1 . Best Hotels Along the California Coast

Crystal Cove Beach Cottages

These 1938 beachfront rooms occupy a part of Newport Beach’s Crystal Cove State Park. At the beginning, developed as a movie set, these attractive houses, now repainted in lively beach style, aim to remain the original look with Murphy beds.

Advance booking is required, as the rooms sell out the moment they are available (可获得的).

www.crystalcove.org.

Montage Laguna Beach

Standing guard over 30 beachfront acres, Montage Laguna Beach transports you to that pleasant house with marble baths, comfortable bedding and ocean views.

Three swimming pools, including one just for kids and another relaxation space, four onsite restaurants and a kids club are just a small part of the outstanding service offered by this hotel.

www.montagehotels.com.

Terranea

Just south of Los Angeles, atop the Palo Verdes Peninsula, Terranea offers ocean-view guest rooms along with heated baths and rain showers.

Families love the huge swimming pool, the water slide, the kids program, the nightly bonfire (篝火) and the selection of kid-friendly restaurants. The young appreciate the dirt road that snakes away into the distance.

www.terranea.com.

El Capitan Canyon

Just north of Santa Barbara in a coastal corner, El Capitan Canyon promotes a life lived outdoors, with some extra comfort.

Guests stay in heated tents (帐篷) decorated in the Native American style with raised beds, and private outdoor picnic tables. Guests can also access a swimming pool, and taste dinners at the award-winning restaurant.

www.elcapitancanyon.com.

1. What are you required to do to go for your holiday at Crystal Cove Beach Cottages?

A．Bring a quality tent.	B．Book a room in advance.
C．Get a membership card.	D．Prepare food for a picnic.

2. What can Montage Laguna Beach offer?

A．A room with Murphy beds.	B．An original movie set.
C．A special pool for children.	D．An outdoor picnic table.

3. Which website can you visit to learn about the Native American decoration?

A．www.crystalcove.org.	B．www.terranea.com.
C．www.montagehotels.com.	D．www.elcapitancanyon.com.

2 . Group Visits and Tours

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston(MFAH) welcomes groups to experience the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. Discounts (折扣) for self-guided group visits and expert-guide d group tours are there for those who book 10 or more tickets.

From the great art collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston—with objects crossing the world and human creative history—to the ever-changing schedule of thematic exhibitions, the Museum offers a lot of tour topics to suit your interests. Visit as a self-guided group, and you and your guests can explore at your own pace. For a deeper exploration into the galleries, request (要求) an expert-guided tour.

Policy

The Museum offers tours and packages to groups of 10 or more for the Museum’s collections and selected exhibitions. Membership benefits and free individual admission may not be used at the same time with school or group visits. Tours led by guides who don’t work in the Museum are not allowed; please contact groupsales@mfah.org in advance of your visit for all tour requests.

Reservations

For price information, contact groupsales@mfah.org or 713-639-7878. To make a reservation (预定) request, complete the group visit request form. At least one-week advance notice is needed for self-guided visits and two weeks for expert-guided tours. Reservations are confirmed with an order number and decided by advance payment.

Looking for school tours? Find information here or email schooltours@mfah.org with your questions.

Main address: 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005

MFAH Information Line: 713-639-7300

1. How can you get discounted tickets for the Museum?

A．By visiting it with an expert.	B．By buying at least ten tickets.
C．By booking tickets in advance.	D．By paying a visit with your family.

2. Who will fail to visit the Museum?

A．Groups led by a guide they bring.	B．Children without their parents’ company.
C．Those coming with a clear visit plan.	D．Visitors without membership.

3. What should you do if you want to have a self-guided visit?

A．Call 713-639-7878.	B．Buy the ticket two weeks ahead.
C．Visit schooltours@mfah.org.	D．Pay for your ticket in advance.

3 . Wildlife Volunteer Programs for Teens

Age: 14-17
Duration: 2 weeks
Wildlife Orphanage Program, Zimbabwe

At one of the most successful wildlife care centers in Zimbabwe, volunteers work with wildlife ranging from monkeys to lions. These animals have been abandoned, injured, or rescued from illegal wildlife traders. Tasks include preparing food, cleaning out yards, and contributing enrichment ideas. Leisure time can be spent visiting Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park.

Age: 13-15
Duration: 4 weeks
Sea Turtle (海龟) Conservation Program, Greece

With this program, teens can help the endangered sea turtle while working alongside experts. Volunteers can expect long walks along the beach watching over sea turtles nesting areas or building fences to protect them from natural enemies. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to explore ancient ruins and sample delicious Greek cuisine.

Age: 17-19
Duration: 3 weeks
Yucatan Peninsula Program, Mexico

With this program, volunteers will learn about the issues facing the marine (海洋的) ecosystem, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change. Teens will gain valuable skills on how to conduct deep sea research and identify fish species. During free time, participants can explore Mayan ruins set in tropical (热带的) jungles.

Age: 16-18
Duration: 2 weeks
Preserving Nature’s Wonders Program, Galapagos

Volunteers joining this program help restore the natural habitat of native wildlife, which is in danger of losing its habitat. This program gives teens an experience of a lifetime where they can swim with sea lions and spot rare wildlife in one of the last untouched places on earth.

1. Where should teens go if they want to look after wounded animals?

A．Zimbabwe.

B．Greece.

C．Mexico.

D．Galapagos.

2. What can volunteers in the Sea Turtle Conservation Program do during their free time?

A．Visit a national park.	B．Enjoy tasty local food.
C．Set foot in an untouched place.	D．Explore ancient ruins in tropical jungles.

3. Which program is suitable for 19-year-olds with a 4-week holiday?

A．The Wildlife Orphanage Program.	B．The Sea Turtle Conservation Program.
C．The Yucatan Peninsula Program.	D．The Preserving Nature’s Wonders Program.

4 . Strawberry U-Pick at the Boyd Farm

Strawberry U-Pick Season is starting! For now, we are open Monday to Friday from 10 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. and every weekend from 9 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. !

Not only do we have our u-pick strawberry fields, we also have fresh produce, prepicked strawberries, snacks and other farm goodies for you to buy. We also have lots of fun activities for the family—hayride with the cows, horse ride, animals to pet and feed, swings, slide, sand pile, corn hole, corn pile and more!

Admission
Admission is $5/person (3 and under free)
Admission includes:
◆Access to u-pick fields
◆Access to swings, corn hole, sand pile, slide, corn pile and petting zoo
◆1 pound of free-to-take-home strawberries
Admission does not include:
◆Hayride with the cows—$5/person
◆Horse ride—$3/person
◆Animal feed—$2/cup
Important information
★Please don’t leave children unattended in strawberry fields and please don’t walk on the plant beds.
★We recommend bringing something to carry berries home to cut down on waste, but we will have plastic bags if needed.
★Usually strawberry season runs through April. This is entirely weather dependent, however.
★We recommend sunscreen / hat / water / closed-toed shoes!
★Pets are not allowed in the fields due to Food Safety regulations.
1. When is the Boyd Farm open to the public in April?

A．9 a. m. Monday.	B．5 p. m. Tuesday.
C．4p. m. Friday.	D．10 a. m. Sunday.

2. What activity is included in the $5 admission?

A．Hayride.	B．Horse ride.
C．Corn pile.	D．Feeding animals.

3. What is encouraged for visitors?

A．Bringing their pets.	B．Wearing open-toed shoes.
C．Playing in strawberry fields.	D．Taking their own strawberry containers.

5 . Australian snowfields offer a unique experience for skiers looking for fresh snow with a beautiful backdrop.

Perisher Ski Resort (度假胜地)

Where: a six-hour drive from Sydney

If you like big ski resorts, then Perisher is for you. The resort features the best ski runs inAustralia. You can stay at Perisher without the crowds of a ski village with options like the MarritzHotel. Many skiers prefer to stay in the nearby town of Jindabyne, where you’ll find a variety of classic country cafés.

Thredbo

Where: a five-hour drive from Sydney

Whether you’re skiing down Australia’s longest ski run, or finding your feet in the beginner’s area, Thredbo has it all. You’ll have unforgettable experiences like the Sunrise Session to enjoy the first run of the day. When darkness falls, you have warm accommodation options like The Eastern orThe Denman.

Falls Creek Alpine Resort

Where: a five-hour drive from Melbourne

Falls Creek is a pedestrian (行人) — only ski village, where all the accommodation, dining and snow activities are ski-in/ski-out, so bring your boots! The largest ski resort in Victoria, it’s also great for families, with a ski school and child-friendly runs. If you love to explore something beyond the park, take a backcountry tour to find fresh snow.

Mount Hotham

Where: a four-hour drive from Melbourne

The ski village at Mount Hotham is on the top of the mountain, meaning your first ski of the day is down to the chairlift. This is a mountain for those who like their runs steeper (陡峭) and deeper, with an impressive mix of advanced and expert ski runs as well as a separate beginners’ area.

1. How long does it take to drive from Sydney to Perisher Ski Resort?

A．Four hours.

B．Five hours.

C．Six hours.

D．Seven hours.

2. What is special about Thredbo?

A．It features Australia’s longest ski run.	B．It has the steepest ski run in Australia.
C．It is the largest ski resort in Victoria.	D．It sits at the foot of a huge mountain.

3. Where should you go if you want to ski with a child?

A．Thredbo.	B．Mount Hotham.
C．Perisher Ski Resort.	D．Falls Creek Alpine Resort.

6 .
1. How much should a couple with a child aged four pay to visit The Beatles Story?

A．£22.95.

B．£27.95.

C．£31.90.

D．£38.90.

2. What is special about Liverpool Museum?

A．It’s closed on weekends.	B．It’s open to the public for free.
C．It puts on a play every day.	D．It was designed and built in 2008.

3. What can people do at Liverpool ONE?

A．Watch a football match.	B．Take a boat tour.
C．Find out about The Beatles.	D．Enjoy some coffee.

7 . Movies Released in November

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

It’s prequel (前传) time again. In December, we’ll get to see the founding of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in Wonka, but first there’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Based on the dystopian YA novel by Suzanne Collins, the prequel is set 64 years before the previous Hunger Games films.

Released (发行) internationally from 15 November.

The Marvels

Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel returns to save the planet from evil aliens, but her job is made considerably harder this time by a big problem that links her to two other superheroines (超级女英雄). Every time she uses her superpowers, she exchanges places with either Photon (Teyonah Parris) or Ms Marvel (Iman Vellani). The worlds we go to in this movie are worlds unlike others you’ve seen in the MCU.

Released internationally from 8 November.

Wish

Walt Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary with a cartoon that shows the themes and animation styles of the studio’s first century. Wish is a musical fairy tale set in a magical land where King Magnifico (Chris Pine) can satisfy his citizens’ wishes. But a 17-year-old girl, Asha (Ariana DeBose) , questions whether the king should keep that power all to himself. She wishes on a star -and the star then falls from the sky to help her.

Released intermationally from 22 November

Napoleon

Ridley Scott’s 28th film tells the story of Napoleon Bonaparte, a famous person in French history. It’s reported to be three hours long, with six major battle sequences — although it’s as much a character-driven drama as it is a war movie.

On general release from 22 November.

1. Which movie is about a historical figure?

A．The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.	B．The Marvels.
C．Wish.	D．Napoleon.

2. What do The Marvels and Wish have in common?

A．They last very long.	B．They tell imaginary stories.
C．They came out on the same day.	D．Their main characters are teenagers.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A history book.

B．A newspaper.

C．A novel.

D．A diary.

8 .

Art of sushi making Bei Restaurant at the Opposite House offers the last sushi preparation class by Max Levy, a New Orleans-born New Yorker, who learned the art of sushi making from masters in Japan. Classes are scheduled at 11:30 am on Dec.2 or 5. Cost is 388yuan per person, including materials and use of materials. 010-6410-5230	Festive buffet CBD restaurant at Grand Millennium Beijing offers a festive buffet (自助餐), featuring roast turkey, until Dec.30. Turkey will be matched with stuffing, cranberry sauce, bread and butter pudding, honey-glazed ham, brandy fruit cakes, and existing gourmet buffet selections. 010-6530-9383
Christmas dinner party Beijing Minzu Hotel prepares a dinner party on Christmas Eve. There will be song-and-dance performances, with famous French wines and exciting prizes to win. Cost is 1,680—2,580 yuan per person. 6—10 pm, Dec. 24, 1/F, Coffee Mii, Four Seasons Restaurant, 2/F Jin Xiu Palace, and 11/F East Hall and West Hall. 010-6601-4466 ext 162	Christmas shopping Get a gift idea at The Peninsula Beijing, where there is a wide range of offerings, or shop in style at The Peninsula Arcade, for fashion, jewelry, leather and other gifts. Or try online shopping at peninsula. com. The Peninsula Boutique is open daily from 11:00 am—9:30 pm. 010-8516-2888 ext 6691

1. Many customers are attracted to Bei Restaurant for its ______.

A．art of sushi making	B．song-and-dance performances
C．jewelry and leather	D．brandy fruit cakes

2. If you want to buy some Christmas gifts for your friends, you can phone ______.

A．010-6410-5230	B．010-6601-4466
C．010-6530-9383	D．010-8516-2888

3. If you are sure to order delicious Turkey by Dec. 30, you had better go to ______.

A．Bei restaurant	B．Grand Millennium Beijing
C．The Peninsula Beijing	D．Beijing Minzu Hotel

9 . Four Not-So-Scary Books for Halloween

These seasonal picks are fun to read and aren’t meant to be frightening.

Halloween Ball

By Perdita Cargill and Honor Cargill, illustrated by Katie Saunders

(Tiger Tales)

In this new Diary of an Accidental Witch series, Bea is on the planning committee for her school’s Halloween Ball. She’s excited and a little scared too. Bea wants to come up with good ideas, but she’s nervous her dad will find out about her magic powers.

Ages 9 and under

Lumber-Jackula

By Mat Heagerty, illustrated by Sam Owen

(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)

Jack’s mom is a lumberjack, and his dad is a vampire. But Jack doesn’t want to follow in their footsteps.(He loves to dance more than anything and will have to get up a lot of courage to follow his dreams. The art in this graphic novel has many fun details.

Ages 8-12

The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin

By Bella Swift

(Aladdin)

Peggy, a pug, is worried that going trick-or-treating with Chloe, the little girl in her family, will be scary. After all, Peggy is afraid of monsters, ghosts, and most certainly the dark. Will she be brave enough to put on her pumpkin costume and be by Chloe’s side on Halloween?

Ages 7-10

The Pumpkin War

By Cathleen Young

(Wendy Lamb Books)

In Madeline Island, Wisconsin, it’s a tradition to grow pumpkins that can be hollowed out and used as a type of paddle boat. During last year’s boat race, Sam’s pumpkin ran into Billie’s pumpkin and broke it. Billie hasn’t forgiven Sam for what happened. Will they become friends again before this year’s race?

Ages 8-12

1. Which book is recommended to five-year-old readers?

A．Halloween Ball.	B．Lumber-Jackula.
C．The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin.	D．The Pumpkin War.

2. What do the two characters, Jack and Peggy, both need?

A．Care.

B．Friendship.

C．Courage.

D．Family.

3. From what part of a magazine is the text probably taken?

A．Western Festival.	B．Book Club.
C．Seasonal Favourites.	D．Novel Review.

10 .

Which Vacuum Cleaner (吸尘器) Will You Buy?
Hoover Wind Tunnel 2 Bagless Pet Vacuum I Purple/Red This can help clean up after your furry pet has played happily around your house.Wind Tunnel 2 technology delivers powerful suction (吸力) to remove deep﹣downdirt.This vacuum also has a rotating (旋转的) Pet Power brush. It can remove hair and fur from furniture. FREE Shipping (运输) Only at Best Buy:＄ 119.99 Save:＄ 40 Was: ＄ 159.99
Shark Vacuum Pet hair will be no trouble for this hand vacuum. The machine deliver power full and reliable Auction. Its pet hair brush is specially made. It is the best possible choice for carpets (地毯)，stairs (楼梯) and more. FREE Shipping Only: ＄ 52.00 (20% off now!Only two hours left!)	i Robot Vacuum Black/White This is the smart east and most powerful robot vacuum on the market. It does such a good job that it can even remove the cat hair that got stuck to your sofa. This iRobot vacuum is done with a simple order you give through the iRobot app on your smartphone. FREE Shipping ＄ 1099.99

1. From the passage，we can know that all these three products ________.

A．have a black mode(风格)	B．are sold for 20% off now
C．can be controlled through app	D．can be used to deal with pet hair

2. Which of the products has a special brush for hair and fur?
①Hoover ②Shark ③iRobot

A．①②

B．②③

C．①③

D．①②③

3. How much will you pay if you want to buy a Shark Vacuum tomorrow evening?

A．＄159.99.

B．＄52.

C．＄65.

D．＄41.6.