1 . With Mother’s Day coming up, gorgeous family-friendly hotels to spend time together are the order of the day. Here the Good Hotel Guide shares two top family-friendly hotels for Mother’s Day lunch.
Chewton Glen, Hampshire
A five-star country house hotel in Hampshire, combined with a celebrated spa, Chewton Glen is a typically English escape with extra modern luxury. In addition to the rooms and suites in the main house (decorated in traditional style with sumptuous furnishings), the hotel has made use of its enchanting New Forest location by introducing treehouse suites.
For families it’s a real treat, with everything from free children’s accommodation to kids’ clubs and activities. Dining is a joy with a delicious Sunday lunch, ingredients from their very own Kitchen Garden, laid back feasting in The Kitchen or formal feasts in The Dining Room. As is the top attraction, there’s even a cookery school so you can take some of the cooking magic home with you.
Moonfleet Manor, Dorset
Part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, Moonfleet Manor is a seaside haven on the Jurassic Coast. A Georgian manor turned family-friendly retreat, they combine elegant style with family activities and experiences. An on-site spa goes hand-in-hand with 90 minutes of free childcare per night’s stay, fossil hunts on the beach and entertainment in the grounds.
Informal family dining is always on the menu, complete with games and Bugaboo Giraffe highchairs plus a children’s menu as well as pureed (泥状的) food for little ones. Dishes feature locally-sourced ingredients and season al options, whether you fancy afternoon tea or a roast with all the fixings.
1. What is the most appealing in Chewton Glen, Hampshire?| A．Its well-known spa. |
| B．Learning some cuisine skills. |
| C．Its traditional furnishing style. |
| D．Free children’s accommodation. |
| A．Both are located in coastal areas of England |
| B．Both provide children’s facilities and activities. |
| C．Both offer traditional English style of decoration. |
| D．Both include a fascinating location and fitness center. |
| A．A guidebook. | B．A travel report. |
| C．A local newspaper. | D．A fashion website. |
2 . Is social media really making young people antisocial (孤僻的)? A surprising new study finds that children and young adults who use these platforms the most are actually more active in the real world than others! The new findings come from a long-term project called the Trondheim Early Secure Study. Researchers collected information from about 800 children and young adults when they were 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 years old. This included interviews about each child’s use of social media from year to year. The goal was to determine if using social media affects a young person’s overall social skills.
To the team’s surprise, participants frequently using these platforms did not see their social skills reduced. “On the contrary, we find that people who use social media a lot spend more time with friends offline than those who tend to limit their screen time,” says Professor Silje Steinsbekk from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Department of Psychology.
However, social media can present challenges for children and teens. Although it offers a convenient and comfortable way for those with social anxiety to communicate, it can also lead to addiction and misuse. Studies have suggested that young people with anxiety are more easily affected by the negative effects of social media, which can worsen their symptoms and harm their mental health. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to monitor their children’s online activity and usage
Despite the risks to some, the team says their findings debunk the belief that social media causes young people to become socially isolated. In fact, their frequent use of social platforms may actually give them more opportunities to connect with old and new friends and set up chances to go out and socialize outdoors.
1. What does the study focus on?| A．The influence of social media on young people. |
| B．The importance of young people’s social skills. |
| C．Reasons for people becoming isolated from the community. |
| D．Ways to prevent children from becoming addicted to social media. |
| A．The one seldom surfing the Internet. |
| B．The one experıencıng social anxiety. |
| C．The one never making friends online. |
| D．The one using social media frequently. |
| A．Negative emotions cause teens to misuse social media. |
| B．Kids are more easıly influenced by social media than adults. |
| C．Online communication can help improve people’s mental health |
| D．Social media is a double-edged sword for young people with anxiety. |
| A．Confirm. | B．Ignore. | C．Explain. | D．Challenge. |
| A．By cooking at home. |
| B．By going to a restaurant. |
| C．By getting food delivered. |
| A．A homemade cake. | B．A beautiful dress. | C．Planting some trees. |
| A．Offer her opinions. |
| B．Help him with a project. |
| C．Learn more about technology. |
| A．To ask for permission | B．To send an invitation | C．To make suggestions |
1. Why does the woman take the acting course?
| A．She wants to be a movie star. |
| B．It’s required in her high school. |
| C．Her mother’s experience inspires her. |
| A．Singing. | B．Dancing. | C．Acting. |
1. Where are the speakers probably?
| A．In a zoo. | B．At a pet store. | C．In a hospital. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Relieved. | C．Annoyed |
1. What did the woman do in Canada?
| A．She was a computer programmer. |
| B．She was a full-time journalist. |
| C．She was an editor of a newspaper. |
| A．In China. | B．In Canada. | C．In Britain. |
| A．In a classroom. | B．In a restaurant. | C．On a tennis court. |
