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These destinations march to the beat of their own drum.So put on your dancing shoes and head
to these sweet-sounding cities.
New Orleans
In the 19th century，slaves gathered on Sundays to play drums，dance，and sing in Congo
Square.Those lively rhythms of Africa ran head on with the sounds of Europe to create jazz，a
typical American art form that has inspired generations of Americans and spread around the
globe.But this isn’t suit-wearing，head-nodding，polite jazz.New Orleans jazz sweeps you off
your feet and makes you jump and clap and sing along.
Chicago
Large numbers of African-Americans left the South in search of better opportunities during
1916－1970 and Chicago attracted scores of these people，who brought with them the sound of
the Mississippi River.Here，it changed into something sad and symphonic：blues.Blues was not
born in Chicago，but it was here that it found a new voice and began to spread its message around
the world.
Memphis
Memphis is the birthplace of rock and roll.It was here in Sun Studios in the summer of 1951
that Ike Turner and his band the Delta Cats recorded “Rocket 88”，widely regarded as the first
rock and roll song.But，like so many great things，it happened by accident that the guitarist’s
loudspeaker broke down during the recording，creating a unique guitar sound that would become a
hallmark of the music.People didn’t know how to classify it，but they knew they loved it.The
rest is history.
New York City
New York is one of the world’s greatest cities where you can listen to all kinds of music.But
to experience a true New York state of mind，you have to leave the shiny towers and Broadway
shows of Manhattan and head to Harlem，the Bronx，Brooklyn，and Queens to explore the
city’s hip-hop history.
1．What do New Orleans jazz and Chicago blues have in common?
A．They sound very sad.
B．They have similar origin.
C．They happened by accident.
D．They are played on the guitar.
2．When was rock and roll born?A．In the 19th century.
B．In the late 19th century.
C．In the early 20th century.
D．In the mid-20th century.
3．What are Harlem and Queens known for?
A．Blues. B．Jazz.
C．Hip-hop. D．Rock and roll.
B
Scientific educational toys can develop kid’s reasoning，problem-solving and critical
thinking capacity and improve their hand-eye coordination(协调)．But the most powerful thing is
that the children will associate learning with fun.That means they will grow into adults with a thirst
for knowledge and a highly developed set of skills for learning.Here are some of the best：
·Science Kit
You can guarantee two things if you buy your kids one：a lot of fun and a lot of mess.It’s a
20-piece kit that teaches the basics of chemical reactions.It’s recommended for kids aged 6 and
above，with adult company.You don’t have to be a scientist，since there is an activity book with
instructions for possible experiments.
·Mini Terra Kit
You don’t have to wait for the sun to come out to teach kids about the natural world.This all-
inclusive kit is a miniature garden that simulates a natural environment by using a powerful LED
light.It includes a terrarium jar，light-up jar lid，Micro USB charger，and all the natural
ingredients to get started.It also has a simple instruction booklet that you can work through with
your kids.
·Gravity Run
This classic is not just about building a structure and watching the marbles go up and
down.The games are designed for kids aged 8＋ to develop spatial awareness，planning，and
reasoning.With 60 challenges (beginner to expert)，this award-winning game can be enjoyed by all
the family.The expert levels are actually quite challenging，so be prepared for some failures.
·WeRo Kit
This prize-winning robot toy features over 840 pieces，a WeRo Move Hub，Interactive
Moto，and a Distance Sensor.You can build it into 5 completely different robots，meaning endless
fun for the kids and even adults.Once they’ve built the character of their choice，they can
programme it to perform countless tasks including walking and talking on its own.
4．What is the greatest strength of scientific educational toys?
A．Training young scientists.
B．Stimulating learning desire.
C．Developing hand-eye coordination.D．Building up problem-solving habits.
5．Which toy suits kids who enjoy growing plants?
A．Science Kit. B．Mini Terra Kit.
C．Gravity Run. D．WeRo Kit.
6．What is special about WeRo Kit?
A．It has different levels.
B．It is the only prize-winner.
C．It requires parental guidance.
D．It involves programming skills.
C
Teen Adventure：Europe Coast to Coast 2022
If you are interested in Europe Coast to Coast for the summer of 2022，please reach out to us
and we will notify you when we’ve published the 2022 schedule and opened the application.
Holland，Belgium，Paris
Our group will gather in Amsterdam and spend the first night in the ancient Dutch city of
Haarlem before picking up the well-traveled Nordzeeroute bike route.This protected，coastal path
winds its way along the coast of the North Sea for nearly 300 miles，past windmills and over
banks.We’ll make our way through charming Dutch and Belgian towns and cross the border into
France.Once in France，we’ll ride quiet country roads through small villages，enjoying the
many delights of rural French life along our way.We’ll continue south to Chantilly and take a train
in to spend a day in the City of Light.
Rural France，Germany’s Black Forest & the Bodensee
From Paris，we continue east through the vineyard(葡萄园) covered hills of the Champagne
region，into the green valleys of Alsace-Lorraine，and then on to Strasbourg，right on France’s
border with Germany.We’ll cross the Rhine River and follow Germany’s outstanding network of
bike paths through the charming Black Forest to the shores of Lake Constance，also known in
Germany as the Bodensee.We’ll look across this famous lake to the snow-covered peaks of the
Alps—the next leg of our journey together.
The Alps，Northern Italy Venice
Leaving the Bodensee，we’ll start our climb into and through the Austrian Alps.Shortly
after skirting the Swiss border，we’ll cross into Bella Italia and begin our downhill descent(斜
坡) toward the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea.Upon arrival，we’ll put our bikes away and
spend our final days together celebrating our great cycling skills while exploring Venice，one of
the world’s most beautiful and mysterious cities.
7．Where will the adventurers explore the City of Light?
A．In France. B．In Holland.
C．In Belgium. D．In Germany.8．What will the adventurers do in Germany?
A．Swim in the Rhine River.
B．Sail on Lake Constance.
C．Get to the top of the Alps.
D．Ride through the Black Forest.
9．How many countries will the adventurers cross in total?
A．Five. B．Six.
C．Seven. D．Eight.
