1 . Summer of KidsPost 2022 continues with our readers sharing their summer vacation adventures. This week’s edition features national parks and an old railroad tunnel (隧道).
Moubon Kurukumbi, 13, and Masoom Kurukumbi, 10, of Fairfax visited Washington state. They hiked in three national parks: North Cascades, Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park. While on Hurricane Ridge Mountain in Olympic National Park, Moubon and Masoom were approached by several black-tailed deer. Nathan Howard, 8, of Ashburn visited the Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. Nathan hiked, played in streams and saw two bears. He is a junior ranger and wants to be a ranger to look after the Smoky Mountains National Park when he grows up. Bella Lamb, 13, Ari Lamb, 8, of Virginia Beach, and Violet Lamb, 9, of Centreville visited the Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel in Rockfish Gap, Virginia. The historic railroad tunnel was built in the 1850s. They walked through the tunnel with flashlights while enjoying the cooler temperatures. |
We expect more of our readers to include us in their summer vacations, so take a page of KidsPost and share the fun. We’ll feature a selection of readers’ photos in the print KidsPost and on kidspost.com this summer. In September, three randomly selected participants will receive books and KidsPost presents. Here are the rules:
·Get a recent copy of the printed KidsPost or print out a page online (wapo.st/kidspost2022PDF). Take it on your vacation.
·Get someone to take a photo of you-and brothers, sisters or other family members- holding KidsPost. Make sure at least one person in the photo is between the ages of 5 and 13.
·Have a parent fill out the entry form at wapo.st/summerofkidspost2022 and attach your photo. List the full name, age and hometown of everyone in the photo and explain where you are and what’s going on.
·Families can submit only one photo, and it must have been taken after May 23, 2022. Entries are due by September 1.
For more information, please visit kidspost@washpost.com.
1. From the passage we know that ________.| A．Bella and Ari hiked in three national parks |
| B．Violet saw black-tailed deer in Olympic National Park |
| C．Moubon and Masoom walked through an old railroad tunnel |
| D．Nathan spotted bears at the Smoky Mountains National Park |
| A．fill out the paper entry form |
| B．take e-KidsPost on their vacation |
| C．submit the entries before May 23, 2022 |
| D．send a photo of themselves holding KidsPost |
| A．To fuel kids’ passion for photography. |
| B．To inspire a sense of adventure in kids. |
| C．To attract more kids’ attention to the newspaper. |
| D．To recommend tourist destinations for kids’ vacation. |
2 . Your one-time support will help UNICEF make a difference to the lives of children in China.
Since 1979, UNICEF has been carrying out programmes in remote areas of China. These programmes provide support and assistance to children in need from several aspects: healthcare, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, child protection and welfare. More specifically, these programmes also look to address issues related to maternal and child health, child-friendly schools, and early childhood development. Your kind support will be used to help Chinese children to meet their most urgent needs through our projects.
Safeguard Adolescent Mental Health
It is estimated that at least 30 million children and adolescents aged under 17 in China struggle with emotional or behavioural problems. However, more than half couldn’t access mental health services that they need. Your donation will support the integration of adolescent mental health services into the primary health care system; help advocate for making psychological counselling services more affordable for all families; and empower adolescents with skills and knowledge to support their mental health.
Enhance Early Childhood Development
The years from pregnancy to a child turning 3 years old are critical and lay the foundation for lifelong health and learning. However, in China, nearly 17 million children under 5 years old are unable to reach their full potential, especially in rural areas of central and western regions. Your support will help provide community-based integrated early childhood services for families and young children, including guidance on health, nutrition, interaction, and play.
Prevent Child Overweight and Obesity
In 2020, the spread of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 6-17 reached 19 per cent, almost double that of 2015. The situation has been worsened by unhealthy food environments, the availability of ultra-processed foods, and aggressive marketing. You can help create a healthy food environment for children and empower them to develop healthy eating habits and lifestyles that could have long-term benefits throughout their lives.
We accept monthly support, and you can also make a one-time support by bank transfer, postal transfer or Alipay. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: Phone: 021 5113 2366
Fax: (86-10) 6532 7384
Email: contact.china@unicef.org
1. If you care about children under 5, you might support________| A．Safeguard Adolescent Mental Health |
| B．Prevent Child Overweight and Obesity |
| C．Enhance Early Childhood Development |
| D．All the projects mentioned |
| A．schooling | B．health | C．safety | D．habit |
| A．To call for donation to the children in need. |
| B．To explain how to improve children’s life quality. |
| C．To introduce several projects concerning children. |
| D．To emphasize the importance of protecting children. |
3 . Laptops are convenient, portable pieces of tech that many of us rely on day in and day out. They’re always at our side, whether we’re taking them to lunch meetings for a quick presentation or working in the living room while watching the kids during playtime. That leaves one problem: they can get dirty. That’s where this odd-but-useful product from Amazon comes in: the OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe.
This cool little cleaning tool can help you swipe, dust, and sweep dirt from your everyday laptop. For just $11, it offers dual-action cleaning options to help keep your laptop clean. The OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe is an easy to use, double-sided tool that fits in your hand.
One side features a microfiber pad to help remove fingerprints and other things from your laptop’s screen, keyboard and track pad. The other side is a soft brush to help you sweep away dust, dirt and any other things that might be hiding in the corner of your computer.
The brush is retractable, with a storage cover to keep both ends of your cleaner protected when you aren’t using it. That will also make sure it stays as neat as possible when it’s not used. All in all, it’s an incredibly useful piece of equipment when it comes to deep-cleaning your tech. It’s well worth learning how to clean a laptop efficiently, then adding this budget-friendly gadget as a great maintenance option.
Plus, keeping your tech clean can result in a few unexpected benefits, such as having better laptop battery life. If you work to keep your vents clear by removing dirty things with a tool like this one, you’ll increase your laptop’s charge. You can even give yourself the gift of a longer charge for just $11.
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1. The OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe is a tool used to help you ________.| A．clean your laptop | B．do a quick presentation |
| C．keep your living room tidy | D．watch the kids during playtime |
| A．is very expensive but quite useful |
| B．has two sides with different functions |
| C．doesn’t have a cover to keep it protected |
| D．will have no effect on your laptop battery life |
| A．explain the function of a product |
| B．show readers how to use a product |
| C．encourage readers to buy a product |
| D．introduce methods to protect a product |
4 . Picnic Shelter Reservations
Vancouver Parks and Recreation maintains four covered picnic shelters that are available for reservation at the following parks:
●Fisher Basin Community Park
●Leroy Haagen Memorial Park
●Marine Community Park
●Marshall Community Park
Picnic shelters are available to reserve between May 1 and September 30 each year. Reservations are for the entire day with a reservation fee of $100. When not reserved, shelters are available for free. Reserve a picnic shelter by calling 360-487-7100.
Shelter Reservation Cancellation Policy
If canceled one month or more before the rental date, 100% of the fee will be refunded. If canceled 1-4 weeks before the rental date, 75% of the fee will be refunded. No refunds will be granted if the reservation is canceled less than one week prior to the rental date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a way to find out if an event is already scheduled at a park?
Yes. Contact Marshall Community Center at 360-487-7100 to find out about events taking place in our parks.
Q：What amenities (设施) are included with a picnic shelter reservation?
Reservations include use of all picnic tables located within the shelter and electricity (there is no electricity at Marine Park). Playground amenities and restrooms will be shared with the public.
Park Use Permits
Depending on the type of event you’re hosting, you will need to get a Park Use Permit from Vancouver Parks and Recreation. A Park Use Permit gives you permission to bring special items and equipment into the park.
1. If you cancel 3 weeks before the rental date, how much money will you get back?| A．$100. | B．$75. | C．$25. | D．$0. |
| A．don’t allow visitors to host events |
| B．don’t offer picnic tables or electricity |
| C．are available to reserve all year round |
| D．can be used for free when not reserved |
| A．To explain the rules of park management. |
| B．To recommend shelters of different parks. |
| C．To introduce the functions of picnic shelters. |
| D．To provide information of shelter reservations. |
| A．A book review. | B．A news report. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A science journal. |
5 . Tech-Enabled Yoga Pants — The Wearable X
The Yoga pants Wearable X lets you practice yoga on your own terms. Our technology with integrated sensors and vibration (震动) is good for your practice at home and wherever you go.
The pulse (脉冲) clips into the pants behind the left knee and contains a 370 mAh battery to ensure you don’t run out of power during your practice.
The Wearable X uses Bluetooth Low Energy to connect to your smartphone. To activate the pulse, double tap the surface of the pants until you see a blinking white light.
Our new app lets you choose between different exercises according to your preferences on your phone. The audio instructions are paired with gentle vibrations to give you clues where to focus and let you know if you have made it into the pose at the end of each pose. Once you have set your vibrations strength, you can place the phone next to your yoga mat during your session.
To wash, either put on hand wash or a gentle cycle after removing the pulse. The Wearable X allows tumble dry (甩干). Make sure it is dry before clipping the pulse back on.
“These pants have a great shape and are super stylish. It’s like having the hands-on approach of a yoga instructor with the ability to do high-quality yoga anywhere. The pulse can easily connect to my smartphone, which is super cool! These pants are a must when I hit the mat.”
Cassidy W.
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1. What technology is used in the Wearable X?| A．The tumble dry. | B．The video guide. |
| C．The waterproof surface. | D．The integrated sensors and vibration. |
| A．the life of the battery | B．the time for practice |
| C．the accuracy of the poses | D．the connection to the Bluetooth |
| A．A personal blog. | B．A scientific essay. |
| C．A news interview. | D．A website advertisement. |
6 . Make It Modular: Student Design Challenge!
Imagine your community as a material bank, rich with resources to reuse. How could you improve the built environment by upcycling waste, circulating (循环) existing materials, or regenerating nature? Your challenge is to design a structure that meets a need in your community now but could also be repurposed later.
“Designing for deconstruction” involves a modular approach in which building elements could be easily reconfigured, reimagined, and repurposed over time.
Your design should:
•Include an approximately 20’ long x 8’ wide x 9.6’ high volumetric module
•Be relevant to one of the following uses:
*Affordable Housing
*Covid-era Public Space
*Reimagined Outdoor Classroom
•Approach the task with a real-world perspective, demonstrating skills and knowledge from one or more of the following fields: architecture, engineering, construction, and/or the skilled trades
Requirements:
1. Open to students ages 13-21 and currently enrolled (入学)in high school or homeschooled.
2. All entries MUST share the entrant’s grade level in the introductory step.
3. Submissions must be entered between March 7, 2022, and June 20, 2022.
If you have never posted an Instructable before, please refer to How to Write an Instructable guide for more information.
The prizes are intended as scholarship funds to support the winners’ education, such as tuition, books, room & board or transportation.
Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
*3D Digital Literacy (能力)and Design;
*Engineering Mindset;
*Real-world Relevance;
*Presentation.
Read the full contest rules for more details.
1. According to the passage, the designs can______.| A．be used now and repurposed later | B．be placed in a material bank |
| C．be submitted on August 20, 2022 | D．be related to art and literature |
| A．Contact the organizers. | B．Quit the design contest. |
| C．Refer to an online guide. | D．Read the full contest rules. |
| A．To enroll in a high school. | B．To pay for tuition and books. |
| C．To polish his presentation. | D．To improve the built environment. |
7 . The Great Wall Marathon is designed to be more than just a race. We want you to be able to run in amazing places, surrounded by friendly people, and exposed to new cultural experiences. It’s not just about the race — it’s about enjoying time together with family, friends, and other running minded spirits.
Itinerary
| 17 May 2023 Welcome to Jizhou, Tianjin 18 May 2023 Route Inspection Day 19 May 2023 Relaxation in Jizhou with tour option 20 May 2023 Race Day 21 May 2023 Explore Beijing & Evening Celebration Party 22 May 2023 Farewell China |
※On Route Inspection Day, the Race Officials will provide you with a Race Briefing, which will cover everything from a weather forecast to a brief presentation of the start/finish procedures. All runners are expected to walk the 3.5 km section of the wall that is part of the marathon, half-marathon and 8.5 km Fun Run course. Race Officials and Medical Staff will be present to answer any questions you may have.
Rules & Regulations
Full marathon runners must be at least 18 years old on Race Day. Half-marathon runners must be at least 16 years old. Fun Run participants must be at least 12 years old. Fun Run participants under the age of 12 are also welcome, so long as they are accompanied by a runner aged 16 or above.
The cut-off time for all distance events is 8 hours. All runners with a net finishing time slower than 8 hours will receive a FNT (Finished No Time) on the result list.
If you decide to change distances during the race, i.e. if a half-marathon runner decides to follow the marathon route, he or she will receive a certificate but not an official time. The race result will read FNT. The same applies to a marathon runner who changes distances during the race. All runners who change distances before Race Day will be registered accordingly and receive an official time.
Visa Information
6 — 8 weeks prior to the race you will receive the service voucher which you can use for acquiring a visa.
For more details, please visit us online at www.greatwallmarathon.com.
1. What will participants do on Route Inspection Day?| A．Enjoy the Fun Run. | B．Join in a 3.5 km walk. |
| C．Get medical insurance. | D．Attend a training course. |
| A．will receive a FNT on the result list | B．can change distances on Race Day. |
| C．should be at least 12 years old | D．will be awarded medals |
| A．To advertise a sport event. | B．To promote a cultural tour. |
| C．To introduce a marathon camp. | D．To publicize a place of interest. |
8 . Caregivers Wanted-Weekend Only
Entry-level or experienced caregivers work weekends only at our Mantua location. Care for the children and adults.
$10 starting rate + $1 shift differential (工资级差) on the 2nd & 3rd shifts.
* Day shift: 7:00 am-7:00 pm every Saturday & Sunday
* Night shift (Option 1): 7:00 pm-7:00 am every Friday & Saturday
* Night shift (Option2): 7:00 pm-7:00 am every Saturday & Sunday
What we offer: Paid Training/Paid Time Off (PTO)/Bonus Cash
Bonus cash: Weekend Warriors who work two 12-hour shifts per weekend receive a payment for an extra 8-hour shift at the starting rate of $10 per hour. Shift differential does not apply to bonus cash.
Full-time Housekeeper Wanted
Full-time Housekeeper is needed at Hattie Larlham in Mantua.
$10.00/hour starting rate + excellent benefits including free life insurance.
* Full-time, 1st shift: 6:30 am-3:00pm
* Full-time, 2nd shift: 3:00 pm-11:30 pm
What we offer: Paid training/Employee Discounts/Flexible Schedule/PTO
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Wanted
APPLY NOW to be awarded up to a $1,000 BONUS after one year of employment!
* Full-time, 36 hours/week, 6:30 pm-7:00 am
* Full-time, 36 hours/week, 6:30 am-7:00 pm
What we offer: Home-like Work Environment/Competitive Pay/Flexible Schedule/PTO
Food Services Assistant (FSA) Wanted
Food Service Assistant makes a difference in the lives of children and adults with intellectual (智力的) and developmental disabilities.
* 1st shift: 5:30 am-2:00 pm
* 2nd shift: 11:30 am-8:00 pm
Every other weekend required.
What we offer: Paid training/Flexible Schedule/PTO
1. How much can a caregiver earn if she chooses Night Shift (Option 1) and works for 12 hours?| A．$120. | B．$128. |
| C．$132. | D．$136. |
| A．Caregiver. | B．Full-time Housekeeper. |
| C．Licensed Practical Nurse. | D．Food Services Assistant. |
| A．The nurse must have a college degree. |
| B．The nurse needs to work 36 hours a week. |
| C．The nurse only has to work at the weekend. |
| D．The nurse can get 1,000 bonus after two years. |
9 . Are you looking for some informative magazines? The following ones can surely meet your needs.
Mental Foss is a magazine full of bite-sized（small bits） trivia（琐事）and mostly short articles with really interesting facts that you'll want to share with others. The writing is fun and friendly, so it’s easy to understand the answers to the more difficult questions, like: What does outer space smell like? Why isn't cat food mouse-flavored? While the print edition of the magazine stopped publishing in 2016, you can still read Mental Floss online.
Reader's Digest is not actually about books reading. Instead, it is about people. Inside you'll find anecdotes—short, personal articles about things that have happened to people. There are stories in simple writing about everything from funny celebrity moments and inspiring personal store to funny jokes and articles.
Cricket and Cicada are easy-to-read literary magazines aimed at teenagers. Each issue is full of wonderful short stories and poems, and beautiful illustrations. Even though these are technically children's magazines, they are perfect for learning English because they have high quality writing.
Time is one of the most well-known magazines in the world. Inside you'll find news, beautiful photographs and everything you need to get a" deeper understanding of the world in which we live. "Since Time is very high quality and provides deep insight on many serious topics, it can also be difficult for English learners to read. If you have trouble understanding Time, try Time For Kids, which has similarly great content but is written in a simpler way.
1. What can readers obtain from Mental Floss?| A．They can be inspired by the comments on the magazine. |
| B．They can understand some tough facts in a funny way. |
| C．They can enjoy a variety of eye-catching pictures. |
| D．They can have a deep understanding about the current events. |
| A．The language is easy and friendly to readers. |
| B．The articles are mostly adapted from books. |
| C．The stories are all based on private experiences. |
| D．The topics are serious and difficult to comprehend. |
| A．It's of great help for English beginners. |
| B．It has two editions for readers to choose from. |
| C．People can have an access to it online. |
| D．It is perfect for teenagers who love anecdotes. |
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