1 . Theater Upcoming Events
Dear Evan Hansen
EISENHOWER THEATER
Aug. 30-Sep. 25, 2022
Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. The New York Times calls it “a breathtaking knockout of a musical.”
Recommended for age 12 and up
Bluey’s Big Play
EISENHOWER THEATER
Nov. 22-27, 2022
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
Suitable and enjoyable for all ages.
Shear Madness
THEATERLAB
Oct. 4, 2022-Oct.1, 2023
Set in present-day Georgetown, Shear Madness is an interactive comedy that engages audiences as armchair detectives to help solve the murder of a famous concert pianist who lives above the Shear Madness hairstyling salon (沙龙).
Performance Timing: 2 hours, with one short break.
No Excuses, No Limits
FAMILY THEATER
Jan. 13-15, 2023
Inspired by this international all-star breakdance crew of seven of the world’s best differently-abled dancers, No Excuses, No Limits takes audiences on a journey of each dancer’s story through dance, music, audience interaction, and a gained understanding of the limitless possibilities that any person can hold.
Most enjoyed by ages 7+.
1. Which of the following is adapted from a children’s television series?| A．Shear Madness. | B．Dear Evan Hansen. |
| C．Bluey’s Big Play. | D．No Excuses, No Limits. |
| A．It presents the impact of hairstyling salons. | B．It is aimed at remembering a concert pianist. |
| C．It runs for 2 hours without a pause. | D．It lets audiences solve the crime. |
| A．On Sep. 22, 2022. | B．On Nov. 25, 2022 | C．On Jan. 14, 2023. | D．On Oct. 1, 2023. |
2 . Washington DC is famous for all kinds of museums, which are really attractive. Here are some of them.
International Spy Museum
www.spymuseum.org
Admission: buy tickets in advance recommended.
Become familiar with the real world life of spies (间谍) and their equipment, strategies and history. See over 200 spy tools and find out if you have what it takes to become a spy. Take part in a timed treasure hunt solo or in teams against your friends as you attempt to break codes (密码).
National Museum of Women in the Arts
www.nmwa.org
Admission: $10 adults, youth free.
This museum highlights female artist’s works of art form the 16th century to today. The permanent (永久的) collection showcases over 3000 pieces such as paintings, photography and silverwork. Artists include Elis-abetta Sirani, Barbara Morgan and Louise Nevelsen.
National Postal Museum
www.postalmuseum.si.edu
Admission: free.
Created in 1993, this museum delivers America’s postal history from the 17th century to the present day. It focuses on the development of mail delivery and the advances in postal technology. Learn how mail was transported through the ages, how stamps are created and the significance of letters. See some of the best stamp collections in the world.
National Museum of Natural History
www.mnh.si.edu
Admission: free.
The NMNH collection has been growing for the past 150 years and is the largest and most comprehensive in the world. It features 126 million items and is growing daily with ground-breaking research by world-eminent scientists. Everything imaginable is displayed here from fossils including Dinosaurs, giant squid and the Hope Diamond.
1. What will visitors do at the International Spy Museum?| A．Pass information through codes. |
| B．Play games associated with spy. |
| C．Learn how to make spy devices. |
| D．Get trained to be a professional spy. |
| A．National Postal Museum |
| B．International Spy Museum |
| C．National Museum of Natural History |
| D．National Museum of Women in the Arts |
| A．They are free. | B．They have a history of over 100 years. |
| C．They grow quickly. | D．They show the development of technology. |
3 . Two online courses
◎Greener Living
ONLY ￡99
Led by environmental science experts, this CPD-accepted online course in green living is a guide to climate change and leading a more sustainable(可持续的) life. On this course you will find out the most effective changes you can make to become a greener citizen and examine the possible role that new technologies will play in fighting climate change.
The course will also explore some of the changes governments and big businesses are making to create a more sustainable world economy.
◎Human Brain
ONLY ￡106
The human brain is the most complex object in the known world. But how does it make thoughts and memories? How can you keep your brain functioning at its best for longer?New Scientist Academy ‘s online course will introduce you to the latest studies on the function of individual brain and how it works to make thoughts, memories and opinions.
Guided by world-famous experts at the cutting edge of brain research ,you will discover how we learn and find out methods to keep your brain healthy and make the most of it.
Sign up today and begin your journey to a fuller understanding of your brain and how to make the most of it.
The Benefits of Courses
After completing these courses, you will receive a digital certificate(证书). This can be used as an advantage to show during job applications.
1. What might you do after the course Greener Living?| A．Live a more comfortable life. | B．Start your own business. |
| C．Care more about climate change. | D．Become an environmental science expert. |
| A．When the brain functions best. | B．What tools are used to do the research. |
| C．How to sort out thoughts. | D．How to make full use of the brain. |
| A．They benefit your job search. | B．They are intended for students. |
| C．They both have strict age limits. | D．They cost the same amount of money. |
4 . Create a Sustainable Ecosystem in a Bottle
You’ll create your own world, and make the most original designs in a bottle! You will continue to experience it for a long time.
By Mr. Botanist
About this event
How does it work?
1. The host will send you a set of glass containers and you don’t need to prepare anything (the glass containers fee and shipping included in the price).
2. You will get your tacking number, and your sipping will be express sipping!
3. You need to book your experience session at least I week before the date you want.
4. When you receive your glass containers, the host will send you a link.
5. Sustainable Container class will start.
240 hours of experience (minimum)! You will keep your containers and will continue to experience them. The host will bring all the materials.
Important Note: This is just an application/ practice to make a closed sustainable container. Please don’t forget that they won't lie forever.
Are you ready to meet a fun botanical activity? You will create your own world! You will make the most original designs as creatively as possible in a limited space.
A container simply is a self-sustainable ecosystem. We will talk about the carbon, oxygen, and water cycle, which is very important scientifically for life. We will have many design materials that you can freely make your own combination. Every container has different life paths. You will create a unique, separate, and long-life container. Right combination containers can live for decades. You will be able to watch for a long time without opening it again, and after 2-3 months, you will start to see some little friends (worms…) in the jar.
An instructor will be with you. It won’t be like a regular class, and be ready for fun!
Think feely, design feely, and Love Nature!
1. What should you do to take part in the event?| A．Pay extra shipping fee. | B．Book in advance. |
| C．Search for a link. | D．Contact your advisor. |
| A．Observing ecology forever. | B．Creating an unlimited living space. |
| C．Developing your creativity. | D．Promoting learning other subjects. |
| A．Polluted air. | B．Unique plants. |
| C．Fresh vegetables. | D．Newborn creatures. |
Website: http://tupelopress.org
A cash prize of $8,500, publication by Tupelo Press, and 20 author copies are given annually for a story collection. The winner also receives the option of either a weeklong residency at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in Massachusetts, or a two-week residency at Gentle House in Washington, both valued at $1,500. Submit an entry of 48 to 88 pages with a $30 entry fee by June 30.
Short Story Award for New Writers
Website: http://mastersreview.com
A cash prize of $3,000 and online publication in Masters Review are given twice yearly for a short story by a new writer. Writers who have not published a book are eligible (符合条件的). The winning story will be reviewed by a select group of literary agents, including Bent Agency and Writers House. Using only the online submission system, submit a story of up to 6,000 words with a $20 entry fee by August 31.
New Millennium Writing Awards
Website: http://newmillenniumwritings.org
Four cash prizes of $1,000 each and publication in New Millennium Writings are given twice yearly for a single poem, a short story, a fiction and a creative nonfiction. Previously unpublished works or works that have been published only online are eligible. Submit up to three poems totaling no more than five pages, a fiction or a creative nonfiction of up to 7,000 words with a $20 entry fee by July 31.
Short Memoir (回忆录) Prize
Website: http://fishpublishing.com
A cash prize of $1,035 and publication in the Fish Publishing are given annually for a short memoir. The winner is also invited to give a reading at the West Cork Literary Festival in August 2024. Submit a memoir of up to 4,000 words with a $19 entry fee by July 31.
1. Which one charges the highest entry fee?| A．Dorset Prize. | B．Short Story Award for New Writers. |
| C．New Millennium Writing Awards. | D．Short Memoir Prize. |
| A．http://tupelopress.org | B．http://mastersreview.com |
| C．http://newmillenniumwritings.org | D．http://fishpublishing.com |
| A．They all take place once a year. |
| B．They are all intended for new writers. |
| C．They all have a cash prize for award winners. |
| D．They are all open to entries all the year round. |
6 . Best cheap family vacation in the US
Yellowstone,Wyoming
No other place on earth is like Yellowstone National Park. With challenging hikes into the backcuntry as well as disabled-accessible (可到达的) wooden boardwalks, the wonders of Yellowstone re for everyone. Bring a tent and get here early to take advantage of the affordable campgrounds, seven of which are first-come, first-served and five require reservations, all with fire pits for barbecues.
Hunter Mountain, New York
Hunter Mountain is an all-year-round destination. During the summer, there are paths to hike, trails to mountain bike along, nearby streams to play in and so much open space. During the winter, it’s one of a few locations on the east coast that offers really good skiing and snowboarding runs.
Destin Harbor, Florida
Seek fun in the sun in Destin, Florida, known for its fishing spots, white sand beaches and being less expensive than other popular destinations in the stale. Family-friendly activities include boating, snorkeling, parasailing or just strolling along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Use the money you saved for a sunset ride on &glass-bottom boat or a high-speed racer.
Sequoia Canyon National Park, Calfornia
To really impress your kids, head to Sequoia Canyon National Park where they can meet General Grant, the second largest tree in the world. The park also boasts 240 caves, parts of the Kings River, and the towering Moro Rock. Sequoia National Park also has some of the darkest skies in the country, making it one of the best places to observe the night sky.
1. Which of the following destination is accessible to the disabled?| A．Destin Harbor. |
| B．Hunter Mountain. |
| C．Yellowstone National Park. |
| D．Sequoia Canyon National Park. |
| A．Watch the night sky for the stars. |
| B．Put up a tent on the campground. |
| C．Take a ride on the glass-bottom boat. |
| D．Have a snowboarding experience in winter. |
| A．A big tree. | B．A large stone. | C．A campground. | D．A popular stream. |
7 . In a city like Pittsburgh that is full of universities, libraries and theatres, celebrating National Poetry Month is easy. Stop by any of the following events to learn more about poetry, present your own poetry, or hear readings of famous poems.
| Poetry Exchange Workshop Brentwood Public Library | Start National Poetry Month off right by heading to this monthly poetry workshop to listen to poets read their works, have your works critiqued and learn some new poetry writing skills. A small $ 2 donation to the library is encouraged. If you are bringing some of your poems to share with other poets, bring multiple copies. |
| Whitman Poetry Readings Coffee Tree Roasters | The Whitman Poetry Readings hosts a monthly poetry reading by a famous American poet followed by a discussion about the poet’s works. The event is free like Poetry Exchange Workshop and is held in a quiet private back room at Coffee Tree Roasters. |
| Word Circus Most Wanted Fine Art Gallery | This event at Chatham University is hosted by the MFA Creative Writing Program every Friday night. Free to students and the general public, this event showcases student writers as they present their works and encourages attendees to step up to the open mie and share as many as three of their own poems with the crowd. |
| CMU Poetry Discussion Group Carnegie Library | Join this monthly poetry discussion group, which bills itself as a lively conversation about well—loved poets. For Poetry Month, Rita Dove’s works will be discussed. Dove served as the youngest and first African—American Poet Laureate of the United States and was the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry winner in 1987. Admission to this event is free but registration is encouraged. |
| A．Poetry Exchange Workshop. | B．Whitman Poetry Readings. |
| C．Word Circus. | D．CMU Poetry Discussion Group. |
| A．Required registration. | B．Free entrance. |
| C．Featuring American poets. | D．Lively discussion. |
| A．An autobiography. | B．A local newspaper. |
| C．A course plan. | D．A poetry textbook. |
8 . The Best Four Soccer Clubs in Toronto
Toronto is home to a number of soccer clubs. If you are interested in soccer, let’s take a look at four best soccer clubs in Toronto.
Cherry Beach Soccer Club
Cherry Beach Soccer Club, which first opened its door in 2009, now has 56 house leagues, 10 competitive teams and six adult teams. They provide 30,000 children and young people in the downtown area with high-quality and low-cost soccer lessons. It offers a recreational house league, development, and competitive soccer for those aged five to thirty.
Phone: (416)367-4359
North Soccer Club
North Soccer Club, which was established in 1980, is a welcoming environment for everyone who enjoys soccer or wants to try something new. You don’t need to be concerned about your qualifications or experience. However, to take part in practice, you must first complete a health check. It offers a Special Olympics program for players with intellectual disabilities. The fee range is from $230 to $270.
Phone:(416)924-9911
Power Soccer Club
Power Soccer Club, founded in 1996 by a former Galway United player, has grown up to be one of Canada’s most famous soccer schools. You will for sure progress in your skill development with a active and engaging training sessions. The fee can range from $210 to $315.
North York Hearts Soccer Club
North York Hearts Soccer Club was founded in 1990. This club exposes everyone who loves sports to the history of soccer with the help of a group of skilled sports coaches and professors. The fee range is from $210 to $320.
Phone: (416)650-5743
1. Which club was founded in the 21st century?| A．North Soccer Club. | B．Cherry Beach Soccer Club. |
| C．Power Soccer Club. | D．North York Hearts Soccer Club. |
| A．Rich experience. | B．A wise mind. |
| C．A health check. | D．A curious heart. |
| A．(416)367-4359 | B．(416)650-5743 |
| C．(416)425-6062 | D．(416)924-9911 |
9 . What are the most popular universities in China? uniRank tries to answer this question by publishing the 2022 Chinese University Ranking of 940 Chinese higher-education institutions meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:
being licensed by the appropriate Chinese higher education-related organization.
offering at least four-year undergraduate degrees (bachelor’s degrees) or postgraduate degrees (master’s or doctor’s degrees).
delivering courses predominantly (主要地，大部分地) in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Tsinghua University
Country rank: 1 World rank: 43
Established in 1911, Tsinghua University (THU) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Beijing. THU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees in several areas of study. Students from home and abroad can enroll (报名) in it.
Peking University
Country rank: 2 World rank: 180
Peking University (PKU), which was founded in 1898, offers courses leading to higher-education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees. It is a non-profit public institution located in the urban area of Beijing. This 124-year-old Chinese institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Students from all over the world are welcome to PKU.
Zhejiang University
Country rank: 3 World rank: 239
Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University (ZJU) lies in the urban area of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Students can get their officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees in this non-profit public university. ZJU welcomes students from home and abroad.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Country rank: 4 World rank: 241
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) was established in the year 1896. It is a non-profit public institution lying in the suburb of the Shanghai city. SJTU offers officially recognized degrees such as bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees. International students are eligible (有资格的) to apply for enrollment.
1. Which university is the youngest among the four?| A．PKU | B．THU | C．SJTU | D．ZJU |
| A．International students can study here. | B．It is a non-profit institution. |
| C．It is located in the suburb. | D．It is a private institution. |
| A．It mainly delivers courses in a traditional, non-distance education format. |
| B．It lies in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. |
| C．It has a history of 125 years. |
| D．It ranks 239 in the world. |
10 . 2023 Big Thinkers Series
10, November 2023, 6 p. m.—7 p. m.
The 2023 Big Thinkers series from New Scientist events features four online talks streamed throughout 2023, covering a wide range of topics all brought to you by world-class scientist speakers and experts.
What We Don’t Know About Gravity
We are all familiar with the concept of gravity, from the force that keeps us firmly on the ground, to the phenomenon that explains the whole structure of our universe. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.
Physics at the End of the Universe
The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe. But how does the story end? Join astrophysicist (天体物理学家) Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final result of the universe.
Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them
In the talk, leading physicist Tony Padilla takes us on a tour of the most extraordinary numbers in physics, using them to build a picture of how the universe works. Padilla proves how these numbers are the key to unlocking such puzzling phenomena as black holes.
A Brief History of Timekeeping
From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel offers us an amusing journey through scientific theory and unusual historical detail to show the amazing physics that makes time something we can set, measure and know. He’ll also consider the future of timekeeping and find new ways of measuring tomorrow.
Save £20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers series (also available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just £13 per lecture (early booking rate), to hear from the finest minds in science in 2023.
1. What does Tony Padilla depend on to do his research?| A．Theory of gravity. | B．Big Bang theory. |
| C．The history of timekeeping. | D．Remarkable numbers. |
| A．Chad Orzel’s. | B．Katie Mack’s. | C．Tony Padilla’s. | D．Claudia de Rham’s. |
| A．£13. | B．£20. | C．£32. | D．£52. |
