1 . If you want to help kids get creative and use their imaginations, a family trip to one of the best kids’ museums in Sydney will do the trick!
Powerhouse MuseumThe Powerhouse Museum is the perfect place for inquisitive kids to have a hands-on, interactive experience. This kids’ museum in Sydney boasts a unique and diverse collection of objects that spans history, science, technology, and programs designed to engage children and young people. Plus, it’s FREE.
Sydney Tramway MuseumThe Sydney Tramway Museum stands as a cherished homage to the city’s iconic tram network. From the elegant wooden carriages of the early 20th century to the sleek and modern designs of later years, the museum offers a comprehensive journey through the evolution of tram transport. There, you’ll have a chance to ride on one of the historic trams during your visit!
Newcastle MuseumThe Newcastle Museum provides a fascinating insight into the region’s history, culture, and industry. Engage with interactive displays, learn about the city’s coal mining heritage, and discover exhibitions that highlight the diverse stories of its people. It has an exciting calendar of events that change regularly and include free exhibitions and kids’ activities.
Questacon, CanberraGenerations of Australians is r have enjoyed the delights of this fascinating science and technology museum, which opened in 1988. Highlights include feeling the force of an earthquake, seeing lightning illuminate the room and peeking inside a beehive. Younger kids will enjoy Mini Q—a custom-built play space for children up to six years old.
1. Which museum offers the rail ride experience?| A．Questacon, Canberra. | B．Powerhouse Museum. |
| C．Newcastle Museum. | D．Sydney Tramway Museum. |
| A．They set activity calendars for visitors. | B．They help explore how the locals live. |
| C．They offer some interactive fun. | D．They give visitors an insight into mining. |
| A．Learn the cultural heritage. | B．Experience natural phenomena |
| C．Enjoy fascinating collections. | D．Engage in some space games. |
2 . STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.
Future Matters Program
It is an 8-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by the faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Simons Summer Research
It is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events free of charge. They will conclude the program producing a written research abstract and a research poster.
Research Science Institute
It is the first cost-free summer program of its kind. During this six-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program students will attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare written and oral presentations to present their research.
Program in Math for Young Scientists
This is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “mandatory (强制的) fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
1. Which program best suits students who want to be doctors?| A．Future Matters Program. | B．Simons Summer Research. |
| C．Research Science Institute. | D．Program in Math for Young Scientists. |
| A．The topic. | B．The expense. | C．The duration. | D．The content. |
| A．Cultivating independent skills. | B．Attending non-math activities. |
| C．Tailoring personal schedules. | D．Enrolling international students. |
3 . The Beijing Expo Park, where the International Horticultural Exhibition (国际园艺展) took place in 2019, has become a camping resort this summer. Twelve camping areas each named after the constellations (星座) have recently opened to the public at the park.
“When I see parents and children put down their mobile phones and enjoy their family time, I feel happy. At this moment, all our efforts in organizing this camping festival have paid off, ”said Xue He, a camping operator at the park.
“Located in the Yanqing district of Beijing, the camping area covers about 280, 000 square meters. It provides more than 1, 000 camping spots where tourists can spend their leisure time on picnics, fishing, horse riding, boating, and many other activities, ” said Han Weiwei, a manager of the Beijing Expo Park Investment and Development.
At the camping area named after Sagittarius, tents are spread throughout the woods, while a wooden trestle (支架) connects the campsites. “We pursue harmony between humans and nature, so the original plants were preserved as much as possible, ” said Liu Xiao’ou, an operator in the area.
“Horse riding is one of the most popular activities here, ”Liu said, adding that campers can ride horses in the Sagittarius area under the guidance of coaches. Children can also interact with some little cute horses which are less than one meter in height.
As the altitude in Yanqing is higher than that in downtown Beijing, the expo park is much cooler in summer. “This is favorable for camping. These abundant activities have given is so much fun, ” said a resident surnamed Yin from downtown Beijing.
In the coming three months, the Beijing Expo Park is going to host more than 30 activities during the camping festival, including bicycle races, fishing contests and night runs, according to the organizers.
1. What has happened in the Beijing Expo Park?| A．Horse riding performance has been offered. |
| B．Twelve camping areas have opened. |
| C．Art exhibitions have taken place. |
| D．A traditional festival has been celebrated. |
| A．Successful. | B．Unwelcome. | C．Boring. | D．Important. |
| A．The camping area is only for children. |
| B．Campers have little fun at the Sagittarius area. |
| C．Horse riding becomes popular only among children. |
| D．Campers are offered a natural environment. |
| A．The Beijing Expo Park will be open to the public. |
| B．The Beijing Expo Park has changed its course for the future. |
| C．The Beijing Expo Park becomes popular for its abundant exhibitions. |
| D．The Beijing Expo park offers memorable camping experiences to the public. |
4 . Ireland-Under 18 Bees and Biodiversity Conservation
Contribute to the protection of bees and biodiversity in Ireland. This unique program is specially designed for teenagers, aged 15 to 17. Teen volunteers will learn about environmental responsibility, provide hands-on care for the local environment and take part in positive cultural exchange.
Your Schedule:
Arrival day, Saturday: Arrive at Dublin Airport (DUB). The local team will pick you up and take you to your host family by coach. Meet the family and enjoy your first dinner in Ireland.
Day 1, Sunday: Spend this day getting familiar with your host family.
Day 2, Monday: Volunteers will receive training for the program, including introductions to the local team and project site.
Days 3-6, Tuesday-Friday: Volunteers will work six hours per day, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (except Friday, when volunteer work ends at 1:00 pm with free time in the afternoon). Volunteers will mainly be helping in field tasks, such as removing invasive plants (入侵植物) and planting bee-friendly flower specie. Speeches on nature and environmental issues will be given by local team leaders.
Every evening following dinner, there will either be free time or an organized group activity. Group activities may include learning to play Gaelic sports, joining in Irish dance lessons or team building activities.
Day 7, Saturday: Rewarding volunteer work, followed by dinner with the host family and free time or a group activity.
Day 8, Sunday: Volunteers will be taken by the local team to Dublin Airport for departure.
1. Who are the intended readers of this text?| A．Beekeepers. | B．Irish volunteers. | C．Teenagers. | D．Exchange students. |
| A．Listen to lectures. | B．Learn Irish. | C．Plant flowers. | D．Do Gaelic sports. |
| A．On Day 2. | B．On Day 5. | C．On Day 3. | D．On Day 7. |
5 . Things to Do in Atlanta
Need a run-down of the top things to do next month? Here is what’s going on in Atlanta.
In the Mood
Date: November 22 through November 26, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm ~5: 30 pm
Phone: 770-916-2800
If you love the music of the 1940s, then here’s what you need to do this Sunday. Go to a 1940s musical show at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The music of Clem Miler has a distinctive sound.
No need to ask me twice. Are you “In the Mood”?
Party With the Penguins
Date: November 20 through November 25, 2019
Time: 11:00 am ~2:00 pm
Phone: 404-581-4000
Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day at Georgia Aquarium’s annual Party With the Penguins. The party will feature fun activities, including the chance to see an African penguin up close and learn how to help protect this endangered species.
Callanwolde Arts Festival
Date: November 21 through November 22, 2019
Time: 10:30 am ~ 5:30 pm
Phone: 404-872-5338
Located at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, this event is a festival for artists, and by artists, letting them have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival. If you are of the artistic persuasion or enjoy a creative scene, don’t miss out.
Foolio’s Hoodilly Storytime
Date: November 21 through November 27, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm ~ 4: 30 pm
Phone: 404-523-3141
We make up a brand-new story every week. Come and enjoy a new story each time a Dad’s Garage Theatre. Little ones will get to help provide key parts of the story and even add in their own jokes. Interactive and out-of-the-ordinary fun for kids and parents!
1. Where should you go in order to enjoy Glenn Miller’s works?| A．Georgia Aquarium. | B．Dad’s Garage Theatre. |
| C．Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. | D．Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. |
| A．It is an annual event. |
| B．It lasts for a whole week. |
| C．It gets participants involved in its operations. |
| D．It is organized by some world-famous scientists. |
| A．404-872-5338. | B．404-523-3141. | C．404-581 -4000. | D．770-916-2800. |
6 . Dear young musicians,
Thank you for agreeing to take part in our Music Day. The whole idea of the day is for music students around the area to meet other players and receive expert teaching from our guests, six professional players. In the evening,you will perform the pieces you have worked on during the day at a concert which your friends and family can attend
After you have registered（注册) at the reception,go to the main hall. First,there will be a short performance by our professional musicians who are joining us for the day. After this you will go into your classes to practice on your own instruments for the evening concert. There will also be a chance to experiment with a different institiment from the one you normally play,and see if you enjoy playing something more unusual — we have several instruments to choose from!
The first part of the day will finish at 5 pm,when parents can collect students. For those remaining in the hall until the evening concert at 7 pm,there will be DVDs for you to watch,although you should also bring something to do while you are waiting. A change of clothes is required for the evening — black trousers or a skirt and white top — so unless you are going home at 5 pm,you will need to have this with you at the start of the day.
If for whatever reason you cannot attend the evening concert, you must tell us as soon as possible, as we need to know numbers in order to prepare the stage. We look forward to seeing you at the Young People's Music Day.
1. What can students do on Music Day?| A．They can have dinner with experts. |
| B．They can receive professional advice. |
| C．They can play with professional players. |
| D．They can meet world-famous musicians. |
| A．arrive at 5:00 in the afternoon |
| B．take one of their family members |
| C．play five pieces of music each |
| D．wear black trousers or a skirt and white top |
| A．To introduce Music Day. |
| B．to invite students to a concert. |
| C．To put up a notice about Music Day. |
| D．To encourage students to love music. |
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Local golf courses are likely to see a rise in business this weekend as golfers dust off the clubs and hit the course to take advantage of spring-like temperatures.
Golfers could be heading to Leavenworth Golf Club,455 W.Eisenhower,Lansing.Call 913-727-6600 to book a time.
For more information,call the clubhouse at 913-651-7176.
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Stage actors will be performing in downtown Leavenworth and at Leavenworth High School.The River City Community Players will present "Red Velvet Cake War" on Friday,Saturday and Sunday at the Performing Arts Center in downtown Leavenworth.Show times are 8 p.m.Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.Sunday.
High school performers will feature "Dear Americans" this weekend.Show times are 7 p.m.Friday and Saturday at the Performing Arts Center at the school,239 10th Ave.Half of the income from the show will be donated to local veteran's organizations.
For more information,call 913-682-2012.
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The Heritage Center in downtown Leavenworth will host "Malt Shop Memories" on Friday and Saturday nights. Many of the people attending will be wearing period clothing for the dinner and show that celebrates "Yesterday Once More".
The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Heritage Center is located at 109 Delaware St.,Leavenworth.
For ticket information,call 913-682-2122.
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Do you have a sweet tooth?The Women's Community Y is having the ninth annual Chocolate Event from 10:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.Saturday at the C.W.Parker Carousel Museum,320 S.Esplanade St.,Leavenworth.The event serves as a fundraiser for children's programs at the Women's Community Y.
For more information,call 913-682-6404.
1. If you want to learn more information about the golf courses,which number will you call?| A．913-682-2122. | B．913-651-7176. |
| C．913-682-6404. | D．913-682-2012. |
| A．From 10:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.Saturday. |
| B．At 8 a.m.on Friday and Saturday. |
| C．At 2 p.m.on Sunday. |
| D．At 7:30 p.m.on Friday and Saturday. |
| A．Attend Chocolate Event at the Women's Community Y. |
| B．Book a time at Leavenworth Golf Club. |
| C．Go to the Heritage Center in Leavenworth. |
| D．Watch a show at Performing Arts Center. |
8 . HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE
500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO·TELEPHONE (02) 9217 0111
Join in the holiday fun at the Powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition, Evolution & Revolution: Chinese dress 1700s to now. DON’T FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus (马戏团)！150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!
◆Chinese Folk Dancing：Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance. A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor’s court dance. Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.
Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.
◆Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre：Wellknown children’s play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group. Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays.
Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.
◆Chinese Youth League：A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances, and a musician playing Er Hu.
Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 11：30 am to 1：30 pm.
◆Kids Activity：Make a Paper Horse：Young children make a paper horse cutout. (The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting, indicating a kind of advancement. )Suitable for ages 8～12 years.
Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,12：00 pm to 1：00 pm.
◆Club Med Circus School：Learn circus skills, including the trapeze, trampolining and magic. Not only for children over 5. There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk, level 4, on the day.
Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11：30 am & 1：00 pm.
Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse. Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address.
Members receive Powerline, our monthly magazine, discounts in the shops and the restaurants, as well as free admission to the Museum. All this for as little as $ 50. 00 a year！Call (02) 9217 0600 for more details.
1. When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?| A．On July 2. | B．On July 3. |
| C．On July 6. | D．On July 8. |
| A．Kids Activity |
| B．Chinese Youth League |
| C．Club Med Circus School |
| D．Children’s Arts Theatre |
| A．Calling (02) 9217 0600. |
| B．Gaining family membership. |
| C．Coming for the holiday fun. |
D．Paying Powerline  50.00 a year. |
| A．To attract visitors. |
| B．To present schedules. |
| C．To report the performances. |
| D．To teach kids Chinese arts. |
