For kids and many adults,a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions.Before heading to a park,call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours.Ticket prices listed here are for general admission(入场费),single-day use only.
Sea World San Diego
A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis,which is to open in late May,tells the legend of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats,folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins,which have not been on display at the park since 1998.
DETAILS: General admission is $46.95 for adults,$37.95 for children aged 3-9,free for children 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com.
San Diego Zoo
There’s not much in the way of new attractions.The zoo has a new panda cub(幼兽),Mei Sheng.Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families,starts June 26.
DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults,$14 for children aged 3-11,free for children 2 and younger. 1-619-234-3153 or www.Sandiegozoo.com
Maritime(海的)Museum of San Diego
The HMS Surprise,the 18th-century British warship featured in the film Master and Commander,is on exhibit through Nov.30.
DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 am to 8 pm daily.Admission is $8 for adults,$6 for seniors and children aged 13-17,$5 for kids aged 6-12,and free for kids 5 and younger.1-619-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org.
Old Town Trolley Tours
Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego? They can get a hometown pass and ride for free with your paid admission.
DETAILS: The main ticket booth(售票亭)is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs St.Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, daily $25.www.historictours.com.
1.If you want to enjoy the performance of dolphins,you should go to________.
A. Sea World San Diego. B. San Diego Zoo.
C. Maritime Museum of San Diego. D. Old Town Trolley Tours.
2.If a couple visits San Diego Zoo with their children,one aged 3 and the other 2,the admission will be______.
A. $35 B. $49
C. $56 D. $70
3.It can be inferred from the text that________.
A. San Diego Zoo will attract the largest number of children.
B. there may be some stories about the island of Atlantis
C. tickets during the holidays are more expensive
D. the film Master and Commander can be seen in Maritime Museum of San Diego
One day,it was raining heavily and I didn’t have an umbrella,I had just___a bus and had to walk back to my house.I___walking in that direction,when I heard somebody shouting,“Sister,”“Sister.” I looked back and___the stationery(文具)shopkeeper.I went to him and asked what was the___.He said that since it was raining heavily,I could take a___in his shop,have a look at his new___and go home when the rain stopped.For a moment I hesitated(犹豫),but the___of getting to have a look at the pens made me nod.
To my surprise,I found that the___was larger than I thought.The stationery shopkeeper offered me a chair and took out the pens for me.I___a beautiful parker(派克)pen and had a try.It____so smoothly that I wanted to buy it with all my heart,____as expected,it was very expensive.The shopkeeper said,“I can give you the pen for ninety-five dollars____one hundred.”I looked up and thanked him for the____,but refused politely as it was____quite expensive for me.By that time,the rain had____,and after appreciating his____,I quickly walked back to my house.
After that day,the shop became my____place to hang out .The shopkeeper used to____me pens always at discount prices and very often also offered me tea.He had much information about all kinds of pens and other writing instruments.____both of us knew nothing about each other,we had a deep friendship based on our common ____.
1.A. run into B. got on C. run after D. got off
2.A. tried B. started C. considered D. avoided
3.A. observed B. answered C. saw D. remembered
4.A. matter B. trouble C. doubt D. reason
5.A. drink B. seat C. breath D. test
6.A. umbrella B. books C. tea D. pens
7.A. importance B. dream C. idea D. result
8.A. shop B. station C. factory D. bar
9.A. made use of B. ran out of C. caught sight of D. took care of
10.A. moved B. ran C. walked D. wrote
11.A. and B. but C. so D. or
12.A. instead of B. up to C. due to D. in addition to
13.A. convenience B. choice C. offer D. deal
14.A. even B. again C. ever D. still
15.A. come down B. stopped C. continued D. poured down
16.A. bravery B. politeness C. kindness D. carefulness
17.A. favourite B. personal C. only D. secret
18.A. share B. sell C. introduce D. send
19.A. Once B. Unless C. Since D. Although
20.A. interests B. lifestyles C. goals D. habits
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One day I was walking with my mom out of a supermarket then I found a wallet and picking it up. We were on our ways to the parking lot. In front of us were a lady, who seemed to be looking for something and we asked her what she was looking for. She said she has lost her wallet. I asked her if one I picked up was hers. Saw the wallet, she said yes. So I gave it back to her. She was so glad that she insisted on giving me 100 yuan for return. I refused. She was gratefully to us. I returned back home with delight.
Ecotourism (生态旅游) 1.(grow) in popularity. It is 2.(common) agreed that ecotourism must preserve the wildlife and culture of the area, benefit the local people and the local community, make a profit without3. (destroy) natural resources and provide an experience that tourists want to pay for. In a true ecotourism project, a nature reserve 4.(allow) a small number of tourists to visit 5. rare animals and uses the money that is earned 6.(continue) with important conservation work. The local people not only have jobs in the nature reserve as guides and keepers, but have a voice in how the project develops. Tourists stay in local houses with local people, not in specially 7.(build) hotels. They experience the local culture and do not take precious energy and water away from the local population. They travel on foot, by boat, bicycle or elephant so that there is no pollution. You can apply the principles of ecotourism 8. you go for your holiday. Leave nothing 9. you except footprints and take nothing away except photographs. Don’t buy souvenirs made from 10. (danger) animals or plants.
One day after school I was just finishing up some math homework. My dad came back from work and sat right beside me, ______ over my homework with me. We made corrections _____. After that we _______ and my dad said,” I will always _______ every moment spending time talking with you”.
I remember my Dad telling me his stories of when he was ______. My dad didn't have a father ____. He was always moving from place to place with my ______. My dad wasn't the easiest kid to_____. He would _______ with kids at school, which made my grandma worried. He’d act out to release the anger he had from not having his father present in his ________ and teenage years.
At high school, things got a little ________. He made a football team, he did well and didn’t get into as much _______ as before. He also made many friends. ______ those friends was my uncle. My Dad and Uncle were friends all throughout high school. It was through my uncle _______my Mom and Dad met _________. Later, they got married. After I was born, my dad felt that becoming a _______ was an honor and that he would not be ______ in my life.
I suddenly looked up to see my Dad ______ at me. I could see in my Dad’s eyes how he longed for a _______ like this. I continued to do my math homework and _______ my Dad say,” I love you, always”.
1.A. taking B. looking C. getting D. handing
2.A. equally B. instead C. together D. hardly
3.A. thought B. planned C. listened D. talked
4.A. waste B. organize C. treasure D. choose
5.A. young B. old C. tired D. poor
6.A. growing up B. turning up C. settling down D. breaking away
7.A. mom B. uncle C. grandpa D. grandma
8.A. connect B. handle C. change D. recognize
9.A. fight B. dance C. compete D. study
10.A. struggling B. travelling C. childhood D. adulthood
11.A. harder B. easier C. worse D. larger
12.A. trouble B. debt C. sadness D. anxiety
13.A. Between B. Apart from C. Among D. As for
14.A. who B. when C. how D. that
15.A. practically B. officially C. especially D. entirely
16.A. father B. mother C. fighter D. student
17.A. present B. different C. absent D. strict
18.A. glaring B. pointing C. aiming D. smiling
19.A. appearance B. relationship C. background D. behavior
20.A. felt B. found C. heard D. made
Reading has been linked to a wide range of mental, physical, and social health benefits. Here’s what to expect when you become a regular reader.
You’ll keep your brain in top shape. Research has found that reading stimulates the brain, helping the brain function properly for the long term.1., reading is one of the most affordable and accessible brain boosters.
You’ll become more empathetic. Reading can boost your ability to understand the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of other people. 2..
You’ll reduce stress. In one study, reading was found to be one of the most effective ways to reduce stress. 3.. If you want to cheer up quickly, pick up a book.
You’ll fall asleep easier. Developing a calming bedtime routine is helpful for anyone looking to fall asleep faster.4., give up alcohol, electronics, and cigarettes before bed and pick up a book instead, for reading is a great way to relax before turning off the light.
You’ll become more interesting. 5.. And that means readers can not only teach themselves new skills or knowledge, but also share it with other people.
A. It proved even more effective than listening to music, talking a walk, or drinking a cup of tea
B. In order to satisfy yourself
C. In other words
D. For better sleep
E. And that means you’ll be better to form meaningful relationships with others
F. Develop a consistent reading plan and stick to it
G. Reading allows us to learn new things and expand our minds