1 . There’s more to enjoy in the city this summer than beaches. Some of Toronto’s biggest attractions have new and exciting features for summer 2016, both indoors and outdoors. Here’s a look at what’s new this summer.
Art Gallery of Ontario
If you’re looking to get some culture, there’s plenty to see and do at the Art Gallery of Ontario, including art exhibits and collections from around the world. Right now there’s Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris, which runs until August 26.
Canada’s Wonderland
Just outside the city limits is Canada’s Wonderland, the biggest theme park in Canada. This year sees a lot of new additions to the park, most notably Leviathon, one of the world’s longest and tallest roller coasters. There’s also an interactive dinosaur park, stage shows for the kids and Splash Works water park.
Casa Loma
The city’s only historic castle is a great place to take the kids for a day of exploration through the castle grounds, gardens and stables. The venue has many events going on throughout the year, and this summer’s activities include archery courses and Teddy Bear Picnics for kids aged two and up.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
The village features people dressed up for the 19th century, living the old fashioned way. There are gardens, farms filled with animals and more than 30 historical buildings to explore. During the week visitors can tour the grounds, meet with historians, practice Victorian traditions, taste samples in the brewery and more. The site has activities on holidays, like a Revolutionary War reenactment and BBQ on Father’s day and a Canada Day Celebration.
Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo has more than 5,000 animals on display, including some new faces this year. A polar bear cub named Hudson made his debut (首次演出) in March, and starting in May there is a pair of rare White Lions in the African Savannah section. Be sure to stay for informative talks and presentations from the animal handlers, presented daily.
1. What is the feature of Art Gallery of Ontario?| A．It is about the cultural difference. |
| B．It has too many relics on show. |
| C．You can enjoy world-famous paintings. |
| D．You can have a close look at Picasso. |
| A．Black Creek Pioneer Village | B．Canada’s Wonderland |
| C．Art Gallery of Ontario | D．Casa Loma |
| A．Toronto Zoo | B．Canada’s Wonderland |
| C．Black Creek Pioneer Village | D．Art Gallery of Ontario |
2 . Hongcun, with a history of about 900 years, is an extremely beautiful village in Anhui Province. Located under Mount Huang, the village has kept the major Chinese styles from ancient times. It’s also one of UNESCO(联合国教科文组织)World Heritage Sites(世界文化遗产).
Wander along the old stone streets and lanes, and you will feel like travelling back in time. All the houses with grey roofs and white walls were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. On the front gate of each household is dotted with red Chinese knots and lanterns. All of them are outlined against the blue sky and reflected into the clear rivers, lakes and ponds, surrounded by dark green mountains. It’s a living water-ink picture.
Step into a tea house to take a rest. A piece of classical music, played by guqin, fills up the house and floats into your hearts, as if you hear birds singing, pines(松)whistling and rivers flowing. You will be lost in a world, full of peace and pleasure. Holding the tea cup, some lines of poems on its out layer(层)will come into your sight:
No dust is rising on the road
wet with morning rain,
The willows by the hotel look so fresh and green.
Walk out of the tea house, and go to the open-air theatre. The actors with coloured make-ups(脸绘)are performing on the stage in special clothes. It’s a local opera called Huangmei Opera and different from others, such as Kun Opera, Beijing Opera and Yue Opera. Also, you can enjoy a feast of varieties of quyi: crosstalk, kouji and pingshu.
If you want to feel more about the unique charm of Hongcun, plan a visit to it right now.
1. From the passage, we know that Hongcun ________.| A．is an old beautiful village with a history of about 600 years |
| B．is the only one UNESCO World Heritage Site in China |
| C．lies under Mount Hua in Shaanxi Province |
| D．has kept the major Chinese styles from the Ming and Qing Dynasties |
| A．倒映 | B．反射 |
| C．衬托 | D．映衬 |
① Chinese knots ② pingshu ③ classical music
④ poems ⑤ Huangmei Opera ⑥tea
| A．①③⑤ | B．②④⑥ |
| C．①③⑥ | D．③④⑥ |
| A．the influence of Chinese literature | B．the beauty of Chinese culture |
| C．the importance of Chinese customs | D．the history of Chinese art |
3 . When you want to get away from it all, it's hard to beat a small town holiday. Whether you're interested in history, culture, outdoor adventure, shopping therapy, food or a lazy day on the water, there's a small town for you.
We asked our network of contributors to nominate（提名）their favorites across the categories, and now we need you to vote for your favorites. You can vote once per day, per category until voting ends on Monday, June 29 at noon.
Best Coastal Small Town
Move over L. A., Miami and Honolulu! Our 20 nominees for Best Coastal Small Town offer uncrowded, simple and affordable seaside or lakeside fun in small packages that prove bigger isn't always better.
Best Historic Small Town
The USA has a rich and exciting history, and visiting the places which most affected it is so much more fun than reading about it. These 20 nominees for Best Historic Small Town have big histories and small populations, making them fun and affordable ways to dive into our nation's past.
Best Cultural Small Town
What each of these small towns lacks in size, it makes up for with a big cultural punch-museums, art galleries, performing arts and busy event calendars.
Best Food Small Town
Tasty things sometimes come in very small packages. These 20 small towns-each with a population of under 25,000-have big food scenes with chef driven restaurants, local flavors and plenty of variety, especially given their small size. Which is your favorite?
1. Where can visitors go when they want to know much about the nation's past?| A．Best Coastal Small Town. | B．Best Historic Small Town. |
| C．Best Small Town Cultural Scene. | D．Best Small Town Food Scene. |
| A．They can go to the seaside. | B．They can take delicious food. |
| C．They can vote for your favorites. | D．They can go on a visit to art galleries. |
| A．Small size. | B．Many flavors. | C．Some restaurants. | D．Less than 25,000 people. |
4 . Are you looking at getting away from it all? Then look no further than the best beaches in the world!
Whitehaven Beach, Queensland, Australia
Paradise（乐园）can be found at Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsundays in Australia. This is a group of islands just off the coast of Arlie Beach in Queensland and each one is absolutely breathtaking. You can only get to the Whitsundays by boat, making them all more special-it is just perfect 'in every sense of the word.
Anse Source d' Argent, La Digue, Seychelles
With sun-bleached huge stones on the shore, calm blue waters, brilliant white sands and palm trees on the beach, this beach in the middle of the Indian Ocean is straight from a fairy tale. It comes as no surprise that this is one of the most photographed beaches in the world!
Tulum Beach, Mexico
There aren’t many beaches around the world that can boast ancient ruins that date back to 564 AD on the cliffs above, but at Tulum Beach you get beauty with history. Not only are the Tulum ruins an amazing site within their own right, but the fact that the beach below is absolutely attractive really makes it a magical place to visit.
La Concha Beach, San Sebastian, Spain
La Concha Beach was recently voted as Europe’s best beach and it’s easy to see why. With wonderful weather all year round and some simply expensive restaurants, this is a beach that has it all. Also, with the cute little Spanish town of San Sebastian framed in the background, you’re never far from the action, too.
1. What do we know about the Whitsundays?| A．They’re accessible only by boat. | B．They’re connected with each other. |
| C．They all lie on Arlie Beach. | D．They are the most popular destinations. |
| A．It has fine weather. | B．It’s most appealing to magicians. |
| C．It combines history and scenery. | D．It has the longest history in the world. |
| A．Tulum Beach. | B．Anse Source d’ Argent. |
| C．Whitehaven Beach. | D．La Concha Beach. |
1. Where did the woman go on the second day of her tour?
| A．The Putuo Temple. | B．The Gulangyu Island. | C．The Xiamen University． |
| A．The third day. | B．The fourth day | C．The fifth day. |
| A．By train. | B．By plane. | C．By bus. |
| A．The beach. | B．The weather. | C．The food. |
1. How long were the flying hours?
| A．About 2 hours. | B．About 3 hours. | C．About 5 hours. |
| A．It didn’t cost too much. | B．The view was unique. | C．The weather was pleasant. |
| A．In the hotel room. | B．In the dining hall. | C．Outdoors close to the pool. |
| A．In the morning. | B．In the afternoon. | C．In the evening. |
7 . There's so much to see in London, it's hard to know where to start. We've put together some of the city' s most famous landmarks and attractions.
Explore the city on foot, by bike or by boat and enjoy the fresh air.
There is a wealth of useful information available online. For more ideas and suggested itineraries for the perfect day out try:
VisitLondon www.visitlondon.com
VisitBritain www.visitbritain.com
Visit www.visitbritainshop.com to pre-buy tickets for London and UK-wide attractions, sightseeing tours, shows, events and more in your local language and currency.
Southbank walking tour
This self-guided walk along the southern bank of the River Thames explores one of the liveliest areas of central London.
How to get there:
Travel by bus or tube to Waterloo and walk to the Southbank or take the River Bus to Embankment Pier and walk across Hungerford Bridge.
At the end of the walk, cross Tower Bridge and return to central London from the north side of river via Tower Hill Tube Station on the District or Circle Line, or on a route 15 bus to Aldwych/Somerset House.
Southbank
Major theatre, concert and arts centre with a lively series of events.
Gabriel's Wharf
Home to a fascinating mix of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
Oxo Tower
Design-led boutiques and eighth floor riverside dining with impressive views.
Global Theatre
A reconstruction of Shakespeare's original Global Theatre.
Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge
A world-famous collection of art in style.
The Clink
A museum built on the site of one of England’s oldest and most infamous prisons.
The Golden Hinde
A full-sized model of Sir Francis Drake's ship.
Borough Market
A must-see market for any food lover.
Southwark Cathedral
Located by the River Thames,this is London's oldest cathedral.
Tower Bridge
One of the world's best recognized bridges.
For more routes, visit our online journey planner tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner.
1. Which website provides service for visitors to buy tickets in advance?| A．www.visitlondon.com. | B．www.visitbritainshop.com |
| C．www.visitbritain.com. | D．ftl.gov.uk/journeyplanner |
| A．Oxo Tower. | B．Gabriel's Wharf. |
| C．Southwark Cathedral. | D．Tate Modern and Millennium Bridge. |
| A．It has many scenic spots worth seeing. | B．It has the world's oldest cathedral. |
| C．It' s home to many famous artists. | D．It's well-known for its countless bridges. |
8 . London, well-known for its wide variety of museums, offers great fun and entertainment to families with kids on their tour around it, and best of all, most of the museums are free. Here are some that are too good to miss.
London Transport Museum
This is a great, child-friendly museum which combines education（tracing the history of public transport from 1829 to the present day）with activities. Housed in a huge iron and glass structure, the museum possesses a wonderful and colorful collection of horse-drawn and motorized trams(有轨电车), buses and trolley cars.
The Theatre Museum
The name of the museum is a little misleading. It offers all aspects of the performing arts, so there are displays of ballet, opera, pop music and magic. But there's no doubt that it's theatre and drama that take centre stage. The museum is big on interaction, putting on a daily program of free workshops where kids can learn how to operate puppets(木偶), try on costumes and even walk out on a stage.
The Science Museum
The Science Museum, perhaps more than any other museum, understands children. It understands that children like to be involved with the exhibits; they like to touch, to feel, to press and to push as well as merely to see. Bathed in blue light, it offers lots of hands-on fun.
There is also an IMAX theatre showing science-related films on huge screens. Before leaving, make sure you check out the museum shop which is filled with science toys and games.
1. What does London Transport Museum look like?| A．A British castle. | B．An American-style building. |
| C．An old school. | D．A modern building. |
| A．Dramas for children. | B．Pop music shows. |
| C．Free workshops. | D．Magic performances. |
| A．Its IMAX theatre. | B．Its hands-on experience. |
| C．Its gift shop. | D．Its blue light. |
9 . Located in the southeast of Canada and with a population of approximately 6 million, Toronto is a big and beautiful city, which has developed from a relatively unknown place over the past half century to the center of culture, trade and communication in Canada.
With its colorful ethnic mix, rich history and breathtaking buildings. Toronto offers non-stop adventures to the tourists. To get a sense of how big, various and magical Toronto is, the best place to start is the CN Tower. From this point, visitors can get a bird's-eye view of the city's amazing scenery and unique geography.
In addition to being an important center of culture, trade and communication in Canada, Toronto is also a major muti-ethnic city. It is the most populous city in Canada and its citizens come from countries around the world and from different kinds of ethnic backgrounds. Every day, in most places of the city, a hundred different languages can be heard on the streets, from Hindi to Greek to French. This, perhaps, explains why former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once said that Canada is a mosaic（嵌合体）of cultures and languages rather than a melting pot.
Street signs in Toronto are mostly in English. Weekly and daily newspapers are published in various languages, and the city hosts the successful international film festival each September. It is also home to a popular baseball team the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto has something for everyone.
Moreover, Toronto has been rated one of the most livable cities in the world by United Nations Human Settlements Programme for many years. At the same time, Toronto is one of the safest, richest cities in the world with the highest standard of living.
1. What's the purpose of the text?| A．To draw more tourists to Toronto. |
| B．To introduce something about Canada. |
| C．To introduce some famous sights of Toronto. |
| D．To tell us how Toronto develops from the past. |
| A．Toronto is in the center of Canada. |
| B．Toronto is a city with a history of half a century. |
| C．The street signs in Toronto are all written in English. |
| D．From the top of the CN Tower we can see the whole Toronto. |
| A．It's worth visiting. |
| B．It's just a common city in Canada. |
| C．There are too many foreigners in the city. |
| D．There aren't many places of interest to visit. |
| A．A personal diary. | B．A news report. |
| C．A tourist handbook. | D．A student's notebook. |
The Terra-cotta Warriors | The Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses", is a collection of terracotta sculptures showing the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife, and to make sure that he had people to rule over. Other terracotta non-military figures were also found in other pits and they include officials, acrobats, strongmen and musicians. Sadly, no photography or filming is allowed inside. |
Eiffel Tower | If you are planning a romantic getaway to Paris, don't think about posting a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower. Taking photos is illegal, but the problem isn't with the building itself. The light show on it, designed by Pierre Bideau in 1985, is actually an artistic display and protected by copyright, Snopes.com explains. And since the lights go every five minutes, snapping a photo that doesn't break the law is impossible. |
Westminster Abbey | Westminster Abbey is a wonderful Gothic church. Yet no matter how historic or breathtaking it may be. you're not allowed to take photos. Luckily, there is a pretty good reason for it, according to the church's website: "We want you to take in its unique beauty and history without any distractions. We want to keep the sacred atmosphere of a church." |
The Sistine Chapel | As it's one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, it's an upsetting thing that tourists aren't allowed to take photos around or inside. The chapel went under repair work funded by the Nippon Television Network Corporation of Japan. The costs ended up being $4.2 million. In return, Nippon got special rights to film and photograph the artwork. That copyright actually ended three years after each part was complete, but the Vatican decided to keep the ban in place to protect the precious artwork from harmful camera flashes. |
| A．Different figures buried underground. |
| B．Masses of amazing palaces around. |
| C．A wonderful film of a great emperor. |
| D．The future life of the non-military people. |
| A．The Terra-cotta Warriors | B．Eiflfel Tower |
| C．Westminster Abbey | D．The Sistine Chapel |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
