1 . Make life as easy as possible with devices and gear designed to simplify your travels — whether that means charging on the go, neat organizers or lightweight storage for no-trouble quick trips.

LARQ Bottle Filter (过滤器)

This innovative drinking bottle with a low-pressure sucker is designed to filter water on the go, wiping out pollutants such as chlorine (氯) for a refreshing taste. The filter will work on up to 151 litres of water before needing to be replaced — the equivalent (等同) of around 300 single-use plastic bottles. Available in 500ml (£58) and 740ml (£68) sizes.

Stubble & Co Adventure Bag

This 42-litre backpack has an easy-access clamshell (翻盖) design that opens to reveal zipped parts of various sizes, including a waterproof pocket for shoes. It also features a laptop sleeve, water bottle pocket and hidden parts for valuables. Available in black, olive, blue and orange. £195.

Shokz OpenFit

Shokz’s lightweight earphones sit on top of the ear canal, meaning they’re comfortable enough to wear for long periods. The 28-hour battery life ensures you won’t need to charge them on an overnight trip, though it’s easy enough to do so by plugging in the small, accompanying case. The Shokz App allows you to customize the controls, too. £179.

July Carry On Pro

For those who prefer not to carry luggage on their backs, this smart roller is the perfect overnighter. It has two separate internal parts, a waterproof polycarbonate (聚碳酸酯) hard shell and a zipped front part in which to store a laptop. The integrated, removable power bank allows travelers to charge devices on the go. £275.

1. What is special about LARQ Bottle Filter?

A．It is of various sizes.	B．It makes for health.
C．It is used to store water.	D．It replaces 300 plastic bottles.

2. Which is suitable for listening to music?

A．Shokz OpenFit.	B．July Carry On Pro.
C．LARQ Bottle Filter.	D．Stubble & Co Adventure Bag.

3. What is the text?

A．A travel diary.	B．A life description.
C．A science instruction.	D．A sales advertisement.

2 . Art Gallery of NSW(New South Wales) Exhibition

Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day?

25 November 2023-28 April 2024

Day and night, love and rage, calm and chaos. Enter a world of emotional extremes in this exhibition of the art of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most influential artists of the past century. Born in Paris in 1911 and living and working in New York until her death in 2010, Bourgeois is well-known for her fearless exploration of human relationships across a seven-decade career.

Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? reveals the extraordinary reach and intensity of Bourgeois’ art, from unforgettable sculptures of the 1940s to her tough yet tender weaving works of the 1990s and 2000s. It also reveals the psychological tensions that powered her search, through a dramatic presentation in two contrasting exhibition spaces. Moving from the well-lit rooms of “Day” to the darkened area of “Night”, viewers will encounter more than 120 works, including many never seen before in Australia.

Tickets can be booked online via the exhibition or event page on our website, or in person at the welcome desk at the Art Gallery. Tickets cannot be exchanged, but if something unexpected happens that prevents you from attending, you can change the date of your reservation in your confirmation email.

1. What do we know about Louise Bourgeois?

A．Her art is conservative.	B．She was an emotional artist.
C．She was raised in Paris.	D．Her art explores human relationships.

2. What does the exhibition feature?

A．Various themes.	B．Contrasting layout.
C．Intensive colors.	D．Extraordinary paintings.

3. What can you do if you can’t attend the exhibition?

A．Reschedule the date.	B．Cancel the booking.
C．Claim the money back.	D．Exchange the event.

3 . Ready to Experience Summer?

Are you looking to get your kids signed up for a summer camp program? We’re here to help.

ID Tech

ID Tech runs summer camps at over 75 college campus locations across the country. The camp makes the claim to be the top tech camp for 23 years running and offers teens the chance to take part in activities like hands-on STEM leaning and fun to get a preview taste of the college life that may soon be coming their way.

Camp Olympia

Located on Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas on over 100 acres of private land, Camp Olympia has its own swimming pool, challenge course, archery field, and more. Kids aged 6-16 can attend one, two, or three-week camps. Campers can participate in over 45 activities over the course of their stay, whether that be water skiing, horseback riding, golfing, or a team competition.

Camp Chief Ouray

Located on a 5,100-acre YMCA of the Rockies about 1.5h from Denver, this camp first hosted campers in 1908. It’s billed as an “adventurous playground and traditional overnight camp for kids age 7—17—with mountains, valleys and streams.” Their programs are meant to build campers’ confidence, independence, and resilience, while they live in cabins of up to 10 campers and two staff members.

Mountain Adventure Tours

This outdoor adventure camp, located in Ketchum, teaches kids important values and life skills through entertaining activities in the Idaho wilderness. M.A.T. runs several camps per summer and each has an individual theme, along with accompanying age groups. There are five-night sleepaway camp for 13-15-year-olds, plus themed camps like river rafting and survival skills.

1. Which camp prepares campers for their academic future?

A．ID Tech.

B．Camp Olympia.

C．M.A.T.

D．Camp Chief Ouray.

2. What activity can kids take part in at Camp Olympia?

A．Hands-on STEM learning.	B．A one-month camping.
C．Competition with campers.	D．Learning survival skills.

3. What do Camp Chief Ouray and M.A.T have in common?

A．Both allow the same age groups.	B．Both teach campers sports skills.
C．Both are located in the same site.	D．Both offer adventurous activities.

4 . Group Visits and Tours

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston(MFAH) welcomes groups to experience the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. Discounts (折扣) for self-guided group visits and expert-guide d group tours are there for those who book 10 or more tickets.

From the great art collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston—with objects crossing the world and human creative history—to the ever-changing schedule of thematic exhibitions, the Museum offers a lot of tour topics to suit your interests. Visit as a self-guided group, and you and your guests can explore at your own pace. For a deeper exploration into the galleries, request (要求) an expert-guided tour.

Policy

The Museum offers tours and packages to groups of 10 or more for the Museum’s collections and selected exhibitions. Membership benefits and free individual admission may not be used at the same time with school or group visits. Tours led by guides who don’t work in the Museum are not allowed; please contact groupsales@mfah.org in advance of your visit for all tour requests.

Reservations

For price information, contact groupsales@mfah.org or 713-639-7878. To make a reservation (预定) request, complete the group visit request form. At least one-week advance notice is needed for self-guided visits and two weeks for expert-guided tours. Reservations are confirmed with an order number and decided by advance payment.

Looking for school tours? Find information here or email schooltours@mfah.org with your questions.

Main address: 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005

MFAH Information Line: 713-639-7300

1. How can you get discounted tickets for the Museum?

A．By visiting it with an expert.	B．By buying at least ten tickets.
C．By booking tickets in advance.	D．By paying a visit with your family.

2. Who will fail to visit the Museum?

A．Groups led by a guide they bring.	B．Children without their parents’ company.
C．Those coming with a clear visit plan.	D．Visitors without membership.

3. What should you do if you want to have a self-guided visit?

A．Call 713-639-7878.	B．Buy the ticket two weeks ahead.
C．Visit schooltours@mfah.org.	D．Pay for your ticket in advance.

5 . Pet parents — cats and dogs under 20 pounds — can travel on Capitol Corridor for $30 one-way! If your furry family member fits the bill, take them on your next adventure. Check out the information below and how to book your next trip. Our check-in process is simple, making traveling with your four-legged friend easy and enjoyable.

What to Know

As you plan your next train trip with your pet, note that we welcome a maximum (最大) of 6pets per train. Booking needs to happen in advance and only one pet reservation is allowed per customer. Pets cannot be booked with multi-ride tickets, bus connections or unaccompanied minors (未成年人).

When at the station, your pet must always travel in a carrier, which counts as one piece of carry-on baggage, and the combined weight of your pet and carrier is 20 pounds. While aboard trains, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier. It is not permitted in the Café, or Quiet Cars.

How to Book

Select your trip on the booking machine.

Add your travel details and proceed until you see the option to customize (定制) your trip.

Add a pet to your booking for $30.

Contact 800-USA-RAIL if you need to change your reservation.

The Rules

Your pet must be at least eight weeks old and be unsmelly, harmless, not disruptive, and require no attention during travel.

You confirm that your pet is up to date on all vaccinations and accept responsibility for your pet by signing the pet release document at check-in.

1. How much does a pet owner have to pay for the pet for a round-trip?

A．$15.

B．$30.

C．$45.

D．$60.

2. What does a pet owner need to do if he/she is to take a cat on board?

A．Book ahead of schedule.	B．Take a carrier weighing 20 pounds.
C．Buy a multi-ride ticket.	D．Contact 800-USA-RAIL first.

3. What are pets allowed to do?

A．Eat in the Café.	B．Sleep in Quiet Cars.
C．Travel in a carrier.	D．Lie behind the door.

6 . The Self-Portrait Challenge

Have you ever done a self-portrait in an art lesson at school? Today, we’re challenging you to write self-portrait poems. It’s not uncommon to feel like the way people see you on the outside doesn’t quite match up with how you feel on the inside. So creating a self-portrait can be a good opportunity to address those differences and present the realest, truest version of yourself.

Your challenge is to create a self-portrait in lines, using words instead of paint. Read on for some more inspiration.

Writing Tips
● Have a go at writing a list of metaphors exploring your physical appearance, starting from your head and working your way down towards your feet.
● Instead of representing yourself directly, take on another character, such as a fictional character, a historical figure, or even a different version of yourself.
● Play around with personification, by taking on the voice of a physical object in your poem. Think about what a self-portrait from the point of view of a mirror, or a bowl of your favourite food would look like?
How to enter

This challenge is for writers aged up to 25 based anywhere in the world. The deadline is 23:59 GMT, 17 March 2024. You can send a poem, or poems, written down, or as video or audio files. We are using Submittable to accept submissions to this challenge. You will need to make a free Submittable account to submit in this way. Using Submittable helps our team to administrate and process entries more quickly. Selected poets will be published on Young Poets Network.

1. What does the Self-portrait Challenge encourage participants to do?

A．Explore true selves.	B．Convey positive emotions.
C．Illustrate personal profiles.	D．Compare different personalities.

2. What is suggested to better handle the challenge?

A．Using simple language.	B．Presenting yourself directly.
C．Taking a different point of view.	D．Focusing on physical appearance.

3. What is “Submittable” likely to be?

A．A writing tool.	B．A search engine.
C．An email account.	D．An online platform.

7 . It’s time to share the winners of this year’s Invent It Challenge! Here are our four winners of the first round!

Glo Zone (Ages 5-7 Individual Winner)

Kabir from California came up with this cool invention after a not-so-fun experience. He was hit by four adults on a ski trip! To make skiing and snowboarding safe for nighttime (especially for smaller kids)， he created Glo Zone，a fun glowing(发光的)rainbow umbrella that is attached to skiers’ helmets.

ProTech Helmet (Ages 11-13 Individual Winner)

Pooja from New Jersey has created a light, safe helmet designed for playing frisbee (飞盘)!She came up with the idea after getting hit right under the eye at a frisbee competition and realizing she could get blinded if it were any higher. The ProTech Helmet has a lining(衬里) made of a new technology called Spin.

Ace Attachment (Ages 8-10 Team Winner)

Levi and Albert from New York dealt with helping people with disabilities enjoy sports. The Ace Attachment makes it easier for wheelchair users to play golf. Unlike similar inventions, the Ace Attachment is easily adjustable.

Skate Shoes “DOOD” (Ages 14+ Individual Winner)

It’s the worst when you ruin your favorite pair of shoes! Fortunately, Rommel from Mexico has come up with new skate shoes. These shoes have exchangeable parts that allow pieces of the shoes to be replaced with new ones when broken instead of getting rid of the whole pair.

Cast your vote!

Which of these fantastic inventions will you choose to win the Cricket Choice Award? While they are all outstanding, only one can win the popular vote! Cast your vote here by May 16!

1. What do Kabir’s and Pooja’s inventions have in common?

A．They are new-type helmets.

B．They are targeted at the same sport.

C．They are designed for teenagers of the same age group.

D．They are inspired by the inventors’ experience of getting hit.

2. What is special about Rommel’s invention?

A．It is disability-friendly.

B．It features replaceable parts.

C．It involves a new technology called Spin.

D．It enables wheelchair users to enjoy sports.

3. What is this text?

A．A short story about young inventors.	B．An introduction to a competition.
C．An award voting invitation.	D．A winner announcement.

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.

2. What can you see in Discover a China “Beyond Your Imagination”?

A．The lovely pandas.	B．The delicious food.
C．The Forbidden City.	D．Traditional music and dances.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．On a tourist website.	B．In science fiction.
C．In a biography.	D．In scientific research.