Summer Classes at the Community Center
The Community Center is offering adult summer classes again this year.The schedule(时间表)includes classes in basic computer skills，painting，drawing，and dance.
Registration
There are two ways to register for classes：
Go to our website：www.cc.org/classes/summerschedule. Click on “Class Descriptions”to see a full listing of the classes this summer.Decide which class or classes you are interested in.
Then click on “Register Now” and a registration form will appear.Complete the form and work out the amount of money you should pay for your classes.This will include the cost of your classes plus a $15 registration fee(费用)．Any material fees will be payable to the instructor on the first day of class.In addition，if your address is outside of the city，you will pay an additional fee of $25 per class.
Fill in your credit card(信用卡)information and click “Send Now”．You will receive registration confirmation by email.
If you do not have access to a computer，you can call the Community Center at 8725555068 to request a class schedule and registration form.Choose your classes from the schedule，complete the form，and return it by mail with your credit card information.
Withdrawal(退学)Policy
Full refunds（退款），minus(减去)the $25 registration fee，will be given for any withdrawals made up to one week before the class begins.Withdrawals made before the start of the second class will receive a 50 percent refund，minus the registration fee.No refunds will be made after the start of the second class.
Classes offered by the Community Center are for adults only.You must be eighteen years of age or older to participate.Classes for children and teens are offered through the City Department of Recreation.
1. Who can take part in the Community Center summer classes?| A．Citizens only. | B．Adults only. |
| C．High schoolers. | D．Children and teens. |
| A．Pay a $25 registration fee. |
| B．Sign up for classes online. |
| C．Provide your credit card information. |
| D．Pay material fees before the class begins. |
| A．None. | B．$15. | C．A full refund. | D．A 50 percent refund. |
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【推荐2】Feeling hungry but don’t have the time to get in line for food? Why not just grab and go? Here are the best places for takeout in this city. Try choosing your takeaway food by referring to the following feedbacks from the customers:
New Garden: Shop 6A, G/F, Sen Fat Bldg, 6 Bonham Strand
Rileen Chua: Beef egg toasted sandwich! Good for takeaway as u skip the queue! So time-saving!
Chris Chua: Must order their sandwiches and red bean ice! Classic!
Fuyuhiko Takaya: English service available. My favorite Chinese-Western fusion restaurant!
Pololi: 35-39 Graham Street (Hollywood Road)
Max Lmn: Great healthy takeaway spot!
Alfonso Castillo: Loved the food. Very healthy and not so expensive. I would recommend it to be taken away rather than actually eat there. 11:30 all the way to 02:00, good for late night snacks!
Will C: Friendly staff, well knowledge of their products and offer samples to try. Had the avocado spicy tuna, wasabi Mayo and salad. If you like fresh healthy food, you won't be disappointed.
Feast (Food by EAST): 1/F, EAST, Hong Kong, 29 Taikoo Shing Rd
Shari McCullough: The to-go counter is great for picking up a fresh, yummy salad or sandwich for takeaway.
Berla King: Cupcakes turned out to be the densest and heaviest ever. Suggest you pass on the takeaway counter for more desserts. Closes at 21:00.
La Rotisserie: Shop B, G/F, Manhattan Avenue, 25 Queen's Rd C, Sheung Wan
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| C．People who are too lazy to go out eating. |
| D．People who are particular about food. |
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| B．It only offers takeaway food. |
| C．Only fresh healthy food is served. |
| D．Customers can enjoy excellent service. |
| A．New Garden | B．Pololi |
| C．Feast | D．La Rotisserie |
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| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．You can buy any kind on July 14th. |
| B．The service time is 9-9 every day except Monday. |
| C．The larger the screen is, the higher the price will be. |
| D．The lowest price is more than 300. |
| A．The date of the American National Day (July 4th). |
| B．The postcode of the area where the store is. |
| C．The phone number of the store. |
| D．The names of the TV sets. |
【推荐1】Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.
| Timetable | |
| Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students； you may also bring your own inventions. | Monday 19:00---21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe. |
| Wednesday 19:30---21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science? | Friday 18:30---21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Windows XP. |
1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _________.
| A．Monday | B．Friday . | C．Sunday | D．Wednesday |
| A．Mr. Morison | B．Dr. West | C．Mr. Thomas | D．Mrs. Green |
| A．19:00 to 21:00 on Monday | B．8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday |
| C．18:30 to 21:00 on Friday | D．19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday |
【推荐2】Creative Arts Workshop employs over 55 professional artists part-time to teach classes and workshops to young people each year. Classes are kept small to ensure that individual attention can be given to everyone. Students learn in a supportive environment and are encouraged to fully explore their creativity and strive for excellence.
Draw and Paint from Observation and Imagination — Explore pencil, charcoal, ink, tempera paint and watercolor. Learn about lines, shapes, form, brush handling and color mixing. Subjects include buds and blossoms, birds and springtime animals, still life, outdoor scenes, and portraits, plus ideas from your imagination.
Instructor: Eva Scopino.
Wednesdays, 4—5: 30 pm, Mar. 21—May 26 10 sessions: $160; members: $144
Hooray for Clay — Let’s get messy and create wondrous worlds out of clay! Pinch, pull, sculpt and glaze imaginal outer Space visitors, or even your favorite foods. All skill levels are welcome, open to new and returning students. Instruction focuses on creative hand-building.
Instructor: Violet Harlow.
Wednesdays, 4—5: 30 pm, Mar 26—May 28 10 sessions: $170; members: $153
Fun with Metal — Make jewelry and mini-sculpture with copper sheet metal and wire to wear or hang. Stamp, fold, hammer, bend, cut, twist and even heat metal to create forms nature such as pea pods and leaves. Students will explore using basic hand tools, especially hammers, cutters, files, pliers and torches to create works in metal.
Instructor: Connie Pfeiffer.
Thursdays, 4—5: 30 pm, Mar 27—May 29 (except May 15) 9 sessions: $158; members: $142
Teen Digittal Photography — This is an introductory class on digital photography for interested amateurs who want to improve their photographic skills, as well as serious artists excited to explore new photographic technology. We will cover camera basics, file formats and digital printing. Students will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to crop, tone and improve their pictures just like professional photographers.
Instructor: Tung Hoang.
Mondays, 4: 15—6: 15 pm, Mar. 17—May 19 10 sessions: $220; members: $198
1. Which class is open to returning students?| A．Draw and Paint from Observation and Imagination. |
| B．Fun with Metal. |
| C．Hooray for Clay. |
| D．Teen Digital Photography. |
| A．$14 | B．$16 | C．$17 | D．$19 |
| A．hand-building skills | B．observation and imagination |
| C．using basic hand tools | D．making mini-sculptures |
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Canada/USA Mathcamp
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Cost: $4,500 (Financial aid is available, and the program is free for families with household incomes under $65,000)
Location: Ohio State University
Ross Mathematics Program
The program focuses on one central mathematical concept—number theory. Participants spend the entire summer solving problem sets related to integers(整数)and their properties. This process provides a great foundation for students interested in conducting mathematical research in the future.
Cost: $6,000(Financial aid is available)
Location: two campuses (Columbus, Ohio 8. Terre Haute, Indiana)
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)
For over three decades, PROMYS has been a place of mathematical exploration for talented high school students. Students in this program attend seminars on advanced mathematical topics. They also get the chance to participate in research projects under the guidance of professional mathematicians.
Cost: $5,500 (Financial aid is available, and the program is free for US families with household incomes under $ 60,000)
Location: Boston University
Stanford University Math Camp (SUMaC)
Students in this program choose between two courses—algebraic topology(代数拓扑学)and abstract algebra &. number theory. Both to picsare major areas of modern mathematical research. In both courses, students engage in daily problem sets, work with Stanford graduate students and attend lectures from mathematicians.
Cost: $3,250(Financial aid is available)
Location: online
1. Which program allows the participants to go on field trips?| A．SUMaC. | B．PROMYS. |
| C．Ross Mathematics Program. | D．Canada/USA Mathcamp. |
| A．Conduct lab research independently. | B．Get professional guidance on research. |
| C．Attend online seminars on math basics. | D．Interact with Stanford graduate students. |
| A．Students focus on one concept. | B．It is intended for gifted students. |
| C．Students attend it on the Internet. | D．It is totally free for poor students. |
【推荐1】Welcome to SummerCamps.com; find and book the very best summer camps. Your children are precious so we offer the highest quality of camps that will meet each child’s interests in challenging and exciting camp activities. All the camps feature outdoor recreation and adventure, which make sure the activities are fun, engaging and meaningful.
Catalina Sea Camp
Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions to boys and girls aged 8-13 and two three-week sessions to teens aged 12-17. Our hand-picked instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers to a host of ocean adventures, marine (海洋的) biology, and social summer camp activities.
Address: Toyon Way, San Bruno, California 94066
Phone: 800-645-1423
Camp Rockmont
Camp Rockmont is a Christian summer camp for boys, aged 6-16, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Rockmont’s duty of developing boys into healthy young men is accomplished through age-appropriate skills, activities, and challenges that help campers to know themselves better.
Address: 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711
Phone: 828-686-3885
Primitive Pursuits Overnight Camps
Primitive Pursuits Overnight Camps offer week-long Summer Adventure Overnight Camps in New York’s Finger Lakes to your children aged 11-15. Campers experience a week of nature-based skills training, inspiring challenges, and fun activities under the instruction of skilled instructors.
Address: 611 County Rd 13, Van Etten, New York 14889
Phone: 607-272-2292
1. What is special about Camp Rockmont?| A．It’s targeted at older boys. | B．It needs professional skills to accomplish the tasks. |
| C．It is a camp related to religion. | D．It is accomplished outdoors. |
| A．Campers. | B．Educators. | C．Children. | D．Parents. |
| A．Each camp holds adventurous activities for the campers. |
| B．Children can stay in each camp for more than one week. |
| C．Each camp allows boys and girls of more than 6 years old to join in. |
| D．Children need to solve all the problems by themselves in each camp. |
【推荐2】From young kids to fitness lovers, to those looking for a laugh, or to families looking for a free movie night, Atlantic Station prepares some days for them to enjoy this year.
Tot Spot — Each Tuesday morning, Atlantic Station's Central Park transforms into every child's dream playground! From 10：00 am to noon, kids can enjoy games, storytelling, toys, music and some very special things. This event begins on April 5 and lasts through September 27.
Wellness Wednesday — Each Wednesday from 6：30 pm to 7：30 pm, Atlantic Station's Central Park becomes the perfect place to find quietness of the mind and body while instructors lead guests through exercises including yoga and more. Wellness Wednesday welcomes all ages and skill levels. This event begins on April 6 and lasts through September 28.
Improv in the Park — Whole World Theatre, Atlanta's premier improv group, has once again partnered with Atlantic Station to bring a familyfriendly night of comedy to the Central Park on the first Wednesday of each month until September. Bring a blanket, relax under the stars and prepare to laugh until your stomach hurts! The hourlong show begins at 8：00 pm. This event occurs on April 5, May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3.
Movies in the Central Park — Each Thursday night at dusk, guests are invited to bring chairs, blankets, togo snacks and picnics to Atlantic Station's Central Park. All outdoor screenings are available, weather permitting, so keep your fingers crossed for no The Wizard of Oztype storms! Be sure to arrive early to find a good seat. This event starts on May 19 and occurs every Thursday through July 28.
1. Mothers can take their kids who like listening to stories to ________.| A．Tot Spot |
| B．Improv in the Park |
| C．Wellness Wednesday |
| D．Movies in the Central Park |
| A．On each Tuesday from 6：30 pm to 7：30 pm in August. |
| B．On each Tuesday morning from 10：00 am to noon in July. |
| C．At 8：00 pm on April 5, May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3. |
| D．On each Wednesday at 7：00 pm in June and July. |
| A．Atlantic Station sets the days for guests to have fun. |
| B．Tickets for Movies in Central Park are hard to get. |
| C．Movies in the Central Park are shown only indoors. |
| D．Only teenagers are welcome to join in Wellness Wednesday |
【推荐3】Chicago Botanic Garden Events
Whether you’re attending the hands-on workshop at the Midwest Fruit Explorers or admiring artfully arranged daffodils (水仙花) at the Midwest Daffodil Society Show, you’re bound to take home plenty of inspiration for your home garden as you enjoy the best shows at Chicago Botanic Garden. Here are some of the Chicago flower and garden shows that you won’t want to miss this spring.
●Midwest Fruit Explorers
The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft (嫁接) and care for fruit trees.
When: March 31-April 10, 1-4 p.m.
●Midwest Daffodil Society Show
The Midwest Daffodil Society Show puts hundreds of daffodils on exhibition that will be judged by the society. The show includes flower design and photography competitions.
When: April 22一28, 10 a.m.-4: 30 p.m.
●Ikebana International Show
The Ikebana International Show presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.
When: May 11-19, 9 a.m.-3: 30 p.m. ( Saturday & Sunday only)
●Gardeners of the North Shore
The Gardeners of the North Shore hosts this annual show. This show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything that a home gardener can grow, including flowers , vegetables , herbs , and house plants.
When: June 27-30, 9 a.m.-4: 30 p.m.
Garden tours & trams:
Enjoy a tram tour for an overview of popular areas. Return each season to experience different views.
Accessibility at the garden:
※Service animals are welcome. No pets please.
※Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) are available for rent in the Visitor Center on a first come, first served basis. The following fees apply: members: $15,non-members $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use.
※Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.
Daily Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Garden View Cafe: 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
Garden Shop: 10 8.m.- 4 p.m.
1. What can visitors do at the Midwest Daffodil Society Show?| A．Grow house plants indoors. |
| B．Learn about fruit tree planting. |
| C．Take part in the photography competition. |
| D．Admire traditional Japanese flower arranging. |
| A．$14. | B．$16. | C．$19. | D．$22. |
| A．Renting ECVs for indoor use. |
| B．Visiting the garden with their pets. |
| C．Using wheelchairs for free if they need. |
| D．Having free coffee from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
