1 . Toy kitchen is hugely popular with young children. It can be a great base for creative and imaginative role playing for children and their parents.

Solo (独自的) freestyle play is what a child plays on their own with the toy kitchen. It is a source of amusement for parents to see their children imitate (模仿) many of their sayings and phrases during this sort of play. You may discover some phrases you didn’t know you had! Children will often cook and create food for their toys to eat. Joining in freestyle play while allowing the child to take charge is fun for the child as well as adults. There are many ways to turn this type of play into something more educational. Parents can demand a certain number of vegetables on their plate and the child can use their knowledge of what’s a fruit and what’s a vegetable, as well as their counting skills to carry out this simple task.

You can also play the sorting game. Asking a child to sort out the fruit and vegetables into different piles is fun and will get easier for the child each time. Always reward children with praise when they do well, and encouragement when they don’t do quite well.

Counting is an obvious game. You can start the basics of maths in the kitchen play with adding, subtracting (减) and even dividing! Your child can use the toy food to work out sums and enjoy counting! They will be picking up good basic number skills during this type of play.

You can also bring up healthy eating subjects asking them which fruit is their favorite and asking which ones they want to try for their next snack. This type of game can continue in the supermarket and be used as a method of introducing new foods to their diet.

1. Games using a toy kitchen can develop children’s ________.

A．health and habit	B．creation and imagination
C．counting skills and honesty	D．number skills and good manners

2. In the solo freestyle play, you may find ________.

A．it difficult for children to sort out the fruit and vegetables

B．it fun for children to cook and create food for themselves to eat

C．some words and expressions you forgot using before

D．children pick up good basic number skills by using the real food

3. Playing with healthy eating subjects gives children great help in ________.

A．enriching healthy eating	B．training working ability
C．counting	D．sorting

4. Who are the possible readers of the passage?

A．Parents.

B．Teachers.

C．Children.

D．Experts.

3 . Summer Camp Rules

Whether it s your child’s first year at camp, or they are a seasoned camper and need a little refresher, it’s crucial to go over summer camp rules and guidelines before leaving for camp. Camp rules are in place to keep the camp community safe and camp operations running smoothly throughout their stay.

1. Keep Your Personal Space Clean

Since your child will be in close quarters with many other campers, it’s vital that they understand the necessity of keeping their sleeping and living areas organized.

Go over ways for your child to stay organized and tidy before they leave for camp. When packing, make sure to provide a laundry bag to keep clean and dirty clothing separate. Utilize under bed space or put clothes on your shelves or cabinets rather than living out of your suitcase or camp trunk.

It also helps to not over pack. Follow packing list guidelines closely so your child can find what they need without having to dig through piles of clothing that were not recommended. This also helps your child know what they have in their luggage so they pull out the sweatshirt when it gets cold. instead of thinking there wasn’t one in their bag. Remind your child of their camp account so they can purchase items from the camp store if necessary.

2. Valuables at Camp

As a best practice, we recommend leaving all valuables at home, Even if your child has a bracelet or necklace that they never take off, there is still the chance that it could be lost while swimming or participating in camp activities

If you are thinking about bringing an expensive item of clothing, be prepared for it to get lost or damaged. You may be better off buying a new, less expensive version. To be δn the safe side, don’t let your child bring anything irreplaceable or emotionally valuable to camp.

3. Play Nice

Name calling, fighting, bullying, and arguing are strictly prohibited at summer camp. Camp is a place to make friends, so aggressive behavior is not tolerated. Remind your child that they don’t have to be everybody’s best friend, but they do have to be friendly to everyone.

Encourage your child to go into camp with the mindset of making a few new friends, and chances are they will leave camp having made more than a few.

4. Have Fun and Try New Things

At the end of the day, summer camp is about getting out of your comfort zone, trying new things, and having a blast. Before your child leaves for camp, congratulate them for being brave enough to try sleep away camp in the first place. Let them know that they’ve already won just by trying, and the fun part is just about to begin. Remind them again that summer camp rules exist only to improve the overall camp experience and to create a community of fun.

1. What is the purpose of clarifying the rules of summer camp?

A．Enrich children’s summer camp operation

B．Cultivate children’s ability to survive in the wild

C．Help children develop good cleaning habits

D．Ensure the safety of children participating in summer camp

2. Which of the following behaviors is advocated by the summer camp?

A．Take your favorite valuables	B．Keep personal camping supplies in order
C．Avoid having a blast	D．Fight with camping friends

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．Enjoy the unique fun brought by new things	B．Make good friends wherever you are
C．Follow the rules of summer camp	D．Get enough sleep before camping

4 . 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.

6 . What do you do when you have a few minutes to spare? If you’re like many people, you seize the opportunity to do puzzles on your phone.     1     Usually, they can be divided into certain types and here are four of the most common.

Word puzzles

One of the most popular word puzzles — the crossword — has been around for nearly 110 years. Crosswords can be done with paper and pencil or online. Sometimes word puzzles involve finding new words within a large group of letters. This type of word puzzle is called a word search. Word puzzles usually test your vocabulary.     2    

Mechanical puzzles

Mechanical puzzles have pieces that must be arranged in some way. The world’s best-selling puzzle, the Rubik’s Cube, is a mechanical puzzle. As of 2020, over 450 million Rubik’s Cubes had been sold.

Jigsaw puzzles also fall into this type.     3     Jigsaw puzzles have from two to over 550,000 pieces — the largest one on record.

Logic puzzles

    4     Mine Finder is an example of logic puzzles. In Mine Finder players must think clearly to determine where the mines are hidden in a grid(方格).

Math puzzles

Math puzzles involve numbers, words or objects and the use of math. Surprisingly, the ever–popular Candy Crush is classified as a math puzzle.     5    

There are many other kinds of puzzles. But no matter which you prefer, puzzles are a great way to spend your time.

A．People have been interested in puzzles for many reasons.

B．They typically involve putting pieces in the right place to form a picture.

C．Additionally, they have something in common: they test your skills or knowledge.

D．Knowing the language that the game is designed in is required for success, however.

E．Figuring out the solution to such a puzzle requires careful thought rather than guessing.

F．Calculation skills are required for players to successfully move and match colored candies.

G．There are thousands of puzzles to choose from that can be worked on at your convenience.

7 . Social activities for the elderly are necessary because they help in bringing about considerable improvement in their overall well-being.    1    It may be difficult for them to take care of an entire garden, but a number of small potted indoor plants are just perfect for them.

    2    As elderly people cannot move freely, wheelchair dances have become increasingly popular. Gather a group of such people who have interest in dance. Hire one instructor who specializes in teaching this type of dance.

Besides, there are some creative activities for the elderly, for example, encouraging them to make a collage (拼贴画) using all their family photographs and mementos. All of us love to look at the old photographs.     3    They can also decorate the collages with small decorative items like leaves and construction paper.

And they can join a hobby class where all elderly people will learn music and art.    4    Make the necessary arrangements for that particular instrument so that he or she can play that instrument in their leisure time.

Social activities for the elderly in the form of entertainment have a therapeutic (治疗的) effect on their mind and body. Fishing, boating, playing golf, etc, are enjoyed by the elderly as they can be done with minimum physical movements.     5    And some sports equipment should be changed for the convenience of the elderly.

A．Elderly people are no exception to that.

B．Dance is what people of any age can enjoy.

C．They can record their dance in a video recorder.

D．Indoors, there are video games with adaptive controls.

E．The basic aim is to improve elderly people’s flexibility.

F．Some may have the skills to play the piano, for example.

G．Gardening is a typical one that elderly people enjoy a lot.