The farming-themed program, Become a Farmer, stands out as one of the most widely discussed and popular Chinese reality
The program truthfully records 10 young men in their 20s
Before starting their rural lives, the production unit conducted training classes for these young men
The production unit attracted audience to
2 . A film, also called a movie, is a work used to communicate ideas, stories, feelings, beauty and much more through the use of moving images. This article therefore introduces some right movies or TV series which will benefit students in one way or the other.
Like Stars on Earth
This is a heart touching Indian movie that tells the story of a boy named Ishaan Awasthi. He is an 8-year-old boy with dyslexia (阅读障碍) and this greatly influences his performance in school. Ishaan has an amazing talent for art and painting, but no one would like to know him and be his friends until a new art teacher, Ram Nikumbh, arrives. He takes special interest in Ishaan and discovers Ishaan’s problem and his artistic talent.
The Social Network
It tells us the story of young Mark Zuckerberg who is an undergraduate at Harvard and also a computer genius (天才). He begins to work on an idea which grows into a globally recognized social network called Facebook. This makes Mark one of the youngest billionaires existing.
Grownish
Filled with real life situations and grown up people, this series takes us back to university-lifestyle. Grownish through four amazing seasons, teaches us how to navigate (驾驭) the university through the eyes of Zoey Johnson. Zoey is a talented fashion designer and stylist who seems to have the world all planned out for her.
King of Boys 2
If you haven’t already seen the first movie in this series, you should take two steps back so you don’t get lost in this political (政治的) forest. This movie is the type that has you sitting at the edge (边缘) of your seat from start to finish. King of Boys 2 takes us to the underworld of a truly dirty game called “politics”.
1. Why is the 8-year-old boy named Ishaan doing poorly in school?| A．He has difficulty reading. | B．His teachers dislike him. |
| C．He fails to make new friends. | D．He takes no interest in studies. |
| A．Ram Nikumbh. | B．Mark Zuckerberg. |
| C．Zoey Johnson. | D．Ishaan Awasthi. |
| A．An art teacher’s story. | B．A computer genius. |
| C．A fashion designer’s growth. | D．A political game. |
3 . Summer is here! Spark a new interest or find your favorite activity: CLICK HERE TC APPLY!
Golf Lessons
We aim to break down the barriers of entry into golf by teaching life skills through junior golf programming. Kids that participate will have between 1-2 official hours of programming each week to advance through the First Tee curriculum. ages 7-18
Monday-Friday, from 4-7 p. m.
June 5-July 28.
Dattilo Family Youth Leadership Center, 4700 Hill Ave.
Judo Summer Youth Program
Since 1991 we have taught 4,000 youths the sport of Judo. The practice of judo promotes teamwork, leadership, and buildsself-confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem; it can also help prevent issues such as bullying. ages 7-17
Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:30-5:45 p. m.
Saturdays from 10-11 a. m.
June 3-August 26.
American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo, 5020 Lewis Ave.
Football Camp
Learn football basic skills through defensive and offensive, as well as social skills. Registration is from 8-12 a. m. this Sunday. All participants must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants should dress comfortably in athletic wear. ages 8-14
Monday -Friday from 11 a. m. -3 p. m.
June 12 -June 16.
Scott High School,
2400 Collingwood Blvd.
Summer Basketball Camps
More than building great athletes, our week-long camps will help youth gain confidence and positive social skills. Well-trained coaches will encourage sportsmanship, good character and a healthier lifestyle. ages 9-16
Monday-Friday, from 9 a. m. -2 p. m.
Camp 1: June 12-16/Camp 2: July 10-14/Camp 3:August 7-11.
Wayman Palmer YMCA, 2053 N 14th St.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?
| A．A guidebook: | B．A brochure. | C．A web page | D．A sports magazine. |
| A．Golf Lessons. | B．Judo Summer Youth Program. |
| C．Football Camp | D．Summer Basketball Camps. |
| A．Registration this Saturday. | B．The company of a guardian. |
| C．A formal dressing style. | D．The positive social skill. |
4 . Online Event: How to be a human
Venue
Online event | Thursday, 8 September 2024 | 18.00-19.00 BST
Humans are strange creatures. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of eight, Camilla created her own handbook for understanding humans.
Camilla Pang, biologist and author
Camilla Pang is the author of the book Explaining Humans, a memoir (自传) that uses scientific principles to understand human behaviour through the lens (视角) of someone who has autism and ADHD. Her latest book Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You is a scientific guide to growing up for children, published in March 2022.
What’s included in your ticket:
※Live lecture lasting 60 minutes including Q&A with Camilla Pang
※On-demand access to a recording of the lecture and Q&. A for 12 months
※Extra content from New Scientist
Being Human (Series tickets available)
About the series: What makes us human? What skills and concepts do humans have that separate us from the rest of the animal kingdom? And how did they arise? The “Being human” series from New Scientist will explore the beginnings of all the things that make us human, over the course of four virtual events. The series will feature the following talks:
※Origin of love: Anna Machin | 5th May 2024 (now available on-demand)
※The dawn of language: Sverker Johansson | 9th June 2024
※The evolution of childhood: Brenna Hassett | 7th July 2024
※How to be a human: Dr Camilla Pang|8th September 2024
Save 20% off the standard ticket price by purchasing all 4 live online “Being Human” lectures (also available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for £25 per lecture(early booking rate), to hear from the finest minds in science in 2024.
1. What can you do when you attend the online lecture?| A．Take exams to test your knowledge. | B．Communicate with the speaker. |
| C．Make friends with other students. | D．Ask for a book written by the speaker. |
| A．Anna Machin. | B．Brenna Hassett. |
| C．Dr Camilla Pang. | D．Sverker Johansson. |
| A．￡20. | B．£50. | C．￡80. | D．￡100. |
5 . Discover Nature Schools Programs
Becoming Bears(Kindergarten－2 grade)
By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation(冬眠)．After learning the skills needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves.(1.5－2 hours)
Whose Clues?(3－5 grade)
Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive. Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places.(3－4 hours)
Winged Wonders(3－5 grade)
Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological role. Students will learn the basics of birds, understand the role birds play in food chains and go birdwatching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do handson activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3－4 hours)
Exploring Your Watershed(6－8 grade)
We all depend on clean water. Examining how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike to see firsthand some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an ecosystem.
·Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students.
·All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare proper clothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children.
·To take part in a program, please email dcprogramsmdc.mo.gov.
1. What can kids do at Becoming Bears?| A．Watch bears' performances. | B．Take care of bears. |
| C．Learn how to survive a bear attack. | D．Pretend to be baby bears to learn about bears. |
| A．Whose Clues? | B．Exploring Your Watershed |
| C．Becoming Bears | D．Winged Wonders |
| A．have the same teaching hours | B．have outdoor activities |
| C．are offered during summer holidays | D．are designed for primary school students |
1. Where does the man enjoy getting his news from?
| A．The TV. | B．The radio. | C．The Internet. |
| A．Art news. | B．Sports news. | C．Business news. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Casual. | C．Unfavorable. |
7 . Imagining Food Fit for a Queen
Are you a writer with a fascination for food? Then we’ve got a competition for you. The competition began in 2008 and is the only national food writing competition that is aimed at children and young people up to the age of 18.
To be in with a chance of winning, write a short story or poem around the theme of “Food Fit for a Queen”. You can explore the theme in any way you want. You could write about a tea party that our Queen is invited, or imagine a meal with a real queen. For example, you could imagine dining with your favourite historical queen. What would it be like to have dinner with Queen Victoria or Elizabeth I? What would their table manners be like, and what would be on the menu?
The competition is divided into four different age categories (分类), each with a different word limit:
·6 and under — 150 words
·7-10 — 250 words
·11-14 — 500 words
·15-18 — 750 words
The judges will choose a winner and a runner-up in each category. Your story or poem needs to be written without the help of a parent. Please include the word count at the end of your story, and send your entry (参赛作品) by email to competitions＠theweekjunior.co.uk by 30 April 2022. All entries must include your name and age, as well as the address, email address and phone number of your parent or guardian. For more information please visit theweekjunior.co.uk /foodfitforaqueen.
Good luck!
1. What do we know about the competition?| A．It has been hosted for over eighteen years. |
| B．It is the only national writing competition. |
| C．It is held nationwide. |
| D．It is intended for adults. |
| A．A 250-word poem that praises the Queen. |
| B．A 500-word story about a historical queen. |
| C．A 750-word introduction to the Queen’s meals. |
| D．A 150-word story about his dining with Queen Victoria. |
| A．To mark the word count. |
| B．To finish the entry with a team. |
| C．To send the entry before the end of 2022. |
| D．To write a story that must be based on a real queen. |
8 . Hong Kong to Macau Transportation
It is really convenient and swift for travelers to travel between Hong Kong and Macau, with a straight-line distance of about 60 kilometers.
Helicopter (直升机) TransportHelicopter transport is the most swift and convenient means for transportation between Hong Kong and Macau. The length of time for a journey is only 15 minutes.
Service time: The helicopter departs every 30 minutes from 9:00 to 23:00. Passengers should arrive at the waiting room at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
Tel: 2872 7288 (Macau) and 2108 9898 (Hong Kong). Passengers can book a ticket via these telephone numbers.
Approximate ticket fares: The price of a helicopter transport is about 2,700–2,900 yuan per person.
Ship TransportThe length of time for a journey by ship between Hong Kong and Macau is about 50 minutes, which is much longer than that taking a helicopter. However, the ticket fare is much cheaper than taking a helicopter.
Service time and departure interval: The ship departs every 15 minutes from 7:00 to 24:00, and then departs at 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00, 4:45 and 6:00.
Approximate ticket fares: There are different kinds of ticket fares, for day sailing and night sailing and for common seats and luxury seats. The price is from 133 to 268 yuan per seat.
Jetfoil (水翼喷射船) TransportPassengers also can take a jetfoil: a five-star Premier Jetfoil with luxurious services of high quality coming and going among Macau, Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport, and the length of time for each route is about 55 minutes.
Service time and departure interval: The jetfoil departs every 1 hour from 8:00–22:00.
Approximate ticket fares: The common seat for day sailing is 250–320 yuan per person. The luxury seat for day sailing is 450–560 yuan per person.
1. What are the helicopter passengers required to do?| A．Arrive at least a quarter earlier. | B．Check the departure time online. |
| C．Choose the kind of seat on the spot. | D．Pay for an extra insurance fee. |
| A．Its comfort level. | B．The price of tickets. |
| C．The length of time. | D．The frequency of transportation. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A travel diary. |
| C．A travel website. | D．A science report. |
9 . There will be four concerts that are worth expecting this year. Tickets for each concert are just $59. 95 per person when you order all four events. Here is the complete show information for each concert.
Dean Z-The Ultimate Elvis
August 12-15, 2023
Ticket price: $65. 59
Dean Z is the ultimate Elvis! When Dean was three, “This Is Elvis” was being broadcast on television. He immediately jumped on the coffee table and started imitating Presley’s every move. His newest show, Dean Z-The Ultimate Elvis, is the high point of a life-long career paying tribute (致敬) to the man who will always be known as the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley!
December’ 63
August 19-22, 2023
Ticket price: $70. 39
The music of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons comes to life in this unique concert experience. December’ 63 shows favorite songs from Frankie Valli that have been exciting audiences for decades. This recreation (重现) of a Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons concert will have you reaching for the high notes as our performers take you on a musical journey with stops at every phase of their careers!
Piano Men: Generations
August 26-29, 2023
Ticket price: $69. 95
Don’t miss the return of last season’s most popular concert! The amazing father and son team of Terry and Nick Davies celebrate the musical influences of Billy Joel and Elton John. Not only have Billy and Elton written and performed music that has been spread for four decades, but also seated themselves behind the piano! Join Terry and Nick and their incredible band on this journey through their long, successful careers.
Rockin’ Out With Steve Watts
September 9-19, 2023
Ticket price: $73. 69
Fireside favorite Steve Watts and members of the popular Fireside Band bring you a fast-paced, heart pounding concert of Rock and Roll classics to the Fireside stage for two weekends. Steve and the band will play some of his particular favorites from the 1960’s through today including such artists as Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, The Beatles and many more!
1. How much will you pay for each concert when you order all four events?| A．$59. 95. |
| B．$65. 59 |
| C．$70. 39 |
| D．$69. 95 |
| A．Dean Z-The Ultimate Elvis. |
| B．December’ 63. |
| C．Piano Men: Generations. |
| D．Rockin’ Out With Steve Watts. |
| A．All the concerts will be held in August. |
| B．All the concerts will be broadcast on television. |
| C．All the performers will sing Rock and Roll. |
| D．All the concerts will have old songs worth remembering. |
10 . Smithsonian Summer Camp Is Back!
Kids can spend the summer at the Smithsonian—in person and online, which is different from other camps.
Camp
Smithsonian Associates offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences that spark the imagination.
The Smithsonian’s world is a super wide and exciting one. And for curious and adventurous kids, there’s no better place to be than right in the middle of it with Smithsonian Summer Camp. Whether on the National Mall or virtually from your home or vacation getaway, camps offer 1st through 11th graders one-of-a-kind opportunities to connect with the Smithsonian’s museums and research-and meet the people behind it all. A creative and experienced team of instructors have designed age appropriate (适龄的) content that gives new life to the Smithsonian, its history, and its collections. Kids also can talk to experts. Through visits to museums and creating projects and artworks, campers explore Smithsonian-focused themes including the natural world, space, art, design, history, world cultures, and so much more.
Live, interactive camps allow kids entering kindergarten through 11th grade to explore Smithsonian collections and themes during specially designed sessions presented on Zoom.
How to reply
Registration (登记) opens late in this month,but right now you can view the complete listings of in-person and online camps, create or update your account, and sign up for e-mail alerts (提醒) on camp updates. And a gift ticket for a sure-to-be memorable Smithsonian summer experience can be bought for any young person in your life.
Rights and interests
Smithsonian National Associate Membership Benefits Include:
Smithsonian Magazine—Save 84% off the newsstand price.
All profits support the members. Ninety-nine percent of membership dues (会费) are allocated for Smithsonian. Member benefits may vary, Smithsonian environmental protection handbags supplies are free for members but limited. The Smithsonian Summer Camp is usually held three times a year, but occasionally four times, which meets the needs of fans who like camping.
Contact
+852 2533 3565
1. What is special about Smithsonian summer camp?| A．It is fit for kids with different ages. | B．It can encourage children’s imagination. |
| C．Children can attend it through Internet. | D．Children can get learning experiences. |
| A．Cheap. | B．Colourful. | C．Advanced. | D．Boring. |
| A．Getting cheaper Smithsonian Magazine. |
| B．Sharing most of the membership dues. |
| C．Getting many environmental protection handbags. |
| D．Making Smithsonian meet most of their needs. |
