| Kingsway Hall Hotel We offer quality service (优质服务) in Kingsway Hall Hotel. This location puts guests in easy reach of many places, such as the British Museum and Piccadilly Circus. Our hotel also has modern Western food, and offers a perfect dining environment. The lounge bar is a comfortable place to enjoy a drink while watching the tourists. There are hundreds of dining choices within walking distance. Non-smoking rooms are ready for guests. Hilton Docklands Riverside Located on the bank of the Thames, our hotel is about two miles east of Tower Bridge and 36 miles from London Heathrow Airport. Our hotel has a beauty salon, a flower shop and a swimming pool. The hotel also offers laundry (洗衣店) services, babysitting, shining shoes, and local area transportation. Windermere Hotel Located in the center of London, our hotel puts guests within easy reach of London"s well-known buildings. Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks are just a short walk away. Within 1.5 miles you can visit Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The theatres, Harrods shopping centre, and the designer shops of Sloane Square and Knightsbridge are all only a short walk away or a taxi ride away. |
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| ●Edinburgh Mela Time: 25th - 31st August 2008 Tel / Fax: 0131 557 1400 E-mail: info@edinburgh-mela.co.uk Website: www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk Each year Edinburgh Mela is Scotland"s biggest multicultural (多元文化的) arts festival that celebrates in Scotland. Although Edinburgh Mela"s roots are in South Asian cultures, this is a festival for everybody. Music, colour, dance, art, fashion, food, children"s activities, the Mela bazaar (集市) and much more! ●Edinburgh International Book Festival Time: 9th - 25th August 2008 Tel: 0131 718 5666 Fax: 0131 226 5335 E-mail: admin@edbookfest.co.uk Website: www.edbookfest.co.uk Edinburgh International Book Festival is the world"s biggest book festival. We present different programs for both adults and children including discussions, lectures, debates and workshops, all in one of Edinburgh"s most beautiful spaces, Charlotte Square Gardens. ●Edinburgh International Festival Time: 8th - 31st August 2008 Tel: + 44 (0) 131 473 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 131 473 2002 E-mail: eif@eif.co.uk Website: www. eif@eif.co.uk Each year the Edinburgh International Festival stages one of the greatest celebrations of the arts, attracting audiences from around the world to the city"s exciting atmosphere. The festivities offer a special opportunity to experience the excitement of live performance by internationally well-known artists as well as the joy of discovering new and unfamiliar works. ●Edinburgh International Science Festival Time: 25th March-5th April 2008 Tel: 0131 558 7666 Fax: 0131 557 9177 E-mail: esf@scifest.demon.co.uk Website: www.sciencefestival.co.uk The UK"s largest Science Festival is back with one of the most exciting line-ups in the Festival"s 16-year history. The Science Festival is an unbelievable place for everyone, with events at all levels, all ages and all purses. On offer are 10 days of non-stop shows workshops, presentations, hands-on activities, exhibitions and tours designed to amuse and entertain. Call our ticket hotline on 0131 557 5588. |
| 1. According to the passage, the four festivals _____. |
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| A. are all about arts B. all happen in 2008 only C. are all celebrated in Edinburgh D. are all mainly for children |
| 2. What do we know about Edinburgh Mela? |
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| A. It is deeply rooted in Edinburgh. B. It is a place to buy and sell things. C. It shows kinds of cultures in Scotland. D. It offers a chance for you to buy books. |
| 3. How many ways are available for you to get the information about each festival? |
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| A. Only one. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. |
| 4. If you want to book tickets to Edinburgh International Science Festival, you"d better dial _____. |
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| A. 0131 557 5588 B. 0131 558 7666 C. + 44 (0) 131 473 2000 D. 0131 557 1400 |
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| Trip 1 Black Bear Count There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary. Cost: Free When: May 8 Trip 2 Garland Valley Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary. Cost: $15 When: May 8, May 15 Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and comes for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours. Cost: $12 When: May 8, May 15, May 22 Equipment to be needed: ● Please bring enough water and food for all walks ● Wear good walking shoes-no high heels. ● Wear a hat for day walks. ● Dress warmly for night walks. ● Children must be with an adult. ● Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks. ● Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place. Bookings: ● Bookings for the above trips can be traded by telephone (893-4847) or on the Internet at www.Bluemountaintour.com |
| 1. Where are these trips? |
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| A. In a large city. B. In a park in the mountains. C. In a special kind of zoo. D. In three different countries. |
| 2. On which trip(s) had you better wear a hat? |
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| A. Trip 1 B. Trip 2 C. Trip 1& 2 D. Trip 3 |
| 3. What is the best title for the passage? |
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| A. Adventure Travel in America B. Hunting around the Great Mountains C. Interesting Trips in the East of the USA D. Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains |
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| 首先，请阅读下列广告语： A. "Just do it!"-This slogan speaks out to teens. It tells them to do something, but only if they think it"s worth it. And if so, why not do it wearing Nike? B. "Always Coca-Cola."- Coke"s slogans change every few years, but this one has enjoyed a lasting popularity because it shows the brand"s spirit. It seems to say"Coke is the only drink there is; there are no other forms of drink." C. "Share moment, share life."-This slogan from Kodak connects photos and beauty. It asks people to remember the happy moments in life by taking photos of them- using Kodak film of course! D. On hearing the slogan "Make yourself heard", you will know there is Ericsson product for you to call anyone. E. There are some public service advertisements that educate people about public service projects, such as Project Hope. Its slogan is "Project Hope-Schooling every child." F. One toothpaste ad says "Bright-teeth fights bad breath!" The advertisers want you to read the word "fight" and think that the toothpaste cures bad breath. 请阅读一下购买者的信息，然后匹配购买者和他/她拟购买产品的广告语。 1. Jack passed the entrance exam and was admitted to a famous university. These days, his father is looking for a mobile phone for him so as to keep in touch with each other closely. 2. Tom was a senior middle school student. He likes sports very much and plays football every afternoon. But after class this afternoon he has to buy a pair of shoes because his shoes have been worn out. 3. There"s a party this evening-for Mary"s 15th birthday. Her family are making preparations for it. Her brother"s job is to buy some drink. 4. Joan doesn"t want to forget the past, especially the happy moments. 5. Alice is afraid of opening her mouth, because a bad smell will come out, which makes her feel embarrassed when talking with others. So she needs something which can remove the smell no matter how much it is. |