1 . How to Make the Most of Your Free Time of Holidays
While the holidays can be a fun time to relax and enjoy seeing family and friends, you can end up with a lot of downtime if you don’t plan ahead. If you want to get the most out of your holidays, schedule time for a mixture of fun activities and productive tasks.
Wake up early to get each day off to a good start. It can be tempting to sleep in during the holidays, but you’ll get more out of your time off if you wake up a little earlier than normal each day. Even setting your alarm 30 minutes earlier can help keep you from getting off schedule, and you’ll have more time during the day to get things done. If you do end up staying up late one night, try to get up as early as you can the next morning.
Spend time learning or improving a skill, craft, or hobby. If you think you’re going to have a lot of free time over the holidays, try using that time to learn something new. You might practice a new drawing technique if you love art, for instance, or you might try learning to play a new song if you play the guitar.
| A．Take time to read for fun or for study |
| B．The holidays are also a great time to improve cooking skills |
| C．But remember that frequent getting up early is harmful to your health |
| D．Then go to bed extra early the next night to help you stay on schedule |
| E．A well-scheduled holiday can make you more refreshed in the coming semester |
| F．If you have any assigned reading materials, you're supposed to do over the break |
| G．While keeping in mind that it's also important to spend some time relaxing yourself |
2 . Toy kitchen is hugely popular with young children. It can be a great base for creative and imaginative role playing for children and their parents.
Solo (独自的) freestyle play is what a child plays on their own with the toy kitchen. It is a source of amusement for parents to see their children imitate (模仿) many of their sayings and phrases during this sort of play. You may discover some phrases you didn’t know you had! Children will often cook and create food for their toys to eat. Joining in freestyle play while allowing the child to take charge is fun for the child as well as adults. There are many ways to turn this type of play into something more educational. Parents can demand a certain number of vegetables on their plate and the child can use their knowledge of what’s a fruit and what’s a vegetable, as well as their counting skills to carry out this simple task.
You can also play the sorting game. Asking a child to sort out the fruit and vegetables into different piles is fun and will get easier for the child each time. Always reward children with praise when they do well, and encouragement when they don’t do quite well.
Counting is an obvious game. You can start the basics of maths in the kitchen play with adding, subtracting (减) and even dividing! Your child can use the toy food to work out sums and enjoy counting! They will be picking up good basic number skills during this type of play.
You can also bring up healthy eating subjects asking them which fruit is their favorite and asking which ones they want to try for their next snack. This type of game can continue in the supermarket and be used as a method of introducing new foods to their diet.
1. Games using a toy kitchen can develop children’s ________.| A．health and habit | B．creation and imagination |
| C．counting skills and honesty | D．number skills and good manners |
| A．it difficult for children to sort out the fruit and vegetables |
| B．it fun for children to cook and create food for themselves to eat |
| C．some words and expressions you forgot using before |
| D．children pick up good basic number skills by using the real food |
| A．enriching healthy eating | B．training working ability |
| C．counting | D．sorting |
| A．Parents. | B．Teachers. | C．Children. | D．Experts. |
3 . Four European Destinations You Need to Visit This Autumn
Istanbul, Turkey
Stretching across two continents, Istanbul is a city with thousands of years of history. In autumn, the weather is pleasant without being too hot, so you can sightsee or shop without breaking a sweat. Take in Istanbul’s grand buildings, from the golden dome(圆顶)inside Hagia Sophia—built in 537 AD as a church and turned into a temple in the fifteenth century to luxurious palaces lining along the Bosphorus Strait.
La Langhe, Italy
Le Langhe is a hilly area in northern Italy. In autumn, the hillsides covered with bronze and orange leaves provide beautiful views This is also the season of the prized white truffle(松露), which can sell for hundreds of euros a gram. From October to December, the city of Alba hosts an international white truffle fair where you can eat delicious dishes like buttery pasta. Pair it with the region’s famous wines like Barbaresco and Barolo.
Perugia, Italy
During October 13-22, the capital of the Umbria region plays host to the biggest chocolate festival in the world, EuroChocolate. This year is its 30th anniversary and it’s set to draw nearly a million visitors. Sweet-toothed travelers can enjoy everything from chocolate-covered fruit, chocolate drink to chocolate shaped like cameras, tools, shoes and paintbrushes. There are chocolate art displays recently there’s been a dome-shaped house constructed from 3, 600 kilograms of chocolate bricks and chocolate sculpting competitions.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Those who can’t wait for the ski season to begin can head to the Swiss village of Zermatt in autumn. In the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn, you can ski down a continuous 21-kilometre-long run that arrives straight into the flower-bedecked Alpine village of Zermatt. The season gets underway in earnest in November when the place is often blanketed by real snow thanks to its high altitude.
1. What is recommended to visit along the Bosphorus Strait?| A．A famous church. | B．Some palaces. |
| C．An ancient temple. | D．Many chocolate houses. |
| A．Attend an international white truffle fair. |
| B．Experience the biggest chocolate festival. |
| C．Admire a golden dome inside Hagia Sophia. |
| D．Participate in chocolate sculpting competitions. |
| A．Perugia, Italy. | B．La Langhe, Italy. |
| C．Istanbul, Turkey. | D．Zermatt, Switzerland. |
4 .
| Supersized activities for your little ones at Sentosa During the June Holidays | |
| Storytelling Comes Alive! Date: Every Wed-Sun at 11:30 am. 3:30 pm & 5:30 pm Venue: Images of Singapore Forecourt Admission: Free Enjoy SUPERSIZED activities for the entire family this June at our international award winning interactive event, Story Telling Comes Alive! This is where the story teller uses a giant storybook, puppetry and characters coming alive to bring the exciting and fun stories to life. | Boogie with Captain Palawan Date: Every Tuesdays to Fridays Time: 2:25 pm &4:15 pm Admission: Free Join in the boogie fun with Captain Palawan on the Beach! Bop to the rhythm and you may dance your way to some prizes! |
| Art Excursion at Sentosa Date: 8 & 15 June 2015 (Children) 22 June 2015 (Family) Time: 9 am - 5 pm Admission: $120 per child (SentosaPlayPass: $90 per child) $360 per family (SentosaPlayPass: $270 per family) Unleash your child’s creativity with the Art Excursion conducted by My Art Studio. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange creative ideas inspired by what they experience as they move through various stations in Sentosa. | Storytelling at Underwater World Singapore Date: 1-24 June 2015, every Sat& Sun Time: 11:45 am &3:15 pm Venue: Underwater World Singapore Admission: $20 per adult $10 per child (No admission charge for anyone with a SentosaPlayPass) Come and listen to storyteller, Denise Tan, as she shares stories about marine animals and marine conservation in the Living Fossils Hall filled with displays of ancient marine animals. |
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1. John, who is a SentosaPlayPass holder, needn’t pay for the activities EXCEPT ______.
| A．Storytelling Comes Alive | B．Art Excursion at Sentosa |
| C．Boogie with Captain Palawan | D．Storytelling at Underwater World Singapore |
| A．Boogie with Captain Palawan is an activity that happens daily. |
| B．Denise Tan will share her stories at Images of Singapore Forecourt. |
| C．Storytelling Comes Alive is recognized globally for its engaging content. |
| D．You will win prizes if you spend at least $40 in a single receipt at Sentosa. |
| A．Bugis station | B．Somerset station |
| C．any TransitLink ticket office | D．any Sentosa ticketing office |
5 . Free Summer Concerts in Downtown Gastonia
Gastonia presents 4 downtown concert events. As usual, profits from adult beverage sales support local charities.
May 19: On the Border with Garrett Huffman
Garrett Huffman 6:00 pm
Garrett Huffman entertains audiences with a variety of musical styles, including 80’s hits, country, and alternative pop.
On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute 7:30 pm
On the Border treats fans to an authentic concert experience while journeying through the Eagles songbook. The band covers every big hit, from ballads such as “Desperado” to rockin’ hits like “Heartache Tonight”.
June 23: The Voltage Brothers with Emerald Empire
Emerald Empire 6:00 pm
Playing all your favorite songs from the 70’s to the 90’s, Emerald Empire will get you dancing all night long.
The Voltage Brothers 7:30 pm
The Voltage Brothers’ repertoire consists of your favorite R & B, Swing, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, and even Classic Rock hits.
August 11: Caleb Davis with Tangerine Trees
Tangerine Trees 6:00 pm
Tangerine Trees is the Carolinas premier Beatles tribute band, recreating the authentic sounds of the original The Beatles.
Caleb Davis 7:30 pm
Caleb Davis takes crowds to experience a diverse mix of blues, rock, pop, and dance hits from the 60’s through the 90’s.
Sept 15: Kids in America with Akita
Akita 6:00 pm
A funk band, Akita creates a wave of infectious beats that draws a crowd and gets your feet moving.
Kids in America 7:30 pm
Kids in America is a high-energy, power-packed fun band. It covers from new wave, pop, dance, rock, hair metal, and sing along iconic ballads.
New in 2023!
Games, activities, and toys are provided for kids!
Local favorite food vendors (摊贩) are on hand for tasty treats!
In addition to beer, we’ve got seltzers, IPAs, and sodas.
Water is available free of charge.
1. Who originally sings the song “Desperado”?| A．Garrett Huffman. | B．Caleb Davis. |
| C．Eagles. | D．Emerald Empire. |
| A．May 19. | B．June 23. | C．August 11. | D．September 15. |
| A．On the Border with Garrett Huffman. |
| B．The Voltage Brothers with Emerald Empire. |
| C．Caleb Davis with Tangerine Trees. |
| D．Kids in America with Akita. |
6 . 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 |
7 . Community Service
Join Community Service camp and volunteers will receive 60 hours of community service credit this summer. Decide which community service programme is right for you and try to have a lasting influence on other people’s lives. Through their work with various non-profit volunteer organizations, our teen community service volunteers will experience the joy of helping others.
River Preserve
River Preserve is a non-competitive summer camp getting children close to nature, which inspires campers to have a greater understanding of themselves, their environment and their fellow men.
Summer Leadership Camp
Each August, young men from across the country come to Military Academy Summer Leadership Camp to train, compete and learn. The summer camp experience is a rewarding opportunity for young people to learn leadership skills.
English Language Camp
In the camp, teens will build their confidence while also acquiring the basic skills of conversation, vocabulary and grammar. Our class sizes are small, allowing every child to receive the required personal attention from our fully qualified and professional teachers who all have a wealth of experience in coaching children from all over the world.
1. Which camp should a child choose if he likes nature?| A．Community Service. | B．Summer Leadership Camp. |
| C．River Preserve. | D．English Language Camp. |
| A．Those who want to be trained to be soldiers. |
| B．Young people who want to develop leadership skills. |
| C．Young people who want to compete with others. |
| D．Those who are not good at expressing themselves. |
| A．competitive | B．brave and strong |
| C．confident | D．loving and caring |
8 . How do you spend your spare time? There will be different answers to it. Most people in Poland (波兰) have their own ways of spending free time. Sometimes they just want to have a rest, but they try to do something more pleasant most of the time. They have many different hobbies, which help them to get away from their everyday problems and spend their free time happily.
Many Polish (波兰的) people like travelling. They look for new places that they have never been to and add new and exciting experiences to their journey. Some of them like to climb mountains, others like to go to the sea or a lake to swim, because these can make them get exercise and are good for their health.
Many Polish people also like to watch sports in their free time. They are usually crazy about football, and football is regarded as the Polish national sport. Many football fans may support a certain team, so they go to watch every match of the team they support, and they buy many things that have any relation with the team. Watching a sport and doing it are both good ways to relax.
In addition, doctors say that doing sports is very good for the health. Many people in town, especially young men, often go to the gym to attend the exercise classes to keep fit.
Besides these ways, Polish people have many other ways to spend their free time. And they really enjoy their free time.
1. Polish people have many different hobbies in order to ______.| A．solve their daily problems | B．finish all their work |
| C．make some friends | D．relax themselves in their spare time |
| A．Because they hate travelling. | B．Because they can get exercise from it. |
| C．Because they can find a new place. | D．Because it is comfortable and funny. |
| A．Playing football. | B．Climbing mountains. |
| C．Skating. | D．Swimming. |
| A．Many Polish people like travelling | B．People in Poland like to watch sports |
| C．Different people, different hobbies | D．How people in Poland spend their spare time |
9 . To celebrate the Thanksgiving Day, there’ re a lot of things to experience in the River City Richmond in the state of Virginia.
Holiday Light Show
There’s a feast of LED-light displays at the Holiday Light Show, through New Year’s Eve at the Richmond Raceway Complex. It celebrates diverse holiday traditions. There’s about a mile of lights, and it takes just under a half hour to drive through. It opens at 5 pm each night, and admission in advance is $25 per carload, or $62.50 for unlimited admissions.
Good Burger Market
“Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Can I take your order?” That line from the 1997 film Good Burger brings us a feeling of nostalgia (怀旧). The upcoming shopping event on November 26, Good Burger Market, is from the idea of the funny film, from noon to 5 pm, when CobbleStore Vintage and Last Pick Vintage will host the Good Burger Market, featuring local vendors (小贩), live tunes and burgers.
Model Railroad Show
The 45th annual Model Railroad Show rolls back into the Science Museum of Virginia for the weekend. This year’s show features train displays, steam engine displays, a live train scene and rides on the Teddy Bear Express, tracking the technological footprint. Entry to the show is included with a general admission ticket, but registration is required from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm on November 25, 26 and 27. Ticket prices vary.
Symphony Pops Concert
Kick off the holiday season with the Symphony Pops Concert “Let It Snow” on November 26 and 27 at the Carpenter Theatre. The symphony will perform holiday classics and songs. Before the concert, bring the kids to the “Cocoa with Jack Frost & the Snow Queen” event. There’ll also be cookie decorating, crafts, and games. Concert tickets are $10-$85, and tickets for the “Cocoa with Jack Frost & the Snow Queen” event are $31-$35.
1. How will the visitors experience the holiday light show?| A．By walking. | B．By boat. | C．By helicopter. | D．By car. |
| A．Holiday Light Show. | B．Good Burger Market. |
| C．Model Railroad Show. | D．Symphony Pops Concert. |
| A．At the Richmond Raceway Complex. | B．At CobbleStore Vintage. |
| C．At the Virginia Museum. | D．At the Carpenter Theatre. |
10 . The Best Activities in Melbourne
It’s time to start planning how you’ll keep entertained. We’ve put together four family-friendly activities for you.
Visit Melbourne Royal ShowSome visit the show for the thrilling rides, the others feel amazed at award-winning cakes, the cutest baby animals…or maybe you’re all just united in a love of sugar-filled show bags. This year’s Melbourne Royal Show is set to be bigger and better than ever, running for 11 days, with all the fantastic attractions that we know and love.
Meet Magical Dragons at Kryal CastleIf your family has a love for the fantastical, you can get up close to mysterious dragons at Kryal Castle. There will be a wide rage of activities themed around the famous creatures, including an exciting dragon egg trip and dragon soldier training. You’ll come face to face with dragons, and catch the thrilling Dragon Cup Tournament, where noble soldiers and brave knights battle for the Dragon Cup.
Get Inspiration from First Nations ArtistsThe activity is inviting kids to express their creativity at the immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) art experience. The organizer will have little kids use their personal creativity to create their own artworks that can be taken home, surrounded by the world of art and culture as inspiration. There will also be free gifts and interactive art plays. It’s suitable for age 5 to 12.
Let Loose at the Museum of Play and Art(MoPA)MoPA is a kids’ museum, a place where kids can engage with fun exhibits. The exhibits at MoPA are designed for kids aged 1 to 9. Kids can practice their fine motor skills, build and race in the Zoom Room, climb up to Sunset City for a sweet view of the museum and get creative at the MoPA Art Car.
1. How is this year’s Melbourne Royal Show different from before?| A．It offers live music. | B．It has thrilling rides. |
| C．It is larger than before. | D．It has award-winning cakes. |
| A．It offers free gifts to kids. | B．It is mainly about the culture. |
| C．It’s the most suitable for kids. | D．It lets kids get writing inspiration. |
| A．Magical Dragons at Kryal Castle. | B．Melbourne Royal Show. |
| C．First Nations Artists. | D．The Museum of Play end Art. |
