1 . San Francisco Fire Engine Tours
San Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30th
This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)
Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.Duration(时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st
This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.
Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pmDuration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st
Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.
Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd
This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.
Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1. Which of the tours is available in March?
| A．San Francisco Winery Tour. | B．Back to the Fifties Tour. |
| C．Spooky Hallowen Tour. | D．Holiday Lights Tour. |
| A．Go to Treasure Island. | B．Enjoy the holiday scenes. |
| C．Have free ice cream. | D．Visit the Presidio district. |
| A．Take some drinks. | B．Set off early in the morning. |
| C．Wear warm clothes. | D．Make reservations in advance. |
2 . Welcome to the Best Music Drama of the Last Ten Years
Are you fond of the music drama? As the winner of the Tony Awards “Triple Crown” for the best music drama, the best score and the best book, Avenue Q is packed with heart.
Following five years in the West End, with sell-out runs worldwide and a hit tour in 2014, this hugely entertaining show is hitting the road again!
Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez(co-creator of Book of Modern and writer of the songs for Disney's Frozen) Avenue Q is a charming music drama which tells the story of the lovable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life's burning issues.
Dates & times 30th September—October 31st
Monday—Thursday 7:45 p.m.
Friday 5:30 p.m. & :10:00 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 p.m. &7:45 p.m.
Ticket Pieces & discounts
Tickets by phone: £10.00 for the morning/£20.00 for the afternoon
Discounts online:10% off (Every ticket has an additional £3.00 booking fee)
Booking information
By phone:01223503333 Online: cambridgeartstheatre.com
Access
Do you ever wish our shows to be louder and easier to see? Well, if there are any access issues that you would like to discuss with a view to make your visit to the Cambridge Arts Theater more enjoyable, contact the box office: Telephone:01223 503333; email: access@cambridgeartstheatre.com
SO DON'T LET YOUR LIFE SUCK!
BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY!
1. When does Avenue/Q start on Wednesday in October?| A．At 7:00 am. | B．At 6:30 pm. | C．At 10:00pm. | D．At 7:45 pm. |
| A．£25.00. | B．£19.00. | C．£12.00. | D．£13.00. |
| A．To introduce the box office. | B．To advertise a music drama. |
| C．To tell us the details of a drama. | D．To talk about the location of a theater. |
3 . Do you want to be a volunteer on weekends or during the vacation? The voluntary work can help you make more friends and learn new skills. The most important thing is that you can get someuseful guides (指导) to your future job. Here are some places for you to do voluntary work.
Hospitals
Are you interested in medicine? Do you enjoy helping patients? The volunteering in the local hospital may be the right thing for you. There are many volunteer chances for children between 13 and 16 years old. They include (包括) transporting (运送) patients with a nurse, talking to them and reading to them.
Nursing homes
Are you interested in helping the old people? Then you can go to a nursing home. You can do the following work: pushing wheelchairs (轮椅), talking with the old people, helping them write letters and so on.
Garden centers
If you like gardening, pay attention to the notices (通知) of local garden centers. Chances may include planting trees, watering flowers and looking after plants. You're sure to improve your gardening skills by working as a volunteer in a garden centers.
Libraries
Do you enjoy working in the local libraries? Some volunteers in the libraries are between 12 and 18. The libraries offer some chances such as computer center helpers and children's program helpers.
1. The writer thinks the biggest advantage of doing voluntary work is ________.| A．making more friends | B．getting some useful guides to the future job |
| C．learning some new skills | D．meeting many interesting people |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．How to be a good volunteer. | B．Some places to do voluntary work. |
| C．How to do voluntary work. | D．Some places to get a good job. |
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| International Library BOOKS，CDS AND VIDEOS OVER 100 FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES ENTRANCE FREE Monday—Friday 9：30 am—6：00 pm New England House，Museum Street | Painting Competition For young people 8—16 years old Paint a picture of an animal Send it to Young Artist Magazine 12 High Street Before 14 September and win a bicycle |
| Holiday Sports Club 27 London Road July—August For young people(10—18) Play a different sport every day (football，basketball，volleyball，tennis and baseball) Price ￡25 a week | City University Film Club EVERY MONDAY 6—9：30 pm Films from America，Australia and Britain Get your tickets from the Student Office Adults￡3 Students￡1．50 Cafe open for d rinks and snacks |
| A．The International Library is open until 6：00 pm on Sunday． |
| B．People can play volleyball at the Holiday Sports Club． |
| C．The Painting Competition is for seventeen-year-olds． |
| D．The film tickets for three students cost￡3． |
| A．12 High Street | B．the Student Office | C．27 London Road | D．New England House |
| A．￡150． | B．￡200． | C．￡300． | D．￡400． |
| A．A photo of yourself． | B．A picture of your pet dog． |
| C．A picture of beautiful flowers． | D．A photo of your teacher． |
6 . 2019 TFK Poetry Contest(比赛；竞赛)
Call all poets! Time for Kids has a challenge for you: write a funny, rhyming poem. It must be an original poem that does not copy another poet’s work. Enter the Time for Kids Poetry Contest! As fewer and fewer children are interested in writing poetry of their own, Time for Kids decides to organize and sponsor such a contest to change the situation.
Contest Rules
1. How to enter This contest begins at 12:01 a. m. on March 6, 2019 and ends at 11:59 p. m. on July 24, 2019. To enter, mail the following information to 1271Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10020:
(a) an original and previously unpublished poem that is humorous and has a rhyme scheme;
(b)entrants’ first name only and a parent’s mail address. Limit one entry per person. When entering, entrants promise that the entry is original, and has not been published in any medium and has not won an award.
2. Judging All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria(标准): creativity and originality (50%), use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to the theme of the contest (25%). The length of the entry will not be taken into consideration.
3. Prizes Our judges will select four semi-finalists(参加半决赛的选手) from which one grand prize winner and three finalists will be chosen. The one grand prizewinner will receive an online class visit from Children’s Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt and a signed copy of his newest book of poetry, The Armpit of Doom: Funny Poems for Kids, approximately value at $275. The three finalists will each get a signed copy of Nesbitt’s newest book of poetry. The Armpit of Doom: Funny Poems for Kids, and both their poems and that of the grand prize winner will be published at timeforkids.com.
4. Eligibility(参赛资格) Open to legal citizens of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are primary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at time of entry.
5. Winner’s list For names of the winner and finalists, visit timeforkids.com (after August 1, 2019, available for a period of 10 days).
1. The purpose of the contest is to _______.| A．encourage children to learn from other poets |
| B．help children realize the dream of poetry writing |
| C．encourage children’s interest in poetry writing |
| D．encourage children to read more original poems |
| A．Being creative and original. |
| B．Using a proper number of words. |
| C．Using proper language and rhyme. |
| D．Being appropriate to the contest theme. |
| A．poems can be sent to the organizers by e-mail |
| B．all the children have the right to take part in the contest |
| C．the number of one entrant’s poems to enter the contest is not limited |
| D．the result of the contest will be unknown before August 1, 2019 |
7 . If knowledge is power, then books are fuel and libraries are power stations! Here are four amazing libraries that can get you positively charged.
New York Public Library—New York
Opened in 1911, New York Public Library was the largest marble building in the world. Over the years the library has a collection of 53 million items, including rare first edition books, 300 million pages of historical newspapers and around 40 ,000 restaurant menus dating back to 1850!
Chetham's Library— Manchester
Founded in 1653, Chetham's Library is a free public library with the longest history in the UK. The building itself is even older —built in 1421, it's one of the most well—protected medieval buildings in England!
With 100 ,000 + books lining the shelves, the special atmosphere of the library attracts students and scholars alike to attend guided tours offered throughout the year.
The Library of Congress Washington, D. C.
Located on Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is considered the national library of the US and the second largest library in the world. The library has around 168 million items, adding 10 ,000 to this number every day.
Need to catch up on the news? The Library of Congress, which was founded in 1800, holds the world’s largest newspaper collection, with some dating back as far as 1659!
The British Library—London
The British Library was founded in 1973. With around 170 million items spread across 750 km of shelving, it's the largest library in the world. And this number is continually growing and 8 km of shelving has to be added every year! This is partly because the British Library must receive a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland, by law.
1. Where can you visit the oldest library?| A．In New York. | B．In London. |
| C．In Manchester. | D．In Washington, D. C. |
| A．Its large area. |
| B．Its various functions. |
| C．Its building materials. |
| D．Its newspaper collection. |
| A．The legal rule. | B．The public's help. |
| C．The printing skills. | D．The librarians' efforts. |
8 . The Mattaponi Reservation
The Mattaponi Reservation sits on a bluff (峭壁) overlooking the Mattaponi River in Virginia, a state on the east coast of the US. The Mattaponi have worked hard to keep their ancient way of life and customs. One purpose of their yearly powwow(仪式) is to share these traditions with you.
Mattaponi powwow and culture day
May 18
10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Adults (12 years and older) — $6.00
Children — free
Come to spend the day with us near the Mattaponi River for an educational experience showing the customs of the Mattaponi. During this special day, American Indians (First Americans) will dance and play drums while dressed in traditional clothing. This year visitors may join in the dancing and drumming.
Visitors will be able to see artists show their basket-making, pottery-making, and tool-making skills. American Indian storytellers will help you see how their habits are passed on to children through stories.
Enjoy activities
• Taste American Indian foods
• Play American Indian children’s games
• Listen to traditional songs and enjoy dances
No pets.
Bring your own lawn (草坪) chairs and blankets.
1. What can we learn about the Mattaponi Reservation?| A．It lies on the east coast of the US. |
| B．Its powwow is held every other year. |
| C．It is far away from the Mattaponi River. |
| D．Few of its people are interested in its old culture. |
| A．$6 | B．$12 | C．$18 | D．$24 |
| A．can watch both traditional and modern dances |
| B．can learn about the culture of American Indians |
| C．are expected to bring their own food and chairs |
| D．are not allowed to dance with the Mattaponi |
9 . Hilton Universal City
Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; on-site restaurants and 24-hour room service with children’s menu and snack cafe; fee car parking; the hotel is walking distance to Universal Studios and City Walk with lots of restaurants.
Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood
Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), a mini-fridge, a microwave and a game table; on-site restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food; outdoor swimming pool; fee car parking.
Holiday Inn Express Universal City
Indoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); breakfast is included in the room rate; free car parking; coin-operated laundry.
Magic Castle Hotel
Breakfast is included in the room rate; snacks (such as cookies and ice cream); one or two bedroom suites (sleep 4); suites have fully-equipped kitchen, living and dining areas; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee car parking; outdoor swimming pool.
1. If you like to swim indoors, you can choose ________.| A．Hilton Universal City |
| B．Holiday Inn Universal Studios Hollywood |
| C．Holiday Inn Express Universal City |
| D．Magic Castle Hotel |
| A．it has mini-fridges in rooms | B．they love to swim |
| C．it serves children’s food | D．they can sleep well |
| A．breakfast | B．snacks |
| C．swimming | D．washing |
10 . Things to Do in Atlanta
Need a rundown of the top things to do this weekend? Here is what’s on in Atlanta.
In the Mood
Date: May 22 through May 26,2018
Time: 2:00 p.m. —5:30 p.m.
Phone: 770-916-2800
If you love the music of the 1940s, then here’s what you need to do this Sunday. Go to a 1940s musical show at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The music of Glenn Miller has a distinctive sound. No need to ask me twice. Are you "In the Mood"?
Party with the Penguins
Date: October 13, 2018
Time: 11:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
Phone: 40-581-4000
Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day at Georgia Aquarium’s annual Party with the Penguins. The party will feature fun activities, including the chance to see an African penguin up close and discuss how to help protect this in-danger species.
Callanwolde Arts Festival
Date: January 20 to January 21, 2018
Time: 10:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.
Phone: 404-872-5338
Located at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, this event is a festival for artists and by artists, letting them have a voice in the creations and operations of the festival. If you are of the artistic persuasion or enjoy a creative scene, don’t miss out.
Foollio’s Hoodilly Storytime
Date: May 21 through May 27, 2018
Time: 1:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
Phone: 404-523-3141
We make up a brand-new story every week. Come and enjoy a new story each time at Dad’s Garage Theatre. Little ones will get to help provide key parts of the story and even add in their own jokes. Interactive and out-of-the-ordinary fun for kids and parents!
1. Where should you go if you are a music fan?| A．Georgia Aquarium. | B．Dad’s Garage Theatre. |
| C．Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. | D．Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. |
| A．404 -581-4000. | B．404-872-5338. | C．770-916-2800. | D．404-523-3141. |
| A．It provides books as gifts. | B．It is a charge-free event. |
| C．It is very child-friendly. | D．It runs for the shortest hours. |
