1 . Your creativity and ideas can help other teachers. Submit your art lesson plan or activity today. Don’t forget to include additional resource documents or a photo.
Wet Chalk Painting Grades: K -4th
Lesson Plan Objectives: Development of fine motor skills (协调性) and creatively expressing the child’s ideas and thoughts by a new medium.
Materials Needed : Colored chalk, water, drawing paper, sponge, and newspapers.
Lesson Procedure: Dip the colored chalk into water and draw on the paper. Another way is to put the drawing paper on newspapers, dampen it with a wet sponge, and then draw.
Submitted by: Jack
Sidewalk Drawing Grades: K -5th
Lesson Plan Objectives : Development of the creative process by doing artistic drawings in a new way and development of fine and gross motor skills (全身协调性).
Materials Needed : Sidewalk or outdoor chalk and lots of sidewalk.
Lesson Procedure : Give the children the chalk and let them draw whatever they choose on the sidewalk. You may also consider using this in teaching some other lessons(i. e. science).
Submitted by: Peter
Rose - Colored Lorgnette Grades: Any
Materials Needed: Half an egg carton (包装盒), scissors, glue, colored paper, scotch tape (通明胶带) and a seven inch stick.
Lesson Plan Objectives: Child will construct an object that allows them to view the world in a variety of colors and will learn why certain objects in their colored environment look the way they do when certain colors are mixed.
Lesson Plan Procedure : Cut windows in the bumps of half an egg carton. Glue circles of colored cellophane over the windows with rubber cement. Tape on a stick for a holder.
Submitted by: Jennifer
1. Which art lesson plan is presented by Jennifer?| A．Wet Chalk Painting. | B．Sidewalk Drawing. |
| C．Rose - Colored Lorgnette. | D．Rainbow Fan. |
| A．Scissors. | B．Chalk. | C．Stick. | D．Sponge. |
| A．encouraging the child to paint at will | B．developing the child’s motor skills |
| C．expressing the child’s ideas and thoughts | D．bettering the child’s understanding of colors |
2 . What’s happening?
Your guide to the best place to go in town.
The Art of the Camera
Beautiful exhibition from some of the best young photographers working today.
Stamford Hall, June 20th — 30th
Free
Film Club
Tonight’s movie at the Young People’s Film Club is the last of the series starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. It’s the wonderful pirates of the Carbbean!
Starts 6;30 pm. Tickets £3
Winning Voices
More than 20 bands (乐队) play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD.
Stretford Student Center, 6 pm
Tickets £10 and £7.5
Streetlife Dance Group
Come and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twenty- four dancers aged between 11 and 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you.
Starts 7 pm. Tickets£15.
Young Vic Theatre
The final performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is your last chance to see this wonderful play. Don’t miss it.
Starts 8 pm. Tickets £9, £7 and £5.50
1. What can we learn about the Art of the Camera?| A．It lasts half a month | B．It shows some old photos |
| C．It is held by 24 young artists | D．It is open to the public for free |
| A．In Stamford Hall | B．At the Atlas Centre |
| C．At Young Vic Theatre | D．At Stretford Student Centre |
| A．See Romeo and Juliet | B．Watch Winning Voices |
| C．See Pirates of the Caribbean | D．Watch Streetlife Dance Group |
3 . Much of the public debate around early childhood education comes down to which matters more： academics or play. That's a false dilemma. Play is really the way that young children learn and guided play is the key. It's a way that they experience the world, and it helps them learn more deeply.
We should be concerned that the“skill and drill”approach to teaching academics is most frequently used in classrooms serving at-risk preschoolers, in an attempt to close the gap on school readiness. Unfortunately, these teaching methods can turn young kids off to school and introduces the possibility of shame and anxiety. 46 Skill and drill” doesn't teach kids the curiosity and critical (批判的）thinking skills that they need to develop in early childhood.
However, pure free play—an approach advocated more frequently by wealthier groups—also misses the mark. “I hear a lot about just ‘free play classrooms’. ” But Suzanne Bouffard, an education researcher, said if it only involves setting out materials and not thinking about learning goals, there’s a real missed opportunity. For example, she said, researchers have found that children used more complex language about building activities when they had a goal in mind.
What effective preschools aim for is “guided play”，in which adults create a purposeful play environment that encourages students to explore，For example, in setting up blocks, a teacher might put up pictures of buildings to inspire kids. They may ask students, “What are you doing?” and gently push kids’ thinking by offering new information.
Of course, the ability to find this balance rests with teachers. Good teachers make it look really easy，That's why it's really important that we invest(投入）in teachers and give them the training to guide play without overly controlling it and to encourage kids to develop an understanding of letters and numbers without “skill and drill”.
1. Which of the following matters most in early childhood education?| A．Having guided play. | B．Learning after play. |
| C．Seeing the world. | D．Studying academic courses. |
| A．It works best for preschoolers. |
| B．It helps develop kids’ curiosity. |
| C．It limits kids’ development. |
| D．It bridges the gap on school readiness. |
| A．Meets learning goals. | B．Loses points in exams. |
| C．Troubles the classroom. | D．Fails to achieve the goal. |
| A．To encourage the kids to copy. |
| B．To offer extra information. |
| C．To share the teaching purpose with the kids. |
| D．To inspire the kids to explore. |
4 . For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.
But he’s nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “…Vote for …me …” Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.
A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.
Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, but I want to know.’”
Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.
“Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”
1. What made Chris nervous?| A．Telling a story. | B．Making a speech. |
| C．Taking a test. | D．Answering a question. |
| A．Improper pauses. | B．Bad manners. | C．Spelling mistakes. | D．Silly jokes. |
| A．help students see their own strengths |
| B．assess students’ public speaking skills |
| C．prepare students for their future jobs |
| D．inspire students’ love for politics |
| A．Humorous. | B．Ambitious. | C．Caring. | D．Demanding. |
5 . People often go to cafes to relax themselves and keep themselves from falling asleep, but Mr. Healing, a popular cafe chain in South Korea actually does the opposite. Customers can come in, order a drink, lie down a comfortable massage（按摩）chair, and take a nap.
Many Koreans suffer from a lack of sleep as a result of overworking, so any opportunity to relax and even take a nap is greatly appreciated. Mr. Healing is the perfect place to go when you’re on a short work or school break and you need to catch up on sleep. The cafe offers massage periods in various modes, depending on how much time you have and how you choose to spend it.
The 20-minute session is priced at $ 3.5, the 30-minute massage costs $ 7, and the 50-minute session is $ 9, all of which also include a drink. Once you make your choice, you are taken to the “healing center”. You are asked to take off your shoes as well as any jewelry that might damage the chairs, after which you can choose a massage mode, from “stretch” or “sleep”. You can start with stretch for a few minutes, and then switch to sleep if you want to take a short nap. After it comes to an end, you are taken back to the cafe area to enjoy a coffee or one of the many other refreshing drinks on the menu.
Mr. Healing cafes are so popular in Korea that customers are advised to make reservations in advance to be sure that a massage chair is available. “I have to sit on a chair and stare at a computer monitor all day due to my job, the healing room was truly effective to relieve tiredness and stress from weekdays,” said Park Hye-sun, a 24-year-old officer.
Some have described Mr. Healing and other similar cafes in South Korea as simple fashions, but others see them as a sustainable business model, because they offer a service that Koreans really need.
1. Why do customers come to Mr. Healing?| A．To have themselves checked. | B．To rest for a while. |
C．To drink specialty coffee  | D．To sleep before work. |
| A．The price of the service. | B．The choices for customers. |
| C．The process of the service. | D．The tips for customers. |
| A．The massage. | B．The coffee. |
| C．A sound sleep. | D．Your choice. |
| A．Negative. | B．Neutral. |
| C．Critical. | D．Positive. |
6 . All Summer Camp Programs
Llandovery, Wale, UK
Language and Music for Life (LMFL) — Founded in 1997, LMFL offers unique 2-week summer music and language courses. LMFL provides quality one-to-one training in a wide range of instruments & voice lessons for highly-motivated musicians of all ages.
Study programs & classes include: 2 weeks with Musical Masterclasses: Composition; Violin; Piano; Recorder; Guitar and Classical Singing...
Saint-Raphael, France
France Langue and Culture (FLC) — Experience a fun, educational language holiday for all the family this summer! FLC is the most family-friendly language school providing French summer classes for teens and young children.
Study programs & classes include: 1- 4 Week Sessions. Children’s Summer Camps for ages 4-12, with homestay accommodation by French host families.
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Edu-Inter Summer Language School (EI) — EI offers summer French programs for children and teenagers (ages 10-17) and adults (16+). Quebec City is the only major city in Canada that offers a 100% French-speaking environment, making it the ideal location for learning and practicing French.
Study programs & classes include: 2 weeks’ Summer French Programs: For Children & Teenagers (ages 10-17). French & Dance. French & Horse Riding...
Cambridge, England, UK
Reach Cambridge — Academic Camps (RC) — RC offers UK & international high school students the opportunity to gain an invaluable academic experience through a summer course. We provide unique and academic programs for students (ages 14-18).
Study programs & classes include: 3 weeks’ Summer Camps. Chemistry & Medicine. Computer Science & Math. Economics & ESL...
1. Why is Quebec the ideal location for learning and practicing French?| A．It offers summer French programs. |
| B．It is the only major city in Canada. |
| C．It has a Summer French Language School. |
| D．It has a 100% French-speaking environment. |
| A．LMFL. | B．FLC. | C．EI. | D．RC. |
| A．RC helps kids improve their horse-riding skill |
| B．kids can enjoy one-to-one training at LMFL |
| C．kids can stay at French host families at EI |
| D．FLC was founded in 1997 in France |
Think of space，perhaps a permanent(永久的) station on the moon will have been set up. Perhaps people will be able to visit the moon as tourists. Cheap rockets for space travel will have been developed，permitting long journeys throughout the solar system(太阳系). When that time comes，people will be taking holidays in space and visiting other planets. Great progress will have been made in medicine，too. Perhaps a cure will have been discovered for the most terrible of all diseases—cancer. Pollution is a problem we must solve. In a hundred years’time it will have been controlled.
All the world will have been developed — even Antarctica. There will be large cities in Antarctica. We already have supersonic(超音速的) flight，but in a hundred years’time we will have supersonic land travel as well.
We will have used up most of earth’s land to build our cities， so floating cities will have been built. The Japanese already have plans for cities of this kind. And there will be cities under the sea. The first of these will have been completed.
1. We will have developed ______ in a hundred years’time，permitting long journeys all over the solar system.
| A．cheap rockets for space travel | B．a plane |
| C．a spaceship | D．a satellite |
| A．in a year | B．about half a century later |
| C．in the year 2050 | D．about a century later |
| A．we’ll make good use of space on the earth |
| B．cities under the sea |
| C．Japan will first build floating cities |
| D．earth’s land is in danger |
| A．Travel in the Future | B．Future Life |
| C．Where to Live in the Future | D．Space Travel |
