HOLIDAYS

       The Bay Hotel. It's a quiet, comfortable hotel overlooking（俯瞰）the bay in an uncommercialised Cornish fishing village on England's most southerly point．If pop music is no longer your strong point, and you are considering a relaxing holiday where the scenery is breathtaking and the sound of the sea is live music to your ears, come and stay with us．For adults only．Sssh! Don't tell everyone! 01326 280464

Willapark Manor Hotel．Peaceful situation in 14 acres of separated gardens and woodland, overlooking picturesque bay．Close to coastal path and beach．Excellent cuisine．Our excellent service brings our guests back year after year．Children （reductions） and pets welcome．01840 770782

The Country Garden Hotel．Delightful hotel set in lovely gardens; calm Island of Wight near Tennyson Downs, Great food! Garden, sea view and ground floor rooms．Please call for brochure （服务指南） and sample menu．Adults only and pets welcome．0800 980 1943

Boscastle．Romantic 17th Century farmer's cottage in countryside with splendid coastal views．Well-equipped．Sleeps 5．Regret no pets/smoking．Garden with furniture．Brochure; 01633 450417

Godshill．4 star self-served units．Non smoking．Sleeps 2 —4．Open all year．Good walks．Close to pubs．Peaceful．Cosy．No pets．Brochure: 01983 840371

The Blakeney Hotel．Overlooking harbour, traditional privately owned friendly hotel vi bedrooms, lift, heated indoor pool, spa bath and saunas．Relax, walk, sail, play golf, explore the villages, countryside and coast．Special seasonal midweek price for aged citizens．01263 740797

S W France．Rural setting near Cordes．Two beautifully repainted old houses, sleep 4/5 and 6,Gardens, woodland, pool, views, excellent walks．Available all year round．Outstanding．01962 776967

1．All of the following hotels are close to the sea EXCEPT _______．

       A．S W France                                       B．The Blakeney Hotel

       C．Willapark Manor Hotel                         D．The Country Garden Hotel

2．If you want to take your children and your dog with you on holiday, you can choose     .

       A．The Country Garden Hotel                    B．Willapark Manor Hotel

       C．The Bay Hotel                                     D．Boscastie

3．One of the hotels offers special price for          .

       A．young people       B．elderly people       C．foreign guests      D．students

4．The purpose of the passage is to         .

       A．warn                   B．advise                 C．describe              D．advertise

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A. Cornwall

You can find that 'weekend feeling' every day of the year, in the country's favourite holiday destination. Some find it in a rock pool on a golden beach, others find it along a dramatic coastal path over-looking crashing waves, while for some it can only be discovered on wild moors and quiet woods. Art lovers are sure to find all the inspiration they could wish for in a lively arts scene, while gastronauts can savour the secret ingredients that make Cornwall a foodie's heaven.                                                    

Start planning, start discovering; get your free 2011 official Cornwall guide and visit the website.

B. Cornwall, paradise found

The gardens of Cornwall are the envy of the world. With its temperate climate Cornwall is the perfect home for a flourishing variety of plants, trees and shrubs. For seasoned horticulturists, keen amateurs or energetic families looking for a fun day out, there is always a surprise around the next corner - maybe a hidden vista or a startling splash of colour.

   With over 70 gardens to choose from you can walk amongst wild woodlands or stand and admire the formal splendour of a country estate. Kitchen gardens, perfumed gardens, and even Japanese gardens - you will discover something fresh, whatever the season.

Click the 'request brochure' button for your FREE guide or visit the website for more information.

C. Peak District

Come to the Peak District and get right to the heart of a great holiday - right at the heart of the UK. Our world-class destination is a stone's throw from everywhere. From Hollywood film locations to superb landscapes and quality accommodation to luscious local food, we've got it all. Add awesome attractions, historic houses, glorious gardens, fantastic theme parks, fabulous festivals and vibrant nightlife - and you have the perfect recipe for a brilliant break. Order your free copy of our 2011 Visitor Guide now!

D. Discover the stunning Channel Island of Guernsey in 2011

It doesn't take long to get to the stunning Channel Island of Guernsey, but once you're here, you'll feel a long way from home - Discover its unforgettable blend of stunning scenery, unique character and rich heritage for yourself in 2011.

Welcome to the islands of Guernsey. Lying close to the north coast of France and bathed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the islands are the perfect escape.

   Indulge in an unforgettable meal, explore the region's rich heritage or simply revel in the beauty of your surroundings, the islands of choice have it all. On this site, you'll find all the information you need to create a holiday filled with special memories - So take some time to look around and start planning your perfect break.

E. Visit the English Riviera - South Devon’s Beautiful Bay

   Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham boast stunning beaches and award-winning visitor attractions.

But it's not just palm trees and a famously mild climate, there is treasured literary and natural heritage just waiting to be discovered. The 22 miles of coastline has been endorsed by UNESCO as a Global Geopark. Explore Agatha Christie's place of birth and the inspiration behind fictional tales and her real life story.

Visit the website to request your free Accommodation Guide and prepare to explore South Devon's beautiful bay.

F. Pure Jersey

Whether you're looking for a short break or longer holiday, Jersey has it all! Discover breathtaking beaches, fabulous restaurants, cosmopolitan shopping, leafy country lanes, award-winning attractions and fascinating WWII history. Stay in family-friendly hotels or self-catering lodges, chic hotels or great-value guest houses.

    With over 30 departure points from the UK, you can fly in less than an hour or sail by fast ferry. What's more, with its lovely mild climate, Jersey is the warmest place in the British Isles.

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1.Doris , an amateur photographer , is now learning English in the UK. She is planning for a short visit to a place where she can not only has inspiration but also enjoys good food. More importantly, she wish to make it flexible according to her schedule. Any season would be fine as long as there are colourful flowers and warm sun shine.

2..Rainy, a housewife, is taking a short break to relax herself from boring daily routine, but wishes to spend some days outdoors with her three young girls. She hates the cold winter and is ready to travel by any means of transportation so long as it won’t take a long time. She prefers street shopping to on line shopping.

3. Shirley, a professional column writer, is expecting to experience the UK in a special and unforgettable way. She writes about review on food, introduction to customs and lifestyle of the British.

4. Kathy, an artist, has great passion for nature. She is enthusiastic about exploring the unknown , learning from tradition, enjoying the amazing scenery and bathing the sun on the beach. She usually reads a lot about the persons she paints before she starts working on it.

5. King, a scholar, a nature lover, has written quite a few books on wars. On the other hand, he is particular about food. He is planning to spend one or two days simply enjoying the beauty of nature and quietness of the woods.

       Archaeologists believe they are on the turning point of throwing light on the life of William Shakespeare — by excavating （发掘） what may have been the playwright’s dust hole．

       Experts have begun excavating the ruins of New Place, Shakespeare’s former home in Stratford-upon-Avon, which was destroyed 250 years ago．Although little remains of the property, the team, led by Birmingham Archaeology, believes it has identified a dust hole used by the 16th century poet．

       Small pieces of pottery （陶瓷） and broken clay pipe have already been found from a muddy hole on the site, which they claim could yield some of the most significant discoveries about Shakespeare in decades．The dig focuses on three areas of the property, which Shakespeare bought in 1597 when he returned to his home town from London having achieved fame — including the so-called knot garden at the back of the building．

       Dr Diana Owen, Director of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, which owns the site, said, “We do not know if the knot garden was an area used by Shakespeare — it may have been a yard simply used by his servants．But this could actually yield some fantastic results, especially if it was an area where rubbish was thrown or the dust hole was located．”

       Kevin Colls, from Birmingham Archaeology, added, “Through documentary evidence we know Shakespeare lived at New Place but we have very little information regarding the layout （布局） of the house and gardens at this time．Through archaeological fieldwork, in particular the dig of structural remains and the recovery of artefacts, we hope to fill in the blanks．”

       Until October, visitors will be able to watch archaeologists and volunteers at work as they excavate the remains of the house, which was knocked down in 1759．Experts hope to unearth evidence to support theories that Shakespeare wrote many of his most famous works at the property．

1．This excavation intends to ______．

       A．know something about the playwright’s dust hole

       B．search for some treasure in the dust hole

       C．explore the life of William Shakespeare

       D．find something that Shakespeare lost

2．New Place was destroyed in the ______ century．

       A．15th      B．16th      C．17th       D．18th

3．Small pieces of pottery and broken clay pipe on the site ______．

       A．could show Shakespeare’s luxurious life

       B．could lead to important discoveries about Shakespeare

       C．could show us that Shakespeare lived at New Place

       D．could prove when New Place was knocked down

4．The underlined phrase “the blanks” in Paragraph 5 refers to ______．

       A．the ruins of New Place 

       B．the smallest pieces of broken pottery

       C．three areas of the property 

       D．the layout of the house and gardens of New Place

5．What can we learn from the text?

       A．Shakespeare used to live at New Place．

       B．Shakespeare became famous after 1597．

       C．Only his servants used the knot garden．

       D．Dr Diana Owen owns Shakespeare’s property．

Slow parenting means parenting children in the contact of nature without any interference (干预) of materialistic influence. We can also term it as “self-raising”. In slow parenting children are allowed to do what they think proper and parents just keep a watch over the child. Curiosity of the child leads to exploring and discovering things. Parents provide little help only when it’s too necessary, otherwise keep themselves away from the child and just have a look on him/her: This brings about a feeling of self-dependency and they are encouraged to solve their problems.

This is a natural way of learning. When a child is left to learn in a natural environment, the child’s natural development takes place. Influence of any materialistic way doesn’t let the mind develop naturally. Watching TV, playing video games or joining classes of dance, swimming or any other sports will not let the mind develop naturally.

Here creativity of their mind is developed. They explore ideas. The logic behind this is that the kids of animals learn by nature, so can our kids. So let our children play in the garden, to watch flowers, plants, birds, butterflies and other gifts of nature. In the classes of dance, swimming etc. their creativity is influenced and their natural creativity is suppressed (压制). In these classes they are overburdened and can’t train their creativity. So let them play in the open air or garden without any burden instead of joining classes.

Generally parents give toys to their children and explain how to operate them. But those parents who believe in slow parenting give toys and observe how the children are managing them. Their skill to learn and understand comes out. Maybe the process is slow, but it will be their exploration, which will make them self-dependent, and self-capable to learn.

1.In slow parenting, parents ______.

2. What is the main advantage of slow parenting according to the passage?

3.We can infer from the third paragraph that______.

4.What is the passage mainly about?