Science Events from New Scientist
Space, Time and Motion with Sean Carroll
Online | October 20, 2023 | 18:00–19:00
“Where, when and how?” are some of the most fundamental questions we can ask, and knowledge of space, time and motion has been central to the biggest discoveries in physics. Join Sean Carroll, an expert in physics, as he explores deep questions about the nature of space, time and motion, and lays out the framework of classical physics from Galileo and Euclid to Newton and Einstein.
Big Thinkers Series 2023
Online | November 10, 2023
The 2023 Big Thinkers series from New Scientist events features eight online talks streamed throughout 2023, covering a wide range of topics all of which will be brought to you by world-class experts. If you are curious about your brain, your body, our planet or the universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.
Memory, the Brain and Who We Are
Online | November 15, 2023 | 18:00–19:00
Psychiatrist Veronica O’Keane will draw examples of the broken memories of psychosis (精神失常) to explain the complex human brain and offer you some expertise (专业知识). How do our brains store and then conjure up (浮现) past experiences to make us who we are? Are there such things as “true” and “false” memories? These examples will offer a new way of thinking about our own personal experiences.
Instant Expert: Understanding Your Brain
The British Library, London | November 19, 2023
At this event, six experts will guide you on a tour of the most attractive object in the known universe. On the way you’ll learn how our brains learn languages, how they store memories and why they need to sleep. Hosted by a New Scientist journalist, our one-day masterclass offers the chance to learn all about the brain directly from the experts.
1. Which event focuses on discoveries in physics?| A．Big Thinkers Series 2023. | B．Memory, the Brain and Who We Are. |
| C．Instant Expert: Understanding Your Brain. | D．Space, Time and Motion with Sean Carroll. |
| A．On October 20, 2023. | B．On November 19, 2023. |
| C．On November 10, 2023. | D．On November 15, 2023. |
| A．They are held online. | B．They offer expert guidance. |
| C．They mainly focus on memory. | D．They each last for one hour. |
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【推荐1】For those in the Midwest, the holidays aren’t the holidays without a little snow. Luckily, Michigan almost always delivers. But snow or not, these destinations really bring out the holiday spirit.
Frankenmuth
Residents of Frankenmuth never have to say goodbye to Christmas from the beginning to the end of the year. That’s thanks in part to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, who thinks of itself as the world’s largest Christmas store at 320,000 square feet. In addition to offering every kind of Christmas décor imaginable, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland holds holiday events like Santa visits (daily from Nov. 25-Dec. 24) and holiday sing-alongs (Dec. 22 and 23).
Dearborn
This city is well-known as the home of the Ford Motor Company, and the Henry Ford Museum brings history to life during the holidays. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village (Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 20-23 and 26-30) offers the smell of chestnuts roasted on an open fire and the sound of sleigh (雪橇) bells. Santa is on hand for visits, of course, and he even brings his reindeer along. Holiday treats are for sale, ice skating is available and kids of all ages will enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn wagon or a Model T car.
Christmas
Visiting Christmas isn’t for the weak heart―it’s in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, all but guaranteed to be snowy in December. Those who desire to have a try are rewarded with a “Welcome to Christmas” sign complete with Santa’s smiling face and the Christmas Mall, which has a post office for postmarking holiday cards.
Dexter
It might be difficult to believe there are multiple Michigan cities with a marathon race―in December, but it’s true. Dexter hosts the Holiday Hustle 5k and 1 mile (Dec. 10) for both runners and walkers. Participants receive free hats and all 5k or one mile finishers receive holiday-themed medals.
1. What is special about Frankenmuth according to the text?| A．Santa will surely be on hand for visits. |
| B．Visitors can enjoy an outdoor barbecue. |
| C．Christmas is alive all year round. |
| D．It has the world’s largest gift store. |
| A．Frankenmuth. | B．Dearborn. | C．Christmas. | D．Dexter. |
| A．To promote multiple Christmas decorations. |
| B．To recommend some holiday-friendly cities. |
| C．To introduce colorful Christmas parades. |
| D．To have a good taste of the beauty of snow. |
【推荐2】Hertz International Car Rental Guide
Welcome to Hertz international car rental site! We look forward to assisting you with Hertz car rental worldwide. Drive the world with Hertz!
Why Hertz
Founded in 1918, Hertz is the world’s largest and most popular car rental company, with more than 750,000 vehicles stored in over 10,800 rental shops (2,000 airport locations) worldwide.
You can enjoy the fastest car rental service worldwide. No long queues. No unnecessary paperwork. Booking with your Hertz membership, you just go straight to your car and drive away. Return without waiting, and the electronic bill will be sent to your mail box in time.
Renters’ Qualification & Requirements
●Passport
● Min. 21 years old
●Valid (有效的) driving license, min. 1 year driving experience
●International Driving Permit (IDP) or China Driving License English Translation (only apply to China Driving License holders)
●Valid international credit card (Please note that your bank card should be valid at least 3 months from the date of return)
●Booking Confirmation ID
Please Note: Hertz locations in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, most countries in Europe and Asia (excluding Japan and Korea) now accept China Driver’s License when it is accompanied (伴随) with an English translation. Please contact Hertz China Call Center 4008423604 or follow Hertz China official WeChat “HertzGuoJiZuChe” to apply for English translation of China Driver’s License for free.
1. What is an advantage of Hertz?| A．It gives paper bills without delay. |
| B．It provides certain free cars. |
| C．It has over 750,000 rental shops. |
| D．It offers the most convenient service. |
| A．An age over 18. |
| B．A short time credit card. |
| C．An English edition of driver’s license. |
| D．At least 3 months driving experience. |
| A．A webpage. | B．A travel plan. |
| C．A sales advertisement. | D．A guide book. |
【推荐3】If you'd like to go travelling，the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Jiuzhaigou Valley，which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province，China，reaches a height of more than 4,500m，with a series of different forests ecosystems. It's especially famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century，is of great archaeological（考古的）interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island，which lies in the eastern South Pacific，is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology（生态）has been untouched by humans. It is famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.
Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy city for three different religions（宗教）in the Middle East，Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage status in 1981 and placed on the“List of World Heritage in Danger”the following year.
1. What can be learned about Jiuzhaigou Valley？| A．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there. |
| B．It is famous for many ancient objects. |
| C．It has been untouched by human beings. |
| D．It lies in the eastern South Pacific. |
| A．It was damaged in the mid-16th century. |
| B．It was once a business centre for trade. |
| C．It has over 140 kinds of birds living there. |
| D．It is a holy city for three religions. |
| A．Henderson Island. |
| B．Khami Ruins National Monument. |
| C．Old City of Jerusalem. |
| D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. |
| A．Industry. | B．Travel. |
| C．Science. | D．Business. |
I have been in England three months now. I hope you don’t think I’ve forgotten you. There have been so many places to see and so many things to do that I’ve not had much time for writing letters.
I shall soon be starting my studies at King’s College. So far I’ve been learning about England and British ways of living. I won’t tell you about London. There are plenty of books you can read and plenty of pictures you can look at. I’m sure you’ll be more interested to know what I think about the life here.
I find some of the customs(风俗) new and interesting. People here do not shake hands as much as we do in Europe. During the first few weeks I was often surprised because people did not put out their hands when I met them. Men raise their hats to women but not to each other.
Yours
Alice
1. The writer came to London from________.| A．Asia | B．Europe | C．America | D．Africa |
| A．has never been to England | B．came to England just now |
| C．came to England three months ago | D．will come to England in three months |
| A．not written any letters | B．much time to write letters |
| C．no time to write letters | D．a little time to write letters |
| A．study | B．make a living | C．learn British ways of living | D．learn about life there |
Saturday, October 21, 6:45 AM — 7:45 AM
Enjoy sunrise from the hilltop as you learn about wildlife, plants, history and forest. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult. To register by phone instead, call 630-933-7248.
Meet in the parking lot on the west side of Greene Road south of 79th Street. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Trick Or Treat
Saturday, October 28, 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM
You and your family are invited to join the YMCA for a Halloween hike up Badger Mountain! Make sure to wear your Halloween costumes!
Free shirts for the first 200 kids registered.
*You must take away your shirt by 11:30AM or it will be given away.
Cost: Trick or Treat is a Free Event.
Discovery Hike: In Search of the Great Pumpkin
Thursday, October 26, 1:00 PM — 4:00PM; Ages 3-8
Fall is pumpkin time. Listen to a pumpkin story and learn how pumpkins grow. Then we will head out on the path in search of a little pumpkin just for you and maybe, just maybe, we will find the great pumpkin along the way. $7 per child.
Harvest Day Camp CAP
Monday, October 31, 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Harvest Camp is an opportunity for children aged 5-13 to find the wonder of autumn at Keystone Science School and enjoy all the fun the Halloween season offers. We’ll explore the ways our natural environment has changed from summer to fall. As always, our programming is focused on building skills, knowledge, and confidence. Day Camp $0.00
1. What can we know about these activities?| A．Only children can take part. | B．They are held in a mountain. |
| C．They are held in the same season. | D．They are to celebrate Halloween. |
| A．Sunrise Hike. | B．Trick Or Treat. |
| C．Harvest Day Camp CAP. | D．Discovery Hike. |
| A．Hike with their parents. | B．Protect wildlife and forest. |
| C．Enjoy the fun of Halloween. | D．Learn the growth about pumpkin. |
【推荐3】I Don’t Want to Be …
To those who, my dear parents, teachers, and seniors, want to see the future of China in us.
Actually no answer of it is available from me now. But, what I can share with you is, what kind of person I don’t want to be.
I don’t want to be an extremist with a saw in hand, who always sees people as two distinct categories, men vs women, partners vs opponents, in which life becomes a matter of defying each other and fighting out without a sound judgment.
I don’t want to make myself a mean person, teasing others of their success or failure, envying those who live a better life than myself while looking down upon those who are not as good as myself. I don’t want to be the kind of person who complains and makes excuses, who is quick to blame others whenever something fails.
I don’t want to be a person like a product on an assembly line. There is no independent personality, only a predetermined persona (表面形象). There is no brilliant talent, only delusional (假象的) high popularity. There are no wonderful works, only gossips of on-lookers.
I don’t want to make myself an invisible man. I will, offer to bell the cat when needed, instead of being lost in sight when trouble comes and disappearing in the crowd when solutions are sought.
I don’t want to be an unpleasant insincere person, who tells you being at a disadvantage is a blessing when you suffer, who says ignorance is a perfect happiness when it is time to be serious.
Yes, I don’t want to be . I don’t want to be a cold-hearted person. I don’t want to be a cheater. I don’t want to be a barbarian (没有教养的人). I don’t want to be a quitter. I don’t want to be an ingrate (忘恩负义的人). I do not want to be someone who is unpatriotic.
I don’t want to keep on proclaiming, “Humanity further doomed generation after generation.”
When I become a parent, a teacher, or a senior, I hope my child would tell me, I want to be someone like you.
1. What may the speaker most probably be now?| A．A teacher. | B．A judge. | C．A student. | D．A worker. |
| A．The speaker intends to be popular. |
| B．The speaker prefers to be dependent. |
| C．The speaker likes to be praised by others. |
| D．The speaker wants to be a man of character. |
| A．kind-hearted | B．responsible | C．unreliable | D．stubborn |
| A．Comparison. | B．Metaphor. | C．Exaggeration. | D．Parallelism. |
