The following are the sculptures in the Underwater Museum, which are accessible in person by glass boat, or scuba diving. | |
The Archive of Lost Dreams The Visual: It describes an underwater archive of messages in bottles. The Meaning: The bottles contain messages of dreams for future generations. The Hope: The statue is placed with the purpose of helping draw visitors away from the healthy parts of the reef. The Location: The Archive of Lost Dreams was placed 8 meters deep at Manchones Reef, close to Isla Mujeres. Behind the Scenes: The collection of bottled messages were provided by various communities who wrote about today’s values and their dreams for the future generations. | |
The Gardener of Hope The Visual: Here a young Mexican girl lies in a garden surrounded by pots which will be grown with live coral. The Meaning: The young girl in the sculpture represents a model for hopeful future generations. The Hope: The base of the Gardener of Hope was built to attract various marine creatures. The coral in the pots is also expected to grow. The Location: The Gardener of Hope was placed 4 meters deep at Punta Nizuc near the coast of Cancun. Behind the Scenes: The pots here are filled with live coral cuttings that were saved from areas of the local reef system. | |
Man on Fire The Visual: Man on Fire describes a lone male figure covered in live fire coral to resemble fire. The Meaning: The sculpture symbolizes the unawareness of the “fire” our generation has started with the over use of limited natural resources. The Hope: Man on Fire has 75 holes planted with small live cuttings of fire coral which are expected to grow like fire. The Location: Man on Fire was installed 8 meters deep at the Manchones Reef nearby to Isla Mujeres. Behind the Scenes: The sculpture was cast from a local Mexican fisherman and it weighs over 1 ton. | |
The Silent Evolution The Visual: Here more than 400 sculptures depict the timeline of human nature. The Meaning: It is a documentation of how society and people have changed over time. It is also to remind us of how we are connected to nature. The Hope: The installation is designed for forming a complex reef structure that marine life will claim as its own and inhabit. The Location: The Silent Evolution will be installed 8 meters deep behind the Manchones Reef. Behind the Scenes: The total installation will expand over 150 square meters and will weigh over 120 tons. | |
Attention: Guided tours are a must. You can catch a tour from Aquaworld, which leaves every hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. |
A.You can tour individually without a tourist guide by glass boat. |
B.The Gardener of Hope will remind us of the relationship with nature. |
C.Bottled messages are filled with live coral cuttings for future generations. |
D.Man on Fire can educate us to protect the limited natural resources. |
A.Man on Fire & The Silent Evolution |
B.The Archive of Lost Dreams & Man on Fire |
C.The Gardener of Hope & The Silent Evolution |
D.The Archive of Lost Dreams & The Gardener of Hope |
A.defend Mexican Tourism Industry |
B.call on us to go on a tour to Aquaworld |
C.appeal to readers to protect Marine Life |
D.attract tourists to the Underwater Museum |
Date: March 22, 2013 Time: 9: 30 am to 4: 00 pm Location: Presidio, San Francisco |
Cost per person: $35(Adult)/ $25(Aged 6~17)/ $10(Children under 6 years). A registration(登记)fee covers round-trip bus transportation to and from Alameda and admission into the Walt Disney Family Museum. |
New pick-up location: Bayport Recreation Center, Jack London |
Avenue. (Parents must be around children on trip. Please check in at least 15 minutes before setting-out time. ) |
Click here to download the “Walt Disney Family Museum” flyer(PDF, 245Kb). |
It’s easy to register! You may register: In person or by mail at: Alameda Recreation and Park Department(2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501) Phone registrations with Master Card or VISA will be accepted for people 18 years old and over(510)747-7529. Fax form with Master Card or VISA to(510)747-7566. Save time and register online at www. arpdeplay. com. Registration deadline: March 7, 2013 |
A.the transportation to Alameda |
B.the admission fee into the museum |
C.the transportation from Alameda |
D.their lunch inside the museum |
A.$60. | B.$70. | C.$80. | D.$95. |
A.A single child cannot take part in the activity. |
B.The Walt Disney Family Museum has a long history. |
C.The Walt Disney Family Museum is not popular. |
D.The Walt Disney Family Museum is mainly for adults. |
A.People can register online. |
B.People can register by mail. |
C.People can go to register in person. |
D.People of all ages can register by phone. |
A.newspaper | B.magazine |
C.website | D.radio program |
A.explain the details of a school activity |
B.introduce a famous tour agency |
C.urge teenagers to climb a snowy mountain |
D.advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play |
A.pay for dinner themselves |
B.climb the hill themselves |
C.wear hats to protect themselves from the sun |
D.pay for tows individually |
A.the weather at the hill is changeable |
B.the activity is very dangerous |
C.12-year-old children are not allowed on the trip |
D.the trip will involve outdoor activities only. |
A.Their filled-in liability forms. |
B.ID cards and a small amount of cash. |
C.Their agreements with the tour agency. |
D.Their registration forms downloaded from the Internet. |
Working Overtime Is Your Life If long hours are part of your job and you’re not willing to find different work, book off some vacation days. Vacations give us something to look forward to when the daily hard work is weighing us down. • REST up at a destination spa (度假式水疗). • RECHARGE your batteries on a skiing vacation. |
You’ve an Unhealthy Way of Life Only time can mend a broken heart, but spending time with your best friends may speed things along. Plan a girlfriends’ getaway or guys’ weekend immediately! • REST by the fountain at a hot see-and-be-seen LA boutique hotel. • RECHARGE on a shopping trip or at a non-stop party hotspot. |
You’re Nursing a Broken Heart Though it’s possible to kick bad habits like smoking or over-eating at home a trip abroad may make it a bit easier. On a vacation with healthy lifestyle habits at the centre, you’re forced to focus on self-care in a way which would prove impossible at home. It’s not enough to take care of your health on the rare occasion you can go on vacation: use vacations to kick-start a healthier lifestyle which is sustainable on a daily basis when you get back home. • REST a troubled mind at a yoga retreat. • RECHARGE energy levels by the sea. |
You’ve Got No Skills Left To Improve Challenging ourselves to carry out new tasks keeps our bodies and minds active. If you’re an expert at everything and a newbie (新手) at nothing, it’s time to move outside your comfort zone. Travel is renowned for providing that opportunity for growth. • REST your body while challenging your brain, by learning a language abroad. • RECHARGE yourself with a healing art like massage-therapy or a cooking course. |
A.cure you of your heart trouble |
B.help you to learn some new things |
C.make you interested in your work |
D.allow you to make some new friends |
A.a trip abroad will enable you to get rid of some bad habits easily |
B.you are likely to restore your old habits once you return from a trip |
C.you will learn about its harmful effects at the centre on a vacation |
D.it is difficult for you to show your self-control in your own house |
A.To a fountain | B.To a snowy field. |
C.To a hotspot. | D.To some stores. |
A.It sits at the foot of a 4,800-meter-high mountain. |
B.It has different forest ecosystem. |
C.Most of China’s endangered plants can be found here. |
D.In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there. |
A.had a very short history |
B.was ruined in the mid-16th century |
C.was once Great Zimbabwe’s largest city |
D.once played a great role as a trade center |
A.hasn’t been greatly influenced by human activities |
B.isn’t suitable for humans to live on |
C.has been open to visitors for years |
D.is made up of a few large atolls |
A.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148 |
B.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365 |
C.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487 |
D.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637 |
A.a journey of Harry, Ron, and Hermione |
B.high risks of the final adventure by Harry and his nemesis |
C.an all-out war between good and evil forces |
D.a fear of Lord Voldemort |
A.Would-be parents. | B.Families with children. |
C.Writers of children’s books. | D.Honey lovers. |
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