3 . Most kids grow up learning they cannot draw on the walls.     1     This summer, group of culture addicts,artists and community organizers are inviting New Yorkers to write all over the walls of an old house on Governor's Island.

The project is called Writing On It All,and it's a participatory writing project and artistic experiment that has happened on Governor's Island every summer since 2013.

＂Most of the participants are people who are just walking by or are on the island for other reasons.     2    ”Alexandra Chasin,artistic director of Writing On It All,tells Smithsonian.com.

The 2016 season runs through June 26 and features sessions facilitated by everyone from dancers to domestic workers.     3    This year,the programs range from one that turns the house into a collaborative essay to one that explores the meaning of exile(背井离乡）。

    4     Now known as"New York's shared space for art and play,"the island,which lies between Manhattan and Brooklyn in Upper New York Bay,is closed to cars but open to summer tourists who flock for festivals,picnics,adventures,as well as these"legal graffiti(涂鸦）”Sessions.

    5     So far,participants have ranged in age from 2 to 85.Though Chasin says the focus of the work is on the activity of writing,rather than the text that expresses participants' inner world, some of the work that comes out of the sessions has stuck with her.

A．Each session has a theme.

B．But they are not well-behaved.

C．But it might be time to unlearn that training.

D．Sometimes those just kind of happen to be there.

E．The notes and art on the walls are an experiment in self-expression.

F．This year's session will be watched by domestic and international media.

G．Governor's Island is a national historic district long used for military purposes.

4 . Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.

Ceremonial bathing has existed for thousands of years and has many forms, one of which is the sauna. The Finns have perfected the steam bath, or sauna, which may be taken, usually in an enclosed room, by pouring water over hot rocks or as a dry heat bath.     1     Dry heat and steam baths had advocates in ancient Rome and pre-Columbian Americans used sweat lodges .

The earliest saunas were probably, underground caves heated by a fire that naturally filled with smoke as chimney making was unknown at that time. A fire kept in a fire-pit would heat the rock walls of the cave.     2    

A few people today say that the smoke sauna, ''savusauna'', is the only true sauna experience and that all saunas should have at least a background odor(4wk)or smoke. Today most saunas use electric stoves, although gas and wood-burning stoves are available .

Saunas are relaxing and stress relieving. Those with muscle aches or arthritis (关节) may find that the heat relaxes muscles and relieves pain. Asthma(哮喘)patients find that the heat enlarges air passageways of the lung and facilitates breathing. Saunas do not cure the common cold but they may help to speed recovery time.     3    The sauna could be considered to follow the old saying ''Feed a cold, starve a fever''. The regular sauna may decrease the likelihood of getting a cold in the first place .

Sauna is good for your skin as the blood flow to the skin increases and sweating occurs. Adults sweat about 2 lbs of water per hour on average in a sauna. a good sweat removes dirt from pores and gives the skin a healthy glow. The loss in water weight is temporary as the body's physiological mechanisms will quickly restore proper volumes The cardiovascular (心血管) system gets a work out as the heart must pump harder and faster to move blood to the surface for heat exchange. Heart rate may increase from 72 beats per minute on average to 100-150 beats per minute .

    4     The elderly and those with diabetes should check with their doctor prior to taking saunas. Pregnant women should not take saunas, particularly in the first three months. Indeed, everyone just starting out should take short sessions at first to become accustomed to this type of bath.

A．An extra-large sauna and steam room can be used for players to relax in

B．A normal heart can handle these stresses but those with heart trouble wishing to begin to use a sauna should seek a doctor's advice

C．The Japanese, Greeks, Turks and Russians as well as Native Americans have forms of the sweat bath in their bathing rituals.

D．The body's core temperature usually rises 1-2 degrees while in the sauna, thus imitating a slight fever

E．After reaching full heat, the smoke was let out of the cave and the stones would retain heat for several hours

F．Some people prefer taking a warm shower beforehand to speed up perspiration (流汗) in the sauna.

5 . Reasons Why You Should Go Hiking

Whether you're looking to lose weight, reduce （减少）pressure, or clear your head and get out into nature, hiking is the best choice. If you're looking for some motivation （动力）to get off the sofa, consider these reasons to start hiking.

Hiking is healthy. According to the American Hiking Society, hiking is good for your health.     1     You can lose weight, reduce heart disease and slow aging by it. It also offers mental health benefits by reducing pressure and worry.

    2    As you hike more frequently, you'll begin to develop additional patience, skills and comfort along the way. The beauty of hiking is that we can do it naturally and easily. It's easy to stick with hiking because the frustration （挫败）level for beginners is low and you can find the pace that works for you.

Hiking is cheap.     3     Prepare good shoes, some proper clothes, a comfortable pack, and you're pretty much ready to go. Most of you have easy access to parks and natural areas, so you don't have to spend a lot of money or time heading out on a hike.

Hiking is real. We all spend too much time on computers at home, writing under electric lights or watching TV indoors （often you're writing while watching TV）.     4    

Hiking is a great way to introduce kids to the world of the outdoors.    5    So let your kids hike together with you and have a good time.

A．Hiking is simple.

B．Hiking is long and difficult.

C．Hiking offers physical benefits by keeping you active.

D．Compared to any other sport, the cost of hiking is low.

E．It's also a sport in which they'll be able to enjoy their whole lives.

F．When you are hiking, you often feel tired and want to stop at once.

G．However, hiking encourages you to walk out of your house and get close to nature.

6 . About 43 years ago, spotted an advertisement in the paper for the YMCA wilderness program.     1     My first experience was a boat trip. I still have the images of sunrises and sunsets with all the beautiful colours on Lake of the Woods.

    2     Even now I can feel the cold water dripping down my arm as we sat in the boat pulling the paddles awkwardly through running water. It was my first experience in a boat and my arms became tired after many hours of paddling.

We stopped for lunch in the boat by gathering all the boats together.     3    

At night it was time to camp at our site picked out by our guide. There we learned to start campfires and cook some of our meals. This is where fell in love with noodles.     4     We cleaned up our mess and put up our tents and slept on the ground. We learned to carry the heavy packs to our next destination. I developed a sense of accomplishment and had arm muscles after that trip.

There were no phones, makeup, hair dryers... just us and the bush. We came from different backgrounds with different personalities and we all had to work together as a group.

    5    . I kept a journal from that second trip and often go back to it.

A．They dropped us off in the bush.

B．I had to experience more of the wilderness.

C．I was 15 and wanted to do something different.

D．Our guide handed out chocolate, cheese, and dried meat.

E．I liked the boat trip so much that I joined the survival trip the next year.

F．It was wonderful sharing simple meals over the fire and talking with new friends.

G．As a teenager, didn’t know that I was having the best adventure a teenager could have.

7 . Children's Games in Ancient China

Unlike the children nowadays, the children during ancient times didn't have smart phone, iPad or computer to entertain(娱乐) themselves.     1     Let's take a look.

Flying kites

Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite.     2     For example, the swallow-shaped kite is a well-known Beijing style.

Playing hide-and-seek

Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. Even nowadays, many children like playing it. There are two ways to play. One way is covering a child's eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him.     3    

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The closest thing to watching a film or television for entertainment during ancient times was going to see a shadow play. Folk artists manipulate puppets behind the screen, narrating stories and accompanied by music.

Setting off firecrackers(鞭炮)

Firecrackers have a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that there was a beast (野兽)named Nian in ancient China.     5     After gunpowder was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joint cracker. Crackers are still set off during Spring Festival to symbolize auspiciousness(吉利).

A．Watching shadow plays

B．Each of them has special features.

C．Different materials are used to make the kite.

D．Shadow plays were the popular entertaining form in ancient times.

E．And to scare off the beast, people burnt bamboo joints to make it blast.

F．More commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.

G．Instead, they came up with(想出) interesting games to play in their childhood.

8 .

1. Susan, a biology student, has a particular interest in wildlife. She is curious about how people and wildlife can co-exist peacefully in an area. She would like to study the environment and wild animals. With information she gathers in the camp she hopes to complete her project on wildlife.
2. Mike is eager to stay away from the busy city life for a while. He and his classmates have decided to join a summer camp where they can learn outdoor skills and learn to solve problems all by themselves.
3. Jane is longing for a break from school life. She wants to try something different and exciting. She is especially interested in mountain biking and water sports.
4. George is a born leader and is popular among his classmates. As a chairman of the Student Club, he often organizes activities and games. He’d like to attend wilderness courses which offer youth a chance to learn, lead and succeed.
5. Tom is a sports fan and a lover of the outdoors. Besides water sports, he enjoys horse-racing and hiking. He would like to go to a camp which offers a great variety of sports.

9 . Fun doesn’t have to be expensive

Everyone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much money to spend. Here are some free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself.

Get outside

Going outside in good weather can be a lot of fun, especially if you go with a friend.    1    

If you live in a city, you can go window-shopping. Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings.

Try a hobby

While you’re out, take pictures of things you find. Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around you. Photographic equipment can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. You probably already own a camera or a cell phone that can take pictures. Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials.    2    

Find an event

Libraries often hold free public events.    3    And while you’re there, borrow a book or movie for free. 3Museums and universities also hold free events.

If you can’t find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who organize concerts and plays need help.    4    Sometimes they reward volunteers with free tickets.

Meet a friend

Relationships are often the best things in life.    5    Invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on your hobby. Hosting doesn’t have to be difficult. If your friend comes in the afternoon, you don’t have to serve a meal. You can sit and talk, play board games or card games or watch a movie.

A．A friend in need is a friend indeed

B．Stop by one to find out what’s going on.

C．Hike or bicycle on a nearby path or in a park

D．Whatever you do, find someone to share it with.

E．It’s a good idea to stay at home to watch a movie

F．You could set up or take down chairs or greet visitors.

G．Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and paper.

10 . No one can deny that buttons are an important clothing device. But, can they rise to the level of art? Organizers of an exhibit in New York think so.

Peter Souleo Wright organized “The Button Show” at Rush Arts Gallery in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Eleven artists used the small, ordinary objects to create sculptures, portraits and wearable art. Some of the works are political, some are personal and others are just fun.

Wright said each artist reimagines and repurposes the buttons to make art. “What I tried to do with this show, ” he said, “was to look at artists who were promoting that level of craft.”

He said he wanted the button art to be comparable to a painting “because of the amount of detail and precision in the work”.

Artist Beau McCall produced “A Harlem Hangover”. It looks like a wine bottle that fell over on a table. A stream of connected red buttons hangs over the side, like wine flowing down. Similar red buttons form a small pool on the floor.

McCall layers buttons of different shapes and sizes to create the bottle. The stitching that holds them together is also part of the artistic design.

For San Francisco­based artist Lisa Kokin, buttons are highly personal. After her father died in 2001, she created a portrait of him using only buttons. That memorial to her father led to other button portraits, including those of activists Rosa Parks and Cesar Chavez.

Others use buttons for details. Artist Amalia Amaki of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, placed them on and around old photographs. Los Angeles artist Camilla Taylor attached buttons to three large sculptures that look like headless animals with long, narrow legs.

“The Button Show” ends on March 12.The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation paid for the exhibition. The foundation was created in 1995 by the Simmons brothers: artist Danny, hip­hop producer Russell and rapper Rev. Run. The foundation seeks to bring the artists to urban youth and to provide support for new artists.

1. Why did Wright organize “The Button Show”?

A．To show the importance of buttons.	B．To support the new artists.
C．To raise the button show to the level of art.	D．To create sculptures and portraits.

2. Whose works are personal?

A．Peter Souleo Wright.

B．Beau McCall.

C．Lisa Kokin.

D．Amalia Amaki.

3. If you want to see “The Button Show”, you should        .

A．buy tickets before March 12	B．phone Peter Souleo Wright before March 12
C．go to Rush Arts Gallery	D．go to the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation