Yoho National Park is a Canadian national park.
Yoho National Park is close
Although most people like to visit Yoho during the summer, there are quite
2 . Walt Disney once said, “It was all started by a mouse”, but in fact, Disneyland started with a problem. Sitting on a bench in Griffith Park and watching his daughters on the carousel (旋转木马), he wondered, “Why isn’t there any sort of amusement experience that the entire family can enjoy together?”
His idea for displaying Disney characters in a fantasy setting was far away from amusement parks and carnivals (狂欢节) that offered rides, games and inexpensive food. Instead Disneyland was thought of as an extension (扩展) of the Disney brand, and would be the first “theme park” built in the United States.
When Disney decided that he would be building a place that told a story, he knew that he would need people and technology to help create the magic and tell the stories. In 1952, Disney collected together a staff of designers, planners and artists and formed WED business, standing for Walter Elias Disney. The WED group began a long time of creative brainstorming. Its members designed and reworked Walt’s broad ideas. They visited other amusement attractions around the country to gather data and impressions and improved development plans, and created a rough construction (建设) timetable.
Construction for Disneyland began on July 21, 1954, just 12 months before the park was scheduled to open. Construction companies worked busily to meet the tight schedule and completed the project on time. Disneyland was formally opened a year later, on July 17, 1955, to excited visitors. Unlike other amusement parks of the day, Disneyland was developed and constructed to be instantly recognizable as an extension of the Disney brand and the Disney idea. The rides used a wide range (范围) of Disney themes, costumed Disney characters wandering around the park, and Sleeping Beauty Castle, the attraction at the heart of the park, was instantly recognized by millions of people since it was seen every Sunday night of ABC television.
Out of Walt Disney’s unpleasant experience as a father taking his daughters to an amusement park has come the multi-billion dollar industry of modern theme parks. Disney’s theme parks dominate (占优势) tourism on both coasts, as well as in Paris and in Tokyo. Disneyland became, in a way, the top of Walt Disney’s career.
1. What led Walt Disney to build Disneyland according to the writer?| A．His love for the Mickey Mouse. |
| B．His love for his lovely daughters. |
| C．His unpleasant childhood. |
| D．His unpleasant experience in a park. |
| A．improve Disneyland |
| B．design a creative new park |
| C．make a construction timetable |
| D．organize activities in amusement parks |
| A．a big success |
| B．a poorly-built project |
| C．the largest amusement park |
| D．a park with lots of castles |
| A．Disneyland is the most important achievement of Walt Disney. |
| B．Disneyland was designed by Walt Disney himself. |
| C．Disneyland was built in a hurry and with a problem. |
| D．Disneyland is full of storytellers and Disney characters. |
3 . Attractions for Kids with Dinosaur Fever
While there are plenty of movies and books that can teach your little one all about dinosaurs, the following children’s attractions will allow them to come face-to-face with their favorite dinosaurs and learn in an interactive, fun environment.
1. Dinosaurs Alive at Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
See the “age of dinosaurs” come to life with interactive exhibits based on real fossil evidence. At the Dinosaurs Alive section of Cedar Point park, visitors can walk among more than 50 life-sized dinosaurs which move and roar. See these gigantic lizards (蜥蜴) up close and learn more about the most fearsome period of the earth’s history.
2. The Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Children’s Museum is filled with plenty of activities for kids of all ages, but one of the coolest has to be the Dinosaur Exhibition. At this exhibit, children can spend time digging for dinosaur bones at an excavation (挖掘) site, looking at dinosaur fossils, and learning what life is like for real archaeologists (考古学家).
3. Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA
In addition to plenty of exhibits about wildlife, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History has one of the finest dinosaur fossil collections in the world. Visitors can see experts work with real dinosaur fossils in the PaleoLab. Make sure to snap a photo in front of Dippy, the scarf-loving dinosaur guarding the front of the museum!
4. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
From the dinosaurs exploding out of the side of the building to the fossils within, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is filled with fun things to do. Kids can touch a real T-rex bone and see reconstructed dinosaur skeletons up close.
1. Who are the attractions mainly intended for?| A．Children. | B．Parents. | C．Archaeologists. | D．Volunteers. |
| A．Dinosaurs Alive at Cedar Point. | B．The Chicago Children’s Museum. |
| C．Carnegie Museum of Natural History. | D．The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. |
| A．Touch a real T- rex bone. | B．Take a photo in front of Dippy. |
| C．See reconstructed dinosaur skeletons. | D．See experts work with fake dinosaur fossils. |
4 . Sydney Opera House Tours
We offer three different tours of this amazing building.
The Essential Tour
It brings to life the story behind the design and construction of one of the world’s most famous places. Using audio-visual technology, your guide will take you on a memorable journey inside the youngest building ever to be World Heritage listed. Afterwards, why not stay around and eat at the Studio Café, with its modern Australian menu? Not only can you enjoy the best views in Sydney, you can claim a 20% reduction on the total cost of your meal.
Takes place: Daily between 9 am and 5 pm
Prices: Adults $35 / Online $29.75
Prior(预先的) bookings are not necessary.
The Backstage Tour
It is a unique opportunity to experience the real-life plays behind the stage! You might even get to stand on the concert hall stage, take up a conductor’s baton(指挥棒) in the orchestra pit and imagine you are leading the performance. You will also get to see inside the stars’ dressing rooms. The tour includes with a free breakfast in the Green Room, the private dining area of performers past and present.
Takes place: Daily at 7 am
Prices: $155
Bookings are necessary. Limited to 8 people per tour. Online sales expire at 4:30 pm two days prior.
Opera High Tea
It consists of a tour where you will walk in the footsteps of world-class singers, dancers and musicians, followed by fine food and music in the great surroundings of the Bennelong Dining Room. What could be better than a treat of delicious light snacks and soft drinks followed by a live performance by a leading Australian singer? An unforgettable treat for young and old!
Takes place: Every second Wednesday, 2 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Prices: $145 per person
Book online or visit the Guided Tours Desk.
1. What is special about The Essential Tour?| A．Tourists can get a price reduction online. |
| B．It offers a free breakfast with famous singers. |
| C．Tourists need to book their tickets in advance. |
| D．It has limitation on the number of participants. |
| A．Learn the design of the building. | B．Perform with a leading singer. |
| C．Enjoy a world-class opera. | D．Pretend to be a conductor. |
| A．From 7 am to 9 am. | B．From 9 am to 2 pm. |
| C．From 2 pm to 3:30 pm. | D．From 4:30 pm to 6 pm. |
内容包括：
1. 简要介绍十堰；
2. 诚挚邀请。
参考词汇：魅力中国城Charming Cities in China 十佳top ten
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
I’m Li Hua.
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Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
1. 地方简介；
2. 喜欢的理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 不得出现你的真实姓名；
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Good morning, my dear friends.
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Thank You.
7 . Planning a trip abroad with your family or friends this summer vacation?
1. If you want to make your trip safe and easy, plan ahead. Take the necessities with you.
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Try putting smaller notes in several different pockets. Also, take copies of your travel documents with you and leave your passport and other important documents in the hotel.
3. Nothing ruins a trip faster than the unexpected crisis. Don’t forget to buy the travel insurance
4. While enjoying the moment in the bar, be cautious and keep an eye on your drink at all times. Besides, being on holidays doesn’t mean you have the right to do what you want.
| A．Expect the unexpected |
| B．The less you have to carry around |
| C．Don’t leave your hotel alone |
| D．Here are a few travel tips about travel abroad do’s and don’ts to keep you safe |
| E．Take more in any case |
| F．It will insure yourself against unexpected accidents |
| G．Be respectful and don’t do anything illegal |
8 . “Smart cities promise to bring better lives, faster transport, cleaner air and lower crime, all through the intelligent use of connected technology, ” said experts, “and after huge investment in the field, China is leading the way.”
“China’s smart cities market increases about 30 percent yearonyear in 2018, and all the provinces have begun development and construction for smart cities, with more to follow,” said an expert.
“Although most cities have started a smart city project, there is no globally unified thinking on the concept and operation of smart cities,” said Franco.
Alibaba is now involved in dozens of pilot projects across China, with its open AI (人工智能) platform Tianqing for the ET City Brain system officially launched in September. Set up by its cloud computing subsidiary (子公司), the Brain looks to make the city “think” through AI and cloud computing technologies, and help make the best of public services in real time.
Since introducing the technology, Hangzhou’s traffic jam has fallen from the fifthworst in China in 2016, all the way to 57th place this year. “Now our experiments are mostly for government use, but we truly expect our open AI platform to enter more areas and help citizens live, work and entertain better,” said Hua.
In McKinsey Global Institute recent report smart cities: Digital solutions for a more livable future, they find cities can use smart technologies to improve some key quality life by 10 to 30 percent—numbers that translate into lives saved, fewer crime incidents, a reduced health burden, and carbon emissions.
1. What can we say about the smart city?| A．Its concept has not been accepted by people. |
| B．It can be achieved only by lots of investment. |
| C．The worldwide standard for it has been established. |
| D．Its progress in China is among the best in the world. |
| A．Traffic jam. | B．Traffic flow. | C．AI platform. | D．Public services. |
| A．Smart Cities are on the Way | B．Outline of the Future Smart Cities |
| C．Hangzhou’s Construction of Smart Cities | D．Alibaba Contributes More to Smart Cities |
9 . How cool can libraries be in an era (时代) of iPods and Kindles? More than you think.Only if you know where to go.
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library’s oldest books.The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴) in Ireland. Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library: Delft, Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.
1. Which of the four libraries has the longest history?| A．Central Library. | B．Trinity College Library. |
| C．Geisel Library. | D．TU Delft Library. |
| A．Central Library. | B．Trinity College Library. |
| C．Geisel Library. | D．TU Delft Library. |
| A．Famous writers often deliver speeches there. |
| B．It has a roof of grassy hill. |
| C．Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ founded the library. |
| D．It is the largest single library in the world. |
Last year, my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation. Some of my friends who had been there before said it was a wonderful holiday destination. Before we went, we
After our plane landed, we went to the hotel. We had made our reservation six months
The next day, my brother and I went to the beach where we watched some people
