1 . 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.

3 . Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.

OPENING TIMES

20 Mar to 19 Oct

Mon to Sat: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm        Sun: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

20 Oct to 19 Mar

Mon to Sat: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm        Sun: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk).

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

ADMISSION: Adult: ￡4.90 Child: ￡2.20 Family: ￡12.00 (2 adults + up to 3 children)

1. When does the House start to receive visitors on Sunday in December?

A．8:30 am.

B．9:00 am.

C．10:00 am.

D．4:00 pm.

2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?

A．At Windsor Street.	B．Near the Coffee House.
C．Behind the exhibition hall.	D．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.

3. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?

A．￡9.80.

B．￡12.00.

C．￡13.20.

D．￡16.90.

4 . What does the woman ask the man to do?

A．Have dinner.

B．Look at the ring.

C．Pick up a gift.

5 . English is full of funny expressions that don’t always make sense. Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of each word, you may not understand the idiom because you don’t understand the culture behind it. Here are some English idioms based on animals.

When children jump around and act silly, their parents may tell them to stop “monkeying around”.To “monkey around” means to do things that are not useful or serious, or to simply waste time.

Many American families have and love pet dogs. But for some unknown reason, Americans use “dog” in a phrase that means to feel unwell. If you are “as sick as a dog”, you’re really, really sick.

Sometimes you may also hear cats mentioned in conversations, “I told you to keep that secret, but you have just ‘let the cat out of the bag’!” You probably guessed it — that idiom means to reveal a secret or tell facts that were previously unknown.

Dogs and cats don’t always get along, but they appear side by side in a commonly used idiom. When it rains heavily, people might say it’s “raining cats and dogs”．

Heavy rain often ruins people’s plans for outdoor activities. But on a lovely day, you can have a picnic. If a swarm (一群) of tiny bugs love your food and start to hover (盘旋) around you, it would be really annoying. That experience perfectly explains why people often tell someone who keeps bothering them to “stop bugging me”．

Idioms are very common in both spoken and written English. If you want to have a better understanding of English, you have to learn idioms.

1. According to Paragraph 1, which is right about idioms?

A．Expressions which are based on animals.

B．Expressions with rich cultural background.

C．Expressions that always make sense.

D．Expressions which are easy to understand.

2. What can “monkeying around” be used to describe?

A．Children jump around and waste time.

B．Children do something useful and serious.

C．Children play with monkeys with their parents.

D．Children spend time playing with their family pets.

3. What can be learned from the text?

A．Dogs and cats always get along nicely.

B．Bugs can be used to show your annoyance.

C．Americans believe cats can give away secrets.

D．Americans use the idiom “as sick as a dog” to describe a healthy man.

4. How does the text mainly develop?

A．By sharing experiences.

B．By making comparisons.

C．By giving examples.

D．By listing figures.

6 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours

San Francisco Winery Tour
Running: February 1st through April 30th

This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)

Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.
Duration(时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st

This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.

Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st

Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.

Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd

This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.

Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1. Which of the tours is available in March?

A．San Francisco Winery Tour.	B．Back to the Fifties Tour.
C．Spooky Hallowen Tour.	D．Holiday Lights Tour.

2. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?

A．Go to Treasure Island.	B．Enjoy the holiday scenes.
C．Have free ice cream.	D．Visit the Presidio district.

3. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?

A．Take some drinks.	B．Set off early in the morning.
C．Wear warm clothes.	D．Make reservations in advance.

7 . Online eating shows, or Mukbang, were originated in South Korea and have gained popularity globally. Many hosts of such shows become popular for their ability to eat large amounts of food. However, these shows have also received criticism for their waste of food. While some hosts actually do consume the amount of food shown, others may be faking it. On Aug 12, CCTV exposed several Chinese hosts who were eating large amounts of food while on camera, but actually later threw it away.

To discourage this practice, many video and live streaming platforms, including Douyin, Kuaishou and Bilibili, have removed videos that show food waste, and have promoted messages to “avoid food waste and eat reasonably”.

In June 2020, the United Nations warned that the world is on the verge of the worst food crisis in 50 years. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, about a third of the world’s food—1.3 billion tons—is wasted every year. In China alone, 50 million tons of food ends up in landfills every year, according to Beijing News.

Recently, campaigns against food waste have been further promoted. In August, President Xi Jinping stressed the need for safeguarding food security and avoiding food waste.

According to China Daily, restaurants and catering associations in more than 18 provinces and all 4 municipal cities have issued guidelines to control food waste.

In Shaanxi province, local restaurants have been asked to serve half portions to avoid waste. The Wuhan Catering Association proposed that restaurants adopt the “N-1 mode”. For example, a group of 10 diners should only order enough for nine people at first. More food is only brought to the table if required.

In addition, a nationwide “Clear Your Plate” campaign has been launched online. Users of Sina Weibo are encouraged to share photos or videos of empty plates after finishing their meals.

1. Which of the following best explains the word “faking” underlined in paragraph 1?

A．Criticizing.	B．Pretending.
C．Hating.	D．Copying.

2. Why have many video and live streaming platforms removed some online eating shows?

A．Because hosts of these shows become too popular.

B．Because CCTV asks them to get rid of the shows of wasting food.

C．Because they don’t want to inspire the practice of wasting food.

D．Because the world is on the verge of the worst food crisis in 50 years.

3. Which of the following campaigns has been promoted to fight against food waste?

A．Guidelines to control food waste have been issued all over the country.

B．It’s been required that restaurants in Shaanxi give a smaller portion of food.

C．In Wuhan, all the restaurants have adopted the “N-1 mode”.

D．A nationwide “Clear Your Plate” campaign has been launched by the government.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Online eating shows.	B．Campaigns against waste.
C．Stopping food waste.	D．Clear your plate.

8 . SEED Madagascar Volunteer

Whether your passion is sustainable community development or vital- conservation work, we can offer you an unforgettable experience. No particular skills are required to volunteer in a short term with us and training is given locally, but if you do have particular experience in areas relevant to your program, all the better!

Who it’s for

High schoolers, university and college students, corporate team building groups are all welcome.

At a glance

·Program length: 2—4 weeks

·Start dates: flexible, please discuss with our team

·Group size: 10—30 participants

·Activities: construction/conservation/English teaching—combined as required

·Location: Anosy region, Southeast Madagascar

What’s included

·Transport costs for the duration of the program from Day 1 collection at Fort Dauphin airport to drop-off at the program’s end

·Use of our beautiful campsites and facilities

·All meals while on program (Optional meals out at Fort Dauphin restaurants are extra.)

·Full training for building and construction tasks and conservation field research techniques

·Malagasy language lessons

Additional costs

International flights(leave/return to the UK)	£680—£1,000
Internal flights (from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin)	£280—£400
Comprehensive travel insurance	£60—£150
Tourist visa	£20
Medical preparations	£30—£80
Personal equipment	£0—£100

Get started

Contact us today via our online form: Online enquiry form

1. What should you bear in mind if you want to apply for SEED Madagascar Volunteer?

A．It lasts for four weeks.	B．It doesn’t have fixed start dates.
C．It requires relevant experience.	D．It is intended for high school students.

2. Which of the following is provided without extra charge?

A．Comprehensive travel insurance.

B．Conservation field research techniques.

C．Short term training for different languages.

D．Transport from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin.

3. How much do two participants pay for the international flights at least?

A．£560.

B．£680.

C．£1,360.

D．£2,000.

10 . —Excuse me, could you tell me the time, please?
—Sorry, I don’t have a watch with me.
— ________.

A．Thanks a lot	B．What a pity
C．I’m sorry to hear that	D．Thank you all the same