to Beaver Station and return. For group booking, (03)578 1716

1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is True?

A．Kids can slide down a 10-meter long river in Water Slide Mania.

B．Kids can be awarded a prize if they win the competition in First Sunday Funday.

C．You can visit Larnach Castle on 26 August at 11:00 a.m.

D．Kids have to buy tickets for all the four events.

2. Tina aged 7; Angela aged 5; Timmy aged 2, together with their parents and grandpa will take the Riverside Railway. How much should they pay?

A．$ 40.

B．$ 35.

C．$ 30.

D．$ 25.

3. The passage is intended to ________.

A．compare four different holiday events.

B．advise people to stay with their family more.

C．inform people of the travel agencies.

D．get more people to attend the activities.

10 . While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even more wonderful experience. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus (高加索).

Lake Sevan

Lake Sevan is located in the central part of Armenia, in the Gegharkunik province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, 6,200ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to take part in such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural sites with remarkable history, the Sevanavank Monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.

Paravani Lake

Paravani Lake, 6,801ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti Plateau. At this level, altitude sickness can appear and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medicine for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing. Do not come here during the winter months when the lake freezes.

Lake Cildir

Lake Cildir is in the Ardahan province, east Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is a large freshwater lake of eastern Turkey, and many tourists don’t notice this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.

Lake Van

Lake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list, the largest lake in Turkey. Lake Van is on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake there. It’s 5,380ft above sea level, and unique to many lakes around the world: the water is high in salt content.

1. If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake, you can go to________.

A．Lake Cildir

B．Paravani Lake

C．Lake Sevan

D．Lake Van

2. What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Paravani Lake?

A．Lack of medicine.	B．Altitude sickness.
C．Volcano eruptions.	D．Low temperature all the year.

3. What is special about Lake Van?

A．Its water is high in salt.	B．It is a volcanic lake.
C．It is globally the largest lake.	D．It is surrounded by mountains.