Liz was quite excited these days. She was going to travel to Asia with her mom. Neither of them had ______ traveled out of the United States before. They were going to ______ to Hong Kong. They would travel on their cruise(乘船游览) ship to Shanghai and Beijing after ______ in Hong Kong for three days.
“Beijing is inland, so we have to _____ about a two-hour bus ride to get there from the port. I _____ the name of the port. Anyway, we’re going to ______ the Great Wall, the Tian’anmen Square, and the Forbidden City. It's going to be so ______!” she told her neighbor Jane.
From China, the cruise ship would go to Pusan in South Korea, and ______ to Tokyo. From Tokyo, they would _____ a flight back to Los Angeles.
“The trip is going to ______ three weeks. It's only going to ______ us about $ 2,800 each if we don’t _____ anything.” She laughed.
“I hope your trip is more _______ than mine was” said Jane. “I took a cruise to the Bahamas, _____ almost all the passengers got _______. I caught some kind of disease that made me ______ for almost three days. They ______ us a discount(折扣) that we could use on a _____ trip. No more cruising for me. That is really a pity.”
“We’ve ______ those things,” said Liz. “Mom and I are going to be ______ our hands every 30 minutes, and we’re bringing surgical masks with us.” Good preparations may help a lot in the travel and make it a pleasant and successful one.
1.A.ever B.never C.still D.also
2.A.walk B.ship C.fly D.drive
3.A.trying B.searching C.staying D.studying
4.A.know B.take C.look D.practice
5.A.leave B.choose C.forget D.call
6.A.find B.remember C.pass D.see
7.A.cool B.difficult C.terrible D.disappointed
8.A.sadly B.finally C.secretly D.simply
9.A.make B.miss C.meet D.catch
10.A.run B.prepare C.last D.stop
11.A.cost B.offer C.save D.give
12.A.visit B.shop C.meet D.show
13.A.important B.confusing C.funny D.helpful
14.A.if B.because C.but D.so
15.A.mysterious B.sick C.angry D.nervous
16.A.travel B.dream C.regret D.waste
17.A.refuse B.give C.cheat D.order
18.A.familiar B.normal C.future D.quick
19.A.heard about B.looked forward C.called back D.made up
20.A.watching B.washing C.using D.changing
Traveling with kids, regardless of the age, is a terrible thing for new parents. Responsibility is high and travel expenses might be unexpected at any point of the trip. If you are planning your first road trip or vacation with children, there are several important things to consider.
Get a child locator. 1. and many parents sometimes lose their kids Popular tourist destinations are overcrowded, too. So, if you are afraid of losing your children, get a child locator to be aware of where your kids are going when they accidentally get lost.
2. You do not need to pack tons of toys, sweets and a tablet full of games in order to keep your little ones entertained. You can encourage them to create a travel journal or smash book, read, tell each other stories, or give them a camera to capture the most precious moments during your trip. 3.
4. This is a must even during the shortest road trip. You can handle a headache, but your child can’t. If you do not know what to put in your first aid kit (急救箱), consult your children’s doctor, because all children are different and the medicines either.
Apart from the above, money, passport, avoiding heavy luggage, pick a family-friendly destination and family friendly accommodation are also needed. Traveling with kids is exciting and interesting. Your first trip might not be so exciting, but with a careful preparation, your family trip will be the most memorable one. 5.
A.Keep them careful
B.Keep them entertained
C.Pack a small, kid-friendly first aid kit.
D.Board games might be a god choice, too
E.Airports and train stations are usually overcrowded.
F.Avoiding your little ones in the panning of the trip is a good idea.
G.Involve your little ones in the planning of the trip, which will help you
My daughter went to see The Wild One recently and she commented that Marlon Brando was wearing jeans so long ago. Of course he helped set the trend, so that got me thinking about the link between films and trends in fashion. Fashion and films have gone hand in hand for long. The Wild One is a good example: it appeared in 1954, starring Brando. Dressed in a black leather motorcycle jacket, leather cap and jeans, he created a look which is still considered “cool” today. Everyone from Madonna to middle-aged men is seen wearing the classic leather motorcycle jacket.
Another strong influence on fashion trends was Breakfast at Tiffany’s, starring Audrey Hepburn. She made famous the simple black dress that looks perfect at either a cocktail party or just standing around an expensive department store like Tiffany’s with a pastry and coffee in your hand, as Audrey Hepburn does in the film. She looks so elegant, wearing simple but beautiful dresses, big dark glasses and a string of pearls around her neck. Audrey Hepburn still influences women’s fashion with her “Tiffany’s look”.
In more modem times, the film star Uma Thurman created a major fashion trend when she appeared in the film Pulp Fiction, made in 1994. Her style was very simple. Her black trousers, crisp white shirt and hair style was copied by women in the world.
Influencing fashion trends can often be about timing. The movie Memoirs of a Geisha came just in time to start a trend in Japanese fashion. It starred the Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, who wore beautiful silk kimonos (和服), and it won an Oscar for Costume Design. Many travel companies picked up on the trend and ran “geisha trips” to Japan. The film has also led to a regained interest in kimonos. It is now quite common to see young Japanese women wearing kimonos not just on traditional occasions, but at various social events. The fashion is also beginning to spread to Western countries.
1.What is the best title of the passage?
A.Films and fashion. B.Stars’ fashion.
C.Influential films. D.Film cultures.
2.Who will people associate Madonna wearing the leather motorcycle jacket with?
A.Zhang Ziyi. B.Audrey Hepburn.
C.Uma Thurman. D.Marlon Brando.
3.What is implied in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s according to the passage?
A.One can be active by wearing black.
B.One can be elegant by dressing simply.
C.One can be famous by looking perfect.
D.One can be stylish by eating at Tiffany’s.
4.What does the film Memoirs of a Geisha lead to?
A.The popularity of the Chinese actress.
B.The worldwide reading of Geisha stories.
C.The recovery of interest in kimonos.
D.The “geisha trips” to social events.
A disastrous fire surrounded Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）completely and destroyed large parts of the Gothic(哥特式的) architecture on Monday.
“Notre Dame is our history, our literature; part of our spirit, the place of all our great events, our wars, our liberations, the center of our lives" French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters in front of the still burning Paris landmark and promised to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral.
“Notre Dame is burning, and know the sadness and this tremble felt by so many fellow French people. But tonight, I’d like to speak of hope too, "he said, announcing the launch of a fundraising campaign.
“Let’s be proud, because we built this cathedral more than 800 years ago, we’ve built it and, throughout the centuries, let it grow and improve it. So I gravely say tonight: we will rebuild it together, ”he added.
The disastrous fire engulfed(吞没) the upper reaches of Paris’ towering Notre Dame Cathedral as it was undergoing renovations(翻新)。
Tourists and Parisians looked on horrified from the streets below. France’s Interior Ministry said firefighters might not be able to save the structure.
The fire collapsed the cathedrals’ spire(尖顶) and spread to one of its landmark towers "Everything is burning; nothing will remain from the frame, "Notre Dame spokesman Andre Finot told French media. The 12th-century cathedral is home to incalculable works of art and is one of the world’s most famous tourist attractions, immortalized by Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
The cause of the fire was not known, but French media quoted the Paris fire brigade(消防队) as saying the fire is “potentially linked" to a 6 million—euro($6. 88 million)renovation project on the church’s spire and its 250 tons of lead. Officials opened an investigation as Paris police said there were no reported deaths. Some 400 firefighters were battling the fire well into the night.
1.What Emmanuel Macron said mainly shows that____________
A.Notre Dame was the symbol of Paris in history.
B.The French government are going to rebuild Notre Dame.
C.It took more than 800 years to build Notre Dame.
D.He was desperate when he made the announcement.
2.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A.Notre Dame Cathedral was burnt down entirely.
B.The structure was well saved by the firefighters.
C.People who were killed in the fire are some firefighters.
D.The fire was likely caused by a renovation project on the church’s spire.
3.What does the underlined part probably mean?
A.The novel made the cathedral famous.
B.The cathedral is repeatedly mentioned in the novel.
C.The novel became a bestseller thanks to the cathedral.
D.The novel became more mysterious due to the cathedral.
4.What is the tone of the author in writing the article?
A.Disappointed. B.Humorous.
C.Matter-of-fact. D.Critical.
Education officials and industry experts are debating the future of online learning. The discussion is important because hundreds of universities in the United States have recently moved classes online because of the spread of the novel coronavirus（冠状病毒）.
For Asha Choksi, the rise of Internet-based or online study programs has led to major improvements in higher education. “It’s actually given a lot more power to students in terms of how, when and where they learn,” the head of research for Pearson Education said.
Classes meet online through video conferencing. In this way, students are able to communicate with each other and their professors even when they are far away from school. However, recent research suggests the majority of college students and professors prefer in-person instruction, because they are concerned that companies supervising（监管）online learning programs are not clear about the policies the schools have.
“Students see in-class lectures as opportunities to engage with instructors, peers, and content.” the researchers wrote. In-person learning is especially important in fields like healthcare and teaching. Online education can never really take its place, said Stephanie Hall, a fellow with the independent policy research group The Century Foundation. “Students need to experience...what they’re learning about, reading about or hearing about in the classroom. And I don’t know yet the degree to which technology can facilitate that.”
“When schools make agreements with online program managers to run their online programs, they often do not make important information available to students,” Hall said. This includes how much control the company has over the design of the program or whether the teacher leading the classes was involved in their design. In addition, many colleges and universities advertise online programs as a low cost opportunity for students. But in some cases, students attending in-person classes get financial aid and online students do not.
1.What does Choksi think of the online study programs?
A.They offer students more choices in study.
B.They reform the country’s education system.
C.They provide advanced scientific knowledge.
D.They promote the development of technology.
2.According to most college students and professors, what’s the advantage of in-person learning?
A.It is convenient.
B.It costs less to study.
C.It can better meet school policies.
D.It can improve students’ communication skills.
3.What does the underlined word “facilitate” probably mean in paragraph 4?
A.change B.apply
C.achieve D.control
4.What is Hall’s attitude towards online education?
A.Hopeful. B.Critical.
C.Uncaring. D.Neutral.
Summer Program Guide for Teens Pre-College Immersive Program
Wellesley College is known for the thousands of accomplished women it has sent out into the world—women who are committed to making a difference. Especially designed for high school girls, the program is based on Wellesley’s campus. Students will take courses and become members of the Wellesley community.
When: July 7 - August 1
More Information: 781-283-2748 Young Scholars Program
Open to high school students who have an academic average of 3.2 or better, the program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland. Seminars featuring speakers in innovative（革新的） career or academic fields further enrich the learning experience. Students enjoy movie nights, activities at the students’ union and more.
When: July 8 - July 27
More Information: 301-405-7762 Zeal Adventure and Travel
We offer two-week and three-week long trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Australia, Costa Rica, and Spain. All trips include 15 to 25 hours of community service activities. Depending on your trip of choice, you’ll be volunteering with sea turtles, caring for dogs in Spain, and much more. Every trip also includes exciting outdoor activities like surfing, ice climbing and hiking.
More Information: 844-282-9325 California College Tour
Students will visit top schools throughout the state on this fun-filled tour. The tour includes enjoying tourist attractions along the way, including Disneyland! Along the way, students take college tours, meet with admissions staff, and learn how to make the most out of future college visits.
More Information: 510-548-6612
1.What can you do if you attend the Young Scholars Program?
A.Take part in various outdoor activities.
B.Learn the history of Wellesley College.
C.Watch films together with other students.
D.Enjoy some tourist attractions along the way.
2.Which number can provide access to volunteering chances?
A.301-405-7762.
B.510-548-6612.
C.781-283-2748.
D.844-282-9325.
3.Which program may help students make a choice during the college application?
A.California College Tour.
B.Young Scholars Program.
C.Zeal Adventure and Travel.
D.Pre-College Immersive Program.
