1 . Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Science Sunday is for everyone interested in the world around them, whose lectures are designed to make science interesting and “user-friendly” for everyone. Lectures are one hour long. Doors open to the lecture hall at 1:00 pm. Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at 12:30 pm. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. No late seating. Lectures include time for a few questions at the end.

Life on the Ranch

Celebrate the warmth of the holiday season with crafts, games, music, and enjoyment from the early 20th century. We’ll busy your hands with holiday wreath-making (花冠), invite you to join in an old-fashioned sing-along around the player piano, and provide you with materials to make Victorian and Mexican holiday crafts. Come play games, take a draft-horse carriage ride, decorate the tree, and create decorations to bring home to your own tree.

Open Studios Tour

Explore the hidden world of art! Visit artists in their studios, learn about their processes, purchase original works of art. Free mobile app and printed guide have artist information and maps. Open Studios is a free self-guided tour, produced by Arts Council Santa Cruz County, which invites the public into more than 300 artist studios across Santa Cruz County.

Roaring Camp

Step into the incredible world of steam power at the Steam & Harvest Festival. Welcome Fall with traditional children’s activities like candle making, and gold panning. See a variety of steam and belt-powered equipment on display. Admission is free for the whole family.

1. What can visitors do if they attend Science Sunday lectures?

A．Show up at 2:30 pm.	B．Explore the hidden world of art.
C．Be able to ask questions.	D．Change attitudes to oceans.

2. What can visitors do at Life on the Ranch?

A．Promote wreath-making.	B．Sing to the piano.
C．Make crafts alone.	D．Get close to Victoria.

3. Which of the following highlights art?

A．Roaring Camp	B．Open Studios Tour
C．Life on the Ranch	D．Seymour Marine Discovery Center

2 . Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Getting There

The easiest way to get to Amboseli is by air. Airkenya has daily flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi and Mombasa Air Safari to Amboseli from Mombasa, Malindi and Diani on the Kenyan Coast. The drive from Nairobi is 4 hours. The road is paved to Namanga but the remaining 75km to Amboseli’s Meshanani Gate is over a rough dirt road. It takes roughly 2.5 hours to cover the 94km between the Chyulu Gate in Tsavo West and Amboseli. The passage on this road should be undertaken only in the presence of an armed convoy. A four-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended.

When to Travel

The best time to visit Amboseli National Park is the dry season from January through April and June through October when vegetation is thin and animals congregate at the water holes making them easy to spot. The long rains are in April and May and short rains in November and December.

Health & Safety

Amboseli lies in a malaria risk area and travelers’ diarrhea is a common ailment affecting tourists in Kenya. When packing your suitcase don’t forget to include neutral colored, long-sleeved shirts and trousers, DEET insect repellent and high factor sunscreen. Sleep under a treated mosquito net or in a screened or air conditioned room.

Admission & Fees

An entrance fee is charged and, in general, is included in the rate of the safari lodge or camp.

Things to Keep in Mind

Road transfers should be undertaken during the day rather than at night. Be aware and be weary of both small and large tricks.

1. What may be the best choice if we go to Amboseli National Park by land?

A．Going in a group on foot.	B．Going alone with enough food.
C．Going by car with guards.	D．Going by car with a family.

2. When do we have to avoid going to Amboseli National Park?

A．In February.

B．In May.

C．In July.

D．In October.

3. Which kind of clothes are suitable for visitors when they are in the park?

A．Dark-colored coats.	B．Multicolored sweaters.
C．Light-colored T-shirts.	D．neutral colored, long-sleeved shirts.

4 . 印度博主Sam想到中国旅游，希望中国网友推荐合适的地方。请你用英语在他的社交账号评论区留言，内容包括：
1.推荐的地方；
2.推荐的理由；
3.出行方式。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头已为你写出，不计入总词数。

I’d like to recommend you a place in China.

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6 . 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。

Macao, located on the Pearl River Delta on the southeast coast of China, is a scenic city. Small     1     it is, Macao has a rich history and cultural heritage. Although it is often grouped together with Hong Kong, Macao has its own strange charm. Macao is considered     2    (get) its name from A-Ma Temple, a temple to the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu in the 16^th century.

Today, the city is classical and modern at the same time. It is a harmonious     3    (combine) of Chinese and Western elements. One can enjoy     4    (history) attractions such as the Ruins of Saint Paul’s and Macao Rose Hall.     5     on the other side of the city stand various grand, luxury hotels, and modern shopping malls, telling you the modern story of Macao. Macao has made improvements in economic development.     6     the past decades, local residents have lived and worked     7    (peaceful).

As a world-famous tourist destination, Macao attracts nearly 40 million inbound tourists every year. It is said to be a place which makes you     8    (forget) your age and fatigue and feel so absorbed     9     you won’t leave once you’re there. The past two decades have witnessed great changes in Macao. Now it is a world center of tourism and leisure and a service platform for business cooperation between China and Portuguese speaking countries. Looking to the future, Macao will continue to move forward together with     10     (it) motherland.

7 . World's Best Places to Visit

With a world full of fascinating destinations, choosing the perfect vacation spot can present a challenge. This list of the world's best places to visit is here for you.

South Island

New Zealand's South Island fills with splendid scenery at every turn. Here, you can admire the Fiordland National Park from hiking routes or a boat on Milford Sound, the eighth wonder of the world. At night, journey to the Mount John Observatory to stare at the starry skies. You can also explore two of the most accessible glaciers   in the world on the island's west coast or enjoy delicious food and wine.

Paris

Paris, the City of Light, draws visitors from around the globe who come to see impressive attractions like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. But what travelers really fall in love with are the city's unusual cafes, energetic markets, trendy shopping districts and unmistakable charm. Get lost wandering along Paris' streets, or eat a croissant and relax on the banks of the Seine for hours.

Bora Bora

Though this French Polynesian island may be small, its complete tropical beauty makes up for it. Here, you'll find beautiful beaches and thick jungles. The island's volcano, Mount Otemanu, makes for a great photo-op and the enthusiastic locals can help you catch the island's best sights during an off-road hike. To relax, head to Matira Beach for clear water and soft sand. Although a trip to Bora Bora is very expensive, most travelers say it's worth every penny.

1. Which spot best suits people who enjoy astronomy?

A．South Island.

B．Paris.

C．Bora Bora.

D．Mount Otemanu.

2. What's probably the main attraction in Paris?

A．Light.

B．Rivers.

C．City life.

D．Architecture.

3. What do South Island and Bora Bora have in common?

A．High travel costs.	B．Cozy purchasing styles.
C．Friendly residents.	D．Charming natural scenery.

9 . 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。

China is a country with a vast territory. In the great historical continuum (连续体) , it has developed     1     large variety of traditional housing with distinctly     2    (region) features.

In 2005, Mao Ge,     3     specialized in architecture, started research into traditional houses. When admiring many such houses, she     4     (strike) with their respective features. Each of them is the outcome of builders selfless     5     (devote). Through that experience, she also witnessed Chinese peoples deep attachment to their own way of life.

Since the 1980s, with the quickening of urbanization, many traditional houses     6    (disappear). Meanwhile, there is the collective neglect of traditional architectural techniques,     7     (instrument) and knowledge.

Born in the 1980s and having long been used to     8     (read) cartoon books while growing up, Mao Ge, who loves traditional architecture ever so much, hit upon the idea of introducing it       9     a wider readership through cartoons. That, she hopes, will encourage people       10     (find) beauty of folk houses and start protecting them, thus arousing attention from still more people, especially the young.

Through simple, interesting cartoons with equally understandable wording to match, she has created her type of cartoons for the young.