2 . Learn about programs, events and much more for students of your age to get opportunities.

Youth and Non-Violent Direct Action

Time: October 18 and November 1,2023

Contact: Robert Croonquist

This interactive workshop for school groups will teach how to appeal to the government for change and how to create safe, non-violent direct action. Students will meet in small groups to discuss issues that are important to them. The fee to participate is $5 per student.

Attend a FREE Architecture and Design College Fair

Time: October 28,2023

Contact: Mary Lib Schmidt

High school students are invited to learn more about applying to architecture school. Representatives from over 30 colleges, universities, and design programs will meet with students and answer questions. The event will be held from 11am-3pm.

Seeds of Knowledge: Teen Tour and Natural Bath Bomb Making Workshop

Time: October 26,2023

Contact: Nicole Leist

Participants will look at 15th- to-17th-century printed herbals on display and learn how modern practitioners （医师） create beneficial natural products today. Teens will create bath bombs using all organic materials. This program is intended only for teens aged 13 to 18. FREE with advance registration.

FREE Saturday Leadership Program for Hispanic Youth

Time: November 2023 through March 2024

Contact: Lisa Pineda

It is a FREE Saturday program serving 100 students. It offers various leadership opportunities and resources with the goal of affirming students in cultural pride and increasing the Hispanic voice in government, community, and institutional spaces. Seats are limited.

1. What can you learn about Youth and Non-Violent Direct Action?

A．It lasts a fortnight.	B．It is free of charge.
C．It is organized by the government.	D．It teaches legal ways to communicate.

2. If you want to learn how to make a natural product, who should you contact?

A．Robert Croonquist.

B．Mary Lib Schmidt.

C．Nicole Leist.

D．Lisa Pineda.

3. Which activity limits the number of participants?

A．Youth and Non-Violent Direct Action.

B．Attend a FREE Architecture and Design College Fair.

C．Seeds of Knowledge: Teen Tour and Natural Bath Bomb Making Workshop.

D．FREE Saturday Leadership Program for Hispanic Youth.

7 . “双减”政策( “Double Reduction” policy) 实施之后，同学们有了更多可自由支配的时间。同时，大部分学校围绕文娱、体育、户外等主题开展了丰富多彩的活动，给大家的生活增添了生机与活力。某英文网站正面向全市中学生开展以“双减”为主题的征文活动，请用所给题目写一篇英语短文投稿，讲述一下“双减”后你的变化及感受。
要求：
1. 词数不少于80；
2. 文中不得使用你的真实姓名、校名。

Me After the “Double Reduction” Policy

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8 . The Four Most Exotic Black Sand Beaches in the World

Papenoo Beach: Tahiti, French Polynesia

Popular with surfers, this remote black beach on Tahiti’s northern coast boasts some of the most impressive waves in the world. Here you will discover more breathtaking natural beauty of the island, with its green mountains and picturesque scenery. Not- to-be- missed sights include the spectacular waterfalls: Topatari, Puraha and Vaiharuru falls.

Lovina Beach: Indonesia

A highlight of this beach destination is visiting Kalibukbuk, one of the coastal villages along Lovina Beach, and the Kalibukbuk Buddhist temple on the beach. There is also an abundance of incredible marine and underwater life, so diving is a popular relaxation, but the main draw for beachgoers is spotting the playful bottle nosed dolphins.

Stokksnes Beach: Iceland

One of Iceland’s most dramatic landscapes is the mountain Vestrahorn on the Stokksnes peninsula in southeast Iceland. The magical setting here was featured in the Bollywood movie Dilwale. It’s a popular destination for photographers but surprisingly not a big tourist spot; this privately owned land charges a small fee to visit. You can visit the Stokksnes beach on a group Ring Road tour or a self-driving circuit of the country.

Perissa Beach: Santorini, Greece

Situated in southeastern Santorini, this unique black beach boasts crystal clear waters and the rocky Mesa Vouno mountain. For more active pursuits beyond sunbathing and swimming, visitors can rent water sports equipment for other fun activities like diving. You can also hike to the top of Mesa Vouno to visit the ancient ruins of the city of Thera.

1. Which of the following landscapes is a must for tourists in Papenoo Beach?

A．Waves.

B．Valleys.

C．Mountains.

D．Waterfalls.

2. Which place best suits people who enjoy taking pictures?

A．Papenoo Beach.	B．Lovina Beach.
C．Stokksnes Beach.	D．Perissa Beach.

3. What do Lovina Beach and Perissa Beach have in common?

A．They are good places to hike.

B．Visitors can go diving for relaxation.

C．Both are rich in underwater life.

D．Tourists can visit ancient coastal villages.

9 . Wonderful trip around the Mediterranean

Days 1-2 Barcelona, Spain
Discover the interesting buildings, Catalan culture and Gothic Quarter in Gaudi’s city of Barcelona.
Day 3 Board Regal Princess
Day 4 Relaxing at sea
Day 5 Gibraltar

You’ve got a full day to get to know this British territory (领土), home to many cultures. Choose to ride the cable car (缆车) for great views of the Rock of Gibraltar or discover the beautiful lighthouse.

Day 6 Relaxing at sea
Day 7 Marseille, France

Enjoy a full day discovering all that Provence has to offer — flower fields, fishing boats or Roman ruins (遗迹). City or countryside, you decide.

Day 8 Genoa, Italy

Get to know this busy town by walking through the wonderful streets and piazzas (public squares, especially in an Italian town).

Day 9 Florence / Pisa

Choose to visit wonderful wineries (酒庄) in Tuscany or the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa on your last day in Italy.

Day 10 Disembark (下船) Regal Princess

Go to the airport for your flight home.

Your holiday includes
• Direct flights
• 2 nights 4 star Barcelona hotel incl breakfast
• 7 nights aboard Regal Princess
• Private guide
10 day holiday from
Single room £1,199
Mini double room £1,949
1. What can a visitor do on Day 5?

A．See a lighthouse.	B．Go rock climbing.
C．Enjoy Catalan food.	D．Visit the English countryside.

2. How long can a visitor stay in Italy?

A．One day.

B．Two days.

C．Three days.

D．Eight days.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A tour diary.	B．A business report.
C．A travel magazine.	D．A geography textbook.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Experts on child development agree that children learn and develop through everyday experiences. Because food and cooking are such fundamental components of our day-to-day lives,     1     (introduce) cooking to children at a young age is essential to their experiential learning.

Children like playing make-believe and enjoy inventing a variety of characters while    2    (absorb) in imaginative play. Cooking games are an excellent way to stimulate imaginative play. Children can act out real-life situations and behaviors through pretend play and improve     3    (they) in creativity. Furthermore, pretend play in the kitchen helps kids learn things like problem-solving, creative thinking, visual     4    (recognize), and so on.

Various cooking games for children that are available online     5    (be) more than just a fun pastime activity. They provide a number of educational benefits as well. Free online cooking games urge kids    6    (try) new things and think outside the box by letting them experiment    7    ingredients, recipes, and preparation methods.    8    (addition), many free cooking games online require kids to perform various kitchen tasks or read the recipes and then follow the instructive tips. When kids take the initiative and finish a task, they feel proud of     9    they have undertaken. Playing free cooking games online can also help kids learn essential skills, teach them    10     to be safe in the kitchen, and increase their general knowledge about the world.