1 . This Week’s Events & More to Come

SIP & SUPPORT

Enjoy dinner, delicious wine, dancing and music by Lonesome Found, all while supporting a great cause. This night of fun and fund raising will benefit the Pocono YMCA’s scholarship programs, which assist children and seniors.

Stroudsburg-2332 Walters Rd.
(570) 421-2525 poconoymca. org
Price: $85/person; $170/couple; $450/table of six
HOUSEPLANT HOW — TO’S

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to address your houseplants’ needs before the growing season. Each participant can bring a houseplant in need of a little rehab(修复) and will choose a 6-inch houseplant to take home. Come for a night of fun and learning! Cocktail/mocktail and snacks provided. Reservations required.

Hawley -210 Welwood Ave.
(570) 576-0490 gorgeous-floral. com
Price: $45/person
TRAVIS TRITT

Thirty years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Tickets can be purchased at the Penn’s Peak Box Office (walk-up only) or through Ticketmaster.

Jim Thorpe-325 Maury Rd.
(866) 605-7325 pennspeak. com
Price: $48/person
BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW

Gentle Flow will take yoga beginners to the next level with a slower paced flow. This class will also allow for more time with each pose, softening and going deeper into the pose increasing strength and flexibility. Reservations required. An eight-hour cancellation policy is required. Class cards must be used within 90 days.

East Stroudsburg-95 Crystal St.
(570)213-8356 bodyworkswellnessstudios.com
Price: $16/per class; $ 140/10 classes
1. What’s special about SIP & SUPPORT?

A．It requires reservations.	B．It’s for charity purposes.
C．It aims at kids and seniors.	D．It provides snacks for free.

2. What does the event at Hawley offer its participants?

A．Have a houseplant improved.	B．Enjoy dinner and snacks for free.
C．Exchange houseplants with others.	D．Hold parties throughout the night.

3. Which event sets a time limit for its participants?

A．TRAVIS TRITT.	B．HOUSEPLANT HOW-TO’S.
C．SIP & SUPPORT.	D．BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW.

2 . 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.

2. Why is Andreatta willing to host the camp?

A．He wants to give back.	B．He wants to show his skills.
C．He hates northern Colorado.	D．Pueblo is his hometown.

3. Which of the following can join the camp?

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.

3 . Soothe the Sunday Scaries

Most of us look forward to the weekend as a time to relax. But as the weekend comes to an end, many of us are missing out on “Sunday Funday” and instead experiencing a sense of anxiety and even dread about the upcoming week.

That sense of dread on Sunday can come from many different sources.    1     A reminder after a weekend of “me time” that will be given to your work the next five days. Exhaustion after a busy weekend, making you concerned about the demands of the coming week.       2     Here’s how experts say you can ease your end-of-weekend anxiety.

Identify your anxiety sources.

Anxiety is a normal human experience, and one of the main ways to manage it is to identify your personal triggers.       3     Is it a deadline, meeting or presentation?   Even if there’s not a single reason behind your Sunday anxiety, organizing the stress you expect from the week ahead into bite-sized chunks can help make it all more manageable.

Don’t forget to relax.

When structuring your Sunday, try not to cram in (塞进去) too many errands and chores.       4     Maybe a body meditation, maybe a mid afternoon shower or bath,   maybe an engaging movie or show. Whatever feels like a helpful distraction to get away from the scaries.

    5    

Getting rid of the Sunday scaries isn’t just about minimizing the doom and gloom of the week ahead. Having something to expect gives you something pleasant to think about. Instead of focusing on the awful things from the upcoming week, build excitement over a coffee or lunch date with a friend or workmate. This gives you the opportunity to shift your thoughts to something fun and will help improve your mood.

A．End your Sunday with the right energy.

B．Create excitement for the coming week.

C．Try to find out what’s really causing you to dread the week.

D．Structure can be a best friend when feeling the Sunday scaries.

E．Fear of failure, criticism at work, especially from high-pressure jobs.

F．It’s important to make space for relaxing activities to refresh yourself.

G．But even though the Sunday scaries are common, they are manageable.

4 . If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do—at least in theory. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences.” However, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent went to an art museum. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind.

The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work or do the chores, but even before the pandemic, most of us rarely, if ever, saw a live performance, let alone visited a gallery or watched a play.

Too often, we let the dull reality of life get in the way of the arts. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of an escape from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. If you make time for consuming and producing art—the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments—I assure you that you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier. Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city and found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air.

If you are among the people who feel that art is pure pleasure to experience and participate in, you might see it as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat art less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity. Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave art into your everyday life.

1. What prevents people from enjoying the arts?

A．Shortage of time.	B．Avoidance of duty.
C．Lack of interest.	D．Art space inaccessibility.

2. What can we learn about the role of art according to the passage?

A．It explores mysteries of life.	B．It sparks emotional responses.
C．It enhances physical well-being.	D．It offers a getaway from daily life.

3. What will be talked about next in the passage?

A．Ways to integrate art into routine.	B．Barriers to combine art and life.
C．Forms of distracting pleasures.	D．Benefits of engaging with art.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Art Journey: Refreshing Soul

B．Art Pursuit: Transforming Dull into Full

C．Embracing Art: From Luxury to Necessity

D．Connecting with Art: From Reality to Fantasy

6 . PYOP: Pick Your Own Produce at These Local Farms

Hollin Farms Delaplane, VA

Hollin Farms’ strawberry picking season will begin in late May, and last several weeks. Hours are 9:00 am-4:00 pm from Wednesday to Sunday. If you come in summer, peaches, blackberries, red raspberries and sour cherries are available. Apples are ready in late summer, and fall brings green vegetables, potatoes, and dig-your-own peanuts. And a special P.S. (备注) to meat lovers: they pride themselves on their grass-fed beef.

Great Country Farms Bluemont, VA

Great Country Farms is well-known for its seasonal festivals and fun farm-themed attractions. Their U-pick strawberry fields will open in May. The weekends of May 20-21 and May 27-28 are the yearly Strawberry Jubilee with live music, pie-eating competitions, tasty food, and more. Admission is $10/child and $12/adult, and it’s open daily during 9:00 am-6:00 pm.

Waters Orchard (果园) Gaithersburg, MD

This is a great place for apple picking. Just come in late summer and fall. After parking, it’s a 5-10 minutes’ walk to the orchard. Hours are12:00-5:00 pm on Fridays, and 9:00 am-5:00 pm on weekends. Pick-your-own (PYO) pricing is by the peck (配克) — $15/half peck, $22/peck, and an entry fee for two is included. It’s $5/guest after that.

Homestead Farm Poolesville, MD

Homestead Farm’s PYO season begins a little later than other area farms. The first crop will be tart cherries in June, and other berries will be ripe soon after. Peaches and apples come later. There are also animals to visit (goats, pigs, and chickens), and watching goats climb along the goat walk is always a trip for kids. The farm operates seven days a week, and PYO hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

1. What is a suitable time to visit Hollin Farms?

A．10:00 am on Thursday.	B．9:00 am on Monday.
C．4:30 pm on Saturday.	D．5:00 pm on Sunday.

2. What can visitors do at Great Country Farms on May 27?

A．Pick strawberries and apples.	B．Enjoy grass-fed beef for free.
C．Take part in a pie-eating competition.	D．Play with goats and chickens.

3. How much should a family of three pay if they buy two-peck apples?

A．$30.

B．$35.

C．$44.

D．$49.

8 . Top After-school Programs in NYC

The Art Farm

Animal lovers get hands-on time with turtles (乌龟), rabbits and bearded dragons while learning science skills such as classification. Babies (and caregivers) also hang out with various creatures in Rocks and Animals, a mommy-and-me class that combines animal visits with music and stories. If your kid shows interest in cooking, consider the Farm Foodies Cooking Class. Ages 14 months~8 years.

SciTech Kids

Trained scientists and engineers answer students’ questions like “How would a superhero’s heart be different from a normal human’s heart?” or “Can 3-D printers be used to help save the environment?” in Sci Tech Kids classes. Offerings include “SciTech Explorers” where students can discover natural phenomena and “SciTech Investigators” for students who are curious about what is going on within the field. Ages 3~15.

JCC Manhattan

Enjoy a traditional after-school program experience, complete with creative play, homework help and tasty snacks. Kids looking for extra activities can also sign up for special courses (at an additional fee), which include kung fu for energetic kids and coding (编码) classes that use Minecraft. There’re also courses that teach swimming techniques to all levels of swimmers. Ages 4~11.

MoMath

Mathematics may be a serious subject in a typical classroom, but MoMath teaches the subject in a fresh and exciting way. Through weekly courses that are broken down by experience level, the program covers the subject’s wonderful topics. Parents must fill out an application for their child to be considered. Grades l~12.

1. Which program offers the chance to learn cooking skills?

A．MoMath.	B．SciTech Kids.
C．The Art Farm.	D．JCC Manhattan.

2. What requires an extra fee at JCC Manhattan?

A．Taking kung fu classes.	B．Using a 3-D printer.
C．Eating delicious snacks.	D．Seeking homework help.

3. What makes MoMath different from traditional classes at school?

A．Its way of teaching.	B．Its wide range of topics.
C．Its need of certain experience.	D．Its requirement for parents’ company.

10 . Fun Indoor Activities for Kids to Do At Home

Indoor days can be just as fun as the get-up-and-go ones, with a little planning and preparation. These are some of the most fun indoor activities for kids.

DIY Your Own Masterpieces

Time to bring out all your markers, glue, paint, paper places, and whatever other odds and ends you have around the house and let the kids go to town. When you’re done, take the works of art and display them on shelves.

Start an Indoor Garden

You don’t even need empty planters to get the garden growing — an old egg carton will do the trick at first. To make it more of a STEM activity, give kids journals so they can take notes on what they’ve planted and keep track of their garden’s progress. Bonus: Plant basil seeds or other herbs, and you’ll have delicious ingredients for a cooking project.

Break out the Board Games

It’s the oldest idea in the book, but if you really want some screen-free family time, old-fashioned board games still do the trick. Get your competitive spirit up and get ready to play.

Indoor Obstacle Course

This activity is great for young ones working on their coordination (协调) or older ones who might need to get some energy out. Cardboard boxes can transform into tunnels to crawl through. You can tie strings around furniture and pretend that they’re laser beams that kids have to step over or crawl under. See who in the family has the fastest time getting through the obstacles.

Stock up on the materials now — though you might have what you need lying around the house already — and you’ll never fear an indoor day again.

1. Which activity involves most physical exercise?

A．DIY Your Own Masterpieces.	B．Start an Indoor Garden.
C．Break out the Board Games.	D．Indoor Obstacle Course.

2. What do the activities have in common?

A．They give kids some screen time.

B．They provide ingredients for cooking.

C．They are inspired by ideas from an old book.

D．They are convenient to prepare.

3. Who are the text intended for?

A．Teachers.

B．Children.

C．Parents.

D．Designers.