iD Tech Summer 2020 registration opens November 1st, 2019!
Register for iD Tech, the world's first summer technology camp for kids and teens aged 7 to 19 right now and enjoy an unforgettable summer tech experience which will inspire the next generation of coders, app developers, engineers, and innovators.
Why iD Tech?
With millions of unfilled STEM jobs around the world, coders, game developers, robotics engineers and designers are in demand like never before. From this aspect, iD Tech is an investment in your child's future. With over 20 years of experience, we provide the best of the best locations, instructors, and tools for long-term student success.
Innovative Courses, all skill levels
Choose from the hottest courses in coding, AI, machine learning, game development, robotics, video production and more. We can transform your child's love of apps, games or social media into real-world skills for school, college and dream jobs.
Held at 159 well-known universities worldwide
Learning environments matter. Get inspired on a top campus, from Caltech and NYU to HKU to University of Cambridge with expert instructors, guaranteed small classes of 5 to 10 students and a safe learning environment.
Say ''yes'' to flexibility!
If your summer plans change, make unlimited updates to your registration — with no fees —up to 3 weeks before your start date. Many other summer camp organizers often fail to do so, which often brings you much inconvenience.
A proven track record of student success
With summer programs, our skill development system paves the way for college, internships, and dream careers. 9 out of 10 iD Tech alumni go on to attend a 4-year college and pursue a STEM career. We know how to get you there and see first-hand how iD Tech programs are getting people started in tech, especially girls who deserve the support they need to succeed in STEM.
Contact us
1—888—709—8324+1408—871—3700 info@iDTech.com Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm PT
1. Who is iD tech summer camp intended for?| A．The iD tech instructors. | B．World-famous universities. |
| C．Students seeking success in STEM. | D．Parents interested in iD. |
| A．Registration can be changed free. |
| B．It allows students to study online. |
| C．Instructors create a good environment. |
| D．It leads to more job opportunities. |
| A．technical | B．interesting |
| C．professional | D．persuasive |
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【推荐1】Ready for a creative journey like never before? Welcome back to Axis Bank Splash! We are excited to invite you to dive into a world of imagination, where colors, words, and creativity come to life. But this year promises to be more exciting as entries showing your talents in drawing, craft, and literature are highly anticipated.
Themes
Choose the themes suiting yourself.
| Group | Theme |
| Kids 7—10 | Helping One Another |
| Kids 11—14 | Making The World A Kinder Place |
Prizes
The excitement doesn’t end with just showing your creativity. Winners in each age group have the chance to win fantastic prizes.
Cash Rewards: A generous reward awaits those whose creativity stands out.
Customized Campus Tours: Absorb yourself in the creative environment with a customized tour of noted art and design campuses.
Virtual Workshops from NID: Learn from the best! Winners will have the opportunity to attend virtual workshops conducted by the National Institute of Design (NID), a celebrated institution in design education.
Registration
Click on “Register”, add your phone number, and fill in the OTP (One-time Password). Fill in the “Submission Category” and attach your creative file. Need guidance? If yes, check out the sample submission here.
Don’t miss the chance to make a hit with your creativity. We are waiting for your masterpieces!
1. What is Axis Bank Splash?| A．An organization. | B．An art museum. | C．A tour. | D．A contest. |
| A．A check reward. | B．Admission to NID. |
| C．A visit to art colleges. | D．Access to design studios. |
| A．Completing the submission category. | B．Changing the password first. |
| C．Submitting the work by email. | D．Referring to the given sample. |
【推荐2】Uncover secrets of the world’s oldest civilizations and see natural wonders that will take your breath away. Through our tours you’11 encounter wild animals，see unbelievable landmarks and experience the local traditions of native tribes(部落).
Grand Morocco
From $2599 13 days
Uniting North African culture and French flavor in harmony，Morocco attracts tourists with its old-world traditions and splendid landscapes. Our Morocco tour from the U. S. contains must-see destinations. And，if you like，a noble camel will take you on an unforgettable ride during a full-day Sahara Desert trip. You’ll also have time to experience the country’s delightful customs.
Deluxe Dubai＆Abu Dhabi
From $2299 9 days
If you appreciate big and striking，consider this Dubai and Abu Dhabi tour package from the U. S. Thanks to enormous wealth due to its oil reserves，the UAE’s largest emirate(酋长国) has transformed into an impressive destination you have to see to believe. Dramatic Dubai is developing rapidly too. It’s become a truly global，open society where visitors are absorbed in exciting possibilities. Experience all of the must-sees，as your guide provides context，dining ideas and personalized tips on maximizing your free time.
Cape Town & Safari Express
From $1 999 9 days
If South Africa is one of the many destinations on your wish list，our Cape Town and Safari package from New York City is a very smart choice. The tour includes three full days in this port city，where you can book extraordinary optional tours that show south Africa’s incredible diversity. Discover the long-lasting legacy(遗产)of Nelson Mandela，explore the scenic Winelands or even go shark cage diving.. if you dare!
1. What will you do on Grand Morocco tour?| A．Have delicious French food. | B．Experience mixed cultures. |
| C．Walk across Sahara Desert. | D．Enjoy the modern civilization. |
| A．For the amount of oil. | B．For its special location. |
| C．For the tourist destinations. | D．For its personalized services. |
| A．Sahara Desert. | B．Grand Morocco. |
| C．Deluxe Dubai & Abu Dhabi. | D．Cape Town & Safari Express. |
【推荐3】The opportunities to visit the School of Art buildings are during the annual Admission Open House in November and the annual Open Studios in April. Please see below for more info.
TOURS: The School of Art does not offer tours of the School facilities or accommodate any walk-in tours.
ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE
The Yale School of Art offers an Open House annually for interested applicants. Visitors have the chance to learn more about our MFA program and graduate study from students.
2019 Yale School of Art Admission Open House will be held Thursday, November 14th. Only pre-registered prospective students may attend and event details will be sent to the email address used to register.
Note that the School of Art will NOT conduct individual interviews or provide portfolio feedback at Open House. Attendees should not bring examples of their work to this event.
Capacity is limited and only prospective applicants should register to attend as we will likely not have room for guests.
Pre-registered attendees will receive confirmation email communications with event details and travel information to New Haven.
Open House will be live-streamed and may be attended virtually on November 14th.
OPEN STUDIOS
During the Spring semester, the Yale School of Art hosts its annual graduate open studios featuring work from the departments of Graphic Design, Painting and Printmaking, Photography, and Sculpture. Studios are open to the public and located across four buildings on Yale’s campus in downtown New Haven.
Following Yale University guidance in response to the spread of COVID-19, the Yale School of Art is suspending all public events and programming through to at least April 5, 2020. 2020 Open Studios, originally scheduled for April 4–5, has been cancelled.
1. Who are most likely to have access to ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE?| A．Those who have a talent for art. |
| B．Those who have registered in advance. |
| C．Those who have been admitted to Yale University. |
| D．Those who intend to go to The Yale School of Art. |
| A．Receive travel information to New Haven. |
| B．Have a chance to visit the school facilities. |
| C．Interview students, faculty, and admission staff. |
| D．Get an insight into the study of graduate students. |
| A．It is hosted in April every year throughout Yale. |
| B．2020 Open Studios has been put off until April 5. |
| C．The school displays work from various departments. |
| D．It is the only chance to visit buildings of the school. |
“I hate all the terrible pianos in this town. I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They can’t even understand a bit of music.”
“I’m never playing in that club again. Too many drunks and nobody listens to us.”
But, one younger musician said, “There are a few clubs that book my band a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also looking to book a few summer festivals this year.”
I’ve heard that you are the average of the five people whom you spend the most time with, or to put it another way, you are who your friends are.
Attitudes are important. Whether they’re positive or negative, they’re rubbing off on you. If you’re around people who complain about lack of work and about other musicians, or blame (责怪) others, and you play the role of victim (受害者), chances are you will start to as well. So it’s time to take a look at the people you call “friends”.
This is an easy exercise: Make a list of the people who you hang out with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard (标准) for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard.
Keep successful people around you and your own chances for success will be much better. Ask them how they do it. Ask if they will help you get the work you’re looking for, or maybe give you some advice to help you on your career path.
1. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
| A．A friend in need is a friend indeed |
| B．How to make friendship last for ever |
| C．You are who your friends are |
| D．Friends are the most important in one’s success |
| A．they’ll push you ahead | B．they’ll influence you |
| C．they’ll cover your shortcomings | D．they’ll help you achieve your goal |
| A．the musicians’ living conditions are quite poor |
| B．people have poor taste in music |
| C．people have different attitudes towards the same thing |
| D．young people have greater chances of succeeding |
| A．improve a lot in making more friends |
| B．come to the right way of making friends |
| C．develop a better relationship with your friends |
| D．arrange the time with your friends properly |
【推荐2】Buckingham Palace Tour
Watching the traditional changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is a must when in London, and on this 4.5-hour you’ll get to experience this event, as well as other typical British traditions. The package combines three major attractions: the changing of the guard, a tour of the State Apartments and traditional afternoon tea. The guided tour passes through St. James Park before stopping to watch the guard ceremony with soldiers dressed in traditional uniforms, followed by entry into Buckingham Palace for an audio tour. After, travelers will head to a luxury hotel for traditional afternoon tea, scones and sandwiches.
Thames River Sightseeing Cruise
Afternoon tea is a British tradition, and to make this casual, elegant experience even more relaxing, you can combine it with a sightseeing cruise of London’s Thames River, the main waterway that flows through the heart of the city. Board a window-lined vessel for an hour-and-a-half voyage from Tower Pier to Westminster that includes traditional tea service with pastries, scones and sandwiches. The boat will float past iconic sites like the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, as well as Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre. On the return, feel free to wander the outside deck for photos and listen to informative commentary (解说) from the staff.
London Royal Parks Bike Tour
London has some spectacular parks that are located among the city’s most famous attractions and a guided bike tour is a fun and relaxing way to cover a lot of ground quickly and experience these lovely public spaces. The four-hour, morning or afternoon bike tour begins in Central London where bicycles and helmets are issued, followed by a leisurely ride through Westminster to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben with narration from the tour guide followed by busy Trafalgar Square. Next, the ride heads to all four Royal Parks: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park and St James’s Park. Before returning to the start, riders can visit the Princess Diana Memorial at Kensington Palace.
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip
If you’re interested in exploring some of the world-famous attractions outside of London, consider booking the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip. The full-day tour departs from London in an air-conditioned bus, spans about nine hours and includes three of England’s architectural gems. The first stop is the Queen’s official residence: Windsor Castle for audio tours and a chance to see the changing of the guard followed be free time to explore the streets of Windsor. Next up is a visit to the mysterious UNESCO site of Stonehenge, followed by a walking tour of the city of Oxford. Along the way, the guide points out historical landmarks and other attractions and provides an in-depth commentary. Food and beverages (酒水) are not included, but you can pick something up in Windsor.
1. Which tour is the shortest?| A．Buckingham Palace Tour. |
| B．Thames River Sightseeing Cruise. |
| C．London Royal Parks Bike Tour. |
| D．Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip. |
| A．Visitors can watch the changing of the guard with the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip. |
| B．A Thames River Sightseeing Cruise can take you through the center of London. |
| C．You must have your helmet ready before joining the London Royal Parks Bike Tour. |
| D．Buckingham Palace Tour will offer an afternoon tea in a luxury hotel. |
| A．Buckingham Palace Tour |
| B．Thames River Sightseeing Cruise |
| C．London Royal Parks Bike Tour |
| D．Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip |
| A．see three gems |
| B．visit the Queen’s home |
| C．board a vessel |
| D．visit the Princess Diana Memorial |
The 156-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
(Macmillan Children’s)
The latest book in this best-selling series has a festive favour, as Andy and Terry celebrate the New Year in their ever-growing treehouse, which now has 13 new storeys. There are mean snowmen and a mind-reading sandwich machine—all the silly fun you’d expect from the Treehouse books.
The New Year Competition by Mel Taylor-Bessent
(Farshore)
The ending to The New Year Carrolls rejoins Holly and her festival-obsessed family.
A new family leader is in town, trying to steal their golden crown. Can the Carrolls win a competition to prove that they are the most festive family?
Murder at Snowfall by Fleur Hitchcock
(Nosy Crow)
In this thrilling mystery set at New Year time, Lucas and Ruby discover an abandoned trunk in the snow. Soon they are investigating a crime, but can they solve it before falling snow hides the evidence? Perfect for you to read a book indoors on a cold winter night, this tale will keep you guessing.
The Grumpus and His New Year Plan by Alex T. Smith
(Macmillan Children’s)
Do you know about the Grumpus and his terrible New Year plan? What about the awful thing that happened at the North Pole on the New Year’s Eve? Inspired by the stories of the Krampus and the Grinch, and packed with Alex T. Smith’s wonderful illustrations, this is a book to enjoy with other people.
1. What is special about the treehouse?| A．It has witnessed a crime. | B．It never stops growing. |
| C．It has a golden crown. | D．It’s surrounded by snowmen. |
| A．The 156-Storey Treehouse. | B．The New Year Competition. |
| C．Murder at Snoufall. | D．The Grumpus and His New Year Plan. |
| A．They build up your confidence. | B．They help you become good writers. |
| C．They make you in a festive mood. | D．They offer puzzles for you to solve. |
【推荐1】Q1: When does the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon take place?
A： The 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon takes place on Sunday 26 April.
Q2 : I have moved. How do I let you know my change of address?
A； Please email changeofaddress@londonmarathonevents. co. uk with your name, date of birth, telephone number, old address and your new address.
Q3: I need a hotel in London for the weekend of the race — any advice?
A： Virgin Money London Marathon hotel packages are available at Holiday Inn® and other IHG® hotels in and around London, and include a champion's breakfast and coach transfer to the Start Line so you arrive rested and ready to run your victory lap. Visit www. restandrun. holidayinn. com to find out more.
Q4： I am a visually disabled runner. Where can I find out more about running with a guide?
A： If you are a runner with a visual disability and would like to find out more about running with a guide, please contact disability@londonmarathonevents, co. uk.
Q5: What time does the race start?
A： Start times for the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon are as follows；
09: 05 Elite Wheelchair Races
09: 10 World Para Athletics Marathon Championships Ambulant Athletes
09: 25 The Elite Women's Race
10 :10 The Elite Men's Race, British Athletics & England Athletics Marathon
Championships and Mass Race
Q6: What time do I need to get to the Start?
A： We suggest you get to your Start at least one hour before the race begins. This will allow time for you to use the facilities, warm up and take your position.
Q7: Can I track a runner during the race?
A： Yes. On Race Day, there will be a link to our tracking service on the home page of www. virginmoneylondonmarathon. com. The best way to track a runner is by using the runner's running number. If you do not have the running number, it is also possible to search for a runner by surname.
1. Which address should you contact if you need to run with a guide?| A．www. restandrun. holidayinn. com. |
| B．disability@londonrnarathonevents. co. uk. |
| C．www. virginmoneylondonmarathon. com. |
| D．changeofaddress@londonmarathoncvents. co. uk. |
| A．08: 20. | B．09: 05. |
| C．09: 10. | D．09：25. |
| A．With the address. | B．With the running number. |
| C．With the first name. | D．With the telephone number. |
Dangal (2016)
Type: Action Runtime: 2 hrs 41mins Director: Nitesh Tiwari Cast: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra Opening Day: 5 May 2017 Synopsis(概要): The biographic story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, an Indian wrestler, who had to give up his dreams of winning gold for the Nation but taught wrestling to his daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat, facing all odds, realizing their potential. Movie Rating: 8.4★ | WOLF WARRIOR II (2017)
Type: Action/Thriller Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins Director: Wu Jing Cast: Wu Jing, Frank Grillo, Celina Jade, Zhang Han Opening Day: 28 July 2017 Synopsis: Leng Feng (Wu Jing) was experiencing the lowest point of his life at the vast ocean near Africa. Depressed, he thought he would rather drift for his whole life. An unexpected accident ruins his plan, and he is forcefully brought into an African civil war. Movie Rating: 6.2★ |
Coco (2017)
Type: Cartoon/Adventure Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins Director: Lee Unkrich Cast: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach Opening Day: 24 November 2017 Synopsis: Aspiring musician Miguel, faced with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Movie Rating:8.5 ★ | OPERATION RED SEA (2018)
Type: Action/Thriller Runtime: 2 hrs 18 mins[ Director: Dante Lam Cast: Zhang Yi, Huang Jingyu, Hai Qing, Du Jiang Opening Day: 15 February 2018 Synopsis: PLA Navy Marine Corps launch a hostage(人质) rescue operation in Ihwea and undergo a fierce battle with rebellions and terrorism. Movie Rating:7.3 ★ |
1. Which is a biography movie?
| A．Dangal (2016) |
| B．WOLF WARRIOR II (2017) |
| C．Coco (2017) |
| D．OPERATION RED SEA (2018) |
| A．Aamir Khan | B．Wu Jing |
| C．Anthony Gonzalez | D．Zhang Yi |
| A．It runs the longest time. |
| B．It is rated the lowest. |
| C．It is an action movie. |
| D．It is shown during Thanksgiving Day. |
With such strong support from the general public, the festival is surely a great event for people of all ages. This free family weekend event brings together people from all over the globe mixing culture, food and music in a great setting at Hampden Park. Time:Sat.24-Mon.26 Aug.
Eastbourne International Airshow
The world's biggest free seafront airshow returns in August with 4 days of perfect flying. The event also includes children's entertainment areas, evening concerts, helicopter rides. A fireworks show marks the end of the event. Ground displays open 10:00 am-6:00 pm daily, with flying from lunchtime until about 5 pm. Time:Thur.15-Sun.18 Aug.
A Celebration of Land and Sea
Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club at the Waterfront is, once again, pleased to be able to present their third annual Celebration of Land and Sea event. The event is free for all visitors with plenty of on-site free parking, and no live music performances will need to be canceled due to the summer weather. This year you'll be lucky to enjoy the fireworks display during the celebration.
A Celebration of Land and Sea starts on 23rd August and runs until Monday 26th August. The event opens at 10:00 am daily. Please see website for more information.
Punch and Judy
Returning for his 26th year Eastboume's Punch and Judy, Ray Sparks will be providing his free Punch and Judy shows on the Wish Tower Slopes every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school holidays at the usual time of 12:30 and 2:00 pm.
1. Which event ends up with a fireworks show?| A．Punch and Judy. | B．Eastbourne Festival. |
| C．A Celebration of Land and Sea. | D．Eastbourne International Airshow. |
| A．On Monday. | B．On Friday. | C．On Saturday. | D．On Sunday. |
| A．They're open to the public for free. | B．They're sponsored by the public. |
| C．They are related to traditions . | D．They are international affairs. |
【推荐1】Apple and Microsoft each launched new products. One company astonished everyone. The other made people sleepy. Can you guess which was which? You probably guessed wrong. Because Apple, famous for its creative products, was the tech giant whose new product caused a collective shrug. While Microsoft, which stole a move out of the Apple Playbook, won cheers from high-end, creative-class consumers like business analysts, media designers and music producers.
As Hayley Tsukayama remarked at The Washington Post, the Surface Studio, one of Microsoft's new products, is really just a super-sized version of the Surface Books product that Microsoft has been selling for years. But if you've ever watched science fiction movies like Minority Report-- where Tom Cruise seems to operate pictures and data hanging on mid-air by touching them, spreading his fingers to increase on details, and sending files and information sliding from one folder to another with a click of the finger, you can see how Microsoft is trying to show the same experience.
Meanwhile, apple's new products were almost like some fine promotions for its Apple TV. They boast that the new Macbook Pro has a smaller size and more functions, and a new touch screen bar on laptop keyboards where function keys used to be.
So what's going on? In many ways, Apple is focusing on attracting the average consumers who have been attracted by Microsoft. And Microsoft is focusing on targeting the high-end professionals Apple has historically been associated with. You can even see this is the companies' ad campaigns: Microsoft's ads stress imagination and creativity, while Apple’s commercial chief performance and convenience of its Macbooks.
So Apple is trying to control the world of devices and laptops from the top down, starting with the high-end market and moving on to appeal to a broader base of consumers. Microsoft, having already strengthened itself within the bigger low-end market, is now attempting the opposite with a bottom-up strategy. Will they succeed? Time will tell...
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?| A．Apple's products aim at high-end consumers. |
| B．Microsoft's new products made a big hit. |
| C．Apple and Microsoft developed the same products. |
| D．The design of Microsoft's products is original and unique. |
| A．To show Microsoft’s new products are inspired by the movie. |
| B．To tell us Microsoft's new products can be used in movies. |
| C．To encourage more people to see the science fiction movie. |
| D．To show how trendy Microsoft’s new products are. |
| A．to complain | B．to inform |
| C．to announce | D．to brag |
| A．Economics and Business. | B．Leisure and Entertainment. |
| C．Culture and Education. | D．Life and Fashion. |
【推荐2】Ants know when an earthquake is about to strike, researchers have discovered. Their behavior changes significantly prior to the quake and they resume normal functioning only a day after it. Gabriele Berberich of the University Duisburg-Essen in Germany presented these findings on Thursday at the European Geosciences Union annual meeting in Vienna according to LiveScience.
Berberich and her colleagues discovered that red wood ants preferred to build their colonies right along active faults in Germany. They counted 15,000 mounds （土堆)）lining the faults. These faults are the places where the earth violently bursts in earthquakes.
Using a special camera that tracked changes in activity. Berberich and her colleagues tracked the ants round the clock for three years, 2016 to 2019. They found that the ants' behavior changed only when the quake was over magnitude （级数）2. There were 10 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 and 3.2 during this period, and many smaller ones. Humans can also sense quakes of over magnitude 2 only.
According to Berberich, normal ant activity consists of going about collecting food etc,during the day and resting in the night But before an earthquake, the ants didn't go back to their mound in the night and moved around outside it. This strange and abnormal behavior continued till a day after the earthquake, Berberich told a news conference, according to Livescience.
How do ants know an earthquake is coming? Berberich suggested that they could either be picking up changing gas emissions or noting tiny changes in the Earth's magnetic fields （磁场）. "Red wood ants have special cells which can detect changes in carbon dioxide levels. They also have special cells for detecting electromagnetic fields." she said. Berberich and her colleagues are planning to continue the research in areas where there are more and bigger earthquakes
1. What's the meaning of the underlined word "resume" in Paragraph 1?| A．Form. | B．Avoid. |
| C．Recover. | D．Improve. |
| A．To lead to the main topic. | B．To describe a new species of ant, |
| C．To introduce a famous researcher | D．To tell how to predict an earthquake. |
| A．They have no appetite. | B．They are too excited to rest. |
| C．They get lost on their way home. | D．They refuse to go inside their nests. |
| A．Ants can only detect smaller earthquakes. |
| B．The result of the research is completely reliable. |
| C．Ants may have two ways to predict earthquakes. |
| D．Researchers don't know how ants predict earthquakes. |
【推荐3】Conventional wisdom says that hardship can make us old before our time. In fact, a new study suggests that violence not only leaves long-term scars on children’s bodies, but also changes their DNA, causing changes that are equal to seven to ten years of premature aging.
Scientists measured this by studying the ends of children’s chromosomes (染色体）, called telomeres(端粒), says Idan Shalev, lead author of a study published in Molecular Psychiatry.
Telomeres are special DNA sequences (序列）which prevent the DNA in chromosomes from separating. They get shorter each time a cell divides, until a cell cannot divide any more and dies.
Several factors have been found to shorten telomeres, including smoking, radiation and psychological stresses such as being treated badly when young and taking care of a chronically ill person.
In this study, researchers examined whether exposure to violence could make children’s telomeres shorten faster than normal. They interviewed the mothers of 236 children 3t ages 5, 7 and 10, asking whether the youngsters had been exposed to domestic violence between the mother and her partner; physical maltreatment by an adult; or bullying. Researchers measured the children's telomeres —in cells obtained by wiping the insides of their cheeks一at ages 5 and 10.
Telomeres shortened faster in kids exposed to two or more types of violence, says Shalev. Unless that pattern changes, the study suggests, these kids could be expected to develop diseases of aging, such as heart attacks or memory loss, seven to 10 years earlier than their peers.
Shlev says there is hope for these kids. His study found that, in rare cases, telomeres Better nutrition, exercise and stress reduction are three things that may be able to lengthen telomeres, he says.
The study confirms a small but growing number of studies suggesting that early childhood adversity imprints itself in our chromosomes, says Charles Nelson, a professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at Harvard Medical School.
1. The new study found that .| A．hardship can change a child's memory |
| B．violence can speed up a child's aging |
| C．violence leaves scars on a child s mind |
| D．hardship has an effect on a child’s mind |
| A．Telomeres. | B．Children. |
| C．Chromosomes. | D．DNA sequences. |
| A．Violence can cause quick cell death in children’s body. |
| B．Telomeres can help prevent chromosomes from separating. |
| C．Children who have shorter telomeres have heart attacks later. |
| D．Being treated badly will make a child’s telomeres shorten faster. |
| A．Violence and Telomeres |
| B．The Function of Telomeres |
| C．Violence Makes Children Aging |
| D．DNA Influences Children’s Growth |
