Legoland California Offering a full day of wonderful adventures, Legoland gives fun, imagination, and entertainment to today's youngsters and their families. At Legoland California everyone in the family becomes a hero on more than 50 super rides, shows and attractions. TOUR: A16 ADULT: $109 CHILD(2-12) : $104 | Universal Studios Hollywood Go behind the scenes on the world famous Studio Tour to explore where Hollywood movies are made. Then, face exciting rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world's biggest movies. TOUR: A6 ADULT: $ 138 CHILD (3-12) : $ 96 |
SeaWorld SeaWorld celebrates 50 years with a Sea of Surprises. Step under the waves at SeaWorld San Diego's all-new Explorers' Reef. Go "hand-in" to touch a shark, a crab, or thousands of tiny cleaner fish that will bite playfully at your fingers. And you can enjoy an all-new Shamu's Celebration: Light Up The Night show. TOUR: A14 ADULT:$111 CHILD(3-10): $105 | San Diego Zoo Take a walk on the wild side at the San Diego Zoo with one of the most kinds of wild animals in the world. The San Diego Zoo covers 100 acres and brings 4, 000 animals, representing 800 kinds; together in one place. The Zoo has some of the most beautiful and rare creatures in the world and offers you a great chance to visit wild animals. TOUR: A13 ADULT: $90 CHILD (3-11): $ 72 |
1 How would you like to build a time machine? Paper, sticks, glue and string are all you need. Put them together to build a kite. A kite connects you to the past.
2 About 1,300 years ago, Chinese travelers took kites to Japan. Soon kites filled the skies there. Kites reached Thailand about 700 years ago. During floods, Thai farmers flew kites over their fields. They hoped the kites would drive away the clouds and stop the rain. Over time, kites flew their way out of Asia. Today, kites are a passion all over the world. Kite fans meet at festivals in many parts of the world and have great fun.
3 In China, kites helped people during wartime. One Chinese story tells how soldiers put noise makers on kites and flew them at night over the enemy(敌人) camp. The enemies were frightened by the noise and ran away.
4 Kites have also helped people understand the natural world. In 1749, for example, thermometers were tied to kites to measure temperatures. In 1906, cameras hanging from kites took pictures of San Francisco, California after an earthquake. The photos helped people plan what to do.
5 Kites also helped inventors find out how to make airplanes. The Wright brothers studied how kites flew, which helped them make the first successful airplane.
6 Since the ancient Chinese first set their kites into the air, people have loved flying kites. Kites give us ways to celebrate, relax and explore. So go fly a kite! Enjoy the feeling of wonder that kite flyers have felt for centuries.
As a nature photographer, I have to face the wind and the rain bravely, but I still enjoy working outside in the wild. One of the best things about this job is that you can observe(观察) animals in their natural environment.
My favourite place to take photos is Yellowstone National Park. As the world's first national park, Yellowstone is famous for the variety of its wildlife, but it is probably best known for its bears. These huge, strong animals can live for 30 years. Despite(尽管) a weight of up to 300 kilograms, they can run at a speed of around 64 kilometres per hour and are also excellent swimmers.
Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was breathtaking. An eagle(雕) flew over the snowcapped(积雪的) mountains, which were reflected in the still lake below. While I was photographing this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I was being watched. Slowly, and with the camera still held to my eye, I turned… and froze. Only metres away from me was a bear. With water falling off its thick, brown hair, the bear stared back at me. Time stood still as the bear and I both waited to see who would move first. My legs started shaking. Somehow, I forced my finger to press the button. A second later, the bear turned and ran back into the forest. When I recovered from the shock, I looked at my camera. My most frightening but magical experience was now kept forever in a single image.
From time to time I look at the photo as a reminder to show respect to all animals. It is after all we who are the visitors to their world.
a. I felt I was being watched. b. I admired the scene. c. I took a photo of the bear.
d. The bear ran away. e. I walked through a forest. f. I saw a bear.
"Don't judge a book by its cover." the old saying goes. As a teenager, dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you like a rain cloud. Do I look fat in these jeans? Do others think I am too short? Is everyone laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back? These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of shape or size, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them.
Standards(标准) of beauty in the media can influence(影响) what you think of your physical appearance. Teens who try to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing battle—these standards are impossible for most of the population to live up to. Your friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. If you have friends who are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel like you are living in their shadow. Social media makes this problem even worse. Your friends may post a never-ending series of photos online to show off beautiful dresses or strong bodies, and it becomes easier for you to compare yourself to them.
But there are certainly ways to deal with them. First, be careful not to follow popular beauty standards blindly. They are out of reach for 99% of us, so it is better to just forget about them.
Another tip is to remind yourself you are unique(独一无二的). Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel comfortable. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has own talents—you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well.
Finally, it is a good idea to try to direct your attention away from negative thoughts. You should do something you enjoy. Read a book you like, or take part in a social activity, like playing a ball game with your friends. These things can help you take your mind off matters that worry you and make you feel good about yourself.
You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on the inside. However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself—your personality, your value to others, your achievements—you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are.
Being fit and healthy doesn't mean you have to work out for hours a day and eat nothing but chicken and vegetables for every meal.
You should start to put your health and fitness in the first place today. You can work out in the park and cook your favourite food after work. What you should do first is to stop making excuses all the time.
The key to lifelong fitness is to simply be more active and walk more every day. Try your best to walk whenever and wherever you can —to the superstore, to the office, or go for an after-dinner walk with your family. In short, take every chance to walk as much as you can.
You can go for a bike ride, go on a hike, or go to play sports with your family and friends, such as ping-pong and basketball. The list is endless. Not only will you get moving, but also you will have fun.
Many people underestimate the importance of a good night's rest, but having a good rest each night is important for your health. Therefore, try to sleep seven to eight hours a night on a regular basis.
A. For your health, you have to make a change. B. There are many good habits that will help you keep in shape. C. Enough sleep is especially important. D. You should walk more instead of driving a car when going out. E. Watch TV with your friends. F. You should take part in activities that keep you moving. |
When Marco was a boy, he tried everything to get his father's love and attention. He studied hard to get good 1 and tried to behave well. He was shy and shorter than the other boys. Besides, his father was 2 and had little time for him. Except for his 3 for housework after school, there was no communication. Marco felt very 4 .
One day, his maths teacher called him that some young teenagers were signing up for(报名) a public 5 contest. She thought he should give it a 6 . She firmly believed he could perform on stage (舞台) like other kids. Feeling her strong trust, Marco agreed to 7 the contest.
All winter, he took a bus to 8 twice a week in another city, where the competition would take place. Marco was taken by a strong 9 he never felt before. Finally, the big day arrived. His father, and yes, his maths teacher, were present. When he stepped onto the stage and began to speak, he felt totally at home. He was funny, and acted very 10 . He won! He noticed his father's eyes were 11 —he was so proud. It was then that his father 12 he should pay more attention to the child.
As the winner, his name was 13 in the local papers. He knew this was the 14 of his new life. It all happened because of a phone call, from one who 15 him.
I'm Joe. You'll often find me sitting in front of my laptop. The online world is a big part of mylife. I'm a "digital(数码的) native"—I (use) the computer since I was a kid.
I do a wide range of things online. Besides doing all my schoolwork, I chat with my friends, watch (film) and read the daily news and interesting articles; I shop for various things online, such as books, computer hardware and other necessities. It's so convenient to be able to compare the quality and prices from different online shops I buy.
My parents are worried that I may become "Internet addict(有瘾的人)". They think I'm playing computer games all the time and I chat too much with online friends. According to them, there is a danger that I may not be able to tell these friends are real friends or not. My mum keeps (tell) me to go out with my school friends instead. Maybe she's right. It's important (meet) friends in person from time to time. Actually, I do know I need to pull myself away the online world sometimes, especially because real life can be just as (interest).
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On 18th October 2009, Australian schoolgirl Jessica Watson set off from Sydney on a unusual journey. At sixteen years old, she was trying to become one of people to sail around the world by herself. Her journey 210 days and she completed it without making any stops or receiving any help.
Jessica's journey covered nearly 23,000 . It wasn't always smooth—she had to deal with strong winds, heavy rain and big waves, as well as loneliness. , she made it. When she sailed back, she was greeted her family and about 75,000 people. Even the Prime Minister(总理)of Australia was there her. However, when questioned by reporters, she said, "I don't consider a hero. I'm an ordinary girl who believed in a dream."
Dear Li Hua, How's it going? Autumn holiday is coming, I'm going to invite my Chinese classmate Jack to my home. He is a little homesick. What kind of special food in this season in China can make him feel better? What's more, I know the 19th Asian Games is held in Hangzhou. Do you have time to watch the games? What's your favorite sport? Why do you like it? I am looking forward to your reply! Yours, Tony |
Dear Tony, Everything goes well. How sweet you are to care about your friend! …… Li Hua |