1 . Four Best Natural Parks in America
Everglades National Park, Florida
Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical (亚热带) wilderness reserve in America. This amazing destination is a 1.5-million-acre ocean of grass which flows gradually from central Florida all the way south to the sea. This makes it -an important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like manatee, American crocodile, and Florida jaguar.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park is home to one of the largest canyons in the world. If you visit between mid-May and mid-October, you can see the Canyon from the North Rim. About 90% of all visitors see it from the “South Rim”, because it is open all year and has easy-to-get-to overlooks.
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
The caves house 200 animals, most of them being invertebrate (无脊椎) species. 42 of these species live in total darkness. These caves are incredible enough to be featured in Planet Earth——a must-see BBC documentary series.
Olympic National Park, Washington
Olympic National Park has a little bit of everything rugged Pacific coastline, high mountain peaks, broad sandy beaches, clear lakes, rain forests. With such a wide variety of ecosystems, Olympic is one of the most diverse wilderness areas in the United States. The park is an important habitat for species like wild salmon (鲑鱼), northern spotted owls.
Olympic National Park is very large and there are no roads that cross the park. If you visit in April or May, you may see gray whales pass by on their way to Alaska.
1. What animals live in the Everglades National Park?| A．Northern spotted owls. | B．Invertebrate animals. |
| C．Gray whales. | D．American crocodiles. |
| A．Grand Canyon National Park. | B．Mammoth Cave National Park. |
| C．Everglades National Park. | D．Olympic National Park. |
| A．It is open all year. |
| B．It has a rich biodiversity. |
| C．It is located in the state of Kentucky. |
| D．It has easy roads for visitors to drive across the park. |
2 . The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History has fossils from all over the world, and yet many come from the areas surrounding the museum itself. Here, we make a list of fossil hotspots.
Calvert Cliffs State Park—Lusby, Maryland
One location where you can have access to the cliffs is at Calvert Cliffs State Park in Lusby, Maryland. Just a 1.8-mile walk from the parking lot, you can make a thorough search of the open beach with a small tool for remnants(遗迹) of prehistoric sea life.
Stratford Hall—Stratford, Virginia
About 17 million years earlier, during the Miocene era, the Stratford Hall’s 150-foot-high cliffs were actually part of the seafloor. Due to irresponsible fossil hunting practices, however, visitors must buy tickets (＄8 for adults and＄5 for kids) to enter the 100-yard-long collecting area. The Stratford Hall still offers guided tours that are typically about four hours long.
Purse State Park—Nanjemoy, Maryland
Just over an hour’s drive south of Washington, D. C, Purse State Park is located on a stretch of the banks of the Potomac River called Wades Bay. Most of the fossils you’ll find at this site are from the late Paleocene—specifically the Aquia Formation rock layer, which is 55 to 59 million years old. Look at the small stones carefully, in which the teeth of a wide variety of sharks and bony fish species can be found.
Dinosaur Park—Laurel, Maryland
Dinosaur Park usually serves as an outdoor laboratory, where the public can work alongside paleontologists(古生物学家). Hundreds of fossils discovered by visitors have been collected and catalogued(记载) to date, increasing our knowledge about ancient ecosystem that once existed there.
1. How much should a family of two adults and a kid pay to visit the 100-yard-long collecting area?| A．＄13. | B．＄18. | C．＄21. | D．＄24. |
| A．At Calvert Cliffs State Park. | B．At Purse State Park. |
| C．At Stratford Hall. | D．At Dinosaur Park. |
| A．make people figure out their history clearly |
| B．help people learn about the ancient ecosystem |
| C．let people better know the present and the future |
| D．draw people’s attention to the outdoor laboratory |
3 . Master classes
Introduction to Linocut (油毡浮雕艺术)
Sunday 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Learn the basics of linocut-from tool advice to gaining confidence and control. You’ll go home with a selection of greeting cards, postcards and prints. All tools and materials are provided and all levels are welcome.
Creative Learning Space £70
Keeping up with Kids
Sunday 10 a.m.—1 p.m. & 2 p.m.—5 p.m.
Explore the digital literacy of today and how you can support young people’s development, while increasing your own knowledge and understanding of each key stage in the computing classes.
Woods-Scawen Room £40
Watercolor Landscapes (风景)
Sunday 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
In this workshop you will learn to paint a beautiful watercolor landscape with a sky, mountains and trees. Working from a picture and with guidance and step-by-step demonstration from Purnima Panchal, you will learn skills such as graded wash, transparent layers and stippling.
Helen Martin Studio £70
Life Drawing
Sunday 10 a.m.—4 p.m.
This life drawing class is open to improvers and experienced artists and is an opportunity to develop and explore drawing skills with a model. Working on lines, shading and general drawing skills, you’ll see demonstrations and be given individual teaching to help develop your skill base. Not all materials are provided.
Helen Martin Studio £75
Stained Glass (彩色玻璃)
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
It is a two-day introduction to the traditional art of stained glass using the Tiffany-style skill. Over the two days you will be taught how to make your own decorative suncatchers and will produce at least two pieces to take home.
Ensemble Room £195 for both days.
1. What can students do in Introduction to Linocut?
| A．Make beautiful cards. | B．Learn about the Tiffany-style skill. |
| C．Practice drawing skills with a model. | D．Follow the guidance of Purnima Panchal. |
| A．It is offered on both Saturdays and Sundays. | B．It demonstrates traditional art skills. |
| C．It is the most expensive class. | D．It is probably intended for parents. |
| A．Life Drawing. | B．Stained Glass. |
| C．Introduction to Linocut. | D．Watercolor Landscapes. |
4 . Going out guide
FEB.21
Released (发行) in December, "Kimberly: The People I Used to know" is the latest from R&B singer-songwriter K. Michelle, who rose to popularity through the VH I docus-series "Love & Hip Hop." The singer has been praised for her honesty on tracks like "Kim K," which addresses cultural appropriation. 8 p.m. Feb. 21. The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Coiesvilie Rd., Silver Spring, Md. 301-960-9999. filbnoresilverspring.com. $58-$121.
FEB.22-25
The Architecture & Design Film Festival presents nearly 20 films over four days in its D.C.run. Movies explore topics such as design for social change and the lives of architects and designers including Charles and Ray Eames, Dries Van Noten and Bjarke Ingels. Some screenings will include discussions. Feb. 22-25. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org. $15 per screening,$10 students,$125 all-access pass.
THROUGH MARCH 10
Interior (室内的) designers will draw inspiration from Marjorie Merriweather Post's lively tablescapes (桌面景观) to exhibit table settings of the past in Hillwood's dining room. Through March 10. Hillwood Estate, Museum&Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. hillwoodmuseum.org. $18 seniors,$10 college students, $5 ages 6 to 18, free for children younger than 6.
MARCH 22-25
The musical staged by WSC Avant Bard returns. The production is about mythical (神话的) Greek king Oedipus nearing his death. March 22 through March 25. Gunston Arts Center, Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang St, Arlington. 703-418-4808. wscavantbard.org. $10-$35.
1. Which number can one call if he or she wants to enjoy some pop music?| A．301-960-9999. | B．202-272-2448. |
| C．202-686-5807. | D．703-418-4808. |
| A．Enjoy a fashion design show. | B．Meet some film stars in person. |
| C．Listen to a lecture about architecture. | D．Learn about the lives of some designers. |
| A．At Gunston Arts Center. | B．At National Building Museum. |
| C．At the Fillmore Silver Spring. | D．At Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. |
5 . The following "green" hotels from across the world offer guests an eco-friendly and world-class holiday experience.
Hi Hotel, Nice, France
Offering a private beach and rooftop pool, the Hi Hotel Eco Spa Beach has received Green Globe certification for using recycled paper, organic(有机的)paint, eco-friendly cleaning products and organic food.
Garonga Safari Camp, Phalaborwa, South Africa
A high-class 12-bed camp in South Africa, the hotel supports the local community. Locals are offered employment opportunities, with potential for career development, while food and goods are sourced locally where possible. Additionally, guests are invited to offset their carbon footprint by helping with the planting and growing of Spesbok Trees in the Eastern Cape.
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, Maldives
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa combines environment and modern design to offer guests the luxurious experience. Various parts of the hotel are built over the water in the Indian Ocean in order to reduce interference(干扰)with the natural environment.
The Park Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India
Located within a 10-minute car ride from the centre of Hyderabad. The Park Hyderaba's exterior(外部)makes full use of natural light, reducing the need for electricity. Green transportation, bikes and electric cars, is encouraged.
Spice Island Beach Resort, St. George's，Grenada
Owned and run by Sir Royston Hopkin and his family, Spice Island Beach Resort is a luxurious destination for guests hoping to bathe in the natural beauty of the Isle of Spice. It uses solar heating and all forms of energy conservation. Smoking of any kind is forbidden in the areas or the hotel.
1. What's special about Hi Hotel?| A．It puts a ban on cars. |
| B．It provides green food. |
| C．It encourages guests to plant trees. |
| D．It offers employment opportunities to the locals. |
| A．It is partly built over the sea. | B．It has simply-decorated rooms. |
| C．It makes full use of natural light. | D．It uses eco-friendly cleaning products. |
| A．Hi Hotel. | B．The Park Hyderabad. |
| C．Garonga Safari Camp. | D．Spice Island Beach Resort. |
