1 . Kew Gardens
Discover the world of science behind our collections of over 50,000 living plants in Kew Gardens.
| Tickets and prices | |||
| •Adult | PEAK | (February 1 to October 31) | £ 15.00 |
| OFF-PEAK | (November 1 to January 31) | £ 11.00 | |
| •Child (4 to 15) | PEAK | (February 1 to October 11) | £ 5.00 |
| OFF-PEAK | (November 1 to January 31) | £ 4,00 | |
| •Child under 4 | Free | ||
| Opening time | |||
| Weekdays Weekends | 10 am-7 pm (last entry 6 pm) 10 am-8 pm (last entry 7 pm) | ||
Directions
Plan your journey to Kew Gardens with our suggested routes to our easy-to-reach gates.
☆By bike
We welcome cyclists to our Gardens. There are bicycle racks (自行车停车架) at all four gates. At Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate, the racks are inside the gates. Bikes left outside our gates are left at your own risk. We do not allow bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards and scooters into the Gardens.
☆By bus
Route 65 stops close to Lion Gate, Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate.
Route 110 stops near Kew Gardens station and Elizabeth Gate.
Routes 237 and 267 stop at Kew Bridge station.
☆By car
Parking at Kew is extremely limited. First come, first served. Please plan ahead if you are considering driving to Kew, as we cannot guarantee (确保) an available space in our car park.
☆By boat
Thames River Boats run a special service from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier. The easiest entrance for visitors coming from Kew Pier is Elizabeth Gate.
1. How much should a 14-year-old boy pay to visit Kew Gardens in Match?| A．£ 4.00. | B．£ 5.00. | C．£ 11.00. | D．£ 15.00. |
| A．Riding his bike into the Gardens. |
| B．Entering the Gardens at 7 pm on Monday. |
| C．Getting some money for his missing bike left outside. |
| D．Finding bicycle racks inside Elizabeth Gate. |
| A．Where to park your car. | B．When to enter the Gardens. |
| C．How to receive a special service. | D．How to get to Kew Bridge station. |
Huangshan, which lies in Anhui province, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the top scenic
Huangshan has 36 separate peaks, all
The main thing to do in Huangshan is walk pround and take photographs of the scenery, which is spectacular (壮观的),
When there is good weather and clear skies, watching the stars at night is
3 . Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.
Churchill
Churchill is a town with the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter. Thousands of beluga whales, which move into the warmer waters of the Churchill River during July and August, are a major summer attraction. Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls, crossing the border between Canada and the United States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls. Niagara Falls illumination（彩灯）is a must for any visitor! Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in colors creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.
Vancouver
Vancouver is Canada's third-largest city, always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life. Vancouver has an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs. From mid-June to early July, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts, including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.
Ottawa
The capital of Canada is situated on the banks of the Ottawa River and has a lot of
English buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart of Canada. So if you are a history and art lover, Ottawa is the best choice for your visit in Canada.
1. If you want to watch birds, which place will you choose to visit?| A．Churchill. | B．Niagara Falls. | C．Vancouver. | D．Ottawa. |
| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Autumn. | D．Winter. |
| A．They are both famous for natural scenery. |
| B．The best visiting time are both at nights. |
| C．They are both located in Canada entirely. |
| D．The tickets there are both free at weekends. |
Whether you want to stay in a converted beer factory, a luxury hotel on the harbour or an advanced loft-style room, Sydney has a huge range of top-quality hotels.
1. THE OLD CLARE HOTEL
Located in the heart of Sydney’s Central Park district, The Old Clare Hotel, providing luxurious (豪华的) rooms and facilities, takes up a historic Chippendale pub and the nearby former beer factory site. This hotel has been lovingly restored by Peng Loh, a Singaporean businessman with a passion for redecorating heritage properties.
2. HILTON SYDNEY
This is luxury accommodation right in the centre of Sydney, with world-class restaurants, one of the city’s best bars. Just upstairs sits Glass, the award-winning small restaurant by celebrity chef Luke Mangan. Downstairs lies The Marble Bar, a Sydney hotspot for decades and heritage listed due to its extensive use of marble, dating back to 1893. Rooms are simply fashionable.
3. THE LANGHAM
Grand harborside luxury can be expected at The Langham, located in the Sydney centre. The hotel makes the most of its impressive harbour views with a marble-decorated hall that takes your breath away. Don’t forget to check out the art, with a collection of Australia’s most famous painter. Try their famous high tea menu, and be sure to check out the incredible underground swimming pool available to guests only.
4. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SYDNEY
Another luxury stay with amazing harbour views, the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney sits on the edge of Sydney’s historic Rocks district. A Deluxe Harbour Room will give you a breath-taking view, with dark wood and silk inside in calming colours. Downstairs is Grain, one of the best-known whisky bars in the city.
1. Which of the following hotels houses a restaurant by a famous chef?| A．The Langham. | B．Hilton Sydney. |
| C．The Old Clare Hotel. | D．The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. |
| A．A taste of the famous high tea for free. |
| B．Access to the underground swimming pool. |
| C．A rest in the impressive marble-decorated hall. |
| D．A good look at the collection of famous paintings. |
| A．Famous bars. | B．Harbour views. |
| C．Heritage properties. | D．Luxurious facilities. |
5 . Places of Interest in Wales
Conway: On the north Wales coast, Conway is where you’ll find the world’s smallest house, as well as a much larger “house”，Conway Castle, which was built in the 13th century.
Anglesey: This beautiful island is joined to the rest of north Wales by a road bridge and a railway bridge, and it’s just a short drive from Conway. Here you can visit the village of Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll which has the strangest name in Europe. Don’t miss the station. The sign runs the complete length of the platform! Also on Anglesey is Beaumaris Castle, which was started in the 13th century and to this day remains unfinished.
Sonwdonia: Just a couple of hours’ drive from Beaumaris is the Snowdonia mountain range, which takes its name from the highest mountain in Wales, Mount Snowdon. From there, visit the famous Swallow Falls at nearby BetwsyCoed.
Portmeirion: In 1925 Clough WilliamsEllis bought an attractive piece of Welsh land for less than ￡5,000. He then set out to show the world how a naturally beautiful castle could be built without being damaged and spent the next 50 years building the town of Portmeirion with a style of Italy.
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1. What do we know about Anglesey?| A．It is far from Conway. |
| B．It can be reached by train. |
| C．It lies in the south of Wales. |
| D．It has the smallest house in the world. |
| A．Conway. | B．Anglesey. | C．Sonwdonia. | D．Portmeirion. |
| A．Introduction of the climate in Wales. |
| B．Characteristics of buildings in Wales. |
| C．Information about adventure activities. |
| D．Detailed information about people in Wales. |
6 . Welcome to Los Angeles. Here are some best things to do in Los Angeles (LA) with your kids.
Fall at the Beach
Thanks to its almost perfect weather all through the year, a visit to the beach is one of the best things to do when in Los Angeles with kids. While they enjoy themselves nearby, you can simply relax and have a good rest in the sun.
Trip to Disneyland
A trip to the City of Angels with your little angels is incomplete without a visit to the Magic Kingdom. The joy they'll feel from being around all those Disney characters will light up your day, too.
Visit to the museums
If you want to turn your stay in LA into an educational one for your kids, you should visit the museums. Starting with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, or the California Science Center, or even the Kidspace Museum in Pasadena, you have many choices. I'm sure a visit to all these places will make your kids feel smarter.
Visit to the Universal Studios Hollywood
Your kids could get to see interesting things from some of the most popular movies ever. From the theme park of Jurassic Park to Wisteria Lane from the TV play Desperate Housewives, the Universal Studios Hollywood is a place that we all find wonderful.
1. The passage is written for those who ________.| A．will go on a business trip to Los Angeles |
| B．plan to have a trip to Los Angeles with their kids |
| C．want to educate their children by traveling abroad |
| D．are interested in the history and culture of Los Angeles |
| A．the Universal Studios Hollywood |
| B．the Magic Kingdom |
| C．the museums |
| D．the beach |
| A．children can learn a lot there |
| B．parents can take a rest there |
| C．it provides different sports equipment |
| D．it’s the best beach in the world |
7 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?| A．Tour A | B．Tour B |
| C．Tour C | D．Tour D |
| A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court | B．Oxford & Stratford |
| C．Bath & Stonehenge | D．Cambridge |
| A．It used to be the home of royal families | B．It used to be a well-known maze |
| C．It is the oldest palace in Britain | D．It is a world-famous castle |
