1 . Take a trip to one of London's theme parks for an adrenaline-packed day out. From thrilling rides through history, to wild animals - both mythical and real - London's theme parks offer great entertainment for families and groups.
Unlike most London attractions, some amusement parks aren't in central London, but are easily reached by train, coach or car.
Chessington World of Adventures
Whether it's adrenaline - pumping rides, wild animals or underwater adventures you're after, Chessington delivers. There are three main sections: the Theme Park has 10 themed lands with more than 40 rides and attractions including roller coasters, dodgems and rides suitable for younger children. Chessington Zoo houses 1, 000 animals including tigers, lions, giraffes, penguins and a petting zoo.
Shrek’s Adventure
Board the Dreamworks. Tour Bus for a 4D experience with cheeky Donkey as your guide. You'll be taken through 10 live, fairy-tale-themed shows including Shrek's Swamp and a mirror maze(迷宫). Suitable for all ages, but particularly those aged 6 to 12 years old.
London Dungeon
Take a scary but humorous 90-minute journey through 1, 000 years of London's history at the ever - popular London Dungeon. There are 18 interactive shows with 20 live theatre actors and two rides to guide you through the city's murky past. Walk the Whitechapel Maze with Jack the Ripper, visit a medieval torture chamber, and be careful not to lose your head on The Tyrant boat ride with King Henry VⅢ!
KidZania
Set your imagination free at KidZania at Westfield London – the new role – playing park for children that’s taking the world by storm. A child-size city complete with shops and locations including a fire station, a bank and a theatre stage where children can role-play around 60 different jobs and professions, KidZania aims to teach life skills such as financial literacy, teamwork and independence.
1. If vistors want to enjoy the excitement of roller coasters, they can go to ________.A.KidZania | B.Shrek’s Adventure |
C.London Dungeon | D.Chessington World of Adventures |
A.Students studying history. | B.Underwater adventurers. |
C.Police officers. | D.Animal lovers. |
A.A science textbook. | B.A news report. |
C.A travel guidebook. | D.A geography magazine. |
In this program, five celebrity fathers traveled to six countryside locations across China, including some villages in Beijing, Yunnan, Shandong, Hunan, Heilongjiang and a desert in Ningxia. They took care of their kids without the help of the kid’s mothers. At the same time, they also took part in different kinds of activities with their kids together, such as cooking, fishing and selling goods.
Why is the show so popular? “It reflects (折射) social reality. In big cities, fathers are always busy earning money and making achievements in their career. They don’t spare more time with their kids.” said Xie Dikui, general director of the show. As the father of a 3-year-old daughter, Xie said that he found his own heart being touched as he made it. “Although these fathers are busy, they are able to spare time for their kids. We can do better than them.”
This also happens in some rural areas in China. More and more men from rural areas are now working in big cities, leaving their kids at home under the Grandparents’ care.
“I have a son and a daughter in my hometown.” said Xu Canyong, a 33-year-old man working in Shantou, Guangdong Province. “They come to live with me only during summer and winter vacations. I miss them very much. I want to have them live with us in Shantou, but the cost of living here is too high.” said Xu.
1. Five celebrity fathers have ever traveled to _______ with their kids.
A.Beijing, Hunan and Heilongjiang |
B.Hunan, Heilongjiang and Tibet |
C.Yunnan, Ningxia and Hong Kong |
D.Yunnan, Shandong and Gansu |
A.the five fathers are all famous stars |
B.there are many beautiful sights in it |
C.Xie Dikui is a popular director in China |
D.it reflects the problems about family education |
A.the TV show Where Are We Going, Dad? |
B.the fact that fathers have less time with their kids |
C.the trip of five celebrity fathers with their kids |
D.the relationship between Xie Dikui and his daughter |
A.he can’t afford to live there together |
B.he has no time to look after his kids |
C.Shantou is too far from his hometown |
D.his kids are used to living with their grandparents |
A.fathers will raise the kids instead of mothers |
B.the five celebrity fathers will give up their own jobs |
C.in some rural areas, more and more kids live with their grandparents |
D.Mr. Xu often goes back to his hometown during summer and winter vacations |
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No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there is no account keeping or transaction fees!
Excellent interest rates!
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Convenient
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1. Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?A.Special gifts are ready for parents. |
B.The bank opens only on work days. |
C.Services are convenient for its members. |
D.Fees are necessary for the account keeping. |
A.encourage spending | B.are free to all teenagers |
C.are full of adventure stories | D.help to make more of your money |
A.To set up a club. | B.To provide part-time jobs. |
C.To organize key-cards. | D.To introduce a new banking service |
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A.places | B.people | C.things | D.news |
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A.personality | B.similarity | C.tolerance | D.familiarity |
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