THE SHAKESPEARE HOUSES

The five Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford upon Avon offer you an authentic experience of the Stratford world in which the famous dramatist was born, lived and died. Intimately connected with William Shakespeare or his immediate family, these original houses are now owned and cared for by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

OPENING TIMES

September May   Mon Sat : 10:00 am 4:00 pm   Sunday: 10:30 am 4:00 pm

June August      Mon Sat : 9:00am 5:00 pm    Sunday: 9:30am 5:00 pm

BEST VALUE TICKETS

THE THREE IN TOWN SHAKESPEARE HOUSES

Adult ￡8.50   Child ￡4.20    Family ￡20.00

ALL FIVE SHAKESPEARE HOUSES

Adult ￡12.00   Child ￡6.00    Family ￡29.00

CHILDREN AND STUDENTS TICKETS

Under 5: Free     Between 5&16: Child rate     17 and over: Adult rate

17 and over and in secondary education: Family ticket

GROUP VISITS

Groups of 20 or more visitors qualify for a 10% discount on ticket prices. For more information telephone 01789 201806 or 201836.

SPECIAL VISITS

The Houses are open out of hours by special arrangement. They offer a unique setting for functions, dinners, receptions and other events. For more information telephone 01789 201808.

EDUCATION GROUPS

We welcome visits by organized groups. One member of staff is admitted free with every 10 pupils or students. Additional adults and helpers will be charged at the adult rate. Pupils of primary and secondary schools will be charged at the child rate (valid student ID may be requested). Education groups of 20 or more visitors also qualify for a 10% discount on admissions. For more information telephone 0178 201806 or 201836.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The Education Department at the Trust organizes many special projects, day schools, courses and lectures. If you would like further information telephone 01789 201805.

73．Where can we most probably find this passage?

       A．In a textbook                                       B．In a travel booklet

       C．In a magazine                                      D．In a book on Shakespeare

74．If you are a British travel agent, most probably you will call        to know more about group visits.

       A．201806               B．201805                C．201808               D．201838

75．Which of the following is true according to the passage?

       A．Shakespeare lived in all the five houses.

       B．The Houses are open longer hours in October than in July.

       C．To attend lectures concerning Shakespeare, contact 201808.

       D．You can visit the Houses after 5 pm if you contact the Trust in advance on 01789 201808.

All 20 children who died in a shooting at a school in Connecticut were aged between six and seven, according to an official list of the dead.

The state's chief medical examiner said the gunman used a rifle as his main weapon, and all the victims appeared to have been shot several times.

The gunman, named in media reports as Adam Lanza, killed his mother before driving to the school and opening fire.

Six adults, all women, were also killed before the gunman shot himself dead.

The head teacher at Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Dawn Hochsprung, is listed among the dead, along with adults Rachel DaVino, Anne Marie Murphy, Lauren Russo, Mary Sherlach and Victoria Soto.

Eight boys and 12 girls were killed - all but four of them were aged six.

The youngest, Noah Pozner, celebrated his birthday only last month.

A woman who worked at the school was the only person to be shot and survive.

Scores of people have left flowers at a memorial outside the school, and on Saturday evening hundreds attended a candlelight vigil（守夜）.

President Barack Obama is to visit Newtown on Sunday to meet families and speak at an interfaith vigil at the town's high school.

After the attack, he urged "meaningful action" against gun crime in the US.

"As a country we have been through this too many times," he said in an emotional White House address.

【小题1】How many people of the school got shot during this heartbreaking event?

A. 26.                     B. 27.                    C. 20.             D. 12

【小题2】Among the student victims, how many are just six years old?

A. 12               B. 20.                   C. 4.              D. 16

【小题3】Very few victims survived the shooting probably because _____.

A. they were all too young

B. they failed to call the police in time

C. they each were shot several times

D. they were not taken to hospital soon enough

【小题4】What did the gunman do after the massive killing?

A. He shot his mother dead.

B. He was caught by the head teacher.

C. He killed himself with his gun.

D. He got out to attend a candlelight vigil

【小题5】From President Barack Obama’s words we can expect that ______.

A. the control of the use of guns will be tighter in U.S.A

B. more gun crimes will be inspired by this attack

C. more people will own guns to protect themselves

D. fewer people will send their kids to the school

单词拼写（共10小题；每小题   0.5分，满分5分）
【小题1】.Many people hoped to attend the Guangzhou Asian Games Opening C________?
【小题2】. It’s going to p          with rain. People in the street hurriedly run for shelters.
【小题3】. The Englishmen are d          that the 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London.
【小题4】. She is always o_____________, even when she has to face the failure in work and life.
【小题5】. Science and technology are c_______________ improving, so we must work hard to keep pace with the development. Otherwise, we may fall behind.
【小题6】. She doesn’t _____________(赞成)of my leaving school.
【小题7】.I cannot _______________(集中) on my work when I’m hungry.
【小题8】. Pictures of the suspect were _____________(公布)in all the daily papers.
【小题9】 My parents still __________________ (对待)me like a child.
【小题10】. I have been reliably __________________ (通知) that the couple will marry next year.

Riding School：

You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a. m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Saturdays).

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Phone: (412) 396-6752

Sailing Club:

Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification（资格证书）. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons.

Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00p.m-8:00 p.m.

Phone: (412)396-6644

Diving Center:

Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely.

Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30p.m-8:30p.m.

Phone: (412)396-6706

Watersports Club:

We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing and water-skiing. A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Phone: (412) 396-6890

46. Which of the following should you join if you want to ride a speedboat?

A. Watersports Club.              B. Diving Center.          C. Riding School.     D. Sailing Club.

47. If you want to learn how to ride a horse, you may phone __________.

A. (412) 396-6644       B. (412) 396-6706     C. (412) 396-6752     D. (412) 396-6890

48. If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, at what time should you attend your lessons?

A. Monday to Friday: 9:00a.m.-4:00 p.m.             B. Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

C. Tuesdays: 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.                      D. Monday and Friday: 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

49. If you want to get qualification in the end, you can attend __________ course.

A. Horse-riding         B. Young Sailor’s       C. Deep-sea Diving        D. Water-skiing