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. |
A.Whose Clues? | B.Exploring Your Watershed |
C.Becoming Bears | D.Winged Wonders |
A.have the same teaching hours | B.have outdoor activities |
C.are offered during summer holidays | D.are designed for primary school students |
2 . City: Hangzhou
Launched: 2008
Size: 2,965 stations/ 69,750 bikes
Price: $28.59 deposit(押金) + time charge
While taking a look at this city, you may see the best bike sharing in the world. As the second on the planet by size, the Hangzhou Public Bicycle System is one of the most common and useful shares, largely because it’s combined with public transportation: a single card can be used in subway, bus, taxi and bike sharing. Residents and tourists can put down a deposit of 200 Chinese Yuan (about $29) and ride for an hour for free in this scenic city. Each additional hour costs only $0.15. It was also the first new-generation bike-sharing system in China.
City: Barcelona
Launched: 2007
Size: 420 stations/6,000 bikes
Price: $61.93 per year
Barcelona’s Bicycling Program developed Spain’s bike-sharing business in a big way. This program took off like wildfire on wheels, and because four times bigger in one year. It inspired different copycat programs all over the country. Today, Spain has 132 bike-sharing systems. The program is one of the world’s most respected and popular shares. But it is only open to residents and tourists are not allowed to use them.
City: Paris
Launched: 2007
Size: l,751 stations/23,900 bikes
Price: $38. 52 per year/ $2.26 per day
Bike sharing in Paris is the star of the world. Launched in 2007, it is the world’s largest outside of China. Cheap by American standards, you can ride around Paris on a $1.7 day pass—the first half hour of each trip is free. Because this system covers the city with an average of 50 stations per square mile, it’s a favourite with both locals and tourists.
1. What do we know about Barcelona’s Bicycling Program?A.It has driven the development of Spain’s bike sharing. |
B.It has once been ruined by fire accidents. |
C.It is popular among travellers. |
D.It consists of 175,000 bikes. |
A.Nothing for an hour. | B.$61.93 per year. | C.$2.26 per day. | D.$1.7 per day. |
A.They are open to both locals and tourists. | B.They have the same amount of stations. |
C.They were founded in the same year. | D.They require a deposit of over $30. |
3 . 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. |
4 . What I Saw on the Hibiscus Airship
C. L.Heng
$43.95
A girl on a great journey to find her destiny (命运) realizes the power of wrong doings, unsung heroes, and most of all, love. What I Saw on the Hibiscus Airship is a story of adventure and family.
The Tiger and the Leopardess (母豹)
Ho Khong Ming
$23.05
An old hungry tiger is on the hunt for a meal and meets an unhappy leopardess. Can enemies trust each other? In this story, The Tiger and the Leopardess, will hate or love influence their relationship?
Privatization of Facility Management in Public Hospitals
Hong Poh Fan
$40.65
Hong Poh Fan explores the transition public hospitals have undertaken (负责) to improve services in Malaysia. He shares lessons learned over a fifteenyear period of hospital privatization in this detailed examination of how to improve health care.
Escape to America
Tetsuo Fukuyama
$38.45
Fukuyama decided to leave his homeland and experiment with a completely different lifestyle: living in New York City. This story of how the author’s courage and determination helped him survive in difficult conditions will encourage readers to find their own happiness.
1. Which of the following is all adventure book?A.Privatization of Facility Management in Public Hospitals. |
B.What I Saw on the Hibiscus Airship. |
C.The Tiger and the Leopardess. |
D.Escape to America. |
A.Tetsuo Fukuyama. | B.Hong Poh Fan. |
C.C.L.Heng. | D.Ho Khong Ming. |
A.It describes life in Malaysia. |
B.It is for practical use. |
C.It is based on reallife events. |
D.It tells a story about friendship. |
5 . 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. |
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. |
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. |
6 . Harry Potter fans, get ready for the journey to Hogwarts and beyond on an official guided tour of Warner Bros. This guided experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter is the only tour of its kind, so if you’re a fan of the magical world, it’s a must-do.
What To Expect
Upon arriving, you will be greeted by an experienced guide who reveals the wonders you’ll encounter throughout your tour of the original sets and costumes from all eight of the Harry Potter films. You will be given your own personal headset to ensure you do not miss any of the fascinating behind-the-scenes facts.
Watch a short film in the cinema before you enter the Great Hall, Visit the original Hogwarts Express locomotive (火车头) and a recreation of Platform 9¾. Climb aboard the train carriage and pose with a luggage trolley as it disappears through the platform wall.
Once the tour comes to an end, you have the option to re-enter the studio at your leisure, find that perfect souvenir at the Studio Shop, or purchase a coffee at the Studio Tour Cafe.
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible.
Infants (婴儿) must sit on laps.
Travelers should have a medium physical fitness level.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers.
The total duration of the tour is 5 hours, comprising a 1-hour travel time to the studios, a 3-hour guided tour, and a 1-hour travel time back to London.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
1. What can be expected throughout the tour?A.Taking photos with the actors. | B.Knowing behind-the-scenes facts. |
C.Creating a new Platform 9¾. | D.Watching Harry Potter series again. |
A.Couples with little babies. | B.Adults with physical disability. |
C.A group consisting of 16 members. | D.Teenagers with travel sickness. |
A.On the day of registration. | B.On the exact day of departure. |
C.3 days ahead of the departure date. | D.4 days ahead of the departure date. |
7 . British Museum
Located in Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museums surprising collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything.
Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.
Admission (入场费) and opening times
Free, open daily from 10:00 to 17:30.
Open until 20:30 on Fridays,except Good Friday.
Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Large luggage (行李), suitcases and cabin baggage
For everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, Kings Cross and Charring Cross.
Membership
Membership allows you to discover two million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions.
Individual (个人) membership: $74
Under 26 membership: $54
Young friends (ages 8—15):$25
Shops
The Museum has four shops where you can buy books, souvenirs, and family gifts.
1. When can you visit the British Museum?A.At 9:00 Friday. | B.On Christmas Day. |
C.At 12:00 Monday. | D.On Good Friday. |
A.At some crossings. | B.At major train stations. |
C.In the hall of the Museum. | D.At the entrance to the Museum. |
A.79. | B.99. | C.128. | D.148. |
8 . Are you looking for a private online English teacher? Here are some you can consider learning from.
Miguel Angel P.Mexico
﹩12 per hour
Speaks:English Native, Spanish Native
After studying English for 12 years, he then used his knowledge to work in different areas of tourism for the last 14 years. He has 5 years of experience teaching privately, but very recently he decided to get certified(认证). He has successfully finished the 120﹣hour Teaching English as a Second Language course with a high grade.
Janna B.United Kingdom
﹩25 per hour
Speaks:English Native
She has 40 years' experience of teaching. Whether you are a beginner, or nearly fluent, she would like to help you to communicate well in different situations, formally and informally. She teaches task﹣based English and has special ways to help students who are never curious about English.
Kuthryn M.United States of America
﹩20.5 per hour
Speaks:English Native
She is an ESL teacher with 10 years' experience in education. She is an American now living in Seoul, Korea.She has taught English there for two years. She is also studying Korean, so she understands the learning process from both sides. She has experience teaching all ages, from kindergarten to adult learners.
Jake B.United States of America
﹩22 per hour
Speaks:English Native, Spanish Al, Chinese B1
She is a TEFL certified tutor. She is from the United States of America.She's a recent graduate of Reed College where she majored in Chinese studies. She will be moving to China soon to pursue a career in teaching English. She thinks short stories and songs are a great way to learn English and culture.
1. What do we know about Miguel Angel P.?A.He can speak more than two languages. |
B.He likes spending holidays in different areas. |
C.He has experience both as a tour guide and a teacher. |
D.He can help students make great progress with a 120﹣hour course. |
A.Jake |
B.B.Janna B. |
C.Kathryn M. |
D.Miguel Angel P. |
A.Using a task﹣based teaching method. |
B.Sharing Chinese culture with students. |
C.Speaking several different languages in class. |
D.Showing simple stories and songs to students. |
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1. Which of the following can be submitted to submitarticle@archisearch.gr?A.A video on Youtube. |
B.A link to thirty images. |
C.A collection of five photos. |
D.A Greek text of four hundred words. |
A.Contact readers. |
B.Provide financial support. |
C.Make necessary changes to them. |
D.Get all of them published in time. |
A.In a travel brochure. | B.On the school blackboard. |
C.On the Internet. | D.In a textbook. |
10 . Becoming famous is the dream of many, and Tian is getting closer to that dream.
Tian, 30, is a white - collar worker in Beijing. On short video application Douyin, Tian has more than 2, 000 fans, So far, she has received more than 50, 000 likes on the Dubsmash - like app. On her page on Douyin, Tian shares everything, from her son's daily activities, to her pet dogs, to little skits (段子) made up by her and her husband. “Making funny videos, and combining them with music is really interesting, ” Tian said. “Of course, I make the videos for fun because it is quite relaxing.”
China's short video market has seen great growth, according to a report. The report said that China's short video market was valued at 5. 73 billion yuan ($ 900 million) in 2017, an increase of 184 percent. The industry value is expected to go up to the 30 billion mark in 2020. Companies like Tencent, Sohu and Iqiyi have all started providing short video content.
“Short videos are popular because they are an addition to traditional audio and video content on the internet, ” said Sun Jiashan with the Chinese National Academy of Arts.
Fans say that the short videos help them “chill out” from a stressed - out lifestyle. “My favorite videos are all about pets, ” said Zhou Na, a nurse in Hefei, capital of East China's Anhui province. “After a whole day's work, watching the 15 - second videos makes me laugh, which reduces my pressure.”
1. Why does Tian make short videos in Douyin?A.To get fun | B.To become a well - known person |
C.To attract fans | D.To record her family's routine |
A.They have a huge amount of value |
B.They make people s star dreams come true |
C.They enrich internet audio and video content |
D.They greatly reduce people's pressure |
A.Feel cold | B.Calm down |
C.Catch a cold | D.Become concerned |
A.China's short video market is open |
B.Douyin brings the Chinese great happiness |
C.Every Chinese is using Douyin to make short video |
D.China's short video market has developed rapidly |