1 . Make the world your classroom!
Travel fuels curiosity, offers fresh perspectives, and gives students the opportunity to discover life beyond their backyards. Our educational tours keep students aged 11-15 interested and actively learning with specially-designed, hands-on activities in exciting destinations.
Explore Italy
Duration: 9 or 11 days
Destination: Venice, Florence, Rome
Italy has always been an icon of rich culture and traditions. This interactive tour includes Italy's top hits. Discover the country's ancient past in sites such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, stare up at Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel(小教堂), walk across Florence's famous medieval bridge, and take a ride down Venice's winding canals.
Total cost: $3, 519
Hello London
Duration: 7 days
Destination, London
Royal traditions? Check. Picturesque landmarks? Check. World-class museums? Check. Mysterious ring of heavy rocks that's puzzled historians for ages? Check. London has it all. Discover the complex history of this international city at sites such as the Tower of London, which also houses the famous Crown Jewels. Take a day trip to Wiltshire to get a glimpse of Stonehenge, and try to guess how the giant monument first appeared.
Total cost: $3, 085
New York City: The Big Apple
Duration: 5-7 days
Destination: New York
Bursting with an energy all its own, New York City provides a unique look into American life and culture. Explore the very best of the Big Apple, from the bustle of Times Square to the skyline view from the Empire State Building. Get to know one of the most exciting cities even better!
Total cost: $2,746
Click here for more information about: Language &culture in Spain, Rome and Pompeii, Washington D. C.: The Capital Tour...
1. What can you do on the tour in Italy?| A．Visit ancient museums. | B．Appreciate artistic works. |
| C．Experience royal traditions. | D．Enjoy bike riding. |
| A．Explore Italy. | B．Hello London. |
| C．New York City: The Big Apple. | D．Rome and Pompeii. |
| A．a travel magazine | B．a geography textbook | C．an education report | D．an agency's website |
2 . Unhealthy diets are responsible for preventable deaths globally per year, more even than smoking tobacco, according to a major study.
“But the biggest problem is not the junk we eat but the nutritious food we don’t eat,” say researchers, calling for a global shift in policy to promote vegetables, fruit, nuts and beans. While sugar and trans-fats are harmful, more deaths are caused by the absence of healthy foods in our diet. Heart attacks are the main diet-related causes of death, followed by cancers and diabetes (糖尿病).
The study found that eating and drinking better could prevent one in five deaths around the world. “Rather than trying to persuade people to cut down on sugar, salt and fat, which has been the main focus of diet policy debate in the past two decades, it would be better to promote healthy options. Adoption of diets emphasizing beans and other healthy plant sources of protein, for instance, will have important benefits for human health,” note the researchers.
The study is the most comprehensive analysis on the health effects of diet ever conducted. It looked at 15 different nutrients, giving detailed knowledge of the analysis and summary of the risk factors of them.
Tom Sanders, a professor of nutrition and dietetics (饮食学), said the analysis put too much emphasis on individual components rather than the overall diet. “Overweight is a major driver for risk of diabetes as well as cancer and the health evidence for this relationship is strong. Overweight is caused by eating more food energy than required rather than specific dietary components such as sugar. The trend for populations to sit too much is a major reason why there is an imbalance between energy intake and consumption but Increased availability of foods with high calories makes it too easy to overeat.”
1. What do the researchers think is the best way to lower preventable death rate?| A．Restricting junk food. | B．Trying to eat healthily. |
| C．Avoiding risk factors. | D．Adopting high-calorie diets. |
| A．The diversity of food. |
| B．The importance of nutritious food. |
| C．The reduction of unhealthy food intake. |
| D．The balance between diet and exercise. |
| A．The analysis overlooks dietary integrity. |
| B．Overweight results from diabetes and cancer. |
| C．People who rarely exercise must diet strictly. |
| D．Particular dietary components lead to overweight. |
| A．A product brochure. | B．A cookbook. |
| C．A medical textbook. | D．A health journal. |
3 . Lincoln High Calculus (微积分) teacher Anthony Yom has given his students the desire to learn and the will to succeed. While his classes are challenging, the educator does all he can to keep his students invested, combining real-life situations and his lessons to show them the value of their work. He challenges us to the maximum, so we do better on tests, sophomore student Alexis Pong told the Los Angeles Times. One of Yom’s other students, 17-year-old Cedrick Argueta, completed a perfect test paper on the Advanced Placement Calculus exam. Only 12 students in the world accomplished this. As for, all of Yom’s other AP Calculus students, each of them passed the challenging exam.
Yom said most of the praise should go to the kids, though he does go above and beyond his students. However, when he first started teaching at Lincoln High, it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Yom felt nervous about the number of students who were unmotivated and unprepared. Some even attempted to physically threaten the teacher. But he didn’t give in. And he gave up his free time to tutor on weekends and during vacations.
At Lincoln High, 80% of the students are Latino (拉丁裔) and Yom hopes to encourage more of them to take his college prep classes, which are currently dominated (支配) by Asians. “I don’t think the Asian students are any smarter than the Latino students,” the teacher states, mentioning that low Latino participation can be connected to cultural differences and expectations. Fortunately, Cedrick Argueta’s AP Calculus success story serves as the perfect example. “My mother cleans houses,” Argueta reveals. “My father is a factory worker.” But the student would be likely to work for NASA or become a teacher.
What is the key to Yom’s success as a teacher? “This may sound dull, but you really have to love them.” the devoted instructor concludes.
1. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 1 refer to?| A．Getting a full mark on the APC exam. |
| B．Preparing for a key university. |
| C．Passing the APC exam. |
| D．Learning very well. |
| A．Kind and smart. | B．Proud and rude. |
| C．Mean and stubborn. | D．Modest and devoted. |
| A．To praise Cedrick Argueta’s great efforts. |
| B．To encourage parents to send their children to school. |
| C．To show Latino students can be clever and successful. |
| D．To show Cedrick Argueta’s idea is better than teachers. |
| A．A math book. | B．A newspaper. |
| C．A guidebook. | D．A sports magazine. |
4 . It’s 3 o'clock and you’ve been hard at work. As you sit at your desk, a strong desire (欲望) for chocolate overcomes you. You try to busy yourself to make it go away. But it doesn’t. Here is another situation. Perhaps you are not feeling well. The only thing you want to eat is a big bowl of chicken soup, like your mom used to make when you were sick as a child. Food cravings are a strong desire for a specific type of food. And they are normal.
Scientists at the website How Stuff Works compare hunger and cravings this way. Hunger is a fairly simple connection between the stomach and the brain. They even call it simply “stomach hunger.” When our stomachs burn up all of the food we have eaten, a hormone (荷尔蒙) sends a message to one part of the brain for more food, which controls our most basic body functions such as thirst, hunger and sleep. The brain then produces a chemical to start the appetite (食欲) and you eat. Hunger is a function of survival.
A craving is more complex. It activates (刺激) brain areas related to emotion, memory and reward. These are the same areas of the brain activated during drug-craving studies. Because of this, some scientists call food cravings “mind hunger.” People often crave foods that are high in fat and sugar. Foods that are high in fat or high in sugar produce chemicals in the brain. These chemicals give us feelings of pleasure.
In a 2007 study, researchers at Cambridge University found that “dieting or controlled eating generally increases the possibility of food craving.” So, the more you refuse yourself a food that you want, the more you may crave it. However, fasting is a bit different. They found that eating no food at all for a short period of time reduced food cravings.
So, the next time you crave something very special, know that it’s the fault of your brain, instead of your stomach.
1. The author describes two situations in the first paragraph to ________.| A．deepen the understanding of hunger | B．report the discovery of craving study |
| C．introduce the topic of the whole passage | D．remind readers of their own special food |
| A．It shows food is connected with emotion. | B．It makes sure that a person survives hunger. |
| C．It means the stomach functions well. | D．It proves the brain decides your appetite. |
| A．The drop of chemicals. | B．The increase of food desire. |
| C．The refusal of fat and sugar. | D．The disappearance of appetite. |
| A．Education. | B．Entertainment. |
| C．Science. | D．Economy. |
5 . What is Small-sided Soccer?
Small-sided Soccer starts with games of 3-on-3 from the youngest participants and progresses to 4-on-4, 7-on-7, 11-on-11, in a graduated manner for the older groups. Out school's training course will give kids a better chance to take part in the game and get excited about the game of soccer. The small-sided approach gives each child more individualized attention so they can each improve their skills. And, it's FUN!
Some general practical information
• Cafeteria is open.
• We supply participants with soccer clothes and football boots.
• Please bring a water bottle for your child.
Soccer season training times
| Team | Saturday | Sunday |
| Tykes | 10:00-11:00 | |
| PeeWees | 11:00-11:50 | |
| BoysE&F | 12:30-14:00 | 13:00-14:00 |
| Girls | 12:30-14:30 |
Costs
The cost is $70 per month for Tykes and PeeWees and $115 for all the other teams.
Those who enter online will get a 10% discount.
Volunteering
Can I coach?
Of course! Our training course is always looking for volunteer coaches. We will provide coaches with plans for activities and training, and help set up the small-sided fields. It's a great opportunity to get involved with kids and help develop their love for sports.
How can I volunteer in other ways?
It's your club and you are welcome to volunteer! There are volunteer opportunities with programs, fields, publicity, facilities, uniforms, website development and the board, to name a few. Let us know how you'd like to help—and we'll put you to work!
Do parents stay?
Yes. Parents are strongly encouraged to stay and support their children and the club. The club is a volunteer-run organization. Parents and athletes are encouraged to help with clean-up and . set—up activities.
If you have any questions about program specifics, please contact recreational soccer coordinator协调者）,Pablo Vercelli, at recreationalsoccei@abfsport.nl Tel: 043-239-4409.
1. What do you know about the training course?| A．Coaches will make plans for activities and training. |
| B．Parents can volunteer for the training course. |
| C．It offers three meals a day for free. |
| D．It teaches students according to their interest. |
| A．$70 | B．$63 | C．$115 | D．$103.5 |
| A．Pablo Vercelli was the founder of Small-sided Soccer. |
| B．Parents who help with clean-up don't need to pay for the course. |
| C．Both Tykes and BoysE&F have classes on Sunday. |
| D．Both Tykes and PeeWees have the same charging standard . |
| A．In a science fiction. | B．In a medical magazine. |
| C．In a newspaper. | D．In a guidebook. |
