1 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?A.Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
B.Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
C.EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
D.Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
A.Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
B.DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
C.EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
D.Disneyland, California. |
A.To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
B.To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
C.To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
D.To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
2 . High Speed Learning Center
Express Your Opinion
The Letters to the Editor column in your local paper is a public place for expressing opinions on matters of interest to all citizens. In this course, you will learn how to express your opinions well and improve your chances of getting your letter published.
Fridays, 8:45- 10:00 p.m.
Write It Right
Writing a research paper involves more than gathering information. It is essential to organize your information, document your sources, and express your ideas clearly. This course is specifically designed for students preparing to enter college.
Tuesdays, 3:30- 5:00 p.m.
Fiction Workshop
This course is for writers who are currently working on a novel or short story. Class time will be spent reading and critiquing (评论) classmates’ work.
Saturdays, 9:30- 11:30 a.m.
Report It
Have you always dreamed of being a journalist for a newspaper or magazine? This course will cover the basics of gathering news and turning it into interesting newspaper and magazine articles.
Wednesdays, 1:00- 3:00 p.m.
Writing to Sell
In this course, you will learn to write advertisements that will attract more customers to your products or business. Previous business writing experience is required.
Thursdays, 9:30- 11:30 a.m.
Retelling old Favorites
Do you remember the traditional fairy tales that you loved as a kid? In this course, you will rewrite some of your favorite old tales in new ways that will delight youngsters in your life.
Tuesdays, 5:00- 7:00 p.m.
The Art of Correspondence (通信)
Have you always wished you could write more elegantly? This course will help you develop your own style when writing letters of friendship, thanks, invitation, congratulations, and so on.
Mondays, 5:00- 7:00 p.m.
1. Expressing Your Opinion will help you .A.get your views published |
B.become a local paper’s editor |
C.write a letter in your own style |
D.attract the interest of most citizens |
A.Wring to Sell |
B.The Art of Correspondence |
C.Express Your Opinion |
D.Write It Right |
A.at 1:00- 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays |
B.at 5:00- 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays |
C.at 8:45- 10:00 p.m. on Fridays |
D.at 9:30- 11:30 p.m. on Thursdays |
3 . Directory of camps for kid and teens. Find the best overnight, residential and sleepaway camps for this summer.
*Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
Girls Only - Day Camp
Chicagoland Area, Illinois, USA - (847) 229-9959
Game On! Sports 4 Girls is the best organization committed to empowering young girls through sports. Our unique & fun programming, all-girl environment, and staff of passionate role models foster the “GIRLSTRONG” crucial to every girl’s development as an athlete and a person.
*International Riding Camp
Girls Only - Overnight Camp
Greenfield Park NY, New York, USA - (845) 647-3240
Located 90 miles NW of NYC. 2, 4 and 8 week sessions, Mother Daughter week. Horse shows, jumping, three hours riding daily. Beginners welcome. Tennis, water skiing, jet skiing, arts and crafts. Swim your horse in the ocean! Organic food menu. One week Equestrian(马术)Teen Tour of Russia.
*All Tournament Players Park
Boys Only - Day Camp
Marietta, Georgia, USA - (678) 384-6500
Baseball, volleyball, softball, and basketball camps for all levels.
*Ak-O-Mak
Girls Only - Overnight Camp
Ahmic Harbour, Ontario, Canada - (705) 387-3810
Ak-O-Mak: “B ound by tradition and inspired by the future”. Founded in 1928, as North America’s first competitive swim camp, Ak-O-Mak is dedicated to providing the perfect combination of traditional camp experience and sport activity. Instruction provided in over 25 sports/activities.
*Michigan Tech Sports Camps
Both boys and girls - Day and Overnight Camp Houghton, Michigan, USA - (888) 829-9688
Basketball, cheer, skating, football, ice hockey, mountain biking, soccer, tennis & volleyball.
*Endicott College Sports Mania
Both boys and girls - Day and Overnight Camp
Beverly, Massachusetts, USA - (978) 232-2312
The Endicott College Sports Mania Day Camp is a dream come true for the child who loves sport.
1. Which number should you call if you want to improve your swimming skills?A.(847) 229-9959. | B.(845) 647-3240. | C.(678) 384-6500. | D.(705) 387-3810. |
A.International Riding Camp. | B.All Tournament Players Park. |
C.Ak-O-Mak. | D.Michigan Tech Sports Camps. |
A.Enjoying horse performances. | B.Practicing cooking organic meals. |
C.Riding horses through the day. | D.Travelling to Russia for a week. |
4 . The Cambridge Satchel Company
The Cambridge Satchel Company was founded in 2008. We offer a range of bags and small leather accessories, from classic satchels (leather bags that are usually carried over the shoulders), clutches (small bags that woman carry in their hand) to passport covers, and key rings, all lovingly handmade in the UK.
17 Rose Crescent | 01223 366 106
www.cambridgegesatchel.com
Primavera Gallery & Artist Working Studio
Primavera is situated opposite King’s College in the heart of Cambridge. The gallery and shop, located over three floors, bring together a carefully-selected and well-researched exploration into some of the finest artwork in Britain today. Primavera has a unique selection of jewellery, glassware, silverware, paintings, print and cards. Our sister gallery at Magdalene Street presents two artists in residence (常驻艺术家) three days a week.
10&11 King’s Parade | 01223 357 708
www.primaveragallery.co.uk
Anthony
We are an independent menswear store. Our collection is varied, from the catwalk to more-traditional tailoring. Made-to-order and made-to-measure services are available if required. Please visit our website for more information.
18 Trinity Street | 01223 353 962
www.anthonymenswear.co.uk
Podarok
Podarok is a little delight in Bene’t St in the Arts Quarter. We have a wide range of unique and handmade gifts, from designer jewellery to amazing unique lampshades (灯罩). Our staff will always help you find the perfect present!
12 Bene’t St | 01223 314 411
www.padarok.co.uk
1. Where is the best place to buy gifts?
A.At 12 Bene’t St. | B.At 18 Trinity Street. |
C.At 17 Rose Crescent. | D.At 10&11 King’s Parade. |
A.The Cambridge Satchel Company. | B.Anthony. |
C.Primavera. | D.Podarok. |
A.01223 314 411 | B.01223 353 962 |
C.01223 366 106 | D.01223 314 411 |
A.www.podarok.co.uk | B.www.cambridgesatchel.com |
C.www.primaveragalery.co.uk | D.www.anthonymenswear.co.uk |
5 . Low-Cost Gifts for Mother’s Day
Gift No. 1
Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor’s visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need,” but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part? This one is free.
Gift No. 2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No. 3
Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”
Gift No. 4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things — many of which are “green” — and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
1. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits?A.Take notes. | B.Be with her. | C.Buy medicine. | D.Give her gifts |
A.Keeping her medical information together. | B.Buying all gifts for her from one company. |
C.Making a 1ist of her medical check-ups. | D.Storing her medicines in a safe place. |
A.In Gift No. 1. | B.In Gift No. 2. | C.In Gift No. 3. | D.In Gift No. 4. |
Many popular Websites now offer free, easy ways to create personal Web pages and fill them
Blogs offer young people a place
Recent studies show that young people often tell their names, ages and where they live on the Internet. That may not be safe for them. The personal information puts them in danger when found out by dangerous people
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Over 100 paintings by modern China’s painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum of China, including his oil and ink works. Xu is skilled at painting birds and animals.
If you go:
9:00 am-5:30 pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010-64034951.
Musical performance for Japanese anime lovers
Music Fans Classical orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bring together great works by celebrated Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi including melodies, in Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky and director TakeshiKitano’s film Kikujiro.
If you go:
7:30 pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Steet,Xicheng District. 010-66057006.
Opera Film Carmen
The French opera film Carmen, directed by Tiziano Mancini, will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles .
Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Mérimée, Carmen was the last work of famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It’s also one of the most popular operas in the world.
If you go:
8:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District. 010- 66550000.
The Merchant of Venice
The Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare’s classic The Merchant of Venice from December15 to December 17. It will be played in Chinese.
If you go:
7:30 pm, December 15-l7; 2:30 pm, December 16. Beijing Comedy Theater, 11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng District. 400-6103721.
1. Where can you go if you are free in October?
A.The National Art Museum of China. | B.The Beijing Concert Hall. |
C.The Beijing Comedy Theater. | D.The National Center for the Performing Arts. |
A.It’s a British film. | B.It’s Georges Bizet’s best work, |
C.It’s very famous in the world. | D.It will be played on Sunday. |
A.Carmen. | B.Kikujiro. |
C.Castle in the Sky. | D.The Merchant of Venice |
8 .
What’s on in Shanghai | |||||||||||
Dining | Nightlife | Stage | Cinema | Art | Travel | Business | Beauty | ||||
This May is a busy month in Shanghai. There are lots to do. Here are the highlights. Live Music-Late Night Jazz Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quick.
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. The teachers, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are excellent. They will also demonstrate the dances.
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but especially so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs (埃及陵墓) exhibition.
Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous sushi “artist” is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs (厨师) in Japan. She’l be at Sushi Scene all of this month.
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A.Enjoying American Jazz. |
B.Learning Scottish dancing. |
C.Visiting Shanghai Museum. |
D.Dining at Sushi Scene. |
A.6427-3957. | B.6690-2315. | C.6888-5066. | D.6557-6898. |
A.¥240. | B.¥160. | C.¥120. | D.¥80. |
9 . Do you have a talented young artist, photographer, or designer in your life? It’s never too early to start helping them get their work out there! We’ve rounded up the top art contests for kids and teens that can help these young creators share their first masterpieces with the world. Best of all? Most of them are totally free to enter!
Global Canvas Art Competition
Ages: 16 and under
Mediums: Drawing, painting
Global Canvas is all about the environment. Launched by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth. The judges are looking for artists to capture the wonderful places that wildlife call home.
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest
Ages: Four to 15
Mediums: Drawing, painting
Time to design a dream car! Toyota wants to get junior artists thinking about what the future of transportation might look like. Prizes include cash and a chance to tour one of the Toyota manufacturing plants.
Advena World’s art Competition
Ages: 15 and under
Mediums: Drawing, painting
Advena World’s art competition aims to promote creativity and self-expression. Instead of a theme, they ask the participating artists to simply express their feelings — anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement — through their chosen medium,.
Progressive Young Artist Awards
Ages: 13 to 19
Open to: All international applicants
Mediums: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture
Cost to enter: $5 USD
PYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, sign them up for this art contest for teens. The prize is a scholarship which they can put toward their post-secondary schooling.
1. Which focuses on the environment?A.World Wide Kids Drawings. | B.Global Canvas Art Competition. |
C.Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. | D.Progressive Young Artist Awards. |
A.dream car. | B.A scholarship. |
C.A plant tour. | D.Cash crops. |
A.It has no fixed theme. | B.It has entrance fee. |
C.Its entry can be photos. | D.Anyone can join it. |
10 . Discover Nature Schools Programs
Becoming Bears(Kindergarten-2 grade)
By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation(冬眠).After learning the skills needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves.(1.5-2 hours)
Whose Clues?(3-5 grade)
Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive. Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places.(3-4 hours)
Winged Wonders(3-5 grade)
Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological role. Students will learn the basics of birds, understand the role birds play in food chains and go birdwatching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do handson activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3-4 hours)
Exploring Your Watershed(6-8 grade)
We all depend on clean water. Examining how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike to see firsthand some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an ecosystem.
·Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students.
·All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare proper clothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children.
·To take part in a program, please email dcprogramsmdc.mo.gov.
1. What can kids do at Becoming Bears?A.Watch bears' performances. | B.Take care of bears. |
C.Learn how to survive a bear attack. | D.Pretend to be baby bears to learn about bears. |
A.Whose Clues? | B.Exploring Your Watershed |
C.Becoming Bears | D.Winged Wonders |
A.have the same teaching hours | B.have outdoor activities |
C.are offered during summer holidays | D.are designed for primary school students |