With summer behind us and the fall and winter holidays just around the corner, now it seems as good a time as any to start planning the next family vacation. Instead of a beach break or ski getaway, a family cruise offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation.
Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas, all-inclusive ships take visitors to world-class destinations. This winter, visitors will discover top destinations across Asia, from Hong Kong to Beijing, aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Departing on Dec.17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki, Japan, and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong.
Tour Australia with Princess Cruises
For a far-flung family vacation this winter, consider exploring Australia aboard the Sea Princess this winter. Leaving Brisbane on Dec.17, the Sea Princess will take passengers to Airlie Beach. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a variety of onboard activities and entertainment, from dance classes to volleyball to enrichment classes.
Cruise to the Caribbean with Disney
Aboard each Disney ship, you’ll find numerous kid-friendly activities and services that are well-suited for the young-and the young at heart. Disney characters pop up frequently throughout the kids club and in public spaces. Best of all, there are plenty of family-friendly stateroom category options that cater to budget-conscious families.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line offers a unique style of cruising-Freestyle Cruising. It offers a delicious lineup of excellent restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, thrilling entertainment, exciting fitness activities and classes.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A textbook. | B．An advertisement. |
| C．An academic article. | D．A travel journal. |
| A．Regent Seven Seas. | B．Norwegian Cruise Line. |
| C．Disney Cruise Line. | D．Princess Cruises. |
| A．Elegant families. | B．Cautious families. |
| C．Economical families. | D．Generous families. |
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【推荐1】To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, the British Museum continues to work within government guidelines.
Most of our galleries are open. You can visit the treasures of Sutton Hoo, explore the wonderful collection of the Islamic world (Opens in new window), and learn more about Egyptian mummies. Please see the list of available galleries below. Tickets to Nero: the man behind the myth and Hokusai: The Great Picture Book of Everything are available to book.
You’re advised to book a timed slot in advance (Opens in new window) to guarantee entry and help control the numbers of individuals who can visit. Walk-up visits are available each day for those who arrive at the Museum without advance bookings. But this does depend on capacity, as walk-up entry cannot be guaranteed. Please speak to staff on your arrival to enquire about availability.
We take the safety and security of our staff and visitors seriously, so face coverings are recommended for the protection of yourself and others, unless you’re exempt. Please be considerate of others— especially in smaller spaces. Hand sanitizer stations can be found throughout the Museum and we recommend washing or sanitizing your hands regularly. Contactless payment is preferred in our shops and cafes. Staff are available to advise if you have any questions. Please do not visit if you feel unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms.
We look forward to welcoming you.
1. Visitors to the British Museum can NOT gain access to ________.| A．valuable things of Sutton Hoo |
| B．attractive collection of the Islamic world |
| C．further information of Egyptian mummies |
| D．Winged victory of Samothrace |
| A．open a new window to enter | B．ask staff whether it is available or not |
| C．walk to the museum | D．control the capacity of the museum |
| A．Wearing masks. | B．Always thinking of others. |
| C．Using cash. | D．Washing hands regularly. |
| A．To give visitors some tips before going. |
| B．To make the British Museum better known. |
| C．To provide visitors ways of booking tickets. |
| D．To tell visitors how to enjoy galleries. |
| A．A story book | B．A website |
| C．A magazine | D．A report |
【推荐2】A chance to become a UNICEF ambassador (大使)
Since 2006, UNICEF has successfully recruited (招募) more than 1,000 ambassadors to become “Friends of UNICEF” ambassadors each year. They were from all walks of life, including primary and secondary school students and they actively supported UNICEF activities.
In 2007 and 2008, the FOU ambassadors supported UNICEF to spread the message of Child-Friendly Family Campaign. They organized themed school projects in schools and took part in community services to spread the message of a violence-free environment.
In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Convention (公约) on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 2009, 2,000 new ambassadors will be expected to support our “CRC@20 - Unite for Children” Campaign and participate in all our children’s rights advocacy (支持) activities.
All Secondary and Primary School students are welcome!
Application Deadline: 16-1-2009
Application Methods:
For application on school-basis, please contact your teacher.
For application on individual-basis, please complete the application form below.
Enquiry Tel.: 2833 6139
Fax: 2834 0996
1. What can we know about the FOU Ambassadors Programme according to this passage?
| A．It has been going on for five years. |
| B．It has already got 1,000 student ambassadors. |
| C．You can only apply for it through your teachers. |
| D．It focuses on creating a friendly family environment for children. |
| A．Students aged 7-18. |
| B．People from all walks of life. |
| C．Parents who care about their children. |
| D．Primary and secondary school teachers. |
| A．A tour guide. | B．An official report. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．A forum announcement. |
【推荐3】● West Town
The Chicago Public Library (CPL) encourages lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through materials, programs and events. Each year, Chicago Public Library recommends the Best of the Best, CPL’s selections of the very best books published that year.
● Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
● Holidays & Closures
All Staff Institute Day: Thursday, April 30, 2020 Closed All Day
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2020 Closed All Day
Independence Day: Saturday, July 4, 2020 Closed All Day
Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2020 Closed All Day
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26, 2020 Closed All Day
Christmas: Friday, December 25, 2020 Closed All Day
● Address & Contact
1625 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago IL 60622
Phone: (312) 743-0450
Email: westtown@chipublib.org
● Get a Library Card
Getting a library card is easy – and it’s free! Please visit any CPL location to fill out an application.
Current, valid ID with name, photo and Chicago address is required.
● Facilities
Bike rack; Computers; Meeting room; Parking lot; Scanner; WiFi
● New at West Town
Firewatching by Russ Thomas
The Big Lie by James Grippando
Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut by Sarah Graves
The Girl in White Gloves by Kerri Maher
● Upcoming Events at West Town
Design Challenge Day
Description:
Are you up for a challenge? Welcome to drop in and tackle some design challenges using supplies provided by the library. Prizes will be awarded for most creative.
Suitable for: Kids and Teens
Time: Monday, July 20, 2020
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Film Screening: The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017)
Description:
Join the West Town branch for a screening of The Zookeeper’s Wife. A married couple who work as zoo caretakers help save Jews from the Holocaust.
Suitable for: Adults and Teens
Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2020
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
1. When can people go to Chicago Public Library?| A．11:00 am, April 29, 2020 | B．2:00 pm, May 25, 2020 |
| C．9:00 am, July 5, 2020 | D．6:00 pm, Nov 26, 2020 |
| A．The activity will last for 2 hours. |
| B．The activity will offer prizes. |
| C．The activity is mainly open to adults. |
| D．Participants can watch The Zookeeper’s Wife for free. |
| A．People can still return books when the library closes. |
| B．The library doesn’t have a parking lot for readers. |
| C．The Big Lie is one of the recommended books this year. |
| D．The library holds more activities for kids than for adults. |
【推荐1】In this article we will introduce you to four Disney Parks around the world. Each one is unique in its own way including design and look, attractions, characters, dining and more.
Tokyo Disney Resort is located just outside of Tokyo on 494 acres(英)of land. It contains two parks, Disneyland Park and DisneySea. Disneyland Park opened first in 1983, followed by DisneySea in 2001. There is a shopping mall called Ikspirari where guests can ride into the resort using the Tokyo Subway and a monorail(单轨电车)that connects both parks.
TOKYO DISNEY RESORT - JAPAN
Hong Kong Disneyland is the smallest Disney resort in the world, with only 68 acres. It opened in 2005 and only has one park, Disneyland. Of all the Disney Parks in the world, Hong Kong was the first to receive a new castle in 2020.
There are currently seven lands at this resort, including Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch and Mystic Point. The latter two KONG are only found at Hong Kong Disneyland. The resort will soon feature two new lands, including Frozen and Stark Expo.
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - HONG
The only Disney Resort found in Europe, Disneyland Paris is located just outside the city of Paris, France. It’s made up of two theme parks, Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios.
The resort opened in 1992 with just Disneyland Park which was followed by the Walt Disney Studios park in 2002. The resort covers 4,800 acres and has been updated several times and will soon feature Marvel, Frozen and Star Wars Lands.
DISNEYLAND PARIS - FRANCE.
Shanghai Disney Resort officially opened in 2016 after a one-year delay. The resort features seven lands, including Adventure Isle, Gardens of Imagination, Mickey Avenue, Tomorrowland, Treasure Cove, Fantasyland and Toy Story Land.
When the park opened, a new attraction based on Tron was introduced and has since become one of the most popular Disney park rides world. It sits on 963 acres of land.
SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT - CHINA
1. Which land can only be found at Hong Kong Disneyland?
| A．Adventureland. | B．Grizzly Gulch. |
| C．Tomorrowland. | D．Frozen and Stark Expo. |
| A．Tokyo Disney Resort. | B．Hong Kong Disneyland. |
| C．Disneyland Paris. | D．Shanghai Disney Resort. |
| A．Shanghai Disney Resort is the newest resort to open among the four. |
| B．Tokyo Disney Resort has the same number of parks as Hong Kong Disneyland. |
| C．The Walt Disney Studios park was built earlier than Disneyland Park in France. |
| D．Hong Kong Disneyland opened in 2005 with a shopping mall. |
【推荐2】While visiting the North pole in winter may not be at the top of your bucket list，the ever-changing ICEHOTEL，which opened its doors to visitors on December 14 this year，may change your mind.200 km north of the Arctic Circle in the Swedish village of Jukkasjārvi，the hotel，which is carved entirely from ice，is rebuilt annually.
The 35 rooms，built to accommodate visitors on all kinds of budgets，vary from expensive suites to basic rooms that are furnished with just an icy bed and a reindeer skin.Among the highlights this year is the“Spruce Woods”suite.Sculpted by Christopher Pascoe and Jennie O’Keefe of Canada，it describes a camping scene complete with a classic microbus，a forest，and even an artificial campfire.
There is also the artfully-carved“Living Ocean”suite to remind visitors of the importance of saving our oceans.The room is full of carved sea life that includes coral and a shark“swimming”right over the ice bed.“The suite is inspired by global warming and the overfishing that affects our oceans.”says artist Jonathan Paul Green.“I also think the idea of using frozen water from a river in northern Sweden to create an ocean with shells，fish，and corals is exciting.”
The nearby“Haven”suite is a“magical gate of ice”guarded by two large animals.“We are inspired by the meeting between people and want to create an experience that invites curiosity and creativity，”says artist Jonas Johansson.“It feels like a dream to get to work with ice that allows our love for light，shine，and reflection to wander freely from thought to creation.”
Regardless of whether visitors select the carved suites or the basic ice rooms，the temperature is always set to a bone-chilling －5℃!That is why guests are advised to snuggle(蜷缩)up inside sleeping bags and wear gloves and winter hats all night.Not surprisingly，most end up spending just a single night at this unique hotel before moving on to the conventional and warmer hotels nearby.
1. What does the underlined phrase“bucket list”mean in the text?| A．A shopping list of buckets. | B．A list of travelling destinations. |
| C．A list of expensive hotels. | D．A list of exciting ideas. |
| A．It is rebuilt every year. | B．Its rooms are expensive. |
| C．It organizes camping activities. | D．It lies in a coastal city. |
| A．Art and literature. |
| B．Ocean life and voyage. |
| C．Climate changes and human influence. |
| D．The meeting of people. |
| A．An Adventure to the North Pole |
| B．An Experience Close to Nature |
| C．A Taste of Cold:A Night in a Village |
| D．A Winter Destination:Sweden’s Ice Hotel |
Following the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge,Australia plans to build a new landmark—a Chinese theme park,including a full-sized replica(复制品)of the gates to Beijing’s Forbidden City.The plan,which will cost ￡330 million,has been passed by the local government.This big park is to be built in Wyong Shire,about 50 miles north of Sydney.
The local mayor,Doug Eaton,said the park,to be finished in 2020,was built to become one of the country’s main tourist attractions.“What this park will do is to turn Wyong into a tourist destination and bring millions of money into the area.”The government has agreed to sell the land to the Australian Chinese Theme Park Pty Ltd,the personal company behind the project.The big project will begin with the building of the Forbidden City gates in 2015.
Besides a full-sized replica of the gates to Beijing’s Forbidden City,the park will also have a huge temple with a giant Buddha(佛)and a mini-city looking like Chinese water towns.There is also a part in the building style of the Tang and Song dynasties and another in the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties.It will feature a 1,000-seat theatre,restaurants,a royal villa(皇家别墅),and a children’s part built for pandas,which won’t have any pandas.
“It’s going to be a special $500 million tourist attraction,engaging more than a thousand people to work for it and bringing fast development to Wyong,”said Bruce Zhong,chairman of the ACTP.The project is designed to create a big Chinese tourist market.Experiences in many countries have shown that the more one attracts Chinese tourists,the more money one would make.For example,more than 400,000 Chinese tourists visit the state of New South Wales each year.
1. What is Doug Eaton’s attitude to the Chinese theme park?
| A．Doubtful. | B．Supportive. |
| C．Negative. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge are the only two landmarks in Australia |
| B．the Australian government will pay for the building of the Chinese theme park |
| C．the local government is against the plan of building the Chinese theme park |
| D．the Chinese theme park includes a kid area showing something about pandas |
| A．attracting | B．organizing |
| C．preparing | D．employing |
【推荐1】School holiday activities at the library
 | Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Tuesday 7 June, 9 — 11 a.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of art paper and pencils 5 to 8-year-olds |
 | Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Wednesday 8 June, 9 — 11 a.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of art paper and pencils 9 to 10-year-olds |
| Eva Leung is famous for her cartoons published regularly in KIDStime magazine. | ||
 | Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Wednesday 8 June, 2—4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
 | Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Thursday 9 June, 2—4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
| A．Cartoonists. | B．Writers. | C．Librarians. | D．Children. |
| A．Monday. | B．Tuesday. | C．Wednesday. | D．Thursday. |
| A．Because the classes are for different age groups. |
| B．Because more time is needed to learn cartooning |
| C．Because there is a strict limit on numbers for each class. |
| D．Because some children might want to do both the classes. |
【推荐2】An Online Event
Depending on advanced theory and brand new results from powerful telescopes, Mack explores possible finals for the universe and what they’d look like. If you’re interested in all of this, you’re welcome to Mack’s inspiring lecture, after which there’ll be a question and answer session.
Early bird tickets offer ￡12 discount before October 6.
Your ticket includes:
● Live lecture lasting 60 minutes including Q & A with Katie Mack
● Access to a recording of the talk so that you can watch it over again with the next 12 months
● Additional content from New Scientist magazine
About the speaker:
Katie Mack is known for her humorous comments and for making science accessible. She has over 350,000 followers including JK Rowling on Twitter. Throughout her career as a researcher, Mack has studied dark matter, black holes, and the formation of the first galaxies. Her new book The End of Everything is a great exploration of the destruction of the universe.
Event information:
This online event will start at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 13.
Booking information:
Tickets can’t change to any other New Scientist event. Refund(退票) can only be done if New Scientist cancels this event. Neither New Scientist nor its parent company will be responsible for any additional expenses caused by ticket holders in relation to the event. Tickets are available ahead of time through Eventbrite.
1. What will the lecture be mainly about?| A．The future of the universe. | B．The history of the universe. |
| C．The formation of the universe. | D．The characteristics of the universe. |
| A．Refund if they are not available. | B．Discuss with the speaker in time. |
| C．Obtain a free CD about the lecture. | D．Win some New Scientist magazines. |
| A．She is famous for writing science fiction. |
| B．She has made great achievements in physics. |
| C．She is one of the most popular scientists online. |
| D．She has drawn many approved conclusions on space. |
【推荐3】Great holidays in Europe!
Do you like the beach but want a bit more?
Then come on an Active Beach holiday at one of our centers in Greece, Turkey or Croatia. All the centers are near beautiful beaches and all offer sailing, windsurfing or waterskiing with our excellent instructors. For a change from the water, you can also book a short trip to a nearby village and visit the colorful markets or eat in a local restaurant. At the end of the day, relax in your hotel room or dance the night away at one of our open-air clubs.
Who was King Arthur? Where did he live?
Join us on a five-day UK Road Trip holiday. Imagine life hundreds of years ago as we visit ancient Stonehenge, Roman Bath and Tintagel Castle, the home of King Arthur. Learn the history of these interesting places from your guide as you travel in one of our famous blue coaches. In the evenings, we stop at some of the best youth hostels in the country. They have everything you need. You don’t even need to pack a sleeping bag!
Are you bored with the usual holidays? Do you want to do something you really enjoy?
Then Fame Camp is for you! Spend a week at Hightree House in Yorkshire and learn how to play the piano, violin and guitar! Bring your tent and stay at a campsite near the house. At the end of the week, try your new skills in a live performance.
How many countries can you see in 21 days?
On our Explore Europe holiday, you can see ten! Learn about them from our best guides as you watch them go past from the window of an air-conditioned coach and stay at some of Europe’s top campsites on the way. Of course, we’ll also have time to do the important things such as visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the historic Sistine Chapel in Vatican and eating applestrudel in Vienna.
For more information about these holidays, call 08453334523 or visit www.comeuithusuk.com.
1. Tourists who go on an Active Beach holiday ________.| A．can do some water sports | B．need bring sleeping bags |
| C．will enjoy an open-air concert | D．may visit some historic spots |
| A．Active Beach. | B．UK Road Trip. |
| C．Fame Camp. | D．Explore Europe. |
| A．It offers free meals. | B．It’s a five-day holiday. |
| C．It runs music courser. | D．It’s a guided coach tour. |
