1 . When I was 17, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay, once the home of a watercolorist named Marian McNay. She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her death. On a sunny Saturday, Sally and I drove over to the museum. She asked, "Do you have the address? ""No, but I'll recognize it, there was a picture in the magazine. "

"Oh, stop. There it is!”

The museum was free. We entered, excited. A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared at us.

"May I help you?" a man asked. "No, "I said. "We're fine.” Tour guides got on my nerves. What if they talked a long time about a painting you weren't that interested in? Sally had gone upstairs. The people in the hall seemed very nosy(爱窥探的), keeping their eyes on me with curiosity. What was their problem? I saw some nice sculptures in one room. Suddenly I sensed a man standing behind me. "Where do you think you are? " he asked. I turned sharply. "The McNay Art Museum!" He smiled, shaking his head. "Sorry, the McNay is on New Braunfels Street." "What’s this place?” I asked, still confused. "Well, it's our home." My heart jolted(震颤). I raced to the staircase and called out, "Sally! Come down immediately! "

"There's some really good stuff(艺术作品) up there." She stepped down, looking confused. I pushed her toward the front door, waving at the family, saying, "Sorry, please forgive us, you have a really nice place." Outside, when I told Sally what happened, she covered her mouth, laughing. She couldn't believe how long they let us look around without saying anything.

The real McNay was splendid, but we felt nervous the whole time we were there. Van Gogh, Picasso. This time, we stayed together, in case anything else unusual happened.

Thirty years later, a woman approached me in a public place. "Excuse me, did you ever enter a residence, long ago, thinking it was the McNay Museum?"

"Yes. But how do you know? We never told anyone."

"That was my home. I was a teenager sitting in the hall. Before you came over, I never realized what a beautiful place I lived in. I never felt lucky before. You thought it was a museum. My feelings about my home changed after that. I've always wanted to thank you."

1. What do we know about Marian McNay?

A．She was a painter.

B．She was a community leader.

C．She was a museum director.

D．She was a journalist.

2. Why did the author refuse the help from the man in the house?

A．She disliked people who were nosy.

B．She felt nervous when talking to strangers.

C．She knew more about art than the man.

D．She mistook him for a tour guide.

3. How did the author feel about being stared at by the people in the hall?

A．Puzzled.	B．Concerned.
C．Frightened.	D．Delighted.

4. Why did the author describe the real McNay museum in just a few words?

A．The real museum lacked enough artwork to interest her.

B．She was too upset to spend much time at the real museum.

C．The McNay was disappointing compared with the house.

D．The event happening in the house was more significant.

5. What could we learn from the last paragraph?

A．People should have good taste to enjoy life.

B．People should spend more time with their family.

C．People tend to be blind to the beauty around them.

D．People tend to educate teenagers at a museum.

4 . Self-guided Castle Tours

When: from May to October, 2016, 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Where: Larnach Castle, 145 Camp Rd, Company Bay, Dunedin

Restriction: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Adult Entry (Castle+Garden): $ 29.00

Child Entry (Castle+Garden): $ 10.00

With its long history and breathtaking views, Larnach Castle offers you a vision of the past and the present. Open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. every day. To gain more of Larnach Castle you may wish to hire an audio visual tour guide.

First Sunday Funday

When: Sun 3 May 2016, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Where: Ranui Farm Park, 785 Nicholls Rd

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information: Adults: $ 10.00

Enjoy a mountain bike ride, go for a run or have a walk. See the animals in the Petting Zoo, or have a go at Archery, Golf Challenge, Paint Ball & the 70-meter Water Slide. This is not a competition, though we do have some prizes to give away.

Book now. Limited spaces available.

Water Slide (滑道) Mania

When: Tue 14 Apr. 2016, 10:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

Where: Town Basin, Dent St, Whangarei

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information: $ 8 per hour

The Slide provides entertainment for restless kids. It features a three-meter drop height and a 10-meter slide along a soft surface and into a shallow pool at the end. The slide is perfect for kids aged 5-16 years, although kids younger can also have a try. Parents can relax on the grassed area with a marine view and visit the information center just a stone’s throw away.

Ride the Riverside Railway

When: Wed 28 Jan 2016, 1:45 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Where: Brayshaw Park, Blenheim

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Family (2 Adults & up to 4 Children): $ 30.00

Adult: $ 10.00;Child (under 3—for free!) : $ 5.00

Experience a leisurely 50-minute, 11km train journey along the banks of the Taylor River from Brayshaw Park Station to Beaver Station and return. For group booking, (03)578 1716

1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is True?

A．Kids can slide down a 10-meter long river in Water Slide Mania.

B．Kids can be awarded a prize if they win the competition in First Sunday Funday.

C．You can visit Larnach Castle on 26 August at 11:00 a.m.

D．Kids have to buy tickets for all the four events.

2. Tina aged 7; Angela aged 5; Timmy aged 2, together with their parents and grandpa will take the Riverside Railway. How much should they pay?

A．$ 40.

B．$ 35.

C．$ 30.

D．$ 25.

3. The passage is intended to ________.

A．compare four different holiday events.

B．advise people to stay with their family more.

C．inform people of the travel agencies.

D．get more people to attend the activities.

6 . From Alton Towers to Legoland, our experts pick their favorite British theme parks, highlighting the best roller coasters, character-led attractions, and animal safaris (狩猎旅行).

Drayton Manor

The Staffordshire theme park includes rides for all ages but stands out for having hit on a winning formula for young families with its expanding Thomas Land section. The 286-acre site is set in woodlands but the main village is enough for little legs to explore, making it well suited to pre-and primary school children.

Paultons Family Theme Park

On the edge of New Forest National Park, in Hampshire, Paultons Family Theme Park sits in 140 acres of attractive parkland. Although overshadowed by Thorpe Park and Alton Towers in terms of big rides, the park is home to Peppa Pig World, as well as 60 rides and attractions, and is best for families with young children.

Chessington World of Adventures

This park in Surrey has injected novelty (新奇) this year with the launch of its exclusive Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, raising its status as a family-friendly destination. The park also provides added family value with the opportunity to get a close-up interaction with animals including monkey walk-throughs and the Zufari safari experience.

Legoland Windsor

If you’re looking for stomach-in-the-mouth roller coasters, Legoland is not for you. This is the entry-level theme park for families with kids below the age of 12, with bucket-loads to keep them happy. Now in its third decade, set in lovely grounds, the theme park still has some of the charm of the original Danish parent park, with plenty of giraffes, crocodiles and pirates made out of Lego bricks spread over the rides.

1. Which of the following is recommended if a family want to interact with animals?

A．Drayton Manor

B．Paultons Family Theme Park

C．Chessington World of Adventures

D．Legoland Windsor

2. What do the four theme parks have in common?

A．They’re all ideal for children.

B．They all feature thrilling big rides.

C．They’re all renewing recreational facilities.

D．They all cover a vast area of over 200 acres.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To promote ecotourism.

B．To value family union.

C．To introduce theme parks.

D．To compare tourist attractions.

9 . Chester is one of the best cities in the UK. As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. Combined with history and heritage(遗产), Chester is a dynamic city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants for you to discover, tempting you to visit again and again.

Travelling to Chester?

Chester is easily accessible by many means of transport — whether you are travelling by rail, car, bus or plane. Please check our route planner below to help you plan your journey to Chester. Once you arrive in the city there are numerous car parks; however, during rush hours the easiest way to travel in Chester city centre is via park and ride facilities, which are parking lots with public transportation.

Hotels?

From bed & breakfasts to the luxury of Chester’s only five star hotel, Chester has all covered. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure your room is just a click away!

Sightseeing and Tours?

One of the best ways to see Chester is by a guided tour and you have a variety to choose from. Whether you choose the traditional guided walk, to be guided around Chester’s historical landmarks by bus or to take a boat down the River Dee, you will sure enjoy the delights of Chester.

1. What can we know about Chester from the first paragraph?

A．It is a newly built city.

B．It is the best city in the UK.

C．It is rich in the deep culture and modern touch.

D．Many of its city walls were completed by British people.

2. What is the most convenient way to get around Chester city centre during rush hours?

A．By bus.	B．By bicycle.
C．By rail.	D．By taxi.

3. What had you better do to have a better understanding of Chester?

A．Choose a bus tour.	B．Join a guided tour.
C．Take a traditional walk.	D．Swim down the river.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

On March 31, the Eiffel Tower, one of the world's most visited and recognizable places of interest, celebrated the 130-year anniversary (周年纪念日)of its opening.

It was only     1     （suppose） to exist for 20 years. Maybe Parisians decided it was     2    (easy) to just leave it in place than pull it down. It looks like they made the right choice. More than 250 million people     3    (pay) a visit to the tower so far, according to     4     (it) official website.

Designed by French Gustav Eiffel, the tower was meant     5     (serve) as the entrance to the 1889 World Fair in the     6     (begin). It took just over two years to build it. Although it is popular now, not all French people liked     7     tower when it opened. However, the visitors to the 1889 World Fair found it     8    (interest) to visit the Eiffel Tower. Two million people visited it during the fair. It then became useful as a radio antenna (天线) during the First World War.

Tourists have choice when they climb the tower. They can either walk 1,665 steps to the top     9    use one of the elevator (电梯)cars from 1899. Once tourists reach the top,     10    the Eiffel's office is, they can have drink in the tower's top-floor champagne (香槟酒)bar. Today, the tower stands as a symbol of France.