2 . Volunteers Wanted: Caring Rides

CareGivers is seeking volunteers for its Caring Rides program, serving homebound seniors (居家老人) in New Hampshire.

Volunteering is easy, and we offer flexible opportunities built around your schedule, whether you volunteer once a week, once a month or on an as-needed basis.

Volunteers need to drive seniors to medical appointments, dental visits or a drugstore. Sometimes, you need to shop for them or run errands (差事) on behalf of individuals. Taking a client on a round-trip usually takes an hour of your time, and our requirements are that you have a car, valid driver’s license and a friendly attitude.

For hundreds of seniors in New Hampshire, doing something as simple as getting to a medical appointment or picking up medication at a local drugstore is a necessity — but sadly, not an option. Most live alone, and cannot drive or access reliable transportation. They rely on our network of volunteers. But more than 200 seniors across the area are on waiting lists to receive these services, many of whom have to cancel doctor appointments and have difficulties gaining adequate access to the food they need. That’s where YOU can come in.

You Truly Make a Difference in the Life of a Local Senior

For these seniors, our network of volunteers is their lifeline. While providing a ride for a senior in need may seem like a small task, it’s significant and life-changing for those we serve:

●You can help them avoid common feelings of isolation and loneliness they have.

●You can ensure they maintain access to medical needs, food and other essentials key to their physical health, emotional well-being and overall quality of life.

●You can make them realize that they can age in a dignified manner inside their homes for as long as possible.

To sign up, simply fill out the contact form on this page and we will be in touch with you the next steps!

1. Which of the following services should volunteers offer to homebound seniors?

A．Cooking meals for them.	B．Doing business with them.
C．Taking them to see a doctor.	D．Spending some time with them.

2. What question is answered in paragraph 4?

A．Why do few seniors own a private vehicle?

B．Why does CareGivers need more volunteers?

C．Why do many seniors want to join CareGivers?

D．Why does CareGivers start its Caring Rides program?

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A TV program.
C．CareGivers’ website.	D．CareGivers’ brochure.

3 . Did you know you can visit the Great Wall of China, see famous paintings or check in on your favourite zoo animals without leaving home? That’s good news any time. Here are some of explore-the-world-from-home ideas.

THE GREAT WALL, CHINA

This incredible landmark is a collection of walls. It’s often said it’s the only human-made structure that can be seen from the Moon but that claim was made many years before anyone had been to the Moon. Today, the Great Wall is generally recognized as one of the most impressive architectural feats in history.

VISIT thechinaguide.com/ destination/ great-wall-of-china

CINCINNATI ZOO, US

This famous zoo is offering virtual home safaris. “We’re bringing the zoo to people who are stuck at home,” said zoo director Thane Maynard. “The goal of the daily live sessions is to provide fun and educational content to people who are staying at home.”

VISIT cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources

SMITHSONIAN, US

The Smithsonian Museum and National Zoo has a large range of exhibits available to view online, including Animal Cams—live streams of their animal enclosures so you can get up close with lions, pandas, elephants and more.

VISIT si.edu/kids

MUSEE D’ORSAY, FRANCE

Take some time to study the paintings of Monet, Cezanne, and Gauguin at the Musee D’Orsay, Paris.

VISIT m.musee-orsay.fr/ en

MARS

And for a truly out-of-this-world experience from the comfort of your own home, take a virtual tour of Mars. The tour images are recorded by NASA’s Curiosity rover.

VISIT accessrmars.withgoogle.com

1. How can we describe the Great Wall according to the second paragraph?

A．Antique.	B．Tremendous.
C．Well-organized.	D．Popular.

2. What do CINCINNATI ZOO and SMITHSONIAN have in common?

A．They require visitors to fill out forms.

B．They educate people to protect animals.

C．They provide live streams of their paintings.

D．They offer visual feasts about animals.

3. Which one is suitable for those who are interested in astronomy?

A．THE GREAT WALL	B．MUSEE D’ORSAY.
C．MARS.	D．SMITHSONIAN.

4 . After months of deliberation, we can finally reveal the shortlist for our beloved 100-word-story competition. Now it’s up to you to vote for your winners in the under-12 category.

“The Shelf” by Li v Packer, 11, London

I have sat on this dusty shelf for decades—33 years to be exact. Everyday, people enter the library, hoping to find a book to occupy themselves with. No one seems to want me though. Young children walk across the aisles ignoring me and running to their favorites. Considering I haven’t been touched for at least 20 years, I’m shocked that I haven’t been moved to the back yet. That’s where the forgotten books go. Oh! I spoke too soon!

“Moon Land” by Amelia Jacobs-Moronta, 6, Kent

I wanted to get to the moon so I decided to jump, but that didn’t work so I used the tallest ladder but it reached even higher so I slid down the ladder and jumped onto the moon. The moon was bumpy and hard. I did space cartwheels and jumped around. The moon was made of every single food you can imagine so I ate a bit but I can’t eat too much because if I eat too much the moon will disappear.

“The Mysterious Duck with A Moustache” by Jana Ramsey, 9, Angus

There once was a duck who had a moustache. He had a secret that he was lonely. Days went by, the duck decided to explore. He went from California to Egypt to Columbia and Scotland. The duck made many friends. He was happy and that’s all that matters.

Voting will close on April 29 and the winning entries will be published in our May 2024 print issue. Good luck to all of our shortlisters, and thank you for your entries and votes!

1. Who writes a story related to a lunar exploration?

A．Liv Packer.	B．Amelia Jacobs-Moronta.
C．Jana Ramsey.	D．Mysterious Duck.

2. Which of the following is the best to describe three stories above?

A．Ridiculous.

B．Humorous.

C．Childish.

D．Instructive.

3. What does the passage intend to do?

A．Share three stories with readers.	B．Ask readers to submit their stories.
C．Inform readers of the best shortlisters.	D．Appeal to readers to vote.

5 . Here are four underground attractions, which will certainly take your breath away.

Under

Under, a restaurant, is five and a half metres, below the surface. Diners eat their meals as icy North Sea currents swirl (旋动) outside the windows. Despite the storminess of the surrounding seas, there’s stillness in Under.

Kristiansand, Norway || https://live.under.no/

Derinkuyu Underground City

The underground city dates back thousands of years. It’s the largest of its kind in the region, with winding passages over eight levels, reaching a depth of around 85 underground allowed its citizens to avoid extreme temperatures and more easily defend against enemies. Though no one lives there today, the site features the remains of schools and shops.

Cappadocia, Turkey || uchisarcappadocia.org

Ajanta Caves

Considering that they’re cut deep into a rock face, the 30 or so caves of Ajanta are surprisingly well lit. All that light makes it much easier to admire this remarkable series of Buddhist temples that date from the first and second centuries BC. They contain some of the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian wall painting.

Aurangabad, India || ajanta-caves.com

Thrihnukagigur

Sometimes viewing a volcano from far away just isn’t enough. Some people need to go that step further and explore inside a volcano. It sounds crazy, but you can do exactly that at Thrihnukagigur. A lift takes visitors about 200 metres down into the volcano’s magma chamber (岩浆库). Thrihnukagigur is a dormant (休眠的) volcano, but it still takes a lot of courage to get close to it.

Near Reykjavik, Iceland || visitreykjavik.is/thrihnukagigur

For more information, please click here.

1. What can we do in Under?

A．Dive to the depth of 55 metres.

B．Have dinner in revolving chairs.

C．Listen to the sound of the waves.

D．See the undersea view through the windows.

2. Which place is most suitable for an adventurer?

A．Thrihnukagigur.	B．Ajanta Caves.
C．Derinkuyu Underground City.	D．Under.

3. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．Travel brochure.

B．Newspaper.

C．Website.

D．Novel.

7 . MINIBOSS & BIGBOSS SUMMER BUSINESS CAMP

Join us at our award-winning International Summer Business Camp! Together with students from all over the world, you will dive into experiencing life and culture. We’ve served over 9,000 students from 27countries since 2000!

LOCATION

The camp is located 10 miles from Oxford, not far from London and Cambridge.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The camp provides full board. You will live in shared rooms in the boarding Thornton High School or Thornton College. Delicious English dishes are prepared by chefs.

AGE GROUPS

Miniboss groups: 9-11,12-15                    Bigboss groups: 15-18

POWERFUL PROGRAMMES
☑Explore Yourself in Business

This course provides you with a broad introduction to business, human full potential and self-realization. It equips you with the skills to successfully launch and manage your own business. Most importantly, you will develop the mindset to become a groundbreaking entrepreneur (企业家).

☑Aeademic Programme

Immerse (使沉浸于) yourself in the exciting business world through case studies of world-famous companies. In addition to training, the camp has many recreational activities and sports, which alternate with business games and daily evening reflection. On this course, you will;

● Identify how to unlock your full potential and manage your own potential;

● Strengthen your problem-solving abilities;

● Develop cooperation skills;

● Examine how leading entrepreneurs achieve their goals;

● Learn to think like an entrepreneur.

1. What do we know about the camp?

A．It has a history of 27 years.	B．It is backed by Oxford and Cambridge.
C．It is clearly targeted at teenagers.	D．It is open to students of all nationalities.

2. What can campers learn from the Explore Yourself in Business course?

A．Teamwork spirit.	B．Interpersonal skills.
C．Creative thinking.	D．Problem-solving abilities.

3. What can the second programme do?

A．Combine education with pleasure.	B．Teach campers to set goals.
C．Offer jobs in world-famous companies.	D．Train campers to think like adults.

8 . If there may be any errors when using the juicer, please confirm the following points before contacting the customer service for support.

1. Error: Can’t work
Reason: Dead battery
Solution: Charge in time
2. Error: Stop suddenly during working
Reason: (1)The fruit is too big   (2)The battery is down
Solution: (1)Cut small pieces of fruit   (2)Charge in time
3. Error: Abnormal noise
Reason: (1)Parts of the machine are not installed in place
(2)The machine is placed in an inclined (倾斜的) position when working
Solution: (1)Confirm whether parts of the machine are well assembled
(2)Put the machine on a level surface for use
4. Error: There is food overflow when working
Reason: (1)The fruit is too big   (2)The upper cover is not installed correctly
Solution: (1)Cut small pieces of fruit   (2)Install the upper cover correctly
5. Error: (1)The red alarm light flashes for about 10 seconds
(2)The charging indicator light is not bright
Reason: (1)The battery is dead or the automatic protection is on
(2)The charging cable is not connected
Solution: (1)Charge in time   (2)Connect the charging cable
Warranty (保修) exception

The product is not covered by the warranty if it breaks down or is damaged under any of the following circumstances.

1. The products used are obtained through other channels than the company’s sales channels.

2. Products whose warranty card is lost and cannot provide relevant supporting materials.

3. Damage caused by disassembly or repair of the product by any individual other than the special repair designated (指定)by the company.

4. Product damage judged to be man-made.

If any repairs occur, the relevant fees will be charged.

1. What can users do when hearing abnormal noise?

A．Charge in time.	B．Replace certain parts.
C．Cut small pieces of fruit.	D．Put the machine on a level surface.

2. What will happen if the upper cover isn’t put in place?

A．The food will spill.	B．The machine will stop.
C．The red alarm light will flash.	D．The automatic protection will be on.

3. In which condition do customers lose the right to warranty?

A．The users refuse to pay relevant fees.

B．The product is purchased at a discount.

C．The users have reset the machine for many times.

D．The product is damaged due to users’ carelessness.

10 . Blowing Up Balloons with CO₂

Chemical reactions (化学反应) make for some great experiments. You can make use of the CO₂(carbon dioxide) given off by a baking soda (小苏打) and lemon juice reaction to blow up your balloon!

What you’ll need:

●Balloon        ●About 40ml of water        ●Soft drink bottle

●Juice from a lemon          ●I teaspoon of baking soda

Instructions:

●Before you begin, make sure that you pull the balloon long to make it as easy as possible to blow up.

●Put the 40ml of water into the soft drink bottle.

●Add the baking soda and mix it with water.

●Put the lemon juice in and quickly put the balloon over the mouth of the bottle.

What’s happening?

If all goes well, then your balloon should inflate! Adding the lemon juice to the baking soda creates a chemical reaction and produces CO₂. The gas rises up and escapes (逸出) through the soft drink bottle. It doesn’t, however, escape the balloon, pushing it outwards and blowing it up.

1. Which of the following do you need for the experiment?

A．Two cups.	B．Apple juice.
C．250 ml water.	D．A teaspoon of baking soda.

2. What should you do before the experiment?

A．Heat the water.	B．Drink some juice.
C．Blow up the balloon.	D．Pull the balloon long.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To describe an experiment.	B．To introduce a game.
C．To produce soft drinks.	D．To save some chemicals.