Spring is just around the corner and it’s a time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Here is a selection of festivals around the country that are a great excuse to get back in the spring sunshine.
Dana Point Festival of the Whales
Dana Point, California
March 7 to 8 and 14 to 15,2010
Each year, over two sunny weekends in March the town of Dana Point, California celebrates the return of migratory California Gray whales to this part of the Pacific Ocean. Festivities include whale-watching, an arts festival and educational hands-on activities for the entire family. Prices start at $ 29 per adult and $ 19 for children. For more information, visit www.dpfestivalofwhales.com.
Chandler Ostrich Festival
Chandler, Arizona
March 13 to 15, 2010
Chandler is the center of Ostrich(舵鸟) ranching in the U.S. You can see jockeys ride these feathered around the ostrich track at Tubleweed Park. General admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children aged five to 12 and kids four and under are free. For more information visit www.ostrichfestival.com.
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Charleston, South Carolina
March 19 to April 18, 2010
The Historic Charleston Foundation gives curious travelers the opportunity to explore gardens of some of the finest private residences in America. Each three hour tour (afternoons from 2 to 5pm and evenings from 6 to 9 pm) lets you visit eight to ten properties dating from the American colonial period. Prices range from $25 to $45. For more information, visit www.historiccharleston.org.
Tulip Time Festival
Holland, Michigan
May 1 to 9, 2010
You don’t need to travel to the Netherlands this spring to see and smell some of the world’s finest tulips(郁金香). The town of Holland is home to millions of colorful bulbs. The 81stannual Tulip Time Festival, one of the largest flower festivals in America will kick off with fireworks on May 1. Admission fee ranges from $6 for the children’s area to $38 for theatre tickets. Tickets and more information are available at www.tuliptime.com.
1. A couple with their 4-year-old son will go whale-watching, they have to pay .| A．$77 | B．$ 58 | C．$ 38 | D．$ 48 |
| A．judges | B．riders | C．children | D．travelers |
| A．Tulip Time | B．Houses and Gardens |
| C．Dana Point of the whales | D．Chandler Ostrich |
| A．All the festivals are held in March. |
| B．All the Festivals are concerned with animals |
| C．All the Festivals are held in the U.S.A. |
| D．All the Festivals surely interest children. |
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【推荐1】From sleep machines to AI-controlled house cleaning robots, a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies and products are being exhibited at the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. Here are some products you don’t want to miss.
Electric bicycle Brina 2
For many people, a daily commute (通勤) is often a source of headaches. Emov Inc., an exhibitor from Argentina, has presented electric bicycle Brina 2 as a solution.Running on long-range batteries, the e-bike has a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. Almost all the components are designed within the carbon fiber frame. Its scientific design makes the ride more stable and comfortable than other conventional e-bikes.
AI robot — a right-hand assistant for life and production
The AI robot from Agile Robots AG, a leading intelligent robotics company from Germany, helps make life and work easier. With the ability to synthesize (综合) and adjust motion tracks in real time, the robot is a great assistant. For instance, it can aid humans in tasks like loading and unloading, polishing and quality inspection.
Power-PRO XT — a reliable stretcher bed
Power-PRO XT is an electric ambulance stretcher bed designed by Stryker Corporation from the U.S. Compared with traditional stretchers, Power-PRO XT is driven by a high-speed motor that enables it to easily lift or lower a load weighing 318 kilograms within 2.4 seconds. More importantly, it can smoothly and safely lift and move, providing greater safety for patients.
Sleeping cabin — a night guard for sound sleep
A recent study found that more than two-thirds of surveyed university students in Brazil are experiencing poor sleep quality. The sleeping cabin made by the Dow Chemical Company from the U.S.can provide its users with a better sleep. As a combination of great material and technology, the cabin can provide customers with a deeper and more refreshing sleeping experience.
1. Which product most probably interests a factory manager?| A．Electric bicycle Brina 2. | B．AI robot. | C．Power-PRO XT. | D．Sleeping cabin. |
| A．First aid. | B．Quality control. | C．Traveling to work. | D．Sleep improvement. |
| A．Eco-friendly. | B．Advanced. | C．Cost-effective. | D．Multifunctional. |
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Parents
The most popular magazine for parents who want to raise smart and loving children. It has child development instruction, advice on your child’s health and safety, and the best way to encourage your child’s learning
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Best Weekend Projects
The projects are chosen from 80 special ideas to create an unusual living space. They are practical, as well as creative. They will improve your home and yard and can be made on weekends. And the most important of all, they are easy to follow.
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Lucky
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1. Who may like the book Off the Beaten Curt Path most?
| A．Persons loving traveling in America |
| B．Parents with new-born babies |
| C．Ladies loving shopping |
| D．Husbands wanting to improve their home |
| A．Off the Beaten Cart Path | B．Parents |
| C．Lucky | D．Best Weekend Projects |
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【推荐3】There you are in your favorite clothing store. You don’t really need to buy anything, but everything is so cheap and stylish. Before you know it, you leave the store with bags and bags of new clothes.
On the surface, this doesn’t seem so bad. However, there are a lot of hidden costs behind the cheap price put forward by fast fashion brands. To put it simply, the fashion industry is terrible for the planet. Not only does it use up a lot of resources, but it also heavily pollutes the environment with chemicals, microplastics and unwanted waste.
Fashion is one of the least sustainable(可持续发展的) industries on the planet, commented Michael Stanley-Jones, a program management officer with the United Nations Environment Program.
“We’ve all become our own waste managers, hoarding fashion waste in our closets,” he noted. It doesn’t just take up space in our closets, though. It also ends up in wasteyard, too. In fact, three out of every five garments end up either being burned or sent to wasteyards.
But, thankfully, the fashion trend(趋势) tides are changing.
“People are increasingly examining their own consumption(消费) and what changes they can make to become sustainable,” Jane Fellner, founder and CEO of sustainable fashion retailer Loopster, old the Guardian.
In particular, with its typically lower prices and rare fashion finds, shopping secondhand has become an increasingly popular and eco-friendly choice.
According to online reseller ThredUp, the secondhand market is predicted to reach $80 billion about 518 billion yuan by 2029. And, although fast fashion will continue to grow 20 percent over the next 10 years, secondhand fashion is expected to grow an unbelievable 185 percent in that same amount of time.
Fellner continued, “Secondhand has become more socially acceptable and, for some, cool. The act of saving is now common on TikTok.”
1. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?| A．People’s love for fast fashion. | B．Reasons why fast fashion is popular. |
| C．The harm caused by the fashion industry. | D．The way people choose clothes. |
| A．Storing. | B．Destroying. | C．Changing. | D．Recycling. |
| A．It’s not cool but acceptable. | B．It is out of date at present. |
| C．It has defeated fast fashion. | D．It is becoming a hit. |
| A．We should give up fast fashion. | B．Buying cheap clothes should be stopped. |
| C．Eco-friendly fashion is gaining popularity. | D．Jane Fellner is a fashion insider. |
