1 . Morgan Hartman was born with both physical and cognitive (认知的) disabilities. For years though, she lacked a diagnosis (诊断). One thing she did have: a happy spirit. Her dad, Cordon Hartman, never wanted to see that spirit dulled. But unfortunately, at times it was.
“In 2006, we were on a family vacation where I watched Morgan not be able to participate in a pool activity with three other children, and it was simply because of her lack of expression,” Gordon said. “It almost puts a lump (肿块) in your throat because it gives you a sad feeling that all Morgan wanted was to participate. She just wanted to play.”
After seeing this, Gordon started on a quest to create a space where no one felt left out. His idea: an inclusive theme park. He had experience as a builder and enlisted help from other experts to turn his dream into what is now Morgan’s Wonderland. The park, opened in 2010, is believed to be the only one like it in the world and it has expanded to a sports center and camp with an outdoor adventure park. Across all the recreation areas, all are fully accessible to everyone with physical and mental disabilities.
Gordon has seen firsthand how an accessible theme park can change lives through joy. “I met a couple from Mexico City. And they had never had a chance to, because of their special needs, ever a chance to play in water together. They heard about it and came here. They cried with me and talked to me about how this was the most wonderful opportunity they ever had,” he said.
Morgan’s Wonderland has welcomed visitors from dozens of countries and all 50 states of the USA — and those with disabilities enter for free. “It’s the small things that make the big difference: Having fun,” Gordon said. “Here at Morgan’s Wonderland and all the different Morgan’s venues, you don’t watch. You participate.”
1. Why couldn’t Morgan participate in the pool activity?| A．She was not diagnosed. |
| B．She couldn’t express herself. |
| C．Her father hated seeing her dulled. |
| D．Other children wouldn’t play with her. |
| A．It provides outdoor activities. |
| B．It’s for people with special needs. |
| C．It’s a sports center with only one like it. |
| D．It’s the largest adventure park in the world. |
| A．Gordon’s generosity |
| B．the popularity of the park |
| C．the influence of the park |
| D．Gordon’s success in business |
| A．It has expanded to 50 states. |
| B．It is free of charge for all visitors. |
| C．Full accessibility makes it appealing. |
| D．People aren’t allowed to watch activities in it. |
| Cox’s Hotel Tel: 87058366 E-mail: www.coxshotel.co.uk Website: www.coxshotrl.co.uk Opening times: Coffee shop: 9:00am-6:00pm Everyday Tea room: 10:30am-5:30pm Monday—Thursday Pub (酒吧): 6:00pm-11:30pm Friday- Saturday | Hamilton Zoo Over 600 animals: tigers, pandas… Opening hours: 9: 00am-5: 00pm Monday- Sunday An adult: ￡ 15 A child (under 12 years old): ￡ 10 Tel: 23653692 |
| Sunshine Club For young people from 12 to 18 years old Include games, music, dancing and more. Every Saturday: 6: 30am-9: 30pm 28 Oxford Street, London Tel: 76239652 Price: Just￡3 a time | Cartoon Museum Come and see the best of British cartoon art. There is something for everyone, including popular cartoon characters and a great shop full of funny books and cards. Price: free Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday: 10: 30am-5: 30pm Sunday: 11: 00 am-6: 00 pm Tel: 65235873 |
| A．A 10-year-old kid. | B．A 14-year-old kid. |
| C．A 19-year-old man. | D．A 30-year-old woman. |
| A．In the Cartoon Museum. | B．At Cox’s Hotel. |
| C．In the Sunshine Club. | D．In the Hamilton Zoo. |
| A．￡10 | B．￡15 | C．￡25 | D．￡4 |
3 . THE WORLD’S UNUSUAL AIRLINES
Pet Airways
Founded in 2009 in Delray Beach, Florida, Pet Airways was an airline specially designed for pets such as cats and dogs. Each plane could carry about 50 pets, with “Pet Attendants” checking on them every 15 minutes. The airline operated for about two years, serving a dozen US cities. In 2012, the airline ran into financial trouble and started canceling flights. It shut down completely the following year, after having ferried about 9,000 pets.
JPATS
Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) is the largest prison (监狱) transport network in the world. It is an airline of the US government that transports prisoners to and from detention centers, courts and prisons. It is sometimes also called “Con Air”. Although the airline is mainly used for a prison, it also takes part in military and state law operations.
Skytraders
Skytraders is an Australian airline that provides special air services for the Australian Federal Government. It was founded in 1979 and is headquartered at 180 Jersey Road, Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia. This airline offers flights to Antarctica. The airline was chosen because of its great safety systems. An ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jet) is operated between Hobart and a hard glacier (冰川) runway near Casey Station.
Janet Airlines
Janet Airlines, commonly known as Janet, is an unofficial name given to top-secret aircraft that carry high-ranking officials to Special Access Facilities. The airline can be seen serving the mysterious Area 51 and Tonopah Test Range. The passengers in Janet Airlines board through the west side of the airport, from a special part of Harry Reid International Airport. This area isn’t open to other civilians and there is also a small terminal (航站楼) building for Janet’s passengers.
1. When did Pet Airways close down?| A．In 1979. | B．In 2009. | C．In 2012. | D．In 2013. |
| A．It is used for a prison. | B．It transported officials only. |
| C．It offers flights to Antarctica. | D．It stopped because of fund shortage. |
| A．It is specially designed for pets. |
| B．It offers special service to government officials. |
| C．Its plane needs to operate on a hard ice runway. |
| D．It has a special private terminal for its own passengers. |
4 . Why Live Near the River?
Imagine pioneers traveling west in the 1800s. In those days, it was hard to find running water and shops where to buy things. As time went by, most pioneers had to make their homes near a river so that they could get water easily.
How did rivers help people live in the past?
Back in the pioneer days, people grew their own food, caught their own fish, and collected their own water.
When building many factories right next to rivers for the water’s power to make machines work, some people choose to live near a river for working. They use the river to ship large goods, and some of them work at these factories where power factories provide electricity to homes and businesses.
Who wouldn’t want to live near a river?
Some people are nervous about living near rivers because rivers can cause floods (洪水). Every once in a while, floodwaters rise higher than a house, ruining (泡坏) many things in the house.
How do people decide where to live?
| A．Why do people live near rivers now? |
| B．Why did people want to live near a river? |
| C．Some factories put their waste into rivers. |
| D．Staying close to a river was easy to get water for living. |
| E．Some factories stop waste water from running into rivers. |
| F．People who carry goods onto ships live near the river, too. |
| G．People should think over the possible risks before deciding where to live. |
5 . Eating Out
Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new? Check out one of these hot new restaurants.
Musical Chairs
Have you noticed how music makes the taste of your food better? This new restaurant has different types of live music every night except Sundays, and excellent food to go with it. Great fish dishes, beef and pizza. Monday is classic rock night, so see you there.
The Chocolate Box
The owner of this small cafe used to cook all kinds of food. But then she realized she preferred sweets to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don’t come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range (范围) of chocolate cakes.
Last Days of the Raj
A centrally-located (位置中心的) Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are beef and chicken cooked with mild, medium (中等的) or hot spices (调料). For brave customers there is extra hot!
A Tasty of Tuscany
Whether you'd like a great value-for-money lunch or a relaxed evening meal at a fantastic restaurant, this is the place for you. The cooks have all been trained in Italy and they make both traditional and modern dishes. We recommend (推荐) the pasta and seafood.
1. What’s special about Music Chairs?| A．Sunday is classic rock night every week. |
| B．The chair there can play wonderful music. |
| C．The restaurant only welcomes music lovers. |
| D．You can enjoy your meal with live music there. |
| A．Fish. | B．Cakes. | C．Seafood. | D．Chicken. |
| A．Enjoy a relaxed breakfast. | B．Taste dishes cooked in Italy. |
| C．Have a value-for-money lunch. | D．Learn to cook pasta and seafood. |
| A．Hot restaurants. |
| B．Spicy food. |
| C．Weekend activities. |
| D．The best places to go. |
6 . Amazing kid-friendly hotels
Big Cypress Lodge
Big Cypress Lodge features rooms with a treehouse. But the various kid-oriented facilities are the highlights of the hotel. It has a place with twice-daily fish feedings and a glass-enclosed lift that brings travelers to the hotel’s observation deck (观景台).
Brookstreet Hotel
Every winter, Brookstreet Hotel offers an ice skating area with lights for daytime or nighttime skating. And during the warmer months, kids can go for a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool, make music in the instrument-filled jazz garden, or borrow bikes (which are free to use for two hours) to explore the area. Plus, families who visit on a weekend have access to free activities like movie nights.
Ashford Castle
Fully let kids get close to nature and history during a stay at Ashford Castle. This 800-year-old castle is located in Cong, Ireland. Families can try old-world pursuits like hunting and archery (射箭). On rainy days, watch a movie in the on-site theater or go for a swim in the spa’s relaxation pool. Or, bond in your family-friendly room while playing with Lego.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
If you’re a fan of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” TV cartoon series, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is a good choice. The hotel is modeled after SpongeBob’s pineapple home. No matter which accommodation you choose, you’ll enjoy all meals and drinks, and access to a kids club, sports courts and the Aqua Nick water park with waterslides. Character breakfasts are also available on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a fee.
1. What is special about Big Cypress Lodge?| A．It has various theme rooms. | B．It prepares free breakfast on weekends. |
| C．It allows kids to look for treasure. | D．It enables kids to interact with fish. |
| A．They offer some water activities. | B．They are equipped with theaters. |
| C．They are inspired by cartoons. | D．They provide free bike services. |
| A．Big Cypress Lodge. | B．Brookstreet Hotel. |
| C．Ashford Castle. | D．Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana. |
7 . New York Botanical Garden: All-Garden Pass
Feel a little bored with city life and want to get close to nature? This ticket is a good choice for you.
Full descriptions
The New York Botanical Garden has featured the landscape of the northeast since its founding in 1891. It’s located on a 250-acre site that contains a landscape with over one million living plants, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory—a greenhouse containing several habitats, and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, which contains one of the world’s largest collections of plant-related texts. Your All-Garden Pass includes admission to the 50 outdoor gardens and all indoor elements at the New York Botanical Garden.
Summer brings rich flowering to the 50 gardens and plant collections. This summer, Jeff Leatham, the famous artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, returns for The Orchid (兰花) Show’s 19th year. Visitors will be surrounded by orchid towers of orange, yellow, and green and rolling fields of white, together with artistic decorations and colorful lights.
Traveler requirements
◆ You are required to wear a mask.
◆ All participants aged 5 and older must present proof that they have received two doses(剂量) of an FDA- or WHO-approved vaccine. In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, a passport, etc.
Know before you go
Most of the garden consists of outdoor spaces, and a visit can include lots of walking, so be sure to dress accordingly.
1. What can we know about the New York Botanical Garden?| A．It is home to many rare plants. |
| B．It features a northwestern landscape. |
| C．It is famous for greenhouse planting. |
| D．It collects a large number of texts about plants. |
| A．Build orchid towers. |
| B．Learn to raise orchids. |
| C．Enjoy colorful lights. |
| D．Take photos with Jeff Leatham. |
| A．Proof of vaccination. | B．Recent travel records. |
| C．Light clothing. | D．A photo ID. |
8 . Young adults in Singapore can often live with their parents into their 30s. They are encouraged by the government, which is fond of praising family values. Housing policy makes it difficult for young people to live independently. Almost 80% of Singaporeans live in subsidized (补助的) public housing. They cannot have a flat of their own until they marry or turn 35.
Yet a small but growing number of Singaporeans are resisting the nanny state (保姆式国家): Between 1990 and 2020, the number of those under 35 who lived alone or with non-family members grew from 33,400 to 51,300. Since they do not qualify for public housing, they must rent in the private sector. One factor is that Singaporeans are getting married later. In 1980, the average ages at which men and women married were 27 and 24; today, they are 30 and 29. A growing number choose not to marry at all. For others, it was COVID-19 that pushed them out of the nest. Serene Chee, a 25-year-old lawyer, did not greatly mind living with her parents until travel restrictions and work-from-home policies kept her stuck at home all the time. In June, Ms Chee and a friend moved into an apartment together.
Living on your own is not easy. First, you must inform your parents. It took Lydia Yang, an illustrator who was then 28, three months to gather the courage Then you must learn to pay bills and do basic chores. When Lenne Chai, a photographer, moved out seven years ago at the age of 23y she did not know how to cook.
Life on your own can be lonely. Ms Yang found it “a bit depressing”, particularly during the lockdown. But living apart may improve relationships. Both Ms Yang and Ms Chai said that they got on better with their parents after moving out. When living together, they paid each other little attention. Now their weekly visits are “quality time”, said Ms Chai. When Ms Chee’s parents came to her flat for dinner recently, they were impressed by how tidy it was.
1. What’s the attitude of the government to family values?| A．Negative. | B．Supportive. | C．Objective. | D．Subjective. |
| A．Housing policy. | B．The spread of COVID-19. |
| C．Parents’ disagreement. | D．The limited private apartments. |
| A．A growing number of people have enough money to hire nannies. |
| B．People need to rent houses because they have qualification for public housing. |
| C．More and more people don’t want to get married because of economic pressure. |
| D．COVID-19 is one of the reasons why many people don’t want to live with their parents. |
| A．The definition of “quality time”. | B．The positive effect of living alone. |
| C．The loneliness of living independently. | D．The parents’ attitude to children’s independence. |
9 . With classic local tour packages to choose from, visitors can tour Paris — a city of art and romance with convenience.
City Tour in Paris
Opening time: Daily
We will start the day by driving past the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysesand the Arc de Triomphe. Then, a Seine River boat trip will take us to see some of the most famous landmarks from the water. Our last stop will be the Eiffel Tower on the Champs de Mars.
Grand Louvre Museum Guided Tour
Opening time: Wed.—Sun.
Featuring classical paintings and sculptures, the Louvre is packed with masterpieces from different periods and cultures. Visitors will feast their eyes on several collections ranging from ancient Greek statues to romantic French paintings and admire the impressive Louvre Pyramid made of glass and metal.
Half Day Versailles Tour
Opening time: Tue.—Sun.
Guests will be picked up on the banks of the Seine and enjoy a river view by boat for 30 minutes. Then, we will drive southwest until we reach Versailles, once the home of French royalty. We can also visit the shops which sell old and valuable items and the traditional marketplace.
Dinner and Show at the Moulin Rouge
Opening time: Thur.—Sat.
In the evening, guests will gather at the appointed locations to begin the tour. While enjoying a delicious dinner, we will watch a show at the Moulin Rouge, which is recognized as a must-see. Built in 1889, it is marked by a red windmill on the roof.
1. Which place can visitors travel to every day?| A．Versailles. | B．The Louvre. |
| C．The Moulin Rouge. | D．The Champs de Mars. |
| A．City Tour in Paris |
| B．Half Day Versailles Tour. |
| C．Grand Louvre Museum Guided Tour. |
| D．Dinner and Show at the Moulin Rouge. |
| A．Buy some old items of great value. |
| B．See some famous landmarks by boat. |
| C．Admire the impressive Louvre Pyramid. |
| D．Enjoy a river view on the banks of the Seine. |
10 . Tokyo has a lot of cafes, but many don’t offer free WiFi or power outlets (插座). So, for the benefit of those with a computer in hand, a deadline around the corner, here are our top spots in the capital with free WiFi.
Coffee Valley
Coffee Valley is a small specialty coffee shop just a few minutes from Ikebukuro station. While the first floor has limited seating, there are outlets for each seat. If you don’t need to charge, the seating on the second floor is much more spacious. They have a good selection of pastries(甜点) and delicious snacks to choose from.
Alpha Beta Coffee Club
Alpha Beta Coffee Club is not just a great spot for third-wave coffee, it also has an open platform perfect for watching the sunset. Though this might be smaller than the other cafes on the list, the pastries are tasty and the waiters are friendly. They also have some power outlets. However, there’s a two-hour policy, so it isn’t the place for long stays.
10° Cafe
10° Cafe is the perfect place for early birds. At 10° Cafe, each seat has power outlets while their counter seats offer a great view of the surrounding neighborhood. Their menu prices before 11 a.m. offer breakfast sets starting at ￥500, so if you’re on the hunt for a budget-friendly breakfast spot, this might just be the place.
Valley Park Stand
Open from early in the morning to late in the evening, there are tables with power outlets and comfortable seating. It’s spacious with lots of natural light a few steps away from the upper floor lawn of Miyashita Park. There is a menu with tea, coffee and various sandwiches and bites.
1. What is special for Alpha Beta Coffee Club?| A．It offers power outlets. | B．It limits your stay time. |
| C．It presents delicious food. | D．It serves hand-made coffee. |
| A．Coffee Valley. | B．Alpha Beta Coffee Club. |
| C．10° Cafe. | D．Valley Park Stand. |
| A．Life. | B．Art. | C．Sports. | D．Science. |
