【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Real-life Room Escape Games

Real-life room escape games are a type of physical adventure game in which people are locked in a room with other participants and have to use the things in the room to settle a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit.

The games are based off Escape the Room video games, such as Crimson Room and QP-Shot, created by TAKAGISM Inc. by Toshimitsu Takagi in 2005, in which the player is locked inside a room and must explore his or her surroundings in order to escape. 【1 Other inspirations include adventure board games and movies. Real-life room escape games are becoming popular in the United States, Japan, and China. 2 For example, some games require you escape prison cells while others require you escape space stations.

3 Soon, they were exported to North America, Asia and Australia. Examples include the two pioneer companies Hint Hunt and Adventure Rooms.

The games were so successful that new locations began opening up across China, in cities big and small, according to Want China Times. In the southern city of Shenzhen, for example, the first escape game location opened last August. 4 “These real-life escape games can help those who stay at home on their computers and iPads all day to experience real social circles,” Tian Xiaochuan, who owns two room escape game stores in Jinan, told Want China Times.

Earlier this year, The South China Morning Post said the real-life esape games are a hit among “highly stressed students and overworked young professionals.” 5 Some players get so involved that they tear down equipment or decorations inside their “prisons”, as Zhu Yumeng, chief operating officer of Beijing room escape game store Taoquan told China Daily.

A. Each game adds local themes to settings.

B. And seven new game locations quickly followed.

C. They should also be brave enough to face their fears.

D. Sometimes the excitement becomes a bit much, though.

E. Weekend or day event escape games have been held in some stores.

F. Permanent real life escape games in a fixed location were first opened in Europe.

G. Players must be observant and use their critical thinking skills to escape the room.

【题目】Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique(独一无二的) exhibits.

Address: 1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, Illinois

Phone: 708-688-8000

Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation:

The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop” (Hollywood Station) and from there it’s only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo.

Driving from Downtown:

Drive along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit. Head south about 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance.

Parking at the Brookfield Zoo:

Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses.

The Brookfield Zoo Hours:

The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year.

Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Brookfield Zoo Tickets:

Adults(ages 12-64), $13.50;

Seniors(ages 65+), $9.50;

Children(ages 3-11), $9.50;

Children(ages 2 and under), free

The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits:

Tropic World; WolfWoods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Havitat Africa.

About the Brookfield Zoo:

The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It’s home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats(壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education, with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts.

For more information about the Brookfield Zoo, visit www. brookfieldzoo.org.

【1】Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo?

A. At 31st Street.

B.At First Avenue.

C. At Ogden Avenue.

D.At the Hollywood Station.

【2How much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo?

A.$23. B.$32.5 C.$36.5 D.$46

【3】What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable?

A. Its cheap tickets.

B. Its various activities

C. Its cage-less displays.

D. Its geographical advantage.

【题目】Steps to Retire as a Millionaire

Having a million-dollar savings is a retirement dream for many peopleMaking that dream come true requires some serious effortsWhile success is never a sure thingthe steps outlined below will go a long way toward helping you achieve your objective

1Vacationscarskids and all of life's other expenses take a big chunk(大块) out of your paycheckTo maximize your savingsyou need to minimize your expensesBuying a home you can afford and living a lifestyle that is below your means and not funded by credit cards are all necessities if you want to boost your savings

2If you don't saveyou'll never reach your goalObvious as this might seemfar too many people never even start to saveIf your employer offers a 401(k) plan (一种养老保险)simply sign up for the plan and contributions will be automatically taken out of your paycheckincreasing your savings and decreasing your taxesIt's like getting a guaranteed return on your investmentFinding the cash to stash (隐藏起)may be a challengeparticularly when you're youngbut don't let that stop you from pursuing future riches

3If you are looking to grow your wealth over timefixed income isn't likely to get the job doneand inflation (通货膨胀) can take a big chunk out of your savingsInvesting in equities (股票) may have more riskbut is also statistically likely to lead to greater returnsFor many of usit's a risk we have to take if want to see our wealth grow

4Part of long-term planning involves accepting the idea that setbacks will occurIf you are not preparedthese setbacks can put a stop to your savings effortsWhile you can't avoid all of the bumps in the roadyou can prepare in advance to reduce the damage they can do

5Your income should rise as time passesYou'll get raisesyou'll change jobsand maybe you'll get married and become a two-income familyEvery time more cash comes in to your pocketyou should increase the amount that you saveThe key to reaching your goal as quickly as possible is to save as much as you can

A Watch Your Spending

B Prepare for Rainy Days

C Start Saving

D Get Aggressive

E Save More

F Set the Goal

G Have patience

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