1 . Consistently voted the “Best Museum” by area media, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich is an educational institution which, through its varied exhibitions and collections in the arts and sciences, provides programs for audiences.
Bruce Beginnings
The Bruce Beginnings program is designed for children aged 2.5 — 5 and their adult caregivers, who will explore the museum's collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. Topics rotate (轮换)between art and science. Space for this program is limited; participants must see the Visitor Service desk upon arrival at the museum.
Time: Tuesdays 11:00 to 11:45 am and 1:00 to 1:45 pm
Science Solvers and Art Adventures
The drop-in monthly program is designed for children aged 4 and up and their families to explore simple science and art concepts while they take part in kid-friendly experiments inspired by the museum's exhibitions and collections.
Time:Alternating Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Studio Workshops
It's a program fit for children aged 4 and up with their families. Participants will create a work of art inspired by the museum's collections and exhibitions! This program is $7 per person for members and $15 for non-members, plus the cost of museum admission.
Time: Select Sundays, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Afternoons at the Bruce
Spend the afternoon off from school discovering, learning and creating something! Workshops are designed for Grades K-5 to explore the museum's collections and exhibitions.The program charges members $15 and non-members $25, including snacks. Advanced registration is required online.
Time: Select school vacation days, 2:00 to 4:30 pm
1. What is special about Bruce Beginnings?| A．The members are offered a discount. |
| B．The number of visitors is controlled. |
| C．The topics are various including science. |
| D．The activities are aimed at adult art lovers. |
| A．Create a work of art | B．Read science books. |
| C．Join in experiments. | D．Design collection displays. |
| A．Brace Beginnings. |
| B．Science Solvers and Art Adventures. |
| C．Family Studio Workshops. |
| D．Afternoons it the Bruce. |
2 . What's On?
Electric Underground
7:30 p.m-1:00 a. m. Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who's playing in your area? We're bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local hands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30 p.m. by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Gee Whizz
8:30 p.m-10:30 p.m. Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He's the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00 p.m. for drinks and snacks.
Simon's Workshop
5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years' experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.
1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?| A．Charlotte Stone. | B．James Pickering. |
| C．Jules Skye. | D．Gee Whizz. |
| A．Pizza World. | B．The Cyclops Theatre. |
| C．Victoria Stage. | D．Kaleidoscope. |
| A．It is held every Wednesday. | B．It is run by a comedy club. |
| C．It requires membership identity. | D．It lasts three hours each time. |
3 . Apps to Help in a Disaster
Disasters almost always arrive unexpectedly. But there are computer apps to help people prepare for disasters. Some apps alert users when a disaster has taken place.
1. Siren GPS Mobile
The free Siren GPS Mobile app connects users to emergency services at the tap of the screen. The app will let emergency workers know where the person in need is.
The app works over cellphone networks. But it also works on Wi-Fi if cellphone networks are down after an emergency.
Users can create a personal health report on the app to share with emergency services. This will provide information about medicines that users take, allergies they might have and other medical information important to treatment decisions.
2. Life360
The Life360 app provides a service to keep the loved ones connected. Users can set up a network of people to share their location, chat and get alerts when they are near someone in their network. People in the same network can use the app on iPhone and Android devices.
The app helps users communicate when they are in danger. The location sharing function can be suspended（暂停）when desired.
The Life360 app is free, with some services available for a fee.
3. Red Panic Button
When a person is in danger, the Red Panic Button app might help. This app can send a text message to chosen contacts providing the user's location. You can also add a voice or video message or photo to your text and email.
This app can also be used to contact emergency services.
Red Panic Button is free, but extra features are available for a fee.
4. First Aid by American Red Cross
The free First Aid app by the American Red Cross helps guide users in giving first aid to the injured people. The app can also help with information to help plan for droughts, floods, storms and more.
Watch videos and take quizzes within the app. Users can switch the app from English to Spanish.
1. All of the following are features of the Siren GPS Mobile app EXCEPT.| A．it connects users to emergency services |
| B．it is useless if your cellphone network is down |
| C．rescuers can get your health information through it |
| D．rescue workers can know where the injured person is |
| A．share your health information with doctors directly |
| B．get hospital information immediately when in danger |
| C．keep connected with those in your network |
| D．watch over your loved ones' movements |
| A．Siren GPS Mobile. |
| B．Life360. |
| C．Red Panic Button. |
| D．First Aid by American Red Cross. |
4 . From a live music festival that champions Mother Nature to the sporting artistry of the HSBC Women’s World Championship, Singapore’s dynamic line-up of events in February will have you at the edge of your seat. Here are the concerts, festivals and celebrations that await you in the Lion City.
Chinatown CNY Celebrations
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and tradition of the Lunar New Year at the Chinatown CNY Celebrations. The seven-week long festivities include a slew of activities for the young and old alike, with nightly street shows, a festive bazaar (街市), and an international Lion Dance competition.
For two months, the streets of Chinatown will be decorated with lanterns and interesting motifs (图案), from gold coins to the mythical zodiac animals of the Chinese lunar calendar.
Date: 2 Jan - 22 Feb Venue: Chinatown
Dahlia Dreams
Inspired by the Lunar New Year, this enchanting floral showcase tells the mythological story of the Chinese zodiac animals. Weave your way through the Flower Dome’s elaborate topiary like sculptures, amidst more than 70 dahlia cultivars (品种) and indulge in an unforgettable visual feast. Date: 17 Jan - 23 Feb
Venue: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome
Have a Squeaky New Year!
Animal lovers can take a walk on the wild side at this Chinese New Year-themed event, happening across the Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Bark and Night Safari.
Keeping in theme with this year’s Chinese zodiac animal, visitors can check out the gambian pouched rat, clouded rat, speckled mousebird and more.
The event will be accompanied by lion dance performances, themed mascots and a special Zoo-diac trail to reveal your fortune forecast.
Date: 25 Jan - 8 Feb
Venue: Singapore Zoo, River Safari, Jurong Bird Bark and Night Safari
Chingay Parade Singapore 2020
Join Singaporeans as they celebrate the largest street performance and float parade in Asia. An annual celebration of Singapore’s multicultural tapestry (织锦), this year’s entertainment is themed ‘Colours in Harmony’, and will feature a mix of dazzling spectacle and dynamic performances.
Grab some street food and participate in games at the carnival along the parade route, and don’t forget to drop by NS Square for River Hongbao to marvel at the lanterns and fireworks.
Date: 31 Jan – 1 Feb Venue: F1 Pit Building
1. At the Chinatown CNY Celebrations, people could ______.| A．buy the lanterns and interesting motifs |
| B．enjoy an international Lion Dance competition |
| C．hear the mythological story of the Chinese zodiac animals |
| D．check out the gambian pouched rat and speckled mousebird |
| A．Chinatown. | B．Singapore Zoo. |
| C．Flower Dome. | D．F1 Pit Building. |
| A．To attract visitors. |
| B．To describe events. |
| C．To compare festivals. |
| D．To evaluate activities. |
5 . Train Information
All customers travelling on TransLink services must be in possession of a valid ticket before boarding. For ticket information，please ask at your local station or call 13 12 30.
While Queensland Rail makes every effort to ensure trains run as scheduled，there can be no guarantee of connections between trains or between train services and bus services.
Lost property(失物招领)
Call Lost Property on 13 16 17 during business hours for items lost on Queensland Rail services.
The lost property office is open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm and is located(位于)at Roma Street station.
Public holidays
On public holidays, generally a Sunday timetable operates. On certain major event days，i.e.
Australia Day, Anzac Day, sporting and cultural days, special additional services may operate.
Christmas Day services operate to a Christmas Day timetable，Before travel please visit translink. com. au or call TransLink on 13 12 30 anytime.
Customers using mobility devices
Many stations have wheelchair access from the car park or entrance to the station platforms.
For assistance, please Queensland Rail on 13 16 17.
Guardian trains (outbound)
Depart | Origin | Destination | Arrive |
6:42pm | Altandi | Varsity Lakes | 7:37pm |
7:29pm | Central | Varsity Lakes | 8:52pm |
8:57pm | Fortitude Valley | Varsity Lakes | 9:52pm |
11:02pm | Roma Street | Varsity Lakes | 12:22am |
| A．Call 13 16 17. | B．Visit translink .com.au. |
| C．Ask at the local station. | D．Check the train schedule. |
| A．Altandi. | B．Roma Street. | C．Varsity Lakes. | D．Fortitude Valley. |
| A．6:42 pm. | B．7:29 pm. | C．8:57 pm. | D．11:02 pm. |
6 . Four Sydney Youth Stamp Group (SYSG) workshops are held each year during the school holidays for children aged 7 to 17. We have a Junior group (7 to 11 year olds) and a Senior group (12to 17 year olds). The workshops are for children at home and abroad, who want to further their stamp collecting enjoyment and skills, and we especially welcome those who are new to this field.
2020 Workshop Dates:
Friday 24 January 2020-- Theme: Italy
Saturday 18 April 2020--Theme: Sport in Australia
Saturday 18 July 2020--Theme: USA
Saturday 10 October 2020-- Theme: Netherlands
Cost: Free
Venue: Philatelic Association of NSW, Inc. (Philas House) 17 Brisbane Street, Surry Hills
Time: 10:30am to 3:00pm (children are to be seated by 10:30am. Parents, please arrive a little earlier to have your children’s names checked off)
How to book: Download a registration form, click here (PDF 24kb). Complete the form and mail it to the Coordinator ( 协调者)。The Coordinator will send you an email confirming your booking. Bookings are accepted up to 28 days before each workshop. Parents can also email the Coordinator to add your name to our mailing list, you will receive a letter in the mail and registration form, about our next workshop.
Items (物品) children can bring(we understand beginners may not have some of these items, but do not worry, just come along):
Stamp Album, with or without stamps
Lead pencil, coloured pencils, scissors, ruler, ballpoint or felt-tip pen
Australian Stamp Catalogue (Seven Seas- - preferably a fairly recent edition)
1. Who are most welcomed in the SYSG workshops?| A．Junior group members. |
| B．Senior group members. |
| C．Foreign stamp collectors. |
| D．Beginners of stamp collecting. |
| A．Sport in Australia | B．Netherlands |
| C．Italy | D．America |
| A．A website. | B．A children magazine. |
| C．A tourist brochure. | D．A newspaper. |
7 . Camp All-Star
Welcome to Camp All-Star, your No. 1 summer sports camp for kids! Located on the famous Kents Hill School campus by the beautiful lake, Camp All-Star hosts kids from around the world. When thinking about your next overnight summer camp, consider the best—Camp All-Star!
Great Sports Summer Camps for Kids
Camp All-Star stands out among the successful camps in the U.S. We have the best sports fields and courts to make your child’s sports camp experience a successful one. Your child can enjoy playing for hours in any of our more than 30 sports and activities each day. Our camper to staff rate is three to one, which makes it possible for children to receive more careful instruction.
We have a wide variety of activities and sports to choose from: fishing, dance, basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis. Boys and girls, aged 8-16, can customize their own schedules in our 2, 3, 4 or 6 week summer camp session for kids.
The aim of Camp All-Star is to develop athletic skills, encourage abilities in leadership, fair play and team work, and provide a fun, rewarding and memorable summer sports camp experience. Our staff have the experience and qualified training necessary to ensure that your child has a successful, memorable and enjoyable time at our summer camp.
Call Today About Our Overnight Summer Camps for Kids
Don’t let your kids waste another summer playing video games and sitting around. Let them enjoy their time and get some exercise at our exciting and friendly summer sports camp. Information for our upcoming camps can be found on our website. For additional information or questions, contact us today. We hope your kids can join us at Camp All-Star!
1. Camp All-Star stands out among the others because ___________.| A．it is surrounded by a beautiful lake |
| B．it provides various activities and sports |
| C．it offers timely information on its website |
| D．it allows children to play outside all day long |
| A．To fire kids’ imagination. | B．To build up kids’ confidence. |
| C．To develop kids’ leadership skills. | D．To promote kids’ self-control. |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A guidebook. |
| C．A news report. | D．A textbook. |
8 . The Outdoor City Adventure Book Festival
For one week in July, Sheffield Central Library becomes the center of adventure in the Outdoor City. Check out some of the events. Most of them are free but early booking is recommended.
July 10
Bee Quest - A Hunt for the World's Most Elusive (难以捕捉的) Bees Central library Carpenter Room, 7 : 008 : 30pm.
A hunt for the world's most elusive bees leads Professor Dave Goulson from Poland to Patagonia, deep into the Ecuadorian Jungle. He also explores closer to home.
Among secret places hidden right under our noses and through his scientific expertise (专业知识), shows us that beauty hides in the most surprising places.
July 11
Clarion Call: A Heartfelt Tribute to Sheffield' s Access Pioneers
Central I.ibrary Carpenter Room, l0 : 30-11 : 30am.
Well-known walker, activist and campaigner, Terry Howard takes us back a hundred years and shares the story of the role Sheffielders played in the first fights for our right to freely walk on the Peak District moors (旷野). The Clarion Ramblers is thought to be the first working class walking club. This is the story of their important role in gaining us the access we all enjoy today.
July 12
The Wainwrights in Color Central Library Carpenter Room, I : 302 : 30pm.
Inspired by the work of the great Alfred Wainwright, over 10 years Andy Beck has reproduced in watercolor all l, 500 pictures drawn in A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Andy speaks about how the scenes in the Lake District have changed during the last 50 years.
July 13
Craft (制作) Your Own Adventure Journal-A Workshop Central Library Reading Room, 2 : 00-3 : 00 pm,￡5.
Learn paper craft techniques to make your own beautiful travel journal. Get advice from our expert tutor on using old photos adventures and holidays.
Collecting stories and memories from your.
1. Which event should you choose if you're interested in bees?| A．Bee Quest. |
| B．Clarion Call. |
| C．The Wainwrights in Color. |
| D．Craft Your Own Adventure Journal. |
| A．July 10. |
| B．July 11. |
| C．July 12. |
| D．July 13. |
| A．It lasts the longest. |
| B．It needs reservation. |
| C．It calls for admission charges. |
| D．It offers the most interesting stories. |
This hotel features works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are good value and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urban — the hotel is by a high-rise public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under elevated (高的) subway tracks — but Bushwick’s best bars and cafes / restaurants are nearby.
Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433
Archer Hotel
Visitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this hotel. Rates differ from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.
Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100
CitizenM New York Times Square
This is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain — CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. There’s a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.
Doubles from $170, room only. Tel: 212 319 7000
1. What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?| A．It has the most rooms. | B．It is located in Manhattan. |
| C．It is Bushwick’s best hotel. | D．It is decorated with some art works. |
| A．Regulars can enjoy a certain discount. |
| B．Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift. |
| C．Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar. |
| D．Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Building. |
| A．212 319 7000. | B．718 388 4433. |
| C．212 865 5700. | D．212 719 4100. |
10 . The National Beekeeping Centre Wales is a free attraction in the countryside that teaches children about the importance of honeybees – with the chance to try lots of local honeys.
This friendly visitor centre is a supporter of Welsh honeybees, which are increasingly under threat from climate change and loss of wildflower meadows (草地). It raises visitors’ awareness of environmental issues and shows the 4,000-year history of beekeeping and honey-making, from the ancient Egyptians to the Romans. A Hive (蜂巢) Aid scheme lets you adopt a beehive(from £50 per person), and regular courses (from £60 per person) train new generations of beekeepers.
Fun fact
Bees pollinate (授粉) about a third of everything we eat and play an important role in sustaining (维持) our ecosystems. In economic terms, honeybee pollination could be worth up to £200m to the UK alone.
What about lunch?
Next door is the Furnace Tearoom, part of the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre, which serves light bites – wraps (卷饼), fruit salads (£7) and coffee. And the nearby Pavilion Restaurant at the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden has cooked food, including baked potatoes (£5) and daily specials such as local casseroles (焙盘) with bread rolls (£6), plus coffee and cakes.
Exit through the gift shop
There is a range of bee-themed gifts in our gift shop, including bee toys (£2), wooden honey candy (£2) and a selection of honeys all made by Welsh producers (£5). The bestselling Bodnant honey (£8) goes fast.
Getting here
We are located just off the A470 on the Bodnant Estate in the Conwy Valley, and 10 minutes from the A55 north Wales coast road. Follow the brown signs just after Bodnant Gardens.
Value for money
Visits and activities for kids are free, though donations are welcome. Taster days (from £60) and the weekend beekeeping course (£80 per person) are held at Abergwyngregyn village, 10 miles west down the A55.
Opening hours
The Visitor Centre opens daily from 10 am-4 pm but it is volunteer-run, so phone ahead to check. Expect lots of fun activities around the annual Conwy Honey Fair.
1. What do we know about the National Beekeeping Centre Wales?| A．It makes money mainly by selling local honeys. |
| B．It invites visitors to adopt a beehive for free. |
| C．It’s an educational center about beekeeping. |
| D．It shows visitors Wales’ long wildflower meadows history. |
| A．bread rolls |
| B．fruit salads |
| C．baked potatoes |
| D．local casseroles |
| A．In the village of Abergwyngregyn. |
| B．Opposite Bodnant Gardens. |
| C．Off the A55 Wales coast road. |
| D．Next to the A470 on the Bodnant Estate. |
| A．£ 64 |
| B．£ 76 |
| C．£ 84 |
| D．£ 96 |
