1 . Four National Parks in California
Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park includes five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archaeological resources.
Death Valley National Park
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley National Park a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Despite its frightening name, lush oases (绿洲) harbor tiny fish and provide shelters for wildlife and humans.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history. The Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District.
Yosemite National Park
Not just a great valley, but a shrine (圣地) to human foresight. Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls when making a comparison to other national parks, and you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
1. What do Channel Islands National Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park have in common?| A．They both have a visitor center. |
| B．They both provide outdoor and indoor activities. |
| C．They are both famous for their natural attractions for visitors. |
| D．They both have historic significance to California. |
| A．Typical extreme temperature. | B．Deep valleys. |
| C．Spectacular waterfalls. | D．Rich and unique plants. |
| A．A history book. | B．A tourist magazine. |
| C．A novel. | D．A biography. |
2 . Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas has been called “America’s best small museum”. Since its opening in 1972, the museum has won high praise for a famous collection of masterpieces ranging from ancient to modern times.
Hours
Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
Thursday 10 am-5 pm
Friday Noon-8 pm
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Sunday Noon-5 pm
Monday Closed
Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve 10 am-5 pm
New Year’s Eve 10 am-5 pm
We are closed on New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
During extreme weather, we follow the Fort Worth Independent School District’s closure and delayed opening schedule. We will post alerts in the event of a closure. You can also visit Fort Worth ISD’s website or call us at 817-332-8451 for more information.
Admission
Admission to the Kimbell’s collection is always free.
Special Exhibitions Kimbell collection
Kimbell members free free
adults $18 free
seniors 60+ $16 free
Students $16 free
children 6-11 $14 free
children under 6 free free
Member Admission
Members receive free admission to all special exhibitions. Simply show your membership card when you reach the exhibition entrance. No reservations required. Please be aware that you may experience longer than usual wait times to enter the exhibition due to social distancing rules in the galleries, so please plan accordingly.
Half-Price Admission
We offer half-price admission to special exhibitions on Tuesdays from 10 am-5 pm and Fridays from 5-8 pm.
Half-price tickets are not available for purchase online.
Buy tickets at the Piano Pavilion Box Office.
Reduced Admission
The Kimbell Art Museum offers reduced admission for special exhibitions for K-12 Teachers, Active-Duty Military, and SNAP program recipients. Tickets are available only at the Piano Pavilion Box Office.
Group Tickets
Save $2 off each ticket when you purchase ten or more tickets for any Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. The group rate discount will be applied at checkout. Purchase online, email us, or call 817-332-8451, ext. 229 for more information.
1. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?| A．People can’t visit the museum on Christmas Eve. |
| B．People can visit the museum during extreme weather. |
| C．People can buy half-price tickets online. |
| D．People can visit the museum on New Year’s Eve. |
| A．All the teachers. | B．Retired soldiers. |
| C．SNAP program recipients. | D．Children under 6. |
| A．$2 | B．$18 | C．$16 | D．$14 |
3 . The Walt Disney Company turns 100 years old in 2023, and the whole world will celebrate its stories, characters and imagination — but only Philly’s Franklin Institute will house Disney 100: The Exhibition.
Making its world debut (首秀) right here in Philadelphia, the exhibition takes guests behind the scenes into the magical world of Disney at what’s sure to be one of the region’s must-see exhibitions of 2023.
When to Visit
From February 18 to August 27, 2023
What to Expect
Disney 100: The Exhibition features 10 large galleries, each with a distinct theme relating to the history of the House of Mouse, celebrating the classics from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World.
The Walt Disney Archives (档案馆) is displaying its treasures, including more than 250 of its “Crown Jewels”, rarely seen artworks, costumes and other memorabilia (纪念品).
Admission & Tickets
Tickets to Disney 100: The Exhibition are on sale now, and guests have several options when it comes to experiencing the Disney magic.
Folks looking to visit in the daytime (9 am to 5 pm) can buy timed tickets for $45 (adults) and $41 (children aged 3-11). The best part: General museum admission to the rest of the Franklin Institute is included in the cost.
Looking to save on tickets? Consider visiting during the exhibition’s evening hours, which run from 5 pm to 8 pm from Thursdays to Saturdays. Tickets run $25 per person and do not include admission to the rest of the museum.
For maximum flexibility, consider picking up Flex Time Tickets, which allow exhibition access for any time. These run $61 per person and must be purchased in person at the Franklin Institute or over the phone.
Location & Contact
The Franklin Institute 271N. 21st Street Philadelphia, PA 19103(215)448-1200
1. What can guests do at the exhibition?| A．Watch a new Disney movie. | B．Try on different Disney costumes. |
| C．Create artworks about Disney characters. | D．Learn about the history of the House of Mouse. |
| A．They are available at a low price. | B．They can help avoid a long wait. |
| C．They can be bought over the phone. | D．They include general museum costs. |
| A．$50. | B．$131. | C．$90. | D．$86. |
4 . Events at London Canal Museum
There is plenty going on at London Canal Museum. We have regular monthly illustrated talks in the evening. We have summer boat trips through the long Islington Tunnel on certain dates. We have occasional special days of activities for families or adults. We also occasionally offer roses and castles painting courses, and other events.
28th May
Summer Tunnel Trips from the museum through Islington Tunnel and back. Booking is online — click this link. A guide will travel on the boat and will explain the history as you cruise through the lengthy Tunnel.
31st May
Watery Wednesday an activity day for children, put on by our education team. Take a short boat trip! Suitable for ages 6-12 approximately. The theme is birds and butterflies, nature and the canal.
1st June
Illustrated talk: Saving the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals by David Dixon. An epic story of the major tasks involved. ￡8.90 adult, ￡6.50 child including museum admission.
Until 24th September
Exhibition:Brindley 300 A large exhibition produced by the National Waterways Museum now showing in London for the first time. James Brindley was born 301 years ago, he was a pioneer of canals and, together with the “Canal Duke”, of Bridgwater, he started the development of modern transport. His contribution to making this country a great industrial nation was great, and this exhibition celebrates his life and achievements.
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1. What a child will choose if he is interested in birds?.| A．Summer Tunnel Trips | B．Watery Wednesday |
| C．Illustrated talk | D．Brindley 300 |
| A．￡24.30 | B．￡15.40 |
| C．￡17.80 | D．￡13.00 |
| A．In a poster. | B．In a travel book. |
| C．In an art magazine. | D．On the Internet. |
