| A．He would have got a scholarship if his math grades had been better. |
| B．It was just his math figures that didn’t add up. |
| C．His grades were all too poor to get a scholarship. |
1. How many lab sessions will the students have every week?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. |
| A．Long scarves. |
| B．Loose clothes. |
| C．Tennis shoes. |
| A．It may create waste. |
| B．It may cause a fire. |
| C．It may produce pollution. |
3 . Four Best Online English Courses
Udemy: English for Beginners
This 77-hour course is among the bestselling courses. The design based on real need makes it easy to adapt to even the busiest schedules. It opens to students with no knowledge of the language. Learners will become good enough to speak clearly and confidently and understand the language well enough to follow movies and TV.
Price: $109
Time to complete: 20 weeks
Coursera: English for Career Development
Coursera is supported by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ office of English learning. Coursera teaches English for business skills like job searching, resumes and interviewing. Learners can start at any time.
Price: $100
Time to complete: 40 weeks
Alison: English for Career Development
This self-paced (自定进度的) course takes a unique approach to teaching business English. English language learners learn the basics of searching, applying, and interviewing for jobs in the United States. Though all parts of the course are free, certification costs $30 and is available only to those who receive 80 percent or higher on their assessments (认证).
Price: Free
Time to complete: Self-paced
Perfectly Spoken: English for Daily Use
This course helps non-locals with the kinds of English used on the street and on vacation. It covers common expressions, such as what to say when meeting and greeting people, and how to express feelings. The course includes the language used when traveling, ordering at a restaurant, and during the United Kingdom holidays.
Price: $90
Time to complete: 36 weeks
1. How much should learners pay for Udemy?| A．$30. | B．$90. | C．$100. | D．$109. |
| A．They are free of charge. |
| B．They must be finished in 40 weeks. |
| C．They focus on business English. |
| D．They are suitable for pupils. |
| A．Perfectly Spoken. | B．Coursera. | C．Alison. | D．Udemy. |
4 . School holiday activities at the library
 | Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Tuesday 7 June, 9 — 11 a.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of art paper and pencils 5 to 8-year-olds |
 | Activity When Cost Who | Cartooning with Eva Leung Wednesday 8 June, 9 — 11 a.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of art paper and pencils 9 to 10-year-olds |
| Eva Leung is famous for her cartoons published regularly in KIDStime magazine. | ||
 | Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Wednesday 8 June, 2—4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
 | Activity When Cost Who | Kite-making Thursday 9 June, 2—4 p.m. $3.00 to cover the cost of paper, string and other materials 5 to 10-year-olds |
| A．Cartoonists. | B．Writers. | C．Librarians. | D．Children. |
| A．Monday. | B．Tuesday. | C．Wednesday. | D．Thursday. |
| A．Because the classes are for different age groups. |
| B．Because more time is needed to learn cartooning |
| C．Because there is a strict limit on numbers for each class. |
| D．Because some children might want to do both the classes. |
5 . CAPITOL CLASSROOM
October 2021 through February 2022 on selected Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Overview
Capitol Classroom is a two-hour program including a tour of the US Capitol, interactive lessons, and hands-on activities.
Choose one
Program 1 Art Appreciators: The Art and Architecture of the US Capitol
Students explore the history and culture of America by examining art and architectural elements found in the US Capitol, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.
Grades: 3 through6
Number: 20-65 students per program
Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol
Start Time: 9:30 a. m.
Program 2 Capitol Art: History, Culture, or Expression?
Students study the art and architectural features of the US Capitol and participate in a student-centered creative activity. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.
Grades: 7 through 12
Number: 20-65 students per program
Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol
Start Time: 9:30a. m.
Program 3 Environment Matters: How Does a Bill Become Law?
To understand the complex way that a bill becomes a law, students participate in activities that illustrate the process. The Chesapeake Bay and the Clean Water Acts of 1948 and 1972 serve as legislative examples. Groups receive passes to visit the Galleries of the US Senate or the US House of Representatives. This program meets the National Council for the Social Studies’ curriculum standards.
Grades: 6 through 12
Number: 20-65 students per program
Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol
Start Time: 9:30 a. m.
1. Daisy wants to register for Capitol Classroom. Which date is probably available?| A．Wednesday, September 2021. | B．Friday, October 2021. |
| C．Thursday, January 2022. | D．Thursday, March 2022. |
| A．Program 1. | B．Program 2. |
| C．Program 1 and Program 2. | D．Program 1 and Program 3. |
| A．Program 1 includes one-hour classroom program and two-hour tour of the US Capitol. |
| B．Program 2 is open to the students from Grade 3 through 6. |
| C．Program 3 enables students to access Galleries of the US House of Representatives. |
| D．Program 3 enables students to participate in a student-centered creative activity. |
6 . A Guide to Botany: Online Botanical Painting Session
Our Guide to Botany class is back online! Join us for this unique lecture and Botanical Painting session (课)!
This lecture and all our classes are now “pay what you can”. We suggest a donation of £8 but if you are having a tough time with money, even £5 is still amazing, or please feel free to consider this one on the house.
Drawing from both the rich history of female Botanical Art, as well as the inspiring stories of women botanical explorers, this class will be a great opportunity to immerse (沉浸) yourself in the work of artists such as Maria Sybilla Merian, Marianne North, Rachel Ruysch and others!
The session will include a short lecture during which you will be able to make quick sketches (素描) if you choose from your own collections of plants, leaves and flowers, and then students will be guided through some basic watercolour techniques and exercises.
Materials:
You will need a variety of plants, flowers, leaves or dried flowers to work from! You don’t need too many, just enough to make an interesting arrangement, but if you’re really caught short, just one or two houseplants will be fine.
Watercolours
A variety of brushes, from mop-headed to thin detail brushes
Watercolour paper
Date and Time:
Friday, 22 January 2021 13:30—15:30
Thursday, 25 February 2021 14:30—16:30
Location: Online event
1. What can you learn from the class?| A．How to plant flowers. | B．Basic watercolour techniques. |
| C．Basic knowledge of garden design. | D．How to make artworks with dried leaves. |
| A．A donation certificate. | B．A variety of drawing tools. |
| C．A collection of female statues. | D．A history book of Botanical Art. |
| A．It is delivered online. | B．It costs £8 per class. |
| C．It is held weekly on weekends. | D．It is aimed particularly at botanists. |
1. How many lab sessions will the students have every week?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. |
| A．Long scarves. | B．Loose clothes. | C．Tennis shoes. |
| A．It may create waste. |
| B．It may cause a fire. |
| C．It may produce pollution. |
1. What are the two speakers talking about?
| A．Some interesting places. |
| B．An art lesson. |
| C．Their classmates. |
| A．A waiter in a café. |
| B．Some people in a market. |
| C．Children in a swimming pool. |
| A．To a bank. | B．To a park. | C．To a sports centre. |
| A．He is the best artist. |
| B．He loves drawing water. |
| C．He drew a picture of a window cleaner. |
1. How long will the course run this year?
| A．Six weeks. | B．Seven weeks. | C．Eight weeks. |
| A．The lack of assistants. |
| B．The condition of weather. |
| C．The number of children. |
| A．There were too many assistants. |
| B．There were too many boring activities. |
| C．There was too much rain. |
| A．Adventure sports. | B．Fun programs. | C．Creative classes. |
10 . The following classes will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive registration instructions one day in advance.
Armchair Tour: Chicago Botanic Garden
Thursday, February 23
6:30—7:30 p.m.
$19/ $24
New! Strong, unified (统一的) deign is a highlight of the Chicago Botanic Garden and sets it apart from many of other gardens. You will examine the contributions of noteworthy landscape architects and building architects to explore this well-known public garden in a new way.
From the Drawing Board to Border: Online
Tuesday, February 28
6:30—8:30 p.m.
$32/ $40
Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You’ll receive some useful tips on staging the installation (安装) of your project, finding and purchasing plants, and working with landscape professionals.
Designing the Sunny Border: Online
Wednesday, March 8
6:30—8:30 p.m.
$32/ $40
The well-designed border wears a combination of many plant that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. Learn how to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on the use of color, and form. Whether you are a new gardener or have an established border that could use updating, this class is for you.
Designing the Shade Garden: Online
Wednesday, March 15
6:30—8:30 p.m.
$32/ $40
A garden shaded by trees or buildings is often a challenge for the gardener who is faced with low light levels, tree roots, and soil that is often dry. Discover solutions and ideas for artful plantings that can help you create effective combinations with optimal (最佳的) color, and form.
1. What must students do before the four classes?| A．Reserve the classes. | B．Hand in homework. |
| C．Read the instructions. | D．Visit the four gardens. |
| A．Combine plants with the surroundings. | B．Shade a garden with trees or buildings. |
| C．Admire great works by famous architects. | D．Learn how to make a detailed grocery list. |
| A．Chicago Botanic Garden. | B．Designing the Sunny Border. |
| C．Designing the Shade Garden. | D．From the Drawing Board to Border. |
