1 . Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?| A．Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. |
| B．Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour. |
| C．Capital City Bike Tour in Washington. |
| D．Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour. |
| A．Meet famous people. | B．Go to a national park. |
| C．Visit well-known museums. | D．Enjoy interesting stories. |
| A．City maps. | B．Cameras. |
| C．Meals. | D．Safety lights. |
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. |
3 . Chicago has all the offerings you would expect from a major city. If you plan to spend a wonderful time here, just see the followings:
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Price: $21 for adults; $12 for kids 3-17
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry shows more than 35,000 artifacts and a variety of hands-on exhibits. Displays here cater to all types of curious minds: feel the physics of a tornado in “Science Storms” and see baby chicks at the Genetics, etc.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave
Price: $25 for adults; $19 for kids 3-17
Home to one of the country's most impressive collections of impressionist art, the Art Institute of Chicago features nearly 300,000 works from all over the world in its collection. Highlights include pieces from famous artists like Van Gogh and Monet.
Skydeck Chicago at the Willis Tower
233 S. Wacker Drive
Price: $30 for adults; $22 for kids 3-17
On the 103rd floor of the 110-story Willis Tower, the third-tallest building in North America, Skydeck Chicago is famous for breathtaking views of the city. Visit on a sunny day and you may be able to see 4 states.
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave
Price: Free
Navy Pier offers a family-friendly entertainment. Kids enjoy their rides on a drop tower while grown-ups catch a show at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater or grab a drink at the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Beautiful fireworks displays light up the skies on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
1. Where can impressionist art fans go to appreciate works?| A．5700 S. Lake Shore Drive. | B．111 S. Michigan Ave. |
| C．233 S. Wacker Drive. | D．600 E. Grand Ave. |
| A．$60. | B．$64. | C．$69. | D．$82. |
| A．Enjoy a beer. | B．Make fireworks. |
| C．Observe baby chicks. | D．Discover secrets of tornadoes. |
4 . Foods of the Future
We asked young scientists to write an advertisement that answers this question: How will food options, food availability, and individuals’ food choices change in the future? A selection of their suggested marketing campaigns is below. Read previous NextGen Voices survey results at http://science.sciencemag.org/collection/nextgen-voices. — Jennifer Sills
Personalized Meal PlansSend us your DNA, and we will predict your food preferences! Receive your personalized food basket, with a day-by-day diet program. We will send you full meals and personalized smoothies (水果奶昔) based on your genetic taste tendency.
Ada Gabriela Blidner
Twitter:@adagbb
Fresh FruitIf you miss sweet temperate fruits, welcome to our Moon Farm. Our fruit trees are planted in hybrid-soil and artificial air that reproduce Earth’s environment from 5000 years ago. Pick fruits with your family or ship to your doorstep with MoonEx. Freshness guaranteed.
Yongsheng Ji
Email: jiyongshengkey@hotmail.com
MeatOur steaks are sourced from natural grasslands, where cattle now fill the ecological roles. With FoodFootprint feeding system, we enhance natural grazing (放牧) to improve animal growth effectively while minimizing methane production and water consumption. At only $219.00/kg (including carbon taxes and ecological taxes), our steaks are affordable for the whole family.
Falko Buschke
Email: falko. buschke@gmail. com
1. Which of the following needs you to provide the information of your genes?| A．Meat. | B．Fresh Fruit. |
| C．NextGen Voices. | D．Personalized Meal Plans. |
| A．Jennifer Sills. | B．Yongsheng Ji. |
| C．Falko Buschke. | D．Ada Gabriela Blidner. |
| A．Fresh. | B．Green. |
| C．Expensive. | D．Personalized. |
5 . The greater Rochester area is filled with opportunities to study and perform music in the summer!
Roberts Community SchoolRoberts Community Music School has exciting summer musical opportunities for families on the west side of Rochester. It offers two 7-week Early Childhood Classes, Piano Discoveries, and a Ukulele Choir. Lessons are available (可获得的) for piano, voice, stringed instruments, and woodwind & brass (铜管乐器).
School of Rock — RochesterWith camp choices for all ages and skill levels, School of Rock is the perfect summer activity for your child. Our summer music camps are performance-based, meaning students learn to play by performing together in a fun environment. From beginner camps to songwriting and themed camps, wed offer a wide variety of options to ensure your child has an amazing musical experience. Our goal is to prepare teens for live performances on stage.
Eastman Community Music SchoolThe Eastman Community Music School offers different day programs and overnight music camps this summer for middle and high school students, including Adventure Music Camp for Middle Schoolers, Summer Jazz Studies for High School Students, Baroque workshops, and New Horizons Orchestra Camp. Private lessons are also available of all ages, levels, instruments or voice.
Bach to Rock Music SchoolBach to Rock’s Music Camps run each week all summer long for all ages and levels! Our camps are designed for students to work with our highly experienced teachers to learn how to play their instrument of choice, develop a band, learn to play songs they love, and have the opportunity to write and create their music. Each weekly camp ends with an opportunity to record in our studio! Full or half-day camps are available. No experience is necessary.
1. Which school’s programs are designed to get students on stage performing?| A．Roberts Community School. | B．School of Rock — Rochester. |
| C．Eastman Community Music School. | D．Bach to Rock Music School. |
| A．They offer overnight camps. | B．They require related experience. |
| C．They offer chances to perform in a TV station. | D．They can train different kinds of musical skills. |
| A．To compare four music schools. | B．To encourage students to be music stars. |
| C．To introduce some music summer camps. | D．To show the music resources in Rochester. |
6 . Shows in the New Theatre Cardiff in 2023
The Yorkshire Shepherdess
In this warm-hearted and informative show, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen shares memorable moments and charming stories from her remarkable farming, family life in North Yorkshire. It’s a life that has almost gone in today’s modern world, one ruled by animals and the four seasons.
Date &Time: Saturday, 22 April, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, 30 April, 6:30 p.m. & 9:30p.m., 2023
Wild
Ben Fogle’s new show Wild brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. In this brand-new show full of hope and harmony, Wild is a hair-raising, uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the true stories of Ben’s amazing encounters with(相遇)people and animals, and how they changed his life…and the discovery of helping you find your ocean of possibility.
Date & Time: Tuesday, 25 April, 8:30 p.m. & Saturday, 29 April, 3:30pm, 2023
Pop Princesses
A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular(盛大演出)stars four fairy tale princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix.
Date & Time: Saturday, 8 April, 7:00 p.m., 2023
Titanic The Musical
Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning(惊人的)and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and wishes of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own.
Date & Time: 9-13 April, 6:00 p.m., 2023
Click www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk for more information.
1. Which show brings totally true stories on stage?| A．The Yorkshire Shepherdess. | B．Wild. |
| C．Pop Princesses. | D．Titanic The Musical. |
| A．They both attract young children. | B．They both mention the ambition of people. |
| C．They are both musical plays. | D．They are shown at the same time. |
| A．To educate people. | B．To celebrate a special festival. |
| C．To meet people’s needs. | D．To inform people. |
7 . Some China Podcasts (播客) to Listen to
Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer to China, there’s always more to learn about this awesome country. To help in your never-ending thirst for knowledge, we’ve rounded up some most entertaining China-focused podcasts that hit on everything from history to business.
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily is a technology podcast about China’s innovations. Its co-hosted by Rui Ma and Ying Lu, who are both seasoned China-watchers with years of experience working in the technology space in the country. They share and discuss the most important tech news from China every week.
The China History Podcast
Started in 2010, Laszlo Montgomery presents topics that cover 5, 000 years of Chinese history and culture. The show has a lot of unknown and interesting history lessons that help provide more color as to why China is the way it is. Topics like the history of Tang poetry, or the Hokkien people are analyzed and explored.
China Untold
The China Untold podcast is a program that aims to introduce listeners to lesser-known stories from the Middle Kingdom. From urban tales and extinct religions to China’s role in the exploration of space, this podcast hosted by Matt Bossons, is your essential guide to the unusual and wonderful aspects of the world’s most highly populated nation.
The Wasai Show
The Wasai Show is hosted by Ne to Trevino from Mexico and Alice He who is a local Chinese. In each episode, stories are collected from listeners about a topic and shared in a funny way by both comedians. The first half of the show is presented in English, followed by a Chinese section.
1. Who are the podcasts intended for?| A．Foreigners in China. | B．Chinese historians. |
| C．Technology enthusiasts. | D．Podcast hosts in China. |
| A．Tech Buzz China by Pan daily | B．The China History Podcast |
| C．China Untold | D．The Wasai Show |
| A．It is a talk show about local Chinese life. |
| B．It has a single host discussing various topics. |
| C．It features two hosts sharing stories from listeners. |
| D．It includes interviews with experts on Chinese culture. |
8 . May 19 marks the 12th China Tourism Day.Chinaculture.org will hold a 24-hour lives-tream(直播)event，taking worldwide audiences on a virtual journey throughout the country.
Take an online tour of the “Panda Kingdom” in Sichuan
Wolong National Nature Reserve(保护区)，known as the “Panda Kingdom” lies in the high mountains of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. It’s a national overall nature reserve that mainly protects rare wildlife and forests.
Watch LIVE: 9 am, May 19
Discover a China“Beyond Your Imagination”
With more than 5,000 years of history?9.6 million square kilometers of land area and rich resources，China has an amazing amount to offer. You can find amazing natural land scapes(风景)and various lifestyles，as well as mouthwatering food. Discover the real China here.
Watch LIVE: 1 pm， May 19
Best places to visit in China
From the Forbidden City in Beijing to the City Wall in Xi5an northwest China’s Shaanxi Province，from the mausoleum of Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)emperor Zhu Yuanzhang in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province，to the Shapotou scenic spot in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and the beautiful Qinghai Lake in northwest China’s Qinghai Province...Where do you think is the best place to travel?
Watch LIVE: 8 pm May 19
1. When should you watch the event if you’re interested in pandas?| A．1 pm, May 19. | B．10 am, May 19. |
| C．9 am, May 19. | D．8 pm, May 19. |
| A．The lovely pandas. | B．The delicious food. |
| C．The Forbidden City. | D．Traditional music and dances. |
| A．On a tourist website. | B．In science fiction. |
| C．In a biography. | D．In scientific research. |
9 . Low-cost Gifts for Mother’s Day
Gift No. 1
Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for all doctor’s visits whether she has a disease or needs a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say there is no need, but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part? This one is free.
Gift No. 2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what time she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No. 3
Enough sleep is connected with general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”
Gift No. 4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts, 10 percent of whose price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things — many of which are “green” — and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
1. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits?| A．To take notes. | B．To be with her. |
| C．To buy medicines. | D．To give her gifts. |
| A．In Gift No. 1. | B．In Gift No. 2. |
| C．In Gift No. 3. | D．In Gift No. 4. |
| A．enjoy good sleep | B．be well-organized |
| C．get extra support | D．give other help |
10 . English Class 101
Are you looking for the best online English course to help improve your language skills? I will introduce one to you.
English Class 101 is a website that has been built for people looking to improve their English skills. There are over 1,000 lessons on the website, which include different levels to meet your need.
All English learners can find a level to suit them, as its courses range (涵盖) from complete beginner (Al) to advanced (C2). You have to take a placement test so that you can find the right level and get proper lessons.
The site helps English language learners with thousands of video lessons, words learning tools, lesson notes, and discussions, which provides a practical approach (方法) to learning. The lessons take you by the hand and guide you through real English conversations. The teachers slow down and explain every word and phrase. Just imagine that you’ll finally understand every English word you hear.
You can even get one-on-one support from your very own teacher! Your personal teacher will provide corrections and answers by messenger. They will also make sure you follow your individual plan and assign (布置) homework on a daily basis.
Price: Level 1, $50 per month; Level 2, $80 per month; Level 3, $ 100 per month; Advanced, $200 per month.
1. What are you required to do to attend the course?| A．Prepare some notebooks. | B．Hand in an application. |
| C．Talk about it with parents. | D．Have a placement test. |
| A．A membership card. | B．An English dictionary. |
| C．Some prize money. | D．Personalized guidance. |
| A．$150. | B．$ 180. | C．$200. | D．$400. |
