【推荐1】What to do when it’s wet in Woolacombe

When it’s wet in Woolacombe you still have so much to do. There are so many attractions and activities for all-weather family fun, both on our Devon Holiday Parks and in the local area.

Cinemas

Both our Woolacombe Bay and Twitchen House Holiday Parks have brand-new air-conditioned cinemas. Always showing the latest blockbuster films, with drinks and hot snacks, and comfortable seating. We let you bring in your own snacks, or order from the bar and get an in-seat delivery. Hide from wet Woolacombe in style.

What’s on Park?

Try our amazing surfing simulator (模拟器). Our Wavesurfer, at Golden Coast., creates an artificial wave you can bodyboard on—for beginner or experienced boarders alike. We also have pottery painting on three of our Parks, a winner with the kids.

Our indoor pools and waterslides are a fantastic option. Arcades (拱廊) and soft-play areas abound across our Parks, as well as eateries and bars. Ask at reception for a list of our on-Park activities—all included in the price of your holiday!

The Milky Way

This family-friendly theme park is an out of this world, all-weather adventure! Featuring North Devon’s largest indoor play area, typhoon roller-coaster, gravity rider, circular slide, bumper cars and so many more activities!

North Devon Wake Park

If you don’t mind getting a bit wet. in Woolacombe, then head across to Bideford and visit the Wake Park and Aqua Park. Something for all the family, from beginner to the experienced. Race, slide and chase each other across the fantastic Aqua Park—or learn a new skill in the Wake Park, hours of fun!

1. Where can you see a film?

A．In Twitchen House.	B．At Golden Coast.
C．In Wake Park.	D．In Aqua Park.

2. Which activity attracts the children most?

A．Indoor surfing.	B．Riding a roller-coaster.
C．Seeing films.	D．Pottery painting.

3. What can you do in The Milky Way?

A．Learn to surf.	B．Play, waterslides.
C．Play rider games.	D．Learn new skills.

【推荐2】For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park, call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission, single-day use only.

Sea World San Diego A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998. DETAILS: General admission is $46.95 for adults, $37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children aged 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com.

San Diego Zoo There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a new panda cub, Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26. DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children aged 2 and younger. 1-（619）-234-3153 or www.sandiegozoo.org.

Maritime Museum of San Diego The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship（军舰）featured in the film Master and Commander, is on exhibit through Nov. 30. DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids aged 5 and younger. 1-（619）-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org.

1. If you want to enjoy the performance of dolphins, you should go to________.

A．Sea World San Diego	B．San Diego Zoo
C．Maritime Museum of San Diego	D．Old Town Trolley Tours

2. If a couple visits San Diego Zoo with their children, one aged 3 and the other under 2, the admission will be________.

A．$35

B．$49

C．$56

D．$70

3. It can be inferred from the text that________.

A．San Diego will attract the largest number of children

B．there may be some stories about the island of Atlantis

C．tickets during the holidays are more expensive

D．the film Master and Commander can be seen in Maritime Museum

【推荐3】The days of having to remember your ID could soon be a thing of the past. The famous tourist town of Wuzhen, China, is now using facial recognition technology to act as its entry pass through the gates of the attraction. The system uses cameras to notice people as they approach the entry, and checks these against a database of registered visitors within a few seconds. The technology is thought to be up to 99. 77 percent accurate and able to distinguish people better than a human.

Wuzhen is a popular tourist town with visitors going there in large numbers to see its stunning river system and museums. Baidu, a web firm often referred to as “Chinese Google”, created the system. When people now check in to their accommodation, they will have their photo taken and uploaded to a central database upon leaving and re-entering the town, the system will re-check that they are still a guest at a hotel, before allowing them back in.

The technology is being used to track the 5,000 visitors that stay in the town’s hotels every day. Yuan Qing lin, director of the Institute of deep Learning at Baidu, told The Verge, “With our technology, you don’t need to give your ID. When you are approaching a gate, it will take a photo of you and compare that photo to the database.” Wuzhen used to monitor its visitors using a ticket-entry system, but this could easily be abused. It was discovered that some people were sharing their tickets to avoid paying.

Baidu’s system is based on neural networks, which can process huge amounts of data-more than one billion faces. As well as recognizing faces, the system can discover facial movements, so it can’t be fooled by holding a mask. Baidu is also using the software for employee entry at its Beijing headquarters.

1. What can be learned about the facial recognition technology from the passage?

A．The technology could soon be a thing of the past.

B．The technology can match visitor’s faces with those in the database.

C．The technology can be over 99.77% accurate.

D．The technology is being used to track where the 5000 visitors are going.

2. Which of the following word can replace the underlined word “stunning” in paragraph 2?

A．humorous

B．awkward

C．attractive

D．funny

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Chinese tourist town Wuzhen is using facial recognition.

B．Baidu, a web company, is using the recognition system.

C．Facial recognition is widely used in China.

D．Wuzhen is a popular tourist town with many visitors going there to see the system.

【推荐2】University Room Regulations Approved and Forbidden Items

The following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any forbidden items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.

Access to Residential Rooms

Students are provided with a combination（组合密码） for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.

Cooking Policy

Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven (微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.

Quiet Hours

Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.

1. Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?

A．Ceiling fans and waterbeds.	B．Wireless routers and radios.
C．Hair dryers and candles.	D．TVs and electric blankets.

2. What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?

A．The combination should be changed.	B．The Office should be charged.
C．He should replace the door lock.	D．He should check out of the room.

3. What do we know about the cooking policy?

A．A microwave oven can be used.

B．Cooking in student rooms is permitted.

C．A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.

D．Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.

4. When can students enjoy a party in residences?

A．7:00 am, Sunday.

B．7:30 am, Thursday.

C．11:30 pm, Monday.

D．00:30 am, Saturday.

【推荐3】New York’s best classes for kids include sports classes, performing arts classes, art classes, language programs and baby classes. Make sure your kids are ready for new adventures with these super-cool offerings!

92nd Street Y Classes

At this institution your musician can learn how to play an instrument. After-school classes examine different musical pieces and encourage work in a group setting. At the end of the program, mini Mozarts can impress their family and friends at open-house performances. Plus, when they're not jamming, kids can take advantage of homework help in the Clubhouse, where they are divided up by grade level. Ages 5-15.

The Cliffs at LIC

After a day of fighting the academic obstacle course at school, your favorite achievers can reach new heights on a rock-climbing wall. The Cliffs, offerings allow developing bodies to build muscle strength. For example, introductory sessions teach climbers how to tie safety knots (结) as well as other basics, mastering them with hands-on games and activities. The Cliffs at LIC, Long Island City. Ages 6-18.

Staten Island Skating Pavilion

This large area maintains its year-round frosty temperatures for ice-skating fun. Courses are offered every day for a variety of interests and skill levels, and public and freestyle sessions are available for children who want to spend some afternoons there without instruction. Ages 4 and up.

West Side YMCA

If your child wants to learn how to swim, you'd be pressed to find more options than those offered at the Y. Kids are grouped by age and capability. The courses cover personal safety and stroke techniques. If your offspring prefer dry land, the Y also offers dance, basketball and football. Visit website for class descriptions and detailed price information. Ages 5-18.

1. Who is the passage intended for?

A．Elementary school teachers.	B．Children around school age.
C．Families looking for attraction.	D．Parents with under-age children.

2. Which event will you attend for occasional academic help?

A．The Cliffs at LIC.	B．West Side YMCA.
C．92nd Street Y Classes.	D．Staten Island Skating Pavilion.

3. What does Staten Island Skating Pavilion provide?

A．A mini open-house performance at the end of the program.

B．Cold temperatures all the year round for ice-skating.

C．Teaching of skating in divided groups according to their age.

D．Introductory lessons on how to overcome the learning obstacles.