1 . Kew Gardens

Discover the world of science behind our collections of over 50, 000 living plants to be found across the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tickets and prices

·Adult              PEAK                    (February 1 to October 31)              £15. 00

OFF-PEAK             (November 1 to January 31)             £11. 00

·Child (4 to 15)       PEAK             (February 1 to October 31)              £5. 00

OFF-PEAK             (November 1 to January 31)             £4. 00

·Child under 4                                                                                       Free

Opening time

10 am-4 pm (last entry 3 pm)

* Please be aware that the last entry into the Gardens is strictly one hour before closing.

Directions

Plan your journey to Kew Gardens with our suggested routes to our easy-to-reach gates.

☆By bike

We love to welcome cyclists to our Gardens. There are bicycle racks (自行车停车架) at all four gates. At Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate, the racks are inside the gates. Bikes left outside our gates are left at your own risk. We do not allow bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards and scooters into the Gardens.

☆By bus

Route 65 stops close to Lion Gate, Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate.

Route 110 stops near Kew Gardens station and Elizabeth Gate.

Routes 237 and 267 stop at Kew Bridge station.

☆By car

Parking at the Gardens is extremely limited, with spaces in our car park available on a first come, first served basis. Please plan ahead if you are considering driving to the Gardens, as we cannot guarantee an available space in our car park.

☆By boat

Thames River Boats run a special service from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier. The easiest entrance for visitors coming from Kew Pier is Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AE). Elizabeth Gate is a 0. 2-mile walk from Kew Pier across Kew Green.

1. How much should a 14-year-old pay to visit Kew Gardens in March?

A．£4. 00.

B．£5. 00.

C．£11. 00.

D．£15. 00.

2. What is possible for a cyclist visiting Kew Gardens?

A．Riding his bike into the Gardens.

B．Entering the Gardens at 7 pm on Monday.

C．Finding bicycle racks inside Elizabeth Gate.

D．Getting money for missing his bike left outside.

3. What should you consider if you drive to Kew Gardens?

A．Where to park your car.

B．When to enter the Gardens.

C．How to receive a special service.

D．How to get to Kew Bridge station.

3 . For Art Lovers

We Are Water Protectors

Carole Lindstrom, illustrated (加插图) by Michaela Goade

Water is life! The Water Protectors at Standing Rock and beyond have been battling to defend Mother Earth’s sacred water to honor our ancestors, to provide for our peoples and for future generations. This picture book — seriously, it’s breathtaking — was written by Carole Lindstrom of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe and illustrated by Michaela Goade. (For ages 3 to 6)

All Because You Matter

Tami Charles, illustrated by Bryan Collier

From the matter of the universe to Black Lives Matter, this illustrated book pulls together the real universe to make it clear that its young readers are special beyond belief. Drawing inspiration from his own grandmother’s clothes-making, Bryan Collier pairs with Tami Charles to deliver an important message. (For ages 4 to 8)

Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera (意大利蜂)

Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann

A beautifully illustrated Apis mellifera presented in tasty oil paints cycles. Young readers get a front row seat to the natural world while vivid words introduce the anxiety leading to the bee’s first flight. Think each bee has just one job? Think again. Bees hold a variety of occupations during their short, lovely lives — and you thought you were busy! (For ages 6 to 9)

The Plain Janes

Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg

Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg’s children comic about four girl artists attracted readers when it was released in 2007. Now, in a reissue (再版) that includes the original tales along with a new story, Castellucci ages up her message. While the Janes’ lives have grown more complicated, Castellucci’s theme remains sincere and — in these trying times — something many of us struggle to keep in mind. (For ages 8 to 15)

1. Which book does Michaela Goade draw for?

A．The Plain Janes.	B．All Because You Matter.
C．We Are Water Protectors.	D．Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera.

2. Who gave Bryan Collier the inspiration to illustrate for All Because You Matter?

A．His family member.	B．His readers.
C．Himself.	D．Tami Charles.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They are about endangered animals.

B．They are targeted at art lovers under sixteen.

C．They have been released more than once.

D．They contribute to environmental protection.

4 . Robot science fiction has long been a favorite for readers. If you want to check out any of these titles for free, you can do so with Audible’s one-month free trial. Click here to download Audible’s app to try for $0.00.

I. Robot

The author of I, Robot, Isaac Asimov, is an indisputable giant within the world of robot science fiction due to his creation of the three laws of robotics. I, Robot is a landmark work of robot sci-fi which explores every facet of robots and their place in the world of humans, from their conception through to their possible replacement of humanity.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is an absolute landmark work of robot science fiction and has gained even greater recognition due to being made into the classic motion picture Blade Runner. The story’s hero is tasked with hunting down sentient robots that have gone immoral.

The Night Sessions

The Night Sessions by Ken MacLeod envisions a world in which religions and those who believe in them have been pushed to the edge of society. This is also a world populated by sentient robots that sometimes help humanity but are often shunned by their very creators.

Sea of Rust

Sea of Rust is set in a future world in which humanity has been totally wiped out by an unimaginably powerful artificial intelligence system and the robots it has at its command. In this world without mankind, the two most powerful artificial intelligence systems fight for control. It is both a tight story of survival and an optimistic adventure.

1. Which book has become more popular after being made into a movie?

A．I, Robot	B．Sea of Rust
C．The Night Sessions	D．Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

2. What can we learn about Sea of Rust?

A．It is a story of human survival.

B．It is set in a world full of robots.

C．It is about a harmonious world without mankind.

D．It’s about robots and humans fighting for control.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A website.	B．A newspaper.
C．A book review.	D．A journal of literary criticism.

6 . The travel courses in University of New England led by faculty members (导师) are an exciting, enriching way to study abroad. You will meet with faculty throughout the semester to prepare for travel through readings, lectures and coursework; then you’ll travel during a semester break to enhance your learning.

Greece and Italy Course
Open to: Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Kash Dutta
Application Deadline: November 1, 2022

This spring semester course discovers the interesting connections between human anatomy (解剖学) and the art of the Renaissance. During your 10-day trip to Italy and Greece in May, 2023, you will tour historic sites in Athens, Rome, Florence, and Bologna, representing the birthplace of modern anatomical science in some of the Europe’s oldest universities.

Kenya Course
Open to: Post Graduate Students
Faculty: Richard Peterson, Ph.D.
Application Deadine: November 1, 2022

This is a spring semester course offered with a 22-day field experience in Kenya in late May, 2023. Semester studies focus on understanding Kenya’s contemporary environmental, health and community development issues. The field experience features visits to leading universities, museums, and national parks, an overland journey.

Mexico Course
Open to: Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Sam McReynolds, Ph.D.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2022

This spring semester travel course fulfills the global citizenship requirement and includes a nine-day trip to Mexico during spring break. Students will spend their first few days in Cuernavaca, an important cultural center in Central Mexico, where they will live with host families and immerse themselves in the community. They will then travel to the nearby village of Amatlán, where they will teach English in a local school, and learn about Amatlán’s varied customs.

Costa Rica Course
Open to: Undergraduate Students
Faculty: Greg Zogg, Ph.D.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2022

This is a spring semester course that includes travel to Costa Rica for nine days over spring break, where you will explore the amazing biodiversity of both tropical rainforests and so-called dry forests. Students will conduct fieldwork examining how human — induced changes in the environment — such as invasive species, and global warming — impact these two forest types.

1. Who will lead the anatomy and art course in 2023?

A．Kash Dutta.	B．Greg Zogg.
C．Richard Peterson.	D．Sam McReynolds.

2. Where can students be a volunteer teacher in their trips abroad?

A．In Kenya.	B．In Mexico.
C．In Costa Rica.	D．In Greece and Italy.

3. What is the common feature of the four travel courses?

A．They will start on November 1, 2022.

B．They are intended for undergraduate students.

C．They all include short-term travel courses.

D．They will be offered in leading universities.

7 . Many summer camps have had to cancel their programming due to COVID-19. So we have found a great selection of virtual summer camps for your children.

Happy Camper Live

Ages: 5~ 18

Cost: $499 a month .

What is special about Happy Camper Live is that there are hundreds of camp adventures and experiences to choose from to offer your children unique camp experience. Children can make fun with a world-class athlete, play volleyball with a national high school champion and learn a new art, craft or musical instrument.

Smart Robots Virtual Camp

Ages: 7 ~11

Cost: $179 for two weeks

Campers will receive a smart coding robot of choice and learning materials and apps to get them started in this camp. This camp is made as much of a social experience as possible. At the end of camp, each child will be certificated as a “junior coder”，have made penfriends for life and have new skills and knowledge to bring into their classrooms in the fall.

Written Out Loud

Ages: 8~17

Cost: $250 per week

The storytelling school Written Out Loud has transformed its program to a virtual storytelling workshop. Founded in 2018 by a Hollywood film-maker, Witten Out Loud offers classes for children aged 8 to 17 that combine a range of disciplines such as creative writing, film-making and even improving comedy.

Got Game Summer Academy

Ages: 4~12

Cost: $195 for two weeks

With a focus on reading, writing and math, Got Game will help your children stay academically on track while still having fun in an energized virtual learning environment. Children will receive personalized attention from teachers while also participating in games that center around communication on group projects and building individual skills.

1. What’s special about Happy Camper Live?

A．It offers a large number of different activities.

B．It’s the most expensive of the four camps.

C．It focuses on improving musical skills.

D．It was founded by a world-class athlete.

2. Where can campers make penfriends with others?

A．In Written Out Loud.	B．In Happy Camper Live.
C．In Smart Robots Virtual Camp.	D．In Got Game Summer Academy.

3. What do Written Out Loud and Got Game Summer Academy have in common?

A．They enable children to learn while playing games.

B．They improve children’ s writing skills.

C．They teach children how to make films.

D．They are suitable for children above 12.

8 . Thanks to some of the best summer camps for gifted students we mention down below, you won’t have to worry about how to ensure your children will enjoy study while school is out.

World Scholars Academy

Headquartered in Hawaii, the World Scholars Academy offers a number of summer courses specifically designed for gifted high school students. Students here will learn advanced study skills, will have an opportunity to develop a deeper conceptual understanding of complex subjects, and will have a unique opportunity to create relationships with other students that can serve them well for years and years to come.

Summer Institute for the Gifted

With locations in a variety of famous universities throughout the United States, these programs vary wildly from year to year but are always designed to give gifted young people enough opportunity to develop new skills, knowledge, and a wealth of experiences that will help set them up for success.

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

Hosted at 25 different locations on both the East Coast and the West Coast of the US-as well as in Hong Kong-these three-week programs cover a wide variety of studies, including humanities, math, science, writing, and much more. Some of them can even be used towards high school credits.

Northwestern Center for Talented Development

Each one of the summer camps provided by Northwestern University is situated on the Northwestern campus in northern Illinois. Gifted youth in grades 10th through 12th are invited to attend the three-week residential programs each summer. These programs prepare them for life after high school, and provide them college credits at the conclusion of the course.

1. Who would be most interested in the text?

A．Parents.	B．Tourists.
C．College students.	D．Scientific researchers.

2. What will students acquire from World Scholars Academy?

A．The skills of writing.	B．The secret to success.
C．Adaptation to complex life.	D．Advanced courses to better themselves.

3. Which camp has a branch in China?

A．World Scholars Academy.

B．Summer Institute for the Gifted.

C．Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

D．Northwestern Center for Talented Development.

10 . The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter

While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.

Joshua Tree National Park, California

With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John

Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.

1. Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars?

A．Yellowstone National Park.	B．Joshua Tree National Park.
C．Grand Canyon National Park.	D．Virgin Islands National Park.

2. What do we know about the Grand Canyon National Park?

A．We can have a poor view of the South Rim there.	B．It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.
C．There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter.	D．The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.

3. Which activity is mentioned in all of the parks?

A．Hiking.

B．Skiing.

C．Swimming.

D．Hunting.