1 . A project called “I Am A Scientist” is giving middle and high school students the opportunity to interact with modern-day researchers. Below are stories from some of the scientists who are involved in the program.
Noor Al-Alusi, Epidemiologist (流行病学家)“I have a black belt in Taekwondo (跆拳道). I am driven by a deep desire to help others. I believe that all people have a fundamental right to health care.”
Her work: During the Zika epidemic, Al-Alusi met with the communities that had been hardest hit by the virus, using data and mathematical models to keep them safe and healthy.
Background: Al-Alusi was born in California but her parents emigrated from Iraq. This experience provided her with an understanding of the health needs of the immigrant community.
Ryoji Amamoto, Neurobiologist (神经生物学家)“I’m a huge sports fan. I’ve traveled to more than 40 countries. I’m a licensed scuba diver but a terrible swimmer. I hated science in high school.”
His work: Amamoto studies the tiny but amazing brains of animals that have a superpower — the ability to regenerate. He learns what factors help these special brains regrow, so that we can try to treat diseases like Parkinson’s.
Background: Amamoto lived in Japan until the age of eight, when his family moved to Chicago. He had to overcome major language barriers which saw him shift between speaking English at school and Japanese at home.
Yamicia Connor, Physician Scientist“I once competed in a robot competition. I love Beyonce. I love cooking. I’m a doctor who studies ways to improve women’s health.”
Her work: Connor is a doctor at a hospital in Boston where she studies cancer cells in a lab using microscopes and computers, but she also works directly with patients who are undergoing tests for new cancer treatments.
Background: Growing up in Florida, Connor was a serious kid who stressed about the little things. She was into her schoolwork and loved to put on plays with her friends in which she would organize the whole thing and assign everyone a role.
1. What can the students know about the scientists through the program?A.Their education experience. | B.Their gender and religion. |
C.Their personal interests. | D.Their career planning. |
A.Studying amazing brains which can regrow. |
B.Using data and mathematical models to fight against viruses. |
C.Understanding the health needs of the immigrant community. |
D.Working with patients who are undergoing tests for new cancer treatments. |
A.A magazine. | B.Award words. |
C.A science paper. | D.A health website. |
2 . Are you still wondering about which club to choose? The following information about the clubs in our school may help you make a good choice.
Writing Club Advisor (顾问): Ms. Loll (cloll@aacps.org) Club Meeting Time: Tuesday 10:00-10:30 Wednesday 9:30-10:00 Description: Writing Club is open to any student at SHS who would like help in improving writing and grammar skills. | Food Club Advisor: Ms. King (laking@aacps.org) Club Meeting Time: Tuesday 10:00 -10:30 Thursday 10:00-10:30 Description: Love talking about food, cooking, and more? Food Club is your place. Join us to discuss all things about food and cooking. |
Art Club Advisor: Ms. Hendryx (jhendryx@aacps.org) Club Meeting Time: Tuesday 10:00-10:30 Friday 10:00-10:30 Description: Art Club is a time to work on your own artwork. We watch different videos which may include art skills and famous artists. | Book Club Advisor: Ms. Choulis (mchoulis@aacps.org) Club Meeting Time: Monday 10:00-10:30 Thursday 9:30-10:00 Description: This is a club for students who love reading. Students will read books and then meet twice each week to have discussions about the book. |
1. If you want to improve writing skills, which club is a good choice?
A.Writing Club. | B.Food Club. | C.Art Club. | D.Book Club. |
A.Tuesday & Wednesday. | B.Tuesday & Thursday. |
C.Tuesday & Friday. | D.Monday & Thursday. |
A.Ms. Loll. | B.Ms. King. | C.Ms. Hendryx. | D.Ms. Choulis. |
A.Workers. | B.Teachers. | C.Parents. | D.Students. |
3 . UC Berkeley Youth Summer Camps
UC Berkeley Youth Summer Camps will provide a wide variety of one-week outdoor experiences and activities for young people on summer camps 2024. Here are four best summer camps.
Afternoon Adventures CampAfternoon Adventures Camp offers many adventurous activities around the Berkeley Marina. Campers must be aged 8-10 to sign up. They will explore the ocean plants and join in other activities such as doing outdoor exploration, playing outdoor group games and going skateboarding. This camp provides an opportunity for younger campers to develop lasting friendship through outdoor games.
Blue CampBlue Camp grew from the idea that all children need opportunities to take part in regular physical activities to support their mental health. This camp for children aged 7-12 includes art trainings, swimming lessons, free play and group games to create a fun and well-rounded camp experience. The camp is made up of three age groups to ensure safety.
Eco(生态)Adventures CampEco Adventures Camp allows campers to have the chance to explore various environments around Berkeley. Campers will practice observing through their senses and record their findings while they use scientific methods to explore various creatures of the Bay Area.
Discovery CampDiscovery Camp is designed specifically with the 10-12 year-old in mind, with challenging new ways to explore the Bay Area. Activities may include hikes(徒步旅行)to regional waterfalls, cycling to a beach picnic lunch and rock climbing. The full day course covers a series of regional adventures, often with several stops in a day. All campers can enjoy the bus service to and from the campsites.
1. What can a camper do in Afternoon Adventures Camp?A.Play indoor group games. |
B.Watch the nearby waterfalls. |
C.Keep records of unique animals. |
D.Participate in skateboarding activities. |
A.Afternoon Adventures Camp. | B.Blue Camp. |
C.Eco Adventures Camp. | D.Discovery Camp. |
A.Campers can enjoy free beach lunch. |
B.Campers are offered public transportation. |
C.Campers can observe various sea creatures. |
D.Campers are divided into different age groups. |
4 . Student Organizations at the University of Houston
Wherever your passions lie, you’re sure to find a match among UH’s 400+ organizations. Here are four hottest organizations at UH.
Active Minds
Active Minds is an organization working to use the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses. The organization wants to increase students’ awareness of mental health problems, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness and encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed.
E-mail: amindsuh@gmail.com
Center for Student Media
Center for Student Media gives UH students free opportunities in print, online media while providing the UH with popular community-based media. The organization supports student success through professional guidance and skill development. At the center, students are actively engaged in journalism, publishing, marketing, media production, radio broadcasting and leadership.
E-mail: csm@uh.edu
Chess Club at UH
Chess Club at UH is a great way for students to play chess with each other on campus and meet like-minded people. No membership fee and all skill-levels are welcome! We meet twice a week, hold in-person tournaments, have activities with other chess clubs, and organize workshops for those who are looking to learn more about chess.
E-mail: chess.atuh@gmail.com
CSG
CSG (Computer Science Girls) is the first female organization at UH that recognizes excellence within the computer science and technology community. Members of the organization will be able to discuss technical matters and problems. We encourage all UH girls interested in computer science and technology to join our organization and build a stronger community together.
E-mail: contact@csgirls.org
1. Which address can you send an email to if you need mental health services?A.csm@uh.edu. | B.contact@csgirls.org. |
C.chess.atuh@gmail.com. | D.amindsuh@gmail.com. |
A.They often organize group discussions. | B.They offer free activities to students at UH. |
C.They need members with professional skills. | D.They focus on media industry and education. |
A.It is an organization only for girls. | B.It is the first technology club at UH. |
C.It is run by computer science teachers at UH. | D.It holds competitions in different universities. |
5 . Show Biz Summer 2023
Location: Rosewood Center for Family arts
Important Information:
● Tuition paid on the first day of class.
● No tuition refunds (退款) for not attending the class.
● Please accompany students to the first day of class.
● Registration begins one and half an hour before class time.
How To Register:
● Mail: fill out the form on the last page, black ink only.
● Be sure to list the class and group that you want & the dates.
Drama Days—$175 Entering Grades: Group A: 1st-2nd Group B: 3rd-5th Time: July 2-July 6 ● Create the situations and scenes ● SHOWTIME—invite family and friends to your Friday Showcase! ● Bring a sack lunch and drink each day! |
Hot Comedies—$175 Entering Grade: 5th Time: July 23-July 27 ● Tell a joke! Learn why old jokes can be the best! ● Work with your class to put on a Comedy Show for family and friends! |
Acting—Just Acting—$225 Entering Grades: Group A: 1st-2nd Group B: 3rd-4th Time: August 4-August 8 ● Start with the characters: Who are you? Be the Star of your Dreams. ● Work with your class to create the plot. |
Summer Scenes—$225 Entering Grades: 5th-6th Time: August 11-August 15 ● Do you want to be an actor? ● Improve your skills with instructions from professional actors & directors. |
A.tuition must be paid before July 2 |
B.there will be refunds if you miss the class |
C.registration begins half an hour before class time |
D.students had better not go alone on the first day |
A.Drama Days. | B.Acting-Just Acting. |
C.Hot Comedies. | D.Summer Scenes. |
A.A brochure. | B.A research paper. | C.A textbook. | D.A health magazine. |
6 . Maryton College Public Lecture Series
Join us for our 9th season of free lectures in 2024. All lectures start at 11:15 A.M. Doors open at 10:30 A.M. Seating is strictly on a first-arrival basis, so plan to come early. Call (555) 757-4310 if you have any questions.
March 30 Melville Hall
Nation of Ulysses: James Joyce and the Great American Novel
Dr. Carl Morris
One of the country’s foremost experts on modern American literature, Dr. Morris will discuss the influence of Irish novelist and poet James Joyce on the modern American novel.
April 5 Science Hall, Room 130
Beaches in Peril: Maryton’s Human and Animal Populations in Conflict
Dr. Elizabeth Thorogood
A Maryton College biology instructor and Life Sciences Department chair, Dr. Thorogood will describe the impact that booming residential construction is having on Maryton’s coastal wildlife.
April 12 Maryton School of Business, Room 255
Europe and the Italian Perspective
Silvio Paretti
Mr. Paretti, who served as the Italian ambassador to the United States for six years, will present an insightful overview of recent political and economic upheavals (动荡) within the European Union.
April 19 Lecture Room 4
Men on the Moons? — The possibility of life on Jupiter’s moons
Karen Godwin
Famous for her radio show “Science and the Stars,” Ms. Godwin discusses recent discoveries about the moons of Jupiter and the possibility of life beyond the Earth.
1. What will be involved in Dr. Thorogood’s lecture?A.The stars beyond the earth. |
B.The trend of the American novel. |
C.The conflict between human and wildlife. |
D.The present serious situations in Europe. |
A.Silvio Paretti’s. | B.Dr. Elizabeth Thorogood’s. |
C.Dr. Carl Morris’s. | D.Karen Godwin’s. |
A.First come, first served. | B.Book a seat in advance. |
C.Make a detailed schedule. | D.Pay to attend the lectures. |
7 . School’s Annual Talent Show
Entry Forms Due: Friday October 9
It’s time for our fall talent show to be held at the Middle School Little Theatre on Friday, Nov. 13th. If there are too many acts for one show, an additional performance will be added two days before the show.
Students and teachers are supposed to dust off their tutus (芭蕾舞裙), tune up their instruments, or warm up their voices for any act under two minutes. To participate please complete a participation form, volunteer sheet, and permission slip.
If you are not interested in performing, we hope you will attend the show! Stay tuned for more information! Guests attending the show may make a small monetary donation to help cover the cost of this event.
Students/Teachers participating must include their music with their forms. Music shall be on a CD, clearly labeled with the title, track number, and performer’s name(s). CDs will NOT be returned. If you prefer, you may email your music to Jane Doe at janedoe@email.com. Your CD must be performance ready. Any necessary editing must be complete. For questions regarding the music, please phone Jane at 123-4567-8910.
Please send your forms and music by the deadline to your child’s classroom.
1. When will possible additional performances be added?A.October 9th. | B.November 13th. | C.November 11th. | D.October 7th. |
A.Contribute a small amount of money. | B.Email your music to Jane Doe. |
C.Just complete the participation form. | D.Hand in the forms and music together. |
A.The students. | B.The performers. | C.The parents. | D.The guests. |
8 . On Monday, the environmental student group Grassroots hosted its monthly clothing exchange. The clothing exchange is a free activity on campus where students can donate clothes in exchange for new ones.
The clothing exchange has been run by Grassroots for many years, and is one of the club’s most well-known activities. “One of the key things about sustainability is reuse,” sophomore Zein Tynon, co-President and Clothing Exchange Chair, said. “Instead of throwing away old clothes, you can donate them. You might be done with that clothing item, but someone else might not be.” According to Zein, about 100-150 items are brought and 100-150 items are taken at the exchange each month.
The clothing exchange makes an impact on students’ awareness of sustainability. When students realize there are clothing exchanges, they bring clothes and participate in them a lot more throughout the term. So the activity does make a difference in regard to clothing sustainability and it does create a community where all the students can share their clothes.
Sophomore Co-President of Grassroots Alan Rojas commented on how the club calls for sustainability on and off campus. “We have lots of discussions and meetings about sustainability issues and have partnerships with local organizations like the Sunrise Rochester to get more volunteers involved in local sustainability,” said Alan.
“The clothing exchange is definitely our most known activity on campus from our club, and I think it’s nice because there are a lot of students who don’t know what to do with their clothes. It’s like thrift (节俭) but free. A lot of students love thrift, so it’s something that students can engage with easily. I think it’s a really way to get students more involved in sustainability,” added Alan.
1. What do we know about the monthly activity?A.It is limited to poor students. |
B.It is popular in different schools. |
C.It changes students’ shopping habits. |
D.It can give old clothes new purposes. |
A.To collect more donated clothes. |
B.To organize discussions and meetings. |
C.To promote green development locally. |
D.To get first-hand information from the locals |
A.Schools should teach the value of thrift. |
B.The activity is also well known off campus. |
C.It is difficult for students to develop thrifty habits. |
D.The activity offers students a better chance to reuse things. |
A.Clothing exchange: a way to support sustainable development |
B.Sustainability: a foundation of community development |
C.Grassroots: a popular and hopeful group |
D.Sustainable communities: a new trend |
9 . Greco-Roman Festival
Friday, April 28th!
You will be assigned to a group. As a member of the group, you will participate in at least ONE of the following activities.
1 Compete in the Olympic events.
Sign up with your English teacher, and remember space is limited for each event, so don’t delay.
·Three-Headed Race: Three people line up with touching legs tied.
· Toga-Barrow Race: This is like a wheel-barrow race while wearing your toga. (Runners grab partners’ feet while partners walk on hands.)
2 Make Greek or Roman food.
Mrs Jones has a list of authentic recipes from ancient Greece and Rome. You may make American food but be sure to give it a unique, mythological name. This is a great way to practise your skills in the kitchen. (Please bring your food in a disposable container.)
3 Create a work of art for the museum.
Be sure your artwork reflects ancient Greek or Roman culture. Artwork may include sculptures, paintings, mosaics, drawings, and models. The museum is a great place to show off your artistic talent.
4 Perform an original song, or dance for the talent show.
Rewrite your favourite Greek myth using modern language or change the lyrics of a popular song to tell a Greek or Roman tale. Gather your creative energy and submit your ideas to your English teacher for approval. To try out, you must perform for your teachers. This audition helps the teachers choose the BEST performance groups for the talent show, so be sure your group has rehearsed.
5 Come to the Toga-Tying Party.
This party may give you inspiration. Learn to tie your toga. Thursday, April 27 after school in the gym.
6 This schedule will eliminate confusion and help groups know where to go.
Group Number | 1:00-1:25 | 1:30-1:55 | 2:00-2:25 | 2:30-3:30 |
I | Olympics/Gym | Museum/Library | Food Court/Cafeteria | Talent Show/Auditorium All teams Hurry! No seats reserved. |
II | Food Court/Cafeteria | Olympics/Gym | Museum/Library | |
II | Museum/Library | Food Court/Cafeteria | Olympics/Gym |
1. According to section 6, where does Group II go after observing the artwork?
A.To watch the talent show. |
B.To sample the food items. |
C.To rehearse for a dance. |
D.To compete in the Olympic events. |
A.A drawing of ancient Greek buildings. |
B.A sculpture of an ancient Roman athlete. |
C.A model of an ancient Egyptian sculpture. |
D.A painting of the ancient Olympic games. |
A.train students in clothing design |
B.inform members to make the choice |
C.identify the students’ talents |
D.persuade students to write songs |
It’s break time. Molly sat at the picnic table alone while the rest of the students were running freely. The new girl was once again excluding herself from the midday celebration. Even though the school had been in session for several weeks already, she remained awkward around her classmates.
Brianna, the class clown, was standing near the playground and making the other students laugh as usual. I interrupted her fun and asked her to come to talk with me. “Brianna, do you see Molly down there?” I asked. “She looks very lonely. Would you mind walking down there and inviting her to come here to be with the rest of us?” I patted her on the shoulder.
Brianna sighed. I could tell she didn’t want to waste her precious time on what I was saying, but I also knew her heart. She was sweet and kind and often thought of others, so I chose her for this task on purpose.
Seeing that this choice pained her, I took a D-buck, our class currency, from my pocket. Though it was not the best way to handle this situation, I needed to ensure her cooperation. “Here, I’ll pay you for your time,” I said. She smiled, grasped the green paper, and headed towards Molly.
My eyes focused on Brianna as she neared the picnic table. After talking for a while, Molly turned to a standing position. Then I felt a sense of relief. The girls walked back together. Several minutes later, Brianna walked to me and handed me the D-buck, saying, “I shouldn’t keep this, because I don’t want Molly to think I only went to her for a D-buck. She is my friend.”
Then Brianna went back to her group. A moment later, they were all laughing again, and Molly was one of them.
1. What did the author ask Brianna to do? (no more than 15 words)2. Why did the author select Brianna to finish the task? (no more than 5 words)
3. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to? (no more that 5 words)
4. Why did the author feel a sense of relief? (no more than 10 words)
5. What do you think of Brianna? Please explain the reason. (no more than 20 words)