1 . Here, four farm-to-table restaurants in Singapore to try out. Any fresher and you’ll have to eat off the farm itself.

Open Farm Community

Open Farm Community has been championing local produce since 2015 by partnering with local and regional farms.

Open Farm Community also has a garden plot where they grow some of the produce it uses as well, such as the corn needed to make the OFC Farm Sweet Corn “Ribs”.

Opening Hours: Monday to Fridays 12-3pm, 6-11pm. Saturdays an Sundays 11am-4pm, 6-11pm.

Smith Marine

Fancy having a meal on a modern kelong that has been transformed into a floating seafood restaurant off the coast of Pulau Ubin?

Then, head to Smith Marine where you can enjoy various seafood farmed in the neighbouring fish farm.

To get there, you’ll need to take a speed boat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal.

Opening Hours: 10.30am to 1.30pm, 3pm to 4.30pm

Labyrinth

Labyrinth is one of the few restaurants serving up modern Singaporean cuisine.

Headed by Han Li Guang, the one Michelin-starred establishment champions chef with a menu consisting of 90 percent locally sourced ingredients from producer Edible Garden City.

Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sundays, 12 – 2:30pm, 6:30 – 11pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Kausmo

Headed by internationally known chef Lisa Tang and supported by the Les Amis Group, Kausmo was opened in 2019 with the aim of repurposing unwanted fruits and vegetables that are either not aesthetically pleasing or over-ripened.

Seafood is also sourced from small regional farming communities and secondary cuts of meats are prized here. Kausmo serves a six-course carte blanche menu (全权菜单) at $105++ per pax (顾客，乘客).

Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays 6:30-10:30pm. Sundays 2-5pm. Closed on Mondays.

1. What is special about Smith Marine?

A．It owns a fish farm.	B．It floats in the water.
C．It has the freshest seafood.	D．It has an expansive location.

2. What do Labyrinth and Kausmo have in common?

A．They have top-class chefs.

B．They serve only local produce.

C．They repurpose over-ripened fruit.

D．They adopt modern cooking method.

3. Where can you have dinner at 6 pm on Tuesday?

A．Smith Marine.	B．Kausmo.
C．Labyrinth.	D．Open Farm Community.

2 . Here are four books for teens to read before they turn 18, including a mix of classics, young adult fiction and non-fiction. Parents may even want to re-read.

The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

This may be one of the most powerful books of the decade, which deals with themes of race and community in a moving way that will speak to any teen. This book is an award winner and one for both parents and their children.

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

This book is a series of short writings surrounding the experiences of Esperanza Cordero, a Latina girl living in Chicago. It will take readers along a coming-of-age story that explores happiness, heartbreak and everything in between.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

This novel centers around a boy with autism (自闭症) and a mystery that the readers get to experience from the viewpoint of Christopher John Francis Boone. He doesn’t understand human emotion, and living this mystery through this angle is a thoughtful way for teens to understand the ways in which people can differ yet also be the same.

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’ Engle

Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of embracing who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.

1. What do we know about The House on Mango Street?

A．It consists of short writings.	B．It reflects the happiness of a girl.
C．It mainly deals with race conflicts.	D．It is a description of Latina children.

2. What is Christopher John Francis Boone?

A．A reader.

B．A hero.

C．A writer.

D．A publisher.

3. Which book has been adapted into a film?

A．The Hate You Give.	B．A Wrinkle in Time.
C．The House on Mango Street.	D．The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

3 . The Four Best Online Agriculture Classes

If you’re thinking about going back to school for a degree in agriculture or are just interested in picking it up as a hobby online courses are a great way to learn something new without breaking the bank .

Colorado State University

Why we choose it: Colorado State University’s online agriculture programs are our top choice because the university offers everything from training programs and certificates to individual agriculture courses and undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Pros(优点): Offers both credit and non-credit agricultural courses;

Several undergraduate and graduate programs to choose from

Cons(缺点): Credits are more expensive than other options on our list.

Future Learn

Why we choose it: Future learn stands out as the best option for free online agriculture classes because the platform lets students learn about unlimited topics without having to pay for lessons.

Pros: Courses can be taken for free;

Classes are taught by experts in the USA and abroad.

Cons: Students cannot earn a degree.

Oregon State University

Why we choose it: We choose Oregon State University as the best option for readers seeking an online bachelor’s degree in agriculture due to the school’s multiple online undergraduate   programs related to the agricultural business.

Pros: Courses are fully online, and students receive the same degree as on-campus learners; Credits are less expensive than many other online degrees.

Cons: Does not offer an online graduate degree in agriculture;

Course offerings are more theoretical and less practical.

Coursera

Why we choose it: Coursera is the top choice for students who want to earn certificates in

agriculture-related topics because the platform’s certificates are well-regarded and easy to add to LinkedIn, a huge professional database.

Pros:Flexible course schedules;

Classes are extremely well-reviewed;

Certificates are easy to share with your network on LinkedIn.

Cons: Course offerings are more theoretical and less practical.

1. Which of the following offers the most courses?

A．Coursera.	B．FutureLearn.
C．Oregon State University.	D．Colorado State University.

2. What can we know about Future Learn?

A．Its ranking is the highest.	B．It can offer a degree.
C．It can provide free lessons.	D．Its course schedules are inflexible.

3. What do the last two classes have in common?

A．Their courses are less practical.	B．Their certificates are easy to add to Linkedln.
C．Their credits are more expensive.	D．Their degrees are the same as those in school

4 . In February Chen Qiqi was riding on a field trip, seeking interesting plants in South China’s Hainan province. Suddenly, she ______ and gave other passengers a shock.

As the car pulled over, she jumped off and ______ to a plant. Chen ______ the plant at close quarters, while taking pictures and shooting it from various angles. “It was Entada phaseoloides (榼藤) and I couldn’t wait to share it with my ______,” she says.

She applied for studies of ______ protection at college in 2016. The college study has given her ______ knowledge of plants and the plant-hunting ______ has made her have a good ______ of the natural world. These led to her option of becoming a teacher at a (n) ______ education institute after graduation.

However, the lockdown interrupted her plans so she couldn’t ______ with it. Instead, she picked up skills of video shooting, which ______ her to be a plant video blogger. Her short videos cover a ______ range of plants, including red spider lily, box bean and air plants, etc. In Chen’s ______ on TikTok, over 100 videos explaining varieties of plants have earned her almost 1 million followers.

“I feel proud and my job is ______ when people say they know about some plants because of me. As for her future plans, Chen says she ______ to carry on exploring the world of plants.

1.

A．hesitated

B．screamed

C．stopped

D．collapsed

2.

A．drove

B．walked

C．rolled

D．rushed

3.

A．cut

B．smelt

C．removed

D．observed

4.

A．audience

B．students

C．passengers

D．staff

5.

A．plant

B．community

C．food

D．wildlife

6.

A．formal

B．previous

C．systematic

D．abstract

7.

A．choice

B．degree

C．experience

D．requirement

8.

A．taste

B．command

C．view

D．comment

9.

A．nature

B．health

C．life

D．environment

10.

A．conflict

B．proceed

C．compare

D．end

11.

A．forbade

B．reminded

C．enabled

D．forced

12.

A．narrow

B．new

C．superb

D．diverse

13.

A．account

B．idea

C．profile

D．setting

14.

A．amusing

B．valuable

C．challenging

D．practical

15.

A．pretends

B．manages

C．longs

D．ceases

5 . We’re excited to welcome you and your child to the world of ABC Reading Eggs!

Your child’s school has provided access to the award-winning online reading program for kids. The highly personalized learning journey will build your child’s reading skills at their own speed on a fun and safe digital platform (平台).

Your child can use ABC Reading Eggs and ABC Reading Eggspress at home on a computer. They’ll also have access to a huge online library of over 2.500 e-books to enjoy whenever they want!

To use ABC Reading Eggs at home, simply follow these steps:

1. Go to app.readingeggs.com/login.

2. Enter your child’s login (登录) details (see below):

Login name: angus13668                  Password: yearl

To create your own parent account, which will let you follow your child’s progress and receive reports, follow these steps:

1. Go to wwwreadingeggs.com.au/liukschool and sign up with your email address and chosen password.

2. At the “Link to School Account” step, enter your child’s login details (provided above).

3. Click on “Start” below your child’s name and you’ re ready to begin your journey!

If you have an existing account, simply select “Add another child” and under Option #2 (“Link a child with a school”), enter your child’s login details and click “Link child”.

If you have any questions, call our friendly customer service team on 02 8585 4020 or email info@readingeggs.com.

We hope you and your child enjoy the ABC. Reading Eggs journey!

1. What can be learned about ABC Reading Eggs?

A．It is famous for its well-decorated library.	B．It offers classes to adults at all levels.
C．It is an online reading program.	D．It owns an international school.

2. What should a parent do if he wants to receive reports?

A．Call his child’s teacher.	B．Create his own parent account.
C．Go to app.readingeggs.com/login.	D．Set up an email account for his child.

3. What is the type of the text?

A．An advertisement.	B．An announcement.
C．A lesson plan.	D．A guide.

6 .

Part-Time Store Associate
Location	55 Hillwood Ave   Falls Church, VA 22046	Qualifications	Provide polite and immediate customer service
Duties	Process customer purchases, perform general cleaning duties, and keep stock shelves and merchandise (货物) displays clean and neat		Operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
			Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jacks (千斤顶), floor scrubbers, and cardboard balers (打包机).
	Greet and receive customers in a welcoming manner
	Respond to customers’ questions and assist customers with their shopping process
			Perform general cleaning duties to company standards
			Interpret and apply company policies and procedures
	Cooperate with team members and communicate clearly to the store management team
			Excellent communication skills
	Check errors and other general problems
			Work both independently and within a team environment
	Follow the cash policies and procedures to minimize losses		Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jacks (千斤顶), floor scrubbers, and cardboard balers (打包机).
Physical Demands	Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving
			Meet any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic drinks
	Ability to place products, weighing up to 45 pounds (about 20 kilograms), on shelves at various heights
		Education	High School Diploma or GED
			Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred
	Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry goods and walk about the store
		Salary	$15~$18 per hour (more than 10 hours but fewer than 30 hours per week)

1. Which is a responsibility of a part-time store associate?

A．Helping customers with shopping.

B．Responding to online customer orders.

C．Delivering groceries to customers’ homes.

D．Adjusting the cash policies and procedures.

2. What is fundamental for working as a part-time store associate?

A．Having a diploma of university.

B．Having one-year related experience.

C．Being physically strong and flexible.

D．Being able to speak English fluently.

3. How much money could a part-time store associate make at least within a week?

A．$570.

B．$480.

C．$210.

D．$180.

7 . New Scientist Diversity Internship (实习) Program 2022

Founded in 1956, New Scientist is the world’s most popular weekly science and technology magazine. The magazine’s teams in London and around the world cover international news from a scientific standpoint and ask the biggest-picture questions about life, the universe, and what it means to be human.

We’re offering a learning and development opportunity open to anyone. Successful applicants will begin a 6-month internship in October. The internship will be based in our High Street Kensington office, London.

Internship positions: two news interns and one video intern

● News interns will receive one to cone mentoring (指导) from an experienced journalist and on-the-job training in news and features writing, with your work published both online and in print.

● Our video intern will be based in our video team, You’ll learn how to produce scientific videos from idea to publication. You’ll have the opportunity to come with us on shoots and be trained in camerawork. You’ll also receive training in news writing and subediting (编辑校订).

Entry requirements:

● You will have completed a science, technology, engineering, mathematics or computing degree by the start of the internship.

● You have a demonstrable interest in writing, video editing or journalism.

Other important information:

● Please submit 200 words explaining how you meet these requirements, which internship position you are applying for, and why you are the right person for this internship.

● Please write an article on a recent scientific discovery, between 500 and 800 words (for news intern applications) or create a 2～3-minute video on a scientific topic that interests you (for video intern applications).

Please send your application to Tashan Chong-Kan-t, chongkan@dmgmedia.co.uk before July 12!

1. How will the interns benefit from the positions?

A．They will choose workplaces at will.	B．They will become famous online.
C．They will get professional training.	D．They will lead an independent team.

2. What is a must for the internship?

A．A relevant educational background.	B．Rich experience in video editing.
C．The ability to produce news videos.	D．A wide range of interests and hobbies.

3. What do you have to prepare to apply for the internship positions?

A．A printed work in journalism.	B．A brief personal statement.
C．A recent scientific discovery.	D．A short video about daily life.

8 . Welcome to the InspireMyKids (IMK) Community

You can learn more about the InspireMyKids (IMK) community here.

Introduction to the programme

You are joined by thousands of educators each month in over 100 countries around the world who use IMK to provide teaching materials, including inspiring stories, quotations and activities. Some educators use the site every day in their class, while others use it on occasion.Whether you use it to add reading and writing activities or a regular character education activity to your class. IMK provides a wealth of contents that can meet your needs and goals.

Ways to use the programme

To get started using IMK with your children in your classroom, we suggest you click the People &. Stories link in the main navigation. Here you can select site contents based on school subjects, character values, topics and age ranges. Next, look through the Sayings tab of our main navigation to find great sayings, especially prepared for kids.

Contests of the IMK community

Practical ways identified by teachers for using the site throughout the school day to support your educational goals include:

Warm-up

Do Now

Free Time

Extra Credit

After School

Sign up

We also recommend that you sign up on our email list or join our Facebook community to stay updated on new contents that are published each week.

Feedback

Lastly, we ask for your opinions with our gratitude and appreciation. There is nothing more valuable to us than feedback and suggestions from our users and we invite you to help shape the future of the IMK community. Please let us know how we can best serve you and your children.

1. What does IMK offer?

A．Parents’ personal information.

B．Materials for teaching students.

C．Material comforts for the public.

D．Introduction to famous educators.

2. How many kinds of contests are arranged in the IMK community?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

3. Why are the users recommended to enter the Facebook community?

A．To upload their opinions.	B．To get renewed contents.
C．To use the programme for free.	D．To select their favorite activities.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

For over a century , student journalists at The Daily Tar Heel ( DTH ) have documented their college life and raised     1    ( variety ) questions on free expression , tuition , and big-time athletics... The independent student newspaper celebrated its 125th anniversary this year . To mark it , student     2    ( report ) asked the question : What’s the future of the DTH ?

Student newspapers are faced    3     a dark reality. Falling advertising income , increasing digital demands and the lack of subscription fees as they are free     4    ( read ) mean that such newspapers are finding them much     5    ( hard ) to survive . Most college papers have reduced their print editions . And while the DTH    6    ( use ) to produce around 22,000 newspapers , it only makes around 10,000 now .

Increasingly, student journalists have turned their focus to their digital platforms    7    they can tell stories with social media. And though     8    can be challenging for them to move away from that print tradition, they manage to adapt very well. So what should student newspapers    9    (trap) in this situation do? Perhaps the ideal answer would be for universities to    10    (financial) support student journalism. In the meantime,college newspapers are figuring out their financial models as they go along.

10 . Nowadays social media influencers have powerful influence. The concept of an influencer —a person who inspires or guides the actions of others—has been around for centuries. Before social media, influencers were famous persons or politicians far away from our lives.    1    

    2     A study undertaken in the US, the UK and Spain found that young people spent 76% more time on social media in 2020 than in the previous year, partly due to physical isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an age when anyone can be an influencer, content creators use their content on social media to influence others around the world.     3     In China, we’re familiar with online platforms like Douyin and Bilibili, while overseas TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter are often used. They post selfies in the latest fashion, livestream video game sessions or inspire others with motivational personal development advice. With their special knowledge or authority in specific subjects, they attract others in great numbers.

Because of this, young people can see themselves represented more directly online through influencers. This can be important for the development of an adolescent’s identity.

    4     “It can be really helpful for kids to see that they are going to be successful like their role models,” Ellen Selkie, a researcher at the University of Wisconsin Madison, told the website Mashable.

    5     When fashion models talk about size inclusivity (包容性) on their social networking platforms, for example, it can develop a sense of community, which helps them shape their right attitude.

A．They can have role models who are like them and reachable.

B．It’s possible that young people use their social networking platforms.

C．On the contrary, that kind of work and people behind it should be celebrated.

D．Some have even become key opinion leaders, holding great cultural influence.

E．The rise of influencers comes as young people spend more time online than before.

F．However, the influence and power of today’s social media influencers is more noticeable.

G．Though some influencers’ actions affect the youth’s attitude to life, many can be positive.