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Welcome to Cöteborg University

Cöteborg University is one of Sweden’s largest and most popular universities.

We are very proud of this and believe that there are several reasons for our popularity. The principal reasons we believe to be the high quality of our education and research and the broad range of courses that we offer. In addition to this, Cöteborg University provides an attractive and exceptionally（格外的）high-standard study environment. Most parts of the university are situated in the city centre and this enriches city life as well as student life.

Cöteborg has a lot to offer its students: it has a rich and varied cultural life with many theatres, concerts and festivals. For those looking for outdoor life, forests and vast recreation（娱乐）areas are not far away from the city centre; the sea and the archipelago（群岛）are also within easy reach. Industry and commerce are expanding, and have a joint interest with the University in meeting the ever-changing and growing demands of society.

Cöteborg University strives（努力）to be an attractive choice for students from all over the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cöteborg University.

1.The main reasons for Cöteborg University’s popularity according to the passage is ______ .

A. the high quality education and research and the wide range of courses

B. the convenient traffic

C. its excellent location and fast developing economical environment

D. famous professors and friendly students

2.Which of the following statements is true?

A. The university is in the city centre.

B. The students can live outdoor.

C. The cultural life of the university is very rich.

D. The University has no interest in growing demands of society.

3.What’s the main purpose of this passage?

A. To bring fame to Cöteborg University.

B. To introduce the wonderful cultural life in Cöteborg University.

C. To declare Cöteborg University’s goal and interest.

D. To attract students all over the world to apply for Cöteborg University.

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Welcome to Cöteborg University

Cöteborg University is one of Sweden’s largest and most popular universities.

We are very proud of this and believe that there are several reasons for our popularity. The principal reasons we believe to be the high quality of our education and research and the broad range of courses that we offer. In addition to this, Cöteborg University provides an attractive and exceptionally（格外的）high-standard study environment. Most parts of the university are situated in the city centre and this enriches city life as well as student life.

Cöteborg has a lot to offer its students: it has a rich and varied cultural life with many theatres, concerts and festivals. For those looking for outdoor life, forests and vast recreation（娱乐）areas are not far away from the city centre; the sea and the archipelago（群岛）are also within easy reach. Industry and commerce are expanding, and have a joint interest with the University in meeting the ever-changing and growing demands of society.

Cöteborg University strives（努力）to be an attractive choice for students from all over the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cöteborg University.

56. The main reasons for Cöteborg University’s popularity according to the passage is ______ .

A. the high quality education and research and the wide range of courses

B. the convenient traffic

C. its excellent location and fast developing economical environment

D. famous professors and friendly students

57. Which of the following statements is true?

A. The university is in the city centre.

B. The students can live outdoor.

C. The cultural life of the university is very rich.

D. The University has no interest in growing demands of society.

58. What’s the main purpose of this passage?

A. To bring fame to Cöteborg University.

B. To introduce the wonderful cultural life in Cöteborg University.

C. To declare Cöteborg University’s goal and interest.

D. To attract students all over the world to apply for Cöteborg University.

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For many young people, going to university is one of the most important 1. (stage) of their lives. It is the time when young people will move out of 2. (they) home to live with other people, often strangers. 3. (especial) in the U.S, people often travel very far 4.home to study. It is a time to be 5. (independence).

At university, you will 6. (teach) by lectures and professors who are leading figures in their study. The opportunity to learn from and to discuss with them is 7. drives some people to apply to university. Students are required to choose a major that they wish to study. Apart from the 8. (academy) benefit, life at university also can allow students 9.(develop) their interests in many fields.

Therefore，university is a place 10. you attain knowledge, develop your values and accept those who may be different.

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Welcome to Gold Coast Wax Museum

HIGHLIGHTS

The Gold Wax(蜡像) Museum is one of the Cold Coast's longest running attractions.　 It's a collection of famous figures.　 It's Australia's largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax figures copies of British and Australian History.

The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of people each year who are shocked at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in authentic costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people's figures on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Come face to face with such celebrities as Michael Jackson, President Obama, past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein, members of the Royal Family, and many others whose lives have all left an indelible (擦不掉的) mark on our world.　 Information cards are located alongside each figure.

The Gold Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been made by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards, equal in quality to the world's best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and U. S. A.　 The detail in the figures is amazing -and includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand, and the eyes are so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.

Price

Child (1-3yrs) free

Child (4-12yrs) $ 22. 00

Adult　 $ 29. 00

Family (2 Adults + I Child) $68.00

Opening hours

Open 7 days a week, 10a. m.　 to l0p. m.

Closed at Christmas Day (25 Dec. ) and Anzac Day (25 Apr. )

Location

Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise ( Gold Coast ) QLD

How to get there

You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Many coach　 operators also offer Gold　 Coast transfers to surrounding attractions, beaches, and the more distant destinations, throughout the day.

What to bring

Bring your sense of adventure and your camera and　 see something exciting and quite unique.

For further information, please click here to see more about the Gold Coast Wax Museum.

1.If you visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, you can________.

A. see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Museum

B. meet many leading local and international sculptors in the Museum

C. enjoy some world-class vivid max-works in the Museum

D. e at any time of the year except at Christmas Day

2.If a couple and their l0-year-old son visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_____．

A. $87　　 B. $80

C. $58　　 D. $68

3.You will most probably find this passage ______.

A. on a webpage　　 B. in a magazine

C. in a text book　　 D. in a guidebook

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For many young people, 1. (go) to university is one of the most important 2.(stage) of their lives. It is the time when young people will move out of 3. (they) home to live with other people, often strangers.  4.(especial) in the US, people often travel very far from home to study. It is a time to be  5. (dependence).

At university, you 6. (teach) by lectures and professors who are leading figures in their study. The opportunity to learn from and to discuss with them is 7. drives some people to apply to university. Students are required to choose a major that they wish to study. Apart 8. the academic benefit, life at university can also allow students  9. (develop) their interests in many fields.

Therefore, university is a place 10. you attain knowledge, to develop your values and accept those who may be different.

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Welcome to the Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge is simple: when 　　　　 , one either pours a bucket of icy water over his or her head or donates $100 to the ALS Association.

A. to challenge　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. challenged

C. you challenged　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. having challenged

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Welcome to the North Pole Adventure

The North Pole Adventure is a one-of-a-kind interactive Christmas attraction for the entire family. Unlike other Christmas attractions, it is open from November 25 until Christmas Eve. It is not a guided tour. While elves (小精灵) are throughout the adventure to interact with your children, your kids can spend as much time in each area as they wish. The adventure features a replica (复制品) of the North Pole including everything you imagine at Santa’s North Pole.

Santa’s House

Kids will experience what it’s like at the North Pole and see first-hand what it takes for Santa and his elves to get ready for Christmas each year. The memories your children will take away from Santa’s House will be ones they will remember for a life time.

Post Office

All kids will be assisted by Santa’s elves in writing a letter to Santa and then depositing it in Santa’s magical mailbox. A few days before Christmas, they will receive letters at their own homes from Santa.

Elf University

Elf University is the place where elves go to school. It’s also the place where kids enjoy making Christmas presents, coloring Christmas pictures, and even filling out applications to become elves one day.

Admission

Buy your tickets online to avoid waiting in line. If the tickets sell out when you buy them online, there will still be tickets available at the ticket office.

1.The North Pole Adventure________.

A. provides visitors with tour guide service

B. is open to visitors for nearly one month

C. is modeled on other Christmas attractions

D. arranges elves to entertain kids in some areas

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Kids can have fun in Santa’s House by dressing up like Santa

B. Elf University offers kids opportunities for becoming elves

C. Kids who visited Post Office would receive letters on Christmas Eve

D. Tickets to the adventure can be bought online if they sell out at the ticket office

3.Where can you probably see the article?

A. a tourist booklet　　 B. a science fiction　　 C. a newspaper　　 D. a story book

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Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences (住所) of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.

Audio tours

Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.

Guided tours

Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.

Visitors with children

For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.

St George’s Chapel

Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from march to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.

Shopping

Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.

Refreshments

Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permits in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel.

Photography and mobile phones

Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.

Security

As Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.

1.Who can get re-entry permits?

A. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.

B. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.

C. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.

D. Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel.

2.Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phone?

A. To prevent them from disturbing others.

B. To ensure the safety of others.

C. To ensure the security of the Castle.

D. To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.

3.In the last part, a "working royal palace" refers to one ________.

A. where the Queen usually works

B. where works of art are on show

C. still being constructed

D. still used by the royal family

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Welcome to the Old Royal Naval College (ORNC), one of London's most famous landmarks. It is open daily and is a wonderful place to visit — whether you have an hour or a day.

The buildings and grounds of the ORNC were originally designed as a refuge(避难所)for old and injured sailors in the 1690s. Later the site became a training college for officers in the Royal Navy. Today they are free to visit and host an exciting range of events all year round.

Painted Hall

View the impressive Painted Hall, known as the greatest piece of decorative painting in England. Sir James Thornhill spent 19 years painting it celebrating the royal family and maritime(海上的) power. Discover more interesting history through our daily talks and family activities.

Chapel(小教堂)

Redecorated by James“Athenian”Stuart after a fire in 1779, the Chapel reflects Stuart’s Greek influences, and is still an active place to show respect and love for God. Besides, it is a perfect place for concerts and recitals(演奏会).

Discover Greenwich

Explore over 500 years of history and architecture at the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre. There is an impressive central model of Maritime Greenwich World Heritage (遗产)Site.

Opening times

Painted Hall, Chapel and Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre open from 10:00 to 17:00, Mon to Sun. (Chapel opens at 12:00 on Sun following service).

Grounds open daily 08:00-18:00.

1.What were the buildings and grounds of the ORNC intended for at first?

A. Training officers.

B. Helping injured sailors.

C. Displaying artistic works.

D. Holding interesting activities.

2.Where will you go if you want to know about the royal family?

A. Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre.　　　 B. Painted Hall.

C. Grounds.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Chapel.

3.When can you make a tour of the Chapel?

A. At 13:00 on Wednesday.　　　　 B. At 09:00 on Tuesday.

C. At 11:00 on Sunday.　　　　　　 D. At 18:00 on Friday.

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Welcome to Gold Coast Wax Museum

The Gold Wax(蜡像) Museum is one of the Cold Coast's longest running attractions.　 It's a collection of famous figures.　 It's Australia's largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax figures copies of British and Australian History.

The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of people each year who are shocked at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in authentic costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people's figures on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Come face to face with such celebrities as Michael Jackson, President Obama, past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein, members of the Royal Family, and many others whose lives have all left an indelible (擦不掉的) mark on our world.　 Information cards are located alongside each figure.

The Gold Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been made by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards, equal in quality to the world's best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and U. S. A.　 The detail in the figures is amazing -and includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand, and the eyes are so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.

Price

Child (1-3yrs) free

Child (4-12yrs) $ 22. 00

Adult　 $ 29. 00

Family (2 Adults + I Child) $68.00

Opening hours

Open 7 days a week, 10 a. m. to l0 p. m.

Closed at Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and Anzac Day (25 Apr.)

Location

Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise ( Gold Coast ) QLD

How to get there

You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Many coach operators also offer Gold Coast transfers to surrounding attractions, beaches, and the more distant destinations, throughout the day.

What to bring

Bring your sense of adventure and your camera and see something exciting and quite unique.

For further information, please click here to see more about the Gold Coast Wax Museum.

1. If you visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, you can

A. see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Museum

B. enjoy some world-class vivid max-works in the Museum

C. meet many leading local and international sculptors in the Museum

D. come at any time of the year except at Christmas Day

2.If a couple and their l0-year-old son visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_____．

A. $87　　　　　　 B. $80　　　　　　 C. $68　　　　　　 D. $58

3.You will most probably find this passage ______.

A. in a guidebook　　　 B. in a magazine

C. in a text book　　 D. on a webpage

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