2012年高考英语全国卷1 - 阅读理解E

Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
你想带你的孩子去一些新的，令人兴奋的场所吗？试试这些地方：

• Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children"s favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.
  参观艺术博物馆。它们提供各种各样的活动来激发孩子们的兴趣。很多博物馆提供制作泥塑的工坊、旅游展览、孩子们最喜欢的作家的图书签名，甚至音乐表演和其他艺术。

Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
前往自然历史博物馆。在这里，孩子们可以从恐龙模型到岩石藏品。以及天空的星星图片中了解过去。此外，可以了解为孩子们准备了什么样的工坊和教育计划，以及即将举行的所有特殊活动。

• Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts- Puppet making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
  逛青年剧院。在你的居住地寻找一家为孩子与家庭提供戏剧的青年剧院。演出前的戏剧商店由当地的艺术家和教育工作者经营，孩子们可以在那里发现表演艺术的秘密——木偶制作和舞台化妆只是你们可能会发现的几个特别之处。

• Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They"ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
  尝试实践科学。参观全国众多的实践科学博物馆中的一个，这些科学游乐场对孩子和大人来说都很有趣。他们会让你的孩子在按下按钮、做实验、做建筑的过程中一整天都保持身心活跃。当每个人都累了的时候，享受一场博物馆里常见的，有趣的家庭科学展。