2 . 3 Nights Sydney to Perth

Train

Australia: Great Southern Rail-The Indian Pacific

General Information

There’s no better way to appreciate Australia than by crossing every inch of it. After setting out on this journey, you’ll have nothing but fun.

Details:

Day 1: Depart Sydney in the afternoon and start a true journey of contrasts-it will take you through the heights of the Blue Mountains and across the Nullarbor Plain, from cities of four million to towns of just four citizens.

Day 2: Wake up to a coffee as you arrive in Broken Hill, a classic mining town. In no time, you’ll notice a dramatic change in landscape. For the afternoon and evening, choose between the picturesque city of Adelaide and the historic Barossa Valley.

Day 3: Wake up and be surprised at the beauty of the Nullarbor. Take some time to enjoy the hospitality (服务) of the Outback Explorer Lounge as you travel across Australia’s longest single stretch of railway.

Day4: Arrive in Perth after lunch, having finished an amazing Australian journey end-to-end. Choose to spend some more time in Perth and its surroundings with city tours and day trips to Margaret River and Fremantle available.

INCLUSIONS

Platinum (铂金金) Service includes comfortable accommodations, elegant dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, daily breakfast, onboard lunches, full-size en suite (套房) equipped with shower, tea/ coffee delivered each morning, and select off-train trips.

Gold Service includes sleeper cabins (隔间), meals in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car, daily breakfast, onboard lunches, tea/ coffee during your journey, and select off-train trips.

1. Which of the following suits visitors who want to walk around a mining town?

A．Adelaide.

B．Fremantle.

C．Broken Hill.

D．Barossa Valley.

2. On which day will visitors travel along Australia’s longest railway?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day3.

D．Day 4.

3. What will be offered with both Platinum Service and Gold Service?

A．Off-train trips.	B．Delivered tea or coffee.
C．Simple meals in the cabin.	D．A suite equipped with shower.

3 . Listed below are some nice family-friendly museums in Chicago, pick one that interests your kids most and take your little ones there to have fun.

Shedd Aquarium (水族馆)

It was open to the public on May 30th, 1930. Visitors with limited movement can use easy slopes (斜坡) to reach the exhibits, which are also explained to children through an app.Families can spend the night in the aquarium during the special event called Asleep with the Fishes.

Elmhurst History Museum

It’s a museum about history that has won awards and was created in 1957. It shows different exhibits about many history-related subjects, has a fun interactive exhibit about its own history, and offers various public programs, tours of exhibits, and special events for the community. The museum is a fantastic place for families to visit for a day or two, and it even has places for picnics and holiday train journeys.

Chicago Children’s Museum

Founded in 1982, the museum displays impressive exhibits for children, featuring dinosaur bones, a play area only for babies and a famous and fun climbing area for children.Moreover, the museum offers various exhibitions and daily art classes for children, which are free of charge. Visiting the museum on the weekend is a good choice for economical family amusement.

Field Museum of Natural History

With millions of things in its store, it was established in 1893. Disco ver more than 4billion years of life on Earth through interesting displays and interactive events, and discover protection campaigns worldwide.   It is now considered as famous as the Smithsonian Institution, established in 1846 in Washington, and the American Museum of Natural History, which originated in 1869 in New York.

1. What is special about the Shedd Aquarium for family visitors?

A．They can go on a picnic there.

B．They can sleep overnight there.

C．They can surf the Internet.

D．They can learn the history of Chicago.

2. What can kids do at the Chicago Children’s Museum?

A．Have discounts on holidays.	B．Watch dolphins’ exhibitions.
C．Take a fun climb.	D．Take free art classes on an app.

3. Which of the following has the longest history?

A．Shedd Aquarium.	B．ElmhurstHistoryMuseum.
C．Chicago Children’s Museum.	D．Field Museum of Natural History.

5 . Traditional American summer camps offer young people a chance to play many sports. These camps may be in the mountains.     1     Some camps teach activities like painting or music. Or they teach computer programming or foreign languages. Children at all kinds of camps meet new friends.

Some children go to camp during the day and return home at night.     2     Children stay at an overnight camp for between one and eight weeks. Parents need to pay. Children from poor families might not have a chance to attend summer camps. The Fresh Air Fund is a well-known organization.

    3     Each summer it sends ten thousand poor children to stay with families in the country or to five camps in New York State.

    4     Many American women now work outside the home. Working parents need a place where their children can be cared for during the summer when they are not in school.

Young people who like the arts can learn about painting, music, acting or writing. Camps that offer programs in science and environmental studies are popular, too. There are also camps for older children who like wilderness adventure.     5     Or, they go rock-climbing or horse-riding.

A．What on are summer camps?

B．Others stay at camps all day and all night.

C．Or they may be in the woods, or at a lake.

D．These campers usually take long trips by bicycle.

E．Summer camps have become important to millions of families.

F．People around the country give money to support the organization.

G．They will probably never realize the significance of participating in summer camps.

6 . Do you want something to have fun? Well, look at a list of some activities.

Living like Summer Flowers

As the first exhibition in the new space of Fangyuan Art Museum, with the theme of flowers, it showcases many new works by artist Yan Ping. This exhibition aims to express the beauty of the power of life, and to discover the beauty that we have overlooked in the world.

The “Big Yellow Duck”

Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman will bring his big rubber(橡胶) duck to the Today Art Museum in Beijing, inviting you to participate in this nearly three month party. This exhibition is Hofman’s first large-scale solo exhibition in China. More than 25 new works will be displayed, presenting the landmark of Hofman’s more than 20 years of artistic career.

Yoga in Hutong

We are excited to offer a truly magical experience to our community at the absolutely attractive hutong place, Z-Space.Start your Sunday morning with 75-minute movement to awaken your body and mind, and fuel your spirit. After class, we’ll enjoy a selection of snacks and drinks.

Viewing the Sand Ridge

Contemporary ink artist Tan Jun will hold his solo exhibition “Guansha Ridge” at Beijing Soka Art. In this exhibition, there will be 8 collections of photography and painting, adding a new experience to the viewer’s way of viewing and feeling the mysterious poetic world.

1. Where can you watch some works about flowers?

A．At Z-Space.	B．At Beijing Soka Art.
C．At Today Art Museum.	D．At Fangyuan Art Museum.

2. Which activity is related to a foreign artist?

A．Yoga in Hutong.	B．The “Big Yellow Duck”.
C．Viewing the Sand Ridge.	D．Living like Summer Flowers.

3. What can you do at Yoga in Hutong?

A．Hold a party.	B．Visit a big duck.
C．Eat some food.	D．Paint some pictures.

7 . While family fun is often connected with new and exciting activities, family leisure (休闲) spent at home may be a better way to find happiness, according to a study. “That may be because when the brain is focused on new information, such as taking part in an unfamiliar activity with unfamiliar people in a new location, less ‘brain power’ is left to focus on the family relationships,” said lead author Karen Melton.

While research results suggest that all quality time together helps to lead to satisfaction with family life, “all family leisure is not equal,” she said. “The best predictor (预示物) of happiness for families may be spending quality time together in familiar activities inside the home. And that’s great news for families who have little time or few resources.”

For the study, researchers followed 1, 502 people in 884 families in the United Kingdom. Each family taking part in the online research had at least one child between the ages of 11 and 15. They answered questions about whether they took part in family leisure in the past year and if so, what activities (from 16 types) they did, how much time they spent doing them and how frequently they did so.

The study showed that the expression “The family that plays together stays together!” is not always true. “Family members can also express stress and anger as well as pleasure during leisure time.” Melton said. “The activities alone will not heal the wounds of hurting families.”

Melton noted that some studies support the idea that eating together is one of the best predictors of happiness for families, while watching TV is seen as less helpful for people’s happiness. But families should question one-size-fits-all ideas. “For some families, quality togetherness is having dinner together or playing games; for others, it may be hobbies, videos, TV or music,” Melton said. “At the end of the day, what matters is that we are social beings who want to belong to a group and have close relationships.”

1. According to the study, which activity may bring the most happiness to a family?

A．Watching a movie at home.

B．Traveling to another city.

C．Climbing a mountain with strangers.

D．Attending a community event with neighbors.

2. What do Karen Melton’s words in Paragraph 4 suggest?

A．Family members always argue with each other.

B．Family members sometimes need some time alone.

C．Family leisure makes it hard to share your true feelings.

D．Family leisure can include sharing positive and negative feelings.

3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Happy families often take part in creative activities.

B．It is important that family members have common interests.

C．Different families have different ways to spend quality time.

D．It is hard for some families to find the perfect family leisure.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Family leisure can do good to your health.

B．Fun at home makes your family happier.

C．How to organize good family activities at home?

D．Why should we spend more time with loved ones?

8 . Looking for a great day camp program close to home for summer? Here are some of the best day camps for your little ones.

* City Kid Explorers

This camp is for design lovers aged 6- 13 years old. It offers plenty of fun and creative activities over the course of nine weeks. Campers can explore various things like art, museums, food, parks, and so much more. Plus, every child will leave with a photo album (相册) to remember the experience.

Neighborhood: Noho

Learn more: citykidexplorers.com

* Columbia Grammar (CGPS)

Join CGPS for summer fun for children 4-8 years of age. Located on the campus of Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School, the camp is state- of-the-art and air-conditioned, with indoor facilities (设施), three playgrounds, and a 60-foot indoor, heated swimming pool. Activities include daily swimming classes, water play, team games, theme week celebrations, and more.

Neighborhood: Upper West Side

Learn more: cgps.org

* Cooper Hewitt

It gives students the tools and knowledge to work and think creatively in the design space. There is a four-step process that every camper must master. The four steps are finding problems, creating ideas, making designs, and then evaluating (评估) them.

Neighborhood: Upper East Side

Learn more: cooperhewitt.org

* Cumbe Dance

Cumbe Dance’s goal is to open up a world of imagination and creativity; besides, it shows the importance of African dance and music through its Dance, Drum, and Imagination Summer Camp. The groups are all very small, limited to 13 students, so teachers can pay attention to every group member when teaching new things. It gives campers the knowledge and confidence to create a show that they will perform at the end of camp.

Neighborhood: Stuyvesant Heights

Learn more: cumbedance.org

1. What do we know about the City Kid Explorers camp?

A．It records each camper’s experience with photos.

B．It provides campers with art- designing classes.

C．It ends with a photography competition.

D．It organizes trips to the countryside.

2. Which camp will you likely choose if you are interested in swimming?

A．Cumbe Dance.

B．Cooper Hewitt.

C．City Kid Explorers.

D．Columbia Grammar.

3. What is the feature of the Cumbe Dance camp?

A．Limiting the number of group members strictly.

B．Allowing campers to perform in the theatre.

C．Encouraging campers to write their songs.

D．Having different outdoor activities.

9 . Make unforgettable summer holiday memories, with amazing holiday experiences! Fit For Sport Summer Holiday Camp at Ivybridge Leisure Centre.

Fit For Sport summer holiday camps are the perfect solution to ensure your child enjoys a school holiday like no other as we invite your child to join us on our action-packed holiday programmes full of fun and adventure. With a brilliant mix of skills for sports, energizing activities to get children moving, creative sessions that encourage children to express themselves and much more—ensure your child doesn’t miss a moment by securing a place today!

At Fit For Sport, they put children at the centre of everything they do—ensuring each day is filled with opportunities for your child to:

1. Keep active with a wide range of options

2. Build confidence through learning new skills

3. Enjoy positive social interaction experiences with friends in a safe environment

4. Discover new activities delivered by expert play leaders

5. Improve well-being through promoting happiness, mindfulness and kindness

Summer Programme

Date: August 1～September 2

Claim 10% off summer camps: If you book the camps by July 15, you will receive a 10% early bird discount.

Booking Information

Call their friendly bookings team on 020 8742 4990 or drop them an email at enquiries @ fitforsport.co.uk.For any further information please visit www.fitforsport.co.uk.

1. What can we know about Fit For Sport?

A．It improves children’s communication skills.

B．It provides a lifelong learning experience.

C．It gives students chances to be leaders.

D．It offers an early bird discount anytime before camps open.

2. How can you book the camp for your child?

A．By visiting the website.

B．By writing a letter.

C．By sending an email.

D．By calling your friend.

3. What is the text mainly intended for?

A．Calling for students to exercise.

B．Spreading sports knowledge.

C．Introducing a fitness center.

D．Advertising summer holiday camps.

10 . Football: Designing the Beautiful Game

Whether you are a crazy fan or sideline supporter, visitors to this exhibition will enjoy discovering the remarkable design stories behind the world’s beautiful game.

What to expect

The exhibition explores the story behind football, showing how design has been used to push the game to new limits. Take a journey through over 500 objects, films and interviews in sporting performance, equipment development and stadium design, and involve yourself in the stories of clubs and game legends(传奇人物)including Messi, Pelé, George Best and Diego Maradona.

Held by the Design Museum and the National Football Museum in Manchester, the show reveals the master planning of the world’s most significant football stadiums, the design innovation used in today’s equipment, how the graphic design of team badges(徽章) and posters shapes a club’s identity and how grassroots’ efforts are pushing the sport’s commercialization.

Ticket information

※Online booking is advised but tickets will also be available in the booking office. Last entry to the exhibition is 90 minutes before the museum closes.

※Adult tickets are charged from £ 16 and student tickets from £ 12. Meanwhile, you can save 25% on family and group tickets.

※Present your exhibition entry ticket for 10% off food and drink at London Grade Coffee on the ground floor.

1. What can visitors do at the exhibition?

A．Design a team badge.	B．Interview master designers.
C．Put on football equipment.	D．Learn about famous football players.

2. How much should a couple with their 11-year-old son pay at least for admission?

A．£ 33.

B．£ 36.

C．£ 44.

D．£ 48.

3. What will visitors enjoy with the ticket?

A．A special discount on goods at a cafe.	B．A photo of a significant football stadium.
C．A free visit to the National Football Museum.	D．An invitation to a club’s sporting performance.