Influential art
Alfredo Boulton: Looking at Venezuela
Daily, through March 7, 2024
Alfredo Boulton (1928～1978) was one of the most important intellectuals (知识分子) of the 20th century in Latin America and an influential photographer of the modern period. Through his body of work, Boulton generated a new cultural definition of Venezuela. This exhibition explores Boulton’s photography, his relationships with modern artists, and his influence on the formation of art history in his country.
William Blake: Visionary
December 17, 2023～March 14, 2024
A remarkable printmaker, painter and poet, William Blake (1757～1827) developed a wildly unconventional worldview. By combining his poetry and images on the page through radical graphic techniques, Blake created some of British art’s most striking and enduring imagery. This major international loan exhibition explores the artist-poet’s imaginative world through his most celebrated works.
Sheila Metzner: From Life
December 30, 2023～April 18, 2024
This exhibition celebrates the artistry of the internationally respected American photographer Sheila Metzner. Her unique style blends aspects of Pictorialism and Modernism to create an aesthetic (美感) that not only stands out in the history of photography but became closely associated with the best of 1980s fashion, beauty, and decorative arts trends.
Eugene Atget: Highlights from the Mary Dan Solomon Collection
Daily, through January 5, 2024
Around the turn of the 20th century, photographer Eugene Atget broke new artistic ground. Walking at dawn with his heavy camera, he captured the soul of Paris and its suburbs by focusing on the old alleyways, picturesque shop fronts, architectural details, staircases, and street sellers. This focused exhibition features highlights from the artist’s work, which continues to influence photographers today.
【小题1】What did Alfredo Boulton and Sheila Metzner have in common?| A．Both pioneered modern photography and painting. |
| B．Both captured Latin American life. |
| C．Both affected artistic expression. |
| D．Both explored cultural diversity. |
| A．William Blake: Visionary. |
| B．Sheila Metzner: From Life. |
| C．Alfredo Boulton: Looking at Venezuela. |
| D．Eugene Atget: Highlights from the Mary&Dan Solomon Collection. |
| A．French relics. | B．Natural landscapes. |
| C．Architectural design. | D．Scenes of urban streets. |
Global Works provides international travel programs that help teens learn about the world.
Costa Rica: Wild AdventureThis service program brings you into a wildlife reserve, where you will do some voluntary work to help protect local animals. After an overnight white-water rafting (漂流) trip, you get to work on sea turtle protection projects on Costa Rican beaches!
GRADES: 9—12 DAYS: 21 DESTINATION: Costa RicaFOCUS: Wildlife Protection
AVG. GROUP SIZE:18 Students/3 Staff
Fiji Islands: Sunny Service and Island Immersion (沉浸)
Looking for an unforgettable travel program? Join our Fijian family! Experience Fijian life firsthand and contribute to service projects that bring us to the heart of the local community. In this teen volunteer program, you will have a chance to play with the local kids and teach them English!
GRADES: 9—12 DAYS: 17 DESTINATION: Fiji IslandsFOCUS: Working with Children
AVG. GROUP SIZE:16 Students/2 Staff
Puerto Rico: Hurricane Relief
This is a hands-on service trip focused on hurricane (飓风) relief and disaster prevention efforts. Home repair work is the heart of this program. The projects we work on will help families and communities to deal with a future hurricane.
GRADES: 9—12 DAYS: 8 DESTINATION: Puerto Rico, United StatesFOCUS: Building Services
AVG. GROUP SIZE:18 Students/3 Staff
France: French Immersion
Want more than just a standard France teen travel program? This French adventure has it all! From the Palais de Versailles to the French Alps, your journey introduces you to some of France’s most attractive sites and stories.
GRADES: 9—12 DAYS: 21 DESTINATION: FranceFOCUS: French Immersion
AVG. GROUP SIZE: 18 Students/3 Staff
【小题1】What will you do if you are accepted into the travel program in Costa Rica?
| A．Rebuild homes for local families. |
| B．Enter a local swimming competition. |
| C．Help protect local animals. |
| D．Teach local kids English. |
| A．teach kids French | B．learn about disaster |
| C．work with children | D．visit attractive sites. |
| A．Puerto Rico: Hurricane Relief. |
| B．Costa Rica: Wild Adventure. |
| C．Fiji Islands: Sunny Service and Island Immersion. |
| D．France: French Immersion. |
| A．target grades | B．destination | C．group size | D．focus |
| A．To encourage students to volunteer. | B．To share how to spend holidays. |
| C．To recommend four destinations. | D．To introduce four travel programs. |
Virtual Winter Math Contest Preparation Club registrations are now open!
Winter Contest Preparation Club (January 10—February 3, 2023, Online)
Math Enrichment Courses (February 7—March 3, 2023, Online)
Course Streams
·Contest Courses are designed to cover contest questions and problem-solving strategics. Instructions focus on the fundamentals of problem solving in fun ways, and improving skills in solving a problem by recognize ng its type.
·Programming Courses focus on exploring the relationship between math and programming. Building on math knowledge, solving math puzzles, and learning programming receipts students program together to solve challenges and projects.
·Enrichment Courses are designed for students who are comfortable in math concepts at their grade level and are looking for greater challenges and new ways to stimulate their interest in math.
Program Fees and Financial Sapport
·Online Grades 1-8 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $275
·Online Grades 9-12 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $290+tax
If you are unable to pay for the full program because you have been financially affected. please apply for a scholarship. Further information and an application form can be found here.
Refund(退款)Policy
There is a $50 administrative fee for cancellation(取消)requests. Cancellations made 48hours before the first class will receive a full refund, but the administrative fee will not be returned. Requests for refunds after the deadline will not be processed.
Registration
To register for any class, you must create an account on our registration system by clicking the button below.
【小题1】What is the focus of Contest Courses?| A．Designing projects. | B．Dealing with problems. |
| C．Improving math levels. | D．Learning programming concepts. |
| A．$225. | B．$240. | C．$275. | D．$290. |
| A．A local newspaper. | B．A research report. |
| C．A course website. | D．An instruction booklet. |
Museums in Cambridge
Cambridge Museum of Technology(CMT)
This is the home of the town’s industrial heritage. Learn about the story of waste management in the Victorian Pumping Station. Discover Cambridge’s forgotten industries in the Top Bay. Be amazed by the town’s early high-tech companies in the Pye Building. Enjoy great coffee from Kerb Kollective, the museum’s on-site partner.
Opening Hours & Admission:
Saturday and Sunday: 10. 30 am-4 pm
Adults:5
Children aged 5 to 18:£3
Children under 5:Free
The Fitzwilliam Museum
The Fitzwilliam is the art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge. Housing over half a million objects, the Fitzwilliam has an amazing variety of beautiful artworks from around the world.
Opening Hours & Admission:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am-5 pm
Sunday:12 pm-5 pm
Free admission
The Whipple Museum of the History of Science
The Whipple Museum is a museum attached to the University of Cambridge, which houses an extensive collection of scientific instruments, models, pictures, prints, photographs, books and other material related to the history of science.
Opening Hours & Admission:
Monday-Friday:12. 30 pm-4. 30 pm
Free admission
The Centre for Computing History (CCH)
The Centre for Computing History is much more than a museum. Based in Cambridge, it hosts hands-on exhibitions, educational workshops and a wide range of activities and events. Most importantly, it makes the history of computing relevant and fun for all ages! Opening Hours & Admission:
Wednesday-Sunday:10 am-5 pm
Adults:f10
Children aged 5 to 16:£7
Children under 5:Free
Seniors over 60s:£8
【小题1】Where are historical waste treatment methods shown in CMT?| A．In the Victorian Pumping Station. |
| B．In the Pye Building. |
| C．In Kerb Kollective. |
| D．In the Top Bay. |
| A．Both are closed on Monday. |
| B．Both are university museums. |
| C．Both house many scientific instruments. |
| D．Both offer discounted admission to children. |
| A．£8. | B．£10. | C．£16. | D．£20. |
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