1 . HARRY POTTER AND THE FORBIDDEN JOURNEY
Universal Studio Resort
Make your way through the classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts. Then rocket above the castle grounds on a groundbreaking new ride that lets you join Harry Potter and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure.
Our goal is to ensure that everyone is able to make well informed decisions about their ability to safely, comfortably, and conveniently experience each of our attractions.
1. CAUTION:
This ride imitates dramatic aerobatics and includes sudden acceleration, stopping, turning, climbing, and dropping.
Failure to follow posted guidelines may result in serious injury or expulsion (驱逐) from the park.
● Attraction is not allowed for Guests with a history of heart conditions or abnormal blood pressure.
● Attraction is not allowed for Guests with back, neck, or similar physical conditions.
● Expectant mothers are not allowed on this attraction.
● Attraction is not recommended for Guests easily influenced to motion sickness or dizziness.
● Attraction is not recommended for Guests who have fear of enclosed spaces.
● Attraction is not allowed for Guests with recent surgery or other conditions that may be worsened by this ride.
● Prosthetic limbs (义肢) must be secured to prevent hazards or loss due to ride forces. Please see an attendant for assistance.
● Guests under 122cm may not ride.
● Weight not to exceed 136 kg.
● This attraction cannot accommodate guide dogs. A portable pet cage is available upon request.
2. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
● Remain seated with your head firmly against the headrest.
● Keep hands and feet inside the vehicle.
● Hold onto shoulder restraints at all times.
● No Photography or Video Recording.
● Maximum capacity 4 persons.
● Keep safely all loose articles (phones, hats, glasses, video-recording equipment, cameras, wallets, keys, etc.) in the lockers provided or leave with a non-rider.
● No eating, drinking, or smoking.
1. In the passage, the underlined word aerobatics is closest in meaning to “________”.| A．violent movements | B．plunging activities |
| C．increasing rides | D．rapid actions |
| A．Guests must keep cameras inside their pockets or bags. |
| B．Children who are under a certain age are not allowed on this ride. |
| C．People with prosthetic limbs should remove them before the ride so as not to lose them. |
| D．People with visual sickness need to keep their guide dogs with them all the way through the ride. |
| A．Guest Services | B．About Us | C．Things to Do | D．Plan Your Visit |
The Coming Series | |
 Express Yourself! The Art of Cartooning Time: Thursday, January 6, 18: 30 Welcome to the first event in our new series, Express Yourself! We will explore many forms of personal self - expression and discuss how and why people create things and have hobbies. Join William Denham, an American diplomat stationed in Shanghai. Outside of the office, Will's main artistic hobby is drawing cartoons. His cartoons have been displayed in two shows in Shanghai. He will discuss his hobby, what it means to him, and help take participants on their own cartooning journey. This entertaining and interactive event is open to all - including those with no drawing or cartooning experience. Be sure to bring your favorite pen or pencil, a notepad or sketchpad, and a creative attitude. |  Breaking Barriers: The NHL's Trallblnzer Willie O'ree Time; Wednesday, January 12, 18: 30 Join us to watch and discuss the award - wining documentary, Willie, inspired by the story of Willie O'ree who, in 1958, became the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL). Willie tells the story of an extraordinary life and triumph over adversity. It also examines larger issues such as race, equality, inclusion, community, and so on, Through goal setting. hard work, and perseverance, Willie overcame many barriers and paved the path for talented hockey players, regardless of race, to play at the highest level. Please register to learn about this groundbreaking sports time. |
 American Short Fiction: Writing Our Storles x The Yellow Wallpaper Time: Tuesday, February 15, 18: 30 Quick to read and easily shared, the short story is said to be the literature of our times. We invite you on a journey to get to know some of the best short stories in American literature. The Yellow Wallpaper, by American author Charlotte Perkins (Stetson) Gilman, was first published in 1892 but persists in American culture as a literary touchstone. While it is a horror story on its surface, a careful reading reveals deeper themes of gender equality and the importance of self - expression. And in this time of global situation, it reemerges as a study on the effects of isolation. Join American diplomat Peter Fasnacht to discuss these themes and their connections to American society. Please read the story ahead of the talk. You can find the story here. | |
* Online registration is capped at 40 for each event. RSVP : http: //shpas012121.wanshe.cn
* The discussion will be conducted in English.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about the first event?| A．William Denham will share his artistic hobby with the participants |
| B．The participants will explore various forms of personal self - expression |
| C．Drawing or cartooning experience isn't a must for the participants |
| D．The participants will be provided with essential drawing tools. |
| A．The story of Willie O'ree is neither inspiring nor entertaining. |
| B．The Yellow Wallpaper tells a horrible story revealing global emergency |
| C．Those who haven't registered online are also welcome to the events |
| D．Applicants had better have a good command of English. |
| A．Arts and literature | B．Books and films |
| C．Entertainment and interaction | D．Heroes and achievements |
3 . This is your chance to win a Breakaway weekend for two people at any of the 83 Breakaway hotels throughout Britain.
To win the Breakaway weekend for two, answer four questions and send your entry, to arrive no later than 31 July, to Team House, 24 Church Street, Ashford, ent, TN255 BJ.
1. The St Vincent Rocks Hotel, Bristol is on the Avon Gorge which is crossed by the Clifton Bridge. Who designed the bridge?
2. The Aerodrome Hotel, Croydon is next to the airfield from which England’s solo (单独的) pilot made her record flights in the 1930s. Who was she?
3. The Talbot Hotel, Oundle, Northants is not far from the village of Fotheringgay and the castle where one of history’s most famous queens was imprisoned. Who was she?
4. The Larkfield Hotel, Maidstone is a few miles away from one of England’s top motor racing tracks. What is the name of the track?
The person whose correct entry is picked our first by a computer will win the prize. This decision is final. The winner will be sent an excellent value Breakaway booklet giving details of the 83 hotels from which he or she can choose where to spend the prize weekend.
Every Breakaway hotel gives you the chance to see something different, while providing you with comfortable surroundings and good food.
A breakaway weekend includes a three-course dinner, accommodation and a full English breakfast, for two nights. You also get Sunday lunch, either a traditional meal at your hotel, or, if you are planning to go sightseeing, the hotel will provide a packed lunch for you. Breakaway hotels are great places for families. Children can choose from their own special menu, and for those up to 12 years old accommodation is free of charge when sharing a room with their parents.
A splendid value Breakaway booklet will be sent to you if you dial this number: 0252517517.
1. Entries for the competition which arrive on 31 July will _________.| A．be too late for the competition | B．be entered with the others |
| C．have a better chance of winning | D．go to a different address |
| A．the hotel described is a modern one | B．it asks about a place not a person |
| C．the hotel can be reached easily by car | D．the answer is the name of the a man |
| A．enter the competition | B．write to one of the hotels |
| C．write to Team House | D．telephone 0252517517 |
| A．who sends in the first correct answers |
| B．whose correct entry is chosen by a computer |
| C．whose entry arrives first on 31 July |
| D．whose entry is the final one chosen by the computer |
