1 . In FAMILY LONDON by Jimi Famurewa, you’ll find an extensively researched edit of unforgettable London experiences capable of keeping all ages happy. Here are just a few for tasters ...
Lee Valley White Water Centre
One of the best toys left behind after the London 2012 Summer Olympics may be this giant, artificial riverbed. For adventurous over‑14s, the temptation to hop in a group raft will prove strong. There’s a thorough safety briefing before starting your white-water rafting adventure, and a kindly instructor will give orders throughout. Those after something easier (or under‑14s) can make a splash in the smaller Legacy Loop area. www. gowhitewater.co.uk.
Go Ape
A longtime favorite of expert treetop enthusiasts, this outdoor adventure company also provides a smart pick for families with a taste for daringness. In fact this Battersea branch is the highest in the country, making up for a lack of forest-wandering space with a tightly packed circuit of shaky walkways through trees. www.goape.co.uk.
Kew Gardens
With fantastic free parks littering the capital, a green space needs to be special to justify charging an entry fee. Kew — blessed with botanical gardens, a delicate Chinese pagoda and much, much more — offers value with free entry for under-4s. And there’s the Hive to explore the importance of British bees. www.kew.org.
V&A Museum
The Victoria & Albert Museum’s sprawling mass of artistically significant artefacts may be more suited to older children but its regular family experience sessions are classy affairs, run with patience, enthusiasm and an inclusive spirit. A working artist will take you and your kids through the creation of a themed work, ranging from decorative boxes for secrets to enjoyably messy clay-sculpting. www.vam.ac.uk.
1. What are visitors going rafting required to do first?| A．Visit the Legacy Loop area. |
| B．Learn safety guidelines. |
| C．Take a rafting test. |
| D．Make a splash. |
| A．Play with wild monkeys. |
| B．Walk from one tree to another. |
| C．Wander around botanical gardens. |
| D．Explore the importance of British bees. |
| A．www.gowhitewater.co.uk. |
| B．www.goape.co.uk. |
| C．www.vam.ac.uk. |
| D．www.kew.org. |
2 . If you are tired of staying at home, now make the most out of the weekend by getting stuck into the best things going on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Kew Gardens
If you are ready to fully put yourself into nature, get yourself down to Kew Gardens. It is famous for its plant collections from around the world. Recently, everyone visiting the garden, including the members, has to book tickets online for the time range before they set foot in it. This is the first time that Kew Gardens has adopted this policy in its history.
Lambeth Country Show
This year the countryside festival won’t be going ahead in its usual home of Brockwell Park. But all your favorite aspects of the fair will be part of the virtual edition, including the highly expected Vegetable Sculpture Competition, the usual flower show competitions, and local-themed talks. Even virtual music performances will make an appearance.
Walthamstow Garden Party in the Air
The free two-day festival in E17 will be held this weekend. You can enjoy online music and dance performances. Don’t miss the most wonderful part of the weekend: East London Radio’s first-ever online show taking place during the weekend with behind-the-scenes chats with local musicians.
Columbia Road Flower Market
As the largest flower market in East London, this market is located in Bethnal Green. It opens on Sundays. Every Sunday morning the quiet street of Columbia Rood is filled with stalls selling fresh flowers and plants. Personally, it is wise to go there between 8:00 am and 10:00 am so that you can walk at your own pace and won’t be pushed by the crowds.
1. What is the biggest change in Kew Gardens this year?| A．The government opens it to the public for shorter time. |
| B．Tickets are booked online for certain visiting hours. |
| C．People are encouraged to appreciate the views online. |
| D．A series of flower competitions can be seen there. |
| A．Kew Gardens |
| B．Lambeth Country Show |
| C．Columbia Rood Flower Market |
| D．Walthamstow Garden Party in the Air |
| A．It will last for a week. |
| B．It requires membership status. |
| C．Music lovers will enjoy themselves very much. |
| D．Music fans can talk with their idols face to face. |
| A．To avoid the traffic jam there. |
| B．To get good deals from stall owners. |
| C．To get the most popular fresh flowers. |
| D．To have a pleasant experience of buying flowers. |
| A．To have dinner with her friends. |
| B．To attend a big party. |
| C．To go to an exhibition. |
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. |
5 . Every summer, for the last 32 years, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has gathered people together to hear the nation's top tellers share the great range of human experience through artfully told stories. This year's tellers include one Grammy-nominated (格莱美提名的)artist, a local favorite and more.
Grammy-nominated and internationally known storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, fondly remembers her childhood years of sitting on the passage of her grandparents' home in New Orleans, attracted by the oral stories of family generations past. She views storytelling as a traditional art form that can promote literacy, imagination and values in the young. While telling African American stories, she loves to tell stories that hold truths touching upon our common humanity(人性)，including personal and historical stories.
As a storyteller and early childhood educator, Muriel Johnson has shared traditional folktales and personal stories with thousands of children and adults across the United States, per-forming at schools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her voice, movements, expressions and loving spirit will resonate(共鸣)with anyone listening.
Johnny Moses is one of the most popular storytellers in North America. With beauty, wisdom and humor, he shares both traditional and contemporary stories in a wide variety of settings, including festivals, libraries, schools and private gatherings. His songs and stories make all children happy, whether wide-eyed preschoolers or tired high school students.
In addition to performances by these tellers, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has several special events including a Storytelling Workshop with Judith Black on Friday afternoon, the hugely popular Story Slam on Saturday afternoon. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and settle into a weekend. Magic and wonder fill the air, and the art of story is alive.
1. Which storyteller's childhood is mentioned in the text?| A．Judith Black. | B．Johnny Moses. | C．Diane Ferlatte. | D．Muriel Johnson. |
| A．Humorous and wise. | B．Humorous and kind. |
| C．Beautiful and sweet. | D．Honest and strong. |
| A．Muriel Johnson fails to connect with anyone listening. |
| B．Diane Ferlatte considers storytelling as a business form. |
| C．Johnny Moses is the most popular storyteller in America. |
| D．Diane Ferlatte and Muriel Johnson both share personal stories. |
| A．See art works. | B．Camp with families. |
| C．Study how to tell stories. | D．Experience different cultures. |
| A．To introduce literacy and art. |
| B．To introduce storytelling events. |
| C．To introduce famous storytellers. |
| D．To introduce the Sierra Storytelling Festival. |
| A．At the bank. | B．At home. | C．In Mike’s house. |
| A．She acted in a play. | B．She saw a play. | C．She went to the tea-house. |
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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. |
10 . Skin - diving
Skin - diving (潜泳) is a new sport today. This sport takes you into a wonderful new world. It is like a visit to the moon. When you are under water, it is easy for you to climb big rocks because you are no longer heavy.
Here, under water, everything is blue and green. During the day, there is plenty of light.
When fish swim nearby, you can catch them with your hands.
When you have tanks (罐) of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time. But you must be careful when you dive in deep water.
To catch fish is one of the most interesting parts of this sport. Besides, there are more uses for skin - diving. You can clean ships without taking them out of water. You can get many things from the deep sea.
Now you see that skin -diving is both useful and interesting.
1. Skin- diving is a new sport. It can take you to________.| A．the moon | B．a new world of land |
| C．the mountains | D．deep water |
| A．there is plenty of light | B．there is no light at all |
| C．you can find a lot of blue fish | D．everything looks blue and green |
| A．you are very heavy | B．you are as heavy as on the land |
| C．you are not as heavy as on the land | D．you have no weight at all |
| A．catch fish very easily | B．stay under water for a long time |
| C．climb big rocks | D．have more fun |
| A．Skin - diving is a new sport. |
| B．Skin - diving is like visiting the moon. |
| C．The only use of skin - diving is to have more fun. |
| D．Skin - diving is not only interesting but useful. |
