1 . Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.
Planning your trip
Have a passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6-8weeks to arrive after you apply.
Booking Flights
The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.
Enjoying Your Time
●Visit the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs €25 to go to the top, or €10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.
● See the Notre Dame Cathedral
At present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.
● Go to the Louvre to see world-famous art
The Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35, 000 other pieces of art. If you’re pressed for time, visit the highlights. The Louvre costs €15 at the museum or €17 in advance (to skip most of the line).
● Take a day trip to Versailles
If you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city. Take a tour to see King Louis XVI’s palace and gardens. It costs €20 to visit the palace and grounds.
1. When can we book plane tickets to save the most money?| A．In March. | B．In June. |
| C．In August. | D．In December. |
| A．You can climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge. |
| B．Visitors can pay an extra to save the queue time in visiting the Louvre. |
| C．The Notre Dame Cathedral was completely destroyed in a fire. |
| D．Visiting the palace of Versailles is the most expensive among the four attractions. |
| A．A travel brochure | B．A course plan. |
| C．A research paper. | D．An encyclopedia. |
2 . Wanting to spend some time camping this summer? But you’ re afraid it’s going to be a disaster? You needn’t worry.
Discuss Camping with Your Children
A little preparation goes a long way. If your children have never camped, they may be scared or resistant to the idea. Talk with them about what camping will be like and what they will experience. Highlight the fun things but don’t avoid things that they may be afraid of or unsure about.
Pack in-Case-of-Rain Activities
No one likes rain when they are trying to enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes even if you check your local forecast, rain happens.
Pack Special Snacks
Use a Camping Planner
Let’s face it — planning a camping trip can be a lot.
| A．But you don’t have to do it all alone |
| B．Make sure you pack necessary things |
| C．Here are some of our favorite natural games |
| D．Camping without special snacks is not perfect |
| E．Open the conversations and answer them honestly |
| F．An interesting trip unnecessarily means an easy one |
| G．Camping can be a wonderful experience for your family |
3 . Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Free Thursdays, 2-6 pm
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum has something for kids of all ages. With fun, educational exhibits（展览）that teach children about world cultures, history, science and nature, including live animals and a collection of 30, 000 historical objects, even parents will enjoy it. There’s also a special area for children under five, with activities for, the youngest of youngsters.
New York Han of Science
Free Fridays, 2-5 pm, and Sundays, 10-11 am
Kids get hands-on experience with science and technology at this place that offers more than 450 exhibits. There are a few worthwhile things to spend money on during your visit: a round of Rocket Park Mini Golf, a turn in the 60,000-square-foot Science Playground and a screening inside the 3-D theater.
Queens County Farm Museum
As the oldest working farm in New York City, the museum feels like a totally different world than Manhattan. Feed and pet animals like sheep, ponies and goats, tour farm buildings from three different centuries, and come back during fall when you can go pumpkin picking. Don’t forget to stop by the store on your way out for fresh fruits and vegetables grown on the farm!
Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge
Free Thursdays, 4-8 pm, and Saturdays, 1-5 pm
Come tour this large history wooden boat that lies in Brooklyn’s Red Hook, not far from the Fairway Market. Check to see if performance is taking place—perhaps a magic-, music-or history-related event that may cost money.
1. Which of the following provides activities specially created for kids under 5?| A．Brooklyn Children’s Museum. | B．New York Hall of Science. |
| C．Queens County Farm Museum. | D．Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge. |
| A．On Thursday afternoons. | B．On Saturday afternoons. |
| C．On Friday afternoons. | D．On Sunday afternoons. |
| A．Learn how to plant. | B．Play with farm animals. |
| C．Pick fruits and vegetables. | D．Enjoy delicious food cooked by themselves. |
4 . Where would you like to go for your New Year vacation? Here are the best ski resorts of comfort and joy during the holidays and the rest of the ski season.
Kitzbuhel, Austria
The most prized downhill on the ski racing calendar, Kitzbuhel also attracts a host of festive fans with its fairy lights, and performances of jazz bands. By day, you can enjoy 230 kilometers of runs over the Kitzbtihel Alps, and fill up on hearty Tyrolean classic foods.
Val Gardena, Italy
This attractive valley is a New Year present waiting to be unwrapped. The three towns that make up Val Gardena—busy Ortisei, peaceful Santa Cristina and the higher Selva—traditionally go big on the festive season, combining their Italian, Austrian and Ladin heritage. The 175-kilometer skiing takes place below the towering Sassolungo mountain.
Alpbach, Austria
Alpbach is often considered Austria’s prettiest village. Low at 1,00 meters, it may not always have snow on the ground. There are 91 kilometers of runs stretching up to 2,025 meters with a beautiful spread of mountain huts.
Stowe, Vermont
Stowe will celebrate its 85th winter of lift service this season and it’s a fine place to enjoy New Year. The skiing, up the road at Stowe Mountain Resort, offers options for all levels through forests from Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont.
1. What can visitors enjoy in Kitzbuhel?| A．Firework display. | B．Running race. | C．Spicy food. | D．Live music. |
| A．The new year gift. | B．The busy towns. |
| C．The diverse culture. | D．The traditional industry. |
| A．Alpbach. | B．Val Gardena. | C．Kitzbuhel. | D．Stowe. |
5 . Why Camp Is Great for Children?
If you’ve been to camp, you’re not surprised to hear about the advantages of summer camp. Here is a list of the most important reasons to send your kids to camp.
At camp, children:
Learn social skills—Coming to camp means joining a community where everyone must agree to work together and respect each other. When they live in a small room with others, kids solve problems, and see the importance of open communication.
Grow more independent—
Experience success and become more confident—Camp helps children build self-confidence. With its non-competitive activities and different chances to succeed, camp life really improves young people.
Spend their day being physically active—As children spend so much time these days inside and mostly sitting down, camp provides a wonderful chance to move.
| A．Make true friends. |
| B．Running, swimming, jumping and climbing! |
| C．There’s achievement every day. |
| D．Camp builds teamwork. |
| E．It is easy for kids to develop what they like to do. |
| F．When kids take a break from the Internet, they rediscover their creative powers. |
| G．Camp is the perfect place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves. |
6 . How do we take part in dinner party in foreign countries ? Have you ever experienced it ? I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because I'm in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those back in New York. There, "I'm having a dinner party" means: " I'm booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can't afford and we'll be sharing the cheque evenly, no matter what you eat." Worse, in Manhattan, there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. They'll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don't drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout: "Where are you going?" And it's not like I can say I have somewhere to go: everyone knows I have nowhere to go.
But in London, dinner parties are in people's homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India, Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is less striking. It's like a gathering at Bloomingdale's a well-known department store.
For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New York. But at Mallery's, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York, people would think it was a usual new club.
1. What does the word "shot", in Paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．Choice. | B．Try. | C．Style. | D．Goal. |
| A．There is a strange mix of people. | B．The restaurants are expensive. |
| C．The bill is not fairly shared. | D．People have to pay cash. |
| A．Easy-going. | B．Self-centred. | C．Generous. | D．Conservative |
7 . With summer drawing to a dose, parents are helpless.
Camp’s over. The kids’ friends have left for warmer places. A trip to the pool doesn't bring the same excitement as it did in June. And so many families have no choice but to go for a trip to the amusement park.
Whether you’re thinking of Six Flags, Sesame Place, Hersheypark or Dutch Wonderland, don't do it—you’ll be sorry. Amusement parks—especially water parks—have never been more popular. More than 26 million people went to Six Flags last year. These parks bring out the worst in kids and parents alike. What starts out as a special treat ends up in disappointment and tears.
As soon as you get to the park, you pay a couple of hundred dollars for a family of four. Already, expectations are unrealistic as parents start to do the math. How many rides will I get for the money? The answer—at least in August—is four.
That’s because of the lines. Time stops as you stand in line leading to even the least exciting ride. Over and over we count the number of people in front of us, wondering how many more rounds there’ll be before our turn. Then there are the other parents—some of whom seem to think the lines are part of the game.
At Dutch Wonderland last weekend, one father walked up to my kids and asked if they were in line. For five minutes, he had his daughter stand behind them. When I turned my head, he had her stand ahead of them. Then he did it to the kids next in line, too.
By the end of the day, you see mothers and fathers buy their kids ice cream again and again to ease the influences of the heat, disappointment and anger.
It’s like they’ve forgotten—it was all the kids’ idea in the first place.
1. Why are parents helpless?| A．Their kids are having little fun. | B．They are not good at planning trips. |
| C．Their kids depend on them too much. | D．They are too busy to play with their kids. |
| A．It is not worth it. | B．It is good for the family. |
| C．It wouldn't be so much in August. | D．It is a waste for those poor at math. |
| A．He was a polite person. | B．He couldn’t find the line. |
| C．He wanted his kid to cut in line. | D．He wanted to teach them a lesson. |
| A．Behave well, little kids! | B．Mind your manners, parents! |
| C．Make your choices carefully | D．Keep away from amusement parks |
8 . Things to Do in Atlanta
Need a run-down of the top things to do next month? Here is what’s going on in Atlanta.
In the Mood
Date: November 22 through November 26, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm ~5: 30 pm
Phone: 770-916-2800
If you love the music of the 1940s, then here’s what you need to do this Sunday. Go to a 1940s musical show at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The music of Clem Miler has a distinctive sound.
No need to ask me twice. Are you “In the Mood”?
Party With the Penguins
Date: November 20 through November 25, 2019
Time: 11:00 am ~2:00 pm
Phone: 404-581-4000
Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day at Georgia Aquarium’s annual Party With the Penguins. The party will feature fun activities, including the chance to see an African penguin up close and learn how to help protect this endangered species.
Callanwolde Arts Festival
Date: November 21 through November 22, 2019
Time: 10:30 am ~ 5:30 pm
Phone: 404-872-5338
Located at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, this event is a festival for artists, and by artists, letting them have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival. If you are of the artistic persuasion or enjoy a creative scene, don’t miss out.
Foolio’s Hoodilly Storytime
Date: November 21 through November 27, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm ~ 4: 30 pm
Phone: 404-523-3141
We make up a brand-new story every week. Come and enjoy a new story each time a Dad’s Garage Theatre. Little ones will get to help provide key parts of the story and even add in their own jokes. Interactive and out-of-the-ordinary fun for kids and parents!
1. Where should you go in order to enjoy Glenn Miller’s works?| A．Georgia Aquarium. | B．Dad’s Garage Theatre. |
| C．Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. | D．Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. |
| A．It is an annual event. |
| B．It lasts for a whole week. |
| C．It gets participants involved in its operations. |
| D．It is organized by some world-famous scientists. |
| A．404-872-5338. | B．404-523-3141. | C．404-581 -4000. | D．770-916-2800. |
9 . Many adults see rainy days as perfect for relaxing and curling up with a good book or a favorite movie.
As soon as kids begin to feel frustrated from being trapped in the house, they will become destructive, and the kitchen table and chairs will become jungle gyms. In this case, help them to release their energy in a productive manner. Try turning the music loud and dancing.
Rainy days often lead to a desire for sweet treats, so make baking one of kids’ favorite rainy day activities. Grab the kids and make some cookies, cakes or pies. Allow the kids to do most of the work, except for handling sharp objects or touching the stove or oven.
Playing dress-up is one of kids’ favorite rainy day activities. Pull out some clothes that aren’t worn often and have the kids dress up.
| A．Try putting together a game of mud football. |
| B．Rainy day activities often include art projects. |
| C．Make it even more exciting by putting on plays. |
| D．On the other hand,many kids see rainy days as boring |
| E．Rain won’t hurt the kids,and can be a nice change of pace. |
| F．After their energy is released,the kids can do quiet rainy day activities. |
| G．The kids will be very proud of themselves for completing such an activity. |
10 . Don’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
PopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices change from $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.
144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pm
The Crow’s Nest
Each summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.
2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm
Bargetto Winery
Join us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main Street
July 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pm
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.
Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm
1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?
| A．It lasts two days. | B．It is held on Thursdays. |
| C．It has been held twice. | D．It can be paid in credit card. |
| A．Enjoy tacos. | B．Talk with artists and foodies. |
| C．Watch the sunrise on the beach. | D．Watch the performance of the bands. |
| A．The Crow's Nest. | B．Bargetto Winery. |
| C．Chaminade Resort & Spa. | D．Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. |
