1 . Book Chat Club

Calling all book lovers aged 11 to 17 years old! The Margaret River Bookshop and the Margaret River Library work together to start a Book Chat Club.
What is a Book Chat Club? It’s a club for people aged 11—17 who love reading books. Each month we will discuss what we have read and give recommendations to other members. There will not be a “set” of books that every member needs to read. Each time we will choose a different theme and you pick a book that you think fits. The book can be one from your own collection or something you have read at the school library. Actually we don’t mind where you found the book. What we want to know is your thoughts on it. There will be prizes for the best review of every month and free snacks!	If you want to join us, please complete our sign-up sheet (报名表) at either the Library or the Bookshop. Free Event! Time, location and dates * 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. * Margaret River Library * Last Sunday of the month 28 May          25 June 30 July            27 August 29 October     26 November 31 December
Call the library at 555-3721 for more information or visit amrlibraries.com.

1. When can the club members take part in the activities?

A．At 9:50 p.m. on May 28.	B．At 9:30 a.m. on July 30.
C．At 10:20 a.m. on November 28.	D．At 10:30 p.m. on October 29.

2. How many themes will the club offer in total?

A．Five.

B．Six.

C．Seven.

D．Eight.

3. What can we know about the Book Chat Club?

A．Each member has a required book list every month.

B．The best reviewer can only get free snacks as the prize.

C．The book lovers aged 11—17 don’t have to pay to join the Book Chat Club.

D．The book lovers aged 11—17 can visit amrlibraries.com to complete sign-up sheets.

2 . What comes to mind when you think of a museum? Valuable exhibits? Relaxed atmosphere? Here let's encounter some special museums.

The Museum of Bad Art

The Museum of Bad Art based in Boston, Massachusetts, will bring you a quite different visual experience. As its name implies, all pieces have made their way to the museum for being too bad to be ignored.

All the paintings have been found in yard sales, rescued from the trash or donated to the museum. When viewing such a large collection of failed art, be prepared to laugh your head off.

Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum

Established in 1984 and opened to the public in 1987, the Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum sits in a complex of grand buildings in the architectural style of the Han Dynasty.

The distinctive museum consists of two sections. The aboveground part features models of tombs from the Stone Age to the Han Dynasty. The underground one contains 22 tombs from Henan Province. The tomb of Emperor Xuanwu of Northern Wei is the highlight of the museum.

The Underwater Museum

Fancy an undersea exploration but have no idea where to go? Then the Underwater Museum at the bottom of Lake Grublsee in Austria can be a good choice.

This incredible museum is perfect for adventurous divers, which surely gives visitors a unique experience. It houses not only copies of ancient people and cultural relics, but also fun, strange pieces like the Statue of Liberty, aliens and skeletons (骨架).

Upside Down House

Another strange museum is the Upside Down House in St. Petersburg. It features an apartment where everything is turned upside down.

When you walk into the house, you will feel quite confused and find the entire museum very impressive. With each item in the apartment turned head over heels, you would experience the illusion (错觉) that comes with standing on the ceiling.

1. Which museum best suits diving enthusiasts?

A．Upside Down House.	B．The Museum of Bad Art.
C．The Underwater Museum.	D．Luoyang Ancient Tombs Museum.

2. What can people do in the Museum of Bad Art?

A．Enjoy a big collection of failed art.	B．See several copies of cultural relics.
C．Experience visual illusion in person.	D．Visit historical and grand buildings.

3. What do the four museums have in common?

A．They are located in Europe.	B．They focus on human nature.
C．They show respect for life.	D．They are special museums.

3 . Dunnottar Castle

Castle entry times:

Summer season:(April 1st-September 30th) 9:00-17:30 every day

Winter season:(October 1st-March 31st)

Oct.1st-Oct.28th: 10: 00-16: 30

Nov.26th-Jan.20th: 10: 00-14: 30

Jan.21st-Feb.3rd: 10: 00-15: 00

Feb.25th-Mar.31st: 10: 00-16: 30

Bad weather conditions:

Before setting off to the Castle, we advise you to visit our website to check if the Castle is open. In the event of bad weather, the Castle may be closed for safety reasons.

Prices:

Adult ticket: £7

Child ticket: 3

Family ticket: (2 adults & 2 children between 5 and 15 years old) £17

Guide book: £53.50

Buy tickets at the door.

We do not offer pre-booking for individual tickets.

Castle closure dates:

The Castle will be closed on the following dates: 25th &.26th of December and 1st &2nd of January.

Post code: AB39 2TL

Dogs：Dogs are welcome at the Castle as long as they are kept on a leash(皮带)at all times.

1. How long is the Castle open during the summer season?

A．For 5 months.

B．For 6 months.

C．For 7 months.

D．For 8 months.

2. When does the Castle probably close on Jan.25th?

A．At 11: 30.

B．At 13: 30.

C．At 14: 30.

D．At 15: 00.

3. How much should two adults with three children (between 5 and 15) pay at least to visit the Castle?

A．£17.

B．20.

C．£23.

D．£25.

4 . Picking up litter is a fun, simple, and free activity that can have instant results for your child and your community.

What you’ll need

Plastic bag to collect trash (垃圾)

Gloves—especially important as we practice COVID-19 safety measures

Optional: pick-up stick, a separate bag for recyclables

Instructions

1. Assign gloves and a trash bag to each family member.

2. Clear out litter from an area of a park, beach or your own neighborhood. Take all necessary precautions (防范措施), including wearing sturdy (结实的) gloves, being careful on river banks or near roads, having adults handle dangerous items, and supervising children closely.

3. Properly dispose of all litter.

Reflections

Why is it important to pick up litter?

How can you inspire others to help keep the neighborhood clean?

Resources

Colonel Trash Truck by Kathleen Crawley

The colonel is on a mission to protect the beauty of the earth by cleaning up litter-and convincing others to do the same.

Here Comes the Garbage Barge ! by Jonah Winter

This story is sure to inspire your whole family to be mindful of your environmental impact.

Take it further

Take a few digital photos of what you’ve picked up. Then send an essay about your experience along with your favorite photos, your name and address to mail@ wildernessproject.org. Your essay will be published on the Nicodemus Wilderness Project website, and you’ll get an official certificate. For tips on conducting the clean-up and writing the story, as well as essays and photos from other people, visit the website.

1. What are a must for the event?

A．Pick-up sticks and cameras

B．Books about cleaning up.

C．Plastic bags and gloves.

D．Bags for recyclables.

2. What is one of the instructions you should follow in the event?

A．Keep an eye on children.

B．Leave dangerous items alone.

C．Keep away from the riverside

D．Stay in your own neighborhood.

3. How can participants get an official certificate of the event?

A．By inviting others to clean up their neighborhood.

B．By sharing a list of environmental books on the website.

C．By writing a review of other participants’ stories online.

D．By emailing an essay with photos about their clean up experiences.

5 . The following classes will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive registration instructions one day in advance.

Armchair Tour: Chicago Botanic Garden
Thursday, February 23
6:30—7:30 p.m.
$19/ $24

New! Strong, unified (统一的) deign is a highlight of the Chicago Botanic Garden and sets it apart from many of other gardens. You will examine the contributions of noteworthy landscape architects and building architects to explore this well-known public garden in a new way.

From the Drawing Board to Border: Online
Tuesday, February 28
6:30—8:30 p.m.
$32/ $40

Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You’ll receive some useful tips on staging the installation (安装) of your project, finding and purchasing plants, and working with landscape professionals.

Designing the Sunny Border: Online
Wednesday, March 8
6:30—8:30 p.m.
$32/ $40

The well-designed border wears a combination of many plant that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. Learn how to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on the use of color, and form. Whether you are a new gardener or have an established border that could use updating, this class is for you.

Designing the Shade Garden: Online
Wednesday, March 15
6:30—8:30 p.m.
$32/ $40

A garden shaded by trees or buildings is often a challenge for the gardener who is faced with low light levels, tree roots, and soil that is often dry. Discover solutions and ideas for artful plantings that can help you create effective combinations with optimal (最佳的) color, and form.

1. What must students do before the four classes?

A．Reserve the classes.	B．Hand in homework.
C．Read the instructions.	D．Visit the four gardens.

2. What can you do in From the Drawing Board to Border?

A．Combine plants with the surroundings.	B．Shade a garden with trees or buildings.
C．Admire great works by famous architects.	D．Learn how to make a detailed grocery list.

3. Which class ends earlier than others?

A．Chicago Botanic Garden.	B．Designing the Sunny Border.
C．Designing the Shade Garden.	D．From the Drawing Board to Border.

6 . Long Island’s local theaters have long pulled from Broadway’s talent pool, providing unique opportunities to see incredible performances. The Long Island theatre culture sets the stage for new works and classic theaters. We’ve rounded up the best spots for you.

The Suffolk Theater

The Suffolk Theater brings a broad range of artists to its stage from Country to Comedy and Classical. Their shows for the holiday season include Top of the World: A Carpenters Christmas on December 2, WLNG’s Rockabilly Christmas! on December 9, Rockapella Christmas on December 11 and The Suffolk 54 New Years Eve! on December 31.

John W. Engeman Theater

The John W. Engeman Theater is a year-round professional theater that casts its actors directly from the Broadway talent pool. This holiday season, their main stage show is the beloved tale, A Christmas Story. Their winter children’s shows include Frosty from November 26 to December 31 and Frozen Jr. from February 4 to March 5.

Studio Theatre Long Island

Studio Theatre Long Island is one of Long Island’s oldest theaters. It is putting on a production of Scrooge the Musical running through December 18 for their main stage performance and Frosty and His Puppet Pals, from November 26 to December 31 for their children’s theatre performance.

ThinkBIG! Theater Arts

ThinkBIG! is a non-profit theater arts company offering community and school programs and performances for young audiences. This holiday season, their fall acting classes are taking place at Gigi’s Playhouse in Patchogue. And their traveling’ trunk show is Long Island’s only interactive children’s show where kids from the audience star in the show!

1. When will WLNG’s Rockabilly Christmas be on?

A．On December 2.	B．On December 9.
C．On December 11.	D．On December 31.

2. Where can kids from the audience star in a show?

A．The Suffolk Theater.	B．John W. Engeman Theater.
C．Studio Theatre Long Island.	D．ThinkBIG! Theater Arts.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To educate.

B．To argue.

C．To introduce.

D．To persuade.

7 . Welcome to the British Museum (WWW.britishmuseum.org)where you can experience cultures across the globe, from the dawn of human history to the present. Here is some information you need to notice.

Opening times

Daily: 10: 00-17:00(Fridays:20:30)

Last entry: 16:00(Fridays: 19:30)

How to book

●We’re limiting numbers of people in the Museum to ensure there’s room for you to safely enjoy your visit. You’re advised to book a free ticket to guarantee Museum entry.

●To book, simply pick the date and time you’d like to visit.

●The date or time you wish to visit has no availability. Please note that walk-up visits are available each day for those who arrive at the Museum without advance bookings. But this does depend on capacity, as walk-up entry cannot be guaranteed.

●To book tickets for exhibitions, click here. Your exhibition ticket also gives you access to the permanent collection.

Entering the Museum

●Entry to the Museum is via the Main entrance on Great Russell Street or the Montague Place entrance.

●Once you’ve gone through the Main entrance, an easy access queuing route is available for disabled visitors, visitors with pushchairs and/or children under five, Members, exhibition and general admission ticket-holders.

●All visitors must pass through a security check which involves a bag search.

We look forward to welcoming you.

1. Which of the following is incorrect as to the visit time?

A．Final admission is one hour before closing.

B．Visitors can enjoy a longer stay on Fridays.

C．The museum is open for at least 7 hours every day.

D．The museum is closed at 16:00 except on Fridays.

2. What should you do to enter the Museum?

A．Spend some money buying tickets in advance.

B．Have your bag checked for security purposes.

C．Buy extra tickets for permanent collection.

D．Guarantee the availability of walk-up visits.

3. Where can you find this article?

A．On the Internet.	B．In a booklet.
C．In a magazine.	D．On a TV program.

8 . Screenwriting Camp for Teens

At New York Film Academy’s 4-week screenwriting camp for teens, students learn how to write their own screenplays.

This hands-on camp is structured to benefit students of any experience level. Students spend an average of 24 hours per week in class, and 8 to 16 hours per week in writing labs. In all locations, students have the opportunity to write and shoot a group project. Students are required to do a significant amount of writing in the evenings and on weekends to complete the written assignments of this camp.

Screenwriting Summer Camp Classes

To get a sense of what students will learn in the screenwriting camp, here are some screenwriting courses they will take.

● Story Generation: This is a first-week class in which students present a variety of film ideas and choose one to write for the rest of the course.

● Screenplay Analysis: This class looks at the complexities of feature-length screenwriting.

● Film Craft(技术) : In this course students learn about the elements of the feature film.

● Production Workshop: Students expand their understanding of the visual components of a screen story by shooting their own short scene.

Camp Information

Classes are held at the Film Academy’s New York City (NYC), Los Angeles(LA), and South Beach campuses.

Tuition Fees: $4,525

Start Dates for Our Locations: Jun 25, 2023-Jul 22, 2023

If you need assistance, please contact us immediately at summerprograms@nyfa.edu or call us at 212-674-4300 (NYC), 818-333-3558(LA), or 305-534-6009(South Beach) so we can assist you. For more information about all other camp locations, please contact 212-966-3488.

1. What will students do in the 4-week camp?

A．Study in class for about 48 hours.	B．Do their homework in writing labs.
C．Learn to write for 16 hours on weekends.	D．Get some experience of screenwriting.

2. Which course allows students to learn about the feature film?

A．Film Craft.	B．Story Generation.
C．Screenplay Analysis.	D．Production Workshop.

3. Which number should you call if you want to learn more about the NYC camp?

A．212-674-4300.	B．818-333-3558.
C．305-534-6009.	D．212-966-3488.

9 . TV shows for kids and families

Search and Explore
Number of seasons:2
Ages:2-8

Your little one will love the global adventures of ABC Mouse,123 Mouse and Do-Re-Mi Mouse as they explore and learn about the world．Each 12-minute episode (一集) is for curious   young minds, and short young attention spans (持续时间). You can stream the show,   produced by ABCmouse Early Learning Academy, for free. Watch on Tubi.

Ask the StoryBots
Number of seasons:3
Ages:3-8

The TV show follows Beep, Boop, Bing, Bang and Bo as they set out to answer a question   such as: How do eyes work? Why do we recycle? How do you catch a cold? The storytelling is silly and fun, but the answers are serious and scientifically sound — no wonder it won many Emmy awards. Watch on Netflix.

Shimmer &Shine
Number of seasons:4
Ages:3 and up

Being twins is totally cool, but imagine being a twin genie (精灵)?! Now that’s amazing! Shimmer and Shine are trying to make the most out of spells and wish-granting (实现愿望的) capabilities with help from their non-genie friend Leah, but naturally, these ladies have a few problems along the way. Watch on Sling.

Hey Arnold!
Number of seasons:5
Ages:7 and up

The show stars 4th-grader Arnold, who lives with his grandparents in a boarding house. In each episode, with his best friend Gerald, Arnold will often help a schoolmate solve a personal   problem, or he will face a problem of his own. All young New Yorkers need to experience this show. We promise you won’t be sorry. Watch on Hulu.

1. On which site can you follow three mice to explore the world?

A．Tubi.	B．Hulu.
C．Sling.	D．Netflix.

2. Which is an award-winning TV show?

A．Search and Explore.	B．Ask the StoryBots.
C．Shimmer&Shine.	D．Hey Arnold!

3. How many seasons does the TV show related to magic powers have?

A．Two.	B．Three.
C．Four.	D．Five.

10 . Beach tents that maximize shade and privacy

Gorich Beach Tent
$39.99-$99.99 at Amazon

Silver-coated fabric ensures that this beach tent can protect you from the sun while resisting UV (紫外线的) damage on your beach day. There’s plenty of space for everyone.

·Occupancy: 3-6 people
·Color Options: Blue, green, orange, bright blue, silver
WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter
$31.99-$49.99 at Amazon

Our top pick for the best beach tent of the year goes to WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter. The tent is excellent at providing shelter from the sun’s UV rays. The tent is equipped with three sandbags, eight steel stakes (钢桩), six sand stakes and guy lines to ensure it stays put.

·Occupancy: 3 people
·Color Options: White, green, mint green, blue, light blue
Sun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopy
$82.95-$127.80 at Amazon; $82.99-$127.80 at Walmart

It’s ideal for a family or a group of friends who don’t feel like ducking into a tent whenever they want a break from the sun’s UV rays. To set it up, lay out the tent on the ground, and fill the sacks with sand. While the canopy is water-repellent (防水的) and will work well in a light wind, it won’t offer protection in a heavy downpour or strong winds.

·Occupancy: 8 people
·Color Options: Green, dark blue, deep bright blue, greenish-blue
Monobeach Baby Beach Tent
$28.76 at Amazon

This lovely baby beach tent is made for babies under the age of 3. It features a mini poo that sits in the sand and can be filled with water to give your little one a place to safely splash around. A UV-protected sun shade keeps the sun away, which is nice if you don’t want to keep applying sunscreen.

·Occupancy: 1 person
·Color Options: Blue
1. Which tent comes in light blue?

A．Gorich Beach Tent.	B．WhiteFang Sun Shade Shelter.
C．Sun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopy.	D．Monobeach Baby Beach Tent

2. What is a disadvantage of the Sun Ninja Pop Up Beach Canopy?

A．It is hard to set up.	B．It can’t be used by many people.
C．It is rather too expensive.	D．It doesn’t function in a storm.

3. What do the four tents have in common?

A．They can hold at least two people.

B．They are available only at Amazon.

C．They can protect people from strong sunlight.

D．They are popular for different colors and sizes