1 . Oaks Farms is a combination of experiences that are designed to keep your students engaged in fun and exciting learning opportunities. We are truly a classroom without walls, offering educator-developed programs and field trips. We invite you here to explore sustainability (可持续发展), which includes not only the environment but also animal welfare, safety and our community.
The Pig Adventure
This program will help you learn all about pork and its benefits and discover the growth cycle of pigs from little babies to full grown-ups. Monitor the development of baby pigs and see how the farm works at the Pork Education Center. You will get first-hand knowledge about how our feeding system works.
The Dairy Adventure
This program encourages you to play as you learn, by opening up a fun space for dairy discovery including learning how to use a “real” station. Understand the nutrition of the animal products, and how robots are used in the Voluntary Milking System. You can start at the entrance to the adventure, and then stop by our Birthing Barn, which is an independent education center, and take a look inside.
The Crop Adventure
Explore the Crop Adventure program to learn about the importance of working to feed
8 billion people, the many uses of corn outside of consuming it, and how we can be sustainable with limited resources. See how a tractor (拖拉机) can tell you about the nutrients in the soil. Explore how technology assists farmers and the amazing biodiversity on the Farmer’s Garden.
The Pig Adventure ($3/student)
The Dairy Adventure ($5/student)
The Crop Adventure ($4/student)
Whole Adventures — include admission to the Pig Adventure, the Dairy Adventure, and the Crop Adventure ($7/student)
1. What is Oaks Farms?| A．A special tour zone. | B．A creative program. |
| C．An educational base. | D．An adventurous activity. |
| A．Taste some delicious milk products. | B．Witness the smart milking process. |
| C．Explore the process of pigs’ growth. | D．Understand the importance of nutrition. |
| A．$7. | B．$8. |
| C．$9. | D．$10. |
2 . Welcome to Buckler’s Hard
Fun facts about Buckler’s Hard
A former ship-building village on the River Beaulieu in the New Forest. The setting is lovely, two rows of well-preserved red-brick workers’ cottages-separated by a lawn-lead down to the water’s edge where boats glide past. Attractions include a maritime (航海) museum telling the story of warships built for Nelson’s navy and other moments in seafaring history.
Costumed volunteers are on hand to answer questions and entertain children with, say, a game of coits or explain how families lived in the Shipwright’s Cottage. In summer hop on a boat for a cruise(漫游)up the river(extra charge).
Getting there
Take the M27, exit at junction 2 and follow the tourist signs towards nearby Beaulieu motor museum-from there Buckler’s Hard is signposted. The car park is an extra £6-£10. Train to Brockenhurst then taxi-or hire a bike and cycle the three miles through the New Forest.
Value for money?
Yes. The amount of time you take will likely depend on the weather. On a sunny day you could easily spend an afternoon for a reasonable £6.90 (adult), £4.70 (child 5-16) or £21 (family ticket for four).
Opening hours
10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day, except Christmas Day.
1. What can visitors do in Buckler’s Hard?| A．Volunteer in cruise boats. | B．Explore maritime history. |
| C．Play games with children. | D．Experience the country life. |
| A．£13.80. | B．£18.50. | C．£21. | D．£ 23.20. |
| A．It offers free river cruises. | B．It is conveniently located. |
| C．It charges no parking fees. | D．It opens all the year round. |
3 . Have you ever dreamed of having your own custom deck (木制平台)? Decks make a beautiful addition to any home and they are great places to sit and relax. Here, we discuss several benefits of installing a custom deck on your property.
● Great meeting places. Does your family love to have a barbecue? A custom deck will give you plenty of space to host a barbecue, family picnics, and neighborhood parties. A deck can make a great meeting place for just about any open-air event.
● Room to grow. Decks are great places to grow your own food. A container garden can grow many of the fruits and vegetables you love to eat without the hassle of a traditional garden. So if you have green fingers (good at making plants grow), you should really think about adding a deck to your property soon.
● Quick installation. Most decks can be built in just a few days to weeks. While they are highly durable and permanent structures, they can be installed fast. This means that you will be able to enjoy your investment right away without the need to wait.
If you want to take advantage of these benefits, contact the decking professionals at https://newdaydevelopment.com/ to help you design and build the perfect deck for your needs. With our help, you can create a beautiful place to relax outside and enjoy special memories together. We’d be happy to discuss your questions or concerns.
1. What makes a deck a great meeting place possible?| A．Plenty of time to host family picnics. | B．Plenty of space to have outdoor activities. |
| C．A secret place to keep your personal room. | D．Nice atmosphere to host neighborhood parties. |
| A．Its price. | B．Its market prospect. | C．Its drawbacks. | D．Its function. |
| A．A news report. | B．A science magazine. | C．A product advertisement. | D．A culture report. |
The vast majority of areas and activities in the Kaibab National Forest are free to enjoy by the public. However, there are some fees for recreational (娱乐的) sites and activities such as campgrounds, cabin rentals and recreational vehicle facilities.
Annual Pass
It covers the pass owner and three accompanying adults at sites where per person entrance fees are charged. Good for one year from the month of purchase. $80 for one year.
Senior Pass
You must be 62 years of age or older to purchase. Passes are $20 for one year or $80 for a lifetime. An Interagency (跨部门的) Annual Pass can be used on many different federal lands across the nation.
Volunteer Pass
It is awarded to those individuals who volunteer 250 hours at one or more recreational sites managed by 5 federal agencies as a way to say “thank you”! The Volunteer Pass is valid (有效的) for 12 months from the month of issuance.
4th Graders
This free pass is available to 4th Graders, 4th Grade Teachers, home school and free-choice learners 10 years of age. Good from Sept. to Aug. of your 4th Grade school year.
Access Pass
People who are living with disabilities can request this $10 lifetime pass. It can be used at many different federal lands across the nation.
For detailed information on fees associated with any Kaibab National Forest recreational site or activity, please visit its website and locate the specific site or activity of interest.
1. How many people does an Annual Pass admit into Kaibab National Forest at most?| A．1. | B．2. | C．3. | D．4. |
| A．It’s free for old people. | B．It shows respect for labor. |
| C．It can be used for a lifetime. | D．It’s given as a reward to 4th Graders. |
| A．Annual Pass. | B．Senior Pass. | C．Access Pass. | D．4th Graders. |
5 . The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.
Tonal
$2,995 AT TONAL.COM
Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.
Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV
$1,800 AT BEST BUY
8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over $5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got. It gets your money worth best.
VIVE Goggle
$499 AT VIVE.COM
Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set — that’s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde
$920 AT WALMART
For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.
1. Which device will get your money worth best?| A．Tonal. | B．Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde. |
| C．VIVE Flow. | D．Hisense 75” U 800 GR 8K ULED Roku TV. |
| A．They are user-friendly. |
| B．They help keep track of weight. |
| C．They appeal to gamers. |
| D．They are intended for who are allergic to dust. |
| A．A consumer review. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A novel. | D．A health report. |
6 . 
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1. What is the major feature of NewsForKids.net?| A．It is free of charge. | B．Its content is easy to understand. |
| C．Its stories are educational. | D．It covers a variety of topics. |
| A．Reading more news. | B．Getting some presents. |
| C．Receiving updates earlier. | D．Being free from advertisements. |
| A．To introduce NFK’s main topics. |
| B．To invite contributions for NFK. |
| C．To announce NFK’s subscription program. |
| D．To attract financial support for unfortunate kids. |
7 . A Night at the Opera
St. James’s Piccadilly, London | |
| Performing | London Concertante |
| Ticket type &.Cost(face value) | BAND A £36.00 BAND B £29.00 BAND C-Restricted view £21.00 BAND D-Very restricted view(Gallery seating)£16.00 |
| Timings | Saturday, 9th September 18:45-Doors open 19:30-Concert begins 21:30-Doors close |
ABOUT
London Concertante presents an extraordinary evening at the opera with a lot of the finest opera music, including works from Puccini, Verdi. Rossini, and Mozart-some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan tutti and so much more. Presented by Candlelight with some of the country’s greatest opera singers, this truly is an evening not to be missed.
The UK-based chamber orchestra (室内乐团), London Concertante, regularly performs up to one hundred concerts per year, making it the busiest ensemble(乐团) of its kind in the country. Regularly selling out places such as St. Martin-in-the-Fields and Southwark Cathedral, the ensemble performs in some of the most impressive places around Britain and abroad, with recent tours taking them to the USA, Finland, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Spain and France. With their numerous recordings reaching great critical approval, the ensemble is continually regarded as one of the finest groups in Europe since their founding in 1991.
REFUND POLICY
We are really sorry but we are not able to offer refunds for our events. However, if the event cannot go ahead for any reason, including Covid-19 restrictions, it will be rescheduled and moved to an alternative date and your tickets will also be transferred to the new date.
1. How much should a couple pay for seats with restricted view?| A．£32. |
| B．£48. |
| C．£58. |
| D．£72. |
| A．It regularly performs the finest British opera music. |
| B．It usually works with the greatest popular singers. |
| C．It performs over 100 concerts yearly in the USA. |
| D．It becomes the busiest chamber orchestra in the UK. |
| A．Get their refunds fully. |
| B．Attend it on a rescheduled date. |
| C．Enjoy another orchestra’s performance |
| D．Transform their tickets into gallery seating ones. |
8 . Music Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information.
Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs from September through May at Music Hall and in summer at Riverbend in the open air.
Riverbend Music Theater: At 6295 Kellogg Ave. A large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover(price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220.
College Conservatory of Music(CCM): Performances are on the main campus of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I. D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183.
Opera at Music Hall: At 1243 Elm Street. The season runs from June through August with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors “Enjoy the Arts” membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742.
1. What do Symphony Orchestra and Riverbend Music Theater have in common?| A．They have world-famous singers. | B．They have summer outdoor concerts. |
| C．They offer concerts from March to June. | D．They perform concerts in the same place. |
| A．723-1182. | B．381-3300. | C．232-6220. | D．556-4183. |
| A．College Conservatory of Music. | B．Chamber Orchestra. |
| C．Opera at Music Hall. | D．Riverbend Music Theater. |
| A．1. | B．2. | C．3. |
10 . Brightly—Raise Kids Who Love to Read
We believe reading has the power to improve kids’ lives and link members of a family by creating a space in which children and the adults in their lives can spend quality time together. But we also know how hard it can be to find the right book. That’s where Brightly comes in.
Editorial Mission
Brightly provides passionate parents, educators, and caregivers with the tools they need—such as tips and advice, book recommendations, and Brightly Storytime—to keep kids connected to books. We take pride in working with a diverse group of contributors, authors, and partners who cover a wide range of topics for readers of all ages in order to develop a love of books and reading in children.
Brightly Shop
Over the years, countless readers have come to us searching for gifts for the young bookworms in their lives. While it’s always been our mission to provide content that offers great book recommendations, your feedback has helped us realize the value of a more browsable, store-like experience.
The Brightly Shop helps to find exceptional book gifts for kids by offering a diverse collection of age-appropriate titles for kids ages 0–8. Whether you’re looking for a baby shower gift, birthday present, or just want to treat the child in your life to a great book, each title in the Shop is hand-selected by our editorial team—with more added every week—to bring you a satisfactory book buying experience.
We hope you’ll take a moment to browse our Shop and let us know what you think! Send us an email at shop@readbrightly.com.
Contact
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out by emailing hello@readbrightly.com—we’re listening!
1. What does Brightly think of reading?| A．It demands proper guidance. | B．It requires quality family time. |
| C．It helps to keep families connected. | D．It promises to interest people of all ages. |
| A．Leave their feedback. | B．Update its weekly book list. |
| C．Share their reading experiences. | D．Get a free book on their birthdays. |
| A．The power of reading. | B．A pretty useful website. |
| C．How to choose books for kids. | D．How to make kids love reading. |
