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The companies below offer student accommodation(住宿) all around London, no matter what university you are attending. And they limit the complications (复杂) that other rental companies can have (such as paying for heat and hot water, paying your rent yearly and so on).
CRM Students has 12 different properties (房产) to choose from in London with various size choices depending on your budget and requirements. Prices start from £ 140 per week.
International Students House is unique because they offer twin, triple and quad rooms, which means they are cheaper per week than others. Of course, you will be sharing your bedroom with up to three other people. Prices start from £ 78.4 per week.
Prodigy Living has several properties in London (most of which have just been decorated) and offers en-suite (套房) rooms in flats and one-bedroom flats. Prices start from £ 209 per week.
Scape Living has properties in Greenwich, Surrey and Shoreditch, with the latter two being new apartments as of 2015, which means they will be in pretty good condition. Prices start from £ 185 per week.
Unite Students offers student accommodation in various areas of London, from en-suite rooms to two-bedroom flats, with lots of sharing choices available. Prices start from £169 per week.
These student housing associations are the best I found on the Internet for cheap student accommodation in London; however, I am aware that new ones are appearing every day. For a full list of associations like these (but most are more expensive than those listed above), I recommend checking out UCL’s alternative accommodation page.
Note: Most rooms require a small deposit (押金), which is typically the same value as your weekly rental price ( for example, £ 200 per week =£ 200 deposit before you move in).
1.Why does the author recommend the companies above?
A．Because they offer all kinds of student accommodation.
B．Because they allow students to pay the rent weekly.
C．Because they mainly provide one-bedroom flats.
D．Because they avoid the need for students to pay extra for facilities (设施) in the room.
2.The rent of the houses that International Students House offers is cheaper than others because _________.
A．students have to share the bedrooms with others
B．students needn’t pay for heat and water
C．most of the houses have just been decorated
D．students don’t have the right to choose the room size
3.How much will you pay if you want to rent a new apartment?
A．At least £140 per week.
B．At least £ 78.40 per week.
C．At least £195 per week.
D．At least £ 185 per week.
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The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling(刺激的)rides and attractions in the world.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Located(坐落)in Virginia, USA, this theme paprk has some of the highest-rated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot, Alpengeist, Griffon, the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides, rides for kids, other rides, shows, tours, animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries, the park has won an award for the quality of its food.
Everland
One of the world’s most popular theme parks, Everland is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do province, South Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides, including a world-famous wooden roller coaster, and many other attractions such as an hunting ride, a zoo, indoor and outdoor water parks, shows and more.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the park’s 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and faster roller coaster in the U. K., a classic wooden roller coaster, a steel tower ride, the biggest indoor dark ride in the world, a host of rides for kids and more.
PortAventura World
Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada, this park is divided into six themed areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia, Mexico, the American West, China and the Mediterrancan. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.
1.What did Busch Gardens win an award for?
A. The highest thrill rides B. Good quality of its food
C. A Sesame Street theme area D. A host of thrilling water rides
2.What will a visitor loving thrill and hunting rides probably choose?
A. Busch Gardens Williamsburg B. Everland
C. Blackpool Pleasure Beach D. PortAventura World
3.What is unique to Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
A. It has a classic wooden roller coaster
B. It has the fastest roller coaster in the world
C. It has the biggest indoor dark ride in the world
D. It has attractions suitable for visitors of all ages
4.Where is the theme park including a China area located in?
A. Virginia B. Yongin
C. Lancashire D. Costa Daurada
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The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling (刺激的) rides and attractions in the world.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Located (位于) in Virginia, USA, this theme park has some of the highest-rated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot, Alpengeist, Griffon, the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides, rides for kids, other rides, shows, tours, animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries, the park has won an award for the quality of its food.
Everland
One of the world’s most popular theme parks, Everland is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do Province, Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides, including a world- famous wooden roller coaster, and many other attractions such as a hunting ride, a zoo, indoor and outdoor water parks, shows and more.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the park’s 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK, a classic wooden roller coaster, a steel tower ride, the biggest indoor dark ride in the world，a host of rides for kids and more.
PortAventura World
Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada, this park is divided into six themed areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia, Mexico, Far West, China and the Mediterranean. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.
1.What did Busch Gardens Williamsburg win an award for?
A. The highest thrill rides. B. Good quality of its food.
C. A Sesame Street theme area. D. A host of thrilling water rides.
2.What will a visitor loving thrill and hunting rides probably choose?
A. Busch Gardens Williamsburg. B. Everland.
C. Blackpool Pleasure Beach. D. PortAventura World.
3.What is unique to Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
A. It has a classic wooden roller coaster.
B. It has the fastest roller coaster in the world.
C. It has the biggest indoor dark ride in the world.
D. It has attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.
4.Where is the theme park including a China area located?
A. In Virginia. B. In Yongin.
C. In Lancashire. D. On the Costa Daurada.
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There are 132 rooms, 32 bathrooms, and 6 floors to accommodate all the people who live in, work in, and visit the White House. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 7 staircases, and 3 lifts.
At various times in history, the White House has been known as the “President’s Palace”, the “President’s House”, and the “Executive Mansion”. President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.
The White House receives approximately 6,000 visitors a day.
With five full-time chefs, the White House kitchen is able to serve as many as 140 guests and hors d’oeuvres (开胃菜) to more than 1,000 people.
The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface.
For recreation, the White House has a variety of facilities available to people who live in, including a tennis court, a jogging track, a swimming pool, a movie theater and a bowling lane.
The first US President to live in the White House was John Adams. Adams and his family moved to the White House in 1800, when the decoration of the building was not finished. And it was not until during Thomas Jefferson’s term (1801-1809) that the decoration was finally completed.
President John Tyler (1841-1845) was the first president to have his photo taken. President Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) was not only the first president to ride in an automobile, but also the first president to travel outside the country when he visited Panama (巴拿马). President Franklin Roosevelt (1933-1945) was the first president to ride in an airplane.
1.In normal cases, how many people visit the White House per day?
A. 1,000. B. 6,000. C. 140. D. 570.
2.Which President was in office when the decoration of the White House was completed?
A. John Adams. B. John Tyler.
C. Thomas Jefferson. D. Theodore Roosevelt.
3.According to the passage, when did American President first visit a foreign country?
A. Between 1801 and 1809. B. Between 1901 and 1909.
C. Between 1841 and 1845. D. Between 1933 and 1945.
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The hike costs ￡2,500 ____all fights and accommodation.
| A．including | B．include | C．included | D．to include |
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The manager has offered Helen a position in the company, but he doesn’t know _____ she will accept it.
A. whether B. what
C. which D. where
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the man think his company is understanding?
A. It offers him chances to work abroad. B. It allows him to take a long holiday.
C. It gives him money to afford his trips.
2.What did the man do this morning?
A. He returned from a tour. B. He checked his website. C. He made a travelling list.
3.When can a country be added to the man’s list?
A. After he changes planes at the country’s airport.
B. After he spends one night in the country.
C. After he visits a famous building there.
4.What is the purpose of the man’s travelling?
A. To meet other travelers. B. To stay with his girlfriend.
C. To feel the culture of the place.
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—I don’t think the company may offer you a good pay.
—__________，I won’t take the job.
A. That is to say B. You mean C. In other words D. In that case
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Directions:The people below are all looking for a place for different purposes. After the description of these people, there is information about six places A-F. Decide which place would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 61-65 and then mark the correct (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one place which you do not need to use.
A. Literature Camp: A group of famous writers will be present at the camp, offering studies in the development of Chinese literature from 1919 to 1949.You will visit seven museums relating to contemporary (当代的) literature.
B. Exciting Holiday Camp:You can enjoy yourself climbing, sailing and swimming taught by trained adults in a camp near a lake. All meals are provided. The camp is open throughout June, July and August, and each session lasts for two weeks. It aims at boys and girls aged 9 to 14.
C. Seagull (海鸥) Sailing Holidays: Suitable for all ages. You can learn to sail in three weeks. We offer teaching from qualified staff. Flats or apartments are provided in a beautiful, quiet fishing village. Breakfast, dinner and a packed lunch are included in the price of the holiday.
D. Grace Island Hotel: Short stays (3 — 4 days) available. Famous for its excellent cooking, the hotel provides opportunities to relax and enjoy the heated swimming pool, beautiful music and top class bars and restaurants, with entertainment every night. All rooms have a sea view.
E. Students’Working Holidays: A really cheap but healthy holiday. You can enjoy picking fruit in the heart of France. Accommodation (住宿) provided in farmhouses. All meals included. Free transportation is also provided. Why not write for further details?
F. History Tours: We offer tours to Egypt with guides. The tour includes lectures about the history of Egypt and visits to museums. Travel by coach or riverboat. Accommodation in top hotels. Tours last 2 — 3 weeks.
1.____ Mike and Susan are university students. They want to take a holiday this summer, but they don’t have much money. They are dreaming of going to France.
2.____ Bill Smith is a businessman. He is tired and needs a rest, but he does not have much time for a holiday. He wants to get away from city life and stay somewhere near the sea. He is interested in cooking.
3.____ Susan has three weeks to spend on holiday. She doesn’t like sports, and she doesn’t like relaxing on the beach either. She enjoys sightseeing and learning about foreign countries’ history.
4.____Kelly studies Chinese in Beijing. She is interested in Chinese literature. She has some free time and would like to attend some kind of activity to learn about Chinese modern literature.
5.____Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and their three sons like outdoor holidays. They have never tried sailing, but they would like to learn. During their three-week holiday, they want to enjoy themselves in a beautiful, quiet fishing village.
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Directions:The people below are all looking for a place for different purposes. After the description of these people, there is information about six places A-F. Decide which place would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 61-65 and then mark the correct (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one place which you do not need to use.
A. Literature（文学）Camp: A group of famous writers will be present at the camp, offering studies
in the development of Chinese literature from 1919 to 1949.You will visit seven museums
relating to contemporary (当代的) literature.
B. Exciting Holiday Camp:You can enjoy yourself climbing, sailing and swimming taught by
trained adults in a camp near a lake. All meals are provided. The camp is open throughout June, July and August, and each session lasts for two weeks. It aims at boys and girls aged 9 to 14.
C. Seagull (海鸥) Sailing Holidays: Suitable for all ages. You can learn to sail in three weeks. We
offer teaching from qualified staff. Flats or apartments are provided in a beautiful, quiet fishing
village. Breakfast, dinner and a packed lunch are included in the price of the holiday.
D. Grace Island Hotel: Short stays (3 — 4 days) available. Famous for its excellent cooking, the
Hotel provides opportunities to relax and enjoy the heated swimming pool, beautiful music and
top class bars and restaurants, with entertainment every night. All rooms have a sea view.
E. Students’Working Holidays: A really cheap but healthy holiday. You can enjoy picking fruit in
the heart of France. Accommodation (住宿) provided in farmhouses. All meals included. Free
transportation is also provided. Why not write for further details?
F. History Tours: We offer tours to Egypt with guides. The tour includes lectures about the history
of Egypt and visits to museums. Travel by coach or riverboat. Accommodation in top hotels.
Tours last 2 — 3 weeks.
1.____ Mike and Susan are university students. They want to take a holiday this summer, but they don’t have much money. They are dreaming of going to France.
2.____ Bill Smith is a businessman. He is tired and needs a rest, but he does not have much time for a holiday. He wants to get away from city life and stay somewhere near the sea. He is interested in cooking.
3.___ Susan has three weeks to spend on holiday. She doesn’t like sports, and she doesn’t like relaxing on the beach either. She enjoys sightseeing and learning about foreign countries’ history.
4. ____Kelly studies Chinese in Beijing. She is interested in Chinese literature. She has some free time and would like to attend some kind of activity to learn about Chinese modern literature.
5.____Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and their three sons like outdoor holidays. They have never tried sailing, but they would like to learn. During their three-week holiday, they want to enjoy themselves in a beautiful, quiet fishing village.
