1 . Many campers love to plan their trips during autumn season.
Schedule your time in case of cool weather. Even though summer just ended, you should be prepared for cool weather.
Schedule your cooking time. An important thing to keep in mind is that the days are shorter during cool seasons. More importantly, food takes longer time to cook when the weather is cold. So schedule your cooking time to make sure that you enjoy your meal time.
Be careful with bears. Any camper knows that it is quite important to protect himself from bears and other wildlife.
A.Go apple or pumpkin picking. |
B.Collect colourful leaves from trees. |
C.Autumn weather is very unpredictable. |
D.So we must be extra careful during fall season. |
E.Be sure you cook dinner and clean up before the sun goes down. |
F.All the animals wake up and are very hungry at this time of the year. |
G.There are plenty of fun activities you can enjoy during your camping trip. |
2 . Fun-Filled & Educative Science Themed Birthday Party
Get your kids engaged with science experiments, games, craft ideas, activities and much more. There will be something for everyone. It is easy, fun and very entertaining and the kids will surely learn a lot of things without feeling like it’s a chore. Super Science for Kids organizes the most fun-filled science themed birthday party. We have a number of science experiments lined-up for you.
Classic Chemical Magic Demonstrations
See the Erupting Volcano, Experiment with Exploding Gases, See the Big-Bang Carbide
Cannon, Make Lightning, Watch closely as a giant mushroom rises from the depths of a cup. See water turn to grape juice, and More! Cost $ 125 for kids aged 3-5. Time needed: 1 hours.
Hands-on Make & Take Chemistry Projects Too!
Choices include: Flubber, Hi-Bounce Balls, Crystals, Orbs, Lava Tubes, & More! All participants take home three experiments plus one to do at home!! Cost $ 225 for up to 20 kids! (Additional travel fees may apply). Time needed: 1 hour. Ages 4-11.
Robot Battle Birthday
In this party, you and your friends will build motorized battle-bot robots and have fun battling each other as you try to design a robot that will hit your opponent by pushing it off the table, flipping it over, or pulling its pieces off! Ages 7-12. Fee $ 225. Time needed: 1.5 hours.
NEW-Ozobot Robot Party
Have fun playing with and programming the incredible Ozobot Bit and Ozobot Evo. In this party, we will bring in an Ozobot Bit robot for each child at the party. Participants will learn to program their robot with markers and this robot’s incredible optical sensing capability. Have fun coding with your friends! Birthday child will keep an Ozobot Bit as our gift! Ages 5-10. Fee $ 235.Time needed:1 hour.
Are you looking for science birthday party? Give us a call now (908) 684-2383 for creating an amazing experience for your kids.
1. What science party can the youngest kids attend?A.Classic Chemical Magic Demonstrations. |
B.NEW-Ozobot Robot Party. |
C.Robot Battle Birthday. |
D.Hands-on Make & Take Chemistry Projects Too! |
A.They have the same fee. | B.They offer robot programs. |
C.They are fit for kids of all ages. | D.They are the most popular parties. |
A.An advertisement. | B.A News report. |
C.A travel journal. | D.A science fiction. |
3 . Camping isn’t for everyone. That much is true.
You don’t have to be an “outdoors person” to enjoy camping.
Camping is not boring. There is an absolute ton of things to do while camping. Getting active, exploring the landscape, visiting local towns and attractions, playing games and sports or just chilling out with a good book.
A.But camping needs a lot of preparations. |
B.Camping is what you make it. |
C.But most people really enjoy it if they give it a chance. |
D.Camping doesn’t need much planning. |
E.Camping doesn’t have to mean having a hard time. |
F.Camping is enjoyed by all kinds of people. |
G.You don’t need lots of expensive equipment to go camping. |
4 . Do you want something to have fun? Well, look at a list of some activities.
Living like Summer Flowers
As the first exhibition in the new space of Fangyuan Art Museum, with the theme of flowers, it showcases many new works by artist Yan Ping. This exhibition aims to express the beauty of the power of life, and to discover the beauty that we have overlooked in the world.
The “Big Yellow Duck”
Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman will bring his big rubber(橡胶) duck to the Today Art Museum in Beijing, inviting you to participate in this nearly three month party. This exhibition is Hofman’s first large-scale solo exhibition in China. More than 25 new works will be displayed, presenting the landmark of Hofman’s more than 20 years of artistic career.
Yoga in Hutong
We are excited to offer a truly magical experience to our community at the absolutely attractive hutong place, Z-Space.Start your Sunday morning with 75-minute movement to awaken your body and mind, and fuel your spirit. After class, we’ll enjoy a selection of snacks and drinks.
Viewing the Sand Ridge
Contemporary ink artist Tan Jun will hold his solo exhibition “Guansha Ridge” at Beijing Soka Art. In this exhibition, there will be 8 collections of photography and painting, adding a new experience to the viewer’s way of viewing and feeling the mysterious poetic world.
1. Where can you watch some works about flowers?A.At Z-Space. | B.At Beijing Soka Art. |
C.At Today Art Museum. | D.At Fangyuan Art Museum. |
A.Yoga in Hutong. | B.The “Big Yellow Duck”. |
C.Viewing the Sand Ridge. | D.Living like Summer Flowers. |
A.Hold a party. | B.Visit a big duck. |
C.Eat some food. | D.Paint some pictures. |
5 . Many people who don’t normally visit museums may consider them boring and often wonder what the appeal is. Actually, people visit museums for a variety of reasons.
Open up your eyes. Visiting museums allows you to place yourself in the shoes of artists. Each work serves as a doorway into the artists’ soul and lets you explore what they felt, rather than merely observed.
Gain inspiration. Do you ever feel like you need a breath of inspiration to refresh your soul? It’s not a coincidence (巧合) that there’s a “muse” in museums! A museum is a wonderful place to get inspired and let creative juices begin to flow again.
Offer “food” for conversation. This is because museums can help fuel your discussions with other people. Whether it’s a new exhibit or a fascinating show, museums offer a variety of subjects to talk about.
A.Change your attitude towards life. |
B.Meet those sharing similar interests. |
C.Every piece of art tells a unique story. |
D.Some are personal and some are social. |
E.It has a positive effect on the whole society. |
F.These topics aren’t just limited to traditional artworks. |
G.Observing artists’ works results in the creation of new ideas. |
6 . Should swimming lessons be compulsory in schools?
Guangdong Province is set to make swimming lessons compulsory in primary schools starting from 2020,proposing the courses should be given from the fourth grade.Do we need to make swimming compulsory in schools?Forum(论坛) readers share their opinions.
White Bear(Poland)
In Poland swimming lessons are not compulsory,but most of the schools have them.I think that when it is only possible,there should be the swimming lessons for kids.It is a life-saving skill.
Mister Panda(France)
I come from France where swimming lessons in school are compulsory(dating back to Charlemagne).I even got my life-saving certificate in school.
Boilermaker(Expert in China)
There are swimming lessons in my city,but I was very disappointed in how they were taught.The kids spent 45 minutes of the one-hour lesson practicing strokes on dryland.They only spent 15 minutes in the water.All of the children panicked and sank immediately to the bottom.Then all of the parents scolded the children,telling them they weren’t paying attention to the teacher and that they were failures.
Yunzhang(China)
It is a pity that many Chinese athletes have won world championships in swimming while most schools don’t have the swimming facilities.Swimming is an essential life-saving skill that everyone should have access to.The earlier,the better.The government needs to put money into the popularity of the sport.
1. Who is doubtful about the effect of swimming lessons?A.White Bear. | B.Mister Panda. |
C.Boilermaker. | D.Yunzhang. |
A.Most schools in Poland have swimming lessons. |
B.In France only a few schools have swimming lessons. |
C.Most of the readers think swimming is an unnecessary skill. |
D.Swimming lessons are made compulsory in high schools in Guangdong. |
A.Pitiful. | B.Positive. |
C.Concerned. | D.Opposed. |
7 . What is forest bathing? This Japanese practice, known in Japan as shinrin yoku, is a process of relaxation. The simple method of being calm and quiet in the woods, observing nature around you while breathing deeply can help both adults and children relieve stress and boost health and well being in a natural way.
Find a spot. Depending where you are, find a good source of nature. One doesn’t need to journey deep into a forest for these benefits. Just look for any green area.
Engage all your senses. Let nature enter through your ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, and feet.
Don’t hurry. Slow walking is recommended for beginners. And it’s good to spend as much time as possible. You’ll notice positive effects after twenty minutes, but a longer visit, ideally four hours, is better.
Appreciate the silence.
A.Practice more often. |
B.Try different activities. |
C.Actively listen, smell, touch, and look. |
D.It could be an urban park or a nature preserve. |
E.Below are some tips for beginners to get started. |
F.Staying in silent areas is not the only way to forest bathing. |
G.One of the disadvantages of urban living is the constant noise. |
8 . Chicago Children’s Museum
This museum offers plenty of fun activities for kids. However, this is one of the few Chicago museums not “fun for the whole family” as adults and older kids will be bored to tears.
Address: 700 East Grand Ave. (Navy Pier), Chicago
Phone: 312-527-1000
Public transportation:
CTA bus lines #29 (State Street), #65 (Grand Avenue), and the # 66 (Chicago Avenue) all serve Navy Pier.
Parking rates:
* Monday through Thursday: $20
* Friday through Sunday: $24
* Holidays: $24
Hours:
* Monday through Friday: 10 a. m. —5 p. m.
* Saturday and Sunday: 10 a. m. —8 p. m.
Entrance fees:
* Adults: $12
* Children: $12
* Seniors (65+); $11
* Children (under 5): free
Activities:
Located on one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions, Navy Pier, the museum offers three floors of activities for kids, including:
* Play It Safe—all about home safety
* Inventing Lab—provides parts and instructions for creating things
* Kids Town—a playroom recreating a Chicago neighborhood where kids can pretend to do things like shopping for groceries and driving a CTA bus
* Climbing Schooner—a three-floor climbing building
* My Museum—kids get to create various art projects that are “all about me”
* Skyline—learn about skyscrapers (摩天大楼) and design your own
* Treehouse Trails-a play area designed like a forest
* Waterways—water activities showing how pumps and dams work
1. Who is the museum mainly designed for?A.Adults. | B.Old kids. | C.Young kids. | D.The whole family. |
A.$36. | B.$ 47. | C.$59. | D.$ 71. |
A.Waterways. | B.My Museum. | C.Play it safe. | D.Inventing Lab. |
9 . 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.
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.
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.
Logic puzzles
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.
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. |
10 . Pack the car and explore what New York State has to offer. Here are four family-friendly destinations where you and the kids can play, learn and have endless amounts of fun.
Sullivan CatskillsThis year-round water park features 11 attractions, including an activity pool, a rope bridge challenge and slides. The room is kept at 84 degrees, which prevents any outside Catskill cold. It opens from Thursday to Sunday.
Vidbel Mountain HomesteadThis fifth-generation nonprofit farm cares for several animals, many of which are rescues. The farm works to teach children to care for the resident horses, pigs and dogs. This season, the farm is open to anyone who would like to see the animals, with a special focus on child and adult visitors with special needs or dealing with illness. No admission fee.
Bethel Woods Center for the ArtsIt’s a nonprofit organization located at the historic 1969 Woodstock Music Festival site. Guests are welcome to explore the preserved site that held the famous festival. The center also has a museum that features artifacts from Woodstock.
Thomas Cole National Historic SiteThe site has been additionally fitted with digital storytelling equipment intended to engage people of all ages, and while original artworks are on display, there are also things to touch and explore.
1. Where shall the visitors go if they are interested in an influential festival?A.Sullivan Catskills. |
B.Vidbel Mountain Homestead. |
C.Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. |
D.Thomas Cole National Historic Site. |
A.Buy a pet. | B.See a doctor. |
C.Visit some animals. | D.Enjoy some artworks. |
A.History. | B.Art. | C.Travelling. | D.Geography. |