STEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Strengthening STEM education is vital to preparing kids to compete in the 21st century economy, because kids' success is driven not only by what they know, but by what they can do with what they know. As a result, it's more important than ever for youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. The following camps provide the skills needed to succeed in the highly competitive society.
Steve & Kate' s Camp
December 26th to January 24th
Steve & Kate's Camp was founded on the belief that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and develop creative confidence that will help them unleash (突然释放) their true potential. It offers a safe, judgement-free environment where kids can be themselves, explore their passions and make a few mistakes along the way.
Phone:415-389-5437
App Camp
February 16th to March 28th
Asheville School is offering a unique app camp experience for teenagers across the US and abroad who are interested in learning how to make exciting new apps for the iPhone and iPad. Students will learn about Apple's Swift programming language and learn Apple's new AR technology.
Phone:828-254-6345
Game Camp Nation
April 17th to June 9th
Use your child's energy for video games to fuel their future, strengthen self-confidence and make new friends. Creativity, Critical thinking & Communication: We emphasize the 3Cs needed for success in today's media-driven world. Hands-on projects spark curiosity. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends.
Phone:619-446-6495
Camp Motor-sport
August 10th to October 7th
For the camper who loves to hear those famous words "Start your engines!" Camp Motor-sport offers exciting motor-sport focusing on summer camp programs for girls and boys aged 9 to 17. In addition to gaining valuable seat time, campers get hands-on experience with the STEM aspects of automotive design. When not driving, Camp Motor-sport still has all the fun campers expect including a private lake with swimming, boats, and gaga ball just to name a few.
Phone:888-836-1212
I was 63 years old when I lost my job. After many years of rushing between home and job, between raising kids and pushing ahead professionally, it was quiet. In those silent spaces, I had time to ask myself what I really cared about. Finally I came to an answer. I cared about young people's future. Burdened by huge education debt, unable to find a Job, many were feeling hopeless. They were in danger of becoming a lost generation.
But what contribution could I make to creating a better future for the next generation? I started a free program in which coaches and mentors (顾问) would volunteer to help unemployed young people launch their careers. I'd enjoyed mentoring younger people at work, and this fit with my desire to assist the next generation. Through my coaching contacts, 25 wonderful life and career coaches signed up to volunteer.
On The young people find us through word of mouth. Coaching is done by phone or Skype (网络电话), so location doesn't matter.
So far 55% of over 220 graduates have found desirable jobs within a few months of finishing the program. Ninety percent have rated the coaching positively and say they are closer to their goals.
Over the course of 12 one-hour periods, the coaches help them figure out what work aligns with (使一致) their values, skills and passions, and then assist them in making a plan to move forward—including helping them with resumes, networking, interviewing, and job search strategies.
In exchange for the free coaching, we ask all the young participants to "pay it forward" to someone who needs their help. We explain that we won't know whether they do or not, but the potential is there to create a ripple effects of kindness spreading outward in unforeseen ways. If fact, a number of them have offered to mentor other graduates in the program.
China has entered the cinematic space race. The Wandering Earth, the country's first blockbuster sci-fi, is on track to be one of the most successful films in China's history.
Set in the distant future, the governments of the Earth, faced with destruction from an unstable sun, have strapped thrusters (助推器) onto the planet, carrying it out into the universe in search of a new home. But as the Earth approaches the Jupiter, something goes wrong in the system puts it on course to crash into the planet. Therefore, countless people have come forward to face the challenge and save the Earth.
The film is seen by some as the dawn of Chinese sci-fi—a field that has long been dominated by Hollywood.
China is already home to a thriving science and speculative fiction literary scene. The Wandering earth is based on the work of Liu Cixin, the author of the Three-Body Problem series and the first Chinese author to win a Hugo Award, "The Wandering earth fills the gap in Chinese sci-fi movies. It means that China's sci-fi movies have officially set sail," one fan of the film wrote on Douban.
China's film market is expected to overtake the US as the world's largest by 2022, but there is still a long way to go. The main difference between Chinese and US audience is trust. "Building trust between producers investors and the audience is the biggest challenge here. Not so many people have faith in a Chinese sci-fi movie." said Liu. the author of the novel.
Some noted that unlike many Chinese blockbusters, The Wandering earth dials back on the patriotism. Rescue teams from around the world scramble to get the thrusters back up and running. A Russian soldier sacrifices his life to help a Chinese colleague.
"This is not a patriotic film but a film about humans saving themselves," one reviewer said.
When the winter comes, millions of Americans realize they don't feel as happy as usual, and may be depressed If you're one of them, you may be suffering from "seasonal affective disorder" or SAD, whose symptoms include exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, body aches and pains, and a loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy.
Take extra Vitamin D.
Researchers at the University of Georgia analyzed more than 100 articles that examined the link between Vitamin D and depression. They found that a lack of Vitamin D appeared to be a major factor in the development of SAD.
Most researchers agree that the people who fall victim to SAD most often are particularly sensitive to the lack of light. Weather permitting, go for a walk. In your home or office, try sitting close to a window that faces south.
Increase exercise.
Although exercising may be about the last thing you want to do and would rather curl up with a book or watch a DVD, studies have shown that upping your exercise routine can counteract SAD. And experts advise exercising at least 20 minutes a day at least three times a week. The benefits are also long lasting. The longer you do it, the more benefit you'll get.
Eat more fish.
Studies have found that people who have low levels of two chemicals found in fish, EPA and DHA, are at increased risk for depression. Either eat more fish—at least three times a week—or take fish oil capsules to combat SAD.
Although dark winter days got you down, don't worry because nature is always waiting to help. Just enjoy the winter days and benefit from the nature!
A. Take medicine.
B. Get more light.
C. If the weather permits, take a walk.
D. Any type of exercise offers benefits.
E. Fatty fish contain omega-3 fatty acids.
F. To fight SAD, here are some easy, natural ways.
G. So the vitamin D Council recommends at least 2, 000 IU daily.
"Nice to see you again!" "How are you doing today?" "Great to see you, have a nice day!"
I 1 my book and looked around in my seat, watching the driver 2 passengers. I'd never heard a more cheerful bus driver.
At each stop, the bus driver flashed a wide 3 , nodding his head at familiar faces and greeting people onto his lowly bus.
I was just watching the flow of the bus, and the bus driver's air of pleasant calm, like nothing could go wrong. It 4 me a bit. Most bus drivers I'd met are not so cheery. They're always swimming up against a long list of complaints, communicating with nameless busy riders, and constantly racing the clock so as not to run late though it's never so easy to control. This bus driver completely 5 my sense of what it means to drive a bus. It almost brought me back to my pre-school days, when we'd sing, "The wheels on the bus go round and round," to images of smiling bus drivers greeting their 6 and serving society with each shinning spin of their wheel or honk of their horn.
I completely put my books away, 7 there in awe. A thought 8 my head that I should tell the driver how much I appreciated seeing all the small, bold, courageous moments of his 9 I'd run into in this bus.
10 the bus approached my stop, I walked to the front of the bus.
"Thank you so much for your kindness to passengers. It's really nice to see you," I offered.
"Aw, that's really glad to hear. Thank you so much! It's nice to know that someone 11." the bus driver said.
"Well, I really appreciate seeing it. It is 12 and makes my day," I told him with a smile.
"Thank you!" he 13 with an ever-shining bright smile.
We talked a little more, and any wave of doubt completely 14.
Stepping 15 the bus a little lighter, I remembered a quote: "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
The works of Charles Dickens are as popular now as they were 150 years ago. Oliver Twist, a hit (publish) in 1838, told the story of a young orphan, who lives alone in the dangerous streets of London. The story ends (happy)—the young boy discovers his real parents are and finds a loving home. It brought child poverty the attention of the public. As a result, the lives of the poor children (improve).
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删除：把多余的词用(\)划掉；
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
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⒈每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
⒉只允许修改5处，多者(从第6处起)不计分。
Cheer-leading began in all-men colleges in late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. As time passes, more and more colleges started cheer-leading and more women started doing it. It was not until the 1920s when pompoms began to play an important part in cheer-leading. At about the same time, cheerleaders began to include gymnastics in their routines. Found at most athletic events, and cheer-leading competitions are an important part of school and college life. Nowadays, many American are amused by cheer-leading.
⒈西成高速铁路始建于2012年，2017年12月开通运营，全长658公里，时速高达250公里/小时；
⒉途径绵阳等20多座城市，沿途无数美景、美食，全程大约只需3个半小时；
⒊高铁列车设施齐全，安全舒适；但票价略高。
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⒈词数100左右；
⒉可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
⒊首尾已写好，不计入总词数 
Dear Kevin,
Knowing that you plan to travel from Chengdu to Xi'an,
Hope you have a wonderful trip.
Yours,
Li Hua
