1 . What’s Happening at Cheshire Library in September
Movie Matinees Are Back!September l , 1:00pm: The Polar Express (2004)
September 7, 1:00pm: The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
We’re bringing our Movie Matinees back, and this month there’s trouble on a train! This is a drop-in program, no registration required. Come by for a movie on the big screen!
Art Journaling with Megan JefferySeptember 8, 6:30-8:00pm
Learn how you can get started in documenting your life with art journaling in this engaging workshop led by illustrator Megan Jeffery. Participants will create their own joumaling cards using a variety of supplies. Space is limited, so registration is required.
The Humane Gardener: Nancy Lawson (Online)September 15, 6:30-8:00pm
Join author Nancy Lawson as our special guest speaker in an online presentation related to her book The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife, which explains the importance of coexisting with the local wildlife. Registration required to receive a Zoom link one hour before the start of the program.
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)September 20, 10:00-10:45am
A program for preschoolers to learn through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Registration: Cheshire residents may register beginning on September 6. Non-residents may register starting on September 13.
1. What is special about the movie-watching program?| A．It is held on a train. | B．It is an online program. |
| C．It includes hands-on activities. | D．It requires no advance registration. |
| A．Click a Zoom link. | B．Read her latest book. |
| C．Bring their own art supplies. | D．Submit an art journaling card. |
| A．Movie lovers. | B．Gardeners. | C．Preschoolers’ parents. | D．Artists. |
2 . Home away from home
Pet boarding facilities in and around Rochester
Bear Creek Kennels (犬舍) Tel: 507-287-0045Offering boarding and day care for dogs of all ages, Bear Creek Kennels has both indoor and outdoor fenced areas. Dogs are encouraged to play with each other throughout the day. It costs $24 per night. The drop-off/pick-up times are: Mon. — Fri., 7 a. m. — 6 p. m.; Sat., 8 a. m. — 5 p. m.; Sun., 3 —5 p. m.
Bob’s Animal Friends Tel: 507-280-9572Bob’s Animal Friends wants your dogs to feel right at home, so much so that it offers a “Sleep Buddy” add-on for $10 per night. A caretaker will stay overnight with your dog, meaning extra care time and sleeping on the sofa. It costs $25 per night. The drop-off/pick-up times are: Mon. —Fri., 6:30 a. m. — 7 p. m.; Sat., 7 — 8 a. m. and 5 — 6 p. m.; Sun., 5 — 6 p. m.
K-9 Kennels Inc. Tel: 507-289-2470The owners of K-9 Kennels Inc. live on site, and the grounds include large fenced areas for outdoor play. Indoor kennels are climate-controlled, and there’s even an indoor play room to ensure your dogs get plenty of movement. It costs $25 per day. The drop-off/pick-up times are: Mon. — Fri., 7 a. m. — 7p. m.; Sat. and Sun., 8 — 11 a. m. and 4 — 6 p. m.
Dogs ‘n’ More Boarding Tel:507-226-5384Dogs ‘n’ More Boarding features 10 indoor/outdoor kennels for dogs and a boarding area for cats. Indoor areas feature windows for natural light and doggy doors for them to go outside at will. It costs $18 per night for dogs and $15 per night for cats. The drop-off/pick-up times are: Mon. — Sat.,6:30 a. m. — 8 p. m.; Sun., 1 — 8 p. m.
1. When can an owner drop off his pet at Bear Creek Kennels on Saturday?| A．At 6:30 a. m. | B．At 7:00 a. m. | C．At 5:00 p. m. | D．At 5:30 p. m. |
| A．$45. | B．$54. | C．$75. | D．$105. |
| A．507-289-2470. | B．507-287-0045. | C．507-226-5384. | D．507-280-9572. |
| A．Bear Creek Kennels. | B．Bob’s Animal Friends. |
| C．K-9 Kennels Inc. | D．Dogs ‘n’ More Boarding. |
3 . The “Got Talent” crew is one of the pioneers in finding and publicizing music talent and has been giving the world some of its most favorite artists for almost two decades. In 2023, “Britain’s Got Talent” (BGT) uncovered a musical genius named Malakai Bayoh who impressed the audience with perfect high-note singing.
The London-based 13-year-old boy appeared for the show’s audition (海选) in April, 2023 and was accompanied by his mom and sister. “My big dream is to be an opera singer. I started singing at 7,” said Malakai to the BGT team. He then added jokingly, “My mom made me join the choir because she’s very bossy.” The teenager mentioned she was his biggest fan.
Malakai’s mom was worried as he was about to perform and said, “It scares me because, on his first show, somebody heckled (对……起哄) him. It was sad to see someone boo a child on stage because it might destroy his confidence completely.” Contrary to his mom’s fear, Malakai set the stage on fire singing a beautiful song and the entire crowd was impressed by his amazing voice. As he ended his song, the audience and the judges gave him a big round of applause. The performance won him Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer, sending him straight to the semi-finals of the show.
The other judges called Malakai’s performance “perfect” and “heavenly”. His angelic voice blew the audience away and the judges thanked the teen for coming to the show. Malakai went on to become one of the finalists of the show and signed a record deal with Universal Music.
Malakai’ s audition at the BGT went viral on social media, “I’m a trained singer, and a music teacher by profession, and sang this song as a young performer myself. I can say with absolute certainty this is the best I’ve ever heard this song sung, with proper technique and proper breathing. This boy is a gifted singer,” @mayacorinne878 posted.
1. What made Malakai’s mom feel worried?| A．The judge’s expression. | B．Her son’s performance on stage. |
| C．A bad experience. | D．Her son’s difficulty in singing in public. |
| A．He accidentally caused a literal fire during his performance. |
| B．His performance was extremely passionate and energetic. |
| C．His performance received the lowest rating possible. |
| D．He refused to perform unless certain conditions were met. |
| A．He has average talent but is well-received due to his age. |
| B．He has exceptional talent that is recognized by both professionals and the public. |
| C．He has talent, but his performance was not enough to send him to the semi-finals. |
| D．He lacks talent, but his story touched the hearts of the audience. |
| A．The rise of a young opera singer. | B．The impact of social media on music talent. |
| C．The history of “Got Talent” shows. | D．The challenges faced by young performers. |
4 . Floating Markets in Bangkok, Thailand
One might feel as though they are entering a different world upon visiting a Thai floating market. While some countries in Asia have their own floating markets, none compare to Thailand’s, and the special experience is one you cannot miss while visiting the country.
Long-tail boats, ancient and traditional houses, and shouting vendors (商贩) are the major elements of floating markets in Bangkok. They are excellent options for experiencing the unusual culture and life of Thailand. Here are the top 8 floating markets in Bangkok, where you can experience the chaotic and charming atmosphere.
| Name | Distance from Downtown Bangkok | Open Times | Features |
| Damnoen Saduak | 80 km (50 mi) | Every day from 7 a. m. to 5 p. m | Long-tail boat cruises, remote villages, plantations |
| Amphawa | 90 km (55mi) | 11 a. m. to 9.30 p. m., Friday to Sunday | Thai food, little wooden houses, temples |
| Wat Sai | 23 km (14 mi) | 8 a. m.-6 p. m., Tuesday-Saturday | A mixture of Chinese culture and Thai culture |
| Taling Chan | 12 km (7 mi) | 8 a. m.-6 p. m., Saturday-Sunday | Temples, massages (按摩) on boats, foot massages under trees |
| Bangkhla | 100km (60 mi) | 8 a. m.-6 p. m., Saturday-Sunday | Remote countryside, charm, biking |
| Bang Nam Pheung | 20 km (12 mi) | 8: 30 a. m.-5p. m., Saturday-Sunday | Fruit, food, a nature sanctuary (避难所) |
| Bang Phli | 38 km (24 mi) | 11 a. m.-5:30 p. m., Tuesday-Saturday | Oldest, historical buildings, temples |
| Khlong Lat Mayom | 21 km (13 mi) | 7 a. m.-5p. m., Saturday—Sunday | Food, fruit, boat noodles |
1. Which floating market only opens on weekends with the shortest opening hours?
| A．Taling Chan. | B．Bang Phli. |
| C．Bang Nam Pheung. | D．Khlong Lat Mayom. |
| A．Delicious Thai food. | B．Numerous temple buildings. |
| C．Various massage services. | D．The traditional countryside life. |
| A．It is influenced by Chinese cultural elements. |
| B．Its number of open days in a week is the largest. |
| C．It is the centre of cultural exchange around the world. |
| D．It is a must-see tourist destination for Chinese tourists. |
5 . A study conducted recently suggests millions of dollars can be made by using fleets of bright CubeSats (立方体卫星) to form advertisements high above Earth. This has concerned some scientists, as it would tarnish our already-threatened views of the night sky.
The purpose of the new study was to evaluate the “economic feasibility (可行性) of a space advertising mission that would launch a formation of satellites into orbit to reflect sunlight and display commercials in the sky above cities,” according to Shamil Bikimirov, the first promoter of the study.
Biktimirov and his colleagues envision (设想) 50 or more CubeSats working in concert to create images that are visible from highly populated urban areas. And they estimate that a single mission would cost about $65 million.
But in the view of astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell, the “bright advertising messages themselves will be localized to urban areas,” but the “brightness of these solar sail satellites will still be substantial in other places and times,” which is something the Russian researchers didn’t consider.
The Russian researchers, in full anticipation of negative response, defended their idea, saying the ads would only appear at dawn or dusk (the CubeSats require at least some exposure to sunlight to become bright and visible) and that the space-based ads only make economic sense for “large cities that are already exposed to permanent light pollution”.
The promoters propose that the ads appear above the most profitable city within reach for a full minute before moving on to the next city. And an estimated $2 million could be made each day with this approach, so the whole thing could be paid off in about a month, the scientists argued. A single fleet of CubeSats could operate in this fashion for “several months” depending on the configuration (配置), they wrote.
Space-based ads may be feasible, but they’d spoil our natural, unobstructed views of space. That our cities are already flooded with light pollution and ads on the ground is hardly an excuse to embark on such an attempt. Here’s hoping that sensibility will win and that ads for soft drinks and fast food stay on the ground.
1. How can money be earned according to Paragraph 1?| A．By using bright CubeSats. | B．By displaying ads formed by CubeSats. |
| C．By damaging views of the night sky. | D．By putting up lights high above Earth. |
| A．Why space advertising can be influential. |
| B．How advertising can be carried out in space. |
| C．Which cities will welcome space advertising. |
| D．Whether space advertising has a commercial value. |
| A．It might cause light pollution in some places. |
| B．The advertising messages might be confusing. |
| C．It might be difficult to localize advertising messages. |
| D．The advertising messages might be affected by sunlight. |
| A．Unconcerned. | B．Disapproving. | C．Curious. | D．Supportive. |
6 . The summer vacation is coming. It’s time to relax. Come to join us!
World Youth Alliance (青年联盟) Asia Pacific SUMMER CAMPJUNE 30~JULY 4,2024 Subic Park Hotel, Zambales, the Philippines (菲律宾) | |
| WHAT TO EXPECT ·Develop your leadership and social skills through our all kinds of team-building activities. ·Have the chance to communicate with other young people and make new friends from different Asia-Pacific countries. ·Get the chances to take part in other WYA interational acivities. ·Understand that you have your own importance and value through our WAY training program, | HOW MUCH TO PAY ·Local teenagers: $125 each person ·Teenagers from other Asia-Pacific countries: $170 each person HOW TO APPLY (申请) ·Download the application form on our website wya, net/apsummercamp and email your form to wyaap. summercamp @ gmail, com. ·Please apply before April 30, 2024. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION wуаар.summercamp@gmail.com +639210890 |
1. How long will the summer camp last?
| A．For four days. | B．For five days. |
| C．For a week. | D．For a month. |
| A．125. | B．170. |
| C．1,020. | D．750. |
| A．People of all ages can take part in the summer camp. |
| B．People from any country can apply for the summer camp. |
| C．People can only call to learn more about the summer camp. |
| D．People should apply two months before the summer camp starts. |
| A．A geography magazine. | B．A research paper. |
| C．A travel guide. | D．A sports magazine. |
7 . Family Kayaking
Price: £37 Adult; £21 Child (8 — 16 Years)Dates: April-October
This activity is designed as a first-time kayaking (皮划艇) experience or for those with little water confidence. During this fun activity you’ ll learn the basics, try out the kit, go on a tour of the Beaulieu River with your trusty guide and maybe play a game or two along the way. A range of boat options will be available to choose from. Children under 12 will be required to take part on a double kayak with an adult. This activity is for those of 8 years and older.
What’s Included?*Full introduction to the equipment and its use
*Up to 90 minutes of fun, learning and exploration
*Various kayaks to choose from (weight limit 150kg)
*Qualified coach on hand to support you
*Discuss your next steps and further kayaking options
*Toilets and changing rooms available
We can run extra activities at a time to suit you. If you can’t easily find the date you’re after please contact the office and we will be happy to help. We’re confident that what we do is excellent and provides real value for money. However, if for any reason we let you down, you’ ll be eligible (有资格的) for our 100% satisfaction guarantee and we’ll give your money back, no questions asked.
1. How much should an adult with a 9-year-old child pay for the activity?| A．£21. | B．£37. | C．£58. | D．£74. |
| A．Being good at swimming. |
| B．Learning the basics in advance. |
| C．Being accompanied by an adult. |
| D．Attending an extra 90-minute activity. |
| A．Get your money back. |
| B．Complain to the office. |
| C．Ask for an extra guided tour by a qualified coach. |
| D．Discuss your further kayaking options with your guide. |
Saturday, September 18, 2023, 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Emma Clark Library, 122 Main Street
The March “Crafternoon” at Emma Clark Library is a hatching bird pop-up craft (雏鸟孵化工艺). Stop by Saturday, September 18 anytime between 2:00 PM-3:00 PM for this free craft! Welcome all children. If you have any questions, please email us at kids@emmaclark.org.
The Flower & Garden ShowJune 3 — 20, 2023, 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Hicks Nurseries
Go to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury if your children want to know the hottest ideas and products for gardening. The Flower& Garden Show, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, beginning on June 3 and running through June 20, offers kinds of activities for children interested in gardening.
Super Bowl “Saturday”Sunday, August 8, 2023, 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Emma Clark Library, 122 Main Street
Kick off (使开始) the Super Bowl weekend with football-focused activities on Sunday, August 8. Simply drop into the children’s department at Emma Clark Library between the hours of 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. Play games and enter for a chance to win a special prize. Be sure to catch the fun and families with children all ages are welcome.
1. Which event provides an email address for the public?| A．Rolling River Day Camp Family Day. |
| B．Crafternoon. |
| C．Super Bowl “Saturday”. |
| D．The Flower& Garden Show. |
| A．On September 18. | B．On July 21. |
| C．On June 9. | D．On August 12. |
| A．School teachers. | B．Young couples. |
| C．Families with children. | D．Teenagers. |
1. When was the Hugs Café opened?
| A．In 2012. | B．In 2014. | C．In 2015. |
| A．To help people with special needs. |
| B．To enrich his life. |
| C．To make a childhood dream come true. |
| A．There are three team leaders. |
| B．There are twenty-three teammates of the man. |
| C．There are some volunteers as helpers. |
| A．Hosting a show. | B．Visiting a restaurant. | C．Doing a business survey. |
10 . Boat Scuba Diving at Neil Island is more than just a usual shore diving experience. The reef here is superb and you may spot a turtle during your diving experience at Neil Island.
What To ExpectYour trip begins at a given allotted time from Bharatpur where you gear up with all necessary scuba jackets, oxygen masks and other equipment required for Scuba Diving. All necessary safety procedures are taught before the dive begins, including various signs and basics about how to use the equipment under water.
No swimming skills are required for this diving to take place. Maximum depth of the program is 8m—how deep you go will depend on your comfort level in the water and the instructor’s estimation. The dive duration depends on you, your air consumption and comfort level. This program lasts for approximately 30 to 40 minutes and the total Scuba diving experience including basic training and know-how is about 2 hours.
What’s IncludedUse of Scuba Equipment
Certified Diver Accompany Underwater
Underwater Scuba Photos and Videos
Additional InformationNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular (心血管的) health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation PolicyFor a full refund (退款), you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
1. What can we expect from this diving experience?| A．Necessary guidance. | B．A health check. |
| C．Free pick-up service. | D．A diving certificate. |
| A．A pregnant woman. | B．A left-handed youngster. |
| C．A man with high blood pressure. | D．A lady recovering from an aching spine. |
| A．Rearranging the date. | B．Having no diving company. |
| C．Calling off a day before diving. | D．Being late due to poor weather. |
