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Trans-Bridge Tours is looking forward to providing you with another year of exciting One-Day travel destinations in 2016.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

August 15 (Sat)

$78 Adult; $66 Child (4-12); $ 75 Senior (62+)

No visit to the New York City area is complete without a trip to the world’s most famous landmarks--- the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Price includes transportation to Liberty State Park and timed ferry tickets.

9/11 Museum& Memorial

September 29 (Tue)

$ 87 Adult; $ 78 Youth (7-17); Senior $80（65+）

The Museum displays artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss and recovery. The Memorial between the twin reflecting pools, is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks.

The New York Botanical Garden

October 14 (Wed)

$126 Adult

This National Historic Landmark offers visitors 250 acres of the most unique land form of any botanical garden in the world, with huge rock outcroppings, beautiful flower collections, a river, cascading waterfalls, and 40 acres of old-growth forest dating from pre-Revolutionary times plus a world-class Conservatory.

Hagley Museum & Winterthur

November 21(Sat)

$113 Adult

Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E.I. du Pont in 1802. Winterthur was the former home of Henry Francis du Pont, a famous antiques collector and gardener.

Includes: Brandywine tour at Hagley; Lunch at Hagley Museum; Guided tour at Winterthur Garden

1.Which of the following charges an adult the lowest fee?

A. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

B.9/11 Museum & Memorial

C. The New York Botanical Garden

D. Hagley Museum & Winterthur

2.Which day will a geological researcher prefer?

A. August 15. 　　　　　　 B. September 29.

C. October 14. 　　　　　 D. November 21.

3.Which was set up in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks?

A. The Statue of Liberty.

B. The 9/11 Memorial.　

C. Hagley Museum.

D. Winterthur Garden.

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With the New Year just months away, you are probably looking forward to watching the wonderful fireworks(烟花) shows. Unfortunately, the over ten million blind Americans, and scores more around the world, have never been able to experience this joyful celebration. That may change soon thanks to Feeling Fireworks, a tactile(可触摸的) fireworks experience invented by the masterminds at the Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.

To experience the show, users stand in front of a large screen, which is made of special material. They then place their hands at the base of the screen and move them around to feel the fireworks. Alternatively, their hands can be placed in the center of the screen, where the initial explosions happen, and then moved across to explore other fireworks.

As the fireworks begin to explode, one of five nozzles(喷嘴) at the back of the screen starts to send out water, creating shaking movements. One specializes in the “blooming(开花) flower effect,” while another reproduces the“crackle(噼啪声)” effect. The rest take care of rockets and explosions. A computer controls the timing, while a Microsoft Kinect camera tracks the person’s movement. According to the inventors, Feeling Fireworks allows users to experience “tactile fireworks that are similar to physical fireworks happening in the sky.”

First appearing at the User Interface Software and Technology conference held in Quebec City, Canada from October 22 to October 25, 2017, the low-cost technology is still in its early stage, with only a 66 percent success rate. However, the team plans to continue-improving the experience and believes the day when everyone will be able to enjoy the thrill of fireworks shows is not far. When ready, Feeling Fireworks will initially be available only at Disney theme parks, and then hopefully, at fireworks shows worldwide.

1.What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?

A. The New Year celebration.

B. The blind people's attitude.

C. The Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.

D. Some people’s having no access to fireworks shows.

2.What should blind people do to experience the fireworks show?

A. Move their hands around the screen.　　 B. Pour some water onto the screen.

C. Stand at the back of the screen.　　 D. Sit at the base of the screen.

3.What role does the Microsoft Kinect camera play during the fireworks show?

A. It tracks the explosions.　　 B. It films the nozzles’ work.

C. It follows the users’ actions.　　 D. It records the movement of water.

4.What can be inferred about the Feeling Fireworks technology?

A. It is in its final stage.　　 B. It is extremely costly.

C. It is being used widely.　　 D. It is in need of perfecting.

5.What is the purpose of this text?

A. To discuss methods to treat blindness.

B. To introduce the idea of tactile fireworks.

C. To appeal for equal rights for blind people.

D. To present a new Disney sightseeing show

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If you're looking to provide your family with lasting memories and adventure， say hello to New York City's theme restaurants．

To Travel To 11th-Century Spain： Medieval Times

A tiny corner of Lyndhurst， New Jersey has been transformed into 11th-century Spain． A real falcon （鹰） flies over your head， horses dance， and， knights actually joust in a sand-filled area．

Full price tickets are ﹩62.95 for adults， and ﹩36.95 for kids 12 and under．

149 Polito Ave． Lyndhurst， NJ

888-935-6878

Online： medievaltimes．com

For Old School Sweets： Brooklyn Parmacy & Soda Fountain

Your kids may not appreciate the appeal of this old-fashioned soda shop but they'll quickly learn how novel it is to place an order with a friendly guy and eat an artisanal （手工艺性的） egg cream． The menu has many seasonal， locally sourced food along with classic soda shop sweets．

513 Henry St． Carroll Gardens

718-522-6260

Online： brooklynfarmacyandsodafountain．com

For A Spooky Good Time： Beetle House NYC

Fearless kids and teens will love the sight of Beetles walking around this dark and thrilling restaurant． If you like the idea of dining next to spooky（令人毛骨悚然的） characters， then Beetle House is for you． There is a super cool cocktail menu and the menu always includes a meat and vegetables and costs﹩30-﹩50 per person．

Good to know： the restaurant is very small and a reservation is required．

306 East 6th St． East Village， Manhattan

646-510-4786

Online： beetlehousenyc．com

To Pet A Pooch： Barking Dog

It is a restaurant with a dog-friendly atmosphere． Lovely dog photos cover the walls． There is a watering fountain outside for dogs to socialize with other dogs， and the atmosphere is relaxed and casual． American classics like grilled cheese， meatloaf， mac ‘n' cheese， ribs and burgers will make you want to have a lazy dog-filled time there．

1678 Third Ave． Upper East Side， Manhattan

212-831-1800

Online： barkingdog94．com

1.What is the cost if a couple takes their nine-year-old kid to Medieval Times？ ______

A. ﹩99.9． B. ﹩125.9．

C. ﹩110.85． D. ﹩$162.85．

2.Which number can you call to consult the prices of locally sourced food？ ______

A. 888-935-6878． B. 718-522-6260．

C. 646-510-4786． D. 212-831-1800．

3.Which restaurant do you need to book in advance？ ______

A. Medieval Times． B. Brooklyn Parmacy & Soda Fountain．

C. Beetle House NYC． D. Barking Dog．

4.How will you feel in Barking Dog？ ______

A. Casual． B. Cautious．

C. Curious D. Anxious．

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With its economy in great stress, Chinese government is now          for a way out and looking forward to a new stage in 2011.

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Think to yourself that every day is your last and the hour to which you do not look forward may come as a（n） ________ surprise.

A.welcomed B.welcoming C.welcome D.unwelcome

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With the end of his career in ___ , Armstrong was already looking forward to spending some days at the beach with his family.

A.view        B.range        C.reach           D. sight

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I am familiar with his work and look forward to           of his view on literary and artistic creation.

A. informing        B. be informed      C. being informed       D. have informed

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If you want to fully enjoy your vacation, then you’d better check the Durban City Tours! This is actually one of the best choices in South Africa today.

There is nothing more relaxing than to think about it that there is a place to go and relax, right? City life is stressful, but you can escape this situation and be in the place where there is noting but fun. Here in Durban you will get to see all the amazing tourist attractions. If you love animals and want to see some elephants wandering around the streets, then Durban is the place to go. You can even get to ride one if you want!

Here you will also get to taste all the delicious South African food. You can choose from Italian cooking to its native dishes. Durban is a great place to tour with your friends and family. You will learn a lot about its history through the landmarks you will see down the streets. Tourists and even the local villagers just can’t get enough of these treats!

However, it is important that you make the necessary arrangements. There are actually lots of tour guides that will help you as you make your journey along the streets of Durban. But if you prefer the best tour guides here in Durban, then you’d better settle for the Street Scene Tours. Their staff are all well-trained and professional. They will certainly make your stay here an unforgettable one. No wonder tourists prefer the Street Scene Tours when it comes to Durban City Tours.

1.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A.  Durban is a relaxing city.

B.  City life means high pressure.

C.  It is good to have a place to relax.

D.  One can have fun riding elephants.

2. If you walk in the street of Durban, what will impress you most?

A.  Tourists from all over the world.

B.  The buildings and many kinds of animals.

C.  The streets and some wandering elephants.

D.  The friendly local people and the scenery.

3.. What does the last sentence in Paragraph 3 show?

A.  The food can’t satisfy them.

B.  They are bored with the streets.

C.  They are treated very well here.

D.  They never get tired of the sights.

4. The author wrote the last paragraph mainly to ________.

A.  attract tourists to Durban

B.  help readers make arrangement

C.  introduce the tour guides in Durban

D.  persuade tourists to choose the Street Scene Tours

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When did you last buy something? Maybe you are looking forward to a shopping trip at the weekend, but will it make you happy? In the short term, the answer might be yes. However, some people think it might not be good for our health and happiness in the long term.

One of the busiest shopping days of the year in the USA is Black Friday (the fourth Friday of November), which has spread around the world. However, not everyone will be queuing for a bargain. In 1992, Buy Nothing Day started in Canada and now more than sixty countries take part. Their message is simple: “Participate by not participating.” For twenty-four hours on the fourth Friday of November, people do not buy anything at all. Some people choose to spend time with friends and family instead. Others join protests. But what’s the point?

Every single purchase that you make has some kind of an effect on the planet. Making the products and transporting them to the shops use a lot of natural resources. When they are no longer in fashion, the products will end up in the dustbin. All this contributes to air and water pollution, the destruction of our environment and social inequality.

The social influence of our spending habits is also serious. People in consumerist culture are more likely to suffer from financial problems and stress. In order to buy expensive products, people work long hours and therefore spend less time with family and friends.

Critics of Buy Nothing Day say it’s meaningless because people will just buy more the following day. But the organizers argue that Buy Nothing Day makes people think about the consequences of consumption and maybe make some changes to their life style.

1.Why is the question “When did you last buy something?” asked?

A.To remind us of the approaching of Black Friday.

B.To attach importance to our health and happiness.

C.To introduce the topic of shopping too much.

D.To encourage us to participate in Buy Nothing Day.

2.How can people participate in Buy Nothing Day?

A.By not participating in any advertisement for Black Friday.

B.By not buying anything on four Fridays of November.

C.By spending time shopping with friends and family.

D.By not going shopping on Black Friday.

3.What’s NOT the point of Buy Nothing Day?

A.Saving time spent on working.

B.Saving the environment and our earth.

C.Saving money for charity.

D.Saving our relationship with friends and family.

4.What’s the organizers’ opinion on Buy Nothing Day?

A.It can make a difference in some way.

B.It won’t have a lasting effect.

C.It can help people choose goods more reasonably.

D.It can cure people’s shopping addiction.

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Have you ever had a science class that you look forward to? It doesn’t happen often. But when you have a teacher like Mrs. Field, it’s more than a science class. It’s a science class where learning is easy and fun. There is no getting down to a huge textbook or listening to a teacher about something you don’t care about.

My experience with Mrs. Field didn’t start with science class, but with her as my tutor. I was always a weak reader and wasn’t getting any better. My parents told me I needed to be tutored. One day after school, I went into the library with my mom for my first tutoring time. I had no idea who was tutoring me. My mom practically had to drag me into the library. The first thing we did was to play a game to get to know each other and get rid of the awkwardness. We didn’t even play a reading game.

We also went around the library and I got to pick out a book I wanted to read. She didn’t make me read a boring textbook about something I didn’t care about. I didn’t even pick a book. I picked out a magazine about remote control cars. I thought to myself, how bad could it be? To my surprise, She told me even though I was reading a magazine, I was still reading. After the first magazine, she picked out a book she liked. I would read a chapter and then she would read a chapter to me, in this way I didn’t have to read for long periods of time.

As I got better and faster at reading, I was able to read two chapters in the same amount of time, which used to take me to read one chapter.

Reading is one of the most important things in high school and college to be successful. If it were not for her, I would not be the reader I am today !

1. The writer tutored by Mrs. Field because____________.

A. he was too shy to talk with others.

B. he found science fun but hard.

C. he was eager to learn science.

D. he lacked the skills of reading.

2. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that __________.

A. the writer knew Mrs. Field very well

B. the writer was unwilling to be tutored

C. the writer felt awkward to read in the library

D. the writer went to the library to play a reading game

3. At the library, the writer __________.

A. chose any book he was interested in

B. played a reading game with Mrs. Field

C. was asked to read one chapter after another

D. had to read textbooks rather than magazines

4.What’s the author’s feeling about Mrs. Field according to the last paragraph?

A. unsatisfied　　　 B. worried

C. grateful　　 　　 D. regretful

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