There is so much great family-friendly art to experience, and you are sure to find a new show or exhibition or festival that you won’t want to miss.
Moisture Festival
With roots in 19th-century English music halls, Moisture Festival’s programs present acts showcasing comedy and live music. Shows are designed to be family-friendly. Shows beginning at 7:30 pm are suitable for all ages. To get the full experience, families can attend a tea party in Broadway Performance Hall.
$45 for adults, $32 for children.
Broadway Performance Hall, Seattle
The Jungle Book
With one-hour runtime, this International Ballet Theatre production is a perfect introduction for younger children to the art form of ballet. Based on the book by Kipling and filled with animal characters created by other kids, “The Jungle Book” is specifically designed to inspire children to see the beauty in dance without adopting any outdated ideas.
$45 per person, $33 for children younger than 12.
Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue
Harold and Purple Crayon
The Pacific Northwest Ballet’s (PNB) premiere (首演) of this an-hour-long, narrated production features PNB School students. It is the perfect introduction to ballet for the very young, as Harold draws and dances through a landscape full of wonder and energy. Although the performance is for kids, parents will enjoy the music of Andrew Bird and the dance of Robyn Mineko Williams.
$15-$67.
McCaw Hall, Seattle
Seattle International Dance Festival
The Seattle International Dance Festival Winter Mini Festival presents two weekends of contemporary dance performances, with different works each weekend. Hosted by the local Khambatta Dance Company, the festival will also feature new works from Newport Contemporary Ballet of Rhode Island and Olympia Ballet Theatre. It’s a program so eclectic (兼收并蓄的) that everyone will find something to love.
$25 single tickets, $18 for students.
Erickson Theater, Seattle
1. Which festival presents live music?| A．Moisture Festival. | B．The Jungle Book. |
| C．Harold and Purple Crayon. | D．Seattle International Dance Festival. |
| A．Being about famous books. |
| B．Showing the most original ideas. |
| C．Lasting the same duration of time. |
| D．Allowing visitors to perform ballet. |
| A．It is mainly fit for young people. | B．Its contents are rather humorous. |
| C．It teaches people to learn ballet. | D．It will present some latest works. |
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【推荐1】Chances of Stone County
Chances of Stone County promotes opportunities for children with developmental disabilities living in Stone County to live more satisfying lives by building friendships, leadership development, and increasing disability awareness. For more information, visitwww.chancesofstonecounty.org or call 9092892913.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield
Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield are serving the youth to help them realize their potential for growth and development. Offering individual and group services, programs are based on principles of behavioral guidance, which will achieve the social, educational, professional and leadership development. For more information, visit www.bcl.org or call 4178629249.
Di Ventures
Di Ventures offers safe and fun swim lessons for children of all ages and skill levels. Learning to swim is a life-saving skill and an activity that children can continue to enjoy throughout adulthood. Swimming is great for heart and lung health, improves strength and increases stamina(耐力). Happy Swim Times are perfect for practicing strokes(划水) and enjoying the water together for parents and their children. For more information, visit www.diventures.comor call 4178835151.
Care to Learn
Care to Learn serves children in rural area schools with immediate money to meet basic needs for health, hunger and cleanliness so every child can be successful in school. There are currently 24 Care to Learn chapters in Missouri helping students every day. For more information, visit www.caretolearnfund.org or call 4178627771.
1. Whom is Chances of Stone County designed for?| A．The poor children. | B．The clever children. |
| C．The disabled children. | D．The injured children. |
| A．Chances of Stone County. | B．Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield. |
| C．Care to Learn. | D．Di Ventures. |
| A．Teachers may be interested in the information. |
| B．The information might be got by phone or from Internet. |
| C．Boys and Girls Clubs help to shape kids’ personalities. |
| D．Kids in urban area can turn to Care to Learn for help. |
【推荐2】Here are some best sellers of 2018 at Amazon.
The Car
Fourteenyearold Terry’s parents never pay him much attention.So when they both disappear after one of their alltoofrequent arguments，Terry isn’t exactly eager for them to come home.On his own，he fixes an abandoned car.Though he doesn’t know much about driving，he gets behind the wheel and heads west，with the intention of visiting an uncle in Oregon.It’s an exciting and sometimes dangerous journey.Along the way，he learns a lot about people，about America—and most importantly，about himself.
Boy Robot
Seventeenyearold Isaak discovers the truth about his origin：a governmentmade human.But a deadly military force is trying to kill him.He and the other robots can only find protection from the Underground—a secret network of robots and humans working together to ensure a coexistent future.Isaak must decide whether to hold on to his humanity and face possible death or to embrace his true nature in order to survive.
The Running Dream
Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident.
As she struggles to cope with her prosthesis(义肢) and many other difficulties，Jessica develops a close relationship with Rosa，a girl who has a cancer and sees right into Jessica’s heart.With the support of family，friends，a coach，and her teammates，Jessica is able to run again.But that’s not enough for her now.She doesn’t just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her.
Have a New Teenager by Friday
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1. Which book is a science fiction?| A．The Car. | B．The Running Dream. |
| C．Have a New Teenager by Friday. | D．Boy Robot. |
| A．Friendship. | B．Modesty. |
| C．Bravery. | D．Determination. |
| A．Experts. | B．Teenagers. |
| C．Parents. | D．Teachers. |
【推荐3】A hearing aid is a small electronic device you wear in or behind your ear to make sounds louder. A hearing aid has three basic parts: a microphone, an amplifier and a speaker. The hearing aid receives sound through a microphone, which changes the sound waves to electrical signals and sends them to an amplifier. The amplifier increases the power of the signals and sends them to the ear through a speaker. There are three styles of hearing aids.
·Behind-the-ear (BTE) aids are used by people of all ages. “Mini” BTE is a new kind. These small and open-fit aids fit behind the ear completely, with a narrow tube into the ear canal, enabling the canal to remain open. Thus, some people prefer it because their own voice does not sound “plugged up”.
·In-the-ear (ITE) aids fit completely inside the outer ear. Some ITE aids may have added features, such as a telecoil that allows users to receive sound through the circuitry of the hearing aid, rather than through its microphone.
•Canal aids fit into the ear canal and are available in two styles. In-the-canal (ITC) aids are made to fit the size and shape of the ear canal. Completely-in-canal ( CIC) aids are hidden in the ear canal.
The hearing aid that will work best for you depends on your hearing needs and lifestyle. Price is also a key consideration. However, just because one hearing aid is more expensive than another does not necessarily mean that it will better suit your needs. Other features to consider include parts or services covered by the guarantee, estimated costs for repair, and the hearing aid company’s reputation for quality and service.
For more information, contact: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov .
1. What helps strengthen the power of electrical signals in a hearing aid?| A．The microphone. | B．The amplifier. |
| C．The speaker. | D．The telecoil. |
| A．“Mini” BTE | B．In-the-ear aids |
| C．In-the-canal aids | D．Completely-in-canal aids |
| A．increase your estimated costs | B．find the one with more features |
| C．give in to the after-sale services | D．consider your needs and lifestyle |
【推荐1】This was going to be a year of great jazz centennials (百年纪念) for 1920 marked the birth of several jazz musicians who either changed the course of the music or deeply enriched it. So let’s raise a glass to some of them:
Charlie Parker(August 29, 1920-March 12, 1955)
Of all the jazz languages that coursed through the 20th century, no one did more than Parker, for he developed complex improvisational methods that transformed the way musicians understand harmony and dissonance. The fact that Parker also happened to be a most influential saxophone player broadened the scope of his achievements.
Dave Brubeck (December 6, 1920-December 5, 2012)
Early in his long career, pianist-composer Brubeck was laughed at by some jazz lovers. How could a musician so popular among the masses possibly have anything to offer those who considered themselves “masters”? The joke was on them, of course, as Brubeck’s music was filled with new ideas in rhythm, embracing elements of Western classical music. No one played the piano quite the way Brubeck did.
Clark Terry(December 14, 1920-February 21, 2015)
Some musicians are at least as important for the influence they have on others as for the music they create themselves. Trumpet masters such as Miles Davis have credited Terry for having encouraged them in the earliest days of their careers. Terry’s work on trumpet affected those trumpeters and uncounted others.
Peggy Lee(May 26, 1920-January 21, 2002)
Singer-songwriter Lee proved that a vocalist needn’t shout to be heard around the world. Her soft vocals delighted jazz devotees and brought the music to huge audiences across the decades, thanks to hit recordings such as “Fever” and “Is That All There Is?” There were no vocal skills involved. Instead, Lee taught the jazz world the beauty of saying everything with a few well-chosen notes.
1. Who changed the way musicians understand harmony and dissonance?| A．Charlie Parker. | B．Dave Brubeck. | C．Clark Terry. | D．Peggy Lee. |
| A．He played music for a longer time. | B．They didn’t recognize his excellence. |
| C．He played the piano in a traditional way. | D．They had nothing to learn from him. |
| A．Her unique piano playing. | B．Her great influence on others. |
| C．Her beautiful singing voice. | D．Her mixture of western music. |
【推荐2】We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you notice music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm?
Scientists believe that music influences the way people behave. They think that the sound of western classical (古典的) music makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. Without music, people spend ever less.
Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes peoples eat faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This makes people eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way.
Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax.
Next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might influence the way you do things.
1. According to the text, scientists believe that music can_________.| A．affect people’s behavior | B．help us to form good habits |
| C．develop our interest in food | D．influence natural environments |
| A．Light music. | B．Rock music. |
| C．Sweet music. | D．Soft music. |
| A．slow in action | B．care about manners |
| C．active in study | D．worry about studies |
| A．Music and Behavior | B．Good and Bad music |
| C．Types of Music | D．Music in Restaurants |
【推荐3】When everything is going wrong, there's nothing like listening to a few bars of your favorite sad song. But why do we find pleasure in sad music? This puzzled two researchers at the Freie Universität Berlin in Germany who set out to explore our strong feeling for sad songs in a world where entire industries exist to help us remove sadness from our lives.
Their study — based on a survey of more than 770 people around the world and published this month in the journal, PLOS ONE — discovered sad music can create positive emotions, like peacefulness and kindness, and that choosing the tearful ballad on your music player offers three benefits.
The biggest turned out to be that sad songs allow you to feel sadness without any of its “real-life contexts.” In other words, you can safely explore what it's like to be a little blue without experiencing the great pain of losing a loved one, for example.
“Emotion control” was another important benefit. Many of those surveyed said that when they were in a bad mood (情绪), experiencing sadness through music made them feel better afterwards and provided an emotional improvement. That may be because the songs help them to express and let go of their emotions, researchers noted. “Sad music promotes and creates a space for reflection and reexamination of personal experiences, thoughts and feelings,” one of the researchers added
The benefit of “empathy” (同理心) made the listener feel good by allowing him to share the sadness of another human being through the song. When we're having social problems, like when we're feeling lonely, homesick or missing someone, the sad songs can offer comfort by showing someone else shares our state of mind, the study found.
So it turns out that Elton John was right: Sad songs do say so much.
1. What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 1 refer to?| A．When things go wrong. | B．What to explore in sad songs. |
| C．Why sad music brings us joy. | D．How to remove sadness from life. |
| A．Benefits of sad music. |
| B．Strong feelings in sad music. |
| C．Real-life contexts of sad music. |
| D．Empathetic comforts from sad music. |
| A．By freeing us from bad moods. | B．By bringing great pain to us. |
| C．By helping us reflect on exams. | D．By providing a space for us. |
| A．To prove Elton John was right. | B．To show Elton John wrote songs. |
| C．To make the readers think deeply. | D．To stress the point of the passage. |
It is not often that a woman can thank personally the inventor of devices that make life livable for her. I feel that it is my duty to tell you how much we women of this small town owe a lot of thanks to you. I am an officer in the District Women’s Club and my husband is a doctor.
We have a large house so as I do practically all my own housework, my duties are many. Still, I enjoy my housework and do not feel that I entirely lose out on life’s pleasures. Right now, I hear my washing machine chugging (洗衣机运转声音). The house is lighted by electricity. I cook on an electric stove and wash dishes in an electric dishwasher. I clean the house with electric cleaners. When I rest, I take an electric massage(按摩). I forget I’m living in a tiny town. But I’m reminded when the automatic alarm in my stove rings and know my dinner is now cooking.
The doctor comes home. He finds a wife not tired and dissatisfied. Instead, he sees a woman waiting, who has worked faithfully. She is now rested and ready to serve the tired man and discuss things of the day. Possibly he brings home a guest without warning, but electricity saves the day for the hostess.
Please accept my appreciation, Mr. Edison, from the most truly grateful of women. I know you must have received the thanks of other women before but I believe men are like women after all and like to know that their work is appreciated. I do think the world is often not thankful enough for such work and the value of it.
Sincerely
Mrs. W. C. Lathrop
1. What can we learn about the author?| A．She is an officer. | B．She lives downtown. |
| C．She is badly in debt. | D．She works in a hospital. |
| A．The woman has a bad memory. |
| B．The woman likes doing housework. |
| C．The house is affected by power cuts. |
| D．The washing machine is broken. |
| A．To give a reply. | B．To make an apology. |
| C．To ask for help. | D．To express her thanks. |
【推荐2】Emergencies can happen anytime, so being prepared for a home first aid kit(成套工具) is important for your family. Having a proper one in your home is an easy but necessary part of good emergency preparation.
Pick a good container
One good choice is a large translucent plastic container, which makes it easy to see the materials inside. Lunchboxes are also another good choice. Basically, if it’s big enough, and at least somewhat water resistant, it can make a good container. Regardless of your container choice, it should be easy to recognize, so write “FIRST AID” on it with a marker.
Teach your family about the kit
For younger children who shouldn’t use the items in the kit, teach them where it’s located, so they could show a visitor, relative or babysitter. For older children and adults, instruct them on how to use the items in it. Use a first aid instruction booklet, like those available from the American Red Cross for guidance and place a booklet in the kit for reference.
Keep your kit up–to–date
No one wants to fetch a first aid kit and find the bandage box empty or the pain relievers expired (过期了的). Keep track of supply amounts and expiration dates regularly.
Create a checklist in the kit
Record every item on a sheet of paper and keep it in the kit. Besides, record the amounts of the items and expiration dates next to the listed items on the checklist that you include in your kit. In this way, anyone who wants to reach the kit can immediately know what it includes and doesn’t include. Also, they can be clear whether the items can be used.
1. Which is close to the meaning of the underlined word “translucent”?| A．Wide. | B．Advanced. |
| C．Clear. | D．Strong. |
| A．How to use the items. | B．What it contains. |
| C．Where to place it. | D．When to fetch it. |
| A．To make it clean and tidy. | B．To make sure it’s available. |
| C．To be familiar with the items. | D．To learn to deal with emergencies. |
【推荐3】The best kid-friendly, all-inclusive resorts
Traveling with kids is no picnic, especially when you have to worry about keeping them entertained while at the hotel. Here are some of the best all-inclusive kid-friendly resorts (度假胜地) you can visit.
Westgate Town Center Resort, Kissimmee, Florida
Located in Kissimmee, Westgate Town Center Resort’s best quality is that it is an affordable choice that is within close reach of Disney World. You don’t even need to leave the resort, as it includes the Shipwreck Island Water Park that’ll keep the kids busy with its many waterslides, bridges, and more. There’s also a mini-golf course, movie theater with kid-friendly movies, playgrounds, and much more. There are also eight restaurants, including an ice cream store that your kids will love.
The Grove Resort & Water Park, Orlando, Florida
The Grove Resort & Water Park is massive, meaning it’s packed with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained. The Surfari Water Park features a surf simulator (冲浪模拟器), lazy river and waterslides. The resort is also very close to Disney World.
Planet Hollywood Beach Resort, Cancun, Mexico
The new Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Cancun, Mexico is the perfect getaway for parents that want a fantastic vacation but also want their kids to stay entertained. There are swimming pools, a lazy river, mini-golf course, and Jurassic Splash Park. There’s also a PH Spa & Beauty Bar.
Lakeway Resort & Spa, Lakeway, Texas
Lakeway Resort & Spa has a beautiful view of Lake Travis, as well as water activities, pools for adults and kids alike. You can dine at the TR Restaurant & Bar or head out to Austin, which is known for its incredible food scene.
1. What do Westgate Town Center Resort and The Grove Resort & Water Park have in common?| A．They are quite expensive. | B．They have a movie theater. |
| C．They offer a mini-golf course. | D．They are near Disney World. |
| A．Lakeway Resort & Spa. | B．Westgate Town Center Resort. |
| C．The Grove Resort & Water Park. | D．Planet Hollywood Beach Resort. |
| A．It has eight restaurants. | B．It has a big indoor kids’ center. |
| C．It has beautiful lake scenery. | D．It is famous for its delicious food. |
