1 . Many families take their children on vacation. They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks. But Julie and Tim Smith have planned a longer vacation with their two children. The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world .They plan to visit 30 countries in all. Right now, the four travelers are about halfway through their trip.
Ms. Smith says they are trying to see as much of their world as they can. Mr. Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people. He says people have been extremely friendly, very welcoming and love their kids. Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met. He says, “I learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles than in America."His sister, 9.year-old Kara, discovers that she likes Thai food. Ms. Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot.
It took the family a year to prepare for the trip. They had to sell their house and cars. Ms. Smith left her job and her husband is using unpaid leave. They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothing and whatever else they need. Ms. Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back. .She says she does not miss the things she has back home. “What has become more important is making these memories as a family and taking ”those” with us instead.”
The Smiths will continue to head east for the next six months.
1. In what way is the Smith family’s trip different from many others’ according to Paragraph1?A.They take their children on vacation. |
B.They travel around the world for a year with children. |
C.They travel during school breaks with children. |
D.They travel for a few weeks with children. |
A.Living in Africa. | B.learning different Lifestyles in America. |
C.Having Thai food. | D.Learning about the people they have met. |
A.They left their jobs. | B.It took the Smith family a year. |
C.They sold their house and cars. | D.They put lightweight clothing in small bags. |
A.The small bags they carry. | B.The memories of the family. |
C.The things on her back. | D.The things back home. |
2 . Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
Visit art museums. They offer some activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings (签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
1. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit_________.A.a hands-on science museum | B.an art museum |
C.a Youtheater | D.a natural history museum. |
A.Look at rock collections. | B.See dinosaur models. |
C.Give performances. | D.Watch puppet making |
A.Science games designed by kids. | B.Reading science books. |
C.Learning science by doing things. | D.A show of kids’ science work. |
A.A museum guide. | B.A film review. |
C.A news report. | D.A science textbook. |
1. What is one thing the man is not going to pack for the trip?
A.A sweater. | B.A coat. | C.A jacket. |
A.A party. | B.A date. | C.A wedding. |
A.See the elephant. | B.Have a cup of tea. | C.Watch the dolphin show |