Willa Nicoletta, Genuine relaxation
Somewhere in the world, there’s a place where stress isn’t allowed and peace and genuine relaxation are the only demands of the day.If you could go there, you would thoroughly enjoy yourself.There are not too many places in the world like this...but this is one of them.It’s luxurious.It’s ultra-private.
Welcome to Villa Nicoletta.
Villa Nicoletta is a 4 bedroom luxury villa and an oasis(绿洲) of rest and rejuvenation(恢复活力) in a land of unspoiled peace.Located on a 70-foot cliff overlooking the north shore of the Island of St.Thomas and the pretty waters of Caret Bay, Villa Nicoletta offers some the finest accommodations in the Caribbean for those seeking a vacation of elegance, peace and privacy.You’ll see how the sun blankets the landscape and water in shimmering brilliance by day and how the sky twinkles like billions of flawless diamonds at night.
Completed in 2000, the 3,300-square-foot  Villa Nicoletta is fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics, including: 6 High Defintion flat-screen TVs all with 120-channel satellite television and four Dell computers with 19-inch flat-screen monitors, wireless broadband Internet and printer/scanner/fax capability. There are also 6 DVD players to go with the TVs, as well as CD players, radios and video games.
When you book Villa Nicoletta, you shall book the entire villa.
Off Season: April 16 to December 14
★4 bedrooms—$5700 /week (8 people max)
Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people $ 200/night
Peak Season: December 15 to April 15
★4 bedrooms—$6300/week(8 people max)
Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people $ 200/night
【小题1】The villa can be rented to a maximum of           people at a time.

A.fiveB.eightC.thirteenD.ten
【小题2】If a family with 6 people spends a two-week Christmas holiday in the villa, how much will they pay?
A.$12,600.B.$15,400.C.$11,400.D.$13,200.
【小题3】Villa Nicoletta is most likely to be popular with tourists who     .
A.like adventure
B.want to escape the noisy life of the city
C.enjoy the winter sports
D.seek excitement in the sea
【小题4】We can infer that        .
A.you have to share the villa with other tourists
B.the Island of St. Thomas is famous for the ocean theme amusement park
C.fewer tourists stay in Villa Nicoletta in autumn than in spring
D.you can go in for extreme sports in Villa Nicoletta
【小题5】The underlined word “twinkles” here means       .
A.shines with a lightB.falls like snow
C.burns with a spotD.cries in surprise

The summer vacation is the time to consolidate(巩固)your learning and prepare for the year ahead. In July and August Oxford Study Courses will once again hold its Mid-IB Summer School for students half way through their IB Diploma(国际预科证书).

We’ll be back giving another generation of IB students a unique opportunity to sample a way of life enjoyed by students at famous universities.

Students who have completed the first year of their IB Diploma can join us and we can help them prepare for their important second year.

Students can choose how many subjects they study. Each subject is studied for one week. You can attend up to 5 weeks.

The Mid-IB Summer School is held at Cambridge University in the UK (between June 20th and August 1 st) and at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)in Boston, USA (between July 6th and July 25th).

Student comments

◆ “The classes have shown me new approaches to learning. I have also learned how to approach exam questions and now feel confident in doing so.”

◆ “It was cool creating tight and close relationships with other students from around the world, realizing we all had a connection to each other.”

◆ “I really enjoyed the level of independence, although I felt like people were watching out for us. I also felt like an Oxford student!”

◆ “I have enjoyed the learning style and the course work has been extremely beneficial(有益处的)academically.”

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Enjoy the summer

Our Summer School gives you an action-packed social scene with visits to the fun places in the area, organized sports and social events, and advice on how to enjoy your free time in these amazing cities with your new friends. Welcome to contact us at ose@ose-ib.com or on +44(0)1865 521802!

1.The Mid-IB Summer School is intended for the students who ________.

A. have finished their first year of college

B. intend to apply for Oxford University

C. don’t know how to spend their summer vacation

D, have completed the first year of their IB Diploma

2.What can be inferred from the text?

A. Students will visit many fun places around the world.

B. A student can at most choose 5 subjects.

C. Only students from England and America have access to the school.

D. Students can obtain their IB Diploma when they finish their studies.

3.Which of the following about the Mid-IB Summer School is true?

A. It begins in July.

B. It provides only academic courses.

C. It is held in three universities.       

D. Students attending will study for 5 weeks.

 

Newcastle, one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom, is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It’s said most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.

Newcastle’s most popular place is the Gate, which is in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.

Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable. It’s the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you’re short of time. Newcastle is a big place, so you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.

If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.

As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!                                   

1.The purpose of the text is to ________.

A.advertise the local soccer team

B.encourage people to visit Newcastle

C.introduce the lifestyle in Newcastle

D.describe the long history of Newcastle

2.Most visitors come to Newcastle in order to ________.

A.watch its soccer team play                B.take the local tour buses

C.visit the Hancock Museum                 D.have a big meal in restaurants

3.If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle, you _______.

A.should go to the Gate                    B.can go on a city tour

C.must visit St James Park                   D.must drive your own car

4.The underlined word “They” in Para 3 refers to ______.

A.history lovers                          B.local people

C.city tour buses                         D.local soccer teams

 

September can be a depressing month. The summer holidays are over, it’s time to go back to work or school and Christmas is four months away. However, for some people it’s the perfect time to get away.

These days more and more people are taking their holidays late in the year and for good reasons. Holidays in autumn can be cheaper, the resorts are less crowded and the weather isn’t as extreme as it is in the summer. So, where are the best places to go? Here are our top tips.

Sardinia (in Italy) has an average temperature of 27℃ in September. It also has “Autunno in Barbagia” (Autumn in Barbagia) a series of festivals that take place in 27 villages in Barbagia, a mountainous region of inland Sardinia. The festivals continue from September to December, so there’s always something happening. There are street markets, craft workshops and there’s lots of eating and drinking (This is Italy, after all).

Dubrovnik Croatia has become very popular in summer but it’s quieter and more pleasant once the crowds have left. The weather is still warm but less humid. You can take a ferry to the popular beaches on the islands of Sunj and enjoy it with locals.

Dahab Egypt, is extremely hot in the summer with temperatures up to 38℃. However, the autumn is cooler while the sea is still warm. This makes Dahab the perfect place for snorkeling and windsurfing. There are also interesting historical sites to visit such as the Coloured Canyon, with its dramatic rock formations, and St Catherine’s Monastery, at the foot of Mount Sinai.

Kas is a relaxed fishing village on the Lycian coast in southern Turkey. There are plenty of things to do and the temperature has dropped (so you can actually enjoy doing them!) Kas is a good place to stay if you want to walk part of the Lycian way: a long-distance footpath that stretches for 500km from Fethiye to Antalya through the ancient land of Lycia. There are also watersports, of course. The best time to go diving is supposed to be after the first rains of autumn (usually between late September and early October) when the fish become most active.

Marrakech Morocco is another good destination. The city itself is a fascinating place to spend a few days. When you have had enough of that, go to Tigmi, a beautiful hill town about 20 kilometers away. There’s a hammam (a Turkish bath) and a large heated pool, which makes it the perfect place to relax.

Wherever you go this autumn – have fun!

1.Here are the good reasons for people to take holidays in autumn except that _______.

  A. Holidays in autumn can be cheaper

  B. the scenery in autumn is more attractive

  C. the resorts in autumn are less crowded

  D. The weather is neither too hot nor too cold

2.We can infer from Paragraph 3 that _______________.

  A. visitors can take part in a series of festivals in October in Barbagia

  B. Barbagia in Egypt is surrounded by mountains

  C. the festivals continue from September to November

  D. the temperature in Sardinia in September is always below 27℃

3.For someone who enjoys walking, __________ is the best choice.

  A. Kas        B. Marrakech       C. Dahab        D. Dubrovnik

4.Which of the following places may not be close to sea?

  A. Dubrovnik      B. Dahab        C. Kas         D. Marrakech

 

 

 

National Geographic Museum

The Newseum

Where:

At 1145 17th St. NW. The nearest Metro stops are Archives (Yellow and Green lines) and Judiciary Square (Red line).

At 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The nearest Metro stops are Archives (Yellow and Green lines) and Judiciary Square (Red line).

When:

Open from 10 am to 6 pm daily and till 8 pm on Wednesdays. Closed Dec 25. The warriors exhibition is on until March 31.

Open from 9 am to 5 pm daily but closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

How much:

Timed tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and the military; $6 for ages 2 to 12.

Adults (19 to 64): $19.95

Youth (7 to 18): $12.95

Children (6 and younger): free

For more information:

call 202-857-7700

or visit http://www.warriorsdc.org

http:// www.newseum.org

or 888-639-7386

 

1.      Which of the following statements about National Geographic Museum is TRUE?

         A. It’s open from 10 am to 6 pm each day.

         B. It’s near the Judiciary Square stop on the Yellow line.

         C. It is closed on Thanksgiving day, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

         D. You have to go there before April 1 to see the exhibition of warriors.

2.  How much should Mr. Brown pay if he takes his 6-year-old son to the Newseum?

         A. $18       B. $32.8   C. $19.95 D. $32

3.    To get more information about the Newseum, you can ________.

         A. call 202-857-7700

         B. call 888-639-7386

         C. log onto http://www.warriorsdc.org

         D. log onto http://www.museum.org

 

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