Welcome to Los Angeles. Here are some best things to do in Los Angeles(LA)with your kids
Fun at the beach
Thanks to its almost perfect weather all through the year, a visit to the beach is one of the best things to do when in LA with kids. While they enjoy themselves nearby, you can simply relax and have a good rest in the sun.
Trip to Disneyland
A trip to the City of Angels with your litte angels is incomplete without a visit to the Magic Kingdom. The joy they’ll feel from being around all those Disney characters will light up your day, too.
Visit to the museums
If you want to turn your stay in LA into an educational one for your kids, you should visit the museums, Starting with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, or the California Science Center, or even the Kidspace Museum in Pasadena, you have many choices. I’m sure a visit to all these places will make your kids feel smarter.
Visit to the Universal Studios Hollywood
Your kids could get to see interesting things from some of the most popular movies ever. From the theme park of Jurassic Park to Wisteria Lane from the TV play Desperate Housewives, the Universal Studios Hollywood is a place that we all find wonderful.
1.The passage is written for those who_______
A. will go on a business trip to Los Angeles
B. plan to have a trip to Los Angeles with their kids
C. want their children to experience world cultures
D. are interested in the food and traffic of Los Angeles
2.Parents who prefer their kids to learn should choose________
A. the beach
B. the museums
C. the Magic Kingdom
D. the Universal Studios Hollywood
3.The writer suggests visiting the beach because________
A. parents can take a rest there
B. children can learn a lot there
C. it provides different sports equipment
D. it's the best beach in the world
Family of a Sydney father sticking to life following a New years Eve fireworks explosion(燃放鞭炮)say the incident was an "unexpected accident. Adrian Alafaci, 28, from Sans Souci, was in a dangerous condition on Thursday afternoon after a firework exploded in his face when he tried to light it just after midnight.
Adrian was ringing in the new year with a small group of friends on a beach near river-side Drive at Sans Souci. The explosion left him with serious face and head injuries and he was taken to St George Hospital without any delay. His daughter was not with him at the time. No one else was injured during the incident, police said.
People around San Souci and Brighton Le Sands said fireworks were going off in the streets for hours with some even thrown from passing cars.
Whitney Pitman posted online that someone threw a cracker(w*)at her car from a unit block as she was driving. Luckily, it was only knocked off her car. "Imagine if my window was down, " she said. "Seriously, how stupid are people these days.”
Another woman said one was let off under her son's window in Ramsgate. " We were up all night, too, she said.
Colleen Euston, who lives in Sans Souci, posted online that fireworks were going off in her street from 9 pm to 2 am and some were thrown from a passing car.
In New South Wales it is never legal to use fireworks without a license Only "toy fire works" such as sparklers, party poppers and toy pistol caps, can be used without a license.
1.From the first paragraph we can learn that_________.
A. a fireworks explosion means a disaster
B. a Sydney father got injured by a firework
C. a Sydney family were injured in an accident
D. accidents cannot be avoided at New Years Eve
2.When the incident happened, Adrian________
A. was on a street B. was with his family
C. was celebrating Christmas D. lit a firework himself
3.What was Whitney Pittman worried about?
A. Throwing fireworks at passing cars B. Throwing fireworks from passing cars
C. Letting off fireworks under the window D. Fireworks going off from 9 pm to 2 am.
4.In New South Wales, lighting fireworks is__________
A. always against the law B. limited to toy fireworks
C. not permitted without a license D. the main cause of human injuries
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the most popular way to welcome the new year in the US?
A. Traveling abroad B. Meeting friends C. Holding a big party
2.Where does the biggest New year party take place in the US?
A. In Disneyland B. In Times Square C. In Hollywood
3.When did Guy Lombardo first give a concert on New year's Eve
A. In1929 B. In1939 C. In1977
4.Who continues the tradition with a band concert after Guy Lombardo died?
A. Elvis Presley. B. Bill Lombardo C. Johann Strauss
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How many books can the man borrow at a time?
A. One B. Two C. Three
2.What kind of books is the man interested in?
A. Science B. Sports C. History.
3.When isn’t the library open?
A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday C. On Thursday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are they talking about?
A. A monkey. B. A dog C. A cat
2.Why couldn’t the man go to sleep?
A. Because the dog cried all night.
B. Because he needed to take care of the cat
C. Because he needed to take photos of the monkey
3.What does the man think of his pet?
A. Quiet. B. Ugly C. Lovely
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What might have happened?
A. An earthquake B. A fire C. A gas accident.
2.Why didn’t the woman go out of the house?
A. She was too afraid to move
B. She worried about the valuable things at home
C. She couldn’t find the way
3.Where was the woman in the beginning?
A. In the bathroom. B. In the bedroom C. In the kitchen
