The Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd is a highly r...

The Berkshire Riding Centre Ltd is a highly recommended riding school. Everyone is welcome. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have dreams of becoming an Olympic champion, we can design the right riding lesson program for you.

Riding lessons for beginners

We help kids from the age of 4 and adults learn to ride. We start beginners with half-hour private lessons while they learn the basics. Once you ride independently (usually after 4—6 lessons), your instructor will recommend a suitable group.

Private lessons

We offer 1-to-1 private tuition (讲授) for riders of all levels. We start beginners with half-hour private lessons while they learn the basics and build their confidence. The more experienced riders will benefit from personal tuition too. Whether you want to improve specific aspects of your riding, or just enjoy riding, private lessons are tailored to your specific requirements.

Group riding lessons

We offer broad range of group riding lessons, from child or adult beginner to advanced dressage (花样骑术) lessons and jumping lessons. Call the office to discuss the weekly Group Lesson Schedule on 01344 884992.

Riding lessons on your own horse

We also welcome horse owners who would like to bring their own for either one-off lessons or a concentrated course of lessons to improve their riding. Your horse is going or to prepare you both for competitions. Pricing is the same.

How to book your riding lesson

Call the office on 01344 884992 or email us on info@brc. co. uk.

We are open 7 days a week and have evening riding lessons on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Our three all-weather schools, two outside and one inside, make us have good all-year-round riding.

Note: All new riders, regardless of their abilities, must have a 30-minute assessment lesson so that we can design the most appropriate plan for them.

1.When are beginners likely to ride on their own?

A.Before having three private lessons. B.Before building up their confidence.

C.After meeting with their instructors. D.After taking about five riding lessons.

2.How can learners discuss their schedules of group riding lessons?

A.By making calls to the office. B.By visiting the riding school in person.

C.By writing to group members. D.By writing emails to their instructors.

3.What are all new riders required to do?

A.Take four evening riding lessons. B.Get assessed for proper programs.

C.Spend half an hour riding horses. D.Offer plans on how to ride horses.

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Recommended Delft Hotels

Bridges House Hotel

Bridges House Hotel is a hotel in the centre of Delft and has shops and museums next door. There are many restaurants in the area where you can eat a lovely dinner in the evening. The market square is within easy walking distance. The comfortable rooms are all uniquely decorated and have a splendid bathroom.Air conditioning and free Wi­Fi are available. There are extra long beds for your convenience.

Breakfast is served in the hotel lounge. In the evenings, guests can have a drink here as well.

Hotel Juliana

Just a 5­minute walk from the centre of Delft, this friendly family hotel is close to everything and offers comfortable rooms at an affordable price. The main priority is to provide you with quality service through personal attention and by creating a pleasant atmosphere.

This hotel is also conveniently located near the Technical University of Delft. Other cultural spots and a series of bars and restaurants are just a stroll away.

Shanghai Hotel

This unique hotel features Chinese­style decoration and an elegant bar. Shanghai Hotel is located next to the A13 highway, only a 10­minute drive from Delft city centre. It offers free on­site parking.

Each of the rooms at Shanghai Hotel includes flat­screen cable TV, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities plus a refrigerator.The comfortable modern bathrooms have a shower, a hairdryer and free makeup.

Hotel de Koophandel

Located on the central Beesten Market, Hotel de Koophandel is surrounded by cafes and restaurants in the heart of Delft. In the breakfast room, you can enjoy various breads, toasts，cereals, eggs and fruits in the morning.

The comfortable and uniquely decorated rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and free Wi­Fi. Coffee and tea facilities are available. Because of the perfect location, you can easily walk around the city centre and visit the main places of interest.

For more detailed information, please click here www.booking.com/hotel/nl.

1.Which hotel is the best choice if someone is extremely tall?

A．Bridges House Hotel.　　　　　 B．Hotel Juliana.

C．Shanghai Hotel.　　　　　　　　 D．Hotel de Koophandel.

2.If someone chooses Shanghai Hotel, he ________.

A．can enjoy various breads and eggs

B．can go to the Technical University of Delft

C．may be interested in Chinese­style decoration

D．may visit some parks for free

3.What do all the hotels in the passage have in common?

A．They offer free Wi­Fi.

B．They are at Delft city centre.

C．They offer free on­site parking.

D．They offer comfortable rooms.

4.Where can you probably see the passage?

A．In a magazine.　　　　　　　　 B．In a newspaper.

C．On the Internet.　　　　　　 D．In a TV program.

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If you are a movie fan, here are the latest movies highly recommended by viewers and critics.

The Irishman (2019)　　 Rate: 8.7/10　　 14,071

R | 3h 29min | Biography, Crime, Drama | 27 November 2019 (USA)

Legendary director Martin Scorsese spent a long time developing crime epic The Irishman; talk of the director reuniting with his old muse Robert De Niro for the project was happening as far back as 2010.

Director: Martin Scorsese

Writers: Charles Brandt (book), Steven Zaillian (screenplay)

Stars: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci | See full cast & crew »

Frozen II (2019)　　 Rate: 7.3/10　　 13,162

PG | 1h 43min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy | 22 November 2019 (China)

Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom.

Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee

Writers: Jennifer Lee (screenplay by), Jennifer Lee (story by) | 4 more credits »

Stars: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad | See full cast & crew »

Ford v Ferrari (2019)　 Rate: 8.3/10　　 35,096

PG-13 | 2h 32min | Action, Biography, Drama | 13 November 2019 (France)

American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.

Director: James Mangold

Writers: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth | 1 more credit »

Stars: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal | See full cast & crew »

Joker (2019)　　 Rate: 8.8/10　 488,619

R | 2h 2min | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 4 October 2019 (USA)

In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his alter-ego: the Joker.

Director: Todd Phillips

Writers: Todd Phillips, Scott Silver | 3 more credits »

Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz | See full cast & crew »

1.Which of the movies lasts the shortest time?

A.The Irishman. B.Joker.

C.Frozen II. D.Ford v Ferrari.

2.According to the passage, the Irishman and Joker are similar in that _______.

A.they are both tragedies B.they are both about crime

C.they are produced in the USA D.they are released in the same month

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Frozen II has got the highest rating.

B.Arthur Fleck is ill-treated by some revolutionaries.

C.Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles are very determined.

D.Martin Scorsese wrote the stories for the movie himself.

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Fun day

To celebrate the Year of the Snake

Organized by Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High school

Date：2 February 2013

Time：10 am – 5 pm

Place：Kwn Tong Playground

Fee: $ 20 (buy three get one free)

Programmes：drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performance

Highlights: 1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camer

2) learn to make festival food

John us on the Fun day!

All are welcome!

Note:

★Ticket are available at the General Office of Lam Tin Youth Centre.

★For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Miss Olivia Wong one week before

the activity.

1.What you have just read is a ________ .

A. note                        B. report                     C. schedule                 D. poster

2.What is going to take place on 2 February, 2013?

A. A big event to welcome a Chinese new year.

B. A social gathering to raise money for wildlife.

C. A party for close friends to meet and have fun.

D. A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students.

3.How much do you have to pay in total if four of you go together?

A. $ 20.                        B. $ 40                         C. $ 60.                        D. $ 80

4.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Tickets are sold in Kwun Tong High School.

B. It’s unnecessary to take soft drinks with you.

C. Free digital cameras are provided for everybody.

D. Festival food will be served without extra charge.

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1.What you have just read is a ________.

A. note　　 B. report　　 C. schedule　　 D. poster

2.How much do you have to pay in total if four of you go together?

A. $20.　　 B. $40.　　 C. $60.　　 D. $80.

3.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Tickets are sold in Kwun Tong High School.

B. It’s unnecessary to take soft drinks with you.

C. Free digital cameras are provided for everybody.

D. Festival food will be served without extra charge.

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短文改错

High school is considered the most important stage. As senior three student, it will not be long before I graduated. Now I have many things to share in my fellows. First of all, I'd like to express my thank to those who lent me a hand when I was disappointing. It was their kindness which helped me regain my self-confidence when I lost my heart. Besides, I anxious want to clear up some misunderstanding with my friends in order to keep our friendships forever. With the National College Entrance Examination approached, I strongly recommend that we could value time and redouble efforts to study so that we can get into a key university.

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Questions are based on the following passage.

1.

A.People can drive their cars at a high speed on the PRT system.

B.Each car on the PRT system can carry 300 passengers at a time.

C.The cars running on the PRT system can be controlled by a wire.

D.The power that sets the cars on the PRT system running comes from the sun.

2.

A.The traffic jam in Masdar City. B.Building more roads with wider lanes.

C.Solutions to traffic jams. D.Encouraging people to cycle more.

3.

A.Taxi drivers. B.Shop assistants.

C.Teachers and students. D.The elderly and the sick.

4.

A.The benefit of cycling lies in that more people can travel at the same time.

B.The man thinks that building more roads with wider lanes is not a perfect solution.

C.The woman disagrees with the second expert because riding is practical on rainy days.

D.The woman agrees with the first expert because it is very expensive to build more roads.

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Bookie’s, the campus bookstore is located at the Campus Activity Centre, main floor.

Bookie’s is the only place in Kamloops to buy your course textbooks. There is a booklist in the bookstore listing the books required for each course. If you need help in finding your course textbooks, ask any of the staff in the bookstore.

There are more than just textbooks at bookie’s. They carry a wide variety of stationary, art supplies and gift items. You can also buy telephone cards, postage stamps and bus passes. You must show your student card to get a discount for the bus passes.

TEXTBOOK RETURNS

1) Do I need my receipt to return books?

Yes.

2) How long do I have to return books?

Books purchased must be returned within ten working days of the date of the purchase.

3) What if I wrote my name in the book?

Unfortunately, we can not give you a full refund for books not in mint condition as publishers will not accept this for credit.

4) What happens if I miss the last day for return?

We may purchase the text book as “used” in accordance with our Buyback program.

5) Ｗhat if I discover that my book has missing pages half way through the semester?

We will replace the defective books, new or used, for a like copy of that title. Cash refunds are not given for defective books returned outside the normal return dates.

BUYBACKS

1) What books do you buy back?

We buy back all current edition textbooks. If we do not use them at UCC, we buy them back according to the value established in the North American marketplace.

2) How much do I get for my books?

If bookie’s is buying the book for use at UCC, you will receive 50% of the current new retail price. In order to receive optimum buyback price, discs and supplements must accompany the book.

3) What happens to the books that I sell?

Books for bookie’s are processed by our staff and sold to students at 75% of the new retail price.

4) What condition do my books need to be in?

Books should be in good condition, meaning that the cover is still attached and all pages intact. Notes and markings on the pages of the books are perfectly fine. Workbooks and study guides are generally not purchased back unless they are free of all markings. No sales receipt is required for these books.

BOOKSTORE HOURS

Monday–Thursday　　　　 9:00am–6:00pm

Friday　　　　　　　　　　 9:00am–5:00pm

Saturday and Sunday　　 Closed

1.The intended readers of this passage are ______.

A. book dealers　 B. university students

C. publishers 　 D. campus staff

2.The underlined word “defective” can best be replaced by ______.

A. latest　　 B. perfect　　　 C. brand-new　 D. incomplete

3.Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if ______.

A. the cover of the book is missing

B. there are markings and notes on the pages

C. you have lost the sales receipt

D. you miss the last day for return

4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. Bookie’s is a place for students to buy their course textbooks.

B. Student cards are needed to get a discount for the textbooks.

C. Books bought in bookie’s should be returned within ten working days.

D. Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold to students.

5.The items which can be bought back don’t include ______.

A. textbooks with markings

B. workbooks with markings

C. textbooks with covers and all pages

D. study guides free of markings

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1.The intended readers of this passage are __________ .

A. Book dealers 　 B. University students

C. Publishers 　　 D. Campus staff

2.The underlined word “ defective ” can best be replaced by __________ .

A. faulty　　 B. adapted　　 C. new　　 D. latest

3. Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if __________ .

A. you have lost the sales receipt

B. there are markings and notes on the pages

C. the cover of the book is missing

D. you miss the last day for return

4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage ?

A. Bookie’s is a place for students to buy their course textbooks .

B. Student cards are needed to get a discount for the textbooks .

C. Books bought in bookie’s can be returned within ten working days .

D. Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold to students .

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The Campus Bookstore

Bookie’s, the campus bookstore is located at the Campus Activity Centre, main floor.

Bookie’s is the only place in Kamloops to buy your course textbooks. There is a booklist in the bookstore listing the books required for each course. If you need help in finding your course textbooks, ask any of the staff in the bookstore.

There are more than just textbooks at bookie’s. They carry a wide variety of stationary, art supplies and gift items. You can also buy telephone cards, postage stamps and bus passes. You must show your student card to get a discount for the bus passes.

TEXTBOOK RETURNS

1)  Do I need my receipt to return books?

Yes.

2)  How long do I have to return books?

Books purchased must be returned within ten working days of the date of the purchase.

3)  What if I wrote my name in the book?

Unfortunately, we can not give you a full refund for books not in mint condition as publishers will not accept this for credit.

4)  What happens if I miss the last day for return?

We may purchase the text book as “used” in accordance with our Buyback program.

5) Ｗhat if I discover that my book has missing pages half way through the semester?

We will replace the defective books, new or used, for a like copy of that title. Cash refunds are not given for defective books returned outside the normal return dates.   BUYBACKS

1)  What books do you buy back?

We buy back all current edition textbooks. If we do not use them at UCC, we buy them back according to the value established in the North American marketplace.

2)  How much do I get for my books?

If bookie’s is buying the book for use at UCC, you will receive 50% of the current new retail price. In order to receive optimum buyback price, discs and supplements must accompany the book.

3)  What happens to the books that I sell?

Books for bookie’s are processed by our staff and sold to students at 75% of the new retail price.

4)  What condition do my books need to be in?

Books should be in good condition, meaning that the cover is still attached and all pages intact. Highlighting, notes and markings on the pages are perfectly fine. Workbooks and study guides are generally not purchased back unless they are free of all markings. No sales receipt is required for these books.

Bookstore Hours

Monday–Thursday      9:00am–6:00pm

Friday               9:00am–5:00pm

Saturday and Sunday    Closed

1.   The intended readers of this passage are _______.

2. The underlined word “defective” can best be replaced by ________.

3.Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if _______.

4.   Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

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