1 . The “script murder” game is not only popular in China, but the genre is loved by many people around the world. A cast of actors plays the suspects, and the participants solve the case. In fact, murder-inspired board games, card games, interactive books and party games have been around at least since the so-called golden age of British crime fiction in the 1920s and 1930s, which saw the rise of legendary authors like Agatha Christie.
Sam Emmerson, creative director of Moonstone Murder Mysteries in London, a company that creates and runs immersive mysteries, says people like the puzzle aspect of it, and the improvised exchanges with the actors: “It’s the reputation that murder mysteries have built up these days, as being a fun thing to go to.” After all, real-life violent crime is every person’s worst nightmare. “If it was a real-life situation, and someone’s been murdered, that’s not a fun subject. You’re in this sort of alternate reality where we’re very casually solving the death of a human being.”
The enduring popularity of these games presents a mystery of its own: What motivates ordinary, law-abiding people to spend an evening investigating fake bloodshed, and hunting pretend murderers? One simple explanation might be curiosity. But that is not the full story. Instead, murder games follow a surprisingly complex set of psychological rules. They allow us to learn and practice important mental and emotional skills, and can even teach us not to overlook important evidence.
“The basic idea is that we are using them as a way to simulate threatening plots, and then play around with how we would respond to that,” Coltan Scrivner, a behavioral scientist says. The response could be behavioral, or even just emotional, in terms of handling the fear. He calls such games “scary play”, and compares them to play-fighting among animals, which prepares them for real-life fighting, but also hunting or tracking down the target.
1. According to the passage, what do we know about Agatha Christie?| A．She is an excellent writer who writes out of passion. |
| B．She is an outstanding writer who is known for her detective novels. |
| C．She is a legendary writer who has invented the “script murder” game. |
| D．She is a famous writer who makes international headlines with her science fiction. |
| A．experience immersive mysteries in a fictional world |
| B．change real-life violent crime into a fun thing to go to |
| C．create and solve immersive mysteries in a virtual reality |
| D．defend the reputation that murder mysteries have built up these days |
| A．Following complicated psychological rules. |
| B．Experiencing dramatically threatening plots. |
| C．Accumulating major information in real-life fighting and hunting. |
| D．Gaining important mental and emotional skills as well as wisdom. |
| A．Negative. | B．Cautious. |
| C．Positive. | D．Objective. |
2 . 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. |
3 . Amusement Parks in North America
Disneyland Park
Location: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California, USA
The first theme park built in the Anaheim Disneyland Resort, the Disneyland Park was opened in 1955. This Californian park brings us eight different lands of adventure and fun. This is the right place to meet Disney princes, princesses, and go on themed adventure rides.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is where the magic of movies comes together with exciting rides and entertainment. The theme park opened up in May 1989. The park is divided into six zones, of which Pixar Place, and Animation Courtyard are favorites.
Universal Studios Florida
Location: Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA
Based on some of the best-loved movies, this fun and adventure theme park by Universal Studios opened up to the public in June 1990. The greatest attraction of this park is “the Wizarding World of Harry Potter”, which is a favorite with both kids and adults. It is also well-known for its yearly celebrations and Hollywood theme rides.
Islands of Adventure
Location: Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA
The Islands of Adventure opened up in May 1999. This theme park is divided into seven different themes. Marvel Super Hero Island, Jurassic Park, and Seuss Landing are among the most popular islands of the park. Apart from the exciting rides, the restaurants here are also themed on myths and legends.
1. Which park will you choose if you are a fan of Harry Potter?| A．Disneyland Park. | B．Disney’s Hollywood Studios. |
| C．Universal Studios Florida. | D．Islands of Adventure. |
| A．Watch Hollywood movies. | B．Join in yearly celebrations. |
| C．Meet different Disney characters. | D．Enjoy food in theme restaurants. |
| A．They are located in Florida. | B．They offer some exciting rides. |
| C．They are designed for children. | D．They opened in the same year. |
4 . The largest and most popular Environmental Education programs are the Summer Nature Camps. The Summer Nature Camps provide children aged 5 — 13 with a full day nature experience. Our small groups allow campers to take daily field trips to the parks and sanctuaries (鸟兽保护区) of Brookline.
| Camp | Age | Date | Fee |
| Little Acorns | 5 — 6 yrs | 7/6—7/16 | $585 |
| Sprouts | 7 — 8 yrs | 7/19—7/30 | $650. |
| Junior Rangers | 9 — 10 yrs | 8/2—8/13 | $680 |
| Adventurers | 11 — 13 yrs | 8/16—8/20 | $350 |
Little Acorns (8:30 AM — 3:00 PM)
As a little acorn, your young nature lover will have the opportunity to visit and explore Brookline's parks and sanctuaries in this unique camp. We will focus on local wildlife and plants, discovering the mysteries of the natural world through interactive lessons, stories, games, ars&crafls , hands-on exploration and nature walks.
Sprouts (8: 30 AM — 3:00 PM)
This older group of naturalists will explore Brookline, focusing on the naive plant life and varied habitats found in our natural areas. Campers will join in the harvesting of our community garden. Each day will feature a different theme and new location for campers to enjoy.
Junior Rangers (8: 30 AM — 3: 00 PM)
Campers at this unique camp will experience nature based learning in the outdoors as they work towards earning a Junior Ranger medal. While visiting Brookline's parks and sanctuaries, campers will explore the outdoors with themes and activities including: fishing, team-building, orienteering, conservation and more!
Adventurers (8:30 AM — 3: 00 PM)
Our oldest group of naturalists will expand their knowledge and skill set as they experience nature through adventure! Daily local field trips will strengthen our themes of outdoor skills, team- building, fishing, and more. Our week together will end in a local overnight camping trip! This program emphasizes hands-on, filed-based, experiential learning and aims to develop the learn spirit.
1. How much will a camper of the youngest group pay?| A．$585. | B．$650. | C．$680. | D．$350. |
| A．July 6th. | B．July 19th. | C．August 2nd. | D．August 16th. |
| A．Little Acorns | B．Sprouts | C．Junior Rangers | D．Adventurers |
Skiing
Skiing is an extremely popular sport that is enjoyed worldwide. The oldest and most accurately documented evidence of skiing origin is found in modern day Norway and Sweden.
Skiing has evolved into two major different types: Alpine skiing and Nordic skiing. Alpine skiing, also
Nordic skiing, also known as “cross country” skiing,
