It is good to get in touch with your inner child from time to time,and obviously some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment.A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging customers between $333 and $999 for the chance to act like a kid again.
At Preschool Mastermind in New York adults get to participate in show—and—tell,arts—and—crafts such as finger paint,games like musical chairs and even take naps.The month-long course also has class picture day where the adults are expected to have a field trip and a parent day.
30-year-old Michelle Joni Lapidos,the brain behind the adult preschool,studied childhood education and has always wanted to be a preschool teacher.She’s always on the lookout for new ways to get people in touch with the freedom of childhood.A friend encouraged her to start the mastermind course instead.
According to Candice,her blogger friend,Preschool Mastermind gives adults a chance to relearn and master the things that they failed to understand as children.“I realized all the significances of what we learn in preschool,”said founder Michelle Joni,“People come here and get in touch with their inner child.It’s magical.We are bringing ourselves back to another place,another time with ourselves when we are more believing in ourselves,more confident and ready to take on the world.”
“One person’s here because they want to learn not to be so serious.”Michelle said.“Another's here to learn to be more confident.” She explained that most of the classes were planned.However,Joni added that while the planned activities were fun,it was often the spontaneous(自发的)moments that attracted students.“It’s the things you don’t plan for,the sharing between friends and learning from each other.’’
1.What is the purpose of Preschool Mastermind?
A. To give adults a chance to return to childhood.
B. To help parents understand their children better.
C. To provide practical training courses for teachers.
D. To introduce some ways of playing with children.
2.What is mainly discussed about Preschool Mastermind in Paragraph 2 ?
A. Its customers. B. Its activities.
C. Its environment. D. Its schedule.
3.According to Candice,people come to this program to________.
A. enjoy freedom of thinking B. realize their childhood dreams
C. discover their inner abilities D. figure out childhood puzzles
4.What do we know about Michelle Joni?
A. She used to be a preschool teacher.
B. She likes to make plans in advance.
C. She founded Preschool Mastermind.
D. She gained confidence by sharing.
The value-packed, all-inclusive sight-seeing package that combines the best of Sydney’s harbor, city, bay and beach highlights.
A SydneyPass gives you unlimited and flexible travel on the Explorer Buses: the ‘red’ Sydney Explorer shows you around our exciting city sights while the ‘blue’ Bondi Explorer visits Sydney Harbour bays and famous beaches. Take to the water on one of three magnificent daily harbor cruises (游船). You can also travel free on regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries or CityRail services (limited area), so you can go to every corner of this beautiful city.
Imagine browsing at Darling Harbour, tasting the famous seafood at Watsons Bay or enjoying the city lights on an evening ferry cruise. The possibilities and plans are endless with a SydneyPass. Wherever you decide to go, remember that bookings are not required on any of our services so tickets are treated on a first in, first seated basis.
SydneyPasses are available for 3, 5 or 7 days for use over a 7-calendar-day period. With a 3 or 5-day pass you choose on which days out of the 7 you want to use it. All SydneyPasses include a free Airport Express inward trip before starting your 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip is valid for 2 months from the first day your ticket was used.
SydneyPass Fares
| Adult | Child* | Family** |
3-day ticket | $90 | $45 | $225 |
5-day ticket | $120 | $60 | $300 |
7-day ticket | $140 | $70 | $350 |
*A child is defined as anyone from the ages of 4 years to under 16 years. Children under 4 years travel free.
**A family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from 4 to under 16 years of age from the same family.
1.A SydneyPass doesn’t offer unlimited rides on ________.
A. the Explorer Buses B. the harbor cruises
C. regular Sydney Buses D. CityRail services
2.With a SydneyPass, a traveller can ________.
A. save fares from and to the airport
B. take the Sydney Explorer to beaches
C. enjoy the famous seafood for free
D. reserve seats easily in a restaurant
3.If 5-day tickets were to be recommended to a mother who travelled with her colleague and her children, aged 3, 6 and 10, what would the lowest cost be?
A. $225. B. $300. C. $360. D. $420.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1.Where is the Royal Museum?
A. Across from the library B. Opposite the post office C. Behind the Queen’s park
2.How long will the exhibition run?
A. About two months B. About four months C. About six months
3.What is Kate Maine good at?
A. Planting garden vegetables.
B. Designing dining tables.
C. Making pots and bowls.
4.What will Cynthia Course introduce in the exhibition?
A. Her silver jewelry B. Her colored stones C. Her white paper sculpture
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.What made the man decide to become a cameraman?
A. A book B. A film C. His uncle
2.What did the man win a prize for?
A. A popular movie B. A TV advertisement C. An educational video
3.Who would the man like to work with in future?
A. People with no training in acting.
B. Students in Film Academy.
C. Some famous actors.
4.What does the man like most about his job?
A. Working in wonderful places.
B. Meeting interesting people.
C. Seeing the world.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.What color flower will the plant have?
A. Red B. Pink C. Purple
2.When should the man put the flower in the garden?
A. In spring B. In summer C. In autumn
3.How much will the man pay for the plant?
A. $30 B. $10 C. $8
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1.How did the girl find out that her school was closed?
A. From the radio B. From a classmate C. From the Internet
2.What do the speakers decide to do?
A. Study math together B. Stay at home C. Have a snowball fight