【推荐2】Jumping Clay

Grades: K-2

[Time: 3: 25 pm—4: 25 pm Tuesday, Jan 16, 23, 30 and Feb 6, 13, 27 (No class 2/20)]

Explore the Arctic and Antarctic in this creative hands-on workshop! Each student will create their own 3-D polar display including the landscape and animal such as polar bears, penguins and whales while learning about basic shapes and color mixing. Jumping Clay is an air-drying polymer clay that is 100% safe and non-toxic (无毒)! Beginners welcome! All materials included. Cost: $90

Vacation Destination

The ERfC Vacation Destination Center is located at Enfield Street School, 1318 Enfield Street. Vacation Destination is open from 7: 00 am-6: 00 pm on the following days this school year:

▪ December 26-29, 2018

▪ February 20, 2019

▪ April 9-13, 2019

▪ June 25-29, 2019

A variety of theme-based activities are provided throughout the day and include enrichment and recreational activities such as sewing, sports＆games, arts＆crafts and science activities. Daily fee: $45

ERfC Counselors in Training Team for High School Students

Students in grades 9-12 who are looking to develop leadership skills are encouraged to join the ERfC CIT Team. High school students will gain experience working with children in different age groups, discover new strengths, and learn team-building skills. Training is provided and summer opportunities will be available. Contact Melissa Shea at mshea@erfc.us.

Tonight in Thompsonville

Located at St. Patrick’s Hall, 64 Pearl Street, Enfield Join us for a free family dinner and a variety of family fun activities. In addition to a family dinner, evenings include hands-on educational activities designed for parents and children to enjoy together. Community providers attend to share information about health, nutrition, physical activity, education, and other services such as SNAP, Care 4 Kids, early childhood programs and out-of-school time activities.

1. What is the main purpose of Jumping Clay?

A．To guide children to protect wild animals.

B．To teach children to use clay materials properly.

C．To encourage children to improve their creativity.

D．To help children learn about the Arctic and Antarctic.

2. When can a child take part in science activities?

A．June 24, 2019.

B．April 12, 2019.

C．February 22, 2019.

D．December 30, 2018.

3. Which program suits a student who wants to run for monitor next term?

A．Jumping Clay.

B．Vacation Destination.

C．ERfC CIT Team.

D．Tonight in Theompsonville.

【推荐3】Black Box Thinking

—By Matthew Syed

This book is a new approach to high performance,a means of finding all edge in a complex and fast-changing world.It is not just about sport,but has powerful implications for business and politics,as well as parents and students,in other words,all of us.Drawing on a dizzying series of case studies and real-world examples,together with cutting-edge research on small gains,creativity and courage,Matthew Syed tells the inside story of how success really happens—and how we cannot grow unless we are prepared to learn from our mistakes.

Map Stories

—By Francisca Matteoli

In the book,the author tells 20 surprising stories on the geography of the world and,using beautiful maps from all countries and times,she explains the birth of the most magical places on Earth.The book is a journey through space and time,and a lesson about the world as it is and our place in it.

Making It up as I Go Along

—By Marian Keyes

It is a funny look at the absurdity of modern life and recognizes that we are all clearly making it up as we go along.It includes Keyes,guide to breaking up you’re your hairdresser,and her warning about the dangers of fake tan（古铜色）.And there is some secret truth about writers,or at least about Keyes.

Mog and Me and Other Stories

—By Judith Kerr

Judith Kerr was born on June 14,1923 in Berlin but escaped from Hitler’s Germany with her parents and brother in 1933 when she was nine years old.Judith went to 11 different schools and worked with the Red Cross during the war.For the past 30 years,she’s worked as an author and illustrator of children’s books.Come and play with everyone’s favorite family pet,in this huge board book collection of stories especially for younger readers.

1. If you are interested in exploring the world,which book do you prefer?

A．Black Box Thinking.	B．Map Stories.
C．Making It up as I Go Along.	D．Mog and Me and Other Stories.

2. Which author tells some secret truth about himself in the book?

A．Matthew Syed.	B．Francisca Matteoli.
C．Marian Keyes	D．Judith Kerr.

3. The book Mog and Me and Other Stories is mainly aimed at ______.

A．businessmen	B．parents
C．children	D．politicians

【推荐2】The freezing Northeast hasn’t been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter, so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota, Florid, my bags were packed before you could say “sunshine”. I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C), thinking of beaches and orange trees. When we touched down to blue skies and warm air, I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness. Swimming pools, wine tasting, and pink sunsets (at normal evening hours, not 4 in the afternoon) filled the weekend, but the best part—particularly to my taste, dulled by months or cold-weather root vegetables—was a 7 a.m. adventure to the Sarasota farmers’ market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.

The market, which was founded in 1979, sets up its tents every Saturday from 7:00 am to l p.m, rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets. Baskets of perfect red strawberries, the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck; and most of all, the tomatoes: amazing, large, soft and round red tomatoes.

Disappointed by many a broken, vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的) promise, I’ve refused to buy winter tomatoes for years. No matter how attractive they look in the store, once I get them home they’re unfailingly dry, hard, and tasteless. But I homed in, with uncertainty, on one particular table at the Brown’s Grove Farm’s stand, full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist. These were the real deal—and at that moment, I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldn’t be experiencing again for months.

Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight, my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown’s Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty, a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton, where—luckily for me—I was planning to have dinner that very night. Without even seeing the menu, I knew I’d be ordering every tomato on it.

1. What did the author think of her winter life in New York?

A．Exciting.	B．Boring.
C．Relaxing.	D．Annoying.

2. What made the author’s getting up early worthwhile?

A．Having a swim.	B．Breathing in fresh sir.
C．Walking in the morning sun.	D．Visiting a local farmer’s market.

3. What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?

A．They are soft.	B．They look nice.
C．They taste great.	D．They are juicy.

【推荐3】Some of the best cycling routes in the world pass through its most beautiful scenery. Here are some of world’s best bike routes for cyclists who either are up for breaking a good sweat or simply seeing the world without leaving an ugly carbon footprint behind.

The Great Windy Road, Victoria, Australia

If you like a challenge, take on this 243-kilometer windy road along Australia’s south-eastern coast. If a day is all you’ve got, take the 60-kilometer route from Torquay to Bells Beach. There you’ll cycle through rural farmland, enjoy the sweeping ocean views from cliff tops, and snake past the wetlands around Lake Connewarre.

Udaipur City Tour, Rajasthan, India

Biking is arguably the best way to explore Udaipur, Venice of the East.

Cyclists often need to cycle past herdsmen and their goats and camels, sharing narrow, old pavements in this romantic place. But surrounded by ancient castles, temples and grand palaces, Udaipur brings about one of the best biking experiences, allowing cyclists to truly discover rural India.

The Karakoram Highway, China-Pakistan

The Karakoram Highway is the highest international road in the world, reaching an altitude of 4,700 meters at the Khunjerab Pass. Starting in Kashgar, China, cyclists can travel up to 1,200 kilometers on mostly unpaved roads, but the views are as breathtaking as the riding.

Route of the Hiawatha, Idaho-Montana, United States

Take your family out to Montana this summer and cycle along the most scenic disused railroad in the country. The railroad turned bike trail turns into 24 kilometers of leisure biking that takes you over seven trestles (高架桥) and through 10 tunnels, with the longest one, the Taft Tunnel, stretching for 2.7 kilometers.

1. In which tour can you enjoy the seaside scenery?

A．Udaipr City Tour.	B．The Great Windy Road.
C．Route of the Hiawatha.	D．The Karakoram Highway.

2. What can you do on the Udaipur city tour?

A．Pass the wetlands.	B．Feed wild animals.
C．Visit cultural relics.	D．Enjoy modern architectures.

3. What’s special about the Karakoram Highway?

A．It is a totally undeveloped route.	B．It goes along an abandoned railway.
C．It owns the longest tunnel in the world.	D．It lies higher than other international roads.

【推荐1】Most of the time, travelers in foreign countries rely on public transportation to get around. But having your own car provides freedom and is especially helpful. There are a few best car rental companies in the U. S. for travelers to choose from.

Enterprise

One of the car rental industry’s most expensive providers, Enterprise’s daily price averages close to $50. What they do well, however, might help you save money. The company reduces or gets rid of a lot of the sneaky(暗中的)additional costs that most other companies make their money from. It’s super-convenient and there are almost 6,000 locations across the U. S. You can return the car to any location.

Courtesy of National

National Car Rental, a sister company of Enterprise, excels when it comes to customer service, taking the No.2 spot in J. D. Powers’ annual report and taking a five-star score for both whole satisfaction and its book process among customers. National’s offerings and programs are aimed especially at business travelers, with companies taking advantage of the company’s business rental program, which lets employees at any sized company get cars at a fair price.

Courtesy of Hertz

Although it’s one of the largest car rental companies there--- it has more than 1,600 airport locations in the U. S. alone--- it’s definitely not the cheapest, with an average daily price of $48.50, putting it on a par with Enterprise. We love the range of cars that the company offers: There’s definitely your business-trip standards, as well as high-capacity cars for families and compact economy cars(紧凑的经济型轿车)for those on a budget.

Courtesy of Budget

Budget, true to its name, has some of the cheapest car rentals in the industry, with an average rental cost of about $35/day and an extra discount--- up to 35 percent--- if you pay when you book. They also do the Mustang weekend program where you can get a free third day--- although it offers four-door full-size cars only, it’s still an offer that’s attractive to families hitting the road for a quick weekend trip.

1. If Mike rents a car from Enterprise, he _____.

A．will avoid some additional costs

B．can rent a car for a month at most

C．must return the car to the rental place

D．will be punished to pay more money for an extra day

2. National Car Rental _______.

A．only serves businessmen and officials

B．provides the best service for customers

C．has a huge variety of transport to rent

D．requires customers to book in advance

3. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Courtesy of Hertz serves its natives as Enterprise.

B．Courtesy of Hertz provides driving services as Enterprise.

C．Courtesy of Hertz’s daily average price is as high as Enterprise’s.

D．Courtesy of Hertz and Enterprise offer different kinds of cars.

4. Which of the following statements about Courtesy of Budget is true?

A．It can help customers save a lot of money.

B．Its returning process has some disadvantages.

C．It usually introduces special offers to its employees.

D．Customers can book through its online check-in system.

5. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract more travelers to visit the U.S.A.

B．To provide readers with useful suggestions about traveling.

C．To persuade people to start more car rental companies.

D．To introduce some best car rental companies to travelers.

【推荐3】Mental health is a growing worldwide problem. Because it can affect people at a young age, they’ll often need treatment for many years. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will surely impact every aspect of modern life and society. Scientists and doctors have already begun to explore its potential for mental health research and treatment. Join us for this year’s conference, where experts will discuss how AI will help people in their mental health therapy.

Agenda 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Check In(Continental breakfast will be provided) 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Lecture’s topic: A Fruitful Reciprocity(互惠): The Neuroscience-AI Connection Speaker: Dr. Dan Yamins, Assistant Professor of Psychology and of Computer Science, Stanford University 11:00 a. m.-12:00 p. m. Lecture’s topic: From AI for mental health to digital therapeutics Speaker: Dr. Aldo Faisal, Professor of AI & Neuroscience, Imperial College London 12:00 p. m.-1:30 p. m. Lunch Break 1:30 p. m.-2:30 p. m. Lecture’s topic: Computational Psychiatry Speaker: Dr. Frederike Petzschner, Assistant Professor of Brain Science, Brown University 2:30 p. m.-3:30 p. m. Lecture’s topic: What can GenAI teach us about the nature of intelligence? Speaker: Dr. Blaise Arcas, Researcher at Google Research 3:30 p. m.-4:30 p. m. Lecture’s topic: Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging Speaker: Dr. Hugo Aerts, Associate Professor, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Full Professor at Maastricht University.

1. What is the topic of this year’s conference?

A．AI’s advantage in modern society.	B．AI’s influence on people’s daily life.
C．The difficulty in treating mental health.	D．Application of AI in treating mental health.

2. Who will talk about AI used in exploring brain power?

A．Dr. Dan Yamins.

B．Dr. Aldo Faisal.

C．Dr. Blaise Arcas.

D．Dr. Frederike Petzsch.

3. How many lectures will be given during the conference?

A．Three.

B．Five.

C．Seven.

D．Eight.