1 . Do you want to relax? Here are several beautiful beaches we choose for you.
North Beach, Florida
Warm, clear water, white sand, and nature activities helped this beach rise to the top of our list. North Beach, near St. Petersburg, has a large lagoon (泻湖) that doesn’t get above 3 feet deep. It’s like a natural pool for kids.
Spend the night in the Loews Don CeSar where families can keep busy with movies and toys, books, and DVDs to borrow. There’s a drop-off kids’ club for 4- to 12-year-olds.
Coligny Beach, South Carolina
Coligny stood out for its calm water. And the beach’s hard-packed sand is perfect for kids to build castles or ride. You can rent bikes from a nearby Shore Beach Service stand.
Spend the night in Beach House, which organizes free pool and beachside games. All rooms have a small fridge.
Coronado Central Beach, San Diego
This 2-mile stretch of beach has everything families could want: perfect weather, white sand, and warm, gentle water. But no smoking is allowed on this beach.
Spend the night in the Victorian-style Hotel del Coronado, which offers a kids’ program for 4- to 12-year-olds.
Coquina Beach, Florida
This beach is famous for colorful seashells (贝壳). Every morning, there’s a row of shells on the shoreline for kids to pick up. Another activity: kayaking (皮划艇). You can rent one on the beach.
Spend the night in the Tradewinds Resort. A great money saver: each room has a full kitchen.
1. Which beach is fit for biking?| A．Coligny Beach. | B．North Beach. |
| C．Coquina Beach. | D．Coronado Central Beach. |
| A．Beach House. | B．The Loews Don CeSar. |
| C．The Tradewinds Resort. | D．The Victorian-style Hotel del Coronado. |
| A．They are kid-friendly. | B．They are world-famous. |
| C．There are colorful seashells. | D．There are free swimming pools. |
2 . There are art-filled sculpture gardens and art parks across the country, offering a great way to experience art in a beautiful setting.
Storm King Art Center
1 Museum Rd, New Windsor, New York, USA
PHONE 845 -534 -3115
With 500 acres of outdoor modern sculptural art, Storm King features rolling hills forests and streams with modern sculptures dotted across the landscape. Some works are built directly into the landscape, like Maya Lin’s “Wavefield”. Be prepared for a lot of walking owing to its size.
Glenstone Museum
12100 Glen Rd, Potomac, Maryland, USA
PHONE 301 -983 -5001
Beginning in 2006 with a single building of indoor art in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., it expands to 300 acres of a sculpture garden. Visitors are led along carefully-landscaped paths, with a selection of artworks strategically placed along the way. The massive flower-covered “Split-Rocker” by Jeff Koons is hard to miss. Making it indoors, you’ll catch pieces by modern sculptors.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, Washington, USA
PHONE 206 -654 -3100
Opened by the Seattle Art Museum in 2007 at a former industrial site, this 9-acre park is now the largest green space in the city. Views of the Olympic Mountains provide background for the 20 artworks. Visitors can explore the path and see pieces by modern sculptors, and one of Jaume Plensa’s enormous heads, modeled on a 9-year-old girl.
Sculpture Garden of the National Gallery of Art
Constitution Ave NW &, 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC, USA
PHONE 202 -289 -3360
Though small, the sculpture garden belonging to the National Gallery of Art contains symbolic pieces by the world’s greatest sculptors, including Louise Bourgeois’s “Spider” and Marc Chagall’s “Orphee”, a 10 by 17 foot sculpture made out of glass and stone.
1. What can we know about the Storm King Art Center?| A．It’s part of the National Gallery of Art. | B．It’s big and requires you to walk a lot. |
| C．It features artworks by modern sculptors. | D．It develops from a building of indoor art. |
| A．Glenstone Museum. | B．Sculpture Garden. |
| C．Olympic Sculpture Park. | D．Storm King Art Center. |
| A．301-983 -5001. | B．202 -289 -3360. |
| C．206 -654 -3100. | D．845 -534 -3115. |
3 . The Best Things to Experience in River City
String Thing
Caroline Shaw, who won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for music, has composed many famous contemporary songs. Her lively compositions will be performed in a concert by Richmond's dynamic Rosette String Quartet as part of its So Hot Right Now series. The concert takes place on Monday,（October 25, from 7: 00 pm to 10: 00 pm, at the Hofheimer Building's Dark Room. The Rosettes are Ellen Cockerham Riccio (violin), Treesa Gold (violin), Kimberly Ryan (viola) and Steph Barrett (cello).
Cooking and Comedy
After visiting the River City in 2014, Alton Brown, who is the Bill Nye of the culinary (烹饪的) world and longtime host of shows including Iron Chef America and Good Eats, will return on Thursday, October 28, during his fall tour, Beyond the Eats. The show at Dominion Energy Center's Carpenter Theatre promises a mixture of cooking, comedy and audience interaction.
Opera Man
The Metropolitan Opera's production of Fire Shut up in My Bones marked a historic first as the only opera performed by African American composer Terence Blanchard on that stage earlier this year. The star of that show, Will Liverman, comes to the University of Richmond's Modlin Center at 7: 30 pm on October 28. His performance will include songs by composers Shawn E. Okpebholo, H. Leslie Adams and Damien Sneed, as well as works by Schubert, Loewe, Rachmaninoff, Britten and Bolcolm. Tickets are $10 to $25.
Night of the Picture Show
George Romero's 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead, will be played at the Byrd Theatre at 6: 00 pm on October 31. Make it a double feature and catch the Yes and Theatrical Co. performance and screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 10: 00 pm. This event features the theater company's cast accompanied by the Trunk Show Band performing the film's soundtrack live.
1. What is Caroline Shaw?| A．A comedian. | B．A host. | C．A chef. | D．A composer. |
| A．Enjoy classic comedies from Bill Nye. | B．Interact with a host good at cooking food. |
| C．Listen to the live soundtrack of Good Eats. | D．Watch the show named Iron Chef America. |
| A．At the Byrd Theatre. | B．At the Hofheimer Building's Dark Room. |
| C．At the University of Richmond's Modlin Center. | D．At Dominion Energy Center's Carpenter Theatre. |
4 . The Thai capital Bangkok isn't just a big city full of skyscrapers, shopping malls, and traffic. There are many beautiful spaces providing residents with fresh air and lots of healthy outdoor activities in landscaped areas.
Benjakitti Park
The park has dedicated 'bicycle and jogging tracks around the Lake Ratchada. The water's edge is nicely framed by some pretty plant life, with colourful flowers adding to the quietness. You'll also find skate tracks, a central pavilion with fountains, and an impressive half-circle courtyard that's popular for picnics.
Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Benjasiri Park
Benjasiri Park is the place to be for sculpture lovers, with some of the best examples of Thai sculptures around the park reflecting historical features. The centrepiece fountain hosts multimedia water dance shows 3 times daily. The park offers outdoor sports facilities rarely found at other public parks in Bangkok, including a basketball court, roller skating/skateboarding rink, tennis court, and outdoor swimming pool.
Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Chatuchak Park
Chatuchak Park offers something for everyone at this park. Some may walk or jog along the green tracks line, while others can appreciate nature in the Thai Literature and Herb Garden. The park's northern end has many tennis courts and soccer fields. While you're there, make sure not to miss the Train Museum and Youth Traffic Garden.
Opening Time: Daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sanam Luang Park
Sanam Luang Park has been around since the founding of Bangkok in 1782. Take part in the kite flying festival in March in different shapes and sizes floating in the sky. On most days; you can enjoy a family picnic in the breezy late afternoon while watching an exciting game of volleyball.
Opening Time: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
1. Which park opens earliest every day?| A．Benjakitti Park. | B．Benjasiri Park. |
| C．Chatuchak Park. | D．Sanam Luang Park. |
| A．Colorful flowers. | B．Traditional sculptures |
| C．Soccer fields. | D．Walking tracks. |
| A．A tennis court. | B．Some skate tracks. |
| C．A volleyball court. | D．Some picnic spots. |
5 . At EF, we believe our greatest wealth is our teachers and we provide them the support they need to perform their jobs well. EF has a standard contract for teaching jobs in China and offers among the best benefits package in the industry.
Competitive teaching salary
The remuneration (报酬) of teaching jobs in China with EF is based on local costs and offers our teachers a very comfortable standard of living. Many EF teachers enjoy housekeeping services, dine out in the evenings and have active social and travel schedules.
Relocation assistance
On arrival, you will receive a warm welcome at the airport by a fellow EF staff member. You will either have housing provided, or be invited to stay at the hotel for up to two weeks at our expense.
During this time, we will assist you in finding suitable accommodation.
On-going training throughout your teaching career
Our teaching jobs in China include on-going teacher training. All EF schools have a Director of Studies known as a DOS. This person has a wealth of experience within the world of ESL and will assist in the professional development of the teaching staff. She/He will hold a new teacher orientation (任职培训) program that includes an in-depth explanation of the courses, resources and methodology (方法学). To hone your teaching skills and help you do your jobs better, EF offers continuous professional development meetings on a weekly basis.
Paid vacation in addition to public holidays
Holiday schedules vary from year to year, but in general, teachers on a twelve month job contract are entitled to ten days paid vacation per year in addition to eleven public and national holidays during which no teaching activities are held.
1. What's the purpose of the passage?| A．To give some tips on English teaching. |
| B．To introduce some English teachers. |
| C．To attract some English teachers. |
| D．To advertise an English school. |
| A．find a job | B．find a house |
| C．book a hotel | D．book a flight |
| A．She/He helps teachers to make new friends. |
| B．She/He helps teachers to change their habits. |
| C．She/He helps teachers to adjust to their new life. |
| D．She/He helps teachers to improve their work skills. |
6 . Below is a list of popular movies, which are not only fun to watch, but they give us a lesson.
Booksmart
Booksmart stars (由……主演) Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever as two high school seniors who feel they haven’t experienced the typical (典型的) high school experience. So they attend different parties held by their classmates, but get into more trouble than they’ve experienced in their lives.
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Mean Girls
Mean Girls, written by Tina Fey, is regarded as one of the best teenage movies ever. The film stars Lindsay Lohan as Cady, a student from Africa. On her first day of school, Cady gets to know Regina George, the most popular girl in school. While she’s happy to be in the cool crowd at first, Cady realizes that popularity isn’t what she imagines.
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She’s All That
She’s All That is taken from George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion. It was considered one of the best teenage movies in the 1990s and reached number one at the box office in its first week. The film stars Freddie Prize Jr. as Zach, a popular student who becomes unpopular when his cheerleader friend leaves him for a reality TV star.
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, based on Steven Chbosky’s novel of the same name, is a coming-of-age film about a teenager named Charlie and his struggle with anxiety. The film, which is considered one of the best teenage movies ever, follows Charlie throughout his first year of high school.
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1. What topic is Mean Girls about?| A．Friendship. | B．Difficult culture. |
| C．Being popular. | D．Typical school life |
| A．Booksmart. | B．Mean Girls. |
| C．She’s All That. | D．The Perks of Being a Wallflower. |
| A．Their leading actors are girls. | B．They are mainly about teenagers. |
| C．They were made in the 1990s. | D．They are of the same price on Amazon. |
7 . Greenport, one of Long Island’s great summer destinations, offers many family-friendly ways to spend the day in the village.
PARKS AND BEACHES
Mitchell Park: It is a dog-friendly spot where kids can play. Families can wander along the waterfront and watch boaters.
Arshamomaque Preserve: Located on the edge of Greenport, the preserve is a place where families can explore—just make sure you keep your dog leashed (拴着). Featuring 126 acres of wetlands and woodland habitats, lookout for an abundance of wildlife.
Orient Beach State Park: About 10 miles east of Greenport, it has a large sandy-yet-rocky beach where peoples it in the sun while others fish. The park is a great place to bird watch.
ACTIVITIES
Skate Park: The park is open, featuring ramps (坡道), a half-pipe and other items on which to trick. Safety gear (用具) is required.
Mini Golf: Golf at Drossos Motel is open to the public daily. The course has 18 holes and features the Jennie’s at Drossos snack bar.
SHOPS
Greenport is a very walkable town, with much of what can be shopped on Front Street.
Goldsmith’s Toys & Electronics: This shop has direct appeal to kids. Walk past and see the rubber ducks in the window—it’s the store’s signature item—but walk inside to find a variety of toys and seasonal fun; it’s an independent toy store that’s been in town for more than 30 years.
Sweet Indulgences: It’s also highly likely your little one digs treats, so a stop by this shop should not disappoint. Parents can purchase the many household items for sale, while also finding lots of sweets and chocolates.
One Love Beach: It’s another place that should have youth appeal, as it carries beachy gear while also offering water skis and sailboats for rent.
1. What do Mitchell Park and Arshamomaque Preserve have in common?| A．They’re ideal places for birdwatching. | B．They’re home to endangered wildlife. |
| C．They provide free beach service. | D．They allow pet dogs in. |
| A．Seasonal toys. | B．Rubber ducks. |
| C．Candies. | D．Safety gear. |
| A．Orient Beach State Park. | B．Skate Park. |
| C．Goldsmith’s Toys & Electronics. | D．One Love Beach. |
1. From the ad, we know that________ will be on sale on Saturday, July 8th.
| A．shoes | B．T-shirts | C．trousers | D．socks |
| A．8:50 a.m. | B．10:00 a.m. | C．5:30 p.m. | D．7:00 p.m. |
| A．the time of the sale | B．the address of the factory |
| C．the types of shoes | D．the name of the factory |
9 . Want to enjoy some extreme sports(极限运动)? Here are a small number of the extreme sport clubs across universities in the UK.
Octopush(水中曲棍球) Oxford, York, Aberdeen and Warwick are only some of the universities that offer this rather unusual sport. Anyone who is able to swim can play. It is played by two teams of six players. Everyone wears a mask and carries a small wooden stick. |
Skiing and snowboarding Nearly every university in the UK has a skiing and snowboarding club. For example, Brumski ＆ Board Club of Birmingham University has run for 30 years and has about 500 members. They hold Christmas and Easter ski trips every year and take part in competitions. |
Skateboarding Warwick University is home to the Longboarding Club. A Longboard is two or three feet longer than a usual skateboard and has a wider wheel base. Instead of offering club T-shirts, the Longboarding Club lets members have their personal socks. |
BASE jumping The University of Lincoln offers BASE jumping. In BASE jumping, players jump from fixed objects and use a parachute to break their fall. They go on weekly trips to Skydive Hibaldstow. |
| A．ski | B．swim | C．skate | D．skydive |
| A．About 30. | B．About 300. | C．About 50. | D．About 500. |
| A．shorter | B．longer | C．wider | D．bigger |
| A．Oxford. | B．York. | C．Lincoln. | D．Warwick. |
| A．Octopush. | B．Snowboarding. | C．Skateboarding. | D．BASE jumping. |
10 . Welcome to TeenInk, a national teen magazine, bookseries, and website devoted to teenage writing, art and photos. Students must be ages 13-19 to take part, and submit(提交) works. TeenInk magazine offers some of the most thoughtful and creative works finished by teens and has the largest distribution(分配) of any publication of its kind. We have no staff writers or artists; we depend completely on submissions from teenagers nationwide for our content.
We offer teenagers the opportunity to publish their creative works and opinions on the problems that affect their lives. Hundreds of thousands of students have submitted their works to us and we have published the works of more than 55,000 teens since 1989.
The Young Authors Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organisation that supports all TeenInk publications. The foundation is devoted to helping teens share their own voices, while developing reading, writing, creative and critical thinking skills. All proceeds from the printed magazine, website and TeenInk books are used only for charitable(慈善的) and educational purposes.
1. What’s the purpose of the passage?| A．To introduce TeenInk. | B．To praise TeenInk. |
| C．To collect some works. | D．To attract some readers. |
| A．primary school students | B．middle school students |
| C．middle school teachers | D．college students |
| A．ideas | B．works | C．money | D．advertisements |
