1 . Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park
Location: Bayfield, Ontario
Open season: May 20th — October 31st
Starting prices: $ 20 CAD
Website: www. windmill-lake, ca
Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park is an environmentally conscious (有意识的) amusement park. The experts will teach you how to wakeboard and paddleboard, and you can also rent kayaks (橡皮船), canoes, and boats. The folks say by playing in the water you help refresh it for all the creatures that call it home.
Tofino Sea Kayaking
Location: Tofino, British Columbia
Open season: Year round
Starting prices: $119 CAD
Website: www. tofinoseakayaking. com
During a five-hour kayaking tour, the folks will take you through the rainforests, the incoming tides and old forests. And, if you come during the right time of year, you could catch the migration (迁徙)season of the local birds.
Lardeau River Adventures
Location: Meadow Creek, Kaslo, British Columbia
Open season: May 1st — September 30th
Starting prices: $ 169 CAD
Website: www. lardeauriveradventures. com
Lardeau River Adventures offers a wilderness whitewater rafting experience and eco-tour. You'll ride the waters through a beautiful mountain valley providing class 2+ rapids and overlooking amazing scenery and wildlife. The trained experts will teach you about the area, take you on a picnic and show the great biological diversity (多样性) in these mountains.
D-Tour
Location: Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
Open season: May 13th — October 22nd
Starting prices: $ 87 CAD
Website: www. dtourtremblant. com
The e-Bike Discovery tour allows even beginners to enjoy the vast, beautiful area of Mont- Tremblant in only a couple of hours with ease and pleasure. Thanks to this innovative (革新的) bike, you'll see more of this wonderful scenery in less time. Plus, it's a unique experience you'll talk about proudly for years to come.
1. What is Tofino Sea Kayaking mainly about?| A．Historical sites. | B．British wildlife. |
| C．Cultural remains. | D．Adventure activities. |
| A．D-Tour. | B．Tofino Sea Kayaking. |
| C．Lardeau River Adventures. | D．Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park. |
| A．Year round. | B．May 13th — October 22nd. |
| C．May 1st — September 30th. | D．May 20th — October 31st. |
2 . We found and researched top---rated alarm clocks. Over the duration of one month, here are all the tests we ran:
●Performance
Readability: We took note of how visible the numbers or analog（长短针的）hands on the clock were, both in the day and night.
Ease of setting: We noted how difficult it was to set the alarm on each clock, and the time it took.
Wake---up experience: We tested the alarm and noted the volume（音量）, tone, harshness（刺耳）and general experience of waking up to the alarm.
Dimmability: We tested how dimmable（可调光的）each clock was in the light and the dark.
Snooze（打盹）: We tested how easy it was to snooze the alarm, and took note if it was customizable and easy to set.
Power: We noted if the clock needed batteries, a power cord or both. If it needed a power cord, we measured the cord.
●Build
Materials: We felt each alarm clock and judged how nice or cheap it felt, including buttons and dials.
Durability: We knocked each alarm clock off the same bedside table five times, noting any damage after each drop.
Appearance: We noted its size and color options, and rated its beauty.
●X factors
Extra features: We noted and tested any and all extra features and how useful they were.
●How we rated
Based on the criteria above, we gave each alarm clock a score for each test, totaling into a score for each category, which we then added up for a final overall score. Here's a full break-down:
Performance had a total of 70 points: readability（15 points）, ease of setting（15 points）, wake-up experience （15 points）, dimmability（10 points）, snooze（10 points）and power（5points）.
Build had a total of 30 points: materials（10 points）, durability（10 points）and appearance（10 points）.
X factors had a total of 5 points: extra features（5 points）.
1. What can you do when testing the clock's dimmability?| A．Note it's colour. | B．Change it's brightness. |
| C．Check it's battery. | D．Estimate it's value. |
| A．Readability. | B．Snooze. |
| C．Durability. | D．Power. |
| A．Appearance. | B．Wake---up experience. |
| C．Ease of setting. | D．Extra features. |
3 . YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
3788 North Arm Rd
Ely, MN 55731, USA
Phone: 651-645-6605
High quality canoes and backpacking adventures and wilderness trips in the BWCAW, Quetico Provincial Park and in the finest wilderness areas throughout North America, “Widji” wilderness trips focus on respect and values that build skills for life as they develop an unparalleled relationship with the environment. Camp is open for all abilities and ages 10-17.
Revolution Camp at St.Olaf College
1520 St Olaf Ave
Northfield, MN 55057, USA
Phone: 800-944-7112
St.Olaf is one of the top liberal arts colleges in the United States and is located just south of Minneapolis. Campers will train in softball on Mabel Shirley Field, home of St.Olaf softball. The field sits in short walking distance of the Tostrud and Skoglund Centers and will also have access to St.Olaf's swimming pool. Camp is open for all abilities and ages 7-16.
Discovery Day Camp
8 Different Locations, Across Minnesota
Fort Snelling, MN 55111, USA
Phone: 612-261-2300
Discovery Day Camp is a week-long program (5 days) that is open to youth aged 8-17. Each day will be filled with activities such as swimming, hiking, climbing, archery, STEM activities, outdoor skills, crafts and more! All of the activities will be age-appropriate and guided by our well trained and enthusiastic staff. With multiple sessions offered at a variety of locations, you are sure to find something that will fit your busy schedule!
PGA Junior Golf Camp at GolfTrack Academy at Hyland Greens
10100 Normandale Blvd
Bloomington, MN 55437, USA
Phone: 916-476-8132
PGA Junior Golf Camp—Full and half-day camps provide an excellent opportunity for youth of ages 12-19 and abilities to improve their technical skills, develop strong course management and learn golf in a fun, supportive and positive environment. Overnight camps for advanced players are held at nationally-acclaimed facilities and provide opportunities for serious game improvement. Every camp is designed to help your child become a leader on and off the course.
1. Which phone number can you dial if you want to learn softball skills?| A．651-645-6605. | B．800-944-7112. | C．612-261-2300. | D．916-476-8132. |
| A．It provides outdoor activities. | B．It has enthusiastic workers. |
| C．It runs in different places. | D．It offers the longest programs. |
| A．YMCA Camp Widjiwagan. | B．Revolution Camp. |
| C．Discovery Day Camp. | D．PGA Junior Golf Camp. |
4 . Each week Visit Indy publishes some events for the upcoming weekend. Here are some of them.
Fan Powered World Tour
Harlem Globetrotters, the world-famous basketball stars celebrate their fans on this tour with more interactive experiences than ever before. You have two opportunities to catch the show as the Globetrotters face the Washington Generals on both Friday and Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Tickets are $26 and up.
Basketball Day of Indiana
Indiana's love of basketball is famous, and Saturday's celebration will please fans from high school to college. Bankers Life Fieldhouse hosts high school girls and boys playing during the afternoon. You will watch the game between Pacers and the Dallas Mavericks there that evening. Tickets start at $ 22.
MLK Day Celebration
Honor the memory of Dr. King as local artists present poetry, music, and dance that show the theme of love. Dr. King felt it was important to communicate with each other in order to break down barriers. Visitors to the Sunday's free program in Newfields are advised to do that via social activities and by participating in a donation drive.
Jingle Rails
Get your pleasure on Route 66 for one final weekend this season. See Mt. Rushmore, Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon, as well as local treasures like Monument Circle, Hilbert Circle Theatre, and the Indiana State Fair. Tickets start at $33.
1. Where can you watch basketball games?| A．On Mt. Rushmore. | B．In Newfields. |
| C．At Bankers Life Fieldhouse. | D．In the Grand Canyon. |
| A．MLK Day Celebration. | B．Fan Powered World Tour. |
| C．Basketball Day of Indiana. | D．Jingle Rails. |
| A．Volunteer for a charity. | B．Visit places of interest. |
| C．Have a talk with stars. | D．Live with local people. |
5 . Here are four French art exhibitions which look at the poetry of Pablo Picasso, old photography by Henri Cartier- Bresson, the history of technology and the fashion design by Coco Chanel.
Musee National Picasso-1 Paris On view at the famous Musee National Picasso-Paris, an exhibition called Picasso Poet looks at the poems that Pablo Picasso wrote in his lifetime. It's more than just framed pieces of paper but a look into his handwritten plays, typewritten artist books, hand- painted poems , drawings and paintings. Until June 2021. Price: $10 | Metiers Art Museum It's one of the most overlooked museums in Paris, and it's well worth a day trip rather than just waiting in line at the Louvre. Their collection of railway engineering machines, retro (复古风格的) televisions, cameras and typewriters walks us through the history of technology over the past 200 years. Until May 2021. Price: $14 |
Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation This quiet little museum features (以……为特色) more than just photos by the French master photographer Henri Cartier- Bresson. There is also a solo show which features the photos of Chilean photographer Sergio Larrain on show at the present time. Henri's photos featuring London taken in the winter of 1958 to 1959 include street scenes with fog and rain as well as the local people's daily lives. Until July 2021. Price: Free | Palais Galliera The Palais Galliera is the most famous fashion museum in Paris, and it's been closed for the past 2 years for repair. Now, it's reopened with a public exhibition honoring French designer, Coco Chanel. It traces the career of one woman who broke the glass ceiling in fashion design and features over 350 dresses and jewels. It continues in the newly decorated basement galleries ,which aren't to be missed. Until August 2021. Price: $20 |
1. What is special about Henri Cartier- Bresson Foundation?
| A．It is quiet, large and modern. |
| B．Visitors can view old photos of Paris. |
| C．It features a solo show about London. |
| D．Visitors can go to its exhibition free of charge. |
| A．Palais Calliera. |
| B．Metiers Art Museum. |
| C．Musee National Picasso-Paris. |
| D．Henri Cartier- Bresson Foundation. |
| A．Appreciate Coco Chanel's designs. |
| B．Enjoy Pablo Picasso's poems and plays. |
| C．Visit a photography exhibition about London. |
| D．View the last century's changing fashion trends. |
6 . Online Bachelor's Degrees and Programs
The overview
Colleges offer online degrees in a range of fields. Click on a degree program to explore what courses you take, how long the program takes to complete, career options and average salary. For example, to earn an online health science bachelor's degree, you would take courses in public health, health communications and epidemiology(流行病学).
The benefits
Pursuing an accredited(官方认可的)online bachelor's degree can help you take the next step in your career. Through your program, you'll attend online lectures, study from home manage a busy schedule and interact virtually with professors and classmates.
The applicants
An online college degree may appeal to those who want more flexibility in completing their education, or who want to take classes while working full time or parenting. Choosing where to register online will likely be challenging, but below you'll find tools, advice and other resources to make your search easier.
Best online bachelor's programs
U. S. News evaluated several factors to rank the best online bachelor's degree programs, including graduation rates and support services available remotely.
| School name | Tuition per credit | Application deadline | Financial aid available |
| University of Georgia | $ 326 | May 1 | Yes |
| Georgia Washington University | $ 615 | June 10 | No |
| University of Arizona | $ 525 | July 12 | Yes |
| North Carolina University | $ 900 | February 15 | Yes |
To see the full ranking list, please click here.
1. What will you do after attending online degree programs?| A．Get a degree for free. | B．Attend lectures in a hall. |
| C．Take some related courses | D．Talk with teachers face to face. |
| A．Georgia Washington University. | B．University of Georgia. |
| C．North Carolina University. | D．University of Arizona. |
| A．On the Internet. | B．In a magazine. |
| C．In a textbook. | D．In a newspaper. |
7 . The Bureau of Labor Statistics recommends some high-paying jobs.
Construction and Building Inspector
Construction and building inspectors inspect construction sites and buildings to make sure that the structures meet all requirements. Many construction and building inspectors have a certificate from a local or community college, although others have a two-year associate's degree instead.
Salary: about $ 70,710 per year
Web Developer
Web developers design and develop websites. They create the look of the site and handle the website's performance, speed, and capacity. Web developers might work for computer system design companies, or for marketing firms or departments, or be self-employed. While some web developers have an associate's degree in web design, others have a certificate in web development instead.
Salary: about $ 63,760 per year
Architectural and Civil Drafter
An architectural and civil drafter creates drawings of the structural features of buildings, or creates maps of civil engineering projects. Most drafters have training in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), engineering, mechanical drawing, and other design and engineering skills. This training can be from a certificate program, a two-year program, or even a four-year program.
Salary: about $ 56,830 per year
Sheet Metal Worker
A sheet metal worker constructs and/or installs products made of thin sheet metal. This work might involve measuring and marking dimensions on sheets, drilling holes in sheets, carrying large sheets, and so on. Sheet metal workers learn their work through a certificate program from a technical school.
Salary: about $ 50,400 per year
1. Which job provides the highest income according to the text?| A．Construction and Building Inspector. | B．Web Developer. |
| C．Architectural and Civil Drafter. | D．Sheet Metal Worker. |
| A．They inspect websites. | B．They are good at marketing. |
| C．They can be self-employed. | D．They need CADD training. |
| A．Engineering skills. |
| B．Computer knowledge. |
| C．A certificate or a degree. |
| D．Technical school experience. |
8 . Here are some interesting online classes that you can take to learn something interesting.
Premiere Pro CC
Whether you want to become the next big YouTube star or the most popular TikTok creator, you'll need to learn how to edit(编辑)videos. Premiere Pro CC will bring all your ideas to life. You can master how to use all it offers with this course for $29. 99. It'll cover various topics including adding videos, adding titles, correcting and grading the color, and more.
Udemy's Mindfulness Practitioner Course
Udemy's Mindfulness Practitioner Course lasts 6-8 weeks but can end up changing your life forever. For just $15. 99, you will receive the tools and techniques that are necessary in order to apply mindful principles to your everyday life. With the help of videos, articles, and more, you’ll be taught how to be more self-aware, make better decisions, and take control of your emotions.
Master Class
If you can't practice your jump shot in the park, why not practice it with Golden State Warrior star Stephen Curry? That's the kind of mind-blowing experience Master Class offers. Within 12 video lessons, Curry will show you all he knows about ball handling, screens, and more. Individual (单独的)classes cost $90, but now you can get two year-long subscriptions for $180.
Skillshare
You don't necessarily need a professional camera to take professional-looking pictures. Skillshare is a platform made for creative people. Their photo-taking course will teach you the ins and outs of exposure control, shot composition, and more. You can make the cardboard of orange juice in your fridge look like the next cover of Vogue. Sign up now for $19 per month. Get started now!
1. What can we do with Premiere Pro CC?| A．We can store more videos. | B．We can use it to upload videos. |
| C．We can edit videos by using it. | D．We can learn something about ball handling. |
| A．It can better our living conditions. | B．It can improve our way of thinking. |
| C．It can increase our physical activity. | D．It can teach us creative artistic skills. |
| A．Skillshare. | B．Master Class. |
| C．Premiere Pro CC. | D．Udemy's Mindfulness Practitioner Course. |
9 . 
TRAVEL ADVISORY
Here are a few things you should know before you take off on your next trip.
Frontier Airlines Face Covering Requirement
As required by federal law, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Order and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Directive, all passengers and employees must wear a face covering over nose and mouth throughout the Frontier travel experience including at ticket counters, gate areas, baggage claim and onboard all flights. Face coverings are not required for children under the age of 2. Face coverings must fit snugly(紧密地) over your nose and mouth and be secured under the chin. Not wearing an approved face covering is a violation of federal law and you may lose future travel privileges on Frontier.
* Persons with a disability who cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a mask, because of that disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act can apply for a face mask exemption(豁免). To learn about pre-travel exemption requirements, click here.
Temperature Screening Requirement
Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will not be able to board the plane. If time allows, we will give customers the opportunity to rest before receiving a second check. If the second temperature screening is 100.4 degrees or higher, our team will help the customer to rebook travel on a later date when they are feeling better.
Know Your Travel Policy
CDC issued an Order on January 12, 2021(effective since January, 26, 2021) requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving from a foreign country to the US.
1. Who can legally board a Frontier Airlines flight without wearing a face covering?| A．A senior manager of Frontier Airlines. | B．A blind man in a wheelchair. |
| C．A one-year-old baby. | D．A high school student. |
| A．Passengers without proper face coverings may be banned from flying with Frontier Airlines in the future. |
| B．Passengers can take off their face coverings when they pick up their checked baggage. |
| C．Passengers with a high fever will have their flights rescheduled. |
| D．Passengers without proof of a negative COVID-19 test can’t enter the US on January 20, 2021. |
| A．A website. | B．A brochure. |
| C．A guidebook. | D．A newspaper. |
10 . Four Great Persons
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(1756-1791)Born in Austria in 1756, Mozart was the son of a successful musician . He wrote his first piece of published music at five. Within the year, he began playing for the public, which included a tour of Europe where people admired the young boy’s talent. By the time he was a teenager, Mozart had written several operas. He wrote over 600 pieces of music in his lifetime.
Shirley Temple (1928-2014)Shirley Temple received her first acting chance at the age of three and starred in Carolina, her first film, at six. She quickly caught attention and by 1940, she had starred in 43 films, including Bright Eyes for which she won a special award for “Outstanding Personality”. As an adult, Temple became a US diplomat（外交官）for the United Nations.
Nkosi Johnson(1989-2001)South African Nkosi Johnson was born HIV-positive（携带艾滋病毒）. His story caught the media’s attention when his local public school refused to admit him because of his condition. Soon he traveled the world, telling his story wherever he could,encouraging other patients to speak out. Besides,he founded Nokie’s Haven,a safe place for HIV-positive mothers and their children.In 2005,he was award the International Children’s Peace Prize.
Alexandra Scott(1996-2004)Alexandra Scott had cancer before she celebrated her first birthday.At the age of four, she decided to raise money for other children going through the same thing.So she set up a lemonade stand（摊位）,which inspired others to start lemonade stands, too.They raised over$1 million before Scott died of cancer.Her family carries on her legacy(遗产) through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation,which has raised over $150 million.
1. Who changed his/her career path when he/she grew up?| A．Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. | B．Shirley Temple |
| C．Nkosi Johnson | D．Alexandar Scott |
| A．He got HIV-positive soon after he was born. |
| B．He caught wide attention for his disease. |
| C．He was once refused by schools for his illness. |
| D．He was awarded a prize for his high grades. |
| A．They became well-known at an early age. |
| B．They had a hard time when they were a child. |
| C．They behaved kindly to other people as a child. |
| D．They were hardworking when they were young. |
