1 . Teen Docent Program
Are you looking to impact the community while learning valuable skills? Join the Teen Docent (讲解员) Program at Los Altos History Museum! Teen Docents interact with museum professionals and community members while experiencing a look at museum magic in action.
Once accepted into the Program, you will be invited to a welcome reception on May 7. In early summer, you will join in a one-week, intensive seminar (集中研讨会) from 10 A. m.-2 p. m.. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will become official Museum Teen Docents. Teen Docents are an important part of the Museum, interacting with visitors, leading tours, and helping to plan important museum events.
Why JoinYou will:
*Work in an interactive environment, educate the public on local history and create community
*Learn valuable skills and gain real work experience
Who We Are Looking for
You have:
*Appreciation for history and community
*Interest in public speaking and community engagement
Requirements
You:
*Are a currently enrolled (注册) high school student
*Can complete and hand in the application no later than April 14, 2024
*Are available for a one-week, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. intensive seminar starting on June 15 or July 15
*Can commit to a minimum of 2-4 hours per month for in-person work at the Museum from July2024-June 2025
1. What do the applicants have to do before becoming official Museum Teen Docents?
| A．Help make a plan of a museum event. | B．Interact with museum professionals. |
| C．Finish a one-week intensive seminar. | D．Lead an actual tour of the museum. |
| A．A teenager who has previous volunteering experience. |
| B．A teenager who has enthusiasm for the public speaking. |
| C．A teenager who can engage in at least 4 hours per month. |
| D．A teenager who has visited varieties of museums in person. |
| A．April 14, 2024. | B．May 7, 2024. | C．June 15, 2024. | D．July 15, 2024. |
2 . Every weekend my parents give me $100. I bet you think I’m really spoiled (宠坏的). Think again!
It all started when I wanted a really cool
They
My parents’ clever plan has turned me into a
| A．bar | B．slide | C．bicycle | D．band |
| A．complained | B．apologized | C．confirmed | D．informed |
| A．indicated | B．proposed | C．announced | D．admitted |
| A．arranged | B．concluded | C．attended | D．opened |
| A．freedom | B．say | C．trust | D．support |
| A．cook | B．pay | C．care | D．shop |
| A．list | B．basket | C．center | D．guide |
| A．brought up | B．passed down | C．left over | D．handed over |
| A．exchange | B．spend | C．donate | D．save |
| A．excuse | B．challenge | C．motivation | D．advantage |
| A．compare | B．charge | C．reduce | D．recall |
| A．agree | B．decide | C．explain | D．recognize |
| A．modest | B．wise | C．creative | D．mean |
| A．represent | B．relieve | C．request | D．replace |
| A．ready-made | B．last-minute | C．short-term | D．hard-earned |
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11 处起）不计分。
I'm preparing for a trip to Rome, Italy, which I'm exciting about. In fact, I don't travel much outside China, or I often travel inside China. Last year, I flew to Beijing to visit my cousin who lives there. The flight was lasted four hours from where I live. In Beijing, we went to Tian'anmen Square watch the raising of the national flag, and climbed the Great Wall. We had great funs. Now, I'm waiting with my suitcases for a taxi to take myself to the airport. It's said that a journey by air will be such long that it will take 20 hours. Think of the wonderful places there, I can't real wait.
4 . Design Hive is a paid, youth-led initiative at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. High school juniors and seniors dive deep into design objects and processes to develop their own group projects. Along the way, they will learn how designers move from an initial idea to final design!
In Design Hive, knowledge is co-created. Students share their skills, receive guidance from working designers, and are offered access to the museum’s exhibitions, objects, and people. The group works together to design a world that is more responsible, equitable, and cooperative.
Design Hive takes place on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Students must be based in the NYC area to apply. Participants must attend weekly program dates and be available to meet virtually or at Cooper Hewitt (2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128).
The program begins on Tuesday, November 14 and ends on Tuesday, May 21. Students will receive an allowance of $2,000 for their participation, paid in two $1,000 payments during the program.
Design Hive is made possible with major support from Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, The Richard and Jean Coyne Family Foundation, eBay Inc., The Pinkerton Foundation, and PwC Charitable Foundation. Generous support is also provided by Adobe, The Hirsch Family Foundation, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Applications for 2023 — 2024 have closed. Please stay tuned for announcements about next year’s program.
1. What do we know about Design Hive?| A．It focuses on students’ individual works. |
| B．It is a non-profit and teens-led initiative. |
| C．It enables students to experience the design process. |
| D．It is intended for university juniors and seniors. |
| A．They must be born in New York City. |
| B．They must be present at Cooper Hewitt. |
| C．They must meet on Tuesday mornings. |
| D．They must join in program activities every week. |
| A．Through various channels. | B．Through personal contributions. |
| C．Through charity donations. | D．Through participants’ allowance. |
5 . The teacher asked, “Is everybody ready?” I
I had taken it as a (n)
The teacher said, “Hands on home keys. Eyes on books. Ready, type!” Suddenly, the room was alive with 30 electric typewriters’ keys
Now years later, I’m a novelist. I’m so happy that I took that class and learned how to type. It has helped me write countless
| A．certainly | B．slightly | C．willingly | D．hardly |
| A．library | B．class | C．service | D．organization |
| A．psychological | B．legal | C．advertising | D．optional |
| A．Otherwise | B．Meanwhile | C．However | D．Therefore |
| A．edge | B．purpose | C．time | D．track |
| A．equal | B．senior | C．crucial | D．resistant |
| A．straightly | B．similarly | C．precisely | D．mindlessly |
| A．passed | B．fixed | C．taken | D．struck |
| A．keep up | B．turn up | C．back down | D．come down |
| A．admit | B．make | C．express | D．analyse |
| A．decision | B．profession | C．shelter | D．grade |
| A．enjoyed | B．suggested | C．avoided | D．regretted |
| A．plays | B．stories | C．sayings | D．poems |
| A．document | B．case | C．computer | D．room |
| A．exchange | B．sympathize | C．compare | D．fight |
6 . Here is something you need to know before your trip to Grenada.
When to Go
With an average annual temperature of around 25°C, the year in Grenada is divided into two seasons. The dry season is from January to May, and the rainy season is from June to December. The weather is hotter from June to November and cooler from December to March. Hurricanes occur during the rainy season.
What You Need
●A valid passport book and evidence of return/onward travel arrangements are required to enter Grenada.
●A valid passport means it doesn’t expire within 6 months after your return date.
What You Can Do in Grenada
There are so many fun and amazing things to do in Grenada. If you love beaches, you can find your joy in the Grand Anse Beach and the Levera Beach. And for nature lovers, Mount Qua Qua, Royal Mount Carmel Waterfalls and La Sagesse Nature Center are places you are sure to visit. You can’t miss Fort George and Fort Frederick built long ago, which have been standing for centuries. What’s more, if you like eating chocolate a lot, you can also come here in May to be part of the Grenada Chocolate Festival.
Safety & Security
Grenada is very safe but it’s always sensible to exercise caution regardless of where you’re traveling. Exercise these precautions while in Grenada.
●Stay in well-lit and populated areas after dark.
●Don’t leave money, credit cards, cameras and other electronic devices unattended, especially on the beaches or in vehicles.
●Most hotels provide a safe in the room. Lock important things, like your jewellery and passport in it.
1. In which month can you go to Grenada if you want to avoid hurricanes?| A．In December. | B．In November. | C．In June. | D．In March. |
| A．Fort Frederick. | B．Grand Anse Beach. |
| C．La Sagesse Nature Center. | D．Royal Mount Carmel Waterfalls. |
| A．Leave your passport on the bus. | B．Avoid using cameras in the hotels. |
| C．Keep your valuables in a hotel safe. | D．Stay in less crowded outdoor areas at night. |
7 . Life can change in the blink of an eye. For Bridgette Ponson, one of those moments took place in the parking lot at her workplace, Layton Christian Academy. While she was in the parking lot, her 2-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl in tow, a car hit them. This left the mother and her kids trapped beneath the car. Thankfully, the woman driver wasn’t driving very fast. At that moment, she was blinded by the sun. However, she got out of the car to help as soon as possible. Plus, she wasn’t the only one who stopped what they were doing to save Bridgette and her kids.
Soon, Chris Crowder, CEO of the school, became aware of the accident. Without delay, he united a group of students to help. “It was split second,” Chris recalled. “I immediately just ran into the building because I knew I had to get a lot of people to lift this car. The students just heard me shout. All students from different countries just ran out and lifted it up.”
Still, this wasn’t an easy task. The car was heavy. But the whole group of students worked together to lift the car enough for Bridgette and her kids to get free. Finally, one kid was flown to Primary Children’s Hospital while Bridgette and the other kid were taken by ambulance to the hospital. Although Bridgette took the brunt of the injuries, all three of them were expected to make complete recoveries within a few days. The heroic students who helped out certainly got their well-deserved praise.
“I’m very proud of our kids. They ran out without hesitation, and they just knew what to do without even being told what to do. I’m even surprised by the driver who was behind the wheel. She immediately ran to help,” said Chris.
1. Which of the following caused the accident in the parking lot?| A．The car was speeding. | B．The driver was trapped in the car. |
| C．Bridgette ignored the surroundings. | D．The sunlight blocked the driver’s sight. |
| A．To meet foreign students. | B．To avoid the car accident. |
| C．To provide emergency aid. | D．To lift the kids out of the car. |
| A．Many hands make light work. | B．The hospital is no place to be sick. |
| C．Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten. | D．Praise makes good men better and bad men worse. |
| A．Passive. | B．Hesitant. | C．Timely. | D．Expected. |
