1 . THIS STREET IS OPEN FOR PLAY
Concerned about outdoor play in crowded cities? Start a play street - a community event where neighbors close their road to traffic, creating a safe space for children to play. This initiative allows kids and adults to explore, create and socialize, which, undoubtedly, will bring the bonds between neighbors to a new height.
Compared to structured plays with strict rules and fixed procedures, a play street allows children to lead, establish rules and get involved in an open-ended activity without specific instructions, methods or goals.
Getting Started:1. Host a meeting to discuss benefits and encourage involvement. Choose an event date and assign tasks to the neighbors.
2. Reach out to city councils for necessary permits to close the road. Ignoring this will lead to the cancellation of the whole plan.
3. Use posters, flyers, and social media to spread the word. Use these promotion means to inform residents of the date, time and activities planned for the play street.
4. Set up barriers for safety, provide equipment and encourage neighbors’’ participation.
What to Expect:●Game Areas: A variety of play equipment tailored for kids, such as jump ropes, balls, chalk for drawing, hula hoops and other outdoor games.
● Swapping Corner: A place where moms can bring unwanted items such as kitchenware, gardening tools or other household goods to exchange with each other.
●Arts and Crafts Seating: Arts and crafts seating with materials like paper, markers, crayons, paints and brushes. Children are encouraged to get creative and express themselves through art.
●Snack and Refreshment Station: Light refreshments like water, juice, fruit and healthy snacks to keep mixed-age participants energized. A potluck to share homemade treats and recipes.
1. What is the purpose of “a play street”?| A．To prevent traffic jams. |
| B．To strengthen community bonds. |
| C．To explore kids’ artistic potential. |
| D．To involve children in structured plays. |
| A．Raising funds |
| B．Announcing instructions. |
| C．Posting the safety regulations. |
| D．Asking for authorities’ approval. |
| A．Game Areas. | B．Arts and Crafts Seating. |
| C．Swapping Comer. | D．Snack and Refreshment Station. |
2 .
Come to Austria! Soll is a village in the mountains in western Austria. And Post Hotel is clean and not expensive. It is opened by a local family. Temperatures (温度) in summer are usually from 20℃ to 25℃ in the daytime, but much cooler by evening. |
Enjoy Thailand! When you visit Bangkok in Thailand, don’t miss the early morning river boat trip to the Floating ( 漂 浮 ) Market just outside the city. There you will find many kinds of fruits and vegetables. You can pay for them when you sit in your boat. Don’t forget your hat. It may be as hot as 40℃ at noon. |
Visit Hawaii! Maybe the most beautiful place in Hawaii is Kauai. You can visit its long, sandy beaches in the south and west of the island, and mountains and forests in the north, but don’t be surprised if it rains in the center of the island. Daytime temperatures there are usually around 24℃ to 26℃ by the sea, and only a little cooler by late evening. |
| A．Shopping. | B．Food. | C．Travel. | D．Hotels. |
| A．Soll. | B．Bangkok. | C．Vienna. | D．Kauai. |
| A．The hottest travel place is Soll. |
| B．Maybe it often rains in the center of Kauai. |
| C．The Floating Market is in the middle of Bangkok. |
| D．Post Hotel in Austria is clean but its price is high. |
3 . Study Abroad Scholarships to Apply for in 2024
Found the perfect study abroad program, but don’t know how to pay for it? Fortunately, here are some study abroad scholarship opportunities for students looking to take their studies overseas!
Trenchard Cox ScholarshipAll you have to do is write two 400-word reasoned descriptions: one on a work of art you love and one that you hate. The scholarship, established in memory of Sir Trenchard Cox, awards the winner an Art History Abroad 2-week summer course in Venice.
Requirement: At least 16 and no older than 18 years of age
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Arcadia Abroad Scholarships & Financial AidDid you know that Arcadia Abroad provides financial aid to around 70% of students who apply for it? It values equity, diversity, and inclusivity when awarding scholarships. Students who apply for scholarships will need to write a 300-word essay.
Requirement: Must be included in an Arcadia Abroad program
Award: $ 500-$ 2,500
Deadline: February 1, 2024
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial SupportWe believe a study abroad experience is an important part of well-rounded university education and we are committed to providing financial help to as many students as possible. AIFS also offers internship (实习期) and study abroad + internship mixed programs to support the development of personal and professional skills.
Award: $ 500- $ 5,000
Deadline: June 1, 2024
American Association of University Women(AAUW) Fellowships & GrantsThe AAUW supports women searching for a variety of graduate academic opportunities. There are no barriers (障碍) to full participation in this organization. Preference is given to those who show great interest in the advancement of girls and women.
Requirement: Women only
Award:$ 2,000- $ 50,000
Deadline: November 15, 2024
1. What is required to apply for Trenchard Cox Scholarship?| A．Being over 18 years of age. | B．Fluency in English and Italian. |
| C．Two 400-word essays on artworks. | D．A member of the Art History Abroad summer course. |
| A．Trenchard Cox Scholarship. |
| B．Arcadia Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid. |
| C．AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support. |
| D．American Association of University Women(AAUW)Fellowships & Grants. |
| A．A freshman suffering economically. | B．A graduate needing internship abroad. |
| C．An art student from a developing country. | D．A female student devoted to women education. |
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| C．Every month. | D．Every year. |
| A．Rich and famous authors. | B．Green but inspiring authors. |
| C．Creative and powerful authors. | D．Unknown but experienced authors. |
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5 . On February 11th, 2024 more than 100 million Americans watched the Super Bowl, the biggest of the country’s sports events, in its television schedules. When Americans want to watch sport, they go to old-fashioned TV, not streaming (流媒体) platforms. On February 6th three of America’s biggest sports programmers — Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) — revealed a plan to bring their most valuable content to a new media platform, showing everything from American football to Wimbledon tennis.
Most other kinds of TV have already shifted online. According to Nielsen, a ratings firm, last year streaming accounted for more minutes of viewing in America than broadcast or cable TV, while sport is the exception. Although big tech has added sport to its menu, true sport fans still need cable. 44 of America’s 50 most-watched broadcasts last year were sport.
The new service would be the biggest sporting bet on streaming, but some wonder if the new competitor will ever make it. Administrators may object to three sports-content giants holding together, fearing it would put a brake on investment and development. Casual fans may be tempted to ditch cable at last, hastening the decline of cable and satellite firms, which have already lost half their American subscribers in the past decade.
As for Disney, WBD and Fox, they stand to lose out at first, as the juicy cable market shrinks. But the target market is streaming-only households that have never had cable, Lachlan Murdoch, Fox’s boss, told investors. By giving viewers streaming pack including sport, they could keep customers. People can easily cancel their Disney subscription, but they cannot go without a football season, then basketball, baseball and so on.
Joining forces may also improve the three’s bargaining power relative to sports leagues. The competition for sports nights is intense as new bidders such as big tech firms pile in. If Disney, WBD and Fox bid jointly, they could control the price inflation (抬高) that leagues now demand, even with the decline of the cable market.
1. What do the three programmers plan to do?| A．Make the Super Bowl the most watched event. |
| B．Offer a new media platform for sports coverage. |
| C．Expand the TV coverage of major sports events. |
| D．Shift the attention of the public to online media. |
| A．Online streaming dominates Americans’ life. |
| B．Sports can’t keep pace with tech development. |
| C．People prefer TV to online streaming for sports. |
| D．People want to change their way of having sports. |
| A．Abandon. | B．Adopt. | C．Refresh. | D．Justify. |
| A．By holding to the traditional TV market. | B．By joining big tech firms for price talks. |
| C．By giving viewers cheap streaming packs. | D．By making price bid with combined effort. |
6 . While there are many summer programs for high school students in NYC, the Career Edge, an NYU high school summer program, affords students an exceptional college and career readiness experience. It has served thousands of high school students from around the world in exploring career paths and experiencing what it is like to live on the NYU campus and learn at a well-known university.
Program overview
The program offers you the chance to explore a career path before you declare it as a college major. Many students choose to attend multiple weeks, taking a different course each session.
Academic experience
The courses focus on the content that provides a comprehensive overview of your area of interest. Field trips to related companies and organizations bring what you learn in class to life.
NYC experience
Living and learning in NYC is an unforgettable adventure. You’ll dive deep into the course content that immerses you in industry, while enjoying the culture and excitement of the city.
Students’ feedback
Tony: The Finance class was great. We explored Wall Street, visited Federal Hall and the Museum of American Finance, and learned how to trade stocks. The instructor made the course interesting and entertaining.
Ava: The Integrated Marketing class was very informative. The instructor was a real professional. Visits to digital agencies and marketing firms gave me an insider’s view of what it’s like to work in the field.
1. Who is the program intended for?| A．College students. | B．Primary school students. |
| C．Junior middle school students. | D．Senior high school students. |
| A．Learn American history. | B．Set up new organizations. |
| C．Visit some places in NYC. | D．Work in a foreign company. |
| A．It’s costly. | B．It’s boring. | C．It’s ordinary. | D．It’s wonderful. |
7 . SparkLit Book Club
Book of the week
Kay’s Incredible Inventions by Adam Kay, illustrated by Henry Pake
This entertaining new book takes you on a trip through the history of the world’s most incredible inventions — from the first ever toilet to the story of how Velcro (魔术贴) was invented by a dog. Some of these inventions changed the world; others definitely did not. They’re all fascinating to read about, though,
Readers’ comments
It’s amazing to see how everyday occurrences sparked people’s creativity. The inventors’ creativity and determination inspire me to dream big and make my ideas alive. (Jeff Kinney, 16)
Win!
We have five copies of Kay’s Incredible Inventions to give away. For a chance to win a copy, just fill in the entry form at tinyurl.com/twj-books before the closing date of 20 March at 8 pm.
Readers’ recommendations
“The ghostly winter silence had given way to the great spring murmur of awakening life. This murmur arose from all the land, fraught with the joy of living.” (The Call of the Wild)
Jack London was born almost 150 years ago on 12 January 1876. His novel, The Call of the Wild, is the story of Buck, a dog who has an epic adventure with gold hunters in the wilds of northern Canada. A must-read for animal lovers and fans of adventure stories! It will keep you on the edge of your seat. (Alistair, 17)
On my shelf
Send a picture of your shelf showing the book titles clearly and tell us why you love them. Send it to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk with your name and age.
1. What do readers need to do to win a copy of Kay’s Incredible Inventions?| A．Fill in a form online as required. | B．Make a comment on the book. |
| C．Recommend a book to readers. | D．Send a photo to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk. |
| A．Jack, a writer. | B．Henry, a hunter. |
| C．Alistair, an animal lover. | D．Buck, a dog. |
| A．It hosts a weekly reading salon among its readers. |
| B．It has chosen Kay’s book as the best for this week. |
| C．It regularly holds competitions among readers. |
| D．It requires readers to comment on their favorite books. |
8 . Discover the Huge Health Benefits of Strength Training
One of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you age is to do strength and power training exercises. It is known that when you are in your thirties, you will begin to lose muscle mass. This loss actually contributes to achy joints, the increased risk of injury, and the “middle-age spread” we all fear. What’s more, the older you get, the faster muscle mass loses. It means that eventually, simple tasks like getting out of a chair and climbing stairs can become more difficult.
Strength training can help you build muscles, make you strong, increase your staying power and make everyday activities easier. By combining strength and power training exercises, you’ll not only get stronger, but also improve your reaction speed. As you grow older, that’s critical because it can help prevent falls. Here is a book, Strength and Power Training for All Ages, for your reference.
Common sense about fitness in the book:·The key muscles to work for an injury-free body
·How to tell how much weight is suitable for you
·How to strengthen the bones most likely to break
·How to take pressure off your knees when walking or running
·Why you’ll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exercise
Four total body workouts in the book:·Build bones
·Fight diseases
·Improve balance
·Strengthen muscles &Increase muscle power
Get a copy, start training, and then you’ll discover a whole new self.
1. What will happen as people age according to paragraph 1?| A．They will need less exercise. |
| B．They will improve reaction speed. |
| C．They will experience muscle loss. |
| D．They will have better staying power. |
| A．Train their brains. | B．Build a sound body. |
| C．Treat bone diseases. | D．Cut down their weight. |
| A．A notice. | B．An oral folktale. |
| C．A scientific paper. | D．An advertisement. |
9 . Take a journey for the week, laughing all the way.
Holiday Express 2023 –2024
At the New York Historical Society, Manhattan
Certain trains are especially good at transporting children to heights of joy. This year’s exhibition annual “Holiday Express”, drawn from the Jerni Collection, shows model electric trains and a self-guided treasure hunt. The show is included in museum admission starting at $6 and is free to children under 5.
Advent Carolandar
At Joe’s Pub, Manhattan
Joel Waggoner and Julia Mattison have come out with their holiday comedy performances every December. This year, Joel played the role of Tom — the pianist in the third season of Hulu’s “Advent Carolandar”, while Mattison wrote the music and lines for the coming theatre adaptation of the 1992 film “Sunshine Becomes Her”. Tickets to the shows at Joe’s Pub, which are at 7:30 pm and 9 pm, are at $45 and up at publictheater.org.
Rock & Pop
At City Winery, Manhattan
As a singer and songwriter in New York, Suzanne Vega frequents large stages around the world, but her hometown roots remain strong. This year she’s home for the holidays with “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories” at City Winery that begins at 8 pm. Tickets start at $70 on citywinery.com .
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
At the Redstone Theatre, Queens
Small children can see an adaptation of O’Henry’s famous holiday story — “The Gift of the Magie”, in “Christmas Eve on Sesame Street”. It’s a 1978 television special that the Redstone Theatre is showing in honor of the 45th anniversary of the production’s original broadcast. “Christmas Eve” is starred by former “Sesame Street” actors like Bob McGrath. Screening tickets start at $9.
1. Where can one go for a comedy performance?| A．Joe’s Pub. | B．The Redstone Theatre. |
| C．City Winery. | D．The New York Historical Society. |
| A．Joel Waggoner. | B．Bob McGrath. |
| C．Suzanne Vega. | D．Julia Mattison. |
| A．It’s an original product for radio broadcast. | B．It’s about the anniversary of an acting career. |
| C．It’s a play about self-guided treasure hunt. | D．It’s an adaptation of a famous holiday story. |
The long-awaited TV series Blossoms Shanghai has been released in two versions — Mandarin (普通话) and the Shanghai dialect — on Dec 27, quickly soaring as one of the
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