1 . Strawberry picking is a popular and enjoyable activity in Pennsylvania. The state’s favorable weather and long growing season make it a favorite pastime for both locals and tourists.
Bricker’s Strawberries
It is a family-owned farm in Carlisle, PA, offering pre-picked and pick-your-own berries throughout the year. Prices range from $2/pound for pick-your-own berries to $4.25/quart for pre-picked berries. Opening hours may vary depending on the weather, so it’s best to check their website before heading out to the farm.
Oak Grove Farms
Oak Grove Farms in Mechanicsburg, PA, has been a family-owned farm since the 1960s. They offer a variety of fruits, and delicious baked goods, with strawberries being their specialty. Prices start at $15 for a 4-quart container. The farm store is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for visitors to make a purchase.
Honey Bear Orchards
Located in Lebanon, PA, it is a family-owned orchard providing fresh fruits to the community since 1980. With their fun and safe atmosphere, you can pick your quality fruit with your friends. U-pick strawberries cost $2/pound. They also offer pre-picked strawberries for a slightly higher cost. You can pay through cash or check only in their shop.
Brecknock Orchard
Brecknock Orchard in Mohnton, PA, is a family-friendly farm where you can pick strawberries and enjoy other activities on the farm. Wagon (马车) ride orchard tours cost $8 per person and include beautiful toys for kids. The cost of strawberry picking starts at $4/pound, and they accept cash and credit cards.
1. What deserves your special attention if you are going to Bricker’s Strawberries?A.Its opening hours. | B.Its location. |
C.Its fruit prices. | D.Its berry types. |
A.Providing shopping services. | B.Sharing an equally long history. |
C.Being owned by the same family. | D.Having the same business hours. |
A.Bricker’s Strawberries. | B.Oak Grove Farms. |
C.Honey Bear Orchards. | D.Brecknock Orchard. |
2 . David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is delighted to welcome faithful supporters and new friends to join us at our annual Wildlife Ball to celebrate the natural world and conservation. Hosted by the grand Dorchester Hotel in London, the DSWF Wildlife Ball will take place on the 27th July 2024 where we’ll bring the wilderness to life with our very own Sundown Safari (观赏之旅).
Join a black-tie gastronomical (美食) safari
As part of a black-tie gastronomical safari, guests will be treated to a mouth-watering three-course meal, enjoy world-class entertainment and listen to insightful and inspiring speeches about DSWF’s conservation work to turn the tables on extinction.
The DSWF Wildlife Ball helps raise vital funds and awareness for our essential work, protecting endangered species and their habitats across the world. After a year away we are excited to be welcoming you back and look forward to being your guides at what promises to be a night to remember in support of wildlife.
Last year, the virtual Wildlife Ball raised over £ 800,000 for DSWF’s vital conservation efforts across Africa and Asia, despite not being able to celebrate in person. We are really excited to invite you back to the Dorchester Hotel, who are our generous hosts, and together aim to celebrate wildlife and the wilderness in style and to raise vital funds to help in the fight for a greener future.
Book tickets to the Wildlife Ball 2024
Book tickets or register your interest today to avoid disappointment. Either by emailing the team at wildlifeball @ davidshepherd.org or by calling the DSWF office on 01483 272323.
Individual Tickets: £ 200(Children under 12 get 40%off)
VIP packages are available on request.
1. What do we learn about Wildlife Ball 2024?A.It’ll be held in the wild. |
B.It’ll offer guests a delicious meal. |
C.It’ll allow guests to watch ball games. |
D.It’ll be followed by a guided tour of London. |
A.To entertain supporters | B.To celebrate the festival |
C.To obtain financial support. | D.To interact with wild animals. |
A.£ 440. | B.£ 520. | C.£ 560. | D.£ 640. |
3 . As online technology advanced, web sites and blogs became powerful sources of information that allowed everyone to stay updated on any subject imaginable. Although all of these information sources remain popular, there’s a new king of media and it’s online video.
There are many reasons why online video has increased suddenly over the past few years. The first is increasing data speeds. Once faster Internet speeds were provided, people quickly fell in love with online videos. The second reason why online videos have become so popular is convenience. Watching videos requires less effort and energy than reading through paragraphs of text after a day of hard work.
Advancing digital technology has also helped, as it has made sharing videos easier and more convenient than ever. High-powered smartphones and more affordable video cameras allow anyone to easily record an event or give a few comments about a scorching topic that is on their mind. Meanwhile, sites like YouTube, Vimeo, and Ustream allow users to quickly upload their videos and share them with friends, family, and the general public if they wish.
The future also looks bright for companies who post online video ads. In fact, new software allows them to watch viewers’ emotional reactions to their content through the users’ webcams (网络摄像机). They’ll be able to see whether users laugh, cry, or feel bored during videos, so they can adjust their ads. This should prove extremely helpful, as there will be millions of videos competing for viewers’ attention.
1. Why do some people prefer watching videos to reading after work?A.It helps them save time. |
B.It helps them review the news. |
C.It helps them get information with relative ease. |
D.It provides them with much more information. |
A.Unusual. | B.Future. | C.Hot. | D.Social. |
A.It will make people like their videos. |
B.It will cause viewers to create more popular videos. |
C.It will let more viewers see the advertisements they make. |
D.It will enable them to better understand what customers enjoy. |
A.Online Video: The New King of Media. |
B.Online Technology is Developing Fast. |
C.Online Video: A New Advertising Trend. |
D.Online Technology is Closely Related to People. |
4 . Top Summer Music Festivals to Travel to
Summer is the great time of a year for music lovers, especially if you love the outdoor concerts. Festival season is just beginning, and there is much to look forward to in the coming months.
Primavera Sound
To start the summer, there’s no better place than Barcelona. At the concert, you’ll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to taste the local food and wine.
May 31-June 4, Barcelona, Spain
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop
Price: $86-$323
Governors Ball
One of the great summer concerts in New York City is Governor’s Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall’s Island Park. Some of the playing artists include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.
June 2-4. New York, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop
Price: $ 105-$ 405
Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo is another summer event that attracts crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most well-known musicians will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weekend, and Chance the Rapper.
June 8-11, Manchester, Tennessee, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop
Price: $ 210-$ 554
Firefly Music Festival
Many people haven’t thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, but mid-June is a great time to plan this trip if you love music. Bands for this year’s show are The Weekend, Muse, Twenty One Pilots, and Chance the Rapper.
June 15-18, Dover, Delaware, USA
Music Type Blues rock
Price: $ 179-$ 499
1. When can you enjoy Flume’s performance?A.On May 31. | B.On June 3. | C.On Jure 9. | D.On June 15. |
A.These four music festivals are intended for music professionals. |
B.The Zombies is a music game for students from music school to play. |
C.Some famous musicians will take part in the event to be held in Manchester. |
D.Chance the Rapper will not tour around the world but just stay in one city. |
A.It performs Blues. | B.It is popular with travelers. |
C.It is held in summer. | D.It has many famous musicians. |
A.Useful. | B.Outdated. | C.Expensive. |
6 . Explore the magic of the underwater world
Reasons for visiting Georgia Aquarium (水族馆) in Atlanta
Atlanta’s aquarium is home to tens of thousands of animals including 500 species from around the world and more than 60 habitats. The largest exhibit at Georgia Aquarium is home to whale sharks, manta rays and more swimmers. The second largest exhibit is home to six beluga whales. And you won’t want to miss the dolphin exhibit and the dolphin show at Georgia Aquarium featuring an expansive underwater dolphin viewing window and a wonderful musical theatrical performance that highlights the bond shared between dolphins and humans.
Insider tips
○Arrive when the aquarium opens to beat the crowds.
○Have a sleepover inside some of Georgia Aquarium’s exhibits.
○Wear a wet suit, dive into the water and swim with whale sharks, manta rays and more
Know before you go
○Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year.
○Monday-Wednesday: 9 AM-6 PM
○Thursday: 9 AM-8 PM
○Friday: 9 AM-5 PM (Early closing for the themed party Sips Under the Sea)
○Saturday-Sunday: 8 AM-9 PM
Tickets Pricing
Penguin Encounter | Sea Lion Encounter | Dolphin Encounter | Dive with the Whale Sharks | Swim with the Whale Sharks |
$69.99 $63.99 | $79.99 $75.99 | $79.99 $75.99 | $359.99 $335.99 | $259.99 $245.99 |
1. What can we learn about Georgia Aquarium?
A.It includes 600 species. | B.It holds overground dolphin shows. |
C.Visitors can stay the night there. | D.Swimmers speak highly of its performance. |
A.At 5 PM on Tuesday. | B.At 6 PM on Friday. |
C.At 7 AM on Saturday | D.At 8 AM on Thursday. |
A.Dolphin Encounter. | B.Penguin Encounter. |
C.Swim with the Whale Sharks | D.Dive with the Whale Sharks. |
7 . A chance to become a UNICEF ambassador (大使)
Since 2006, UNICEF has successfully recruited (招募) more than 1,000 ambassadors to become “Friends of UNICEF” ambassadors each year. They were from all walks of life, including primary and secondary school students and they actively supported UNICEF activities.
In 2007 and 2008, the FOU ambassadors supported UNICEF to spread the message of Child-Friendly Family Campaign. They organized themed school projects in schools and took part in community services to spread the message of a violence-free environment.
In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Convention (公约) on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 2009, 2,000 new ambassadors will be expected to support our “CRC@20 - Unite for Children” Campaign and participate in all our children’s rights advocacy (支持) activities.
All Secondary and Primary School students are welcome!
Application Deadline: 16-1-2009
Application Methods:
For application on school-basis, please contact your teacher.
For application on individual-basis, please complete the application form below.
Enquiry Tel.: 2833 6139
Fax: 2834 0996
1. What can we know about the FOU Ambassadors Programme according to this passage?
A.It has been going on for five years. |
B.It has already got 1,000 student ambassadors. |
C.You can only apply for it through your teachers. |
D.It focuses on creating a friendly family environment for children. |
A.Students aged 7-18. |
B.People from all walks of life. |
C.Parents who care about their children. |
D.Primary and secondary school teachers. |
A.A tour guide. | B.An official report. |
C.An advertisement. | D.A forum announcement. |
8 .
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1. What have/has to be eaten in both breakfast and lunch?
A.Vegetables. | B.Sandwiches. | C.Milk. | D.Fruit. |
A.6. 25 dollars. | B.4. 25 dollars. | C.2. 75 dollars. | D.None. |
A.In a magazine. | B.In a journal. | C.On a website. | D.In a textbook. |
9 . Welcome to our stand-up comedy classes
This is the workshop where beginners have grown into headliners and headliners have grown into stars. Our workshop stresses stand-up comedy writing and performing — the two key components of stand-up comedy.
Our classes are conducted by award-winning, comedy director and writer Stephen Rosenfield and his stand-up staff. They are conducted so that when it’s time for your club performance, you will have solidly written, funny material and you will be well rehearsed and ready to perform beyond your expectations. These stand-up comedy classes are offered to both beginners and advanced students. The workshop consists of group classes, private coaching sessions and a performance at Gotham or West Side Comedy Club.
Seats available: 2
Start date: May 17th
In-person show: May 20th at Gotham Comedy Club
Live streamed show: May 22nd on YouTube
Fees:
If you are a first time student: $410. If you are a returning student: $350.
We accept cash, checks or credit cards.
Your instructor: Becky Veduccio
Becky has been a professional comedian, writer and actress for over 15 years. She has performed stand-up comedy in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and London. Besides, she has appeared in commercials, theater and feature films. And she competed in the 2018 season of America’s GotTalent.
Her film works include Return to Me, Maid in Manhattan and Random Hearts. As a writer, she was chosen as one of Parenting. com’s top five “Favorite Mommy Bloggers” for her humorous articles on the website. In 2015, she won the New York Press Club Award for humorous writing. As an instructor, Becky has taught stand-up comedy to every age group — from elementary school kids and teenagers to university students and adults. She believes everyone has a comedic voice.
1. What can be learned about the workshop?A.There are three seats left at present. | B.It focuses on both writing and acting. |
C.There are online shows on May 20th. | D.It is specially designed for headliners. |
A.$10. | B.$50. | C.$60. | D.$80. |
A.She is an experienced performer. | B.She contributes a lot to magazines. |
C.She became an overnight success. | D.She hosted America’s Got Talent. |
10 . Guideposts Magazine
Guideposts is a good magazine that will move and inspire you with personal, heartwarming stories and articles of firm beliefs that show anything is possible with hope.
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1. Which of the following can best describe Guideposts?A.Traditional. | B.Encouraging. |
C.Humorous. | D.Fashionable. |
A.Its design is special in color. | B.It’s published 12 times a year. |
C.It’s very easy for readers to carry. | D.Its total number of pages in each issue is small. |
A.Specially made calendars. | B.Old copies of Guideposts. |
C.Weekly discounted gift cards. | D.Information on writing programs |