1 . There’s no lack of family fun in New York City, especially when you and your family visit the many amazing museums for kids. Every site offers something exciting. If you’re looking to enjoy a weekend or a day ff school, try the following museums for kids.

Children’s Museum of Manhattan

This nearly 40, 000-square-foot museum makes learning about culture and science an enjoyable experience for kids. It also hosts classes and workshops which are all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum

When founded in 1899, the BCM was the country’s first museum designed for children. Today, it’s one of the most comprehensive(综合性的)museums, with a collection of 30, 000 objects, including musical instruments, masks, dolls and fossils. Kids have fun while learning at interactive(互动的)exhibitions like “World Brooklyn”, a mini city lined by stores where children can make bread at the Mexican Bakery, or shop for candy at the International Grocery.

DiMenna Children’s Museum

Exhibitions and programs at this kid-focused New-York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of U. S. history. Galleries show the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures, and Little New-Yorkers classes invite kids to join in sing-alongs and make crafts.

Children’s Museum of the Arts

This museum is especially designed for kids so that they can travel around the art world. The 10, 000-square-foot museum has more room to house its 2, 000-piece collection of international children’s art, including a huge center gallery. Artists lead workshops in classrooms, studios and media labs—which are famous for a sound station, a clay bar and the video-making equipment.

1. What can children do in Children’s Museum of Manhattan?

A．Explore culture and science with pleasure.

B．Make bread at the museum by themselves.

C．Carry out researches on child development.

D．Design classes and workshops on their own.

2. Which museum is mainly connected to American history?

A．Children’s Museum of Manhattan.

B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum.

C．DiMenna Children’s Museum.

D．Children’s Museum of the Arts.

3. What is Children’s Museum of the Arts designed to do?

A．To help children explore the art world.

B．To develop children’s artistic expression.

C．To house international artists’ famous works.

D．To help children learn art creations from artists.

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文，续写的词数应为150左右。

During lunchtime, Emma suggested going to the 200 to feed the animals and her mom agreed.

“We’ll stop by the bakery and pick some bread up. Now hurry and eat and then we'll go. It’s going to be a lovely day. Grandma is coming with us. She'll be here any minute,” Mom said.

Emma ate her lunch and then ran into her room to get her shoes. The problem was that she could only find one of them. She looked under her bed, but all she could see were dirty towels and pants. She moved some of her toys out of the way, but still couldn’t find her shoe. After she’d checked everywhere in her room, she ran into the kitchen. “Mom, I can’t find my shoe. Will you wait while I look for it?” she asked.

Her mom thought about how many times she’d told Emma to clean her room up. She whispered something to Emma’s grandma and then said to Emma, “You will have to stay at home. Your dad and I will take Ryan to the zoo. Grandma will stay here with you.”

“No! Please wait for me. I want to go to the zoo,” Emma cried. “I’m sorry, Emma. I’ve told you a dozen times to clean your room and you ignored me. You can’t find your shoe now. It’s your own fault for not doing as I asked. You will stay at home.”

Emma ran into her bedroom, crying. Her mom came to the door and said, “Emma, clean that room of yours before I get home. I’ve told grandma not to give you any sweets until you finish the work.” She went out to the car with Ryan and Emma’s dad and then they drove away.

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Emma sat on her bed and cried for a long time.
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Emma and her grandma were sitting at the table, eating when her mom, dad, and Ryan came home.

3 . If you're from the northern hemisphere (北半球), you'll find Christmas to be rather different in New Zealand.     1     December is in the middle of summer in New Zealand.Many visitors from the US or Europe can't quite get used to having a barbecue on the beach as Christmas dinner.However, Christmas marks the beginning of the summer holidays for most New Zealanders.

    2     One of the best­known Christmas events is the Farmers Santa Parade in Auckland, which has been a feature (特点) of the Auckland Christmas since 1934.It attracts thousands of visitors every year and is a great event for children.

New Zealanders continue the British tradition of having a family dinner during the middle of the day on Christmas Day.It usually begins on Christmas morning by exchanging presents which will be left under the Christmas tree in the home.    3     Often it is a barbecue in the garden.However，the traditional Christmas food, such as turkey, ham and roast potatoes, is still very popular, along with salad and glasses of wine.

It may seem a bit strange to hear songs, such as White Christmas or Deck the Halls, in the middle of summer！Nevertheless, Christmas carols (颂歌) are popular.    4    

New Zealand is an extremely(极端地) diverse(多样的) society.People from many cultures do not recognize Christmas in the same way as the early European settlers.    5     It's a time to get together with the family and enjoy the great New Zealand summer outdoors.

A．They all stop on Christmas Day.

B．The most obvious difference is the weather.

C．Most New Zealanders do not go to church regularly.

D．However, Christmas is a special time for all New Zealanders.

E．Many towns and cities in New Zealand hold Christmas celebrations.

F．The Christmas meal itself is increasingly becoming a relaxing affair.

G．People will hear them played or sung in shopping malls during the holiday season.

4 . Reasons Why You Should Go Hiking

Whether you're looking to lose weight, reduce （减少）pressure, or clear your head and get out into nature, hiking is the best choice. If you're looking for some motivation （动力）to get off the sofa, consider these reasons to start hiking.

Hiking is healthy. According to the American Hiking Society, hiking is good for your health.     1     You can lose weight, reduce heart disease and slow aging by it. It also offers mental health benefits by reducing pressure and worry.

    2    As you hike more frequently, you'll begin to develop additional patience, skills and comfort along the way. The beauty of hiking is that we can do it naturally and easily. It's easy to stick with hiking because the frustration （挫败）level for beginners is low and you can find the pace that works for you.

Hiking is cheap.     3     Prepare good shoes, some proper clothes, a comfortable pack, and you're pretty much ready to go. Most of you have easy access to parks and natural areas, so you don't have to spend a lot of money or time heading out on a hike.

Hiking is real. We all spend too much time on computers at home, writing under electric lights or watching TV indoors （often you're writing while watching TV）.     4    

Hiking is a great way to introduce kids to the world of the outdoors.    5    So let your kids hike together with you and have a good time.

A．Hiking is simple.

B．Hiking is long and difficult.

C．Hiking offers physical benefits by keeping you active.

D．Compared to any other sport, the cost of hiking is low.

E．It's also a sport in which they'll be able to enjoy their whole lives.

F．When you are hiking, you often feel tired and want to stop at once.

G．However, hiking encourages you to walk out of your house and get close to nature.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the most important in looking for an apartment?

A．Enough time.

B．Lots of patience.

C．A little preparation.

2. What does the speaker suggest people do first?

A．Make some time in your schedule.

B．Decide the price range.

C．Think about the facilities.

3. What should people consider first when picking out apartments?

A．Location.

B．Price.

C．Traffic.

4. What may disappoint people?

A．All the great apartments are expensive.

B．It will take a long time to find a perfect apartment.

C．Apartments don’t look as good as described on the website.

6 . How will the woman get back from the railway station?

A．By train.

B．By car.

C．By bus.

7 . What does Jenny decide to do first?

A．Look for a job.

B．Go on a trip.

C．Get an assistant.

8 . Everyone wants to be self-confident, but maybe we just don’t know how to be. Here are some tips on how you can feel more confident about yourself.

    1     Everyone has shortcomings. When you have found your shortcomings, work to overcome them. If you are a shy person, take part in social activities, such as parties, and speak to at least one or two people there.

Second, try to spend more time with positive people. Successful and confident people have their own ways of settling problems.     2    

Third, set goals for yourself. With each goal you achieve, you self-confidence will increase.     3     We are afraid that we might lose. Stop thinking like that and give yourself a chance.

Fourth, start each day with a sense of opportunity.     4    Think positively about yourself.

Actually everyone has his or her own way of becoming confident.     5     Friends might have useful suggestions, too.

In short, as long as you try new things, you are sure to become more confident.

A．You should talk with your friends.

B．Pay attention and learn from them.

C．First, don’t think about your weak points.

D．It’s not always right to ask friends for help.

E．sometimes we might be afraid of trying new things.

F．First, you should know what your weak points are.

G．Start your day by reading something encouraging.