1 . The Bridge Home
By Padma Venkatraman
Runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive in the Indian city of Chennai, and it isn’t what they expected. The girls must depend on each other to survive until they meet two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul. As a team, they search around the city for food and shelter while making the most of a terrible situation.
Otherwood
By Pete Hautman
Best friends Stuey and Elly Rose share a birthday and a love of the woods near their homes. When playing in their favorite place deep in the woods, Stuey tells Elly Rose a story—a secret he has learned about his great-grandfather and hers. Something unexpected happens, and Stuey must work out how to repair the damage that was caused long ago.
Where the Watermelons Grow
By Cindy Baldwin
Della’s mama has been sick before. She has an illness that cause her to hear voices that aren’t there. But this summer, her mama seems worse. With daddy working hard to save the family farm from bad weather, Della believe that she needs to fix what’s wrong with mama.
Planet Earth Is Blue
By Nicole Panteleakos
Nova loves astronomy(天文学), an interest she shares with big sister Bridget. The space shuttle Challenger is days from launching(发射),and Bridget has promised to watch it on TV with Nova. But Bridget left their last foster (寄养的)home, and Nova is with a new family. Nova, who is autistic(患孤独症的)and doesn’t use words, hopes that Bridget—the only one who truly understands her—will find her way to Nova in time for liftoff.
1. What happens to Viji and Rukku?| A．They are homeless. |
| B．They are seriously ill. |
| C．They are lost in the woods. |
| D．They are separated from their friends. |
| A．The Bridge Home. |
| B．Otherwood. |
| C．Where the Watermelons Grow. |
| D．Planet Earth Is Blue. |
| A．Nova’s sister. | B．Nova’s teacher. |
| C．Nova’s classmate. | D．Nova’s neighbor. |
2 . 2021 Summer Camp and Activities Guide
Summer Stars Program
This seven-week summer program is for children aged 18 months to 5 years old. The children take part in activities such as sports, music, art, story time and daily water play. There is a three-day option for toddlers aged 18 to 30 months. The two-year-old ones may choose a three-day option or attend five mornings a week. The three-to-five-year old ones may choose a half-day, 9 am-12 noon option or a fill day option form 9 am to 2 pm.
Beth EI Day Camp
It is the place for children aged 2-8! Have fun with us from June 27 to August 21. We offer before and after camp care from 7 am to 7 pm. Campers love the sports, especially tennis, swimming, music, cooking, dancing, yoga and much more! We have the best-trained local professional staff.
The House of Sports
The weekly sports camp offers programs for children of all ages and ability levels. For younger campers, we offer a multi-sport camp including both learning and playing a variety of sports each day. For children in 3rd grade and older, we also offer specific sports camps in lacrosse, basketball, soccer and baseball. All camps take place in a 100,000 square feet climate controlled facility in Ardsley, and all camps are staffed by professional coaches and instructors.
Summer Play Pace Camp
It offers yourg children a unique seven-week summer experience. The professional certified staff provide art and crafts, water play, stories, games, sports and snacks within a loving environment. The program is improved by specialists in music, movement and so on. There are separation classes and classes with a loved one to stay as options for children who will be entering the program in September. Your children will learn and laugh. Click here to register.
1. What can campers do at Summer Stars Program?| A．Have fun cooking alone. | B．Play with water for two months. |
| C．Enjoy the story time. | D．Use the facility in Ardsley. |
| A．They are intended for adults. | B．They mainly focus on learning. |
| C．They offer various free snacks. | D．They have professional employees. |
| A．A website. | B．A research paper. | C．A newspaper. | D．A travel magazine. |
3 . Some architecture books worth reading
This list of books would serve as both essential reading and an excellent gift for those studying architecture or working in the field. These editions are filled with so many artistically impressive works that they're accessible to non-professional beauty and design lovers and even young readers.
World Architecture:A Cross-Cultural History
Richard Ingersoll
Paperback $125.95
This book is primarily a college-level text, yet its collection of more than 800 superb color pictures makes it appealing to anyone who appreciates interesting buildings. It also includes an instructor's CD of PowerPoint presentations.
·Exploring related societal issues
·Useful timelines and case analysis
Architecture:A Visual History
Jonathan Glancey
Hardcover $30
Want to explore architecture but lack experience in the field? Here's a great choice. This in formative but easy-to-understand book covers everything from ancient stupas(舍利塔)to contem porary skyscrapers. Its clean format together with more than 400 images also provides abundant in- formation that engages readers’ interest.
·Thirteen 3D artworks
·Structures around the globe
Seeking New York:The Stories Behind the Historic Architecture of Manhattan -One Building at a Time
Tom Miller
Paperback $22.5
This book allows readers to revisit Manhattan's splendid past through its incredible architec ture.Those who appreciate city planning,construction,or the Big Apple should never miss it.
Lots of specific information
Showing destroyed structures
The Story of Buildings :From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond Patrick Dillon
Hardcover $19.99
This one can be used as a wonderful way to introduce architecture to children. The book has a unique format,with detailed drawings that take readers inside well-known buildings. At the beginning of each chapter, there's an overview of a certain historical stage.
·Featuring 16 famous buildings
·Plenty of double-page images
1. What do we know about World Architecture: A Cross-Cultural History?| A．It has a low price. |
| B．It includes numerous color photos. |
| C．It offers online access to presentations. |
| D．It presents an analysis of political issues. |
| A．Richard Ingersoll. | B．Jonathan Glancey. |
| C．Tom Miller | D．Patrick Dillon |
| A．It's a hardcover. |
| B．It features 3D artworks. |
| C．It begins with a general introduction to history. |
| D．Its drawings show inner structures of famous buildings. |
4 . 1.Travel
Hi! I’m a medical student and work in London on Sundays. I need a lift. I start work at 7:30 and I mustn’t be late, but I haven’t got transport. I 'm happy to share the cost of petrol. I like rock music and computer games. Text or phone 07777531245 anytime.Elena
2.Contacts
Are you self-confident? Do you like meeting new people?I want to go to Australia in the summer and work there, then visit some other countries. I like playing basketball and I enjoy dancing. Do you want to come with me?Email AdrianAB@nunet.com.
3.Accommodation
I’m a first-year art student and want to share a flat or house in the city center. I can pay up to $300 a month. I like shopping and going out. I don’t enjoy living in the student hostel. If you share my lifestyle and have some space at your place, phone Carola:07879345621
4.Contacts
Does anyone have friends in Portugal or Brazil? I’m a modern languages student and I want to have an e-mail penfriend who speaks Portuguese. I like swimming and pop music. I’m not a serious person.I like to party with my friends.Write to Henry.happyfoot@nunet.com.
5.Accommodation
I’ve got a small house near the campus and I want to share it with one other person. You must be tidy. I like playing chess and listening to classical music. I’m a final-year physics student. Come and see the room on Saturday morning. Maggie,142 Bennett road(behind the Science Faculty building).
1. Why did Elena post on Students Space?| A．To find someone who has the same interests. |
| B．To share some information about music. |
| C．To look for a part-time weekend job. |
| D．To ask someone to give her a lift. |
| A．Call 07777531245 | B．Call 07879345621 |
| C．Email AdrianAB23@nunet.com | D．EmailHenry.happyfoot@nenet.com |
| A．They are free to meet people on Saturday. |
| B．They have the same purpose for posting. |
| C．They share the same hobbies. |
| D．They are final-year students. |
5 . The Metropolitan Museum of Art—New York City
The Met is the largest museum in the U.S. It is impossible to see everything in this vast museum in a visit, as the collection includes an Egyptian temple, ancient Greek and Roman buildings, Middle Age paintings and so much more.
With more than 2 million pieces in its collection, this museum should be on every art and history bucket list. The Met also holds special exhibitions, bringing collections from around the world to New York City.
National Museum of American History— Washington D.C.
Fitting the history of a nation within a museum is a difficult task, but the National Museum of American History is more than up to the job.
Exhibits cover different periods, from the life of natives before European settlement until today. The collection includes original letters from the Civil War, posters for WWII and even From Julia Child’s Kitchen.
The National WWII Museum—New Orleans
World War II has obviously shaped the history and culture of this country in many significant ways, and there’s no better place to learn about it than at this museum.
The museum is heaven for any history lovers. You can spend the whole day walking through the museums’ six acres, listening to oral histories, seeing boats and weapons in WWII up close, and even greeting some veteran(退伍军人)volunteers who are happy to tell their story.
American Museum of Natural History—New York City
The American Museum of Natural History is the largest natural history museum in the world. It’s made up of 28 connected buildings that house 45 exhibition halls and over 33 million objects, which is considered one of the best science museums in the world.
You’ll get to see dinosaur fossils and underwater creatures from around the world. The museum is interactive, with an extremely fun space wing and 3-D film showings.
1. What do we know about The Metropolitan Museum of Art?| A．Its position is in New Orleans. |
| B．It is the largest museum in the world. |
| C．There are over 2 million pieces in its collection. |
| D．Exhibits are only from the life of natives after European settlement. |
| A．The National WWII Museum. |
| B．The Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
| C．American Museum of Natural History. |
| D．National Museum of American History. |
| A．They are located at the same place. |
| B．They have the collections about the Civil War. |
| C．Veteran volunteers tell the historical stories there. |
| D．They possess the collections related to WWII. |
6 . The Eiffel Tower is not just the symbol of Paris, but of France. Designed and built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, the 1,050-foot tower once held the title of the world’s tallest structure (建筑物). Because it’s roof of the structure’s global popularity, the crowds can be quite large, meaning that priority-access (优先访问) tours are highly recommend. In a peak season, long lines mean that waits can often be more than three hours. Save time by booking a skip-the-line Eiffel Tower ticket with or without a tour guide. This experience can be combined with a Paris city tour that covers the top sights, such as the Arc de Triomphe (凯旋门), Montparnasse, and the Louvre Museum.
Things to Know Before You Go
Plan your visit in advance and book skip-the-line tickets to avoid long waits. If you purchase an admission ticket for Eiffel Tower summit access, you will head straight to the top.
There are ATMs and gift shops on the ground floor.
You will be required to have a security screening before entering the tower.
How to Get to the Eiffel Tower
Take subway line 6 to stop Bir Hakeim or RER line C to the Champ de Mars station. For better views, take subway line 6 to 9 to stop Trocadero across from the River Seine.
When to get there
There’s no bad time to visit the Eiffel Tower, but summer and the holiday months are especially good, and night tours afford perfect views. For a unique experience, you can go on Bastille Day and see the tower lit by fireworks.
Unique Eiffel Tower Experiences
The first-floor 58 Tour Eiffel Tower restaurant is the perfect place to see the Paris skyline and try some French food. Travelers can also choose to go behind the scenes at the tower to see the unique engine room and the second level’s rooftop platform.
1. Why do travelers book skip-the-line tickets?| A．To enjoy a discount. | B．To avoid a long wait. |
| C．To get a tour guide for free. | D．To see the unique engine room. |
| A．Buy some gifts on the ground floor. |
| B．Set off fireworks on the summit. |
| C．Go up the tower in a cable car to the top floor. |
| D．Avoid the security check if you buy an admission ticket in advance. |
| A．It is between Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre Museum. |
| B．It holds the title of the tallest structure in Paris. |
| C．The best place to see the Paris skyline is in the restaurant on the first floor. |
| D．For better views, take RER line C to stop Trocadero across from the River Seine. |
7 . MINI EXPO
Our campus MINI EXPO is coming! We are waiting for you to join us! Both Chinese and foreign students are welcome to sign up in our club office to show or experience unique cultures from different countries.
| TIME: November 15,2021 LIVE BROADCAST（直播）:We will invite TV station workers to provide picture and video live broadcast for the opening ceremony, stage performances and garden purty HOSTS RECRUITMENT（招募）:Local talented hosts are wanted! By the way， you will have to host with the foreign students who are interested in Chinese culture in English.If you are a good Chinese story teller,please contact us |
We will set up many boots(摊位)for you where you can play music and dance with your friends, show traditional clothes, pictures and art works, etc, to show your culture. All visitors will vote for "the most popular booth" and we have prepared rewards for the winners
Stage Performances
If you can play musical instruments, Tai Chimarial arts, or are good at singing, dancing and other talents, you are welcome to sign up! Welcome to sign up as a team or by yourself, and we will team you up to organize a show!
Garden Party
Here you can experience and communicate with people from different countries in activities with national cultures, such as body painting, traditional dance, calligraphy wring knowledge quiz and fun games, etc. You can taste delicious food from different countries and go to each booth to collect "visa stamp" to exchange small gifts.
1. Which of the following is likely to be the organizer of MINI EXPO?| A．ATV station | B．A local family. | C．Amative English speaker | D．A student club. |
| A．Enjoy tasty food. | B．Choose the best booth. | C．Buy small gifts | D．Learn Chinese characters. |
| A．To select talented students | B．To welcome foreign students. |
| C．To compare different cultures. | D．To provide chances of culture exploring. |
8 . GMT stands for Greenwhich Mean Time, which is actually an outdated idea that uses pre-1955 technology to determine time zones. The name was applied to timepieces that bore a 24-hour clock and a secondary hour hand, allowing travelers to keep track of time in two separate places.
GMT Watches in Short
GMT watches were made when jet airplanes came into common use, allowing people to move over many time zones extremely quickly. They were first made by Rolex and allowed individuals hopping across hours or days to keep track of what time it was where they were, and where they were going. These watches were elegant simplicity with dual hour hands that could keep wearers mentally in two places at once; avoiding calling home at 3am.
Breguet Hora Mundi
Thin Blue Line: The watch is often focused on simplicity rather than grace, but this kind seeks to break from that tradition. The amazing global background reminds you of the globes of a professor and the roman numerals call to mind ancient texts.
Casio Baby-G
Beginner’s Luck: Our most modest choice is generally kept for women or younger buyers. Though lean on price, the digital and analog combination along with broad color schemes make it a choice that doesn’t look nor operate as cheap as the price would have you believe.
Seiko Kinetic GMT
Motion Activated: Surprisingly easy to operate for a kinetic watch, the quartz movement is powered entirely by the motion of your body, yet won’t come unwound the second you touch the dial to set your additional hour hand. Ideal for long trips, it’s alive as long as you are.
Chopard L.U.C. Regulator
Golden Child: Styled after the clocks used by watchmakers to set their creations, the Regulator takes a little time to learn, since it splits up measurements all around the dial. Once mastered, it can be used as a basic stopwatch or minute-minder without needing any adjustment.
1. What were GMT Watches originally made for?| A．Determining time zones. | B．Recording local time quickly. |
| C．Adapting to time differences. | D．Calling home early in the morning. |
| A．By making use of body movement. | B．By touching the dial to set the time. |
| C．By counting roman numerals. | D．By adjusting the second hand. |
| A．Breguet Hora Mundi. | B．Casio Baby-G. |
| C．Seiko Kinetic GMT. | D．Chopard L.U.C. Regulator. |
9 . School Group Train Travel
A fun day out for your school group starts with the train. Schoolchildren and teachers alike get a sense of occasion when you make travelling by train a part of your school trip. Tables at every seat and broad space for everyone to sit back and enjoy the journey while the scenic country - side rolls by, you might even get a game or quiz in along the way.
Iarnród Éireann offers school's group discounts of 18 percent for groups of 11 or more. Group discounts are based on our Semi Flex web fare, allowing you some flexibility to change your school's booking, should you need to up to 24 hours before you are due to travel once your tickets have not been printed. Cancellations and changes are at a fee of 20 percent.
Below are some examples of our most requested fares for per person.
● Galway to Dublin - € 14
● Killarney to Fota - € 16
● Thurles to Dublin - € 18
● Westport to Dublin - € 20
● Cork to Dublin - € 25
To book your school group train travel, you can book online or alternatively you can call us on (01) 8366 222 or contact your local sales team at:
● Cork (021) 455 7020
● Galway (091) 537554 or (091) 537539
● Limerick (061) 217 318
Bookings through middlemen are not accepted.
For more information, please view or download our School Group Travel Brochure or if you are looking for any ideas on where to go, check out Our School Tour Ideas.
1. What is a requirement if a school's booking has to be changed?| A．Tickets have already been printed out | B．The discounts are no longer available |
| C．The travelers must pay a fee of 18 percent | D．It is done at least 24 hours in advance. |
| A．Cork to Dublin | B．Thurles to Dublin | C．Killarney to Fota | D．Westport to Dublin. |
| A．Booking on the website | B．Calling on (01) 8366 222 |
| C．Buying through local travel agents | D．Contacting the local sales team |
10 . Visit London’s most famous places of interest on one of these top London sightseeing tours. Don’t forget your camera!
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour for a lively, behind-the-scenes look at film-making. What attracts the tourists most are the sets, costumes and props from the Harry Potter film series. They can experience the British art, technology and talent that produced world-famous movies at Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
Tickets from￡63
City Cruises Sightseeing Tours
Have a sightseeing tour on the Thames with City Cruises. Sit back, relax, and enjoy London’s top sights and attractions from the river. You can also enjoy a special lunch, dinner or an afternoon tea with a view you’ll never forget.
Tickets from ￡9.75
Walking and Bike Tours
Spread your legs and explore London on a guided walking or bike tour. Choices include a celebrity walking tour of Notting Hill, a walk around Westminster by gaslight, a Jack the Ripper tour, a London street markets walk, and bike tours around secret attractions and royal London.
Tickets from￡10
Houses of Parliament
Follow the same steps the Queen takes when she opens a session at the Houses of Parliament. Stand behind the Prime Minister’s seat in the House of Commons and see Cromwell’s death warrant for Charles I. Use the guided audio tour to recreate the atmosphere of government and learn about its historical significance.
Tickets from￡18.50
1. If you are crazy about Harry Potter, you can choose ________.| A．Houses of Parliament | B．Walking and Bike Tours |
| C．City Cruises Sightseeing Tours | D．Warner Bros. Studio Tour |
| A．make a walking tour of Houses of Parliament |
| B．enjoy sights and attractions from the Thames River |
| C．see Cromwell’s death warrant for Charles I |
| D．watch world-famous movies produced at Westminster |
| A．￡19.5 | B．￡20 | C．￡37 | D．￡126 |
