1 . Winners of the Broadcom MASTERS

Girls took the top prizes at the Broadcom MASTERS, a science competition for middle school students.

Alaina Gassler

Alaina won the $25,000 Samueli Foundation Prize for the project of reducing blind spots in cars. She was inspired to solve this issue by her mother who didn’t like driving her vehicle because its large A-pillar (A柱) design made her feel in danger. “I started to think about how blind spots were a huge problem in all cars,” said Alaina. So she worked on and solved it.

Sidor Clare

Sidor won the $10,000 Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation, an honor made by Samueli’s generous donation of his 2012 Marconi Society Prize Award. She developed bricks that could one day be made on Mars, so that humans wouldn’t be required to carry building materials with them in order to build there.

Alexis MacAvoy

Alexis won the $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement, which recognized the student whose work and performance showed the most promise in health-related fields and demonstrated an understanding of the many social factors that affect health. She designed a water filter (过滤器) by using carbon to remove heavy metals from water.

Rachel Bergey

Rachel won the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention, awarded by The Lemelson Foundation to a young inventor creating promising solutions to real-world problems. She developed a trap made of tinfoil (锡纸) and netting for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species causing damage to trees.

1. What is the purpose of Alaina Gassler’s invention?

A．To beautify vehicles.	B．To improve the safety of driving.
C．To decorate the sidewalk for the blind.	D．To reduce the carbon released from cars.

2. Whose invention is related to human health?

A．Alaina Gassler’s.	B．Sidor Clare’s.
C．Rachel Bergey’s.	D．Alexis MacAvoy’s.

3. What is the Broadcom MASTERS about?

A．Art.

B．Sport.

C．Technology.

D．Education.

2 . Are you a fan of outdoor adventures? Do you enjoy scenic views to relax? Look no further, as the following destinations offer all that and more.

Athabasca Falls

Alberta, Canada

Water from the Canadian Rockies flows down into the waterfalls of Jasper National Park, creating a flow with wild energy. The falls are wheelchairs accessible, with a paved path taking admirers to a number of viewpoints. If visitors leave the path, they can explore both the upper and lower regions of the trail.

Akaka Falls Trail

Hakalau, Hawaii

A short half-mile hike is big on sights and low on hard activity. The well-kept ring like trail guide visitors around to see a number of waterfalls, including the 442-foot main attraction, and beautiful local flora (植物群) among the famous landscape. Though there are no hills to climb, there are a number of stairways to go.

Nugget Falls

Juneau, Alaska

Located in Tongass National Forest about 12 miles from Juneau, the Mendenhall Glacier has produced Nugget Falls, a fan-like waterfall that leads into a lake. A series of short hikes allows for different views of the waterfall and icy surrounds, which are also known for frequent brown bear sightings.

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Valley, California

Yosemite National Park is one of the oldest national parks in America and home to the fifth tallest waterfall in the world. Hikers can reach it by taking a 1-mile trail from the lodge or the 7.2-mile round-trip Yosemite Falls Trail route. Late spring is best, with the highest water flow. In the winter, the temperatures dip below freezing. A park admission fee applies.

1. Where can visitors expect to see frequent brown bear sightings?

A．Athabasca Falls.

B．Akaka Falls Trail.

C．Nugget Falls.

D．Yosemite Falls.

2. Which season is best for visiting Yosemite Falls?

A．Winter.

B．Spring.

C．Summer.

D．Fall.

3. Where can this text probably be found?

A．In a travel magazine.

B．In a novel.

C．In a history book.

D．In a diary.

3 .

Fun World Do you want to have ice cream with Mickey Mouse, watch Spiderman shows and take pictures with pandas and koalas? Welcome to Fun World! It is a world where you can enjoy live shows and exciting water sports on the beach. It is also a world full of delicious food and wonderful shops.

Opening Hours Weekdays: from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Weekends & holidays: from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Transportation By bus: Take the free bus at Pingtung Station. There is a bus every 30 minutes. By car: Take Highway No.3. Turn right on Water Street at Kenting Park and follow the signs to Fun World.

Tickets Weekdays                  Weekends/Holidays Adults                            $68                            $75 Students                          $50                                $65 Children under 6              Free                               $10

1. How can you get to Fun World from Pingtung Station without spending any money?

A．By taxi.

B．By train.

C．By bus.

D．By car.

2. Mr. and Mrs. Wang want to take their son, a high school student, to the Fun World this Saturday. How much should they pay for the tickets?

A．$215.

B．$180.

C．$186.

D．$204.

3. Tourists can do many things in Fun World EXCEPT _______.

A．taking pictures

B．watching movies

C．eating meals

D．doing water sports

4 . Healthy Eating Activities for kids

The ideas below can be used to engage children in healthy eating experiences, teach them to recognize different foods and encourage them to experiment with new foods, tastes, flavors and textures.

Veggie Guessing Bag

Learning objective: Increase children’s recognition and awareness of different vegetables. Children are given the opportunity to learn about new vegetables.

What you’ll need: A selection of different vegetables (they can be real or toy) and a bag.

What to do: Place vegetables inside bag. Ask children to feel inside the bag and guess which vegetables are in there.

Letter of the Week

Learning objective: This activity provides an opportunity for children to learn about different foods and letters. Increase children’s knowledge of different foods, increase their vocabulary and literacy skills.

What you’ll need: A poster, whiteboard

What to do: Pick a letter of the week. Discuss with the children all the foods they can think of that start with that letter. You can discuss, draw or write a list.

We Are Snack Makers

Learning objective: Allow children to create a healthy snack. It is an opportunity for children to learn about nutritious snack options.

What you’ll need: Print out pictures of individual nutritious snack foods or collect cut outs from a food brochure.

What to do: Allow children to choose foods from the cut outs to put together a delicious, nutritious snack.

Create a Fruit and Vegetable Person

Learning objective: This activity allows children to learn about different fruits and vegetables, what they look like, what they feel like etc. and express their creativity.

What you’ll need: You can use real fruits or vegetables or pictures. You can also create the picture flat on a plate or piece of paper.

What to do: Cut fruits and/or vegetables into pieces or shapes that can be used as facial or body parts. Demonstrate how to organize the pieces together.

1. What can kids do in the activity Letter of the Week?

A．Have a discussion.	B．Choose foods from the cut outs.
C．Cut fruits and vegetables into pieces.	D．Guess which vegetables are in the bag.

2. Which activity is your best choice if you want to make nutritious food?

A．Letter of the Week.	B．Veggie Guessing Bag.
C．We Are Snack Makers.	D．Create a Fruit and Vegetable Person.

3. What do Veggie Guessing Bag and Create a Fruit and Vegetable Person have in common?

A．Creativity is their goal.	B．Low cost is the advantage.
C．Both of them can use real foods.	D．They contribute to kids’ vocabulary.

5 . 根据表格内容，在 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选择一个正确答案。

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A Concert Do you like classic music? Come to the concert on Friday evening. The concert will begin at 6:30 in the children’s palace Ticket price: Adult——￥120;children(under15)——￥60

Summer Job Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to work late? Do you like to work for a restaurant? Then come and work for un as a waiter. Please call Jenny at 8124697 for more information.

1. You can ________at Lisa’s Gym.

A．watch a movie

B．play basketball

C．go to a concert

D．find a job

2. Miss Green is going to dance at Lisa’s Gym and she can go there on________.

A．Wednesday

B．Thursday

C．Friday

D．Saturday

3. Linda wants to find a job during her summer holiday, she can call________.

A．8967234

B．8567234

C．8213373

D．8124697

6 .

	Hello, I’m Anna Green. I’m a student at Star Middle School. I’m in Class Two. My parents are teachers. I have a friend in my class. His name is Jackson Smith. He likes black. Look! He has a black cup and three black pens.
	My name is Alice. Jones is my last name. I’m at Ziyang Middle School. Yellow is my favorite color. I have a nice family. Jack and Tom are my parents. Scot is my grandfather. And I have a sister Grace. We like the same color.
	Hi! I’m Dave Brown. I’m an English boy. Now I live with my uncle and aunt in China. They have a daughter May and a son Peter. Peter likes drawing very much. Here is picture. Look! A black dog is in it.

1. What class is Jackson in?

A．Class One.

B．Class Two.

C．Class Three.

D．Class Four.

2. How many people are there in Alice’s family?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

3. What’s in Peter’s picture?

A．A brown cat.

B．A black cat.

C．A brown dog.

D．A black dog.

7 . Autumn is the best season to travel in Xinjiang. I promise the tour won’t disappoint you! Here is the schedule (日程). Please have a look.

Day 1（cloudy）	●Arrive in Urumqi and check in at the hotel. ●Visit the International Grand Bazaar (大巴扎). ●Climb the Red Hill. ●Have dinner at Silk Road Restaurant.
Day 2（rainy）	Remember to take umbrellas. ●Go to Fukang and visit the Tianchi Lake. ●Go to a hot spring in Wujiang Hotel.
Day 3（windy）	Remember to prepare sweaters and jeans. ●Fly to the city of Altay. ●Go to Keketuohai. ●Fly back to Urumgi the next day.
Day 4（sunny）	Remember to wear shorts and T-shirts. ●Go to the city of Turpan. ●Visit the Flaming (火焰) Mountain. ●Go to the Grape Valley (谷) and pick up grapes. ●End of your tour and go back to Urumqi.

1. The weather will be ________ in Urumqi.

A．cloudy

B．rainy

C．windy

D．sunny

2. Before going to Altay, tourists need to prepare ________.

A．umbrellas

B．sweaters

C．shorts

D．T-shirts

3. Tourists will NOT ________ in Turpan.

A．have dinner at Silk Road Restaurant	B．go to the Grape Valley
C．visit the Flaming Mountain	D．pick up grapes

8 . Belfast Friendship Club

Belfast Friendship Club is a safe space for people from all over the world to meet in a relaxed atmosphere(气氛), to get information, to take part in activities, to make friends and help each other.

Everyone welcome!

Whether you are a worker, an international student, on holidays or coming back after living away, as long as you are prepared to talk or just listen to people you would not normally get to meet, Belfast Friendship Club is the place for you.

Belfast Friendship Club offers a special welcome to newcomers who find themselves in Belfast for any reason. Belfast Friendship Club works on three rules: equality, respect and unity.

What we do

Belfast Friendship Club meets on Thursday evenings in a non - profit cafe. You can come in to:

● sit around;

● have a cup of tea or coffee;

● get to know new people or meet old friends;

● find out about events, parties and activities;

● learn about volunteering opportunities;

● exchange information about anything. from language or dance

classes to how to find work:

● learn from each other ' s countries, backgrounds and cultures;

● develop support networks and lifelong friendships .

The atmosphere is friendly and informal. Everyone is welcome. You will receive a warm greeting at the door from one of the Club ’s “older” members.

Events and activities

Belfast Friendship Club also runs events and outings. Most of them are free. Activities include social events such as clothes swaps, a wide range of volunteering opportunities in Belfast and beyond, creative workshops and art projects, picnics and outings, men ' s and women ' s football teams.

Contact us

To contact Belfast Friendship Club, email to Stephanie Mitchell, Belfast Friendship Club coordinator stephanie mitchell @sbrtr. org. uk.

1. What is Belfast Friendship Club ?

A．A dating centre for single people.

B．A safe space for building friendships.

C．A trusted organization for the jobless.

D．A small group for protecting volunteers.

2. What may new members of Belfast Friendship Club receive?

A．Respect .

B．Outdoor training.

C．Chatting skill training.

D．Free tickets for two cups.

3. How often does Belfast Friendship Club hold a meeting?

A．Every 3 days.

B．Every 5 days.

C．Every 7 days.

D．Every 15 days.

4. What does Belfast Friendship Club run ?

A．Cafe business.

B．Health and job training.

C．Foreign tourism programmes.

D．Social and sporting activities.

9 . Exploring Wildlife Conservation in Kenya

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Arrive at the airport in Nairobi, where our staff will be on hand to drive you to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel

Day 2: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

A charter flight (包机) brings us to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a 62,000-acre grassland on the north of Mount Kenya. Considered a model in the conservation field, this healthy wildlife habitat is home to a number of rare species, including the giraffe, the Grevy’s zebra, and African wild dogs. Lewa and the neighboring Borana Conservancy also harbor roughly 15 percent of Kenya’s entire rhino population.

Accommodation: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

Fly by private charter to Amboseli National Park, where vast grasslands are irrigated by underground runoff streams from Mount Kilimanjaro. These landscapes provide a habitat for hundreds of elephants, making the park one of the best places in Africa to spot these large creatures. The travel begins on the drive to Tortilis Camp, set within view of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation: Tortilis Camp

Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve

At first light, head out to track the animals that crossed the area during the night. This area has one of the highest concentrations of large predators (捕食性动物) in all of Africa. Then watch large groups of hippos in the Mara River and crocodiles sunbathing on the shore.

Accommodation: Kichwa Tembo Camp

1. On which day will you visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 3.

D．Day 4.

2. Which is the best place to watch African elephants?

A．Tamarind Tree Hotel.	B．Kichwa Tembo Camp.
C．Amboseli National Park.	D．Borana Conservancy.

3. What is special about Masai Mara National Reserve?

A．It provides the best sunbath.

B．It features the Grevy’s zebra.

C．It is located near an airport.

D．It is home to large predators.

10 . Some Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s a special day for showing some gratitude and appreciation to mothers worldwide for raising and caring for their children. Naturally there are a lot of potential gifts out there for the occasion to choose from, so we’ve put together some thoughtful gifts you can send.

Mother’s Day scrabble print

This scrabble frame offers a more personal and alternative touch for Mother’s Day, with a simple but thoughtful message. You can also customise the names on the pieces to your own family names.

Katie Loxton slim pouch

Sometimes a small and simple gift can do just the trick, so if you wanted to go that route, this Katie Loxton pouch would be a great choice. It’s made from vegan leather and carved with “Wonderful Mum” on its front. It’s pocket-sized and can also handily fit in a handbag as an option for carrying small items.

Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition-Eau de Parfum

Spring is in the air and so are the fragrances that are commonly associated with it. Presented in a lovely, brightly-coloured bottle and also diamond-shaped cap, this Jimmy Choo fragrance is a great gift for Mother’s Day and the blossoming of a new season, with its sweet and warm floral scents.

Floral punch needle kit

If your mum is into crafts, needling or is a plant lover, then this is the perfect gift for her. Made from cotton, beech wood and recycled plastic, it’s a punch needle kit ideal for hanging on a wall or help decorate a table stand with its nature themed fern look. Every gift is wrapped in recyclable packaging as well. Included inside is: the needle fabric, a model design, and detailed needling instructions for beginners.

1. How can you show some gratitude to mothers on Mother’s Day?

A．By celebrating a special day.	B．By sending thoughtful gifts.
C．By appreciating gifts worldwide.	D．By raising and caring for children.

2. What is typical of Mother’s Day scrabble print?

A．It’s personal and identical.	B．It’s expensive and thoughtful.
C．It includes our names on the pieces.	D．It can cover our own family names.

3. Which gift is the most suitable to mothers fond of crafts?

A．Floral punch needle kit	B．Katie Loxton slim pouch
C．Mother’s Day scrabble print	D．Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition-Eau de Parfum