【推荐2】Winter can also be a suitable season for fun. Here’s a list of some winter camps in Los Angeles to choose from. No matter which camps you choose, you will be happy!

Camp 1: Photo Camp

This adventure begins with a basic overview of camera functions and ends with an exhibition of the kids’ work from the week. Through games and outing, we’ll challenge the way we see. We’ll learn through instruction and practice how to make images, rather than take them. Finally, campers will develop their photographic eye and learn new ways of seeing.

Ages: 8-16

Dates: Jan 5-Feb 5

Address: King Gillette Ranch 26800 West Mulholland Hwy, Ca1abasas, CA 91302

Skill/Experience Level: Beginning/intermediate

What to Bring: flashcards, lunch, camera* (we have cameras for those who don’t)

Charges: $550

Camp 2: CodeREV Kids Tech Camps

CodeREV Kids Tech Camps are the ultimate camp experience in education and fun. Whether learning to write code, 3D model and animate(把…制成动画片)or developing the next great app or game, your kids and their friends will love sharing in the confidence-boosting experience of creating with technology as they explore and develop their multimedia STEM skills.

Ages: 12-16

Dates: Dec 17-Jan 11

Address: Santa Monica Tech Studio, 1639, 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Skill/Experience Level: Beginning

Charges: $650

Camp 3: Iverbe Virtual Dance Camp

Each dance class will begin with a warm up where students learn to properly prepare their foodies for dance. Students will learn a variety of techniques (modern, jazz and ballet). They will learn part of a dance each day. The goal is to have fun, get moving and learn more about dance! No previous experience necessary.

Ages: 9 and up

Dates: Jan 5-Feb 5

Address: 1024 Hanley Street, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Skill/Experience Level: Beginning

Charges: $400

1. If you attend Camp 1 and Camp 2, how much should you pay?

A．$950.

B．$650.

C．$1,050.

D．$1,200.

2. In what way is Camp 1 exactly the same as Camp 3?

A．Address.

B．Dates.

C．Charges.

D．Ages.

3. What do we know about the students in Camp 3?

A．They have to be 12-16 years old.

B．They should have a medium of level dance.

C．They can learn different kinds of techniques.

D．They can take part in this camp in December.

【推荐1】阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
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Harry Potter stars add magic to young rich.
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A tour of discovering Normandy
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Do Hollywood stars guarantee a film’s success?
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Save Emergency Rooms for emergencies.
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Her theories on children’s psychological problems created a sensation.
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Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey, with Ms. McCarthy’s son, in an anti-vaccine rally.
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1. The debate has been raging for years over the safety of, and necessity for, childhood vaccinations, which has been so much so that it is termed “The Vaccine War”. The debate has only a few moments that might be inspiring to those who have been following this now familiar issue.
2. There are certainly benefits of using a star in a film. It makes the film easier to market. Stars also help sell more tickets and drive DVD sales, which are a big part of studio revenue. However, a star does not guarantee success. The simple fact is that if you pay a star a great deal of money for a film that people don’t want to see, then it won’t work.
3. They are barely in their twenties and are already multimillionaires. At the age when many people are looking for their first job, the youngsters of The Sunday Times Rich List are buying country estates or jetting off to their overseas homes. Daniel Radcliffe, for example, who plays Harry Potter, has a fortune of £42 million, at 20.
4. Millions of jobless Americans, who might be suffering in anxiety and lacking a sense of security, are showing up at emergency rooms of state-owned hospitals, contributing to a longer waiting time and a higher risk of cursory treatment by overworked doctors and nurses.
5. Alice Miller, a psychology expert, who died at 87 at home in Provence, France, on April 14, repositioned the family as a central place of abnormal psychological function with her theory that parental power and punishment lay at the root of nearly all human problems.
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【推荐2】After a long period of lockdown, now it is time to relax. Head out to find surprising holiday decorations to warm your heart and make your season bright. Come on, light shows are waiting for you.

Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk

Take a walk by the ocean and experience a holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk, dusk to 9 p. m. daily and weekends through mid-January, from Long Beach to Park Avenue.

Free, 516-432-6000. You can also check the stores along Park Avenue for more holiday lights.

Town of Islip Holiday Light Show

Bring the family to see the lights from the comfort and safety of personal vehicles as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall. Decorations have been given by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Public Works staff.

Cheap, 516-433-6742. From 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. Dec. 22; Brookwood Hall Park.

Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show

The Suffolk County’s drive-through display features two miles of holiday-themed lights; opens from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 24-25. Tickets will be sold at the gate and payment can be made with credit cards only, no cash, $25; $22 on Dec. 30.

Monday through Friday; 631-543-6622.

Christmas House

Indoor family-friendly walk through holiday experience, highlights include a real snow room: 3 to 11 p. m. Monday-Thursday; 3 p. m. to 1 a. m. Friday; 10 a. m. to 1 a. m. Saturday; 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. Sunday through January. Guests must wear masks, maintain social distancing and purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online.

$30 for adults, $25 for kids aged 10 and younger, 631-591-0455.

1. Which light show is for nothing?

A．Christmas House.

B．Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk.

C．Town of Islip Holiday Light Show.

D．Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show.

2. What should visitors call if they want to enjoy holiday-themed lights?

A．516432-6000.	B．516433-6742.
C．631-543-6622.	D．631-591-0455.

3. What must visitors do when visiting Christmas House?

A．Visit the real snow room.

B．Take the family members.

C．Book tickets with credit cards.

D．Buy tickets ahead of time.

【推荐3】Emergencies can happen anytime, so being prepared for a home first aid kit(成套工具) is important for your family. Having a proper one in your home is an easy but necessary part of good emergency preparation.

Pick a good container

One good choice is a large translucent plastic container, which makes it easy to see the materials inside. Lunchboxes are also another good choice. Basically, if it’s big enough, and at least somewhat water resistant, it can make a good container. Regardless of your container choice, it should be easy to recognize, so write     “FIRST AID” on it with a marker.

Teach your family about the kit

For younger children who shouldn’t use the items in the kit, teach them where it’s located, so they could show a visitor, relative or babysitter. For older children and adults, instruct them on how to use the items in it. Use a first aid instruction booklet, like those available from the American Red Cross for guidance and place a booklet in the kit for reference.

Keep your kit up–to–date

No one wants to fetch a first aid kit and find the bandage box empty or the pain relievers expired (过期了的). Keep track of supply amounts and expiration dates regularly.

Create a checklist in the kit

Record every item on a sheet of paper and keep it in the kit. Besides, record the amounts of the items and expiration dates next to the listed items on the checklist that you include in your kit. In this way, anyone who wants to reach the kit can immediately know what it includes and doesn’t include. Also, they can be clear whether the items can be used.

1. Which is close to the meaning of the underlined word “translucent”?

A．Wide.	B．Advanced.
C．Clear.	D．Strong.

2. What should the young children be told about the home first aid kit?

A．How to use the items.	B．What it contains.
C．Where to place it.	D．When to fetch it.

3. Why should the home first aid kit be examined regularly?

A．To make it clean and tidy.	B．To make sure it’s available.
C．To be familiar with the items.	D．To learn to deal with emergencies.

【推荐1】My grandmother grew up in a world different from me. She experienced many things in her long life.

Though she never told stories, her stories were in the way she ate — she savored (品味) her food, cherished (珍惜) it. Often she would be the first to sit at the dinner table, and the last to leave. Food had been really scarce (缺乏) when she grew up.

Her stories were in the way she handed me lucky money. From a young age, my grandmother was brought up to understand the importance of hard work and the necessary of saving. Every Chinese New Year, I would be handed, or sent, a small red envelope that contained money, but never more than twenty dollars. When I was young , I didn’t understand why my grandmother gave me such a small amount of money. As I grew older, I realized that she wasn’t teaching me about money, but about tradition and hard work and family. The money was insignificant. I would probably spend it on any toy that I would lose soon after; it was the meaning behind her gift that mattered. It was her saying, “ I love you; I am your family and I want you to work hard as your family has before you.”

My grandmother’s stories were lessons. But they were never told in words. From the time that I was very young, up until she could barely remember my name, I remember her calling me “good girl”. Those two little words, in the course of my growing up, were a constant reminder that I was still so young, with still so far to go.

Now my grandmother is gone, but I see her every day. I see her in the women around me and in the mirror. She lives with me, inside me, and in the legacies(遗产)that I will create. And I know she would be proud.

1. The Author’s grandmother spent so much time eating at the table because ________.

A．she had no teeth	B．she had nothing to do
C．she was preparing to clear the table	D．she really wanted to enjoy the food

2. What did the author learn from the way her grandmother gave her lucky money?

A．Her grandmother didn’t have much money.

B．Her grandmother preferred boys to girls.

C．It was a shame to accept others’ money.

D．It was important for her to work hard.

3. What did the author realize hearing her grandmother call her “good girl” ?

A．She was really a good girl.

B．She needed to continually improve herself.

C．She should be proud of her manners and behaviors.

D．She was always a good girl in her grandmother’s eyes.

4. What can we know about the author’s grandmother after reading the passage?

A．She loved telling stories.

B．She had never worked in her life.

C．She set a great example for the author.

D．She was a mean woman with old-fashioned values.

【推荐2】Planning a vacation is one activity your family is sure to enjoy as there are plenty of options to choose from. To help you decide, here are four of the best cities for family vacation.

Washington, DC

The nation's capital is a treasure place of fun, family activities that just happen to be rich with history. Start off exploring the National Mall and you'll find the Washington, Lincoln t and Jefferson monuments all within walking distance. Then there are the war memorials: Vietnam, Korean, and WWII.

Boston

Can't get enough US history? A trip to Boston just might be for you. Go back in time by taking a tour of the USS Constitution, aka Old Ironsides. From there, walk The Freedom Trail where you'll come across such landmarks as the site of the Boston Massacre, the Old North Church, Paul Revered house, and the Bunker Hill Monument.

Los Angeles

There is always something to do in Los Angeles. For starters, enjoy a beach day on the miles and miles of coastline. Malibu, Redondo, Manhattan, Venice, and Hermosa are just a handful of sunny SoCal beaches. In need of some culture? Get your art and architecture on at the Getty Center, where admission is free though you do have to pay to park.

San Francisco

If Southern California isn't your speed, perhaps Northern California is. And San Francisco is a great place for a family to explore. Start by driving, or walking, across the Golden Gate Bridge On the west side of the oily is over 1 ,000 acres known as Golden Gate Park, home to gardens, trails, playgrounds and much more.

1. Which is suitable for you if you are interested in some late American presidents?

A．Washington, DC.	B．Boston.
C．Los Angeles.	D．San Francisco.

2. Where should you pay for parking?

A．The Bunker Hill Monument.	B．The Golden Gate Park.
C．The Getty Center.	D．The Freedom Trail.

3. What can you do in San Francisco?

A．Drive across the Golden Gate Park.	B．Enjoy some gardens or playgrounds.
C．Learn some culture and architecture.	D．Visit some famous monuments.

【推荐3】It was the 50th anniversary (周年) of the moon landing last year. Astronomy lovers are not the only ones who are excited about it; publishers(出版商) are also offering a number of books to mark the event.

Shoot for the Moon James Donovan
Little, Brown and Co. $30

This retelling of the space race begins with the Soviet Union’s Sputnik satellite in 1957 to the historic Apollo 11 program twelve years later. The book offers details about the characters of the spacemen, engineers and others who made the U. S. space program a success.

One Giant Leap
Charles Fishman
Simon & Schuster, $29.99

Getting to the moon required a million hours of work, this book says. Accordingly, the story centers on the engineers, project managers and others who worked long and hard to get the Apollo program off the ground.

Picturing Apollo 11
J. L. Pickering and John Bisney
Univ of Florida, $45

Packed with hundreds of photos (some are published for the first time), this book reads like a photo book of the Apollo 11 program. The photos are moments from spaceman training, as well as the excitement of liftoff, the historic landing and the return home of the three men.

Apollo’s Legacy Roger D.
Launius Smithsonian Books,
$27.95

A space historian examines the Apollo program in different ways: as a political (政治的) machine in the Cold War and an important cultural moment. The book explores different views on the U. S. moonshot project from scientists, politicians, the media and the public during the space race and beyond.

1. What is Shoot for the Moon mainly about?

A．History of the space race.	B．The shoot of two satellites.
C．Cooperation of different countries.	D．Humans’ understanding of the moon.

2. Whose book shows the Apollo 11 program through pictures?

A．James Donovan’s	B．Charles Fishman’s
C．J. L. Pickering and John Bisney’s	D．Roger D. Launius’s

3. Which book talks about different views on the Apollo program?

A．Shoot for the Moon	B．One Giant Leap
C．Picturing Apollo 11	D．Apollo’s Legacy