1 . There are some interesting activities. Have you heard of the following events?

Sheep shearing (修剪)

It’s a big sport in New Zealand, which proudly hosts the annual Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships. Held in the town of Masterton in March, the four-day event seeks to identify the world’s fastest sheep shearer. The event is not all about shearing; live bands bring a party atmosphere to it. It’s attractive to many tourists.

Lucha libre

It’s a form of freestyle wrestling with a devoted fan base in its native Mexico. Competitors are famous for their well-made masks, which keep their identities a secret. That’s until they are defeated in the wrestling, which often requires losers to show their faces. Don’t forget to bring some loose change. When viewers are impressed by a victorious wrestler, they throw money at him. You may enjoy the event once a year.

Lawnmower (割草机)racing

This annual sport now has its own governing body-the British Lawn Mower Racing Association. It has a 30-race championship that runs from May to October. Most races are part of larger rural events, such as the Cranleigh Show in Surrey, where viewers can experience other events. The association remains uncommercial and donates all profits to organizations that help people who are poor, sick, or in difficulties.

Wife carrying

Every year a small town of Sonkajärvi in Finland hosts the event: the International Wife Carrying Championships. During this competition, husbands have to carry their wives along the track which is 250 m long and features several barriers on land and a one meter deep water pool. Two couples start at the same time and run as fast as they can. The winning couple is the one that completes the course in the shortest time.

1. What are the viewers advised to do while watching lucha libre?

A．Wear a mask.	B．Cheer for the loser.
C．Look at the wrestler’s face.	D．Carry some loose change.

2. Which event is related to charity work?

A．Sheep shearing.	B．Lawnmower racing.
C．Lucha libre.	D．Wife carrying.

3. What do the events have in common?

A．They are international sports.	B．They are held in rural areas.
C．They are held annually.	D．They are uncommercial.

3 . Blowing bubbles is fun! The best thing about bubbles is that it's easy to make your own bubble solution (溶液). You can make as much as you want and blow as many bubbles as you'd like. If you add a “secret” ingredient (配料), you’ll get bigger and stronger bubbles! Do just as follows:

Measure 6 cups of water into one container, then pour 1 cup of dish soap into the water and slowly stir it until the soap is mixed in. Try not to let bubbles form while you stir.

Measure 1 tablespoon of glycerin (甘油) or 1/4 cup of corn syrup (玉米淀粉) and add it to the container. Stir the solution until it is mixed together.

You can use the solution right away, but to make even better bubbles, put the lid on the container and let your super bubble solution sit overnight. The soap mixture on the outside of a bubble is actually made of three very thin layers: soap, water, and another layer of soap. A bubble pops when the water that is trapped between the layers of soap evaporates (蒸发). The glycerin or corn syrup mixes with the soap to make it thicker. The thicker skin of the bubbles keeps the water from evaporating as quickly, so they last longer. It also makes them stronger, so you can blow bigger bubbles.

Dip a bubble wand or straw into the mixture, slowly pull it out, wait a few seconds, and then blow. If you don't have a ready-made “bubble wand”, you can make your own by cutting off the end of the bulb of a plastic pipet. Dip the cut end in solution and blow through the narrow end. You can also make a loop out of thin wire or pipe cleaner. Just twist a round end on your wire to blow the bubbles through. You can even make it heart-shaped, square or use other shapes if you're clever enough to bend it well.

1. For what purpose is the text is written?

A．To argue.	B．To advertise.
C．To entertain.	D．To instruct.

2. What does the secret in making bigger and stronger bubbles lies in?

A．The soap.	B．The corn syrup.
C．The water.	D．The straw.

3. What can you use a bubble wand to do?

A．Blow bubbles.	B．Mix the solution.
C．Measure soap.	D．Shape wires.

4. What can we infer from paragraph 4?

A．More soap, more bubbles.

B．Less water, better bubbles.

C．Thicker layers, bigger bubbles.

D．Stronger skin, bigger bubbles.

4 . Check out some fun weekend activities from our friends at Arizona Parenting.

Walk in the Wild: Walk or run for wildlife at the Phoenix Zoo's Walk in the Wild 2016. Put on your favorite animal dress and take part in the one mile or 5K, enjoying the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Walk in the Wild includes a morning full of unique activities you won't find at any other valley walk, including all day zoo admission and a lakeside after party .

Register online. 6－10 am. Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 602－286－3800.

Free Museum Day: It is hosted by Sesame Street and HBO at the Children's Museum of Phoenix.   Kids can participate in activities, enjoy a performance by the Sesame Street Muppets and get to join the Everyday Heroes Club. An act of kindness is all it takes to become a member. Performances and activities will take place at 10：30－11：30 am and 1：30－2：30 pm.

9 am－4 pm. Children's Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. 602－253－0501.

Sunday A'Fair: Sunday A'Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by top Arizona musicians, along with an artsandcrafts market, fun activities for children and families, guided tours of the sculptures in the park and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Guests are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment. Delicious foods, snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks are also available for purchase.

12－4 pm. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 480－994－ARTS (2787)．

1. What can children do at Walk in the Wild?

A．Join in the 5mile walk.	B．Attend courses for free.
C．Wear animal shaped clothes.	D．Enjoy good company of wild animals.

2. What qualification is needed to join the Everyday Heroes Club?

A．Do a good deed.	B．Donate money to the club.
C．Be active in school activities.	D．Be ready to help protect wildlife.

3. Where can one go to buy some works of art?

A．The Phoenix Zoo.

B．Scottsdale Civic Center Park.

C．The Children's Museum of Phoenix.

D．Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.