You may have your favorite family spots on Lo...

You may have your favorite family spots on Long Island where you frequently take the kids.But there may be unexpected places you haven’t explored yet.

Animal Exhibit

Not only will you see fish, reptiles and amphibians here. But you’ll also see baby alligators and other rescued animals. Kids can also learn about science and participate in programs and workshops throughout the year. The Animal Exhibit is also a hotspot for science-themed birthday parties.

The Mattituck Strawberry Festival

The Mattituck Strawberry Festival kicks off the summer season with sweet treats and more. Long Island is known for numerous and extremely popular fairs and festivals that take place throughout the year. Other summer festivals include the Sayville Summer Fest, St. Rocco’s Feast, Brookhaven Fair and more. The fall season offers the largest abundance of fairs and festivals, such as the Pickle Festival, Oyster Festival, Long Island Fall Festival and many Halloween-themed festivals in Nassau and Suffolk.

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Does your kid enjoy making things by hand? You may want to take a trip to Home Depot Kids Workshop. Offered on the first Saturday morning of each month, workshops allow little ones to build and craft items, such as a skateboard pencil box that they can decorate and keep.

Chuck E. Cheeses

As soon as you walk through the doors you’re instantly greeeted by the sounds of other kids laughing as they play arcade games to win prizes and enjoy an animatronic show. After hours of play, check out their restaurant with kid-friendly options.

1.Where will science fans prefer to celebrate their birthday?

A.At Animal Exhibit. B.At Chuck E. Cheese’s.

C.At Home Depot Kids Workshop D.At the Mattituck Strawberry Festival

2.Which sees the most fairs and festivals on Long Island?

A.Spring. B.Summer.

C.Autumn. D.Winter.

3.Who is the text specially targeted at?

A.Kids. B.Parents.

C.Tour guides. D.Students.

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To keep safe _______ an earthquake, you should remain at a spot in your room where nothing may fall on you.

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If you have a long holiday to spend, where can you go?

Nikoi Island, Indonesia

Less than 85 km – but somehow a whole world away – from Singapore’s shining skyline lies Nikoi Island. Surrounded by white sandy shorelines and vivid coral reefs, Nikoi’s centre is hidden in rainforest, resulting in amazing biodiversity seen in its native plants, animals and bird life. Marrying traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with contemporary design, Nikoi boasts just 15 stilted（建于支柱上的）beach houses, all with breathtaking sea views, guaranteeing privacy and total escape from the daily grind.

Amanpulo, Philippines

The only property on Pamalican Island, the luxurious Amanpulo resort offers extremely impressive accommodation, with only access to over five kilometres of clean coral sand beach. Designed to resemble indigenous Bahay Kubo homes, Amanpulo’s beachside, treetop and hillside villas all feature comfortable decks with hammocks（吊床）from which to enjoy the spectacular views of the greenish-blue sea below. Fill your schedule with Amanpulo’s signature aquatic adventures (including diving, windsurfing and sailing), recharge in the award-winning spa or feast upon locally caught seafood – the choice is yours.

Song Saa, Cambodia

Song Saa’s incredible ocean views, and breathtaking sunsets are a very typical example of pure paradise. Its 24 villas – each with their own sea-view private plunge pool – are designed to reflect the natural beauty of Cambodia’s coastline; built from recycled wood with straw roofs and driftwood furnishings, these presences are stylish proof of Song Saa’s admirable commitment to sustainability（持续）and conservation. You can choose to do as much or as little as you want here, with rainforest tours, island safaris and reef snorkelling just some of the activities on offer that showcase this spectacular destination.

1.What can we see in the center of Nikoi’s Island?

A. Lands of desert.　　 B. Streams and rivers.

C. Kinds of animals and plants.　　 D. Tall buildings.

2.What can we learn about the Amanpulo’s villas?

A. They are made of bricks.

B. We can have a good view of the sea there.

C. They are very expensive.

D. We can learn much historic stories from them.

3.What activity can you enjoy in Song Saa?

A. Diving.　　 B. White rafting.

C. Mountain-climbing.　　 D. Rainforest tour.

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You may have noticed something different when you ate at your favorite restaurant. Or perhaps you picked up on it while looking through your social media apps (社交媒体软件) . You guessed it ---we’re becoming a foodie (吃货) culture.

For some, that means photographing every dish, but others are taking it one step further. Sophia Hampton, a senior at Staples High School in US, chooses to make her own food. She has been published in Future Chefs, a cookbook of recipes (食谱) by teens.

Hampton’s best advice for those who want to be foodies is to get in the kitchen.

“Start cooking,” she said. “There are so many resources online, like recipes and articles about food. Go to your local farmers’ market and start cooking with them.”

Besides blogs and online resources, there are also hands-on cooking classes for students. The Chopping Block, a Chicago cooking school, offers many different classes for teens, including courses on chocolate and French food.

By attending cooking classes, surfing online and going to restaurants, you can find endless recipes. But sometimes becoming a real foodie means being behind a camera. As our food-loving culture becomes more popular and teen-friendly, social media apps like Facebook, have become major players in food culture.

“Getting involved in foodie culture is as easy as having a camera and a social media app,” one foodie said. “I always go to streets and farmers’ markets to take beautiful pictures of food. Wherever food prices are expensive, the photos are free.”

1.What does Hampton advise those who want to be foodies to do?

A. Post their recipes online.　　 B. Cook food by themselves.

C. Eat at their favorite restaurant.　　 D. Take photos of every dish they eat.

2.Where can students find new recipes, according to the article?

① cooking classes  　　　　　 ② online resources　　 ③ new restaurant   　　 ④ public libraries

A. ①②③　　 B. ①③④

C. ②③④　　 D. ①②④

3.What has made foodie culture more popular, according to the article?

A. People’s growing interest in traditional culture.

B. The convenience of getting different food.

C. The use of cameras and social media.

D. The drop in food prices.

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Have you ever wondered where the chocolate in your favorite candy bar comes from? Choco-

late comes from the cacao tree, which grows in warm, tropical areas of West Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, and South America. And who eats the delicious chocolate made from the cacao grown in these places? The majority of chocolate is consumed in Europe and North America. This probably sounds like a familiar story-developing countries produce inexpensive raw materials that are manufactured and sold as finished goods in developed countries, and generally, that is what happens with chocolate. Large chocolate companies buy cacao beans at a low price and produce cocoa and chocolate products to sell at a relatively high price.

But the familiar story has a new chapter. Beginning in the 1980s, some consumers learned that cacao farmers were living difficult and uncertain lives. The farmers received money for their crops based on world markets, and the market price for cacao was sometimes so low that farmers received less for their crops than the crops had cost to produce. In response, groups of consumers in Europe and the United States developed "fair trade" organizations to guarantee that farmers of cacao, as well as coffee and tea, would receive fair and consistent prices for their crops.

Fair trade organizations benefit farmers by buying cacao beans or other products from them directly at higher-than-market prices and eliminating（消除）“middle men" such as exporters. Fair trade organizations also encourage farming techniques that are not harmful to the environment or to farm workers. for example, growing cacao without chemical pesticides or fertilizers in the shade of rain forest trees.0ne organization, Equal Exchange, helps farmers set up farming cooperatives in which they can share resources and work on projects such as community schools. Another, Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International(FLO),guarantees that products bearing its label meet standards that improve the lives of growers and producers.

The results of fair trade are a better standard of living for some farmers and nicer chocolate bars made with organically produced cocoa that consumers don't feel guilty about buying. And al- though fair trade chocolate is somewhat more expensive than other chocolate and now makes up only 1% of chocolate sold, the fair trade idea is spreading quickly. You may soon see fair trade chocolate right next to the more famous bars in your favorite store.

1.The underlined word“that”in Paragraph l refers to　　　　　　 ．

A. the unfair trade between countries

B. the high price of chocolate products

C. the traditional production of raw materials

D. the major consumption of the finished food

2.The organization Equal Exchange aims to　　　　　　 ．

A. promote chocolate sales

B. offer support to the farmers

C. reduce the cost of growing crops

D. increase the production of chocolate

3.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?

A. There will be more fair trade chocolate ill the future.

B. Fair trade chocolate is not as tasty as other chocolate.

C. Consumers feel guilty about buying fair trade chocolate.

D. There is probably no reason to worry about cacao farmers.

4.The passage mainly talks about　　　　　　　　 ．

A. giving tips on how to undertake fair chocolate trade

B. advising people to join in Fair trade organizations

C. encouraging farmers to adopt organic farming

D. informing people of fair trade chocolate

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Long Island’s hiking routes offer an escape for family time or your own mental or physical health. There’s lots to see, so open your senses because it's a relaxing thing to do in a stressful time.

Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay

Walk along the same path that President Theodore Roosevelt walked with his family and guests. Sagamore Hill, now a national park, was once the summer home of the 26th president. The expansive property has a nature path through thick woodlands where hikers can walk over a little bridge over a stream. It’s a short, three-quarter-mile path through oak and tulip trees.

INFO: Open sunrise to sunset daily year-round; free; 516-922-4788.

Blydenburgh County Park, Hauppauge

The east side of the park is flat, making the walk very kid-friendly. The west side is a bit more hilly, but both have splendid water views of the pond. On the east side is also the rowboat area and benches, as well as picnic tables.

When you’re at Blydenburgh County Park, go in the north entrance off Route 347, where the main office of the Greenbelt Trail Conference is situated. The office, also the start of the routes, provides information and maps.

INFO: Dawn to dusk; 631-854-3712. No fee collected from the main gate in the fall and winter.

Tackapausha Preserve, Seaford

The preserve has self-guided routes for the public and is a fun walk for kids with a stop at the museum to complete the visit. Guided walks at the museum are available with advance reservations for organizations and school groups. The paths are flat, well-maintained and clearly marked, with a pond with bridges and a waterfall along the way. It’s a great place to bring your family to bird watch, enjoy animals and connect with nature.

INFO: Free and open sunrise to sunset; 516-571-7443.

1.What is Sagamore Hill probably famous for?

A.A nature path.

B.A little bridge.

C.The thick woodlands.

D.A president’s summer home.

2.What do Blydenburgh County Park and Tackapausha Preserve have in common?

A.They are free.

B.They have water views.

C.They have picnic service.

D.They favor the elderly.

3.What should a group of students do for a better visit to the museum in Tackapausha Preserve?

A.Book guided walks.

B.Take a new route.

C.Make additional payment.

D.Consult museum guides.

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It can be difficult to start a hobby. You may not know where to begin or you may have come across one that requires costly equipment.1.To find a low-cost hobby, pick something that is interesting to you, doesn't require a lot of materials, and is available to you in your area.

Begin a collection. Many different collections can be started with little or no cost.2.Look for rocks, plant leaves and flowers, or insects you can preserve and keep. Another way is to begin to collect an object in your house, such as saving bottle-caps.

3.Youtube contains quantities of music you can listen to for free. Besides, you can discover music you like by using online radio stations or services including Pandora and Spotify. By exposing yourself to new music, you can turn music into a relaxing hobby without having to buy albums.

Learn a game. Games are similar to sports and often benefit from being shared in the community (团体). Game groups will often supply board games at no cost to you. In addition, libraries and schools may have video game groups for children and adults. You can also play a wide variety of free online games with people around you.4.

If these things fail to attract you, ask experts about how to begin. Find hobbyists and ask those who are experienced in your potential hobby for the minimum cost of materials you need to start.5.You'll be surprised that you don't need as much equipment as you imagined.

A.Listen to music.

B.One way to do this is to go outside.

C.Ask yourself what your favorite music is.

D.How and where to find one collection is up to you.

E.Use the site meetup.com to see what groups are in your area.

F.The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money.

G.This will help you judge whether or not a hobby fits into your budget.

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Three Long Island families forced to move by Hurricane Sandy have been ____ in fancy Manhattan apartments ever since free of charge.

A. put away　　 B. put out

C. put up　 　　 D. put off

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Was it on that lonely island ________the family finally ___________?

A. where, set down　　　　 　 B. where, calmed down

C. that, settled down　　　　 D. which, got down

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Was it on that lonely island ________the family finally ___________?

A. where, set down　　　　 B. where, calmed down　

C. that, settled down　　　 D. which, got down

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