Weekend one –day out

A walk along the Great Wall

Beijing Hikers is organizing a hike in a village along the Great Wall in Changping District, north of downtown Beijing. The walk will take around three hours covering a distance of 10 kilometres.

Time:8:30 a.m~4:30 p.m,Dec,4

Cost:200 yuan(US$25) per adult, 150 yuan ((US$18.5)for under~12s.

Meeting place:8:30 a.m. in front of Satarbucks at Lido Holiday Inn, Jiangtai Lu

To sign-up(one day before the hike)and more information ,contact Huijie at 139 100 5516.

Skiing and hot springs

Cycle China plans a day’s skiing fun at a resort around Beijing followed by an outdoor hot spring bath for your sore body.

Cost:.50 yuan (US$43.40)

Time :8:30 a.m~6:30p.m, Dec.4

Location: Meet at the office of Cycle China, opposite the east gate of Jinshan Park, Xicheng District.

For more information and reservation, email reserve@ cyclechina. Com or call 139 1188 6524.

Horse riding

This is a trip to a professional horse- riding club with well- trained bilingual instructors, offering lessons to people who love riding and those willing to learn more. The club is located in Hebei Province next to the Kangxi Grassland.

Time:1:30a.m~4:30p.m,Dec.4

Cost:3320 yuan (US$40.74)including one hour’s riding, transportation, guide ,lunch

To sign-up and more information, contact Lucy at 8580 5080 or 130 1117 1326.

1. This passage is written mainly for ______. 

A. tourists       B. holiday-makers      C. guides        D. sportsmen

2. If Mary, who is ten years old, wants to hike along the Great Wall with her parents, they will pay______dollars.

A. 400         B. 450         C. 68.50          D. 65

3. If you are interested in the knowledge about horse riding, you’ll contact______ .

A. 139 1188 6515                    B. 139 1188 6524     

C. 130 1117 1326                    D. 139 1002 5516

4. Cycle China is______

A. a website which offers traveling information     B. a traveling agency

C. a trainer for skiing                          D. a resort which offers hot spring bath

 

Your living room

Feng shui is all about balance. Try to arrange sofas and chairs in a square around a circular table. Avoid an L-shaped arrangement as this leaves a missing corner. The centre of the living room should be left clear. Make sure there is a lot of light, which will promote good energy.

Put plants in the corners of the room, as they attract good energy and will energize your health, but not ones with sharp leaves such as yuccas or cactus. Fresh flowers also bring good energy, but throw them away as soon as they begin to die, and don’t have dried flowers.

Mirrors are vital because they reflect energy. Round or oval ones are best, but they should not be opposite each other, nor should they reflect a door, otherwise your good fortune will go out of it.

To promote harmony between the members of your family, have photos of them around the room, preferably smiling. If you want to find a partner, energize the south-west corner of your living room or bedroom by placing a floor light at least 1.75m high there, and turn it on every evening. Surround yourself with decorations and objects in pairs, such as ducks or birds.

To avoid blocking the positive energy in the room, keep everything tidy. Don’t accumulate too many unnecessary things. Take a look at every object, and ask yourself, “Do I really need it? Do I really like it?” If the answer is no, get rid of it.

Your bedroom

You should have the head of your bed placed against a wall, as this gives you a sense of security. Avoid having a bed under a window, as you are exposed to danger and bad energy from outside. If this is impossible, use blinds or heavy curtains to cover the window. Never sleep in a place where you can’t see the door—you should always be able to see someone who’s coming in.

Avoid hanging pictures or lights above your bed, as this leads to a subconscious feeling of threat. Don’t put mirrors opposite the bed either, as they “break up” the image, and therefore the relationship reflected in them.

Keep lighting low and soft, and decorate preferably with dark colors. Do not hang paintings of fierce animals, abstract subjects, or water in the bedroom. Water is very good elsewhere, but in the bedroom it suggests financial loss. Make sure you never put plants in the bedroom, and don’t have a TV facing the bed, or at least cover it when it is not in use.

Your study

Don’t use the same room for your bedroom and your study, as the different energies will be in conflict. If you have to do this, try to separate the areas either symbolically with plants, or with a screen. Put away piles of files or unfinished work—don’t leave them on your desk. Being tidy promotes positive energy. Wherever you study make sure your desk is in the north-east corner, especially if you are preparing for exams, as this area symbolizes education.

A bookcase is bad feng shui, as its sharp corners generate negative “arrows”, and if you have one you ought to put a climbing plant on it to avoid this effect. Cupboards are better than open shelves.

1. As for lights, which of the following statements is false?

A．A partner may come with a tall burning floor light in the south-west corner of your room.

B．Good energy can be promoted if there is a lot of light in the living room.

C．Bright lighting in the bedroom can light your mood.

D．It is not a good idea to hang lights above your bed.

2.A bed should be put according to the following rules EXCEPT         .

A．the head of your bed should be placed against a wall

B．having a bed under a window should be avoided

C．mirrors should not be opposite the bed

D．your bed can’t face the door for the sake of privacy

3.To avoid bad luck, the author will probably agree with the statement that         .

A．it is economical to sleep and study in the same room

B．fresh flowers ought to be put on the bookcase with sharp corners

C．blinds or heavy curtains can be used to cover the window if your bed is under a window

D．you can accumulate items as you please

4. Which do you think is the best title for the passage?

A．Feng shui—a magical power.

B．How does positive and negative energy come to you?

C．Change your room to change your life.

D．How to reorganize your furniture.

 

ADMISSION: Adult  ￡4.90 Child  ￡2.20 Family ￡12.0 (2 adults +up to 3 children)

Shakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare's World

 Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors traveling  from all over the word ,for over 250 years.

 Enter though the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of  Shakespeare.

Stand in the rooms-where Shakespeare grew up.

Discover examples of furniture and needlework  from Shakespeare’s period.

Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.

pThe Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ walk).

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden

are accessible(可进入的)to wheelchair user.

OPENING TIMES: 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sun:9:30am to 5:00pm 20 Oct to 19Mar Mon to Sat:9:30am to 4:00pm Sun:10:00am to 4:00pm

The  Shakespeare  Coffee  House (opposite the Birthplace).

How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?

A. ＄9.80   B.＄12.00  C.＄14.20  D.＄16.40

Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?

A. Behind the exhibition hall.

B. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.

C. At Windsor street.

D. Near the Coffee House.

A wheelchair user may need help to enter         .

A . the House     B the garden    C  the Visitor’s Centre    D. the exhibition hall

Last week he was caught robbing the bank opposite the station.           his youth, the police have decided not to charge him.

    A．In spite of  B．In view of        C．In charge of        D．In case of

 

第三部分阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)

    阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在

答题爷上将该项涂黑。

Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

  Welcome to the world—famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and

where he grew up The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until

1806 .The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world ,for over 250 years.

  ◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly—

praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full

introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare

  ◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up

  ◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from

 Shakespeare’s period

  ◆Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden，planted

 with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works

pThe Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car

parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’

Walk)

㊣The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，

its exhibition．and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users

⊙The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace)

1．How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A．￡9.80．       B．￡12.00．        C．￡14.20．        D．￡16.40．

2．Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

    A．Behind the exhibition hall．

    B．Opposite the Visiturs’Centre．

    C．At Windsor Street．

    D．Near the Coffee House．

3．A wheelchair user may need help to enter       ．

    A．the House       B．the garden     C．the Visitors’Centne      D．the exhibition hall