1 . There are two May bank holidays coming up! While we're sure you're excited to have a few extra days with your family and friends this month, we know you re probably wondering how to keep them occupied! A day trip or weekend getaway to London may be a good choice. We've picked the top four things to do!
SEALIFE London
London may not be top of mind when it comes to checking all your favorite sea creatures but SEALIFE London offers a further understanding of the underwater world. Head over to the new Rainforest Adventure and come face to face with some of the strangest creatures you’ve ever seen.
Adult admission: £ 26[ save £ 26 with 2 FOR 1]
Clip’ n Climb
Head to this colorful labyrinth (迷宫) in Chelsea where the little ones can swing, climb and explore to their hearts content. Let them take on the challenge of the “The scraper”, “Jungle Gym" and lots more. You can even register- to "climbercise", which includes a harness(马具) fitting, warm up and 60 minutes inside the climbing arena(场地).
Child admission: £ 17.50
ZSL London Zoo
Everyone loves a day out at the zoo. Explore the 750 species of animal and discover thousands of surprising and fascinating facts just waiting to be discovered. Hear the roar of the Asiatic lions, then catch a glimpse of the friendly giraffes. Wander through the ring-tailed lemurs(狐猴) before heading over to BUGS to quiz the insect experts. You just have to experience It yourselves.
Adult admission: £ 27.04 [save £ 27.04 with 2 FOR 1]
Kidzania
KidZania is a child-sized city in Shepherd’s Bush where the kids are in charge. Watch the excitement on their faces as they try out more than 60 real-life role-play activities. An empowering and entertaining experience, not to be missed!
Admission: £ 35(online) [save £ 35 with 2 FOR 1]
1. Where can people go if they like giraffes?A.Clip’ n Climb | B.ZSL London Zoo |
C.SEALIFE London | D.Kidzania |
A.It offers people’s favorite creatures. |
B.People like travelling there best. |
C.All the creatures there are strange. |
D.People can experience an adventure. |
A.35. | B.52 | C.54.08 | D.70 |
Mike: Yes, I'd love to.
Tony: What about the Palace Museum? There is a great show there.
Mike: That's really a wonderful place to visit.
Tony: We can see fine works of art there.
Mike: That sounds great.
Tony: The best way is to take the underground. It takes only 20 minutes.
Mike: All right.
Tony: Shall we meet at my home at 8 am tomorrow?
Mike: OK, see you tomorrow.
Tony: See you.
A. Would you like to go on a trip with me?
B. How can we go there?
C. When and where shall we meet?
D. Then what can we do there?
E. But where shall we go?
1. This picture is probably from ______.
A.a cinema |
B.a park |
C.an office |
A.Dogs. |
B.Loud music. |
C.Smoking. |
A.You can’t practice or play golf. |
B.The emergency call is 911. |
C.Camping is allowed in the park. |
4 . Top Family Vacation Destinations Everyone Will Love
Think of taking a vacation and need some inspiration for where to travel? We have you covered. Here are some of our top picks for kid-friendly destinations.
Anaheim, California
California is a great family vacation destination that you will remember forever. Additionally, there are many other places to visit around the Anaheim area besides Disneyland Park. Other attractions like Knott’s Berry Farm, a water park and museums are close by as well, so you are sure to have lots of family adventures.
Panama City, Florida
If you’re looking for some family beach fun, why not try Panama City in Florida? You’ll find white sand and a beautiful tropical climate. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself.
Salzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria
One of our top family vacation destinations outside of the United States is Salzburg. You can visit Mozart’s home and catch a concert show. Or, if you’re looking for a snowy outdoor adventure, then Austria is also a great place to go during the right time of year. Austria has some great family hotels. Some even offer baby monitors and child care available.
Dublin, Ireland
If you’re looking for peace and quiet, and beautiful surroundings, why not go to Dublin? It’s a place where your kids can run around wild and free and it also has a romantic feel. There are attractions to visit as well, such as Clara Lara Amusement Park, located in the Wicklow mountains and many other outdoor activities kids can take part in.1. Which of the following destinations is suitable for kids fond of coastal life?
A.Anaheim, California. | B.Panama City, Florida. |
C.Salzburg, Austrian Alps, Austria. | D.Dublin, Ireland. |
A.White sand. | B.Wildlife. | C.Music. | D.Water. |
A.They both feature theme parks. |
B.They both offer child care service. |
C.They are both perfect places for museum lovers. |
D.They both provide visitors with a romantic feeling. |
Are you thinking about traveling alone? You must have a million questions: What should be the first destination? Will there be someone to talk to? How can it be safe? In fact, travelling alone is not as scary as it seems. Here are some good tips.
It is true that traveling alone for the first time is more about the experience than the destination. So choose a place that you feel comfortable with. It could be somewhere close to home or somewhere you have been with your friends.
This can make you less nervous when you’re travelling alone for the first time. Besides, when you book your hotel, ask if they will send a driver to pick you up.
Talk to people
If you’re going to a tourist place like Thailand, there are lots of other people who are traveling alone. Most likely, they’ll be easy to talk to and they’ll want to communicate. They might also ask you to join them for dinner or a beer. That happens a lot.
Your family and friends love you and probably worry about you every day, so text them and let them know what you’re up to throughout your trip. That will make you and them feel safer. And in case something did happen, they’ll know where you are.
A. Book hotels ahead of time.
B. Choose a safe and comfortable place.
C. Let someone know where you are.
D. Find your own way of traveling.
6 . Big Ben is not the name of a man. It is the name, of a huge (庞大的) clock in London. London is the capital of England. This clock has four faces. So, no matter where you stand, you can read the time on the face of Big Ben. Each face is the size of a double-decker (双层的) bus. The hands are about four meters long. It is about the size of two people standing on top of each other. If you go to London, you may want to visit the Houses of Parliament (国会大厦). There you will find Big Ben sits at the top of the clock tower (塔) in the Houses of Parliament. Maybe you will hear it as well as see it. The huge clock makes such a loud noise. “Ding dong, ding dong,” it goes every quarter of an hour.
The clock was named after a big man. He was Sir Benjamin Hali. This man did much building work in London many years ago.
1. Big Ben is ______.A.a double-decker bus | B.a huge clock |
C.the name of Ben | D.another name of London |
A.ten minutes | B.fifteen minutes |
C.thirty minutes | D.forty minutes |
A.at the top of the clock tower | B.in the Houses of Parliament |
C.on the four faces of the clock | D.under the clock tower |
7 . Here are some top tips for world travellers.
Travel light.
Transport sense. Don’t let go of your bags on the train. Keep them with you at all times. There are always thieves on public transport. If you want to sleep, tie your bag to your arm. When you take a taxi, it’s a good idea to ask for the driver’s permit. Many foreigners pay too much money because they take unofficial taxis.
A.Be polite. |
B.Keep your documents safe. |
C.You should carry a spare bag. |
D.Make sure your bag isn’t too heavy. |
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Old classmates. | B.Neighbours. | C.Fellow workers. |
A.At a hotel. | B.At Betty’s home. | C.At the railway station. |
A.Working at a restaurant. |
B.Cooking in the kitchen. |
C.Buying food for dinner. |
A.See a film. | B.Go shopping. | C.Visit an old town. |
1. Where will Maria go the day after tomorrow?
A.The London Zoo. |
B.The British Museum. |
C.The Tower of London. |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. |
A.To do a study. | B.To meet a friend. | C.To see her sister. |