3 . Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.

The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol (酒) in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.

Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.

Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful! The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings (人行横道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.

My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place). It is an offence (违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.

Finally, as regards something, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco (烟草) if you are under 16 years of age.

I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your local police station, who will be pleased to help you.

Now, are there any questions?

4 . 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 word , for over 250 years.

◆Enter though the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised 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.

◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) 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 hall, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair user.

◎The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

5 . Few Americans remain in one position or one place for a lifetime. We move from town to city to suburb, from high school to college in a different state, from a job in one region to a better job elsewhere, from the home where we raise our children to the home where we plan to live in retirement. With each move we are forever making new friends, who become part of our new life at that time.

For many of us summer is a special time for forming new friendships. Today millions of Americans vacation abroad, and they go not only to see new sights but also with the hope of meeting new people. No one really expects a vacation trip to produce a close friend, but the beginning of a friendship is possible.

The word “friend” can be applied to a wide range of relationships — to someone one has known for a few weeks in a new place, to a fellow worker, to a childhood playmate, to a man or woman, to a trusted confidant.

Zibo city in China’s Shandong province has unexpectedly been popular on social media since late February due     1     its unique local barbecue specialty. This has provided an opportunity for the local government     2     (develop) tourism and spending. The latest promotion gives visitors free admission to 10 scenic     3     (spot) in the city as long as their train ticket’s final destination is Zibo. Passengers who take the train are greeted by posters     4     (read) “Welcome to the Special BBQ Train” and they receive items such as leaflets, souvenirs, and snacks. Videos of     5     interesting experience have been posted on social media, attracting more visitors.

Zibo’s barbecue is different from other types in China as it     6     (make) on a stove, served with flatbread and dressings, and diners can finish cooking the skewer (烤肉串) on     7     (they) own stoves. May young people     8     (crowd) into the city to try the dish since a group of college students posted videos of themselves enjoying it in February. Searchers for “Zibo barbecue” on the Internet have increased by 770 percent     9     (compare) to the same period last year, and lines outside barbecue restaurants on several streets reach for more than 100 meters on the weekends.

Zibo is now a must-visit destination for food lovers,     10     they can experience the unique and delicious barbecue and explore the city’s scenic spots.

Nowadays, a great many holiday makers go out for sightseeing and relaxation.

That’s all. Thank you for your listening.

I am glad you will come to China to spend your summer vacation.

Yours,

Li Ming