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The Digital Media Summer Camp
The digital media（数字媒体）summer camp is a great chance for students aged 7 to 18 to have STEM courses. Students can learn to build an app, program a robot, or explore（探索）the world of music production. STEM courses will also help students create, learn teamwork and solve problems.
Students will learn from our teachers who have been employed（聘用）for both their teaching experience and rich knowledge in their fields. Besides making new friends, students will leave with amazing final projects and lasting memories.
Time: August 1st--August 31st
Daily Schedule:
8: 30 a. m. ~ 10: 00 a. m. Hands on STEM Instruction
10: 30 a. m. ~ 12: 00 p. m. Continued Instruction & Creation
12: 00 p. m. ~ 1: 30 p. m. Lunch Break
1: 30 p. m. ~ 3: 00 p. m. Robots Programming
3: 30 p. m. ~ 4: 30 p. m. Music Appreciation（鉴赏）
Saturday Open House:
At 3: 30 p. m. every Saturday, parents are invited to our Open House. Students can show the projects they have been working on. Their parents can meet the teachers and explore more chances for their children to continue learning and creating.
1.The digital media summer camp can help students___________.
A.keep healthy B.learn a foreign language
C.improve their writing ability D.develop STEM knowledge
2.Which word can best describe the teachers of the summer camp?
A.Experienced. B.Humorous. C.Young. D.Strict.
3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Parents can be invited to see their kids' projects.
B.Students will leave the camp with amazing final projects.
C.Students’ lunch break lasts two hours.
D.Students’ can learn to program a robot in the summer camp.
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How would you feel if moving to a new town meant losing track of your friends? What if the only way of getting news from faraway friends was writing letters that took ages to be delivered（递送）? This was how things worked not very long ago. Thanks to advances in technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed greatly.
Nowadays, we can move around the world and still stay in touch with our friends. Social media tools（社交媒体工具） let us see what our friends are busy with and maintain friendships.
The digital （数字）age also enables us to find people who share our interests. Whatever our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who also enjoy doing them, even if they live on the other side of the world.
But when you friend people online, does this mean that they really are your friends? It depends.
If people always exchange true personal information online, then yes, these friendships can be real and meaningful. But we need to remember that what we see on social media is often not the whole truth about a person. Sometimes smiling photos can hide real problems. On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog. A young person could be old；a woman could be a man；we could even be sharing our information with criminals.
But this doesn't mean that we should throw the baby out with the bathwater. Although technology has changed the way we acquire（获得）friends, the meaning of friendship and our longing for friends remain the same. As Aristotle said, no one would choose to live without friends, even if he had all other goods.
1.Ways of making friends and communicating with them have changed greatly because of ________.
2.To stay in touch with our faraway friends, we can ________.
3.Online friendships can be real and meaningful if people ________ with each other.
4.The phrase “throw the baby out with the bathwater” means “________” in Chinese.
5.This passage mainly talks about ________ of making friends online.
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As the Internet becomes more popular, many older media (媒体) businesses are dying out. But TV seems to be doing OK. In fact, it's doing better than OK. Though the Internet is popular in the world, television continues to draw more and more people all over the world to many of its programs. Hundreds of millions turn to TV to watch World Cup soccer，Olympic Games and Discoveries.
In many places, increasing numbers of people can watch more TV than before. Ten years ago, only 44% of British homes had satellite or cable TV(卫星或有线电视).Today, more than 93% do. More importantly, recent studies show that people are spending more time watching TV. Surprisingly, this is even true of young people between the ages of 8 and 18.Today's television industry has given so many choices. As a result, people can watch more of the things they like 24 hours a day.
The technology behind television has also improved. The big boxes that once filled living rooms are gone. Today's TV screens are thinner and thinner, yet the pictures are better and better. TVs are also moving from living rooms into kitchens and vehicles.
For years, TVs have also been used as video game players. But now they have been used in a few new ways. Many televisions can connect to the Internet and record programs. They also let people watch two programs at the same time. Today the most modern television has been on the way of development.
The Internet is the main challenge (挑战) for television now. But TV industry has shown that television will be important for years to come.
1.判断正误（“T”表示正确，“F”表示错误） Studies show that people are spending more time watching TV than before.
2.完成句子Many televisions can _______________________ the Internet and record programs.
3.简略回答问题Where are TVs moving from living rooms?
___________________________________________________________________
4.简略回答问题What is the main challenge for television？
____________________________________________________________________
5.将文中画线句子译成汉语。____________________________________________________________________
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As the Internet becomes more popular, many older media (媒体) businesses are dying out. But TV seems to be doing OK. In fact, it's doing better than OK. Though the Internet is popular in the world, television continues to draw more and more people all over the world to many of its programs. Hundreds of millions turn to TV to watch World Cup soccer，Olympic Games and Discoveries.
In many places, increasing numbers of people can watch more TV than before. Ten years ago, only 44% of British homes had satellite or cable TV(卫星或有线电视).Today, more than 93% do. More importantly, recent studies show that people are spending more time watching TV. Surprisingly, this is even true of young people between the ages of 8 and 18.Today's television industry has given so many choices. As a result, people can watch more of the things they like 24 hours a day.
The technology behind television has also improved. The big boxes that once filled living rooms are gone. Today's TV screens are thinner and thinner, yet the pictures are better and better. TVs are also moving from living rooms into kitchens and vehicles.
For years, TVs have also been used as video game players. But now they have been used in a few new ways. Many televisions can connect to the Internet and record programs. They also let people watch two programs at the same time. Today the most modern television has been on the way of development.
The Internet is the main challenge (挑战) for television now. But TV industry has shown that television will be important for years to come.
1. Studies show that people are spending more time watching TV than before. ( ) 判断正误（“T”表示正确，“F”表示错误）
2. Many televisions can _______________the Internet and record programs. 完成句子
3. Where are TVs moving from living rooms? 简略回答 _______________________
4. What is the main challenge for television？简略回答__________________________
5. 将文中画线句子译成汉语 ______________________________________________
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As the Internet becomes more popular, many older media (媒体) businesses are dying out. But TV seems to be doing OK. In fact, it's doing better than OK. Though the Internet is popular in the world, television continues to draw more and more people all over the world to many of its programs. Hundreds of millions turn to TV to watch World Cup soccer，Olympic Games and Discoveries.
In many places, increasing numbers of people can watch more TV than before. Ten years ago, only 44% of British homes had satellite or cable TV(卫星或有线电视).Toda
y, more than 93% do. More importantly, recent studies show that people are spending more time watching TV. Surprisingly, this is even true of young people between the ages of 8 and 18.Today's television industry has given so many choices. As a result, people can watch more of the things they like 24 hours a day.
The technology behind television has also improved. The big boxes that once filled living rooms are gone. Today's TV screens are thinner and thinner, yet the pictures are better and better. TVs are also moving from living rooms into kitchens and vehicles.
For years, TVs have also been used as video game players. But now they have been used in a few new ways. Many televisions can connect to the Internet and record programs. They also let people watch two programs at the same time. Today the most modern television has been on the way of development.
The Internet is the main challenge (挑战) for television now. But TV industry has shown that television will be important for years to come.
【1】判断正误（“T”表示正确，“F”表示错误）；【2】完成句子；【3】~【4】简略回答问题；【5】将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1.Studies show that people are spending more time watching TV than before. 【 】
2. Many televisions can _______________________ the Internet and record programs.
3.Where are TVs moving from living rooms?
___________________________________________________________________
4. What is the main challenge for television？
____________________________________________________________________
5.____________________________________________________________________
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China’s hot words, like tuhao, dama and lianghui, ____in the western media(媒体).
A. use widely B. is widely used
C. uses widely D. are widely used
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China’s hot words, like tuhao, dama and lianghui, ____in the western media(媒体).
A. use widely B. is widely used
C. uses widely D. are widely used
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How to improve body and mind at home
To most people, holiday is a time to stay at home and have a good rest. Thanks to social media, computer games and online TV series and movies, staying inside is great fun. But too much time on media and digital entertainment could be a heavy burden to both the mind and eyes. Here are five activities you could try to get away from the screen for a while.
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If you choose a good book, it can help you enjoy a whole day at home. The ability of your brain to process words could be greatly improved through reading. And your vocabulary could be enlarged as well. Personally, paper copies are suggested. The touch and smell of real paper has no digital replacement.
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Everyone can write something, even if it may look very ugly at first. But the point of such practice is not to write beautiful characters. It’s about improving your ability to calm down and focus, as you must breathe deeply to keep your hands from shaking when practicing handwriting.
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You can just pick up a brush and draw anything, either nearby or something you imagine. Copying paintings is one nice beginning option. Copies of the Dunhuang Mogao grottoes are a good choice.
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Chopin, Mozart, Bach. Any of these great musicians could attract you with their works of art. Even if you prefer pop music, give classical music a chance.
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Many Chinese people, especially women, are crazy for yoga. Now it is a good time to practice yoga every day to relax your body. Likewise, you can try tai chi, which can improve both mind and body.
A.Read books, or at least listen to them.
B.Just listen, and let your brain and ears take a break.
C.You don’t have to be professional before picking up a brush.
D.While improving your mind, your body should also be cared for.
E.Drawing is natural pleasure that has a long history and it is still fun.
F.There are online audio lessons to help you learn a musical instrument.
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| Digital Atomic Watch(数字原子表) This new watch is one of the most accurate(精准) watches in fashion. You never have to do another thing except change the battery - about once every two years! This Atomic Watch displays time (12 or 24-hour mode(模式)), weekday, date and month. Water resistant(抵抗的). Weight: 2.6 oz. Display Size: 0.75" W x 0.5" H. Face Size: 1.5" W. Band Size: 0.75" W x 8.25" L. Item: # DWW Price: $ 40 |
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| Dolphin Wood Kit(配套原件) Great for kids. Simple wood changed into an pretty 3-D model dolphin. No tools or glue required. Complete with 5-language instruction paper. Age 7+ Model Size: 8.5" (22 cm) long. Item: #7103-09 Price: $ 8 ($15 if you take two) |
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| Russian Nesting(嵌套) Dolls Russian nesting dolls are wooden dolls with one doll inside the other(7 in 1). The dolls are the ones which open piece after piece like words in a sentence, to reveal its beauty. They are all hand painted. The paint is safe for children. Wonderful souvenirs for visitors. Suitable gifts for kids. Height: 30cms. Item: # RND203 Price: $ 4 ($25 a set of dolls) |
1.Victor wants to buy a present for his 4-year-old cousin. He could buy .
A. the digital atomic watch B. the dolphin wood kit C. the Russian nesting dolls
2.If you know how to make up the dolphin wood kit, you need to help you to finish it.
A. nothing B. glue C. some tools
3.If you use a digital atomic watch, you should buy a battery .
A. every half year B. every year C. every two years
4.Maria wants to buy two sets of the nesting dolls and two dolphin wood kits, she should pay .
A. $ 65 B. $ 66 C. $ 23
5.From the ads we know that .
A. you can’t wear the digital atomic watch when you go surfing
B. if you don’t know how to make up the dolphin wood kit, you can follow the instruction
C. the painting of the Russian nesting dolls are made by machines.
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Teachers say the digital (数字的) age has had a good and a not-so-good influence on the American teenagers. More than 2,000 high school teachers took a survey on the Internet.
75 percent of the teachers said the Internet and digital search tools have had a “mostly good” use for their students' research habits and skills. But 87 percent agreed that these technologies "make the students not have enough attention.” And 64 percent said the technologies “do little to help them in courses.”
Judy Buchanan is a director of the National Writing Project. Ms. Buchanan says digital research tools are helping students learn more, and learn faster. Teachers really like these tools, because they are ways to make some of learning very exciting. Young people enjoy using these tools. And the goal is to help them do creative work, and not just that kind of copyist (模仿者，抄写员).
But one problem is that many students don't have a good understanding of how to use the digital knowledge well. In other words, they trust too much of the information. Judy Buchanan says these students have not developed the skills they need to tell whether the information on the Internet is good or bad.
Another problem is something that might not seem like a problem at all, being able to quickly find information from the Internet. Teachers say the ability of their students to work hard to find answers is becoming weaker. They say students depend too much on search engines and do not make enough use of printed books.
Besides, many teachers are also worried about the problem that the Internet makes it easy for students to copy work done by others, instead of using their own abilities.
The survey on whether digital age 1. American teenagers
| Purpose | Students should learn how to use the digital tools in a right way. |
| Different opinions | ● Three 2. of the teachers thought the Internet had a mostly good use for students’ research habits and skills. ● 87% of the teachers agreed technologies may 3. students from having enough attention. ● 64% said that the technologies are almost 4. to them in courses. |
| Advantages of digital tools | Digital tools help students learn more and learn faster. ● Teachers think learning by using digital tools makes students feel very 5. . ● Young people also think they can finish their work 6. . |
| 7. | ● Many students have not developed the skills they need to tell whether the 8. information is good or bad. ● Many students 9. too much on search engines and do not make enough use of printed books. ● Internet makes it easy for students to copy 10. work, instead of using their own abilities. |
y, more than 93% do. More importantly, recent studies show that people are spending more time watching TV. Surprisingly, this is even true of young people between the ages of 8 and 18.Today's television industry has given so many choices. As a result, people can watch more of the things they like 24 hours a day.