【推荐1】Four Library Events

East Side Dreams: The Untold Story of East San José

11: 00AM-6: 00PM; From January 1 to May 24, 2023.

Willow Glen Branch Library

Description: Willow Glen Branch Library proudly presents the exhibit East Side Dreams: The Un-told Story of East San José, which will include stories both remembered and forgotten. Experience the East Side’s development from fields of fruit and flowers to a diverse city. Learn about the social forces, organizations and individuals that shaped the East Side into the place we know today.

Exhibit Hours; Monday & Saturday: 1: 00PM-6: 00PM; Tuesday-Friday: 11: 00AM-6: 00PM; Sunday: Closed

Hour of Code(编码): Intro to Block Coding

4: 00PM- 5: 00PM; February 27,2023

Edenvale Branch Library

Description: Hour of Code workshop will allow teenagers to build basic coding skills with the introduction of block coding to complete tasks. Participants will conduct multiple exercises with block coding before completing an exercise with basic JavaScript commands. Top universities like Berkeley and Harvard teach block-based coding to remove the complexity of typing out all the code and under-stand programming mechanics.

Seven Trees Teens Reach Meeting: Moon Festival Craft

5: 00PM-6: 00PM; March 27, 2023

Seven Trees Branch Library

Description: What is Teens Reach? Be part of a fun volunteering opportunity for teens between the ages of 13-18. Earn community service credit s while supporting the library by assisting with library programs, promotion, and representing the library ‘s teen point-of-view.

INSIDERS Programs

4: 30PM-5: 30PM; April 25, 2023

Calabazas Branch Library

Description: Join us for socializing, finding new friends, networking, making jokes, crafting, having fun with art and much more. INSIDERS Programs are designed for teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

1. What do we know about the exhibit in Willow Glen Branch Library?

A．It lasts for about two months.	B．It is not available on weekends.
C．It features the locals’ dreams.	D．It presents the development of the East Side.

2. Which place holds event for people with intellectual problems?

A．Willow Glen Branch Library.	B．Edenvale Branch Library.
C．Seven Trees Branch Library.	D．Calabazas Branch Library.

3. What do Intro to Black Coding and Moon Festival Craft have in common?

A．They are intended for teenagers.	B．They are held all day long.
C．They provide community service credits.	D．They allow participants to complete exercise.

【推荐2】Last weekend I visited a zoo with a friend. When we were there, we debated whether or not zoos were a good thing. When I was little, I liked going to zoos. Now, at the age of 20, I still enjoy visiting them. However, I am aware that there are lots of people who don’t support these establishments.

Animals welfare is a growing concern in today’s society. There are many people who believe that zoos are cruel. They argue that it is cruel to remove animals from their natural habitats and keep them in cages. An animal kept in a zoo will lead a life different from an animal that lives in the wild. For example, animals in zoos don’t have to hunt for food. Additionally, some animals become unhappy in zoos because there isn’t enough space. Zoos exhibit animals from places all over the world must therefore adjust to different climates and seasons, depending on the location of the zoo in relation to where they come from.

For human visitors, however, a trip to the zoo can be an educational experience. When students learn about endangered species and are able to see them in a zoo, they are more likely to support projects designed to save these animals from extinction. Zoos are involved in many conservation projects: supporting zoos provides essential funding for these projects. Due to threats such as illegal hunting, there are many species which would be extinct if they weren’t kept in zoos. Moreover, many zoos attempt to replicate an animal’s natural habitat: a range of material is used to create a space that is similar to what would be found in the wild. Lots of toys are usually put in exhibitions to prevent animals from getting bored. Animals that live in tropical countries are typically housed indoors in heated tanks which are kept at a temperature similar to that of their natural habitat.

Every zoo has a slightly different approach to animal care and welfare, but overall I think zoos are a good thing. Seeing animals in their natural habitat isn’t always possible and I think zoos offer a good alternative. A trip to the zoo is both educational and fun —I’ll definitely continue to visit zoos!

1. Why do many people think that zoos are cruel?

A．Animals have to leave from natural habitats and stay in cages.

B．Animals don’t have plenty of food and enough space.

C．Animals don’t have the ability to adapt themselves to different climates.

D．Animals have to face the cruelty in the zoo.

2. Why can a trip to the zoo be an educational experience?

A．Students have the chance to see endangered animals.

B．Students will establish programs to raise money to support zoos.

C．Students will learn how to keep endangered animals.

D．Students are likely to support the project to save the endangered animals.

3. Which word can perfectly take the place of the underlined one?

A．Copy.

B．Replace.

C．Adjust.

D．Assist.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards zoos?

A．Doubtful.

B．Supportive.

C．Uninterested.

D．Disapproving.

【推荐3】With classic local tour packages to choose from, visitors can tour Paris — a city of art and romance with convenience.

City Tour in Paris

Opening time: Daily

We will start the day by driving past the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysesand the Arc de Triomphe. Then, a Seine River boat trip will take us to see some of the most famous landmarks from the water. Our last stop will be the Eiffel Tower on the Champs de Mars.

Grand Louvre Museum Guided Tour

Opening time: Wed.—Sun.

Featuring classical paintings and sculptures, the Louvre is packed with masterpieces from different periods and cultures. Visitors will feast their eyes on several collections ranging from ancient Greek statues to romantic French paintings and admire the impressive Louvre Pyramid made of glass and metal.

Half Day Versailles Tour

Opening time: Tue.—Sun.

Guests will be picked up on the banks of the Seine and enjoy a river view by boat for 30 minutes. Then, we will drive southwest until we reach Versailles, once the home of French royalty. We can also visit the shops which sell old and valuable items and the traditional marketplace.

Dinner and Show at the Moulin Rouge

Opening time: Thur.—Sat.

In the evening, guests will gather at the appointed locations to begin the tour. While enjoying a delicious dinner, we will watch a show at the Moulin Rouge, which is recognized as a must-see. Built in 1889, it is marked by a red windmill on the roof.

1. Which place can visitors travel to every day?

A．Versailles.	B．The Louvre.
C．The Moulin Rouge.	D．The Champs de Mars.

2. Which tour do the artists like most?

A．City Tour in Paris

B．Half Day Versailles Tour.

C．Grand Louvre Museum Guided Tour.

D．Dinner and Show at the Moulin Rouge.

3. What can you do during the Half Day Versailles Tour?

A．Buy some old items of great value.

B．See some famous landmarks by boat.

C．Admire the impressive Louvre Pyramid.

D．Enjoy a river view on the banks of the Seine.

【推荐1】Day 1 Kuitun-Huocheng

Drive to Huocheng for about 6 hours, where 29 minority groups live. After checking in at the hotel, drive to the Sayram Lake, which is also praised as “the last drop of the Atlantic tears”. The best time to visit it is from June to August, when the water is extremely clear and blue and many unknown flowers are in the full blossom (盛开).

Day 2 Huocheng-Yining

In the morning, visit the Khorgos Port between China and Kazakhstan. Have a brief visit to the border cooperation area. Then visit the lavender flora (薰衣草植物群) park. It is the third largest lavender park in the word, only after Provence and Furano. At last, drive to Yining and check in at the hotel.

Day 3 Yining-Nalati Grassland

The Nalati Grassland is a famous pasture (牧场) since ancient times. This is also a famous tourism and holiday resort in Xinjiang which is well-known for beautiful grassland scenery. You could join in the horse riding on the boundless grassland and get close to the local KaZak culture. It is much colder here than in the city especially in the morning and evening, so please take some warm clothes with you.

Day 4 Nalati-Bayanbulak

Today’s private tour will cover the Bayanbulak Grassland and the Swan Lake Natural Reserve. The Bayanbulak Grassland is the second largest grassland in China being known for rich grass, numerous flocks of sheep and varied plants. The Swan Lake is located in this grassland. Actually, it is made of a group of small lakes. You could go up to the Bird Watch Platform built there to appreciate the splendid scenery of the swans, lakes, mountains, clouds, and blue sky.

1. When is the best time to visit the Sayram Lake?

A．In spring.

B．In summer.

C．In autumn.

D．In winter.

2. Where is the temperature much lower than in the city?

A．The Swan Lake,	B．The Khorgos Port.
C．The Nalati Grassland.	D．The Bayanbulak Grassland.

3. In which day can visitors enjoy a landscape of lakes and mountains?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 3.

D．Day 4.

【推荐2】Dozens of scientists are ready to delight, provoke, and shed light on global scientific issues. Hosted by different columns on New Scientist, they’re here to engage with latest discoveries. Read on for what New Scientist has offered this week.

NS Live

Why do we need more women in science? Physicist Athene Donald will be at New Scientist Live on & January to explore the disadvantages that women in science face. Her talk will erase myths (传言) about “gendered” brains and what attributes are needed to become a successful scientist. Now, more than ever, there is a moral and business case for greater diversity in research, she says.

Weekender

From black holes to Big Bang, explore the space in this getaway featuring talks from some of the brightest minds in astrophysics. Visit the Lovell Telescope at the Jodrell Bank UNESCO World Heritage Site. Plus, go stargazing with New Scientist features editor Abigail Beall. This weekender runs from 19 January to 1 February and costs £959.

Essential Guide

What drives the ageing process? What can science tell us about the stages of life? And how can we use the latest research to live healthily into old age? This Essential Guide offers some fresh insight. Available to download on the website or to purchase in print from our shop.

Newsletter — Wild Wild Life

In an act of companionship, an African bird called the greater honey guide may get a badger to help it break into a beehive so the two can share the honey. Michael Marshall finds that there are many surprising truths in his reports, which lie behind the fables (寓言), though these animals’ behavior seems unusual in real life.

1. What’s the purpose of NS Live?

A．To set moral and commercial rules for the study.

B．To encourage more women to devote to science.

C．To demonstrate the vital elements to be a scientist.

D．To reveal the existence of gender differences.

2. Which will attract the amateur astronomers most?

A．NS Live.

B．Weekender.

C．Essential Guide.

D．Newsletter — Wild Wild Life.

3. What does Michael think of the animal companionship?

A．It exists indeed in wild world.	B．It happens only in the fables.
C．It is widely accepted by humans.	D．It reveals the truth behind the lie.