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If you're looking to provide your family with lasting memories and adventure， say hello to New York City's theme restaurants．

To Travel To 11th-Century Spain： Medieval Times

A tiny corner of Lyndhurst， New Jersey has been transformed into 11th-century Spain． A real falcon （鹰） flies over your head， horses dance， and， knights actually joust in a sand-filled area．

Full price tickets are ﹩62.95 for adults， and ﹩36.95 for kids 12 and under．

149 Polito Ave． Lyndhurst， NJ

888-935-6878

Online： medievaltimes．com

For Old School Sweets： Brooklyn Parmacy & Soda Fountain

Your kids may not appreciate the appeal of this old-fashioned soda shop but they'll quickly learn how novel it is to place an order with a friendly guy and eat an artisanal （手工艺性的） egg cream． The menu has many seasonal， locally sourced food along with classic soda shop sweets．

513 Henry St． Carroll Gardens

718-522-6260

Online： brooklynfarmacyandsodafountain．com

For A Spooky Good Time： Beetle House NYC

Fearless kids and teens will love the sight of Beetles walking around this dark and thrilling restaurant． If you like the idea of dining next to spooky（令人毛骨悚然的） characters， then Beetle House is for you． There is a super cool cocktail menu and the menu always includes a meat and vegetables and costs﹩30-﹩50 per person．

Good to know： the restaurant is very small and a reservation is required．

306 East 6th St． East Village， Manhattan

646-510-4786

Online： beetlehousenyc．com

To Pet A Pooch： Barking Dog

It is a restaurant with a dog-friendly atmosphere． Lovely dog photos cover the walls． There is a watering fountain outside for dogs to socialize with other dogs， and the atmosphere is relaxed and casual． American classics like grilled cheese， meatloaf， mac ‘n' cheese， ribs and burgers will make you want to have a lazy dog-filled time there．

1678 Third Ave． Upper East Side， Manhattan

212-831-1800

Online： barkingdog94．com

1.What is the cost if a couple takes their nine-year-old kid to Medieval Times？ ______

A. ﹩99.9． B. ﹩125.9．

C. ﹩110.85． D. ﹩$162.85．

2.Which number can you call to consult the prices of locally sourced food？ ______

A. 888-935-6878． B. 718-522-6260．

C. 646-510-4786． D. 212-831-1800．

3.Which restaurant do you need to book in advance？ ______

A. Medieval Times． B. Brooklyn Parmacy & Soda Fountain．

C. Beetle House NYC． D. Barking Dog．

4.How will you feel in Barking Dog？ ______

A. Casual． B. Cautious．

C. Curious D. Anxious．

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When was the last time you had great fun with your family? 1.　　 So stand up and plan to have fun with your family．

Going to the zoo is definitely a number-one pick for family activities. Other than visiting animals, most zoos nowadays have rides that you can enjoy with your family. Meals are served in the zoo.　 　 2.　　 　 To add some fun, ask to be the photographer for the day and you might be surprised by how creative you can be．

3.　　 　 Even though you might not be really keen on outdoor activities, you can still enjoy your time by playing together after having your lunch．

Visiting the nation's capital would be your choice if you want to go on a trip with your family. Learn more about the history by visiting historical sites. 　 4.

A treasure hunt is a popular activity, so going hunting with your family is a nice choice. You can train yourself by asking to be the person in charge who can hold the treasure map and make decisions.

Create a video clip with your family. Make your family the characters in the clip. You may talk about your family life in the clip, about your interests or even create a drama.

5.　 Plant flowers and mow the lawn. After a day of hard work, you can all sit back and enjoy a barbecue at your beautifully cleaned backyard.

A．History creates topics for you and your family．

B．At bedtime read to your young kids and read with your elder kids．

C．Family is always the most valuable thing in life．

D．Bring your own snacks if you want to save some money．

E．Doing some yard work together can also be a fun quality time for your family．

F．Having a picnic at the park is also a good activity for your family．

G．Here are two examples．

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Being sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life. Relationships with family, friends, neighbors, even pets, will all help, but the biggest longevity (长寿) seems to come from marriage. The effect was first noticed in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote that widows and widowers (鳏夫) were at a much higher risk of dying than the married people. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a man’s life and two to a woman’s. The effect can be seen in all causes of death, whether illness, accident or self-harm.

Even if the chances are all against you, marriage can more than compensate you. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Similarly, a married man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man who doesn’t smoke. There’s a flip side, however, as partners are more likely to become ill or die in the couple of years following their husband or wife’s death, and caring for your husband or wife with mental disorder can leave you with some of the same severe problems. Even so, the chances favor marriage. In a 30-year study of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social networks have similar effects.

So how does it work? The effects are complicated, affected by socio-economic factors, health-service provision, emotional support and other more physiological mechanisms(生理机制). For example, social contact can promote development of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chance of depression later in life. People in supportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner.

A life partner, children and good friends are all recommended if you aim to live to 100. The overall social network is still being mapped out, but Christakis says: "People are inter-connected, so their health is inter-connected."

1.It can be inferred from the context that the "flip side" (Para. 2) refers to _________.

A. the disadvantages of being married

B. the emotional problems arising from marriage

C. the responsibility of taking care of one's family

D. the consequence of a broken marriage

2.What does the author say about social networks?

A. They have effects similar to those of a marriage.

B. They help develop people's community spirit.

C. They provide timely support for those in need.

D. They help relieve people of their life's burdens.

3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. It's important that we develop a social network when young.

B. To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.

C. Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span.

D. We should share our social networks with each other.

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Many families find that when it comes to a Caribbean getaway, they prefer bigger hotels. If you’re considering an Aruba vacation, there are plenty of resorts that will suit your every need.

Aruba Marriott Resort and Casino(娱乐场)

This resort is on Aruba’s famous palm Beach, and has the largest rooms of all Aruba hotels. A recent upgrade gives it a very fashionable look and feel. The resort offers excellent services on site including delicate fine dining and a 24-hour casino.

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort

Popular with families, this resort stands out by its style and elegance. The most attractive aspect is the Spanish-style architecture and garden-like grounds. you will find waterfalls flowing into the beautiful man-made lake which add to the relaxing atmosphere. This hotel offers plenty to enjoy.

Renaissance Aruba Ocean Suites

This resort is absolutely fantastic for families with young children and features 40 acres of private beaches. The pool complex (建筑群)features several outdoor pools, two pool-side bars, and a swim-up bar. There is also a kids club which offers many activities. Guests at this hotel even have full access to the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spring.

Occidental Grand Aruba

This resort is set on a beautiful white sandy beach and offers everything from sailing to late-night dancing. There is always plenty to do on the resort free of charge, but if you want to pay a little extra you can book yourself in for deep-sea fishing, golf, or private tennis lessons.

1.What is the main characteristic of Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort?

2.If you want your children to enjoy themselves you’d better choose_____.

3.The author writes the passage to ________.

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Reasons to visit St.Louis

Whether you’re traveling alone, with a friend or with the whole family, there’s a nearly endless selection of activities you’ll want to experience---so many that it’s hard to decide where to go first.

Missouri Botanical Garden

You could easily spend an entire day making your way through the 79 acres(英亩)on display here. The gardens also boast(以拥有……而自豪) seasonal exhibits, such as the summer Lantern Festival—taking place through July—that showcases beautiful works of light each year.

4344 Shaw Blvd, 314-577-5100, missouribotanicalgarden. org.

St. Louis Art Museum Free

There are more than 33,000 works on display here, including the recent addition of 225 donated pieces of feature work by American artists and more than 200 pieces from Asia. The museum is free, and special exhibits are free on Fridays.

I Fine Arts Drive, 314-721-0072, slam. Org

St. Louis Science Center Free

With a wealth of displays to keep kids and adults alike entertained and learning all day, the center boasts an impressive 700 hands-on exhibits, including a fossil dig site, water tables in the discovery room, electrical energy demonstrations, and cyber activities.

5050 Oakland Ave, 314-289-4400, slsc.org

St. Louis Zoo Free (Free for some attractions)

The zoo includes beautiful naturalistic displays and boasts plenty of activities to keep kids excited, from feeding exhibitions and safaris(游猎), to sea lion shows and conservation talks.

One Government Drive, 314-781-0900, stlzoo.org.

1.When can you appreciate works of light?

A. In May.　　 B. In June.

C. In July.　　 D. In August.

2.How is St. Louis Science Center different from the other three places?

A. It is free of charge.　　 B. It opens all year round.

C. It holds plenty of events.　　 D. It combines learning with doing.

3.Where should kids go if they are fond of animals?

A. 4344 Shaw Blvd.　　 B. I Fine Arts Drive.

C. 5050 Oakland Ave.　　 D. One Government Drive.

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--- What is your strongest memory of the bombing attack?

--- If I ______ rightly, we were about to approach the finish line when a big bang struck my ears.

A．will remember     B．had remembered   C．remember         D．remembered

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Don’t be worried. I’ll ________ your pet dog when you’re away.

A. deal with　　　 B. care about

C. look into　　　 D. care for

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It’s 2035. You have a job, a family and you’re about 40 years old! Welcome to your future life.

Getting ready for work, you pause in front of the mirror.

“Turn red,” you say. Your shirt changes from sky blue to deep red. Tiny preprogrammed electronics(智能电子元件) are re-arranged in your shirt to change its color. Looking into the mirror, you find it hard to believe you’re 40. You look much younger.

With amazing advances in medicine, people in your generation may live to be 150 years old. You’re not even middle-aged! As you go into the kitchen and prepare to pour your breakfast cereal into a bowl, you hear, “To lose weight, you shouldn’t eat that.” from your shoes. They read the tiny electronic code on the cereal box to find out the nutrition details. You decide to listen to your shoes. “Kitchen, what can I have for breakfast?” A list of possible foods appears on the counter as the kitchen checks its food supplies.

“Ready for your trip to space?” you ask your son and daughter. In 2005 only specially trained astronauts went into space —and very few of them. Today anyone can go to space for day trips or longer vacations. Your best friend even works in space. Handing your children three strawberries each, you add, “The doctor said you need these for space travel.” Thanks to medical advances, vaccination shots(防疫针) are a thing of the past. Ordinary foods contain specific vaccines. With the strawberries in their mouths, the kids head for the front door.

It’s time for you to go to work. Your car checks your fingerprints and unlocks the doors. “My office, Autopilot,” you command. Your car drives itself down the road and moves smoothly into traffic on the highway. You sit back and unroll your e-newspaper. The latest news downloads and fills the viewer. Looking through the pages, you watch the news as video film rather than read it.

1.What changes the color of your shirt?

A. The mirror.　　 B. The medicine.　　 C. The counter.　　 D. The shirt itself.

2.How do the shoes know that you shouldn’t eat the breakfast cereal?

A. By pouring the breakfast into a bowl.　　 B. By checking the nutrition details of the food.

C. By testing the food supplies in the kitchen.　　 D. By listening to the doctor’s advice.

3.The strawberries the children eat serve as _______.

A. vaccines　　 B. lunch　　 C. breakfast　　 D. nutrition

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Beijing residents could be rewarded with up to 500,000 yuan if they can provide useful information on spies or related activities, according to a government policy that took effect on Monday.

Under the policy, informants will be offered rewards ranging, from 10,000 yuan to 500,000 yuan, depending on how useful the information is, according to the policy issued by the National Security Bureau(安全局) of Beijing. Informants can pass information to authorities by calling a hotline, sending letters or visiting the bureau.

Informants' privacy and information about spy-related messages will not be disclosed, while information providers can ask authorities for protection if they or their relatives are in danger due to the act of informing, according to the policy.

However, informants will face punishments if they slander (诽谤) others on purpose or invent and spread false information, the policy states clearly.

The bureau said that China is witnessing rapid increases in international exchanges and the number of people entering or exiting the country each year. "Meanwhile, overseas espionage agencies(间谍机构)and other unfriendly forces have also strengthened their disruptive(破坏的) activities in China, including political, economical and military information." it said.

Some Chinese individuals have also betrayed the nation to benefit their private interests, which offers overseas espionage agencies opportunities, the bureau said, adding that Beijing is the primary location for such activities. Therefore, it's necessary to take new measures in anti-espionage investigation, and to encourage the participation of the general public.

One of the most recent cases made public occurred in the eastern province of Jiangsu in January. Two residents in Lianyungang city, surnamed Zhang and Wan, called the national security authorities after they found a device with instructions in foreign languages while fishing in the Yellow Sea. The device was later found to be spying equipment made and used by overseas agencies to collect data, according to an official release.

China has strengthened Iegislation(立法) on State security in recent years. Facing a more complex State security situation, in 2014, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress adopted the Counterespionage Law.

1.From the passage, we can learn that ________.

A. few citizens show an interest in the policy

B. informants are always offered rewards for their reports

C. informants will definitely make great fortunes

D. informants might come across a certain risk

2.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Information can be offered via different means.

B. It is more effective to get ordinary people involved.

C. No citizens have associated with overseas espionage agencies.

D. Whoever makes up false information will be punished.

3.Based on the passage, we can conclude that ________.

A. spies take advantage of our opening-up policy

B. the example mentioned is just a rare exception

C. with the Counterespionage Law, the security situation has improved a lot

D. overseas espionage agencies are only interested in Beijing

4.Where is the passage likely to be taken from?

A. A textbook.　　 B. A newspaper.

C. A legal document.　　 D. A story-book.

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Trans-Bridge Tours is looking forward to providing you with another year of exciting One-Day travel destinations in 2016.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

August 15 (Sat)

$78 Adult; $66 Child (4-12); $ 75 Senior (62+)

No visit to the New York City area is complete without a trip to the world’s most famous landmarks--- the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Price includes transportation to Liberty State Park and timed ferry tickets.

9/11 Museum& Memorial

September 29 (Tue)

$ 87 Adult; $ 78 Youth (7-17); Senior $80（65+）

The Museum displays artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss and recovery. The Memorial between the twin reflecting pools, is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks.

The New York Botanical Garden

October 14 (Wed)

$126 Adult

This National Historic Landmark offers visitors 250 acres of the most unique land form of any botanical garden in the world, with huge rock outcroppings, beautiful flower collections, a river, cascading waterfalls, and 40 acres of old-growth forest dating from pre-Revolutionary times plus a world-class Conservatory.

Hagley Museum & Winterthur

November 21(Sat)

$113 Adult

Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E.I. du Pont in 1802. Winterthur was the former home of Henry Francis du Pont, a famous antiques collector and gardener.

Includes: Brandywine tour at Hagley; Lunch at Hagley Museum; Guided tour at Winterthur Garden

1.Which of the following charges an adult the lowest fee?

A. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

B.9/11 Museum & Memorial

C. The New York Botanical Garden

D. Hagley Museum & Winterthur

2.Which day will a geological researcher prefer?

A. August 15. 　　　　　　 B. September 29.

C. October 14. 　　　　　 D. November 21.

3.Which was set up in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks?

A. The Statue of Liberty.

B. The 9/11 Memorial.　

C. Hagley Museum.

D. Winterthur Garden.

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