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Smart Kids Festival Events
Smart Kids is a collection of one hundred events scheduled in October. This year, it is experimenting with Pay What You Decide (PWYD). That is, you can decide to pay what you want to or can afford, after you have attended an event. You can pre-book events without paying for a ticket in advance. Here are some of the director’s picks.
Walk on the Wild Side
Not ticketed, Free
Join storyteller Sarah Law to hear science stories about animals. Along the way you’ll meet all sorts of beautiful creatures and discover life cycles and food chains. Best suited to children aged 5-9. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Introduction to Waves
Pre-book, PWYD
Subjects range from sound waves to gravity waves, and from waves of light to crashing waves on the ocean. Mike Goldsmith explores the fundamental features shared by all waves in the natural world.
Science in the Field
Not ticketed, Free
This storytelling night features a scientist sharing his favourite memories of gathering first-hand data on various field trips. Come along for inspiring and informative stories straight from the scientist’s mouth. Join Mark Samuels to find out more in this fun-filled workshop.
Festival Dinner
Pre-book, ￡25 per person
Whether you want to explore more about food, or just fancy a talk over a meal, join us to mark the first science festival in London. Which foods should you eat to trick your brain into thinking that you are full? Find out more from Tom Crawford.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Smart Kids Festival Events的四个活动, 以及每个活动的内容和特色。
1. In which event can you decide the payment?
A. Walk on the Wild Side.
B. Introduction to Waves.
C. Science in the Field.
D. Festival Dinner.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据四个活动的介绍可知, 四项活动中只有Introduction to Waves有PWYD, 故选B。
2. Who will talk about experiences of collecting direct data?
A. Sarah Law. B. Mike Goldsmith.
C. Mark Samuels. D. Tom Crawford.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据Science in the Field 活动中的This storytelling night features a scientist sharing his favourite memories of gathering first-hand data on various field trips. 可知Mark Samuels会分享他到各种实地考察第一手数据的记忆。故选C。
3. What do the four events have in common?
A. Family-based. B. Science-themed.
C. Picked by children. D. Filled with adventures.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据四个活动的内容, 可知四项活动的共同点都是以科学为主题的, 故选B。
【知识拓展】
佳词积累
1. accompany vt. 陪伴
2. fundamental adj. 基本的
3. informative adj. 提供信息的
