1 . For the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition, the Musée d’Orsay, which houses the world’s largest collection of this current, is offering a major retrospective (回顾展) of this artistic trend with Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism from March 26 to July 14.

150 years ago, on April 15, 1874, in a luxurious photographer Nadar’s studio in northern Paris, Berthe Morisot, Edouard Degas and Claude Monet came together as a cooperative limited company to open the first Impressionist exhibition, a movement that would forever change the course of art history.

The retrospective will take visitors on a virtual tour to the very moment 150 years ago. During the 40-minute immersive (沉浸的) tour, visitors will spend a virtual evening with the famous impressionists and travel by steam train to Bougival, west of Paris, where many of them worked. Visitors will then tour the main exhibition, which opens into a gallery with Renoir’s La Parisienne and La Danseuse that featured in the 1874 exhibition, and other impressionist paintings, drawings and sculptures.

“The immersive experience is unique and innovative. You can go into this exhibition and relive the evening with the artists and discover the origin of this movement. We want to recreate the emotion for visitors of the 1874 exhibition.” said Abastado, director of digital development at the Musée d’Orsay.

Guidelines:

* The experience is suitable for children of 11 y/o and above; children under 8 y/o are prohibited.

* We remind you that, in view of the technology used, virtual reality experiences are not recommended for people with balance or vision disorders.

* Walkers and motorized wheelchairs are not permitted in the space, but manual wheelchairs are accepted.

1. What’s the retrospective mainly aimed at?

A．Protecting cultural diversity.	B．Fueling people’s love for art.
C．Showing honor to late artists.	D．Marking the birth of a movement.

2. What can be experienced during the virtual tour?

A．Painting a picture on the spot.	B．Driving a steam train in person.
C．Meeting famous impressionists.	D．Staying overnight in the gallery.

3. Who is the most suitable to visit the exhibition?

A．An eight-year-old boy.	B．An adult with a walker.
C．A visually-challenged girl.	D．A teenager in a manual wheelchair.

2 . Changi Community Chub Visit

To Green Ark Fish Farm

WHAT

Green Ark is one of the fish closed fish farms in the world. It is a floating structure about the size

of the two classrooms.
WHERE

Located 5km off Chang Point, the farm can produce 166, 000 kilograms of fish a year. The fish are housed in four enormous tanks. The raised fish include barramundi, red snapper and grouper. They are mainly for local consumption.

HOW

The fish are sale from threat such as all spills (溢油) and other chemicals which could kill them. The aa waler they live in is really clean. Bacteria and viruses are destroyed by ozonation (臭氧化). In this process, oxygen is blown into the tanks every hour. “All these improved conditions ensure that the waler quality remains high. This enables our fish to become healthier,” said Mrs. Linda Tan, spokesperson of Green Ark Fish Farm.

Would you like a glimpse of Green Ark Fish Farm?

For the very first time, Changi Community Club is organizing 5 small-group tours (25 persons each) to Green Ark Fish Farm on the following Saturdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 July. You will have first- hand knowledge of how fish is raised there. The highlight of the tour will be tasty meal of fresh fish chosen by the chefs of Changi Cafe.

Time	Schedule	Cost
1: 00 p. m.	Meet at Changi Ferry Point	$40 per person; Changi Community Club members pay $30 each
1: 15 p. m.	Depart for Green Arh
1: 30 p. m.	Tour of Green Ark
2: 30 p. m.	Return to Changi Point
2: 45 p. m	Dory Fish &Chips Meal at Changi Cafe

For enquiries, please visit the website at 222. changicc. com. sg. Registration will be on a. first-come, first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment!

1. What can we know about the fish raised by Green Ark Fish Farm?

A．They are in danger of oil spills.	B．They can swim freely in the ocean.
C．They are mainly sold to local buyers.	D．They could be killed by other chemicals.

2. What does Mrs. Linda mean when she says “the water quality remains high”?

A．The water level is high enough for fish.

B．The water is the same as water from the sea.

C．The water doesn’t contain viruses or bacteria.

D．The water has enough space for fish to swim in.

3. What do you have to do if you want a guaranteed place on the tour?

A．Send an email to the club.	B．Join Changi Community Club.
C．Pay booking fee ahead of time.	D．Register before the places are filled up.

3 . Some books to look forward to in 2024

The first few months of 2024 are piled with exciting and interesting reads . If you’re looking to get a jump ahead on the holds from your local library, here are just a few books we ‘re looking forward to.

James by Percival Everett

Celebrated author Percival Everett gives us Huckleberry Finn from Jim’s point of view. It’s far from a straight re-telling, though. Instead, Everett (but off his 2001 book Erasure being adapted into the film American Fiction) uses the beats of the original story to give us a send up of language and race.(Pub. March.19)

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

This standalone fantasy was inspired by the best-selling author’s own family history. It takes place during the Spanish Golden Age and follows a servant, hiding the fact that she can perform miracles. (Pub. Apr.9)

Private Equity by Carrie Sun

A memoir (回忆录) about the daughter of Chinese immigrants who ended up becoming an assistant to a billionaire hedge fund founder. It’s an examination of the hustle and tiring lifestyle that spreads American work culture, and the costs of extreme wealth. (Pub. Feh.13)

Legacy by Uché Blackstock

Uché Blackstock has had a long career in medicine as a doctor and as a professor of emergency medicine. Her account follows her growing up wanting nothing more than to be doctor, and discovering all parts of the systemic issues that lend to poorer health outcomes for Black Americans. (Pub, Jan.23)

1. What do we know about Percival Everett?

A．He is famous for film making.	B．He wrote James under the name of Jim.
C．His works are focused on historical fiction.	D．His literary works have significant influence.

2. What is the common characteristic of the last two books?

A．They concern Black Americans.	B．They are about real account of life.
C．They reflect American work culture.	D．They focus on unfair phenomenon in society.

3. Which book draws from the writer’s family background?

A．James.

B．The Familiar.

C．Private Equity.

D．Legacy.

4 . Mathcamp

Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented teenagers, designed by the Mathematics Foundation of America to expose them to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and to new ways of thinking. Attendees can expect a comprehensive curriculum comprising lectures, workshops, and collaborative math projects, with an extensive range of subjects.

At Mathcamp, students can explore undergraduate and even graduate-level topics while building problem-solving skills that will help them in any field they choose to study. They can also study with mathematicians who are passionate about their subject, from internationally known researchers to graduate students at the start of their careers.

Eligibility:

We invite applications from high-school and middle-school students from around the world who are passionate about mathematics. Students between ages 13 and 18 are eligible (有资格的).

Cost: $5,000 (Financial Aid is available on a case-by-case basis)

Location: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

About the application:

Application materials for our 2024 summer program will be available on January 10, 2024 and all applications received by the deadline (March 6, 2024) will receive equal consideration.

An application to Mathcamp includes the following:

•Some information about your Math Background: where you are now in learning the material that's traditionally covered in high school. We do not require school transcripts (成绩单); instead, we ask for self-reporting of your content knowledge.

•A short piece of writing About You, where you can tell us a little more about yourself, your interest in math, and why you want to come to Mathcamp!

•Your solutions to the Mathcamp 2024 Qualifying Quiz.

•(Optional) A scholarship application, if you require financial assistance to attend Mathcamp. Each applicant's final admissions decision will be determined no later than May 31, 2024.

Program Dates: June 30 — August 4, 2024

1. What can attendees do in the program?

A．Volunteer as a math teacher.	B．Apply for college admission.
C．Meet famous mathematicians.	D．Gain scholarship for high school study.

2. What is required in the application?

A．An essay about the future career.	B．The answers to the Qualifying Quiz.
C．A recommendation letter for schloarship.	D．An official school report on mathematics.

3. When can students start the curriculum?

A．On January 10, 2024.	B．On March 6, 2024.
C．On May 31, 2024.	D．On June 30, 2024.

5 . Our recommended list of environmental books covers a broad range of topics. These must-read environmental books are sure to spark the interest of the greenest books.

Silent Spring

Written by Rachel Carson, Silent Spring highlights the effects of pesticides (杀虫剂) on the environment, especially DDT, which was a very popular insecticide until it was finally banned in 1972. The book eventually led to a change in the United States’ pesticide policy and contributed to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference.

This book collects 11 speeches made by climate activist Greta Thunberg, highlighting the issue of climate change and its impact on future generations. Greta Thunberg was 15 when she started the School Strike for Climate, also known as Fridays for Future. She inspired protests worldwide.

The Uninhabitable Earth

This book by David Wallace Wells examines the disasters that have already occurred and looks ahead to the year 2100 and what climate change will do if we continue on our current path. Its opening line is incredibly telling: “It is worse, much worse, than you think.”

The End of Nature

Published in 1989, the book describes the relationship between nature and humans. It expresses the idea that nature was previously independent of humans but has now been affected by them in every way. According to author Bill McKibben, the idea of wilderness is lost, and nature is no longer complete.

1. Which book brought the environment to the government’s attention?

A．Silent Spring.	B．The End of Nature.
C．The Uninhabitable Earth.	D．No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference.

2. What feeling does the author display in The Uninhabitable Earth?

A．Curiosity.

B．Concern.

C．Annoyance.

D．Disappointment.

3. Which of the following is Bill McKibben’s idea?

A．Nature will not exist any longer.	B．Wild animals are disappearing fast.
C．Human activities are destroying nature.	D．Climate change affects future generations.

6 . While many cats love to go outdoors, they usually do not venture far from home. But some cats are the _________. One cat has even made a busy railway station in the UK her second _________.

Although Nala, a four-year-old cat has a home in Hertfordshire and a loving owner, she always loves _________, with an adventurous spirit. Her owner, Natasha Ambler fitted her with a GPS tracking device. And Nala’s favorite place to _________ is the Stevenage Station where she _________ commuters every day.

She comes in every day to greet hundreds of commuters. Ambler says that Nala goes to the station when it is the busiest because she enjoys the _________.

The staff at the station have grown very _________ of Nala. They say, “Her _________ always makes people smile and encourages cheerful conversations between the staff and passengers.”

Nala wears a collar with _________, including her name and owner’s phone number. Ambler says that she received around 20 calls a day from people telling her they __________ her cat. She had to make a second tag (标签) to tell people that Nala was not lost but just on a(n) __________.

Nala is so popular that Ambler __________ a website page where people can post photos of their __________ with the cat. One passenger posted, “She __________ my day when I get the train to work.” Another said, “Nala is __________ a real celebrity of the Stevenage Station.”

1.

A．competitors

B．cases

C．negotiators

D．exceptions

2.

A．circus

B．zoo

C．home

D．workplace

3.

A．eating

B．wandering

C．hunting

D．sleeping

4.

A．visit

B．skip

C．monitor

D．advocate

5.

A．challenges

B．delights

C．guides

D．disturbs

6.

A．debate

B．news

C．space

D．attention

7.

A．worthy

B．free

C．fond

D．proud

8.

A．presence

B．request

C．performance

D．trick

9.

A．qualifications

B．diaries

C．details

D．recommendations

10.

A．found

B．released

C．struck

D．adopted

11.

A．business

B．adventure

C．exhibition

D．diet

12.

A．looked for

B．referred to

C．learned from

D．set up

13.

A．encounters

B．fights

C．quarrels

D．comparisons

14.

A．experiences

B．makes

C．explores

D．examines

15.

A．directly

B．relatively

C．frequently

D．definitely

7 . Business Analytics Poster Competition

Are you a student or a professional working on analytics, management science, economics, or data science? This is your chance to share what you have been doing and network with top experts in the field.

Presentations &Production Guidelines

Submissions (提交) are welcomed from all industry professionals and students. Posters can be individual or team submissions. (If a team submission wins an award, the prize money will be shared equally among the team members.) All submissions must have at least one author who is a member of our INFORMS.

Posters must be produced as a single page. We recommend a poster size of 72 inches wide by 36 inches tall, or 48 by 36 inches. Along with the standard poster format, we are also accepting and encouraging posters using the “headline” format. Free model posters are available here.

Video Presentations of Posters

You will need to submit a video presentation of your work that is at most eight minutes in length. You are encouraged to promote your work via social media. There is a Social Media Award cash prize for gaining the most likes on your video! Please show your entire poster on the screen before any specific introductions to your poster. Also, make sure to have a QR code (二维码) so people can link to your actual poster.

Awards

Judges will provide suggestions for each submission after the given poster time has ended. Award winners will be announced on April 16.

1st Place: $2, 500

2nd Place: $1. 500

Social Media Award: $1, 000

Important Dates

Poster Submission Deadline: March 6, 2024

Video Presentation Deadline: April 5, 2024

Poster Competition Meetings: April 15&16, 2024

1. What is the necessity for submission?

A．A degree in data science.	B．The membership of INFORMS.
C．A qualification in computer.	D．The award -winning experience.

2. What is required for the video presentation?

A．Including a paper description.	B．Winning wide recognition online.
C．Being within ten minutes in length.	D．Offering access for people to check.

3. How much can each student of a five-person team winning first prize receive?

A．$200.

B．$300.

C．$500.

D．$1. 000

8 . West Side Music Together

About

WSMT is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age 5 and the grownups who look after them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based and developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.

When you participate, you will receive our current songbook and CD, and you can download your music through our award-winning Hello Everybody app using your Music Together account. You’ll also have access to our WSMT Family Portal, where we will share musical inspiration, play-at-home videos and activities to try at home.

Connection to the Community

Our classes become communities themselves and families can often be seen at parks and local cafes together after class. Families really get time to know each other over the course of our ten-week programs and we also offer free community events each year to registered families.

Additional Information

Our mission is to provide the highest quality music and movement experiences to as many young children as possible and to involve their parents and other adult caregivers as their primary guides. All classes include one of our nine award-winning music collections and our free Hello Everybody app.

Our mixed-age family classes follow the recommendations of child development researchers — grouping children of a variety of ages — because this fosters (促进) natural, family-style learning. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating (模仿) older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, listening, watching, or exploring musical instruments. Their caregivers also go together.

1. Who are welcome to WSMT?

A．Seniors who have no family.	B．Teenagers younger than 15.
C．Adults caring for kids under 5.	D．Students applying to a college.

2. What do registered families of WSMT tend to do?

A．Socialize with each other after class.	B．Participate in various music contests.
C．Donate their favorite CDs to WSMT.	D．Share the cost of Hello Everybody app.

3. How can children benefit from mixed-age family classes?

A．They are free to have music classes at home.

B．They can be independent of their caregivers.

C．They are taught by award-winning musicians.

D．They can learn in a more natural environment.

9 . Where can Mary probably be found?

A．In a different school.

B．In the same school with the girl.

C．In the same dorm.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the rent price of a room with a city view?

A．120.

B．130.

C．175.

2. What does the man think of the rent price of the hotel?

A．Reasonable.

B．Ridiculous (荒唐的).

C．Just so-so.

3. What can we know according to the dialogue?

A．The woman cares about the type of the room.

B．The man likes being in quiet surroundings all night.

C．The woman wants a room on the ground floor.

4. What will the woman probably do in the end?

A．Give up the choice of the hotel room.

B．Choose the penthouse (楼顶) room for 400 a night.

C．Go to visit the Great Wall of China.