1.Afternoon tea traditions date back to 1840 Britain.The meal tends to combine sweet and tasty dishes alongside some delicious tea.Here are some hotels offering the most wonderful afternoon teas. The Plaza,New York City The Plaza has been known for years for its afternoon tea offerings.You can order teas like English breakfast,Chinese green tea,and oolong tea.You can select a variety of pastries (糕點(diǎn)) and sandwiches that will all be served on elegant china. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel,Mumbai,India This hotel is popular with a particular group of people for its afternoon tea.You can see ships on the harbor on the Arabian sea and local Indian dishes are served along with traditional English tea time favorites. Fairmont Empress Hotel,Victoria,Canada Fairmont Empress Hotel serves up to 21 different teas.Afternoon tea is served in the hotel that includes live music played on the baby grand piano.Their teatime tradition has existed since 1908 and serves about 80,000 guests per year. Victoria Falls Hotel,Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Hotel in Zimbabwe,served on a lovely outdoor terrace (露天平臺(tái)),is a member of the leading hotels of the world.It has amazing views of Victoria Falls Bridge.It was built in 1904 by the British and features beautiful lawns and gardens right by the Zambezi River.Afternoon tea is served from 3 pm until 6 pm.
(1)In which hotel can you enjoy Chinese tea?
A.The Plaza. B.Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. C.Fairmont Empress Hotel. D.Victoria Falls Hotel. (2)What can people do in Fairmont Empress Hotel?
A.Try local traditional dishes. B.Taste various delicious cakes. C.Select a variety of pastries. D.Enjoy different teas and live music. (3)What is special about Victoria Falls Hotel?
A.It has varieties of teas. B.It has convenient transportation. C.It has beautiful scenery. D.It is the birthplace of afternoon tea.
2.Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented.Here,based on coverage of theme park safety,are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit. If you are visiting with children,take a moment to explain the ride to them,and tell them how they should behave.They are depending upon you to keep them safe.Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park,and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules,too. Tell them to stay seated,to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps,and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle.Make them look to you for the permission to get on or off a ride,too. And never put a crying child on a ride.If your child starts to cry,let others pass you in line until your child is calmed.Or,gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do. Young kids can't keep an adult's pace in a theme park.Let them take plenty of breaks. "Kids get tired," said Matt Johnson,a father of four."Tired kids make parents even more tired.And tired kids and parents may get hurt physically and emotionally." He advises that parents plan a midday break,perhaps a swim back at the hotel,to avoid midday heat and crowds."You will see cranky(脾氣壞的) families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening." the father added.
(1)The second paragraph tells readers that
. A.children should be trained to be more independent B.a(chǎn)dults should tell children some safety rules firstly C.a(chǎn)dults should set a good example to behave well in a theme park D.there is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park (2)If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride,you should
. A.tell him to be relaxed B.make him share your interest C.give up the present activity D.encourage him to be brave (3)We may infer from Matt Johnson's words that
. A.he doesn't like to visit a theme park with his children B.parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme park C.not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme park D.visitors should arrange everything carefully before starting
3.As we all know,there are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK.All theme parks in Britain have cafes,restaurants,picnic areas and gift shops,so you'll still have an enormous number of attractions to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides.There are usually smaller "funfair" rides,roller coasters and games as well,so younger children won't get bored.Several theme parks also have other incredible attractions next to them,for example,water parks often open all year round,unlike the theme parks. Whenever you are in Britain,there's likely to be a theme park within one or two hours' drive,bus ride or train journey.Several theme parks even have accommodation(膳宿) so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday. Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably:some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides,while in others you have to pay for every ride individually.It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not.For example,tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays. Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months,so if you don't like crowds it's usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year! If you're thinking of visiting a UK theme park,it's worth having a look for special offers on tickets.Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have "buy one get one free" offers on theme park tickets,so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.
(1)According to the passage,what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?
A.Avoid the busiest months. B.Go earlier or later in the daytime. C.Choose one with few visitors. D.Go there when no one is in it. (2)What would be the best title for the text?
A.What to Do in the Theme Park B.Theme Parks in the UK C.Visiting Theme Parks D.Introduction to Famous Theme Parks (3)What does the writer exclude(排除)in this passage?
A.Things to do. B.Prices for theme parks. C.Rules to obey. D.Special offers. (4)If you go to the theme park during the weekdays,you'll probably
. A.have to spend more B.save some money C.have a good time D.get some thing free
4.Have you ever wondered what you can do visiting Disney in Florida?There are two activity possibilities associated with Disney in Florida.(1)
,and the other is Disney Cruise Line,docked in Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic Coast.This article provides some ideas to help you out. Choose when you want to go.Disney recommends going during the spring and fall.The best times to go to Walt Disney World are:Mid-November through mid-December(except the week of Thanksgiving).The weather is usually cool but pleasant,the Christmas decorations are up,special events are running,and the attendance is usually moderate.Expect crowds on Saturdays,especially at the Magic Kingdom. (2)
,but this doesn't necessary translate into huge crowds during early December. Second week of January through mid-February.It's cool at this time of year.(3)
.However,some rides will be closed at this time of year.The first week of January can be busy due to extended holiday vacations and the Walt Disney World Marathon.Avoid any holiday weekends.First three weeks of May. (4)
.Crowds and hotel prices are moderate.Memorial Day weekend will be more crowded,but often not as bad as you might expect. (5)
.It will be extremely hot,and this is peak hurricane season.Plan on taking afternoons off and visiting water parks.Crowds are low.Off-site hotels usually have their rock-bottom deals during this period,and Disney has offered "free dining" packages in this time frame each year since 2005.
A.One is Walt Disney World in Orlando B.So many tourists go there to enjoy themselves C.The weather is warm in May,but usually not unbearably hot D.Disney's resorts typically fill up early for all of December E.Make a decision on what you want when visiting Florida Disney F.This is one of the least busy times of year and hotel prices are lower G.Late August and entire month of September (even Labor Day weekend)
5.I went for a walk up to a local park and Chester was running about.Suddenly,two dogs appeared,attacking him.He got(1)
and ran off in an unfamiliar direction.I can only(2)
myself-it's like losing a family member.My daughter didn't sleep for three days.She just thought her pet was(3)
. My family had almost lost(4)
until Erica decided to offer her services.She uses a drone(無人機(jī))to help find lost dogs.Equipped with a hi-tech thermal imaging(熱成像)camera,the drone can detect heat(5)
from 250 feet in the air.(6)
,when asked to help out in a search for a(7)
,Erica simply turns up to the dog's last known(8)
and sets up the drone.Having found more than 160 dogs,it's proved pretty(9)
. And it's easy to see why.Can you(10)
Chester running around these woods?To the naked eye(肉眼),it's virtually impossible,but pop the thermal image up and he jumps out,(11)
his owner to bring him safely back home. Having saved hundreds of dogs,the method is clearly(12)
.Erica doesn't(13)
for her services and instead does it for the pleasure of seeing the owners(14)
. Erica's drone has helped create countless happy(15)
(sheet)of ice.Around 9,000 years ago,this ice melted,(3)
(leave) behind about 100 glaciers.Soon after,reindeer began to arrive.Following the reindeer were the Sami people,(4)
made this territory(5)
(they) home.(6)
(get) here is quite difficult,so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek.In 1909,Sarek (7)
(make) a national park in order to keep the land In its natural state.Though the Sami are allowed(8)
(continue) their traditional way of life in the park,no one else can live here,and all new development is banned within park boundaries.At the far side of the valley,(9)
ancient Sami cottage is visible.Close by,there are a few reindeer(s)feeding (10)