Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
Visit art museums. They offer some activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings (签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit_________.
A.a hands-on science museum B.an art museum
C.a Youtheater D.a natural history museum.
2.What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A.Look at rock collections. B.See dinosaur models.
C.Give performances. D.Watch puppet making
3.What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?
A.Science games designed by kids. B.Reading science books.
C.Learning science by doing things. D.A show of kids’ science work.
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A museum guide. B.A film review.
C.A news report. D.A science textbook.
阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要
Many Chinese students have studied English for approximately ten years, but most of them cannot even speak English correctly or fluently. In my opinion, there are several obstacles(障碍)that have caused this to happen. The main obstacle is fear! Another is the habit of mentally translating from Chinese to English and then to change these thoughts into spoken words and sentences. Many of these difficulties are caused by the way Chinese people study and learn the language.
We must learn to speak as a child does. When we are learning a second language we need to remember how we learned our native language. Learning to understand and speak a language is one of the first skills a child develops. How does a child learn the language? He listens for a time and then he tries to repeat the words. Parents give great praise for the smallest effort and slightest improvement. Therefore, the child develops courage and is excited about learning. It takes a long time before he knows anything about grammar, spelling or formal sentence structures.
As for language teachers, they should avoid criticism(批评)and be very encouraging and generous with praise. Criticism or pointing out faults too often causes students to lose self-confidence and develop a fear of speaking. The best way to motivate a student is using Praise.
The most important aspect of speaking is having self-esteem. Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. When most Chinese people are asked how their English is, or they are told their English is, or very are told their English is very good, they immediately respond by saying, ''Oh my English is very poor. ''If you say this to yourself often enough, you will believe it. When someone compliments(称赞)you, just say ''thank you ''.
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假定你是高三学生李华，暑假参加了在墨尔本的姐妹学校Yerra Valley Grammar的游学活动。回国后给host family的小伙伴Barry写一封感谢信，要点如下：
1. 感谢他们一家的照顾；
2. 分享游学的体会；
3. 询问寄给他们的礼物是否收到；
4. 邀请他们一家来中国游玩。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Barry,
Yours,
Li Hua
Mary families in the United States have a 1.(large) income now than ever before, but people are finding 2. difficult to make ends meet anyway.
3. isn’t a dollar worth as much as it used to be? Economists say that the cost of living is the money that a family must pay 4. the necessities of life. For many years now, the cost of living has increased 5.(great), so the value of the dollar has decreased.
No one fully understands why the cost of living keeps 6.(increase), but economists believe that workers and producers can make prices go up. As workers earn money, they have more money to spend, so they demand more goods. If there is a demand for certain goods, the prices of these goods go 7.. At the same time, if there’s a 8.(short) of goods, the prices also increase.
Families need to know 9. happens to their money. They need to make their income meet the cost of living, so many people plan a family budget. Budgeting 10.(help) you spend your money wisely as the cost of living increases.
On the last day of college before graduation, our professor walked up on stage to give us a ____ lesson, which she called “a life lesson on the ____ of mindsets（思维模式）”. As she raised a glass of water over her head, everyone ____ her to mention the typical “glass half empty or glass half full” question. _________, with a smile on. her face, the professor asked, “How ______ is this glass of water Pm holding?” Students shouted out answers ______ from eight ounces（盎司）to a couple pounds.
After a few moments of reasonable answers, she replied, “In my opinion, the ________weight of this glass doesn’t matter. It all _______ how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute or two, it’s fairly ________. If I hold it for an hour ______, my arm might feel painful. If I hold it for the whole day, my arm will feel completely numb, _____ me to drop the glass to the floor. In each ____, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, _____ the longer I hold it, the heavier it _______ to me.”
As the class nodded their heads in ______, she continued, “Your worries,disappointments, and _____ thoughts are like this glass of water. Think about them for a while and ____ happens. Think about them a bit longer and you begin to feel _______Think about them all day long, and you will feel completely numb, _____ to do anything else until you ______ them.”
1.A.final B.traditional C.private D.basic
2.A.trend B.origin C.power . D.standard
3.A.advised B.urged C.begged D.expected
4.A.Anyway B.Instead C.Therefore D.Otherwise
5.A.high B.full C.heavy D.clear
6.A.judging B.ranging C.coming D.transforming
7.A.absolute B.rough C.limited D.obvious
8.A.mixes with B.refers to C.results in D.depends on
9.A.normal B.light C.extra D.average
10.A.straight B.only C.again D.later
11.A.reminding B.permitting C.forcing D.encouraging
12.A.field B.section C.problem D.case
13.A.but B.so C.or D.for
14.A.looks B.remains C.feels D.proves
15.A.shock B.agreement C.relief D.fear
16.A.strange B.casual C.crazy D.stressful
17.A.nothing B.something C.everything D.anything
18.A.doubt B.pain C.terror D.sorrow
19.A.unlucky B.unwilling C.unable D.unwise
20.A.accept B.destroy C.hide D.drop
We know that there is nothing worse than finding yourself caught in a strange place, disconnected from your loved ones. Here are a variety of travel tips that will help make your journey a safe and enjoyable one.
Plan ahead. There is no way to fully plan for the unexpected, but you can be prepared for it.1. If traveling on public transportation, make sure you know the route and the stops. Have a well-charged cell phone with you, or take a Mobile Power Pack. You can often save time and money by planning ahead.
Inform family/ friends of your travel plans. Make sure you have someone you can contact in case of emergency. If someone is meeting you at your destination, make sure they know exactly when your lane/ bus / train arrives.
2. Do you routinely take medicine? Are you traveling with a baby who needs milk powder? These are examples of things to carry with you at all times. If travel is delayed, it doesn't help YOU if these items are part of your checked baggage.
Take identification. It is important to have photo identification with you when you travel. Identification is required when purchasing bus and train tickets. 3.
Check on prohibited items in advance. Visit the Transportation Security Agency's website (TSA) to check on what items are prohibited. 4. Better to leave it at home, since you will have to surrender (交出) the item in order to get through airport security.
Protect your money. Instead of carrying a lot of cash with you, use your card to pay. 5. Take some cash just in case, but don’t put all your cash in one place. Put some money in jackets, pockets and different bags. In case your wallet gets lost or stolen, you still have cash in other places.
A. Don't forget to take medicine.
B. Be aware of your own special needs.
C. This makes payment easier and safer to manage.
D. In case you want to tour around and look for places, maps app is a must.
E. If traveling by car, have a map with you and know your route in advance.
F. Also, it must be presented at airline counters and airport security checkpoints.
G. Remember the Swiss Army knife your grandfather gave you when you were ten years old?
