1 . In the continuing fever for outdoor sports and activities, China’s young generation now find themselves drawn to a new activity—lure fishing (假饵钓鱼).
Traditional fishing methods use real bait (饵) and often require hours of patient waiting. However, lure fishing takes a different approach. Here, fishermen use man-made bait to copy the movements of a fish’s natural prey (捕食) such as swimming, struggling and escaping. In this way, fish will mistake the bait for the real prey and make attack. Because fishermen need to frequently throw and take back the line to seek for fish, the sport looks elegant and is called “water golf”.
“The fish shakes and struggles sharply. The feeling is just like putting your hand out of the window while driving at fifty miles per hour,” a fishing lover says, recalling his experience of catching a big fish using a lure fishing technique.
In recent months, many young Chinese have taken to social media to share their experiences. The topic “lure fishing” has over 140,000 posts on the lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, and videos with the same tag have billions of views on the short video platform Douyin.
Another feature that attracts the young generation is lure fishing’s environmentally-responsible approach. By using green man-made bait, the activity does not bring trouble to the natural environment of the water. Also, the general agreement in the lure fishing community is to “catch and release”, which is to let the little fish go and grow, in order to protect fish.
Moreover, lure fishing is beginner-friendly and requires less equipment compared with traditional fishing. A basic set costs between 500 and 2,000 yuan. But costs can rise significantly if you seek to take a more professional approach.
“Each fishing scene has its fishing rod (竿), and each fishing technique also has its fishing rod,” another lure fishing lover says. He adds he has seven to eight sets of fishing rods, which should come to thousands of yuan in cost.
1. How is lure fishing different from traditional methods?| A．It is a more active way. | B．It uses real small fish as bait. |
| C．It is a more time-consuming way. | D．It saves fishing lovers’ energy. |
| A．Tired. | B．Relaxed. | C．Surprised. | D．Touched. |
| A．It uses more natural bait. | B．It requires fewer resources. |
| C．It improves the quality of water. | D．It maintains fish’s living condition. |
| A．Its expenses. | B．Its skills. | C．Its benefits. | D．Its audiences. |
2 . Produced by Hunan Satellite TV, Where Are We Going, Dad? invites five male celebrities from different fields and their children to spend quality time together in new environments while accomplishing various survival tasks.
Since it first aired in January, 2013, Where Are We Going, Dad? has been sweeping the whole nation and has become Chinas most popular show averaging more than 600 million viewers each week and 640 million downloads online. Even the China Daily, the official mouthpiece of the Chinese government praised its success, “The deep affection on display in the show is heart-warming. But what accounts for the show’s popularity?
Part of the appeal is the chance to peek into the lives of popular Chinese celebrities and their children. Audiences are delighted to watch the failed attempts of celebrity dads making dinner, combing hair, and disciplining children. At the same time, the cute kids themselves and their authentic and entertaining behaviors are very impressive and attractive.
“Another reason for the success of the show lies in the fact that it is a reexamination of the father’s role in traditional Chinese culture,” said the general director of the show. In a society. Still influenced by the concept that “men rule outside and women inside”, many Chinese fathers are poor at expressing their feelings toward their children. Usually they appear strict and distant. But on the show, we see fathers are much gentler on their kids and more involved in their upbringing. This show raises an important question for modern Chinese society — what is the role of fathers in today’s China?
A fascinating part of the show is that you can see many parenting styles. The five fathers on the show all have very diverse parenting styles, which is great because it shows people there isn’t just one way to raise a child. But Chinese parents increasingly realize that discussing and respecting their children’s choices may be a more appropriate way to prepare them for modern society. Meanwhile, the show can remind adults of their own childhood and the love of father. For those parents, they will rethink their own responsibility as parents and understand their kids better.
1. The chief function of the underlined sentence (in Paragraph 2) is ________.| A．to sum up the main idea of the paragraph |
| B．to introduce a new topic |
| C．to arouse reader’s interest |
| D．to express strong feelings |
| A．Traditionally children are not to be brought up by mothers alone in China. |
| B．Modern Chinese fathers wonder how to treat their children. |
| C．The role of fathers is changing in China. |
| D．More and more mothers go out to work. |
| A．People are curious about the celebrities’ life and their kids. |
| B．The show makes people reconsider father’s role in today’s China. |
| C．The show displays various parenting styles. |
| D．The audience think highly of the celebrities parenting styles on the show. |
| A．Why Is Where Are We Going, Dad? So Popular? |
| B．The Celebrities in Where Are We Going, Dad. |
| C．What Is the Role of Fathers in Today’s China? |
| D．Various Parenting Styles in China |
3 . Science and Technology Camp
•Full-day camp for students aged 12-14
•Four-week program July 5-30 | Monday-Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Week 1 | July 5-9
Week 2 | July 12-16
Week 3 | July 19-23
Week 4 | July 26-30
•Registration begins June 1, 2023 — register for minimum two weeks.
•Fees: $75 registration fee. $795 per week. Full payment must be made at time of registration.
•The deadline for the cancellation to receive a full refund is June 15, 2023.
Camp Structure
Camp days are comprised of eight sessions with two sessions per day while the final day of the week is reserved for overviews and reflection. The morning sessions begin at 9 am to 12 pm followed by one hour for lunch. (Campers should bring their lunches.) Afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1 pm to 4 pm with 15-minute breaks midway through each session. Snacks are provided at break time. (Food allergies should be reported at the time of registration.)
Camp Content
Science and Technology camp above all emphasizes entertainment while teaching students about how websites are designed using various coding languages, rocket design, practical applications of math and physics, and how to build your own hydraulics system.
Camp Personnel
The camp is headed by the husband-and-wife team of Doctors James and Sophie Clark who are experts in the fields of computer science and mechanical engineering. Our mission is to make sure everyone feels fully supported and excited to be here.
1. What is the lowest cost of attending the Science and Technology camp?| A．$75. | B．$795. | C．$1590. | D．$1665. |
| A．Rocket science. | B．Fun in learning. | C．Coding language. | D．Hands-on experiences. |
| A．Mechanical engineers. | B．Medical doctors. | C．A married couple. | D．Computer technicians. |
4 . Customized STEM Study Trips for High School Groups
On our science-based study tours and STEM field trips, the planet becomes the living classroom for high school groups with as few as 10 participating students. We have over 50 years of experience in designing student STEM trips around the globe for all science related subjects - everything from Astronomy to Zoology! You can select from a number of topical areas to add to your curriculum and maximize student learning including, but not limited to:
Earth Sciences & Geology Trips
Participate in problem-solving workshops on topics like vectors, exponentials or calculus in physics. Tour the facility at CERN, site of the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. Start a geological adventure through Iceland, the land of fire and ice, or explore the alpine landscapes, mountaintops and glaciers of Switzerland.
Life Sciences & Biodiversity Trips
Our life sciences and biodiversity programs offer a window into the fascinating worlds of biology, zoology, botany, ecology and many others. Explore the interdependence of various species and their impact on one another in the rainforest of Bolivia. Consider changes in geography, habitat, atmosphere, and how life forms have adapted… or not!
Mathematics & Technology Trips
Uncover the significant impact of mathematics and technology on human life in our developing world. Understand how a storm surge barrier works and how countries like the Netherlands use wind turbines to power all of their electric trains. Learn what goes into making and breaking codes like those used in World War II.
Green Engineering Trips
Learn the basic function of photovoltaic (光电的) cells and how they form together to make solar panels. Investigate how various factors like temperature and angle impact the performance of solar panels, and take on the role of an engineer and develop the optimal solar panel array for a given geographic location.
We can also customize STEM trips based on your interests and needs. Please contact us at 800-522-2398 or email us today at educationalpartnerships@worldstrides.org to discuss other academic themes you are interested in pursuing.
1. What can students do on Earth Sciences & Geology Trips?| A．Design training workshops. | B．Do an experiment on fire and ice. |
| C．Visit a physics laboratory. | D．Explore glaciers of the North Pole. |
| A．Earth Sciences & Geology Trips | B．Life Sciences & Biodiversity Trips |
| C．Green Engineering Trips | D．Mathematics & Technology Trips |
| A．Travel agencies. | B．Holidaymakers. |
| C．Environmentalists. | D．High school students. |
New 2021 Monday Night Concert Series Packages go on sale, Friday, January 1 and Individual Shows Tickets go on sale, Wednesday, January 6. These tickets will be available for purchase online.
Prices for the 2021 Packages for 6 times:
Rows A — D = $150.00 per person ($25.00)
Rows E — Q = $144.00 per person ($24.00)
Individual Ticket Price: $26.00
For additional information, please contact Nancy Planck at 520-393-2911, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 am to 5:00 am.
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Show
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Ticket Price: $40.00
A bus trip will be provided for the Car Show in Scottsdale. The bus boards at the Madera Clubhouse South Parking Lot at 5:30 am and departs at 6:00 am. The Car Show will last from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please feel free to bring your own coffee and breakfast for the trip as the Coffee Bar is not open that day. Water will be available for the trip.
Vintage Hollywood
Monday, March 1, 2021
Ticket Price: $30.00
Limit of 10 tickets per order
Don’t miss out on the party of the century as the Ballroom Dance Company will host their impressive event Vintage Hollywood at 4:00 pm in the Madera Clubhouse. The Ballroom dancers will be teaching dances like the swing, Charleston and foxtrot. No partner or previous dance experience is needed. Just be sure to dress to impress and get ready to have some fun.
1. How much could you save in all if you buy the 2021 Packages for Rows E — Q?| A．$3. | B．$4. | C．$6. | D．$12. |
| A．Bring water for the bus trip. |
| B．Eat lunch at the Coffee Bar. |
| C．Get on the bus before 6:00 am. |
| D．Reach the Madera Clubhouse at 8:00 am. |
| A．It provides four tickets per order at most. |
| B．It offers dance instructions to participants. |
| C．It has the lowest ticket price among the three. |
| D．It requires previous dancing experience on the Swing. |
6 . Coachella Music & Arts Festival
Is there really anything we could tell you about Coachella that you don’t already know? It’s a great big melting pot of fashion, A-list music, giant art structures and super exciting moments. This festival is definitely one of the top festivals.
When & where: 15th~17th & 22nd~24th April, 2022; Indio, California, USA
Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux Jazz Festival is held every year since 1967. There is no older festival than this in Montreux. What’s more, few others anywhere in the world have such impressive previous performers, from Miles Davis, B. B. King and Nina Simone through to David Bowie, Bob Dylan and Queen. To this day the Lake Geneva shoreline is a center for creative talents from across the globe, performing in venues throughout the Swiss city.
When & where: 10th~15th July, 2022; Montreux, Switzerland
Snowbombing
If skiing by day and dancing by night is your thing, there are plenty of snow sports festival options in Europe, but none with quite the same clout(影响力) as Snowbombing. Outdoor and indoor venues host the most impressively A-list lineup you’ll find on the slopes, and the crowd may wear everything from bright pink snowsuits to group-coordinated fancy dress.
When & where; 4th~9th April, 2022; Mayrhofen, Austria
Creamfields
The flagship festival of the iconic Cream brand, which became famous through its famous Liverpool club nights back in the 1990s, Creamfields is the UK’s premier electronic music weekend. Attracting over 70,000 people and over 300 of the world’s hottest dance acts performing across 30 stages over the four-day weekend, its lineups are as diverse as they are top-tier(顶层的).
When & where: 26th~29th August, 2022; Daresbury, UK
1. When can you attend a jazz festival?| A．On 23rd April, 2022. | B．On 12th July, 2022. |
| C．On 8th April.2022. | D．On 27th August, 2022. |
| A．Dance at night. | B．Admire art structures. |
| C．Enjoy B. B. King’s music. | D．Join in electronic music performances. |
| A．A-list performers. | B．Festival organizers. |
| C．Fashion designers. | D．Entertainment seekers. |
