1 . China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.
Sanxingdui Museum
Address: Sanxingdui Ruin Site, 133 Xian Road, Guanghan, Deyang, Sichuan province
Hours: Comprehensive Gallery (the first exhibition hall): 8:30-18:00; Bronze Gallery (the second exhibition hall): 8:30-18:30. Last tickets sold at 17:00. Closed on the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve
Ticket booking: 0838-5651526
General admission: Gallery ticket 80 yuan
Note: Children shorter than 1.2m (including 1.2m) can visit the gallery free of charge. The ticket must be used on the day it is sold and authorizes one visit to each gallery.
National Museum of China
Address: East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng district, Beijing
Hours: 8:30-17:00 (no entry after 16:30)
General admission: Free (passport required for entry), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@chnmuseum.cn
Shanghai Museum
Address: 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district, Shanghai
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays)
E-mail: webmaster@shanghai-museum.org
General admission: free (a max of 8, 000 admitted daily)
Hunan Museum
Address: 50 Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan province
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (no entry after 16:00), Closed Mondays (except for national holidays) and the eve of Chinese New Year
Tel: (+86-731) 8415833, 84475933
E-mail: web@hnmuseum.com
General admission: Free (passport required for entry)
1. Which museum should you choose for your family to visit next Monday?| A．Sanxingdui Museum | B．Hunan Museum |
| C．Shanghai Museum | D．National Museum of China |
| A．They are all free of charge. | B．They all set a deadline for entry. |
| C．They all lie in the south of China. | D．They can all be available through E-mail. |
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1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?
| A．It was the prize of a competition. |
| B．John asked her to go with him. |
| C．It was her travel plan. |
| A．The drinks. | B．The food. | C．The waiters. |
| A．Disappointing. | B．Amazing. | C．Terrible. |
| A．She rode an elephant. |
| B．She went to the mountains. |
| C．She relaxed in the hotel. |
4 . Everybody knows that Massachusetts is a great place to see fall leaves. But surely there are other places to catch the leaves turning green to reddish-golden? The short answer is yes.
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen—as its name suggests—doesn’t fail to impress with its backdrop of majestic snow-capped mountains. Head to the Maroon Bells to look into mirror-like lakes to see double: on a calm day, the mountains and trees are reflected in the still waters.
Bavaria, Germany
Take a trip into a Brothers Grimm fairytale. Not only can you catch breathtaking views—such as castles emerging from red, green and golden trees—but you can experience the region’s fall traditions, such as the “Almabtrieb” event, bringing in the cattle from the grasslands, and local parish (教区) fairs, called “Kirchweih-Feste” where beer is everywhere.
Catskills, Upstate New York
If spotting fall in one state isn’t enough, head to the Catskills, where you can see five states at once. Head to the Northern Catskills of Greene County, to the “Five State Lookout” in Windham, where you can view treetops in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, as well as beautiful scenery of the Hudson River Valley.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This city is made for fall with its tree-lined streets and big open parks. Head to Princes Street Gardens, which is home to some of the city’s most typical monuments, such as the storybook-style Gardeners’ Cottage and the Scott Monument, or take a hike through Holyrood Park, marveling as the russet tones (红褐色) cover the rolling hills which climb up to the famed Arthurs Seat offering full views of the city and beyond.
1. What is a special view of the Maroon Bells?| A．Typical monuments in Scottish style. |
| B．Beautiful castles among golden trees. |
| C．Clear lakes with reflections of surroundings. |
| D．Mountains completely covered with snow. |
| A．Aspen, Colorado. | B．Catskills, Upstate New York. |
| C．Bavaria, Germany. | D．Edinburgh, Scotland. |
| A．To explain how to develop hobbies in the fall. |
| B．To stress the importance of traveling in the fall. |
| C．To introduce some places to appreciate fall leaves. |
| D．To describe how lo enjoy fall leaves with your own eyes. |
5 . Take a trip down memory lane as you meet all your beloved comic characters from the Asterix & Obelix comic series at Parc Astérix. Counted amongst the top 3 largest theme parks in France, Parc Astérix is frequented by a whopping 2 million visitors annually. The rides and exhibits at the park draw inspiration from a wide range of historic cultures such as Ancient Greece and Egypt besides, the Gallic and Roman cultures represented in the comics. Situated 35 km away from Paris, the theme park is easily accessible and is perfect for a leisurely day out with your loved ones.
It is best to be well-prepared before you go on your next adventure at Parc Astérix. Here is all the information you will need before you plan your trip to this fascinating amusement park.
Daily: 10 AM — 6 PM
The best time to visit Parc Astérix is on the weekdays. Crowds are much higher on weekends and public holidays.
Getting There:
Address: 60128 Plailly, France
Take the direct exit towards Parc Astérix between exits number 7 and 8 if you choose driving. Also, FLIXBUS departs from and returns to Paris, Toucoring, Bethune, Lille, and Bruges every day. But taking a train is the simplest way. Take line 8 from Paris du Nord and get off at Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 1. Speak to a steward to learn about the Parc Astérix shuttle from here.
Facilities
Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available for rent at the park. You will have to pay a refundable deposit of 50 Euros. The daily charge for renting a pushchair is 5 Euros. Due to the limited availability, wheelchairs will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Parc Astérix Paris Tickets
Parc Astérix offers a wide range of tickets options for you to choose from. Be it standard entry tickets, packages, meal pass, permanent offers or seasonal offers — there is something for everyone.
Infants aged 0 — 2 can enter free of charge. Children aged 3 — 11 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
Access to the Peur sur le Parc show (from 7 pm to 1 am) requires the purchase of a separate ticket. This ticket cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled.
1. What can visitors do in Parc Astérix?| A．Read comic books. |
| B．Watch comic movies. |
| C．Meet characters from a comic series. |
| D．Draw comics about the Gallic and Roman. |
| A．5 Euros | B．20 Euros | C．55 Euros | D．70 Euros |
| A．10 am on Monday. | B．11 am on Sunday. |
| C．10 pm on Friday. | D．8 pm on Saturday. |
If you’re visiting Hangzhou, the one place you absolutely cannot miss is the West Lake. It
You would need a whole day to
You can start with the Leifeng Pagoda. Local legend has it that a white snake spirit was once imprisoned in the five-story, eight-sided pagoda by a monk,
Afterwards, you can walk northward along the Su Causeway,
At the other end of the causeway, you will encounter a lotus pool and a winding courtyard. A culture show will be staged here
7 . Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the world’s most attractive cities, where the ancient and modern blend together almost effortlessly, where Europe meets Asia, and where friendly, generous, and charming locals always have a story to tell. Istanbul is the only settlement in the world that sits on two continents. The Bosporus, a busy waterway, divides the city in two: the western part being the European side and the eastern part being the Asian side. Because there are many monuments and other things of interest, taking a boat ride down the Bosporus Strait is the best way to see Istanbul.
The ideal way to see the city in the shortest amount of time is to hire a catamaran—a sailing boat with two hulls (船身). On a catamaran, you can travel the length of the Bosporus to either the Black Sea or the Sea of Marmara, seeing all that Istanbul has to offer. A catamaran is very convenient, but it has one big shortcoming—it doesn’t allow you to mingle with the local residents, perhaps the most interesting part of this unique city. To get a taste of the native culture, you should take one of the many ferries that are used for public transportation and are more affordable than catamarans. Though they don’t go as far as the catamarans, you can still see many of the highlights of Istanbul, and the ferries allow you to mix with Turkish people and see how they live.
There are total 48 piers and 22 public ferry lines along the Bosporus. The lines are priced according to the distance travelled. Istanbul’s Public Ferries has two main lines that include: Domestic Trips and Bosporus Tours. They operate every 15-20 minutes, leaving regularly from the main downtown ports of Eminonu and continue running throughout the day until 23:00 pm. It’s quite an experience to sit in the tea shop located in the middle of the ferry, watching jewels like the Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia float by. Waiters in regional costume bring you “cay”—Turkish tea—in glasses with cubes of sugar on the side. Sightseeing on the Bosporus as you sip on your tea is a magical way to witness the beauty of Istanbul.
1. Which is true according to Paragraph 1?| A．Europe is a place worthy to be explored. |
| B．Istanbul is known as a transcontinental city. |
| C．Boat riding has a very long history in Istanbul. |
| D．The Bosporus is the best way to know Turkey. |
| A．mix. | B．sit. | C．rent. | D．eat. |
| A．They are charged by time and distance. |
| B．They are highly used by foreign tourists. |
| C．They can be one of the tools for sightseeing. |
| D．They can be taken from central ports in the city. |
| A．a novel | B．a guidebook |
| C．a history textbook | D．a scientific research |
8 . There isn’t a more British way to spend a summer afternoon than enjoying the sun in our many parks.
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
The dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park, with steep pathways and volcanic cliff faces, offers unparalleled views over the city of Edinburgh. A royal park since the 12th century, the beautiful Holyrood Palace remains one of the Queen’s primary residences.
Take a moment to relax beside one of the many mini lakes, enjoy a walk along the yellow-flowered hillocks, set off for the iconic Arthur’s Seat or explore the wind-whipped hillside ruins of the 15th century St Andrew’s Chapel.
Stanley Park, Blackpool
This seriously stylish park won the prestigious Fields in Trust “Best Park” award in 2017, and deservedly so. With an Art Deco café, Italian marble fountain, pretty bandstand and picturesque boating lake, it’s an elegant space to enjoy a summer’s afternoon.
Visitors can spend the day rowing on the lake and exploring the woodland and formal gardens. There’s also a 5000-seat cricket ground, 18-hole golf course and model village within the park, making it well worth a repeat visit.
Platt Fields Park, Manchester
Centred around a beautiful lake where enthusiastic fishermen catch carp and tench, Platt Fields has been enjoyed by the public for over 100 years. Platt Fields were envisioned as the “green lungs of the city”, providing Mancunians with an escape from the pollution and smog of the workhouses in Manchester.
Sports fans can enjoy bowling greens, basketball courts, football pitches, roller hockey, tennis courts, cycle paths and a skate park as well as a BMX track.
Bute Park, Cardiff
Described as the “green heart of the city”, Cardiff’s Bute Park is an urban oasis. Indeed, surrounded by towering trees, award-winning horticulture, a calming lake and thriving wildlife, it’s easy to forget you’re in the city at all.
Formerly the grounds of the statuesque Cardiff Castle, Bute Park is one of the largest parks in Wales, and there are several football pitches, attracting over a million visits every year.
1. Where are the sports activities unavailable?| A．In Holyrood Park. | B．In Stanley Park. |
| C．In Platt Fields Park. | D．In Bute Park. |
| A．A palace. | B．A lake. | C．A fountain. | D．A golf course. |
| A．A magazine only for Mancunicans. | B．A report on national parks. |
| C．A brochure for British parks. | D．A website introducing parks in Autumn. |
9 . Holidaymakers who are bored with baking beaches and overheated hotel rooms head for a big igloo (冰屋). Swedish businessman Nile Bergqvist is delighted with his new hotel, the world’s first igloo hotel. Built in a small town in Lapland, it has been attracting lots of visitors, but soon the fun will be over.
In two weeks’ time Bergqvist’s ice creation (作品) will be nothing more than a pool of water. “We don’t see it as a big problem,” he says. “We just look forward to replacing it.”
Bergqvist built his first igloo in 1991 for an art exhibition. It was so successful that he designed the present one, which measures roughly 200 square meters. Six workmen spent more than eight weeks piling 1,000 tons of snow onto a wooden base: when the snow froze, the base was removed. “The only wooden thing we have left in the igloo is the front door.” he says.
After their stay, all visitors receive a survival certificate recording their success. With no windows, nowhere to hang clothes and temperatures below 0℃, it may seem more like a survival test than a relaxing hotel break. “It’s great fun,” Bergqvist explains, “as well as a good start in survival training.”
The popularity of the igloo is beyond doubt: it is now attracting tourists from all over the world. At least 800 people have stayed at the igloo this season even though there are only 10 rooms. “You can get a lot of people in,” explains Bergqvist, “The beds are three meters wide by two meters long, and can fit at least four at one time.”
1. What inspired Bergqvist to create the world’s first igloo hotel?| A．Growing demand for more hotel rooms. | B．People’s curiosity for new things. |
| C．His being fond of living in a small town. | D．An art exhibition to be held |
| A．Hotel guests will lose interest soon. | B．A more fascinating one will replace the old one |
| C．The igloo will turn into a pool of water. | D．No visitors will come here. |
| A．The Igloo may melt and fall down. | B．You may lose your life. |
| C．Because its condition is extremely poor. | D．You have nothing to eat. |
| A．Horrible. | B．Regretful. | C．Comfortable. | D．Excited. |
10 . Old and unrestored theatres are all around us and yet so unnoticed. Recently, a new photobook has unveiled their often overlooked beauty.
Proctor’s Theatre, Troy, New York
Originally opened as Proctor’s Fourth Street Theatre in 1914, it hosted famous comedians such as Jack Benny and Bob Hope. From 1929, it was successively taken over, renamed as Proctor’s Troy Theatre and switched to screening films. In the 1960s, it began playing second-run films before closing in 1977. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1979. In 2010, the theatre was repaired but is currently not being used today.
Proctor’s Theatre, Newark, New Jersey
Although available outdoors from street sellers. food was banned in theatres to display respectability. In the late 1920s, however, the operators in Proctor’s Theatre in Newark began to set up stands to improve the economic situation during the Great Depression. Popcorn and Coke would become a significant part of the theatre’s income.
Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia
The theatre was originally opened as the Philadelphia Opera House in 1908. In the 1920s, it was renamed as the Metropolitan Opera House, showing silent films in addition to hosting various opera companies. In the 1940s, it became a sports arena. In 1954, it was turned into a church. In the late 1990s, the building was purchased by Mark Hatcher. The church and the developer came to an agreement on a repair for a music venue that was completed and reopened in 2018.
RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre, New York
Originally opened in 1928, RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre was designed by Thomas Lamb. In 1982, it was listed on the NRHP. In 1986, the theatre was bought and closed by its new owner who planned to build a shopping centre on the site, intentionally damaging the hall. In 2019, despite the preservation efforts, the hall was knocked down to make way for a residential tower block.
1. Which one is the oldest among the four theatres?| A．Proctor’s Theatre, Troy, New York | B．Proctor’s Theatre, Newark, New Jersey |
| C．Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia | D．RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre, New York |
| A．All of them are out of use now. |
| B．All of them are admired in 21st century. |
| C．All of them are ignored by most of people today. |
| D．All of them haven’t been repaired since they were set up. |
| A．To rank the old and unrestored theatres. |
| B．To encourage people to protect the old theatres. |
| C．To show the development of American theatres. |
| D．To provide information on overlooked old theatres. |
