1 . Summer vacation is coming soon. To enjoy a relaxing holiday, here we’d like to share with you some of the best rock and jazz festivals. Although many Ukrainian(乌克兰的) music festivals were cancelled because of the bad financial condition, plenty remain for music lovers.
• Krayina Mriy
When and where: June 20－21, Kyiv, Pyrohovo folk museum
Lineup (阵容): TNMK，Boombox, VopliVidoplyasova, Onuka
KrayinaMriy is an annual(每年的) rock music festival that promotes modern music. Besides music, Mthe festival will offer dances as well as literary and theatrical performances and also playing of a traditional music instrument.
• Alfa Fest
When and where: June 26－28, Lviv
So far all tickets have been booked, but a waiting list is available at www.alfajazzfest.com/buyticket. This yearly festival held in Lviv will be interesting for both experienced jazz lovers and jazz learners. The performers on the lineup come from Ukraine, Japan, Cuba and the U. S.
• Koktebel
When and where: Aug.22－Sept.6, Zatoka village, Odesa Oblast
Koktebel Jazz is the biggest outdoor jazz festival.The Cinematic Orchestra, ParovStelar, Nino Katamadze, Bonobo, Submotion Orchestra, Billy’s Band were the GALA’S superstars in previous years. This year the list of festival’s participants and tickets prices still remain unknown but the organizers revealed(透露) that apart from good jazz, the guests will be offered music lectures and movie screenings.
1. Who are the text mainly intended for?| A．People enthusiastic about music. |
| B．People fond of travelling around. |
| C．Merchants able to make a fortune. |
| D．Musicians able to play various instruments. |
| A．Their performers are all from Ukraine. |
| B．Their aim is to spread modern music. |
| C．They both offer other performances. |
| D．They are both yearly-held festivals. |
| A．KrayinaMriy. | B．Alfa Fest. |
| C．Koktebel. | D．Respublica. |
2 . The Nutcracker
Showtime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., March 12th
Tickets: $ 10 per person for groups of 15 or more; $ 15 for individuals
It’s Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece (代表作) of ballet designed and danced by the Conejo Valley’s oldest established dance company. A holiday tradition of entertainment and inspiration will be enjoyed by audience members of all ages. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on their magical journey through the Kingdom of Sweets. This is an unmissable Nutcracker.
The New Shanghai Circus
Showtime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., January 22nd
Tickets: $10 per person for groups of 15 or more; $15 for individuals
For more than 2000 years, Chinese acrobats have been thrilling audience and making acrobatics the “longest running” folk art form in history. The New Shanghai Circus represents the best of this glorious tradition, mixing award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, amazing costumes and ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical wonder to present a show of great skill and beauty.
Rumpelstiltskin
Showtime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., March 24th
Tickets: $ 9 per person for groups of 15 or more; $ 15 for individuals
It is believed that Daisy can spin straw into gold. A greedy king locks her in a stable and demands that she turn all of the straw into gold. Daisy looks hopeless until a strange little man, Rumpelstiltskin, appears and promises to spin the straw into gold in return for her necklace. The king is delighted but locks her again—wanting twice as much as straw to spin! Who will help Daisy?
1. Who wrote the play The Nutcracker?| A．A dance company | B．The Nutcracker Prince |
| C．Tchaikovsky | D．Clara |
| A．A ballet | B．A fairy story | C．A magic show | D．Chinese acrobatics |
| A．$9 | B．$10 | C．$12 | D．$15 |
3 . Invent a piece of technology to help the planet
The yearly BT Young Pioneer Award (奖) is looking for the brightest technological youngsters in the UK to make a planet-protecting piece of technology. Enter to be in with a chance of winning £10, 000 to develop your idea.
The BT Young Pioneer Award is part of the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards, and this year BT is looking for new tech inventors to put their minds towards dealing with the problems of climate (气候) change.
If you need help, the “Count Us In” activity gives advice on ways you can take action to support the planet. You can find out how to help and what everyone's doing at count-us-in. org. The BT Young Pioneer Award is a key part of BT's Skills for Tomorrow programme, which provides free online resources (资源) to help people make the most of life — just visit bt.com/skillsfortomorrow to find out more.
What could you win?
BT will help the winner to develop their idea with up to £10,000 and the support of BT experts along the way.
How to enter
To give your entry (参赛作品), visit tech4goodawards. com, where you will be asked questions about the problem your project solves, how you plan to develop it and why you think you will win this year's BT Young Pioneer Award. The BT Young Pioneer Award is open to anyone based in the UK between the ages of nine and 18. Entry is free, and you can enter as an individual (个人) or as part of a group of up to five people. The closing date for entries is 9 May 2021.
1. What do we know about the BT Young Pioneer Award?| A．It is held every three months. |
| B．It will offer the winner at least £10,000. |
| C．It includes the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards. |
| D．It encourages young people to protect the Earth. |
| A．By visiting bt.com/skillsfortomorrow. |
| B．By sending an email to the organiser. |
| C．By making a call to BT experts. |
| D．By joining in “Count Us In”. |
| A．be in a group of over five people |
| B．sign up before 9 May 2021 |
| C．be older than 18 years old |
| D．pay for the entry |
4 . The 2021 Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Awards
The awards contest (奖赛) is to encourage people to explore peace and the human spirit. There are three agecategories (类型): Adult (19&over), Youth (13-18), and Youth (12&under). The yearly contest is open to people worldwide. Your poems must be unpublished (未发表的), and in English.
Deadline
All entries (参赛作品) must be submitted (提交) by July 1, 2021.
Entry Fee
Adults--$15
Youth (13-18)--$5
Youth (12 & under)--no fee
Notes
1. You may submit up to three unpublished poems. At most 30 lines per poem.
2. Include name, address, email, telephone number, and age in the upper right-hand corner of each poem. For the Youth (12 & under) category, please also include your school’s name and your teacher’s name.
3. Title each poem.
4. Please keep copies of all entries as we will be unable to return.
5. Email your entries to: cwarner@napf.org and Click here to pay our entry fee online; or send your entries and entry fee to Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1622 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Awards
Adult Winner--$1,000
Youth (13-18) Winner--$200
Youth (12 & under) Winner--$200
Winners will be announced by October 1, 2021 on our website. Winners will be notified by email and/or mail. Past years’ winning poems can be found here.
1. What can we learn about the contest?| A．It includes two categories. |
| B．It is held. every three years. |
| C．It only accepts poems in English. |
| D．It is open to people aged 12 and over. |
| A．pay an entry fee of $5 |
| B．write a poem of at least 30 lines |
| C．submit his entry by October 1, 2021 |
| D．include his teacher’s name in his entry |
| A．$200 in prize money. |
| B．$1,000 in prize money. |
| C．A collection of this year’s winning poems. |
| D．A collection of past year’s winning poems. |
5 . Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program.
Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am -- 4:00 pm.
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of every day life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.—Fri., May 1st –October 31st , 10:00 am—4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts (手工艺品) in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue. –Sun., 10:00 am—5:00 pm. Café open Wed. –Sat., 11:00 am –3:00 pm. Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00—3:00 pm.
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit –2000 quality souvenirs (纪念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm.
1. Which of the following is on Capitol Square?| A．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. | B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Wisconsin Historical Museum. | D．Christopher Columbus Museum. |
| A．Christopher Columbus Museum. | B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery café. | D．Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
| A．tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum |
| B．Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river |
| C．Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year |
| D．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café are open daily for 4 hours |
6 . 4 Popular Places to Go This Winter
Harbin, China
China Harbin’s winter is for the brave ones—the average temperature is 1.8°F- but those who brave the cold will be rewarded with experiencing one of the world’s largest winter festivals. 2021 marks the 37th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (January-March), when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.
Lyon, France
Paris may be called The City of Light,but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon, France’s third-largest city. That’s when the annual Festival of Lights (around December 8) takes over, with light installations (装置)that transform the city’s streetscapes into modern works of art. The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La Croix-Rousse; the other at the Place Carnot; through December 25).
Lima, Peru
Peru’s capital Lima is home to the world’s highest number of cooking schools per person. Aside from its delicate dining, the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour.Combine that with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and you’ll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter.
Vermont, US
Winter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding, Many resorts (度假胜地)have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, low-energy models.These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.
1. What similarities do the first two places have?| A．They are decorated with lights. | B．They offer snow sculptures. |
| C．They have three-day festivals. | D．They are extremely cold. |
| A．Harbin. | B．Lyon. | C．Lima. | D．Vermont. |
| A．Skiing and snowboarding. | B．A longer winter. |
| C．Cooking schools. | D．Updated equipment. |
7 . The Young Scholars Program.
The University of Maryland's Young Scholars Program is a perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to earn college credits, pursue academic interests or discover college life at the University of Maryland. The program is challenging and rewarding. Students have the opportunity to show that they can be successful in a university environment.
The Activities
During three weeks of exploration, teens preview the university experience, study with students who share similar interests and communicate with the best teachers of the University of Maryland in a dynamic and challenging classroom environment. Students can have trips to nearby Washington, DC and enjoy movie nights and activities at the student union. Workshops and seminars featuring speakers in academic fields further enrich the learning experience.
The Courses
The Young Scholars Program offers college courses that are at the cutting edge of theory, thought and technology. Classes generally meet every day from Monday to Friday. The program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland. Participants can benefit from the University of Maryland's vast resources, including libraries, computers and instructional labs.
The Rewards
Upon program completion, teens will go home with better preparations for the college experience—both academically and socially. In addition, students earn three college credits.
The Application
The application process includes submission of the application, high school transcript and a letter of recommendation.
Ages: 14—18
Mailing address: The University of Maryland College Park
For more information, call 3014057762.
1. What do we know about the program according to Paragraph 1?| A．It is intended for college students. |
| B．It provides equal opportunities for every student. |
| C．It can benefit those who are successful at college. |
| D．It can let teens experience college life in advance. |
| A．They can attend classes every day. |
| B．They can attend meetings for academic discussion. |
| C．They can join the student union of the University of Maryland. |
| D．They can learn from the best students of the University of Maryland. |
| A．Take a part-time job in the university's library. |
| B．Call 3014057762 to contact the university first. |
| C．Preview the university environment ahead of time. |
| D．Submit some proof, the high school transcript included. |
8 . The Orchard
I had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple pie was far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！
Park Inn
The best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．
Richard’s Place
When we entered the restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！ This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！
The Riverside
It was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and colored lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．
1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？| A．Park Inn． | B．The Orchard． | C．The Riverside． | D．Richard’s Place． |
| A．The food． | B．The price． | C．The service． | D．The environment． |
| A．receive good service | B．enjoy its modern design |
| C．listen to wonderful music | D．enjoy the beauty of a river |
Ticket Information | |
| Name: Wolf Warriors 2 (2017) Kind: Action / War / Military Countries: China Release date: 2017—7—28 Date:13th August ～ 21st August Mon. ~Fri. 10 am,7 pm Sat, ~Sun. 10 am，2 pm，7 pm Place: EVERYMAN CINEMA Duration: 123 minutes | Prices: $6 per child or adult (day shows) $6.5 per child or adult (evening shows) Packages: $8 for 2 tickets for 2 children (day shows) $11 for 2 tickets for 2 adults (day shows) $ 9 for 2 tickets for 2 children (evening shows) $ 12 for 2 tickets for 2 adults (evening shows) Tickets for children below four are free. |
1. What kind of movie does Wolf Warriors 2 belong to?
| A．An action and documentary movie. |
| B．An action, war and documentary movie. |
| C．A comedy and military movie. |
| D．A military, action and war movie. |
| A．Sunday | B．Monday |
| C．Thursday | D．Friday |
| A．$ 8 | B．$ 9 |
| C．$ 11 | D．$12 |
10 . Wifi UltraBoost
Have you ever noticed how much slower your Internet gets during the peak hours of the day? Luckily, there's finally a solution! It takes only one simple device, Wifi UltraBoost, to put an end to this and many other annoying Internet problems!
How does it work?
Wifi UltraBoost spots your existing signal, improving its characteristics and then sends already expanded Wi-Fi through all the barriers it meets on its way—whether it's concrete walls or multiple floors. It also solves our main problem-Internet providers slowing down the speed — by preventing data usage reports from reaching Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the first place.
What are the main features of it?
• Works with any Internet router (路由器).
• Uses the frequency of 2. 4 GHz.
• Transfers rates of up to 300Mbps.
• Easy to set up.
What problems does it solve?
• Slow Internet connection.
• Weak Wi-Fi signals beyond 30 meters.
• Bad quality of video calls.
• Wi-Fi "dead spots" around your house.
• Thick walls that weaken the signal.
How to use it?
• Step 1: Get Wifi UltraBoost from the official website.
• Step 2: Plug Wifi UltraBoost into a socket (插座)and start the equipment.
• Step 3: Be amazed at your Wi-Fi speed!
Why get Wifi UltraBoost today?
Wifi UltraBoost brings noticeable results immediately after you plug it in. For a limited time, Wifi UltraBoost is available to you 60% cheaper (instead of $99. 99)! Order now and enjoy your improved Internet connection!
1. What is Wifi UltraBoost?| A．An application to transform networks. |
| B．An organization to limit Internet speed. |
| C．A piece of equipment to improve Wi-Fi. |
| D．A formal provider to offer Internet service. |
| A．Guarantee high-quality video calls. |
| B．Help Internet routers function normally. |
| C．Set up connection among Wi-Fi signals. |
| D．Save the electricity used to surf the Internet. |
| A．$ 99.99. | B．$59.99. | C．$ 69,99. | D．$ 39.99. |
