O'Plerou Grebet is a 22-year-old graphic design student in Côte d'Ivoire, Africa. Everywhere he looks, he sees signs of Western influence — from the glass skyscrapers and malls lining the streets in his home city to the way his fellows speak and dress. “We are living like we’re Western people,” he says. That even applies to the keyboard culture — when his friends text using the messaging apps, they especially love to use the “tears of joy” face emoji (表情符号). So he used his design skills to create digital stickers that show what he thinks is missing: symbols of history, life and culture in Côte d'Ivoire and neighboring countries.
In 2018, he released a free pack of over 360 stickers in a mobile app called "Zouzoukwa”, which means "image" in the local Bété language. Available on Android and iOS, it now has over 120,000 downloads. It's more impressive than other emoji apps, with the feature of connecting to the realities of Africans using it. “ It would make their jokes even livelier,” says Grebet. The stickers include traditional masks, African instruments like the djembe drum and people dressed in a variety of prints and clothing that can reflect local tradition.
Some of his favorite designs are a series of facial expressions commonly used in his area, but not available as standardized emojis. There’s a woman with lips pursed, giving some serious side-eye—a sign you can use when your friend keeps you waiting long for no reason. It's common in Côte d'Ivoire and also translates across cultures, Grebet says.
The next step, Grebet says, is to try and get some of his designs into the official emoji set, where they’d reach more than 2 billion people worldwide, as usable ones on smartphones everywhere. Grebet also plans to keep traveling and expanding his experiences and his sticker pack. His designs so far are drawn from his experience and research into a few African countries.
1. How does Grebet find their local culture according to paragraph 1?A.It's very similar to Western culture. | B.It's absent in many aspects of their life. |
C.It's full of inspirational ideas and symbols. | D.It's influential in local people's lifestyle. |
A.It provides a better source of jokes. | B.It's designed based on daily items. |
C.It's related more closely to the locals. | D.It applies to both Android and iOS. |
A.Curiosity. | B.Sorrow. | C.Annoyance. | D.Disappointment. |
A.Be on tour to advocate his designs. | B.Create an official emoji set. |
C.Research into more African countries. | D.Standardize some of his emojis. |
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【推荐1】Crying is the sign of the rawest of human emotions. We cry when we can’t hold inside what we feel any more. We cry when we’re at our best, and when we’re at our worst. I mean all of us, men included.
But we never see other men cry. In no western culture has it ever been acceptable for men to shed(流泪) more than a single tear, and even then it’s reserved for grand victories, defeats and deaths. Dutch research suggests that women cry between three and five times more than men. Generally men and women cry over the same things—deaths, break-ups and homesickness, primarily, but researchers believe that men cry more often than women when it comes to positive events.
I want to admit I’m a bit of a cryer. However, having never really experienced deaths in my life, a few weeks ago I experienced what it means to really, truly, pour my heart out in tears.
See, my dog was killed by a car right outside my house. Being a witness to this painful event left me in shock for a good hour, but then the floodgates opened. Over the next 48 hours, I might have cried 20 times. Once or twice I crouched(蹲) on the floor with my head in my hands and tears were the only outlet.
It is suggested in the book Adult Crying: A Biopsychosocial Approach that there’s certain pleasure in crying. It helps ease stress when there is no other way to express ourselves.
In those days after my dog’s death, I remember thinking, “I’ve got to stop this crying”. It felt unmanly. It felt like a sign of weakness. I’ve since realized that tears are for everybody. They show we have sympathy, allow us to get rid of stress and just feel.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A.Crying is an emotion beyond control. |
B.Crying is a raw human emotion. |
C.Crying is an emotion showing sadness. |
D.Crying is an emotion showing happiness. |
A.They cry over different matters. |
B.They cry at different times of life. |
C.Men are more likely to have tears of joy. |
D.Women cry more often over deaths. |
A.A sign of strength. |
B.A sign of weakness. |
C.A way of reducing emotional stress. |
D.Behavior of being womanish. |
A.Men, it’s OK to cry sometimes |
B.Men, never cry like women |
C.Crying solves psychological problems |
D.Crying explains differences between men and women |
【推荐2】What do a picturesque sunrise, a nice cup of coffee, and holiday celebrations have in common?
Expressing your feelings connects you with others. When it comes to relationships with your family and significant others, knowing how to express your feelings is the key to creating intimacy (亲密关系).
Sharing your feelings boosts health. According to The New York Times, holding everything inside and not expressing your emotions can be harmful.
Speaking about your emotions enables you to get help. When you put what’s in your mind into words, you are making that experience or emotion real, instead of ignoring it. That’s a way of recognizing yourself. Moreover, talking about your feelings allows your loved ones to help you. They are naturally concerned about your well-being.
All in all, accept your feelings, even negative ones and learn to manage them. Practice sharing your feelings on a regular basis, and you will benefit a lot.
A.Opening up keeps emotional intensity down. |
B.Sharing your emotions improves brain function. |
C.Telling others about the depths of your feelings can be scary. |
D.If so, you’d better avoid judging yourself and other people. |
E.These are all wonderful experiences that you can share with loved ones. |
F.By letting them know what you’re experiencing, you can get their support. |
G.That may cause increased stress levels and risk of developing related diseases. |
Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral (葬礼) is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
“Jack, did you hear me?”
“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.
“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him, he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce (回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it,” Mom told him.
You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.
“He’s the one who taught me carpentry (木工). I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important… Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral,” Jack said.
Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful (平凡的). He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.
The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture… Jack stopped suddenly.
“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.
“The box is gone,” he said.
“What box?” Mom asked.
“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.
It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
“Now, I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.
Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.
“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.
Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside.
“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.
Inside he found these words carved: “Jack, thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”
“Oh, My God! This is the thing he valued most…”
Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and put off his appointments to the next week. “Why?” his assistant asked.
“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.
1. Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?
A.College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Bleser. |
B.Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser. |
C.Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser. |
D.His present busy life washed away his childhood memories. |
A.Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address |
B.Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday |
C.Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing |
D.Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together |
A.All the wonderful memories with Mr. Belser in the past |
B.The small gold box being taken by others |
C.His not being able to know what Mr. Belser valued most |
D.Mr. Belser’s refusing to tell him the secret of the box |
A.He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest. |
B.He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son. |
C.He came to realize the importance of the time with his family. |
D.He had missed his son and his family for days. |
A.What He Valued Most |
B.The Good Old Times |
C.An Old Gold Watch |
D.The Lost Childhood Days |
【推荐1】All networks like 3G and 4G will be things of the past, because 5G will be reachable in the near future. So, what’s so special about a 5G future? First of all, its download speed can be as fast as 20GB/s, which is 100 to 200 times that of 4G. But what’s more impressive is 5G’S low delay rate. Now, 4G takes an average of 200 milliseconds (毫秒) to send and receive information. But 5G will get it down to 1 millisecond.
5G is a great breakthrough (突破). It’s going to change the way equipment connects to the Internet, and more importantly, to each other. And self-driving cars may be one of the biggest breakthroughs to come out of 5G. Human reaction time is 200 milliseconds, yet we still have accidents every day. The self-driving car under a 5G network could react and communicate its reaction to hundreds of cars around it, all within 1 millisecond. It’ll play a great role in preventing car accidents and ending traffic jams completely.
5G can benefit us in many other ways. Operations could be performed by robots controlled by experts from the other side of the world. Therefore, more lives will be saved in time. Factories can be staffed by robots that can communicate their tasks to each other, and they can do more work efficiently over a 5G network. Imagine a group of drones (无人机) flying over a field of crops, using sensors (传感器) on the ground to sort, pick, feed, and water plants all on their own. Then farmers won’t have to work so hard anymore.
But, 5G is not perfect. One major disadvantage has to do with why it’s so fast. 5G uses the millimeter waves, while 4G uses the 15 to 40 centimeter-long waves. And shorter waves go fast but not very far. On 4G networks, the signal can go 10 kilometers. But the 5G signal can go at most 300 meters, and it can’t even go through walls or rain. So, what does that mean? Having such a short signal distance means we need to build a lot of transmitters (信号发射塔) in the future.
1. How does the author show us 5G’s advantages in Paragraph 1?A.By giving examples of the uses of 5G. |
B.By making comparisons between 4G and 5G. |
C.By explaining the scientific principles of 5G. |
D.By analyzing 5G’s development from 4G. |
A.cause more car accidents |
B.slow down 5G’s development |
C.ran without being connected to the Internet |
D.have a much faster reaction speed than humans |
A.Be built by robots. |
B.Have robots as workers. |
C.Offer employees home robots. |
D.Produce more medical robots. |
A.The development of 5G is challenging. |
B.Some disadvantages of 5G network remain to be improved. |
C.5G network could be applied to hospitals, factories and drones. |
D.5G is a great breakthrough and can benefit people in many ways. |
【推荐2】Whenever I order food for delivery, I play a little game to guess how many sets of tableware(餐具)the restaurant will provide with my meal. Sometimes restaurants will throw in two, three or four sets for just one order. But I rarely need any tableware at all, and the waste goes into the trash or collects dust in a kitchen drawer.
Researchers working with Chinese technology group Alibaba tried a simple approach to this problem. Instead of just wastefully doling out tableware, the company required food-delivery customers in some cities in China to pick how many sets of tableware they wanted to receive.The default (默认设置)was set at zero. The result, published today in the journal Science, was a 638% increase in the share of no-tableware orders. If applied across China, researchers found, the approach would save nearly 22 billion sets of plastic tableware. The study doesn’t cover carbon emissions, but it’s safe to say that the impact would be significant. It struck me as a useful reminder of the many low-hanging fruits across the economy that can cut waste, and emissions.
Nudging its customers cost Alibaba nothing more than a few hours of software engineering time and the impact it brought was immense. The concept of nudging comes from the field of behavioral economics known as nudge theory. It suggests that a slight action can encourage good human behavior without the need for policies that limit choice or economic punishment that raises the cost of bad behavior. To nudge customers to eat better, for example, a restaurant might organize its menu by listing healthy options first and bury unhealthy ones at the bottom. More recently, some big companies like Google have also begun to use nudges to advance climate objectives.
Behavioral economics broadly, and nudges more specifically, aren’t without controversy. Some might think it assigns consumers responsibility for addressing environmental challenges. But there is another way to look at it. In the absence of necessary policy—and policy is needed一companies can help encourage a widespread shift of consumer behavior.
And all of that behavioral change can add up. The International Energy Agency found in 2021 that small behavioral changes in energy consumption such as walking instead of driving and adjusting the thermostat could in total shave off 4% of global emissions. The more that companies can do to facilitate such changes, the better.
1. What did Alibaba do with tableware waste?A.It stopped restaurants from handing out tableware. |
B.It withdrew unused tableware from customers. |
C.It updated the food -delivery device regularly. |
D.It allowed picking tableware at customers’ demand. |
A.Easily accessible things. | B.Fast increasing orders. |
C.Exceptionally tough choices. | D.Widely accepted strategies. |
A.It brings about economic loss. |
B.It results from consumption policies. |
C.It indicates small action changes behaviour. |
D.It implies bad behaviour impacts economy. |
A.Nudge theory affects behaviors. |
B.Good behaviors boost economy. |
C.Nudging helps build a greener world. |
D.Behavioral economics benefits customers. |
【推荐3】Technoference (科技入侵) is defined as everyday interruptions (打扰) in face-to-face interactions because of technological devices. Studies showed that parents use devices for nine hours per day on average. Smartphones are often used during family activities such as meals, playtime, and bedtime—all important times involved in shaping a child’s emotional well-being. When parents are on their devices, they have fewer conversations with their children, and pay less attention to them.
In one study, 172 two-parent families with a child aged 5 years or younger answered online questionnaires about family relationships. Participants showed how often different devices interrupted their activities with their children.
They rated their child’s behavior, such a show often they got upset or how easily their feelings were hurt. The parents also reported their own levels of stress and depression (沮丧), the support they received from their partners, and their children’s screen media use.
In almost all cases, devices were part of parent-child interactions during the day. Technology may serve as a way for parents to deal with difficult child behavior. However, it has its drawbacks.
Electronic device use means parents can’t provide meaningful emotional support and positive feedback to their children, which causes behavior such as crying. But this adds to parents’ stress levels. Parents are likely to spend more time with their technological products, and the cycle continues.
“These results showed that relationships between parent technoference and child behavior influence each other over time,” said McDaniel. “Parents who have children with behavioral problems become more stressed, which may lead to them using technology more, which in turn may contribute to more problems with their children.”
So, it seems like the best solution to a difficult relationship between a parent and their child would be to simply spend more time with each other, and less time on their smartphones or computers.
1. What do the first paragraph tell us about “technoreference”?A.It makes life more convenient. |
B.It stops people from thinking independently. |
C.It brings children more leisure activities at home. |
D.It affects communication among family members. |
A.Answer some questions about their family relationships. |
B.Use devices together with their children for several hours. |
C.Observe how their children use technological devices daily. |
D.List the benefits and problems of using technological devices. |
A.Effects. | B.Disadvantages. | C.Benefits. | D.Functions. |
A.Have more face-to-face quality time with their children. |
B.Keep relaxed when their children use electronic devices. |
C.Play with technological devices together with their children. |
D.Encourage their children to spend more time playing outside. |
【推荐1】Housemates make posters to lighten the mood amid the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Posters featuring a character that resembles the Disney robot Baymax have been making rounds on the internet and drawing praise from netizens for lightening the mood amid the epidemic.
Made by Chen Mengying, 32, and her American housemate Stacey Klinge, 33, the posters also feature humorous phrases related to lockdown life. The duo (搭档), who live in Tianyuan housing community, say they came up with the poster after realizing how tense the mood in their community had become as it faced lockdown challenges. According to Chen and Klinge, their community, which has been under closed-loop (闭环) management since April 1, has had problems getting access to daily essentials, and this sparked several disagreements between residents and the management. Eager to help lighten the mood, the two sought to spread some cheer using their artistic skills.
Klinge says she was initially confused with her housemate’s suggestion to create a character based on dabai, a Chinese reference to pandemic workers in white protective suits. Chen says she was thinking about Baymax from the animated film Big Hero 6. Seeing how Baymax and the workers both play the role of protectors in their respective worlds, the two decided to use the character for their posters. Their posters, which contain multilingual updates about the latest pandemic measures and announcements for residents, have helped people develop a sense of optimism.
The posters have also drawn the attention of several local media outlets, which have interviewed the two. “I was seriously considering a return to the United States. But I’ve changed my mind after my fantastic experience in the community,” says Klinge. Besides creating the posters, Chen and Klinge have also been volunteering in the community since April 16 and they always focus on positive things at this difficult time.
1. What is their purpose of making the posters?A.To address daily problems. | B.To enrich their lockdown life. |
C.To cheer people up during the pandemic. | D.To update the latest pandemic measures. |
A.Because they both are in white protective suits. |
B.Because they both are popular in different cultures. |
C.Because they both draw praise from netizens. |
D.Because they both are considered heroes in saving human lives. |
A.Capable and generous. | B.Caring and creative. | C.Ambitious and considerate. | D.Selfless and courageous. |
A.Design a Sense of Cheer | B.Create a New Lifestyle |
C.Look on the Bright Side | D.Face the Lockdown Challenges |
【推荐2】HONG KONG — At the school where Ko Cheuk-kiu works, there are neither school bells ringing nor students running around the playground. “You look good today. Shall we review the text together?” After greeting her student Hei Hei, Ko, in a light blue uniform, turns on her tablet computer and begins to teach at the bedside.
Founded in 1954, the Hong Kong Red Cross Hospital Schools initially provided services in only one public medical institution. Now, it is a special education institute funded by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, with 26 school units attached to 19 public hospitals. Its services are mainly divided into three fields — general specialty, psychiatry, and homebound teaching programs. The first two provide services for hospitalized students to reduce their difficulties in returning to school, while homebound teaching is aimed at students who need to stay at home to recover for a long period. Teachers are assigned to different hospitals or students’ homes and shift on a regular basis. Depending on the situation, teachers will carry out small group or one-on-one bedside teaching, and each session lasts about 30 minutes.
“Teaching children in a hospital? I was curious and keen to know more about it,” Ko recalls, explaining she first learned about the school from a newspaper report in 2009 when she had just finished her master’s degree in language. Ko, who also studied special education, applied for a teaching position at the school and was hired as a Chinese language teacher.
Teachers in hospitals have to meet students with different medical conditions and face all kinds of challenges every day, but Ko regards these experiences as training, which have led her to have a deeper appreciation of life. Over the years, Ko has received a lot of greeting cards from parents and students showing their appreciation. Looking at these warm words of encouragement, she silently sends her best wishes to the students. “I hope they can soon recover and go back to school, and continue to pursue their dreams,” she says.
1. What is Ko doing?A.Teaching at home. | B.Teaching online. |
C.Teaching in a hospital. | D.Teaching in a regular classroom. |
A.It was founded by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government. |
B.It offers teaching services for students both in hospital and at home. |
C.It runs on money raised from the public. |
D.It assigns teachers to the same hospitals or students’ homes. |
A.Because she was curious about teaching. | B.Because she knew a lot about the school. |
C.Because she just graduated from university. | D.Because she could apply what she had learned. |
A.Passionate and dedicated. | B.Responsible and diligent. |
C.Genuine and aggressive. | D.Self-centered and sensitive. |
【推荐3】From skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac, TikTok users got creative in a pandemic (流行病) year with new songs, dances and shows in 60 seconds or less.
The social media video app on Wednesday shared its list of top 100 videos, creators and trends in America during 2020. “These videos brought joy and inspiration to millions of Americans in the rough year,” said Kudzi Chikumbu, director of creator community at TikTok.
The platform has been widely associated with Generation Z (people born after 1996), millennials (people born in the 1980s or 1990s) and influencers who have started careers based on the shared videos.
The Weeknd's Blinding Lights and Jason Derulo's Savage Love inspired TikTok dance challenges that made them among the top songs used on the app.
For some TikTok creators, the pandemic itself became inspiration to create a connection with other users. Comedian Caitlin Reilly used the app during quarantine (隔离) to make fun of those annoying coworkers for one of the top liked videos. And singer Curtis Roach made an song for the endless days at home with his song Bored in the House.
The second most popular video was an Idaho man named Nathan Apodaca who shot to fame after coolly singing Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, while skateboarding on a highway.
But the most liked TikTok video was awarded to Bella Poarch with 45 million followers, who created a simple but interesting video with a few seconds of well-timed head nods and eye rolls.
While the app might be designed for youth, Chikumbu said that the growth of TikTok this year has pushed it more into mainstream culture. “You're seeing everyone from the teenager to the college students with their parents and then their grandparents all making videos,” said Chikumbu. “And now TikTok truly transcends generations, particularly in this year when people had a lot of time to dig in and not only watch, but try.”
1. What do we know about The Weeknd?A.He created the famous song Dreams. |
B.He started a career based on shared videos. |
C.He is probably a popular singer on TikTok. |
D.He organized the TikTok dance challenges. |
A.Meaningful. | B.Peaceful. |
C.Content. | D.Uninteresting. |
A.Caitlin Reilly | B.Curtis Roach |
C.Nathan Apodaca | D.Bella Poarch |
A.Makes use of. | B.Goes beyond. |
C.Calls on. | D.Takes charge of. |
【推荐1】iPhone 12
Outlook
Featuring the same 6.1-inch display size as the iPhone 11 and iPhone XR before it, iPhone 12 is making the transition from an LCD screen to OLED. With flat aluminum sides for an overall look, it more closely matches the iPad Pro and iPad Air. Aside from the flat sides, iPhone 12 still largely resembles the iPhone 11. Around back, it has two cameras housed in a glass circle, which makes for a nice contrast with the rest of the smooth back panel. To avoid being broken or cracked when dropped, iPhone 12 is covered with what Apple describes as a “ceramic shield”.
Camera
The iPhone 12 has a 12-megapixel f/1.6 main camera-the fastest aperture(光圈) in any iPhone yet. The low-light performance has improved, and its advancements in computational photography to maximize detail and dynamic range has also been achieved. The front camera on the iPhone 12 is gaining Night Mode, as well.
Processor
iPhone 12 is powered by the company’s new A14 Bionic processor, which is the first smartphone chip built on a 5nm process, leading to improved performance and efficiency. It’s claimed that the processor is up to 50 percent faster than the leading chips in Android smartphones.
Wireless charging
To improve wireless charging on the iPhone 12, it contains a “MagSafe” system with built-in magnets to guarantee that the iPhone 12 properly lines up with the MagSafe accessories.
1. What is the size of iPhone 12?A.About 6.1-inch as that of iPhone Max. | B.The same size as iPad Pro. |
C.Bigger than that of iPhone 11. | D.As big as iPhone XR. |
A.To carry out the wired charging of iPhone 12. |
B.To perfectly match the iPad Pro and iPad Air. |
C.To make sure the iPhone 12 is right for the MagSafe accessories. |
D.To process the information in a more rapid way. |
A.There are only two cameras placed separately in front and back. |
B.It is powered by A14 Bionic processor used in Android smartphones. |
C.All cameras of iPhone 12 have the Night Mode. |
D.A ceramic shield helps protect against breaking and cracking. |
【推荐2】Enter for a Chance to Win a Montana Adventure
Imagine yourself hiking on the same route that Lewis and Clark once explored, fly fishing and white-water rafting in beautiful lakes and rivers, learning how to speak Blackfoot, digging for ancient dinosaur remains, and standing at the edge of a 6,000-year-old glacier in Glacier National Park. You have the chance to do all of this and much more with the National Geographic Kids Hands-On Explorer Challenge Expedition Team. The Hands-On Explorer Challenge is heading west in 2020 to Montana.
HIKE!
Montana is the home of many species of plants and animals. Follow in the footsteps of legendary explorers and get a close-up view of waterfalls, wildflowers, and wildlife.
DIG !
Some of the most important dinosaur discoveries have been found in Montana. You'll discover treasures yourself as you dig for ancient dinosaur remains in Montana's High Plains.
CULTURE !
Montana has eleven Native American tribes-each one filled with a unique heritage and lots of rich traditions. View the world as they see it through their dances, songs, food, games, and languages.
HOW TO ENTER
1. Write an original, personal essay in English of no more than 300 words telling us how you explore your world and what it is about exploration that inspires and excites you.
2. Take a photograph of what, where, or how you explored the subject of your essay.
3. Enter by January 7, 2020. Open to kids who will be ages 9-14 as of July l, 2020.
4. Send your entry form, essay, and photo (as described in the Official Rules) to: NG Kids Hands-On Explorer Challenge, National Geographic Kids magazine/CDH, 1145 17th Street NW, Washington, D. C. 20036.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO
KIDS. NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC. COM/KIDS/CONTESTS/EXPLORER-TRIP-2020.
1. What is true about Montana?A.Lewis and Clark used to live there. |
B.Many dinosaurs have been discovered there. |
C.Its Native American tribes share the same culture. |
D.It is home to many species of plants and animals. |
A.be over 14 years old |
B.send a photo with your essay |
C.have rich exploration experience |
D.write an English article over 300 words |
A.To provide travel information. |
B.To describe Montana's scenery. |
C.To announce a kid competition. |
D.To suggest some outdoor activities. |
【推荐3】Among the many things that Brisbane(布里斯班),Australia, does really well is the care for kids. Here’s a list of places that we think will be suitable for your kids.
Swimming pools
Simple way for happiness: mix kids with water. Of course, this is a choice for the hot summer months.
Parks
Free outdoor fun—that’s what Brisbane’s parks offer kids of all ages. Parks encourage imagination and activity for little people and a place for parents to let them run wild.
The Children’s Art Centre
The Children’s Art Centre has proven very popular with their programs and exhibitions. We love the artist-run workshops and performances(unusually you must pay some money)specially designed for children too.
South Bank Parklands
South Bank Parklands has everything you need to keep little ones amused. Take them for a swim at the man-made beach, play on one of the playgrounds by the river. On weekends, go through the arts market or go to a cheap movie at the South Bank cinema. South Bank Parklands often hosts free events and performances too.
Roma Street Parkland
Close to bus transport, this inner city parkland is easily accessible(可进入的)and ideal for kids of all ages. Younger kids can take a trip on the Jelly Bean Express, a 1. 3 km trackless train ride around the parkland or there’s a playground to explore. Free entry and open daily.
Skating and climbing
We love the places that let the kids expend all that youthful energy. Take them roller skating or ice skating. Or try rock climbing at a variety of indoor and outdoor places around Brisbane.
1. If your kids want to watch performances for free, you can take them to ________.A.South Bank Parklands | B.Roma Street Parkland |
C.The Children’s Art Centre | D.Parks |
A.It opens only at weekends. |
B.Only younger kids can visit it. |
C.We need not buy tickets for a visit. |
D.You have to walk when visiting it. |
A.Some interesting places for kids in Brisbane. |
B.How to travel in Brisbane. |
C.The best time to visit Brisbane. |
D.Brisbane—a beautiful city in Australia. |