New 2021 Monday Night Concert Series Packages go on sale, Friday, January 1 and Individual Shows Tickets go on sale, Wednesday, January 6. These tickets will be available for purchase online.
Prices for the 2021 Packages for 6 times:
Rows A — D = $150.00 per person ($25.00)
Rows E — Q = $144.00 per person ($24.00)
Individual Ticket Price: $26.00
For additional information, please contact Nancy Planck at 520-393-2911, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 am to 5:00 am.
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Show
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Ticket Price: $40.00
A bus trip will be provided for the Car Show in Scottsdale. The bus boards at the Madera Clubhouse South Parking Lot at 5:30 am and departs at 6:00 am. The Car Show will last from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please feel free to bring your own coffee and breakfast for the trip as the Coffee Bar is not open that day. Water will be available for the trip.
Vintage Hollywood
Monday, March 1, 2021
Ticket Price: $30.00
Limit of 10 tickets per order
Don’t miss out on the party of the century as the Ballroom Dance Company will host their impressive event Vintage Hollywood at 4:00 pm in the Madera Clubhouse. The Ballroom dancers will be teaching dances like the swing, Charleston and foxtrot. No partner or previous dance experience is needed. Just be sure to dress to impress and get ready to have some fun.
1. How much could you save in all if you buy the 2021 Packages for Rows E — Q?| A．$3. | B．$4. | C．$6. | D．$12. |
| A．Bring water for the bus trip. |
| B．Eat lunch at the Coffee Bar. |
| C．Get on the bus before 6:00 am. |
| D．Reach the Madera Clubhouse at 8:00 am. |
| A．It provides four tickets per order at most. |
| B．It offers dance instructions to participants. |
| C．It has the lowest ticket price among the three. |
| D．It requires previous dancing experience on the Swing. |
Shanghai Disneyland, Zhejiang's Hello Kitty Park and Dalian Discoveryland Theme Park are on the list,
China now has 300 theme parks or so nationwide. However, modern entertainment
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3 . HARRY POTTER AND THE FORBIDDEN JOURNEY
Universal Studio Resort
Make your way through the classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts. Then rocket above the castle grounds on a groundbreaking new ride that lets you join Harry Potter and his friends on an unforgettably thrilling adventure.
Our goal is to ensure that everyone is able to make well informed decisions about their ability to safely, comfortably, and conveniently experience each of our attractions.
1. CAUTION:
This ride imitates dramatic aerobatics and includes sudden acceleration, stopping, turning, climbing, and dropping.
Failure to follow posted guidelines may result in serious injury or expulsion (驱逐) from the park.
● Attraction is not allowed for Guests with a history of heart conditions or abnormal blood pressure.
● Attraction is not allowed for Guests with back, neck, or similar physical conditions.
● Expectant mothers are not allowed on this attraction.
● Attraction is not recommended for Guests easily influenced to motion sickness or dizziness.
● Attraction is not recommended for Guests who have fear of enclosed spaces.
● Attraction is not allowed for Guests with recent surgery or other conditions that may be worsened by this ride.
● Prosthetic limbs (义肢) must be secured to prevent hazards or loss due to ride forces. Please see an attendant for assistance.
● Guests under 122cm may not ride.
● Weight not to exceed 136 kg.
● This attraction cannot accommodate guide dogs. A portable pet cage is available upon request.
2. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
● Remain seated with your head firmly against the headrest.
● Keep hands and feet inside the vehicle.
● Hold onto shoulder restraints at all times.
● No Photography or Video Recording.
● Maximum capacity 4 persons.
● Keep safely all loose articles (phones, hats, glasses, video-recording equipment, cameras, wallets, keys, etc.) in the lockers provided or leave with a non-rider.
● No eating, drinking, or smoking.
1. In the passage, the underlined word aerobatics is closest in meaning to “________”.| A．violent movements | B．plunging activities |
| C．increasing rides | D．rapid actions |
| A．Guests must keep cameras inside their pockets or bags. |
| B．Children who are under a certain age are not allowed on this ride. |
| C．People with prosthetic limbs should remove them before the ride so as not to lose them. |
| D．People with visual sickness need to keep their guide dogs with them all the way through the ride. |
| A．Guest Services | B．About Us | C．Things to Do | D．Plan Your Visit |
4 . It is generally accepted that blind people are limited when it comes to enjoying beautiful things around them. This month the Utrecht Central Museum in the Netherlands offered an unusual art exhibition called The Blind Spot. This exhibition was accessible to the visually disabled. Sighted visitors are encouraged to wear a blindfold on their eyes as they experience the artworks. This exhibition excited the other senses other than the visual sense. Visitors could look at artworks as expected. Besides, they could also touch and smell them. The show was designed to provide a better experience for museumgoers with poor eyesight.
The Blind Spot recreated existing famous paintings, but with extra dimensions, such as sound and smell. Visitors could even get a “feel” for the art, which included touchable elements.
Visitor Farid el Manssouri seemed to enjoy his experience. He smiled as he moved his hands over cheese, grapes and bread，part of the representation of a famous 1610 painting by Floris van Dvck. “The first thing that struck me was the smell. I could really smell the fragrant cheese, and I touched it too.” Manssouri said. Manssouri wondered how the food did not fall from its unbalanced position. “That was really surprising to feel... I guess it was glued on pretty well,” Manssouri said.
Artist Jasper Udink ten Cate and designer Jeroen Prins created The Blind Spot. They said they were inspired by an experience they shared with a blind visitor at an art show one year ago. “One day, somebody who could not see was there. At the place we served food out of this work, and we helped her touch the artwork. She was blind and she had a lot of feelings. She was touched. So we bad the realization, ‘Wow, we have something.’ That moment was the starting point to actually create this exhibition.” ten Cate said.
The museum's head Steffie Maas said The Blind Spot was an impressive experiment on the way to more such improvements.
1. What are visitors with normal vision encouraged to wear to experience the artworks?| A．Gloves. | B．Signs. | C．Eye covers. | D．Face masks. |
| A．Only blind visitors were allowed in. | B．The exhibits could be heard or smelled. |
| C．Original famous paintings were on show. | D．The artworks were copies of famous paintings. |
| A．A famous 1610 painting. | B．A blind visitor's recommendation. |
| C．Realization of more sense dimensions. | D．A previous experience with a blind visitor. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Skeptical. | C．Negative. | D．Ambiguous. |
5 . Yunnan is rich in hot spring resources and its hot springs are ranked as first level in China. You can enjoy different kinds of hot springs based on their functions. You can add milk, red wine, rose flowers, or traditional Chinese medicine into the hot springs. Several famous spots are as follows.
Jinfang Forest Hot Spring
In the morning, your driver will pick you up from the hotel, and then head for Anning City. You will have a relaxing day in Jinfang Forest Hot Spring just like in Mile hot spring. There are many kinds of spa pools in the forest, and you can wander in the forest and try different kinds of pools. It will be a totally healing tour for you. In the late afternoon, transfer back to your hotel in Kunming. Service ends.
Jiuqitai Hot Spring
Eryuan County is known as the Town of Hot Springs, of which Jiuqitai Hot Spring enjoys a good reputation. It is very popular among women since this one is especially nourishing the skin. The water of Jiuqitai Hot Spring is over 66°C，entitled as the Natural Hospital with the function of treating rheumatism (风湿病). It is a popular activity for women nearby to take bath here around the beginning of summer.
Rehai Hot Spring
Tengchong Rehai Hot Spring Scenic Area is located in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County. There exist more than 80 hot springs, offering the water over 90°C. You can see the hot springs boiling everywhere, making the scenic area foggy. It provides soft water in rather high temperature and salinity (盐度)，which is advantageous to the health. It is the best place for geothermal (地热的) therapy in China.
1. What is special about Yunnan's hot springs?| A．They are surrounded by flowers. |
| B．They provide free milk for visitors. |
| C．They are ranked as first level in China. |
| D．They are boiled with traditional Chinese medicine. |
| A．Mile Hot Spring. | B．Jinfang Forest Hot Spring. |
| C．Jiuqitai Hot Spring. | D．Rehai Hot Spring. |
| A．It has many spa pools. | B．It is located in forests. |
| C．It is only available in summer. | D．Its spring water often boils. |
The Coming Series | |
 Express Yourself! The Art of Cartooning Time: Thursday, January 6, 18: 30 Welcome to the first event in our new series, Express Yourself! We will explore many forms of personal self - expression and discuss how and why people create things and have hobbies. Join William Denham, an American diplomat stationed in Shanghai. Outside of the office, Will's main artistic hobby is drawing cartoons. His cartoons have been displayed in two shows in Shanghai. He will discuss his hobby, what it means to him, and help take participants on their own cartooning journey. This entertaining and interactive event is open to all - including those with no drawing or cartooning experience. Be sure to bring your favorite pen or pencil, a notepad or sketchpad, and a creative attitude. |  Breaking Barriers: The NHL's Trallblnzer Willie O'ree Time; Wednesday, January 12, 18: 30 Join us to watch and discuss the award - wining documentary, Willie, inspired by the story of Willie O'ree who, in 1958, became the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL). Willie tells the story of an extraordinary life and triumph over adversity. It also examines larger issues such as race, equality, inclusion, community, and so on, Through goal setting. hard work, and perseverance, Willie overcame many barriers and paved the path for talented hockey players, regardless of race, to play at the highest level. Please register to learn about this groundbreaking sports time. |
 American Short Fiction: Writing Our Storles x The Yellow Wallpaper Time: Tuesday, February 15, 18: 30 Quick to read and easily shared, the short story is said to be the literature of our times. We invite you on a journey to get to know some of the best short stories in American literature. The Yellow Wallpaper, by American author Charlotte Perkins (Stetson) Gilman, was first published in 1892 but persists in American culture as a literary touchstone. While it is a horror story on its surface, a careful reading reveals deeper themes of gender equality and the importance of self - expression. And in this time of global situation, it reemerges as a study on the effects of isolation. Join American diplomat Peter Fasnacht to discuss these themes and their connections to American society. Please read the story ahead of the talk. You can find the story here. | |
* Online registration is capped at 40 for each event. RSVP : http: //shpas012121.wanshe.cn
* The discussion will be conducted in English.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about the first event?| A．William Denham will share his artistic hobby with the participants |
| B．The participants will explore various forms of personal self - expression |
| C．Drawing or cartooning experience isn't a must for the participants |
| D．The participants will be provided with essential drawing tools. |
| A．The story of Willie O'ree is neither inspiring nor entertaining. |
| B．The Yellow Wallpaper tells a horrible story revealing global emergency |
| C．Those who haven't registered online are also welcome to the events |
| D．Applicants had better have a good command of English. |
| A．Arts and literature | B．Books and films |
| C．Entertainment and interaction | D．Heroes and achievements |
7 . The door opens and you are amazed at seeing people jumping and flying around like superheroes. Calm down, you are not in a Marvel film, just a trampoline (蹦床) park.
In recent years trampolining has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos are regularly uploaded to social media showing people’s excitement about jumping back and forth on the colorful trampolines. Most videos feature teenagers.
Ms Shi, a 28-year-old from Beijing, goes to trampoline parks almost every weekend. She said “When I was a child, I loved bouncing up and down on the trampolines, though they were just small and simple ones. They made me feel free and happy.
It’s true that today’s trampoline parks are bigger, more professional and more creative.
“Trampolining is so much fun. It doesn't feel like exercising at all.” Ms Shi said.
Unlike playing soccer, basketball, tennis or any other competitive sports, the risk of injury while trampolining is relatively low.
While outdoor activities are largely up to the weather, the indoor trampoline parks are really good places to go whenever you are seeking a fun cardio workout (有氧运动).
| A．Nowadays the places are much better. |
| B．It is a fun activity to share with friends. |
| C．There are separate zones for different functions. |
| D．However, preparation and safety always come first. |
| E．Specially designed clothes are needed when you trampoline. |
| F．Indeed, a trampoline workout can be beneficial to your health. |
| G．Adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhood. |
8 . Every summer, for the last 32 years, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has gathered people together to hear the nation's top tellers share the great range of human experience through artfully told stories. This year's tellers include one Grammy-nominated (格莱美提名的)artist, a local favorite and more.
Grammy-nominated and internationally known storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, fondly remembers her childhood years of sitting on the passage of her grandparents' home in New Orleans, attracted by the oral stories of family generations past. She views storytelling as a traditional art form that can promote literacy, imagination and values in the young. While telling African American stories, she loves to tell stories that hold truths touching upon our common humanity(人性)，including personal and historical stories.
As a storyteller and early childhood educator, Muriel Johnson has shared traditional folktales and personal stories with thousands of children and adults across the United States, per-forming at schools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her voice, movements, expressions and loving spirit will resonate(共鸣)with anyone listening.
Johnny Moses is one of the most popular storytellers in North America. With beauty, wisdom and humor, he shares both traditional and contemporary stories in a wide variety of settings, including festivals, libraries, schools and private gatherings. His songs and stories make all children happy, whether wide-eyed preschoolers or tired high school students.
In addition to performances by these tellers, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has several special events including a Storytelling Workshop with Judith Black on Friday afternoon, the hugely popular Story Slam on Saturday afternoon. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and settle into a weekend. Magic and wonder fill the air, and the art of story is alive.
1. Which storyteller's childhood is mentioned in the text?| A．Judith Black. | B．Johnny Moses. | C．Diane Ferlatte. | D．Muriel Johnson. |
| A．Humorous and wise. | B．Humorous and kind. |
| C．Beautiful and sweet. | D．Honest and strong. |
| A．Muriel Johnson fails to connect with anyone listening. |
| B．Diane Ferlatte considers storytelling as a business form. |
| C．Johnny Moses is the most popular storyteller in America. |
| D．Diane Ferlatte and Muriel Johnson both share personal stories. |
| A．See art works. | B．Camp with families. |
| C．Study how to tell stories. | D．Experience different cultures. |
| A．To introduce literacy and art. |
| B．To introduce storytelling events. |
| C．To introduce famous storytellers. |
| D．To introduce the Sierra Storytelling Festival. |
9 . Since last year, Where Are We Going, Dad? has become the most popular TV shows. On the show, the five fathers and their children traveled around China riding camels through the western deserts, fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare home in southwestern Yunnan province.
One dad doesn’t know how to do his daughter’s hair, so some people try to help him. Another one must survive with his son for three days in the desert because the father can’t cook, they only eat instant noodles (方便面).
"Why is Where Are We Going, Dad? so popular? Because it is about how Chinese parents look after their kids. The show makes modern parents think about what they should do with their kids.” In traditional Chinese culture, the father is strict and the mother is kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much gentle on their kids and more involved in their upbringing (成长),” said Li Minyi, a professor of early childhood education.
In the past, children were taught their parents’ wishes and look after them in their old age. But today Chinese parents increasingly realize that respecting their children’s choices may be a better way to prepare them for modern society. As they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time.
1. According to the passage, what didn’t the fathers and their children do on the show?| A．Rode camels. | B．Climbed the mountains. |
| C．Sold vegetables. | D．Fished on the east coast. |
| A．there aren’t ant vegetables in the desert |
| B．they think instant noddles are the most delicious |
| C．the father can’t cook |
| D．they have no money to buy something to eat |
| A．modern parents |
| B．the parents in the past |
| C．the five fathers on the show |
| D．the children in the old days |
| A．Because it’s about how to sell vegetables. |
| B．Because there are many famous stars on the show. |
| C．Because it’s about how to help the poor. |
| D．Because it’s about how Chinese parents raise their children. |
10 . This is your chance to win a Breakaway weekend for two people at any of the 83 Breakaway hotels throughout Britain.
To win the Breakaway weekend for two, answer four questions and send your entry, to arrive no later than 31 July, to Team House, 24 Church Street, Ashford, ent, TN255 BJ.
1. The St Vincent Rocks Hotel, Bristol is on the Avon Gorge which is crossed by the Clifton Bridge. Who designed the bridge?
2. The Aerodrome Hotel, Croydon is next to the airfield from which England’s solo (单独的) pilot made her record flights in the 1930s. Who was she?
3. The Talbot Hotel, Oundle, Northants is not far from the village of Fotheringgay and the castle where one of history’s most famous queens was imprisoned. Who was she?
4. The Larkfield Hotel, Maidstone is a few miles away from one of England’s top motor racing tracks. What is the name of the track?
The person whose correct entry is picked our first by a computer will win the prize. This decision is final. The winner will be sent an excellent value Breakaway booklet giving details of the 83 hotels from which he or she can choose where to spend the prize weekend.
Every Breakaway hotel gives you the chance to see something different, while providing you with comfortable surroundings and good food.
A breakaway weekend includes a three-course dinner, accommodation and a full English breakfast, for two nights. You also get Sunday lunch, either a traditional meal at your hotel, or, if you are planning to go sightseeing, the hotel will provide a packed lunch for you. Breakaway hotels are great places for families. Children can choose from their own special menu, and for those up to 12 years old accommodation is free of charge when sharing a room with their parents.
A splendid value Breakaway booklet will be sent to you if you dial this number: 0252517517.
1. Entries for the competition which arrive on 31 July will _________.| A．be too late for the competition | B．be entered with the others |
| C．have a better chance of winning | D．go to a different address |
| A．the hotel described is a modern one | B．it asks about a place not a person |
| C．the hotel can be reached easily by car | D．the answer is the name of the a man |
| A．enter the competition | B．write to one of the hotels |
| C．write to Team House | D．telephone 0252517517 |
| A．who sends in the first correct answers |
| B．whose correct entry is chosen by a computer |
| C．whose entry arrives first on 31 July |
| D．whose entry is the final one chosen by the computer |
