1 . Many people enjoy spending their vacations swimming, lying in the sun and staying at luxurious hotels.
“I’m a successful lawyer from San Francisco,” says Gavin Murphy. “
Camping out does have its disadvantages, however.
Park rangers (护林员) recommend that visitors watch out for snakes, whose bites can be poisonous. They stress the fact that it is necessary that food be kept packed away, so that an unexpected bear doesn’t pay an unwelcome visit to some surprised guests.
| A．If it rains, there is not much to do. |
| B．Camping is not really my cup of tea. |
| C．But every once in a while I like to get back to nature. |
| D．Some of the visitors have no experience being in the country. |
| E．Yet, nature lovers continue to visit national parks year after year. |
| F．But there are countless others who prefer a different kind of holiday. |
| G．Visitors to national parks have a wide variety of activities to choose from. |
2 . Top Family-Friendly Events in January
These family-friendly events and activities at popular spots in and around Denver will surely entertain you.
ZooLights: Glow Wild Jan. 1—14
The Denver Zoo’s yearly holiday light show is on until Jan. 14, allowing families one or more opportunities to enjoy the city’s zoo, with millions of lights giving an added dimension to the festivities.
Glow Wild, 765 N. Galvin Pkwy., Denver, denverzoo.org, $12.95 members, $14.95 general admission.
Joy Park Snow Days Jan. 14—28
A new, multi-faceted winter experience is taking over the Children’s Museum’s Joy Park. Take a slide down the Snow Hill, go ice skating, cozy up by fire pits with hot cocoa, take a photo in giant snow globe, and try your hand at curling.
Children’s Museum of Denver, Marsico Campus, joypark.com, $15 ages 2—59, $13 ages 1 and 60+, $1 Explorer Pass, free under age 1 and members.
Family Fun Winterfest Jan. 29
OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is hosting the third annual Family Fun Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard, featuring real snow for the kids to play in. This free event features everything from bounce houses to rides, games, snowflake crafts and face painting to go with various stands set up by local sellers, with food and other offerings for sale at the event.
8520 E. Via de Ventura, Denver, odyseainthedesert.com, free.
Youth & Teen Art Classes Jan.13—Feb. 3
Create Arts Center is hosting a four-week youth art course on Saturdays to teach artistic skills and knowledge through fun and challenging art classes in a wide variety of art materials, including painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture, ensuring mentally stimulating sessions for all. Classes are designed for a variety of experience levels from beginners through advanced students.
Create Arts Center, 1 E. Main St, Denver, createartscenter.org or 301-588-2787, $98.
1. How can you get a discounted ticket to the ZooLights show?
| A．By bringing a friend. | B．By getting a membership. |
| C．By joining a tour group. | D．By booking a ticket online. |
| A．Have free food. | B．Take art classes. |
| C．Enjoy real snow. | D．Meet local artists. |
| A．ZooLights: Glow Wild | B．Joy Park Snow Days |
| C．Youth & Teen Art Classes | D．Family Fun Winterfest |
3 . Bingo has been a beloved game for generations, and for good reason.
Once you have your supplies, it’s time to invite your guests. You can invite your friends and family over for a fun night of bingo, or you can even host a virtual bingo party over video chat.
Once everyone has arrived, it’s time to start the game!
The caller is responsible for drawing the numbers and calling them out to the players. Players keep marking the numbers on their cards until someone achieves a winning pattern. There are various winning patterns in bingo, such as completing a row, column, or diagonal line, or achieving a specific shape or design on the bingo card.
The goal here is to have fun. While some organization is required, try not to tun it into a military operation. After all, bingo is the type of game that can bring people together and create a fun and exciting atmosphere.
| A．Hand out the bingo cards to each player. |
| B．You can ask your guests to bring their favourite bingo balls, cards and markers. |
| C．It should be decided before the game starts, and known to all players. |
| D．To host your own bingo party, you’ll need a few supplies. |
| E．Instead of using traditional bingo numbers and letters, mix it up with different themes. |
| F．If you’re hosting an in-person party, make sure to let your guests know what time to arrive. |
| G．It’s a fun, exciting game and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. |
Nowadays, people are spending more hours on work. However, taking some time off is important for refreshing yourselves. If you’re having trouble making time for a break, the recent research by the UCLA’s Anderson School suggests that treating your weekends like a vacation can make you happier.
The findings are based on a series of experiments. In one study of 441 workers, half of the test subjects were instructed to have a normal weekend, while the others had to “treat their weekend like a vacation.” The next Monday, the weekend vacationers reported that they felt happier and were generally more satisfied than those who had had a normal weekend. The vacationers also reported they spent more money in vacation mode—about $ 130 compared to $104. But it wasn’t the money that bought them happiness. The researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend. The vacationers were still happier than the ones who had experienced a typical weekend.
The reason the vacation approach may have worked wonders: The vacation mindset allows people to be more attentive to the present moment. “We’re always trying to get through things to check off our to-do lists and treating the weekend like a vacation pushes us out of our continuous ‘doing’ mode,” said Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School.
The study showed that getting into a vacation mindset during the weekend is relatively easy. Even if you can’t take the entire weekend “off”, you can manage to steal a piece of the weekend to gain the benefits of a vacation mindset.
1. What does the research of the UCLA’s Anderson School suggest?2. Why may the vacation approach have worked wonders?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacation group was unhappier than the other group.
4. What would you do to get into a vacation mindset at weekends? And explain why.(In about 40 words)
5 . Make a five-minute film and win!
Do you love the summer holidays but hate being bored? Then why don’t you enter the Film Street Summer Shorts Competition by making a short film this summer with your family and friends?
What you have to do
To enter the competition, you have to make a short film that is around 5 minutes long (It can be shorter but not longer!) on a digital camera, or mobile phone.
Awards
The best short film entered into our competition will be shown in Film Street’s Cinema and you’ll win a Cineworld Cinemas pass for yourself and three more for other members of your film crew (电影摄制组). If you have a Cineworld Cinemas pass, you can watch as many films as you like for a year, for free, at any Cineworld Cinema!
Rules
◆We can’t show films that tell others about either your, or any other kids’, name or address.
◆We can’t show films that hurt, harm or insult (侮辱) other people.
◆We can’t show films that have bad language.
Copyright Checklist (版权清单)
Getting permission (许可) to use someone else’s work in your film can be expensive, so check your film to make sure that:
◆Your film is original and you haven’t copied someone else.
◆There are no scenes of branding (商标) on shop signs, books, magazines or CDs.
◆There are no scenes of someone else’s artwork.
Address and Date
Post your finished film on tape, CD or DVD by Monday, October 1st, 2007 to:
Film Street Summer Shorts Competition
First Light Movies
Unit 6, Third Floor, The Bond
180-182 Fazeley Street
So what’s stopping you? Start making your Film Street Summer Short now!
1. How many Cineworld Cinemas passes will the winner of the competition be awarded in all?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．the winner’s short film can be shown in any cinema |
| B．the competition is held by Cineworld Cinemas |
| C．the winner can watch films for free for one year at any Cineworld Cinema |
| D．the winner will be paid for his short film |
| A．interesting enough | B．made by yourself |
| C．good for children | D．full of exciting moments |
6 . Picnic Shelter Reservations
Vancouver Parks and Recreation maintains four covered picnic shelters that are available for reservation at the following parks:
● Fisher Basin Community Park
● Leroy Haagen Memorial Park
● Marine Community Park
● Marshall Community Park
Picnic shelters are available to reserve between May 1 and September 30 each year. Reservations are for the entire day with a reservation fee of $100. When not reserved, shelters are available for free. Reserve a picnic shelter by calling 360-487-7100.
Shelter Reservation Cancellation Policy
If canceled one month or more before the rental date, 100% of the fee will be refunded. If canceled 1-4 weeks before the rental date, 75% of the fee will be refunded. No refunds will be granted if the reservation is canceled less than one week prior to the rental date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a way to find out if an event is already scheduled at a park?
Yes. Contact Marshall Community Center at 360-487-7100 to find out about events taking place in our parks.
Q: What amenities (are included with a picnic shelter reservation?
Reservations include use of all picnic tables located within the shelter and centricity (there is no electricity at Marine Park). Playground amenities and restrooms will be shared with the public.
Park Use Permits
Depending on the type of event you’re hosting, you will need to get a Park Use Permit from Vancouver Parks and Recreation. A Park Use Permit gives you permission to bring special items and equipment into the park.
1. According to the passage, Vancouver picnic shelters ________.| A．don’t allow visitors to host events |
| B．can be used for free when not reserved |
| C．are available to reserve all year round |
| D．don’t offer picnic tables or electricity |
| A．To explain the rules of park management. |
| B．To recommend shelters of different parks. |
| C．To introduce the functions of picnic shelters. |
| D．To provide information of shelter reservations. |
| A．A book review. | B．A news report. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A science journal. |
7 . Kids Connect is a camp specifically for children with physical and mild intellectual disabilities aged 9—16 (Individual consideration given to those over the age of 16). It is held in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland. Occasionally, we require meeting a child before camp to ensure we are able to meet their needs during the camp. Acceptance is not automatic, but at the discretion (自行决定权) of the camp director.
Our camps are conducted by experienced staff. We take every effort to give your children a safe and enjoyable weekend. Our aim is that every child comes away with lasting memories of what they have experienced, explored and enjoyed at our camp.
We focus on building strong, healthy relationships with other children (with and without physical disabilities) and with group leaders.
We have a weekend packed full of activities, action and fun.
●Team games and competitions, songs
●Orienteering (定向越野) on a wheelchair accessible track
●Quad bikes (四轮摩托车)
●Craft
●Discussions, great food and loads of fun!
The camp fee is approximately $135 (subject to change). We also accept payment by way of Ministry of Health career support forms.
Day visits and rates can be organized on an individual basis if a full weekend stay is unsuitable.
For a registration form or for more information, please email info@cbm.org.nz or phone 09630 5271.
Kids Connect
Box 8774, Symonds Street Auckland 1150
Website: www.cbm.org.nz
1. Why do the organizers sometimes need to meet the child before camp?| A．To build a connection with the child. | B．To give the child a medical test. |
| C．To satisfy their needs. | D．To make sure the child is disabled. |
| A．Carry out research activities. | B．Practice favorite hobbies. |
| C．Enjoy outdoor activities. | D．Learn to cook. |
| A．Outdoor enthusiasts. | B．Parents. |
| C．International travelers. | D．Teenagers. |
There are many places to go on safari (观赏野生动物) in Africa, but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world’s most exciting wildlife journeys.
Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers. They have a reputation (名声) for providing a great riding experience.
The morning ride, when the guides take you to beautiful, shallow lakes full of water lilies, tends to be more active. It is unlike any other riding experience. With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face, it is truly exciting. You are very likely to come across large wild animals, too. On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants, giraffes and many other animals. The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though, as does your heart rate, as you move closer to them.
In the evening, rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace. With golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink. Sedate though they are, rides at this time of day are still very impressive. As the sun’s rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses, the romance of Africa comes to life.
Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine. Looking back on your day, you will find it hard to deny that a horseback safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.
1. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?2. How does a tourist feel when he or she moves closer to the wild animals on horseback?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The passage tells us about the riding experience in the Okavango Delta and the author introduces it mainly by following space order.
4. Please introduce the most exciting trip you’ve ever taken. (In about 40 words)
9 .
The first thing you need to come up with is an idea for your club. What are you interested in? Pets, clothes, pop music or dancing groups, sports, or making things?
Next you need some friends to be in your club with you.
At your first meeting you should make up a rule book. And the first rule should be no grown — ups or little/big brothers or sisters! The best clubs are always secret!
Now you have just about everything you need, except membership cards. These are very important and again you will spend a lot of time making them. Use a bright thick pen to make a special design. Why not leave some space for a photo of yourself?
So there you are, get clubbing! Once you get started you’ll think of loads of more interesting things to do!
| A．That’s easy. |
| B．The list is needed. |
| C．Enjoy your own club! |
| D．Invite a designer to join you. |
| E．The school holidays is just around the corner. |
| F．Then you need to pick a name for your club. |
| G．That will make the membership card really look like it. |
10 . Space Center Houston offers a variety of age-appropriate and inspiring camp experiences with safety top of mind. In the wake of covid-19 we aim to continue inspiring all generations through the wonders of space exploration while maintaining the highest level of safety for all. Our Explorer Camps introduce children ages 4-11 to science, technology, engineering and math through engaging and hands-on learning activities. Discover and explore our Explorer Camps for ages 67 and below.
JOURNEY TO MARS
June 14-18, July 12-16, Aug 9-13 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
While demonstrating best safety practices, campers are involved in activities that arouse their interest in science along with their sense of adventure. These young engineers learn the basics of rocket, discover coding, and explore hands on science activities.
ENGINEERING BASICS
June 7-11, Juy 5-9 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
Campers discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration in Engineering Basics. Taking LEGO bricks “out of the box and to new and exciting places”, this camp gets your little builders using lego bricks like never before. These engineers-in-training will participate in problem-solving activities, building simple machines, art projects, androbotics.
JOURNEY TO SPACE
June 28-July2, Juy 26-30 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
How do astronauts work in space? Why is Venus so hot? Will people ever go to Mars? How do robots work? what do engineers do? all these questions are answered as campers explore space through art, science, robotics, and engineering activities This camp leaves all inquiring minds inspired to continue their journey.
EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY
June 1-5 $229.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
Campers discover what it takes to send people, supplies and spacecraft beyond earths atmosphere. During this five-day adventure, former astronauts will deliver speeches on how they live and work in the space station.
1. Which camp provides campers with knowledge of rocket?| A．JOURNEY TO MARS. | B．ENGINEERING BASICS. |
| C．JOURNEY TO SPACE. | D．EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY. |
| A．Coding. | B．Creative thinking. | C．Rocket design. | D．Supply delivery. |
| A．It will be open in August. |
| B．It is a 4-day Explorer Camp. |
| C．Campers can learn problem-solving skills. |
| D．Campers will have a chance to meet astronauts. |
