1 . Museum lets visitors walk in the shoes of a police officer
Police shows on TV are filled with high-speed car chases and crimes solved in a few minutes. But that’s not a typical day for a real-life police officer. To get a more accurate picture, head to the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington. Exhibits there invite visitors to use their senses of sight, hearing, touch and smell to gather information the way police do.
Let’s look at a few exhibits.
K-9 Units
See a video of how dogs are trained to join K-9 Units. Test your ability to smell and identify various scents (气味). Learn which kinds of dogs are better at tracking bad persons while others are better at sniffing out dangerous goods.
The Web of Law Enforcement
You’ll quickly learn that crime-solving is a team effort, not only within one department, but among organizations across the country. Inspection Service is just one of the law enforcement groups helping local police when needed. For example, six organizations worked together on a national park graffiti (涂鸦) case.
Five Communities
Every community is different. Learn how the needs and challenges of five communities are being dealt with. These communities goals are to develop programs, while increasing trust between local people and police. What might work in your neighborhood? There’s a place for visitors to share their thoughts.
The Training Simulator
Those aged 12 and older can try the same training scenarios (方案) and equipment used in professional law enforcement classes in which police try to resolve difficult situations. Short videos test participants’ abilities to observe accurately and think quickly before reacting.
The exercises give an understanding of what officers face on a daily basis.
“Many kids first think it’s like a video game,” said Alan Davis, an educator and New York police officer. “They soon realize that real-life decision-making in a second isn’t easy, and they freeze. For real police there are no second chances.”
1. Which exhibit focuses on police dogs?A.K-9 Units. | B.Five Communities. |
C.The Training Simulator. | D.The Web of Law Enforcement. |
A.The problems in communities. | B.The dangers of being a police officer. |
C.How teamwork matters in solving a case. | D.How a policeman makes a decision instantly. |
A.They are surprising. | B.They are difficult to understand. |
C.They are the same as video games. | D.They are not real-life experiences at all. |
2 .
Hope Book Club A book club is a small group of persons that are reading the same book in order to share different feelings and opinions about the book. The book club meets once a month for an hour of lively discussion. All students (3+), teachers and parents are welcome! Here you can discover a new world, learn new ideas and make new friends! What you should do:★You will read the book on your own and then discuss your reading in the book club. ★You must keep up with your reading so that you can join as a part of your group. The book club will decide what pages or chapters you will read. ★You should take down notes and thoughts as you read. ★Everyone in the book club is expected to join in the discussion. More tips: ★Keep our place clean. ★No pets and no smoking. ★Take good care of books and return them on time. ★You must ask for leave if you cannot join in the discussion. Fees: Kids from 3—7: Free; Kids from 8—18: 10 dollars a month; Adults: 15 dollars a month. If you are interested, call 487-256-656 or 487-266-545, send an email to hopebook@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.hopebookclub.com. |
A.30 dollars. | B.60 dollars. | C.75 dollars. | D.90 dollars |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
A.Books aren’t allowed to be taken out of the club. |
B.Joining in the discussion is encouraged in the club. |
C.You can choose your favourite books to read in the club. |
D.The members in the club don’t have to finish what they need to read. |
1. What does the man think helps him the most to become successful?
A.Hard work. | B.Good training. | C.A set schedule. |
A.At about 8:30. | B.At about 9:20. | C.At about 9:50. |
A.Have lunch. |
B.Attend a team meeting. |
C.Do warm-up exercises. |
A.To make themselves relax. |
B.To notice the mistakes they’ve made. |
C.To know the kinds of tips the other team use. |
4 . Become Your Own Interior Designer With One of These Online Classes
10-step Design
In this beginner-level course from Udemy, you’ll learn how to completely design a room end-to-end using a simple 10-step approach. From floor plans and maximizing (最大化) your space to creating a cohesive color scheme, this approachable course is perfect for an interior design beginner who wants to create bigger and aesthetically pleasing rooms in their home.
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Kelly Wearstler’s Masterclass
Award-winning interior designer Kelly Wearstler helps explain interior design and guides you through the design basics in this 17-lesson course. Kelly will help you make any space larger, and choose colors, materials, and textures with confidence.
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Feng Shui Home Makeover
Feng Shui may seem like an overwhelming task to take on but this course breaks it all down and teaches you how to make your home work for you in the most efficient way possible. The class features over 37 video lessons, 40+ pages of resources and 11 modules packed with DIY tips, tools and exercises.
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Minimalist Interior Design Deconstructed
During these stressful times we could all benefit from a little more mental clarity and calmness. In this 2-hour course, you’ll learn how minimalist design can create a beautiful, simplified space that can increase your productivity. This course is perfect for those who have already prepared everything in their home and are now ready to make their clutter-free space functional.
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1. What do10-step Design and Kelly Wearstler’s Masterclass have in common?A.They aim to make rooms spacious. |
B.They are suitable for beginners. |
C.They provide materials. |
D.They need good plans. |
A.$10.99. | B.$11.99. | C.$15. | D.$215. |
A.10-step Design. |
B.Feng Shui Home Makeover. |
C.Minimalist Interior Design Deconstructed. |
D.Kelly Wearstler’s Masterclass. |
5 . Every year, tens of thousands of kids aged 3 to 13 become Junior Rangers in different national parks across America. At Yosemite alone more than 20, 000 kids take part in the Yosemite Junior Ranger Program. If you want to be a Junior Ranger, you need to learn about the natural and cultural history, and make a promise to be a national park protector.
Here Is How YOU Can Become a Junior Ranger!
Earn yourself an official Junior Ranger Badge! You could become a Yosemite’s Junior Ranger today by completing the following steps:
●Buy your Junior Ranger Handbook in the nearest Visitor Center.
●Complete the pages in the handbook.
●Pick up rubbish.
●Attend a Guided Program.
●Return your completed handbook and a bag of rubbish to the Visitor Center.
●Make your official Junior Ranger Promise at a ceremony.
●Get your official Junior Ranger Badge.
After you become a Junior Ranger, you are encouraged to share your ranger stories with your friends, teachers and families.
1. Who can become Junior Rangers?A.Children. | B.Parents. | C.Teachers. | D.Officers. |
A.Read the handbook. | B.Learn American history. |
C.Share ranger stories. | D.Protect the national parks. |
A.four | B.five | C.six | D.seven |
6 . Summer Camps
Good Counsel Volleyball Camps
Sports camp: Volleyball
Girls Only Day Camp
Camp Address:17301 Old Vic Blvd, Olney, Maryland 20832, USA
Phone: 202. 465-2462
Energetic staff will teach and train all the skills necessary for volleyball success in a fun and friendly atmosphere. You will learn the fundamentals and gain experience. Our staff includes HS coaches and former players.
Eli Howard Surf School
Sports Camp: Water Sports
Co-ed Day Camp
Camp Address: Encinitas, California, USA
Phone: 760)259-2014
Surf school and surf camp in San Diego, California. Camps include hands-on surfing instruction by our talented surf gurus. Wet suits and boards supplied.
Dance Academy of Boca Raton
Performing Arts & Fine Arts Camp: Dance
Co-ed Day Camp
Camp Address: Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Phone: 561. 395-4797
Dance Academy of Boca Raton offers 4 exciting dance camp options for students aged 2 and up! For our youngest dancers camps include creative movement, ballet and tap. For students 5 and up camps include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop!
ActSmart Summer Theater Camp
Performing Arts & Fine Arts Camp: Theater
Co-ed Day Camp
Camp Address: Livermore, California, USA
Phone: 925. 245-0283
ActSmart Summer Theater Camp is the finest theater camp for kids in the Tri-Valley. Offering excellence in training, and exceptional performance opportunities at the Bankhead Theater. All children receive the roles they choose.
1. What do the four camps have in common?A.They are not operating at night. | B.They are open to everybody. |
C.They are all in the same state. | D.They are all sports camps. |
A.hip hop | B.jazz |
C.rock | D.creative movement |
A.A fashion magazine. | B.A school newspaper. |
C.A science textbook. | D.A news website. |
7 . Best Internet phone calls apps
Voice
You can use it to make free calls to an actual phone number, PC to PC calls, and free PC to phone calls.
What We Like
●Can forward all calls to your existing phone.
●Easily connects with your existing phone contacts.
What We Don’t Like
●Requires an existing phone number to call landlines and other numbers.
●Limits calling time.
You cannot use it to make free calls to phones that don’t have the app installed, nor to landlines.
What We Like
●Calls work with any user no matter where they’re located.
●Helps you find users from your existing phone contacts.
●Works on a wide variety of devices, including the web.
What We Don’t Like
●Requires a real phone number to sign up.
●It’s unable to call non-users like landline phones.
Google Duo
You can make audio calls only or you can use it for free video calling.
What We Like
●Calls are 100% free with other users.
●The app helps find existing users from your contact list.
What We Don’t Like
●Doesn’t support sending texts like most similar apps do.
●Works with other users only, so you can’t call a landline or other numbers.
Viber
PC to PC and app to app free Internet phone calls are available with Viber, so lots of devices are supported.
What We Like
●All calls and texts are free with other users.
●Works on desktop and mobile devices.
What We Don’t Like
●A real phone number isn’t free.
1. What may be the reason why users dislike Voice?A.It has time control. | B.It can’t be used to call a landline. |
C.It needs lots of devices to work. | D.It’s specially designed for iPhone. |
A.They allow free calls to landlines. |
B.They charge video calls at a low price. |
C.They can be used on Android or Linux devices. |
D.They help you find users from your phone contacts. |
A.Viber. | B.Google Duo. | C.WhatsApp. | D.Voice. |
8 . Among the countless natural landscape in China, waterfall is one of the most beautiful wonders. Visiting these waterfalls will bring the chance to view some of the most striking sights in China just like Americans do in Niagara Falls.
Hukou Waterfall
Best Time: April~May, September~November
Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 hours
When the Yellow River flows to Hukou Village where the width of the river course is shapely narrowing to 20~30 meters from 500 meters, the water pours into the lower riverbed and forming the Hukou Waterfall. It is a magic wonder mounted on the Yellow River, giving tourists a heart-shaking sight and stimulating your boundless imagination. It is the largest yellowish waterfall in the world and the China's second largest waterfall.
Because the Hukou Waterfall is located in a joint of Shanxi and Shaanxi, you can visit it from Shanxi side or Shaanxi side. Generally, visiting it from Shanxi side allows you to see more other small attractions along the Yellow River.
Huangguoshu Waterfall
Best Time: June~October
Recommended Visiting Time: 3~4 hours
Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest waterfall in China and the tallest Waterfall in the world. The Huangguoshu Waterfall pours from the over 70 meters high cliff and gives out huge noise, providing a great visual feast to the viewers. There are several places to enjoy a different view of the grand waterfall.
One is Water-Curtain Cave, which is hidden behind the waterfall. It is a 134-meter long with fantastic stalactites(钟乳石). In the cave, you can also see many flying small springs.
Nuorilang Waterfall
Best Time: all the year around
Recommended Visiting Time: 1 hour
Located in picturesque Jiuzhaigou Valley, the Nuorilang Waterfall is an attractive waterfall. With a width of 270 meters and a height of 24.5 meters, it is the widest waterfall and one of the largestwaterfalls in China and the most photographed waterfall in Jiuzhaigou. The famed Chinese TV series Pilgrimage to the West has filmed there.
1. What is special about Hukou Waterfall?A.It is narrow. | B.It is an imaginary one. |
C.It is the largest one in China. | D.It can be appreciated in two provinces. |
A.70 meters. | B.134 meters. | C.270 meters. | D.500 meters. |
A.Hukou Waterfall. | B.Huangguoshu Waterfall. |
C.Niagara Falls. | D.Nuorilang Waterfall. |
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10 . Four Most Beautiful Subways in the World
City Hall Station, New York
Country: the USA
Opened: 1904
Unlike the other subway stations, this one hasn’t been in use since 1945. However, it can be admired by those going aboard the trains that run on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line. Opened on October 27, 1904, this station was designed to represent the flagship of the new subway. Thanks to the specific shape and colors, the station remains the only one of its kind and very impressive—so impressive that it’s often chosen as a movie set.
Toledo Station, Naples
Country: Italy
Opened: 2012
The subway station which is considered the most beautiful in the world stands in Italy. The new design of the Toledo Station in Naples features colorful pictures from a full range of shades of blue. During the construction of the station, it brought to light several archaeological (考古的)finds dating back to the end of the 15th to early 16th century as well as Roman buildings dating back to the 2nd century.
Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal
Country: Canada
Opened: 1966
Champ-de-Mars is a station on the Orange Line of the Montreal Subway, Canada. It features colorful glass windows made by the artist Marcelle Ferron. Some of the works featured in this station are also considered to be the artist’s most famous ones.
Komsomolskaya, Mosca
Country: Russia
Opened: 1952
Standing in Komsomolskaya Square and the crossroads of three different subway lines, this station is very busy and beautiful. Its place and inside design make it a perfect representation of Russian culture.
1. What can be known about City Hall Station?A.It represents the new culture. | B.It is the oldest subway in the world. |
C.It has appeared in some movies. | D.It can transport the most passengers. |
A.The USA. | B.Italy. | C.Canada. | D.Russia. |
A.City Hall Station, New York. | B.Toledo Station, Naples. |
C.Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal. | D.Komsomolskaya, Mosca. |