Morgan’s Wonderland, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a theme park intended mainly for mentally or physically disabled children. The park was built by a man called Gordon Hartman, a former real estate developer(房地产开发商).
Completely wheelchair-accessible, the park is home to a variety of thrilling rides.
Moreover, each visitor is offered the option to wear a GPS Adventure Band, which allows them to keep track of each other while in the park.
In June 2017, Morgan’s Wonderland celebrated the opening of Morgan’s Inspiration Island.
| A．Admission for guests with special needs is free. |
| B．The new expansion is composed of five themed splash pads and a River Boat Adventure Ride. |
| C．The world’s first wheelchair-accessible family fun park, Morgan’s Wonderland opened in the spring of 2010. |
| D．You can’t afford to miss your trip to Morgan’s Wonderland. |
| E．The rides are custom designed to accommodate wheelchair riders so that every family member can enjoy the fun. |
| F．The band also enables them to take part in electronic activities. |
| G．The creation of the park was inspired by his daughter, Morgan, who suffers from severe mental and physical challenges. |
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【推荐1】The Berkeley hotel has been praised by the high classes and the celebrity (名人) crowd for over 100 years. You can have a wonderful experience here.
Room
The Berkeley has been in the luxury (豪华的) hotel business for long enough to know that trends (时尚）come and go but elegance (优雅) never goes out of style. And the well-equipped rooms are filled with elegance, with their beautiful wallpapered walls, specially designed furniture and amazing beds and luxury carpets. Sore rooms adopt d mid-century look, while others feature art elements.
Pool
Highly unusual for London, the Berkeley's rooftop pool on the seventh floor is a place where many a celebrity has announced their arrival to the people. Guests can swim in the pool surrounded by a temple-like structure. Sun loungers (日光浴椅) offer views of Hyde Park and city rooftops beyond the pool.
Spa
A place to relax and feel good before a night spent in the desirable parties, the Bamford Haybarn Spa is a set of rooms where you will feel comfortable. A range of treatments and massage (按摩) are offered in the peaceful space.
Dining
Two choices compete for your attention at the Berkeley: the bright Collins Room and its menu of modern classics, and Marcus. the two Michelin starred (米其林星级) fine dining restaurants managed by superstar British chef Marcus Wareing, The Pret-a-Portea Afternoon Tea 1s the Berkeley's very own unique experience. When you think you've had ted and cakes served in all directions, try this for an afternoon tea inspired by fashion.
Drinking
There is no doubt that the Blue Room is one of the most attractive hotel bars in London. Designed by David Collins. the room is as impressive as the creative cocktails.
1. What place does the text suggest you go to before going to a party at night in the Berkeley hotel?| A．The Blue Room. | B．The Collins Room. |
| C．The Berkeley's rooftop pool | D．The Bamford Haybarn Spa. |
| A．A public kitchen where you can cook yourself. |
| B．A comfortable hotel room with luxury carpets. |
| C．Sun loungers that you can he on and have a rest. |
| D．A swimming pool located at the top of the building. |
| A．On a map of a park. | B．On a tour guide website. |
| C．On the poster of a film | D．In an introduction to a café |
【推荐2】The hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World, is perhaps the earliest and most famous example of botanical gardens. Over decades and centuries, many incredible botanical gardens have been established. Here is a list of them.
Orto Botanico di Padova
The Orto Botanico di Padova in Padua, north-eastern Italy, is the oldest academic botanical garden still in its original location. It was founded in 1545 by the Venetian Republic. It is spread across an area of 22000 square meters. It is particularly known for its historical architecture, as well as the collection of 6000 kinds of plants. The astonishing botanical garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is located at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It is one of South Africa’s nine national botanical gardens. which covers five out of six biomes(生物群落), and the first of its kind in the world. It is famous for exhibition native plants from different regions.
Singapore Botanic Garden
The 74 hectare(公顷)Singapore Botanic Garden in Singapore is the only botanic garden that stays open from 5 am to 12 midnight, every day. Its attractions include Rainforest, Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden and other gardens. It has the Tembusu tree, seen on the Singaporean five-dollar bill.
1. What is the special part of Orto Botanico di Padova?| A．It is in Europe | B．It has the most plants |
| C．It has a library. | D．It has some ancient items. |
| A．Botanical Garden ans Botanical Museum. |
| B．Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. |
| C．Singapore Botanic Garden. |
| D．Orto Botanico di Padova |
| A．Asia | B．Europe |
| C．America. | D．Africa. |
【推荐3】Experience fine art at these famous museums and galleries around the world.
The Prado, Madrid, Spain
The Spanish royal family is responsible for the Prado’s classical masterpieces. Over centuries, kings and queens collected art with passion and good taste. In addition to stars of Spanish painting such as Velazquez, Goya and Ribera, the Prado has big collections of Italian artists such as Raphael. Fernando VII opened the collection to the public in 1819, in the same building it’s housed in today, designed by Juan de Villanueva.
Main attraction: The oil painting The Three Graces by Rubens.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
About 900,000 objects fill the Rijksmuseum, the largest collection of art and history in the Netherlands. It is most famous for its paintings by 17th-century Dutch masters, including Ruysdael, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer and Rembrandt van Rijn. Established in 1800 to exhibit the collections of the Dutch stadholders(总督), the Rijksmuseum also displays art from the Middle Ages. The main building is closed for repair now; collection highlights are displayed in the Philips Wing and at Rijksmuseum Schiphol.
Main attraction: The painting The Night Watch by Rembrandt.
The Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
In Italy, there are many monuments and works of art that get the highest praise. In the case of the Uffizi Gallery, it holds the world’s finest collection of Renaissance paintings. All the famous names of Italian art are here — not only the Renaissance masters, but also painters from the early periods.
Main attraction: The painting The Birth of Venus by Botticelli.
The British Museum, London, England
Britain’s largest museum looks after the national collection of archaeology (考古学). It houses more than eight million objects from different historical periods. The Egyptian gallery contains the world’s second finest collection of Egyptian antiquities (古物) outside Egypt.
Main attraction: The Rosetta Stone carved in 196 B. C.
1. Who made the Prado collection open to the public?| A．Kings and queens. | B．Velazquez. |
| C．Rubens. | D．Fernando VII. |
| A．It was built in the 19th century. |
| B．It as a whole is available for visiting now. |
| C．Its best-known painting is The Night Watch. |
| D．It is used to show collections of art and history in the Netherlands. |
| A．They present all the famous names of Italian art. |
| B．They contains Egyptian antiquities outside Egypt. |
| C．They display collections from different times. |
| D．They hold the national collections of archeology. |
