1 . As a qualified teacher of art and design, Theresa Harwood offers short online courses on drawing and painting to help students both young and old develop into confident artists.

Academic drawing course

This course is for absolute beginners of any age who are not sure on what to do or how to use a pencil. The course will be limited to only six participants, 5 sessions, once a week.

Start date: June 5

Time:10:00 am～11:00 am

Price: $380

Water color painting course

This course is for anyone who is interested in developing skills for water colour painting. Through a series of 6 projects we learn wet on wet and wet on dry. The course will be limited to only twelve participants. 6 sessions, once a week.

Start date: April 23

Time:4:30 pm～5:30 pm

Price: $380

Landscape drawing course

This course is suitable for anyone from 11 to 90 years who are interested in developing skills for landscape drawing. The only requirement of the course is that you want to learn to draw! The course will be limited to only ten participants. 5 sessions, once a week.

Start date: May 24

Time:8:00 pm～9:00 pm

Price: $380

Western art history course

This course is for students, aged between 9 and 12 years. It looks at the fun facts of the key artworks of each art movement and explains why the artists painted certain views or people. The course will be limited to only eight participants. 6 sessions, once a week.

Start date: May 7

Time:10:30 am～11:30 am

Price: $380

These courses have limited spaces and are often sold out quickly, so do book your spot soon!

1. How many students are admitted for each academic drawing course?

A．6.

B．8.

C．10.

D．12.

2. When does the landscape drawing course start?

A．On April 23.

B．On May 7.

C．On May 24.

D．On June 5.

3. Which course just accepts schoolchildren?

A．Water color painting.	B．Western art history.
C．Landscape drawing.	D．Academic drawing.

2 . Four Theaters in Minnesota

Lakeshore Players, Inc.

Lakeshore Players is one of Minnesota’s oldest community theaters producing musicals, children’s shows, and a yearly Festival of 10-Minute Plays. It also offers youth & adult acting classes and a summer youth project in which students perform as well as giving help in the field of acting. Besides, there is some local food and drinks to choose from.

Hours & Dates: Tuesday-Friday, 10 am to 3 pm.
Rates: $25 with free parking.
Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret

Laugh with the Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (剧团) as the members create immediate comedies (喜剧) based on the audience’ suggestions. Besides, full food and drink service is provided during the show.

Hours & Dates: Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm.
Rates: $28 for the show only; $43 for dinner and the show.
Pillsbury House＋Theatre

Pillsbury House＋Theatre is a multi-cultural company of artists. In partnership with Pillsbury United Communities, one of the largest human services organizations in the state, Pillsbury House＋Theatre is a model for social services and arts organizations nationwide.

Hours & Dates: All main stage productions open on Fridays and run from Wednesday to Saturday in the following week at 7:30 pm.
Rates: All main stage ticket prices range from $10-$20. Chicago Avenue Project productions are free for the public.
Mantorville Theatre Company

Melodramatic (情节剧式的) productions are presented for families in the summer and quality theatrical productions are offered for the rest of the year.

Hours & Dates: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2 pm.
Rates: Melodramas are $10 for adults and $8 for students/seniors. Full-length shows are $I5 for adults and $13 for students/seniors. Musicals are $20 for adults and $17 for students/seniors.
1. How is Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret different from the others?

A．It offers acting instruction.	B．It produces shows for families.
C．It includes affordable food service.	D．It stresses communication with the audience.

2. Which theatre offers a chance to watch free performances?

A．Lakeshore Players, Inc.	B．Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret.
C．Pillsbury House＋Theatre.	D．Mantorville Theatre Company.

3. How much does it cost an old couple to watch a melodrama?

A．$8.

B．$10.

C．$16.

D．$20.

3 . Raising awareness of a serious issue begins with its being visible to students. Amazon has some fantastic things for classroom walls that you can get at a reasonable price.

Hitting, kicking, slapping, spitting, pushing, blocking Stealing or destroying someone’s possessions Making rude hand gestures (手势) Touching in unwanted & improper ways	Name calling Insults (辱骂) Teasing Improper sexual comments Threatening to cause harm	Lying & spreading rumors (谣言) Telling others not to be friends with someone Embarrassing someone in public Damaging someone’s social relationships	Posting/sending hurtful texts, emails or posts, images or videos Making online threats Imitating others online or using their log-in Spreading unkind rumors online

1. What is the poster about?

A．The types of bullying.	B．The ways of anti-bullying.
C．The causes of bullying.	D．The effects of anti-bullying.

2. Which of the following does sending hurtful emails belong to?

A．Physical bullying.	B．Verbal bullying.
C．Social bullying.	D．Cyber bullying.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To sell posters.	B．To report a bullying survey.
C．To fight against bullying.	D．To reveal a rise in bullying.

4 . Kangaroo Kids

Fall Jump Rope Workshop

Invited: All skill levels, kids ages 6 and up

Skills Taught: Single / Long Rope, Speed, and Double Dutch (交互花式跳绳)

Learn new skills with nationally recognized jumpers!

Jumpers must be willing to learn and have fun!

Saturday, November 9, 9:00-16:00

North Laurel Community Center

9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd • Laurel, MD 20723

Participant Fee: $55 by 10/21 ($65 after 10/21)
Judge’s Clinic Fee: $25 by 10/21 ($35 after 10/21)
How to Register (register by 10/30)

Use our online registration system for all event registrations, T-shirt orders; and lunch orders. Please register and pay at http://registration. kanagrookids.org/FallWorkshop. First-time users will create a user account to register for the Fall Workshop as a participant. Please create only one user account per household. All members of a family will be part of one account.

NOTE: PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLYAS POSSILE, ASPACE IS LIMITED.

T-shirt Order

Workshop T-shirts: $18, order by 10/18. Shirt Size (please circle during order): YS/ YM /YL/AS/ AM /AL

Jump ropes, T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes, and water bottles will be available for sale at the event on November 9. There will be instructors helping adjust the length of your jump ropes.

Lunch Order

Subway lunch (sandwich or salad, fruit drinks and cookies): $8, order by 10/30.

Workshop Hours: 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00

Lunch: 12:00-1:30

1. What is the early bird participant fee?

A．$25.

B．$35.

C．$55.

D．$65.

2. What are family participants asked to do?

A．Bring their own lunch.	B．Create one registration account.
C．Register for the same instructor.	D．Adjust the length of their jump ropes in advance.

3. When is the deadline for ordering a T-shirt?

A．10/18.

B．10/21.

C．10/30.

D．11/9.

6 . New York Times best-selling author Susan Casey travelled globally, joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet. She takes us on an interesting journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks we can now reach on the bottom. Throughout this journey, she learned how important the deep is to the future of the planet, and how necessary it is that we understand and protect it. The Underworld is Susan Casey’s most beautiful and thrilling book, a wonderful show of the natural world.

Event location: The lecture and book signing (签名) will be held at the Linda Hall Library,5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri.

Event time: Thursday, January 14th,7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Book signing: Hard copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Rainy Day Books. A book signing will immediately follow the lecture.

Admission package (admits one)

Click to order tickets through the Kauffman Center. Admission is $40.00 plus Kauffman ticket fee and includes one hardcover of the book and one admission ticket. Reserved seating.

Please note: Attendees (参与者) will receive their books as they arrive at this event. Your electronic ticket will be needed for event entry and to receive your hardcover of the book as you arrive.

Disclaimer (免责声明): All Rainy Day Books Author Event sales are final and non-refundable.

1. What is the topic of Susan Casey’s book?

A．A show of the heights of the earth.	B．Some discoveries made by explorers.
C．Some measures to protect the ocean.	D．Journey s to the depths of the ocean.

2. What kind of event is it?

A．A lecture and book signing.	B．A discussion between readers.
C．A sales meeting of a new book.	D．A party of celebrating the success.

3. What should attendees do with their electronic tickets?

A．Return them to the Kauffman Center.	B．Get a discount of the book with them.
C．Get hardcovers of the book with them.	D．Exchange them with other book lovers.

7 . Strawberry U-Pick at the Boyd Farm

Strawberry U-Pick Season is starting! For now, we are open Monday to Friday from 10 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. and every weekend from 9 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. !

Not only do we have our u-pick strawberry fields, we also have fresh produce, prepicked strawberries, snacks and other farm goodies for you to buy. We also have lots of fun activities for the family—hayride with the cows, horse ride, animals to pet and feed, swings, slide, sand pile, corn hole, corn pile and more!

Admission
Admission is $5/person (3 and under free)
Admission includes:
◆Access to u-pick fields
◆Access to swings, corn hole, sand pile, slide, corn pile and petting zoo
◆1 pound of free-to-take-home strawberries
Admission does not include:
◆Hayride with the cows—$5/person
◆Horse ride—$3/person
◆Animal feed—$2/cup
Important information
★Please don’t leave children unattended in strawberry fields and please don’t walk on the plant beds.
★We recommend bringing something to carry berries home to cut down on waste, but we will have plastic bags if needed.
★Usually strawberry season runs through April. This is entirely weather dependent, however.
★We recommend sunscreen / hat / water / closed-toed shoes!
★Pets are not allowed in the fields due to Food Safety regulations.
1. When is the Boyd Farm open to the public in April?

A．9 a. m. Monday.	B．5 p. m. Tuesday.
C．4p. m. Friday.	D．10 a. m. Sunday.

2. What activity is included in the $5 admission?

A．Hayride.	B．Horse ride.
C．Corn pile.	D．Feeding animals.

3. What is encouraged for visitors?

A．Bringing their pets.	B．Wearing open-toed shoes.
C．Playing in strawberry fields.	D．Taking their own strawberry containers.

8 . The Aquarium(水族馆) of the Pacific is Southern California’s largest Aquarium. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers monthly events for people of all ages. Here are the upcoming events for this November.

Photographers Night

On this night only, the Aquarium is accessible to photographers for the purpose of getting their dream photos without having to worry about being disturbed by the general public.

DATE: Saturday, NOVEMBER 4, 6:00—10:00 pm

COST: $44.95 per person, $41.95 for members. Ticket sales will be limited.

* Exhibits that will not be lit: Lorikeet Forest & Diving Birds because they will be getting their rest.

Seniors Day

The Aquarium will open its doors for free to people aged fifty and above on Seniors Day. It will feature special presentations, door prizes, and 20% off in the gift store for our senior guests.

DATE: Monday, NOVEMBER 13, 9:00 am—2:00 pm

COST: FREE to ages 50 and over with a valid photo ID. Advance reservations required.

Autism(自闭症) Families Treat

Spend a special evening at the Aquarium only for families with adults or children with autism. On this evening, guests can enjoy the peacefulness of the Aquarium’s exhibits.

DATE: Sunday, NOVEMBER 19, 6:00—9:00 pm

COST: $12 per person, and free for Aquarium members and children under age three. Advance reservations required.

STEAM Fest

Spend the morning surrounded by STEAM science, technology, engineering, art, and math!

This event will feature interactive booths where you can learn about the ocean and the environment, make observations, and ask our animal care staff lots of questions.

DATE: Saturday, NOVEMBER 25, 9:00 am—1:00 pm

COST: $44.95 per adult(ages 12+), $29.95 per child(ages 3—12), and free for Aquarium members and children under age three. Advance reservations required.

1. What can photographers do at Photographers Night?

A．Take photos without disturbance.

B．Buy as many tickets as they want.

C．Get their dream photos of diving birds.

D．Enjoy the event with the general public.

2. When can children with autism enjoy the exhibits peacefully?

A．On November 4.	B．On November 19.
C．On November 13.	D．On November 25.

3. How much should a couple without membership pay to attend STEAM Fest?

A．$74.9

B．$29.95

C．$89.9

D．$44.95

10 . Watercolor Painting Classes

The following is something related to watercolor painting classes for people online.

What is the Watercolor Academy

The Watercolor Academy is much more than just a painting course. Here, you will also become a member of a unique art community where you can exhibit your artworks, get professional opinions on your creative progress, have your art questions answered, and communicate with your academy visitors.

Contents

Learn how to paint watercolors in our fun and practical art classes taught by professional artists in London. Our lively, fun Watercolor Painting Courses are designed to debunk (揭穿) the myth that painting with watercolors and inks is difficult—through our tutors’ lively instruction and encouragement, students will lose their depression and create lively artwork.

Schedule

Classes meet once a week on their scheduled day. Review our schedule to find out when course terms start and end, and please see the registration page for class days and times. We believe that with time, encouragement and the proper instruction, anyone can learn to draw and paint exceptionally well. Our school has served the Minneapolis & St. Paul community for over 25 years as artists and teachers.

Fees

The price for a group of 2 to 5 people is $ 100 per person. For 6 or more participants, the cost is $60 per person. The price for a private class starts at $ 200 for an individual. If you choose the private class, you will be able to select the painting of your choice and schedule the day and time that works well for you and the instructor. Call 970-429-2777 to book a private watercolor class.

1. What can students do in the Watercolor Academy?

A．Give a lecture on painting.	B．Present their own good works.
C．Set up a unique art community.	D．Learn to give professional opinions.

2. What’s the purpose of the Watercolor Painting Courses?

A．To show watercolor painting is fun.	B．To make students professional artists.
C．To make students more lively.	D．To make watercolor painting easy for its students.

3. What is special about the private class?

A．It can last for many hours.	B．The class is given by famous artists.
C．The students can schedule their class time.	D．It requires students to work well.