1 . Whether you’re hiking through Yellowstone or camping in the Ozarks, choosing the best backpacking stove (炉子) to take with you can make a big difference. Read on for some of our top picks.
Soto Windmaster 4FlexBackpackers love its convenient built-in igniter (点火器), powerful heat output, and four-pronged (四管的) pot stabilizer, which provides a more stable platform for cooking than three-pronged stoves.
Buy it now at REISolo Stove Titan
The Solo Titan burns twigs, pine cones, leaves, and any other biofuels you may find out in nature, offering a safe and natural alternative to burning gas. The Titan is considered mid-size, ideal for cooking for several people.
Buy it now at SoloStoveFire Maple Star X2 Cooking System
Based on hundreds of reviews, hikers say they’re impressed by this gas-powered stove’s easy setup. The Star X2 also features Heat Exchange Technology, which the company says provides superior wind-resistance in different weather environments, helping to reduce overall boil time.
Buy it now on AmazonSoto Amicus
Weighing just 2.9 ounces, the Soto Amicus is well known for its light weight and attractive appearance. Multiple Amazon reviewers praise this backpacking stove’s easy setup and four integrated pot stabilizers, which create a stable base for cooking in the wilderness.
Buy it now on Amazon or REI1. Which stove suits you best if you want a quick meal?
| A．Soto Amicus. | B．Solo Stove Titan. |
| C．Soto Windmaster 4Flex. | D．Fire Maple Star X2 Cooking System. |
| A．Easy setup. | B．Wind resistance. |
| C．Relative stability. | D．Attractive appearance. |
| A．An adventure travel report. | B．An outdoor travel guide. |
| C．An advertisement for facilities. | D．A cookbook for easy meals. |
2 . Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes, mountain s and rivers to explore for a lifetime. We’ve also got some of the most amazing waterfalls on Earth.
Horseshoe Falls Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada — and understandably so. Actually they are made up of three different falls, and the fittingly named Horseshoe Falls is the only one located on the Canadian side, which is the most powerful in North America. Multiple viewing options are available including tourist ships and sightseeing buses.
Nailicho (Nirginia Falls) Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories
Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, this massive waterfall is located on the South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. The remote location means it receives only about 1,000 visitors per year who must make their way by either boat or floatplane.
Takakkaw Falls — Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means “the magnificent”, and it’s a suitable word for the second-highest waterfall in Canada. After a steep drive up a winding road, Takakkaw Falls is only a short distance from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path.
Bridal Veil Falls — Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia
Pretty and delicate, Bridal Veil Falls is located just east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really does look like its name, with water gently pouring over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the waterfall takes you through rich leaves. Tables are available to have a meal outdoors, and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way.
1. What do we know about Horseshoe Falls?| A．It is easily accessible. | B．It has different choices for viewing. |
| C．It limits tourist numbers. | D．It crosses North America. |
| A．Swim. | B．Camp. |
| C．Picnic. | D．Hunt. |
| A．By car. | B．By tourist ship. |
| C．By floatplane. | D．By cable car. |
3 . 2024 Philly Theatre Week
Theatre Philadelphia hosts Philly Theatre Week: a celebration of the artists, organizations, and audiences that have made Greater Philadelphia one of the most vibrant theatre regions in the nation. Audiences will have an opportunity to try something new from our theatre community through a series of productions, readings, interactive events, and much more!
Plan your Philly Theatre Week experience
1. GET THE “WHAT'S ON STAGE” NEWSLETTER:
Delivered to your inbox! Sign up for our email list to receive daily updates during theatre week. Plus, go behind the scenes with artists, performers, and more.
2. SHARE YOUR STORIES:
Use #phillytheatreweek to share your Theatre Week experience online, and to see what else audiences are discovering.
Pay What You Can tickets
This year, all Philly Theatre Week tickets are Pay What You Can. This is a ticketing system that allows all audiences to choose their own ticket price. Each show listing includes information about how each PWYC ticket sale supports their company and artists.
Please note that all Philly Theatre Week tickets are limited and exclusive — they are offerings outside of normal box office ticket sales. If a show is out of Philly Theatre Week tickets, check a company’s official website for regular price tickets. If a Philly Theatre Week option is sold out, please visit the theatre’s official website to find additional tickets.
How can I view events/reserve Philly Theatre Week tickets?
All shows will be listed on www. phillytheatreweek. com on March 4th, when tickets go on sale! Click “Buy Now” and select your tickets.
1. What arrangement can you make for 2024 Philly Theatre Week?| A．Open an email account. | B．Watch shows with artists. |
| C．Post with a given tag. | D．Exchange letters for updates. |
| A．Their price is all up to the participants. | B．They are intended for the Theatre Week. |
| C．They offer information about companies. | D．They are cheaper than regular price tickets. |
| A．On a company’s website. | B．On a theatre schedule poster. |
| C．In a travel guidebook. | D．In an advertising brochure. |
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 . Below are some details about several Oscar-nominated (被提名的) movies and where to watch them.
Barbie
Director Greta Gerwig crafts an extremely self-aware vision’ of Barbie, with commentary on the patriarchy (父权制) and the unreasonable expectations placed on women in society.
Nominations: Best picture, supporting actor, supporting actress, adapted screenplay, production design, costume design, original song
Where to see it: In theaters. Stream it on Max. Rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu or YouTube.
The Holdovers
Alexander Payne’s film about a bad-tempered professor at a famous boarding school, who must look after students during Christmas break, and forms a bond with one kid suffering from a particular disease.
Nominations: Best picture, actor, supporting actress, original screenplay, editing
Where to see it: In theaters. Stream it on Peacock. Buy it on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu and Amazon.
Killers of the Flower Moon
Based on a true story, director Martin Scorsese’s epic film tracks the suspicious murders of members of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma after they find oil there.
Nominations: Best picture, director, actress, supporting actor, production design, costume design, cinematography, editing, original score, original song
Where to see it: In theaters. Stream it on Apple TV+. Buy it on Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, or Apple TV.
Nyad
Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the film tells the true story of a marathon swimmer who attempts to become the first person ever to swim from Cuba to Florida.
Nominations: Best actress, supporting actress
Where to see it: Stream it on Netflix.
1. Which movie wins the most nominations?| A．Barble. | B．The Holdovers. |
| C．Killers of the Flower Moon. | D．Nyad. |
| A．Greta Gerwig’s. | B．Martin Scorsese’s. |
| C．Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin’s. | D．Alexander Payne’s. |
| A．They are related to sports. | B．They involve true stories. |
| C．They have won the same nominations. | D．They can be watched in the same way. |
7 . While many high-achieving students will spend their summers volunteering, working part-time jobs, or interning (实习), another great opportunity available to high schoolers is summer programs.
Experiences in ArchitectureDates: July 7 — 11
Location: University of Chicago
This workshop is perfect for high school students in architecture and design. In order to prepare them for a career in architecture, the two-week program promises to provide the study of the discipline at the college level while introducing them to life on a college campus.
Immersion (沉浸) into ASLDates: June 15 — 22 (overnight); June 24 — 29 (day camp)
Location: Gallaudet University
This program is designed for students who are either beginning or intermediate (中级的) signers and want to become more fluent. Participants will work with advanced ASL (American Sign Language) instructors and their assistants who are similarly deaf or hard of hearing, learn about deaf culture and history, and explore the nation’s capital. Students may participate in a residential or day camp program.
Conway School of NursingDates: July 15 — 19
Location: George Washington University
This one-week program hopes to introduce students to careers in nursing. Taught by the nursing teachers and aided by upper-class nursing students, participants will learn about the moral values guiding the work.
High School Drama InstituteDates: July 8 — 26
Location: Columbia University
Though this intensive three-week program is super-selective and a limited number of students are chosen to participate, it is a perfect fit for students with a passion for the performing arts. Participants develop acting skills focusing on voice, movement, and gesture, strengthen their dancing and singing skills, and learn what it takes to prepare for college auditions (试演).
1. What will Experiences in Architecture offer to participants?| A．Interning positions. | B．Pre-college courses. |
| C．A career in design. | D．On-campus tours. |
| A．Experienced teacher assistants. | B．Residential ASL programmers. |
| C．Staff members with hearing problems. | D．Starters and Intermediate ASL learners. |
| A．Experiences in Architecture. | B．Immersion into ASL. |
| C．Conway School of Nursing. | D．High School Drama Institute. |
8 . Apply for the 2024—2025 School Year
We are thrilled that you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.
Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management app, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024—2025 school year will be available late September with a deadline on January 18, 2024.
Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due.
Important Dates
September 2023—March 2024 | Marist School admissions events |
Late September 2023 | Marist 2024—2025 application available in Ravenna |
October 2023—January 2024 | Required SSAT testing |
December 3, 2023 | Open House |
January 18, 2024 | Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary(初步的) application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due |
February 1, 2024 | Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due |
February 12, 2024 | Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application |
March 30, 2024 | AAAIS common notification date |
April 11, 2024 | Deadline to respond to offer of admission |
| A．A brochure of admission. | B．A school calender. |
| C．A schedule of lectures. | D．A timetable of student. |
| A．Late October, 2023. | B．December, 2023. |
| C．At Christmas of 2023. | D．Late January, 2024. |
| A．In person. | B．By post. | C．Online | D．On recommendation. |
9 . Summer Day Camps
Join the Environmental Learning Center this summer for adventure in the outdoors! We can’t wait to be part of your summer!
Young Experimenters | June17-21 | $200 |
Participate in hands-on experiments from environmental disciplines of science. By using the scientific method, recording data and running experiments, students will study and connect with the natural world. | ||
The Wildness Week | June 24-28 | $220 |
Do you know how to catch a fish, where to find frogs or how to copy the call of a red wing black bird? Do you want to learn how to find pure water and build a temporary living place? We’ll give you the outdoor skills to is cover the hidden wonders of nature. | ||
Animal Antics | July 8-12 | $230 |
From the common squirrel to the mysterious wind scorpion, the ELC is home to an abundance of wildlife. We’ll spend the week studying them through exploration, observation and experimentation. | ||
Outdoor-ologists | July 22-26 | $260 |
Ever wonder what it takes to spend a career out in nature? This week of camp will focus learning about on all the different sorts of people who work outside. | ||
Refund Policy | ||
Cancellations made on or prior to March 20 will be refunded at 100%. Cancellations made between March 21 and April 17 will lose the $50 deposit. Ater April 17 and up to two weeks prior to the first day of camp, a 50% refund will be given. After two weeks prior, no refunds will be given. | ||
| A．To interpret the singing of birds. | B．To experiment on wild animals. |
| C．To get along with wild animals. | D．To survive well in the wild. |
| A．Outdoor-ologists. | B．Animal Antics. |
| C．The Wildness Week. | D．Young Experimenters. |
| A．$230. | B．$180. | C．$115. | D．$50. |
10 . The best attractions in Langkawi make the most of the natural landscapes, huge parks, and unusual structures that no first-time visitor should skip on their travel schedules.
Underwater World Langkawi
Set along a beach town, it is home to more than 500 species of sea creatures including seals, seahorses, as well as ducks. One of the highlights is a 15-metre underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks.
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-18:30; Saturday-Sunday 9:30-22:30
Price Range: RM 40 (adults) and RM 30 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise
Great for families and animal lovers, it houses over 2,500 birds from 150 species such as monkeys, foxes and eagles. It also hosts animal feeding activities between 11:00 and 16:00.
Opening Hours: Daily 8:30-18:00
Price Range: RM 28 (adults) and RM 18 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Art in Paradise Langkawi
It features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. Praised as the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine interactive zones within this three-floor building, including fantasy, classic, landscapes, and Malaysia zones.
Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-18:00
Price Range: RM 38 (adults) and RM 28 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman
It is a beautifully landscaped folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or take a tour bus to look around. The open-air “garden museum” has 17 colorful sculptures describing Langkawi legends including old stories of great giants and beautiful princesses.
Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-19:00
Price Range: RM 5 (adults) and RM 2.5 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
1. In which attraction can visitors be informed of the local folk stories?| A．Art in Paradise Langkawi. | B．Underwater World Langkawi. |
| C．Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman. | D．Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise. |
| A．Feed birds before 11:00. | B．Enjoy close-up views of sea creatures. |
| C．Ride a bike in the garden museum. | D．Visit the largest 3D art museum in the world. |
| A．RM 104 | B．RM 74 | C．RM110 | D．RM 12.5 |
