1 . Popular Shows
♦ This Is Us
Every family has a story. This Is Us follows the Pearson family across the decades: from Jack and Rebecca as young parents in the 1980s to their 37-year-old kids, Kevin, Kate and Randall searching for love and fulfilment in the present day. This dramedy in a grounded way shows how the tiniest events in our lives impact who we become, and how the connections we share with each other can survive time, distance and even death.
♦ The Voice
The Voice, which has won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, returns with the strongest singers from across the country invited to compete in the show’s new season. Superstar singer, songwriter, actress and pop-culture icon Miley Cyrus takes a red chair on Season 13 alongside the show’s returning coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton and the host Carson Daly.
♦ Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live, the Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy show, enters its 45th season for another year of laughs, surprises and great performances. Since its first show in 1975, Saturday Night Live has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation. The program has won 67 Emmy Awards, the most for any show in television history. Saturday Night Live is influencing the political dialogue while making fun of it at the same time.
♦ America’s Got Talent
The summer sensation America’s Got Talent promises of the fun, excitement and feel-good performances that America has come to love over 13 seasons. With the show open to acts of all ages, America’s Got Talent continues to celebrate the variety format (形式) like no other show on television. Year after year, America’s Got Talent features a colorful array (大量) of singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and hopeful stars.
1. What is This Is Us mainly about?| A．American families in the 1980s. |
| B．People’s reactions facing death. |
| C．The impact of time on friendship. |
| D．Everyday life and relationships. |
| A．Miley Cyrus. | B．Adam Levine. |
| C．Blake Shelton. | D．Carson Daly. |
| A．Entering the 67th season. |
| B．Winning the most Emmy Awards. |
| C．Having the most comedians. |
| D．Making national policies. |
| A．This Is Us. | B．The Voice. |
| C．America’s Got Talent. | D．Saturday Night Live. |
2 . Movies to Enjoy
Eating Animals
The 2018 documentary Eating Animals, based on the book by Jonathan Safran Foer published in 2009, tells us that factory farming is bad, and that most Americans don’t realize just how bad. Still, this isn’t a feel-guilty film. There’s plenty of hope as director Christopher Quinn shows farmers who are still using practices that do not, for example, force chickens to live their short lives in a dark building while covered in their own poop (大便). Will the film cause you to go vegan (素食主义者)? Eh, burgers are really tasty. But it will make you think about what it is that you’re putting in your mouth and maybe inspire you to head for the farmers’ market to see what a chicken that lived a happy life tastes like.
Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, Washington, D. C.; opens on Oct. 15 (Mon.), $10-$12.50.
Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, MD.; opens on Oct. 15(Mon.), $9.50-$12.50.
The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia
Sometimes it’s enjoyable to see what everyone else has been seeing. It helps with dinner party conversation. Sometimes, though, it’s fun to see something really different. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia is a 2009 documentary about the only two surviving performers of Armenian tightrope dancing, 76 and 77 at the time of the film, and their desperate efforts to pass on the traditional art form to the only student of tightrope dancing left in the land, a 16- year-old orphan boy.
Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington D.C.; Oct. 15 (Mon.),8p.m., free.
Family Movie Series
The Old Greenbelt Theatre is here to help quiet the endless “ I’m bored “ at the weekend. Every Sunday at l p.m., you can take the kids to see a family-friendly film for free, including Despicable Me 3 and Paddington 2. Just have fun!
The Old Greenbelt Theatre, 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD.;Sundays through
Dec.30,1p.m.,free.1. Which statement about Eating Animals is TRUE?
| A．It’s directed by Jonathan Safran Foer. |
| B．It’s a feel-guilty story about the bad factory farming. |
| C．It may cause many more Americans to go vegan. |
| D．It can help raise people’s awareness of food. |
| A．Eating Animals. | B．The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia. |
| C．Despicable Me 3. | D．Paddington 2. |
| A．Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema |
| B．Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater. |
| C．555 11th St. NW,Washington, D.C. |
| D．129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD. |
3 . Top attractions
Amsterdam is most famous for its artistic heritage. This tradition is proudly on display in the Rijksmuseum(translates as State Museum). Once you’ve taken in all that has to offer, artists, history fans, and families shouldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Van Gogh Museum—containing around 700 paintings and drawings by Vincent and his contemporaries, including Gauguin, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec.
Amsterdam is also home to the Anne Frank Museum, where Anne hid with her family during the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands. On a lighter note, taking a canal cruise through its extensive waterways is a rewarding way to see the Dutch capital.
Art lovers get their kicks at:
•The Van Gogh Museum
•Rijksmuseum
•Museum Het Rembrandthuis
Food and drink
Cheese lovers love Amsterdam. You can find an excuse to eat cheese at any time of the day here. Gouda is Holland’s favourite, developing a more intense flavour the longer it’s aged. Find a selection at the markets, try a cheeseboard at dinner time, or just order cubes with mustard for dipping to accompany a drink.
When you’re hungry for non-cheese food groups, you’ll find Michelin-starred restaurants, vegetarian, and organic restaurants that accompany an array of global cuisine. For old-fashioned and modern Dutch food, try these Amsterdam restaurants: Moeders, Haesje Claes, Loetje, Greetje, and De Silveren Spiegel.
Don’t leave without tasting:
•Patat(hot chips with toppings)
•Stroopwafel(waffle cookie)
•Chocomel(chocolate milk)
Amsterdam Fast Facts
Approximate flight times:
• NYC/New York 7 hours 20 minutes
• Philadelphia 8 hours
• Boston 7 hours
• Miami 9 hours 45 minutes
• Los Angeles 10 hours 15 minutes
Entry requirements
Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area and have 2 blank pages for entry stamp.
1. Where can visitors see Monet’s paintings?| A．Rijksmuseum. |
| B．The Van Gogh Museum. |
| C．Museum Het Rembrandthuis. |
| D．The Anne Frank Museum. |
| A．Patat. | B．Stroopwafel. |
| C．Chocomel. | D．Gouda. |
| A．Germans. | B．Dutchmen. |
| C．Americans. | D．Frenchmen. |
4 . School Activities for Kids and Teens
July is a month of fun－filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.
| Secret_of_the_Dragon Time: Monday, July 1, 2020, 10: 30 a. m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children(under 15): half Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 2578. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon. | The_Search_for_Life:_Are_We_Alone? Time: Thursday, July 4, 2020, 2: 00 p. m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 7689. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show. |
| Magic_Class Time: Friday, J uly 12,2020,10: 00 a. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 34038470. Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. | Science_With_Me:_Making_Your_Own_Guitar! Time: Saturday, July 20,2020, 3：00 p. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 3403 1226. Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
| A．7.40 | B．11.10 | C．14.80 | D．23.20 |
| A．Magic Class | B．Science with Me | C．The Search for Life | D．Secret of the Dragon |
| A．They can all be booked by phone. | B．They happen in the same place. |
| C．They are all weekend activities. | D．They are all free. |
| A. advertising B. associated C. crash D. commercial E. economically F. substantially G. display H. scene I. surrender J. primarily K. motivated |
Imagine this scene in a movie: The hero is drinking a bottle of soda as the bad guys drive by disguised as delivery men. The hero leaps into his sports car and a chase ensues. The bad guys finally crash their delivery truck into a coffee house and
There is a reason why the hero was drinking Pepsi, the bad guys were driving a Federal Express truck and the
One infamous example of product placement occurred in Steven Spielberg’s movie ET. Originally the alien creature was supposed to be lured out of hiding by following a trail of M&M chocolate candies. The company which produces M& Ms, however, did not wish to have their product
The use of this practice in movies has proven to be controversial. Some film-makers see it as too
The debate often centres around the necessity for a particular brand name product in a
6 . EVENING WORKSHOPS
Tonight’s workshops are optional and open to everyone.
Speak with your Group Leader about attending.
MONDAY, 18:00—21:00
On leadership: the Harvard and Yale University undergraduate story
(Ballroom A)
What does leadership mean to you? Join our summit mentors from Harvard and Yale in an activity-based workshop as they discuss their take on leadership and how you can become a better leader. They were all in your position just a few years ago, and they are excited to share their stories and advice with you!
App Inventor: transform your innovative idea into a mobile app
(Ballroom B)
The App Inventor is a great tool to turn your innovative ideas into tangible mobile apps which can run on Android devices. Developed by MIT, the tool works just like Lego building blocks, allowing you to assemble programs visually so you don’t have to understand programming language and terminologies. Join our teacher as he introduces the tool, reviews how it works and helps you transform your ideas into a mobile app in mere minutes.
I see what you mean: drawing out your ideas to help other people get it.
(Ballroom C)
More than 80% of the world’s population are mostly visual learners, which means they take in and “get” information through their eyes. So, if that’s true, we need to better communicate our ideas to others in simple images and visuals that make sense! In this super fun, interactive workshop you’ll learn how to draw simple icons and images to help you communicate your ideas in a way that engages others!
1. The evening workshops________.| A．are optional and available only to group members |
| B．will probably last about three hours on every Monday |
| C．will be organized by group leaders from different fields |
| D．will cover all the topics that group members are interested in |
| A．attract some summit mentors from Harvard and Yale |
| B．lead the audience to think about how to become a better leader |
| C．organize different activities for group members to get excited |
| D．collect successful stories and relative advice from the group leaders |
| A．It can turn your innovative ideas into tangible mobile apps. |
| B．It is easy to work, just like Lego building blocks. |
| C．It helps you to assemble programs in a visual way. |
| D．It calls for basic programming language and terminologies. |
| A．focus on visual learners among the world’s population |
| B．take in and “get” information through their eyes |
| C．communicate with others in a fun and interactive way |
| D．draw out their ideas to make themselves better understood |
7 . Mobility Aids — Customers Service — Galashiels
Description
This is a role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids locations, the main duty of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is a role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion ( 同情), and enjoys being in an office.
Opportunity start date: 17th November 2021
Opportunity end date: 7th February 2022
Minimum (最小的) age: 18
Frequency and commitment (频率和义务) details
A few hours a week on a regular basis with a six-month commitment.
Service time
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Typical tasks include
Supplying and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment)
Showing how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment)
Dealing with questions from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair by telephone and face to face
Receiving payments / donations
Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer / website
Experience required
Physically able to safely lift or move wheelchairs and other mobility equipment
Some customer service experience
Enjoying meeting people and having good communication skills
Good IT skills and ability to complete online training
1. What do we know about the volunteer opportunity?| A．It can be applied for after February 2022. |
| B．It requires people to volunteer for a year. |
| C．It is intended for those who are 18 and above. |
| D．It may attract people who enjoy the outdoors. |
| A．Monday evening |
| B．Tuesday afternoon |
| C．Thursday morning |
| D．Friday afternoon |
| A．Great IT skills. |
| B．Ability to fix wheelchairs. |
| C．Previous volunteer experience. |
| D．Strategies to sell the equipment. |
8 . We know that St.Patrick’s Day festivities may include a little bit of drinking.But there are plenty of kid-safe St. Patrick’s Day events around metro Phoenix,too. Here are the lucky St.Patrick’s Day celebrations for kids.
3/17:Lucky St.Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Kids can make their own treats at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix this St.Patrick’s Day. Children can make and decorate their cupcakes with rainbow candies and chocolate. To-go containers will also be provided.
Details:1 pm-3 pm, Friday, March 17. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. $3 for members. $4 for non-members. 602-253-0501.
3/17-19: Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market
This community festival will include sculptures, paintings, handcrafted jewelry and apparel(衣服) from selected local and regional artists, live music and dance performance throughout the weekend. There will also be a food court.
On Friday, colorful water will shoot from the town’s fountain at noon. Take the kids to see the annual tradition and picnic in the park.
Details:10 am-5 pm,Friday-Sunday, March 17-19.Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills.Free.480-488-2014.
3/17:St.Patrick’s Day Party at AZ Air Time
Kids above 12 years old can collect their free, green necklaces and jump for three hours, climb the rock climbing wall or dive into the giant hole of foam(泡沫). Jump socks will be required.
Details:8 pm-11 pm,Friday,March 17. AZ Air Time, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 145,Scottsdale.$15, saving $14.480-427-2000/480-427-2001.
1. Which telephone number can people call at if they want to make and decorate cupcakes?| A．480-427-2001. | B．480-488-2014. |
| C．480-427-2000. | D．602-253-0501. |
| A．If two children want to make treats, they have to pay $8. |
| B．In Fountain O’Green Artisan Market, you’ll find apparel from all local artists. |
| C．You can see colorful water shooting at noon on March 17. |
| D．Children will get free jump socks at AZ Air Time. |
| A．People addicted to alcohol. |
| B．Parents of younger children. |
| C．Organizers of festivals. |
| D．Educators and businessmen. |
9 . Four best eco-friendly online stores
In today’s digital world, convenience and speed are the key. Online shopping continues to grow, and so do emissions and the use of single-use plastics, in addition to other packaging products. Thankfully, there are plenty of eco-friendly online stores out there for those who enjoy the ease of online shopping.
Eartheasy
Eartheasy offers countless natural lawn and garden items, and items to start growing your own vegetables like raised garden beds, greenhouses, and planters. The company reuses shipping boxes and packaging when possible. Eartheasy also supports Trees for the Future by planting a tree for every order placed online, and partners the EPA WaterSense program to promote water conservation.
Thrive Market
Want organic groceries delivered directly to your door? Check out Thrive Market, an online, membership-based market. For just $5 a month, you get access to more than 6,000 sustainable products anywhere at 25%-50% retail (零售) prices. Besides, Thrive Market uses eco-friendly shipping, zero-waste warehouses (仓库), and recyclable packaging. The market’s one-for-one membership matching program means that your paid membership gives a free one to a low-income family. You can start with a risk-free 30-day trial to see if it works with your lifestyle.
EcoRoots
Products from EcoRoots are shipped completely plastic free with shipping materials made from 100% recyclable materials. The company offers a series of home goods. EcoRoots is a member of 1% for the Planet, and donates 1% of sales annually towards sustainability programs.
Made Trade
Made Trade tries to source materials that are local to the region where products are being made, and employs makers and artisans around the world using traditional art forms to make clothing. Sustainable products offered by Made Trade use responsibly harvested raw materials, recycled materials, and all-natural, eco-friendly plant-based dyes (染料).
1. Which store will attract the gardeners?| A．EcoRoots. | B．Eartheasy. | C．Made Trade. | D．Thrive Market. |
| A．It supports green practices. |
| B．It educates people to save money. |
| C．It gives people a chance to adjust their lifestyle. |
| D．It can provide services for poor families for nothing. |
| A．Organic groceries. | B．Cheap home goods. |
| C．Vegetables that are local to their region. | D．Clothes made from eco-friendly materials. |
10 . The two-week Harvard Pre-College Program is an intense and exciting experience of the college life. The admission committee is now looking for mature, academically motivated students who will graduate from high school and enter college in 2022.
The Course Experience
With over 30 courses to choose from, you’re sure to find a topic that interests you. Although courses are non-credit and do not have letter grades, you need to attend the class in its entirety. When class is not in session, you can participate in creative and social activities. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a written evaluation from your instructor, as well as a transcript (成绩单).
Time
•July 24 — August 5
How to Apply
Complete an online application and provide supplemental (补充的) materials, including: •The＄75 non-refundable application fee.
•Transcripts from 9th grade to fall 2021 grades: This can include progress reports, report cards, and educational summaries from your high school.
•If English is not your native language, submit scores from the TOEFL IBT or IELTS language proficiency exam along with your application.
Cost & Aid
The total fee for a Harvard Pre-College Program 2022 session is＄4, 950. The program fee includes tuition, room and board, and activity costs for the full two weeks. There is also a non-refundable ＄75 application fee and ＄100 health insurance.
A limited number of scholarships are available to assist students who demonstrate financial need. Awards vary based on need, and a typical award covers part of the tuition.
How to contact us
Interested in learning more about the program? Complete our request form, and a member of our team will contact you.
Phone: (617) 495-4023
Email: precollege@ summer.harvard.cn
1. Which is a requirement for students attending the course?| A．Completing 30 courses. | B．Getting required credits. |
| C．Having a full attendance. | D．Prioritizing social activities. |
| A．Health certificate. | B．Academic conditions. |
| C．Financial declaration. | D．Personal integrity. |
| A．＄4,775 | B．＄4,875 | C．＄4,950 | D．＄5,125 |
