2 . Walt Disney World Holiday Celebrations in the 4 Parks

Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World’s first parade since March 2020 is hitting Main Street just in time for the holidays. The parade kicks off with Mickey and Minnie in their holiday styles and ends with a visit from Santa Claus. The only way to see this parade is with a ticket. Other celebrations include a special fireworks display, holiday-themed stage performances and dance parties. Guests may even get to experience a little snowfall in Florida.

EPCOT

Have a look at how countries around the world celebrate this time year at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Guests will experience unique performances such as a Chinese Lion Dance celebrating the New Year. They also will enjoy taking part in the Cookie Stroll. Participants get stamps in a special passport when they buy five different holiday-themed cookies. Once they collect all five stamps, they’ll earn a special treat.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Tree of Life Awakenings will take place on select nights when the park is open late. The Tree of Life will display a series of winter tales accompanied by familiar holiday music. Guests also will get to see a Merry Animal Show of winter animals. Reindeer, foxes and polar bears interact with guests, accompanied by musicians as they create a playful atmosphere.

Disney Springs

Each evening, Town Center at Disney Springs will experience snowfall, Florida style. Also enjoy the Christmas Tree Stroll. Don’t forget to bring your Christmas list to Disney Springs. With a huge range of shopping options, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list.

1. What do Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs have in common?

A．You may experience snowfall.

B．You need to collect special tickets.

C．You will get a visit from Santa Claus.

D．You can find something on your Christmas list.

2. How can you get a special treat in EPCOT?

A．By experiencing a Chinese Lion Dance.

B．By enjoying taking part in the Cookie Stroll.

C．By buying five different holiday-themed cookies.

D．By gathering all five stamps in a special passport.

3. Where should you go if you want to interact with polar animals?

A．Magic Kingdom.	B．EPCOT.
C．Disney’s Animal Kingdom.	D．Disney Springs.

3 . I was dirty, smelly, hungry and somewhere beneath all that, suntanned (晒黑的). It was the end of an Inter-Rail holiday. My body couldn’t take any more punishment. My mind couldn’t deal with any more foreign timetables, currencies or languages.

“Never again,” I said, as I stepped onto home ground. I said exactly the same thing the following year. And the next, all I had to do was to buy one train ticket and, because I was under twenty-five years old, I could spend a whole month going anywhere I wanted in Europe. Ordinary beds are never the same once you’ve learnt to sleep in the passage of a train, the rhythm rocking you into a deep sleep.

Carrying all your possessions on your back in a rucksack (背包) makes you have a very basic approach to travel, and encourages incredible wastefulness that can lead to burning socks that have become too anti-social, and getting rid of books when finished. On the other hand, this way of looking at life is entirely in the spirit of Inter-Rail, for common sense and reasoning can be thrown out of the window along with the paperback book and the socks. All it takes to achieve this carefree attitude is one of those tickets in your hand.

Any system that enables young people to travel through countries at a rate of more than one a day must be pretty social. On that first trip, my friends and I were at first unaware of the possibilities of this type of train ticket, thinking it was just an inexpensive way of getting to and from our chosen camp-site in southern France. But the idea of non-stop travel proved too attractive, for there was always just one more country over the border, always that little bit further to go. And what did the extra miles cost us? Nothing.

We were not completely uninterested in culture. But this was a first holiday without parents, as it was for most other Inter-Railers, and in organizing our own timetable we left out everything except the most available sights. This was the chance to escape the guided tour, an opportunity to do something different. I took great pride in the fact that, in many places, all I could be bothered to see was the view from the station. We were just there to get by, and to have good time doing so. In this we were not different from most of the other Inter-Railers with whom we shared passage floors, food and water, money and music.

The excitement of travel comes from the sudden reality of somewhere that was previously just a name. It is as if the city in which you arrive never actually existed until the train pulls in at the station and you are able to see it with your own tired eyes for the first time.

1. At the end of his first trip, the writer said “Never again” because ________.

A．he fell ill

B．he disliked trains

C．he was tired from the journey

D．he had lost money

2. What does the writer mean by “this way of looking at life” in Paragraph 3?

A．Worrying about your clothes.

B．Throwing unwanted things away.

C．Behaving in an anti-social way.

D．Looking after your possessions.

3. Why did the writer originally buy an Inter-Rail ticket?

A．To get to one place cheaply.

B．To meet other young people.

C．To see a lot of famous places.

D．To go on a tour of Europe.

4. What the writer liked about traveling without his parents was that ________.

A．he could see more interesting places

B．he could spend more time sightseeing

C．he could stay away from home longer

D．he could make his own decisions

5. What does the underlined word “it” in the last sentence of Paragraph 6 refer to?

A．A name.

B．The city.

C．The train.

D．The station.

4 . Universal Beijing Resort is a widely expected theme park destination featuring several all-new attractions. To ensure a safe, secure and pleasant environment, please obey the following regulations.

Food Policy

Universal Beijing Resort offers a variety of fresh and delicious food options at restaurants and stands throughout the resort. However, we respect that guests may need to bring some outside food and drinks for self-consumption. The following food and drinks will not be allowed into the Resort (except for medical, infant, or special dietary needs)

·Alcoholic beverages (e.g. beer, spirits, etc.);

·Foods that need to be heated or processed (e.g. instant noodles, cold food, instant hotpot, etc.);

·Food and drinks in glass containers (e.g. soda in glass bottles, etc.).

Security Inspection Process

·All bags, backpacks or packages are requested to be inspected according to applicable laws before guests enter Universal Beijing Resort.

·Bags/containers more than 56cm×36cm×23cm are prohibited.

·Please follow the instructions from Universal Beijing Resort Security Team.

Ticket Policy

There is no admission ticket required for entry to Universal City Walk Beijing, but Universal Studios Beijing is only accessible to guests with admission tickets. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a guest aged 16 or older.

Themed Park ticket ·One Day Dated admission ·Valid on your selected date only ·Valid at Universal Studios Beijing only From ¥315

Universal Express ·Valid on your selected date only ·Universal Express price may vary depending on the date selection ·Includes express access to participating ride and attraction, and priority seating at selected shows ·Valid at Universal Studios Beijing only From ¥400

If you have any questions or encounter an emergency, please consult an onsite team member, or dial the Guest Services Hotline via 4008-778899.

1. Who is the passage Intended for?

A．Tourists.

B．Tour guides.

C．Security Guards.

D．Parents.

2. Which of the following is against the regulations of Universal Beijing Resort?

A．Buying food from the booth.	B．Eating home-made cookies.
C．Drinking coffee from glass bottles.	D．Having backpacks checked.

3. What do we know about the admission?

A．The price of Universal Express fixed.

B．The entry to Universal City Walk is required to pay.

C．A14-year-old boy can buy a ticket and go alone.

D．At least ¥400 for express access should be paid.

5 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:

Disneyland, California

Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.

Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida

Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.

EPCOT, Disney World, Florida

EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.

Disney­MGM Studios, Florida

MGM’s streets are the home for some great movie­themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.

Universal Studios, Florida

Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.

1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?

A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom.

B．Disneyland & Universal Studios.

C．EPCOT & Disney­MGM Studios.

D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios.

2. Which park has the longest history?

A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida.

B．Disney­MGM Studios, Florida.

C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida.

D．Disneyland, California.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract tourists to these theme parks.

B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today.

C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks.

D．To compare attractions in different theme parks.

6 . Famous Modern Chinese Buildings

The Beijing International Airport

The first place most visitors see when they arrive in China is the Beijing International Airport.

The airport was constructed in the 1950s. It has an indoor garden, a children’s playground,and over 70 food businesses in Terminal 3 alone.

The Shanghai World Financial Centre

Completed in 2008, SWFC took over 10 years to complete due to shortages of money and the construction delays. Since its completion, it has won countless architectural awards.

Tourists are welcome at SWFC’ s viewing platform, which is the world’s highest closed viewing platform.

The Water Cube

It was constructed for use during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Now visitors can express surprise at the architecture of the building. They can enjoy the indoor atmosphere as well.

Among the offerings of the Water Cube are a restaurant, a bar, a shopping area, and Water World, a family water park.

The Bird’s Nest

It was designed mainly for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It can hold up to 80,000 people. Nowadays, it also functions as a tourist attraction. It makes money from tourism. It draws more than 20,000 tourists every day.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts

It was completed in 2007. The building is surrounded by a man-made lake, requiring guests to enter through an underground hallway. It is home to an opera hall, a music hall, and a theatre.

1. Why was the construction of Shanghai World Financial Centre delayed?

A．It needed more construction workers.	B．It was short of money.
C．It added an extra viewing platform.	D．It faced too much terrible weather.

2. How does the Bird’s Nest operate daily?

A．By renting the winter theme park.	B．By increasing its opening time.
C．By making money from tourism.	D．By giving some live concerts.

3. What can you do in the National Centre for the Performing Arts?

A．Enjoy sports events.	B．Play on the viewing platform.
C．Attend science lectures.	D．Watch different performances.

7 . UNESCO World Heritage Sites were created to celebrate and safeguard the most unique places around the world. Below are my 4 favorite UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Cinque Terre, Italy

With cars banned here, you’ll really get to feel the unique history and character of the Cinque Terre’s five centuries-old coastal villages. The breathtaking views of harbors far below the wild coastline along with the rich colors will definitely make it a memorable holiday.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious (宗教的) monument and it contains impressive remains from the Khmer Empire (9th to 15th century). The site has dozens of iconic temples like Ta Prohm (a magnificent temple ruin hidden in the jungle). Hosting more than two million visitors annually, this artistic masterpiece is a must-see site.

Petra, Jordan

Petra’s rock-cut architecture has contributed to its nickname, the Rose City, based on the color of the stone it was carved from. The delicate constructions of temples and tombs along with the remains of churches and temples are only a couple of reasons why this world-famous site is a must-visit destination.

Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yellowstone’s vast wilderness includes mountain ranges, lakes and waterfalls. One of the main reasons for tourists to visit Yellowstone is to observe the amazing wildlife like grizzly bear, bison, bighorn sheep wander the plains and valleys.

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1. Where can tourists enjoy beautiful harbor views?

A．In Cinque Terre.	B．In Angkor Wat.
C．In Petra.	D．In Yellowstone National Park.

2. What do Angkor Wat and Petra have in common?

A．Colorful stones.	B．Religious relics.
C．Coastal villages.	D．Amazing wildlife.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A news report.	B．A wildlife brochure.
C．A travel blog.	D．An economic magazine.

8 . Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match — no matter how specialized.

1. Meatopia

This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. In addition to a range of legally sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to tender steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demonstrations, and attend informal meat-based workshops.

2. The National Honey Show

If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be. This three-day event attracts many local entries who showcase their sweet golden honey, some of which is sold globally.

3. The Orange Sauce Festival

Have you heard about a festival that is devoted only to orange sauce? Held in Cumbria, this sweet, fragrant festival has been running for 3 years. What attracts people most is a competition to find the best homemade orange sauce. There are thousands of participants from over 30 different countries across the globe, bringing their local snacks to share here.

4. The Ginger and Spice Festival

If you’d prefer something with a little more kick to it, then you could attend The Ginger (姜) and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. Unlike other food festivals, it celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of traditional spices from mild to hot.

1. What do Meatopia and the National Honey Show have in common?

A．Both of them last for three days.	B．Both of them hold workshops.
C．Both of them originated from London.	D．Both of them have a long history.

2. If you are interested in foreign food, which festival do you like best?

A．The Meatopia.	B．The Ginger and Spice Festival.
C．The National Honey Show.	D．The Orange Sauce Festival.

3. What is special about the Ginger and Spice Festival ?

A．It has something to do with a historic figure.

B．The ginger used in the festival is from India.

C．It sells spicy food.

D．The food is cooked by Robert Clive.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Where are the speakers?

A．At a clothing store.

B．At their house.

C．At a travel agency.

2. How long will the speakers be on the trip?

A．For two days.

B．For five days.

C．For seven days.

3. What does the woman suggest the man do?

A．Pack more clothes.

B．Wear his jackets.

C．Test the suitcase.