As we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you’ll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair” rides and games as well, so younger children won’t get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e.g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.
Whenever you are in Britain, there’s likely to be a theme park within one or two hours’drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation (膳宿) so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.
Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.
Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!
If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have “buy one get one free” offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.
1.This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT ________.
A.things to do B.prices for theme parks
C.rules to obey D.special offers
2.If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you’ll probably ________.
A.have to spend more B.save some money
C.have a good time D.get something free
3.According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?
A.Avoid the busiest months.
B.Go earlier or later in the daytime.
C.Choose one with few visitors.
D.Go there when no one is in it
4.The best title for the text would be ________.
A.What to Do in the Theme Park B.Theme Parks in the UK
C.Visiting the Theme Park D.Introduction to Famous Theme Parks
Americans like to travel during their holidays. Today, more and more travelers in the United States are spending nights at small houses or inns instead of hotels. They get a room for the night and the breakfast for the next morning.
Rooms for the night in private (私人的) homes with breakfast have been popular with travelers in Europe for many years. In the past five to ten years, these bed-and-breakfast places have become popular in the United States. Many of these American bed-and-breakfast places have only a few rooms. Some bed-and-breakfast inns are old historic buildings. Some inns do not provide telephones or television in the room while others do.
Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is much different from staying in a hotel. Usually the cost is much lower. Staying at an inn is almost like visiting someone’s home. The owners are glad to tell about the interesting places to visit in the area. Many vacationers say they enjoy the chance to meet local families.
1.Nowadays more and more travelers in the USA prefer to spend nights ________.
A.at small inns B.at hotels
C.in the open air D.in their cars
2.What does the word “inn” in the passage mean?
A.房间 B.客栈
C.建筑 D.饭店
3.Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Some Americans now stay in a bed-and-breakfast inn instead of in a hotel.
B.The bed-and-breakfast inns are private homes open to vacationers.
C.The owners provide a morning meal for their visitors and a room for the night.
D.The bed-and-breakfast inns have been popular in America for a long time.
4.One reason why American travelers are beginning to stay at bed-and-breakfast inns is that_________.
A.these inns are big and quiet
B.they don’t have to pay for the telephone
C.they can meet and talk with the local people
D.they can be shown around the area
Listening looks easy, yet hard to master. Don’t worry. Here we’ve collected four books to help you to be a good listener.
The Good Listener by James E. Sullivan
The book points out how our poor listening hurts others and how much we can heal（使……好受些）a person just by listening and understanding his/her feelings. It also gives suggestions on how we can improve our listening and how we can share so others will understand us better.
Just Listen by Mark Goulston
This book is about listening and giving responses. Just Listen is a good how-to guide to becoming a better face-to-face communicator. It reveals（揭露）how to make a powerful first impression, how to respond positively and more. If you deal with difficult people around you, this is a must-read for you to not only understand them but also make them feel understood.
Power Listening by Bernard T. Ferrari
Poor listening can lead to poor business decisions. The book focuses on corporate（团体的）listening. It’s great for anyone who leads groups through decision and design. The author offers a step-by-step guide to turn readers into active listeners.
The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols
What is it that keeps so many of us from really listening? Nichols answers the question. The book is filled with real-world examples that show easy-to-learn techniques for becoming a better listener. The techniques enable us to break through misunderstandings and conflicts in our relationships.
1.Who gives helpful guides on listening and responding?
A.Mark Goulston B.James E. Sullivan
C.Bernard T. Ferrari D.Michael P. Nichols
2.Which book is useful to a general manager of a company?
A.Just Listen B.Power Listening
C.The Good Listener D.The lost Art of Listening
3.What do we know about the four books?
A.They are based on the author’s experience.
B.They are written in the same style.
C.They provide real-life stories.
D.They share the same theme.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How long did Westlife last?
A.19 years. B.14 years. C.12 years.
2.Which is Westlife’s first single?
A.Flying Without Wings.
B.If I Let You Go.
C.Swear It Again.
3.What do we know about Westlife?
A.It broke up in 2011.
B.It sold over 15 million records in all.
C.Its first three singles topped the lists in the U.K.
4.Which country did Westlife fail to break into?
A.The U.S. B.Ireland. C.The U.K.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When did the woman come in this morning?
A.At 10:00. B.At 11:50. C.At 12:00.
2.What does the man care about most?
A.When the woman came in.
B.What will be discussed at the meeting.
C.Whether the woman can finish the task in time.
3.What did the woman do last night?
A.She attended a party.
B.She worked on the task.
C.She met a customer.
4.What does the man ask the woman to do at 2:15 p.m.?
A.Wait for him in her office.
B.Prepare for a meeting.
C.Hand in an ad.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What relation is the man to the woman?
A.Her classmate. B.Her housemate. C.Her son.
2.What does the woman say about living in a shared house?
A.Comfortable. B.Inconvenient. C.Cheap.
3.Why does the man want to move out of the university room?
A.He wants larger space.
B.He can’t cook meals there.
C.He prefers to live with friends.
