1 . 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. |
| A．Taking kung fu classes. | B．Using a 3-D printer. |
| C．Eating delicious snacks. | D．Seeking homework help. |
| A．Its way of teaching. | B．Its wide range of topics. |
| C．Its need of certain experience. | D．Its requirement for parents’ company. |
2 . Summer is a fun time to get away from busy work and spend quality time with your family. Research has found that spending quality time with the family benefits both parents and children.
Have a picnic. Going for a picnic with the whole family is always enjoyable. You can get away from the house and enjoy foods together in nature.
Go camping. Having a camping trip with the whole family in state parks is also a good idea. There are many fun things you can do when you go camping. But you need to check on all your camping equipment. And make sure your tents have been put up well enough to resist any weather.
Do some hiking. Hiking is an outdoor activity that allows you to be active outside. It’s a great activity to do with the family while on vacation. It will not cost you anything and is ideal for both the younger children and the older ones.
| A．Visit the beach. |
| B．Walk along the river. |
| C．It is always hard to select appropriate camping places. |
| D．It’s also an activity where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. |
| E．It’s a lot of fun to sit around a campfire and watch the night sky overhead. |
| F．Even spending time doing simple things maybe a wonderful bonding experience. |
| G．You can even go a little further to have a picnic instead of going out to eat nearby. |
3 . These are four events held in the libraries.
Talk Time
August 13, 2022 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Little Walnut Creek Branch. 835 W. Rundberg Ln
Talk Time is a program for English conversation practice with other English learners and English-speaking volunteers. The program is open to any adult who speaks some English and wants an informal and safe place to practice with others.
Open Mic Poetry Showcase
August 17, 2022 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Recycled Reads, 5335 Burnet Rd
Calling all performers! Participants are welcome to act out a scene, perform a monologue or play a theatrical score (乐谱). The material can be original or an old standby, as long as it’s family-friendly. We all love to hear what you’ve got.
Library Love Story Workshops
August 21, 2022 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd
These workshops are to encourage and help people who want to submit (提交) a story about how the library changed their lives. We’ll be collecting stories from the community through the summer and fall. Selected stories will be featured on the KUT airwaves.
Discover Exoplanets: The Search for Alien Earths
September 13, 2022 All day
620 Cedar Ave, Port Hadlock. 98339, WA
The Jefferson County Library is excited to host the free exhibition that explores the fascinating world of space and astronomy. In the exhibition, you can have the chance to see the tools, techniques and science used to explore space. All ages are welcome to experience this hands-on science exhibition, similar to what you’d find at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle.
1. Which event is most suitable for a girl who likes acting?| A．Talk Time. | B．Open Mic Poetry Showcase. |
| C．Library Love Story Workshops. | D．Discover Exoplanets: The Search for Alien Earths. |
| A．Stories about how the library changed in the past. |
| B．Stories about the positive changes in communities. |
| C．Stories about the changes brought by the library. |
| D．Stories that happen in the library. |
| A．On August 13, 2022. | B．On August 17, 2022. |
| C．On August 21, 2022. | D．On September 13, 2022. |
4 . 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. |
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1. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is located ________.| A．in the downtown area of Los Angeles | B．in a suburb of the city of Los Angeles |
| C．in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art | D．in the centre of Wilshire May Company |
| A．the exhibition of film equipment | B．the impact of the film industry on world culture |
| C．the popularity of Hollywood movie culture | D．the achievements of American galleries and theatres |
| A．promote the Academy Museum and make movie history |
| B．arouse people’s interest in the Academy Museum |
| C．raise enough money for the Academy Museum |
| D．help realize the Academy Museum founding supporters’ dreams |
6 .
WHAT’S ON STAGE Russian dances: The famous “Little White Birth” Dance Troupe will travel from Russia to present performances in Beijing. The troupe, founded in 1948, is famous for their combination of Russian folk dance sand classical dancing art. It has been invited by the Beijing Foreign Culture Exchange Co. to give four performances in Beijing. Tickets are available through ticket hotlines and website such as www.paio.com.cn., www.Chinaticket.com and www.Ticket.elong.com. Time: 7:30 p.m., January 18-21 Place: Beizhan Theatre, 135, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District Tel: 6606-4258 EXHIBITIONS Kite show: All together 81 kites collected by the China National Art Museum is on show in the Yanhuang Art Museum. Kong Xiangze, an expert on Chinese kites, published a book on kites, explaining the origins of the Kite-making process. The exhibited kites are made in a traditional Chinese style. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. until February 11 Place: 9 Huizhong Road Tel: 6491-2902 CONCERTS Folk music: A concert of classics of Chinese folk music will greet audiences on the first day of the Year of Rat at the Beijing Concert Hall. The China Song and Dance Ensemble will perform dozens of traditional instrumental pieces, such as “Full of Joy”, “Colourful Cloud Chasing the Moon” and “Spring Festival Suite”. Time: 7:30 p.m., January 24 Place: 1, Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District Tel: 6559-8285 EVENTS Flower festival: The Beijing Botanical Garden is bringing people a blooming festival with the beautiful flowers in its tropical (热带的) plants greenhouse. The garden has introduced nearly 80 kinds of flowers abroad for the exhibition. There is also an exhibition of potted narcissus (水仙) landscapes. More than 300 mini landscapes involving imported narcissus will be displayed, people can get a preview of the show by visiting www.Beijingbd.com., the garden’s website. Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. until January 28 Place: Wofosi Lu near the Fragant Hills Tel: 8259-5547 |
| A．In a science magazine. | B．On their social platform. |
| C．In a calendar. | D．In an information board. |
| A．Russian dances. | B．Kite show. | C．Folk music. | D．Flower festival. |
| A．6606-4258 | B．6491-2902 | C．6559-8285 | D．8259-5547 |
7 . The way students spend their weekends can vary. Once you get to college, students see the weekend to forget about everything. Most of the time it is going out with friends, but when you decide to turn that down, you are looked at to be lame. What's up with this?
In college, going out can seem like the main thing that happens during the weekend. But not everyone is into that —some students study or stay in with friends, and others simply just don’t go out because it is not their type of thing. If you are one of those people who decides to stay in, you probably know the feeling of being the “lame friend”.
When students feel this way, they can also feel pressured into doing something that they originally did not want to do. Just because a person does not want to go out and party and drink does not mean that they are lame—they just have a different idea of a fun weekend.
I don’t think we should assume that everyone needs to go out during the weekend in order to have fun, and the social pressure to do so can feel broken. I will speak from my own experience: When the weekend comes around, I overthink and start to get a rush of anxiety. Why? Because I might be judged for not going out, or I might miss something if I don’t go to this specific party that everyone is going to. I’m sure there are others that feel the same way and have had similar experiences, and they don’t deserve to feel the way I do either.
We should keep in mind that individuals are going through their own personal situations, and everyone has their own reasons for not going out. Staying in and watching a movie by yourself or with friends is not a bad thing, and people should normalize that not going out on the weekends is really not the worst thing.
1. Why does the author raise a question in paragraph 1?| A．To doubt students’behaviour. | B．To correct schools’ management. |
| C．To blame friends’ rejection. | D．To deny others’ judgement. |
| A．The one without friends. | B．The one with serious anxiety. |
| C．The one with less outside activities. | D．The one with the deadly leg disability. |
| A．How to spend weekends is up to you. |
| B．Study should be put first in college. |
| C．Going to the party everyone is going to is a must. |
| D．What to do at weekends is well worth considering. |
| A．A good friend is my nearest relation. | B．Be the chess player, not the chess piece. |
| C．A man cannot be judged by his appearance. | D．Interest is the seed, the action are the fruits. |
8 . The International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) holds around 50 events every year. Here is the information of some upcoming events.
Korea International Women’s Invention Exhibition (KIWIE)
KIWIE is truly one and only festival celebrating women inventors and inventions in the world, which has driven the growth of women inventors at home and abroad. This year, KIWIE 2023 will be held online and offline so that you can view the site and the online exhibition hall at the same time.
Date: July 20 (Thurs) — 22 (Sat), 2023
Place: Hall 4, Exhibition Center 1, KINTEX
International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN)
iCAN 2022 last year featured more than 720 inventions from 81 countries around the world and was a true global stage for worldwide creativity and innovation. This year is a special online edition. You can send your application form and video file before 10th August 2023 by email.
Date: August 26 (Sat), 2023
Website: www. tisias. org
Macao (China) International Innovation and Invention Exhibition Expo (MiiEX)
MiiEX is the first and only contest showing various inventions and new products that are intended to go to the market. MiiEX offers a platform for communication among university students and inventors, through which students will get inspiration from interaction among participants.
Date: October 27 (Fri) — 29 (Sun), 2023
Place: Cotai Expo Hall D, The Venetian Macao (China) — Online and Offline Exhibition
Malaysia Technology Exhibition (MTE)
MTE focuses on recognizing inventions, programmes and ideas which contribute to sustainability, reducing poverty, improving area cooperation, protecting our planet, and building peace. The awards especially encourage the development of local solutions to local challenges.
Date: October 17 (Tues) — 21 (Sun), 2023
Virtual Event: www. mte. org. my
Place: Kuala Lumpur City Center.
1. Which of the following events is only available online this year?| A．KIWIE. | B．iCAN. | C．MiiEX. | D．MTE. |
| A．Macao people. | B．Market managers. | C．Women inventors. | D．University students. |
| A．Low-cost inventions. | B．High-tech inventions. |
| C．World-wide inventions. | D．Local-related inventions. |
EVENTS CALENDAR | Spring 2023 | |
| 1-31 May Alton Walking Festival Held at the gateway to the South Downs National Park, known as “Jane Austen country”, Alton Walking Festival welcomes walkers, wanders and explorers of all ages. Discover a variety of wildlife and cultural heritage (遗产) on one of over 100 walks led by experienced volunteer walk leaders. Cost: Varies walkalton.org.uk | ||
| 12-15 May Arran Mountain Festival Scotland’s hillwalking and mountaineering festival offers an opportunity to meet like-minded people, discover a wonderful island and have unforgettable days in the safe hands of experienced local leaders. With names to inspire, like Ceum na Caillich and Caisteal Abhail, Arran’s mountains are among Scotland’s most amazing scenery. Cost: From £20 arranmountainfestival.co.uk | ||
| 27 May-4 June Malvern Walking Festival Over 50 walks offer a wide choice for all abilities and interests, from short local walks to long-distance ones exploring history, nature, the arts and famous people from the area. For the energetic, there’s the popular Malvern Hills End-to-End and Back walk and the 31-mile “Worcestershire Way in a Day”. Cost: From £5 malvernwalking.uk | ||
| 20 May-10 June Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival The Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival takes place in and around the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This nationally important and beautiful landscape has much to offer with many outdoor activities—from fishing to gliding (滑翔) by way of biking and hillwalking. Cost: Varies woldsoutdoorfestival.com | ||
| A．walkalton.org.uk | B．arranmountainfestival.co.uk |
| C．malvernwalking.uk | D．woldsoutdoorfestival.com |
| A．Alton Walking Festival. |
| B．Arran Mountain Festival. |
| C．Malvern Walking Festival. |
| D．Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival. |
| A．A report. | B．A textbook. | C．A magazine. | D．A novel. |
10 . If you have nothing to do on weekends, the following activities are fit for you.
Melbourne Magic Show
The lights are dim and you take your seat in an elegant back room (密室) of a five-star Melbourne hotel. The guests are ready to witness the impossible. Your host is Luke Hocking, a local modern-day magician. Integrating illusion and mind reading into a theatrical magic experience, Hocking leaves his audience astounded! This show has existed in Melbourne for over five years.
Becoming You
Seventy-two relatable real-life stories are presented in unexpected and immersive environments, covering it all: the good, the bad, the embarrassing, the monumental and the seemingly ordinary. The exhibition features many more famous storytellers.
Plans for the Planet
Contemporary artist Olaf Breuning presents a large- scale exhibition for children who love adventure. The exhibition is both an adventure of self-discovery and opportunity for children to share their thoughts about the world they live in.
THE LUME Melbourne
THE LUME Melbourne combines adventure with art. The experience at THE LUME Melbourne features the vibrant works of Vincent van Gogh. Imagine the vivid colors and details of world-known artworks coming to life all around you while a symphony of sounds, smells and tastes creates an awe-inspiring multi-sensory experience. Within the 3000-square-meter, 11-meter-high digital art gallery, there are no time limits and no set paths — your journey is entirely up to you.
1. What do we know about Luke Hocking?| A．He runs a five-star hotel. |
| B．He is a new performer. |
| C．He is an outstanding magician. |
| D．He likes dealing with difficulties. |
| A．Old people. | B．Babies. | C．Adults. | D．Children. |
| A．Melbourne Magic Show. | B．THE LUME Melbourne. |
| C．Plans for the Planet. | D．Becoming You, |
