【推荐1】Museums

Skyscraper Museum
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Adults: $5
305-756-2385

Interested in tall buildings? Design? Then this museum is for you!!! Check the historical buildings and their special design right in lower Manhattan.

Madame Tussaud’s Wax(蜡像) Museum
Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Adults: $29     Students: $13
305-532-9623

The students in Manhattan had an exciting experience at Madame Tussaud’s! They met hundreds of famous people at a discounted (打折)price! This museum is your chance to meet your idols and have a picture taken with them.

World Art Museum
Daily: 11:00 AM – Midnight (including holidays)
Cost: $15
305-532-9336 http://www. weam.com

Located in the heart of the South Beach Art Deco district, this museum shouldn’t be missed! It is currently one of South Florida’s hottest new attractions.

Bass Museum of Art
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Adults: $8        The old / Students: $6
305-673-7530 http://www. bassmuseum.org

Enjoy European paintings, and sculptures. It also includes exhibitions of modern artists from different parts of the world. You will also enjoy visiting its beautiful museum shop and media center.

1. If you are interested in building a house, you may go to_______.

A．Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum	B．Skyscraper Museum
C．World Art Museum	D．Bass Museum of Art

2. If you want to go to a museum, but you are only free after 10 pm, you can phone_______.

A．305-756-2385	B．305-532-9623
C．305-673-7530	D．305-532-9336

3. If you go to Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, you ______.

A．will have a gift from them	B．are free to go at any time
C．will have the chance to take a picture	D．can shake hands with your idols

4. If your classmate is going to Bass Museum of Art with his grandparents, how much will they pay?

A．$20	B．$18
C．$22	D．$24

【推荐3】Cultural Diversity Week 2019

Mini Grants(拨款)Guideline

To celebrate Cultural Diversity Week (CDW) 2019 in March, Banyule City Council (Australia) is offering mini grants of up to $ 300 for people to learn more about Victoria's cultural and religious diversity.

Who can apply?

Clubs, community groups and schools that are located within Banyule can apply for the mini grant.

What can the grant be used for?

1) Supporting your group, club or school to attend a cultural museum.

2) Hosting your own event and inviting a guest speaker or cultural performer.

Museum visits

Melbourne has a number of fantastic museums that display different cultures. A list of suggested cultural museums is included in this document. But you can also visit other museums.

Hosting your own event

The grant can be used to invite a musician, dancer or guest speaker from the Victorian multi—cultural community to perform at your event. For a list of speakers and performers, visit www.multi—cultural.vic.gov.au.

How to apply

To apply for the grant, visit banyule. smarlygrants. com. au. Applications must be sent by 27 January 2019. You will need to provide the following information:

1) Tell us in 100 words or less how your group would benefit from the cultural education experience.

2) Tell us the museum you plan to attend or which cultural performer or guest speaker yon will invite.

3) Provide a budget of your activity and the number of people who will take part.   

4) If possible, tell when the even or museum visit will be held.

We encourage applications from groups that intend to hold their event or museum visit curing Cultural Diversity Week March 2019. If this is not possible, at the latest, the event or museum visit must occur before the end of April 2019.

If you have any questions please contact the Community and Social Planning team on 94904222. You will be informed of the result of your application by 17 February 2019.

1. Which of the following can make a request for the grant?

A．A cultural museum.	B．A young performer.
C．A local school.	D．A city office.

2. When will you know whether you have been offered the grant?

A．By 27 January 2019.	B．By 17 February 2019.
C．By the end of April 2019.	D．By the end of March 2019.

3. What does the text mainly tell the readers?

A．Ideas for organizing different cultural events.

B．Suggestions about celebrating CDW 2019.

C．The process of giving a government grant.

D．Information about getting a CDW grant.

【推荐1】As the parent of two teenagers who have played multiple sports over the years, I’ve seen the good, the bad, the ugly and the absolutely cruel.

However, when I think about the value of sports and why my kids continue to play sports, I find that playing sports can help kids become successful adults. Through sports, kids learn how to work in teams, how to challenge themselves to be better, and how to behave when they lose and when they win. Whether kids play soccer, baseball, or football, they learn they are part of a team where one person depends on another.

When my son plays baseball, he’s not the only one who needs to play well; he depends on his defense to make the plays on the field. When my daughter plays tennis, she depends on her partner to cut off the ball at the net and win the point, and the tennis team depends on each person in order to win the overall match and become the champion. Sports also teach children to trust and respect the decisions of someone who understands how the entire team needs to work in order to succeed.

Sadly, though, youth sports have suffered from the “winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing” attitude. They have become too much of a reflection of professional sports. Winning is a happy result, but the lessons from losing are even more important. When my daughter loses the tennis match, her coach reminds her that she shouldn’t lose heart and that she should learn more from losing than from winning. Losing makes you focus on improving your skills and your strategy. We’re going to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them.

I believe that participating in youth sports is much more than building a sound body. Sports are the best way to shape and build more self-motivated and happier children and help them become more self-motivated and happier adults.

1. What is the author’s attitude to youth sports?

A．Critical.

B．Positive.

C．Doubtful.

D．Unclear.

2. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．What sports the author’s kids play.	B．What the value of sports is.
C．How sports benefit the kids.	D．Why the author’s kids continue to play sports.

3. What does the underlined part in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Teenagers don’t have to win every time.	B．Winning is the only goal for teen players.
C．Teenagers should work together to succeed.	D．Winning is not the most important in sports.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Youth Sports Build Better Adults	B．Teenagers Suffer from Youth Sports
C．Losing Brings More than Winning Does	D．Teenagers Perform Better than Adults in Sports

【推荐3】If you are one of those who think exercise is a waste of time and of no benefit at all to the body, you might have to have a rethink.

Regular physical activity can help protect from some health problems. For instance, exercise controls weight. For the obese （肥胖的），exercise is very important as it helps reduce body fat by building or preserving muscle mass and improving the body's ability to use calories. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity is, the more calories you burn. When exercise is combined with proper nutrition, it can help control weight and prevent obesity, a major risk factor for many diseases. Besides workouts at the gym, your body can benefit from other forms of exercise such as jogging, fast walking, running, playing games.

Regular physical activity can improve your mood and the way you feel about yourself. Need an emotional lift or need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a quick 30-minute walk can help. Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. You may also feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Exercise gives you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy.

Regular physical activity is a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun. As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more. Remember to check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you haven't exercised for a long time, have chronic health problems, or you have any concerns.

1. How does exercise help the overweight people?

A．It reduces their appetite.

B．It works muscles and burns calories.

C．It contributes to absorbing proper nutrition.

D．It contains a wide range of forms functioning differently.

2. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?

A．Exercise is likely to reduce depression.

B．Outdoor activities benefit people's appearance.

C．A 30-minute walk every day can help lose weight.

D．Exercise can create some relaxing brain chemicals.

3. What's the author's suggestion for someone trying a new exercise project?

A．Getting the doctor's opinions.	B．Setting some fitness goals.
C．Clearing up the concerns.	D．Having a medical checkup.

4. Which of the following opinions will the author favour?

A．Exercise can consume too much time.

B．Nutrition and exercise are equally important.

C．You can benefit more from outdoor activities.

D．Regular exercise can improve one's overall quality of life.

【推荐2】Here is a list of some of the best museums for children in America.

Please Touch Children’s Museum

This museum lies in Philadelphia. It offers Alice in Wonderland exhibits where young children can play with giant flowers and have tea parties. Kids can also play on musical instruments and babies can crawl on lily pads, which make musical sounds.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

This museum lies in Indiana. It holds a fair share of dinosaur fossils (化石).There are many fossils like the T. Rex, Bucky and many others in an 8,000-square-foot area. Around 10,000 man-made objects, including a 55-ton steam engine and a 33-foot tall water clock, are there in the 365,000-square-foot area. It also offers activities like dinosaur building, camps and classes featuring space themes and other educational programs.

Boston Children’s Museum

This museum lies in Massachusetts. The exhibits here are of health, art, science, culture and environment. In this museum, children also learn about Japanese culture. Activities like Play Lab, New Balance Climb and The Recycle Shop bring out the creativity in children.

National Museum of Play

This museum, which lies in Rochester area of New York, has a wide collection of dolls, games, toys and other home crafts dating back to the 19th century. Here, educational tours include stories of machines and other toys. Kids can walk in Sesame Street exhibit and cook food at play or TV studios.

Children’s Museum of Houston

This museum lies in Texas. Termed as the best playground for mind, this museum offers scores of activities for kids of every age. It even offers free family adventure events where families with their kids are encouraged to work on math activities and games. Children also learn about broadcasting activities and preserving ecosystems.

1. Children interested in environmental protection may well visit ________.

A．National Museum of Play or Children’s Museum of Houston

B．The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis or National Museum of Play

C．Please Touch Children’s Museum or Boston Children’s Museum

D．Boston Children’s Museum or Children’s Museum of Houston

2. If a couple with kids of different ages want to do activities together, they should go to ________.

A．Massachusetts

B．Indiana

C．New York

D．Texas

3. Who might be most interested in this passage?

A．Students.

B．Parents.

C．Teachers

D．Researchers