Want to fit the best of London in your two-we...

Want to fit the best of London in your two-week vacation? Here is a list of the best places you must visit in London. Without visiting these, a trip to this city is no more than just incomplete.

Buckingham Palace Perhaps the most famous palace in the world, Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch (君主). State rooms are open to visitors only during the Palace's Summer Opening, which takes place in most of August and September. However, if you are heading to the palace at a different time, you can witness "Changing of the Guard'', where the guard is changed daily from April to July, and on alternate days from August to March.

British Museum This museum showcases works from the birth of human civilization to the modern age, and has contributions from all continents of the world. The main attractions include the much-debated Parthenon Marbles (Elgin Marbles), Mummy of Cleopatra from Thebes, and the Rosetta Stone. Entry to the museum is free.

London Eye The 32 capsules on the London Eye carry many visitors every day. Due to its 360 rotation ability, you can almost see the entire city of London, when you reach the top. Until the Shard's privately-operated deck opened in 2013, the London Eye was the tallest public viewing point.

London Zoo The world's oldest scientific zoo, the London Zoo consists of many different types of animals. This is also one of the best places for children, as you can book a VIP encounter with the animals for them. And what's more? You can also stay overnight at the zoo in Lookout Lodge.

1.When should you go if you want to visit a state room in the Buckingham Palace?

A.In April. B.In September.

C.In July. D.In January.

2.Which of the following is NOT included in the British Museum?

A.Parthenon Marbles. B.the Rosetta Stone.

C.Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. D.Mummy of Cleopatra from Thebes.

3.Which statement will the author disapprove of?

A.You can visit the British Museum free of charge.

B.You can witness "Changing of the Guard" every other day in December.

C.You can see the almost entire city of London on the top of the London Eye.

D.You needn't buy a ticket for your kid to enter London Zoo.

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Mr. Grey was the manager of a small office in London. He lived in the country, and came up to work by train. He liked walking from the station to his office unless it was raining, because it gave him some exercise. One morning he was walking along the street when a stranger stopped him and said to him, “You may not remember me, sir, but seven years ago I came to London without a penny in my pockets, I stopped you in this street and asked you to lend me some money, and you lent me £ 5, because you said you were willing to take a chance so as to give a man a start on the way to success.”

Mr Grey thought for a few minutes and then said, “Yes, I remember you. Go on with your story!” “Well,” answered the stranger, “are you still willing to take a chance?”

1.How did Mr. Grey get to his office?

A. He went up to work by train.

B. He walked to his office.

C. He went to his office on foot unless it rained.

D. He usually took a train to the station and then walked to his office if the weather was fine.

2.Mr Grey liked walking to his office because ________.

A. he couldn’t afford the buses

B. he wanted to save money

C. he wanted to keep in good health

D. he could do some exercises on the way

3.Mr. Grey had been willing to lend money to a stranger in order to_______

A. give him a start in life            B. help him on the way to success

C. make him rich                  D. gain more money

4.One morning the stranger recognized Mr. Grey, and_______

A. wanted to return Mr. Grey the money

B. again asked Mr. Grey for money

C. would like to make friends with him

D. told Mr. Grey that he had been successful since then

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The Charles Dickens Museum in Doughty Street is the only one of his London homes to survive，

______he wrote Oliver Twist.

A. where  B. that       C. which    D. what

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The two-week vacation at the end of summer school ended yesterday. Kevin had gone nowhere during his vacation. He had the money, but he hated to travel alone. He used to take vacations with Gary, his youngest brother, but they had a big argument at the end of their last vacation. Each of them had spent the last three years waiting for the other to apologize.

Kevin did not feel good about being on non-speaking terms with his favorite brother. But he was not going to ask for forgiveness when, in his mind, this whole misunderstanding was his brother’s fault.

So Kevin’s summer vacation was spent in his own “back yard.” As usual, he had planned to clean up his apartment. As usual, two weeks later his apartment looked just as it had two weeks before.

He did do one thing new and different during his vacation. There was a new coffee shop on Foothill Street. It served 25 varieties of delicious coffee at reasonable prices, and the staff was genuinely friendly. The shop was air-conditioned at a slightly chilly temperature. About eight small round tables were inside. Outside were four bigger tables. Each had four white metal chairs around it, and several big umbrellas provided shade. Even on hot afternoons, there was usually a pleasant breeze.

Kevin visited the coffee shop four times during his vacation. He always sat at a table outside by himself and read the free daily paper. Each day he was there, he read most of the newspaper articles while he enjoyed two cups of coffee.

Between articles, he took breaks by watching the nearby traffic and pedestrians. The coffee shop was next to a huge parking lot. The lot was for customers of a grocery store, movie rental store, pharmacy, bank, and restaurant. Kevin considered his outdoor seat the perfect place for one of his favorite activities—people watching.

The coffee shop, with its excellent location and coffee, had helped make his vacation a pleasant one. But he knew in his heart, had his brother been there to join him just one day, his vacation would have been a perfect one.

1. Why didn’t Kevin go anywhere during his vacation？

2. What did Kevin do in his vacation?

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the coffee house?

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In terms of character teaching, storytelling is one of the best ways to ____ your points _____ , especially to young kids.

A. get, around       B. get, over

C. get, across              D. get, through

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72．The number of the double rooms in the best hotels in Boswell is        ．

A．82        B．105       C． 123       D．470

73．If a Japanese traveler likes to eat in French restaurant，     is the right place for him to go．

A．233 Edward Road      B．222 Edward Road

C．1264 Venning Road     D．129 North Road

74．It is convenient for you to stay at    if you enjoy walking in the downtown in the evening

A．First Hotel or Orchard Hotel      B．Fairview Hotel or Osaka Hotel

C．First Hotel or Fairview Hotel     D．Orchard Hotel or Osaka Hotel

75．A group of 26 old people who want to stay in a quiet place and don’t want to share moms with others are visiting Boswell．Which is the most suitable hotel for them to choose?

A．First Hotel      B．Fairview Hotel      C．Orchard Hotel    D．Osaka Hotel

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Running is undoubtedly one of the best ways to keep fit. And it always helps if you are a member of a group to keep you motivated. Whether you want to train for a marathon or simply draw yourself off from the couch to get some fresh air and gentle exercise there's a running group for you. We have regular runs across the city with leaders to motivate you to achieve your goals.

To check out if there is run near you，visit this site. If you can't find event near you，then here is our guide to Run England running clubs across Birmingham that you can join for free now.

1.What's the purpose of the author in writing the text

A. To introduce Run England running clubs.

B. To tell people how to join running clubs.

C. To guide people how to do jogging and running.

D. To advise women to do more jogging and running.

2.What will Mike do as a running beginner

A. He will join Handsworth Parkrun.

B. He will contact his group leader Sajida Somani.

C. He will go to Cannon Hill Park，Parkrun on Saturdays.

D. He will take up jogging every Wednesday 7:15 -8:15 pm.

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. People in Birmingham are good at jogging and running.

B. Both men and women in Birmingham can join a marathon each year.

C. Only female people in Birmingham can join the running clubs for free.

D. It's convenient to be a member of a running group across Birmingham.

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1.How can you get 6 movies for 1 ￠ each?

A. Buy six more movies at the Club prices in the next 3 years.

B. Buy two more movies at the low price of $6.95 later.

C. Buy six more movies at the price of $19.95 all the time.

D. Buy many more movies at lower prices anytime.

2.You may receive a free ViDeo MAgAzine _________ a year.

A. 13 times       B. 12 times       C. 4 times        D. 17 times

3.You can have _______ besides a free ViDeo MAgAzine every four weeks.

A. Special Selection and Director’s Selection

B. lower-priced cassettes and movies

C. lower-priced cassettes and Special Selection

D. Director’s Selection and a number of lower-priced cassettes

4.We can learn from the passage that the members of the Club ________.

A. cannot cancel their membership anytime

B. can return everything 10 days later, if not satisfied

C. can always buy what they want at the lowest price.

D. can enjoy more savings from the very beginning

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Want to boost the chance of your story being published in Reader's Digest and win $25,000? Here are a few of our favorite entries so far in our "Your life: The Reader's Digest Version" contest. After reading these, head over to Facebook and submit your own story about a special moment or lesson that shaped your life.

"There's Always a John" By Darla Boyd

My first year of teaching, there was a kid named John in my class. John was difficult to control and he nearly drove me crazy. While talking about him one day, an old teacher put his hand on my shoulder and said, "There will always be a John. Your job is to learn to discover what makes him different and help him succeed." The next year, there was indeed another John. But that advice taught me that there is something to appreciate in everyone.

"An Early Key Lesson" By Elaine West

Before I began my first teaching job, my mother, a teacher of 30 years, gave me a very special gift, five simple words that have had an effect on my entire life." Make friends with the janitor（门卫）." Her wisdom taught me the respect for all types of characters and continues to enrich my life to this day. Just five little words but what an impact they can have when you take them to heart.

“Raising Mommy” By Jan Davis

Being a mother can always present challenges and rewards. Someone told me early that children will teach you everything you need to know. Being a mother is being raised. Our children become our advisers. Their dreams become our professors, as we are taking notes carefully. The sounds of their laughter and smiles are a great reward to us. Their tears remind us that it is okay to fail, and that we should wipe the tears away and try again.

1.What did Elaine West's mother advise her to do?

A. Don't treat students differently.　　 B. Respect people from different backgrounds.

C. Don't judge people by appearance.　　 D. Take care of janitors.

2.From the last paragraph, we can infer that ________.

A. a mother improves herself greatly in parenting

B. a mother should be given more care

C. children should realize the dreams of their parents

D. being a mother has more challenges than rewards

3.The text is most probably a(n) ________.

A. poster about a lecture　　 B. ad for three new books

C. introduction to a contest　　 D. notice inviting contributions

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—You should take exercise in your spare time.

—I want to, but the little time I have outside of school is________with part-time job.

A．taken away        B．taken in      C．taken out   D．taken up

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