1 . 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).
·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.
·Role play
Give each family member a different role to play. For example, ask your youngest daughter to play the role of Daddy.
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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
| 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. |
2 . Emma has just finished travelling alone in Europe. Are you interested in her journey? Let’s read some of her travel diaries.
1. Emma was looking forward to this travel because ________.
| A．she had never taken a train ride before |
| B．she could do anything she liked on the journey |
| C．she hoped to keep herself away from the busy life |
| D．she could go with her parents |
| A．enjoying classical music | B．buying children’s books |
| C．visiting history museums | D．going to a movie |
| A．climbed the beautiful mountains | B．traveled along the river in a boat |
| C．wrote some postcards in her hotel | D．enjoyed the sound of music |
3 . Noteworthy Theme Parks
Peppa Pig Theme Park, the US
The world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park opened in February 2022 in Florida.
Devoted to the classic British animated TV show, the park welcomes guests with well-designed activities. The Daddy Pig ride takes families on a windy road in the show’s red car. They can also enjoy a dinosaur ride, and play games at the Fairground.
Tickets from $34.
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, Thailand
Thailand’s Columbia Pictures Aquaverse opened in October 2022.
The movie-themed water park features rides and experiences inspired by popular films like Zombieland. In addition to the rides, the park hosts performances at its Mega Wave Pool, where guests can hang out in the pool while enjoying movie screenings and pop concerts.
Tickets from $41.
Katmandu Park, Dominican Republic
Opened in March 2023, the park is full of mystery (奥秘).
The 4D dark ride is brought to life by lighting and projection effects. Another key attraction is EtherQuest, an interactive walk-through experience. Aside from the rides, guests can also check out a sky-high ropes course, and climbing walls for younger adventurers.
Tickets from $120 for adults: $85 for children for a one-use pass.
Legoland Korea Resort, South Korea
Opened in May 2022, the park is designed for 2-to 12-year-olds.
This playful wonderland is devoted to all things of Lego, with more than 40 rides and attractions across seven thematic zones. Guests can get on family-friendly rides, visit Legoland Lookout for great park views, and get hands-on experience with creative workshops.
Tickets from $38 for adults; $30 for children.
1. What can visitors do at Columbia Pictures Aquaverse?| A．Go to the Fairground. | B．Try the 4D dark ride. |
| C．Attend a pop concert. | D．Experience a workshop. |
| A．$68. | B．$106. | C．$205. | D．$325. |
| A．Take a ride. | B．Climb a wall. | C．Watch a film. | D．Visit an attraction. |
4 . 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. |
| A．Children’s Museum of Manhattan. |
| B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum. |
| C．DiMenna Children’s Museum. |
| D．Children’s Museum of the Arts. |
| 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. |
5 . Four Best Theme Parks in Europe to Visit
Whether you are traveling alone, with your special one, in a group, or as a family, theme parks are always a great opportunity to experience a pleasant adventure in the most fun and harmless way. So don’t miss out on this list of the best theme parks in Europe, where you’ll definitely enjoy yourself and of course, discover new experiences!
Gardaland—Lake Garda, Italy
Gardaland is Italy’s biggest amusement park and is located on the shores of Lake Garda. The park offers an impressive 32 rides? including seven roller coasters and three water rides. It is conveniently divided into three groups: Fantasy, Adventure, and Thrill.
Parc Asterix—Plailly, France
Parc Asterix is a popular amusement park located in Plailly, France. It is based on the comic series Asterix and Obelix. The park has seventeen attractions themed around the comics and is a perfect playground for fans of Asterix and Obelix. It also includes roller coaster rides and many other shows such as dolphin shows or performances from Roman soldiers.
Legoland Windsor Resort-Windsor, United Kingdom
The Legoland Windsor is a theme park in Windsor, United Kingdom, designed for families with children aged 3 to 12. The park features a variety of attractions based on Lego building blocks. There is also a themed amusement park area called Miniland? which is made up of smaller—scale replicas(复制品) of famous European landmark.
Movie Park Germany-Bottrop, Germany
Movie Park Germany is a great place to go if you love films, consisting of 7 areas based on movies and TV series. There are various shows and attractions centered around the big movie business, which will keep you entertained for hours on end!
1. What is special about Parc Asterix?| A．It offers roller coaster rides. | B．It features comic themed attractions. |
| C．It owns replicas of famous landmarks. | D．It entertains tourists through films and shows. |
| A．Gardaland. | B．Parc Asterix. |
| C．Legoland Windsor Resort. | D．Movie Park Germany. |
| A．Go water riding. | B．Enjoy dolphin performances. |
| C．Take in impressive lake views. | D．Experience the scenes in films. |
6 . Four Best Beaches for Families and Kids
Porto Santo, Portugal
Known as: Golden Island
Price: $137 / night
More info: VisitPortugal.com
Porto Santo is the ideal beach with an impressive 4.5 — star rating based on almost 3,000 TripAdvisor reviews. There’s a kids’ club, kids’ pool, game room and even an ecological boardwalk providing direct access to the beach. After swimming, tour Christopher Columbus’ former home for a hands-on history lesson. Then, try local food and let the kids feed the fish and friendly parrots in the gardens.
Medano Beach, Colorado
Known as: Best Western Movie Manor
Price: $110 / night
More info: NPS.gov
Medano Beach is located in Great Sand Dunes National Park. It’s home to the tallest sand dunes in North America. Sled rentals are even available at the visitor center. Yes, you can sled without snow! And it has a drive-in theater! Guests can watch for free from the comfort of their own beds. Movie season runs from mid-May through mid-September.
The Big Island, Hawaii
Known as: The Fairmont Orchid
Price: $400 / night
More info: GoHawaii.com
After visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, walk around the island — home to the most diverse beaches in this area. Choose from white sand, black sand and even green sand. Thanks to mineral deposits (沉积), Papakolea Beach is one of only four green sand beaches in the world.
Paradise Island, The Bahamas
Known as: Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Price: $278 / night
More info: NassauParadiseIsland.com
Comfort Suites Paradise Island may not have the name-recognition of Atlantis, but it’s TripAdvisor’s best value for accommodations. Every room is a suite, so there’s more space than a normal guest room, and the hot buffet breakfast is free. It is perfect for families who want the comfort of home in a resort setting.
1. Which of the following is known as Golden Island?| A．Porto Santo. | B．Medano Beach. | C．The Big Island. | D．Paradise Island. |
| A．It highlights natural scenery. | B．It dates from Columbus’ time. |
| C．It opens from May to September. | D．It focuses on the history of Hawaii. |
| A．Feed fish and parrots. | B．Sled without snow. |
| C．Visit green sand beaches. | D．Enjoy free buffet breakfast. |
7 . Summer is that time of this year 2019 when everyone looks to escape from boring activities of life. So bring your kids to join us to have fun in the summer camp.
Outdoor Word Game:
All you need to do is setting up many huge letters that can be easily moved. These letters will help kids spell out certain words. Teenagers would also love something like this as it gives them opportunity to invest their time in learning new words.
Spray Painting:
To bring out the creativity in a person, an activity centered on spray painting is the perfect way to get those creative juices flowing. All you need to do is providing plain white T-shirts and some cans of colored spray paint. It will be quite surprising to see some of the original ideas that will flow from individuals.
Outdoor Twister:
A person will be in charge of monitoring the game and will call out colors which can be placed outdoors. Participants have the task of placing either their hands or legs on the same color. A fun and exciting game focuses on hand-eye coordination (协调).
The Maze (迷宫)：
One of the most fun games is the hallway maze game where a maze is constructed (建造) from either toilet paper or strings of paper. The chosen participant is then asked to make his way through the maze within a limited time without touching paper. This is one of the best and entertaining summer camp idea for kids and adults also.
1. Which game will use toilet paper?| A．Spray painting. | B．The maze. |
| C．Outdoor twister. | D．Outdoor word game. |
| A．Some juice cans. |
| B．Some huge letters. |
| C．Some white T-shirts and paint. |
| D．Some white T-shirts and color boards. |
| A．Participants must avoid touching the construction. |
| B．Participants must do the same outdoors. |
| C．Participants must use either their hands or legs. |
| D．Participants must be teens or kids only. |
8 . Theme parks are magical places where adults can act like children who have the time of their lives. Here are the top four theme parks across the world.
Ferrari World — Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi in the Middle East is home to the world's largest indoor theme park. The main attraction is the Formula Rossa — officially the fastest roller coaster in the world. The ride goes from 0 to 239 kilometres per hour in less than five seconds. The force is so strong that those brave enough to go on it have to wear safety glasses.
Tickets : £ 40 per adult and half price for children under 1.2 metres tall.
Alton Towers — Staffordshire, England
Alton Towers is the most visited theme park in the UK. The park offers rides such as the popular 800-metre-long roller coaster. Or if you're interested in experiencing the sense of flying, head for the famous ride Air, where you'll need to avoid objects and trees as you fly. The park also has many other attractions, including live shows.
Tickets: £ 43 per adult and £ 21 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free.
Disneyland Paris — Paris, France
Disneyland Paris creates a fantasy world that both children and adults can enjoy. Disneyland Park gives girls the chance to meet their favourite Disney Princesses and to explore Sleeping Beauty's castle. Exciting roller coasters will keep the whole family entertained for hours on end.
Tickets: £ 34 per adult and £ 27 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free.
Oakwood Theme Park — Pembrokeshire, Wales
If you are eager to experience fast turns and drops, then this is the park for you. Be brave and go on the Megafobia roller coaster, a wooden coaster making you scream.
Tickets : £ 48 for adults, £ 22 per child. Children under 3 years get in for free.
1. Where can live shows be enjoyed according to the text?| A．In Ferrari World. | B．In Alton Towers. |
| C．In Disneyland Paris. | D．In Oakwood Theme Park. |
| A．£ 60. | B．£ 64. | C．£ 70. | D．£ 80. |
| A．Indoor activities. | B．The ride Air. | C．The castle. | D．The roller coaster. |
9 . Ask people in the UK what the words “Sunday roast” mean to them, and they’ll probably take you back to their grandmothers’ dining rooms - maybe with a few stories of “the greatest puddings” and “the best ever steak”. But now the traditional Sunday roast seems to have been left back in the old days. According to the Daily Mail, just one in 50 British families sits down to this weekly meal together.
There are many reasons why the roast is becoming less popular. In the busy modern world, where breakfast is a slice of toast eaten on the way to work or school and lunch is a quick sandwich in front of the computer screen, people just don’t seem to have the time or patience to make a roast.
And Sunday was once a day when people could easily go to the kitchen to cook. Nowadays, people are often out shopping or at the cinema until it’s far too late to start thinking about heating the oven (烤箱) up.
However, a recent article from The Telegraph warned against being carried away by our tight schedules: “It would be a shame to let this fine old tradition disappear.”
The Guardian further explained that the eating of the big meal is only the half of it. The Sunday roast also makes for relaxed morning activities in the kitchen, and the table becomes the perfect place to share good food and chat with family and friends. “For busy moms and dads, even if you can manage to turn off your mobile phone and the TV only once a week and turn the Sunday roast into a real family event, children can have fun cooking the food and clearing up together.”
1. Why do people pay less attention to Sunday roast?| A．They have a busy lifestyle. |
| B．They have no interest in cooking. |
| C．They don’t think it worthwhile. |
| D．They are living in the modern society. |
| A．A recent article. | B．A traditional kitchen. |
| C．The fine old tradition. | D．The Sunday morning activity. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Positive. |
| C．Uncertain. | D．Sorry. |
| A．Sunday-Best Time for Family | B．Sunday Roast Dying Out |
| C．It’s the Perfect Time for Us | D．Let’s Sit Down Together |
10 . Whale Camp at Marine Science Institute
Camp Type: Overnight, Family, International
Age of Campers: 10-18
Year Established: 1984
No other marine (海洋的) science program enables you to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, and seals in their own natural habitat. Board our 60-foot sailboat for unmatched observations of marine life. Help collect data to document whales’ distribution patterns and behaviors. Gain hands-on experience using our marine science equipment. Explore the powerful and endangered processes of life in the sea.
Some summer programs teach you about marine science and oceanography (海洋学) with lots of time in a classroom, lab or museum. We take you directly to the source for the best observation and experience. This is why the Whale Camp is the place where inspiration, exploration and discovery abound (很多). This is why there’s only one Whale Camp.
We are located on beautiful Grand Manan Island which was recently named the third best small island in the world to visit by the travel experts. The location is ideally situated in the Bay of Fundy where the highest tides in the world create one of the world’s richest and most diverse marine ecosystems.
In our years of experience, we’ve observed numerous whales on over 98% of our research trips. Whale Camp offers more research trips per session than any other summer camp program. The diversity of bird life at sea and on land is extraordinary. Only the Whale Camp takes you to the highly restricted Machias Seal Island to be surrounded by many rare creatures. Each day at Whale Camp is a life-changing experience. With our seas and planet in danger, we believe it’s more important than ever for us to learn how to protect the systems of life that sustain (维持) us.
1. According to the passage, the program _______.| A．is part of the in-class education | B．is about great scientific researches |
| C．mainly focuses on endangered marine species | D．offers chances to get close to sea creatures |
| A．Whale Camp is very unique | B．Whale Camp is the best summer camp |
| C．people can observe whales at Whale Camp | D．schools take education of marine life seriously |
| A．the location is close to the bay | B．there are high tides in the area |
| C．experts make efforts to protect them | D．the island is rarely visited by people |
| A．Teachers | B．Travelers | C．Scientists | D．Teenagers |
