1 . Poly Art Museum
Hidden away on the ninth floor of an office building in Dongzhimen, Beijing, the State-owned museum specifically exhibits pieces recovered from overseas, the centerpiece being four of the 12 animal heads-the pig, monkey, tiger, and ox-robbed by French and British armies from the Old Summer Palace in 1860.
Fun fact: The most recently recovered animal heads, the rat and the rabbit, are currently housed at the National Museum of China while the horse’s head is displayed at the Capital Museum.
The Shenyang Palace Museum
Formerly called the Fengtian Palace Museum, then the National Shenyang Museum, it was officially renamed the Shenyang Palace Museum in 1954 and it was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004.
The Shenyang Palace Museum focuses on the relics before the Qing court was moved from Shenyang to Beijing in 1644. The museum is the only existing palace in China outside Beijing.
China National Tea Museum
China National Tea Museum is the only national-level museum specializing in tea culture. It acts as a platform linking China and the world through the medium of tea.
Occupying an area of 13,000 square meters on the west bank of West Lake in Hangzhou, the museum is made up of two permanent exhibitions: Shuangfeng Pavilion and Longiing Pavilion. There are also activities designed for different groups of visitors.
China National Silk Museum
Silk, one of China’s main products that were exported along the ancient Silk Road, is the first thing that pops into many foreigners’ minds when they think of China.
In the early 1990s, China National Silk Museum was established as China’s first State-owned silk museum on the southern bank of West Lake in Hangzhou. The exhibits include various silk relics from the different Chinese dynasties.
1. Which animal head is housed in the Capital Museum?| A．The rat’s. | B．The horse’s. | C．The rabbit’s. | D．The monkey’s. |
| A．In 1954. | B．In 1990. | C．In 2004. | D．In 2016. |
| A．They are private museums. | B．They are only open to foreigners. |
| C．They are home to similar relics. | D．They just focus on one type of relics. |
2 . Last July, my parents and I went to visit my aunt and uncle in Seattle, a city on the northwest American coast. Dad did some research and had no difficulty in finding us cheap tickets online.
On the day of our flight (飞行),we had to wake up very early. When we checked our bags in, we found that one bag weighed too much, so we had to pay a fine(罚款). After that, Dad insisted that we go and have some breakfast at the airport restaurant. We had a lot of fun watching many different people there. Then we realized it was getting late, so we rushed to the gate. It took one hour for everyone to get on the plane, but finally the door was shut and we were on our way!
I think what I liked most during our trip was our visit to Mount Rainier,which was near Seattle. It was nothing like I had expected. Before we left, my aunt lent us hats to protect us from getting sunburned, so I sup-posed that it would be very hot. Imagine my surprise when we drove up the mountain and I discovered the top was covered in snow and ice!
My uncle led us to a small path beyond the main road to increase our chances of seeing wildlife. We walked over a small hill, and suddenly be-fore us there appeared a field of snow. Small wild flowers grew up through the snow; under the snow we could hear rushing water-a small stream. Little animals stood still to avoid being noticed; tiny birds rose into the air. It was the most beautiful sight that I’d ever seen.
1. Why did they have to pay a fine?| A．Because they got up late. |
| B．Because they didn’t wait in line. |
| C．Because one of their bags was overweight. |
| D．Because they came to the airport late. |
| A．The flight to Seattle. |
| B．The visit to Mount Rainier. |
| C．The breakfast in the airport. |
| D．The discovery of a small stream. |
| A．To avoid the snowy road. |
| B．To enjoy more of the wildlife. |
| C．To take a shortcut to save time. |
| D．To avoid being attacked by animals. |
3 . The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028
211-535-7710 www.metmuseu.org
Entrances
Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
Hours
Open 7 days a week
Sunday-Thursday 10:00-17:30
Friday and Saturday 10:00-21:00
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
Admission
$25.00 for adults, a discount of 30% for students above 12, includes the Main Building and the Cloisters (回廊) on the same day; free for children under 12.
Free with Admission
All special exhibitions, as well as films, lectures, guided tours, concerts, gallery talks, and family/ children’s programs are free with admission. Ask about today’s activities at the Great Hall Information Desk.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens is a branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of Europe in the Middle Ages. The extensive collection consists of masterworks in sculpture, colored glass, and precious objects from Europe dating from about the 9th to the 15th century.
Hours: Open 7 days a week.
March-October 10:00-17:15
November-February 10:00-16:45
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
1. How much may they pay if a 13-year-old girl and her parents visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art?| A．$32.5. | B．$50. | C．$57.5. | D．$67.5. |
| A．it opens all the year round |
| B．it has a modern European-style garden |
| C．its collections date from the Middle Ages |
| D．it sells excellent European glass collections |
| A．On Sundays. | B．On May Day. |
| C．On January 1. | D．From Thanksgiving Day to Christmas. |
1. What does the speaker want listeners to do?
| A．Study science. |
| B．Visit some attractions in London. |
| C．Learn about British culture. |
| A．Big Ben. | B．The London Eye. | C．The London Science Museum. |
| A．The history of the attractions. |
| B．The size of the attractions. |
| C．The number of visitors. |
| A．Book online. |
| B．Wait in all queues patiently. |
| C．Visit during the low season. |
5 . Tulum’s location on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, in the Riviera Maya, makes it an ideal spot for enjoying beautiful beaches and great weather.
Spring
Spring is a popular travel time throughout Mexico. Many Mexican families go on vacation during this time, so you should make your accommodation reservations in advance if traveling during this period.
Event: Holy Week
For many Mexicans, it’s an opportunity to head to the beach.
Summer
Summers can be hot and cloudy. There are far fewer tourists during this time, which is great for photo opportunities as well as for enjoying the destination without the crowds. Summertime is the best time to observe whale sharks and sea turtles.
Event: Talking Cross
The Celebration is held in the month of July and has its origins in the 1800s.
Fall
You’re likely to experience some rain if you visit during this season. The rainy season is not completely uncomfortable, however. It usually only rains for a short time, and then the sun comes out again.
Event: Sea Turtle Festival
It is a festival for sea turtles in order to raise people’s consciousness of protecting sea turtles.
Winter
Winter offers the best weather in Tulum. If you’re looking for sunny days and near-perfect beach conditions, this is the time to visit. However, there are more crowds December and January are busy travel months, and Tulum’s party scene and nightlife are at a peak.
Event: Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine
It is a 6-day restaurant week featuring music and special meals and wine. Tourists enjoy a fun and creative cultural environment.
1. What are you advised to do before visiting Tulum in spring?| A．Buy a raincoat. | B．went a surfboard. |
| C．Prepare food for whale sharks. | D．Book hotels ahead. |
| A．Holy Week. | B．Sea Turtle Festival. |
| C．Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine. | D．Talking Cross. |
| A．In spring. | B．In summer. | C．In fall. | D．In winter. |
6 . Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Tickets
From $20.10
Lowest Price Guarantee 1 to 11 hours
See the beauty of Hong Kong from above by visiting Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck. Pre-booking admission means you’ll guarantee your entry and avoid waiting in long lines to purchase tickets. Get 360° views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong’s top landmarks. If you work up an appetite, you don’t have to leave, as there’s even a restaurant on site - Café 100 by The Ritz-Carlton.
Hong Kong International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge
From $66.19
Lowest Price Guarantee 3 to 12 hours
After arriving in Hong Kong, relax and unwind with hot showers, delicious food, and wireless Internet access before taking off on your departing flight with this Hong Kong International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge access. Customize your choice based on your layover to be sure there’s plenty of time to decompress and refresh before departure. Enjoy amenities such as hot food, beverages, wireless internet connection, and shower facilities.
Hong Kong Street Food Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
From $154.96 Price varies by group size
Lowest Price Guarantee 4 hours
Get your bearings of Kowloon and taste your away around the city on this exciting Hong Kong night markets and street food tour. Take the stress out of getting lost by having a guide to lead the way. You’ll explore small side streets and night markets in Mong Kok and learn local secrets that you wouldn’t find out about otherwise. Your guide will advise you on the best local dishes to try, and you’ll enjoy 6-8 food tastings.
Brush Calligraphy Class / Chinese Ink Painting Class
From $65.32 Price varies by group size
Lowest Price Guarantee 1 hour 30 minutes
Art Connect and Communication is an institution that integrates art creation and cultural teaching. It hopes to create more diversified products with art and provide relevant courses to different people. ART CONNECT connects life with art, and affects life with life. We provide a variety of Chinese cultural experiences and exchanges. We provide the four Chinese arts of “Qin Qi, Calligraphy and Painting”, including cultural experiences such as guzheng, Chinese chess, calligraphy, and Chinese painting, to promote Chinese culture to people from different counties.
1. What is mentioned in Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Tickets?| A．The exact price of food. | B．Booking tickets ahead. |
| C．Getting 360° views of The Ritz-Carlton. | D．The introduction of Victoria Harbour. |
| A．One to eleven hours. | B．Three to twelve hours. |
| C．Four hours. | D．One and a half hours. |
| A．Lowest Price Guarantee. | B．Different price by group size. |
| C．Art creation and cultural teaching. | D．The best local dishes to try. |
7 . Singapore’s public transport system (公共交通系统) is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local (当地人). There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses all you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares (车费) start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give changes.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking (预订) can also be made easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL (租) CARS
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.
For car rental, call Avis on +65 6737 1668.
1. If you need to find the bus number, you may call________.| A．+65 6737 1668 | B．6552 8888 |
| C．1800 767 4333 | D．6552 2222 |
| A．both buses and trains | B．only trains |
| C．both buses and taxis | D．only rental cars |
| A．take your own license with you | B．ask the driver how much your ticket is |
| C．buy the bus map of Singapore | D．book your ticket ahead of time |
| A．麻烦 | B．乐趣 | C．景点 | D．费用 |
| A．A local has no trouble finding his way around. |
| B．It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train. |
| C．You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car. |
| D．It’s very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore. |
1.活动安排：
①升旗仪式；②线上游览香港景点；③演讲比赛；④共唱《东方之珠》。
2.活动感受。
注意：1.词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；
2.要点齐全，可适当发挥；
3.不得出现真实姓名和校名；
4.条理清楚，语句通顺，意义连贯，书写规范。
参考词汇：维多利亚港 Victoria Harbour 《东方之珠》 “Pearl of the East”
Dear Peter,
How is everything going? Last month, our school held a themed online activity.
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Best wishes to you and hope to hear from you soon!
Yours,
Li Hua
9 . Welcome to Shanghai Disney Resort. As the second Disney theme park in China, Shanghai Disney Resort will provide visitors with unlimited possibilities and create memories worth cherishing for a lifetime.
Four Amazing Projects:
1. Soaring Over the Horizon
The ride takes you and your dangling feet from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal to an African savanna filled with elephants. Shown on a domed screen, the movie concludes with nighttime fireworks over Shanghai’s skyline. Scent effects include grass over Africa, an ocean breeze over Fiji and roses over India.
2. TRON Lightcycle Power Run
The motorcycle-style trains look phenomenal with their glowing wheels, particularly in the indoor blue-hued launch area designed to look like the circuits inside a computer. The futuristic scene is so spectacular that you can’t look away from it.
3. Voyage to the Crystal Grotto
The gentle boat ride passes scenes based on “Aladdin” “Tangled” “Mulan” and “The Little Mermaid” with animatronic figures and spouting fountains.
4. Alice in Wonderland Maze (迷宫)
Alice in Wonderland Maze is the first attraction at a Disney park to focus on Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland film. Guests have to make their way through sculpted hedges, stone garden walls, giant flowers and sculptures to get to the Mad Hatte’s Tea Party.
You will also meet your Disney friends from different stories in various parks, such as Mickey, Mulan, Baymax, Disney princesses, Captain Jack Sparrow and Winnie the Pooh.
What are you waiting for?
1. In which project can you experience scent effects?| A．Soaring Over the Horizon. | B．TRON Lightcycle Power Run. |
| C．Voyage to the Crystal Grotto. | D．Alice in Wonderland Maze. |
| A．It is easy to pass. | B．It is based on a film. |
| C．It has a futuristic scene. | D．It has spouting fountains. |
| A．A fashion magazine. | B．An economy newspaper. |
| C．A tour handbook. | D．A science fiction. |
10 . Attractions
Boulders
Visit Wales’ largest indoor climbing centre for packed fun! Boulders promises a fantastic day out for all, offering: birthday parties; climbing sessions for beginners; children’s school holiday activities; all equipment.
Boulders specializes in introducing people of all abilities into this vertical world in a fun, safe and inclusive way.
St Catherine’s Park, Cardiff CF24 2 RZ
+44(0) 2920484880
www.boulderssuk.com
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain’s leading mining museums. With facilities to educate all ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Enjoy a multimedia tour of a modern coal mine, exhibitions in the pithead baths and historic buildings open to the public for the first time. Go 300ft underground with a real miner!
Blaenafon, Torfaen NP4 9XP
+44(0) 3001112333
www.museumwales.ac.uk
Adventures Wales Activity Centre
Wales’ premier AALA Licensed outdoor adventure activity centre offering; Weekend packages are available and include a great choice of activities, hotel accommodation and return transport into the city centre for a great night out in Wales’ capital city. The Centre also caters for children’s parties, school residential stays and company team events as well as offsite activities such as surfing. kayaking and raft building challenges.
Moor Lane, Nottage, Porthcawl CF36 3 EX
+44(0) 1656782300
www.adventureswales.co.uk
Bute Park & Arboretum
Bute Park, containing the former pleasure grounds of Cardiff Castle, is a green oasis (绿洲) right in the heart of the city centre and a “must see” for anyone visiting Cardiff. It is one of the largest urban public parks in Wales, and comprises a broad mix of historic landscape, urban woodland, horticultural(园艺的) features and river corridor.
Cardiff city centre, Cardiff CF119 HW
+44(0) 2920872730
www.bute-park.com
1. Which phone number will you probably dial to arrange kids’ school vacation?
| A．+44(0) 2920484880. | B．+44(0) 3001112333. |
| C．+44(0) 1656782300. | D．+44(0) 2920872730. |
| A．In Boulders. | B．In Big Pit National Coal Museum. |
| C．In Adventures Wales Activity Centre. | D．In Bute Park Arboretum. |
| A．See a coal exhibition. | B．Try surfing adventures. |
| C．Enjoy a world of nature. | D．Taste an urban kayaking. |
