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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is much more than just golden sands and beautiful flowers. The area has a long human history too. From Stone Age hunters to amazing pioneers, discover the daring deeds and sad stories from St Cyrus" past.
Date: 23rd August 2010
Time. 2 p. m．-3：45 p. m．
Type of event. Guided walk
Between the Tides
A celebration of the world between the tides. Join local salmon (大马哈鱼) fisherman Jim Ritchie on a fascinating walk to learn how local folk have made a living from the world between the tides, harvesting
salmon from the beach at St Cyrus for hundreds of years.
Date: 25th August 2010
Time: 2 p. m．-4 p．m.
Type of event: Family event
Ice & Fire
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve has had an eventful life! From its days near the equator (赤道) to
volcanic eruptions and ice ages. Celebrate the start of Scottish Geology Month with a walk through the
reserve and travel back in time to uncover the clues to St Cyrus" past hidden in the cliffs.
Date: 31st August 2010
Time: 2 p. m．-3：45 p. m．
Type of event: Guided walk
Scary Stories
It"s getting darker at nights... it"s almost Halloween, when the ghosts (鬼怪) come out to play. Join us
for some spooky stories of Dinnet and Deeside long ago... and listen out for things that sound strange in the night！
Date: 25th October 2010
Time: 7 p. m．-9 p. m．
Type of event: Family event
Note：
* All under 18"s must be accompanied by an adult
* Pets allowed: No
* Cost: Free* Phone: 01674830736
* Location: SNH Visitor Centre, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
B. Scary Stories.
C. The Sands of Time.
D. Ice & Fire.
B. frightening
C. real
D. funny
B. They are held in the evening.
C. People can"t take their pets with them.
D. People need to be guided during the journey.
B. a tenyearold child can attend these events only in adults" company
C. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is famous for salmon
D. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve was set up not long ago
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Welcome to Language upon Thames. This brochure has been designed to give you an overview
of our Language School and the courses we offer. If you have some additional questions please do
not hesitate to contact us for more information.
At Language upon Thames, we feel it is important to be flexible, in order that students can decide
what period of study suits them best.
Small Group General English Courses
These courses are aimed at students who wish to improve their speaking, listening, reading and
writing skills and are offered at the following levels.
BEGINNERS
ELEMENTARY (初级)
PREINTERMEDIATE
UPPERINTERMEDIATE
Studying one of the above courses will enable you to use English more confidently and competently
on a daily basis.
Try our free online test to see which level you are at-CLICK HERE.
Exam Courses
These courses are aimed at students who wish to gain academic qualifications in English and are
offered at the following levels.
University of Cambridge exams:
ADVANCED 1-FCE (First certificate)
ADVANCED 2-CAE (Advanced)
ADVANCED 3-CPE (Proficiency)
Studying one of the above courses will enable you to continue your education or enter university in
this country. (Students wishing to gain admission to a British university are normally required to have
the Cambridge Proficiency Certificate.)
Speaking, Listening & Pronunciation
This course builds on communicative confidence and competence and is aimed at students who
wish to develop the important skills of speaking and listening.
Emphasis is also placed on pronunciation, with activities designed to meet the needs of students of
different nationalities, who need to focus on different areas.
CLICK HERE to register for a General English course.
Other Languages
At Language upon Thames we offer a wide range of cafeterias, restaurants, shops and bars. Most
importantly, we have foreign language classes of French, Japanese, German, Spanish and Italian during
the day, evening or on a onetoone basis.
B. Ways to improve students" English.
C. The best way to improve your skills.
D. The importance of English.
B. deal with everyday English well
C. have better pronunciation of English
D. be able to continue your education or enter university in this country
B. a magazine
C. the Internet
D. a guidebook
B. the courses are designed for learners of different levels
C. one can learn French even in the evening
D. Language upon Thames is a school aimed to offer help with language learning
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| Welcome To The International Summer School Students can have an enjoyable English language learning experience-together with organised sports, activities and excursion programme.The International Summer School runs 4 different summer school centres for boys and girls aged from 7 to 20 in the south of England. Two of these schools-Moira House and University Hall of Residence-are based in Eastbourne on the south coast of England-in the much favoured Meads area of the town, within walking distance of the seafront and town centre.Gatwick Airport is about an hour"s drive away and Heathrow around 90 minutes. Our 4th School-Bethany Centre-is situated in the heart of Kent-an area known as "The Garden of England" close to woods and meadows (草地) of the High Weald but only 20 minutes from the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells.Gatwick and Heathrow Airports are easily accessible, as are Eurostar International Stations at Ashford and Ebbsfleet. The aim of the International Summer School is to create a lively and happy atmosphere that makes learning and international communication enjoyable.Young people can thrive, have fun, and gain considerable skills in English. Our programme offers a well balanced timetable of English tuition, sport and fun activities combined with outings to recreational and cultural centres.A full day in London is always included, as well as other places of cultural interest.Students of all creeds and cultures are welcomed as our aim is to create a summer school which can truly be described as "International". When we return your child to you at the end of their stay, we hope they will feel enriched by their experience with us and will look forward to returning to meet friends made at the International Summer School the following year, as so many do. 1. What is the writer"s purpose by writing this text? A. To introduce to readers the International Summer School. B. To attract more students to study in the International Summer School. C. To share his experiences of studying in the International Summer School. D. To show the great achievements made in the International Summer School. 2. All of the following belong to the International Summer School EXCEPT ________. A. Moira House B. University Hall of Residence C. Bethany Centre D. Royal Tunbridge Wells 3. From this text we learn that ________. A. Kent is a very beautiful university in England B. Bethany Centre is very inconvenient in transportation C. children will feel relaxed at the International Summer School D. only students from England will be admitted to the school 4. Whom is this text intended for? A. Parents with teenager children. B. Children aged between 7 and 20. C. School teachers. D. Less healthy and disabled children. | |
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| Here is some information about several famous local bakeries(面包房) in Indiana, the US. They serve as a social gathering place for locals. Maple Lane Bakery At 8260 S. State Rd. Claypool, IN. (574) 566-2917, it offers a variety of cooked pies, cookies, and bread. With 20 years" experience Maple Lane Bakery has specialized in the making of pies. The menu includes peach pie ＄7.19, berry pie ＄7.70, apple pie ＄7.19 and banana pie ＄6.99.Feel free to place an order at least 24 hours in advance. Betty"s Cakes ￡ Candy Shop At 816 E. Winona Avenue Warsaw, IN. (574)269-1231, it specializes in cakes and offers cookies and candies. The chocolate cookies are sold at ＄8.99 a dozen. Betty"s Cakes ￡ Candy Shop, started half a century ago, specializes in wedding cakes and birthday cakes. Buying a cake from Betty"s will not disappoint you as they are always excellent. Crepes" Quality Bakery At 217 S. Cavin Street Ligonier, IN.( 260) 894-3024, this third generation bakery is located downtown Ligonier. It offers cookies and cupcakes, and specializes in rolls and bread. If you plan to buy cookies for the office or work area, you had better get there early as the building workers arrive just before 5:00 am waiting for the doors to open. Olympia Candy Kitchen At 136 N. Main Street Goshen, IN. (574)533-5040, it has been welcoming visitors for almost a century in its unchanged location in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Its tradition began in 1912 when Greek Nicholas began making his own chocolates. Today this family-owned operation offers all kinds of candies and boxed candies. If you need an order, you should call ahead of time to see if they can meet your request. | |
| 1. Which of the following pies is the most expensive? | |
| A. Peach pie. B. Banana pie. C. Apple pie. D. Berry pie. | |
| 2. If you want to order a birthday cake, you are advised to call . | |
| A. (574)533-5040 B. (574)269-1231 C. (260) 894-3024 D. (574) 566-2917 | |
| 3. Which of the following bakeries has the shortest history? | |
| A. Crepes" Quality Bakery. B. Betty"s Cakes ￡ Candy Shop. C. Olympia Candy Kitchen. D. Maple Lane Bakery. | |
| 4. The author wrote this passage mainly to . | |
| A. tell readers some travel information B. persuade more people to eat pies C. make the bakeries better known to readers D. warn customers to order bakeries in advance | |
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| There"s no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britain you can still find beachesaway from the crowds with golden sand. COMPTON BAY, ISLE OF WIGHT  This wide sandy beach is on the southwest coast,between Freshwater and Brook and is part of the Tennyson Heritage Coast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the coast. A coastal path passes behind the beach, and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction. Accommodation:Sandpipers Hotel(01983 758150,www. sandpipershotel. com) with doubles from 10p. KINGSGATE BAY, KENT  Around the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate is white cliffs with Kingsgate Castle dominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated,with few facilities,but is perfect for summer bathing or for bracing winter walks. Accommodation:Fayreness Hotel(0188 86866,www. fayreness. com) with doubles with breakfast from 69p. RINGSTEAD BAY, DORSET  A picturesque 210ft crescent(弦月状)of pebbles with clean water that"s a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through the village of Upton, then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a well stocked shop. The cliffs behind Ringstead Bay are an excellent place for fossil hunting. Accommodation: Glenburn Hotel(01305 832318,www. glenburnhotel. com) with doubles from ￡ 79 including breakfast. BRANSCOMBE, DEVON  Lying on the East Devon Heritage Coast,Branscombe has good facilities with toilet"s and a car park close to the beach,as well as a small picnic area. A wellstocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurant-open every day until 5 pm during the summer. Accommodation:The Mason"s Arms,Branscombe Village(01297 680300,www. masonsarms. co. uk)with doubles from 65p with breakfast. | |
| 1．Which beach is the best wonderful place for summer bathing? | |
| A．COMPTON BAY. B．BRANSCOMBE. C．KINGSGATE BAY. D．RINGSTEAD BAY. | |
| 2．In which of the following beaches, will you enjoy ice cream? | |
| A．COMPTON BAY. B．BRANSCOMBE. C．KINGSGATE BAY. D．RINGSTEAD BAY. | |
| 3．If you want to know more information about Fayreness Hotel,you"d better refer to the following website:________. | |
| A．www. masonsarms.co. uk B．www. fayreness. com C．www. glenburnhotel. com D. www. sandpipershotel. com | |
| 4．What"s the purpose of the passage? | |
| A．To attract more tourists. B．To describe some beautiful beaches. C．To tell us the most beautiful places in UK are beaches. D．To tell us where to spend summer. |