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Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens Visitor Information How to Get to Holker By Car: Follow brown signs an A590 from JB6, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1 hour 30 minutes. By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster Preston for connections to major cities & airports. Opening Times Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday)11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November. Admission Charges
Special Events Producers: Market 13th April Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas. Holker Garden Festival 30th May The event celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening. National Garden Day 28th August Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide. Winter Market 8th November This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment. 1.How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester? A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 45 minutes. D. 90 minutes. 2.How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens? A. £12.00. B. £9.00. C. £8.0 D. £5.50 3.Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show? A. Producers’ Market. B. Holker Garden Festival. C. National Garden Day. D. Winter Market.
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Is losing weight as simple as doing a 15－minute writing exercise？In a new study，women who wrote about their most important values，like close relation－ships or religion，lost more weight over the next few months than women who didn’t.“We have this need to feel self－integrity，”says Christine Logel of the University of Waterloo.“When something threatens your sense that you're a good person，like failing a test，we can buffer(减缓)that self－integrity by reminding ourselves how much we love our children，for example.” For this study，the researchers recruited 45 female undergraduates，of whom 58%were overweight.Each woman was weighed，and was then given a list of important values，like creativity，music or relationships with friends and family members.Each woman ranked the values in order of how important they were to her.Then half the women were told to write for 15 minutes about the value that was most important to her.The other half，a control group，were told to write about why a value far down on their list might be important to someone else. The women came back months later to be weighed again.Women who had written about an important value lost an average of 3.41 pounds，while women in the control group gained an average of 2.76. “How we feel about ourselves can have a big effect”Logel says.Maybe when one of the women who wrote about an important value went home that night，she felt good about herself and didn’t eat to make herself feel better.Over a few months，that could make a real difference in her life. 1.How can a 15－minute writing exercise of important values affect people？ A. They will feel proud of themselves and gain weight gradually. B. They may feel good about themselves and then eat less than usual. C. They may continue writing and decide to become a professional writer. D. They will never have meals at night to make themselves lose weight. 2.What were the females required to do in the study？ A. The overweight women wrote about the value most important to them. B. Only the control group was given a list of important values. C. Both groups ranked the values in order of importance to them. D. Each woman was weighed three times in the process of the study. 3.Which of the following people may lose weight according to the new study？ A. Mary who wrote about her own adventure. B. Catherine who described her illness in her writing. C. Shirley who wrote how much she loved her children. D. Alice who complained her boss in her diary. 4.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage？ A. Women Values Losing Weight B. Losing Weight Is Very Simple C. Writing Benefits Women a Lot D. Writing Contributes to Losing Weight
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There is an interesting，but at the same time a sad phenomenon now：there is a rise in the number of singers and bands that have little to do with good music.Many singers or bands know little about what good music means. What is the cause of this rise?
Most of these singers have taken music as a“job” because it is a good source of making money.And if you have a good appearance and also expensive clothes to show off at your concerts or at different appearances in public, then your voice is not as important as it should be.The public will prefer to admire more the most interesting parts of your body，whether you are a girl or a boy.They will even forget about the fact that you are there to show your music skills ，not your dancing，which is important too，but not at such a high level. Therefore，we can see many young girls on TV who look very good but who have nothing to do with music.They choose to wear very provocative(挑逗性的)clothes to catch attention，but when it comes to singing they are a complete mess and one doesn't need to have an ear for music to notice their lack of talent.But anyway，they have concerts and they enjoy travelling from one place to another.It is the public's fault because they accept this and are pleased with this commercial music.People who enjoy this kind of music are generally young people while adults prefer listening to old good bands. However，the young generation should understand while appearance is important，it is less important than talent and a good voice.If somebody has a great voice and wants to become a singer，he should take some special courses in this area，because they will help him improve singing abilities. 1.The passage shows that many singers consider music as_____. A. an art serving the public B. a good way of making money C. a way of living fully D. a fashionable lifestyle 2.From the passage we can learn that____. A. appearance is the most important thing in the world of music B. all people who have received training in singing can become famous C. adults should help young people improve their abilities D. a singer's talent and voice are the most important factors 3.What do you think is the author's attitude towards the rising number of new singers and bands？ A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Tolerant. D. Worried. 4.What kind of article does this passage belong to？ A. Entertainment. B. Sport. C. Comment. D. Story.
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Here are some activities for families in Edmonton，the capital of Alberta，Canada. West Edmonton Mall It is the province's top tourist attraction. There is truly something for everyone with 800 stores, 10 world－class attractions, two hotels and over 100 dining venues. There're lots of parking spots, but it can be hard to find one later in the day, so plan to arrive early. You can also take a bus if you want to avoid driving in this busy area of the city. Tip: Get a 10% discount when you buy your tickets online. Fort Edmonton Park The park brings Edmonton's history to life and is the perfect kid－friendly attraction. This trip down the memory lane will introduce your family to four periods in Edmonton's history. You'll want to spend at least three hours so your family will have time to take part in as many activities as possible. Tip: If you want to skip the trouble of carrying a lunch with you, pre－order a picnic lunch basket from the Jasper House Bakery. High Level Bridge and Streetcar It is enjoyed by kids of all ages. The beautifully restored streetcars and informative conductors will take your family on an unforgettable trip down the memory lane. You'll also enjoy a stunning view of the river from the world's highest streetcar bridge. Tip: If you plan your trip on Saturday, you'll also be able to enjoy a visit to the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market. Telus World of Science It is a hands－on educational experience the whole family will enjoy. Your admission includes the exhibit galleries, science demonstrations and full－dome shows.You can enjoy high－quality educational 3－D movies，but the cost is not included in the admission. Tip: On a clear night, you can get a close－up look at the stars with the help of the observatory telescopes. 1.Why would we like to go to West Edmonton Mall by bus？ A. We can't find the parking lot. B. There are too many supermarkets. C. The traffic of the city is very busy. D. The route to the mall is not familiar to us. 2.Where could we pay a visit if we are interested in Edmonton's history? A. West Edmonton Mall. B. Fort Edmonton Park. C. High Level Bridge and Streetcar. D. Telus World of Science. 3.When does the author advise us to go to the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market？ A. Early in the morning. B. At lunchtime. C. At weekends. D. At night. 4.We have to buy extra tickets if we____. A. enjoy watching 3－D movies B. visit the exhibit galleries C. do some shopping in the mall D. join in the activities in the park
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How to Plan for a Perfect Holiday People often dream of a perfect holiday with white sands，blue beaches and so on.But traveling or sometimes even planning a trip can be more of a stress.Here are some tips to make your holiday a memorable one. ·Set a budget.Before making a plan for the holiday，the most important thing is to set a budget.1. ·Plan ahead.The first thing you need to do is to be sure of what you need from this trip.Do you want to experience the local culture or just have fun on those sandy beaches？2. ·Read up before you go.3.Buy a good guidebook and read up on the culture，history，local attractions of the place.You can read the local publications online or surf the Net for more information.The more you know，the better you can enjoy the place and its traditions. ·Pack light and right.4.Avoid carrying unnecessary things around.A heavy luggage may sometimes influence your holiday spirit.Carry clothes that are comfortable and right for the season.As much as possible try to put everything you need in a single carry－on bag. ·5.Unreasonable expectations can lead to unwanted stress，so enjoy the holiday by managing what you can with the time you have.Enjoy each moment，whether good or bad. A．Always book your stay. B．Have realistic expectations. C．Pack only the important things. D．Plan your trip according to your needs and likes. E．It helps you to plan and enjoy the trip within your limits. F．Prepare yourself before visiting an unknown holiday place. G．All you need is to get away from busy people and the world.
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One rainy afternoon I was sitting at home feeling so bored._____ feeling sorry for myself，I wanted to meet people and have new _____ so I decided to start volunteering.I found a website where I could volunteer on a farm in France. Volunteering _____ so many opportunities to have fun and share _____ stories.It was the first time for me to work on a farm.It was almost a(n) _____ holiday as food and accommodation were provided.It was not one _____ holiday，however，as I had to _____ fifteen horses and sheep！I soon discovered that I was a(n) _____ farmer but it did not matter because I made some great friends and also improved my _____． However，you do not ______ go abroad to volunteer.I have had plenty of adventures at home as volunteering can become a ______．For example，I love ______ so I had a good laugh waving my arms in order to ______ my local choir(合唱团)．At university，I organized a concert for charity with my friends.It was really ______ to find bands and raise money for a cause. It is true that you feel good volunteering but there are also other ______．I once volunteered as a steward (干事) at a charity sports event where the organizers ______ gave me cupcakes from an expensive London bakery to thank me for my ______．I also volunteered in a charity shop so I found loads of nice cheap clothes to ______ my wardrobe. While this is all fun，my favourite aspect of volunteering is ______ and sharing stories.My terrible ______ at farming has given me funny stories to tell! 1.A. Apart from B. Due to C. Instead of D. But for 2.A. experiences B. discoveries C. opportunities D. changes 3.A. recommends B. demands C. offers D. seizes 4.A. popular B. fantastic C. familiar D. important 5.A. impressive B. free C. cheap D. special 6.A. unique B. regular C. typical D. convenient 7.A. attend to B. research into C. hunt for D. communicate with 8.A. skillful B. suitable C. hard－working D. awful 9.A. English B. French C. Russian D. Chinese 10.A. normally B. basically C. naturally D. necessarily 11.A. hobby B. trend C. job D. reality 12.A. dancing B. writing C. singing D. performing 13.A. greet B. control C. organize D. conduct 14.A. powerful B. hopeful C. meaningful D. successful 15.A. adventures B. advantages C. factors D. achievements 16.A. generously B. cautiously C. equally D. proudly 17.A. services B. patience C. determination D. choices 18.A. decorate B. replace C. beautify D. update 19.A. creating B. imagining C. choosing D. completing 20.A. offence B. shame C. attempt D. annoyance
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Few people I know seem to have much desire or time to cook. Making Chinese 1.(dish) is seen as especially troublesome. Many westerners 2. come to China cook much less than in their own countries once they realize how cheap 3. can be to eat out. I still remember 4. (visit) a friend who’d lived here for five years and I 5.(shock) when I learnt she hadn’t cooked once in all that time. While regularly eating out seems to 6.(become) common for many young people in recent years, it’s not without a cost. The obvious one is money; eating out once or twice a week may be 7.(afford) but doing this most days adds up. There could be an even 8. (high) cost on your health. Researchers have found that there is a direct link between the increase in food eaten outside the home and the rise in 9.(weigh) problems. If you are not going to suffer this problem, then I suggest that the next time you go to your mum’s home 10. dinner, get a few cooking tips from her. Cooking food can be fun. You might also begin to notice the effects not only on your health but in your pocket.
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（题文）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。 修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 I went shopping with my wife.We had a lot of things to buy.We drive to the centre of the city and stopped our car in the front of a shop.An hour late，we came back to the car.But it was strangely that we couldn't open the door.But we asked a policeman for help.He was glad to help us.A few minute later，he got the door open.Just then a man came up and shouted angrily，“How are you doing with my car？” We were surprising and went to see the number of the car.What you think we did then？We had to speak sorry to the man again and again.
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假定你是你校英语报的记者李华，你发现放学后有许多家长开私家车来接孩子回家。请你根据以下要点写一篇100词左右的文章阐述放学后步行回家的好处，并号召家离学校不太远的同学们多走路、少乘车。要点包括： 1．强身健体，避免肥胖； 2．增加交流，缓解压力； 3．减少污染，降低费用。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
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