【推荐1】Disney World, Not To Be Missed!

Are you still looking for an amusement park to enjoy yourself? Then, Disney World is your best choice! Disney World has four theme parks. A single-day admission ticket to any of these four theme parks is $67 for adults and $56 for young children above three years. The very best time to come here includes middle of April to late May, and Labor Day to middle of November or early December. You’ll surely have a fantastic and memorable experience!

Magic Kingdom

This is the original Disney park from which the entire Disney World has expanded. Once you get here, you can pose for pictures with the Disney characters at the entrance. But if you want to save time, go straight to the Main Street. The children would almost certainly desire to see the Dumbo and Winnie. Just remember the parking lot is usually packed. You will need to walk to the entrance gate.

Epcot

Epcot is divided into two sections: World Showcase and Future World. Future World is all about futuristic rides and high-tech attractions like Test Track and Turtle Talk with Crush. World Showcase, which lies along a lake, shows international styles from different parts of the globe, including Germany, Canada, Mexico, China and a lot more.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

If you’re an animal lover, you’ll really like the Animal Kingdom. The newest addition to this part of Disney World is the Expedition Everest ride plus the Finding Nemo stage show. It’s very best to come here in the morning when animals are more active. The safari(游猎) is open but the opening hours depend on the animals, and how active they are during the day.

1. You think Epcot is worth visiting probably because you can __________.

A．see the most popular movies nowadays

B．go hunting wherever you like

C．take pictures with the Disney characters

D．enjoy the foreign styles along the lake

2. If your parents bring your 2-year-old little brother to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the cost is ____.

A．$190	B．$255
C．$134	D．$179

3. Which theme park can you go if you want to take photos with Mickey Mouse and Winnie?

A．Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

B．Epcot and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

C．Magic Kingdom

D．Epcot.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To compare the advantages and disadvantages of the four theme parks.

B．To explain the reasons of traveling to Disney World.

C．To attract more people to pay a visit to Disney World.

D．To express his opinions about the popularity of Disney World.

【推荐1】If you are planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.

First of all, always check and double－check departure (启程) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten, my secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10：50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.

The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have some local cash with you when you arrive in a country. Once I arrived at a place at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. “Listen! I only take real money！” the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was embarrassing.

The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day.

1. According to the passage, the driver was angry because the writer ________.

A．did not give him the local money

B．gave him false money

C．offered to pay by credit card

D．had no enough change

2. Generally, in May the weather in London is ________.

A．warm and dry	B．cold and dry
C．hot and wet	D．cool and rainy

3. The writer mainly tells us ________.

A．how to plan our trip

B．how to enjoy ourselves on trip

C．how to make life easier

D．how to be well prepared for a trip

【推荐2】With the coming of winter, it’s the perfect time to get out of town and escape the seasonal mood（心情）disorder. Here are vacation ideas to adopt now.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica, located in the Valle del General, is well-known for its coffee, pineapples and sugar cane plantations as well as its rich forests. What’s more, you can enjoy horseback riding, spend afternoons at the spa or tour a nearby wildlife shelter to look out for colorful birds, sloths and other animals.

Los Cabos, Mexico

If you love wine, travel to Los Cabos, a beautiful vacation destination at the southern edge of the Baja Peninsula. During your getaway, you can enjoy special wine tastings and dinner cooked by Los Cabos’s Michelin-starred chef. There are wild-viewing opportunities, too. From December through May, you can spot whales, manta rays and more wildlife.

Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines

This private Caribbean island was spared（使幸免）the anger of hurricanes Irma and Maria. What’s more, the whole island is only 115 acres and has 22 cottages（小屋）. Each cottage is located in a quiet place, and you can expect to unplug and recharge phones with no wireless connections, television or telephones in the cottage. Even better, you can spend your days admiring fascinating marine（海洋的）life at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Caribbean center.

The Exumas, Bahamas

On Fowl Cay’s 50-acre private island, you can enjoy a carefree escape. Days can be spent fishing, boating and diving before wandering along white sands. The resort features large one, two-and three-bedroom houses. Best of all, if you’re planning a group getaway or multigenerational trip, you rent the entire island for a unique island escape.

1. Why does the author recommend these places to readers?

A．To escape from extreme weather.	B．To experience out-of-town sights.
C．To beat winter blues.	D．To treat mental diseases.

2. What do we know about Petit St Vincent?

A．It survived hurricane Irma and Maria.

B．It’s a huge and quiet island.

C．People can admire fish off shore

D．people can charge phones using wireless connections

3. Where can Tom best go with his grandparents and parents?

A．Los Cabos, Mexico	B．Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines
C．Costa Rica	D．The Exumas, Bahamas

【推荐2】Find Your Adventure at the Space and Aviation(航空) Center

If you’re looking for a unique adventure, the Space and Aviation Center (SAC) is the place to be. The Center offers programs designed to challenge and inspire with hands-on tasks and lots of fun.

More than 750,000 have graduated from SAC, with many seeking employment in engineering, aviation, education, medicine and a wide variety of other professions. They come to camp, wanting to know what it is like to be an astronaut or a pilot, and they leave with real-world applications for what they’re studying in the classroom.

For the trainees, the programs also offer various ways to earn merit badges(荣誉徽章).

·Space Exploration badge—build and fire model rockets, learn about space tasks and try simulated(模拟) flying to space with the crew from all over the world.

·Aviation badge—learn the principles of flight and test their operating skills in the cockpit(驾驶舱) through the Aviation Challenge Program.

·Wilderness Survival badge—learn about water- and land-survival through designed tasks and their search and rescue of “downed” pilot.

With all the programs, teamwork is key as trainees learn the importance of leadership and being part of a bigger task.

All this fun is available for ages 9 to 18. Families can enjoy the experience together, with programs for families with children as young as 7. Stay an hour or a week—there is something here for everyone!

For more details, please visit us online at www.oursac.com.

1. Why do people come to SAC?

A．To experience adventures.	B．To look for jobs in aviation.
C．To get a degree in engineering.	D．To learn more about medicine.

2. To earn a Space Exploration badge, what does a trainee need to do?

A．Fly into the outer space.	B．Get an Aviation badge first.
C．Build and fire model rockets.	D．Study the principles of flight.

3. What is the most important for trainees?

A．Leadership.

B．Survival skills.

C．Task planning.

D．Team spirit.

【推荐3】High School Studio Workshops

Single museum visit, 2.5 hours Grades 9–12

These half-day art workshops include an in-depth examination and discussion of works of art in the galleries, followed by a behind-the-scenes visit to the Education Studio, where students create a related art project. During the workshop, National Gallery of Art educators will encourage students to look carefully at works of art and then share their responses and develop theories based on their observations. Students will have the opportunity to create a work of art in the studio inspired by what they have seen in the galleries.

Museum Makers: Exploring Art and Museums

Grades 11–12

The Museum Makers program explains how museums operate and what they have to offer. It gives upper-level high school students the tools to experience, understand and explain art. Participants will gain an insider’s view of how an art museum works. Students meet for seven Saturday periods from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Completion of the program requires attendance of all seven periods.

Creative Writing in the Galleries

Grades 7–12, 90 minutes

Students will provide a voice for their personal responses to art through creative writing while looking at a selection of artworks in the galleries. Using close observation, group discussion, and personal reflection, they will be guided through exercises that use different writing forms, including free-form poetry. A maximum of 30 students (minimum of 15) will be accommodated at each period.

1. What can students do during High School Studio Workshops?

A．They can see beautiful scenery in the Education Studio.

B．They can be offered the opportunity to an art entrance examination.

C．They can express their opinions and develop their observation abilities.

D．They can create an artwork related to what has been seen in the galleries.

2. What do the three activities have in common?

A．They let visitors make artworks.	B．They are suitable for a 12th grader.
C．They limit the number of visitors.	D．They last a morning or an afternoon.

3. Where might this article be chosen?

A．A travel journal.

B．A personal blog.

C．An art magazine.

D．A research report.