1 . Best of British： Outdoor Cinemas
Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton
On the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take in Finding Dory, Moana and Sharknado over a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!
Moonlight Flicks, Chester
The biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters （大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.
Rooftop Film Club, London
Enjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.
Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales
The 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?
1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?| A．Finding Dory | B．A Star Is Born |
| C．The Breakfast Club | D．Monty Python and the Holy Grail. |
| A．Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton. | B．Moonlight Flicks, Chester. |
| C．Rooftop Film Club, London. | D．Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales |
| A．To encourage summer activities. | B．To advertise several cult classics. |
| C．To recommend some blockbusters. | D．To introduce outdoor cinemas. |
2 . Friends and Buddies
This program is planned for children who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers. The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendship. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12—18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. For free.
Club Saturday Swim
This program is available to anyone aged 5—14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held free of charge each Saturday afternoon, 12:00—12:30 pm or 12: 30—1:00 pm.
Sibshops
Sibshops is a program for siblings of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Ages 10—13. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00—5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65
Banana Splits
Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9—13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal, physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday: 4:30—5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65
1. Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendship are held ______.| A．2 Fridays per month | B．each Saturday afternoon |
| C．4:30—5:30 pm, Tuesday | D．4:00—5:00 pm, Wednesday |
| A．They are all held at the same place. | B．They are all free of charge. |
| C．They are all intended for children. | D．They all hold activities each week. |
| A．help children deal with their trouble | B．encourage children to be happy and brave |
| C．list some problems children meet with | D．advertise some programs for children |
3 . Have got 48 hours to relax yourself? You’ll maximize your time and fun at these amazing destinations.
Alabama: Gulf Shores
For relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.
Alaska: Homer
How does fresh seafood sound? You’ll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.
Arizona: Sedona
Adventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, biking, and even climbing.
Arkansas: Hot Springs
Relax and renew in Arkansas, hot waters in Hot Springs, and art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don’t miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.
1. Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?| A．Enjoying beautiful birds. | B．Taking a flight. |
| C．Going fishing. | D．Visiting historic sites. |
| A．Gulf Shores. | B．Sedona. |
| C．Homer. | D．Hot Springs. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A survey. | C．A novel. | D．A diary. |
4 . Photography is important because it allows people to admire the most diverse situations recorded in a frozen moment. If you are thirsty to improve your photography skills, City Academy is a good choice.
Why Choose City Academy?
• Situated in Central London, it runs a wide range of evening and weekend photography classes.
• All tutors are industry professionals with rich teaching experience.
• Small class sizes mean you can be paid one-to-one attention.
• Online course materials are available for a small charge.
Our Photography Courses
• Introduction to Digital Photography, by James Ross on April 22nd. The course, either in the classroom or on London street for some shooting, is perfect for anyone new to digital photography.
• Fine Art Photography, by Georgia Metaxas on May 9th. You will be given projects and try out various techniques in a studio environment to create photos that express your personal ideas.
• Studio Lighting for Photography, by James Ross on June 29th. This course is designed to guide you through the science of studio lighting. Working in a studio environment, you will practice using flash lighting equipment.
• Documentary Photography, by Toby Glanville on July 3rd. The course, focused on photographing events or environments which are significant and relevant to historical events, will be perfect for photographers to produce a photo essay on a given theme in our classroom.
Special Offers
Any course above costs £295, but you can save 10% when you purchase two courses in the same booking. Save 20% when you buy three or more courses in the same booking.
1. What does City Academy offer to students?| A．Experienced tutors. | B．Weekday lessons. |
| C．Free online materials. | D．One-to-one classes. |
| A．Fine Art Photography. |
| B．Documentary Photography. |
| C．Studio Lighting for Photography. |
| D．Introduction to Digital Photography. |
| A．£944. | B．£1,044. | C．£1,062. | D．£1,180. |
5 . Parents And Children Together provides afterschool drop-in centers for children aged 7-15 who live in and around two public housing complexes, Kuhio Park Terrace and Puuwai Momi in Halawa. These programs promote the development of healthy children, families and community with an abundance of positive experiences for children and family members including educational, recreational, community building and support services. Services, activities hours may vary by site.
Educational Activities
All children are encouraged to show progress in school through Power Hour educational activities. Activities include homework help, encouragement and management.
The centers offer a computer lab and Internet access. Special training and projects are offered for children who wish to learn programming skills.
Students may participate in special reading and STEM projects offered throughout the year.
Sports and Recreational Activities
Children may watch videos, cook, sing, dance, listen to music and enjoy many relaxing activities with partners. Videos, video games, board games and football are available.
Organized outdoor activities and sports are offered, weather permitting.
Community Services
Children may participate in special projects to make positive contributions to our community such as:
Wall painting
Park, beach and road clean-ups
Youth Development and Skill Building
All teen center activities are designed to promote the growth and development of our children. Leadership skills, self-understanding and life skills are included at the centers.
Parent/Family/Participation
Parents and family members are encouraged to be a part of program activities. Specific activities for parents and family members include:
Game nights
Education sessions
Come to these activities and bring your family!
1. What can children gain from Power Hour educational activities?| A．The help with homework. | B．Improved cooking skills. |
| C．Ways to repair computers. | D．Music composition skills. |
| A．Build up Internet access around | B．Paint roads in the neighborhood. |
| C．Do cleaning in neighborhood parks. | D．Clean all the neighborhood walls |
| A．Programming training. | B．Community services |
| C．Beach sightseeing | D．Education sessions |
6 . China’s TikTok, which has taken the world by storm, is working its magic in its home nation, too.
The Chinese version of TikTok, called Douyin, has amassed (累积) 400 million daily active users, parent company Byte Dance (字节跳动) revealed in its annual report this week. This is an impressive growth for the addictive video app, which had 250 million daily active users in January last year.
The report, which describes users’ behavior and trends, shows the cultural difference between China and the US, said Katherine Wu, an investor at New York-based firm Notation Capital.
Things that trend in these two countries are completely different. For example, knowledge-based content is extremely popular in China, but less so in the U.S. Also, those creators that did the most dance videos in China are users born in the 60s, while in the US, it seems that it’s mostly teenagers who are creating the dances.
Byte Dance claimed that Douyin has established itself as the largest knowledge, culture and art platform in China. 14.89 million “knowledge-based content videos” were shared on the app last year, it claimed. For example, one of the world’s most valued startups claimed that the number of users who posts videos about chemistry reached 130 million people last year. “On the art and culture front, videos related to those topics had 543.1 billion plays on Douyin last year.” it claimed.
Education has become a main use case for Byte Dance. TikTok, which is estimated to have earned more than $50 million last year, already counts educational content as one of the most consumed categories on its app across the world. The app launched an educational campaign in India last year, where it has amassed more than 200 million users.
1. The difference in trends between China and the US reflects the difference in ________.| A．culture | B．education |
| C．knowledge | D．hobby |
| A．Music videos | B．Knowledge-based videos |
| C．Humorous videos | D．Videos about chemistry |
| A．analyzing reasons | B．showing survey results |
| C．stating arguments | D．providing statistics and examples |
| A．To introduce the app --TikTok. |
| B．To help customers use TikTok. |
| C．To reveal the popularity of TikTok. |
| D．To recommend TikTok to customers. |
7 . Advertisement 1
International publisher looking for a ________
Have you ever thought of making a career by working at home? Be your own boss! Forget about all that traveling! No more working in an office!
We’d like to hear from you if you:
Are fluent in French
Have experience of working in publishing Are independent and hard-working
Have word processing skills
We can offer you a package that includes $ 25,000 per year, free health club membership and medical insurance, 30 days’ holiday.
To apply, email your CV to Fiona Middleton at fionamiddleton@langtrans.com.
Advertisement 2
This small company is looking for a landscape gardener
Green Fingers, a small gardening company of just 4 employees, is looking for a hard-working person to join the team. No experience of gardening necessary. Training will be provided. The successful applicant must own a car, be able to keep accounts and work outdoors.
$ 18,000 plus 7% pension (养老金), 20 days’ holiday, petrol allowance (补贴) for car.
Contact Phil Sweet on 07979 700701 to find out more about the job or write to Green Fingers, 14 Heydon Drive, London SW 12.
Advertisement 3
We are looking for a care worker
Residential home for elderly people (养老院) seeks assistant. No previous experience of the job necessary.
Are you patient with people?
Are you interested in looking for elderly people? Are you able to do shift work?
Are you available at weekends?
If all the answer to all of these questions is ‘Yes’, then please contact Mary Love on 01245 3187291 for an application form.
$ 17,500 with opportunities for overtime, 20 days’ holiday, taxi allowance for travel to and from work, free meals.
Advertisement 4
Assistant Marketing Manager
We are a well-known international toy manufacture, based in the Hong Kong, and we are expanding our export marketing activities in Europe.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join us. The work will involve telephoning and corresponding (通信) with our overseas clients. You must be fluent in English and Cantonese. Experience in marketing will an advantage but not essential.
We’ll offer a competitive salary and good welfare treatment.
Please send your resume (简历) to HMTOYS Ltd, Room 4 23F Honor Mansion, 334 -339 Nathan Road.
1. According to the requirements, the International Publisher may be looking for a(n) ________.| A．reporter | B．teacher |
| C．translator | D．architect |
| A．Advertisement 1 | B．Advertisement 2 |
| C．Advertisement 3 | D．Advertisement 4 |
| A．the assistant marketing manager involves speaking French fluently. |
| B．none of the four jobs needs previous experience of the job necessary. |
| C．the applicant who is patient and willing to work overtime is equal to a care worker. |
| D．the landscape gardener will guarantee you pension, allowance and medical insurance. |
8 . It can be hard to keep kids busy sometimes, especially when school is out. Whether your kid is in pre-school or high school, there are fun, educational, and even some free apps on this list for them.
ABCmouse. com
ABCmouse.com is available both as an app and a website. It uses fun storyline-based videos, quizzes, and activities—there’s even a virtual map outlining your child’s learning path to keep kids engaged.
Ages:4-8
Cost:One-month free trial, then $ 10/month subscription (订阅).
EPIC!
Epic! is an app for kids with an e-book library that contains over 35,000 children’s books. This app is a perfect way to take reading wherever your device goes, and it’s great for families with kids of various ages.
Ages: 2-12
Cost: one—month free trial, then $ 8/month.
QUIDK MATH
Kids know that math can be boring, but this app transforms numbers into something more creative and interactive (互动的). Quick Math Jr. is an app for kids with 12 different math games that feature fundamental math skills and concepts.
Ages: 4-8
Cost: free
BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week
For 20 years, BrainPOP has been providing kids all over the world with in-depth, yet easy to understand educational videos on everything ranging from Mozart to food allergies. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week is an app that helps younger kids get these videos, plus short quizzes on them.
Ages :6-9
Cost: free, optional subscription(订阅)is $6.99/month
1. How much is it if you want to use EPIC! for the first year?| A．$ 120 | B．$96 | C．$110 | D．$ 88 |
| A．QUICK Math | B．EPIC! | C．ABCmouse. com | D．BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week |
| A．They are interactive. | B．They are educational. |
| C．Players have quizzes. | D．They are free of charge. |
Experience China, a popular week-long holiday program, took place online for the first time starting Monday. It
10 . Looking for educational and inspiring books for your children? You cannot miss these tales of surviving in the wild.
Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
A tale of a joyful childhood summer spent sailing in the Lake District of England, this novel is based on Ransome’s own family. Two groups of children each have their own sailboat, and spend the summer defending against an imagined enemy, camping, fishing, and exploring, while trying to catch their enemy’s boat.
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
Inspired by Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, Wyss decided to write a story about how a Swiss family survived a ship accident and made a new way of life on an unexplored island in the East Indies so that his four sons could learn about basic family values, the use of the natural world and self-reliance. Morals aside, it’s a great thrilling story.
A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-porter
Poor, unpopular Elnora Comstock grows up in the dangerous but beautiful wetlands of northern Indiana, building an unusual life. She loves wildlife more than anything. The book was written as a protest against logging (伐木), drilling for oil (钻井油) and drying up rivers for agriculture that were taking place in the Limberlost Swamp.
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
The main character, Karana, is a woman left on what’s now called La Isla de San Nicolas, just off the coast of California. She struggles in the strange conditions, experiences natural disasters and lives alone on the lonely island. Her story is inspired by that of a real woman who spent 18 years alone on the island.
1. What did Wyss write The Swiss Family Robinson for?| A．Showing the basic values. | B．Teaching his own children something important. |
| C．Recording a ship accident. | D．Honoring Daniel Defoe. |
| A．Girl of the Limberlost. | B．The Swiss Family Robinson. |
| C．Swallows and Amazons. | D．Island of the Blue Dolphins. |
| A．They are based on real story. | B．They are written mainly for parents. |
| C．They contain important morals. | D．They tell adventurous experiences. |
