1 . The Best Activities in Melbourne
It’s time to start planning how you’ll keep entertained. We’ve put together four family-friendly activities for you.
Visit Melbourne Royal Show
Some visit the show for the thrilling rides, the others feel amazed at award-winning cakes, the cutest baby animals... or maybe you’re all just united in a love of sugar-filled show bags. This year’s Melbourne Royal Show is set to be bigger and better than ever, running for 11 days, with all the fantastic attractions that we know and love.
Meet Magical Dragons at Kryal Castle
If your family has a love for the fantastical, you can get up close to mysterious dragons at Kryal Castle. There will be a wide range of activities themed around the famous creatures, including an exciting dragon egg trip and dragon soldier training. You’ll come face to face with dragons, and catch the thrilling Dragon Cup Tournament, where noble soldiers and brave knights battle for the Dragon Cup.
Get Inspiration from First Nations Artists
The activity is inviting kids to express their creativity at the immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) art experience. The organizer will have little kids using their personal creativity to create their own artworks that can be taken home, surrounded by the world of art and culture as inspiration. There will also be free gifts and interactive art plays. It’s suitable for age 5 to 12.
Let Loose at the Museum of Play and Art (MoPA)
MoPA is a kids’ museum, a place where kids can engage with fun exhibits. The exhibits at MoPA are designed for kids aged 1 to 9. Kids can practice their fine motor skills, build and race in the Zoom Room, climb up to Sunset City for a sweet view of the museum and get creative at the MoPA Art Car.
1. How is this year’s Melbourne Royal Show different from before?| A．It offers live music. | B．It has thrilling rides. |
| C．It is larger than before. | D．It has award-winning cakes. |
| A．It lets kids get writing inspiration. | B．It is mainly about the culture. |
| C．It’s the most suitable for kids. | D．It offers free gifts to kids. |
| A．The MoPA. | B．Melbourne Royal Show. |
| C．First Nations Artists. | D．Magical Dragons at Kryal Castle. |
2 . Science Books for Kids of All Ages
To help you choose the perfect education al books for your child, we’ve created this handpicked list of the best science books for kids. The titles featured here spark curiosity, encourage leaning, and are lots of fun, too.
About Time: A First Look at Time and Clocks
Author: Bruce Koscielniak; Price: US $8.55
Long ago people used the sun, the moon, and the water to tell time. Soon after we began using our knowledge about the natural world to build clocks and to create calendars made up of months and years. Centuries later, we have clocks and calendars all around us. This book tells the amazing story of how it all happened!
Animalium: Welcome to the Museum
Author: Katie Scott;Price: US $8.99
This book opens the doors of the natural history museum for your child all year round! It features 200 full-color specimens accompanied by lively, informative text and more. Discover the animal kingdom inglorious detail with unique illustrations that combine science and art.
Bang!: How We Came to Be
Author: Michael Rubino; Price: US $16.00
“Bang! And that was it, the beginning of everything.” So begins this beautifully illustrated story of evolution. This book conveys not only the facts but also the excitement of the scientific explanation of our world, from the origin of the universe to the present reality of our planet.
Bedtime Math: The Truth Comes Out
Author: Laura Overdeck; Price: US $10.99
This book makes learning about math as fun as dessert after dinner! It combines math and cool facts for one fun and wild adventure. Now kids can discover the science behind all their favorite things: marshmallows, soda, ice cream, and more. With over 100 math problems on a variety of topics, kids will find math isn’t just fun — it can be found everywhere!
1. What can kids learn in the book About Time?| A．The tough life of ancestors. | B．The origin of the sun and the moon. |
| C．The old ways to measure time. | D．The wildlife in the natural world. |
| A．They are children’s novels. | B．They are popular for cheap price. |
| C．They are collected in the museum. | D．They are illustrated stories for kids. |
| A．Bang. | B．Bedtime Math. | C．Animalium. | D．About Time. |
3 . The British Art Prize 2023
Artists & Illustrators is proud to announce the return of the British Art Prize, a major art competition open to artists of all levels. All shortlisted (被列入候选名单的) artworks will be exhibited at a leading London gallery in November 2023. Shortlisted artists will be invited to an opening evening reception alongside artists, collectors and other VIP guests.
PRIZBS
The British Art Prize has four fantastic prizes. They are:
· FIRST PRIZE
The overall winner of the British Art Prize will receive a £3,000 cash prize, a seven-night luxury Ama Waterways river trip for two on the Seine worth over £5,000, a £250 gift voucher (礼券) from Rosemary &. Co, and a six-page feature in a future issue of Artists & Illustrators.
· SECOND PRIZE
A £500 cash prize, a Derwent Lightfast Wooden Box, a Lightfast Paper Pad (together worth £520) and inclusion in the Artists & Illustrators British Art Prize winners’ special issue.
· THIRD PRIZE
A £500 cash prize and inclusion in the Artists & Illustrators British Art Prize winners’ special issue.
· PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
A £1,000 cash prize, a Pegasus Art voucher worth £500 and a feature in the January 2024 issue of Artists & Illustrators.
HOW TO ENTER
Simply visit artistsandillustrators.co.uk/britishartprize and fill out the online form. Attach digital photographs of your artworks when requested and click the “submit” button to complete your entry. The entry fee for the first artwork is £18 and £15 for any additional artwork.
SELECTION PROCESS
Submissions close at 5 p. m. on Friday, 4th August. Our judges will select a shortlist of 50 artworks, including the three top prize winners. The People’s Choice Award will be decided by a public vote. The British Art Prize 2023 shortlist will be announced online on Saturday, 30th September and in the November issue of Artists &Illustrators.
1. When will the shortlisted artworks be exhibited?| A．In August 2023. | B．In September 2023. |
| C．In November 2023. | D．In January 2024. |
| A．First Prize. | B．Second Prize. |
| C．Third Prize. | D．People’s Choice Award. |
| A．£33. | B．£36. | C．£45. | D．£48. |
4 . The Best Hotel Views in the World
Le Relais de Chambord: France
In the Loire Valley you can stay overnight aboard a toue cabanee—a traditional flat-bottomed Loire River boat—overlooking the Chateau du Chambord. Instead of the floating hotel room, guests enjoy air conditioning, heating, and Wi-Fi, plus word-class design by Stefania di Petrillo with elegant features in wood and leather. Watch the sunrise and enjoy breakfast delivered to the boat’s private deck (露台), all with a clearly French touch.
Wakaya Club & Spa: Fiji
Located in the heart of Fiji, this quiet hotel’s Vale’O (or “House in the Clouds”) ocean view private villa (别墅) lies at a 16-acre hill top with wonderful ocean views of the Koro Sea and Homestead Bay. The 12,000-square-foot villa includes a personal cook and on-call driver for a once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience.
Pulitzer Amsterdam: the Netherlands
Step back in time at Pulitzer Amsterdam with a stay in this collection of 25 interlinked 17th-and 18th-century canal (运河) houses. The hotel’s Extraordinary Suites are inspired by Dutch upper circles that once called these canal houses home. And the suites come with windows that overlook the city’s historic tree-lined canal.
Park Hyatt Tokyo: Japan
Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of people’s favorite film Lost in Translation, which brought a worldwide fame to Park Hyatt Tokyo. The Tokyo Suite on the 50th floor is the perfect accommodation with an impressive view that overlooks the busy cityscape. The suite comes with a living room and dining room, a grand piano, a library, and a luxurious bathroom.
1. What should you choose if you want to live in a boat room?| A．Le Relais de Chambord. | B．Wakaya Club & Spa. |
| C．Pulitzer Amsterdam. | D．Park Hyatt Tokyo. |
| A．Movie themed rooms. | B．Great ocean views. |
| C．Service of personal cooks. | D．Beautiful canal views. |
| A．To educate. | B．To recommend. |
| C．To comment. | D．To argue. |
