1 . Born in 1990, a wheelchair has been part of Zhao Hongcheng’s life since she was one year old due to poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症) . And now, as a video content creator who has over 84, 000 followers on the video-sharing platform Bilibili, Zhao wants to be a bridge between the disabled and the rest of society.
“I made my first video in 2019,” Zhao says. “My original purpose was to find a way to reduce my emotional stress. I always met inconvenience caused by my wheelchair when going out, which made me feel sad. I barely had any disabled friends, so I had no one to talk to. I felt quite lonely,” Zhao explains.
Her first vlog was about a trip to Guangzhou with friends. The video was viewed more than 2, 000 times on the first day. “This made me feel that there were many things worth sharing in my life,” she explains. Since then, that first video has been viewed over 48, 000 times. Her fourth video, displaying how she got to work in a wheelchair, made her even more popular. The video has received more than 300, 000 views on Bilibili.
“One of the great things about being a content creator is that I feel like I have the opportunity of talking about the real difficulties and pains that a disabled person faces,” Zhao says.
1. What’s the purpose of Zhao’s first video?| A．To make a living. | B．To reduce her emotional stress. |
| C．To be popular. | D．To practice film skills. |
| A．The problems the disabled face. | B．The difficulties of making a video. |
| C．The popularity of Zhao’s videos. | D．The four videos Zhao made. |
| A．Receiving more views. | B．Being successful on Bilibili. |
| C．Sharing stories from the disabled. | D．Encouraging the disabled to be content creators. |
| A．A Positive Disabled Influencer | B．A lonely Day of the Disabled |
| C．A Popular Content Creator | D．A Caring Community for the Disabled |
2 . Interactive Virtual Science Lab
What if you are home-schooled and your family can’t afford to build a lab at your home? These are realistic, interactive, virtual lab experiments that 9th-12th grade home-schooled students love and can perform from the convenience of home.
Subjects Options Offered:
1. Biology 2. Chemistry 3. Physics
How Does It Work?
A student is registered for one-week lab experiments that include:
●Daily 20-30 minute online class(each weekday for one week)with Greg Landry for instruction. This includes instruction on creating high quality lab reports and background instruction for each of the ten lab experiments we`ll conduct. Students can attend the live class or use the recording.
●Students will have a daily task(conduct two experiments in our interactive virtual lab and create two lab reports)to turn in.
●There are no supplies with our online lab experiments! Everything is done online in our interactive lab! With their mouse and keyboard, students follow a step-by-step “method”(also called “procedure”)to perform all the steps in the experiment.
●Students record all data from the experiment in their lab notebook and create a lab report which will be graded by Greg Landry and instructed for improvement.
About the instructor
Greg Landry is a 20-year experienced home-school dad and former college professor. He has taught several thousand home-schooled students for over 20 years.
Tuition
$390 for each student.
Questions? Click Here to Contact Greg Landry.
1. For whom is this text written?| A．Adults crazy about science. | B．Lab teachers giving lessons online. |
| C．Teachers for home-schooled students. | D．Science-loving students learning at home. |
| A．Finish one lab report each day. | B．Operate all experiments on computer. |
| C．Prepare equipment before class begins. | D．Finish tasks with data given by Greg Landry. |
| A．Advertisement. | B．Computer. |
| C．Literature. | D．Technology. |
3 . Is a picture worth a thousand words? We think so! Take a digital photograph that answers this question: Why is Earth Day important to our planet?
The winning photographer will receive a digital camera, and the photo will be published in TIME for Kids magazine.
Get details below.
·The competition is open to students from 8 to 13 years of age.
·Judges will look for creativity, photo composition and relation to the Earth Day theme.
·Students must include their first name only; their e-mail address; a parent’s, or a teacher’s e-mail address (very important); the location in the photo, and the date when it was taken (must be between June 1, 2021, and March 20, 2022).
Competition begins: January 9, 2022. Competition closes: March 20, 2022.
·To enter, students should visit timneforkids.com/20/7earthdaycontest and follow instructions to provide an original digital photo.
The winner will receive a digital camera.
·All entries must follow the official rules for consideration.
1. Who can take part in the Earth Day Photo Competition?| A．Professional photographers. |
| B．Students aged 8-13. |
| C．Students and their teachers. |
| D．Students and their parents. |
| A．they must include their full name |
| B．their photo will be posted on the Internet |
| C．they must provide some basic information about the photo |
| D．both their parent’s and teacher’s email address are necessary |
| A．A printed photo. |
| B．A photo of a wedding. |
| C．A photo taken on May 20, 2022. |
| D．A photo of river pollution. |
4 . Choose Your One-Day Tours
Tour A—Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge (巨石阵) —￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter (从那以后).
Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric (史前的) monuments (纪念碑) dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B—Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway's house —￡32 until 12 March and￡ 36 thereafter.
Oxford:
Includes a guided of England’s oldest university city and colleges.
Look over the “city of dreaming spires (尖顶)” form St Mary’s Church Tower.
Stratford:
Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace —￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter.
Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze (迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D—Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great —￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter.
Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you are interested in prehistoric monuments?| A．Tour A. | B．Tour B. |
| C．Tour C. | D．Tour D. |
| A．Bath & Stonehenge. |
| B．Oxford & Stratford. |
| C．Windsor Castle& Hampton Court. |
| D．Cambridge. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A study. |
| C．A tour guide. | D．A map. |
5 . In England, there are а few сhаіnеd (用锁链栓住) lіbrаrіеѕ still hidden away in medieval (中世纪的) buildings. The following list is based on those libraries that are open to tourists.
Wells Cathedral Library, Somerset
The medieval library of Wells Cathedral was built in the mid-15th century. Most of the 2,800 volumes (书) in the collection today were got in the 16th to 18th centuries. The earliest book is a copy of Pliny’s Naturalis Historiae printed in 1472. The library also has a set of Aristotle’s works finished in 1497.
Phone: 44 (0)1749 674483
Cost: Guided tours cost ￡10 per person
Merton College Upper Library, Oxford
The oldest part of Merton College Library, known as the Upper Library, dates from 1373. Presently, one remade book chain is provided as an example of how the chained library might have looked. Although the original chains are gone, the library is a step back in time.
Phone: 44 (0)1865 276310
Cost: ￡5 per person; ￡3 for University members
Wimborne Minster Library, Dorset
The Chained Library of Wimborne Minster dates to the mid-17th century. After the Trigge Library of St Wulfram’s, it is one of the first public libraries in the UK. Many of the book chains survive at Wimborne.
Phone: 44 (0)1202 884753
Opening Times: Daily, 10:30 am-12:30 pm and 2 pm- 4 pm
Cost: Free
Hereford Cathedral Library, Hereford
The library of Hereford Cathedral has collected 229 medieval manuscripts (手稿) and 1,200 early printed books. A key attraction in the library is the famous medieval Mappa Mundi dating back to 1300. Hereford Cathedral has been named Autism Friendly and joined in Disabled Access Day, an event in the UK to celebrate accessibility across the country.
Phone: 44 (0)1432 374200
Opening Times: Monday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Cost: Grown-up, ￡6; Student, ￡5
1. How much will a student from Merton College spend on visiting Upper Library?| A．￡3. | B．￡5. |
| C．￡6. | D．￡10. |
| A．Somerset. | B．Hereford. |
| C．Dorset. | D．Oxford. |
| A．It is friendly to the disabled. | B．It allows people to enter at 4 pm. |
| C．It has the same price for everyone. | D．It successfully remade Mappa Mundi. |
6 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
7 . Summer Holiday Fun
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember! The museum is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on Sundays in August.
Call 01733 864663 for details.
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun: Young people aged 13-19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in spots activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament (航空球比赛) will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3:30pm and 6:30pm.
Call 01 353 720274 for details.
Houghton Mil
Alice through the Looking Class—a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th, August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30pm, performance 6:30pm-8:30pm. Adult £10. Child £7. Family £20.
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Gaines: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00pm and 4:00pm on Thursday 19th August Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price Tickets Cost £7 per child.
For further information, call 01223 810080.
1. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to ______.| A．Peterborough Museum | B．Houghton Mill |
| C．Saxon Youth Club | D．Farmland Museum |
| A．£7 | B．£17 | C．£27 | D．£20 |
| A．01223 810080 | B．01733 864663 |
| C．0845 4505157 | D．01 353 720274 |
8 . Summer Camps in America
Maine Camp Experience
Belgrade Lakes, Maine
Phone：1-877-926-2463
At Maine Camp Experience, kids connect with nature. Kids have fun, make lifelong friendships, learn new skills and achieve independence. The camps provide sailing, swimming, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wakeboarding, water skiing, yoga, etc. Campers of the summer programs are welcome to our winter programs in San Pedro, Belize.
Camp Pocono Trails
Readers, Pennsylvania
Phone：800-365-0556
Camp Pocono Trails is a health camp for kids, teens, young adults and families. We offer cooking classes, basketball, football, boating, fitness training, drama, arts, dance and field trips to NYC. Campers come back each year to have fun, reconnect with friends and keep the progress they have made. If you'd like to discuss your long-term health goals, or even if you just want to learn how to feel better, give us a call today.
Pierce Camp Birchmont
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Phone：516-621-5035
Pierce Camp Birchmont was founded by the Pierce family in 1951 and three generations of the Pierce family have owned and directed the camp ever since. As a traditional summer camp, Pierce Camp Birchmont offers over 40 activities such as arts and crafts, fishing, football, gardening, golf, hiking, horseback riding, etc.
Rolling River Day Camp
East Rockaway, New York
Phone：516-593-2267
Since 1993, RRDC has provided children with great camp experiences. Rolling River is a one-day camp that is owned and run by a local family. Directors Rhonda Goodman and Mark Goodman and their three children have created innovative programs. Exciting events such as hip hop nights, fall festivals and holiday camps connect families with RRDC.
1. What can kids do at Maine Camp Experience?| A．Try water sports. | B．Play with sports stars. |
| C．Have fun with parents. | D．Join winter programs for free. |
| A．1-877-926-2463. | B．800-365-0556. |
| C．516-621-5035. | D．516-593-2267. |
| A．Both are day camps. | B．Both are long-term camps. |
| C．Both are traditional camps. | D．Both are family-run camps. |
9 . Strange Museums You Never Know
Some museums hold stranger collections than others. Here's our list of the extremely unusual ones.
The Museum of Bad Art
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and to the curators at the Museum of Bad Art, none of these pieces are beautiful. They're either bad pieces made by otherwise talented artists, or bad pieces made by untalented artists. The collection includes portraits, landscapes, and still life pieces.
International Banana Museum
You can find practically every object shaped like a banana at this museum in Mecca, California. Some examples ： staplers, statues, record players, and salt and pepper shakers. Even better, you can also eat practically any banana-flavored treat here, like banana ice cream, banana soda, and, of course, banana splits.
Busy Beaver Button Museum
Learn about the history of buttons. Appreciate a collection of political, humorous, and just plain entertaining buttons. You can even make your own button at this hidden Chicago museum. And you can get a reward if you complete some 18th century puzzles.
National Museum of Roller Skating
This museum in Lincoln. Nebraska, has the largest collection of historical roller skates, in the world. Some skates are almost 200 years old! There are also skating costumes, thousands of photos of skaters and programs from national and international roller skating competitions.
International UFO Museum and Research Center
Do aliens （外星人）exist? If so, what is their preferred mode of transportation? The IUFOMRC in Roswell, New Mexico, is dedicated to answering these questions and researching UFO activity. It includes exhibits on crop circles, Area 51 and other alien-related events. It even keeps an official record of UFO sightings across the country.
1. What can we do in the Busy Beaver Button Museum?| A．Learn about the museum's history. |
| B．Admire buttons of all kinds. |
| C．Find the hidden buttons in the museum. |
| D．Reward those who complete puzzles. |
| A．The Museum of Bad Art. |
| B．International Banana Museum. |
| C．National Museum of Roller Skating. |
| D．International UFO Museum and Research Center. |
| A．Rich history. | B．Practical impact. |
| C．Unusual exhibition. | D．International influence. |
10 . Looking for work?Tutors Wanted:Math/Science/Humanities+Test Preparation
JOB OVERVIEW:
JOB POSTED:2 days ago
WAGE:$27-30 per hour
JOB TYPE:Part time
SCHEDULE:Afternoons,evenings,weekdays,weekends
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We're looking for tutors to join us before the next school year starts.
Our ideal candidate(候选人）will be able to assist middle and high school students with test preparation and academic work in math,science and/or the humanities(人文学科）。
We'll pay for your training before this fall and can also offer flexible summer tutoring opportunities(including the chance to teach group classes).
Once our fall semester starts on Aug 21,we'll have even higher demand for tutoring sessions on Sundays from 12 am to 8 pm as well as from 3 pm to 9 pm Monday-Thursday.
What we offer:
●Flexible scheduling.Tutors work from 15 to 30+ hours per week depending on availability and student demand.
●Free Sunday dinners during the academic year.
●Health insurance reimbursement(医疗保险报销）for staff working over 30 hours per week.
●We are five minutes' walking distance from the Menlo Park Caltrain station.
Applicants must:
●Be able to show mastery of the subjects they tutor.
●Be willing to tutor students through the full academic year.
Application instructions:
●Email us your resume.
●Let us know your scheduling preferences and potential start date.
●Tell us which of the subjects you are able to tutor-Mathematics,Sciences,Humanities, or Foreign Language.
1. Which period of time needs the most tutors during the academic year?| A．Weekday mornings. |
| B．Sunday afternoons and evenings. |
| C．Friday afternoons and evenings. |
| D．Saturday and Sunday mornings. |
| A．free job training every month |
| B．free lunches and dinners during the academic year |
| C．health insurance reimbursement |
| D．accommodation near Menlo Park Caltrain station |
| A．is good at one or more academic subjects |
| B．will work every evening throughout the academic year |
| C．has the opportunity to become a full-time tutor |
| D．must have previous tutoring experience |
