1 . Teen Writing Contest at the Morgan Library & Museum

How does money impact our behavior? The Morgan Library & Museum’s exhibition Medieval (中世纪) Money, Merchants, and Morality explores mainly how the newly widespread use of money in medieval life transformed society, often challenging and conflicting with the moral beliefs of the community. Choose an object from the Selected Images on the exhibition page and write a diary entry from the opinion of a character in the image.

Winners receive a $100 MasterCard gift card!

Entry rules:

▲Identify the title of the Medieval Money artwork that inspired you in your submission.

▲Participants can submit up to two diary entries per person. Character limit is 3,000 per entry.

▲Awards will be given in two age groups: Middle School (Grades 7 to 8) High School (Grades 9 to 12)

Entries will be judged by a group of Morgan Library & Museum staff for originality, creative choice of opinion and style.

Written work should be submitted in a format (格式) readable by Google Drive and/or Microsoft Word. Submissions must be written in English. Content will be published on the Morgan’s webpage and via our social media channels.

Morgan Teen Writing Contest Guidelines:

◆Participants must live, work, or go to school in one of the five areas of New York City.

◆Participants must be between 13 and 19 years of age as of the date of entry.

◆Contest ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Sunday July 10,2024.

◆Limit two entries per person, per email address.

◆Winners will be informed on Friday, July 29,2024.

◆The Morgan requests a photograph of the winner to post with their writing.

1. What does the writing contest focus on?

A．Money and behaviors.	B．Characters and images.
C．Art and opinions.	D．Exhibition and inspiration.

2. What is the writing style for the contest entries?

A．A news report.	B．An inspiring poem.
C．A personal diary.	D．An artwork review.

3. What do we know about the writing contest?

A．Winners will be awarded in cash.

B．The entry will be judged by famous writers.

C．Participants should write in their native languages.

D．Submissions should be emailed before the deadline.

2 . Welcome to Harbin Ice and Snow World!

The world's largest ice and snow theme park!

Enjoy more than 20 amusement activities including 521-meter-long ice slide, ice kart racing, snowmobile racing and snow yo-yo.

Location: West part of the Sun Island, Songboi District, Harbin

Opening Time and Hours: Dec.18,2023, 11:00 a. m. — 0:30a.m.

Ticket Price: Adult, 328 yuan

Children under 18 or above 1.2 m, 240 yuan

Children under 1.2m, free

Public Transportation:

Bus No.552,551,346, 219, 216, 212, 85 or 54 (get off at Sun Island Road, 6:00 — 21:30)

Subway Line 1 or 2 (get off at Harbin Ice and Snow World, 6:00 — 21:30)

Website: http: //www.hrbicesnow.com/

1. The Harbin ice and snow world is open for ____ hours a day.

A．2.5

B．10

C．13.5

D．18

2. How much are the tickets for a mother and her 8-year-old son(1.1m)?

A．240 yuan.

B．328 yuan.

C．480 yuan.

D．568yuan.

3. What kind of writing is the text?

A．Ad

B．Story.

C．News.

D．Email.

4. If you want to take the bus to Harbin Ice and Snow World, which bus Can’t get there?

A．Bus552

B．Bus553

C．Bus219

D．Bus54

3 . Announcing ETC’s Ninth Annual Student Contest for International Education Week!

International Education Week (IEW) is a joint project between the US Department of State and the US Department of Education. It was created in an effort to help people from different countries understand each other and cooperate with each other through education and exchange. All ETC (Education Travel & Culture) students are highly encouraged to make cultural presentations in their host communities as part of IEW.

Where and when does it take place? IEW occurs November 18~22, 2024. You can present in school, at after-school clubs, at your local nursing home, etc. ETC encourages all students to participate in IEW and offers a contest for which the top 3 presenters win amazing prizes.

How can you get involved? Begin planning your presentation now. Ask teachers, your coordinator (协调人), or your host family where you might be able to make your presentation. Make your presentation and take lots of pictures of the event including the materials that you used. Complete the application form and have one or more adults complete the recommendation form. Be sure to submit the forms no later than December 1st.

Submit forms and pictures to:
Kara Peterson—Administrative Manager
27014 N.178th Ave Surprise, AZ 85387
E-mail: Kpeterson@edutrav.org
*1st Prize: A free trip to New York City! (ETC Trip in March, 2025, tickets not included)
*2nd Prize: $200 Gift Card
*3rd Prize: $100 Gift Card

All participants will receive a shirt! And the winners will be announced on December 15th.

1. What is the purpose of IEW?

A．To motivate students to make an impact.

B．To encourage students to speak up bravely.

C．To boost the wellness of students around the world.

D．To promote international understanding and cooperation.

2. When is the deadline for the application?

A．November 18th.	B．November 22nd.
C．December 1st.	D．December 15th.

3. What is the common gift for all participants?

A．A free trip.	B．A shirt.
C．A gift card.	D．A film ticket.

4 . High School Language Immersion(沉浸) Programs

High school language immersion programs help you improve your language skills while introducing you to the world of international travel.

LITA

For high school students who are truly committed to language acquisition and adventurous ness, LITA’s unique approach to Spanish language immersion places students with a host family in a rural area of Spain, where you will also participate in volunteer work with local businesses. The five-and-a-half-week program is divided into two parts: a three-week homestay and electives or volunteer work, and a two-week trip to the Spanish countryside that focuses on artistic, historical, and cultural experiences.

Overseas Education Summer Camps

For high school students whose mother tongue is not English, you can gain English experience by participating in European language and cultural immersion in an education camp abroad. This two-week program is open to students aged 13-17 and includes outdoor adventures, language learning, and e asses designed to promote self-growth.

Abbey Road

The Abbey Road High School Immersion Program in Spain allows high school students s to immerse themselves in Spanish by living off the beaten path in Cadiz.

Students have weekly short tour experiences to other Spanish towns and cities in the region.Program participants are also offered the opportunity to choose electives such as art, history, and photography in addition to the intermediate and advanced level language classes.
1. Who is the Overseas Education Summer Camps program designed for?

A．Art lovers.	B．Language acquirers.
C．Adventurous enthusiasts.	D．Non-native English speakers.

2. What is unique about the Abbey Road?

A．It presents volunteer activities.

B．It allows students to live with a host family.

C．It offers a two-week trip to the Spanish countryside.

D．It provides students with experiences to other Spanish places.

3. What type of writing is this text?

A．An announcement	B．An advertisement.
C．A tourist brochure.	D．A program review.

5 . Fill your free time with these options on offer in New York City this month.

Pop & Rock

Dec. 1 at Webster Hall, Manhattan

On tour in support of her new release of Softscars, the singer and producer Nat Cmiel will play at Webster Hall on Sunday. A frequent subject of her songs is the solution to the tensions between digital and physical existence. Tickets are $25.

Family Concert

Dec. 10 at the Scheuer Auditorium, Manhattan

Joanie Leeds is adding her voice to those calling for children’s books in libraries and children’s classrooms. With a guitar and other musicians, she’ll celebrate the release of her new work, starting at 10: 30 a. m., in an hour-long concert intended to make young listeners first grow up and later sit down and read. Tickets to the concert are required to be reserved online, starting at $14. Children are admitted free.

Jazz

Dec. 20 at the Village Vanguard, Manhattan

Bold and carefree, Johnathan Blake has come to represent certain of present jazz. This week’s Vanguard stand features his My Life Matters, calling for people to let one another live and grow. Watching the performance of the band will have a lasting impression on you. Tickets are $40.

Sketch Comedy

Dec.22 at the Peoples Improv Theater, Manhattan

The Peoples Improv Theater is welcoming comedy troupes (剧团) across the country for a celebration and discussion of sketch comedy, with Birch & Caven as the opening show. Tickets start at $ 15 per show. Four-day passes are $79, and one-day passes are $30. Tickets are to be bought at the ticket office in person.

1. Whose song discusses digital and real-life interaction?

A．Nat Cmiel.

B．Joanie Leeds.

C．Birch & Caven.

D．Johnathan Blake.

2. Where is the performance of Joanie Leeds held?

A．At Webster Hall.	B．At the Scheuer Auditorium.
C．At the Village Vanguard.	D．At the Peoples Improv Theater.

3. What is the most economical choice to appreciate Sketch Comedy for four days?

A．Online tickets.

B．One-day passes.

C．Four-day passes.

D．Separate tickets.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Since 1981, Pat Sajak has been the host of Wheel of Fortune. And the show     1     (it)has been around since 1975. With four     2     (decade) under his belt, Pat Sajak and his co-host Vanna White have become the faces of the popular show.

“It’s     3     honor to have been in people’s living rooms for that long. People were out there welcoming us. We’re happy and     4     (pride),”Pat Sajak shared. “In most television shows, by this time, you would have said, ‘That’s     5     (probable) enough.’ But this show will not die.”

With Pat Sajak being 75 years old and Vanna White being 65, he shares that their time on the show will not be for much longer.

“Years go by fast,” Pat Sajak acknowledged. “We     6     (get) near the end. It’s been a long time. We’re not gonna do this for another 40 years. The end is near.”

In all his time hosting Wheel of Fortune, Pat has only stepped away once, and that was     7     he needed a surgery.     8     that time, Vanna White was the host of the show.

Back in December 2021, when this     9     (respect) host celebrated his 40-year hosting anniversary, his fans shared a     10     (touch) speech to him online.

7 . THE BEST PARIS ART EXHIBITIONS IN 2022

Lovers of art and culture will be spoiled in Paris in 2022 with some excellent shows at the city’s impressive museums and galleries. We’ve rounded up 3 of the best Paris art exhibitions this year to attract you.

THE MOROZOV COLLECTION. ICONS OF MODERN ART

Fondation Louis Vuitton

One of this year’s flagship Paris art exhibitions, The Morozov Collection. Icons of Modern Art at Fondation Louis Vuitton shares 200 Impressionist and Modern art masterpieces from the collection of brothers Mikhail and Ivan Morozov, the first time it has travelled outside of Russia. Expect French works by Manet, Matisse, Monet, Pissarro, etc., alongside Russian talents such as Malevich, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

GAUDI

Orsay Museum

Gaudi is the first major show of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s work in Paris in 50 years, honoring his novel art buildings. Exhibited at Orsay Museum, it digs into his love of space, decoration and color, captured in his extraordinary palaces, hotels and churches. It’s also a rare chance to see some of Gaudi’s furniture designs, never before shown in France.

CÉZANNE, THE LIGHTS OF PROVENCE

Lighting Studio

Kids will adore immersive (沉浸式的) digital art space Lighting Studio in the 11th district, where vivid images of artists’ works are projected around a former foundry (铸造厂), with videos and music combining to impressive effect. Offering an exhibition Cézanne, the Lights of Provence explores the life and works of French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne.

1. What do these art exhibitions have in common?

A．They are held in Paris.	B．Their artworks are from France.
C．They are based on a common theme.	D．Their artworks are first exhibited.

2. What can visitors see in the Morozov Collection?

A．Russian works.	B．Post-Impressionist art masterpieces.
C．Furniture designs.	D．Mikhail and Ivan Morozov’s paintings.

3. Which one is the best choice for a visitor with children?

A．Fondation Louis Vuitton.	B．Orsay Museum.
C．Lighting Studio.	D．A modern foundry.

8 . Childcare in Cape Town

About the Program

Volunteers work about 5 hours a day in a public kindergarten or NGO-run after-school center for babies to 6-year-olds from some of Cape Town’s poorest townships. Volunteers work with the local teachers to introduce the children to basic concepts in topics like culture, geography, math and writing. They also promote good manners and behavior and the children’s positive development by dancing, making art and playing games or doing sports. Local teachers also rely on the volunteers to help provide individualized attention to children falling behind, and to supervise during recreation time.

Requirements

●Minimum Age: 18 years. In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date.

●Language Skills: You need to speak English (basic level).

●Education Requirements: Basic English, math and creative art/song/dance at high school level.

●Nationality Restrictions: No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

●Other Skills: A love and passion for children, patience, ability to use initiative, willingness to help where help is needed.

●Time Commitment: Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00-13:30.

●Program fees

●$182 per week, 4 weeks (min. stay)—12 weeks (max. stay)

●Your payment will be agreed with Stay Africa Volunteers during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Click here for more information.

1. What do volunteers do at the program?

A．Help children with their homework.	B．Visit the poorest towns in Cape Town.
C．Teach basic school subjects to children.	D．Work with local teachers to do some research.

2. What do we know about the program?

A．It requires a college degree.	B．It requires basic English level.
C．It offers flexible working hours.	D．It has restrictions on nationality.

3. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A brochure for new programs.	B．An advertisement for a school.
C．A guidebook for volunteer training.	D．A website for volunteer opportunities.

9 . 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.

10 . Learn to Turn Your Favorite Photo into a Digital Illustration

That’s right. We’re about to seriously school you on the art of portraiture, using nothing but a photo, your computer, and our trusty friend, Adobe Illustrator. In our brand-new class, Digital Illustration: Turn Your Photos Into Art, artist and designer Kristin Berry will teach you how to create your own digital portrait art using a photograph.

In Berry’s latest Digital Illustration class, you’ll be surprised and delighted by how just a few simple steps can result in a custom piece of art. It’s a great creative skill to learn for creating wedding invitations, holiday cards, birthday gifts, or wall art for your home. Plus, if you want to change the color of your shirt or add in a crazy color background, she’ll teach you how to do that too. There are endless ways you can customize your digital illustration, and this class will show you all the tips and tricks you need.

In the 82-minute online class, we’ll teach you:

·The best way to organize your Adobe Illustrator workspace

·How to illustrate the human form from the face all the way to the outfit

·Tips on how to add special touches to make your illustration unique and personalized

Once you sign up for the class, it’s yours to take on-demand, meaning you can watch it whenever (and at your own pace). Students will also get access to a design class that will have you learning from a professional. You’ll also get to download an exclusive course workbook that will help guide you through the class.

Sounds amazing, right? So find your most portrait-worthy photo and sign up for Digital Illustration: Turn Photos Into Art TODAY!

1. What is Adobe Illustrator probably?

A．An art teacher.

B．An application.

C．A course workbook.

D．A portrait photographer.

2. What skill can you learn in Kristin Berry’s class?

A．Taking digital photos.	B．Designing online courses.
C．Making Christmas cards.	D．Organizing wedding parties.

3. What is the text?

A．A report.

B．A journal.

C．An announcement.

D．An advertisement.