1. How long is Faisal going to stay?
A.A month. | B.Until the end of term. | C.One year. |
A.His taste in music. | B.His sense of humor. | C.His untidiness. |
A.To a café. | B.To a cinema. | C.To a concert. |
A.Do some reading. | B.Go for a run. | C.Give a lecture. |
1. How old might the speakers be?
A.In their teens. | B.In their 30s. | C.In their 70s. |
A.Play games inside. | B.Relax and live simply. | C.Go to school and work hard. |
A.Playing cards. | B.Listening to music. | C.Surfing the Internet. |
1. What did Alex do in the afternoon?
A.He had a walk. | B.He went hunting. | C.He planted trees. |
A.Flowers. | B.Leaves. | C.Books. |
A.Fishing. | B.Taking pictures. | C.Swimming. |
4 . Ready to Experience Summer?
Are you looking to get your kids signed up for a summer camp program? We’re here to help.
ID TechID Tech runs summer camps at over 75 college campus locations across the country. The camp makes the claim to be the top tech camp for 23 years running and offers teens the chance to take part in activities like hands-on STEM leaning and fun to get a preview taste of the college life that may soon be coming their way.
Camp OlympiaLocated on Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas on over 100 acres of private land, Camp Olympia has its own swimming pool, challenge course, archery field, and more. Kids aged 6-16 can attend one, two, or three-week camps. Campers can participate in over 45 activities over the course of their stay, whether that be water skiing, horseback riding, golfing, or a team competition.
Camp Chief OurayLocated on a 5,100-acre YMCA of the Rockies about 1.5h from Denver, this camp first hosted campers in 1908. It’s billed as an “adventurous playground and traditional overnight camp for kids age 7—17—with mountains, valleys and streams.” Their programs are meant to build campers’ confidence, independence, and resilience, while they live in cabins of up to 10 campers and two staff members.
Mountain Adventure ToursThis outdoor adventure camp, located in Ketchum, teaches kids important values and life skills through entertaining activities in the Idaho wilderness. M.A.T. runs several camps per summer and each has an individual theme, along with accompanying age groups. There are five-night sleepaway camp for 13-15-year-olds, plus themed camps like river rafting and survival skills.
1. Which camp prepares campers for their academic future?A.ID Tech. | B.Camp Olympia. | C.M.A.T. | D.Camp Chief Ouray. |
A.Hands-on STEM learning. | B.A one-month camping. |
C.Competition with campers. | D.Learning survival skills. |
A.Both allow the same age groups. | B.Both teach campers sports skills. |
C.Both are located in the same site. | D.Both offer adventurous activities. |
1. What will the speakers do first?
A.Buy drinks. | B.Return home. | C.Visit a university. |
A.Water. | B.Coffee. | C.Hot chocolate. |
A.By bus. | B.On foot. | C.By bike. |
A.In the street. | B.In a bank. | C.In a coffee shop. |
1. What do children start a day’s program with?
A.Riding the horse slowly. |
B.Setting the horse ready. |
C.Knowing the route. |
A.Go swimming. | B.Read books. | C.Watch movies. |
A.Shoulder bags. | B.Light clothes. | C.Sports shoes. |
A.$50. | B.$10 0. | C.$200. |
7 . Strawberry U-Pick at the Boyd Farm
Strawberry U-Pick Season is starting! For now, we are open Monday to Friday from 10 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. and every weekend from 9 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. !
Not only do we have our u-pick strawberry fields, we also have fresh produce, prepicked strawberries, snacks and other farm goodies for you to buy. We also have lots of fun activities for the family—hayride with the cows, horse ride, animals to pet and feed, swings, slide, sand pile, corn hole, corn pile and more!
AdmissionAdmission is $5/person (3 and under free)
Admission includes:
◆Access to u-pick fields
◆Access to swings, corn hole, sand pile, slide, corn pile and petting zoo
◆1 pound of free-to-take-home strawberries
Admission does not include:
◆Hayride with the cows—$5/person
◆Horse ride—$3/person
◆Animal feed—$2/cup
Important information
★Please don’t leave children unattended in strawberry fields and please don’t walk on the plant beds.
★We recommend bringing something to carry berries home to cut down on waste, but we will have plastic bags if needed.
★Usually strawberry season runs through April. This is entirely weather dependent, however.
★We recommend sunscreen / hat / water / closed-toed shoes!
★Pets are not allowed in the fields due to Food Safety regulations.
1. When is the Boyd Farm open to the public in April?
A.9 a. m. Monday. | B.5 p. m. Tuesday. |
C.4p. m. Friday. | D.10 a. m. Sunday. |
A.Hayride. | B.Horse ride. |
C.Corn pile. | D.Feeding animals. |
A.Bringing their pets. | B.Wearing open-toed shoes. |
C.Playing in strawberry fields. | D.Taking their own strawberry containers. |
A:Hi, Mary! Tomorrow is Sunday. What are you going to do?
B:I’ve no idea.
A:I’m going to have a picnic in Songpo Park. Would you like to go with me?
B:
A:About 8 kilometers.
B:
A:We can get there by bus.
A:
B:About half an hour.
A:
B:Let’s meet at the bus stop at 7:00 am.
A:OK. See you then.
B:See you!
9 . If you walk along the streets, you will find children as young as seven years old walking to school or taking the public bus on their own. If you ride a public bus with a baby or young child, you will find at least three people standing up to give up their seats for you. And as a booming town with a young population, Xiamen has a lot to offer young families with kids.
There are lots of places of interest for you to enjoy. The following are some of them.
※A walking adventure on Gulangyu Islet: There you can have a round-the-island trip by fast boat and the Xiamen Underwater World has a dolphin and sea lion performance and brings you an enjoyment of around 400 types of underwater life from around the world.
Opening hours: 08: 00-18: 00 Click the map!
Price: 70 yuan (adults); 50 yuan (children above 1.4m)
※Wild rides at Guanyinshan Water Park: The park has a wave pool, which creates seven types of wave effects. It also has a hair-raising water ride that speeds down…
Opening hours: 10: 00-20:00 Click the map!
Price: 120 yuan per person; 60 yuan(visitors aged above 60 and below 1.4m)
※Xiamen Firefly Park: Last of all, young nature lovers will enjoy the wonder of watching more than 100, 000 fireflies light the dark night in the firefly park. Children will also learn the roles fireflies play in protecting the ecology by controlling the number of pests.
Opening hours: 19: 30-21: 30 Click the map!
Price: Free for children up to 16 years old
1. If a 1. 3-metre-tall child goes to visit Gulangyu Islet together with his parents, how much should they pay?A.140 yuan. | B.120 yuan. | C.190 yuan. | D.210 yuan. |
A.Gulangyu Islet and Xiamen Firefly Park |
B.Guanyinshan Water Park |
C.Gulangyu Islet and Guanyinshan Water Park |
D.Guanyinshan Water Park and Xiamen Firefly Park |
A.In the newspapers. | B.On the Internet. |
C.In a magazine. | D.In a guidebook. |
10 . There are so many fun events happening in the City Beautiful. Enjoy the sunshine at a market, try an art class or explore the foodie scene. You’ll find an ongoing events section for even more ideas.
Harbor Nights Primavera
Time: Friday, April 7 6:30 pm—9:30 pm
Price: $69—$99
Place: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
A lively event on the Harbor Piazza featuring wines, chef-inspired food stations and a live band. It’s a truly authentic Italian evening set beside a picturesque harbor that’s perfect for a date night or a fun night out with friends.
2023 DIS CON
Time: Saturday, April 15—Sunday, April 16
Price: $55 and up
Place: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
A one-of-a-kind expo celebrating Disney, Marvel, Pixar, theme parks, and music. On April 17, join a private after-hours party at EPCOT. All proceeds(收入)benefit Give Kids The World Village.
Open House: OneBeat
Time: Friday, April 28 7:30 pm
Price: Tickets starting at $5 donations
Place: Timucua Arts Foundation Orlando
OneBeat brings musicians(ages 19—35)from around the world to a region of the USA for one month each spring and fall to jointly write, produce, and perform original music, and develop strategies for arts-based social engagement. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine.
Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament
Time: Sunday, May 14 11:00 am
Place: Ace Cafe Orlando
Single elimination bracket(淘汰等级)style cornhole tournament at Ace Café in Orlando, FL featuring a $200 cash prize for the first place team and a prize to be determined for the second place. All proceeds will be used exclusively(专门地)to support families in need. The entry fee is a minimum donation of $50 per team.
1. What can you enjoy at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on April 7?A.Free wines. | B.Live music. | C.Big discounts. | D.Food delivery. |
A.It encourages donations. | B.It offers prizes to the winners. |
C.It’s designed for the musicians. | D.It creates new music for its audiences. |
A.2023 DIS CON. | B.Cornhole Tournament. |
C.Open House: OneBeat. | D.Harbor Nights Primavera. |