1 . Library Activities for Children
Salem Public Library offers a lot of fun and educational activities for children and adults all year round. Sign up for email notifications and never miss an event
Creative Kids: After-School Arts Activity
4:30—5:30 p.m.| 3rd Thursday of the month | Story Rooms A & B
School-age kids from 2nd to 5th grades are invited to an after-school activity in arts the third Thursday of each month October through March. Sign up online or at the Children's Ask Here Desk.
Read to a Pet
1:00—2: 30 p.m.| 2nd and last Saturday of the month| 3rd Floor Children's Area
This program is a relaxing way for young readers to improve their reading skills. Visiting dogs and cats have been trained by Paws for Love and are nice and friendly. This is a drop-in program, and sign-ups are not necessary.
Monthly Lego Party
2:00—3:00 p.m.| 3rd Saturday of the month| Story Rooms Floor 3
Kids with their grown-ups are invited for an hour of Lego play. Legos are provided. Bring your imagination! This creative activity is for ages 4 and up.
Discovery Room
The Discovery Room gives chances for children to think creatively, use their imagination, and learn while playing. The theme of the Discovery Room changes four times a year. Discovery Room hours often change, too. Please call before you come to find out when it will be open.
1. Which activity will children enjoy if they like dogs and cats?| A．Discovery Room. | B．Read to a Pet. |
| C．Monthly Lego Party. | D．Creative Kids: After-school Arts Activity. |
| A．It needs sign-ups. | B．It lasts for one hour. |
| C．It is a weekly program. | D．It is for kids aged 2-4. |
| A．Its theme changes. | B．It is held four times a year. |
| C．It takes place on weekdays. | D．Its goal is to encourage children's creativity. |
2 . Best Monthly Book Clubs for Kids
Reading to your children can help them develop early reading and writing skills and a love for reading that will last a lifetime. Meeting them at their current level of reading will raise their confidence and help them challenge themselves to push their limits. Monthly book boxes arrive right to the front door with the opportunity to do just that!
Offering everything from adventure, imagination, science exploration, and even dress-up costumes, the monthly book boxes of the Cratejoy Marketplace is filled with lots of favorite books for kids of all ages.
Whether you’re looking to grow a collection of board books and picture books for your young readers, or get new chapter (章节) books in the hands of your older readers who are devouring (贪婪地阅读) full series in one siting, we’ve put together a list of the best book boxes for kids.
2021 Best Monthly Kids’ Book Clubs
My First Reading Club
Price: $16.99/month
Free Delivery: Delivers within the U.S. in 2 business days from ordering，then on the 1st of future months
LaLa Horse
Price: $39. 95/month
Free Delivery: Delivers worldwide from the U. S. during the last week of the month
OurShelves
Price: $ 12.99/quarter
Free Delivery: Delivers within the U. s. in 3 business days from ordering, then in March, June , September and December
Our Little Book Club
Price: $14.00/month
Free Delivery: Delivers within the U.S. in 2 business days from ordering. then on the 1st of future months
Kids Read Daily Book Club
Price: $11.00/month
Free Delivery: Delivers within the U.S. by the 20th of every month
1. What is the purpose of monthly book boxes?| A．To collect used books for poor kids. |
| B．To introduce online reading training courses. |
| C．To offer proper books for kids of all ages. |
| D．To sell outdated books to kids at a low price. |
| A．It is paid by the month. |
| B．It serves the whole world. |
| C．It is free for shipping. |
| D．It ships every 3 months. |
| A．OurShelves. | B．Our Little Book Club. |
| C．My First Reading Club. | D．Kids Read Daily Book Club. |
| GARDEN RESTAURANT Tel: 2706630 Add: 9020 Bridgeport Road Open: Mon. to Fri. 7:00 a.m—2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Sat. 7:00 a.m—11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.—9:30 p.m. Sun. 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.—9:30 p.m. | SKYLINE HOTEL Tel: 2785161 Add: 3031 No.3 Road ( at Sea Island Way) The Hangar Den: Wed. to Sun. Lunch from 10:30 a.m. Coffee Shop: Mon.—Fri. 6:00 a.m. Sat. 6:00 a.m. Sun. 7:00 a.m. Mon.—Wed. to 10:00 p.m. Thurs—Sun. to 11:00 p.m. |
| LANSDOWNE PARK SHOPPING CENTER Tel: 3562367 Add: 5300 No.3 Road Open: Mon. Tues. Sat. 9:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 9:30 a.m.—9:30 p.m. Sun. 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. | NEW YORK MUSEUM Tel: 364431 Add: Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. Open: Mon. to Fri. 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. (Monday free) |
| A．2706630 | B．7364431 | C．3562367 | D．2785161 |
| A．Skyline Hotel | B．Lansdowne Park Shopping Center |
| C．New York Museum | D．Garden Restaurant |
| A．5300 No.3 Road | B．Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. |
| C．9020 Bridgeport Road | D．3031 No.3 Road |
4 . Is your child interested in academic studies? Attending a summer camp with this focus is a perfect way for them to explore while giving them experience and confidence. We have selected some of the best summer camps from around the country that focus on academics.
Snapology STEAM Camps
Snapology offers the best S. T. E. A. M. camps around. Children will have fun exploring themes like Minecraft, Star Wars and Superheroes while learning all about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. We use LEGO bricks, technology and other familiar toys to make STEAM concepts accessible to all learners. Shhh … Don’t tell them it’s educational!
Capitol Debate
Capitol Debate’s goal is to help youth find their voice. Never debated before? No worries. Thousands of shy students have walked through our doors to become confident young adults and leaders in their community. Our strategy is to unlock the hidden talents students possess. Our aim is to use instruction, education, and learning to provide the most important component of our debate camps-fun!
iD Tech Summer Camp
Join over 50, 000 students who are building in-demand skills, collaborating with friends, gaining confidence, and having fun. For ages 7-18, our camp provides the hottest curricula in Python, Java, 3D modeling, and more. With 5 students max per instructor, we perfectly blend personalized learning and time to socialize and instructor feedback will be delivered via email so you can track your child’s success.
Sea Turtle Camp
Join us this summer for Sea Turtle Camp! Our summer camp programs immerse youth, ages 10-17, in the field of marine（海洋的）biology. Visit the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital to learn first-hand about the sea turtle recovery process. Campers also participate in fun, hands-on marine science activities throughout their camp session. Our mission is to inspire the youth to know more about the environment through exposure to the world of marine biology.
1. Which camp best suits children who are too shy to speak in public?| A．Snapology STEAM Camps. | B．Capitol Debate. |
| C．iD Tech Summer Camp. | D．Sea Turtle Camp. |
| A．Collaborate with kids. | B．Participate in curricula. |
| C．Socialize with instructors. | D．Follow kids’ progress. |
| A．They just focus on academic performance. |
| B．They provide fun experiences with toys. |
| C．They stress learning happily. |
| D．They are intended for primary students only. |
5 . JOIN OUR JULY AUGUST 2020 STEM HOLIDAY CAMPS
Looking for fun science holiday camps and programs for the kids? From July 6 to August 14, we’re offering some of our most popular holiday programs as 2–3 day STEM camps!
TAKE YOUR CHILD ON A SCIENCE & ENGINEERING ADVENTURE!
In our popular SuperHero Science and Once Upon a Time programs, kids will have fun helping their favourite Avengers and fairy tale characters to solve problems…with science! Kids will discover Newton’s Laws of Motion (with rockets!), formulate(配制)“explosives” with chemical reactions, and so much more!
CALLING ALL SERIOUS SCIENTISTS
Considering a career in science? For an exciting exploration of physics and chemistry with “electrifying” projects and engaging hands-on experiments. Or get a taste of forensic(法医的)science and geology! In Junior C.S.I., young forensic scientists will try their hand at scientific crime-solving. Kids will have a good time exploring chemical reactions, discover the mysteries of DNA and heredity(遗传). Taught by a real-life geologist and volcanologist, students will discover the science behind natural disasters on our planet through fun, hands-on experiments and engaging STEM challenges.
Lunch & snacks are provided for full-day campers. A 20% discount is available for sign-ups of 5 full days of camp per child.
For our full camp brochure, call 6931–6989, 9168–6669 or email info@kidsdiscoveryworks.com today!
*Update: Dear Parents—please note that camps running on July 6-24 are currently fully booked! Seats are still available for other dates—please register early to avoid disappointment!*
CAMP TIME AND FEES
MONDAY–WEDNESDAY, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM $ 456/PAX (passenger)
THURSDAY–FRIDAY, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM $ 304/PAX
1. What can the children do in SuperHero Science and Once Upon a Time programs?| A．Join in “electrifying” projects. |
| B．Find the secrets of life science. |
| C．Try scientific crime-solving. |
| D．Make explosives. |
| A．$ 760. |
| B．$ 608. |
| C．$ 456. |
| D．$ 304. |
| A．July 9–10. |
| B．July 20–22. |
| C．Aug.6–7. |
| D．Aug. 13–14. |
6 . Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare’s works. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright (剧作家), Shakespeare, and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.
Group Visits to the Exhibition &Theatre Tour
Opening Hours
Exhibition:
Monday—Sunday9:00a.m.-5:00p.m
Theatre Tours:
November-February 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m
March-October
Monday: 9:30a.m.-5:00p.m
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m
Sunday: 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m
Groups of 15 people or more are required to book their visit in advance, and each group will have its own guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a group request form and return it to us via email.
Exhibition and Theatre Tour Prices
Adult:£15.00
Senior(60+)£13.50
Student( with valid ID)£11.50
Child(5-15) £8.00
Complementary: Every 16th person is free
Getting here
Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE19DT,UK
We have improved security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call 44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.
Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on Thames Exchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge ( open 24 hours, seven days a week). Taxi may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge. It may also be possible to pick one up from outside the entrance hall on New Globe Walk.
1. If a group of 20 children visit the Exhibition &Theatre Tour , what is required for them to do?| A．They need to hire a guide themselves. | B．They must be protected by an adult. |
| C．They need to pay nothing for tickets . | D．They need to book in advance. |
| A．£ 203.5 | B．£ 188.5 |
| C．£190 | D．£195.5 |
| A．Arts | B．News |
| C．Sales | D．Jobs |
7 . Ways to Improve Vocabulary in Just One Day
The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands . Try these tricks to make sure yours builds up.
Watch movies
"If you see the movie version of your favourite book you're likely to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the words in it," says Neuman, professor of Childhood and Literacy Education at New York University . "Seeing and reading something on the same topic is really important.”
Read magazines
If you want to improve vocabulary, don't just flip through your favourite magazine, really read it.
Listen to how words sound
Many people won't remember tricky words unless they come across them frequently. But if you hear a word that you think sounds interesting, you become word conscious(有意识的) and start using it yourself, says Neuman.
Join a book club
"Book clubs are a wonderful strategy to learn new words,” says Neuman. Not only will it force you to set aside time in your day to read, but it's also a good way to discover books you might not normally be drawn to.
Listen to the radio
Those types of programs can expose you to topics you may not be familiar with. Don't miss these middle school vocabulary words adults still don't know.
Pay attention to your surroundings
Next time walk down a busy street or take a walk in the park, try to describe what you're seeing as much as possible inside your head.
Read, read, read
Even if you don't stop to look up every single foreign word, chances are you can improve vocabulary simply by figuring out(想出) their meaning based on the context.
1. How many tricks mentioned above are through hearing?| A．1. | B．2. | C．3 | D．4. |
| A．By listening to the radio. | B．By joining a book club. |
| C．By walking around. | D．By watching movies. |
| A．Textbook. | B．Science report. | C．Website. | D．Novel. |
8 . Share with us!
Would you like to have your writing published in this magazine?
Then let us know! We pay for stories, anecdotes and jokes:
Anecdotes and jokes
$ 50
What’s made you laugh recently? A funny sigh? A colleague’s behavior? Got a joke? Send it in for Laughter is the Best Medicine !
Email :Juliet@ sws.com
Smart Animals
Up to $ 100
Send us a tale about the strange behavior of unique pets or wildlife in up 300 words.
Email: audry @ sws.com
Power of love
Up to $ 150
Acts of generosity can change lives or just give you that warm feeling full of love. Share your moments in 100-500 words.
Email : susan @ sws.com
My story
$350
Do you have an inspiring or life-changing story to tell? Your story must be true, unpublished , original and 800-1000 words.
Email : nanjc @ sws.com
1. How much will the magazine pay for a joke to be published?| A．$50 | B．$ 100 | C．$ 150 | D．$ 350 |
| A．Anecdotes and jokes | B．Smart Animals |
| C．Power of love | D．My story |
| A．Email :juliet@ sws.com | B．Email: susan @ sws.com |
| C．Email : audry @ sws.com | D．Email : nanjc @ sws.com |
| A．describe strange behavior. | B．contain less than 800words |
| C．be real and original | D．be published before |
9 . Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new?
Check out one of these hot new restaurants.
Fast Best
Fast food doesn't have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren't bad either.
Your Local Caff (小餐馆)
Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts—sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs—with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite tunes from the 1980s.
Last Days of the Raj
A centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot!
The Chocolate Box
The owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don't come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes.
1. Fast Best suits a person ______.| A．who has a sweet tooth | B．who loves spicy food |
| C．who wants to have good breakfast | D．who gets 30 minutes off for lunch |
| A．You can listen to great music in it. | B．It serves hot food with pepper. |
| C．It serves an all-day breakfast. | D．It is prefect for vegetarians. |
| A．Fast Best. | B．Your Local Caff. |
| C．Last Days of the Raj. | D．The Chocolate Box. |
10 . Welcome to Simon’s Rock Writing Workshop(研习班)
About it
In 1983, Simon’s Rock of Bard College began offering a three-week writing workshop for high school students. It is now part of the National Writing and Thinking Network, the largest association of summer writing programs and camps in the country. Former participants have gone on to colleges like Amherst, Harvard, Kenyon, Princeton and Yale.
About its staff
The staff are skilled teachers and writers with a special interest in the theory and practice of the nationally recognized Bard College Institute for Writing and Thinking. They are selected for the Simon’s Rock workshop camp because of their record of teaching excellence and their familiarity with the needs and abilities of younger writers.
About its features
Unlike conventional workshops in creative writing, it focuses on using informal, playful and expressive writing as a way to strengthen skills of language and thinking. Out of these informal writing activities, using techniques of peer response, students develop more polished pieces, ranging from personal descriptions to stories and poems. Each weekday consists of three ninety-minute sessions organized as writing and discussion seminars. Workshop leaders write with their students, and there is frequent sharing of this informal writing, both in small groups and in the class as a whole.
Ages: 14-17
Address: Bard College at Simon’s Rock, 84 Alford Road
Telephone number: 4135-297-232
1. Who will most probably attend the workshop?| A．Camping lovers. | B．Famous writers. |
| C．High school students. | D．University students. |
| A．Special. | B．Experienced. |
| C．Young. | D．Hard-working. |
| A．Its lasting time. | B．Its kind leaders. |
| C．The writing way it advocates. | D．The serious discussions it holds. |
