Taking a vacation can do wonders for you and your family. It gives you a muchneeded break from the demands of work and even improves your health. 1 At the same time, it allows you to spend quality time with your children while also letting them see a new part of the world.
List your interests as a family. What kinds of activities do the members of your family enjoy doing as a group? 2 Listing some of these on a piece of paper will help you narrow down a list of potential places. Usually, the beach has a number of obvious attractions for families. Playing in the sand and rolling waves will provide hours of entertainment for your kids. 3
Define your budget. Often your budget will determine how you will pick your destination. A beach vacation in the U. S. can often be more affordable than a beach vacation in another
country. You should budget for some things — transportation costs, for example. 4 If you plan to rent a car or take taxis once you arrive, you should factor this in as well.
Plan for potential dates. Summer is a popular time for family vacation due to school schedules, but it is not the only option. 5 Generally, the cheapest time of year to travel is in the three weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. But this can be a tricky time of year for your kids, especially if they are in high school and have final exams. Make sure you clear your schedule with your children's academic calendar.
A.It can be very hard to reschedule for your children.
B.Meanwhile, you will be able enjoy lying in the sun with a great book.
C.Spring break and winter vacation are also good times to plan a vacation.
D.Do you enjoy going on hikes together, swimming, or visiting new places?
E.Be sure you count in the price of a ticket for each member of your family.
F.A vacation can be a special chance for your family members to bond together.
G.Travel to popular destinations is cheaper when the conditions are a little less than ideal.
1—5 FDBEC
【解题导语】这是一篇说明文0讲述了如何计划一个家庭假期。
长难句分析:
But this can be a tricky time of year for your kids, especially if they are in high school and have final exams.
但是这对于你的孩子来说是一年中棘手的时间，尤其是如果他们上高中并且有期末考试。
这句中含有一个if引导的条件状语从句。
短语积累:
1.quality time珍贵时间（尤指与年幼的子女参加社会活动的时间）
2.factor in 把    算在某一整体之内
讲解:
1.F【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。文中 At the same time, it allows you to spend quality time with your children while also letting them see a new part of the world,提到“和孩子度过宝贵的时间”，故选 F。
2.D【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。上文中 What kinds of activities do the members of your family enjoy doing as a group?提到“你和家人喜欢做什么样的活动？”可知答案为D。
3.B【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。文中 Playing in the sand and rolling waves will provide hours of entertainment for your kids.提到“在沙滩上和海浪里玩可以给你的孩子提供几小时的娱乐”可知答案 为B。
4.E【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。文中 You should budget for some things — transportation costs, for example.提到“为一些事情做好预算”可知答案为E。
C【解析】考查上下文的逻辑关系。文中 Summer is a popular time for family vacation due to school schedules, but it is not the only option.提到“夏天是家庭度假比较受欢迎的时间"可判断答案为C.