HONG KONG — Hong Kong Disneyland is too crowded, a senior Chinese tourism official said today, hinting that another Disney Park is necessary to accommodate demand from China’s huge population.
The comments by Shao Qiwei, director of China’s State Administration of Tourism, came a day after Shanghai’s mayor Han Zheng said the city was preparing to build China’s second Disney theme park.
“China has a very large population. We now have 1.3 billion people. The market is very large. As far as I know, Hong Kong Disneyland is now very crowded,” said Shao, whose comments were broadcast on Hong Kong’s Cable TV.
The Hong Kong theme park, which opened in September, was widely criticized in January when it turned away(不准…入内) hundreds of Lunar New Year holiday makers from mainland China because the park was full. Chaos(混乱) erupted when angry crowds tried to force their way into the park.
The embarrassing incident prompted a public apology from Hong Kong Disneyland Managing Director Bill Ernest and a dressing down from Hong Kong’s leader Donald Tsang. Authorities are carefully studying the issue of overcrowding in preparation for the possible building of the Disney park in Shanghai, Shao said.
The official Xinhua News Agency reported Tuesday that no agreement has been reached on the park in Shanghai, quoting senior vice president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Leslie Goodman. Hong Kong Disneyland is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Co. and the local government, which shouldered the bulk of the park’s construction fees.
1.Why is it necessary to build a Disney park in Shanghai?
A. Hong Kong Disneyland is too small and very crowded.
B. Hong Kong Disneyland can’t meet the need of the large population.
C. Hong Kong Disney Park was criticized by tourists.
D. Hong Kong Disneyland is far from the mainland.
2.Hundreds of visitors from Mainland China got angry because ________.
A. the services in the park were not as good as expected
B. chaos happened at the entrance to the park
C. the park was too crowded
D. they were not allowed to go into the park
3.The building of a Disney park in Shanghai ________.
A. remains to be discussed with The Walt Disney Co.
B. is financed The Walt Disney Co.
C. will be in the charge of the Shanghai government
D. has been agreed to by The Walt Disney Co.
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HONG KONG — Hong Kong Disneyland is too crowded, a senior Chinese tourism official said today, hinting that another Disney Park is necessary to accommodate demand from China’s huge population.
The comments by Shao Qiwei, director of China’s State Administration of Tourism, came a day after Shanghai’s mayor Han Zheng said the city was preparing to build China’s second Disney theme park.
“China has a very large population. We now have 1.3 billion people. The market is very large. As far as I know, Hong Kong Disneyland is now very crowded,” said Shao, whose comments were broadcast on Hong Kong’s Cable TV.
The Hong Kong theme park, which opened in September, was widely criticized in January when it turned away(不准…入内) hundreds of Lunar New Year holiday makers from mainland China because the park was full. Chaos(混乱) erupted when angry crowds tried to force their way into the park.
The embarrassing incident prompted a public apology from Hong Kong Disneyland Managing Director Bill Ernest and a dressing down from Hong Kong’s leader Donald Tsang. Authorities are carefully studying the issue of overcrowding in preparation for the possible building of the Disney park in Shanghai, Shao said.
The official Xinhua News Agency reported Tuesday that no agreement has been reached on the park in Shanghai, quoting senior vice president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Leslie Goodman. Hong Kong Disneyland is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Co. and the local government, which shouldered the bulk of the park’s construction fees.
1.Why is it necessary to build a Disney park in Shanghai?
A. Hong Kong Disneyland is too small and very crowded.
B. Hong Kong Disneyland can’t meet the need of the large population.
C. Hong Kong Disney Park was criticized by tourists.
D. Hong Kong Disneyland is far from the mainland.
2.Hundreds of visitors from Mainland China got angry because ________.
A. the services in the park were not as good as expected
B. chaos happened at the entrance to the park
C. the park was too crowded
D. they were not allowed to go into the park
3.The building of a Disney park in Shanghai ________.
A. remains to be discussed with The Walt Disney Co.
B. is financed The Walt Disney Co.
C. will be in the charge of the Shanghai government
D. has been agreed to by The Walt Disney Co.
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Opened in September 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland is the second Disney Park in Asia. It experienced a difficult time upon its opening. The Park, as well as two themed hotels, was built on Lantau Island.
The Park opened to strong competition in the form of Ocean Park. Hong Kong Disneyland is one of only two parks in Hong Kong, which has become one of the world's leading cities in recent years. It kept Chinese cultural traditions in mind when they built the Park to avoid a cultural backlash (抵制). Designers added to the custom of Feng Shui.
Disney and Hong Kong announced the Park in 1999, and construction began in 2003. The Park had one of the shortest construction periods in Disney history. Disney actually announced that the opening of the Park would be brought forward, from 2006 to September 2005.
The Park attracted 5.2 million visitors in its first year, below the expected 5.6 million. There was a lack of attractions, with Fantasyland opening with just one dark ride. Summer Passes were announced to increase the number of tourists. Autopia, Stitch Encounter and it's a Small World opened between 2006 and 2008 to offer more attractions at the Park.
The number of tourists dropped in 2007 to just over 4 million, so Disney planned a big expansion (扩大) project to attract more tourists and bring the Park back to its normal level. In July 2009, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a three-land expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland, and in 2010, Toy Story Land opened.
These new attractions have certainly paid off, with the Park earning record profit (盈利) in 2013. In that year, over 7 million guests entered the Park.
With enough room for a second Park and the promise of more attractions to come, it seems that there is indeed a great beautiful tomorrow for Hong Kong Disneyland.
1.What do we know about Hong Kong Disneyland upon its opening?
A.It was the best Disney Park in Asia. B.It wasn't very successful at first.
C.It didn't face much competition. D.It was against Chinese culture.
2.Compared to most other Disney parks, Hong Kong Disneyland ________.
A.is much smaller in size B.has more customs to consider
C.had a longer preparation for opening D.had a shorter period of time for construction
3.What's the author's attitude toward the future of Hong Kong Disneyland?
A.Hopeful. B.Worried.
C.Uninterested. D.Doubtful.
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Ticket price increases at HK Disney
Source:Xinhua | 02—05—2009 11:39
Hong Kong Disneyland announced on Tuesday it will raise weekday admission prices for mainland and overseas tourists by about 19 percent.But Hong Kong residents and tourists who purchase tickets through travel agents can still enjoy the old prices until June 30.
A one-day admission will cost HK $350($45)for adults and HK $250 for children aged up to 11 from Monday, the previous charges for weekends.Adults were previously admitted for HK $295 and children HK $210.
A Hong Kong Disneyland spokesman said the park does not expect the new pricing structure to have an immediate impact on attendances, as research shows guests choose when to visit the attraction based on time available rather than ticket prices.But the hikes(the rise of prices)drew immediate criticism from the industry.The greater tourism industry fears it may harm mainlanders willingness to visit Hong Kong.
Joseph Tung Yao-chung, executive director of Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, said the decision was unwise in the current financial climate.He also urged the company to rethink its decision, during an interview with Southern Metropolis Daily.
1.On September 10 of 2009(weekday), Hong Kong residents and tourists will have to spend________buying three children tickets.
A.HK $360 B.$ 360 C.HK $750 D.HK $885
2.There is a family with five people, John,his father,mother,grandfather and grandmother.They are from America, John is eleven years old.If they visit the place on June 30 2009(weekday),they will spend about________in total.
A.$212 B.$ 1650 C.HK $1400 D.$1390
3.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Joseph Tung Yao-chung disagreed about the ticket price increase at HK Disney.
B.Hong Kong Disneyland will make a lot of money by raising weekday admission prices for mainland tourists.
C.The Hong Kong Disneyland spokesman didn't like the new pricing structure.
D.Only tourists from mainland visit Hong Kong Disneyland.
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-Where did you make your first appointment with Harry?
-It was in the Disneyland Park in Hong Kong ________ he served as a department manager.
A.that B.which C.from which D.where
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Welcome to Hong Kong Disneyland | |
Sight spot | What to do and see |
Main Street USA | See old-time taxis and yellow street lamps Enjoy delicious food in the shops or restaurants in a small town in the 1900s |
Fantasyland | Take a train high up in the air to Sleeping Beauty Castle Talk to Donald Duck Sit on a flying elephant Go under the sea |
Adventure land | Go into a dark jungle(丛林) Follow the river and meet surprises at every corner Watch the dancing and listen to music The Lion King |
Tomorrow land | Join a cartoon character to save the world Rocket through outer space in a spaceship |
Special (not in other Disneyland parks) | Mickey in a red-and-yellow Chinese suit Mulan in her own pavilion(亭子) Fireworks at night with music |
1.Walking on Main Street USA is ____________.
A. the start of Disneyland B. being back in time
C. living on a quiet street D. shopping on a busy street
2.Which is NOT TRUE according to the form above?
A. We can talk to Donald Duck.
B. Surprises are waiting for us along the river in Adventure land.
C. We can enjoy fireworks at night.
D. The flying elephant will take us to Sleeping Beauty Castle
3.Li Ping likes science-fiction best, so he’ll show the greatest interest in _______.
A. Main Street USA B. Fantasyland
C. Adventure land D. Tomorrow land
4.What is special in Hong Kong Disneyland?
A. Visitors can join a cartoon character.
B. Visitors can listen to the music The Lion King.
C. Visitors can see Mickey in a Chinese suit.
D. Visitors can go under the sea.
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----I’m going to Hong Kong Disneyland next week.
----_________. How I wish I could also have some days off to relax.
A. Forget it! B. I really envy you
C. None of my business D. I couldn’t agree more
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(题文)Which place is the woman’s destination?
A. Tokyo. B. Hong Kong. C. Seoul.
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“Who is Gogo?” Almost every pupil in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand will tell you: “Gogo is from outer space and is teaching children to speak and read English.”
Gogo has visited Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand and Korea. Now he is in China’s mainland—“Gogo has Adventure with English” has been published by Addison Wesley Longman China Ltd (AWL).
The six level English course, full of exciting stories, educates and delights children at the same time. Gogo learns English from his friends, Tony and Jenny. The children will learn along with Gogo, enjoying all the fun he produces. Gogo has a warm place in every young learner’s heart wherever he goes.
A presentation (介绍) about Gogo was given by Beijing AWL Information Centre last November. All the pupils in Huijia School attended the presentation. A foreign teacher at Huijia later said, “The children were attracted by Gogo after only a 45-minute presentation. They remember a song taught by Gogo seven weeks later. Parents often ask me how they can help their children learn English and now there’s a programme I can direct them to.”
Clive Sawkins, Paul Price-Smiths and Gregg Schroeder worked closely at AWL to make sure that Gogo will become an easily recognized symbol (标志) of learning English wherever English is studied. “Gogo is our baby,” said Gregg. “It is very easy to get children going with Gogo.”
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Gogo visits Asian countries. B. Gogo receives high praise.
C. Children love to learn with Gogo.D. AWL introduces Gogo.
2. It can be learned from the passage that Gogo is ________.
A. an English teacher B. an English boy
C. an English textbook D. a character in an English textbook
3. In what way is Gogo a great help to young learners?
A. He teaches them English through songs.
B. He teaches them English through adventure stories.
C. He helps them to remember English words.
D. He makes English lessons full of fun.
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Jin Yong, whose name is always closely ________ with kungfu novels, is a famous writer in Hong Kong.
A.related B.considered C.subscribed D.associated
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Now is the best time for Hong Kong shopping lovers, as most shops and markets are having their seasonal sales. With the same amount of money, you can find different kinds of foods in this city. Women, young and old, rarely resist the attraction of this shopping paradise(乐园,天堂) at this time of year. Lovers will surely have an exciting Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Time Square or in the western styled bars. Spending your holiday in Hong Kong will be easy too, as several package tours are available from GZL Travel Service, with four-day tours for less than 15 000yuan.
● Tour package 1(3200yuan):a four-day-tour including three nights’ accommodation(膳宿供应), scenic helicopter flight, night ferry tour of Victoria Harbor and shuttle bus to the Peak to view the city at night.
●Tour package 2 (1880yuan): a four-day-shopping-tour including three nights’ accommodation, tours to Golden Beach and the Vexwork Museum, shuttle bus to the Peak and shopping opportunities.
● Tour package 3(1480yuan):a four-day-DIY-tour including three nights’ accommodation in a four-star hotel and total freedom to do what you want.
1.This advertisement is given by__________.
A. a Travel Service Company B. a shopping center
C. a hotel D. Hong Kong government
2.If you want to decide by yourself you’d better choose________.
A. Tour package 1 B. Tour package 2
C. Tour package 3 D. Tour package 2 and 3
3.According to the text, if you want to visit the Victoria Harbor at night with the tour guide, you can choose _____________.
A. Tour package 2 B. Tour package 1
C. Tour package 3 D. Tour package 1 and 2
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