1 . Discover Our Winter Camps This Season
Spaces EduAges 13-17 Years
Are you looking for an exciting and creative way to develop computer skills? Spaces Edu is the perfect course for students who want to bring their imaginations to life by coding(编码)their own VR projects. In this course, students will learn how to create 3D objects and will also learn how to collect information quickly, as well as how to share their creations online and experience them with VR headsets(头戴式耳机). This is an advanced course so some coding experience is necessary.
Necessary Life SkillsAges 12-13 Years
This course will offer important real-life skills for students which will prepare them for their university. Students will learn how to create their own detailed résumés(简历)as well as how to prepare for interviews so they are prepared and filled with confidence as they take the next steps in life.
French through Art & CultureAges 8-11 Years
Join us this spring as we travel in time through the richness of French music, people and colors. Each day, students will build their understanding of the language through a different way. As students become interested in French art and culture they will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
First StepsAges 7-12 Years
In this introductory course for beginners, students will learn the basics of computer in Python. The course will focus on learning Python programming and then using the knowledge and skills to create computer programs. Using an online learning platform(平台), students will be guided through their learning of Python basics. Students should bring their own computers.
1. Which camp is suitable for students who prepare for college life?| A．French through Art & Culture. | B．Necessary Life Skills. |
| C．Spaces Edu. | D．First Steps. |
| A．Improve their French. | B．Travel in France. |
| C．Organize an art show. | D．Create a 3D painting. |
| A．They are perfect for beginners. | B．They are open to students aged 7. |
| C．Computers will be used. | D．Free headsets will be provided. |
2 . THE BOB BAKER MARIONETTES COME TO YOU!
Book a marionette (牵线木偶) show to come to your backyard, neighborhood park, school, or simply anywhere there’s fun to be had! For over 55 years, the Bob Baker Marionettes (BBMT) have been taking their show on the road, and they can’t wait to come to YOU! We have several choices to suit any size celebration or event.
One-Man Show ($350)
·25-minute performance
·A single performer and 12 marionettes perform a set variety show of endless joy!
·Space Required: 10 ft × 15 ft
Two-Man Show ($650)
·25-minute performance
·Two performers and 25 marionettes help you create amazing memories!
·Several theme options (主题选项): Something to Crow About, The CIRCUS, and Hallowe’en SpOoKtAcUlAr!
·Space Required: 15 ft ×20 ft
Notes:
·Please make your show request at least 3 weeks in advance.
·For all show options, the travel fee is included for the first 25 miles! Distances over 25 miles from our Highland Park location will incur (带来) an additional travel fee of $50 flat.
All shows are self-contained. The show is done to a pre-recorded tape. We’ll bring the speaker system; we just ask for a power outlet (电源插座). After the show, we pride ourselves on showing off the historic and beautiful marionettes, and answering questions from our audience!
For Birthday Celebrations, our marionettes will bring a gift to celebrate the birthday person, and sing “Happy Birthday” along with the audience!
READY TO BOOK A BOB BAKER TRAVELING SHOW? Please send us a message!
1. How much should people pay for a two-man show performed 30 miles from BBMT?| A．$350. | B．$400. | C．$650. | D．$700. |
| A．A square room. | B．A power outlet. |
| C．A tape recorder. | D．A speaker system. |
| A．Try out the marionettes. |
| B．Sing with the marionettes. |
| C．Get a present from the marionettes. |
| D．Choose his favorite marionettes to perform. |
3 . “Playing Shop” Social Activity
Children are invited to get behind the shop counter (柜台) of Susannah Place Museum, recreated 1915 shop.
This is a good time for your children to put on an apron (围裙) and become shopkeepers. They learn how to wrap (包裹) an egg, weigh out goods on a scale (秤) and count in pounds and shillings (先令)!
Suitable for the children between 5 and 7, the Playing Shop activity will see your children:
■ Use an old-fashioned shop scale.
■ Wrap goods.
■ Fill an order and make a delivery (配送).
Tickets for Playing Shop are now on sale through sydneylivingmuseums.com.cn. Choose from the following periods:
9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2023.
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2023.
Please note children must be accompanied (陪伴) by an adult.
You can continue your fun at Susannah Place Museum by joining a guided tour at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at an additional (额外的) cost on the day.
1. Who might the article be intended for?| A．5 to 7-year-old kids. | B．Parents. |
| C．Middle school students. | D．College students. |
| A．For 45 minutes. | B．For one hour. | C．For 65 minutes. | D．For 75 minutes. |
| A．Use a fashionable scale. |
| B．Weigh out goods and count money. |
| C．Continue fun at a museum for free. |
| D．Wrap goods for customers and accompany them home. |
Science Sunday is for everyone interested in the world around them, whose lectures are designed to make science interesting and “user-friendly” for everyone. Lectures are one hour long. Doors open to the lecture hall at 1:00 pm. Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at 12:30 pm. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. No late seating. Lectures include time for a few questions at the end.
Life on the Ranch
Celebrate the warmth of the holiday season with crafts, games, music, and enjoyment from the early 20th century. We’ll busy your hands with holiday wreath-making (花冠), invite you to join in an old-fashioned sing-along around the player piano, and provide you with materials to make Victorian and Mexican holiday crafts. Come play games, take a draft-horse carriage ride, decorate the tree, and create decorations to bring home to your own tree.
Open Studios Tour
Explore the hidden world of art! Visit artists in their studios, learn about their processes, purchase original works of art. Free mobile app and printed guide have artist information and maps. Open Studios is a free self-guided tour, produced by Arts Council Santa Cruz County, which invites the public into more than 300 artist studios across Santa Cruz County.
Roaring Camp
Step into the incredible world of steam power at the Steam & Harvest Festival. Welcome Fall with traditional children’s activities like candle making, and gold panning. See a variety of steam and belt-powered equipment on display. Admission is free for the whole family.
1. What can visitors do if they attend Science Sunday lectures?| A．Show up at 2:30 pm. | B．Explore the hidden world of art. |
| C．Be able to ask questions. | D．Change attitudes to oceans. |
| A．Promote wreath-making. | B．Sing to the piano. |
| C．Make crafts alone. | D．Get close to Victoria. |
| A．Roaring Camp | B．Open Studios Tour |
| C．Life on the Ranch | D．Seymour Marine Discovery Center |
5 . Former Colorado high school state wrestling (摔跤) champion Jonathan Andreatta will be hosting an open— and most importantly free —wrestling camp at Pueblo West High School for anyone that falls between 6th-12th grade from July 26 27.
Andreatta is a three time state champion and two time NCAA All American wrestler with an NCAA DivisionⅡNational Championship under his belt. He is currently an assistant wrestling coach at Glenville State University in West Virginia.
I’be camp is something Andreatta tries to do every year when he comes back to Colorado during the summertime. When he isn’t coaching at the collage.Andreatta tries to give hack to a wrestling community that has given him so much in the past.
“The camp will be four sessions over two days ,and each session will be about two hours,” Andreatta said. “We will work on techniques, but most importantly it’s a way for me to give back and help grow the sport of wrestling in Colorado.”
Andreatta hosts the camp in Pueblo as it’s close to his hometown of Walsenburg.
Camp sessions will be on July 26 and 27 at Pueblo West High School. There will be two sessions each day —the first session is from 2.30 —4:30 p. m. and the second session is from 5:30-7:30 p. m.. There will be T-shirts available for purchase during the camp as a way of giving back to the coaches and those putting on the event.
This camp does require reservations before the start of the camp. If you are interested in joining. contact CoathJoe Gonzales at 719-369-8799. Reservations are welcome up to the day before the event starts.
1. What is the most attractive for the campers?| A．The excellent host. | B．No charge at all. |
| C．The flexible schedule. | D．The qualified coaches. |
| A．He wants to give back. | B．He wants to show his skills. |
| C．He hates northern Colorado. | D．Pueblo is his hometown. |
| A．Jack is free after 7:30 p. m. on July 27. | B．Tom is free but forgets his reservation. |
| C．Mike makes his reservation on July 25. | D．Jim, a high grader, comes from California. |
Join us to hear Robert Good’s thoughts on the digital revolution, and what he learned from Silicon Valley.
Robert is an artist based in Cambridge UK. His work has been shown across the world.
The talk will begin at 7pm and last around 60 minutes.
£6.00
Retro Computer Festival — 5th NovemberWe’re very happy to announce our Retro Computer Festival — our biggest yet, with more
exhibitors than ever before. We welcome enthusiasts to exhibit their personal collections.
The event will be free to exhibitors and entry for visitors is just standard museum entry.
Programming with Yarn — 18th OctoberAs well as interesting historical facts, this talk provides a simple way of explaining key programming concepts and highlights the logical thinking necessary to get into coding.
Lily Madar is an experienced software engineer, always trying to find new ways to make coding more accessible in this digital world.
The talk will begin at 7pm and last around 60 minutes.
£6.00
Family Gaming Night — 15th OctoberA great event for all the family kids young and old!!
We’l1 be opening at 6pm for a solid 4 hours of digital entertainment in a fun and family-friendly environment. It’s great chance for kids and parents to come together, share experiences, compete against each other and talk about how technology and gaming have changed over the years.
Under 5’s are free. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Adult £1l.00
Child £8.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) £34.00
1. When can you attend the talk by a Cambridge artist?| A．On 15th October. | B．On 5th November. |
| C．On 18th October. | D．On 10th November. |
| A．In Search of Silicon Valley. | B．Retro Computer Festival. |
| C．Programming with Yarn. | D．Family Gaming Night. |
| A．£38. | B．£34. | C．£24. | D．£22. |
Young Innovators Programme The Young Innovators Programme aims to promote innovative spirit in the younger generation between 6 and 12 years old and impart innovation and business skills to students. You can register for this 4-session programme at the price of $400. Visit www.cginnovation. om. g/younginnovators to sign up now. | |
 Receive a 20% discount if you are a follower of Great Inventions Magazine Instagram page. |  Organiser: Sponsor: Great CG Innovation Innovation Magazine |
| Innovations Do you already have an invention in mind? You will have the opportunity to make this invention come true! Share with Great Invention Magazine your innovative idea and the inspiration behind it. Email it to brightideas@Glmagazine.com.cg. You may also include a picture of your idea.
| 4 traits to becoming an innovative person #1 Be curious Be curious about looking into people’s needs and motivation. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Try to see things from different angles. #2 Be open-minded Don’t be too quick to fix on one solution. Take time to explore the different ideas before deciding on a single option. #3 Keep a book of ideas Develop the habit of writing down inspiring ideas or interesting concepts. This way, you can refer to them later and use them to generate solutions to problems. #4 Embrace failure Be receptive to negative feedback and if it’s unsuccessful, explore other options. |
The top 5 recipients with the most innovative ideas will be able to attend the Young Innovators Programme conducted by Dr. Aaron Ng, the founder of CG Innovation, for free. 
| A．20. | B．80. | C．320. | D．400. |
| A．They will be funded. | B．They will be polished by Dr. Aaron Ng. |
| C．They will be published. | D．They will be turned into actual products. |
| A．Ignoring negative feedback. | B．Borrowing ideas from books. |
| C．Reacting quickly to the sudden ideas. | D．Being observant of people’s behavior. |
8 . Summer Badminton Camp
Our annual badminton camps are back this June holidays! Come and join us for some fun and action! All camps will be held at the Chestnut Sports Hall. There are a total of 4 fun-filled camps lined up for this amazing holiday. The aim is to allow them to understand and lift their game to the next level or just for recreation, at the same time adding fun elements in training to build a strong interest in the sport.
Camps Available
| Beginner: For those who want to learn basic badminton skills. Date: 12 to 14 June 2024 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fees: $80 Ages: 5-8 years old only | Intermediate: For those who know the basics of playing badminton and want to improve their skills further. Date: 15 to 17 June 2024 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fees: $100 Ages: 7-12 years old only |
| Advanced: For those who want to take up badminton as a competitive sport. Date: 19 to 21 June 2024 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees: $150 Ages: 11-12 years old only | Recreation: For those who want to make new friends while staying active. Date: 12 to 14 June 2024 Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fees: $60 Ages: 13-16 years old only |
| Guest Speaker Badminton world champion, Adrian Goh, will address the participants at the start of each camp. He will share invaluable tips and his experience of playing badminton competitively. |
| Special Camp Present All participants will receive our summer badminton camp sweater and water bottle. |
| Early Bird Special First 20 participants to register will be given a pair of Yinex badminton bats. For more information, call Mr. Tan at 67892111 or visit our website at www. sbssummer camps. com |
| A．The beginner camp. | B．The advanced camp. |
| C．The intermediate camp. | D．The recreation camp. |
| A．A summer badminton camper. | B．The badminton camp organizer. |
| C．A badminton world champion. | D．A sponsor for the summer camp. |
| A．To give away free badminton bats. |
| B．To promote the special camp bottles. |
| C．To invite people to attend Mr. Goh’s talk. |
| D．To encourage people to sign up for the camps. |
9 . Here is a list of festivals and events taking place throughout Ontario. You can choose whatever suits you.
Family Day Geocaching Event
Date: December 21,2022 Admission: $24.35
The event will start with an introduction to geocaching(地理寻宝). After one practice, we’ll review important geocaching rules, helpful clues, and safety considerations. All equipment is provided. Children under 12 must be accompanied by paying adults.
Contact: Shawn Hermans, Email: info@geocachecanada.com, Phone: 4164026746
Winter Glow
Date: December 4-27, 2022, 5:30 p. m.——11:00 p. m. Admission: $40 per person
Experience a family-friendly outdoor winter festival as you celebrate the magic of winter with ice and snow sculptures, life size snow globes, light show and more!
Contact: Julie, Email: julie@ellevents.ca, Phone: 6477993187
Barrie Winterfest
Date: February 4-5, 2023,10:00a. m.-5:00 a. m.
Grab your gloves and celebrate winter! Enjoy spectacular ice & snow sculptures, lumberjack(伐木工) shows, polar bear dip, family entertainment, drop-in activities, pancake breakfast, and skating.
Contact: Arin Donnelly, Email: arin.donnelly@barrie.ca, Phone: (705) 7394285
Bridges Festival
Date: December 12-14, 2022 Admission: $0-35
Puppetry(木偶戏) and the animation of inanimate objects are some of the oldest art forms known to humans. But giving life to lifeless objects is not an art form of the past. We are proud to present world class puppetry and animation shorts to local audiences in Mississauga.
Contact: Aimee Poulin, Email: info@cranecreations.ca, Phone: 5149268781
1. Which activity is unsuitable for a 10-year-old kid alone?| A．Bridges Festival. | B．Barrie Winterfest. |
| C．Family Day Geocaching Event. | D．Winter Glow. |
| A．They last two days. | B．They have polar bear dip. |
| C．They charge the same price. | D．They provide ice programs. |
| A．Julie. | B．Arin Donnelly. | C．Shawn Hermans. | D．Aimee Poulin. |
10 . Ready to Experience Summer?
Are you looking to get your kids signed up for a summer camp program? We’re here to help.
ID TechID Tech runs summer camps at over 75 college campus locations across the country. The camp makes the claim to be the top tech camp for 23 years running and offers teens the chance to take part in activities like hands-on STEM leaning and fun to get a preview taste of the college life that may soon be coming their way.
Camp OlympiaLocated on Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas on over 100 acres of private land, Camp Olympia has its own swimming pool, challenge course, archery field, and more. Kids aged 6-16 can attend one, two, or three-week camps. Campers can participate in over 45 activities over the course of their stay, whether that be water skiing, horseback riding, golfing, or a team competition.
Camp Chief OurayLocated on a 5,100-acre YMCA of the Rockies about 1.5h from Denver, this camp first hosted campers in 1908. It’s billed as an “adventurous playground and traditional overnight camp for kids age 7—17—with mountains, valleys and streams.” Their programs are meant to build campers’ confidence, independence, and resilience, while they live in cabins of up to 10 campers and two staff members.
Mountain Adventure ToursThis outdoor adventure camp, located in Ketchum, teaches kids important values and life skills through entertaining activities in the Idaho wilderness. M.A.T. runs several camps per summer and each has an individual theme, along with accompanying age groups. There are five-night sleepaway camp for 13-15-year-olds, plus themed camps like river rafting and survival skills.
1. Which camp prepares campers for their academic future?| A．ID Tech. | B．Camp Olympia. | C．M.A.T. | D．Camp Chief Ouray. |
| A．Hands-on STEM learning. | B．A one-month camping. |
| C．Competition with campers. | D．Learning survival skills. |
| A．Both allow the same age groups. | B．Both teach campers sports skills. |
| C．Both are located in the same site. | D．Both offer adventurous activities. |
