1 . My dad, Greg Newman, had wanted to be a race car driver, but things didn’t work out for him. So I guess having a son who could become a race car driver was the next best thing. Don’t get me wrong — Dad didn’t push me into racing. In fact, when I was about 10 years old, my dad was afraid that driving a car wasn’t my dream. So he took the racing away from me. I wasn’t very happy with that decision. It wasn’t long before Dad realized that racing was what I loved.
At four, Dad bought me my first Quarter Midget (袖珍赛车) and that’s really where it started for us. Back then, Dad coached me. He would stick out (伸出) his foot in the path of the race car, and then tell me to exactly hit his foot. By repeating this again and again, Dad believed that I would be faster and sharper on the race track.
Dad worked really long hours at his car repair business to make money so that I could race each weekend. I can remember that every night before he turned off the lights in the garage, Dad would tell me: “Don’t forget to kiss your race car good night.” He was trying to teach me that if I show respect, it’s returned. He wanted me to show thankfulness and respect for my race car and for all the hard work that we and many others had put into the dream.
My dad, my mom and my sister gave up a lot of things to help me race. For us, there was no better moment than winning the 50th running of the Daytona 500 in 2018. That evening in February 2018, I knew I had gotten a good push. I could hear the excitement. My father couldn’t speak a word, and when he got to Victory Lane (车道), he nearly knocked me over and gave me such a big hug.
1. Why did Greg Newman stop his son to race when his son was 10 years old?| A．Because he thought racing was dangerous. |
| B．Because he worried that his son didn’t like racing. |
| C．Because he didn’t want his son to fail like he did. |
| D．Because he couldn’t afford the money. |
| A．training his son to race |
| B．working hard to make money |
| C．buying his son a mini racing car |
| D．changing his job as a race car driver |
| A．To improve his son’s skill. | B．To help his son to be braver. |
| C．To have fun with his son. | D．To make his son more careful. |
| A．get help from his family |
| B．treat the race car as his son |
| C．feel grateful that he could follow his dream |
| D．develop a close relationship with his race car |
| A．disappointed | B．surprised | C．sad | D．excited |
1. When did the woman’s sister arrive?
| A．Before lunch yesterday. |
| B．Before dawn yesterday. |
| C．After lunch today. |
| A．Easy-going. | B．Kind-hearted. | C．Open-minded. |
| A．A doctor. | B．A teacher. | C．A pianist. |
1. When did the United States put Alan into space?
| A．In 1951. | B．In 1971. | C．In 1961. |
| A．A cat. |
| B．A chimpanzee (黑猩猩). |
| C．A dog. |
| A．An ear disorder. |
| B．An eye disorder. |
| C．A nose disorder. |
| A．54. | B．64. | C．74. |
Fee $37
What better way to enjoy autumn and fresh your spirit than an early morning meditation walk at the Chicago Botanic Garden! Come prepared to relax and renew as we slowly walk around the Great Basin, making stops for guided meditation focused on the four-life cycle images---creation/birth, growth, pain and loss, and new life---and their relation to your own life experiences. Take time to think, wander, and breathe. Event takes place rain or shine. Covered spaces available along the path.
No senior discount.
BOT B05---01, CARD, 1 Sat., 5/3, 8-10 a.m. CRN 40864
Transition to a Real Food Lifestyle
Fee $25
Are you trying to change your family from the heavily-processed standard American diet toward more natural, real foods? Blogger Tamara Mannelly explains how to read ingredient (原料) labels on packaged foods and identify added chemicals and fillers. Explore ways to add more healthy foods to your diet and source quality animal products. Take home session notes, tips, and recipes.
No senior discount.
BOT G33---01, CARD, 1 Thu., 2/6 and 1 Mon., 2/10, 10-11 a.m. CRN 40905
Designing the Sunny Border
Fee $37
The well-designed flower border “wears” a combination of perennials (多年生物), annuals, and shrubs that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. Explore ways to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on color and form. Appropriate for new gardeners as well as those with established borders that could use updating.
Senior 40% discount
BOT G34---01, CARD, 1 Sat., 8/29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN 40866
Garden That Heal---A Prescription for Wellness
Fee $149
Industry leaders present the latest research on the benefits of healthcare gardens and introduce the tools needed to effectively design, manage, and evaluate them. Fee includes morning coffee and lunch. Course is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects for continuing education credit.
Senior 10% discount
BOT G36---01, CARD, 1 Wed., 5/14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CRN 41162
1. What does NOT belong to the four life cycle image?
| A．Growth. | B．Death. |
| C．Birth or creation. | D．Loss and pain. |
| A．Gardening. | B．Relaxation. |
| C．Health care. | D．Healthy diet. |
| A．Monday and Wednesday | B．Monday and Thursday |
| C．Tuesday and Friday | D．Wednesday and Thursday |
| A．Designing the Sunny Border |
| B．Meditation Walk: The Cycle of Life |
| C．Garden That Heal---A Prescription for Wellness |
| D．Transition to a Real Food Lifestyle |
| A．registering a course needs money |
| B．the industry leaders charge too much |
| C．morning coffee and lunch are provided |
| D．the tools needed for gardens are expensive |
| A．whether | B．until | C．unless | D．if |
| A．by accident | B．once in a while | C．in the end | D．more or less |
7 . A four —wheeled robot, known as Rover, has been tested by a team at Sydney University. It was used to move a herd of cows from a field to a dairy (牛奶场) .
Researchers were amazed at how easily cows accepted the presence of the robot. They were not disturbed by it and the gathering process was calm and effective. Because the robot moved in a steady manner it allowed cows to move at their own speed, which was important in reducing injuries among cattle, said Dr Kendra Kerrisk, dairy researcher and associate professor.
The robot was adapted from one that was already being used to monitor fruit and trees on farms. A team at Sydney University's Centre for Field Robotics improved the robot so that it could be put in a field with cows in order for the researchers to gather data on robot-cow interaction.
The robot needs to be operated by a human now but it's hoped that in the future a version can be developed that will be fully automated (自动化的). As well as gathering cows a new version could also collect information useful for farmers.
Using robots to get cows to the dairy will be better for their well-being. “The research is in its very early stages but robotic technologies certainly have the potential to transform dairy farming,” said Dr. Kerrisk. “When we have discussed this concept with farmers they have been extremely excited and we have had a series of calls and emails asking how they can get hold of one.” she added.
The robot could also cut down the number of accidents involving humans on farms. Most dairy farmers in Australia use bikes to round up their cattle and they are one of the leading causes of injury. The team hopes that by using the robot to do the job instead, accident rates could fall.
1. The robot Rover was mainly used to ________ .| A．milk the cows on the field | B．feed the cows with food |
| C．round up cows on dairy farms | D．take farmers around the farm |
| A．Because it allowed cows to walk at a slow speed. | B．Because it didn't hurt the cattle. |
| C．Because it was calm and kind. | D．Because it moved at a steady pace. |
| A．can go around the farm automatically | B．can help researchers to gather data |
| C．has to be operated by a human | D．has been available in the market |
| A．The research will soon be finished. | B．The robot will be popular among farmers. |
| C．Robotic technology has highly developed. | D．Dairy farming has much potential. |
| A．A team at Sydney University developed a robot. |
| B．Using robots on farms can reduce injuries. |
| C．Dairy farming in Australia needs transforming. |
| D．Robot used to gather cows together is a hit with farmers. |
| A．attract | B．shake | C．surprise | D．bother |
| A．have fallen | B．was falling | C．has fallen | D．were falling |
| Activities | Feelings |
| ◆ make zongzi | … |
| ◆ visit a tea museum | |
| ◆ learn Chinese characters |
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Last Saturday, I took Peter, a student from America, to experience some Chinese cultures.
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