1 . Free Community Swap

Contact:
Catherine Crawford,        (718) 809-1603     ccrawford@grownyc.org
Jon Klar,        (646) 530-0381       jklar@grownyc.org

New Yorkers looking to reduce, reuse, and save money this year are invited to participate in Stop ‘N’ Swap, a free community event organized by local nonprofit GrowNYC.

The average NYC household throws away about 2,000 pounds of waste a year. By reusing through events like Stop ‘N’ Swap, NYC residents can take part in saving over 40 million pounds of material from landfill every year. Take a break from shopping, support a cleaner future, and join the ever-growing reuse community!

WHAT: Free Stop ‘N’ Swap Community Reuse Event
WHEN: February 19th，12pm-3pm
WHERE: Bronx Works Classic Community Center-286 East 156th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The public is invited to bring clean and reusable items. No one is required to bring something to take something-you can simply show up with a bag and see what’s free for the taking. Books, toys, clothing, and electronics are just some of the offerings. Furniture and other large items are not accepted at the swap. Anything leftover at the end of the day is donated or recycled.

Stop ‘N’ Swaps have developed a regular following among environmentally conscious New Yorkers. After almost two years without swaps, GrowNYC has set a goal of hosting one swap in each of the city’s 59 community districts each year, providing opportunities to make NYC truly livable-a place where every person can enjoy a healthier life.

1. What should you do to get more information from Catherine?

A．Cal1 (646) 530-0381.	B．Cal1 (718) 809-1603.
C．Email jklar@grownyc.org.	D．Visit 286 East 156th Street, Bronx.

2. What items are unacceptable at the Stop ‘N’ Swap?

A．Dry-as-dust books.	B．Old-fashioned clothes.
C．Out-of-date electronics.	D．Second-hand furniture.

3. What is the aim of GrowNYC’s Stop ‘N’ Swap?

A．To make NYC a better place to live.

B．To enrich New Yorkers’ community life.

C．To reduce the cost of dealing with waste in NYC.

D．To encourage districts to compete in sustainability.

2 . A city can become famous and experience a significant increase in visitors due to the influence of a well-liked film or a TV drama. For audiences, stepping into the scenes and experiencing the daily lives of the characters has become a new travel trend. Over the past year, several films and TV dramas have put their shooting locations into the public spotlight.

Qingdao in Shandong province

The Wandering Earth 2, a sci-fi that explores digital life and space journey, showcases impressive sci-fi scenes.90 percent of the film was shot in different places of Qingdao city, including the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge-the world’s longest cross-sea bridge, and the TAG Art Museum. For sci-fi fans, visiting Qingdao to explore the movie’s filming locations has become a popular trend.

Jiangmen in Guangdong province

The hit show The Knockout made Jiangmen an important tourism destination. As the hometown for many overseas Chinese, the city features historical cultural street scenes and South Asian-style architecture. The city has recorded more than 3.34 million trips in the past two months, which has generated over 3.4 billion yuan of tourism income, reflecting a notable rise of 124.3 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

Ningbo Museum in Zhejiang province

The primary setting for the sci-fi TV drama Three-Body Problem, Ningbo Museum, has caught significant attention. The museum integrates regional cultural features, traditional architectural elements, and modern techniques. Following the TV show’s release, daily visitor numbers rocketed to 5,000, marking a remarkable 220 percent year-on-year increase.

Taiyuan Ancient County in Shanxi province

Full River Red, directed by Zhang Yimou, set the Taiyuan Ancient County on fire with excitement. The movie highlights the county’s complex and narrow streets. The county now draws over 40,000 tourists every day, a significant rise compared to the daily 20,000 previously. Notably, one-third of these tourists were from outside Shanxi province, according to local statistics.

1. Which place best suits visitors who appreciate buildings of foreign style?

A．Qingdao city.	B．Jiangmen city.
C．Ningbo Museum.	D．Taiyuan Ancient County.

2. What aspect of Taiyuan Ancient County does Full River Red emphasize?

A．Its characteristic streets.	B．Its disastrous fire.
C．Its increasing population.	D．Its economic growth.

3. What do the four places have in common?

A．Their income depends heavily on tourism.	B．Their architecture integrates different cultures.
C．They are famous for their historical landmarks.	D．They become a hit through films or TV dramas.

3 . Princeton University Art Event

Program Information for Gaucho: A New Musical

March 8-10, 2024, in Wallace Theater

Presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater &Music Theater.

Gaucho:A New Musical

Book, music and lyries (歌词) by Princeton University seniors Aaron Ventresca and Emmu Ventresca; directed by lecturer Nicuo Krell with music direction by guest artist Gia Gan.

Run Time

Approximately 2 hours(including a 10-minute intermission).

Setting

In this new musical set in nineteenth-century Argentina, the gaucho (高乔人) community of San Antonio de Areco (a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina) faces growing threats to its traditional way of life from large landowners’ newest technology-barbed (带刺的) wire fence. A young gaucho named Mateo struggles to break free from his family’s dying way of life to become a writer. Then with some help, Mateo escapes to Buenos Aires. There, he meets Sofia, who shakes his narrow-minded view of the world. As modernity takes shape, Mateo is torn between choices:his family or the one he could create, his culture or the movements of the world.

Special Notes

No flash photography permitted. Please silence all electronic devices including mobile phone and watches, and avoid text messaging for the duration of the performance.

Tickets &Details

Performances are free and open to the public;advance tickets required. If a performance is listed as sold out, a wait list will be formed at the door with a limited number of tickets available.

Accessibility

The Wallace Theater is an accessible venue with an assistive listening system. Guests in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at least one week in advance at lewiscenter@princeton. edu.

1. Who created the Gaucho: A New Musical?

A．Guest artist Gia Gan.

B．Two university students.

C．Lecturer Nico Krell.

D．Artists in the Wallace Theater.

2. What is the theme of the musical?

A．A romantic love story.

B．A movement of culture.

C．The change of lifestyle.

D．The immigration of a community.

3. What are people required to do to watch the musical?

A．Pay for performances in advance.

B．Wait in line at the door of the theatre.

C．Contact the Lewis Center for tickets.

D．Switch off their electronic devices.

4 . Welcome to WSU Libraries! In this guide, we’ll unlock the mysteries of call numbers and location prefixes. Knowing these helps you quickly locate and access your desired books.

Call Numbers

Books and material are arranged on our shelves according to the Library of Congress (LC) classification system. These call numbers uniquely identify and organize items near other material on the same or similar subjects. Consider the call number: LB2395 C65 1991.

♦ LB defines the subject area. The call letters are typically arranged in alphabetical (字母的) order, starting from A and continuing through the alphabet. Knowing the letter(s) for your subject area gives you a place to start browsing the shelves. For example: A — General works; B — Philosophy, Psychology, Religion; D — world History; G — Geography; H— social sciences; J — Political science; K — Law; L— Education; M — Music; N — Arts; P— Language and Literature; Q — science. For more, click here.

♦ 2395 is the classification number, which further distinguishes the subject matter. Read as a whole number: 1, 2, 3, 45, 100, 2430.

♦ C65 is the Cutter number and usually represents the author’s last name. Find C, then 65. Read the number as a decimal (小数).

♦ 1991 is the year of publication.

Location Prefixes

Some call numbers have a location prefix. Location prefixes mean that the book or material is shelved in a special place, and may have loan restrictions. WSU uses the following prefixes:

1. Which book maybe identified under the call number “NU238 C719 2013” ?

A．An Introduction to Modern Art.	B．The ABC of Computer science.
C．The Recycling of waste oils.	D．A short History of France.

2. What would be the Cutter number if you are looking for a book by Whitney Sherman?

A．C78.

B．S53.

C．W67.

D．L59.

3. Where can you find the book “RES AG243 G87 1992”?

A．0n the 2nd or 4th floor of the library.

B．In the Reference Area on the 1st floor.

C．In the Circulation Area on the 1st floor.

D．At the Learning Resources Center on the 2nd floor.

5 . Anne Frank Walking Tour—360 Amsterdam Tours

Description

As one of the most tolerant cities in Europe, Amsterdam became the “safe place” of the Jewish community during the 16th and 17th centuries. In this 2-hour tour, our expert guide from 360 Amsterdam will relate the past of a city that suffered the horrors of World War II, through the perspective of Anne Frank. Discover the story of Anne’s diary and how it was published. Find out how the Dutch treated the Jews of Amsterdam, as in the case of Anne Frank.

The tour shows the old Jewish Quarter to the Anne Frank House. Our professional guides will bring history to life and narrate how things unfolded during these times of terror.

Recommended: For people interested in European history.

What’s included?

•Local guide in English(Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese and Dutch).

•A walking tour about Anne Frank and W. W. II throughout the historical sites of Amsterdam.

What’s not included?

•Entrance ticket to the Anne Frank House

•Food and Beverages

•Transportation

•Tips to the guide

•Entrance ticket to the Jewish Museum and the Portuguese Synagogue

Additional information

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour and buy your tickets online in advance.

Tickets to the Anne Frank House must be purchased in advance and online as there are assigned time slots to enter the museum.

Meeting point

Tour Starts: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1— in front of the Jewish Museum.

Look for the orange umbrellas from 360 Amsterdam Tours.

1. What is the main focus of the tour?

A．Bringing history to life.	B．Showcasing Dutch traditions.
C．Exploring modern architecture.	D．Discovering famous Dutch writers.

2. What is included in the the 2-hour tour package?

A．Tips to the expert guide.	B．A guided walking tour.
C．Free food and beverages.	D．Free admission to the museum.

3. What is advised for the tourists regarding the tour?

A．Holding an orange umbrella.	B．Buying tickets at the entrance.
C．Booking tickets ahead of time.	D．Entering the museum 15 minutes earlier.

6 . Best Sellers In Architecture

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Steeple Chasing:

Churches are all around London. They contain art and architectural wonders. Award-winning writer Peter Ross sets out to tell their stories, and through them a story of Britain. Join him as he visits London’s great cathedrals with their histories of fire and love. It is about people as much as place.

E-book Edition: £12.99 Hardcover: £13.67 Paperback: £8.99

The Art Of Home:

In The Art Of Home, the author Shea McGee takes us through every room of the house, starting with an explanation of process and then guiding our entry ways, living rooms, kitchens, offices and kids’ rooms. With step-by-step guidance, Shea helps us transform the most important parts of our lives and how we live.

E-book Edition: £16.99 Hardcover: £19.27

Sort Your Life Out:

The first official book from the life-changing BBC show, Sort Your Life Out will give you the tools to transform your home in three simple steps:

1. CLEAN — how to let go and clear out the chaos.

2. SORT — time to sell, donate, recycle and upcycle.

3. SYSTEMISE — learn how to organise, fold and store in a way that is manageable.

E-book Edition: £7.99 Hardcover: £16.99

Never Too Small:

Small footprint design proves that living better doesn’t have to mean living larger. Following the success of their first book, the second volume of Never Too Small that explores small space living showcases 30 new and outstanding homes from around the world. The book features beautiful photography and offers an inspiring model for the future of housing.

Hardcover £27.6

1. What is Steeple Chasing about?

A．Exploring history behind London’s churches.

B．Spreading knowledge of church construction.

C．Showing beautiful photography of great cathedrals.

D．Sharing experience of being an award-winning writer.

2. What do The Art Of Home and Sort Your Life Out have in common?

A．They have the same prices.	B．They are both adapted from a show.
C．They share the similar focus.	D．They both guide readers in three steps.

3. Which of the following meets the concept of Never Too Small?

A．Less is more.	B．Live smaller but better.
C．The smaller, the better.	D．Enlarge your space, enlarge your life.

7 . Best Overall: LectroFan EVO Sound Machine

Why You Should Get It

This compact, stylish, and affordable white noise machine is very easy to use. With a timer, a headphone connector, and a large range of sounds, you’ll be able to find the right set up for you. That’s where it comes in to mask all that unwanted environmental noise—or lack of—so you can get more rest.

Keep in Mind

The device isn’t battery-operated, so it’ll need to stay plugged into a power source.

It does everything you need it to, and then some, for a very reasonable price. It plays non-repeating digital noise in a range of colors: It has 10 fan sounds, 10 environmental noise sounds—including pink and brown noise, and two ocean soundscapes.

The device is super simple to use, and once you’ve picked your favorite type of noise, it will be saved in the settings, and the machine will auto play that sound each time you turn it on. The speaker produces a clear and crisp sound, and there’s a wide volume range. It also comes with an optional timer you can set between one to eight hours, or play continuously, plus a 3.5mm connector for headphones if your partner isn’t quite as keen on white noise as you are.

It’s compact enough to travel everywhere with you, and as white noise machines go, it looks pretty good, too. It certainly won’t look out of place on your bedside table. You can power the LectroFan EVO via USB or the included A/C adaptor, but it doesn’t have an internal battery, so it does need to be plugged in.

Price at time of publish: $35
Product Details: Dimensions: It’s 4.7 inches long and 3. 3 inches in height. Its width is the same as its length. | Sound options: 22 | Timer: Yes | Power: Plug-in
1. What is the device mentioned used to do?

A．Avoid noises.

B．Enjoy nature.

C．Help sleep well.

D．Listen to music.

2. What do we know about the device from the text?

A．It works with batteries.	B．It doesn’t disturb others.
C．It has one nature noise.	D．Its timer’s set up is fixed.

3. How wide is the device?

A．3.3 inches.

B．4.7 inches.

C．6. 8 inches.

D．10 inches.

8 . Kangaroo Kids

Fall Jump Rope Workshop

Invited: All skill levels, kids ages 6 and up

Skills Taught: Single / Long Rope, Speed, and Double Dutch (交互花式跳绳)

Learn new skills with nationally recognized jumpers!

Jumpers must be willing to learn and have fun!

Saturday, November 9, 9:00-16:00

North Laurel Community Center

9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd • Laurel, MD 20723

Participant Fee: $55 by 10/21 ($65 after 10/21)
Judge’s Clinic Fee: $25 by 10/21 ($35 after 10/21)
How to Register (register by 10/30)

Use our online registration system for all event registrations, T-shirt orders; and lunch orders. Please register and pay at http://registration. kanagrookids.org/FallWorkshop. First-time users will create a user account to register for the Fall Workshop as a participant. Please create only one user account per household. All members of a family will be part of one account.

NOTE: PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLYAS POSSILE, ASPACE IS LIMITED.

T-shirt Order

Workshop T-shirts: $18, order by 10/18. Shirt Size (please circle during order): YS/ YM /YL/AS/ AM /AL

Jump ropes, T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes, and water bottles will be available for sale at the event on November 9. There will be instructors helping adjust the length of your jump ropes.

Lunch Order

Subway lunch (sandwich or salad, fruit drinks and cookies): $8, order by 10/30.

Workshop Hours: 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00

Lunch: 12:00-1:30

1. What is the early bird participant fee?

A．$25.

B．$35.

C．$55.

D．$65.

2. What are family participants asked to do?

A．Bring their own lunch.	B．Create one registration account.
C．Register for the same instructor.	D．Adjust the length of their jump ropes in advance.

3. When is the deadline for ordering a T-shirt?

A．10/18.

B．10/21.

C．10/30.

D．11/9.

9 . DISCOVER WEEDON ISLAND’S ANCIENT PAST

If you are interested in archaeology, experience hands-on archaeology at Weedon Island Preserve, one of Florida’s exceptional archaeological sites. AWIARE offers one-week camp focused on archaeology for kids entering Grade 1 and 5. Students will learn about the basic archaeology through hands-on, interactive classroom projects, outdoor activities, and a visit to an archaeological site in the Tampa Bay area.

Day 1-2 Followed by engaging icebreaker activities and team-building exercises, participants will attend the speeches delivered by the world-known archaeologists. Dr. Robert Austin and Dr. John Arthur will respectively give speeches about the site and local history of the Tampa Bay area. The days will conclude with basic training on excavation techniques and tools, setting the groundwork for hands-on involvement in the archaeological exploration ahead.

Day 3-4 Participants will explore local historic sites long-covered by plants and learn how archaeologists survey sites using direct measurements, digital cameras, careful notes, and hand-held GPS units. This trip will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the environment in which these sites were created.

Day 5-7 Participants will be involved in assisting AWIARE researchers in excavation, recording data, screening sediment, and collecting artifacts, bone, and samples. What’s more, You will also help sorting and processing artifacts from the excavation and other sites in the Tampa Bay area.

Date: August 10-16, 2024

Time: 9: 00 am-5: 00 pm

Expedition cost: $300 per participant, which includes daily lunch at the AWIARE Research Station. Return campers receive a 20% discount.

Registration is now open for the Hands-On Archaeology Camps.

1. Who can be the target audience for the camp?

A．Students in primary school.	B．Kids interested in UK history.
C．Tourists interested in Weedon Island.	D．Undergraduates majoring in archaeology.

2. What will participants probably do on August 13, 2024?

A．Help improve the site’s environment.	B．Help reconstruct ancient objects.
C．Assist professional excavations.	D．Explore vegetation-covered local historic sites.

3. How much is the cost for two kids coming back this year?

A．$240

B．$480.

C．$600.

D．$720.

10 . The Best Places for Camping Near Portland

Lost Lake

With 148 campsites, Lost Lake has plenty of room for everyone who wants to go camping near Portland. In addition to a place to park up for the night, the park also has numerous trails to explore, a public boat launch and a fishing dock(码头). But there are no electrical connections available.

Price: Tent sites range from $29- $32 depending on their location.

The Vintages Trailer Resort

Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, camping in a vintage trailer can be a lot of fun, offering a unique lodging experience. It is a pretty luxurious experience, with terrycloth robes, pour-over coffee, and breathtaking views of the neighboring vineyards. There are plenty things to do in the surrounding valley, but primarily it is one of the nation’s top wine-producing regions.

Price: Each trailer varies.

Beaver Campground

Located in between huge old maple trees and sycamores(悬铃木), Beaver Campground makes a great place to stay. The surrounding forest is a great place to explore, and as the campgrounds are small, with only 24 campsites, you will really feel as though you are in the middle of nowhere.

Price: Between $20- $100 a night.

Oxbow Regional Park

One of the most picturesque places to go camping, the perfect place for swimming, rafting, fishing and much more, the park offers 74 drive-up campsites, each of which comes with a picnic table, fire pit, and cooking grill, and there are also 12 RV sites.

Price: $22 a night

1. What can you do in the Lost Lake?

A．Swim in the lake.	B．Use your rice cooker.
C．Take part in water activities.	D．Explore the surrounding forest.

2. Where will a wine lover most want to go?

A．Lost Lake.	B．Beaver Campground.
C．The Vintages Trailer Resort.	D．Oxbow Regional Park.

3. What can be known about the price of the four places?

A．Beaver Campground charges the most.

B．Price ranges from place to place.

C．All places carry out the same pricing policy.

D．Oxbow Regional Park enjoys the lowest price.