1 . Dreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun? We’ve come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.
Cumberland Islands, Georgia
Just a few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a wonderful picnic place. It’s an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails (小径). Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with trees and since it’s still a rural area, the stars line up for a grand show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.
Grant Park, Chicago
If you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.
Cranberry Islands, Maine
Here, you’ll enjoy natural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.
Big Sur, California
The Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological formations. It’s good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.
1. Why does the writer advise us going to Cumberland Islands?| A．Because they are just next to Savannah. |
| B．Because they keep their original ecology (生态). |
| C．Because they are almost covered in Spanish moss. |
| D．Because they have a grand show every night. |
| A．At the Navy Pier. | B．In the Deep South. |
| C．At Acadia National Park. | D．At the Point Lobos State Reserve. |
| A．To introduce some picnic areas in the US. |
| B．To share personal stories about picnics. |
| C．To tell readers some good ways to relax. |
| D．To offer readers tips for summer holiday. |
| A．In a personal dairy. | B．In a science report. |
| C．In a travel magazine. | D．In a geography textbook. |
2 . Walter Peak High Country Farm, on the western shores of Lake Wakatipu is famous in history. Its sheltered bays were used as camping sites by Maori travelling to the Mararoa and Oreti Rivers on Moa hunting and gathering expeditions.
Things to do
Situated on picturesque Lake Wakatipu’s wester shores, the farm is the perfect place to spend a few relaxing hours. The Farm Tour itself is a wonderful experience for the whole family, with something to keep everyone entertained and happy. Our rural host will meet you after you leave the steamboat and take you for a walking tour of the farmyard. The first stop is the holding to help feed the sheep and deer, and even get up close to the Scottish highland cattle. Then walk slowly through the lakeside gardens to the charming Colonel’s Homestead for morning or afternoon tea. Afterwards the farmer will lead you over to the shearing shed (剪羊毛棚) where you can watch the farm dogs rounding up sheep on the hills, and see the farmer cut the wool off a sheep. You will then board the steamboat for your cruise back to Queenstown.
Ticket Information
Child Ticket $ 22. 00
Adult Ticket $ 77.00
Visitor Information
Opening Time: 10 a.m.
Closing Time: 4 p.m.
Additional Information
All tickets purchased at MyFun must make a booking at +64-3441—8166. Please mention your My Fun barcode (条形码) number when making your booking. Please print out your voucher (收据) and take along with you to the attraction. Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
1. What can you do during the Farm Tour?| A．Ride on the farm. | B．Feed the chicken. |
| C．Have morning tea. | D．Cut the wool off a sheep. |
| A．$99. | B．$ 121. |
| C．$ 176. | D．$198. |
| A．Call +64-3441-8166 to print out your voucher. |
| B．Take the voucher to the Farm. |
| C．Tell the Farm your MyFun barcode number. |
| D．Use the tickets after a year. |
3 . Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is the only show in the world to gather the world's top award-winning garden and flowery designers under one roof. This ''must-see'' event will impress you with a wide range of displays and activities that have been planned specially for you. An experience of a lifetime awaits at the Singapore Garden Festival for you and your family. Mark your calendar today!
Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
Worry that your child is bored? Sign him or her up for a guided tour in Jacob Ballas Children's Garden. It will stimulate a sense of wonder in your child as it promises a unique discovery and provides interesting learning experiences in a garden setting. Let your child explore and play so that they will learn to take care of plants and the environment while you admire the exhibits with a peace of mind.
Far East Organization Children's Garden
Your child can have a fun-filled day with interactive games, water play features and educational programs in an abundant natural setting at Far East Organization Children's Garden! The play zone contains play such as a sway (摇摆) bridge and stepping springs, and the Fish Fountain with an interactive landscape of water tunnels and different fish-Shaped sculpture.
Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground
Come and bring your child to the 3500-square-metre playground suitable for children of various ages! It is located next to the beach, offering users open spaces and a good view of the sea. Your child can also join in the fun at a play area with talking tubes, fun mirrors and a drum set! The playground also has play equipment for children who have disabilities to play together. This includes special needs equipment such as sensory play panels.
1. Why is Singapore Garden Festival a ''must-see'' event?| A．It is the only show to gather different roofs. |
| B．It is a grand awarding ceremony for designers. |
| C．It attracts flowery designers to the competition. |
| D．It brings together the world-class garden and flowery designs. |
| A．Have a good view of the sea. |
| B．Participate in interactive games. |
| C．Learn to look after the plants. |
| D．Know about ways to design gardens. |
| A．Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground. |
| B．Far East Organization Children's Garden. |
| C．Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. |
| D．The Fish Fountain. |
4 . Chocolate Factory Tours around the USA
Everyone has a favorite way of enjoying the sweet treat of chocolate. Let’s take a look at a handful chocolate factories throughout the USA to see how the sweet confection （糖果） is made.
Hershey’s Chocolate Tour
In Pennsylvania, the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour (free) at Hershey’s Chocolate World is an amusement ride that takes visitors through the production process, from harvesting cocoa beans in the tropical rainforest to the end result---Hershey’s Chocolate. You can taste a sample （样品） at the end of the tour.
Taza Chocolate Tour
The factory tour at Taza Chocolate ($6 per person) in Somerville, just outside of Boston, is offered daily and takes visitors on the journey from bean to bar through a unique, stone-ground （用细磨磨的） method using traditional Mexican stone mills.
Hoffman’s Chocolate Factory Tour
Hoffman’s Chocolate factory in Greenacres offers daily chocolate factory tours (free). The through-the-window observation tour includes the story of cocoa and the history of chocolate, as well as a personal experience with chocolatiers as they explain how their chocolate is made.
Askinosie Chocolate tour
The Askinosie Chocolate’s factory tour ($5 per adult, $4 per child/student) in Springfield lets visitors hear stories of farmer partners that Askinosie works with across the globe. All of the roasting, pressing, molding and packaging is done by hand, and Askmosie is one of the only craft chocolate makers pressing their own cocoa butter.
Seattle’s Theo Chocolate Tour
Seattle’s Theo Chocolate is a must-stop when visiting the Emerald City, and taking a tour of the factory ($10 per person) is an added treat. The one-hour tour begins with an educational part in which the different cocoa beans and areas are introduced, giving visitors insight into how different chocolates are cultivated （培育）.
1. David wants to go to a chocolate factory with his little sister Belle, but he only has 7 dollars in his pocket. Belle is eager to taste them. They can visit ______.| A．Hershey’s Chocolate World | B．Taza Chocolate factory |
| C．Hoffman’s Chocolate factory | D．Askinosie Chocolate factory |
| A．Hershey’s Chocolate Tour | B．Hoffman’s Chocolate Tour |
| C．Askinosie Chocolate tour | D．Seattle’s Theo Chocolate Tour |
| A．Pennsylvania | B．Greenacres | C．Springfield | D．Emerald |
5 . France has the most beautiful castles throughout Europe. Here are some of the best French castles to visit. You’ll surely want to visit one of them during your travels in France. Have a look and enjoy!
Chateau de Versailles
The Chateau de Versailles is about 20kms southwest of Paris. When the castle was built, Versailles was a small village. Today, however, it is a famous area in Paris. The castle was built as a small hunting lodge (乡间小屋) for Louis XIII in the 1620s. Years later, he made it bigger. Later, louis XIV also made it larger, making it one of the largest palaces of the world.
Chateau de Chambord
The Chateau de Chambord is one of the largest castles around the world. It sits in the Loire Valley. Being at the heart of Europe’s largest enclosed wooded park, Chambord, it was built for King Francis I to serve as a hunting lodge. It is one of the world’s most well-known castles in the world because of its French Renaissance (文艺复兴) building.
Chateau de Chenonceau
As one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley, the castle was built during the 11th century on the River Cher. It was passed through many bands. The castle was not destroyed during the French Revolution because it was the only bridge across the river for many miles.
Chateau de Chantilly
This historic castle sits in the town of Chantilly, France. This beautiful castle is made up of two buildings: the Petit Chateau built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Grand Chateau which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s. There are many interesting pieces of 17th century history about the castle. Every two years a fireworks competition is held in the castle gardens.
1. What makes the Chateau de Chambord special?| A．Its long history. | B．Its wealthy owner. |
| C．Its building style. | D．Its fireworks competition. |
| A．It was far from Paris. | B．It played a very important role. |
| C．It hid in the Loire Valley. | D．It was built by a famous French king. |
| A．The Chateau de Chantilly. | B．The Chateau de Chenonceau. |
| C．The Chateau de Chambord. | D．The Chateau de Versailles. |
6 . In its early history, Chicago had floods frequently, especially in the spring, making the streets so muddy that people, horses, and carts got stuck. An old joke that was popular at the time went something like this: A man is stuck up to his waist in a muddy Chicago street. Asked if he needs help, he replies, “No, thanks. I’ve got a good horse under me.”
The city planner decided to build an underground drainage (排水) system, but there simply wasn’t enough difference between the height of the ground level and the water level. The only two options were to lower the Chicago River or raise the city. An engineer named Ellis Chesbrough convinced the city that it had no choice but to build the pipes above ground and then cover them with dirt. This raised the level of the city’s streets by as much as 12 feet.
This of course created a new problem: dirt practically buried the first floors of every building in Chicago. Building owners were faced with a choice: either change the first floors of their buildings into basements or lift the entire buildings to meet the new street level. Small wood-frame buildings could be lifted fairly easily. But what about large, heavy structures like the Tremont Hotel, which was a six-story brick building?
That’s where George Pullman came in. He had developed some house-moving skills successfully. To lift a big structure like the Tremont Hotel, Pullman would place thousands of jackscrews (千斤顶) beneath the building’s foundation and turn the jackscrews the same amount at the same time, thus raising the building slowly and evenly. Astonishingly, the Tremont Hotel stay open during the entire operation, and many of its guests didn’t even notice anything was happening.
Some people like to say that every problem has a solution. But in Chicago’s early history, every engineering solution seemed to create a new problem.
1. Why was the joke about Chicago mentioned in Paragraph 1?| A．To explain why horses were widely used. |
| B．To show the terrible road condition. |
| C．To prove Chicagoan were humorous. |
| D．To describe the lifestyle in the past. |
| A．Lower the Chicago River. |
| B．Build pipes above ground. |
| C．Fight against heavy floods. |
| D．Raise the level of streets. |
| A．It was hard to move its basement. |
| B．It was mainly made of wood. |
| C．It was too heavy to move easily. |
| D．There was no equipment to use. |
| A．Tremont Hotel was the biggest building in Chicago. |
| B．George became famous for moving Tremont Hotel. |
| C．It took great efforts to move Tremont Hotel. |
| D．Guests left Tremont Hotel before the move. |
7 . Before you know it, the sound of sleigh(雪橇)bells will be heard on your rooftop. If you love the holidays but hate the cold, why not wear your coat and wool gloves this year and celebrate a warm Christmas?
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort is a small town with a huge heart and is located in the heart of the Lowcountry. It is close to Savannah and Charleston, and a short drive to the beaches of Hilton Head Island. Its location is great for visiting the larger cities and enjoying the sights and sounds of a small town. December temperatures average in the low 60s.
Orlando, Florida
Enjoy everything in Orlando without the huge crowds of summer. Theme parks have special attractions this time of year, such as “Mickey's Very Merry Christmas”, but be aware that some of the special attractions require a separate ticket. Orlando temperatures average around 72 degrees in December.
San Francisco, California
The City by the Bay comes alive in December as it transforms into a wonderland of lights. Stay near Union Square so you are close to all the activities and can easily get around via the historic cable cars. San Francisco's December temperatures average in the high 50s.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrate Christmas season in the Big Easy. The Oaks, visited by over 122,000 people last year, has one of the most beautiful Christmas exhibitions in the country. Many hotels in the area offer Papa Noel specials, making this a very affordable holiday destination. December temperatures average in the 60s.
1. You can easily travel through San Francisco by_________ .| A．bike | B．cable car | C．taxi | D．bus |
| A．enjoy a wonderland of lights | B．avoid the huge crowds |
| C．enjoy Papa Noel specials | D．visit various theme parks |
| A．To inform readers of some popular sports events. |
| B．To describe different celebrations during the Christmas. |
| C．To introduce four places' special Christmas traditions. |
| D．To introduce four places to spend a warm Christmas. |
8 . Vacation deals online
SunBridge vacations
Booking with SunBridge gives you the SunBridge Advantage. This means one simple price covers everything. Unlike other websites, we don’t fool you with a low price for airfare, then sneak (偷偷地做) in charges for hotel, rental cars, and food until you’re paying more than you wanted. Our price is all inclusive and can’t be beat!
The SunBridge Advantage also includes our SunBridge Resort Ambassadors. Two of our friendly, helpful staff members will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Punta Senca Resort
Punta Senca Resort features one of the finest Caribbean beaches. The facilities include garden areas with quiet relaxation spaces and over two miles of paths for walking and jogging. The beauty of the garden spaces is improved by thousands of tropical flowers, native sculpture, and three spectacular fountains.
Punta Senca is one of our most family-friendly resorts (度假胜地). One option any family should consider is our Family Package, in which up to two children under ten years old stay and eat free. We know you love your family, but we also know that sometimes different family members prefer different activities. While Mom and Dad are cared for in our Spa and Wellness Center, our friendly staff can help the kids explore the island through a variety of activities, including horseback riding, sailing lessons, and bike trips.
Punta Senca also features a variety of restaurants offering exciting dining experiences. We have a steakhouse, a bakery and coffee shop, a home-style Italian restaurant, a seafood restaurant serving fresh-caught fish from local fishermen, and a casual bar and grill for dining on the beach.
Guest review
Sara P. 06/23/2019
My family and I went to Punta Senca for a week and it was fine. But just that — fine. I really was expecting something a little more special. For example, I was shocked to find the different restaurant options weren’t all open every night of the week. Most nights, only two or three of the restaurants were open. And I really was unimpressed by the food.
1. What is the main benefit of the SunBridge Advantage?| A．A relatively low total price. | B．A small hotel charge. |
| C．A discount on food. | D．A low airfare. |
| A．It provides special food for children. |
| B．It has different recreation options. |
| C．It has playground equipment. |
| D．It offers group transportation. |
| A．Unremarkable. | B．Unpleasant. |
| C．Rewarding. | D．Indescribable. |
9 . It’s always good to experience something new in life. Traveling gives plenty of such opportunities and when you choose a hotel to stay in next time, here, in this website, is a list of 4 most weird (怪异的) hotels in the world.
Dog Bark Park Inn
If you keep a dog and love animals, then you will definitely become a fan of this hotel. Here visitors will find a microwave oven to prepare a simple meal, games, puzzles and books to entertain themselves, an air conditioner and of course a bath. There is no TV set or a phone though. Dennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin, the designers of this hotel, knew what might attract people. Next time you decide to visit Idaho, take a trip to Cottonwood to see the building.
Das Park Hotel
You will love the place a lot because it is equipped and is perfectly adjusted to basic human needs. However, there is one disadvantage to all these. The matter is that bathroom facilities are not included in the price. Each room here is quite small, but has a bed, electricity and air conditioning.
CasAnus
Read the name of the hotel attentively and you will easily guess what place exactly you are going to spend your vacation in! The hotel is situated in Kemzeke, Belgium and was designed by Joep van Lieshout. Do not say no to this hotel since it is quite comfortable and nice inside.
Hobbit Motel
Deep inside we stay kids forever. This is what the creators of the Hobbit Motel kept in mind when they were creating this motel. Read some more of J.R.R. Tolkien or other books of this kind to fully understand and even feel the atmosphere of the place. The Hobbit Motel is located in Woodlyn Park, New Zealand. It invites visitors all year round. You will recognize the inn by its blocks it is made of and the green roof covered with a thick layer of grass.
1. What can you know about the Dog Bark Park Inn?| A．It doesn’t provide food for visitors. | B．Visitors can take their pets to it. |
| C．Its name may come from its appearance. | D．Visitors can’t make phone calls there. |
| A．Internet connectivity | B．air conditioning |
| C．electricity | D．the shower |
| A．The Dog Bark Park Inn | B．Das Park Hotel |
| C．CasAnus | D．Hobbit Motel |
10 . WELCOME TO THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO！
As one of the finest zoological attractions in the USA, the zoo will entertain and educate you! The Milwaukee County Zoo houses about 1,800 animals and covers an area of 200 acres. Explore educational wildlife shows, fun attractions and wonderful special events. The zoo is a place where everyone can not only laugh but also learn---it’s a place to be amazed and encouraged---a place where nature and wonder meet!
HOURS & ENTRANCE FEES | |
HOURS: | ENTRANCE FEES: |
January 1 through February 28 | January 1 through March 31 |
Monday－Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Adult: $11.75 |
Saturday－Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Child (age 3 to 12): $8.75 |
March 1 through May 26 | Child (2 and under): Free |
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): |
May 27 through September 4 | $10.25 |
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | April 1 through October 31 |
September 5 through October 31 | Adult: $14.25 |
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Child (age 3 to 12): $11.25 |
November 1 through December 31 | Child (2 and under): Free |
Monday－Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2: 30p.m. | Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): |
Saturday－Sunday: 9: 30 a.m. to 4:30 p. m. | $13.25 |
Animal buildings close a quarter prior | November 1 through December 31 |
to(在 之前) Zoo closing time. | Adult: $11.75 |
Child (age 3 to 12): $8.75 | |
Child (2 and under): Free | |
Senior Citizen (age 60 and over): | |
$10.25 | |
Family Free Days are sponsored( 赞 助 ) by North Shore Bank: They are January 7, February 4, March 4, October 7, November 4 and December 2. Note: Even during the Family Free Days, the parking fee remains IN EFFECT.
1. If you visit animal buildings on Wednesday in November, you have to leave____.| A．before 2: 15 p. m | B．before 2: 30 p. m. |
| C．before 4: 15 p. m. | D．before 4: 30 p. m. |
| A．32.25 dollars | B．39.75 dollars |
| C．41.00 dollars | D．51.00 dollars |
| A．It’s the best zoo in the USA. |
| B．Visitors have to pay parking fees whenever they come. |
| C．The educational wildlife shows attract most visitors. |
| D．It’s free of charge during festivals. |
