Here is Booked.net’s selection of the strangest events worldwide·
Elephant polo(象球)
The title is self-explanatory, but elephant polo is more interesting than the traditional alternative played on horses.Elephants make the game slower,and, because of this the field is only three-quarters the length of a standard polo field.The elephants carry two people and are guided by mahouts(看象人).The player hits the ball and tells the mahout which way to go. The Kings Cup Elephant Polo Tournament is the sixth largest event in the Thai calendar.
Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
If you are in Colombia at the end of March,you should make Cartagena part of your journey—here.between December and March every year,is the opportunity to get dirty, Bathing in mud from the Volcan de Lodo El Totumo can best be described as a primitive experience. The volcano is diminutive(微小的),looking more like a little hill rising about 10 to 15m from the ground. If you climb a wooden staircase to reach the very top, you will discover a pit(大坑)of gray mud. It is believed that the mud has a curing effect,purifying your skin.
La Tomatina
It is possibly the most famous and most specific food fight in the world. If you think tomatoes are only for salads,you are on a wrong track.Just a visit to Valencia,or more precisely,a small Spanish village named Bunol in August can totally change your perception . There,on the last Wednesday of August every year.trucks dump 120 tons of tomatoes in the streets of the town, and tomato juice and pulp(果肉)flow from there.
Balloon Fiesta
Have you ever been taken to the skies in a hot-air balloon? The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in America gives you the chance to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city and countryside.Since 1972, perfect October weather,blue skies and wind patterns have combined to allow balloonists to control and retrace their route thanks to the direction of the winds. This is the only place in the world to enjoy a mass rise of balloons floating in the blue skies each October.
1.Where can visitors experience bathing in mud in February?
A. In Thailand. B. In Colombia,
C. In Spain D. In America·
2.Visitors to Bunol in August can_____.
A. attend the annual balloon fiesta
B. watch volcanoes erupting in person
C. take part in the game of elephant polo
D. witness the most specific food fight in the world
3.We can learn from the passage that________.
A. mahouts decide which way to go and hit the ball
B. the Kings Cup Elephant Polo Tournament is held each October
C. the tomato fight is intended to purify people’s skin with tomato juice.
D. the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has been held for 45 years.
4.Which of the following groups of people are likely to be interested in this passage?
A. Students who like biology.
B. Those who like eating fruit.
C. Scientists who are doing research on volcanos
D. People who are curious about very strange events.
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Here is Booked.net’s selection of the strangest events worldwide·
Elephant polo(象球)
The title is self-explanatory, but elephant polo is more interesting than the traditional alternative played on horses.Elephants make the game slower,and, because of this the field is only three-quarters the length of a standard polo field.The elephants carry two people and are guided by mahouts(看象人).The player hits the ball and tells the mahout which way to go. The Kings Cup Elephant Polo Tournament is the sixth largest event in the Thai calendar.
Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
If you are in Colombia at the end of March,you should make Cartagena part of your journey—here.between December and March every year,is the opportunity to get dirty, Bathing in mud from the Volcan de Lodo El Totumo can best be described as a primitive experience. The volcano is diminutive(微小的),looking more like a little hill rising about 10 to 15m from the ground. If you climb a wooden staircase to reach the very top, you will discover a pit(大坑)of gray mud. It is believed that the mud has a curing effect,purifying your skin.
La Tomatina
It is possibly the most famous and most specific food fight in the world. If you think tomatoes are only for salads,you are on a wrong track.Just a visit to Valencia,or more precisely,a small Spanish village named Bunol in August can totally change your perception . There,on the last Wednesday of August every year.trucks dump 120 tons of tomatoes in the streets of the town, and tomato juice and pulp(果肉)flow from there.
Balloon Fiesta
Have you ever been taken to the skies in a hot-air balloon? The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in America gives you the chance to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city and countryside.Since 1972, perfect October weather,blue skies and wind patterns have combined to allow balloonists to control and retrace their route thanks to the direction of the winds. This is the only place in the world to enjoy a mass rise of balloons floating in the blue skies each October.
1.Where can visitors experience bathing in mud in February?
A. In Thailand. B. In Colombia,
C. In Spain D. In America·
2.Visitors to Bunol in August can_____.
A. attend the annual balloon fiesta
B. watch volcanoes erupting in person
C. take part in the game of elephant polo
D. witness the most specific food fight in the world
3.We can learn from the passage that________.
A. mahouts decide which way to go and hit the ball
B. the Kings Cup Elephant Polo Tournament is held each October
C. the tomato fight is intended to purify people’s skin with tomato juice.
D. the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has been held for 45 years.
4.Which of the following groups of people are likely to be interested in this passage?
A. Students who like biology.
B. Those who like eating fruit.
C. Scientists who are doing research on volcanos
D. People who are curious about very strange events.
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March, April and May are months full of festivals and events all over the world. Here are four wonderful festivals around the world that happen in spring. If you want to know more about them, please click here or visit http://www. buddhanet. net/festival, htm/.
SongKran—Thailand
Dates: 13th-15th, April
In Thailand, people celebrate a festival called Songkran, when people head out to the streets with water guns to spray everyone who walks past.
Naghol—Vanuatu
Dates: Every Saturday from April to May
Every year, villagers come together to celebrate the harvest of yams, an important part in the people’s diet in Vanuatu. The festival is most famous for its “land diving ceremony”. During the ceremony men and boys dive to the ground from high wooden towers with only two thin vines (藤) attached to their ankles.
Cherry Blossom Viewing—Japan
Dates: The cherry blossom season is different from year to year depending on the weather forecast.
The festival is well-known. Japanese celebrate the days when the flowers finally blossom. Only a few days later, the petals (花瓣) fall to the ground, like pink snowflakes. That means the traditional festival only lasts for several days. In Japan, almost everyone has picnics in the parks to view the flowers.
Sinhalese New Year—Sri Lanka
Dates: 13th or 14th, April
Just like in many other countries in South or South East Asia, this is the time when the Sinhalese celebrate the traditional New Year, an ancient celebration which marks the end of the harvest season and is one of two times of the year when the sun is straight above Sri Lanka. There are a lot of delicious foods during the celebration.
1.What may happen to a tourist walking in the street during SongKran in Thailand?
A. He may get wet.
B. He may be shot by the locals.
C. He may enjoy delicious foods.
D. He may see some petals falling.
2.Where can you go to enjoy amazing performances during the festival?
A. Thailand. B. Vanuatu.
C. Japan. D. Sri Lanka.
3.How is Cherry Blossom Viewing different from the other three festivals?
A. It is a traditional festival.
B. It is a very famous festival.
C. It varies with weather conditions every year.
D. It allows visitors to eat food during the festival.
4.Where are you most likely to find the text?
A. On TV.
B. In a report.
C. On the Internet.
D. In a newspaper.
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Leaders shape history and here is a selection of the most remarkable views into these public figures plus first-hand accounts by those with access to them.
Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore (2013)
Before Moore published the first volume of his biography, there had already been a mountain of books on Thatcher. Moore’s account is different. He shows that far from being fearless, she could often be fearful without cause. The final volume will include her fall from power.
Harold Wilson by Ben Pimlott (1992)
Harold Wilson had become a ghostly figure when this book was published in 1992. The absence heightened a sense of mystery. Who was he? How to explain his seemingly contradictory characteristics? Pimlott solves some of the mysteries; the book is detailed until Wilson’s final phase as prime minister in 1974.
Churchill by Roy Jenkins (2001)
Jenkins writes a politician as well as a historian, analyzing Churchill’s historic moves from the opinions of one who had also spoken in the Commons. Jenkins had resigned from high positions in battles over policy, and as one that changed parties, though not as frequently as Churchill did.
Roy Jenkins by John Campbell (2014)
Campbell calmly narrates the many political and personal dramas, including Jenkins’ intense relationship with Anthony Crosland when they were both students at Oxford. Campbell also addresses Jenkins’ various affairs with women. Like Jenkins’s political heroes, he led many lives. Campbell is sharp in describing each of them.
Diaries, Volumes One to Six by Alastair Campbell (2017)
Love or hate him, Campbell remains the master of the inside story, and not just because of his unusual ideas on the relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. This is an incredibly detailed book on what it’s like to live inside No. 10: the cruel space of events; and the constant conflict with the media.
1.Which of the following leaders has the largest number of books written about them?
A.Harold Wilson. B.Churchill.
C.Margaret Thatcher. D.Tony Blair.
2.Which writer was once a politician?
A.Ben Pimlott. B.Charles Moore.
C.John Campbell. D.Roy Jenkins.
3.What’s purpose of the author’s writing the passage?
A.To introduce some histories on selections.
B.To recommend some books on leaders.
C.To tell some mysteries about historians.
D.To think highly of some famous leaders.
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阅读下面相关信息介绍,并按照要求匹配信息。
首先请阅读下面的旅游路线信息。
Here is a selection of the tours organized for the coming year.
A. 8 days mountaineering trip --- climb Yunnan’s third highest peak, the Haba snow mountain. This is ideal for people loving adventure. You need to be fit and healthy.
B. 8 days cycling tour from Qiaotou Town--- visit the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is a leisurely tour suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit and healthy. No previous cycling experience is necessary and all our routes are on flat land.
C. 8 days river rafting—white water adventure on the Yangtze from the old town of Lijiang. This adults-only tour is exclusively for good swimmers, physically fit.
D. 10 days rainforest trek--- spend 5 days in the forest and meet the local people. This is a walking tour and no previous experience is needed, just a curious mind and an interest in traditional cultures.
E. 10 days horse trekking tour—visit authentic Tibetan villages of Shangri-la. The ultimate horse-riding experience in a spectacular mountain environment. This trip is for confirmed riders only. Don’t expect three-star hotels on this trip
F. 7 days camping--- backpacking is the top activity at this camp, including classes in backpacking stove operation, back country first aid, water purification, and map and compass skills.
请阅读下面有出游意向的人的要求,然后匹配出相应的路线。
46. The Smiths: a family of four, including parents, a sixteen-year-old son and a thirteen-year-old daughter, who are looking for a fun holiday. All four are good riders.
47. Mr. and Mrs. Green: a retired couple who are reasonably fit and who want to find out more about ethnic minorities’ cultures.
48. A group of four young adults: they are into all extreme sports and looking for something with plenty of excitement. They are more interested in the scenery than in the life of the locals.
49. The Simpsons: a family of five including a ten-year-old girl. They have many different interests and they are looking for a relaxing holiday.
50. Robert and Lisa: a honeymoon couple who want the holiday of a lifetime. They are both sporty types and love water sports.
人名 路线
46 .The Smiths A. 8 days mountaineering trip
47 .Mr. and Mrs. Green B. 8 days cycling tour from Qiaotou Town
48. A group of four young adults C. 8 days river rafting
49. The Simpsons D. 10 days rainforest trek
50. Robert and Lisa E. 10 days horse trekking tour
F. 7 days camping
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________of the people on the Net ________China's economy is among the strongest in the world.
A.Four fifth; believes B.Four fifth; believe
C.Four fifths; believe D.Four fifths; believes
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The Danish capital is a year-round destination. Here are some of the city's best annual events.
Roskilde Festival (July)
The Danes love the outdoors and they love rock music; the Roskilde Festival is where they combine these passions for a weekend of drunken celebration. The four-day event is held about 30 minutes from the city completely, which means you can either go in for the full festival experience, or you can travel from the city to the festival each day.
There are also day tickets if you don't have the power for the whole collection of facts.
Kulturnatten (October)
For something a little more high brow there's the Night of Culture. For one night only some 300 venues in the city stage theater performances, art exhibitions, concerts and poetry readings.
Father Christmas Congress (July)
One of the more bizarre fixtures in Copenhagen's calendar, the event is held in July—the slow season for Santas—at the Bakken amusement park, some 20 minutes north of the city. The most interesting of the event is a procession of Santas from all over the world along Strøget. Parents should be prepared for some embarrassed questions from the kids.
Tivoli Gardens (November/December)
These pleasure gardens make for a great day out any time of the year but to see them at their most attractive, visit from mid-November through December, when they are transformed into a fairy tale of lanterns and Christmas markets. There's also outdoor skating, a Christmas entertainment and the very Danish 'Nissekøbing' village, home to more than 100 mechanical fairies.
1.If you are free in October, you can go to _____.
A.Roskilde Festival | B.Kulturnatten |
C.Father Christmas Congress | D.Tivoli Gardens |
2.Roskilde Festival is a festival _____.
A.where many famous singers in Denmark gather |
B.which is only held in the center of a city |
C.that lasts about half an hour per day |
D.that the Danas can enjoy |
3.How does the author think of the procession of Santas?
A.Astonishing. | B.Funny. | C.Worth seeing. | D.Full of encouragement. |
4.The passage is probably written for _____.
A.guides | B.tourists | C.businessmen | D.writers |
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The Homeless World Cup is an international football event, where teams made up entirely of people who are homeless compete. The event has been held annually since 2003.
It was at the end of 2001 that Mel Young, a famous expert in the media inDustry, came up with the idea of the Homeless World Cup. 18 months later the first event took place in Austria. It was such a success that people decided to do more.
There are some interesting and special rules of the event. For example, players(male or female at least 16 years old) must have been homeless at some time after the previous year’s World Cup or make their main living income by selling newspapers in the street or be asylum(政治避难) seekers . Anyone can take part, regardless of his or her abilities. There are at most 4 players per team to compete in the field. Games are 14 minutes long.
In 2007, 48 nations, 500 players took a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their countries for true spirit and glory in Copenhagen, Denmark. The winner in 2007 was Scotland. The 2008 Homeless World Cup took place in Melbourne, Australia. And in 2009 it was held in Milan. The latest Homeless World Cup was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in September 2010. Paris 2011 Homeless World Cup takes place August followed by the México City 2012 Homeless World Cup.
The success of the competition has been in two aspects—to attract the world’s attention to the problems of homelessness and also to help participants live a better life.
According to a survey by the Homeless World Cup Organization after 2006 Homeless World Cup, 92% of the players had a new motivation for life, 93 players successfully got rid of their dependency on drugs and alcohol, 44% improved their housing situation and 72% continued to play football.
1.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A.The first Homeless World Cup took place in 2003. |
B.The Homeless World Cup was held every other year. |
C.The host country of the 9th Homeless World Cup was Australia. |
D.Anyone who is homeless can take part in the Homeless World Cup. |
2.The aim of the Homeless World Cup is to _____.
A.promote the cause of football |
B.help the homeless live a better life |
C.draw attention to those living in poverty |
D.call on homeless people to unite and compete for honor |
3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.Most players moved out of poverty. |
B.Homeless players became professional footballers. |
C.93% of the players were independent of drugs and alcohol. |
D.The Homeless World Cup helped homeless people change their lives. |
4.What would be the best title for this passage?
A.To End Homelessness. | B.Football For Everyone. |
C.Hope For The Homeless. | D.Beating Homelessness Through Football. |
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All the unusual and interesting events from around the world are here in our review.
A chocolate wall at railway station in Netherlands
A wall of chocolate at the railway station, Utrecht Centraal, in Utrecht, the Netherlands, has become many food lovers new place to mark. The whole wall is made of chocolate, making it very fun, good-looking, and of course, delicious.
Wine bath resort launched in Japan
The 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau Wine on a Bathing was officially released on Nov. 21 in Hakone, west of Tokyo. A beverage-based bathing experience is the red wine hot spring, with its huge, 3.6-meter-tall wine bottle. People may even be present to witness the wine show, in which staff members spray bathers with a bottle of Hakone wine. Whether seeing the show or not, the red wine bath is perfect for every wine lover.
A Monkey Buffet Festival held in Thailand
The annual Monkey Buffet Festival, a fun one with a difference, was held in Lopburi, Bangkok, on Nov. 24. The Monkey Buffet takes place in the overgrown and ruined Khmer temple of Pra Prang Sam Yot, where the majority of the monkeys live. The monkeys are treated with respect. Endless oceans of fruits you can think of are spread out for the monkeys to feast upon. The festival begins with live performances and dances that draw the monkeys out. Culturally, the feast will bring good luck to the local townspeople.
World’ s strongest puffer jacket (羽绒夹克)
Dutch brand Vollebak has created the world’s strongest puffer jacket, which is 15 times stronger than steel. The exterior (外部) of the indestructible puffer is made from 100 percent Dyneema, the strongest fiber ever made. Dyneema was originally used in body armor (防弹衣) and bullet-proof vehicles. The puffer is made to withstand temperatures up to -40℃, as the colder it gets, the stronger Dyneema becomes. “It will withstand any abuse you put it through during your life time and be in good enough condition to pass down to your grandkids when you are done with it.” explained Vollebak’s co-founder Steve Tidball.
1.Where can a wine lover go for fun?
A.Utrecht. B.Hakone.
C.Lopburi. D.Tokyo.
2.What can a visitor see at the Monkey Buffet Festival?
A.Live performances and dances. B.Endless ocean of food.
C.A chocolate wall for local townspeople. D.Many kinds of animals besides monkeys.
3.Which of the following is NOT true about the puffer jacket?
A.It’s cold-resistant.
B.It’s designed to be a body armor.
C.It uses Dyneema as its main material.
D.It may be handed down to the younger generation.
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Are you a volcano lover? Here is a list of some of the world’s most beautiful volcanoes that our travel agency can offer you to visit. Don’t miss them!
Mount Mayon, the Philippines
Located about 450 km southeast of Manila on the island of Luzon, Mount Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines; a September 2014 eruption forced thousands to flee the area. Those who hike the volcano are rewarded with views of the towns on the Albay province and the Pacific Ocean. But even those who prefer the view from a distance have historical good point at the Cagsawa Ruins, once an 18th Century Franciscan church that was destroyed by an 1814 eruption.
Kilauea and Mauna Kea, Hawall
Hawaii’s volcanoes are known for their active eruptions and extraordinary scenes. Mauna Kea is around one million years old, while Kilauea is the youngest volcano in Hawaii and has been erupting continuously since 1983. The lava falls straight into the sea, creating fantastic forms of black rocks and smoke clouds.
Mount Kelimutu, Indonesia
Kelimutu’s three mysterious crater lakes attract both scientists and tourists to the island of Flores in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province. One is emerald green(翡翠绿),another dark red, and the third pitch black. Scientists say the lakes take on such colors because the volcanic gases met the lakes’ minerals centuries ago.
1.People who hike Mount Mayon can enjoy the following EXCEPT .
A. views of the towns in the Albay province
B. views of the Pacific Ocean
C. views of the Cagsawa Ruins
D. views of Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province
2.According to the text, Kilauea .
A. is an active volcano
B. stopped erupting in 1983
C. is the youngest volcano in the world
D. forces thousands to flee in 2014.
3.The colors of Kelimutu’s three mysterious crater lakes are due to .
A. water pollution B. different environment
C. chemical reaction D. different temperatures
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Movies in 2018
The past year was a big year in the world of art and culture. Here is a list of the top movies last year.
Black Panther
Release time: February
The month of February brought movie lovers Black Panther, the superhero movie from Marvel Comics. The film tells the story of an imaginary African nation called Wakanda. The film earned critical praise and a lot of money. In fact, it has become the 12th highest-earning film of all time worldwide.
A Star is Born
Release time: October
In October, the world saw singer Lady Gaga change herself completely on the silver screen. Gaga starred opposite Bradley Cooper in the movie A Star is Born. The film was met with much public excitement and earned $100 million in US theaters in just 12 days. The film and its stars are widely expected to receive Oscar nominations (提名).
Bohemian Rhapsody
Release time: November
November brought the release of the film Bohemian Rhapsody. It tells the story of Queen, the British rock group that rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s. While the film has not received high marks from critics, music lovers around the world seem pleased. The film made $ 600 million in its first five weeks, making it the most successful music biographical film ever.
Roma
Release time: December
The Oscars are still a few months away, but the talk of the awards is already underway. In fact, the Academy released its shortlist for nine categories, including candidates for the best foreign language film. As is expected, Mexico’s critically praised Roma is among them.
Roma tells the story of a housekeeper for a middle-class family in Mexico City during the 1970s. Film critics also expect the film to compete for the Best Picture award. No foreign language film has ever won Best Picture at the Oscars before.
1.Which film focuses on the theme of music?
A. Black Panther. B. A Star is Born.
C. Bohemian Rhapsody. D. Roma.
2.What did the film A Star is Born mean to Lady Gaga?
A. It made her first appear on screen.
B. It made her become a singer.
C. It helped her receive the Oscars finally
D. It contributed to her career transformation.
3.What do we know about Roma?
A. It has ever won Best Picture at the Oscars.
B. It has ever been criticized by the Academy.
C. It is expected by some people to win the Oscars.
D. It is regarded as the best foreign language film.
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