1 . Harry Potter fans, get ready for the journey to Hogwarts and beyond on an official guided tour of Warner Bros. This guided experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter is the only tour of its kind, so if you’re a fan of the magical world, it’s a must-do.

What To Expect

Upon arriving, you will be greeted by an experienced guide who reveals the wonders you’ll encounter throughout your tour of the original sets and costumes from all eight of the Harry Potter films. You will be given your own personal headset to ensure you do not miss any of the fascinating behind-the-scenes facts.

Watch a short film in the cinema before you enter the Great Hall, Visit the original Hogwarts Express locomotive (火车头) and a recreation of Platform 9¾. Climb aboard the train carriage and pose with a luggage trolley as it disappears through the platform wall.

Once the tour comes to an end, you have the option to re-enter the studio at your leisure, find that perfect souvenir at the Studio Shop, or purchase a coffee at the Studio Tour Cafe.

Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible.

Infants (婴儿) must sit on laps.

Travelers should have a medium physical fitness level.

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers.

The total duration of the tour is 5 hours, comprising a 1-hour travel time to the studios, a 3-hour guided tour, and a 1-hour travel time back to London.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

1. What can be expected throughout the tour?

A．Taking photos with the actors.	B．Knowing behind-the-scenes facts.
C．Creating a new Platform 9¾.	D．Watching Harry Potter series again.

2. Who can join the tour?

A．Couples with little babies.	B．Adults with physical disability.
C．A group consisting of 16 members.	D．Teenagers with travel sickness.

3. When will canceling the trip definitely result in financial damage?

A．On the day of registration.	B．On the exact day of departure.
C．3 days ahead of the departure date.	D．4 days ahead of the departure date.

2 . It’s said that architecture should speak of its time and place, but long for timelessness. It’s no wonder that some of the most creative designs are implemented on college campuses, where students learn from the past and grow from new perspectives. As students from all over the world meet again for the school year, these campuses offer different points of view, not only through their courses, but also through their unconventional building styles. Here are college buildings around the world that present different angles.

On Island Time

Venice International University

VENICE, ITALY

At VIU, located in a lagoon(泻湖) on the island of San Servolo, the only way to get to campus is by water. The architecture is symbolic of the island’s rich history—transformed from monastery(修道院) to hospital, with remains of the vineyards and gardens that once covered much of the land.

Mountain Construction

University of Cape Town

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Nestled just below Devil’s Peak, this university uses geography as architecture, with the buildings melding(融合) into a mountainous backdrop. It’s a setting that comes with risk, though; last year, a wildfire on the slope raged through the campus, destroying several historic buildings, including the library and its special collections. Restoration efforts are still in progress.

Dean of Dumplings

Nanyang Technological University

SINGAPORE

If this student center has you desire dumplings, you’re not alone—the building, actually named The Hive, is also referred to as the “dim sum building” for its similarity to piles of steamer baskets. Not everyone agrees though; The Architectural Review compared the building to “something of a deserted car-park aesthetic(美感，美学).”

1. How can you get to Venice International University?

A．By bike.

B．By train.

C．By taxi.

D．By boat.

2. What happened to University of Cape Town last year?

A．The campus was damaged by accident.

B．The buildings survived a natural disaster.

C．The library and collections were restored.

D．The campus was built below Devil’s Peak.

3. Which description of The Hive will The Architectural Review probably agree to?

A．Simple.

B．Lonely.

C．Historical.

D．Lifelike.

3 . Planning a family trip? Let the professionals handle it.

In the ever-evolving world of travel, using a travel professional to decode your family vacation options can really pay off. Here are several things to bear in mind:

Is it travel time?

Before the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. While the pace of change has slowed, keeping track of the global landscape can still be incredible.     1     He or she uses his or her experience and skills to make even the most complicated travel schedule a reality.

Know how it works.

    2     Some get paid by travel suppliers such as a hotel or restaurant. Others charge consulting fees sometimes determined by the number of people traveling and the complexity of the trip. Still, others rely on a combination of both. Families also benefit from top agents’ access to upgrades and value-added options. Should your trip take an unwelcome turn, a good agent will have your back to help with canceled flights, health challenges or the need for a last-minute shift in the travel schedule.

    3    

If you are eager to visit a Disney resort; understand the evolving nature of the cruise world; visit a ski resort or explore a specific city, region or country, using an agent with that specialty can give you a bonus.     4     They’ll know how to book the best cabins, sort through meal and activity options and provide insight into how each member of the family might make the most of the sailing.

Spend your time well.

Whether you’re traveling with the kids or with the extended family for a milestone birthday or anniversary celebration, you no doubt hope to return with treasured memories rather than tales of a trip gone wrong.     5    

With more families learning and working from home, a good agent can help zero in on destinations and lodging options that can maximize your current lifestyle.

A．Choose a specialist.

B．Choose a destination.

C．This is where a travel agent can come into play.

D．Travel agents can provide you with a rewarding holiday.

E．Travel agents earn money by offering their service in various ways.

F．Travel agents benefit a lot from their planning the travel route for you.

G．Those professionals can select the brand that best matches your travel expectations.

4 . Here are some hostels (旅社) that will help you save money when you’re traveling in Toronto, Canada.

HI Hostel Toronto

HI Hostel Toronto really gets what travelers need. The hostel is in a central location close to everything you need (shopping, restaurants, subway and more). It’s very easy to meet people here because there is a bar that hosts live music. The beds are super comfortable so you can have a good sleep. Free breakfast is included.

Beds from $45 every night.

Two Peas Pod Hostel

Two Peas Pod Hostel runs a store and a café. They have a super rooftop (屋顶) (you can see the CN Tower from it) and a mini movie theater. Their beds are super cool and comfortable. They have lockers underneath them so you can keep all your things safe. It’s almost like staying in a modern hotel but with the fun of a hostel. Enjoy a great stay with free breakfast.

Beds from $59 every night.

The Only Backpacker’s Inn

This is your standard backpacker hostel. They have a bar and a café. There’s no free breakfast but the money you save makes up for that. It’s located near the subway so you can easily get around the city. It’s a good choice for travelers to meet people.

Beds from $37 every night.

The Parkdale Hostellerie

This is the most affordable hostel with free breakfast in the city. It’s not as central as the other hostels but that also makes one of its advantages: it is far from noise. The hostel is not the most modern but it has a welcoming, homey feel.

Beds from $26 every night.

1. What can travelers do at HI Hostel Toronto?

A．Drink coffee at a café.	B．Watch a live music show.
C．See the CN Tower on the rooftop.	D．Watch a film at a mini movie theater.

2. What makes The Only Backpacker’s Inn different from the others?

A．It runs a store and a café.	B．It offers comfortable beds.
C．It doesn’t offer free breakfast.	D．It’s close to public transportation.

3. Which hostel should you choose if you want to live in a quiet place?

A．HI Hostel Toronto.	B．Two Peas Pod Hostel.
C．The Only Backpacker’s Inn.	D．The Parkdale Hostellerie.

5 . Ever wondered about the inner workings of the Two Oceans Aquarium (水族馆)? Perhaps you have questions about how our life support systems work, or how and what the animals in our care are fed? Join a guided Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Aquarium and find out!

Meet some of our staff as they carry out their duties; feeding, cleaning and monitoring are all in a day’s work for them. See the animals and exhibits from a completely different point of view, all while our experts share fascinating information about how we make the aquarium magic happen.

● Behind-the-Scenes Tour details:

Guided tours take place at 10:00 and 13:00 daily and last up to 75 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete an indemnity form (保证表).

Your Behind-the-Scenes Tour booking includes general access to public areas of the aquarium for the day.

A maximum of 8 persons can join a tour.

Price:

·R620 per adult (aged 18+)

·R495 per child (aged 8-17)

The Behind-the-Scenes tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.

Tours must be booked at least 24 hours in advance, subject to availability.

● How to book a Behind-the-Scenes Tour:

Book your Behind-the-Scenes Tour on the official website.

Alternatively, email experience@ aquarium. co. za or call us on +27 (0)21 418 3823 to book your Behind-the-Scenes Tour, or book in person at our Visitor Centre.

Remember — aquarium entry is included for all participants in a Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Anyone accompanying you, but not participating in the tour, will need to book a day ticket to enter.

● Terms and conditions:

Please wear your face mask, comfortable clothes and soft-soled (软底的) shoes appropriate for the beach (no high heels).

Payment is required at least 24 hours prior to secure your booking.

Report to the Visitor Centre at 09:45 for the 10:00 tour or 12:45 for the 13:00 tour to complete your indemnity forms.

Failure to arrive for your tour will result in cancellation and you will be liable (负有偿付责任的) for the full fee.

1. What can you do during the tour?

A．Help clean the aquarium.	B．Feed and care for animals.
C．Learn about how the aquarium works.	D．Learn how to do aquarium magic tricks.

2. There are ________ ways to book your Behind-the-Scenes Tour except through email.

A．four

B．three

C．two

D．one

3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．If visitors fail to arrive for the tour, they can’t demand a refund.

B．Children of all ages are suitable for the Behind-the-Scenes tour.

C．The price of the tickets for two adults and a 10-year-old kid is R 1,735.

D．For those who have booked the 13:00 tour, they need to report to the Visitor Centre at 12:45.

6 . Many of us develop a desire to travel. ________, few are lucky enough to turn that desire into a ________ career. For Trish Sare, owner of Vancouver-based Bike Hike Adventures Inc., it was a ________ story.

“I left home when I was 20 with a ________ of traveling the world for five years,” recalls Sare. “During that period, I spent a lot of time meeting adventure companies abroad and taking part in some of their adventures. Upon returning, I studied ________ and fitness leadership. Then, when we had to do our field placement (实习), I ________ a tour agency. When they heard about my experience, they asked if I wanted to go to Costa Rica for my placement and ________ as a tour leader. And that is where it all began.”

That beginning marked the accomplishment of a ________ dream for Sare. Today, she can ________ those exciting memories from such places as Thailand, Nepal, Costa Rica and more. Although Sare followed her dream of traveling for many years, she began ________ something that offered just a little bit more. So, in 2014, she took the big ________ of starting her own company: Bike Hike Adventures Inc.

Her career has ________ her all over the world to interact with people of so many different cultures and backgrounds. Looking back, Sare can ________ say that it’s been the right choice for her. Here’s her ________ for those wanting a similar path: “Do some traveling ________ your own first and then you’ll be marketable to companies,” she concludes.

1.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Besides

D．Meanwhile

2.

A．short

B．complex

C．successful

D．ordinary

3.

A．funny

B．awful

C．fairy

D．different

4.

A．goal

B．choice

C．hobby

D．problem

5.

A．farming

B．adventure

C．employment

D．tourism

6.

A．approached

B．charged

C．left

D．informed

7.

A．travel

B．apply

C．wander

D．train

8.

A．terrible

B．strange

C．faraway

D．lifelong

9.

A．accept

B．review

C．discover

D．lose

10.

A．calling for

B．giving up

C．looking for

D．breaking up

11.

A．step

B．measure

C．advantage

D．lead

12.

A．driven

B．shown

C．taken

D．forbidden

13.

A．politely

B．patiently

C．rudely

D．honestly

14.

A．explanation

B．advice

C．requirement

D．wish

15.

A．on

B．by

C．of

D．with

7 . Handmade Canberra Market

Event: 29 / 07 / 2022-31 / 07 / 2022

The Handmade Canberra market is an event which happens 4 times each year and it sells jewellery, clothes, pet treats, foods, stationery, toys, garden sculptures and more! The large market is located in the Budawang Pavilion, Conference Centre and Coorong Pavilion at the EPIC (Exhibition Park in Canberra). It generally attracts about 20, 000 visitors over two days.

It is an enjoyable way to spend the day as you walk through the stalls (摊位) enjoying the creativity of the talented (有才能的) people of Canberra and other parts of Australia. The event has free parking and entry (入场) only costs you a small donation (捐赠) to a local organization for helping the needy. If you get hungry after all the shopping, there are a number of delicious food choices in the Coorong Pavilion to choose from, as well as areas to sit and rest your feet.

When the market first began in 2008, the organizer, Julie Nichols, started with 34 stalls — this has now increased to over 290 stalls at each event. Julie Nichols has won several awards (奖) for business, design and tourism because of the success of the market. Handmade Canberra celebrated its 10th birthday in 2018 and it has been a popular event with locals and visitors every year.

With so many goods in one place, the Handmade Canberra market is a relaxing way to have a quiet shop by yourself or to walk around with friends and make a day of it. You are sure to go home with a piece not seen anywhere else.

1. How often does the market usually open up?

A．Once a month.	B．Twice a month.
C．Three times a year.	D．Four times a year.

2. Which of the following is free for visitors to the market?

A．Parking their cars.

B．Entering the market.

C．Learning to make objects.

D．Eating at the food tasting area.

3. Why is Julie Nichols mentioned in the text?

A．To show the development of the market.

B．To explain the reason for opening the market.

C．To introduce how the market influences locals’ life.

D．To tell us how hard the success of the market comes.

8 . 你是李华。你的外国笔友Pete在北京国际学校读书，刚参加完期中考试，现在有一个星期的假期，计划去旅游放松下。但他对去哪里度假有点迷茫，写了邮件向你咨询。请你给Pete回邮件，要点如下：
1. 推荐旅游地：有着“天府之国”雅称的四川。
2. 特点：
(1)风光宜人，文化丰富。
(2)省会成都：正宗川菜，慢生活，适合放松。
(3)观赏国宝大熊猫。
要求：约100词。
参考词汇：天府之国：Heavenly Land,     国宝：national treasure
Dear Pete,

I am glad to hear that you have finished your mid-term exams and now have time for a trip.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Any questions, please feel free to let me know.

Enjoy your holiday!

Your friend,

Li Hua

9 . Bill and Cathy wanted to go on a holiday. They chose a place called Maldives (马尔代夫). And they decided to _________ there for two weeks in spring, because they heard that the weather there was _________at that time. They worked very hard for several months. Finally, they made enough money for their dream _________. But their trip was more like a nightmare (噩梦)!

The problem _________ when the flight was put off because of bad weather. They couldn’t leave _________ night. They finally got on the plane twelve hours later! But they couldn’t fly to Maldives because there was a _________. They had to fly to the capital city _________. There they stayed in a small hotel _________ the airport.

The hotel was next to the sea, but the sea was _________ dirty that they couldn’t __________in it. And the hotel swimming pool was full of leaves! The food was __________, too. For breakfast there was only bread and milk! The worst part was when the storm came, they felt really __________. Because of the __________weather, they had to stay for another night in the small hotel. And they had nothing to do. It was so __________. Finally, they __________ at Maldives three days later. And someone told them the weather there had been wonderful all the time!

1.

A．run

B．work

C．stay

D．see

2.

A．terrible

B．unbearable

C．abnormal

D．perfect

3.

A．trip

B．job

C．college

D．clothes

4.

A．finished

B．jumped

C．began

D．continued

5.

A．after

B．until

C．since

D．before

6.

A．storm

B．hurricane

C．snowslide

D．tsunami

7.

A．already

B．yet

C．still

D．instead

8.

A．near

B．from

C．across

D．next

9.

A．hardly

B．much

C．so

D．enough

10.

A．fish

B．dive

C．sail

D．swim

11.

A．delicious

B．awful

C．cheap

D．expensive

12.

A．full

B．quiet

C．happy

D．terrible

13.

A．beautiful

B．bad

C．fine

D．nice

14.

A．funny

B．exciting

C．boring

D．amusing

15.

A．reached

B．arrived

C．got

D．moved

10 . 假定你是李华，了解到某英文报社正在讨论“过度旅游”（over-tourism）在旅游高峰（seasonal tourism peaks）时期对景点、城市及居民造成的困扰。你决定给该报社写一封信参加讨论，内容包括：
1. 对环境的影响；
2. 对当地居民的影响；
3. 你的观点。
注意：1.发言稿必须包括所有要点，可以适当发挥；
2.发言稿的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.字数100左右。
Dear Editor,
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Yours

Li Hua