LIFE is AWKWARD．What should you do when your parents are embarrassing(使尴尬)you in front of your friends？Or what if you see what looks like a classmate stealing someone else's headphones？ In our social Q's column(专栏)，the teenager Harper Ediger and the adult Philip Galances give their best advice to kids looking for help navigating real﹣life situations，Now it's your turn：Do you have a question about an uncomfortable social situation at school，at home, on social media or among friends？Email it to us at Kidsqs@njpost.com and Harper and Philip may answer it in a future issue. Please include your age and hometown. Come on, we know you have one．
To give you some idea about how to ask questions , here are reader﹣submitted questions we've published in previous issues：
My mom signs me up for camps and activities without asking what I want to do. I only learn what I'm doing at the last minute. I don't like being told what to do, and I feel that I should be able to help plan my time. How can I have more of a say？
At my school, fourth graders need to learn different dances, then dress up for a fancy party where we ask partners to dance with us. This makes me nervous, and I'm not looking forward to it.How should I handle this situation？
My sister is home for college break, and lucky me, she's my roommate.As I'm 12 and she's almost 19, we both want our own space. I know she doesn't mean it personally,but she always complains that she doesn't have a home, which makes me feel as if I'm intruding in my own room．Do I tell her how l feel or let it go？
1. What should be included in your email to the social Q's column？| A．Name, age and social media | B．Age, school and hometown． |
| C．Age, hometown and questions． | D．Name, school and questions． |
| A．the ability to plan time | B．the chance to set up camps |
| C．the right to make decisions | D．the plan to enjoy activities |
| A．show kids ways of solving problems |
| B．give kids examples of what to write about |
| C．share Harper and Philip's advice with kids |
| D．offer kids a chance to complain about their lives |
| A．help kids deal with their troubles |
| B．train kids to write |
| C．have kids introduce themselves |
| D．advise kids to behave well |
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【推荐1】1.3 million people in the Netherlands are older than 75 years — and one large supermarket chain is making sure they’re not getting too lonely in their elder years.
The Dutch government with its campaign (运动), “One Against Loneliness”, has encouraged organizations, towns, companies, and individuals to find solutions. Jumbo, the second largest Dutch supermarket chain, is doing its part with creative chat checkouts (付款台).
The idea for the “Kletskassa”, which translates to “chat checkout”, started more than two years ago — and in the summer of 2019 the first Kletskassa was opened in Vlijmen in Noord-Brabant.
This resulted in many positive reactions from customers — and now Jumbo is swelling the project further: By this time next year, there will be chat checkouts in 200 stores across the country where more people can go for a conversation. When choosing the stores, areas where loneliness is a major factor are carefully considered.
Colette Cloosterman-van Eerd, CCO of Jumbo and the driving force behind the campaign against loneliness, is closely involved (参与) in the project. She said, “Many people, especially the elderly, sometimes feel lonely. As a family business and supermarket chain, we are at the heart of society.”
“Our stores are an important meeting place for many people and we want to play a role in identifying and reducing loneliness. We do this in various ways, including our Kletskassas. We are proud that many of our cashiers like to take a seat behind a Kletskassa. They support the project and want to help people to make real contact with them out of interest.”
“It is a small action, but very valuable, especially in a world that is digitizing (数字化) and getting faster and faster.”
1. What makes Jumbo start the “Kletskassa” project?| A．Jumbo wants to meet the need of young customers. |
| B．The supermarket chain is thirsty for making more money. |
| C．Jumbo wants to become the most popular supermarket chain. |
| D．The government calls for solutions to dealing with loneliness of the elderly. |
| A．Enlarging. | B．Designing. | C．Challenging. | D．Improving. |
| A．The cashiers support the project and want to help the elderly. |
| B．All people like meeting at the supermarket. |
| C．Jumbo is the largest supermarket chain in Dutch. |
| D．The project is the most important in dealing with aging problems. |
| A．The Dutch government launches a campaign against loneliness. |
| B．Jumbo helps the elderly fight against loneliness. |
| C．More attention should be paid to the elderly. |
| D．Fast digitization is making us more lonely. |
【推荐2】Differences are important and they should be respected. For example, many important people throughout history were considered different, such as Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Abraham Lincoln. They did great things, but some people thought they were strange because they had strong feelings about something. I can understand these people because I’ve been in that situation before many times.
It all started in elementary school when I realized that I wasn’t like everyone else. My mom says that I have a tendency to be obsessed(着迷)with certain subjects. Unfortunately, these subjects don’t interest other kids of my age and they really don’t interest my teachers. In fact, my kindergarten teacher said she would scream if I mentioned snakes or lizards one more time while she was teaching the days of the week. I would get into trouble for not paying attention and the teasing began.
In the third grade, my teacher informed me that I have Asperger’s Syndrome（症状）. I said, “So what? Do you know that Godzilla’s suit weighs 188 pounds?”
Later, I asked my mom, “What’s Asperger’s Syndrome? Am I gonna die?” She said that it’s like having blinders on, and that I can only see one thing at a time, and that it’s hard to focus on other things.
People also make fun of me for knowing facts about volcanoes, whales, tornadoes and many other scientific things. My mom says that she has been able to answer many questions on Jeopardy! just by listening to what I have to say, but I’ve even been laughed at for being smart.
Maybe someday I’ll become a gene engineer and create the real Godzilla. I can dream, Can’t I?
1. Why does the author mention people like Albert Einstein?| A．To examine differences | B．To show his admiration |
| C．To make comparison | D．To support his idea |
| A．Angry | B．Worried |
| C．Sorry | D．Curious |
| A．It’s a program intended for young kids. | B．It’s a quiz show covering various topics. |
| C．It’s a novel telling about adventure stories. | D．It’s a magazine about scientific discoveries. |
【推荐3】I have been teaching the tenth-grade English for four years. Needless to say, I love my subject and vowed to one day impart(透露) my love of literature to my future students. Well, I must admit, I have made more than a difference. I have changed the way students perceive(感知) literature and have even inspired some to become English teachers.
One student in particular is named John. I met him last year when he was a student in my English class during the eighth period. He sat in the back often, saying very little. However, I sensed that he was taking in all that I taught. John was never absent nor was he late. He seemed very mature for his age.
As the year progressed, we read lots of poetry and various stories about different cultures and real-life experiences. I have always wanted literature to speak to my students so that they could find relevant connections which would finally give them that motivation to read, write and interpret. While reading and writing poetry, John wrote some beautiful poetry that spoke of his experiences as a black male in America.
On the last day of school, students were asked to write a brief autobiographical essay and to dedicate(献给) it to someone he or she thought was significant in his or her life. John dedicated his essay to me and used clip art that decorated the dedication with roses.
He stated in the essay that "some people you meet in life are flowers, but then there are those who are roses. Ms. Hopkins, Ijust want you to know that you are a rose in my life and I have enjoyed every minute of being in your class. You have shown me that I have purpose in life and that I am a poet. I will never forget you." Tears streamed down my eyes. I had had a particularly hard personal life that year and somehow that letter made it worth the struggle.
Making a significant contribution to someone's life is something money could never buy. Teaching allows teachers to make a positive difference in the life of someone.
1. What's the author's purpose to take John for example?| A．To show that her students were all excellent readers. |
| B．To develop her own idea about English literature. |
| C．To prove what she had just said was true. |
| D．To persuade her readers to change their minds. |
| A．He thought she was significant in his life. |
| B．He wanted to say to her that she was a red rose. |
| C．He expected her to know he had enjoyed her class. |
| D．He remembered she had promised to let him be a poet. |
| A．Gentle. | B．Passionate. |
| C．Humorous. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．The difference a good teacher can make |
| B．The friendship Ms. Hopkins and John developed |
| C．An experience only Ms. Hopkins and her students could have |
| D．The significant contribution everyone can make |
An Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Australia
June-12 August 2007
Venue (地点) The Ian Potter Centre
Admission Free entry
Charles Blackman is famous for his beautiful painting of dreams. In 1956, he heard for the first time Lewis Carroll’s extraordinary tale of Alice in Wonderland –the story of a Victorian girl who falls down a rabbit hole, meets a lot of funny characters and experience all kinds of things. At that time, Blackman’s wife was suffering form progressive blindness. The story of Alice moving through the strange situations, often disheartened by various events, was similar to his wife’s experiences. It also reflected so much of his own life. All this contributed to the completion of the Alice in Wonderland paintings.
Illustrator Workshop
Go straight to the experts for an introductory course in book illustration. The course includes an introduction to the process of illustration and its techniques, workshop exercise and group projects.
Dates Sunday 17 June &Sunday 5Aug. 10am-1pm
Venue Gas Works Arts Park
Wonderful World
Celebrate the exhibition and Children’s Book Week with special activities just for the day, including a special visit from Alice and the White Rabbit
Date Sunday 24 June, 11am-4pm
Venue Exhibition Space. Level 3
Topsy-Turvy
Visit the exhibition or discover wonderful curiosities in artworks in the NGV Collection and make a magic world in a box. Alice and the White Rabbit will be with you. Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland will be screened.
Dates Sunday 8, 15, 22, 29 July, and Tuesday 24-Friday 27 July, 12noon-3pm
Venue Theatre, NGV Australia
Drawing Workshop
Distortions of scale (比例失真) can make artworks strange but interesting. Find out how Charles Blackman distorted scale in his paintings to create a curious world, then experiment with scale in your own drawings. More information upon booking.
Date Friday 27 July, 10: 30am-3pm
Venue Foryer, Level 3
1. Charles Blackman’s paintings come from ________.
| A．his admiration for Lewis Carrioll |
| B．his dream of becoming a famous artist |
| C．his wish to express his own feelings |
| D．his eagerness to cure his wife’s illness |
| A．Illustrator Workshop and Wonderful World |
| B．Illustrator Workshop and Drawing Workshop. |
| C．Wonerful World and Topsy-Turvy. |
| D．Topsy-Turvy and Drawing Workshop. |
| A．Exhibition Space. Level 3 | B．Gas Works Arts Park |
| C．Theatre, NGV Australia | D．Foyer, Level 3 |
| A．on June 24, 2007 | B．on July15, 2007 |
| C．on July 24, 2007 | D．on August 5, 2007 |
【推荐2】A factory tour this summer! Here are some great ones to consider.
The Jelly Belly Bean Company
Fairfield, CA
730-6668988
At this working factory, guests can watch the process of making this famous candy. Have lunch at the Visitor Center Cafe, where you can order a jelly bean-shaped pizza or hamburger! There’s no entrance ticket for the 40-minute walking tour. Tours are given most days from 9: 00 am to 4: 00 pm, but come during a weekday to see the candy making in process.
Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat Museum
Louisville KY
342-821-3320
See how each bat (球棒) is carefully produced at this family-favorite factory tour. Tour visitors leave with a specially designed bat souvenir and personalized bats can be ordered when you arrive and picked up before you leave. Adult tickets are $9. Child tickets are $4. Ages five and under are free. It opens at 9: 00 am Mondays through Saturdays. Check the website for specific days and times.
E-One Fire Truck Factory
Ocala, FL
342-861-3654
Take this walking tour of a plant in Florida and see for yourself the technology and skill required to build these emergency vehicles. Tours are offered Monday to Friday, at 9: 00 am and 11: 00 am. Prices are S8 for adults and S6 for children. Kids under 6 are not permitted on the tour for safety reasons. Reservations are required for all tours.
Crayola Crayon Company
Easton, PA
342-871-3534
No, this isn’t the actual place where the waxy (似蜡的) rainbows are made. But it’s an even-better visitor center where families can’t only see the process of making colored crayons (彩色蜡笔), but can explore and use the wide variety of Crayola art tools and products. Kids can use the latest Crayola products to create masterpieces on site. The visitor center is open most days from 9: 30 am to 3: 00 pm. The online timetable shows special hours, themes, and daily activities.
1. How much would a five-year-old boy and his parents pay for their visit to Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat Museum?| A．$22. | B．$13. | C．$17. | D．$18. |
| A．Make rainbows. | B．Purchase crayon souvenirs. |
| C．Know how the crayons are made. | D．Produce crayons with their own hands. |
| A．Diet, sports, vehicle and art. | B．Politics, economics, science and culture. |
| C．History, literature, education and custom. | D．Health, invention, astronomy and car. |
Beijing
Youth choir to perform
The youth choir of China National Symphony Orchestra will soon perform classics including the Mexican folk song, The Golden Nightingale, and the Blue Danube, adapted from a waltz by Johann Strauss II. Pianists Zhao Lin and Wang Tianyang will join in the show.
7:30 pm, Jan 23. Forbidden City Concert Hall, inside Zhongshan Park, west of Tian'anmen Square, Xicheng district. 010-6559-8285.
Orchestra recitals
The China National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra led by conductor Lyu Jia will give two recitals, featuring works including Beethoven's Coriolanus Overture and Mozart's Symphonies No 40 & No 41 Jupiter. Cellist Wang Jian will join in the performances, playing Schumann's Cello Concerto in A minor, Op 129 and Saint-Saens' Cello Concerto No 1 in A minor, Op 33.
7:30 pm, Jan 15; 2:30 pm, Jan 16. China National Center for the Performing Arts, No 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District. 010-6655-0000.
Ballet from Paris
Paris Opera Ballet will present two gala performances in the city. Besides highlights of classical ballet, such as Swan Lake and Manon, the program will also include modern pieces from the company's repertoire. The leading etoiles are Ludmila Pagliero and Karl Paquette.
7:15 pm, Jan 15-16. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong district. 021-6854-1234.
Ensemble of swans
Shanghai Ballet will present two performances of Swan Lake. The production choreographed by British artist Derek Deane has just completed a tour in 26 cities of the Netherlands. The spectacular production features an ensemble of 48 dancers.
7:15 pm, Jan 22-23. Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu district. 400-106-8686.
1. If you only spare some time in the afternoon, you can enjoy ________.
| A．Beethoven's Coriolanus Overture |
| B．Classical ballet Manon |
| C．The Golden Nightingale |
| D．Classical ballet Swan Lake |
| A．Pianists | B．ballet performers |
| C．cellists | D．violinists |
| A．Forbidden City Concert Hall and China National Center |
| B．Forbidden City Concert Hall Shanghai Grand Theater |
| C．Shanghai Oriental Art Center and Shanghai Grand Theater |
| D．China National Center and Shanghai Oriental Art Center |
