1 . Singapore Garden Festival(SGF) is the only show in the world to gather the world’s top award-winning garden and flowery designers under one roof. This “must-see” event will impress you with a wide range of displays and activities that have been planned specially for you. An experience of a lifetime awaits at the Singapore Garden Festival for you and your family. Mark your calendar today!

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

Worry that your child is bored? Sign him or her up for a guided tour in Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. It will stimulate a sense of wonder in your child as it promises a unique discovery and provides interesting learning experiences in a garden setting. Let your child explore and play so that they will learn to take care of plants and the environment while you admire the exhibits with a peace of mind.

Far East Organization Children’s Garden

Your child can have a fun-filled day with interactive games, water play features and educational programs in an abundant natural setting at Far East Organization Children’s Garden! The play zone contains play such as a sway(摇摆)bridge and stepping springs, and the Fish Fountain with an interactive landscape of water tunnels and different fish-shaped sculpture.

Marine Cove Children’s Outdoor Playground

Come and bring your child to the 3500-square-metr e playground suitable for children of various ages! It is located next to the beach, offering users open spaces and a good view of the sea. Your child can also join in the fun at a play area with talking tubes, fun mirrors and a drum set! The playground also has play equipment for children who are physically-challenged to play together. This includes special needs equipment such as sensory play panels.

1. Why is Singapore Garden Festival a “must-see” event?

A．Because it is the only show to gather different roofs.

B．Because it is a grand awarding ceremony for designers.

C．Because it attracts flowery designers to the competition.

D．Because it brings together the world-class garden and flowery designs.

2. What can the children do in Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden?

A．Have a good view of the sea.	B．Participate in interactive games.
C．Learn to look after the plants.	D．Know about ways to design parks.

3. Which of the following places suits disabled children most?

A．The Fish Fountain.

B．Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.

C．Far East Organization Children’s Garden.

D．Marine Cove Children’s Outdoor Playground.

3 . Programs from the Pierson Library Dinoman Visits Today: The Shelburne Town Gym will be filled by huge dinosaurs at 1:00 pm. Learn about these animals that once walked on the earth during a visit by Dinoman on Thursday, July 5.

Book Discussion: The book group for men meets at La Villa at 7:30 pm on July 5 to discuss Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Join Andrew Everett for reading and discussing the book as well as enjoying cookies and drinks.

Family Free Help: Volunteer John Kelley is in the library on Wednesday afternoons. Have John help you learn how to find out your family trees using the library.

Summer Study Programme: Kids need to keep a reading record to keep track of the number of pages read through August 16 at 8:00 pm. The student with the highest page count will take home a $50 gift card for the Flying Pig Bookstore.

Musical Story Time: Get ready for a guitar concert at 10:30 am on July 7. Music teacher Sue Rule leads a morning of music and stories with the guitar concert. For ages 3 and up. Guitars are provided.

Special Programmes: Some special programmes include Field Days at 1: 00 pm on August 12and the Teddy Bear Picnic at 10: 30 am on August 14. The library is also preparing for its move to the Shelburne Field House on Athletic Drive on August 16 ahead of the library rebuilding project. The library will be closed during the move.

1. What can visitors do in Dinoman Visits Today?

A．Watch animals on the earth.	B．Find out their family trees.
C．Learn about dinosaurs.	D．Visit a writer named Jennifer Egan.

2. What do we know about Special Programmes ?

A．They include a guitar concert.	B．They will take place in August.
C．They include a course on buildings.	D．They will take place after the library rebuilding project.

3. Which programmes are related to reading ?

A．Family Tree Help and Musical Story Time.

B．Dinoman Visits Today and Book Discussion.

C．Book Discussion and Summer Study Programme.

D．Summer Study Programme and Musical Story Time.

4 . Summer holidays are coming. Here are two posters for members of English Club in the schoolyard:

Science and Technology Museum Opening hours Sunday--Wednesday : 10:00am--5:30pm Charge:$5 What’s on Ancient Technology—the ground floor Modern Technology— the first floor Space —the second floor The silk   road: trade and travel — the second floor Please note The museum is closed for 3 days during the Spring Festival every year． Contact us Information desk:73238299 Email:stm99@1,63．com

To all climbers! Place: Castle Peak Indoor Climbing Centre Date: 8: 30 am, July, 15 Do: Sign in when you come to the centre. Climb with a partner. Wear a hard hat at all times. Wear the correct climbing shoes. Don’t: Don’t eat or drink anywhere except in the café. Don’t listen to personal music players while climbing. Don’t light fires. Good practice: Use a locker to store your things. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Wearing jewellery can cause accidents. Talking on a mobile phone while climbing can be dangerous.

1. The exhibition of the Silk Road________.

A．downstairs	B．on the ground floor
C．on the second floor	D．on the first floor

2. If you want to visit the Museum on weekend, which of the following is the best time?

A．10:00 am,Saturday．	B．2:30 pm,Saturday．
C．8:30 am,Sunday．	D．2:00 pm, Sunday

3. While climbing,you’d better________．

A．wear the correct climbing shoes	B．stay alone all the time
C．1isten to personal music players	D．talk on a mobile phone

4. It is considered good practice to________．

A．wear a soft hat at all times	B．wear jewellery
C．eat something when you feel weak	D．keep your things in a locker

5 .

What’s on in Shanghai
Dining	Nightlife	Stage	Cinema	Art	Travel	Business	Beauty
This May is a busy month in Shanghai. There are lots to do. Here are the highlights. Live Music-Late Night Jazz Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quick. PLACE: The Jazz Club     DATES: 15-23 May PRICE: ￥80, ￥120 (from Friday to Sunday)       TIME: 10 p.m. till late! TEL: 6557-6898 Scottish dancing    Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. The teachers, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are excellent. They will also demonstrate the dances. PLACE: Jack Stein’s DATES: every Monday PRICE: ￥60 including one drink   TIME: 7-10 p.m. TEL: 6427-3957 Exhibitions-Shanghai Museum There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but especially so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs (埃及陵墓) exhibition. PLACE: Shanghai Museum     DATES: daily PRICE: ￥30 (￥15 for students) TEL: 6888-5066 TIME: Monday-Friday 9a.m.-5p.m., Weekends 9a.m.-9p.m. Dining-Sushi Chef in town Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous sushi “artist” is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs (厨师) in Japan. She’l be at Sushi Scene all of this month. PLACE: Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATES: all month PRICE: ￥240   TIME: lunchtime TEL: 6690-2315

1. Which activity is the cheapest?

A．Enjoying American Jazz.

B．Learning Scottish dancing.

C．Visiting Shanghai Museum.

D．Dining at Sushi Scene.

2. If you want to learn Scottish dancing, which number should you dial?

A．6427-3957.

B．6690-2315.

C．6888-5066.

D．6557-6898.

3. How much should you pay if you want two tickets for the American Jazz on Friday?

A．￥240.

B．￥160.

C．￥120.

D．￥80.

7 . Kings Camps

About Our Camps

Kings Camps is part of the Kings Active Foundation and is devoted to helping young people reach their potential. We provide sports camps and summer camps at over 40 places across the UK for children aged 4-17. We bring together the very best parts of sports and holiday clubs to provide friendship, fun and exciting adventures for young people from the UK and around the world.

Why Choose Kings Camps

※Creative, inspiring camps: We have a strong belief that sport has an important role to play in a happy childhood and our not-for-money state enables us to provide some places and invest in new and creative ways to inspire.

※Learn important life skills: Kings Camps prepare children with important life skills and an understanding that being active is important to health and well-being.

※International students are welcome: We welcome children from outside of the UK who will make friends here by communicating with kids from different backgrounds, but we do require that they at least understand English to make sure of their safety and that of others, and of course their enjoyment.

Comments

Ryan has enjoyed every part. When we’ve asked about his day, he’s said it was “amazing and fantastic”. All the staff are extremely friendly, enthusiastic and have a true belief in what they are doing.

— Tracy Lee

Fantastic & friendly staff! It’s an action-packed week of multiple sports. My sweetheart made new friends, overcame swimming fears & came away more confident too! I cannot recommend it enough!

— Kay Court

1. What does Kings Camps aim to do?

A．Mix sports and holiday clubs.

B．Get kids to play outdoors.

C．Provide adventurous and challenging camps.

D．Encourage kids to develop their potential.

2. What is necessary for international students?

A．Awareness of safety.

B．Love for media.

C．Basic English ability.

D．Good communicating skills.

3. Who probably made the comments?

A．Parents.

B．Teachers.

C．Campers.

D．Staff.

8 .

Casa Romantica Poetry Reading Series Readings are held the last Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Promoting and celebrating the many poets living and writing in Orange County and offering the best poetry of Southern California and beyond in a setting both historic and beautiful: the Casa Romantica Cultural Center Gardens. $10.00/adult; $5.00/child (8 to 18) LOCATION: Casa Romantica 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672 INFORMATION:949-498-2139

Orange County Museum of Art — Visionaries Lecture Series Every Monday beginning April 20 1:30 pm — 3:30 pm Spend the coming art year answering the question — how did contemporary art become contemporary? Discover the unexpected connections between the past and present and encounter the sudden changes that shocked the art world. LOCATION: 850 San Clemente Drive Newport Beach INFORMATION: 949-759-1122

Discovery Science Center Presents: Mexico: Festival of Toys Now through Jan 3,2021 You’re invited to bring your children and immerse yourselves in Mexican culture through toys and games of the past and present. This interactive exhibit features hand-made toys for both celebration and play. Challenge each other in traditional Mexican games, play with authentic dolls and masks, learn about the cultural significance of Mexican toys. LOCATION: Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa ANa, CA 92705 INFORMATION:714-542-2823

Donna O’ Neill Land Conservancy — Hike Off Your Thanksgiving Feast Friday, November 27,2020 9:00 am — 11:30 am Work off those holiday calories with a three-to-four-mile hike through the Conservancy. Hike up the North Ridge trail, across Middle Ridge and wind down into Gato Road. Experience the sight, sounds and warmth of our Grassland and Coastal Sage Scrub communities. $10.00/adult; $5.00/child (8 to 18); Free/Members LOCATION: The Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy RESERVATIONS: 949-489-9778

1. Which event requires booking in advance?

A．Casa Romantica Poetry Reading Series.

B．Orange County Museum of Art — Visionaries Lecture Series.

C．Discovery Science Center Presents: Mexico: Festival of Toys.

D．Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy — Hike Off Your Thanksgiving Feast.

2. A student of art who wants to learn about art history will go to ______.

A．850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach

B．2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705

C．the Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy

D．415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672

3. A mother who wants her kid to learn about culture in a fun way will call _____ for more information.

A．949-759-1122	B．714-542-2823
C．949-489-9778	D．949-498-2139

4. A member together with his wife and 12-year-old son wants to take a hike will pay ______.

A．$20

B．$25

C．$15

D．$10

9 . 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.

10 . Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss

Seymour Apple Festival

Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike decorating contests, and more.

Marionville Apple Festival

The popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.

Humansville Fall Festival

The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year’s festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You’ll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.

Southside Fall Festival

The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.

Fall Into Arts Festival

Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.

1. Which festivals are free of charge?

A．Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival.

B．Southside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.

C．Humansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.

D．Seymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival.

2. What makes Humansville Fall Festival special this year?

A．Fun activities on Saturday.

B．The duration of the festival,

C．The area of the hosting town.

D．Musicians’ live performance.

3. Fall Into Arts Festival is specially welcomed by_________.

A．families with kids	B．modern artists
C．visitors of all ages	D．Movie lovers