In 1996, Yi Shu, one of Hong Kong’s most beloved novelists,
2 . 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. |
| A．A room with Murphy beds. | B．An original movie set. |
| C．A special pool for children. | D．An outdoor picnic table. |
| A．www.crystalcove.org. | B．www.terranea.com. |
| C．www.montagehotels.com. | D．www.elcapitancanyon.com. |
3 . 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!
AdmissionAdmission 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. |
| A．Hayride. | B．Horse ride. |
| C．Corn pile. | D．Feeding animals. |
| A．Bringing their pets. | B．Wearing open-toed shoes. |
| C．Playing in strawberry fields. | D．Taking their own strawberry containers. |
4 . Discover polar adventure and exploration on your doorstep. From penguins to paintings, Inuit art to explorers’ diaries and sleeping bags – come find out about exploration, science and survival at the extreme ends of Earth.
Collection Highlights
- Fossil ferns (化石蕨类) from about 140 million years ago.
- Snow goggles (护目镜) used by Ernest Shackleton on the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-16 (Endurance) - given to him by Harald Nilsen.
- An unopened tin of pemmican (干肉饼) taken from the hut (小屋) of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09 (Nimrod).
- A folding camera, created by A.E. Staley & Co. and used by Robert
Falcon Scott at the South Pole, 1912, on the British Antarctic
Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova).
Free Entry
Contact Us
Website: www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum Call: 01223 336540
Email: museum@spri.cam.ac.uk
Family Visits
Visiting with a baby carriage
Baby carriages are welcome, but cannot be left unattended. Please contact the museum before your visit with any questions.
Activities
Audio guides are available at the information desk, with one tour aimed at adults and one at younger visitors. A small charge applies.
Gallery routes: Discover the polar regions with a pack-a-polar suitcase route, an explorer route and other activities for children.
Research Inquiries and Image Approval
Researchers wishing to learn about the museum’s collections should email museum@spri.cam.ac.uk to make an appointment.
To request approval to use images of the museum’s collection, please contact the Picture Library at the Scott Polar Research Institute.
1. What collection can visitors see in the museum?| A．Fossil ferns from about 1.4 billion years ago. |
| B．Snow goggles used by Harald Nilsen on an expedition. |
| C．A tin of pemmican left over a century ago. |
| D．A folding camera used at the North Pole in 1912. |
| A．It aims to promote polar tours. |
| B．It has baby carriages for rent. |
| C．It offers free audio guides to adults. |
| D．It prepares various themed routes for visitors. |
| A．By calling 01223 336540. |
| B．By contacting the Picture Library. |
| C．By emailing museum@spri.cam.ac.uk. |
| D．By visiting www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum. |
5 . Nanny Poppinz
If you find yourself in need of a babysitter (保姆), the Internet is a great place to start. And in truth, it can be a great way to find someone to care for your child if you know where to look, what questions to ask, and how to examine the babysitter. Luckily, we’ve done the work and found the perfect site for you — Nanny Poppinz.
About its service
Nanny Poppinz isn’t quite as widely available as some of the other sites, but if it is in your area you’re in luck. This is a truly wonderful service for finding good child care providers. What’s more, if you need a particular babysitting service, you just tell Nanny Poppinz what your needs are. Nanny Poppinz will cover them in its services. It offers babysitters for in- and out-of-home care, 24/7 emergency services, night-time newborn support, mothers’ helpers, hotel resort babysitting, sick child care, and more.
About its staff
The company has been in business since 1992, working to make sure the professionals it hires are qualified and experienced. You just tell Nanny Poppinz what kind of babysitter you’re looking for, and its staff will do the rest of the work for you. And you can totally rely on Nanny Poppinz to find a professional babysitter. The staff will do detailed research on the babysitter, such as their backgrounds and skills. Then the staff will perform personal, face-to-face interviews in the search for your perfect babysitters.
About its charge (费用)
There are no application (申请) fees to join the service, although the company does make it difficult to find out how much you pay once you’ ve chosen a babysitter. The company provides its services for free until you find a professional for your family. Then, you’ll pay a certain amount of money depending on the type of services you need.
1. What do we know about Nanny Poppinz?| A．It is popular all over the world. |
| B．It provides free baby products for its users. |
| C．It teaches new moms to accept their new roles. |
| D．It offers various customized babysitting services. |
| A．Tell users Nanny Poppinz’s long history. |
| B．Show users the benefits of hiring a babysitter. |
| C．Ensure that the babysitters have professional skills. |
| D．Teach users how to find good babysitters themselves. |
| A．When they send in an application. |
| B．After the babysitters finish all tasks. |
| C．After they’ve selected an able babysitter. |
| D．After its staff have done the preparation work. |
Experience the first show of Toy Story in Concert, featuring a screening of the film with Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Randy Newman’s musicals performed live to the film, conducted by Guy Noble. The Toy Story films are loved worldwide for their characters, extraordinary storytelling and the music of Randy Newman. The composer and songwriter is behind great songs including You’ve Got a Friend in Me, Strange Things and I Will Go Sailing No More.
Melbourne Museum
From history and culture to science and nature, Melbourne Museum offers adults and kids a series of experiences to explore the various aspects of life. Over a number of galleries, visitors can learn about the origin and evolution (进化) of life in Victoria, walk through a living rainforest, discover the story of the famous racehorse Phar Lap, and more. There is also the Children’s Gallery, for babies to 5-year-olds to explore, play, and learn.
Girl from the North Country
With superstars including Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune, AFI Award-winner Peter Kowitz, Sydney Theatre Award-winner Zahra Newman and Helpmann Award-winners Peter Carroll and Helen Dallimore, Girl from the North Country is the theatrical event of 2022. An uplifting (令人振奋的) story of American life in 1934 Minnesota, where a group of wanderers cross paths at a guesthouse.
Dream City
Dream City is a high-tech city where children are inspired to learn through fun career activities. A place where kids take on the careers of the future and explore the power of science in everyday lives. Kids aged three to 13-plus will have a fun time and be inspired by the possibilities.
1. What is Guy Noble?| A．A composer. | B．A conductor. | C．An actor. | D．A director. |
| A．Explore American life in 1934 Minnesota. | B．Ride the famous racehorse Phar Lap. |
| C．Hike in a rainforest. | D．Get to know evolution of life. |
| A．Dream City. | B．Melbourne Museum. |
| C．Toy Story in Concert. | D．Girl from the North Country. |
1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
| A．The changes of talk shows. |
| B．The ways of enjoying our lives. |
| C．The future of entertainment industry. |
| A．Having a live audience. |
| B．Doing video-chat interviews. |
| C．Inviting their family members. |
| A．He makes a pizza at home. | B．He chats with a pop star. | C．He plays with his kids. |
| A．Encouraged. | B．Disappointed. | C．Sympathetic. |
8 . The second-largest city in Switzerland after Zurich Geneva has a desirable position on the southwestern end of Lake Geneva. Visitors to Geneva will find it an elegant city with extremely attractive scenery. Here are some best things to do in Geneva.
Catch the Spray (水雾) From the Jet d’Eau
Made in 1886 to control the outflow of water from a nearby power station, the Jet d’Eau (water jet) soon became a symbol of the city. It shoots water nearly 140 meters into the air. Unless winds are too strong, the Jet d’Eau opens every day and lights up at night. If you get close enough, you’ll get hit with a refreshing spray.
Tour the Palais des Nations
Built in the 1930s, the Palais des Nations (Palace of Nations) is the second-largest UN headquarters (联合国总部). It’s one of the largest diplomatic conference (外交会议) centers globally. It’s a big building located in Ariana Park. Visitors are free to wander the grounds or make an hour-long guided tour of several of the buildings.
Take a Break at the Jardin Anglais &the Flower Clock
All roads in Geneva seem to lead to the Jardin Anglais — the English Garden-the small, prettily planted lakefront garden in the center of Geneva. Crowds gather here for the flower clock, an oversized timepiece planted with seasonal flowers. Plenty of sitting areas, hundred-year-old shade trees, and a central fountain make this a relaxing place to take a break from sightseeing.
Walk along the Lakefront and Riverside
The Jardin Anglais is just one place to admire the lake and the Jet d’Eau. Visitors can wander along the entire lakefront. There are 6 miles of walking and bike paths along the lakefront.Swans pass by during the day, and at night, the riverfront and surrounding buildings are romantically lit.
1. When is the Jet d’Eau closed to visitors?| A．On weekend nights. | B．On high windy days. |
| C．On cold winter days. | D．On national holidays. |
| A．Paid tickets to Ariana Park. |
| B．Bike paths for going cycling. |
| C．Guided tours of its buildings. |
| D．A chance to sit in on its meetings. |
| A．Get to know Geneva’s history. |
| B．Appreciate the flower clock. |
| C．Plant flowers in the garden. |
| D．Take photos with animals. |
9 . Here are the top 4 breakfast venues in New Orleans.
Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar
Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar is the oldest organic(有机的) juice bar in New Orleans. There are two locations located on historic Magazine Street. It is a trendy juice bar that serves local food items with a Latin flavor. You’ll just have to try it for yourself!
Opening & Closing Hours:
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday-Monday: 8 am to 3 pm
Two Chicks Cafe
The Two Chicks Cafe was started by, you guess it, “two chicks”. Two best friends started this cafe in New Orleans with the support of their families. They worked hard to make their restaurant dream a reality. Everything in the restaurant and on the menu was handcrafted by the “two chicks”. At Two Chicks Cafe, you are family.
Opening & Closing Hours:
Monday: Closed
Wednesday-Sunday: 8 am to 2 pm
The Camellia Grill
The Camellia Grill is a must-visit for everyone traveling in New Orleans. This diner is located in Uptown New Orleans and has been open since 1946. At The Camellia Grill, you can really enjoy the taste of the past. It is a diner-style restaurant with a local charm. All the servers are dressed in traditional uniforms to take you back to the good old days in New Orleans.
Opening & Closing Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 am to 12 am
Friday-Saturday: 8 am to 2 am
Sunday: 8 am to 12 am
Bywater Bakery
Bywater Bakery was opened by Alton Osborne and Chaya Conrad in 2017. They were newly married and wanted to make New Orleans feel like home. Alton and Chaya have created a delicious bakery that rings true to their original intent. Home really is where the food is. The bakery is located on the corner of Dauphine and Independence. They offer a rich selection of delicious breakfast items that you do not want to miss.
Opening & Closing Hours:
Thursday-Monday: 8 am to 3 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
1. To eat at 1 pm on Wednesday, where should you go?| A．Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar. | B．Two Chicks Cafe. |
| C．The Camellia Grill. . | D．Bywater Bakery. |
| A．Traditional local food. | B．Old organic dishes. |
| C．Fashionable uniforms. | D．Super long business hours. |
| A．Life. | B．Health. | C．Entertainment. | D．Fashion. |
10 . Welcome to the Painting Competition for Woodlands Students
The International Anti-Drug Day this year is coming soon. In order to raise teenagers’ awareness to fight against drug taking, the City Art Council is going to hold a painting competition for the students in our city. Students who want to take part in the competition can hand in their own 2D paintings in either of the following two ways:
★Each school will be provided with a box for students to put in their paintings. Boxes will be picked up by the City Art Council on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, before the end of the school day.
★Paintings can be also handed in on Friday, June 24th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Woodlands Art Hall (175 Riverside Street). All paintings are required to be 60 cm wide by 80 cm long or smaller. Larger sizes will not be accepted. Each student can only hand in one painting.
The final decision on the competition results will be made on June 26th, the Anti-Drug Day. The name list of the winners will be made known on the website of the City Art Council on the same day. All winning paintings will be shown to the public at the City Youth Park from June 27th till the end of July. Prizes:
1st Prize (10 students) = $300 Gift Card each
2nd Prize (20 students) = $200 Gift Card each
3rd Prize (30 students) = $100 Gift Card each
For further information:
Visit http://www. Woodlands Art Council. org or call 2569-8632.
1. The main purpose of this competition is ________.| A．to teach the teenagers some painting skills |
| B．to tell the teenagers to walk away from drugs |
| C．to provide the teenager with some art knowledge |
| D．To introduce the history of the Anti-Drug Day to the teenagers |
| A．40 cm wide by 60 cm long | B．50 cm wide by 70 cm long |
| C．60 cm wide by 80 cm long | D．80 cm wide by 100 cm long |
| A．At the City Youth Park. | B．At the City Art Council. |
| C．At 175 Riverside Street. | D．At the Woodlands Art Hall. |
| A．Students must put their paintings in the school box on June 24th. |
| B．Students can get more information about the competition in two ways. |
| C．Each student can take part in the competition with one 3D painting. |
| D．Each of the second prize winners in the competition will get 300 dollars. |
