1 . Jumping Clay
Grades: K-2
Time: 3:25 pm — 4:25 pm Tuesday Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 3, 27 (No class 2/20)
Explore the Arctic and Antarctic in this creative hands-on workshop! Each student will create their own 3-D Polar display including the landscape and animals such as polar bears, penguins and whales while learning about basic shapes and color mixing. Jumping Clay is an air-drying polymer clay that is 100% safe and non-toxic and completely mess free! Beginners welcome! All materials included. Cost: $90
Vacation Destination
The ERfC Vacation Destination Center is located at Enfield Street school,1318 Enfeild Street. Vacation Destination is open from 7:00 am — 6:00 pm on the following days this school year:
December 26-29, 2020
February 20, 2021
April 9-13, 2021
June 25-29, 2021
A variety of theme-based activities are provided throughout the day and include enrichment and recreational activities such as sewing, sports & games, arts & crafts and science activities. Daily fee: $ 45
ERfC Counselors in Trainning Team for High School Students
Students in grades 9-12 who are looking to develop leadership skills are encouraged to join the ERfC CIT Team. High school students will gain experience working with children in different age groups, discover new strengths, and learn team-building skills. Training is provided and summer opportunities will be available. Contact Melissa Shea atmshea@erfc.us.
Tonight in Thompsonville
Located at St. Patrick’s Hall, 64 Pearl Street, Enfield Join us for a free family dinner and a variety of family fun activities. In addition to a family dinner, evenings include hands-on educational activities designed for parents and children to enjoy together. Community providers attend to share information about health, nutrition, physical activity,education, and other services such as SNAP, Care 4 Kids, early childhood programs and out-of-school time activities.
1. What is the main purpose of Jumping Clay?| A．To guide children to protect wild animals. |
| B．To teach children to use clay materials properly. |
| C．To encourage children to improve their creativity. |
| D．To help children learn about the Arctic and Antarctic. |
| A．December 30, 2020. | B．February 22, 2021. |
| C．April 12, 2021. | D．June 24, 2021. |
| A．Jumping Clay. | B．Vacation Destination. |
| C．ERfC CIT Team. | D．Tonight in Thompsonville. |
2 . FOREIGN TEACHERS ARE NEEDED ALL OVER CHINA
Ad No. 90347
Posted July 12, 2019 14:00 by Amanda
Expire Date August 12, 2019
Tag: Beijing Language Teaching Part Time
We are looking for teachers, whose native language is English, willing to teach in China. Most schools are in the south of China.
The benefit package for ESL teachers includes:
Oneyear contract: 1st September 2019 to 1st August 2020
Salary: ￥4,000 to￥5,000/month
Teaching load & schedule: 20 teaching hours per week
A rentfree, fully furnished apartment with a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.
Kitchen facilities provided, other electric appliances will be supplied: water, heater, microwave etc.
If you are interested, please read the information above and kindly send your application to attach the following documents (in doc or JPEG format). The subject to be mentioned, as “teach in China”.
l)．CV/Resume (简历)
2)．A copy of academic degree, diploma, certificate or college transcript (成绩单)
3)．A photocopy of the data page of passport
4)．A recent color photo
5)．A letter of recommendation or release (释放) letter from your previous Chinese school (Only if you worked in China previously)
6)．Any other relevant information that you think might help your application
1. This advertisement is about ________.| A．introducing a school | B．taking on (招聘) English teachers |
| C．seeking foreign students | D．attracting foreign students |
| A．not have to pay the apartment rent | B．work full time |
| C．prepare furniture yourself | D．work four months for two years |
| A．Your resume. | B．Your personal passport. |
| C．Your academic information. | D．A release letter. |
3 . We are looking for two female lead actresses. They can be from any foreign country, but must be extremely beautiful, university students in London, and aged between 19 and 23. Auditions (试镜) will be held in London on May 26th. Shooting (拍摄) will take place in London for two days at the beginning of June. Aml Ameen, Najan Ward and Jason Maza have been cast (选派扮演) as the male leads.
The film will be distributed (发行) to 60 different film festivals across the globe over the next 18 months. It is written and directed by Aml Ameen whose first Hollywood role is in a film called Red Tail directed by George Lucas.
Short introduction to the film
Two handsome young men get to talk to two pretty girl students in a West End bar. Within10 minutes the girls ask the men to walk them back home; it turns out to be the beginning of a strong friendship.
Roxanne
Roxanne is 20 years old and in her second year of university. She lives in an apartment with her best friend Hannah, who studies at the same university with her. Since starting university she has gotten into music, and dreamed of becoming a musician.
Hannah
Hannah is 21 years old. She met Roxanne in their first year, and has also become interested in music.
Successful applicants (申请人) will have their cost paid, and receive a copy of the finished film. Apply now.
1. From the passage we learn that the two actresses must be__________.| A．under nineteen | B．good musicians |
| C．university students | D．from England |
| A．It is starred by George Lucas. | B．It is directed by Aml Ameen. |
| C．It will be shot in early June. | D．It is a Hollywood production. |
| A．friendship and dreams | B．success and happiness |
| C．young people’s musical career | D．young people’s university life |
4 . The 1972 Hawaii episodes opened the fourth season of The Brady Bunch, and they have become a beloved part of pop culture. Here are the top places where the Hawaii episodes of The Brady Bunch were filmed.
Sheraton Waikiki
Location: 2255 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
The entrance to the Sheraton Waikiki has not changed all that much. All of its original charm remains. You can even book an ocean-view room like the Brady family would have enjoyed. Be sure to also check out the breathtaking infinity pool.
Halona Blowhole Lookout
Location: 8483 Highway 72, Honolulu, Hawaii 96825
During their tour of Hawaii, the Bradys looked in the wonder at the still-active Halona Blowhole. It's one of Hawaii's many natural wonders. The rock formation and blowhole shoots ocean water spray high into the air when the waves roll in.
Although there are no active volcanoes on Oahu now, their effects on the island linger. The best time to come here is when winds are strong and the tide is high.
View Rabbit Island from Makapu'u Beach Park
Location:41-095 Kalanianaole Highway, Makapu'u Point, Hawaii 96795
The Brady girls enjoyed the view of Rabbit Island. Although it's referred to by its nickname in the episodes, the real name of Rabbit Island is Manana Island. It got its nickname because many rabbits used to inhabit the area. It's now an uninhabited islet on the eastern end of Oahu.
Hula dancing on the Ocean Lawn of the Royal Hawaiian
Location: 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
It's believed that the Brady ladies enjoyed their hula lesson on the Ocean Lawn of the Royal Hawaiian, a luxury collection resort. The ocean Lawn is a great place for a selfie because you can see the ocean, Diamond Head and other beautiful sights in the background.
The Royal Hawaiian does offer hula lessons to guests, but they aren't held on the Ocean Lawn. If you and your family decide to try hula dancing, try not to get your hula skirts mixed up like Alice and Cindy did!
1. Where should you go to enjoy the ocean waves?| A．Sheraton Waikiki. | B．Halona Blowhole Lookout. |
| C．Rabbit Island. | D．Ocean Lawn. |
| A．It has active volcanoes. |
| B．It has incredible sunrise. |
| C．It got the name because of rabbits. |
| D．It has remained the same ever since. |
| A．To take charming pictures for yourself. |
| B．To learn hula lessons from the locals. |
| C．To climb seaside rocks and go fishing. |
| D．To exchange skirts with others for fun. |
5 . Finland is offering free trips to people in need of happiness lessons
For the past two years, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world. Its citizens are relaxed and cheerful, enjoying life in a technologically advanced society. The Finns themselves owe(归功于) this to their connection with nature and their instinct(本能) to go outside whenever anxiety appears: “When others go to therapy(治疗), Finns put on a pair of rubber boots and head to the woods. A project called Rent A Finn will send a select number of guests to live in Finland for three days this summer. All travel and accommodation costs are covered, but you must be willing to be filmed throughout the experience.
Guest’s activities
Experience anything from visiting a national park to spending a weekend fishing at a real summer cottage， berry picking in the wilderness, enjoying a proper Finnish sauna(桑拿浴)一 basically all the things that we Finns love to do in nature and what makes Finland the happiest country worldwide.
Esko, mayor(市长) of a small town, will take you boating and teach you to play molkky, a Finnish throwing game. If you stay with Hanna, an IT professional, you’ll travel to her grandmother’s lakeside home outside Helsinki, where you’ll pick blueberries and eat traditional foods. Linda and Niko, who live on Uto, an island with a population of around 40, will take you sailing, show you the lighthouse, and camp out on an island.
Application
Now is the time to apply by filling out an online application form and filming a 3-minute video describing yourself, your connection to nature, and why you want to visit Finland. Submit, breathe deeply, and wait. I know what I’ ll be doing this weekend.
1. What do the Finns think mainly brings them happiness?| A．Getting close to nature. |
| B．Living in a rich country. |
| C．Remaining in high spirits. |
| D．Getting on well with others. |
| A．Esko. | B．Linda. |
| C．Hanna. | D．Niko |
| A．Complete a form online. |
| B．Make a video about Finland. |
| C．Pay the activity expenses in advance. |
| D．Learn how to make traditional Finnish food. |
6 . To the book lovers, nothing beats walking through a bookshop and looking at all the covers, picking large heavy books up and turning them over, the smell of ink on paper, conversations with strangers about authors. With the coming of the online book buying and e-books, many have predicted(预测) that the bookstores will disappear. And we’re grateful that there are plenty of beautiful bookstores still out there.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Designed for Max Glucksmann, a pioneer of the music and film industries, this wonderful theater space was opened in 1919. The former theater now serves as a flagship store; more than 1 million people visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid every year.
The Book Barge
The Book Barge is a 60-foot canal boat bookshop. Inspired by the Slow Food movement, the operator Sarah Henshaw says, “We hope to help develop a less hurried lifestyle of leisurely (慢悠悠的) pleasures, cups of tea, conversations, culture and something like these.”
Selexyz Dominicanen
For those who regard bookstores with great respect, welcome to Selexyz Dominicanen, which now offers many kinds of books. The big space was used to store bicycles not long ago. But then the building was given interior (内部的) decoration, and the result is really a great surprise.
La Caverne aux Livres
Few things make as romantic a pairing as books and trains. At La Caverne aux Livres in Auvers-sur-Oise, northwestern of Paris, an old postal train station and several train cars have become home to used books for sale. Visitors often spend hours looking at them, surrounded by an atmosphere (氛围) of old letters and dreams of faraway places.
1. What do the book lovers care much about in bookstores?| A．Getting certain experiences. | B．Having many more choices. |
| C．Getting the best service. | D．Finding the latest bestsellers. |
| A．El Ateneo Grand Splendid. | B．La Caverne aux Livres. |
| C．The Book Barge. | D．Selexyz Dominicanen. |
| A．It is set up on a boat. | B．It is a car-themed bookstore. |
| C．Its decoration style is modern. | D．It mainly sells second-hand books. |
7 . Books Recommended by TED Speakers
A Mathematician’s Apology by G. H. Hardy
This is the best book I know about the sheer beauty of mathematics. Here’s one lovely quote from the book: “A mathematician, like a painter or a poet, is a maker of patterns. If his patterns are more permanent than theirs, it is because they are made with ideas.”
— David Brenner (TED Talk: A new weapon in the fight against superbugs)
The Future by Nick Montfort
This is a short read but a great look at some key future thinkers throughout history. Through delightfully written case studies, Montfort makes the argument that the future can be made and not predicted. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in future studies and the role that sci-fi, speculative design and big ideas play in shaping our future relationship with technology.
— Raphael Arar (TED Talk: How we can teach computers to make sense of our emotions)
Improv Wisdom: Don’t Prepare, Just Show Up by Patricia Ryan Madson
“We all could use a lesson on how to have fun in business and in life. Madson does a wonderful job providing strategies on how to deal with life’s many challenging situations by drawing from the maxims of improvisational theater.”
— Lisa Dyson (TED Talk: A forgotten Space Age technology could change how we grow food)
If You Want to Write: A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit by Brenda Ueland
For those who know they have something to express, these stressful times can feel a bit hopeless — it may seem impossible to find the time, skill and energy to create. This is one of the most timeless books on how to regain that hope, and it’s also a delightful read, in and of itself.
— Sebastian Wernicke (TED Talk: How to use data to make a hit TV show)
1. What is the topic of the talk given by Raphael Arar?| A．A new weapon in the fight against superbugs. |
| B．How we can teach computers to make sense of our emotions. |
| C．A forgotten Space Age technology could change how we grow food. |
| D．How to use data to make a hit TV show. |
| A．Those interested in mathematics. | B．Those interested in future studies. |
| C．Those faced with life’s difficulties. | D．Those eager to create books. |
| A．A Mathematician’s Apology. |
| B．The Future. |
| C．Improv Wisdom: Don’t Prepare, Just Show Up. |
| D．If You Want to Write: A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit. |
8 . Vacations for People Who Love Winter Activities
When the temperatures drop, don't run away from the cold, embrace it with one of these perfect winter wonderland vacations.
See an ice-skating show at Madeleine Hotel
Telluride, Colorado is famous for skiing - they have everything from Alpine to Nordic to back country. But right outside this gorgeous Madeleine Hotel is a massive ice-skating rink with rentals (hockey skates and figure skates) as well as lessons, shows and even special DJ nights.
Sip winter sweetness at the Ice Wine Festival
This chilly January festival at Niagara on the Lake can reach temps of 40 degrees below zero but, as long as you can feel your fingers and toes, you can sip ice wine - made from frozen local grapes - from the ice bar in the town square. When you're ready to warm up, sign up for a vineyard tour and go from winery to winery sipping and tasting small food pairings.
Bowl on ice at the American Club
In the courtyard of the Tudor-style American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, you can try your hand at bowling on outdoor lanes made of ice. There's also Bavarian Curling, and patio heaters to keep you comfortable while you challenge your friends. The courts stay open through March and require 48-hour notice for reservations.
Hit the hills at Lake Placid Lodge
The Adirondacks in New York are a winter wonderland, once the home of the winter Olympics, and has everything from bobsledding to tobogganing, dog sledding, ski jumping and ice-skating. At the end of the day, check out one of Lake Placid Lodge's famous snow bonfires, best admired with hot cocoa.
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1. If you are interested in skating, where will you probably go?| A．Telluride and Adirondacks. | B．Telluride and the Lake. |
| C．Adirondacks and Kohler. | D．Kohler and the Lake. |
| A．Touch your fingers and toes. | B．Skate at the ice bar. |
| C．Taste some wine and food. | D．Bowl on outdoor ice lanes. |
| A．A life magazine. | B．A website. |
| C．A geography textbook. | D．An advertisement column. |
9 .
RD Talks: Jan’s Journey to Peace This is an inspiring podcast ( 播 客 ) from RD Talks. In this quick yet heartfelt story, a young nurse gains inspiration from the courage of her patients. Despite living with her own cancer, she helps her patients make themost out of every single day.  |
You Must Remember This Love the Golden Age of Hollywood? You Must Remember This is the podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. It is one of the top film podcasts around. This podcast is a heavily-researched work of creative nonfiction.  |
Slow Burn If you’re interested in political scandals ( 丑闻), you can listen to the first season of this podcast by Leon Neyfakh, which covers the infamous 1970s Woodward and Bernstein’s “Watergate” investigation.  |
Effortless English The Effortless English Show with AJ Hoge teaches how to speak English powerfully. AJ is the author of “Effortless English: Learn To Speak English Like A Native” and is known as “The World’s English Teacher”. Learn English. Learn English vocabulary. Learn about American culture.  |
HOW TO GET PODCASTS TO LISTEN ON THE WEB: Google the website for “Slow Burn”, for example, and click on the play button. TO DOWNLOAD: Download an app such as Podcatchers or iTunes on your phone or tablet and simply search by title. |
1. What can we listen to on You Must Remember This?
| A．Inspiring stories. | B．Histories of Hollywood. |
| C．Political scandals. | D．English Shows. |
| A．Leon Neyfakh. | B．Woodward. | C．Bernstein. | D．AJ Hoge. |
| A．Science. | B．Travelling. | C．Business review. | D．Reader’s digest. |
10 . If you are a movie fan, here are the latest movies highly recommended by viewers and critics.
The Irishman (2019) Rate: 8.7/10 14,071
R | 3h 29min | Biography, Crime, Drama | 27 November 2019 (USA)
Legendary director Martin Scorsese spent a long time developing crime epic The Irishman; talk of the director reuniting with his old muse Robert De Niro for the project was happening as far back as 2010.
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writers: Charles Brandt (book), Steven Zaillian (screenplay)
Stars: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci | See full cast & crew »
Frozen II (2019) Rate: 7.3/10 13,162
PG | 1h 43min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy | 22 November 2019 (China)
Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom.
Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
Writers: Jennifer Lee (screenplay by), Jennifer Lee (story by) | 4 more credits »
Stars: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad | See full cast & crew »
Ford v Ferrari (2019) Rate: 8.3/10 35,096
PG-13 | 2h 32min | Action, Biography, Drama | 13 November 2019 (France)
American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
Director: James Mangold
Writers: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth | 1 more credit »
Stars: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal | See full cast & crew »
Joker (2019) Rate: 8.8/10 488,619
R | 2h 2min | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 4 October 2019 (USA)
In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his alter-ego: the Joker.
Director: Todd Phillips
Writers: Todd Phillips, Scott Silver | 3 more credits »
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz | See full cast & crew »
1. Which of the movies lasts the shortest time?| A．The Irishman. | B．Joker. |
| C．Frozen II. | D．Ford v Ferrari. |
| A．they are both tragedies | B．they are both about crime |
| C．they are produced in the USA | D．they are released in the same month |
| A．Frozen II has got the highest rating. |
| B．Arthur Fleck is ill-treated by some revolutionaries. |
| C．Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles are very determined. |
| D．Martin Scorsese wrote the stories for the movie himself. |
