Four Shows to See
Falcons: The Art of the Hunt
The hunting training of falcons (猎鹰) has long been attractive to humans.Aslongagoasearly8th-century Syria, falcons were being trained to become skilful hunters for the royal courts (皇家庭院). The practice spread across the world. A news how in the National Museum of Asian Art collects paintings and objects from ancient Egypt to China celebrating the hunting power of the birds. (Jan. 15-Jul. 17, 2022).
Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits
The success of Nigeria’s Film industry has also meant the rise of charm and famous people in what is called Nollywood. Iké Udé returned to Lagos, the largest part of Nigeria, in 2014 after three decades as an artist in New York City to photograph the leading stars, often in costumes from their films, as well as directors and producers in the $3 billion industry. The result reflects the changing nature of African identity in the 21st century. (Opens Feb.5, 2022)
Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
Pacific Northwest music and projects accompany (伴随) a major show at the National Museum of the American Indian by Tlingit glass artist Preston Singletary. Organised by the artist with the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington, it was originally supposed to open in the fall of 2020. The show tells the story of Raven and his efforts to change the world by bringing light to people from the stars, moon and sun. (Jan, 28, 2022-Jan. 29,2023).
Baseball: America’s Home Run
This show features hundreds of U.S. and international stamps remembering baseball’s finest players. First organised to mark the 150th anniversary (周年庆) of professional baseball in 2019. “Baseball: America’s Home Run” will feature some historic objects that have never appeared on public show. (Apr.9-Sep.25, 2022)
1. What can you enjoy in National Museum of Asian Art?| A．Expert hunting skills. |
| B．Introduction to famous hunters. |
| C．The hunting life of royal families. |
| D．The collections of the hunting power of falcons. |
| A．Falcons: The Art of the Hunt. |
| B．Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits. |
| C．Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight. |
| D．Baseball: America’s Home Run. |
| A．It will focus on valuable stamps. | B．It will put sports and art together. |
| C．It will stress the features of baseball. | D．It will give people a new experience. |
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【推荐1】Summer is coming and you might be delighted in the stories and images these summer picture books bring.
Sun Sun by Brad Gray
For this rhyming celebration of fun in sun, all your family needs to take in summer's very best. Life-like illustrations light the senses and bring back memories of summer's past and dreams of the summers to come.
Available from Amazon, $ 9. 99
When We Go Cam ping by Margriet Ruurs
What goes into camping? Setting up tents and looking at stars? Sure, but there's also so much more! Get to know nature and all the mystery and wonder she brings as a family goes on an epic outdoor adventure. Educational as it is fun, this image-rich story will lead your child to explore deeper into the woods than ever before.
Available from Amazon, $ 8. 93
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli
Ever wonder what would happen if you swallowed a watermelon seed? A funny crocodile has wondered (and worried) about it quite a bit! Will he grow a watermelon in his belly? Will he sprout(发芽)crazy vines? He's not quite sure, but when the concerned crocodile accidentally swallows a seed, his imagination takes over and amusement arises!
Available from Amazon, $ 9. 95
Three Little Words by Amy Novesky
Dory's“Just keep swimming! "message of perseverance(坚持不懈)is perfect for any one who has ever felt like they were drowning. Follow Dory an unforgettable adventure as she finds her way in this beautiful watercolor adventure of friendship and survival.
Available from Amazon, $ 12. 06
1. Which book can you buy if you enjoy outdoor exploration?| A．Sun, Sun | B．When We Go Camping |
| C．The Watermelon Seed | D．Three Little Words |
| A．A plant might grow in his body. |
| B．A seed won't come out of his stomach. |
| C．He shouldn't have eaten the watermelon. |
| D．He doesn't know how to take care of a seed. |
| A．Swimming is dangerous. | B．Adventure is necessary. |
| C．Swimming is useful. | D．Never give up. |
【推荐2】Student Essay Contest 2020
Topics
Topics of the essays this year have been chosen.
* Fourth Grade — My favorite season
* Seventh Grade — How to be more healthy
Deadline
Each chapter sets their own deadline for receiving the essays. They need time to judge the winning essays for their chapter. So make sure when to hand in the essay. The chapters hand in their winning essays to be judged before June 1st, 2020.
Essays must be in English
* Fourth Grade Essay — Word count should be between 500 and 525 words
* Seventh Grade Essay — Word count should be between 800 and 825 words.
A minimum of four references are needed — no more than two may be Internet references. Research references should be listed on a separate page, but not counted as part of the essay length.
Cover page should include
* Name of the student and state whether Fourth or Seventh Grade
* Name of the school, address, and city
* Title of the essay
* Chapter contact person and telephone number
The winners will be invited to attend the Saturday luncheon and may be asked to read his/her essay at the luncheon. The winner will receive $500 and a medal.
For more information, you may send an e-mail to us.
1. What should a student do if he/she wants to enter the contest?| A．Contact the chapter for the actual deadline. | B．Hand in the essay before June 1st, 2020. |
| C．Hand in the essay in his/her native language. | D．Write the essay without any Internet references. |
| A．Free tours. | B．Gold medals. |
| C．Published essays. | D．Chances for a luncheon. |
| A．ATV show. | B．A local newspaper. |
| C．An interview. | D．A science report. |
【推荐3】PAGE ONE
Water Supply of the World
The Antarctic Icecap is the largest supply of fresh water, nearly 2 % of the world’s total of fresh and salt water. As can be seen from the table below, the amount of water in our atmosphere is over ten times as large as the water in all the rivers taken together. The fresh water actually available for human use in lakes and rivers and the accessible ground water amounts to only about one third of one percent of the world’s total water supply.
| Surface area (square miles) | Volume (cubic miles) | Percentage of total | |
| Salt Water The oceans Inland seas and saline lakes | 139,500,000 270,000 | 317,000,000 25,000 | 97.2 0.008 |
| Fresh Water Fresh water lakes All rivers (average level) Antarctic Icecap Arctic Icecap and glaciers Water in the atmosphere ...... | 330,000 -- 6,000,000 900,000 197,000,000 ...... | 30,000 300 6,300,000 680,000 3,100 ...... | 0.009 0.0001 1.9 0.21 0.001 ...... |
| Total (rounded) | 326,000,000 | 100.00 |
PAGE TWO
Top Eight Most Visited National Park Sites, (2019)
| Rank | Name and Location | number of visitors |
| 1 | Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia - North Carolina | 19,030,550 |
| 2 | Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California | 14,046,600 |
| 3 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee | 9,989,000 |
| 4 | Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada - Arizona | 8,788,055 |
| 5 | Gateway National Recreation Area, New York - New Jersey | 7,134,022 |
| 6 | George Washington Memorial Parkway, Virginia - Maryland - DC | 6,584,801 |
| 7 | Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi - Alabama -Tennessee | 5,803,094 |
| 8 | Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York - New Jersey | 5,200,633 |
1. According to the information on Page One, ________ provide(s) us with the largest quantity of fresh water.
| A．the Atlantic Icecap | B．the Arctic Icecap and glaciers |
| C．the water in the atmosphere | D．the Antarctic Icecap |
| A．glaciers | B．fresh water lakes |
| C．rivers | D．inland seas and saline lakes |
| A．Page Two is a list of some of the most popular national waterways in the U.S.A. |
| B．The annual visitors to Blue Ridge Parkway are almost a third of the number of visitors to George Washington Memorial Parkway. |
| C．California is the only state that does not share national park with other states. |
| D．Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Statue of Liberty National Monument are located in the same state. |
【推荐1】Post your problems on the blog and get other bloggers’ advice!
My problem is my parents. They never stop going on about how I should keep my room tidy, keep my hair tidy and wear smart clothes. They even make me do the washing-up after dinner every night! What should I do? Helen, USA | My best friend has suddenly become an ex-friend and I don’t know why! Last week we phoned each other every day and emailed too. But at school on Monday she didn’t look at me or speak to me. I don’t know what I’ve done. Gimbya, India | |
Hi, Helen, I think you should do what your parents ask. You should respect them. It’s their house you live in and their money you spend. Emily, New Zealand | Why do you think you’re the only one with parents like that? All parents are the same. They don’t understand that fashions have changed in the last 30 years! Tom, America | I feel sorry for you, Gimbya. My best friend did the same to me and I still don’t know the reason. Could you ask another friend to speak to her for you? George, France |
Helen, why should your parents do all the housework? You should help around the house. I think it’s OK for students to wear school uniforms. Teenagers should look like teenagers. Simon, Scotland | Don’t worry about it so much! Phone your friend up as usual and she won’t be able to ignore (忽视) you. Everything will be fine. A is ha, Nigeria | |
| A．classmates | B．study | C．parents | D．room |
| A．George | B．Aisha | C．Helen | D．Ali |
| A．Tom and Emily | B．Emily and Simon |
| C．Simon and Tom | D．Aisha and George |
| A．gets along well with others | B．helps you when you have any problem |
| C．is ready to ask you for help all the time | D．is no longer a good friend as before |
【推荐2】Celebrate Farming with LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2023
How many people have passed your farm, seen your pigs and wondered what happens behind the farm gate? There is a genuine interest across society to learn about where food comes from, what the work farmers do and how the countryside is managed.
Whether you host an event for 20 people or 200, the day is really rewarding, a great way to involve your local community and is hugely positive PR for British farming. A simple self-guided farm walk is all you need to offer, and LEAF has lots of free resources and top tips available to help with your planning, including:
● bow to manage your visitor numbers with the ticketing system
● planning and messaging for a farm walk
● creative activity ideas
● risk assessment templates (样板)
● creating a hand-washing station (needed if you have livestock)
Cooperate with a local farmer, run your own event, or offer to help someone who is taking part this year and play your part in promoting British farming.
Following registration, you will receive a handbook with guidance on how to organize a safe and engaging event. There is also a team of LEAF Open Farm Sunday ambassadors who are at the end of an email or phone to answer your questions.
To find out more, visit: farmsunday.org.
1. Who may go to LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2023?| A．Elders. | B．Kids. | C．Farmers. | D．Visitors. |
| A．A self-guided farm walk. |
| B．Tips for planning farm activities. |
| C．Paid resources. |
| D．Hand washing stations. |
| A．Cooperate with a local farmer. |
| B．Promote British farming. |
| C．Offer guidance on how to organize events. |
| D．Register for LEAF. |
【推荐3】Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
Excellent interest rates!
You want your money grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.
Convenient
Teenagers are busy—we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian(so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
1. What can we learn from the Winners Club?| A．Special gifts are ready for parents. | B．The bank opens only on work days. |
| C．Services are convenient for its members. | D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping. |
| A．encourage spending | B．are free to all teenagers |
| C．are full of adventure stories | D．help to make more of your money |
| A．To set up a club. | B．To provide part-time jobs. |
| C．To organize key-cards. | D．To introduce a new banking service. |
