1 . It can be hard to keep kids busy sometimes, especially when school is out. That's why you usually reach for tablets, phones, or other electronic devices for your kids to play with when they're bored. 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.
QUICK MATH
Kids know that math can be boring, but this app transforms numbers into something more creative and interactive. Quick Math Jr. is an app for kids with 12 different math games that feature fundamental math skills and concepts. It has unique pictures and buildable characters to keep kids engaged, and all answers are handwritten or drawn on the screen so kids can also practice handwriting.
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.
You’ll need a subscription to get the full library of videos, but the free version still gets you the movie of the week, plus more free videos on internet safety, and other subjects.
Ages: 6-9
Cost: free, optional subscription (订阅) is $6.99/month
1. How much is it if you want to use ABCmouse.com for the first year?| A．$120 | B．$96 | C．$110 | D．88 |
| A．ABCmouse.com | B．EPIC! |
| C．QUICK MATH | D．Brainpop Jr. Movie of the Week |
| A．read e-books | B．get all the videos for free |
| C．learn from educational videos | D．practice his or her handwriting |
2 . The Blue Cafe' Theatre
The Artist is a movie set in a neighborhood of the French capital, by the River Seine. Made in 1940, this black and white movie has made cinema history. A romantic drama that will make you cry, it is well worth watching. Don't worry if you don't know French; you can read the subtitles(字幕). Showing Sunday morning in the Blue Cafe' Theatre.
Elmstreet Village Cinema
Ask me that again! A great movie for all ages, young and old. It's a movie with something for everyone! Set in a New York college, it sells the story of a girl who is so pretty that every boy falls to her. But all she wants to do is study! Now showing until Sunday, Special afternoon tickets at 10% discount for the 4:00 pm matinee(午后场).
The Orange Cinema Company
Star Traveler is a great movie for science-fiction fans who like to have a good laugh at the same time. It may not be the best film of all time, but it certainly is the funniest. You will love Wil, the star traveler, who gets lost in space, chased by green aliens. Showing from Saturday at all Orange Cinemas , 7: 00 pm, 9: 00 pm and 11:30 pm.
Findley Park Cinema
Dance all the way! A musical romance, set in an arts & dance school in the US, the film will have you singing along and tapping(轻叩) your toes from beginning to end. Doors open on Saturday at 5:00 pm for the early showing.
1. What do we know about The Artist?| A．The story happened in Paris. | B．It is a color movie |
| C．It is a movie in English. | D．It is funny. |
| A．The Artist. | B．Dance all the way. | C．Star Traveler. | D．Ask me that again. |
| A．The Blue Cafe' Theatre | B．Findley Park Cinema |
| C．Elmstreet Village Cinema | D．The Orange Cinema Company |
3 . Kids Nature and Survival Camp
Set free your kids’ imagination and spirit of adventure at this camp, as they learn about the natural environment and the important skills of survival.
Activity overview
* 44-day Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains
* Basic Survival Skills: Shelter, Water, Fire, Food
* Expert Instructors-with a minimum of 10 years of experience
* Set your own custom(定制的) camp date
Details
* The camp will run for 5 hours each day: 9 am-2 pm.
* This class is 100% hands-on and very active. Everything your kids learn, they will do—no indoor classrooms or long lectures.
* Each day will center around one of the 4 main necessities of survival: SHELTER(day 1). WATER(day 2), FIRE(day 3), and FOOD(day 4).
Dates offered
* We offer 1 public camp date each summer for ages 8-12. For 2021, that date is August 5-8(9 am-2 pm each day). To book that date for a child between the ages of 8-12, please click the REGISTER NOW link below.
* We also arrange custom/private camp dates for both kids and teens all year round.
Extra information
* 4-Day Camp: $395
* Add shuttle(班车) ride to/from downtown Santa Cruz for $160($40 per day)
* At this time we do not have shuttle service from the Silicon Valley side of the hill, but we do work to help organize carpools(拼车) from the Los Gatos/Saratoga/Campbell area each year for interested parents.
1. What will kids learn if they join the camp?| A．How to make long lectures. | B．How to survive in the wild. |
| C．How to organize a camp. | D．How to improve their imagination. |
| A．It is free for all children. | B．Children could learn it online. |
| C．It is based on practicing in person to learn. | D．Kids could hook a public camp date each spring. |
| A．Los Gatos. | B．Santa Cruz. | C．Saratoga. | D．Campbell. |
4 . Non-Credit Courses
The Pre-College Program offers non-credit courses. Students will experience college-level courses given by some of our college’s leading experts and will receive written feedback (反馈) on their work at the end of the course. Pre-College students will also receive a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.
All non-credit courses meet from 9:00 a. m.-11:30 a. m. daily and may have additional requirements in the afternoons or evenings.
COURSE: Case Studies in Neuroscience
·June 11— July 2
·Leah Roesch
Using student-centered, active-learning methods and real-world examples, this course is designed to provide a fuller understanding of how the human brain works.
COURSE: Psychology of Creativity
·June 15—June 28
·Marshall Duke
Why are certain people so creative? Is it genetic (遗传的), or a result of childhood experience? Are they different from everyone else? This popular psychology course highlights the different theories of creativity.
COURSE: Creative Storytelling
·June 21 — July 3
·Edith Freni
This college-level course in creative storytelling functions as an introduction to a variety of storytelling techniques that appear in different forms of creative writing, such as short fiction and playwriting.
COURSE: Sports Economics
·July 19 — August 1
·Christina DePasquale
In this course we will analyze many interesting aspects of the sports industry: sports leagues, ticket pricing, salary negotiations, discrimination, and NCAA policies to name a few.
1. Who is the text intended for?| A．The general public. | B．College freshmen. |
| C．Educational experts. | D．High school students. |
| A．Sports Economics. | B．Creative Storytelling. |
| C．Psychology of Creativity. | D．Case Studies in Neuroscience. |
| A．Leah Roesch’s. | B．Edith Freni’s. |
| C．Marshall Duke’s. | D．Christina DePasquale’s. |
5 . If you're looking for a good private school in southeast England, here are some good ones for you to choose from.
Greenfields Independent School
Ages: 2-18 years old
No. of Students: 150
Tel.+44(0)1342 822189
We use a very good teaching method which makes learning fun and lasts a lifetime. We have a healthy environment. Our school is small, friendly and safe with a good location in the country. It's about 50 minutes from London and about 30 minutes from Brighton.
Steephill School
Ages: 3-11 years old
No. of Students: 130
Tel.+44(0)1474 702107
Steephill School is a small, friendly and mixed-ability school with very high expectations. It is very successful every year with excellent performance in the area of study and lots of winning participation in the sports and arts fields. Our goal is to have a happy but hard working school to give children the chance to grow and shine.
Abacus College
Ages: 16-22 years old
No. of Students: 50
Tel.+44(0)1865 240111
For more than forty years, Abacus College has been helping both local and international students to achieve their dream of studying at British university. Located in Oxford, the college is famous for the support it gives to every student. Small classes, experienced teachers and a track record for placing students on the university courses of their choice make Abacus different from other colleges.
Bartholomews Tutorial College
Ages: 14-50 years old
No. of Students: 50
Tel.+44(0)1273 205965
This is an independent educational college. We arrange courses entirely to the individual needs of each student, with tuition mostly on a one-to-one basis. We set no entry requirements and, while examination success remains important we aim simply to help each student to reach their high level.
1. Which number would one call if he's especially good at doing sports at school?| A．44(0)1342822189. | B．44(0)1865240111. |
| C．44(0)1474702107. | D．44(0)1273205965. |
| A．Ask students to pay different amounts of tuition. | B．Ask students to choose courses they love. |
| C．Pay no attention to examination success. | D．Set entry requirements for students. |
| A．None of them is famous in England. | B．All of them are private high schools. |
| C．All of them have a good location. | D．None of them is very large. |
6 . To say there are many new holiday romantic comedies made for television every year is the kind of understatement nearly like a joke. One of the reasons they tend to be formulaic is that to tell a love story in roughly an hour and a half without challenging an audience’s settled expectations, there are only so many ways to go with the rhythm. Perhaps that’s why Netflix has better luck with Dash＆Lily, an eight-episode limited series that’s got the charm that a lot of holiday films lack.
Our story begins when a lonely Lily leaves an interesting note in a book on the shelf at The Strand, hoping a stranger will start an adventure with her. Dash finds it and reads it, and he accepts its challenge. Thus begins a correspondence in which they each write in the book and then leave it somewhere for the other, so that they never meet in person, but they get to send each other to their favorite places, sometimes to complete dares before the book can be found. Now, you do not want to think too carefully about this——the idea that Lily’s original clue would be found by an age—appropriate straight boy who likes mysteries and looks like he was born to be in adaptations almost as much as she does is the height of magic, so just stay relaxed and go with it.
These eight episodes, each around 25 minutes, never drag; they fly by joyfully. The ending, as is often the case with love stories, sort of lands with a cloud of glitter, a little messy but worth cheering for. It’s as lovely and comfortable as you could want, just about perfect for a weekend with a blanket over you.
1. What made Dash＆Lily stand out among other films?| A．Being formulaic to tell a romantic story. | B．Presenting a new romantic television show. |
| C．Attracting the audience with its typical charm. | D．Satisfying the audience’s settled expectations. |
| A．Relationship between two facts. | B．Message connecting two persons. |
| C．Course of study sending off work by post. | D．Action of writing, receiving, and reading letters. |
| A．Preferring reading. | B．Behaving strangely. |
| C．Acting romantically. | D．Enjoying adventures. |
| A．To introduce a charming movie. | B．To recommend a holiday comedy. |
| C．To praise the romantic director. | D．To explain what makes a good film. |
7 . Affordable Beach Vacation in Corfu
Corfu, an island off the coast of Greece, offers visitors sunkissed shores with clear water and lots of beaches.
Finding the Perfect Beach
Our first pick is Sidari Beach. It’s a blue flag beach perfect for couples looking for a more private feel, as it’s far from bigger tourist destinations. Issos Beach makes for the perfect place for watching the sunset. Dassia Bay has a bit more water sports. Paleokastritsa is an amazing West Coast village with six beaches on offer, including Rovinia Beach.
Getting around Corfu
Corfu offers bike rentals and bus service as a cheaper alternative (替代) to taxis. The best time to visit Corfu is during the “shoulder season” in April/May. The weather isn’t as warm as the high seasons but it remains perfect. It is not crowded in this period, but you still need to book ahead of schedule as Corfu stays popular throughout the year.
Eating Out For Less
There are a lot of well-priced restaurants but street food is also a big winner. Some popular choices are Souvlakia and Pita Gyros. There are also many cheeses special to Greece, including Tirokafteri and Ladotyri. Corfu also has many unbelievable desserts (甜食). Stazei Meli is a tourist favourite to give them a try.
1. Which place is probably the best choice for couples?| A．Sidari Beach. | B．Dassia Bay. |
| C．Issos Beach. | D．Rovinia Beach. |
| A．Rent a bike. | B．Book in advance. |
| C．Wear warm clothes. | D．Set off in April/May. |
| A．It cooks popular dishes. | B．It severs well-priced food. |
| C．It produces special cheese. | D．It sells amazing desserts. |
8 . Airline Info
Book a flight
The Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) offers daily Regional Jet service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). With just one connection you can travel to more than 200 domestic and almost 100 international destinations. Just visit airfarewatchdog. com to book your flight today.
Schedule
Please check the Flight Status on our main page or with American Airlines (AA. Com) for the latest information.
Departures
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Destination | Days |
| 3443 | 5: 50 a.m. | 7: 29 a.m. | Chicago’ O Hare | Daily |
| 3570 | 6: 24 a.m. | 7: 50 a.m. | Dallas / Fort Worth | Daily ex Tue Wed |
| 3554 | 11: 05 a.m. | 12: 29 p.m. | Dallas / Fort Worth | Tue Wed Only |
| 4179 | 3: 01 p.m. | 4: 29 p.m. | Dallas / Fort Worth | Mon Thu Fri Sat Only |
| 3589 | 4: 03 p.m. | 5: 45 p.m. | Chicago O’ Hare | Mon Thu Fri Sun Only |
| 4179 | 5: 25 p.m. | 6: 52 p. m . | Dallas / Fort Worth | Sunday Only |
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | From | Days |
| 4179 | 12: 55 p.m. | 2: 28 p.m. | Dallas / Fort Worth | Daily ex Sunday |
| 3589 | 1: 30 p.m. | 3: 18 p.m. | Chicago O’ Hare | Daily |
| 4179 | 3: 15 p.m. | 4: 44 p.m. | Dallas Fort Worth | Sunday Only |
| 3532 | 8: 25 p.m. | 10: 09 p.m. | Chicago O’ Hare | Mon Thu Fri Sat Only |
| 3523 | 9: 05 p.m. | 10: 35 p.m. | Dallas / Fort Worth | Daily ex Tue Wed |
Schedule Effective July 8th—August 4th 2020
DFW Service is provided on ERJ-175
ORD Service is provided on ERJ-145
Please arrive 1hour and 30 minutes before departure time.
Ticket counter closes 45 minutes before departure time.
Screening starts about 45 minutes before departure time.
1. When would you leave on Tuesday from MHK to ORD?| A．5:50 a.m. | B．1:30 p.m. | C．4:03 p.m. | D．8:25 p.m. |
| A．3589. | B．4179. | C．3532. | D．3523. |
| A．Buy an ERJ-145 ticket ahead of time. |
| B．Follow the schedule after August 4th 2020. |
| C．Check in at least 45 minutes earlier than departure time. |
| D．Arrive at the airport one hour earlier before departure time. |
9 . Schuylerville High School students have a broad range of interests, which are reflected by the number of clubs and organizations in which our pupils participate. Here are some of the most popular clubs.
Environmental Club
Open to students in grades 9-12
Advisor: Mrs. Flores
The High School Environmental Club is open to all students interest increasing environmental awareness throughout the school. Activities include: recycling, environmental competitions, volunteering with green schools and outdoor events. This run student club collects and recycles paper products throughout the school building.
Freshman Class
Open to students in grades 9-10
Advisor: Mr. winslow
The freshmen class participates in several activities throughout the year to raise money for the class account. The class officers meet once a month to discuss business that affects the entire class. All members of the freshman class are encouraged to participate in some type of community service during the year.
Literary magazine
Open to students in grades 10-12
Advisor: Mr. Sgambati
Members of the Literary Magazine collect, edit and often contribute to the body of student work. Literary Magazine meetings will also give students the opportunity to share and receive feedback on the creative pieces that they re working on, as well as the chance to learn about writing practices and strategies.
Mock Trial Team
Open to students in grades 11-12
Advisor: Mrs. Lewis
Mock Trial is an after-school activity that helps students develop useful knowledge about the law. Students play out all the roles and use general rules of evidence and fact explanations in a school court. They will work with a real lawyer and an advisor to further understand the court process.
1. At which club can you take part in the community service?| A．Environmental Club. | B．Freshman Class. |
| C．Literary Magazine. | D．Mock Trial Team. |
| A．To encourage students to be lawyers. | B．To develop students’ writing skills. |
| C．To explain all kinds of facts at school. | D．To help students learn more about laws. |
| A．A news report. | B．A school website. |
| C．A research paper. | D．A science magazine. |
10 . Summer job offers
Red Lemon shop Assistants(售货员)
We are looking for shop assistants for the summer. If you are a social person and good at salesmanship, we want you to join our team. Good conditions. Perfect for students.
Phone 0151-897-6643 for information about how to apply.
Cinerama Cinemas
We need people to work evenings and at the weekend. Responsibilities include checking tickets and selling popcorn and soft drinks. Watch the latest films ... free! Join our young and friendly team!
Phone 0161-754-6022 for more information about wages (工资)and conditions.
US Au Pairs
Ever wanted to visit California? Are you patient, caring and good with kids? Work as an au pair in Los Angeles this summer. Free food and accommodation(食宿).
Phone 0121-077, 2001 for information about how to get application forms(申请表).
Are You Mad About Sport?
Would you like to spend all summer teaching sport to people from around the world? Then come and work at our international sports camp Sports Star Camp!
Phone 0191-121-5533 for information about how to get and where to send application forms, etc.
1. Which number can you call if you want to get a job that provides free films?| A．0151-897-6643. | B．0161-754-6022. | C．0121-077-2001. | D．0191-121-5533. |
| A．It is a high-paid job. | B．It is perfect for kids. |
| C．It offers job-related training. | D．It requires somebody with patience. |
| A．Jill, who dreams of being a sports star. |
| B．Jack, who wants to become a sports coach. |
| C．Joe, who expects to travel around the world. |
| D．Jim, who loves to take part in sports competitions. |
