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Wall to Wall
A dry stone wall is a remarkable achievement of engineering! The Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling Guild will be demonstrating the craft at this year's Great Yorkshire Show. Find out about the eye-catching structures.
Winding their way across some of Britain's most beautiful landscapes. for many hundreds of years, dry stone walls remain a typical and much-loved feature of the Yorkshire countryside. The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors are no exception.
Dry stone walling is an old craft which marks the boundaries between fields and parcels of land. The walls are built without using any cement (水泥) jointing and the walls fit in with the surroundings, providing shelter and habitat for a wide range of animals and insects. They can last for more than a lifetime and need repairing and preserving. However, far from dying out, the craft is alive and kicking all over the county.
The Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling Guild (YDSWG) was founded 20 years or so ago and is dedicated to the craft. It is a voluntary, non-profit-making organisation with around 130 members. Its aim is to preserve the walls and the skills involved in building and maintaining them. It also encourages an interest in the history of dry stone walls.
Brian Wood, secretary of the YDSWG, told us about their involvement with the Great Yorkshire Show.
“Last year we finished a wall we were building around the pond near the showground's Brown Gate. The Guild hopes to build more walls and we look forward to meeting all our enthusiasts again. Hope you will lay a stone or two as you have done in the past.”1. What do we know about dry stone walls?
| A．They are newly discovered. | B．They hold no more appeal to the public. |
| C．They now face extinction. | D．They are harmonious with the environment. |
| A．Training craftsmen. | B．Preserving the tradition. |
| C．Promoting tourism. | D．Enrolling volunteers |
| A．Local. | B．Fashion. | C．Opinion. | D．People. |
Ninny grew up with her grandparents. Her grandmother worked as a housekeeper, and her grandfather was too weak to move. In his wheelchair, Grandfather told her stories about flowers, princesses and sunrises. Those stories always ended with the same message: A simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple (涟漪) that comes back to you.
One day, Ninny was at the supermarket with her grandmother. They only bought the bare minimum. “Oh!” Ninny jumped when she spotted a chocolate cake. She pulled her grandmother’s sleeve. “Grandfather’s birthday is around the corner! Can we please, please, please have it?” The old lady eyed the chocolate cake. There were beautiful decorations on the top with fancy designs on the side. Picking up the cake, Grandmother took a close look at the price and sighed, “Ninny, we can’t afford it. It’s $40!”
Ninny pouted (噘嘴), trying to convince her grandmother. Yet she knew that her grandmother would not bend, even if she begged with her puppy eyes. No matter what, money did not grow on trees. Ninny sighed and turned around. Grandmother gave her a sad smile and turned towards the cashier.
Almost out of nowhere, a man with a 50 dollar bill and the chocolate cake approached her and handed these things to Ninny. “Have them, dear.”
Ninny took a closer look at the man. He was average. Average face, average clothes, and average everything. He was just a random man.
The man bent down and maintained eye contact with Ninny. “Do you know why I’m giving you these?” Ninny shook her head. “When I was a little boy, a man bought me a chocolate cake. He just overheard a conversation I had with my mother. Nothing else. He gave me some money and a small slip of paper. Then he left.” The man reached into his pocket and took out a dog-eared piece of paper. Looking at the words written, Ninny wore a smile on her face, for she was so familiar with the message.
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Ninny hugged the dollar bill, cake and the piece of paper to her chest.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Grandfather’s eyes widened, “You won’t believe it!”
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . 4 Children’s Museums You Can Visit Virtually
Young learners can explore the subjects of art, history, science, archaeology, and more through children’s museums that offer a virtual window into real-time curiosities via webcams, live streams, computer-generated tours, and 360-degree photographs.
Glazer Children’s Museum
Creating life-long learners has always been the goal at Tampa, Florida’s Glazer Children’s Museum. Make a Rube Goldberg Machine, learn about atmospheric pressure through hands-on experiments, and participate in coloring activities, all from the comfort of your own home.
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Seize the Play invites kids to pick a topic and then complete the scientific challenge. There are many activities to choose from like making puffy paint, creating fizzy bubbles, building an indoor fort, paper making and more. There’s a special page just for grown-ups where parents can gain access to extra resources like reviews, activity suggestions and more.
Kohl Children’s Museum
You’ll be able to access remote learning opportunities through Kohl Children’s Museum’s Home Zone. Each web series will walk you through science experiments, art projects, music classes, and more, all of which you can complete while at home.
Minnesota Children’s Museum
The Minnesota Children’s Museum has a huge library of videos that families can watch while at home. Kids can learn how to create a time capsule, learn about the color wheel through mixing primary paint colors, and create sensory bins. Read research on the science of play, get helpful tips, and stay informed by subscribing to a newsletter.
1. Which museum offers additional tips for guardians?| A．Kohl Children’s Museum |
| B．Glazer Children’s Museum |
| C．Minnesota Children’s Museum |
| D．Children’s Museum of South Dakota |
| A．By getting helpful tips. |
| B．By subscribing to a newsletter. |
| C．By watching a huge library of videos. |
| D．By reading research on the science of play. |
| A．Creating indoor activities for children. |
| B．Teaching children to create sensory bins. |
| C．Offering children access to scientific experiments. |
| D．Encouraging children to complete the living challenge. |
4 . A champion for all children, Association to Benefit Children (ABC) offers every child a joyful, beloved life by creating programs in urgent response to the needs of New York City’s most disadvantaged families.
Role: After-school Helper
Responsibilities: Volunteers work besides killed youth workers, family specialists, and educators to create a safe and stimulating space where children are motivated to develop the academic skills and emotional strengths necessary for success in the classroom and in life. Day today volunteer tasks could include providing homework help, teaching a new skill, or participating in scheduled activities.
Days and Times: Monday to Friday, 3: 30pm-5: 30pm at 1841 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10035
Special skills or requirements: No special skills needed, but any special subject that a volunteer wants to teach is welcomed and background check maybe required.
Contact: Jessica Casanova
Role: Study Mate
Responsibilities: Study Mates Connect (SMC) is a virtual tutoring program that offers individualized tutoring sessions in Math and English to school-aged children. Volunteers teach children online at an appointed time each week, and they receive curricular support from SMC staff members. Volunteers make a year-long commitment to tutoring so they can minimize interruptions to the children’s education.
Days and Times: Flexible, but 1-2 hours weekly in the afternoon/evening is needed.
Special skills or requirements: Background check will be required and ability to help with homework and reading is essential.
Contact: Erica Choi
1. What is a task of an after-school helper?| A．Cooperating to build a classroom. | B．Assisting Jessica to organize activities. |
| C．Offering help with children’s assignments. | D．Teaching parents how to handle children. |
| A．Offering background information. | B．Being free from 3pmto5pm. |
| C．Majoring in Math or English. | D．Becoming an SMC staff member. |
| A．Poor families | B．Activity planners. | C．Family specialists. | D．Potential volunteers. |
5 . School’s out for summer! The long break is the perfect time to lounge (躺) around with a good book, and luckily we have a selection of the best reading out right now. From pizza-based chaos to detective penguins, we’re sure you’ll find what you’re looking for in our book guide.
Safiyyah’s War
By Hiba Noor Khan Paperback ₤7. 99
War comes to the streets of Paris, and Safiyyah must pick up all her courage to run dangerous errands (差使) around the city and help save the lives of hundreds of Jewish people. The book is based on the incredible and inspiring true story of the resistance run from the Grand Mosque of Paris.
Einstein the Penguin: The Case of the Fishy Detective
By Iona Rangeley Hardback £ 12. 99
An unforgettable friend returns! After his first adventure in London, the fairy penguin from Sydney really has no place in this city, so he sets out for Australia. It’s time for Einstein the Penguin to turn detective again in this warm and fantastically funny follow-up to Iona Rangeley’s first best-seller.
Until the Road Ends
By Phil Earle Paperback £ 7. 99
An exciting WWII animal adventure from the author of When the Sky Falls. Stray dog Beau becomes an unexpected war hero. At night, as bombs rain down on London, Beau searches the ruins, rescuing survivors. Then disaster strikes and Beau sets off on an incredible journey to find his friend Peggy. . .
Pizza Pete and the Perilous Potions
By Carrie Sellon Illustrated by Sarah Horne Paperback £ 7. 99
When Pete finds a briefcase of magical potions (药剂) in the small room above his dad’s pizza shop, he thinks he’s found the answer to all their money worries. Then Pete’s life turns from boring pizza margherita into chaotic spicy pepperoni… A funny and heartwarming story, filled with delightful illustrations by Sarah Horne.
1. What is special about Einstein the Penguin: The Case of the Fishy Detective?| A．It features fascinating pictures. | B．It is a paperback priced at £ 12. 99. |
| C．It introduces an unexpected war hero. | D．It continues the story of an earlier book. |
| A．Safiyyah’s War. | B．Until the Road Ends. |
| C．Pizza Pete and the Perilous Potions. | D．Einstein the Penguin: The Case of the Fishy Detective. |
| A．They tell stories in wartime. | B．They are based on true stories. |
| C．They are about animal adventures. | D．They describe the life of Jewish people. |
6 . Tobias, a 35-year-old Belgian musician, has become popular on social media for his excellent grasp of the Shanghai dialect. He has been sharing his everyday experiences, which he
In the videos, he speaks
Tobias did not bury his nose in textbooks or
Tobias said he did not expect he would
| A．acts | B．delivers | C．competes | D．votes |
| A．approaches | B．habits | C．platforms | D．communities |
| A．likes | B．dollars | C．medals | D．chances |
| A．ancient | B．sweet | C．modern | D．fluent |
| A．understand | B．write | C．create | D．practise |
| A．advancing | B．searching | C．recording | D．observing |
| A．testing | B．reviewing | C．selling | D．posting |
| A．notes | B．comments | C．reports | D．replies |
| A．interrupt | B．assess | C．conduct | D．appreciate |
| A．materials | B．methods | C．objectives | D．resources |
| A．secretly | B．slowly | C．happily | D．bravely |
| A．fun | B．work | C．fame | D．show |
| A．stick to | B．contribute to | C．focus on | D．rely on |
| A．advantage | B．opportunity | C．honor | D．option |
| A．authority | B．history | C．custom | D．culture |
It took a day’s drive, but distance was beside the point. I always enjoyed long journeys in my father’s car with my family. However, things went different that time. We were moving to a new town, not for any tourist destination, but to settle down, for my father had a new job there. My mother, sitting on the passenger seat in the front, was talking with my father. She looked excited for the coming new life. But I was down, feeling nervous about starting a new school life. Entering a new school meant adapting to a completely different environment and meeting new classmates and teachers, which I was not good at.
On my first day at the new school, I felt lost and out of place. The students already knew each other well, and they chatted happily during breaks. I missed my old friends terribly and wished I could go back to my old school. Feeling lonely. I often spent time alone during breaks and after classes, reading books in the library or drawing pictures in the art room. I missed the good days I had with my old friends and longed for that sense of belonging.
As the days went by, I still found it hard to fit in. I was shy and found it difficult to strike up conversations with my classmates. Some of the kids in my class noticed my discomfort and tried to be friendly, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling of being an outsider. I only had words with my desk mate, Alex, when necessary. Things took a turn for the worse when I knocked off Alex’s water bottle by accident, although I picked up the bottle immediately and apologized to him. He got mad at me and seemed not to forgive me. Soon I found we were avoiding each other.
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However, I was assigned to pair up with Alex to design a poster.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Alex proudly introduced that the fantastic picture was drawn by me.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . Bring It On:The Musical
Bitingly relevant and inspired by the hit film of the same name, Bring It On takes audiences on a high-flying journey that is filled with the complexities of friendship, forgiveness and self-definition.
Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On features an original story by Tony Award winner Jeff Whitty, music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, and music supervision by Tony and Grammy Award winner Alex Lacamoire. The production is directed and staged by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler. It was proposed as a candidate for the Tony Award for Best Musical.
Campbell, the main character, is a cheer-leading star at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most joyful — she’s been named captain of the team! However,an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighboring Jackson High School. Despite challenges, Campbell befriends the school’s dance crew. Together with their headstrong and hardworking leader, Danielle, they form a powerful team for the ultimate competition — the National Championships.
The show’s name alone will fill the seats, and audience’s word of mouth will pack the house. With a colorful variety of characters and an exciting fresh sound, Bring It On is sure to be everything that you hoped for.
1. Who wrote the story that Bring It On is based on?| A．Lin-Manuel Miranda. | B．Jeff Whitty |
| C．Andy Blankenbuehler. | D．Alex Lacamoire. |
| A．Campbell met great difficulties at first in her new school. |
| B．It won the Tony Award for Best Musical for its creativity. |
| C．Campbell changed her school to be the captain of the team. |
| D．It was adapted from a movie focusing on a complex journey. |
| A．A short story. | B．An introduction to a theater. |
| C．A film review. | D．An advertisement of a play. |
| A．why | B．how | C．where | D．when |
—Because the train________ at 10:00 am, and there is almost no time left.
| A．left | B．shall leave | C．has left | D．leaves |
