The United Kingdom (UK) is rightly celebrated as the birthplace of the railway. The UK’s rail network is not only a testament (证明) to engineering genius, but also the gateway to some of the most attractive landscapes to be found anywhere in the world.
The West Highland Line
Considered by some to be the most beautiful railway line in the scenery on the earth, this line takes passengers from the busy city of Glasgow through Scotland’s wild western highlands to the remote port of Mallaig. Built in stages through the 1890s, the line is a true wonder of late Victorian British engineering. The line passes through Corrour, the UK’s highest altitude train station.
The Caledonian Sleeper
Linking London with the Scottish Highlands, it has been taking travellers northward during the night along the West Coast Main Line since way back in 1873. Passengers can enjoy falling asleep to the rhythm of the train on leaving London, then waking up to the beauty of the Highlands at dawn right outside your window.
The Cambrian Line
Wales, with its dramatic landscapes and historic sites, offers some of the most scenic train journeys to be found in the UK. And perhaps the jewel in the Welsh crown is the Cambrian Line, which weaves its way through Mid Wales to the coast. The route begins in Shrewsbury in England and is famous for its scenery. Travellers will love the wonderful views of the Cambrian Mountains, a range of peaks.
The Settle-Carlisle Line
Opened in 1876, the 73-mile-long route takes travellers from Settle Junction in North Yorkshire to Carlisle in Cumbria. Rolling hills, beautiful valleys and picturesque villages along the way leave a deep impression on passengers. Threatened with closure in the 1980s, the line was saved thanks to the efforts of rail lovers, and passenger numbers have gone from strength to strength.
【小题1】Which railway line is considered the most scenic by some across the globe?| A．The West Highland Line. | B．The Caledonian Sleeper. |
| C．The Cambrian Line. | D．The Settle-Carlisle Line. |
| A．It is the east-west line. | B．It offers overnight travel. |
| C．It is the oldest railway line. | D．It runs through the whole UK. |
| A．They run along the coast. | B．They appeared at the same time. |
| C．They own many historic sites. | D．They have amazing views. |
At West Exe School, students have access to a wide range of electronic resources to support heir progress through the curriculum. Below are a range of resources, with a brief introduction of what they are. If you have any questions regarding E-Learning, please do not hesitate to contact Toby Holland who will be able to help you.
Electronic Resources
| Type | Brief introduction |
| Class Charts | Class Charts is the one-stop shop for students, parents and teachers to add and track homework, merits and performances. More details can be available by calling 88097144 |
| Moodle | Moodle is our online learning platform which provides students with a means by which to access lesson content for some subjects, especially math at home. |
| Heggarty Maths | Heggarty Maths is used to provide students with engaging mathematical challenges. These are largely set for homework and involve watching video content. |
| Lexia | Lexia is being used by the English department to improve literacy across the school. This highly effective online learning programme is widely considered to be the best of its kind. Lexia Strategies can be accessed here: http ://wwwlexiastrategies.com/ |
| Tassomai | Tassomai is a highly effective, adaptive learning platform for Science. Many schools that have used this platform have seen gains of up to 2 grades in Science through the platform’s engaging design and content. |
| A．Class Charts. | B．Moodle. | C．Lexia. | D．Tassomai. |
| A．Turn to Tony Holland for help. | B．Call West Exe School directly. |
| C．Read the brief introduction in detail. | D．Surf the web for further information. |
| A．Heggarty Maths. | B．Lexia. | C．Tassomai. | D．Moodle. |
Friendship Restaurant We have different kinds of Japanese food here. The menu is written in Japanese and Chinese. All the waiters can speak both Chinese and Japanese. Time: 11:30 am －10:00 pm Call 822-3749 to order food. |
Volunteer Project Maybe you want to help others but don’t know how to do it. Volunteer Project will help you. Call 822-5566 to join it. |
Dream Corner Do you want to improve your English? Do you want to practice your English with native speakers? Call 822-9027 to join the Dream Corner! Come here every Friday afternoon. |
Red Bird Club Do you like dancing? Do you want to show your cool dance at parties? Join us and make your dream come true. Call 822-3331 for more information. |
The Underwater World You can see different kinds of fishes and even some kinds of sharks here. You will feel you are in the sea. It’s open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm every day. |
【小题1】In Friendship Restaurant, the menu is written in both _______.
| A．Chinese and English | B．Japanese and Chinese |
| C．Chinese and Indian | D．Japanese and French |
| A．go to Friendship Restaurant | B．join the Volunteer Project |
| C．join the Red Bird Club | D．go to Dream Corner |
| A．822-3749 | B．822-3331 | C．822-5566 | D．822-9027 |
| A．Friendship Restaurant | B．Red Bird Club |
| C．Dream Corner | D．The Underwater World |
| A．In the newspaper | B．In a textbook | C．In a movie | D．On TV |
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is recommended by teachers and students because it explains words in language students understand, gives useful example sentences and includes the tools learners need to succeed in English. The new 9th edition with Oxford iSPeaker and Iwriter makes it the latest speaking and writing tool.
Author: Margaret Deuter, Jennifer Bradbery Price: $29.95
Papaerback: 1,900 pages
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 324,510 in books
Collins English Dictionary
At the cutting edge of language change, Collins English Dictionary offers you all the latest words and phrases you need at your fingertips. Whether for study, at work, or on the go, you can check spellings, and look up meanings and words you need, every day.
Author: Harper Collins Price: $25.99
Paperback: 1,920 pages
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 380,428 in books
Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
It is great for advanced learners of English and contains a large vocabulary, including words from the areas of technology, language and lifestyle, plus important words for academic study. It is perfect as a reference tool and as a study companion. It is also great for exam preparation.
Author: Cambridge University
Paperback: 1,856 pages Price: $39.27
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 388,487 in books
Longman Handy Learner’s Dictionary
Longman is the very best for students learning English to study, live and work in North America. This dictionary provides lots of handy reference materials. This popular, pocket-size dictionary is great for students who need quick and easy reference to American words and phrases.
Author: Pearson Education Price: $23.66
Paperback: 528 pages
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 465,427 in books
【小题1】You can probably look up some newly-created words in __________________.| A．Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary |
| B．Longman Handy Learner’s Dictionary |
| C．Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary |
| D．Collins English Dictionary |
| A．It’s the cheapest of the four dictionaries |
| B．It’s helpful to improve your pronunciation |
| C．It’s great for students to prepare for exams |
| D．It’s good for American English learners. |
| A．The thickness of the dictionaries. | B．The prices of the dictionaries. |
| C．The Amazon ranks of the dictionaries. | D．The functions of the dictionaries. |
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