Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.
The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival 2014
Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August
The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
1.When visiting the castle, you can .
A. get old-fashioned English roses as gifts
B. buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop
C. get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free
D. see how the local gifts are being made
2.How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?
A. 10 days B. One week C. 16 days D. One month
3.Where can you park the coach?
A. In Mill Road B. Inside the Castle
C. In the main town car park D. At the main Castle entrance
Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra (苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears’ migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.
Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growing concern about the animals’ future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.
Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals’ internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.
1.What does this article imply about Churchill?
A. It’s located in a very remote area.
B. It’s attracting fewer tourists now.
C. It’s surrounded by smaller towns.
D. It’s dependent on the oil industry.
2.What does this article explain about polar bears?
A. The ways in which they threaten people
B. The most important elements of their diets
C. The mating behavior that they exhibit
D. The time of year when they give birth
3.How is the polar bears’ seal winter hunting season changing?
A. It’s starting earlier.
B. It’s becoming colder.
C. It’s finishing later.
D. It’s getting shorter.
4.What can we learn about polar bears from this article?
A. How they avoid traffic accidents
B. How they learn good habits from one another
C. How they’re endangered by pollution
D. How they find a hiding place during bad weather
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What has been improved according to the speaker?
A. The train station. B. The bus service. C. The parking lot.
2.How does the speaker get to her office today?
A. By bus and on foot. B. By train and by bus. C. By train and on foot.
3.Who is the speaker?
A. A reporter. B. A policeman. C. A photographer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the possible relationship between the sperkers?
A. Friends. B. Wife and husband. C. Business partners.
2.Where does the woman work now?
A. In a school. B. In a restaurant. C. In a travel agency.
3.What are the two sperkers going to do?
A. To take a trip. B. To have a coffee. C. To attend a meeting.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the two sperkers mainly talking about?
A. Electronic waste. B. Soil pollution. C. Recyling benefits.
2.What does the woman decide to do with her cell hpone in the end?
A. Throw it away. B. Keep it at home. C. Sell it to be recycled.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman make the call?
A. To make an invitation.
B. To ask for information.
C. To discuss a holiday plan .
2.How much does the woman need to pay for the minibus?
A. $50. B. $150. C. $350.
