Singapore
Singapore Zoo allows animals to walk around in spacious environments that are similar to their natural habitats (栖息地). Kids can join in learning about the animals of Singapore Zoo in educational programs, guided tours and camps, including the Sleep with the Beasts Family Camp. wrs.com.sg
Chester Zoo
Cheshire, England
The most visited zoo in the United Kingdom, Chester Zoo asks a team of experts (专家) who do research on six key areas around the world to develop programs that hope to prevent animals from dying out. The zoo runs a number of activities, such as Sing for Songbirds, a partnership with singer/songwriter Ashley Fayth, which tries to make people notice the danger facing songbirds in Indonesia. chesterzoo.org
Wellington Zoo
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Zoo is green in more ways than one. The zoo works very hard to reduce (减少) waste and reuse rain water. The zoo supports conservation (保护) programs, and its animal hospital, The Nest TeKōhanga, has treated over 3,400 wildlife patients since its opening in2009. wellingtonzoo.com
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, USA
Over 3,500 endangered animals call San Diego Zoo home, but the biggest achievement of this zoo is the number of endangered animals that are sent back into the wild. The zoo's breeding (饲养) programs provide valuable information on the behavior and health of endangered species in over 45 countries. San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research also asks over 200 conservation scientists to protect some animals from dying out. zoo.sandiegozoo.org
1. Where can people camp with their family?A.At Wellington Zoo. | B.At San Diego Zoo. |
C.At Singapore Zoo. | D.At Chester Zoo. |
A.wrs.com.sg. | B.chesterzoo.org. |
C.wellingtonzoo.com. | D.zoo.sandiegozoo.org. |
A.It has been the most popular zoo in the USA for years. |
B.It runs an animal hospital to treat wild animals. |
C.It has helped some animals go back to nature. |
D.It helps American endangered animals only. |
2 . Advertising is about creating images,and this is especially true when advertising food and drinks.What the
Television advertising of food often uses
The
How people expect something to taste often influences how it
It is the same with
So it seems to be true.Image is everything.
1.A.company | B.food | C.image | D.milk |
A.look | B.taste | C.sound | D.smell |
A.sound | B.sense | C.movement | D.imagination |
A.beautiful | B.natural | C.clean | D.delicious |
A.Action | B.Television | C.Music | D.Sound |
A.advertisement | B.program | C.show | D.speech |
A.noisy | B.expensive | C.successful | D.long |
A.price | B.name | C.brand | D.color |
A.right | B.great | C.interesting | D.wrong |
A.unknown | B.unpopular | C.practical | D.famous |
A.actually | B.especially | C.elegantly | D.seriously |
A.strange | B.funny | C.good | D.salty |
A.perfect | B.unusual | C.unpleasant | D.unbelievable |
A.advertising | B.packaging | C.producing | D.tasting |
A.product | B.water | C.meat | D.coffee |
3 . Art Adventures: Summer Camp
Date and Time: Monday, July 18-Friday, July 22, 10 am-4 pm
Location: The Met Fifth Avenue
Jump into a week long art adventure at The Met! From painting and sculpture to mixed media and more, participants explore, experiment, play, and create their own masterpieces with teaching artists. All art materials are included.
This is a drop-off program. Camp is limited to 21 children, and registration is required.
Fees: Members $550; non-members $650. Museum members get an early notice and can register before the general public. Members receive a 15% discount on all courses whenever they purchase a class. For membership assistance, email membership@metmuseum.org or call 212-570-3753.
Members priority registration begins on Tuesday, February 15, 10 am. Registration for non-members begins on Tuesday, February 22, 10 am. Space is limited and camp fills quickly. Registration closes on Friday, June 17, 5 pm, or when camp is full.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for information about camp, refunds(退款), late fees, and other policies. The museum reserves the right to cancel programs at any time due to insufficient enrollment(报名). In the event that we must cancel, we will issue a refund.
1. When does the summer camp start?A.On February 22. | B.On June 17. | C.On February 15. | D.On July 18. |
A.Registering a week before the non-members. |
B.Having classes with the artists in person. |
C.Gaining a private service by a special call. |
D.Having a half discount on all courses. |
A.By visiting The Met Fifth Avenue. |
B.By asking the membership assistant. |
C.By checking Frequently Asked Questions. |
D.By sending an email to membership@metmuseum.org. |
4 . Activities for Families with Children
If you get a vacation to spend with your children but have no idea what to do, you and your children can have great fun in the following amazing activities around Cusco, Peru.
Horse riding
Many children long for an opportunity to ride a horse and get close to animals. The Happy Ranch horse farm organizes horse rides through the countryside passing wheat fields, small towns, wooden huts and open air markets. Children will be exposed to the beauty of nature. Price for a horse ride is 12 per person.
Cooking class
If you enjoy local food, taking a cooking class with your children would be fun. Several restaurants there offer cooking classes, which start with a visit to a local market to buy fresh ingredients (原料). Wearing a cook’s hat, children can help washing and cutting. Price for a 3-hour class is $13 per person.
Hot-air balloon ride
A hot-air balloon ride will give you great views of the city. The balloon goes up about 200 meters if weather conditions are OK, less if it is windy. The balloon will stay at that altitude for about 10 minutes. Prices are $20 for an adult, half price for children.
1. What can we know about cooking classes?A.Visitors prepare ingredients by themselves. |
B.It takes a family of three $13 to take one. |
C.They are usually offered by cooking schools. |
D.Children will take part in the whole cooking process. |
A.$20. | B.$40. | C.$50. | D.$60. |
A.Education. | B.Travel. | C.Science. | D.Health. |
5 . Global English Club
♦ English training in four skills. listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
♦ 4-month (800 yuan), 6-month (1,400 yuan) and one year (2,500 yuan) courses.
♦ Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.-Fri.
♦ All native teachers from Canada and USA.
♦ Tel. 8872806 Add. 306 Xinhua Road
Body-building Club
♦ All facilities(设备) supplied.
♦ On the top floor or Sunny Hotel.
♦ Every evening from 6:00 to 9:00, Mon.-Sun.
♦ Drinks and fruits ready for you during breaks.
♦ Tel. 6353188
♦ Add. 369 Dunhuang Road
Piano Club
♦ One-to-one training on Sat. & Sun. From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (150 yuan per hour)
♦ Experienced teachers.
♦ Pianos supplied(设备) for free.
♦ Convenient transportations.
♦ Tel. 8756038
♦ Add. 808 Park Road
1. In English training class you will have________teachers.A.French | B.Chinese | C.Canadian | D.Italian |
A.450 yuan | B.800 yuan | C.300 yuan | D.150 yuan |
A.You have to pay 800 yuan for 4-month English training. |
B.You have to pay more for using the piano supplied in the class. |
C.It is very convenient to get to the Piano Club. |
D.You can enjoy drinks and fruits after body-building exercises. |
6 . Job for You!
Family Alliance Meal Delivery
Family Alliance is looking for people who can deliver hot Chinese meals one to two times a week for people with disabilities in north suburban Fairfield County.
All applicants must have a driver’s license and access to a car. Gas will be covered for each delivery.
For more information, contact Charles Chen at cchen@famd.com or call 740-6668988.
Lancaster Design
We provide full furnishings, like donated kitchen equipment and furniture items, for the new homes of people who were once homeless.
We need people who can work at our warehouse(仓库)sorting and packing items to be delivered to families, repair donated furniture and more. Candidates will be matched with a task based on skill set.
Interested? Submit your application to www.lancasterdesign.org or call 740-6119735.
Lancaster Weekly
Would you like the opportunity to earn extra cash close to home? If so we have a vacancy in our team which would suit you.
Both adults and youngsters aged 13+ are required to deliver our newspaper. You may have to cover some distance. Bicycles are available if needed.
For more information, call 740-6538360.
Parkview Nursing Home
Caregivers are wanted. We seek people who are patient and caring, and who have experience and interest in working with older adults.
As part of the package, initial and follow-up training sessions are provided and accommodation is available if required.
For more details, visit us at Unit 3 Park View Lane or contact Ellen White at 740-6968399.
1. Which job requires a driver’s license?A.Delivering meals. |
B.Working at the warehouse. |
C.Delivering newspapers. |
D.Working at the nursing home. |
A.Applicants are expected to design furniture. |
B.Work is arranged according to one’s skill set. |
C.It favors applicants who are homeless. |
D.It involves collecting furniture from homes. |
A.Parkview Nursing Home |
B.Lancaster Design |
C.Lancaster Weekly |
D.Family Alliance Meal Delivery |
7 . Are you looking for a private online English teacher? Here are some you can consider learning from.
Miguel Angel P.Mexico
﹩12 per hour
Speaks:English Native, Spanish Native
After studying English for 12 years, he then used his knowledge to work in different areas of tourism for the last 14 years. He has 5 years of experience teaching privately, but very recently he decided to get certified(认证). He has successfully finished the 120﹣hour Teaching English as a Second Language course with a high grade.
Janna B.United Kingdom
﹩25 per hour
Speaks:English Native
She has 40 years' experience of teaching. Whether you are a beginner, or nearly fluent, she would like to help you to communicate well in different situations, formally and informally. She teaches task﹣based English and has special ways to help students who are never curious about English.
Kuthryn M.United States of America
﹩20.5 per hour
Speaks:English Native
She is an ESL teacher with 10 years' experience in education. She is an American now living in Seoul, Korea.She has taught English there for two years. She is also studying Korean, so she understands the learning process from both sides. She has experience teaching all ages, from kindergarten to adult learners.
Jake B.United States of America
﹩22 per hour
Speaks:English Native, Spanish Al, Chinese B1
She is a TEFL certified tutor. She is from the United States of America.She's a recent graduate of Reed College where she majored in Chinese studies. She will be moving to China soon to pursue a career in teaching English. She thinks short stories and songs are a great way to learn English and culture.
1. What do we know about Miguel Angel P.?A.He can speak more than two languages. |
B.He likes spending holidays in different areas. |
C.He has experience both as a tour guide and a teacher. |
D.He can help students make great progress with a 120﹣hour course. |
A.Jake |
B.B.Janna B. |
C.Kathryn M. |
D.Miguel Angel P. |
A.Using a task﹣based teaching method. |
B.Sharing Chinese culture with students. |
C.Speaking several different languages in class. |
D.Showing simple stories and songs to students. |
Can red TV dramas awaken a strong desire in young people
The TV series
Many audiences were inspired to find background information about the series, saying that this was the first time that they
9 . Welcome to the British Museum, the grandest and the most spectacular of human history. The admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30. You can explore 10 departments including:
The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas includes around 350,000 objects. The scope of the collection is contemporary, and historical. It includes most of Africa, the Pacific and Australia, as well as the Americas. All of the collections were got during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and date from this time.
The Department of Asia
The Department of Asia covers the material and visual cultures of Asia – a vast geographical area of Japan, Korea, China, Central Asia, Afghanistan, South Asia and South-East Asia. The collection dates from about 4000 BC, to the present day. It represents the cultures and ways of life of local people and other minority groups.
The Department of Greek and Roman Empires
The Department of Greek and Roman Empires features antiquities (古董). It has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from the Classical world, with over 100,000 objects. These mostly range in date from the beginning of the Greek Bronze Age (about 3200BC) to the time of the Roman emperor Constantine in the fourth century AD.
1. The scope of the Department of Africa, Oceania and Americas doesn’t include .A.Africa | B.the South America | C.Australia | D.Britain |
A.The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas |
B.The Department of Greek and Roman Empires |
C.The Department of Asia |
D.All of the above |
A.the geographic features of Asia |
B.the life styles and cultural traditions of some peoples |
C.the relationships between Asian countries |
D.the cultural fights between some native groups |
10 . Do you want to go out to eat with your kids?Here are some restaurants that are good for kids in downtown Los Angeles.
Grand Café
Tel: (213)356-4155
Do you need a place that opens as early as your kids wake up?Then go to Grand Café. Families can order breakfast off the menu or enjoy the buffet. Because of the variety,buffets seem to be an easy option for families with picky eaters. There are many options for the different moods of all family members.
Nickel Diner
Tel: (213)623-8301
Nickel Diner was listed in Los Angeles Magazine as one of “LA's Best New Restaurants”. The space is small,but the menu is wonderfully large. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed,which makes it easy to bring the kids. One of the most attractive things about Nickel Diner is its unique menu of breakfast foods.
Lucky Strike Bowl
Tel: (213)542-4880
There's nothing like a good game of bowling to add some happiness to the family outing. Why not take the family to a place where you can bowl while eating? Try their homemade Belgium fries, the mini burgers, flatbread pizza, or crispy tacos. Downtown LA's Lucky Strike Bowl will never make you and your kids disappointed.
Kula
Tel: (213)290-9631
Kula is an exciting sushi bar and is a big hit for little sushi eaters. Kula's concept includes providing “a high standard of natural organic foods” and they use 100% organic rice. If your child is not a sushi eater, there are also many other options.
1. Who would most probably go to eat at Grand Café?A.People who love organic foods. |
B.People who want to play while eating. |
C.People who love a quiet eating environment. |
D.People who want to serve themselves in a restaurant. |
A.(213)356-4155 | B.(213)290-9631 |
C.(213)542-4880 | D.(213)623-8301 |
A.To recommend some kid-friendly restaurants. | B.To recommend some nice foods in the city. |
C.To encourage people to go to Los Angeles. | D.To encourage people to go out to eat. |