So how do you kill time to relax yourself? Here are some of the things my friends and I did to have fun without modern conveniences last month.
Card games
Playing cards can bring hours of fun! It is the most common card game. You only need a pack of cards. The games include ‘President’, ‘Cheat’ and a take on the game ‘UNO’.
Hunt the thimble
One player hides a thimble or another small object in a room, while the other players stay outside. The other players then return to the room and look for the object. The player who hid the thimble can give clues or say ‘hot’ or ‘cold’ depending on how close the players are to the object. The person who finds the item first wins.
Board games
Board games are great at helping pass the time on a dull day. In the game, players have to deduce (推断) the mystery of the story. For example, when solving the mystery of the broken toy, players have to discover which toy it was, who broke it, and when it was broken.
Consequences
This is a very amusing game. All you need is a pen and piece of paper for each person in the group. Everyone writes the beginning of a story. Then it is passed to the next person in the circle, who writes the next word or sentence. But the challenge is that the paper is folded so that only the most recent phrase can be seen before being passed again to the next player, who writes the next line and so on. After ten sentences have been written, the whole story is seen clearly. Usually there will be some funny stories to make you laugh!
【小题1】Which game favors a player good at finding/hidden objects?| A．Card games. | B．Hunt the thimble. | C．Board games. | D．Consequences. |
| A．Players need a pen and piece of paper. |
| B．Players must write clearly and completely. |
| C．Players should write the beginning of a story on the paper. |
| D．Players can only see the most recent part of the folded paper. |
| A．To instruct readers to play four games. | B．To compare which game is more funny. |
| C．To introduce some games to pass the time. | D．To inform readers he could play four games. |
Tuesday Talks
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, 16:00-16:30
Tuesday Talks is a talk about finding your career in the outdoor recreation industry with Hailey Doss Hester.
Join us for Tuesday Talks as we sit down with industry professionals and leaders in this outdoor focused conversation series. Our goal is to introduce you to influential individuals through genuine conversations on Instagram Live. We will touch on diversity in the outdoors, current trends, and much more!
Location: Instagram Live
Outdoor Clinic
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, 12:00-12:30
Come and explore nature in the Sierras. Learn about the plants that you might see while on a trip to Tahoe or Yosemite. Improve your knowledge and impress your friends by learning about the natural environment around you in our local mountain range.
If you need accommodations, please email peakinfo@ csus. edu.
Location: Virtual — ZOOM
Green Team
Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, 14:00-15:00
The Sacramento State Green Team aims to make Sacramento State a sustainable campus through education, promotion and performance of sustainable efforts. They advise and work with the University on source reduction, recycling and other sustainable practices while also providing educational programs for students, staf and the community.
Location: Instagram Live
Explore Utah
Thursday, Oct 22, 2020, 16:00-16:30
Do you want to travel to one of the five National Parks in Utah? Join us as we will take you on a virtual hike through the beautiful Bryce Canyon National park! There are many colorful and unique rock formations that shape the canyon, making it one-of-a-kind experience. The virtual trip will take you through what is known as the amphitheater (圆形剧场), starting at the sunset trail head and ending at the sunrise trail head. There is no other place like Bryce Canyon, no hiking shoes required!
Location: Virtual — ZOOM
【小题1】What is the focus of Tuesday Talks?| A．Taking part in professional outdoor activities. |
| B．Breaking into the outdoor recreation industry. |
| C．Knowing the developing trend of modern industry. |
| D．Learning about the diversity of species outdoors. |
| A．Plant experts. | B．Adventurers. |
| C．Outdoor clinic lovers. | D．Environmentalists. |
| A．The beautiful rising sun. | B．The depth of the valley. |
| C．Distinctive stone shapes. | D．Natural places for species. |
Every Tuesday, my children prepare themselves in a unique manner. They gather their gardening tools, put on old clothes that can get dirty, and sometimes even bring a small notebook and pen. Then, I drive them to a community garden where they spend the whole day at a gardening club.
When I initially enrolled them in this program, I was excited about the concept but had some concerns as a parent. Would they enjoy getting their hands dirty all day? Would they be able to focus for such a long time? But when I asked them if they ever felt bored, they looked at me strangely. They clearly didn’t understand my worry, which made me realize my concerns might be unfounded.
In this club, kids have the freedom to choose what they want to grow, whether it’s colorful flowers or delicious vegetables. They aren’t told that their choices are wrong but are encouraged to experiment. Something my children love about the gardening club is that they aren’t rushed to finish one task and move on to the next. Instead, they can take their time and explore as much as their interest leads them.
"Don’t they miss out on regular school activities?" worried parents have questioned me. Both of their teachers don’t see it as an issue, and more importantly, my kids are acquiring new skills that a traditional classroom can’t offer. They are learning to notice the small changes in plants and understand the growth cycle — a lesson that’s hard to teach in a classroom. They are making friends with people of different ages. They work together, sharing their ideas and efforts to make the garden beautiful.
I’m grateful that the gardening club is influencing my children’s connection with nature. They are learning how to care for plants, how to be patient, and gaining knowledge that will make them appreciate nature more in the future.
【小题1】What do the children take when going to the gardening club?| A．Gardening books. | B．Old clothes. | C．Gardening hats. | D．Watering cans. |
| A．without a basis | B．very serious | C．easy to understand | D．difficult to solve |
| A．The author was against the gardening club at first. |
| B．The children have learned a lot from the gardening club. |
| C．The gardening club is not popular among parents. |
| D．The children don’t like the gardening club. |
| A．The benefits of the gardening club for children. | B．The activities in the gardening club. |
| C．The author’s concerns about the gardening club. | D．How children make friends in the gardening club. |
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Registration(报名)：May 24～June 27
ACADEMIC CAMP
Academic camp is a wonderful way to increase your child’s love for learning while focusing on a specific subject. From math to creative writing, we have something for every student. Campers work in small groups to apply real-life experiences to lessons learned in the classroom.
Tuition(费用)：5days $290(July 5～July 9)
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Our specialty camp is filled with hands-on activities that offer experiences for campers to discover new skills. Get your child to join the camp! We have fun and unique activities for them to try!
Tuition: 5 days $ 315(July 11~July 15)
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Our sports camp holds new activities to guide campers to build healthy exercise habits. We bring sports coaches to help each camper improve, practice and play each sport.
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In the week, students will explore science and nature, take part in creative arts, and enjoy sports and games. Our camp provides unique indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that take advantage of resources(资源) in the local area.
Tuition: 5 days $ 350(August 1~August 5)
【小题1】When does the camp registration start?| A．On May 24. | B．On June 27. |
| C．On July 5. | D．On August 1. |
| A．Day Camp. | B．Sports Camp. |
| C．Specialty Camp. | D．Academic Camp. |
| A．It provides math classes. | B．It is free for all students. |
| C．It offers local field trips. | D．It lasts the longest time. |
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