Many of Nalade Resorts’ hotels have Kids Club with special facilities for young children, making holidays more relaxing for parents and undoubtedly more pleasant and interesting for youngsters!
Kids Club in Beau Rivage (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
The club has a lovely atmosphere, with a large room for activities and a fenced, grass play-area outside. The qualified hostesses really know how to get on with children, as they look after and entertain youngsters from 3 to 12.
Activities are adapted according to children’s ages and talents and include:
●Glass-bottom boat trips to see the brightly colored games
●Drawing and painting
●Making things and a whole host of indoor games
●Learning how to snorkel and water-ski
A baby sitting service is also available on request, for a fee. Children’s dinner is served in the main restaurant at 6:30 p.m.
Kids Club in Legends (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Three qualified hostesses entertain youngsters from 3 to 11 years old. For children under 3, a baby sitting service is also available on request, for a fee.
Children’s lunch is served between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. in the main restaurant or in the Kids Club depending on the day. The children have dinner in the main restaurant between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Kids Club in Les Pavillons (9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Friendly, experienced, well-trained staff keep youngsters from 3 to 11 happy and occupied throughout the day and evening. Activities include:
●Learning the local dance, the Sega
●Gathering crabs on the beach by torchlight
●Making things and a whole host of indoor games
●Learning to play a traditional musical instrument
A special children’s dinner is served from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Baby sitting service can also be provided, for a fee.
Kids Club in Diva
The ideal arrangement for both parents and their youngsters! Qualified staffs look after children aged from 3 to 11 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and organize a whole range of activities to keep them busy and happy.
Children have dinner between 6 and 7 p.m. A baby sitting service is also available, for a fee.If you have a 12-year-old child, you can choose ______ for your Family holidays.
| A．Diva | B．Legends | C．Beau Rivage | D．Les Pavillons |
Children may have two meals in ______.
| A．Legends | B．Beau Rivage | C．Les Pavillons | D．Diva |
According to the activity lists, children can learn some water sports in the Club of ______.
| A．Les Pavillons | B．Beau Rivage | C．Diva | D．Legends |
We know from the passage that ______.
| A．the staff in all hotels can get along well with the youngsters |
| B．all the hotels open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| C．all the hotels provide baby-sitting service for fee |
| D．parents have to play with their children in the activities |
I have always loved kids. However, the children here at Shanti Bhavan are unlike any that I have ever met. They have a strong drive and determination and are thankful for the wonderful opportunity they have been given. While at Shanti Bhavan, I taught 3rd graders writing, language, and literature, 8th, 9th, and 10th graders public speaking, 9th and 10th graders basketball, and piano lessons. I found teaching the children was the most rewarding experience of my life. They are really fast learners and really have an interest in knowledge. It was easy to get on with such polite, well-mannered, and hard-working students. They dream big and I only hope that I can continue to be a part of helping them achieve their goals.
As far as my day-to-day living went, I was perfectly comfortable here and came to consider it as a second home. My room was clean and comfortable and the staff could not have been nicer.
In addition, I really appreciated the support of all the teachers. They were so welcoming and kind that it truly cleared away my fears and culture shock. They often gave me advice and befriended me and I owe much to them for their warmth.
I honestly feel that Shanti Bhavan is the most beautiful place on earth. It has love and learning, and I am very sad to be leaving. I am looking forward to my return to this newly found family as soon as possible. Thank you so much Miss Beena and Mrs. Law for all of your love and support. The experience that I worked with them will always come into my mind. This has been the greatest experience of my life.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
| A．Kids liked basketball lessons best. |
| B．Kids at Shanti Bhavan helped the author a lot. |
| C．The author is a fast learner and dreams big. |
| D．The author taught different lessons at the same time. |
What does the author think of the students at Shanti Bhavan?
| A．Generous | B．Clever | C．Brave | D．Funny |
Which of the following words can best describe the author’s day-to-day living at Shanti Bhavan?
| A．Lonely | B．Simple | C．Disappointed | D．Comfortable |
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．The author will come back soon. |
| B．The author has decided to settle at Shanti Bhavan. |
| C．The author once felt uneasy at Shanti Bhavan. |
| D．The author was forced to come to Shanti Bhavan at first. |
In tradition (传统的) education, the teacher may feel that the students are not very grown up. Usually, teachers are older than students, and teachers feel that students are young and do not know much about the world. The teachers feel that they must tell the students what to do most of the time, and that they must also make the students study specific (特殊的) things. In open education, the teacher’s methods are very different. These teachers feel that the students are human beings (人) first, and students second. They expect the students to be responsible for the things that they do, just as adults are. A student’s ideas and feelings are just as important as the teacher’s. The teacher allows the students to decide what they want to do, and does not make them study what they do not want to. The teacher lets them decide what to study and how much to study. It’s very important for the teacher to show how he or she feels about students.Which is the topic for the passage?
| A．Traditional Education |
| B．Open Education |
| C．The Students Are Human Beings First |
| D．Two Kinds of Different Education |
What’s the theory of open education?
| A．The students are human beings first, and students second. |
| B．The students should be responsible for what they do. |
| C．The students’ ideas and feelings are very important. |
| D．The teachers should allow the students to do what they want to do. |
In traditional education, the teachers consider that __________.
| A．they should praise the students all the time |
| B．they should tell the students what to do all the time |
| C．the students should know much about the world |
| D．the students should learn much about the world from their teachers |
We can infer (推断) that ____________.
| A．students needn’t study as hard as they did before |
| B．students can learn more about the world in open education |
| C．most of the teachers don’t agree with the idea of open education |
| D．most of the students prefer traditional education to open education |
For as long as humans have lived on the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a spoken language problem, communication can be carried out through sign language, in which gestures stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists and people unable to hear or speak have often had to turn to this form of expression. When gestures describe words or ideas, they can often be used internationally. When used for spelling words however, where each gesture stands for a single letter, people must share the same written language.
Body language sends ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either meaningfully or not. A wink can be a way of showing that the person is only joking. A nod means agreement, while shaking the head indicates disagreement.
Other forms of language can be found in Braille (a reading system of raised dots read with the fingertips used by the blind), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide and warn people. While language is the most common form of communication, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.Which of the following ways can not be used as a form of communication?
| A．oral speech | B．sign language | C．body language | D．thought |
What does the author mainly want to say?
| A．People can communicate in many different ways. |
| B．Everybody uses only one form of communication. |
| C．Language is invaluable to foreigners. |
| D．Non-spoken communication is of little value. |
According to the text, which part of the body can be used to show you are joking?
| A．Fingers | B．Eyes | C．Head | D．Feet |
What can’t be effectively communicated by sign language when people belong to different language groups?
| A．Spelling | B．Idea | C．Whole words | D．Expressions |
How many different forms of communication are mentioned in the text?
| A．Three | B．Five | C．Six | D．Nine |
A psychologist once said,“If you’ve conquered every one of your fears, congratulations — you’re dead.”This humorous quote points to a simple truth — no one can escape fear completely.
However, fear can be a good thing. It is a natural, healthy reaction to danger. In fact, sometimes we are afraid of things that aren’t dangerous, such as public speaking, failing a test, or being rejected. These unhealthy fears can keep us from fulfilling our dreams. So how can we successfully face our fears?
First, admit what you fear and then share it with someone you trust. Perhaps you worry that others would look down on you if they know what you fear, but you might be surprised at how many other people share the same fears. Learning you are not the only one who fears something will give you self-esteem(自尊心) a push. Second, ask yourself,“What is the worst-case scenario（最坏的情况）?”This question can help you gain perspective（洞察力）.If you think about it, the worst might not be that bad, after all. Compared with the fear of losing a contest or being turned down, the regret of having missed opportunities can be even harder to bear. Even worse, you will never know what you might have accomplished. Finally, take small steps toward conquering your fears. If you fear public speaking, start by giving a small talk to a few people. If your talk doesn’t go well, try again. Each small success will increase your confidence and persistence is one of the keys to success.
You might never completely conquer your fear of certain things, but what is important is that you can bring yourself to do what you fear. True bravery is feeling afraid but doing what you have to do anyway. It’s also true that you struggle with fear and don’t let your fears stop you from getting the most out of life.This passage mainly discusses.
| A．the harm of fear to success | B．varieties of fear |
| C．ways to handle fear | D．necessity of fear |
In the writer’s opinion, what might be even worse than losing a contest?
| A．Being turned down by others. |
| B．Forgetting what to say in public speaking. |
| C．Sharing ideas with others. |
| D．Missing an opportunity. |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Not everything we are afraid of is dangerous. |
| B．It’s encouraged to share your fear with others. |
| C．It’s difficult to overcome some fears. |
| D．What you fear should be worse than what you think. |
It can be learned from the passage that a really courageous person.
| A．does what is necessary to do |
| B．always achieves what he or she wants |
| C．has no fear in his or her life |
| D．never loses a contest |
One day, when I went shopping with Julie, we came across something special. Waiting in a long checkout line, I thought about going to another, which had the shortest queue. There was only one guy in it, but he was in a wheelchair. Well, we stepped in behind him. At first, he seemed to be having difficulty getting his groceries onto the checking desk. But after a while, I realized that what he was actually doing was separating them into two piles.
However, doing that job was no easy task in itself. I offered to help, but he and the checkout lady had it under control. He asked my wife if she would mind putting his empty basket away. What must it be like, I wondered, to be so dependent on other people like that? The checkout operator came around and gave him his change and the items he needed to have to hand. She hung one bag of groceries over a handle at the back of his chair. I offered to get the other, bigger, bag and he said, “No. But you could do me a favour. Take that lot along to the entrance and give it to Angela.”
As I was told, I did that, leaving Julie with our shopping. Angela, as turned out, was collecting food for people who might otherwise go hungry! I hadn't even noticed her before. This guy, despite the limitations that his physical condition imposed on him, had bought more than twice as much shopping as he needed – and given the bigger bag away to help other people! He didn't let the fact that he needed help stop him from being a help. He may have been limited physically, but his heart was more than capable of overcoming all that. And it changed my idea of dependence when I realized that the help he had given was more than the help he had received.
So … what’s holding the rest of us back? From the first paragraph, we know that______.
| A．the writer was obviously a disabled person |
| B．the man in a wheelchair was a shopper |
| C．the writer and Julie jumped the queue |
| D．only three people were shopping then |
The man put the things he bought into two piles, probably because______.
| A．his shopping bags were too small to hold all the groceries |
| B．he hoped to keep the balance of his wheelchair |
| C．he intended to help the people in need |
| D．it would be easy for him to carry |
From the passage, we can learn that Angela was probably______.
| A．the disabled person’s wife |
| B．the girl at the checking desk |
| C．a hungry and homeless beggar |
| D．a kind-hearted and helpful woman |
Which of the following can best describe the man in the wheelchair?
| A．kind, energetic and determined |
| B．positive, dependent and easy-going |
| C．active, optimistic and open-minded |
| D．helpful, generous and strong-hearted |