1 . Blowing Up Balloons with CO₂
Chemical reactions (化学反应) make for some great experiments. You can make use of the CO₂(carbon dioxide) given off by a baking soda (小苏打) and lemon juice reaction to blow up your balloon!
What you’ll need:
●Balloon ●About 40ml of water ●Soft drink bottle
●Juice from a lemon ●I teaspoon of baking soda
Instructions:
●Before you begin, make sure that you pull the balloon long to make it as easy as possible to blow up.
●Put the 40ml of water into the soft drink bottle.
●Add the baking soda and mix it with water.
●Put the lemon juice in and quickly put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle.
What’s happening?
If all goes well, then your balloon should inflate! Adding the lemon juice to the baking soda creates a chemical reaction and produces CO₂. The gas rises up and escapes (逸出) through the soft drink bottle. It doesn’t, however, escape the balloon, pushing it outwards and blowing it up.
1. Which of the following do you need for the experiment?| A．Two cups. | B．Apple juice. |
| C．250 ml water. | D．A teaspoon of baking soda. |
| A．Heat the water. | B．Drink some juice. |
| C．Blow up the balloon. | D．Pull the balloon long. |
| A．To describe an experiment. | B．To introduce a game. |
| C．To produce soft drinks. | D．To save some chemicals. |
2 . Job Chances in Top Schools
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1. One who gets the job will teach _________.| A．French | B．English |
| C．Chinese | D．German |
| A．be fined | B．not get paid |
| C．be paid as usual | D．be paid with overtime pay |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A dictionary. | D．The Internet. |
3 . Autumn Reading
Rez Dogs
Rez Dogs, by Joseph Bruchac is a book written in verse (诗). It’s about an eighth-grader named MalianShe’s visiting her grandparents at their home on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits. During lockdown, Malian learns more from her grandparents about her Native family’s history.
Omar Rising
Omar Rising, by Aisha Saeed tells the story of the son of a servant in Pakistan. Omar is excited that he has won a scholarship (奖学金) to a boarding school. But when he gets there he discovers that his scholarship is offered with special conditions. To stay at the school, Omar must do chores (杂活) and get better grades than the wealthy students. And he’s not allowed to join clubs or teams. When his future at the school does seem bright, he and his friends work hard to create fairness for all.
The Ice Cream Machine
The Ice Cream Machine is no common book. It’s six different stories rolled into one book. Each story has a very different plot (情节) about ice cream. One ice-cream story is about a boy and his robot in the distant future. Another is about a father and daughter who invent an ice-cream machine. The Ice Cream Machine is inventive and fun. Its author,Adam Rubin, hopes the book encourages kids to write.
Sugar and Spite
Sugar and Spite, by Gail D.Villanueva, finds 12-year-old Jolina newly arrived on an island in the Philippines. It’s there that she learns how to make magic. Jolina uses that magic to get a bully (仗势欺人者) named Claudine off her back. Filipino history and culture are shown in the book. Villanueva said that kids should read about places and cultures different from their own.
1. What problem does Omar have?| A．He finds it difficult to learn magic. | B．He is unable to visit his grandparents. |
| C．He receives unfair treatment at school | D．He has no money to buy an ice-cream machine |
| A．It is a guidebook. | B．It is a travel diary. |
| C．It is a verse novel. | D．It is a collection of stories. |
| A．Rez Dogs. | B．Omar Rising. |
| C．Sugar and Spite. | D．The Ice Cream Machine. |
4 . The best desks make it easy to work and learn from home We’ve selected some of the best desks to suit every lifestyle and office
Coavas Industrial Folding Desk $78.95
If you’re looking for a simple, functional workspace that takes up small room, then the Coavas Industrial Folding Desk is the perfect solution. Yes, almost no assembly (组装) required — just fix the plastic board surface onto the black metal frame and you’re all set. The desk is conveniently transported.
IKEA Pahl Desk $49.99
The IKEA Pahl Desk is meant for children to use with them growing up, which can be adjusted to the maximum height of almost 28.5 inches. The design is clean and simple, perfect for anyone who just needs a large, flat workspace. And like many other IKEA products, the Pahl desk can be paired with other units like a desktop shelf or cabinet (柜) add-on.
Latitude Run Sauve Floating Desk $160
If your room is really jam-packed, a floating desk is a good option. They’re mounted to the wall and fold up when not in use Once the Latitude Run Sauve Floating Desk is folded out, it becomes a convenient surface for typing on a laptop, working on crafts or even eating meals. When you need space, just fold it backup and it becomes a chalkboard-fronted cabinet.
Topsky Computer Desk $179.99
The Topsky Computer Desk is our choice for best desk overall due to its combination of design and durability. The very large surface area is made of thick solid wooden board and the frame is made of strengthened steel. The feet are adjustable in case your floors are uneven. A handy shelf can hold books and other supplies, while a metal cable hole cover keeps computer wires organized and out of sight.
1. What do Coavas Industrial Folding Desk and Latitude Run Sauve Floating Desk have in common?| A．They are light. | B．They save space. |
| C．They have beautiful designs. | D．They can be used as chalkboards. |
| A．Coavas Industrial Folding Desk | B．IKEA Pahl Desk |
| C．Latitude Run Sauve Floating Desk | D．Topsky Computer Desk. |
| A．It is strong | B．Its legs are thick |
| C．Its shelf is adjustable. | D．It has a metal surface |
| Cox’s Hotel Tel: 87058366 E-mail: www.coxshotel.co.uk Website: www.coxshotrl.co.uk Opening times: Coffee shop: 9:00am-6:00pm Everyday Tea room: 10:30am-5:30pm Monday—Thursday Pub (酒吧): 6:00pm-11:30pm Friday- Saturday | Hamilton Zoo Over 600 animals: tigers, pandas… Opening hours: 9: 00am-5: 00pm Monday- Sunday An adult: ￡ 15 A child (under 12 years old): ￡ 10 Tel: 23653692 |
| Sunshine Club For young people from 12 to 18 years old Include games, music, dancing and more. Every Saturday: 6: 30am-9: 30pm 28 Oxford Street, London Tel: 76239652 Price: Just￡3 a time | Cartoon Museum Come and see the best of British cartoon art. There is something for everyone, including popular cartoon characters and a great shop full of funny books and cards. Price: free Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday: 10: 30am-5: 30pm Sunday: 11: 00 am-6: 00 pm Tel: 65235873 |
| A．A 10-year-old kid. | B．A 14-year-old kid. |
| C．A 19-year-old man. | D．A 30-year-old woman. |
| A．In the Cartoon Museum. | B．At Cox’s Hotel. |
| C．In the Sunshine Club. | D．In the Hamilton Zoo. |
| A．￡10 | B．￡15 | C．￡25 | D．￡4 |
6 . Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book
This book based on Greg Hefley’s own “diary” lets kids express themselves in an exciting way. In the book, kids will be asked: What is the best dream you have ever had? The worst thing you have ever eaten? The best secret you have ever heard? This book is unique and special because it has blank pages for readers to write their own stories and keep their own diaries.
Author: Jeff Kinney
List Price: $10.95
Price: $6.57 Buy it on Amazon. com.
You save: $4.38 (40%)
Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories
This volume (卷) of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the store of Chinese legend (传说). Discover many delightful animal characters as well as Chang’e and Guan Yin. Retold for an international audience, the stories with beautiful pictures will give children aged six to ten in other countries a chance to learn about both the tradition and culture of China.
Author: Mingmei Yip
List Price: $18.95
Price: $12.89 Buy it on Amazon. com.
You save: $6.06 (32%)
The Way Science Works
The perfect introduction to show how science explains the world around us! Eye-opening experiments and extraordinary photography bring science to life. It explains everyday facts to the theories behind the technology in today’s fast-moving world. Full of facts about famous scientists, technology news and more.
Author: Robin Kerrod
List Price: $24.99
Price: $ 16.49 Buy it on Amazon.com.
You save: $8.50 (34%)
1. How much should you pay if you want to buy a book based on Greg Hefley’s own “diary” on Amazon, com?| A．$6.57. | B．$10.95. | C．$12.89. | D．$16.49. |
| A．It can bring science to life. |
| B．It is related to Chinese legend. |
| C．It is intended for foreign teenagers. |
| D．It has blank pages for readers to write their own stories. |
| A．Mingmei Yip’s. | B．Jeff Kinney’s. | C．Greg. Hefley’s. | D．Robin Kerrod’s. |
7 . There are a variety of free magazines that kids can receive in the mail. Kids love getting mail, so these magazines will bring double joy!
Animal Wellness Magazine
If your child loves animals, a free copy may provide him or her with hours of educational entertainment. This magazine is especially wonderful if you have a dog or a cat at home and want your child to learn about pet care.
Kids Discover Online
This is an excellent online resource (资源) where elementary school children can learn about different aspects of science and social studies topics. It gives you access (使用权) to 30 units with 200 topics.
National Geographic Kids
The content there is various. You can gain even more access by creating a free account. There are educational articles on dozens of countries around the world, as well as articles on animals, planets, and more. Aimed at children aged 8 to 14, this magazine is a great choice for learning and fun.
Sports Illustrated Kids
If you have children that are sports fans, look no further than the Sports Illustrated Kids. They can get analysis of recent games, forecasts about next season, and fun games. It’s all free, and your son or daughter will love getting to know the latest sports news.
1. Which will you choose if your son is fond of keeping a rabbit?| A．National Geographic Kids. | B．Kids Discover Online. |
| C．Animal Wellness Magazine. | D．Sports Illustrated Kids. |
| A．It is a magazine designed for teens. |
| B．It covers a variety of different topics. |
| C．It is only meant for kids who like fun games. |
| D．It helps kids know about over 200 countries. |
| A．Kids who are big fans of physical exercise. |
| B．Kids who are interested in insects. |
| C．Kids who are curious about the universe. |
| D．Kids who dream of being a weather forecaster. |
8 . School Activities for Kids and Teens
July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening this month.
Magic Class Time: Friday, July 1,10:00 a.m. Cost: Free Booking Phone: 34038470 Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. | Science With Me: Making your own guitar! Time: Saturday, July 4,3:00 p.m. Cost: Free Booking phone: 34031226 Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom?Science With Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
Secret of the Dragon Time: Monday, July 12,10:30 a.m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children under 15: half Booking Phone: 34032578 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who ride a dragon to explore the universe. | The Search for Life:Are We Alone? Time: Thursday, July 20,2:00 p.m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Booking Phone:34037689 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there?These questions are asked in this show. |
| A．$23.20. | B．$14.80. | C．$11.10. | D．$7.40. |
| A．Magic Class | B．Science With Me |
| C．Secret of the Dragon | D．The Search for Life |
| A．They are all free. | B．They can all be booked by phone. |
| C．They take place in the same place. | D．They all belong to weekend activities. |
9 . The summer holiday is coming! Do you want to have a wonderful and meaningful vacation? If you are interested in animals and nature, come and join us!
Youth Explorer has prepared you with a Three-Day-Program! You can take part in many activities and meet with animals — lions, monkeys, tigers and so on! More information about the program is as follows:
Age: Students aged 10 to 15.
Groups: Two programs for you to choose. Each program needs at most 15 students.
| Program A Dates: 15—17 July Days: Monday to Wednesday Time: 9:30 am — 4:00 pm | Program B Dates: 6—8 August Days: Tuesday to Thursday Time: 9:30 am — 4:00 pm |
Program cost: $200 for members; $230 for non-members.
How to do: Simply come to our center to get an application form.
Send your completed form to us before July 10th.
Notes:
No free lunch is offered. You may either bring box lunch or pay for lunch at our restaurants.
Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms.
1. Who can join the Three Day Program?| A．Children under 6. | B．Students over 16. |
| C．Children aged 7—9. | D．Students aged 12—14. |
| A．On Sunday. | B．On Wednesday. | C．On Tuesday. | D．On Monday. |
| A．$600. | B．$630. | C．$660. | D．$700. |
10 . Exhibitions
The Vanished Reality
The Modern Art Oxford Gallery celebrates its 50 years in existence with nine artists, including European big names Marcel Broodthaers and Hans Hacke, exploring the relationship between the production of artwork and the social conditions in which it is created.
Modern Art Oxford (018 6572 2733), Dec.15-Dec.31
The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait
Britain’s leading international photographic competition is open to gifted amateurs and professionals from around the world, competing for the￡15,000 prize. Fifty-seven pictures are on show.
National Portrait Gallery, London WC2 (020 7306 0055), Feb.10-Feb.26
Masters of Japanese Photography
Timeless beauty and urban bad conditions are the twin poles of post-Second World War Japanese photography. Focusing on the former, while allowing space for the latter, this view of three key figures-Nobuyoshi Araki, Eikoh Hosoe and Kikuji Kawada-features around 60 works and shows the technical skills of Japanese photographers over this period.
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich (016 0359 3199),Mar.8-Mar.19
The Radical Eye
Drawn from one of the world’s greatest photographic collections-yes, Elton John’s-this astonishing show focuses on the key period between the Twenties and Fifties, with some photos by Man Ray and key works by Brassai, Lange and Kertesz. A photo takes on a completely different feel when you experiment with exposures, papers and burnishing(抛光) techniques like the master photographers here.
Tate Modern, London SE1 (020 7887 8888),May 1-May 7
1. What is special about the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait?
| A．Lasting the longest. | B．Offering some money. |
| C．Displaying more photos. | D．Being aimed at amateurs. |
| A．The Radical Eye. | B．The Vanished Reality. |
| C．Masters of Japanese Photography. | D．The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait. |
| A．Modern Art Oxford. |
| B．Tate Modern, London SE1. |
| C．National Portrait Gallery, London WC2. |
| D．Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich. |
