1 . Future Engineers Camp is devoted to teaching students using a unique approach tested and loved by parents around the nation. Through our personal love for engineering, we believe we can inspire students around the world. Additionally, we donate part of our profits to an international education non-profit.

Shasta Narayanan and Viren Nathan are high school students from Lynbrook and Cupertino High School, respectively, and share a long-standing love for engineering and technology. From the early ages of primary school, they joined themselves in STEM classes and had a joyful time learning how exciting engineering could be. After attending a large number of exceptional engineering camps around the Bay Area, Shasta and Viren decided to start a camp of their own to educate, and hopefully inspire a love for engineering in kids. In the summer of 2018，they started the business Beginner Java to provide kids interested in computer science with a comprehensive course in Java. After their success with Beginner Java, they decided to grow their business into Future Engineers Camp.

Our curriculum (课程) is based on real-world content that students can apply beyond the classroom. Our teachers maintain a student-centered approach while teaching. Check out our classes below to learn more.

Introduction to java

Students will learn the fundamental principles required to be successful at coding in Java (6th—8th Grade)

Introduction to Web Development

Students will gain an understanding of problem-solving by coding their own website using HTML. (6th—8th Grade)

Python Programming

Students will learn about Python and its many uses while creating programs, games, and more. (6th—8th Grade)

Startup Camp

Students will learn to come up with business ideas, learn business skills, and also presentation skills. (6th—8th Grade)

1. What can be learned about Shasta and Viren?

A．They are good at inspiring parents.

B．They started a class in STEM at school.

C．They run a non-profit education organization.

D．They have a long-term passion for engineering and technology.

2. What do we know about Future Engineers Camp?

A．It is student-centered.

B．It will start the business Beginner Java.

C．It is intended for students who are academic.

D．It focuses on educating college students in engineering.

3. In which class can you learn presentation skills?

A．Introduction to Java.	B．Startup Camp.
C．Introduction to Web Development.	D．Python Programming.

2 . Life is already difficult as a single mother, but for Rebecca Polston, every day is a battle of strength and courage.

Her son, Rhylon, has been on dialysis (透析) since he began his _______ against a terrible disease at birth. Until he receives the right treatment he needs, she is unable to _______ due to his medical condition. She _______ heavily on her car because emergencies happen a lot, but disaster _______ this summer when Rebecca’s car was damaged _______ by a hit-and-run driver. With no job, Rebecca had no way to _______ money for new wheels. For this small family, the future was _______ — until a radio station heard about her story.

Rebecca and Rhylon were _______ by the 94.9 KLTY team: a group of staffers (员工) from the _______ who are dedicated to doing good deeds for people in their community. A check for $1,000 was __________ to them, as well as brand new toys for Rhylon—but the __________ didn’t stop there. Astonishingly, a set of keys and a brand new __________ came into their sight —silver, topped with a red ribbon, and completely paid for.

Since then, Rebecca has been able to fully meet Rhylon’s needs, which have included at least one __________ visit each week. The 94.9 KLTY team made a video and __________ it on Facebook, which resulted in a flood of support that has __________ in for the Polston family.

1.

A．experience

B．plan

C．fight

D．decision

2.

A．laugh

B．work

C．love

D．drive

3.

A．relies

B．lives

C．travels

D．turns

4.

A．disappeared

B．went

C．struck

D．left

5.

A．slightly

B．badly

C．formally

D．secretly

6.

A．collect

B．borrow

C．accept

D．afford

7.

A．funny

B．uncertain

C．promising

D．dull

8.

A．discussed

B．debated

C．greeted

D．refused

9.

A．station

B．government

C．bank

D．community

10.

A．thrown

B．presented

C．lent

D．transported

11.

A．life

B．heroics

C．idea

D．kindness

12.

A．car

B．toy

C．house

D．radio

13.

A．home

B．hospital

C．department

D．ambulance

14.

A．removed

B．played

C．posted

D．sold

15.

A．arrived

B．given

C．moved

D．poured

3 . Most of us consider winter a great time to stay inside with a good book. Yet the winter months offer great outdoor events.

The Ice Festival at Lake Khovsgol, March 2, 3

Lake Khovsgol, called the Blue Pearl of Mongolia, freezes up to 1.5 meters deep. Each year local residents have a two-day celebration, sharing their traditional songs and dances. Activities including sled races, skating and much more take place on the frozen lake. Visitors from different countries are always surprised to see how much weight the lake can hold.

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, February 27~March 8

North America’s largest winter festival takes place in Anchorage, Alaska. In the past, the fur trade was one of the state’s most important industries. The festival’s 86th anniversary this year will celebrate Alaska’s pioneer way of life. People can enjoy nearly 70 different activities. Winter games and sports are a special feature as visitors celebrate the season. Tourists come from around the world to attend the festival.

Troms International Film Festival, January 12~18

If film is your passion, then Norway’s Troms film festival is for you! You will get to meet and interact with people from the international film industry. And you’ll be able to view some of the world’s best international films on Troms’s enormous outdoor screen. More than 50,000 people attend the festival each year.

Grindelwald World Snow Festival, January 19~24

Every January, ice art takes center stage in the beautiful Swiss village of Grindelwald. Artists from around the world arrive in mid-January to accept the ice challenge. They start with meter-high blocks of ice and spend six days creating spectacular sculptures (雕塑).     Festival-goers are delighted to see the process as well as the finished pieces.

Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside this season. There are lots of fun and exciting events to attend!

1. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To explain why winter is not a good time to stay inside.

B．To show benefits of some exciting winter festivals.

C．To tell about the history of the winter festivals.

D．To introduce some fun-filled winter festivals .

2. What is unique about The Ice Festival at Lake Khovsgol?

A．It has activities related to ice.

B．It is held on the frozen lake.

C．Its visitors are from all over the world.

D．It is specially fit for film-lovers.

3. If you’re curious about the early life of people in North America, you can attend ________.

A．The Ice Festival at Lake Khovsgol

B．Anchorage Fur Rendezvous

C．Troms International Film Festival

D．Grindelwald World Snow Festival

4. In which section of a website can the text be found?

A．Health.	B．Science.
C．Life.	D．News.

4 . At the age of 7, Rudolph Ingram Jr. also known as “Blaze the Great” has already broken several records and has become the fastest boy in the country, showing early signs of possibly becoming the next Usain Bolt.

Blaze’s father Rudolph Ingram Sr. shared that the little boy started training when he was only 4 years old right after watching the Olympics. Since then, he has shown great athleticism. His most recent 100-meter dash clocked at 13.48 seconds, breaking the USA Track and Field records for his age group.

“I feel great, anyways I trained for it,” said Blaze, who dreams “to get into the National Football League” someday.

His father has always been hands-on in his training to prepare for his future, but still lets him be a kid.

“He watched the Usain Bolt documentary, he has seen a lot of those people’s documentaries and he realizes that they were doing the same thing that he was doing at that age. So he could see where this would lead to,” he said.

Blaze has caught the attention of many people, including football players O.J. Howard and Mike Evans from Tampa Bay Bucs and basketball star LeBron James. His social media account @blaze_813 has more than 500,000 followers. Moreover, when talking about what he has accomplished and will accomplish in the future, his father Rudolph Ingram Sr. said, “This is my baby. I feel like he’s a one in a million children. I don’t like saying it because he’s my child but I definitely feel like he does great things.”

1. What kind of person is Blaze’s father according to the text?

A．Open-minded and supportive.	B．Warm-hearted and determined.
C．Powerful and strict.	D．Patient and calm.

2. What lighted Blaze’s dream of becoming a great athlete?

A．His great athleticism.	B．Watching the Olympics.
C．Sports stars’ stories.	D．His father’s requirement.

3. What can we infer about Blaze from the last paragraph?

A．He has gained fans from all over the world.

B．He has made friends with many sports stars.

C．His father is very proud of him.

D．His performance is beyond his father’s expectation.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man’s grandpa feel when first using the computer?

A．Excited.

B．Frightened.

C．Disappointed.

2. What mainly made the man’s grandpa learn to use the computer?

A．Play games.

B．Watch live matches.

C．Do online shopping.

3. Who does the man’s grandpa chat with online?

A．His family.

B．His friends.

C．His former colleagues.

4. What will the woman do next?

A．Go back home.

B．Go abroad.

C．Call her mother.

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。

Originally constructed around 256 BCE by the State of Qin     1     an irrigation and flood control system, Dujiangyan is a remarkable example of ancient engineering skill and is still     2     use today.

During the Warring States period, people who lived along the banks of the Min River     3     (trouble) by annual flooding. Qin governor and irrigation engineer Li Bing investigated the problem thoroughly. He led a team     4     (construct) a levee(堤坝) to redirect a part of the river’s flow. Then they cut     5     channel through Mount Yulei to let the water flow through it. After the system was finished , no more floods     6     (occur). What’s more, it made Sichuan one of the most productive agricultural     7     (region) in China because the redirected water from the Min River could be used for irrigation. If you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an     8    (usual) construction that looks like a fish’s mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together with two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, was     9     (scientific) designed to control the water flow throughout the year.

    10     (recognize) as a UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while preventing floods for over 2,000 years.

7 . 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。

The name "Zhurong",     1    means the god of fire in Chinese mythology, was revealed on Saturday at the opening ceremony of this year's events     2    (mark) the Space Day of China held in Nanjing, capital city of east China's Jiangsu Province.

The name    3    (indicate) Chinese people's blessing for the rover to ignite(点燃) the flame of China's planetary exploration. The rover is 1.85 meters high    4     weighs about 240 kilograms,     5     a designed lifespan of three Martian months – equal to about 92 Earth days. It will probe the composition of the Martian surface, the distribution（分布） of    6    ( material), the geological structure and the meteorological（气象的） environment.

After landing, "Zhurong" the rover will be activated and conduct scientific exploration for     7    (it) expected lifespan of at least 90 Martian days,     8    (approximate) three months on Earth. The mission will study Mars' climate, geology, physical fields and internal structure.     9    (support) the study, "Zhurong"     10    (equip) with multiple scientific payloads.

8 . There are many movies that you can focus on if you want to improve the way you are learning. Choose one of the movies below and the results will be great in the end!

The King’s Speech

The King's Speech tells the story of a man forced to speak to the world with a stammer (口吃).That movie is filled with lots of encouraging information and is a wonderful movie for those who love language classes.

Inside Job

Inside Job is an Oscar-winning film by Charles Ferguson. It provides a detailed analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008. which caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. It's a movie for students who want to learn more about the economic market.

Whiplash

Whiplash is a story of a young drummer who wants to realise his dreams although he doesn't receive any help from the people around him. It\s an interesting movie that will help art students better understand how much hard work can help them realise their dreams.

A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 American film based on the life of John Nash, a Nobel Prize winner with schizophrenia (精神分裂症).It follows his journey from the point where he is not even aware he has schizophrenia, to the point where Nash and his wife find a way to manage his condition. It includes some interesting physics elements that will help you quite a lot.

1. Which film will you choose if you are interested in economic development?

A．The King’s Speech.	B．Inside Job.
C．Whiplash.	D．A Beautiful Mind.

2. What may Whiplash bring to art students?

A．Making efforts.	B．Asking for help.
C．Keeping an interest.	D．Being understandable.

3. What is special about A Beautiful Mind?

A．It focuses on interesting scenic spots.

B．It describes the progress in medicine.

C．It is based on the story of a real person.

D．It records the selection of Nobel Prize winners.

9 . Movies about the future often show people travelling around in flying cars. Last Tuesday, that vision came a step closer to reality for a Japanese company called SkyDrive, as it showed off its new flying car, the SD-03, in action. The small car flew around for four minutes, staying about 1-2 meters off the ground.

The SD-03 is powered by batteries and has 8 motors, which lift it straight off the ground. What made this test flight special was that a pilot was on board. Toraohiro Fukuzawa, who leads SkyDrive，said, “Of the world’s over 100 flying car projects, only a handful have succeeded with a person on board.”

Many groups worldwide are working to develop flying cars. Some governments, including Japan’s, are supporting the idea, hoping that in the future, flying cars will be useful for short trips like taxi rides in cities. Flying cars could also help reach places that can’t be reached by road.

What happens when a motor fails? If flying cars are crossing a city, an accident could hurt not just people in the car, but people on the ground, too. That’s why the SD-03 has eight motors—as backups.

Some people believe flying cars reduce traffic jams. But new systems will be needed to help control traffic in the air. With many cars flying around, these systems would be too complicated to be managed in real time by humans. Besides, flying cars are expensive. When it’s ready, SkyDrive’s flying car is expected to sell for between $300,000 and $500,000.

However, people who believe in flying cars point out that cars and airplanes faced challenges at first, too. With time, many of the big problems were solved. By 2050, Mr. Fukuzawa hopes people will be able to fly anywhere inside Tokyo in just 10 minutes. “I think flying cars will become normal in the near future.” he says.

1. What was special about this test flight?

A．The car flew higher.	B．The car was cheap.
C．The car flew on its own.	D．The car carried a driver.

2. Why is the SD-03 equipped with eight motors?

A．To ensure its safety.	B．To increase its flying speed.
C．To make it look cool.	D．To enable it to carry more weight.

3. Which aspect of the flying cars is mainly discussed in paragraph 5?

A．Their design.	B．Their application.
C．Their cost.	D．Their disadvantages.

4. What is Mr. Fukuzawa’s opinion about flying cars?

A．They can be easily bought.	B．They have a long way to go.
C．They have a promising future.	D．They are environmentally friendly.

10 . Nordstrom’s yearly sale is here!

These are the best deals on everything you need for your kids. Preview and shop the sale before these deals sell out. Each product we feature has been selected and reviewed. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission (佣金).

While the sale officially launches on August 19, Nordy Club members can shop now. And if you have that access, we suggest you get to it because you can get a major discount on things like strollers, car seats, clothes and shoes for your kids while they’re in stock. If you’re not a Nordy Club member, that’s OK; you're still able to preview the sale and add items to your Wish List. You’ll just have to wait until the official start date to purchase.

Be sure to act fast because these items are sure to sell out before the sale's end date of August 30. Below, check out the best deals on equipment, clothing, and shoes for kids you can score during the Nordstrom’s yearly sale.

Best Equipment Deals

Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair, $259 (originally $349)

Nuna Pipa LX Infant Car Seat and Base, $314 (originally $419)

Thule Spring Stroller Bundle, $317 (originally $424)

Best Clothing and Shoe Deals

Adidas Gazelle Sneaker, $34 (originally $55)

The North Face Moondoggy Jacket, $77 (originally $110)

Tucker & Tate Animal Ear Hoodie, $22 (originally $35)

Hunter Buckle Strap Waterproof Rain Boot, $44 (originally $75)

1. What advantage can only a Nordy Club member enjoy?

A．Having a right to bargain.

B．Shopping early with more discount.

C．Previewing the discount information.

D．Adding items to your Wish List earlier.

2. Which of the following saves you the most money?

A．Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair.

B．Tucker & Tate Animal Ear Hoodie.

C．The North Face Moondoggy Jacket.

D．Hunter Buckle Strap Waterproof Rain Boot.

3. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To educate.	B．To complain.
C．To advertise.	D．To entertain.