House of Tortoises and Turtles Opening hours:10 a. m. to 7 p. m. daily  The tortoises and turtles are finally ready to greet their visitors in their new home after a closure of six months. As a Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of tortoises and turtles, the attraction is home to more than 500 reptiles. In addition to our regular activities, we are back with a bang! Turtle Race Suitable for children from 4 to 12 years old. Races take place twice a day during the weekends at 11 a. m. and 4 p. m. A small donation of at least $2 will be required for the participation of this event. Kindly sign up upon arrival to avoid disappointment. Adopt a Turtle We have put turtles up for adoption! Do consider the following factors before you approach any of our staff to ask about our adoption program. Decorate with Ellie Our gentle tortoise, Ellie, comes out to play twice a day at 3 p. m. and 5 p. m. on Saturday and Sunday. For children under 12 who have a keen interest in art, you can take a photo with Ellie and customize your photo frame with the materials provided. Then, frame it on the spot and bring it home! Are you ready for a long-term commitment? Can you afford to care? Do you have time for it? If you meet all the requirements, you may want to adopt one of our turtles. Our guides will share how to provide love and care for them so that they can live comfortably. |
Celebrating the Reopening of the
| A．They ask for a donation. | B．They require registration. |
| C．They take place at weekends. | D．They provide photos afterwards. |
| A．$5. | B．$15. | C．$20. | D．$30. |
| A．To motivate visitors to volunteer. |
| B．To encourage people to adopt a pet. |
| C．To attract people to the reopened attraction. |
| D．To display the attraction’s Guinness World Record. |
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【推荐1】Museums for Summer Fun and Learning
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
Located in a historic Manhattan Project-era building, this museum is the place for visitors to earn about art, science, history, culture, and healthy living. With over 20 child-friendly exhibits to explore, it provides something of interest for everyone.
Address: 461 W. Outer Dr. Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Admission: Adults: $ 8.00; Seniors: $ 7.00; Children 3 & Up: $ 6.00; Children under 3: Free
Children's Museum of Science and Technology
Founded in 1954, CMOST is the region's only science center. CMOST provides an engaging, child-directed learning environment which enables children to learn and grow through play. Designed for children aged 18 months through the tween years, the museum enables children to observe, think, and learn in a pressure-free environment by pairing creative educational tools and techniques with engaging exhibits to support active learning.
Address: 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180
Admission: $ 8.00 per person aged 2 and up
African American Museum of Iowa
The AAMI is a statewide museum aimed at keeping and teaching Iowa's African American history. As Iowa's leading educational resource on the topic, it educates more than 30,000 people each year through museum tours, travelling exhibits, research services, youth and adult education programs, and community and fundraising events.
Address: 5512th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Admission: Adults: $ 6.00; Seniors: $ 5.00; Students / Youth: $ 3.50; Children under 5: Free
Kingman Museum
Kingman Museum is a hidden treasure in Southwest Michigan housing an extensive （大量的） natural history collection. As a local landmark in Battle Creek for over 80 years, Kingman Museum works to provide a universal place of hands-on learning for the community.
Address: 175 Limit St. Battle Creek, MI 49037
Admission: Free
1. Which museum charges a child aged 5 $ 6.00?| A．Kingman Museum. |
| B．Children's Museum of Oak Ridge. |
| C．African American Museum of Iowa. |
| D．Children's Museum of Science and Technology. |
| A．It is a statewide museum. |
| B．It used to be a science lab. |
| C．It uses creative educational tools. |
| D．It is designed for children to play. |
| A．Exhibiting artworks. |
| B．Raising funds for programs. |
| C．Providing learning sites for communities. |
| D．Protecting the African American history. |
【推荐2】Choose the bike that suits you!
Do you want to tour Amsterdam by bike? Here are some bikes that you can choose to use.
| Bike with a child seat Are you looking for a bike with a child seat? MacBike rents out bicycles with a child’s seat at the front or back. These are of high quality so you can be sure you can cycle safely through Amsterdam with your child. Prices:1 hour: €11.50 3 hours: €13.50 1 day: €18.50 Extra day: €16.50 Available at: Oosterdok, Vondelpark & Waterlooplein | Cargo (货运) bike Do you want to take more than one child on your bike? Then hire a cargo bike for an adult and two children from MacBike. The cargo bike comes with seven gears (齿轮) so you can easily transport one or two children. Prices:1 hour: €17.50 3 hours: €20.00 1 day: €35.00 Extra day: €35.00 Available at: Oosterdok, Vondelpark & Waterlooplein |
| Electric bike Would you like an extra push? Or are you going to make a longer bike ride? Then rent an electric bike from MacBike. The batteries of our electric bikes will last between 40 and 80 km depending on the speed chosen. The bike has two locks so you have the freedom to go wherever you want. Prices:3 hours: €17.50 1 day: €28.00 Extra day: €28.00 Insurance per 3 hours: €10.00 Insurance per day: €12.00 Deposit: only credit card Available at: Oosterdok & Vondelpark | Parent-child tandem (双人自行车) Do you feel like cycling together as a team and discovering Amsterdam together? Then rent a tandem for an adult with a child from MacBike. With this tandem, the child sits in the front and can pedal (踩) along. The tandem is equipped with two locks so you have the freedom to go wherever you want. Prices:1 hour: €17.50 3 hours: €20.00 1 day: €35.00 Extra day: €35.00 Available at: Vondelpark & Waterlooplein |
| A．A bike with a child seat. | B．A cargo bike. |
| C．A parent-child tandem. | D．An electric bike. |
| A．It is the safest to ride. | B．It is the most effortless. |
| C．It doesn’t need a deposit. | D．It is equipped with locks. |
| A．They ask for extra insurance. | B．They are designed for children. |
| C．They belong to the same owner. | D．They are rentable at Waterlooplein. |
【推荐3】Best Hotels Along the California Coast
Crystal Cove Beach Cottages
These 1938 beachfront rooms take up a part of Newport Beach’s Crystal Cove State Park. At the beginning, developed as a movie set, these attractive houses, now repainted in lively beach style, aim to remain the original look with Murphy beds.
Advance booking is required, as the rooms sell out the moment they are available (可获得的).
www.crystalcove.org.
Montage Laguna Beach
Standing guard over 30 beachfront acres (英亩) in Orange County, CA, Montage Laguna Beach transports you to that pleasant house with stone baths, comfortable bedding and ocean views.
Three swimming pools, including one just for kids and another relaxation space, four onsite restaurants and a kids club are just a small part of the outstanding service offered by this hotel.
www.montagehotels.com.
El Capitan Canyon
Just north of Santa Barbara in a coastal comer, El Capitan Canyon promotes a life lived outdoors, with some extra comfort.
Guests say in heated tents decorated in the Native American style with raised beds, and private outdoor picnic tables. Guests can also access a swimming pool, and taste dinners at the award-winning restaurant.
www.elcapitancanyon.com.
Terranea
Just south of Los Angeles, on the Palo Verdes Peninsula, Terranea offers ocean-view guest rooms along with heated baths and rain showers.
Families love the huge swimming pool, the water slide, the kids program, the nightly bonfire (篝火) and the selection of kid-friendly restaurants. The young appreciate the dirt road that snakes away into the distance.
www.terranea.com.
1. Which hotel requires advance booking?| A．Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. | B．Terranea. |
| C．Montage Laguna Beach. | D．El Capitan Canyon. |
| A．A special pool for children. | B．An original movie set. |
| C．A room with Murphy beds. | D．An outdoor picnic table. |
| A．www.crystalcove.org. | B．www.terranea.com. |
| C．www.montagehotels.com. | D．www.elcapitancanyon.com. |
【推荐1】After a long period of lockdown(禁闭),now it is time to relax. Head out to find surprising holiday decorations to warm your heart and make your season bright. Come on, light shows a waiting for you.
Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk
Take a walk by the ocean and experience a holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk, dusk to p.m. daily and weekends through mid-January, from Long Beach to Park Avenue.
Free, 516-432-6000. You can also check the stores along Park Avenue for more holiday lights.
Town of Islip Holiday Light Show
Bring the family to see the lights from the comfort and safety of personal vehicles as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall. Decorations have been given by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Public Works staff.
Cheap, 516-433-6742.From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 22; Brookwood Hall Park. Suffolk
County Holiday Lights Show
The Suffolk County’s drive-through display features two miles of holiday-themed lights; opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 24-25 Tickets will be sold at the gate and payment can be made with credit cards only, no cash, $25; $22on Dec. 30.
Monday through Friday; 631-543-6622
Christmas House
Indoor family-friendly walk through holiday experience, highlights include a real snow room:3 to 11 p.m. MondayThursday; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; 10 a. m. to l a.m. Saturday; 10 a. m to 11 p.m. Sunday through January. Guests must wear masks, maintain social distancing and purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online.
$30 for adults, $25 for kids aged 10 and younger, 631-591-0455.
1. Which light show is free of charge?| A．Christmas House. | B．Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk. |
| C．Town of Islip Holiday Light Show. | D．Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show. |
| A．516432-6000 | B．516433-6742. |
| C．631-543-6622 | D．631-591-0455. |
| A．Take the family members. | B．Visit the real snow room. |
| C．Buy tickets with credit cards. | D．Book tickets ahead of time. |
【推荐2】Virtual Postgraduate Open Days 2023
Our events offer a great opportunity to find out more about the Cambridge University’s 300+ postgraduate courses, the application process, student life, and a range of funding opportunities, as well as to get an idea of what it’s like to study here. Attend our virtual open days to learn all about postgraduate study at Cambridge:
Week 1: Subject sessions (23 to 27 October)
Join us live for online sessions where you can:
● Find out more about our courses and explore your subject
● Chat with academics, current students and other staff
Week 2: Pastoral, ICE, College and Finance sessions (30 October to 3 November)
During this second week of live online sessions you can:
● Explore more about the Colleges
● Find out about funding opportunities
● Discover what pastoral support is available at Cambridge
● Learn about our Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
● Watch recordings of the subject sessions from Week 1
On-demand content
Everyone who books a place at the Postgraduate Open Days will receive access to on-demand video content, including recordings of the subject sessions from Week 1 (to be uploaded by 30 October).
Visit us
If you can’t come to our Postgraduate Open Day, there are other ways to visit:
● Check department websites for subject-specific events or contact the department directly to arrange an appointment to visit facilities and talk to a member of staff.
● Many of the Cambridge Colleges are open to the public at during term time. Contact them in advance to arrange a time to visit and to meet with current students or staff.
1. What do we know about the recordings of subject sessions from Week 1?| A．It is available to everyone. | B．It offers funding opportunities. |
| C．It can be replayed during Week 2. | D．It will be uploaded before 27 October. |
| A．Visit the department website. | B．Organize a subject-specific event. |
| C．Visit the school during the holiday. | D．Ask current students to arrange an appointment. |
| A．Its founder. | B．Its sponsors. | C．Its working staff. | D．Its potential students. |
【推荐3】Explore ART X Lagos on Artsy
31 October-3 November 2024
ART X Lagos was launched as an active platform to show and support the breadth of contemporary art from Africa and beyond. The fair, begun in 2016 by Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, has become a cornerstone of the African art every year. The first of its kind in West Africa, ART X Lagos is a special cultural event that goes beyond the traditional art fair. The fair, which hosted over 40 artists and galleries from Africa and worldwide, bridges the gap between continent-based and foreign artists.
ART X Lagos has become renowned for its ambitious program, which includes ART X Talks — a lively discussion series; ART X Live—a one-of-a-kind music show; ART X Cinema — a film theatre; and ART Books — a feast to the latest books on art.
For its 2024 edition, the fair’s theme “The Dialogue” will place an emphasis in this unique year, on conversation and community, and will see audiences raising their voices on these present challenging times, not just for Nigeria, but on the continent and globally.
“We decided to go ahead with this different format for ART X Lagos 2023 due to the current socioeconomic challenges Nigeria is facing, and to fulfill, at the same time, our desire to continue to support the ecosystem in a way that is responsible and sustainable,” said the fair’s founder, Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, in an email exchange, “We want people to take time to talk to each other and this is why we have placed our talks at the center of the fair — we are inviting our audiences to get deeply involved and encourage the act of dialogue, at this key time.”
1. Which is true about ART X Lagos?| A．It lasts about a month. | B．It is open only to African artists. |
| C．It was the first exhibition in Africa. | D．It’ll come to the ninth edition in 2024. |
| A．ART X Talks. | B．ART X Live. | C．ART X Cinema. | D．ART Books. |
| A．Conservation. | B．Economy. | C．Entertainment. | D．Communication. |
