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We are a community center who aims to bring people together. Since we cannot do that in the traditional way, we are finding a "new normal". We have begun to offer many ways for you to virtually connect with each other and us. We are offering classes, events and films that you can attend every Saturday. All are welcome!

·Guitar Lessons with Leah Roesch

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Price: $40.00

From beginner to intermediate level. Learn basic chords and techniques, theory, and reading music, using folk songs, rock to jazz, and blues. No experience required.

·Spring Break Mini Cooking Camp

Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Price: $60.00

Your kids are out of school and maybe you would like them out of the house for a little while? Join Kristin Freni at Gorton on March 23rd and enjoy delicious breakfast items like puffed pancakes, bacon and muffins — to bring home for the whole family to enjoy!

·Watercolors with Perlwlnkle Studios

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Price: $50.00

Make your paintings come alive with gentle details and layers of color. Join Jennifer Evans and learn to see a flower with new eyes, and capture its lovely shapes and lines. Finished piece can be framed to your liking. All materials provided.

·Passion For Play

Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Price: $15.00

In a world of "screen time", how much "play time" does your child need? Erika Larson will explore the purpose of play, walk parents through the developmental stages of play skills, and offer strategies to improve a child's play skills.

When I was eleven, my parents gave me the first book I ever owned--The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe. It was written by the famous novelist Edgar Allan Poe. I clearly remember opening it, reading the first lines of the book, and saying to myself, "So this is what reading is!" I was delighted. Little did I know at the time that I was at the beginning of a lifelong journey.

So, if I read my first real book at the age of eleven, what was I reading before then? In a word, these books are relatively plotless and repetitive, and they attempt to teach children to recognize letters and their sounds and to build their vocabulary. But I still had no idea what writing was. In Poe's stories, the sentences were more complex and stylish than anything I had ever read before.

Poe, in short, was a start. My parents gave me that first book, but then I searched for other books. I liked science, which led me to discover Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Other writers followed in quick one after another, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Arthur C. Clarke. But I didn't limit myself to science fiction. Other books that deeply impressed me, and which I have carried on my life's journey, include: The Yearling. Shane, Ivanhoe, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Good Earth.

It went on from there. I became that kid who, long after his parents turned the lights off, hid under the covers with a flashlight, a book, and his greatest fear of being discovered and having his flashlight taken away. I realized that my parents must have known I was defying them. But in their wisdom they pretended to ignore it. And so I owe my start as a reader to my parents.

An attitude is a habitual way of thinking,feeling and/or behaving towards particular objects, people, events or ideologies (意识). Our attitudes allow us to turn mistakes into opportunities, and loss into the chance for new beginnings. We use our attitudes to explain and respond to the world around us. You weren't born with attitudes, rather they are all learned, and this happens in a number of ways.

The most powerful influences occur during early childhood and include both what happened to you directly, and what those around you did and said in your presence. As you acquire a distinctive identity, your attitudes are further improved by the behavior of those with whom you identify — your family, those of your gender and culture, and the people you admire, even though you may not know them personally. Friendships and other important relationships become increasingly important, particularly during teenagerhood.

Many people believe that our attitudes are internally consistent (一致的), that is, the way you think and feel about someone or something predicts your behavior towards them. However, many studies have found that feelings and thoughts don't necessarily predict behavior. For example, many say they believe in the benefits of recycling or exercise,but don't behave in line with their views, because it takes awareness, effort and courage to go beyond merely stating that you believe something is a good idea.

One of the most effective ways to change an attitude is to start behaving as if you already feel and think the way you'd prefer to… Take some time to reflect 'on your attitudes, to think about what you believe and why. Is there anything you consider a burden rather than a privilege? If so, start behaving — right now — as if the latter is the case.

When people think of threats facing the ocean, we often think of climate change, plastics, and overfishing. But research shows noise pollution is another essential thing we need to be monitoring. Scientists say the changes in the sounds of our oceans, seas, and other waterways affect many marine animals—from very small shrimps to huge whales.

Francis Juanes, an ecologist, explained, "For fish, sound is probably a better way to sense their environment than light." Sounds help fish and other marine animals survive. They use sounds to communicate with each other. Sounds also help some ocean animals find food and avoid their hunters. Many ocean animals use sounds to find good places to breed(培育) their young babies.

However, increased noise from humans is making it harder for these animals to hear each other. The noise is coming from shipping traffic, motorized fishing ships, underwater oil and gas exploration, offshore construction, and other noisy human activity. "For many marine species, their attempts to communicate are being masked by sounds that humans have introduced," said Carlos Duarte, who co-wrote the paper with Juanes.

Experts at NOAA (the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) explain the term masking on its website. Masking happens when one or more noises in the water block sound important to a marine animal's existence. NOAA experts state that masking is most noticeable when "a noise is at the same frequency and loudness as biologically important sounds, such as mating calls."

The stress from human noise might also affect the immune system—an animal's natural defense system—as well as reproductive (繁殖的)health or behavior. "Imagine having to raise your kids in a place that's noisy all the time," said Joe Roman. He is a marine ecologist at the University of Vermont and was not involved in the research. Roman added that it should come as no surprise that many marine animals are showing higher levels of stress due to noise.

In our lives we may have people who need help one way or another. They could be our friends, our colleagues and even our parents. And，of course, if these people do matter in our lives, we want to try our best to help them.

Consider finding someone they look up to. Usually, a proud person thinks highly of themselves，and not too highly of anyone else. Find this person and get him to go up to the proud person and talk about their unwillingness to accept help from others.

Give them advice. By now you may have gotten your proud friend to come to talk to you. Now is the time for giving your proud friend some advice. But how do you give advice to someone who thinks too highly of himself? You can use words like "Don't you think..." "You told me before..." 

Improve your approach and strategies as you proceed. Sometimes the proud person may feel angry that you've helped them. You might just need to accept their roller coaster (过山车) of emotions about accepting your help and simply not take it personally, ever.

  Two proud people make for a very uncomfortable relationship. Don't be too proud to let this person give a hand to you. Indeed, the moment he does, you owe him and can swiftly remind him of the debt being repaid when you offer him help back!

A.Let the proud person help you.

B.Help the proud person in a secret way.

C.Other times they realize your help counts.

D.Then suddenly they reject whatever you offer.

E.But how do we help them when they're too proud to seek help?

F.However, most people have at least one person that they respect.

G.Try to make it seem like they already have had the solution themselves.

Detective Ashley Jones works at a police department in England. He has recently made a significant1—loneliness is a serious social problem that can contribute to depression and even crimes, but it can be2in a clever way. The3? Chat benches. Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her4. The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who 5made her believe that he was her friend, and then she lent him about "£ 31,000. Jones was6 when she said that she didn't actually7  being cheated. "Otherwise, 1would never speak to another person for weeks on end," she said.

This led Jones to the conclusion that there are too many extremely 8 people in his community, who are easy targets of cheating. So he9 to do something about it. He10 the police department to allow him to 11a couple of "chat benches" in two of their local parks. Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that12:"HAPPY TO CHAT. "Just a few days after the signs went up, he found people sitting there and engaging in active and13 conversations.

The idea is catching on14 There are now over 40 chat benches throughout England. More new chat benches have sprung up across the UK and beyond. All who participated have gained a(n)15 outcome from getting involved. Jones' idea has been fully16 -the "HAPPY TO CHAT" benches help17  the invisible social barrier that keeps people from saying hello.

This effort is not just a(n) 18 at being community minded—it's also a 19 measure. It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters.

The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that20 those of all ages to interact and get to know each other in the future.

One will be happy when he(help) others. I learn about this through my own experiences. Last year I joined a volunteer organization which provided me

 many opportunities to help others. Last Sunday we went to orphanage where there were about thirty childrenwere disabled. When I saw those lovely children, I felt rather sorry for them.  (experience) some pains and sufferings, they faced the world with smiles. All the volunteers here, including me, thought that it was high time that we did something for them. Therefore, we arranged some (activity). After doing some washing and reading stories for them, we played simple games together with them. Seeing them playing happily, I (move) to tears and realized what they needed was not only material assistance love from others as well.

When we left, both the children and we volunteers were unwilling  (part). Although spending time with these children and in assisting others has taken up most of my spare time,1 feel even (happy) than before because I can bring others happiness.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：①每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

②只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I live in a typical Chinese family of four generations lived together under same roof. Everyone has funs with each other here. Every night, we will have dinner together, talking or laughing around the dinner table so that all the worries of the day will be swept away. At weekends, Dad will take Grandpa, that likes outdoor activities a lot, to the countryside to fish. Mom and Grandma will cook delicious food for ourselves. When the weather is fine, I will push my 95-year-old great grandmother in a wheelchair to sunbathe in the yard. My family is such harmonious that I have been grown up into a person with love and responsibility. I will definite teach what I had already learned to my future children.

假定你是李华，你们班决定组织同学们端午节（the Dragon Boat Festival）骑自行车去大洪湖观看龙舟比赛。请你给外教Mr. Hyden写封邮件邀请他一同前往。

内容包括:

①集合时间、地点；

②活动的意义；

写作要求：

①词数80左右；               

②可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

注：龙舟比赛the dragon boat race    大洪湖the Lijia Grand Lake