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Tech Heaven Courses for the digital age Course A:Animation(动画) This course is for creative people who like to draw. You don’t have to have amazing drawing skills but you need to have some artistic talent. You start learning how to draw on the computer and you finish by making interactive films. You work very closely with teachers to learn the essential techniques. You choose to do either game design or animation. There is a huge gaming library at the camp so you will have the opportunity to test your gaming skills against other students in our gaming tournaments. Course B:Web This course is for teens who want to create their own web pages and websites. On this course, you will learn the foundations of web development. The primary focus of the course is HTML, which makes up the building blocks of the Internet. You will leave the camp with your own web page and you will be able to go home and create other web pages. Course C:Coding(编程) This course is ideal for students with some programming experience who want to improve their coding skills. Most devices, programs, computers and robots run on software applications so you must have programming and coding skills to get a job with a digital company. You will learn from experienced and supportive staff and you will leave the school equipped with the basic skills. There are two hours of outdoor sports activities a day to get some fresh air. Course D:Robotics This course is all about robots. You will work in small teams and learn how to use VEX Robotics Design System. You will build a robot that will compete in robo—football. You will learn how to build robotic arms and advanced sensors. Every day will present you with a new challenge and every day will be more fun and more inspiring than the last.

1. Which course requires the artistic and creative ability?

A．Animation.

B．Web.

C．Coding.

D．Robotics.

2. What can you do after learning Course B?

A．Making interactive films.	B．Getting a digital job.
C．Developing web pages.	D．Building robotic arms.

3. Why must you have programming and coding skills working in a digital company?

A．Web creating skills are primary for software applications.

B．Most programs, computers, etc. run on software applications.

C．Excellent drawing skills are needed for software applications.

D．Robot designing skills are necessary for software applications.

4. What do the four courses have in common?

A．They all require team work.	B．They all have outdoor activities.
C．They are all related to computer techniques.	D．They all provide learners with advanced skills.

5. What is the text?

A．A report.

B．An advertisement.

C．A course review.

D．A course schedule.

3 . 根据短文内容，从所给词语中选择恰当的词并用其正确形式填空（每词限用一次）。

cause     choice     common     grow     inside     news     on     tall     want     who

Many teenagers feel lonely. You are not alone. In fact, it is very     1     for teenagers to feel lonely. This feeling is considered as growing pains — the difficulties that teenagers face while growing up.

As teenagers     2    , it becomes harder for them to deal with the changes both inside and outside. They experience great physical (身体的) changes. They grow     3     and their voices get deeper, among many other developments.

Along with these outside changes, there come many     4     changes. Many boys always want to take risks, but may not have the ability to make right     5    . When girls try to deal with their strong feelings, they often     6     someone to talk to.

In the social world, as teenagers get older, they try to depend     7     themselves. They may also need love badly at the same time. This will     8     trouble. They often question     9     they are and what they should do.

The good     10     is that these kinds of growing pains do not last long. In the end, everything will be OK — the teenager becomes a healthy adult. This period helps teenagers to become better.

5 . Four-Day Tour in Chongqing

Day 01 Arrival in Chongqing

You will be met upon arrival at Chongqing Airport and taken by bus for a short city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of the famous American General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. Have an expensive buffet dinner at a 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze before boarding your luxurious 5-star cruise ship.

Day 02 Chongqing - Fengdu

Enjoy the cruise sailing on the Yangtze River. You will leave the ship for the land at Fengdu, the “Ghost City” for a short trip. Late in the afternoon, the Captain’s Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dance and music performance. You can also join in if you like.

Day 03 Yangtze Three Little Gorges or Shennong Stream

Begin the passage into the Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. Later you will pass through the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Wushan Daning River for an excursion to the Three Little Gorges or disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. Continue sailing. The cruise will dock overnight at Maoping, which is close to the Three Gorges Dam site.

Day 04 Sandouping - Yichang

After breakfast, visit the construction site of the Three Gorges Dam. Back onboard to pack up your luggage and complete check out procedures. Your local guide will meet you and see you off at the airport.

1. Which of the following places can you visit on the second day?

A．The Panda House.	B．The Ghost City.
C．The Shennong Stream.	D．Three Gorges Dam.

2. How long will the tour stop at Maoping?

A．A day.

B．Two nights.

C．Two days.

D．A night.

3. What is the main transportation through the tour?

A．Plane.

B．Bus.

C．Ship.

D．Foot.

6 . Our life has become more and more intelligent over_______past 30 years. Have you ever imagined what a smart home is? Last weekend, Cox Communications published their new smart home ______(call)Home Life, in which all equipment is ”smart“. A _______ (power)Internet connection is central to their product. Not only is the equipment remotely controlled, this home also features direct connections to family members and doctors. For example, their relatives_______live in another state can enter their house through their smartphones or computers.

The smart home seems to be designed _________(attend)to the elderly. In a smart home, many activities can be monitored and all kinds of help________(provide)whenever necessary. If a person has a fall or doesn’t take their medicine, he or she will be reminded________(instant). However, the person________(live)in the smart home has his or her_______   (independent).

This smart home offers plenty of chances for patient control, as well________reducing health costs in many situations. Technology can help old people stay independent and safe.

1.

A．a

B．the

C．an

D．/

2.

A．called

B．to call

C．calling

D．was called

3.

A．powerless

B．powerful

C．power

D．powered

4.

A．who

B．which

C．when

D．why

5.

A．to attend

B．attending

C．attended

D．attends

6.

A．provides

B．provided

C．is provided

D．are provided

7.

A．instance

B．instants

C．instantly

D．instant

8.

A．lives

B．to live

C．lived

D．living

9.

A．dependently

B．independently

C．independence

D．dependence

10.

A．about

B．of

C．as

D．on

8 . This free night of music is a must-attend for jazz fans and music lovers alike! It is presented in association with the American Jazz Museum.

For the first time on stage in an ongoing cooperation, theoretical physicist Stephen Alexander and NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison, a New Orleans-based saxophonist, explore their theory of quantum improvisation (量子即兴创作). They will also be joined by composer and bassist Santi Debriano along with other famous musicians for a night of jazz and its poetic link to the universe.

Time

7:00 pm—8:30 pm, December 22,2023

Event

6:00 p. m.—Doors open

7:00 p. m.—Lively conversation on jazz and quantum improvisation with Library President Lisa Browar, Stephen Alexander, and Donald Harrison

7:30 p. m.—Jazz concert—seven to eight songs, including two original pieces—starts!

8:30 p. m.—Jazz concert concludes

Venue

Please note that this event will be held at the Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105. The program will be free and open to the public, but advanced registration will be required. Attendees can also purchase the souvenirs such as T-shirts and caps linked to the event as well as the magazine signed by these famous musicians.

Parking

Parking is available in the garage next to the Folly Theater for $10-$15. The garage only accepts credit cards.

1. What does the concert mainly focus on?

A．The modern science.	B．The popular music.
C．The musical instruments.	D．The jazz of physics.

2. How long does the Jazz concert last?

A．Half an hour.

B．An hour.

C．One and half an hour.

D．Two hours.

3. Which of the following is free of charge?

A．Parking in the garage.	B．A T-shirt worn by a musician.
C．Admission to the event.	D．The magazine signed by musicians.

9 . Venice
   

Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It was built on small islands in saltwater lakes more than 1,500 years ago. It is a city with no cars and people travel by boat. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can guide you to any place you want to go.

Los Angeles
   

It was founded in 1781. It is now the second largest city in the United States. It is famous for Hollywood, which is the oldest film industry of the world. It is also the home of Disneyland.

Budapest
   

The population of Budapest is about 1.7 million and the city is a very popular place for tourists. Visitors like to take boat rides along the Danube (多瑙河). Budapest is known for its exciting nightlife. The best time to visit Budapest is summer.

Singapore City
   

It is the capital of Singapore. For many tourists, the city is a wonderful place in Southeast Asia. It has a night zoo called “Night Safari”. People can watch lions, tigers and foxes there.

1. How do people travel around in Venice?

A．By boat.

B．By car.

C．By train.

D．By bus.

2. What is the best time to visit Budapest?

A．Spring.

B．Summer.

C．Autumn.

D．Winter.

3. Where can we probably find the text?

A．A storybook.	B．A dictionary.
C．A travel guidebook.	D．A book review.