The Aquarium(水族馆) of the Pacific is Southern California’s largest Aquarium. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers monthly events for people of all ages. Here are the upcoming events for this November.
Photographers Night
On this night only, the Aquarium is accessible to photographers for the purpose of getting their dream photos without having to worry about being disturbed by the general public.
DATE: Saturday, NOVEMBER 4, 6:00—10:00 pm
COST: $44.95 per person, $41.95 for members. Ticket sales will be limited.
* Exhibits that will not be lit: Lorikeet Forest & Diving Birds because they will be getting their rest.
Seniors Day
The Aquarium will open its doors for free to people aged fifty and above on Seniors Day. It will feature special presentations, door prizes, and 20% off in the gift store for our senior guests.
DATE: Monday, NOVEMBER 13, 9:00 am—2:00 pm
COST: FREE to ages 50 and over with a valid photo ID. Advance reservations required.
Autism(自闭症) Families Treat
Spend a special evening at the Aquarium only for families with adults or children with autism. On this evening, guests can enjoy the peacefulness of the Aquarium’s exhibits.
DATE: Sunday, NOVEMBER 19, 6:00—9:00 pm
COST: $12 per person, and free for Aquarium members and children under age three. Advance reservations required.
STEAM Fest
Spend the morning surrounded by STEAM science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
This event will feature interactive booths where you can learn about the ocean and the environment, make observations, and ask our animal care staff lots of questions.
DATE: Saturday, NOVEMBER 25, 9:00 am—1:00 pm
COST: $44.95 per adult(ages 12+), $29.95 per child(ages 3—12), and free for Aquarium members and children under age three. Advance reservations required.
1.What can photographers do at Photographers Night?A.Take photos without disturbance. |
B.Buy as many tickets as they want. |
C.Get their dream photos of diving birds. |
D.Enjoy the event with the general public. |
A.On November 4. | B.On November 19. |
C.On November 13. | D.On November 25. |
A.$74.9 | B.$29.95 | C.$89.9 | D.$44.95 |
A.told off | B.fell behind | C.put on the spot | D.did the trick |
A.What | B.It | C.As | D.That |
A.amaze | B.amazed | C.amazing | D.to amaze |
Remember the TV show Green Acres? This story is a little like that, only with more animals and an even better ending.
“My wife of 24 years, AnnMarie Roberts, was raised in New York City, worked in the fashion industry, and never got her hands dirty,” wrote Keith Roberts in the magazine Country Woman. “Then, nine years ago, I wanted to move home to Florida and reconnect to my country roots, but how would I inspire the same feeling in, well, a city woman? I brought her a two-month-old potbellied pig.”
AnnMarie, then 46, was fascinated by it immediately. Soon she took in another potbellied pig that had been abandoned. And thus began Sugarloaf Mountain Ranch, her animal shelter in central Florida.
AnnMarie is not only saving animals; she’s giving their owners peace of mind. “A woman called from her hospital bed.” AnnMarie recalls. “Her pigs would be killed if she couldn’t find a suitable home. ‘I only have a few months, and I need to know that they’ll be safe,’ she said.” So AnnMarie drove three hours and got them.
Soon after, AnnMarie received a note from the woman’s daughter. “Dear AnnMarie,” she wrote. “My mom went peacefully, and I owe part of that to you. She agonized over Bailey and Smitten, but she went knowing that they are forever loved. Thank you for being Mom’s angel.”
“She is a ball of energy,” Keith wrote. “I often found her sitting in the coop with ten chicks nestled in her lap, which is exactly what you’d expect from a true mother hen.”
1.What kind of TV show may Green Acres be about?A.Business women. | B.Modern city. | C.Fashion industry. | D.Country life. |
A.To treat their injuries. | B.To put an end to their life. |
C.To cut their feed cost. | D.To help them better live. |
A.Because she knew her pigs would be in good hands. |
B.Because her daughter called AnnMarie from hospital. |
C.Because AnnMarie wrote a note to comfort her. |
D.Because her pigs would be adopted by a vet. |
A.Humorous and caring. | B.Energetic and helpful. |
C.Ambitious and demanding. | D.Courageous and calm. |
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A.scenery | B.thought | C.sight | D.suffering |
A.puzzled | B.worried | C.hesitated | D.delighted |
A.turn | B.knock | C.start | D.pass |
A.realized | B.confirmed | C.guessed | D.predicted |
A.pleasant | B.ordinary | C.usual | D.important |
A.gradually | B.suddenly | C.constantly | D.regularly |
A.In a sense | B.In a way | C.In the panic | D.In the way |
A.phone | B.bike | C.assistance | D.friend |
A.doubted | B.observed | C.expressed | D.discovered |
A.brave | B.scared | C.clever | D.patient |
A.got around | B.took off | C.showed around | D.took over |
A.record | B.remember | C.search | D.spot |
A.discuss | B.call | C.interview | D.invite |
A.action | B.event | C.experience | D.behavior |
A.How come | B.So what | C.What for | D.What if |
Great painter Salvador Dali once said, “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” These words perfectly describe Umapathy, an art teacher from Puducherry, who plants the seeds of creativity in his students’ minds through arts and crafts.
Umapathy makes beautiful crafts out of biodegradable (可生物降解的) materials like bamboo, dried leaves, seeds, roots, branches, vegetable waste, and so on. This way, he integrates sustainability into his creations, leaving a continuing impact on his students.
While growing up, Umapathy was inspired by his father, a government school teacher and expert weaver (编织者). “He spent most of his evenings engaging in weaving. I would observe him and eventually developed an interest in the colours, designs and the art,” recalls Umapathy.
While working at the government school, it took Umapathy some time to excite the interest of the students. He experimented with different arts and crafts using a variety of materials. “That’s when a big realization struck me. Most of the students at my school weren’t able to afford the materials or equipment to create craftwork. I decided to choose to take natural materials, which are available for free,” he says.
This move made the students more interested in the craft than before. With his guidance, they were convinced that they could make wonders even out of waste materials. Now the school exhibits over 300 pieces of artwork, all created by the students over the years, on its walls. “I’m only giving wings to their imagination,” says Umapathy with a smile.
The craft has also aided several students from poor families to support their financial and educational needs. The students, with the help of Umapathy, have saved their earned income for their education. Several students have pursued their studies in fine arts with the income. One such student, Tamilselvan, completed his graduation in arts and has followed the path of his master to become an art teacher.
1.Which word best describes Umapathy’s craftwork?A.Cheap. | B.Traditional. |
C.Environment-friendly. | D.Fashionable. |
A.Received art training. | B.Watched his father weaving. |
C.Collected natural waste. | D.Learned weaving from his father. |
A.They can be found everywhere. |
B.They are perfect for arts and crafts. |
C.They can fire students’ imagination. |
D.They are easily accessible at no cost. |
A.He made money to pursue his studies. |
B.He got inspiration for his own exhibitions. |
C.He achieved his dream to be an art teacher. |
D.He received financial aid from an art school. |