1 . Picking up litter is a fun, simple, and free activity that can have instant results for your child and your community.

What you’ll need

Plastic bag to collect trash (垃圾)

Gloves—especially important as we practice COVID-19 safety measures

Optional: pick-up stick, a separate bag for recyclables

Instructions

1. Assign gloves and a trash bag to each family member.

2. Clear out litter from an area of a park, beach or your own neighborhood. Take all necessary precautions (防范措施), including wearing sturdy (结实的) gloves, being careful on river banks or near roads, having adults handle dangerous items, and supervising children closely.

3. Properly dispose of all litter.

Reflections

Why is it important to pick up litter?

How can you inspire others to help keep the neighborhood clean?

Resources

Colonel Trash Truck by Kathleen Crawley

The colonel is on a mission to protect the beauty of the earth by cleaning up litter-and convincing others to do the same.

Here Comes the Garbage Barge ! by Jonah Winter

This story is sure to inspire your whole family to be mindful of your environmental impact.

Take it further

Take a few digital photos of what you’ve picked up. Then send an essay about your experience along with your favorite photos, your name and address to mail@ wildernessproject.org. Your essay will be published on the Nicodemus Wilderness Project website, and you’ll get an official certificate. For tips on conducting the clean-up and writing the story, as well as essays and photos from other people, visit the website.

1. What are a must for the event?

A．Pick-up sticks and cameras

B．Books about cleaning up.

C．Plastic bags and gloves.

D．Bags for recyclables.

2. What is one of the instructions you should follow in the event?

A．Keep an eye on children.

B．Leave dangerous items alone.

C．Keep away from the riverside

D．Stay in your own neighborhood.

3. How can participants get an official certificate of the event?

A．By inviting others to clean up their neighborhood.

B．By sharing a list of environmental books on the website.

C．By writing a review of other participants’ stories online.

D．By emailing an essay with photos about their clean up experiences.

2 . Programs for High School Students

Below is a list of programs for high school students conducted by a variety of teachers, students and staff of Carnegie Mellon University.

AI4ALL

This program provides rising high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to use artificial intelligence (AI) to address problems. Students learn from staff and researchers who’ve been leaders in AI since the field was invented at this university in the 1950s. For more information, call (412) 268-2082.

SPARK Saturdays

SPARK Saturdays is a Saturday workshop series created by volunteers studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University that aims to introduce beginners to concepts about electrical and computer engineering and expose them to engineering as a potential career choice. For more information, call (412) 268-3669.

Linguistics(语言学) Olympiad

This olympiad is a competition in which high school students solve linguistic puzzles. In solving the problems, students learn about the diversity, and consistency of language. No knowledge of linguistics or second languages is necessary. There is NO participation fee! For more information, call (412) 268-7517.

SUCCEED

SUCCEED is a 5-day program for rising 10th graders that is designed to expand your understanding of energy, the environment, and how those relate to climate change. For more information, call (412) 256-8162.

1. Which program is for rising high school juniors?

A．AI4ALL.

B．SPARK Saturdays.

C．Linguistics Olympiad.

D．SUCCEED.

2. What is special about SPARK Saturdays?

A．It aims to expand students’ AI knowledge.

B．It is conducted by university students.

C．It helps enlarge students’ vocabulary.

D．It asks for no participation fee.

3. In which program do students compete with each other?

A．AI4ALL.	B．SPARK Saturdays.
C．Linguistics Olympiad.	D．SUCCEED.

4. If you’d like to learn more about climate change, which number should you call?

A．(412) 268-2082.

B．(412) 268-3669.

C．(412) 268-7517.

D．(412) 256-8162.

5. Which program lasts for 5 days?

A．AI4ALL.	B．SPARK Saturdays.
C．Linguistics Olympiad.	D．SUCCEED.

3 .

Clean-Up Day

March 22, 2020, on the fourth Sunday of March

9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Meet in Sunshine Park

Come with your family and neighbors. First let’s pick up the rubbish in Sunshine Park next to our neighborhood. Remember to wear comfortable clothes and take your gloves. We will give you rubbish bags. Free lunch for volunteers is in the restaurant near the park. At 1:30 p.m., come back to our neighborhood to continue.

2:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

Meet in our neighborhood

We will prepare cleaning tools for you. After that, we’ll have afternoon tea from 3:30 to 4:30. Cheese cakes and hot coffee are waiting for you. Let’s enjoy our Clean-Up Day!

1. Volunteers should ________ when they go to the park to do the cleaning.

A．take rubbish bags	B．take their gloves
C．invite their friends	D．wear school uniforms

2. Which of the following statements is true?

A．Volunteers should be teenagers.

B．The clean-up day is on March 23, 2020.

C．The activity starts in a neighborhood.

D．Volunteers have to work for five hours.

3. The text is probably from a ________．

A．diary

B．letter

C．notice

D．magazine

4 . Creating a Graphic Novel

In the past decade we’ve seen the rise of graphic novels that come in all sorts of forms. Now join author and illustrator Lizzy Stewart for our upcoming masterclass, where she’ll take you through how to create both the illustration and text for a graphic novel. You’ll have the chance to find the right form for the story you are trying to tell, and Lizzy will share her insight into the editorial and publishing process of getting a graphic novel printed. 15 minutes will be reserved for a Q&A session at the end of the masterclass, when Lizzy will answer what you’re curious to know.

Booking & Payment

●The workshop fee of £30 is payable in full online.

●Joining instructions and full guidance will be provided by us a week before the start date.

Accessible to All

●It’s of real importance for us that our event remains accessible to all.

●We have made three scholarship places available for this event as part of our accessibility scheme (计划). Please visit our scholarship page to find out how to apply for scholarships to the course.

●This masterclass will be presented online through video conferencing software. It will also be recorded so if you are unable to attend the live event, you’ll be able to catch up and access the recording within two weeks.

●This event will include written text and visuals. Please contact us in advance so that we can make arrangements to be sure all documents appear in a format that works for you.

1. What can attendees do in the masterclass?

A．Have their work published.	B．Communicate with Lizzy.
C．Get Lizzy’s 15-minute instruction.	D．Create graphic novels in all forms.

2. What will the event provide for attendees?

A．Recorded materials for a limited period.

B．Free access to video conferencing software.

C．Written text and visuals for certain attendees.

D．Scholarships to further their graphic novel study.

3. What is this text?

A．A review.

B．A guide.

C．An essay.

D．An advertisement.

5 . Brightly—Raise Kids Who Love to Read

We believe reading has the power to improve kids’ lives and link members of a family by creating a space in which children and the adults in their lives can spend quality time together. But we also know how hard it can be to find the right book. That’s where Brightly comes in.

Editorial Mission

Brightly provides passionate parents, educators, and caregivers with the tools they need—such as tips and advice, book recommendations, and Brightly Storytime—to keep kids connected to books. We take pride in working with a diverse group of contributors, authors, and partners who cover a wide range of topics for readers of all ages in order to develop a love of books and reading in children.

Brightly Shop

Over the years, countless readers have come to us searching for gifts for the young bookworms in their lives. While it’s always been our mission to provide content that offers great book recommendations, your feedback has helped us realize the value of a more browsable, store-like experience.

The Brightly Shop helps to find exceptional book gifts for kids by offering a diverse collection of age-appropriate titles for kids ages 0–8. Whether you’re looking for a baby shower gift, birthday present, or just want to treat the child in your life to a great book, each title in the Shop is hand-selected by our editorial team—with more added every week—to bring you a satisfactory book buying experience.

We hope you’ll take a moment to browse our Shop and let us know what you think! Send us an email at shop@readbrightly.com.

Contact

We’d love to hear from you! Reach out by emailing hello@readbrightly.com—we’re listening!

1. What does Brightly think of reading?

A．It demands proper guidance.	B．It requires quality family time.
C．It helps to keep families connected.	D．It promises to interest people of all ages.

2. What can readers do at the Brightly Shop?

A．Leave their feedback.	B．Update its weekly book list.
C．Share their reading experiences.	D．Get a free book on their birthdays.

3. What’s the text mainly intended to introduce?

A．The power of reading.	B．A pretty useful website.
C．How to choose books for kids.	D．How to make kids love reading.

6 . The UNESCO World Heritage List is a prestigious honour awarded to sites of outstanding universal value around the world. Did you know there are 1,157 UNESCO World Heritage Sites spanning across 167 countries? We’ve picked out our top 4 for you to visit below.

The Acropolis, Greece

The Acropolis is an ancient castle that stands proud in the Greek city of Athens. Back in the fifth century BC after battle with the Persians, the plans of Pericles came to life under the influence of Pheidias, the sculptor. It then became a place for thought and art to flourish, where symbols of classical spirit and civilisation came alive.

Historic centre of Rome, Italy

According to Roman mythology, the Eternal City was founded in 753 BC and became the capital of the mighty Roman Empire. Rome is home to a number of attractions including the Forum, the Pantheon and the Colosseum! This World Heritage site contains the whole historic centre within the city walls and reflects the influence of the Renaissance and Baroque periods in making it one of Italy’s most popular cities.

Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand

The historic city of Ayutthaya in Thailand was founded around 1350 and was subsequently destroyed in the 18th century by the Burmese. What’s left today is the ruins and some key highlights include the Buddhist temples of Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. The area is home to the remains of tall prang (reliquary towers) and should not be missed.

Cultural landscape of Bali, Indonesia

The landscape in Bali is unlike anything else on Earth. Consisting of five rice terraces (梯田) and water temples covering 19,500 hectares, the cultural landscape takes your breath away. This site gains honour through an ancient farming ceremony dating back to the 9th century known as subak. This concept reflects the spirit, the human world and nature, also known as Tri Hita Karana.

1. What might have happened in Greece in the 5th century BC?

A．Greece became famous for its castles.	B．Pheidias became a sculptor.
C．Greece fought against Persians.	D．The Greek spirit disappeared.

2. What is subak?

A．A rice terrace.

B．A cultural landscape.

C．A water temple.

D．An agricultural ceremony.

3. Which of the following has the longest history?

A．The Acropolis.

B．The Eternal City.

C．Ayutthaya.

D．Tri Hita Karana.

8 . Find out how and where you can use your PRESTO card to save with discounts on events, entertainment, attractions, and brands. Click here often to see what new offers become available!

Ontario Science Centre

Spark your sense of wonder! Explore more than 500 interactive experiences and take in live demonstrations for every age.

Save 20% off general admission rates when you show your PRESTO card at the Box Office. Valid for on-site sales only. Does not include separately ticketed events.

The Artist Project

You’ll discover and connect with over 250 independent artists and explore thousands of artworks, large-scale installations(装置) and enjoy curator(馆长)-led art tours.

Save 20% off general admission to the Artist Project in Toronto from April 13-16.

Grand Slam of Curling(冰壶)

The Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling is back in Toronto! See Olympic medalists, world champions and Canadian favourites compete in a best-on-best showdown at the Princess Auto Players’ Championship.

Get 20% off single draw tickets with PRESTO Perks. Use code PRESTO at checkout.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Beautiful gardens, stream and pathway at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Satisfy your need for nature at Royal Botanical Gardens!

PRESTO card holders save on Gardens Admission, and with bus connections from Burl-ington GO Station, the region’s most captivating gardens and trails are just minutes away. Save 15%off General Adult Admission when you show your PRESTO card.

1. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.

B．A magazine.

C．A website.

D．A textbook.

2. What can people do at the Artist Project?

A．Experience science.	B．Appreciate artworks.
C．Watch competitions.	D．Enjoy nature.

3. Which of the following has the smallest discounts?

A．The Artist Project.	B．Ontario Science Centre.
C．Grand Slam of Curling.	D．Royal Botanical Gardens.

9 . Four Excellent Museums for Kids to Explore

An injection of knowledge, Leeds

The Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds is giving a huge makeover recently. It features a Victorian street full of real smells and bugs, and presents shows of the impact of some terrible infectious diseases- cholera and smallpox before vaccinations. There are talks, displays, games as well as some information about health heroes over the years.

Adults: £12; children aged 5-15: £10; children under 5: free.

Follow that train, Walthamstow, London

A huge steam engine stands at the entrance to the small, indoor-outdoor Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum. Two 1967 Victoria Line carriages sit side by side with the cabs open to the would-be train drivers. Fireman Frank displays the fire engine featured in TV programs such as London’s Burning.

Free entrance.

Life through a lens, Edinburgh

The Camera Obscura and World of Illusions experience in Edinburgh presents a unique view of the city in the past. With over 100 interactive exhibits on five floors, it is completely kid-friendly with no “don’t touch“ signs. There’s a perspective room where younger children can dance with their own shadow, match their face with a monkey’s, serve their head on a plate and even lie on a shark.

Adults: £16; children aged 5 - 15: £12; children under 5: free.

Go back in time, Chichester, West Sussex

Anybody who wants to see, touch and even smell what life was like in ancient times should head to the Weald and Downland Living Museum-a museum with rural buildings ranging from early medieval England to the Victorian Age, and a multisensory, living presentation. There are also farm animals to visit, a wood and playground to burn off energy, and traditional games in one big house if it rains.

Family tickel: £42.

1. What is on show in the Thackray Museum of Medicine recently?

A．Information of inventors.	B．Some epidemics years ago.
C．Streets of the Victorian period.	D．Vaccinations used to treat COVID-19.

2. How much does it cost a parent with a child of five to experience the perspective room?

A．£76.

B．£32.

C．£28.

D．£16.

3. What’s the common theme of the four museums?

A．Protecting the rural areas.

B．Raising awareness of safety.

C．Inspiring children to learn engineering.

D．Learning about life in the ancient times.

10 . Keep your child's mind and body active this summer with Starport's hybrid STEAM & Recreational Camps. We’ve teamed up with American Robotics Academy, Mad Science of Houston, and SPDF Kids to provide a camp experience that is the perfect combination of learning and fun.

Week1 The Robot Olympics Robots Built by Design June 27~July 1 7:30 am~4:30 pm American Robotics Academy	Week2 Wizards of Science Master Builders Robotastic Adventure July 4~July 8 7:30 am~4:30 pm American Robotics Academy
Week3 Lights, Camera, Action! Eureka! July 11~July 157:30 am~4:30 pm Mad Science of Houston	Week4 Where the Wild Things Are Adventures in the Wild July 18~July 227:30 am~4:30 pm Mad Science of Houston
Week5 Nice to “Sea” You STEAM at the Beach July 25~July 29 7:30 am~4:30 pm SPDF Kids

Pricing
Early Bird Price—until May 15, 2023:$350.00
Regular—beginning May 16, 2023:$385.00
Group discount:$10.00 off each additional child
Camp Schedule
Below is a generalized activity schedule.
Drop-off(7:30   am~8:55 am)
Recreational Activity(7:45 am~8:55 am)
Outdoor Play(9:00 am~9:45 am)
STEAM Curriculum(10:00 am~11:00 am)
Lunch( 11 :00   am ~11 :30 am)
STEAM Curriculum(11:30 am~1:30 pm)
Arts/Crafts, games, sports, and/or other recreational activities(1:30 pm~3:00 pm)
Snack(3:00 pm~3:15 pm)
Movie(3:15 pm~4:30 pm)
Pick-up (4:30   pm)
Lunch
Campers will need to bring their own lunch each day. Please do not send lunches that need to be reheated or refrigerated. Lunches will be kept in a climate-controlled environment. A snack will be provided in the afternoon.
1. How much should Tom and his two brothers pay if they sign up for the camps in June?

A．$1 , 030.00.

B．$1 , 050.00.

C．$1, 135.00.

D．$1 , 155.00.

2. What can campers do at the camps every day?

A．Play outdoors for an hour.	B．See a film for over an hour.
C．Enjoy snacks for half an hour.	D．Have four hours of STEAM education.

3. Which of the following is a requirement for campers?

A．Arriving before 7:30 am.	B．Bringing their own snacks.
C．Keeping their lunches in the fridge.	D．Preparing lunches for themselves.