A.She acted in a play. | B.She saw a play. | C.She went to the tea-house. |
1. On which days is the sports centre closed?
A.Mondays. | B.Saturdays. | C.Sundays. |
A.From one to three. | B.From three to five. | C.From four to six. |
A.Tennis. | B.Football. | C.Basketball. |
Although traditional pet stores are somewhere you buy an animal to be your friend at home, there’s a new kind of pet store where you spend some quality time with the animals and just walk away, without taking anything. What really matters is the experience.
I visited one of these stores in the Sanlitun area in Beijing. I was targeting call ducks, which are famous for their cute looks and, of course, their sky-high prices, each of them can easily cost a few thousand yuan. Since I was not planning to spend so much on a duck, visiting them in one of these—what I’d call “mini-zoos”—seemed to be the perfect option.
There were a total of five call ducks at the store—among other animals—and we spent a good three hours with them. We got to learn much about them.
Call ducks are not as obedient as cats,so playing with them would include a lot of running from our side and quacking(呱呱叫) from theirs. Also, don’t expect them to be house-trained, one of the ducks actually pooped(排便) while sitting on my leg. But none of these little incidents reduced the pleasure of holding them in my hands and touching their full chests. It was like the whole world’s joy was in my hands, for those call ducks are fun and comforting—something I would hardly ever expect from work.
That’s the magic of animals: You don’t have to own them—simply spending time with them is enough.
1. What can you do in this pet store? (no more than 10 words)2. What are call ducks famous for? (no more than 8 words)
3. What does the underlined word “obedient” in paragraph 4 mean? (1 word)
4. Why did the author say “It was like the whole world’s joy was in my hands.”? (no more than 10 words)
5. Do you like the style of spending time with animals? Give your reasons. (no more than 25 words)
4 . Teen Party Venues in Nashville, TN
Nashville, Tennessee, known as “Music City,” is home to around 601,000 residents, where you will find a broad range of places to choose from when it comes to planning a birthday party.
Pools and Resorts
If you plan your teen’s party at Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort, your teen and her guests will have a variety of activities to choose from. In the waterpark, guests can float down the lazy river, zip down the slides and play in the humongous wave pool.
Dinner or Dance
Teens looking for something a little more sophisticated or grown up to do on their birthday can have their party at one of the area’s finest restaurants or party venues. Rocketown offers facility rentals for teen events, to help create a safe environment for teens. You can choose which building you would like to rent to plan your teen’s dinner, dance or whatever else you have in mind and be confident knowing your teen’s party will be spectacular.
Bowling and Skating
Jaymar Family Entertainment Center is another fantastic venue for holding a fun teen party. Party packages can help make the planning a bit easier and may include things like bowling for all your guests, a private party room, food and drinks, etc. Teens that enjoy roller skating can hold their party at one of the Skate Centers in Nashville.
Additional Venues
Parents who are looking for something a little different to plan for their teen’s party could take the group to Nashville Paintball for some paintball action. Whether your party guests are new to paintball or old pros, the entire group is sure to have a great time. Alternatively, you can take your teen and his buddies to Climb Nashville for some climbing fun, which offers birthday and private parties that may include climbing, instruction, snacks and drinks.
1. Which place offers a private party room?A.Rocketown. |
B.Jaymar Family Entertainment Center. |
C.Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort. |
D.Nashville Paintball. |
A.Have dinner. |
B.Learn to climb. |
C.Float down the river. |
D.Enjoy roller skating. |
A.You can rent facilities in Rocketown. |
B.You cannot hold a party in the waterpark. |
C.Jaymar Family Entertainment Center offers party packages. |
D.You may enjoy yourselves at Nashville Paintball. |
A.In a feature story. |
B.In a geography textbook. |
C.In a leisure magazine. |
D.In a business website. |
5 . A year ago, we bought our son a bike for his birthday. In this way he could stay more active. Plus, we didn't have to push a tricycle around the neighborhood.
I thought he even wanted to sleep with his bike. He got on, rode, and had a huge smile on his face. When we went out for a walk, he would ask me politely if he could ride his bike. I said yes. Then he would play for a long time and didn’t want to go home. He rode in every season: winter, spring, summer and fall.
This year, we had him join in a program called SprocKids started by our local mountain bike club. As you can imagine, my little mountain biker showed great interest in it. On the first night, he tried riding over the obstacles (障碍物), which made me worried and frightened. One obstacle was even taller than me, but he persisted.
Later, one day, he found an old bike in the storeroom. It was mine. He called me out and said, ''Mommy, will you go biking with me? '' I was surprised because I hadn’t biked since high school, but I decided to cycle with him.
I was highly rewarded for my efforts. On the one hand, I took part in an activity with my child. And I didn't have to do all the work by pushing or carrying him. It was an activity he loved and he told me about every path and every move excitedly. On the other hand, we developed a closer bond (关系).
In my opinion, it's very important for kids to stay active. And parents' encouragement is very important for them to stay active. But words of encouragement are not enough. It's better if parents can do a physical activity together with their kids.
1. Getting a bike for his birthday, the author's son ________.A.loved it very much |
B.wanted a better gift |
C.just rode it for fun at times |
D.spent much time learning to ride it |
A.He never gave up. |
B.He hardly succeeded. |
C.He changed his mind. |
D.He became frightened. |
A.She wasn't active in high school. |
B.She hasn't ridden her bike for many years. |
C.She bought a new bike to cycle with her son. |
D.She once dreamed of becoming a mountain biker. |
A.It takes her too much time. |
B.It completely changes her. |
C.It greatly benefits her. |
D.It is very tiring. |
A.Kids love to spend time outdoors. |
B.Encouragement is very important to kids. |
C.Children should be encouraged to ride a bike. |
D.Parents should do physical activities with their kids. |