Experience China, a popular week-long holiday program, took place online for the first time starting from Monday. It was organized by the Confucius Institute in Frankfurt in
2 . Did you know you can visit the Great Wall of China, see famous paintings or check in on your favourite zoo animals without leaving home? That’s good news any time. Here are some of explore-the-world-from-home ideas.
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
This incredible landmark is a collection of walls. It’s often said it’s the only human-made structure that can be seen from the Moon but that claim was made many years before anyone had been to the Moon. Today, the Great Wall is generally recognized as one of the most impressive architectural feats in history.
VISIT thechinaguide.com/ destination/ great-wall-of-china
CINCINNATI ZOO, US
This famous zoo is offering virtual home safaris. “We’re bringing the zoo to people who are stuck at home,” said zoo director Thane Maynard. “The goal of the daily live sessions is to provide fun and educational content to people who are staying at home.”
VISIT cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources
SMITHSONIAN, US
The Smithsonian Museum and National Zoo has a large range of exhibits available to view online, including Animal Cams—live streams of their animal enclosures so you can get up close with lions, pandas, elephants and more.
VISIT si.edu/kids
MUSEE D’ORSAY, FRANCE
Take some time to study the paintings of Monet, Cezanne, and Gauguin at the Musee D’Orsay, Paris.
VISIT m.musee-orsay.fr/ en
MARS
And for a truly out-of-this-world experience from the comfort of your own home, take a virtual tour of Mars. The tour images are recorded by NASA’s Curiosity rover.
VISIT accessrmars.withgoogle.com
1. How can we describe the Great Wall according to the second paragraph?| A．Antique. | B．Tremendous. |
| C．Well-organized. | D．Popular. |
| A．They require visitors to fill out forms. |
| B．They educate people to protect animals. |
| C．They provide live streams of their paintings. |
| D．They offer visual feasts about animals. |
| A．THE GREAT WALL | B．MUSEE D’ORSAY. |
| C．MARS. | D．SMITHSONIAN. |
3 . After months of deliberation, we can finally reveal the shortlist for our beloved 100-word-story competition. Now it’s up to you to vote for your winners in the under-12 category.
“The Shelf” by Li v Packer, 11, London
I have sat on this dusty shelf for decades—33 years to be exact. Everyday, people enter the library, hoping to find a book to occupy themselves with. No one seems to want me though. Young children walk across the aisles ignoring me and running to their favorites. Considering I haven’t been touched for at least 20 years, I’m shocked that I haven’t been moved to the back yet. That’s where the forgotten books go. Oh! I spoke too soon!
“Moon Land” by Amelia Jacobs-Moronta, 6, Kent
I wanted to get to the moon so I decided to jump, but that didn’t work so I used the tallest ladder but it reached even higher so I slid down the ladder and jumped onto the moon. The moon was bumpy and hard. I did space cartwheels and jumped around. The moon was made of every single food you can imagine so I ate a bit but I can’t eat too much because if I eat too much the moon will disappear.
“The Mysterious Duck with A Moustache” by Jana Ramsey, 9, Angus
There once was a duck who had a moustache. He had a secret that he was lonely. Days went by, the duck decided to explore. He went from California to Egypt to Columbia and Scotland. The duck made many friends. He was happy and that’s all that matters.
Voting will close on April 29 and the winning entries will be published in our May 2024 print issue. Good luck to all of our shortlisters, and thank you for your entries and votes!
1. Who writes a story related to a lunar exploration?| A．Liv Packer. | B．Amelia Jacobs-Moronta. |
| C．Jana Ramsey. | D．Mysterious Duck. |
| A．Ridiculous. | B．Humorous. | C．Childish. | D．Instructive. |
| A．Share three stories with readers. | B．Ask readers to submit their stories. |
| C．Inform readers of the best shortlisters. | D．Appeal to readers to vote. |
4 . Los Angeles County Museum of Art
What to know?Next door to the La Brea Tar Pits sits the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the linchpin of the Los Angeles museum district. Since its opening in 1965, LACMA has showcased thousands of pieces, from Islamic artifacts to European impressionist paintings to modern art. With constantly shifting exhibitions and unique architecture, LACMA offers a rewarding experience for both serious art lovers and casual travelers.
More informationLACMA’s collection is housed in multiple buildings. The Ahmanson Building, the Hammer Building, and the Art of the Americas Building are historical structures that have long been part of the museum’s landscape. Currently, the museum is constructing a new building for its permanent collection, called the David Geffen Galleries, which is scheduled to open in 2024. For now, pieces will be on display in the Broad Contemporary Art Museum (BCAM) and the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion. The Urban Light and Levitated Mass exhibits remain open to visitors. There is a restaurant and grab-and-go eatery on-site. Many visitors appreciated both the indoor and outdoor art exhibits and were impressed with the size of the collection of modern and contemporary art.
When to visit?Situated on Wilshire Boulevard in west Los Angeles, LACMA is open from 11 am to 6 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; from 11 am to 8 pm on Fridays and from 10 am to 7 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It is closed every Wednesday.
PriceAs for residents outside the county, general admission tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for those aged 3 to 17 (children aged 2 and younger get in for free) and parking will set you back $21. Tickets can be purchased online or at the museum’s ticket office.
1. Which building is under construction?| A．The Hammer Building. | B．The Ahmanson Building. |
| C．The David Geffen Galleries. | D．The Art of the Americas Building. |
| A．At 10 am on Tuesdays. | B．At 3 pm on Fridays. |
| C．At 8 pm on Saturdays. | D．At 11 am on Wednesdays. |
| A．$35. | B．$56. | C．$71. | D．$81. |
5 . For high schoolers, a career goal can help them choose a major and college. They may find a career that fits for the first try. Therefore, do encourage the career exploration below. It describes a few new ones that will be available when your teen reaches adulthood.
Next-generation psychological helpUnfortunately, psychological health issues are unlikely to decrease soon. The existing research is far from a cure-all. Psychological help will likely be an ever more interesting and in-demand profession.
Intermediate health care providerThe U. S. is facing an overburdened health care system. So, an ever-higher percentage of health care will be provided by intermediate-care providers such as physician assistant, dental assistant, etc. The good news for career-seekers is that the training is much shorter.
Software developers and engineersExperts in database architecture, artificial intelligence, and machine learning will stay in demand. New applications may include AI-assisted diagnosis (诊断) and treatment recommendations, individualized education, and advanced embryo (胚胎) selection to ensure absence of genetically influenced diseases and so on.
Precision medicineIn your teen’s lifetime, major diseases will likely be prevented and/or treated with molecules custom-matched (定制) to the very specific disease. Your math-centric teen who can picture getting a PhD could help make that happen.
TipsIt’s great when teens are able to explore careers on their own. You might want to sit alongside, but let your teen sit in the driver’s seat. Only help as much as needed.
1. Which career focuses on mental issues?| A．Next-generation psychological help. | B．Software developers and engineers. |
| C．Intermediate health care provider. | D．Precision medicine. |
| A．Database architecture. | B．Medical health. |
| C．Math knowledge. | D．AI education. |
| A．Teens. | B．Employers. | C．Teachers. | D．Parents. |
6 . The Booking Notes of the Play The Age of Innocence
Price: $10
DISCOUNTS:
Saver: $3 off for any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children under 15, people over 65 and full-time students.
Supersaver: Half-price are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby Tickets: Best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people suitable for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Bookings: There is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: School parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: We are unable to exchange tickets or refund (退还) money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
BOOKING: There are three easy ways to book seats for the performance:
—In person: The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday between 10 a. m. and 8 p. m.
—By telephone: Dial 0132476 to reserve your tickets.
—By post: Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
1. According to the notes, who can get $3 off?| A．A disabled person. | B．A 60-year-old man. |
| C．A 20-year-old college student. | D．The people who book the tickets on Sundays. |
| A．There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theater. |
| B．A group of 10 persons can get a 10 percent discount. |
| C．The money will be refunded before the performance is on. |
| D．A school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets. |
| A．The standby tickets for school parties of ten or more. | B．The tickets for the saver discount. |
| C．The tickets for group booking. | D．The standby tickets. |
7 . Welcome to the North Carolina Zoo
We are excited to welcome you to the zoo. The North Carolina Zoo serves and welcomes everyone. Tickets can be bought in advance online or at the gate on the day of your visit.
Hours
The zoo is open all year round, closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
April -October 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.
November -March 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
The last entry (进入) is one hour before closing.
Prices
Adults (ages 13 -61): $15 Seniors (ages 62+): $13
Children (ages 2-12): $11 Under 2: Free
Meet the Keeper
Take your zoo day to the next level and plan to attend a “Meet the Keeper” meeting where you can see a range of activities, such as animal feeding and training sessions.
Animal | When | Where |
Gorillas | 11:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays | Gorilla Habitat |
Giraffe | 2:30 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays | Giraffe Overlook One |
Seabirds | 2:00 p.m. daily | Rocky Coast |
North American Porcupines | 10:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays | Rocky Coast |
Notes
We do not allow picnic-style meals inside the zoo, and bringing branded outside foods (McDonald’s for example) into the zoo is also prohibited (禁止). Guests are welcome to enjoy these foods at one of our picnic areas before entering the zoo. If you exit (出去) to picnic during your visit, please check in with our staff to get a mark on your hand.
Address
4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
1. How much should a middle-aged couple with their 5-year-old son pay for a visit?| A．$26. | B．$30. | C．$37. | D．$41. |
| A．Giraffe. | B．Seabirds. |
| C．Gorillas. | D．North American Porcupines. |
| A．Same-day re-entry is allowed. |
| B．It provides picnic areas inside the zoo. |
| C．Visitors can feed animals with their own foods. |
| D．Ticket booking can be made at the gate in advance. |
8 . Road Trip Apps You Need Before You Leave
Best App for Route PlanningEver wonder how do livery drivers manage to hit so many different places in a relatively short amount of time? It’s because they’re using an app like Road Warrior to plan their routes to be as efficient as possible. However, while many other route planning apps only take things like traffic into account, Road Warrior includes lots of other time-sucking details. The subscription options start at $10 per month.
Best App for Gas PricesGas prices have been something of a catastrophe recently, so travelers are naturally focused on finding the lowest rates whenever possible. GasBuddy is one of the most popular apps for locating affordable gas, especially on long road trips. Simply enter the starting point and destination, and then watch as all of the cheapest gas prices along your route pop up. Like many apps, there is a free version, as well as a premium(额外费用) option with added features.
Best App for Planning SightseeingFor people who aren’t totally focused on getting from point A to point B in the fastest time possible, the Road Trippers app is an absolute must-have. Users can pan their trip from start to finish with as many as 150 waypoints stops when using the premium version of the app, which costs $29.99 per year. It won’t let you miss the famous scenic spots along the way. It estimates fuel costs allows for RV drivers to customize routes friendly to their particular vehicle and lets the user cooperate with friends who are also on the road.
Best App for Family Games and EntertainmentSure you could listen to music or watch movies, but sometimes it’s fun to throw it way back with classic travel games. The Plates Family Travel app is a modernized version of the classic license plate game. There also a map feature that shows you exactly where you saw all the license plates on your road trip. This app is available for Apple or Google devices for free.
1. Which app can help you save time?| A．GasBuddy. | B．Road Warrior. | C．RondTrippers. | D．Plates Family Travel. |
| A．Those who like playing games. | B．Those who need license plates. |
| C．Those who prefer a unique route. | D．Those who care about gas prices. |
| A．It is available free of charge. | B．It provides the shortest route. |
| C．It recommends tourist attractions. | D．It helps its users to make friends. |
1. Where does the man usually watch the TV shows?
| A．On TV. | B．On his computer. | C．On his phone. |
| A．Short videos. | B．Drama series. | C．News programs. |
10 . Visiting is a great way to get the feel of everyday life at Harvard College. Take the chance to meet our students and explore the Cambridge/Boston area. We know that many students will not be able to visit colleges before applying. As an alternative, examining our website will give you a vast amount of information about Harvard’s past, present, and future.
Summer 2024 schedule
From June 22, 2024 to August 9, 2024, all admissions (招生) information sessions and tours will start at Sanders Theater in Memorial Hall, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA. The schedule will feature only one information session per day at 10:00 am, followed by a tour at 11:00 am, from Monday through Saturday. Information sessions and tours will not be offered on June 27, 2024, July 3, 2024, July 4, 2024, August 7, 2024 or August 8, 2024.
From August 10, 2024 to August 21, 2024, all admissions information sessions and tours will start at Agassiz House, 5 James Street, Cambridge, MA. The schedule will feature information sessions each weekday at 10 am and 2 pm, followed by tours of the campus at 11 am and 3 pm.
Registration (报名) is strongly recommended.
Information Sessions and Tours
Admissions tours last about 75 minutes and focus on undergraduate (本科生) life at Harvard. They are intended for students considering entrance to the College. For historical tours, visit the Harvard Information Center.
Please allow one hour before scheduled events to find parking and navigate your way across campus to Sanders Theater. Contact the Visitor Center at 617495-1551 with any questions.
Tour the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Take a student-led tour focused on Harvard’s undergraduate programs in engineering and applied sciences. (Groups of 10 or more must email communications @fas.harvard.edu to schedule a separate tour.) Tours last about 60 minutes. For our current schedule please refer to our Visitor Center Calendar.
Virtual tour of Harvard College
Take our online guided tour to see the Harvard campus at any time, from any location. Student guides lead you through the places in which they live and learn including dorm rooms, classrooms, Widener Library, the freshman dining hall and more.
1. Which day can be arranged to visit Harvard?| A．July 3, 2024. | B．August 7, 2024. | C．August 21, 2024. | D．August 8, 2024. |
| A．Arrive there one hour in advance. | B．Book tickets in advance online. |
| C．Be accompanied by students’ parents. | D．Contact a student guide before visiting. |
| A．Participate in admissions information sessions every day in the same place. |
| B．Gain an opportunity to learn about undergraduate programs in engineering. |
| C．Attend a variety of classes with Harvard students on Harvard campus. |
| D．Schedule separate tours to take the classes of undergraduates immediately. |
