1 . There are various kinds of theme parks, with different parks for almost everything: food, culture, cartoons, movies, and so on. Whichever and whatever you like, there is an incredible theme park that will appeal to you!

Disneyland

Disneyland can be found in several parts of the world. It will bring you into a magical world and make your childhood dreams come true. Travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship, or meeting an adorable fairytale or cartoon character are all possible at Disneyland. Of course, Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you, from enormous swinging ships to scary freefall drops.

Dollywood

Dollywood, in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in Southeastern USA, is unique because it shows and celebrates America’s traditional southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round, indoors and outdoors. People came to see skilled workers make wood, glass, and iron objects in the old-fashioned way. It is world-famous for having the longest track in the smallest space.

Legoland Billund

Legoland Billund Resort, opened in Billund, Denmark. The heart of Legoland is Miniland—20 million plastic Lego blocks snapped together to create miniature cities and replicate global icons. In Mini land you can also do some advance sightseeing Danish landmarks or take a trip in miniboats past landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis and an Egyptian temple. The reconstructions are on a scale of 1:20 to 1:40 and the attention to detail is incredible.

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

Located in Zhuhai, China, is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world. Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium—the world’s largest—and see up to 20,000 fish, in addition to a whale shark 68 meters long. The park has more rides than you can imagine: join a water fight against pirates, get turned upside down by an exciting rollercoaster, or get wet in one of the water rides!

1. Which place will attract the people enjoying live music?

A．Disneyland.	B．Dollywood.
C．Legoland Billund.	D．Chime long Ocean Kingdom.

2. What can be learned about Legoland Billund?

A．The reconstructions are on a scale of 1:20.

B．Legoland consists of 20 million plastic Lego blocks.

C．Some miniature landmarks are accessible to visitors by miniboat.

D．People usually visit Danish landmarks before going to Legoland.

3. Who will like Chimelong Ocean Kingdom most?

A．Kindergarten children who are crazy about building Lego.

B．Parents with their children who are fond of ocean entertainment.

C．College students who’d like to realize their childhood dreams.

D．A retired couple that are keen on making things in traditional ways.

2 . In life, do you choose to take the road everyone has taken, or do you choose the path that is best for you? It might be ________ to choose what everyone has done, especially if it seemed to work for them. But is that what truly ________ for you?

On a recent hiking ________, my partner and I decided to take a popular trail in the ________ direction. This was an old, well-traveled trail that people had been hiking and biking from A to Z for years. For our own reasons, we chose to travel from Z to A. Going backwards made more sense with my ________. The trip would take several days and going backwards ________ that I would end the trip closer to the airport for my flight home.

As my partner and I walked, everyone crossing our path had something to say, “You're going the wrong way. Are you lost? Are you returning ________ you forgot something? Are you crazy? The path occasionally crossed a ________. When it did, even passing cars beeped to ________ us in the “right” direction.

Why did people only see one way? Because that's what everyone does? Because that's how it's always been done? We even ________ to talk to a Danish woman who said, “We have a(n)       ________ in my country: when you go backwards to everyone else, it's because you're avoiding something.” I couldn't believe it. We were just enjoying connecting with nature, hiking the way that best ________ us. Had we gone the “wrong” way? No. At least, not for us.

I decided to ________ the path I chose. ________, we had an amazing experience. Choosing the “wrong” path was right for me. When your inner ________ tells you something is right (or wrong), listen to it. It's your instinct. It's speaking to you for a reason and it knows, better than anyone, what's best for you.

1.

A．anxious

B．normal

C．awkward

D．impressive

2.

A．designs

B．plans

C．works

D．prepares

3.

A．race

B．test

C．project

D．trip

4.

A．opposite

B．wrong

C．common

D．accessible

5.

A．emotion

B．target

C．schedule

D．request

6.

A．supposed

B．ensured

C．provided

D．permitted

7.

A．if

B．because

C．while

D．yet

8.

A．plain

B．valley

C．trail

D．highway

9.

A．point

B．inspire

C．protect

D．support

10.

A．expected

B．stopped

C．agreed

D．hesitated

11.

A．saying

B．point

C．myth

D．spell

12.

A．instructed

B．confused

C．offered

D．suited

13.

A．show off

B．think over

C．pick out

D．stick to

14.

A．Probably

B．Hopefully

C．Eventually

D．Knowingly

15.

A．desire

B．feeling

C．voice

D．reaction

3 . Four Reasons to Visit the Tsinandali Festival

Georgia’s first international classical music festival begins this September in Tsinandali. Here are four reasons why the Tsinandali Festival is well worth a trip.

1. World-class classical music

The Tsinandali Festival presents some of the greatest conductors, composers and performers from across the globe for 15 days of world-class classical music.

The Festival whose music director is Gianandrea Noseda features performances from talented musicians, such as violinist Lisa Batiashvili, pianist Nicholas Angelich and cellist Gautier Capucon.

2. The first public performance of the Pan-Caucasia Youth Orchestra

On September 8, at the Tsinandali Festival, the Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra(PCYO) will give their first public performance.

The PCYO established by George Ramishviliand and Avi Shoshani gives over 80 young musicians from across the Caucasus region the extraordinary opportunity to train and perform with world-class conductors, coaches and musicians.

3. Amazing architecture

In between concerts, take a walk through the historic 2.5-acre park on the Tsinandali Estate and discover the truly beautiful architecture it has on offer. The manor house of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze does not disappoint. Steeped in history, the manor house once hosted discussions of new literary, artistic and musical trends. It is now presented as a museum.

4. The wine

The Tsinandali Estate is known as a major center for wine in Georgia, as it was on the Estate—about 230 years ago —that wine in Georgia was first made and bottled.

Still, to this day, the Estate practices the historic tradition of Georgian winemaking while, at the same time, creating the standards of modern technological approach. People come from far and wide to tour the beautiful wine estate which has been rebuilt in recent years but remains true to the high standards once set.

1. Who will give a performance at the Tsinandali Festival?

A．Lisa Batiashvili.

B．Gianandrea Noseda.

C．George Ramishviliand.

D．Alexander Chavchavadze.

2. What can we learn about the Tsinandali Estate?

A．It was built about 230 years ago.

B．It will be rebuilt with higher standards.

C．It is the largest wine estate in Georgia.

D．It combines the traditional and modern wine-making techniques.

3. What can tourists do during the Tsinandali Festival?

A．Make and bottle their own wine.

B．Discuss musical trends with musicians.

C．Enjoy the performance given by the PCYO.

D．Listen to the piano piece played by Gautier Capucon.