1 . 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.

2. Which one will kids who are interested in plants choose?

A．Whose Clues?	B．Exploring Your Watershed
C．Becoming Bears	D．Winged Wonders

3. What do all the four programs have in common according to the passage?

A．have the same teaching hours	B．have outdoor activities
C．are offered during summer holidays	D．are designed for primary school students

2 . It can be tough to pull kids away from their computers and mobile devices these days. While they’re playing games, wouldn’t it be great if they could be learning at the same time? Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.

Understanding Math($3.99; iOS)

Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math. The app tracks your child’s progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize(订制)your child’s learning experience to suit the needs.

Word Creativity Kit($2.99; iOS)

Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules. The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.

Barefoot World Atlas($4.99; iOS)

Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the screen. Each region features a set of sub-topics, from wildlife and natural features to native people, landmarks, and architecture. These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs, sounds, and hundreds of mini videos.

My Grades & Homework($0.99; iOS)

A combination of grades and homework tracker, My Grades & Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format and offer a glance at your child’s assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.

1. Which app is beneficial to children’s writing skills?

A．Understanding Math.	B．Word Creativity Kit.
C．Barefoot World Atlas.	D．My Grades & Homework.

2. What is the common part of the four apps?

A．They need purchasing when downloaded.

B．They help children improve their grades.

C．They make studies fun because of mini videos.

D．They inform parents of their children’s progress.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To wish readers to bring in more similar apps for children.

B．To encourage parents to allow their students to play apps.

C．To design the educational apps to combine fun and learning.

D．To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use.

3 . Global English Club

♦ English training in four skills. listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

♦ 4-month (800 yuan), 6-month (1,400 yuan) and one year (2,500 yuan) courses.

♦ Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.-Fri.

♦ All native teachers from Canada and USA.

♦ Tel. 8872806 Add. 306 Xinhua Road

Body-building Club

♦ All facilities(设备) supplied.

♦ On the top floor or Sunny Hotel.

♦ Every evening from 6:00 to 9:00, Mon.-Sun.

♦ Drinks and fruits ready for you during breaks.

♦ Tel. 6353188

♦ Add. 369 Dunhuang Road

Piano Club

♦ One-to-one training on Sat. & Sun. From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (150 yuan per hour)

♦ Experienced teachers.

♦ Pianos supplied(设备) for free.

♦ Convenient transportations.

♦ Tel. 8756038

♦ Add. 808 Park Road

1. In English training class you will have________teachers.

A．French

B．Chinese

C．Canadian

D．Italian

2. How much do you need to pay for one-to-one piano training every time?________

A．450 yuan

B．800 yuan

C．300 yuan

D．150 yuan

3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the advertisement above?

A．You have to pay 800 yuan for 4-month English training.

B．You have to pay more for using the piano supplied in the class.

C．It is very convenient to get to the Piano Club.

D．You can enjoy drinks and fruits after body-building exercises.

4 . Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24

Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.

Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.

Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug. 29-Sept. 9

This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.

Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.

Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19-28

There’s something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.

Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo.com.

The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug. 24

Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200^th birthdays of both composers (作曲家).

Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.

1. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?

A．June 15.	B．July 19.
C．August 24.	D．September 4.

2. If you are a big fan of Wagner, you’re advised to go to _____.

A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.

B．the Glimmerglass Festival.

C．Cheyenne Frontier Days.

D．Moab Music Festival.

3. Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?

A．Education.	B．Art.
C．Business.	D．Literature.

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 1^st –October 31^st , 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.

2. Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

A．Christopher Columbus Museum.	B．Swiss Historical Village.
C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery café.	D．Wisconsin Historical Museum.

3. We can learn from the text that________.

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 . Welcome to the State Park, where fun, fitness, and education come together!

Don’t miss our new summer classes, which are available during May 23—Aug 5!

● Swimming lessons: Age 4 – adult. Cost: $5 per class or $15 for one month.

● Hiking: Have a park keeper hike with you through our paths and teach you about the park’s wildlife and plants. The park is a perfect spot for hiking.

● Soccer: Our youth soccer program is unusual and non-competitive. Different teams are formed every day. The focus is on each player learning to work as a team, not on one team winning it at all.

● Boating: These classes are only for 20-year-olds and above. Fishing is only allowed with a permit.

● Bicycling: We have special paths built for bicyclists. Signs are posted for self-guided tours of our park.

Group cycling is also available with a park guide. Paths range from easy to challenging.

A message from the director:

Hiking paths! Sports fields! Playgrounds! Campgrounds! Fun activities! The State Park offers something for everyone. We have a number of plants and animals, which are in danger of dying out, being protected in our park. Sign up for one of our new summer community classes, or take a camping trip with your friends or family. All the facilities here are set up with modern systems, so you don’t have to struggle while enjoying yourself—unless you want to!

Glen Harwood, Park Director

Experience being a park keeper:

Are you 13-17 years old? Ever wonder what it would be like to be a park keeper? It’s a competitive field, but you can get ahead by volunteering with our Teen Keeper Program. Depending on your age and responsibilities, you can even earn college credits for certain universities!

1. If you plan to swim regularly in the park in June and July, you should pay ________.

A．$5

B．$15

C．$25

D．$30

2. What can you learn from the passage?

A．You can cycle alone or with a group.

B．We can see all plants and animals in the park.

C．Special paths will soon be built for bicyclists.

D．There are many volunteer programs in the park.

3. Where can we most probably read this passage?

A．CNN: Current News.	B．Fox sports: Special Events.
C．MSN: Recreation & Entertainment.	D．USA today: Focus Reports.

7 . 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.

2. Which provides a good chance to buy a Christmas gift?

A．Harbin.

B．Lyon.

C．Lima.

D．Vermont.

3. What’s new to the resorts in Vermont?

A．Skiing and snowboarding.	B．A longer winter.
C．Cooking schools.	D．Updated equipment.

8 . Answering the Community Needs of Our City

The Siver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2020. The followings shows how we have tried to make your life better.

Transport

☆Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service.

☆20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January.

☆50 per cent of city bus-stops have been upgraded.

Communication

☆Broadband cableis now available to ll parts of the city.

☆All of the new Government buildings are smart-wired for better computer service!

Medical Facilities

☆The new state-of-the-art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.

☆To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas.

☆Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.

Education

☆Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2020!

☆Rental for private schools has been reduced.

Protection and Security

☆Extra police now patrol(巡逻)the tourist areas.

☆50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.

Entertainment/Recreation

☆The new Central Community Building opened in May.

☆5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.

1. What’s the notice mainly about?

A．The work carried out by the people of Silver City.

B．The facilities available in Silver City.

C．Some improvements in Silver City.

D．Information for interested tourists.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Travel books are provided in the new library.

B．More bus lines and stops are bought in Silver City.

C．Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.

D．There are more police officers on duty now.

3. The public notice is from ________.

A．the community	B．the local government
C．the Silver City Library	D．a travel agency

9 . 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.

2. What’s special about the class of camp?

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.

3. Which of the following provides shuttle service?

A．Los Gatos.

B．Santa Cruz.

C．Saratoga.

D．Campbell.

10 . 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.

2. What does the underlined word “correspondence” in paragraph 2 refer to?

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.

3. Which of the following best describes Dash?

A．Preferring reading.	B．Behaving strangely.
C．Acting romantically.	D．Enjoying adventures.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

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.