1 . The beaches on Mykonos’s southwest coast are among the Med’s best for parties, but head east to find a different atmosphere among a rocky, golden coastline dotted with sandy bays.

Fokos Bay

Park your vehicle in the dirt lot and walk over the low dunes to find perfect little Fokos Bay,where deep, sheltered waters offer delightful swimming for all ages. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, head on over to the renowned restaurant overlooking the sand for a lazy seafood lunch.

Agari Beach

If getting your own wheels isn’t an option, Agari is only a 15-minute walk east of the more famous Elia Bcach and on the south coast bcach ferry route. It’s one of the closest uncrowded beaches to Hora, Mykonos’s main town, and home to a lonely cafe that provides sunbeds and sell drinks and snacks.

Mersini Beach

Wander west around the headland to the next beach along - the gentle arc of Mersini beach, which is usually the least-crowded on Mykonos. Bring your own sun mat and even an umbrella as this beach is service-free: wild and raw, and perfectly matched to a sunbathing without being disturbed.

Kalafati Beach

In the far southeast, about seven miles from Mykonos town, the broad curving coastline of Kalafati Beach is beloved for its steady winds that blow the sails of windsurfers and kite surfers- perfect if you’re looking for sporting action. Rnt boards and get lessons right at the beach at Windsurfing Mykonos.

1. What can visitors do at Agari beach?

A．Try excellent seafood.	B．Rent boards for windsurfing.
C．Have a 15-minute ferry ride.	D．Rest undisturbed in sunbeds.

2. What makes Mersini beach special?

A．Its rental equipment for sunbathers.	B．Its undeveloped surroundings.
C．Its complex geography along the route.	D．Its free service of sun mats and umbrellas.

3. Which place is the best choice if one drives his kid and parents for a family outing?

A．Fokos Bay

B．Mersini Beach

C．Agari Beach

D．Kalafati Beach

2 . What do people associate with the Metropolitan Museum of Art called the Met? For most, this New York museum is a treasure trove (宝库) of beautifully-scheduled artistic expression. After all, its collections include 1.5 million works of art from prehistory to the present.

But since September 9, 2023, as Hyperallergic reports, the Met is also the setting for a new, super-creative center for kids aged 3—11 and their families, named“81st St Studio”, which sets out to help children understand the materials used to make art. Coming in through the entrance, visitors see tree trunks, cardboard and a carved wooden screen among other examples. Visitors can participate in activities such as woodblock carving and drum making.

According to Heidi Holder, Chai r of the Met’s education department, there’s no contradiction in this new attempt. She recently said the Met is a science institution. As she explains, “We have three big parts of ourselves: our scientific research, our conservation and our art.” As Holder explains, even when objects created hundreds of years earlier come in, a scientific understanding of the materials used will help people better understand the art itself.

The exhibit is rich with art and science activities to encourage self-expression. There’re no traditional glass exhibition cupboards here. Instead, the 3,500-square-foot center is filled with seven stations that encourage visitors to explore them using all their senses. As Holder said, “It’s an open space where you can create your own path. You can learn at your own pace. You can take risks, be curious, have fun, and discover things.”

A music installation (装置), for instance, helps kids understand how materials influence sound. It consists of several creative music-making devices. Curious young visitors can pull open small, drawer like boxes. For example, an accordion lets out an airy sound as the opening and closing motion compresses (压缩) the air inside it.

In agreement with its ambitions to serve as a community center, the 81st St Studio is free to enter for children and their caregivers, no museum ticket required, during regular Met hours.

1. What is the purpose of the 81st St Studio?

A．To encourage participators to be more creative.	B．To assist children in learning about art materials.
C．To help children to create some works of art.	D．To ask people to concentrate on conservation.

2. What is Holder’s attitude towards opening the 81st St Studio?

A．Approving.

B．Negative.

C．Uncaring.

D．Uncertain.

3. What can we infer from Holder’s words in paragraph 4?

A．The 81st St Studio has a limited space.	B．Kids will be faced with some difficulties.
C．Lots of exhibits are not easy to discover.	D．Kids are free to explore the 81st St Studio.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Met Is Best for Art Education	B．Scientific Activities Are Based on Art
C．Art and Science Can Meet for Education	D．Artistic Creation Comes from Inspiration

3 . 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!

Admission
Admission 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.

2. What activity is included in the $5 admission?

A．Hayride.	B．Horse ride.
C．Corn pile.	D．Feeding animals.

3. What is encouraged for visitors?

A．Bringing their pets.	B．Wearing open-toed shoes.
C．Playing in strawberry fields.	D．Taking their own strawberry containers.

4 . Soothe the Sunday Scaries

Most of us look forward to the weekend as a time to relax. But as the weekend comes to an end, many of us are missing out on “Sunday Funday” and instead experiencing a sense of anxiety and even dread about the upcoming week.

That sense of dread on Sunday can come from many different sources.    1     A reminder after a weekend of “me time” that will be given to your work the next five days. Exhaustion after a busy weekend, making you concerned about the demands of the coming week.       2     Here’s how experts say you can ease your end-of-weekend anxiety.

Identify your anxiety sources.

Anxiety is a normal human experience, and one of the main ways to manage it is to identify your personal triggers.       3     Is it a deadline, meeting or presentation?   Even if there’s not a single reason behind your Sunday anxiety, organizing the stress you expect from the week ahead into bite-sized chunks can help make it all more manageable.

Don’t forget to relax.

When structuring your Sunday, try not to cram in (塞进去) too many errands and chores.       4     Maybe a body meditation, maybe a mid afternoon shower or bath,   maybe an engaging movie or show. Whatever feels like a helpful distraction to get away from the scaries.

    5    

Getting rid of the Sunday scaries isn’t just about minimizing the doom and gloom of the week ahead. Having something to expect gives you something pleasant to think about. Instead of focusing on the awful things from the upcoming week, build excitement over a coffee or lunch date with a friend or workmate. This gives you the opportunity to shift your thoughts to something fun and will help improve your mood.

A．End your Sunday with the right energy.

B．Create excitement for the coming week.

C．Try to find out what’s really causing you to dread the week.

D．Structure can be a best friend when feeling the Sunday scaries.

E．Fear of failure, criticism at work, especially from high-pressure jobs.

F．It’s important to make space for relaxing activities to refresh yourself.

G．But even though the Sunday scaries are common, they are manageable.

5 . Museums across Europe are currently rethinking the power of design to project into the future, far or near. These are the most forward-thinking exhibitions in Europe this winter.

MKG Hamburg

Hamburg’s applied arts museum presents Food Revolution 5:0 with the aim of helping us. to have a closer relationship with food and its origins, while also challenging our common sense and perception. Food Revolution 5.0 includes more than 30 design projects, aiming to raise questions about what can happen from the farm to the table.

The exhibition runs until December 10 at MKG Hamburg, Germany.

Helsinki Design Museum

Helsinki is consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world, and its design museum might be the best place to discover their recipe for success. And its current exhibition, Enter and Encounter will be especially helpful. Enter the gallery and you will start to realize why the city keeps rising in the livability league table.

The exhibition runs until December 22 at Helsinki Design Museum, Finland.

Cube Design Museum

The Cube Design Museum will look into the future of cycling with a show called Fiets-Bike-Fahrrad. It presents the challenge that comes with balancing a bicycle’s engineering, form and safety through leading contemporary examples. If you’re concerned about our planet’s limited resources and are looking to add flexibility to your urban life. Fiets-Bike-Fahrrad might just persuade you to get cycling.

The exhibition runs until December 3 at Cube Design Museum, Kerkrade, Netherlands.

MAK Vienna

With more than 200 exhibits including graphic arts, speculative design, film, literature and machinery pieces, Hello, Robot, challenges our ideas about and expectations of robots with items such as a baby-feeder tool head, an AI chatbot and an automated scribe arm. If you feel clueless about robots, Hello, Robot is certainly a good place to start.

The exhibition runs until January 1 at MAK Vienna, Austria, and will next appear in the Ghent Design Museum on April 15 next year.

1. What is the common trend of the four museums this winter?

A．They change their designs.	B．They rethink about the future.
C．They display challenges in life.	D．They present historical exhibitions.

2. Which exhibition suits Sam best, who majors in urban development?

A．Food Revolution 5.0.

B．Enter and Encounter.

C．Fiets-Bike-Fahrrad.

D．Hello, Robot.

3. How is Hello Robot different from the other three shows?

A．It is far from our daily life.	B．It is about advanced technology.
C．It will reappear in another museum.	D．It will be hosted by a design museum.

6 . One of the most rewarding ways to plan a trip is by building it around a specific event connected to a deep passion. Here are some unmissable events worth travelling for 2024.   

International Kite Festival—Gujarat, India

Kite-makers from around the world launch their creations at this cheering celebration of the return of sunshine after winter. You’ll enjoy traditional styles from Japanese rokkaku to Malaysian wau bulan. Locals and visitors get involved, too—so bring your kids and join in. The festival takes place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage city.

Ride Africa Kenya—Rift Valley, Kenya

Wheeling from Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara, this 310-mile, seven-day route takes up to 60 cyclists through Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate and Narok. It’s held to raise funds for the Child.org Charity, which supports newborns’ care in the country. Run in combination with the Kenyan Wildlife Service, the event includes a large number of animal sightings.

Jungle UItra—Manú National Park, Peru.   

With racers facing 143 miles of dense Amazon rainforest-and even denser heat and humidity-this is among the toughest ultra-marathons. Passing such terrain (地形) demands determination, but the friendship and trust of the trail team will keep you going. Peru’s four-million-acre national park comprises diverse tropical habitats.   

Lakia-Jukola Relay—Kauhava, Finland

This is one for old-school hikers, as your team of six needs solid map-reading and compass navigation skills for the overnight. It’s among the world’s most celebrated challenges, during which you will enjoy Finland’s most dramatic scenery. Sign up for the later legs to see in the sunrise.

1. Which of the following is family-friendly?

A．International Kite Festival.	B．Ride Africa Kenya.
C．Jungle Ultra.	D．Lakia-Jukola Relay.

2. What is the purpose of organizing Ride Africa Kenya?

A．To compete with cyclists worldwide.	B．To explore the wild animals in Africa.
C．To enjoy the natural scenery of the valley.	D．To collect money for a charitable institution.

3. What is a must for both Jungle Ultra and Lakia-Jukola Relay?

A．Specialized biking skills.	B．Passion for dramatic scenery.
C．Teamwork and cooperation.	D．Adaption to tropical weather.

7 . Summer is here! Spark a new interest or find your favorite activity: CLICK HERE TC APPLY!

Golf Lessons

We aim to break down the barriers of entry into golf by teaching life skills through junior golf programming. Kids that participate will have between 1-2 official hours of programming each week to advance through the First Tee curriculum. ages 7-18

Monday-Friday, from 4-7 p. m.
June 5-July 28.
Dattilo Family Youth Leadership Center, 4700 Hill Ave.
Judo Summer Youth Program

Since 1991 we have taught 4,000 youths the sport of Judo. The practice of judo promotes teamwork, leadership, and buildsself-confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem; it can also help prevent issues such as bullying. ages 7-17

Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:30-5:45 p. m.
Saturdays from 10-11 a. m.
June 3-August 26.
American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo, 5020 Lewis Ave.
Football Camp

Learn football basic skills through defensive and offensive, as well as social skills. Registration is from 8-12 a. m. this Sunday. All participants must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants should dress comfortably in athletic wear. ages 8-14

Monday -Friday from 11 a. m. -3 p. m.
June 12 -June 16.
Scott High School,
2400 Collingwood Blvd.
Summer Basketball Camps

More than building great athletes, our week-long camps will help youth gain confidence and positive social skills. Well-trained coaches will encourage sportsmanship, good character and a healthier lifestyle. ages 9-16

Monday-Friday, from 9 a. m. -2 p. m.
Camp 1: June 12-16/Camp 2: July 10-14/Camp 3:August 7-11.
Wayman Palmer YMCA, 2053 N 14th St.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A guidebook:

B．A brochure.

C．A web page

D．A sports magazine.

2. Which one is your best choice if you are free only on weekends?

A．Golf Lessons.	B．Judo Summer Youth Program.
C．Football Camp	D．Summer Basketball Camps.

3. What is required if you attend the football lesson?

A．Registration this Saturday.	B．The company of a guardian.
C．A formal dressing style.	D．The positive social skill.

8 . A home is a place where we feel safe and loved. The warmth of a home doesn’t depend on its size or decoration (装饰).     1     So, everyone should take out some time from your busy schedule to spend with your family. Here is a list of some fun things that you can try at home.

·Have an indoor picnic

You want to enjoy a small picnic with your family, but neither the weather nor your daily schedule allows you to go to enjoy a nearby park. How about having a picnic indoors? You can have ice cream or sandwiches made in your own kitchen. The best part is that you don't have to wait for a long weekend for this picnic.     2    

·Role play

Give each family member a different role to play. For example, ask your youngest daughter to play the role of Daddy.     3     This fun activity can go a long way toward building a strong connection between you and your kids.

·    4    

Family meetings are often held to discuss different matters with your family members, share happy memories and talk about interesting stories. It can be a meeting when the family is sitting together at the dining table talking on a Friday night.

·Watch a movie

    5     It will never be as fun as watching it with the people you love. Pick out everyone’s favorite movie, prepare some popcorn, and enjoy a comfortable family night.

A．Plan a fun family meeting.

B．Video chat with family members.

C．Watching a movie alone can be boring.

D．It is because you can have it at any time you want.

E．See for yourself how your children view their parents.

F．It will be difficult for all family members to gather around.

G．It is the people in the house that make the home a place worth living.

9 . Los Angeles has a wealth of amazing kid-friendly museums. From exploring the past to sustaining the future, from playtime to hands-on educational STEM opportunities, this list of family-friendly museums in Los Angeles offers children of all ages the best options of discovering history, science, technology, culture, art and, most of all, fun.

Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA90027

The museum celebrates the history, art and culture of the American West. It is also home to a number of permanent exhibits that help visitors get a sense of how things have changed over the years. It also offers many family-friendly and interactive activities.

The Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802

This aquarium is a great place for young kids. The multi-colored fish and marine (海洋的) life are eye-catching and will delight both children and adults. Plus it’s a way to learn about animals from deep under the sea that we may never get to see up close any other way.

Battleship IOWA Museum
250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro 90731

A visit to San Pedro wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Battleship IOWA. This battleship is in fact a naval (海军的) museum. Families can take a self-guided tour and get a sense of what life was like for the country’s sailors. There’s a special. “Victory the Dog Adventure” scavenger hunt (寻宝游戏) for kids.

Cayton Children’s Museum
395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica, CA 90401

The museum aims to teach everyone about the big ideas of global citizenship, community responsibility, and cultural sensitivity. Its mission is to promote values that help make a better society through interactive learning, creative self-expression and art experiences for children of all ages.

1. What is special about the Autry Museum of the American West?

A．Its exhibits are temporary.

B．Its collection varies with the season.

C．It is mainly targeted at little children.

D．It tells stories of the American West.

2. Where should children go if they want to learn about the life of sailors?

A．250 S. Harbor Blvd. , San Pedro 90731.

B．100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802.

C．4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

D．395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica, CA90401.

3. What can children learn at the Cayton Children’s Museum?

A．The life of sea creatures.

B．Values and social responsibility.

C．Details about modern technology.

D．The skills to do educational experiments.

10 .

“Playing Shop” Social Activity Children are invited to get behind the shop counter (柜台) of Susannah Place Museum, recreated 1915 shop. This is a good time for children to put on an apron (围裙) and become shopkeepers. They learn how to wrap (包惠) an egg, weigh out goods on a scale (秤) and count in pounds and shillings (先令)! Suitable for the children between 5 and 7, the Playing Shop activity will see your children: ■ Use an old-fashioned shop scale. ■ Wrap goods. ■ Fill an order and make a delivery (配送). Tickets for Playing Shop are now on sale through sydneylivingmuseums.com.cn. Choose from the following periods: 9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. 9:30a.m.-10:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021. Please note children must be accompanied (陪伴) by an adult. You can continue your fun at Susannah Place Museum by joining a guided tour at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at an additional (额外的) cost on the day.

1. Children will not learn ________ through the activity.

A．how to use a scale	B．how to wrap goods
C．how to fill an order	D．how to make money

2. Who is the most suitable to take part in the “Playing Shop” activity?

A．1 to 4-year-old kids.	B．Middle school students.
C．5 to 7-year-old children.	D．College students.

3. How long will they work as shopkeepers in this activity?

A．For 75 minutes.

B．For one hour.

C．For 65 minutes.

D．For 45 minutes.

4. If Jane wants to join in the activity, her parents must do the following except ________.

A．booking tickets of the activity on the Internet

B．staying by her side during the work

C．paying an additional cost

D．choosing the exact working period for her

5. Where may the article be read?

A．In the textbook.

B．In the novel.

C．In the newspaper.

D．In the film.