On Halloween Night, children go trick-treating in their neighborhoods. Dressed up as ghosts, skeleton devils, and various other characters, children knock on doors to collect their treats. Seldom do they actually perform a “trick”.
It is thought that trick-or-treating comes from an old English custom. On All Souls Day, poor people went begging and promised to say prayers in exchange for food. Apple bobbing, still a favorite Halloween game, was originally an ancient ceremony honoring the harvest time.
A jack-o’-lantern is placed on porches and windows to tell children that treats are available. The legend was that a man named Jack could enter heaven because he played tricks on the devil. As punishment, he had to wander the earth carrying a lantern waiting to be judged fit to get into heaven.
People believed that Halloween marked the connection between the world of the living and the world of the dead. This meant that ghosts would roam the earth on this night. Some believed that these ghosts would go back to the homes they lived in before they died.
Thankfully, Halloween is an amusing night when children can dress up and get a bag full of candy. We don’t have to worry about ghosts. Or do we?
【小题1】Apple bobbing was an ancient ceremony held originally to ____.

A.honor the harvest timeB.honor the dead
C.honor the livingD.play a trick on each other
【小题2】The underlined word “roam” is close in meaning to ____.
A.come backB.placeC.collectD.walk around
【小题3】Which of the following is not true?
A. On Halloween Night, children often dress up as ghosts.
B. On Halloween Night, children often perform tricks.
C,. Trick-or-treating comes from an old English custom.
D. Children can get a lot of candy on Halloween Night.
【小题4】According to the passage, Halloween is a(n) ____ festival.
A.sadB.badC.interestingD.boring

Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida
People say that it is the home of the “Harry Potter Theme Park”. The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park. Other popular rides include the Adventures of Spider-Man, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure.
It is open from Monday to Saturday. $15.95 for children, 3 to 13 years old; $29.95 for ages 14 and over.
PI-O Indoor Theme Park in Longueuil
The PI-O Indoor Theme Park features(以……为特色) 16 rides, a small sea train, a kid-sized bowling alley(保龄球场), a mirror maze(迷宫), theme rooms which include the Christmas room on-the-sea, and a private reception room.
“I wanted to create a safe environment for kids aged 1 to 10,” explains owner Jocelyne Pinard. She noted how many competing amusement parks have sections that can be unsafe for young kids — such as the “ball rooms” full of loose plastic balls. So this is how it is different from other amusement parks.
Open seven days a week. The admission fees are $16.99 for individuals(个人) and $64 for families.
Legoland Windsor Theme Park in London
Legoland Windsor is the best choice for young families. The park is designed for children from 3 to 12. There are over 50 rides as well as live shows, workshops, and other attractions aimed at younger children, and especially those who are already fond of building-block(积木) toys.
The park is open every single day. Adults: $35; Ages 3-15 and 60+: $26. Buy online and save $3 per person.
Wonder La Theme Park in India
Wonder La is a world-class amusement park. It’s modern, clean and green, and has all kinds of attractions. There are over 50 rides, 12 of which are water based and 9 especially for small children. If you love getting wet, don’t miss the Rain Disco — an indoor dance floor with a rain system that provides showers of warm water to the music.
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Holiday and Festival seasons 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Single adult / child — $13.50; Family ticket (for any four people) — $50.00; Children 3 and under — Free.
【小题1】If Jim is free this Sunday, he can choose to visit the following parks EXCEPT________.

A.Islands of AdventureB.PI-O
C.Legoland WindsorD.Wonder La
【小题2】How is PI-O Indoor Theme Park mainly different from other parks?
A.It is much safer. B.It features more rides.
C.It is much cheaper.D.It offers more activities.
【小题3】If a couple want to visit Legoland Windsor Theme Park with their 5-year-old son, how much do they need to pay when booking online?
A.$70. B.$87.C.$93.D.$96.
【小题4】Which of the following about Wonder La Theme Park is NOT true?
A.It is located in India.
B.It is free for children of 3 and under.
C.There are nine rides especially for small children.
D.The Rain Disco lets children enjoy cool showers while dancing.
【小题5】Where is the passage most probably taken?
A.A science magazine. B.A text book.
C.A travel guide.D.A local newspaper.

Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida

People say that it is the home of the “Harry Potter Theme Park”. The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park. Other popular rides include the Adventures of Spider-Man, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure.

It is open from Monday to Saturday. $15.95 for children, 3 to 13 years old; $29.95 for ages 14 and over.

PI-O Indoor Theme Park in Longueuil

The PI-O Indoor Theme Park features(以……为特色) 16 rides, a small sea train, a kid-sized bowling alley(保龄球场), a mirror maze(迷宫), theme rooms which include the Christmas room on-the-sea, and a private reception room.

“I wanted to create a safe environment for kids aged 1 to 10,” explains owner Jocelyne Pinard. She noted how many competing amusement parks have sections that can be unsafe for young kids — such as the “ball rooms” full of loose plastic balls. So this is how it is different from other amusement parks.

Open seven days a week. The admission fees are $16.99 for individuals(个人) and $64 for families.

Legoland Windsor Theme Park in London

Legoland Windsor is the best choice for young families. The park is designed for children from 3 to 12. There are over 50 rides as well as live shows, workshops, and other attractions aimed at younger children, and especially those who are already fond of building-block(积木) toys.

The park is open every single day. Adults: $35; Ages 3-15 and 60+: $26. Buy online and save $3 per person.

Wonder La Theme Park in India

Wonder La is a world-class amusement park. It’s modern, clean and green, and has all kinds of attractions. There are over 50 rides, 12 of which are water based and 9 especially for small children. If you love getting wet, don’t miss the Rain Disco — an indoor dance floor with a rain system that provides showers of warm water to the music.

Monday to Friday 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Holiday and Festival seasons 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Single adult / child — $13.50; Family ticket (for any four people) — $50.00; Children 3 and under — Free.

1.If Jim is free this Sunday, he can choose to visit the following parks EXCEPT________.

A.Islands of Adventure                     B.PI-O

C.Legoland Windsor                       D.Wonder La

2.How is PI-O Indoor Theme Park mainly different from other parks?

A.It is much safer.                         B.It features more rides.

C.It is much cheaper.                      D.It offers more activities.

3.If a couple want to visit Legoland Windsor Theme Park with their 5-year-old son, how much do they need to pay when booking online?

A.$70.             B.$87.              C.$93.             D.$96.

4.Which of the following about Wonder La Theme Park is NOT true?

A.It is located in India.

B.It is free for children of 3 and under.

C.There are nine rides especially for small children.

D.The Rain Disco lets children enjoy cool showers while dancing.

5.Where is the passage most probably taken?

A.A science magazine.                     B.A text book.

C.A travel guide.                          D.A local newspaper.

 

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