1 . Many high school students look forward to volunteering abroad. Here are some programs that such students can consider.
Spring Break Voluntary Service
Through this program, you’ll volunteer to build schools and community centers in the Dominican Republic, and help with reforestation (重新造林) or water purification (净化) projects. You’ll also have the chance to spend some free time on beaches, and explore freshwater lakes and underwater caves. This eight-day program costs $1,899.
Tanzania Expedition
Raleigh International’s Tanzania Expedition includes an adventurous hike in the Southern Highlands, through which you can help out with some environmental projects, and also pick up wildness survival skills. Except for these, volunteer work includes planting trees, improving access to clean water, and helping with hygiene (卫生) awareness events. This expedition lasts five, seven, or ten weeks, starting at $2,595.
Volunteer in Sri Lanka
Plan My Gap Year (PMGY) is offering a Sri Lanka volunteering experience to travelers aged 16 and 17. For two weeks, you’ll explore and volunteer, with activities including visiting an elephant center, watching animals at Yala National Park, relaxing on the beach and volunteering for different projects which mainly focus on English teaching, elephants, and sea turtles. The cost starts at $1,599.
Volunteer in Morocco
Another volunteer opportunity perfect for teens is the Morocco program provided by Cross-Cultural Solutions, where you will be able to travel across this beautiful country for two or four weeks and help with education, health, technology, or sports leadership activities. The cost (including housing and meals, in-country transport handbooks, and more) starts at $750, plus a $249 registration fee (注册费).
1. What is special about Tanzania expedition?| A．It includes a trip to a national park. |
| B．It puts volunteering and adventure together. |
| C．It aims to raise locals’ environmental awareness. |
| D．It requires volunteers to be equipped with first aid skills. |
| A．They are of the same lasting time. | B．They are for teens aged 16 and 17. |
| C．They both stress environmental protection. | D．They offer volunteers chances to visit beaches. |
| A．Pay a registration fee. | B．Work out an activity plan. |
| C．Make a booking online. | D．Join Cross-Cultural Solutions. |
2 . NLB Mobile app — a library in your pocket
The National Library Board (NLB) Mobile app is your personal library, anywhere. anytime. By signing in, you will be able to enjoy the full suite of services available to library members such as borrowing items and reading emagazines and enewspapers. But even if you don’t sign in, you can still:
●Search the library catalogue (目录) and share the title
●Locate nearby libraries based on your current location
●View highlights of library happenings
What do I need to sign in?
You will need a myLibrary ID. If you do not have it, you may create one online or using the app’s login page — tap on the+ button on the top right of the app’s screen.
What if I forget my myLibrary ID or password?
You can retrieve (恢复) your myLibrary ID and password:
●Online with your Singpass or NRIC/FIN number. Once you have signed in, the system will automatically detect if you have a myLibrary ID and display it. It will also let you reset your password if you have forgotten it.
●Via the NLB Mobile app, with your Singpass or NRIC/FIN number. Tap on the+ button on the top right of the app’s screen, then tap on “Forgot your myLibrary ID or password”.
When I try to log in, the app says “Profile already exists”. What do I do?
We are sorry that you are encountering this problem! Here are the steps.
●Go to your phone’s Settings menu.
●Select “Apps” or “Application manager” or “Applications”.
●Tap on“NLB Mobile”.
●Tap on “Storage”.
●Select “Clear Data”.
●Select “Clear Cache”
●Try signing in again. It should work this time. If not, please take a screenshot of the error message and email it to enquiry@nlb.gov.sg.
1. What can users do via NLB Mobile app without signing in?
| A．Reading emagazines. |
| B．Borrowing enewspapers. |
| C．Sharing the title of the items in the library. |
| D．Previewing the books available to borrow. |
| A．Singpass. | B．MyLibrary ID. |
| C．NRIC/FIN number. | D．The physical NLB card. |
| A．decide to voice complaints about the service |
| B．have any questions about the NLB Mobile app |
| C．are unable to clear NLB Mobile data on the phone |
| D．fail to solve the “log in” problem following the instructions |
3 . Community Music Classes
Community Music at Tufts offers a year-long program of Saturday classes for children aged 2 to 18.
| Singing Teens (12-15 year olds) Instructor: Adriana Ausch Class Time: 1:15-2:15 pm $360 per semester Full year course Perfect your singing or pick up a new skill! Learn the basic keys of singing like breath and pronunciation. Each week the class will practice warm-ups and learn a song together; in the second part of the class the students take turns for single instructions. |
| Music Theory and Composition One hour class: 12 noon-1 pm For students aged 9 & up Instructor: Phillip Grannan $335 per semester The primary goal of this course is to develop your child’s creativity — both in composing music and in ways of thinking about music — while filling the basics of music theory. The class is designed for students who have little or no experience with composing and music theory. |
| Violin Class One hour classes: 9 am-10 am, beginning class; 10 am-11 am, level two Instructor: Yank’l Garcia $360 per semester Beginning violin students will improve technically and musically in a group environment that promotes teamwork and encouragement. Solo and group material will be equally emphasized so that students learn how to play by themselves and with other musicians. |
| Group Drumming One hour class: 11 am-12 noon For students aged 9 and up Minimum 4 students Instructor: Lauren Caso $325 per semester Experience the challenge and fun of traditional drumming. Stick and hand techniques will be applied. Songs and chanting may accompany various pieces in this ongoing series. Prior completion of Foundations of Rhythm in World Percussion is highly required for beginners. |
| A．It focuses on traditional songs. | B．It sets a limit to learner numbers. |
| C．It is targeted at inexperienced singers. | D．It offers one-to-one instructions. |
| A．Phillip Grannan. | B．Adriana Ausch. | C．Lauren Caso. | D．Yank’l Garcia. |
| A．Violin Class. | B．Group Drumming. |
| C．Singing Teens. | D．Music Theory and Composition. |
A． | B． | C． |
5 . Central Park
Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife-both the human and animal varieties. Call (212)360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for daily events and tours.
Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park West.
Empire State Building
This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck (瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you’ll find the New York Skyride, a simulate helicopter ride over Manhattan.
5th Ave. at 34th St., Midtown: (212)736-3100
Intrepid1 Sea-Air-Space Museum
Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator.
Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave.: (212)245-0072
Madison Square Garden
If it’s big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available.
7th Ave., btwn. 31st and 33rd Sts., Midtown: (212)465-6741
1. The New York Skyride is for ___.| A．flight training | B．sightseeing |
| C．model plane sports | D．city transportation |
| A．Madison Square Garden |
| B．Empire State Building |
| C．Central Park |
| D．Intrepid Sea-Air-Space museum |
| A．To provide information of living in New York. |
| B．To provide directions of city traffic in New York. |
| C．To give a brief introduction to the history of New York. |
| D．To give visitors a guide to New York. |
6 . Book Chat Club
Calling all book lovers aged 11 to 17 years old! The Margaret River Bookshop and the Margaret River Library work together to start a Book Chat Club. | |
What is a Book Chat Club? It’s a club for people aged 11—17 who love reading books. Each month we will discuss what we have read and give recommendations to other members. There will not be a “set” of books that every member needs to read. Each time we will choose a different theme and you pick a book that you think fits. The book can be one from your own collection or something you have read at the school library. Actually we don’t mind where you found the book. What we want to know is your thoughts on it. There will be prizes for the best review of every month and free snacks! | If you want to join us, please complete our sign-up sheet (报名表) at either the Library or the Bookshop. Free Event! Time, location and dates * 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. * Margaret River Library * Last Sunday of the month 28 May 25 June 30 July 27 August 29 October 26 November 31 December |
Call the library at 555-3721 for more information or visit amrlibraries.com. | |
| A．At 9:50 p.m. on May 28. | B．At 9:30 a.m. on July 30. |
| C．At 10:20 a.m. on November 28. | D．At 10:30 p.m. on October 29. |
| A．Five. | B．Six. | C．Seven. | D．Eight. |
| A．Each member has a required book list every month. |
| B．The best reviewer can only get free snacks as the prize. |
| C．The book lovers aged 11—17 don’t have to pay to join the Book Chat Club. |
| D．The book lovers aged 11—17 can visit amrlibraries.com to complete sign-up sheets. |
7 . What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Valuable exhibits? Relaxed atmosphere? Here let's encounter some special museums.
The Museum of Bad Art
The Museum of Bad Art based in Boston, Massachusetts, will bring you a quite different visual experience. As its name implies, all pieces have made their way to the museum for being too bad to be ignored.
All the paintings have been found in yard sales, rescued from the trash or donated to the museum. When viewing such a large collection of failed art, be prepared to laugh your head off.
Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum
Established in 1984 and opened to the public in 1987, the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum sits in a complex of grand buildings in the architectural style of the Han Dynasty.
The distinctive museum consists of two sections. The aboveground part features models of tombs from the Stone Age to the Han Dynasty. The underground one contains 22 tombs from Henan Province. The tomb of Emperor Xuanwu of Northern Wei is the highlight of the museum.
The Underwater Museum
Fancy an undersea exploration but have no idea where to go? Then the Underwater Museum at the bottom of Lake Grublsee in Austria can be a good choice.
This incredible museum is perfect for adventurous divers, which surely gives visitors a unique experience. It houses not only copies of ancient people and cultural relics, but also fun, strange pieces like the Statue of Liberty, aliens and skeletons (骨架).
Upside Down House
Another strange museum is the Upside Down House in St. Petersburg. It features an apartment where everything is turned upside down.
When you walk into the house, you will feel quite confused and find the entire museum very impressive. With each item in the apartment turned head over heels, you would experience the illusion (错觉) that comes with standing on the ceiling.
1. Which museum best suits diving enthusiasts?| A．Upside Down House. | B．The Museum of Bad Art. |
| C．The Underwater Museum. | D．Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum. |
| A．Enjoy a big collection of failed art. | B．See several copies of cultural relics. |
| C．Experience visual illusion in person. | D．Visit historical and grand buildings. |
| A．They are located in Europe. | B．They focus on human nature. |
| C．They show respect for life. | D．They are special museums. |
8 . Dunnottar Castle
Castle entry times:
Summer season:(April 1st-September 30th) 9:00-17:30 every day
Winter season:(October 1st-March 31st)
Oct.1st-Oct.28th: 10: 00-16: 30
Nov.26th-Jan.20th: 10: 00-14: 30
Jan.21st-Feb.3rd: 10: 00-15: 00
Feb.25th-Mar.31st: 10: 00-16: 30
Bad weather conditions:
Before setting off to the Castle, we advise you to visit our website to check if the Castle is open. In the event of bad weather, the Castle may be closed for safety reasons.
Prices:
Adult ticket: £7
Child ticket: 3
Family ticket: (2 adults & 2 children between 5 and 15 years old) £17
Guide book: £53.50
Buy tickets at the door.
We do not offer pre-booking for individual tickets.
Castle closure dates:
The Castle will be closed on the following dates: 25th &.26th of December and 1st &2nd of January.
Post code: AB39 2TL
Dogs：Dogs are welcome at the Castle as long as they are kept on a leash(皮带)at all times.
1. How long is the Castle open during the summer season?| A．For 5 months. | B．For 6 months. | C．For 7 months. | D．For 8 months. |
| A．At 11: 30. | B．At 13: 30. | C．At 14: 30. | D．At 15: 00. |
| A．£17. | B．20. | C．£23. | D．£25. |
9 . Kew Gardens
Discover the world of science behind our collections of over 50,000 living plants in Kew Gardens.
| Tickets and prices | |||
| •Adult | PEAK | (February 1 to October 31) | £ 15.00 |
| OFF-PEAK | (November 1 to January 31) | £ 11.00 | |
| •Child (4 to 15) | PEAK | (February 1 to October 11) | £ 5.00 |
| OFF-PEAK | (November 1 to January 31) | £ 4,00 | |
| •Child under 4 | Free | ||
| Opening time | |||
| Weekdays Weekends | 10 am-7 pm (last entry 6 pm) 10 am-8 pm (last entry 7 pm) | ||
Directions
Plan your journey to Kew Gardens with our suggested routes to our easy-to-reach gates.
☆By bike
We welcome cyclists to our Gardens. There are bicycle racks (自行车停车架) at all four gates. At Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate, the racks are inside the gates. Bikes left outside our gates are left at your own risk. We do not allow bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards and scooters into the Gardens.
☆By bus
Route 65 stops close to Lion Gate, Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate.
Route 110 stops near Kew Gardens station and Elizabeth Gate.
Routes 237 and 267 stop at Kew Bridge station.
☆By car
Parking at Kew is extremely limited. First come, first served. Please plan ahead if you are considering driving to Kew, as we cannot guarantee (确保) an available space in our car park.
☆By boat
Thames River Boats run a special service from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier. The easiest entrance for visitors coming from Kew Pier is Elizabeth Gate.
1. How much should a 14-year-old boy pay to visit Kew Gardens in Match?| A．£ 4.00. | B．£ 5.00. | C．£ 11.00. | D．£ 15.00. |
| A．Riding his bike into the Gardens. |
| B．Entering the Gardens at 7 pm on Monday. |
| C．Getting some money for his missing bike left outside. |
| D．Finding bicycle racks inside Elizabeth Gate. |
| A．Where to park your car. | B．When to enter the Gardens. |
| C．How to receive a special service. | D．How to get to Kew Bridge station. |
10 . The New York Times Best Fiction Books of the Year are listed below. The star rating and number of reviews are from Amazon, com. In parentheses after the star rating and number of reviews are the number of pages in the book. Click the buy from Amazon, com link to be taken to the Amazon, com website where you can purchase the book from the online bookseller. (The former price is for a paperback version while the latter price is for a hardback version.)
The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
★★★★★ 4310 reviews (816p)
The 2020 NAACP Image Award-winning poet makes her fiction debut with this National Book Award-longlisted, magisterial epic — an intimate yet sweeping novel with all the force of Homegoing.
Price: US$13.99 US$18.40
When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut
★★★★★ 2587 reviews (192p)
When We Cease to Understand the World is a book about the complicated links between scientific and mathematical discovery, madness, and destruction.
Price: US$15.99 US$54.37
No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
★★★★ 3037 reviews (224p)
Fragmentary and sincere, No One Is Talking About This is at once a love letter to the endless scroll and a profound, modern meditation on love, language, and human connection from a singular voice in American literature.
Price: US$11.94 US$12.68
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
★★★★ 0244 reviews (256p)
Leave the World Behind explores how our closest bonds are reshaped — and unexpected new ones are forged — in moments of crisis.
Price: US$12.56 US$19.74
1. Which book gains the most popularity?| A．The Love Songs of W. E. | B．Du Bois B. When We Cease to Understand the World |
| C．No One Is Talking About This | D．Leave the World Behind |
| A．US$28.79 | B．US$32.3 | C．US$28.67 | D．US$66.31 |
| A．To persuade people to buy these books. |
| B．To present the popularity of these books. |
| C．To emphasize the importance of reading books. |
| D．To introduce readers’ reviews about these books. |
