The popular Disneyland has some deep, dark, and sometimes amusing secrets that you probably don't know. Read on to learn them.
General Main Street
By using a special method of construction(建筑), Disneyland created an effect that you don't notice until your tired family leaves the park. The next time you enter Disneyland, make note of the distance that it appears you have to travel to get to the “Partners” statue. Then look at the exit of the park from the statue. That's correct. The distance appears to be shorter entering the park than going out. The purpose was to keep guests from wanting to take the long walk out.
Birthday fun
If you visit Disneyland on your birthday, be sure to tell the person at the gate that it's your big day. You'll be sent to City Hall where you'll be presented with a special sticker by cast members, letting everyone know it's your birthday. You may also be able to score special items from other cast members throughout the park, so it's certainly worth a try!
The music never stops.
Visitors like the music and sounds in the park.. Did you know the music never stops at the park? Even when the park was closed, the music and sounds are kept on going. Some believe it cost too much for Disney to keep turning off the music and then restarting it each day. But the truth is that it helps some workers clean up after 2 a.m!
Club 33
“Club 33” is the only place in Disneyland that provides guests with alcoholic beverages(酒精饮料). Club 33 members and their guests get free entrance to Disneyland so long as they have a meal at Club 33 on the day of their visit.
1.There are ________amusing secrets about Disneyland mentioned in this passage.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
2.________makes the distance going out of the park seem to be longer.
A. The “partner’’ statue
B. The gate of the park
C. The construction along the street
D. the music in the park
3.If you tell the staff it’s your birthday, you will___________.
A. get free entrance to Disneyland
B.be given a special gift at the City Hall
C.be taken to Club 33 and have a meal
D.let everyone in the park know your name
4.The music never stops at the park because __________.
A. visitors like the music and the sounds very much
B. it’s difficult to shut off the music and the sounds
C. Disneyland has to pay a lot to restart the music every day
D.it may keep some late night workers awake and full of energy.
5.The purpose of this passage is to__________.
A.let the readers know the dark side of Disneyland Park.
B.help the readers better enjoy their visits in Disneyland Park
C.encourage the readers to go to visit Disneyland Park
D.make the readers be aware of the importance of Disneyland Park
How do you like your school? Have you ever written to your headmaster to express your idea? Here are some letters written by students from different schools.
Luke, 14, from Jiangsu
I will give some suggestions about our school uniform. In our school, we students have to wear uniform every day. But the yellow and green sports kit(服装)looks really dark and old. It can’t stand for young and lively spirit. We can add some red or orange colors and make a new type of uniform. I hope our headmaster will think about it.
Danny, 14, from Zhejiang
I have two suggestions for my headmaster. First of all, I think we should have more hobby classes in science , such as plane model making class and computer programming class. It is really boring to study basic subjects all the time. And second, I hope we can have more PE lessons or more time for physical exercise. Lots of students now don’t have a strong enough body.
Sam, 15, from Shanxi
I’d like to say thank you to my headmaster. About one week ago, I got a bad cold after playing basketball. Our headmaster came to me after he knew about it. He took care of me until my parents came. I really want to thank him for that.
Helen, 14, from Shandong
In the letter I wrote, I want to talk about the possibility of personal(个性化的)classes. Now many middle schools are trying the “personal class” system. Students don’t have regular classes. They can choose lessons they want to take. I think it is more effective. And it is also good for exercise. We don’t have to stay in one classroom all the time.
1.Luke gives some suggestions about ______ in his letter.
A. hobby classes B. personal classes
C. school uniform D. basketball playing
2.The reasons why Danny gives two suggestions are that ______.
A. students have too few classes every day and they love sports
B. studying basic subjects only is boring and students are too weak
C. hobby classes are interesting and students have no PE lessons at all
D. students want to cancel the basic subjects and they want to have more sports lessons
3.All the students except __ write to the headmaster to complain about something.
A. Luke B. Danny C. Sam D. Helen
4.The underlined sentence “I think it is more effective” means “______”
A. Regular classes will be more vivid and lively.
B. Regular classes will help students learn better.
C. Personal classes will be more vivid and lively.
D. Personal classes will help students learn better.
5.According to the passage, most students write to their headmasters about ______.
A. personal experiences
B. how to make schools better
C. spare time activities
D. how to deal with other students
—_____ does this pair of new Nike shoes belong to?
— It must be Jeff’s. It’s his birthday present from his dad.
A. Whose B. Who C. Which D. What
_______ useful information she offered us! We all thank her.
A. What B. What a C. How D. How a
There __ _ a basketball match between Class Three and our class in ten minutes.
A. is B. was C. has been D. is going to be
—Don’t step on the grass next time, Mike.
— _______.
A. Is that so? B. Don’t worry
C. I don’t know D. Sorry, I won’t.