The Children’s Museum of Manhattan Exhibitions Beginning in 2024
Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)
Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest or rub animal footprints, even build a Bear’s nest! By helping Dora and her friends, kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture.
Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)
The exhibition continues our tradition of providing families with access to beautiful, complex, and challenging art, as well as access to working artists and opportunities for art making. Come to celebrate art as a vehicle for building healthy communities and explore ideas of home and identity.
PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)
We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school. By combining hands-on games and learning, PlayWorksTM creates a fun and rewarding experience for children.
For adults, PlayWorksnTM provides an opportunity to observe each child’s unique learning style and appreciate how play creates a strong foundation for later learning. This innovative environment includes Alphie — a giant talking dragon who “cats” letters! Come to get more resources to support your child’s language development.
Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)
The exhibit invites children and their grown-ups to feel like heroes, building their learning brain skills together. These skills, known as executive functions, include self-control. working memory, and mental flexibility. Children practice these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.
1. What is a child expected to learn after attending Adventures with Dora and Diego?| A．Draw a map of city subways and parks. | B．Learn more about nature and culture. |
| C．Graduate with a specific qualification. | D．Get resources for language learning. |
| A．Adventures with Dora and Diego | B．Inside Art |
| C．Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City | D．PlayWorks |
| A．They provide kids with hands-on experience. | B．They are only participated by kids. |
| C．They improve kids’ academic performance. | D．They are free of charge for kids. |
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【推荐1】If you're tired of the big city pace and noise, relax yourself by taking a day or a weekend exploring one of these four Georgia small towns：
Senoia
About 45 miles from Atlanta, if you want to visit the classic small town, Senoia is the best choice. Built in 1866 as a railroad town, its picture perfection has been filmed for the movies like Fried Green Tomatoes.
Hartwell
109 miles from Atlanta
Named for Nancy Hart，a heroine of the Revolutionary War who served as a spy and captured a group of Tories who threatened her home， Hartwell is known as the “Best city by a Dam Site”.
Tiger
105 miles from Atlanta in northeast Georgia, this small mountain community sits at the base of 2 856-foot Tiger Mountain, and you can drive Old U. S. 441 right through town and into the countryside any season of the year. The tiny town itself boasts the Tiger Drive-In.
Another attraction is the Tiger Mountain Winery, operating from the site of a five-generation old family farm and winner of three 2017 silver medals in the Los Angeles Wine Competition. Its tasting room is open daily.
Tallulah Falls
About 96 miles northeast of Atlanta
Near the Tallulah River and named for the five falls that flow downward very fast through the gorge，Tallulah Falls had a population of just 168 at the 2010 census.
It’s a fine spot for fishing and picnicking on the town’s three lakes，swimming at the Georgia Power Company’s Terrora Beach. Come Saturday night in spring，summer and folk stay for live Bluegrass bands on Bluegrass Square in downtown Tallulah Falls. You can even bring your own instrument and join in.
1. Who does the author write the passage for?| A．People living in the city. |
| B．People living in the countryside. |
| C．Students at universities. |
| D．Tourists travelling abroad. |
| A．Tigers in the town. |
| B．Its beautiful scenery. |
| C．Its history and location. |
| D．Drive in and wine. |
| A．Senoia. |
| B．Hartwell. |
| C．Tiger. |
| D．Tallulah Falls. |
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
WELCOME
Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one the official residences (住所) of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Audio tours
Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.
Guided tours
Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel
Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from march to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.
Shopping
Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys, please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Refreshments
Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permits in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel.
Photography and mobile phones
Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.
1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour_______.
| A．in the Courtyard | B．in the State Apartments |
| C．at the Admission Center | D．at St George’s Chapel |
| A．A security guard. | B．A pushchair. |
| C．A free toy. | D．A baby carrier. |
| A．Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle. |
| B．Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops. |
| C．Visitors buying water from the Courtyard. |
| D．Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel. |
| A．To ensure the safety of others. |
| B．To ensure the security of the Castle. |
| C．To prevent them from disturbing others. |
| D．To prevent the use of the built-in cameras. |
| A．still being constructed |
| B．still used by the royal family |
| C．where the Queen usually works |
| D．where works of art are on show |
【推荐3】The listed books may be a nice taste for your coming holidays. Take one and enjoy yourselves!
A Warbler’s Journey
Scott Weidensaul
If tragedy is the excavator (挖掘机) of beauty, the era of our pandemic shutdown showed that. Bird songs rose when noise levels from traffic, airplanes and even barking dogs nosedived. Bird-watching boomed. The world stopped, and birds and people noticed each other. A new book with brilliant illustrations by Nancy Lane, is an epic story of tough migration of a warbler (莺) told through the eyes of two little girls. The story of its adventure is smart, beautiful and a reminder of what’s possible when we notice what we have in common with a tiny bird.
A Lady for a Duke
Alexis Hall
Alexis Hall delivered the romantic comedy of this summer. In the book, friends long thought lost are found and slowly become lovers. Viola Carroll, a veteran (老兵) of the Napoleonic wars, was long assumed dead. Injured on the battlefield, she gave up her family, wealth and title to live as her true self. Then she returns to public life after years of absence and finds love with her sorrow-stricken best friend who’s still mourning her.
The Memory Librarian
Janelle Monáe
While working her day job as a pop star, Janelle Monáe has written plenty of music with science-fiction topics—most recently on her 2018 album Dirty Computer. But seeing as how Monáe tells tales in just about every medium she can get her hands on, including film, it was inescapable that she’d turn to the literary form one day as well. The book is a collection of short stories that pick up the loose threads of Dirty Computer’s. It serves readers tales grounded in the human trials of identity expression, technology, and love, but also reaching through to the worlds of memory and time within.
1. Which of the following books has beautiful pictures?| A．Dirty Computer. | B．A Warbler’s Journey. |
| C．A Lady for a Duke. | D．The Memory Librarian. |
| A．A sad story. | B．A comic story. | C．A moral story. | D．A science-fiction story. |
| A．Multi-gifted. | B．Talkative. | C．Outgoing. | D．Good-natured. |
【推荐1】Some Best Travel Websites to Check Out in 2023
Traveling is highly addictive! We put together a list of the best travel websites that will help to take the first step and go!
SafetyWing — Best Travel Insurance, Monthly PlansSafetyWing recently came up with undoubtedly the best travel insurance plan, called Remote Health. It’s a long-term plan that covers you for pre-existing conditions, like cancer, or even in your home country. Ideal for long-term travelers or digital nomads (数字游民), they also offer amazing monthly plans for short-term travel that come with very competitive prices, starting at $40.
Check the full comparison of digital nomad insurance plans!
GetYourGuide — One of the Best Travel Websites for Booking Trips and ToursGetYourGuide is the perfect way to book tours, airport transfers, ferries, cooking courses, tickets for events, food tours etc. It covers most of the countries in the world. They even have a price match guarantee, so just tell them you can find the activity or tour cheaper somewhere else and they will cover the difference no questions asked. It’s perfect because you can book everything beforehand and then just enjoy the holiday once you arrive.
Skyscanner for FlightsLet us be honest: Amazingly cheap flight tickets are often the first and yet the most important reason we keep on moving ourselves from country to country, even though we promised our inner selves to settle down for a while. Don’t blame yourself. Put the blame on Skyscanner, their mobile app and their delightfully intruding newsletter.
Withlocals — Enjoy Your Trip With LocalsAs one of the fastest-growing travel projects of last year that connects travelers with a local community, you can book amazing trips with locals and visit the most authentic places and experience local life. Your guide will help you to get out of tourist traps and find the real spirit of the places you want to visit.
1. What can SafetyWing offer the tourists?| A．Cheap tour events. | B．Free flight tickets. |
| C．Local life experience. | D．Proper travel insurance. |
| A．SafetyWing. | B．GetYourGuide. |
| C．Skyscanner. | D．Withlocals. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A local newspaper. |
| C．A web page. | D．An academic article. |
【推荐2】Christmas Light Festivals in the UK
Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire
Longleat Safari Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary (周年纪念) this year. Huge lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemina Puddle-Duck and Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. There is also a 20-meter-high birthday cake.
●£27.85, adult/£20.65, child/under-threes, free.
●10 Dec. to 2 Jan.
Enchanted Park, Gateshead
Enchanted Park is an interactive (交互式) walkthrough Salt well Park, just south of the town center, along a road of light with performances. The story being told is a Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of Will am Shakespeare’s death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.
●£8.00, adult/ £2.00, child/under-fours, free.
●11 Dec. to 27 Dec.
Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Surrey
The garden is shining with large lighted flowers. Some of the trees are bright, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and shows seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice.
●£9.90, adult/£3.60, child.
●20 Dec. to 2 Jan.
Christmas at Kew Gardens, London
Kew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical change, as the mile-long road through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden’s oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way.
●£16.00, adult/£10.00, child/under-fours, free.
●24 Dec. to 2 Jan.
1. What can you do in Longleat Safari Park?| A．Decorate a large glasshouse. | B．Attend decorating workshops. |
| C．Pick some seasonal flowers. | D．Enjoy animal-shaped lanterns. |
| A．On December 10. | B．On December 20. | C．On January 2. | D．On January 24. |
| A．£19.80. | B．£27.85. | C．£32.00. | D．£42.00. |
Hopscotch Music Festival
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: Today — Saturday
Highlights: This music festival features performances by more than 175 national and international bands playing in 15 different places, all within walking distance. Music genres will include rock, hiphop, heavy metal, dance, classical, folk and so on.
Admission: $10 — $30
Details:www.hopscotchmusicfest.com
Flatwoods Festival
Where: 451 Peach Tree Road, Bennett
When: 10 am Saturday — 5 pm Sunday
Highlights: This annual festival, which is in its 15th year, features family fun, food and horse rides. There will also be musical entertainment and a grand parade with cars, trucks, tractors, horse-drawn vehicles, floats, farm equipment and many other things.
Admission: On Saturday, free; on Sunday, $10; $5 for children aged 13 and under.
Details: Telephone number: 919-548-5192;www.visitpittsboro.com
NC Mountain State Fair
Where: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher
When: Today — Sept. 16
Highlights: In celebration of the people, agriculture, art and traditions that make our region great, the fair offers performances and even a man who carves artwork with a saw.
Admission: $7; $3 for kids aged 6 — 12
Details: Telephone number: 828-687-1414;www. mountainfair. org
1. What does the underlined word “genres” refer to?
| A．types. | B．activities. | C．lessons. | D．programs. |
| A．By surfing the website: www. mountainfair. org. |
| B．By dialing the telephone number: 828-687 — 1414. |
| C．By dialing the telephone number: 919-548-5192. |
| D．By surfing the website: www. hopscotchmusicfest. com. |
| A．Flatwoods. | B．Downtown Raleigh. | C．Bennett. | D．Fletcher. |
【推荐1】Your Perfect 2-Day Custom Private Tour in Paris
To keep you safe during COVID-19, what you can expect during your visit
• Face masks required for travelers and guides in public areas.
• Hand sanitizer（消毒剂） available to travelers and staff.
• Guides required to regularly wash hands.
Overview
Spend two perfect days in Paris exploring the city just the way you want on a private, fully customized tour. Whether you want to see the city's most significant attractions or discover treasures, your local guide designs an itinerary （旅行 日 程）,just for you and arranges all necessities, so you don't have to worry about anything. Your tour can be aimed toward personal interests like art, history, food and wine, architecture or fashion.
• 2-day tour in Paris with a private guide.
• Explore Paris your own way with a fully customizable tour, accompanied by a knowledgeable insider guide.
• Visit top Paris attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and Montmartre.
• Get suggestions on what to do and see based on your interests.
• Enjoy care-free sightseeing - your guide takes care of all planning and necessities.
Included
• Local guide.
• Public transport costs (taxi ride, bus, metro etc.).
• Custom tour planning and hotel service for your two days.
Not included
• Full-day private car (can be booked for €395/day).
• Museum tickets (we can buy them for you, at cost).
Additional info for travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Near public transportation.
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
• Operated by Discover Walks.
1. What must the tourists or the guides do during their tour in Paris?| A．The tourists have to wear face masks at any place. |
| B．The guides have to wash their hands regularly. |
| C．The tourists have to hire a local guide by themselves. |
| D．The guides have to confirm the booking. |
| A．The tour can be adjusted to the tourists' own interests. |
| B．The tourists can enjoy free sightseeing. |
| C．The tourists can use private cars for free. |
| D．The tourists can take advantage of wheelchairs. |
| A．The tour takes into consideration health condition of the applicants. |
| B．The tourists have to take care of their own luggage. |
| C．The tour includes all Paris tour attractions. |
| D．The tourists can only take public transport. |
【推荐2】Four Books about Super Scientists
You’ll find the lives of these top minds to be as inspiring as they are exciting in the following books.
The Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing
Second World War code-breaker Alan Turing features on the Bank of England’s new £50 note as a computer pioneer. This biography follows him from his childhood as a quiet boy who loved maths to becoming one of the most important scientists in history.
100 Scientists Who Made History
Bringing together mini-biographies of 100 scientists and innovators, this book will give you an overview of the history of science. Including astronauts, biologists, chemists, coders, doctors and physicists, it features fun facts about everyone from Hippocrates and Leonardo da Vinci through to Marie Curie and Stephen Hawking.
Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story
Rosalind Franklin was the scientist whose contribution to a crucial discovery in DNA — the chemical that tells your body how to grow and develop — was not recognized until after her death. This book shines a light on the extraordinary story of her life and achievements, using timelines, illustrations and fascinating facts.
40 Inspiring Icons: Super Scientists
Each part of this colourful illustrated book introduces you to a different “super scientist” and their discoveries. This is a fun and easy way to learn about all sorts of ideas, including Louis Pasteur’s vaccinations and Ada Lovelace’s invention of mysterious codes.
1. Which book will attract readers who are interested in computer science?| A．Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story | B．100 Scientists Who Made History |
| C．40 Inspiring Icons: Super Scientists | D．The Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing |
| A．Marie Curie’s. | B．Louis Pasteur’s. |
| C．Rosalind Franklin’s. | D．Stephen Hawking’s. |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a magazine. |
| C．In a biography. | D．In a diary. |
【推荐3】The Most Beautiful Seas in the World
Considering the most beautiful seas, it’s worth paying attention to the southern water bodies, although, without doubt, each sea is attractive and charming in its own way.
Coral Sea
If we consider the beauty of the seas, and not their coasts, then the first place should be given to the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is a dangerous place for sailors, and at the same time one of the most beautiful places for diving, and all this is due to the unique coral reefs that are at its bottom.
Red Sea
The Red Sea is a truly magnificent place. It has rich fish stocks, a huge number of amazing creatures live in it, and the underwater world is exceptionally rich. Many corals live only here, and divers are strictly forbidden to break them.
Caribbean
This is the warmest exotic (异域风情的) place where not only the sea but also the plants on its coast please the eye. It’s located between North and South America, and on its shore there are a number of small countries. Many tourists come here, because rest here is inexpensive, and you can experience different cultural traditions.
Bali Sea
The Bali Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean. This is another paradise (天堂) for relaxation, receiving many tourists every season. The sea has a warm climate, creating ideal conditions for relaxing on the islands of Java, Sulawesi, Sumbawa, Madura.
1. Which places are suitable for diving?| A．Red Sea & Bali Sea. | B．Coral Sea & Red Sea. |
| C．Red Sea & Caribbean. | D．Caribbean & Bali Sea. |
| A．Coral Sea. | B．Red Sea. |
| C．Caribbean. | D．Bali Sea. |
| A．Because they can relax on the islands of Java, Sulawesi and so on. |
| B．Because they can admire the unique coral reefs. |
| C．Because they can see amazing creatures and underwater world. |
| D．Because they can appreciate various cultures with less expense. |
