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Things to Do With Smithsonian Associates in November

● Tuesday, November 5

Discovery Theater Presents Spirit of South Africa: Experience the energy, customs and cultures of South Africa as reflected in three distinctive regional(地方的) dances with instructor and performer Lesole Maine. 10: 30 am and 12 pm $3——$9

● Monday, November 11

America’s Long-Distance Passenger Trains: As America marks the 150th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike that completed the transcontinental railroad and linked the nation, professional Scott Hercik and a group of experts explore train travel's romantic past,its present state and uncertain future. 10 am $90—$140

● Saturday, November 23

Mysterious Guardians of the Ocean: From Jaws to “Shark Week”, people have been used to seeing sharks as terrifying cold-blooded predators(食肉动物).　 Conservationist William McKeever presents another view of them: evolutionary miracles are in the greatest danger of their 450-million-year history. 6: 45 pm $25——$35

● Tuesday, November26

Smithsonian Inspired Floral (花卉): Learn the fundamentals of floral design while creating designs based on famous art in the Smithsonian's collection during a three-session course. Each session focuses on a different work, providing inspiration for the flowers, greens and vases participants use to create beautiful arrangements.No experience is necessary. 6: 30 pm $115—$165

1.Which event should be the most appealing to people interested in dancing?

A.Smithsonian Inspired Floral .

B.Mysterious Guardians of the Ocean.

C.Discovery Theater presents Spirit of South Africa.

D.America's Long-Distance Passenger Trains.

2.When will you have a chance to learn something about American transportation?

A.On November 11

B.On November 5.

C.On November 23.

D.On November 26.

3.What can you do if you're free only at weekends?

A.Explore a train travel.

B.Watch a show about South Africa.

C.Attend a course about floral design.

D.Enjoy a talk on sharks.

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Activities to enjoy with the kids in 2020

When you are stuck for ideas for things to do with the kids, look no further. There are many attractions and activities in North Devon, as well as on one of our Parks.

The Big Sheep

Open January to October 2020.

Meet the animals, feed the animals. Loads of them too. Like sheep, goats, ducks, dogs and more. Rides and attractions, whatever the weather, for the whole family. The Rampage Roller-coaster is great, ride the swans in the lake and enjoy the sheepdog show.

Air Extreme

Open all year round.

A unique trampoline(蹦床)park in North Devon. A fantastic area of interconnected trampolines in nearby Barnstaple. Air Extreme is filled with jump activities. Jump all day long or chill out and party in the cafe area.

North Devon Wake Park

All through the year

If you fancy venturing a bit further afield(遥远), then head across to Bideford to visit the Wake and Aqua Park. They have something for all of the family, from beginner to the experienced, if you don't mind getting wet! Race and slide and chase each other across the fantastic park.

The Milky Way

Open weekends off-season, daily most of the year.

Online booking is essential for this family-friendly theme park. They have North Devon's largest indoor play area, a typhoon roller-coaster, a gravity rider, a donut slide, as well as android destroyer dodgems(碰碰车)and a whole pile of other activities!

1.Which of the following is suitable if your kid is an animal lover?

A.The Big Sheep. B.North Devon Wake Park.

C.Air Extreme. D.The Milky Way.

2.What do Air Extreme and North Devon Wake Park have in common?

A.They both have jump activities. B.They are both throughout the year.

C.They both involve adventures. D.They are both far from Devon.

3.What is necessary for a visit to The Milky Way?

A.Coming on weekends B.Taking your family.

C.Booking online. D.Playing roller-coasters.

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Every week there are amazing things to do in Los Angeles with kids! We’ve collected a list of what we think are the most fun, most interesting family events in LA at the beginning of 2020—and hopefully will result in LA parents and kids having the best time together as a family!

Kids Were Activities

Vroman’s Bookstore　　 695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101

Vroman’s Bookstore is hosting special Kids Week Activities all week long from Monday, Jan. 6th through Friday, Jan. 10th. Different activities are planned each day including an Art Extravaganza (on Tuesday) and Superhero Day (on Wednesday). All activities are free, but reserve in advance to make sure there are enough supplies and materials available for everyone. Check the website for a schedule of events.

Into the Woods

Hollywood Bowl　　 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068

Enjoy a performance of Into the Woods happening at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, Jan. 10th (8:00 pm), Saturday, Jan. 11th (8:00 pm), and Sunday, Jan. 12th (7:30 pm). Be a part of “an enchanted world of magic beans, towering giants, and handsome princes.” Tickets are available online.

Family Sandcastle Building Day

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA 90731

Head to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on Saturday, Jan.11th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for Family Sandcastle Building Day. Bring your favorite sandcastle building tools and your creativity to this free event.(The sand on the beach will already be thoroughly wet down and ready for creative builders!)

Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020 & 826LA@Hammer: Who's Got the Art? Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire BIvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

The Hammer Museum is hosting two different special events on Sunday, Jan.12th. At both 11:00 am & 1:00 pm, children aged 5 and above can participate in Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020 led by movement director Zoe Rappa -port. Families will“discover relationships between nature, art, and the creative process” during these special movement activities. Free popsicles will be available after the program.

Also happening at 11:00 am is 826LA@Hammer: Who's Got the Art? Children aged 8-14 will help “inspect the galleries, correct clues, and crack the case of a legendary mystery theft." This workshop is designed for up to 20 students, so reservations are encouraged.

1.Which activity needs to be booked in advance?

A.Kids Week Activities. B.The performance Into the Woods.

C.Family Sandcastle Building Day. D.Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020.

2.For kids enjoying playing detectives, they can go ______ .

A.695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

B.2301 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles

C.3720 Stephen M. White Dr. San Pedro

D.10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angles

3.The passage is mainly intended for ______.

A.parents and kids B.artists and directors

C.guides and tourists D.builders and architects

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What will the woman do with those things in the box?

A.Donate them to the poor.

B.Throw them away.

C.Move them to the new house.

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In our daily life we have to do things ________ our own will every now and then.

A．with　     B．for

C．against　     D．at

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—What will things be like in the year 2080?

—I don’t know, but it was the question________last Tuesday by Brian Solis, a noted futurist from Sweden.

A.acknowledged B.approved C.alarmed D.addressed

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Wondering what to see and do in India in November? November is an excellent month to visit India. Here are the best festivals in November, 2018 in India.

International Yoga and Music Festival

Organized by Nada Yoga School every year since 2008, the International Yoga and Music Festival features 50 of the best professional yoga teachers Ayurvedic（印度草药按摩）doctors， dancers, musicians, and philosophers from Rishikesh and abroad. Free classes and lectures are held with topics including yoga, Ayurveda, philosophy, and Indian classical music. There’s an Indian classical music concert in the evenings as well.

Time: November 1-7, 2018. Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

Wangala Festival

Also known as the 100 Drum Wangala Festival this is the biggest harvest festival of Meghalaya's Garo tribe in northeast India. Held in honor of the Sun God of fertility, the festival marks the end of the seeding season and agricultural year. It's celebrated by the beating of drums, blowing horns, and traditional dancing.

Time: November 6, 2018. Location: Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Bandra Wine Festival

Being popular with local people for six years, the Bandra Wine Festival is a fun opportunity to sample the best wines in India. In addition to tasting wine, there are market stalls, food stalls, live music in the evenings, and dancing.

Time: November 7-8, 2018.

Location: D'Monte Park, Bandra West, Mumbai.

Pushkar Balloon Festival

The International Hot Air Ballooning Festival is an added attraction at the Pushkar Camel Fair. Similar to the Taj Balloon Festival in Agra, it’s hosted by Sky Waltz, and features hot air balloons from around the world and a Night Glow Music Concert. Accommodation and balloon flight packages are offered to visitors.

Time: November 21-23, 2018. Location: Pushkar, Rajasthan.

1.If you want to learn health knowledge, you’d better go to　 .

A. Pushkar, Rajasthan

B. Garo Hills, Meghalaya

C. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

D. D'Monte Park, Bandra West, Mumbai.

2.The Garo tribe holds the Wangala Festival in order to　 .

A. thank Sun God for his giving

B. celebrate their sowing season

C. show their pleasure after harvest

D. celebrate the end of the old year

3.Who could most probably enjoy the Bandra Wine Festival?

A. News reporters. B. Successful leaders

C. Professional dancers. D. Wine lovers.

4.What can we know about the Hot Air Ballooning Festival?

A. There is no fee to attend it.

B. It is an event during the Pushkar Camel Fair.

C. All the hot air balloons come from India.

D. It is held to produce beautiful hot air balloons.

5.If you are free during the second half of November, you can enjoy　 .

A. Wangala Festival B. Bandra Wine Festival

C. Pushkar Balloon Festival D. International Yoga and Music Festival

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People with an impulsive personality refer to those who tend to do things without considering the possible dangers or problems first. According to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia, such people may be more likely to have food addiction. The study found that people exhibiting impulsive behavior weren’t necessarily overweight, but impulsiveness was related to a direct relationship with food, and therefore, less healthy weight.

Food addiction has been compared to addictive drug use. Studies have linked the dopamine (多巴胺) release that occurs after tasting delicious food to the dopamine release that happens when people consume other addictive substances.

Impulsive behavior involves several personality traits (特点). Two of these traits, known as negative urgency and lack of perseverance, were particularly associated with food addiction and high BMI (身体质量指数) during the study.

Negative urgency is characterized by the tendency to behave impulsively when experiencing negative emotions. Some people might drink alcohol or take drugs. For others, it could mean eating to feel better. Lack of perseverance is when a person has a hard time finishing hard or boring tasks. People with a lack of perseverance might have difficulty attempting to change addictive eating behavior, which could also cause obesity.

“Impulsiveness might be one reason why some people eat in an addictive way despite motivation to lose weight,” said Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, a clinical psychologist. He was involved in developing the Yale Food Addiction Scale in aid of those people. “We are theorizing that if food addiction is really a thing, then our measure, the Yale Food Addiction Scale, should be related to helping control impulsive action,” said Gearhardt.

Clinical psychologist Dr. James MacKillop, whose lab was conducting the study, believes that therapies used to treat addictive drug behavior could help people who suffer from addictive eating habits.

“Most of the programs for weight loss at this point focus on the most obvious things, which are clearly diet and exercise,” MacKillop said. “It seems that managing strong desires to eat would naturally fit in with the skills a person would need to eat healthily.”

1.According to Paragraph 1, the result of food addiction is ________.

A. less healthy weight　　　　 B. motivation to lose weight

C. negative emotions　　　　　　 D. taking alcohol or drugs

2.How does the author introduce the two personality traits in Paragraph 4?

A. By making comparisons and conclusions.

B. By explaining causes and effects.

C. By presenting questions and answers.

D. By giving definitions and examples.

3.What can be inferred about the Yale Food Addiction Scale from the text?

A. It has been successfully carried out among overweight people.

B. It might help some impulsive people with food addiction to lose weight.

C. It will prove whether food addiction is a problem to impulsive people.

D. It is theoretically a proper treatment for addictive food and drug behavior.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Dopamine release caused by food addiction

B. Food addiction compared to drug use

C. Impulsive personality linked to food addition

D. Food addiction contributing to obesity

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People with an impulsive personality refer to those who tend to do things without considering the possible dangers or problems first. According to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia, such people may be more likely to have food addiction. The study found that people exhibiting impulsive behavior weren’t necessarily overweight, but impulsiveness was related to a direct relationship with food, and therefore, less healthy weight.

Food addiction has been compared to addictive drug use. Studies have linked the dopamine (多巴胺) release that occurs after tasting delicious food to the dopamine release that happens when people consume other addictive substances.

Impulsive behavior involves several personality traits (特点). Two of these traits, known as negative urgency and lack of perseverance, were particularly associated with food addiction and high BMI (身体质量指数) during the study.

Negative urgency is characterized by the tendency to behave impulsively when experiencing negative emotions. Some people might drink alcohol or take drugs. For others, it could mean eating to feel better. Lack of perseverance is when a person has a hard time finishing hard or boring tasks. People with a lack of perseverance might have difficulty attempting to change addictive eating behavior, which could also cause obesity.

“Impulsiveness might be one reason why some people eat in an addictive way despite motivation to lose weight,” said Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, a clinical psychologist. He was involved in developing the Yale Food Addiction Scale in aid of those people. “We are theorizing that if food addiction is really a thing, then our measure, the Yale Food Addiction Scale, should be related to helping control impulsive action,” said Gearhardt.

Clinical psychologist Dr. James MacKillop, whose lab was conducting the study, believes that therapies used to treat addictive drug behavior could help people who suffer from addictive eating habits.

“Most of the programs for weight loss at this point focus on the most obvious things, which are clearly diet and exercise,” MacKillop said. “It seems that managing strong desires to eat would naturally fit in with the skills a person would need to eat healthily.”

1.According to Paragraph 1, the result of food addiction is ________.

A. less healthy weight

B. motivation to lose weight

C. negative emotions

D. taking alcohol or drugs

2.How does the author introduce the two personality traits in Paragraph 4?

A. By making comparisons and conclusions.

B. By explaining causes and effects.

C. By presenting questions and answers.

D. By giving definitions and examples.

3.What can be inferred about the Yale Food Addiction Scale from the text?

A. It has been successfully carried out among overweight people.

B. It might help some impulsive people with food addiction to lose weight.

C. It will prove whether food addiction is a problem to impulsive people.

D. It is theoretically a proper treatment for addictive food and drug behavior.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Dopamine release caused by food addiction

B. Food addiction compared to drug use

C. Impulsive personality linked to food addition

D. Food addiction contributing to obesity

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When visiting New York City with your kids，there are many things to do with kids that will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.

The Whispering Gallery

Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually makes people laugh. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person on the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.

E. 42nd St.

212一771一5322

grandcentralterminal. com

The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool factor home to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and see the impressive dinosaur skeletons（骨架）．And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids about the fragility（脆弱）of the Ocean

Central Park West at 79th St.

212一769一5606

amnh. org

the Scholastic Store

Most parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting，well-written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as“Clifford the Big Red Dog”，“The Magic School Bus，＂and“Harry Potter，”the Scholastic Store will delight your children.

557 Broadway

212一343一6100

scholastic. com

Ellen's Stardust Diner(小饭店)

The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to this unique dining experience.

1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.

212一956一5151

ellensstardustdiner. com

1.Which of the following websites helps kids learn about animals？

A. ettensstardustdiner. com.

B. grandcentralterminal. com.

C. amnh. org.

D. scholastic. com.

2.To develop your kids' interest in reading，you can bring them to　　 ．

A. the Whispering Gallery

B. the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner

D. the American Museum of Natural History

3.It can be learned from the passage that ________．

A. sound travels well in the Whispering Gallery

B. people can enjoy music in the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner mainly provides western food

D. the American Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years

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