【推荐1】Shlander is a man from space. He thinks the people and things on the earth are very strange. He is now writing a letter to his friend at home. Here is part of his letter. Read it and answer the questions.

Now I am in a strange world. It is very nice. There are many new things here. There are many earth monsters here, too. The earth monsters look very funny. They have just one head, two arms and two legs. They have thin black strings on their heads Some earth monsters have brown or yellow strings. The earth monsters have a hole in their face. Every day, they put nice things and balls from the trees into the hole. They put water into the hole, too. The earth monsters do not walk very fast. They move from place to place in tin bores.

At night, the earth monsters like to look at a square window box. This box has very small earth monsters in it.

1. Shlander thinks man on the earth is ________.

A．a monkey

B．an earth monster

C．a tin box

D．a strange world

2. The earth monster doesn’t have ________.

A．a head, arms and legs	B．brown or yellow strings on its head
C．a hole on its face	D．a swing on its body

3. The earth monsters don’t put ________ on their holes.

A．nice things

B．balls

C．fire

D．water

4. The square window box is ________.

A．a car or a bus	B．a very small earth monster
C．a TV set	D．a radio

【推荐1】SCIENCE MUSEUM GUIDE

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Open:10:00AM to 6:00PM,everyday   Time Needed:4 hours     Price: Free

If you' re a lover of anything and everything science-related, then a visit to London's Science Museum is a must. But with a 3D IMAX cinema, you don't necessarily have to be a lover of chemistry or physics to appreciate the Science Museum.

Science Museum Highlights

Some of the most famous places located in the Science Museum include:

●The Launch Pad (a hands-on gallery where children can "explore basic scientific rules").

●The Exploring Space Galleries (which also include a three-metre-high telescope(望远镜）which was flown on British space missions).

●The Discovery Motion Theatre (where visitors can watch a documentary as well as an animated film in 3D with special effects-which may even include water,wind,flashing lights and moving seats).

●The Clockmakers' Collection (which is the oldest display of clocks and watches in the world).

Ticket Costs

The museum is free to enter for anyone,but there may be fees for some special exhibitions, as well as the IMAX Theatre You can book your tickets here.

Tickets for the Discovery Motion Theatre cost:       

✱ £6 for adults        £5 for children, seniors and students            £4 for families

Tickets for the IMAX Theatre cost:

✱·£11 for adults        £10 for children, seniors and students          £30 for families

Special Tips

If you want to avoid the crowds, then try to visit later in the afternoon on a weekday.

If you' re visiting with children, then make sure you head down to the first floor so the kids can play in a fun-filled play area.

1. Which is the best place for telescope lovers?

A．The Launch Pad.	B．The Exploring Space Galleries.
C．The Discovery Motion Theatre.	D．The Clockmakers' Collection.

2. How much should two London parents and their child pay for IMAX Theatre?

A．£14.

B．£17.

C．£30.

D．£32.

3. When can the museum probably have fewer visitors?

A．On Sunday morning.	B．On Saturday afternoon.
C．On Monday morning,	D．On Tuesday afternoon

【推荐2】Heritage Day is around the comer, so here at TravelGround we make a list of the top public spots for you.

※The Wolwespruit Nature Reserve

It’s about 22 kilometres south of Leeudoringstad. It offers great bird-watching chances and visitors can fish in the rapids of the Vaal River surrounded by unmatched natural scenery. This park is also a favorite among mountain bikers. There are special picnic areas and various kinds of wildlife can be seen.

Price: R30 per adult and free for children

Tel: 018-5819705

※The Modjadji Nature Reserve

It's close to Modjadjiskloof. It's the world's largest concentration (集中) of the Modjadji palm, and offers a perfect setting for day visitors, such as overlooking the Kruger National Park. Visitors can expect to see large games. Picnic areas are available.

Price: R10 per person

Tel: 074-8340383

※The False Bay Park

It lies along Lake St Lucia's western shore and within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which covers a 280-kilometre coastline. Swimming is not allowed, but other activities such as hiking, fishing, boating on Lake St Lucia are available. There's a special picnic area where visitors can enjoy favorite amusements and seek the riches of nature.

Price: Free

Tel: 021-9752189

※The Mac Mac Pools

It's a popular picnic spot in a river which drops into some natural swimming holes. It lies in the Sabie area on the Panorama Route and there is a beautiful nature path for guests9 enjoyment. This lovely walk winds its way to the base of die amazing Mac Mac Falls, which is also a great picnic spot.

Price: R30 per person

Tel: 013-7542724

1. Where will you go if you're fond of birds?

A．The Kruger National Park.	B．The Mac Mac Pools.
C．The iSimangaliso Wetland Park.	D．The Wolwespruit Nature Reserve.

2. Which sightseeing spot lies in a park?

A．The False Bay Park.	B．Lake St Lucia.
C．The Modjadji Nature Reserve.	D．The Vaal River.

3. What do the four places have in common?

A．They charge admission fees.	B．They are special wildlife reserves.
C．They are nice spots for the picnic.	D．They are mountain bikers' favorites.

【推荐3】Mr. and Mrs. Smith have two children, Kevin and Jenny. The whole family are all busy, so they often leave notes to each other. Here are these four notes of today.

3:30 pm To Kevin, Mr. King rang, telling there is no football practice today, and he asked you to get ready for the football match tomorrow. Jenny	4:00 pm To Jenny, It’s your turn to walk our pet dog Teddy and play with him after school. Kevin
6:45 pm To all, Has anyone found my tennis shoes? I’m doing my homework in my bedroom. Kevin	9:00 pm To Kevin, I saw your shoes this morning. They smelt terrible so I put them outside the back door. Good night, dear! Mum

1. Who was asked to walk the pet dog after school?

A．Mum

B．Kevin

C．Jenny

D．Mum

2. Where did Kevin do his homework?

A．bedroom

B．garden

C．living room

D．Mum

3. Where could Kevin find his tennis shoes at 6:45 pm?

A．under the desk

B．on the desk

C．in the bag

D．outside the back door

4. What will Kevin probably do tomorrow?

A．Play with Teddy.	B．Play tennis.
C．Play in a football match.	D．Play games

5. What can we learn from the notes?

A．Teddy doesn’t like to stay at home.

B．Mr. King may be a coach.

C．Mum washed Kevin’s shoes.

D．Mum washed her shoes.