1 . Feed your curiosity with new TED series that go deeper into fascinating topics — from the everyday objects that changed the world, to cutting-edge science.
In the Green: The Business of Climate Action
Businesses across the world are committing to measurable climate action — but what exactly are they doing, and why? In this TED series, meet senior leaders, like Mattew Ke Lapsen, from around the business world and learn important lessons about carbon emissions (排放) reduction that can be applied to workplaces everywhere.
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Your Money And Your Mind
Managing your money can feel scary and complicated - but it doesn't have to be. In this new TED series, behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa explains why we spend too much and save too little and shares easy steps to help us achieve a more secure financial future.
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Torchbearers
A cooperation between Great Big Story and TED, this series shows the incredible things that happen when someone comes up with an inspiring idea that moves others to act. Watch the stories of people whose lives have been greatly changed by the idea in a TED Talk.
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Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
This TED original video series dives into the truth about how your body really works. Want to hear more from Dr. Jen Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.
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Small Thing Big Idea
This original TED series celebrates the lasting genius of everyday objects so perfectly designed that they changed the world around them.
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Sleeping with Science
Sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly sleep. Tune in for better zzz’s!
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1. Who will give a TED talk about environmental protection?| A．Mattew Ke Lapsen. | B．Wendy De La Rosa. |
| C．Dr. Jen Gunter. | D．Matt Walker. |
| A．Your Money and Your Mind. | B．Torchbearers. |
| C．Small Thing Big Idea. | D．Sleeping with Science. |
| A．To advertise new books. | B．To look for new partners. |
| C．To promote video programs. | D．To collect fascinating topics. |
2 . 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.
Buy: $11.99
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.
Buy: $15
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.
Buy: $215
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.
Buy: $10.99
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. |
3 . Great Theme Parks in the UK
Thorpe Park, Surrey
All aboard Derren Brown’s Ghost Train which opened in July 2016. This 10-15 minute train journey includes exciting live-action performances, 4D special effects and so on. Also new is “I’m a Celebrity... Maze (迷宫)”, and there are some of the highest and fastest rides in Europe here too.
Adults: £28; children: £24 (under 3 free).
Warwick Castle, Warwickshire
Although not officially a theme park, this medieval castle offers history, magic, myth and adventure to suit all ages, and is now home to the UK’s first fully interactive and multi-sensory Horrible Histories Maze, giving visitors a fascinating experience of getting lost in time. From July, you can sleep over in the new riverside Middle-Ages-themed woodland cottages of Knight’s Village.
£31 per person (under 3 free).
Chessington World of Adventures, Surrey
Following the Pandamonium live show in 2016, last year saw The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure open at Chessington, which has over 40 rides and attractions. Rides include Dragon Falls, Safari Skyway, Toadies Crazy Cars and Runaway Train.
£29 per person (under 3 fee).
Drayton Manor Theme Park, Staffordshire
The new Tamarin Trail takes adventurers through beautiful gardens, allowing kids and adults to come face-to-face with a troop of monkeys. The park is also home 10 Europe’s only Thomas Land, which last year underwent a £2.5 million expansion, including new rides. There are trilling rides, including the stand-up roller coaster, Shockwave, and the 54-metre drop tower, Apocalypse.
Adults: £15; children: £10 (under 2 free).
1. Which are the Smiths and their grandchildren advised to visit for a weekend?| A．Warwick Castle. | B．Thorpe Park. |
| C．Drayton Manor Theme Park. | D．Chessington World of Adventures. |
| A．£56. | B．£52. | C．£40. | D．£30. |
| A．Children should be accompanied by adults. |
| B．They have all been rebuilt before reopening. |
| C．Certain kids have free entry to the parks. |
| D．They all offer exciting rides in the parks. |
4 . British Museum
When the British Museum opened in 1759 it was the first of its kind in the world: the only national museum open to the public. It was – and still is – free to visit. The displays are organised by location and time period: Ancient Iran, Greece, China from 5000 BC onwards, Roman Britain and so on. Overwhelmed? Follow a free eye-opener tour on your smart phone or book onto the Around the World in 90 Minutes guided tour.
National Gallery
You can’t miss this artistic institution in Trafalgar Square. There you can see some of the world’s finest works of art for free. Founded in 1824 to display a collection of just 36 paintings, today the National Gallery is home to over 2,000 works from artists such as da Vinci, van Gogh and Picasso. The National Gallery hosts free after-work events for adults. So if you want to learn more about these famous artworks over a glass of wine, come along.
Science Museum
One of London's favorite hands-on museums, the Science Museum features seven floors of entertaining and educational exhibits, including the Apollo 10 Spaceship! If you're going with little ones, head to Pattern Pod or The Garden, where children can directly explore basic scientific principles with sound and water.
Cartoon Museum
This highly entertaining London tourist attraction covers the history and development of British cartoon from the 18th century to the present day. See how artists portrayed important events and the great and good over the centuries. It’s great value at only ₤7.00 for entry.
1. Which museum provides a free digital guide?| A．British Museum. |
| B．National Gallery. |
| C．Science Museum. |
| D．Cartoon Museum. |
| A．It is the only one where entry is free. |
| B．It offers free events after regular working hours. |
| C．It allows visitors to carry out simple experiments. |
| D．It is the museum with the longest history in London. |
| A．In a British school book. |
| B．On a London street map. |
| C．In a London tourism guide book. |
| D．On the British Museum Entrance Board. |
5 . Experience College at Harvard
Challenge yourself in college-level courses. Meet new friends from around the world. Strengthen your college application. And, build important life skills that can make your future college experience a success.
Pre-College Program
An intense and exciting glimpse into the college experience. During this intensive two-week program, you will take the first steps toward your college journey alongside a diverse group of exceptional high school students.
●Challenge yourself in a college course taught by Harvard teachers, without the pressure of grades.
●Engage with your peers in structured co-curricular activities, college readiness workshops, and social events.
●Two weeks, non-credit
Secondary School Program
Immerse yourself in college life for seven weeks! In this dynamic seven-week program, you can earn college credit while experiencing first-hand what it’s really like to be a college student.
●Choose one or two college-level classes that explore deeply into subjects that really excite you and may not be offered in high school.
●Prepare for the future as you experience what it's really like to balance responsibility with independence in one of three program forms—online, commuting, or residential.
●Seven weeks, college credit
Application is now open for both high school programs! See program calendars for important dates and deadlines.
To get our updates, join our mailing list for helpful information and important deadlines. Start your education journey today!
1. What do the two programs have in common?| A．All the learning activities take place online. |
| B．They are required procedures for college application. |
| C．They provide the students with college-level courses. |
| D．Students can earn college credits after learning the two programs. |
| A．start to apply for both programs now |
| B．pay for the program calendars from today |
| C．apply for the programs throughout the year |
| D．download a mailing list to get helpful updates |
| A．To raise money for Harvard Summer Programs. |
| B．To share the college learning experience with readers. |
| C．To introduce the diverse courses in Harvard University. |
| D．To advertise Harvard Summer Programs for high school students. |
6 . If you have a chance to talk with a historical figure, who would you like it to be? What would you like to know about the past or share from today? China in the Classics, a new TV show based on Chinese classics started by China Central Television (CCTV) in February, is exploring such possibilities.
In the first episode (集), the host of the show, Sa Beining, meets ancient Confucian scholar Fu Sheng, who interprets Shangshu, The Book of Documents. Regarded as one of the five classics of ancient Chinese Confucianism masterpieces, the book records many firsts in the country. Even the expression zhongguo (China) is used there first.
The episode ends with the host bringing Fu to today’s modern society, where the scholar is happy to find children reciting the same things he had learned in his childhood. It increased the rating of the series with viewers giving it 9 out of 10 on Douban, a film and TV show reviewing website popular among young people.
The success of China in the Classics doesn’t surprise Shen Haixiong, head of the China Media Group. Shen said in an article in the journal Qiushi, “We are happy to see the program is popular among the public, but we are more proud to find that innovative interpretation of Chinese classics are arousing young people’s interest in the Chinese culture.”
Therefore, TV channels have been making bold attempts in recent years to attract today’s younger generations. The Nation’s Greatest Treasures, CCTV’s cultural show in 2017, showcased China’s history and culture through antiques in the top-class museums, and fired up the audience. They include the 3,300-year-old Yinxu Ruins in Henan Province and the 1,300-year-old Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region.
CCTV should make a variety of programs showcasing classics and cultural traditions to appeal to the young generation’s aesthetics (审美学), said Zhou, a professor at the School of Arts and Communication, Beijing Normal University.
1. Why is The Book of Documents mentioned in the second paragraph?| A．To introduce a historical figure. | B．To inform us of the host. |
| C．To show the popularity of it. | D．To describe a new TV show. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Confused. | C．Satisfied. | D．Neutral. |
| A．Chinese treasures. | B．ATV program. | C．Yinxu Ruins in Henan. | D．Young Chinese audience. |
| A．CCTV Produces Some Famous TV shows | B．TV Shows on Chinese Classics Grow Popular |
| C．Scholars Focus Attention on Chinese Classics | D．China in the Classics Fires up the Audience |
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8 . ZOO CREW—TEEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Ages 13-17
Passionate about animals and wondering what a zookeeper's day is like? Denver Zoo's Teen Volunteer Program, Zoo Crew, might be the place for you! We do not offer one-time volunteer service opportunities for school or court appointed teens.
APPLICATIONS
The application will open on January 1 and close on March 1. Applicants must be at least 13 years old by the first day of training and no older than 17.
REQUIREMENTS
Teen volunteers: 75 hours of service per summer (June through August) with several shifts each month.
First-year teen volunteers: three weeks (M-F, mornings or afternoons) of volunteering during the summer to support Summer Safari, Denver Zoo's summer camp.
All current teen volunteers can choose volunteer year-round, after participating for at least one summer season. These teens must commit to at least one shift per month, perform position duties as assigned including working outside, communicate with guests and staff independently and alongside other teen and adult volunteers.
Junior Crew (Year 1 in Zoo Crew):
Summer Safari: assist camp instructors with games, zoo tours, and educational activities.
Animal Department: assist veteran teen volunteers with daily animal husbandry responsibilities such as cleaning, diet preparation and animal enrichment. Teens 16 or older may also help at the Nutrition Center, the Zoo's animal kitchen.
TUITION
$150 nonrefundable (不退还的) tuition fee (due no later than May I of each year). Download Denver Zoo's Tuition Scholarship form. (Scholarship requests are due no later than April 15 each year.)
Tuition helps cover costs of Zoo Crew T-shirt uniforms, name tag, daily supervision, program supplies, training and continuing education programs, annual award ceremony, social events and campouts.
QUESTIONS
For more information, please call the Program Specialist at 720-337-1491 or e-mail teen-volunteer (@ Denverzoo org).
1. Why is the program held for teens?| A．To support Summer Safari only for two weeks. |
| B．To volunteer there with some shifts for a year. |
| C．To know about a zookeeper's life in summer. |
| D．To join in the program for a day in the kitchen. |
| A．Change their work every summer month. |
| B．Offer services there for at most 75 hours. |
| C．Volunteer mainly indoor work. |
| D．Work there all by themselves. |
| A．Scholarship twice a year. | B．Competition prizes. |
| C．School uniforms. | D．Routine guidance. |
9 . About us
Fablesandfairytales.com is a non-profit site for visitors from all over the world to share and read fables and fairy tales.
Our main objective is to promote the importance of such stories in developing culture, imagination and creativity. We believe that reading the fables and fairy tales from different cultures allows us to build a greater understanding and appreciation of the diversity around the world.
We organise storytelling sessions around the world. Watch out for our monthly “Fable and Fairy Tale” writing competition for different age groups. We also run the permanent “Fable and Fairy Tales” museum in Hanau, Germany, at the home of the Brothers Grimm. Contact us at museum@fablesandfairytales.com to arrange your visit!
The museum is open to all individuals and school groups with a booking. A multilingual guide is available on request. No charges for guides and admissions but donations are much appreciated.
1. What is the main goal of fablesandfairytales.com?
| A．It provides visitors with teaching resources. |
| B．It promotes the reading of fables and fairy tales. |
| C．It holds various writing competitions around the world. |
| D．It conducts tours and lessons at the Fables and Fairy Tales Museum. |
| A．It charges for admissions and guides. |
| B．It makes profits from advertisements. |
| C．It receives money from the Brothers Grimm. |
| D．It relies on the donations from its visitors. |
| A．They get paid from the website. | B．They are experienced in storytelling. |
| C．They will receive professional training. | D．They are chosen by their uploaded works. |
10 . Head to Music City for a variety of great lodging (住宿) options. Whether you want to check out Downtown or head to the eastern part of the city, there’s something for everyone.
◎ Gaylord Opryland
Located in the downtown and Music Row area, it is home to two different fine dining options within its estate (庄园), three casual-style restaurants, and six options for fast food. Other great conveniences include an indoor pool, a hot tub, free WiFi, refrigerators and more.
◎ Hermitage Hotel
Also located in the downtown area, the Hermitage Hotel was named after the estate of late President Andrew Jackson. Guests can enjoy countless conveniences that will help to make their vacation absolutely unforgettable, including a fitness center, business center, free WiFi, and an on-site laundry facility.
◎ Radisson Airport TN
Located within miles of the International Airport, this is a fantastic option for those who are flying into the city as it offers free transportation service to and from the airport. The lodging features free WiFi, ATM machines on-site, and a free daily newspaper. Some great options for entertainment are also offered here, including an indoor heated pool, hot tub, gift shop, and fitness center.
◎ Hilton Garden Inn
Located just a mile away from the Country Music Hall, this downtown site provides convenience and wonder for any Music City adventure. Guests will be able to enjoy accommodations such as free WiFi and paid breakfasts. Plus, each room comes equipped with microwaves and refrigerators for added convenience. When you are not relaxing in your comfortable room, guests can take a dip in the indoor heated pool.
1. Which would a customer particular about food most probably choose?| A．Gaylord Opryland. | B．Hermitage Hotel. |
| C．Radisson Airport TN. | D．Hilton Garden Inn. |
| A．It supplies fast food options. |
| B．It is related to Andrew Jackson. |
| C．It is near the Country Music Hall. |
| D．It offers free transportation service. |
| A．They provide Internet service. |
| B．They offer an indoor heated pool. |
| C．They are located in the downtown. |
| D．They are equipped with microwaves. |
