2 . Explore the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, which offers a relaxing setting for you to enjoy works of modern sculpture.

Chair Transformation Number 20B, made in 1996 — by Lucas Samaras

Here, Samaras explores the double meaning of “flight”, referring to both the starlike form created by the stacked chairs, and the movement of a single chair moving through space. From different viewpoints, the sculpture appears to be upright, leaning back, or springing forward. From the side, it even appears like a zigzagging (之字形的) line.

Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, made in 1998 — by Coosje van Bruggen

The artist chose the typewriter eraser as his model for this work based upon childhood memories of playing with the object in his father’s office. Here the brush arcs (作弧形运动) back, conveying a sense of motion, as if the wheel­like eraser were rolling down the hill and making its way towards the gate of the garden.

Moondog, model 1974, made in 19981999 — by Tony Smith

The title itself comes from two sources: Moondog was the name of a blind poet and folk musician who lived in New York City, and Smith has also compared this sculpture to Dog Barking at the Moon, a painting by Joan Miro. He first created Moondog in 1974 as a 33­inch cardboard model and cast it in bronze as a garden sculpture in 1980. This version was designed by Smith, but it was not completed until after his death.

Cheval Rouge (Red Horse), made in 1964 — by Alexander Calder

During the last two decades of his life, Alexander Calder devoted his greatest efforts to large­scale mobiles and stabiles (立式抽象派雕塑), many of which have become popular public landmarks in cities around the world. Here the silky legs and tensile (张力的) up­thrust “neck” recall the power of a horse. This stabile reflects Calder's statement: “I want to make things that are fun to look at.”

4 . The goal of the “clean ＆ Green” home recycling initiative (倡议) is to assist households in reducing their environmental footprint by providing step-by-step instructions on effective recycling practices.

Understanding Recycling Types

Plastics: These include bottles, containers and other packaging materials. Always clean plastics before recycling to avoid pollution.

paper: Newspapers, magazines, and cardboard are recyclable. However, soiled or wet paper should be discarded as regular waste.

Glass: Bottles and jars of all colors can be recycled. Ensure they are free of food waste.

Metals: Common recyclables are aluminum cans and tin foil (锡纸). Remove any food waste before disposal.

Steps for Effective Home Recycling

Collection: Use separate bins for each type. Mark containers to avoid confusion.

Preparation: As mentioned above, clean the items. This prevents waste and increases the recyclability of the materials.

Storage: Avoid overfilling recycling bins. Overpacked bins might lead to improper sorting at recycling facilities.

Drop-off: If your city doesn’t offer roadside pickup locate your nearest recycling drop-off point.

Stay Informed: Recycling guidelines can change. Regularly check city websites for “clean ＆ Green” updates.

Recycling DOs and DON’Ts

DO: encourage neighbors and friends to adopt recycling habits;

invest in composting (堆肥) if possible; it’s another great way to reduce waste;

DON’T: mix different types in one bin;

recycle dangerous or electronic waste with regular recyclables;

Benefits of Recycling:

Reduces landfill (垃圾填埋) waste.

Conserves natural resources and energy.

Prevents pollution by reducing the need for raw materials.

Supports public health by minimizing exposure to harmful things.

Join the “clean ＆ Green” initiative today and play your part in creating a bright future for the next generations!

5 . For the Love of Food

Make food your life in the CIA Associate in Culinary Arts degree program. You’ll not only build the core skills used by every chef; you’ll chart your own path toward a lifelong career doing what you love. Learn to prepare a wide variety of dishes and cuisines, manage people, and use state-of-the-art equipment—all in less than two years! Come and make our trademark hands-on learning approach and industry-proven experts work for you.

Highlights:

1st Session: Learn how to develop flavor, employ classic and contemporary culinary techniques, create menus, and prepare global cuisines.

2nd Session: Study the ways successful culinary professionals manage restaurants, high-end catering, food trucks, and other food-related businesses.

3rd Session: Gain real-world experience through a paid internship semester at one of CIA’s 2,000+ food industry partners.

4th Session: Discover how real public restaurants are operated—hands-on, in our award-winning, live-action restaurant classrooms that serve thousands of customers annually.

How to apply：

Get started by submitting your application on our official website. Choose from two online options: CIA ONLINE APP or COMMON APP.

Next, to complete your application file, we just need three additional items:

▲ Request official transcripts(成绩单).

▲ Submit an essay to indicate your goals in life.

▲ Ask for a recommendation letter written by your teachers.

That’s it! You’re on your way to enrolling at CIA. If you’ve already submitted your application, learn more about the essay and supporting materials. Get ready for applications at least 3 months in advance in case of any interviews and background checks. Applications for our program are due by December 1,2023.

6 . From learning about protecting wild animals and natural habitats to reading about the effects of recycling, books are perfect for showing people how to get involved. Here are four of such books.

Thank You, Earth

The author of this book, April Pulley Sayre, has authored many award -winning books, and this one is truly special. It’s written in a letter format (设计), thanking the earth for so many great natural moments and phenomena. You’ll find beautiful pictures in this book.

Save the Bees

Bethany Stahl has a whole series of “Save the ..” books, and they all have great lessons for readers. The illustrations are fun and colorful perfect for animal lovers who want to learn how to make a difference. On her website, she even has links to free books, which are a great resource for parents or teachers.

The Earth Book

Todd Parr has always done a lovely job. His distinct style shines through this book, giving readers real ideas they can try in their everyday life. It’s a good book for even the youngest environmentalists and perfect for families to read together.

Tall Tall Tree

Describing the wildlife that lives in Northern California’s redwood forests, it turns story time into a counting lesson as readers count all the creatures in the forests. Readers will also love reciting Tony Frederick’s playful rhyme all on their own and learning about the animals of the forest.

7 . English Teacher Needed

We are one of the biggest English teacher agencies in China;we prefer lots of foreign teachers/employees to universities or companies daily.We provide this service for teachers for free.

What you need to do is log on our website www.languageteaching.com.cn and register.We will put your resume (简历) on the website except contact details.There are thousands of potential clients who will view your information daily. Once they choose you we will contact you.For more details you can also send an email to admin @ languageteaching.com.cn.

Part­time English Tutor Wanted

We are looking for a part­time English teacher, and the teacher should come from the USA, Canada, the UK, New Zealand or Australia.We would like to have 2 lessons a week,2 hours each lesson.

Please send me your resume with a photo if you are interested.Email: admin@languageteaching.com.cn.

Private English Tutor Wanted

A senior Chinese manager is looking for a one­to­one English tutor for several hours per week.He would like to learn British pronunciation，so UK natives will be preferred.The tutor should be fairly flexible (灵活的) to suit his busy schedule and be of professional appearance.The pay is to be discussed directly and will be very high for the right candidate.Teaching experience is not a must.

If you are interested, please send an email with your background information, pay expectations and a recent picture to dhanyatk@hotmail.com.

CALLING—Teacher/Librarian!

We are a small kindergarten attached to an international school in Beijing.We need a teacher/librarian.The teacher we are looking for will be a Chinese and English speaking librarian.

Qualifications:

Be self­starters, active team players.

Have a positive attitude and love to work with kids.

Be able to provide an exciting and innovative library program for students.

If you meet the above qualifications, please send your resume and a current picture to principalinChina @yahoo.com.

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