1 . CAPITOL CLASSROOM
October 2021 through February 2022 on selected Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Overview
Capitol Classroom is a two-hour program including a tour of the US Capitol, interactive lessons, and hands-on activities.
Choose one
Program 1 Art Appreciators: The Art and Architecture of the US Capitol
Students explore the history and culture of America by examining art and architectural elements found in the US Capitol, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.
Grades: 3 through6
Number: 20-65 students per program
Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol
Start Time: 9:30 a. m.
Program 2 Capitol Art: History, Culture, or Expression?
Students study the art and architectural features of the US Capitol and participate in a student-centered creative activity. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.
Grades: 7 through 12
Number: 20-65 students per program
Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol
Start Time: 9:30a. m.
Program 3 Environment Matters: How Does a Bill Become Law?
To understand the complex way that a bill becomes a law, students participate in activities that illustrate the process. The Chesapeake Bay and the Clean Water Acts of 1948 and 1972 serve as legislative examples. Groups receive passes to visit the Galleries of the US Senate or the US House of Representatives. This program meets the National Council for the Social Studies’ curriculum standards.
Grades: 6 through 12
Number: 20-65 students per program
Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol
Start Time: 9:30 a. m.
1. Daisy wants to register for Capitol Classroom. Which date is probably available?| A．Wednesday, September 2021. | B．Friday, October 2021. |
| C．Thursday, January 2022. | D．Thursday, March 2022. |
| A．Program 1. | B．Program 2. |
| C．Program 1 and Program 2. | D．Program 1 and Program 3. |
| A．Program 1 includes one-hour classroom program and two-hour tour of the US Capitol. |
| B．Program 2 is open to the students from Grade 3 through 6. |
| C．Program 3 enables students to access Galleries of the US House of Representatives. |
| D．Program 3 enables students to participate in a student-centered creative activity. |
2 . If you like the idea of being able to read much faster, remember more easily, and being more creative, this list of Tony Buzan’s books might be inspirational to get you started.
Study Skills Handbook
This book does not focus only on reading efficiency but also covers the subjects of memory improvement and mind mapping. It is an absolute must for students of all ages.
Speed Reading
This popular book explains the principles of efficient reading. It allows you to improve your reading and retention (记忆力) skills immediately. The book gets right down to the practical matter of learning to read fast and remember what you have read.
The Mind Map Book
The Mind Map Book is a ground-breaking work on the basics of mind mapping suitable for everyone and introduces revolutionary techniques for planning and note-taking. It is one of Tony Buzan’s books that have taken the world by storm, selling more than 250 million copies. This guide will teach you how to use your brain properly and to maximum effect and additionally contains numerous practical exercises.
Use Your Head
Use Your Head is for those of you that feel as if you have not been able to reach your full potential. In this book, Tony Buzan teaches you how to think and learn from all possible sources of learning. You will also increase your creativity and your problem-solving abilities. Use Your Head has been translated into 27 different languages and is one of the most popular and best-selling Tony Buzan’s books on every continent. You will most certainly gain valuable advice on how to achieve your mental potential fully.
1. Which book can help students take better notes?| A．Study Skills Handbook. |
| B．The Mind Map Book. |
| C．Speed Reading. |
| D．Use Your Head. |
| A．It offers different sources of learning. |
| B．It is the best-selling book on every continent. |
| C．It helps solve problems in different languages. |
| D．It provides tips on reaching full mental potential. |
| A．Learning motivation. | B．Daily life skills. |
| C．Personal development. | D．Memory skills. |
3 . Traveling can be expensive. But there are some ways to save money when traveling. Try some of the advice below on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.
Look for city tourism cards. With the card, you can pay less at restaurants and shops. You don’t have to wait for a long time at busy attractions. You might even get free tickets to top tourist attractions. City tourism cards can save your money and time without question.
Don’t get the best room. How long will you stay in your room? Will you just be sleeping there? Do you really need a bigger room with a good view (景色)?
Find a hotel outside a city. It can help you save some money by choosing a hotel away from big tourist attractions, for you are always doing the same — go to the attractions and then return to your hotel to sleep.
Book (预订) a room with a kitchen. Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation, I don’t mind making breakfast in my room. We always eat at a nice restaurant on our last night of the vacation. I’d rather eat breakfast and lunch at the hotel and then spend much money on a delicious supper.
1. With ________, you can pay less at restaurants and shops.| A．ID cards | B．tourism cards | C．bank cards | D．phone cards |
| A．旅游方式 | B．旅游设施 | C．旅游手册 | D．旅游景点 |
| A．How to save money when traveling. |
| B．How to get a tourism card. |
| C．How to find a hotel outside a city. |
| D．How to book a room on the Internet. |
Summer Culture Welcome a student from France or Spain into your family!Exchange (交换) students from Spain and France are looking for welcoming, fun and loving hosts who will share life and culture with them for a few weeks in June, July and August. Stays can be from 4 to 6 weeks. What to do with your exchange student:Movies/ Museums/ Beach/ Cooking/ Community projects/ Volunteering/ Shopping/ anything you can think of... |
| Requirements to hosts: Loving and active family One stay-at-home host parent Willing to take students to places of interest once a week Contact information: If you are interested and would like more information, please contact: Shirley Wentzell 909-918-6715 Email: Shirley(@uceus.com |
| A．10 days. | B．5 weeks. | C．2 months. | D．1 year. |
| A．be rich and well-educated. | B．have good full-time jobs. |
| C．speak Spanish and French. | D．take students on a trip every week. |
| A．letter | B．notice | C．poster | D．diary |
5 . New York Film Academy (NYFA)
Summer Camps for Teens
The New York Film Academy offers various summer camps for teens and camps during the school year designed for high school students who are interested in the performing arts.
DOCUMENTARY CAMP
Offered at LA school, the Four-week Documentary Camp is designed to provide high school students with a hands-on introduction to documentary film making. Students are involved in the creative and technical demands of making a documentary while gaining experience working with industry-standard equipment on original projects that apply what students learn in the camp to original video content.
SCREENWRITING CAMP
Designed for those creative individuals who prefer to create exciting and new stories through their words, NYFA’s Three-week Screenwriting Camp absorbs future screenwriters in scriptwriting, with no previous experience needed. If you’ve ever wanted to see whether you could write your own movie, then this is the camp for you.
GAMEDESIGN CAMP
From popular console games (主机游戏) to the ever-growing mobile game market, video games are everywhere you look. At NYFA’s One-week and Four-week Game Design Camps, students work with our staff of professional game designers to learn the base of game design and obtain the skills they require to create their own games.
3D ANIMATION CAMP
Whether you’re interested in learning how to create an original 3D animated short film or simulate (模仿) realistic visual effects, NYFA’s Three-week and Four-week 3D Animation Camps, offered at Harvard University and our NYC and LA school, provide students with professional instructions to give them a strong footing in the field.
Students can choose 3D Animation Summer Camps and spend their summer bringing their imagination to life.
Interested in learning more about NYFA’s unique Photography Summer Camps?
Click here for additional information about the application process.
1. What is the purpose of the passage?| A．To provide information. |
| B．To make comparisons. |
| C．To give some advice. |
| D．To express opinions. |
| A．Documentary Camp. |
| B．Screenwriting Camp. |
| C．Game Design Camp. |
| D．3D Animation Camp. |
| A．Screenwriting Camp requires experienced students. |
| B．Documentary Camp provides a three-week program. |
| C．Students in Game Design Camp can learn to play video games. |
| D．Students in 3D Animation Camp will receive professional instructions. |
6 . Camping tips: Which overnight wilderness experience is right for you?
If you’re an experienced backpacker, read no further. This article is for camping rookies, those who have never slept beneath the stars or haven’t pitched a tent since their youth but are seriously thinking about overnighting in the wilderness.
Car camping
At its most basic, car camping involves packing a tent, sleeping bag, fold-up chair, cooler and camp stove into your vehicle and staying at a drive-up campground. Nearly every national park, and many state and county parks and private facilities, offer drive-up campgrounds with restrooms, potable water, fire rings or pits, and maybe even hot showers. So there are lots of choices.
The downside of car camping is the fact that these campgrounds are often packed with other campers. Not a lot of privacy, they can be noisy, and possibly hinder your quest of communing with nature.
Backpacking
No vehicle required; just your feet and a good pair of hiking boots or shoes to get you to the next overnight spot. A multi-day hiking trip is without doubt the most immersive way to experience the great outdoors.
Different from maybe car camping, it requires the least expense and equipment. All you really need are a backpack, sleeping bag, water bottle, small first-aid kit, enough food to last the entire travel. It can be done just about anywhere on the planet.
Boat Camping
While this does involve owning or renting a watercraft or using a ferry or water taxi service to reach the overnight site, camping via canoe, kayak, raft or boat offers a similar get-away-from-it-all adventure as backpacking.
Experienced paddlers and boaters usually prefer to camp on their own along a secluded shoreline. But many adventure or wilderness outfitters offer guided trips that can last anywhere from a couple of days to two or three weeks. With a boat, you can sometimes camp places that not even backpackers can reach.
1. Who are the intended readers?| A．Red-blooded males | B．White-collar staff |
| C．Blue-blooded tourists | D．Green-hand campers |
| A．Backpacking allows you to communicate with nature deeply. |
| B．Car camping is the most economic way to experience nature. |
| C．The drive-up campgrounds provide people with private environment. |
| D．Boat camping offers the same adventures as backpacking. |
| A．Feature | B．Style | C．Travel | D．Entertainment |
7 . Derek Rabelo was born in Brazil in 1992. His father called him Derek after a famous
When Derek was 17, his father told him about his
Derek explains that
In 2012, he flew to Hawaii to surf one of the most challenging and dangerous
A film producer decided to make a film about him. Beyond Sight tells Derek’s inspirational story and teaches us that nothing is impossible if you
| A．swimming | B．surfing | C．film | D．pop |
| A．problem | B．rule | C．promise | D．plan |
| A．poor | B．weak | C．deaf | D．blind |
| A．necessary | B．real | C．impossible | D．proper |
| A．story | B．advice | C．truth | D．dream |
| A．river | B．beach | C．water | D．wave |
| A．matches | B．lessons | C．photos | D．exams |
| A．instead | B．usually | C．still | D．finally |
| A．although | B．unless | C．when | D．before |
| A．see | B．touch | C．hear | D．taste |
| A．or | B．so | C．but | D．for |
| A．waves | B．beaches | C．islands | D．sports |
| A．sorry | B．worried | C．scared | D．surprised |
| A．after all | B．at all | C．at the same time | D．from time to time |
| A．deal with | B．depend on | C．believe in | D．look after |
8 . When I moved to Washington, D.C., I left everything behind.
I
I went to study in France, I was living alone and
My blog was originally a space to
As my food blog and follower count grew, I became more
| A．Knowing | B．Avoiding | C．Applying | D．Leaving |
| A．illness | B．homesickness | C．unhappiness | D．shyness |
| A．take off | B．set off | C．show off | D．put off |
| A．opinions | B．ideas | C．recipes | D．dishes |
| A．noticed | B．cooked | C．took | D．spent |
| A．request | B．enthusiasm | C．account | D．answer |
| A．buying | B．baking | C．throwing | D．passing |
| A．Otherwise | B．Rather | C．However | D．Therefore |
| A．desperately | B．anxiously | C．unfortunately | D．proudly |
| A．considerate | B．favorite | C．typical | D．best |
| A．turned out | B．believed in | C．called on | D．brought up |
| A．shelter | B．bedroom | C．balcony | D．kitchen |
| A．privately | B．secretively | C．orally | D．silently |
| A．put | B．admit | C．persuade | D．divide |
| A．emerge | B．disappear | C．learn | D．recover |
| A．lively | B．healthy | C．similar | D．Colorful |
| A．lame | B．confident | C．vain | D．competitive |
| A．connect | B．invite | C．drive | D．add |
| A．share | B．compare | C．argue | D．mix |
| A．strange | B．true | C．new | D．bitter |
9 . Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Are you looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to explore the city? Look no further than Bike Rental & Guided Tours! We offer bike rentals and guided tours for individuals and groups of all ages.
Bike Rentals:
Our bike rental service is perfect for those who want to explore the city at their own pace. We have a wide range of bikes available, including mountain bikes, city bikes, and electric bikes. All of our bikes are well-maintained and equipped with safety features such as lights and helmets.
Guided Tours:
Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides will take you to share interesting facts and stories along the way. You can choose from a variety of themed tours, such as the Historical Landmarks Tour, the Cultural Heritage Tour, or the Food and Market Tour. Our guided tours are not only educational but also a great way to meet fellow travelers and make new friends.
Booking Information:
To rent a bike or join a guided tour, simply visit our website or give us a call. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons. Our staff will assist you in choosing the right bike or tour package based on your preferences and needs. We also offer special discounts for students and group bookings.
Safety First:
At Bike Rental & Guided Tours, your safety is our top priority. We provide safety instructions and guidelines before each rental or tour. It is important to follow traffic rules and wear protective gear while riding. Our guides are trained in first aid and will be there to assist you in case of any emergencies.
So why wait? Grab a bike or join a guided tour. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in a whole new way.
1. Who is the passage intended for?| A．People who want to explore the city in an environment-friendly way. |
| B．People who want to explore the city at a fast pace. |
| C．People who are very familiar with the city. |
| D．People who are not good at riding bicycles. |
| A．By visiting their office or sending them an email. |
| B．By visiting their website or giving them a call. |
| C．By visiting their website or sending them an email. |
| D．By visiting their office or giving them a call. |
| A．Making money. |
| B．Providing quality service. |
| C．Providing safety instructions and guidelines. |
| D．Providing discounts for students and group bookings. |
10 . Many people have weight(体重) problems. These problems are bad for their health. One of the biggest reasons is that we sit around too much. So, the best way to lose weight is to move your body.
Turn off the TV. It’s the first thing you need to do. Once a week, turn off the TV and play some sports with your family. You can do something more interesting than sitting in front of the TV, such as playing games and taking a walk.
Walk more. Look for small ways to walk more. When you get the mail, take a walk around the house. Take the dog for a walk each day or ride your bike for 10 minutes before getting ready for work.
Do some housework. Watering the flowers, cleaning the windows, washing clothes and so on. These kinds of activities may not be vigorous(有力的) exercise, but they can keep you moving.
1. What is the biggest reason for weight problems according to the passage?| A．The hard work. | B．Watching TV for too long. |
| C．Too much sleep. | D．Sitting too much. |
| A．Turn off the TV. | B．Do some housework. |
| C．Do something you like. | D．Take a walk. |
| A．The writer talks about three ways to help move our body. |
| B．Walking a dog is a good way to exercise. |
| C．Some small ways can also help us walk more. |
| D．Playing games is the best way to move our body. |
| A．How to live a healthy life. | B．How to do something interesting. |
| C．How to lose weight. | D．How to spend your free time. |
