1 . Summer Trip Programs

Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your summer vacation? Do you want to learn new skills, make new friends, and explore new places? If your answer is yes, then you should join one of our summer trip programs!

We offer a variety of programs for different ages, interests, and budgets. You can choose from:

●Adventure Camp: This program is for thrill-seekers who want to try outdoor activities like hiking, camping, rafting, zip-lining, and more. You will visit beautiful natural sites and learn how to survive in the wild. This program is for ages 12 to 18 and costs $1,500 for two weeks.

●Cultural Exchange: This program is for curious learners who want to experience different cultures and languages. You will travel to a foreign country and stay with a host family. You will attend a local school, visit cultural attractions, and participate in community service. This program is for ages 15 to 21 and costs $3,000 for four weeks.

●Creative Workshop: This program is for artistic souls who want to express themselves through various forms of art. You will join a group of talented instructors and students who share your passion. You will learn how to paint, draw, sculpt, write, sing, dance, and more. You will also showcase your work at the end of the program. This program is for ages 10 to 16 and costs $1,000 for one week.

If you are interested in any of these programs, please visit our website or contact us for more information. Hurry up and sign up before the spots fill up! We hope to see you soon!

1. What age group is the Adventure Camp program for?

A．10 to 16.	B．12 to 18.
C．15 to 21.	D．12 to 2.

2. What kind of people is the Creative Workshop program for?

A．Thrill-seekers.	B．Curious learners.
C．Artistic souls.	D．All kinds of people.

3. Which program’s time is the shortest?

A．Adventure Camp.	B．Cultural Exchange.
C．Creative Workshop.	D．All are the same duration.

2 . When Amy and Tom Smith posted a video to TikTok explaining how they would be charging their then 18-year-old daughter Mary rent, the video went spread quickly and the reaction was different.

One follower called it a “punishment”. Another said: “I don’t see anything wrong with it. It helps children learn responsibility.” While a third added: “Definitely no, that’s their home.”

Despite the mixed response, Tom was sure they’d made the right decision. “This is our way of preparing her,” he told Newsweek. “Part of becoming an adult is knowing that you have to either pay rent or you’ll have a house payment. Our hope is that by doing all this, we’re preparing her for the world.” The couple charged Mary $200 a month while renting a local apartment costs $634 a month. “If she were living separately, Mary would be making a much higher payment,” Amy added.

According to a recent survey conducted by Red-field & Wilton Strategies for Newsweek, around 57 percent of the 1,500 US adults surveyed were in favor of charging for the privilege (优惠待遇), even if their parents “do not need the money”. Only 28 percent felt that adult children should live rent-free.

Jessica Griffin, associate professor of psychiatry and pediatrics (精神病学和儿科) at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, said, “Charging your adult child rent can be good for your long-term relationship. As well as easing any financial burdens caused by their homecoming, it sets healthy boundaries, stops your child from becoming too comfortable and gives them the added motivation to leave the home and have an independent, autonomous lifestyle,” he added.

To avoid arguments, Griffin also reminded parents to respect their adult child’s lifestyle choices.
1. What is the video mentioned in paragraph 1 mainly about?

A．Healthy living habits.	B．Real estate investment.
C．The parent-child relationship.	D．Teenagers ' mental development.

2. Why did the couple make the decision?

A．To punish Mary for her misbehavior.	B．To gain more followers on TikTok.
C．To ease household financial burdens.	D．To prepare Mary for an independent life.

3. Which of the following may Jessica Griffin agree with?

A．Charging rent did only good to the Smith’s.

B．Charging rent promoted Mary’s growth.

C．Mary was too comfortable living with her parents.

D．Mary wasted a lot of money.

4. What did Jessica Griffin advise parents to do?

A．Charge their adult child less rent.	B．Show respect for their adult child’s lifestyle.
C．Request their adult child to move out.	D．Urge their adult child to do household chores.

3 . With so many festivals taking place in the UK, it’s getting harder every year to decide which ones to go to—and more importantly, which ones you can actually afford.

Parklife — Heaton Park, Manchester

Dates: 10th — 11th June

Headliners: The 1975, Skrillex and Aitch

Cost: From £149.50 (weekend ticket), from £84．50 (one-day ticket)

Manchester’s favourite music festival is, unsurprisingly, a favourite with the city’s large student population. The weekend usually features a top-drawer line-up with loads of acts. You can’t camp at Parklife, so you also have to factor in accommodation in Manchester.

Latitude — Henham Park, Southwold

Dates: 20th — 23rd July

Headliners: Pulp, Paolo Nutini and George Ezra

Cost: £286.45 (weekend ticket with standard camping), from £90.75 (one-day ticket)

Latitude is one of the pricier festivals out there, but the lineup normally justifies (证明……正确) the dollar. The festival will have big artists alongside its main headliners. It’s a great all-rounder festival, where you can get back to nature by camping and lake swimming before dancing to DJs until the early hours.

Wireless — Finsbury Park, London

Dates: 7th — 9th July

Headliners: Playboi Carti, Travis Scott and 50 Cent

Cost: From £248.39 (weekend ticket), from £88 (one-day ticket)

We’re still a bit upset with Wireless for cancelling the festival’s Birmingham stop, making it a London-only event. Wireless hosts the sounds of grime, hip-hop, rap and R&B in North London’s Finsbury Park. Wireless isn’t a camping festival, so you’ll have to factor in the price of London accommodation for this one.

Victorious — Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth

Dates: 25th — 27th August

Headliners: Jamiroquai, Kasabian and Ben Howard

Cost: £180 (weekend ticket with camping), £60 (one-day ticket)

Although it has an excellent line-up of big names, this is still a relatively little-known festival. Since there are so many big acts, it’s also a pretty cost-effective option too. Best of all, the Castle Stage is situated in front of the stunning Southsea Castle, making this one of the most picturesque festivals around.

1. What do Parklife and Wireless have in common?

A．They are for students.	B．They are in London.
C．They don’t offer campsites.	D．They are in July.

2. Where can the visitors swim in a lake?

A．Heaton Park.

B．Henham Park.

C．Finsbury Park.

D．Southsea Seafront.

3. Which of the following festival s begins the latest?

A．Parklife.

B．Latitude.

C．Wireless.

D．Victorious.

4 . Anson L. Clark Scholars Program

If you’re a high school student looking for research opportunities, it doesn’t get much better than the Anson L. Clark Scholars Program. This well-known research program has a selection rate of less than 3% and only 12 high school juniors or seniors are selected every summer to join the program.

In this post, we will dive deep into this program to help you understand the structure, the cost, location, research areas available, and reasons why you should apply for this intensive research program.

About Anson L. Clark Scholars Program

The Anson L. Clark Scholars Program was established in 1963 in honor of Anson L. Clark , a former Texas A&M student who proceeded to create a successful business career!

This program is an intensive 7-week comprehensive research program that will allow you to gain hands-on practical research under the mentorship (导师制) of Texas Tech University faculty. Apart from conducting one-on-one research with faculty, you will have additional weekly seminars, discussions and even field visits!

Time

The program is off line and is conducted every summer at Texas Tech University. The current program dates are June 16, 2024 to August 1, 2024.

Cost

There is no program or registration fee, and your on-campus meals, on-campus room and board, and weekend activities will be covered by the program!

Research Areas

While the list of research disciplines for Summer 2024 haven’t been released, some of the general areas (based on the Summer 2023 disciplines) you can expect are biology, chemistry, computer science, economics/business, finance/marketing, electrical engineering & computer engineering, history, and physics.

You can access the specific research topics in 2023 in the attachment!

Qualification

This program is open to high school juniors and seniors who will graduate in either 2024 or 2025. You will have to be at least 17 years of age by the program start date.

1. What do we know about the Anson L. Clark Scholars Program?

A．It’s an annual research program.	B．It is hard to complete the program.
C．It is in honor of a famous scientist.	D．It is open to all high school students.

2. What will students do in the program?

A．Visit Texas Tech University.	B．Create business career.
C．Listen to lectures online.	D．Do practical research.

3. How can you know the research areas for Summer 2024 at present?

A．By searching on the internet.	B．By referring to 2023 disciplines.
C．By paying registration fee.	D．By asking the mentors in college.

5 . The World-Famous Nine

By Ben Guterson, illustrated by Kristina Kister

Zander’s grandmother owns the most incredible department store in the world. When a string of mysterious accidents start happening at the store, Zander’s grandmother tells him that a monster called Darkbloom may have returned. The monster, which can control people, wants a magical object that disappeared from the store decades ago. Zander notices that walls on many floors contain mysterious symbols and takes them down in his notebook. Will the 11-year-old boy be able to solve the puzzle and secure the object before Darkbloom does? Packed with suspense, fascination, and a family drama, this mystery may remind you of a cross between Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Ask the Author

The Week: What inspired this book?

Ben Guterson: When I was growing up, Seattle had two big department stores. Something about these big buildings held many possibilities for mystery and discovery to me.

The Week: Why is Zander close to his grandmother?

Ben Guterson: I didn’t want Zander to be alone, so he’s got his loving grandmother there to give him some guidance and keep him safe.

The Week: Do you enjoy mysteries?

Ben Guterson: Yes, I like stories with a mysterious feel to them. I don’t think I have ever been drawn to straightforward realism.

1. What can we learn about Zander?

A．He grows up in Seattle.	B．He lives alone at a store.
C．He wishes to be a magician.	D．He wants to defeat Darkbloom.

2. Who will most probably find the The World-Famous Nine fascinating?

A．A kid loving true-life stories.	B．A kid enjoying fictional works.
C．A kid interested in grandma’s dishes.	D．A kid drawn to online store shopping.

3. What is the text?

A．A writer’s profile.	B．An interview outline.
C．A children’s story.	D．A book recommendation.

6 . Summer camps everywhere are filling up fast, but opportunities remain open for camps where fun and games come around food- growing it, that is. Your kids will learn how to tend to vegetables and livestock (家畜) and almost certainly taste the fruits of their labor. Here’s a small sampling of what’s out there.

Muscot, New York

This farm, offers a half-day Wangler Camp for kids (a livestock-centred experience) and a two-week long Young Farmers camp for kids in grades one through eight. Camps range from $150 for weeklong half-day sessions to $350 for full-day sessions

Sproutai’ Up, Colorado

An agriculture farm with a focus on education, Sprout’ Up offers skill-building programs for teens throughout the year, but their summer camp for kids is all about fun. In addition to farm activities the kids spend time at a local climbing gym. Three weekly half-day sessions are available for half-day sessions are available for $200 each.

Humboldt, California

Located north of San Francisco, this sleepaway camp spreads out over several hundredacres in the coastal hills of Sonoma County. The lodging (住处) is tent-style, with outdoorshowers. A range of farm activities are available throughout the summer.

Alegre, Georgia

Your kids will clean and brush a horse, and learn to milk a goat at this camp. Three-daysessions (mornings only) cost $125, and parents can attend with their children for an extrafee.

1. Which camp best suits kids who enjoy climbing?

A．Museum.

B．Sproutai'Up.

C．Humbold.

D．Alge.

2. What can kids do in Alegre?

A．Interact with animals.	B．Have sessions in the afternoon.
C．Sleep in tents at night.	D．Enjoy the scenery of coastal hills.

3. What do the four camps have in common?

A．They provide full-day camps.	B．They offer farm-themed camps.
C．They are located in the same state.	D．They focus on health education.

7 . Teen Writing Contest at the Morgan Library & Museum

How does money impact our behavior? The Morgan Library & Museum’s exhibition Medieval (中世纪) Money, Merchants, and Morality explores mainly how the newly widespread use of money in medieval life transformed society, often challenging and conflicting with the moral beliefs of the community. Choose an object from the Selected Images on the exhibition page and write a diary entry from the opinion of a character in the image.

Winners receive a $100 MasterCard gift card!

Entry rules:

▲Identify the title of the Medieval Money artwork that inspired you in your submission.

▲Participants can submit up to two diary entries per person. Character limit is 3,000 per entry.

▲Awards will be given in two age groups: Middle School (Grades 7 to 8) High School (Grades 9 to 12)

Entries will be judged by a group of Morgan Library & Museum staff for originality, creative choice of opinion and style.

Written work should be submitted in a format (格式) readable by Google Drive and/or Microsoft Word. Submissions must be written in English. Content will be published on the Morgan’s webpage and via our social media channels.

Morgan Teen Writing Contest Guidelines:

◆Participants must live, work, or go to school in one of the five areas of New York City.

◆Participants must be between 13 and 19 years of age as of the date of entry.

◆Contest ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Sunday July 10,2024.

◆Limit two entries per person, per email address.

◆Winners will be informed on Friday, July 29,2024.

◆The Morgan requests a photograph of the winner to post with their writing.

1. What does the writing contest focus on?

A．Money and behaviors.	B．Characters and images.
C．Art and opinions.	D．Exhibition and inspiration.

2. What is the writing style for the contest entries?

A．A news report.	B．An inspiring poem.
C．A personal diary.	D．An artwork review.

3. What do we know about the writing contest?

A．Winners will be awarded in cash.

B．The entry will be judged by famous writers.

C．Participants should write in their native languages.

D．Submissions should be emailed before the deadline.

8 . Announcing ETC’s Ninth Annual Student Contest for International Education Week!

International Education Week (IEW) is a joint project between the US Department of State and the US Department of Education. It was created in an effort to help people from different countries understand each other and cooperate with each other through education and exchange. All ETC (Education Travel & Culture) students are highly encouraged to make cultural presentations in their host communities as part of IEW.

Where and when does it take place? IEW occurs November 18~22, 2024. You can present in school, at after-school clubs, at your local nursing home, etc. ETC encourages all students to participate in IEW and offers a contest for which the top 3 presenters win amazing prizes.

How can you get involved? Begin planning your presentation now. Ask teachers, your coordinator (协调人), or your host family where you might be able to make your presentation. Make your presentation and take lots of pictures of the event including the materials that you used. Complete the application form and have one or more adults complete the recommendation form. Be sure to submit the forms no later than December 1st.

Submit forms and pictures to:
Kara Peterson—Administrative Manager
27014 N.178th Ave Surprise, AZ 85387
E-mail: Kpeterson@edutrav.org
*1st Prize: A free trip to New York City! (ETC Trip in March, 2025, tickets not included)
*2nd Prize: $200 Gift Card
*3rd Prize: $100 Gift Card

All participants will receive a shirt! And the winners will be announced on December 15th.

1. What is the purpose of IEW?

A．To motivate students to make an impact.

B．To encourage students to speak up bravely.

C．To boost the wellness of students around the world.

D．To promote international understanding and cooperation.

2. When is the deadline for the application?

A．November 18th.	B．November 22nd.
C．December 1st.	D．December 15th.

3. What is the common gift for all participants?

A．A free trip.	B．A shirt.
C．A gift card.	D．A film ticket.

9 .

Name	Koala	Panda	Elephant
Country	Australia	China	South Africa
Description(描述)	It is cute and small. It eats leaves. It likes sleeping in the trees.	It’s fat and cute. It’s black and white. It eats bamboo.	It’s very quiet and strong. It eats grass and leaves, Its nose is very long.
Time	Only weekends   8: 00 a. m. — 4: 00 p. m.
Tickets	Adults: $ 10. 00    Children: Over 10: $ 5. 00    Under 10: free

Choose the best choice from A B C according to what you read.
1. The elephant is from _______.

A．China

B．Australia

C．South Africa

D．Japan

2. The _______ is cute and eats bamboo.

A．Koala

B．Panda

C．Elephant

D．Tiger

3. You can visit the zoo at _______.

A．9: 30 am on Saturday	B．5: 00 pm on Sunday
C．8: 50 am on Tuesday	D．7: 00 pm on Monday

4. Tom is 13 years old. He goes to the zoo with his mother. They spend _______.

A．$10

B．$15

C．$50

D．$20

10 . What do you feel passionate? What do you love (besides your family, children, and friends)? Our passion often leads us to our purpose in life. For example, am absolutely passionate about helping people work through blocks or barriers such as hurt, guilt, shame, and self-doubt in order to experience the freedom to be authentically who they are.

I believe when you find your passion, you will experience freedom, happiness and, ultimately, less anxiety and more peace. It sounds so simple. However, many people do not really know what they are passionate about because they have lost a sense of who they are. We have spent so much time trying to please others or creating stories about why we can’t do something. What if you could change this? How would your life be different?

Identify and write down the areas you love. Technology, gardening, helping others, inner design, leadership, finances, health, fitness, writing, photography, art, managing projects, and the list goes on.

Look at your thoughts around placing more emphasis on the area where you pursue either personally or professionally. What are you telling yourself? I’m not good enough. I don’t have the time or money. Whatever it is, work on deleting this from your thoughts and replacing them with the opposite statement.

Create more time in your calendar or research what add it information or resources you might need to integrate this more in your life. Maybe it’s getting a coach or instructor to help keep you on track, reduce your fears and work on your limiting conversations. Set goals and make them happen.

Living out your purpose may mean a different job or it may mean focusing your time differently or making your passion more of a priority in your life. We all matter and have a purpose. It’s never too late to create what you want.

This quote by Bob Proctor summarizes what this all means, “Your purpose explains what you are doing with your life. Your vision explains how you are living your purpose. Your goals enable you to realize your vision.”

1. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic.	B．To express his doubts.
C．To present an argument	D．To compare different ideas.

2. What does the 2nd paragraph mainly talk about?

A．The benefit of passion.	B．The unknown about passion.
C．The disadvantage of passion.	D．The definition of passion.

3. Why does the author mention the quote by Bob Proctor?

A．To explain the purpose of action.

B．To demonstrate the value of Bob Proctor’s book.

C．To illustrate the process for achieving the goal.

D．To remind the readers of the importance of passion

4. What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Passion is the priority	B．Creation is never too late
C．Passion leads to purpose	D．Success lies in anxiety reduction