Vote for the 2019 TIME for Kids Person of the Year!
Time flies! Before we know it, we’ll be ringing in 2020. The TFK team is taking a look back at 2019. Who was the most important person of the year? Read on to learn about all the nominees （被提名的人）, and then cast your vote. We’ll announce the winner in mid⁃December. Now get to it! Every vote counts.
Since 2016, Chef JOSE ANDRES and the team at his nonprofit group, World Central Kitchen, have provided meals to survivors of hurricanes, wildfires, and other emergencies. In 2019, Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas. Andrés and his team sprang into action. At press time, they had served more than 1.75 million meals there.
Swedish climate activist GRETA THUNBERG, 16, is the face of the youth movement for climate awareness. In August, Greta set out on a zero⁃emissions sail across the Atlantic Ocean to speak to world leaders at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit. She was nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize and continues to inspire people of all ages to fight for the health of Planet Earth.
Dutch inventor BOYAN SLAT founded The Ocean Cleanup in 2013. His goal: To get rid of plastics polluting the world’s oceans. This fall, Slat announced that the system was finally working. The device is being used in an area of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly 2 trillion pieces of trash have collected there. Slat hopes to get half of the trash removed by 2025.
Author JASON REYNOLDS has written more than a dozen books for kids. He’s a 2019 National Book Awards finalist for Young People’s Literature. In his books and in real life, Reynolds is concerned with the voices of black children and teenagers. In 2019, he made some 50 visits to classrooms and conferences. His mission: to show readers that he values their stories as much as they value his.
| A．She is a Swedish climate activist. |
| B．She fights for the health of the Earth. |
| C．She sailed across the Atlantic Ocean alone. |
| D．She tries to get rid of plastics in the oceans. |
| A．Jose Andes. | B．Boyan Slat. |
| C．Jason Reynolds. | D．Greta Thunberg. |
| A．To issue an official report. | B．To call on readers to vote. |
| C．To introduce some great works. | D．To carry out a regular review. |
See our editors’ top 5 picks in print books and Kindle books, and discover our editors’ picks for the best books of the year.
# 1 Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
In Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grami revisits a shocking series of crimes in which dozens of people were murdered in cold blood. Based on years of research and new evidence, the book is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction.
Kindle: $14.99 Hardcover: $ 17.37 Paperback: $15.36
# 2 Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the fierce pull of motherhood — and the danger of believing that following the rules can avoid disaster,
Little Fires Everywhere is the perfect gift for the holidays!
Kindle: $13.99 Hardcover: $ 20.96 Paperback: $ 12.95
# 3 Bear Town by Fredrik Backman
It is a novel about a forgotten town bothered by scandal and the amateur hockey team that might just change everything into a better place. Winning a junior ice hockey championship might mean everything to the residents of Beartown.
Kindle: $10.99 Hardcover: $ 12.95
# 4 Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Profoundly intimate and powerfully inventive, Exit West tells an unforgettable story of love, loyalty, and courage that is both completely of our time and for all time.
Kindle: $12.99 Hardcover: $ 15.73 Paperback: $11
# 5 Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Harari
Yuval Noah Harari, author of the international phenomenon Sapiens, returns with an equally original and attractive book, turning his focus toward humanity’s future, and our quest to upgrade humans into gods.
Kindle: $17.99 Hardcover: $ 28.95 Paperback: $22.99
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【小题1】Which author’s book would make a good Christmas gift?| A．Yuval Harari. | B．Mohsin Hamid. |
| C．David Grann. | D．Celeste Ng. |
| A．Killers of the Flower Moon is a sci-fi for staff in FBI |
| B．Bear Town tells the story of a hockey team’s growth. |
| C．Exit West is a love story that will not be out of date. |
| D．Homo Deus is as famous as Sapiens internationally. |
| A．In a magazine. | B．On a website. |
| C．In a brochure. | D．In a book ad. |
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers an excellent opportunity for teens to get involved and make a difference in their community by volunteering within a variety of summer youth programs. Summer Teen volunteers assist with activities under the guidance of experienced staff and gain valuable leadership skills. In the summer, teens can apply to volunteer in the following programs:
Summer Adventure Playground Program VolunteerProgram Dates: June 14 — August 12
Location(s): Kelly, Poplar Bridge. Running, Smith. Sunrise and Westwood parks
Information: Help facilitate opportunities to play and lead playground participants (in grades 2—6) in games, sports, arts and crafts, and make new friendships.
Mini View VolunteerProgram Dates: June 14 — August 6
Location: Valley View Kindergarten
Information: Help to assist with the supervision (监管) of children in a social occasion.
The View VolunteerProgram Dates: June 14 — August 6
Location: Valley View Elementary School
Information: Help to assist with supervision of 2nd—5th graders in a social recreational setting.
Camp Kota Junior CounselorProgram Dates: June 14 — August 9
Location: East Bush Lake
Information: Help campers (in grades 4—6) learn basic outdoor skills while meeting new friends, singing crazy songs and having tons of fun.
To apply, fill out a Parks and Recreation 2021 Summer Teen Volunteer Application. Please be sure to answer all questions and indicate all program(s) of interest. Applicants will be contacted via email with next steps after March 31, 2021. Contact us by phone (952-563-8877) or e-mail at parksiec@BloomingtonMN.gov for more information.
【小题1】What benefit can volunteers get from the programs?| A．Making the community different | B．Becoming an experienced staff member. |
| C．Acquiring useful leadership skills. | D．Getting opportunities for college. |
| A．Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer | B．Mini View Volunteer. |
| C．The View Volunteer. | D．Camp Kota Junior Counselor. |
| A．Fill in an application form. | B．Answer questions via an interview. |
| C．Clarify your program(s) of interest by phone. | D．Contact the organizers on March 31. |
Are you considering visiting some places in a few weeks, or a few months’ time, and are you looking for the safest places to travel? If yes, this travel guide will provide some places you can visit.
New Zealand
New Zealand has proven to be the world’s safest places to travel after Iceland and they are known for their wonderful dishes such as fish & chips, Hokey Pokey Ice Cream, etc. Whangarei Falls is a twenty-four feet high flowing water with a beautiful view that makes it one of the best waterfalls looking attractive in photographs.
Belize
A visit to Belize would give you experiences such as world-class diving, explorations of jungles, etc. When you are in Belize, you should try the following foods: Rice and Beans, Tamales, Stewed Chicken, Fry Jacks and lots more. Belize is known for Mayan ruins and caves, jungle adventures, and is also known as “Nature’s best-kept secret”.
Greenland
Greenland is said to be a place where you do not have to worry about crime, so you need not worry too much about your safety. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, and it is the world’s largest island. Major tourist offers in Greenland include trips on hiking, tours on dog sledding (雪橇), watching of icebergs, etc.
Tunisia
Tunisia is said to be one of the most visited African countries. Some attractive places include its great capital city of Tunis, the beach resorts of Mahdia and La Kabash Square in Tunis. Tunisia is popular for her beaches which have this golden ring and pocket-friendly expensive items. Tunisians are always willing to help. Some of the delicious dishes that Tunisians enjoy include Traditional Tunisian Bread, Tajine, Meats, etc.
【小题1】What makes New Zealand attractive?| A．Beautiful waterfall. | B．Jungle adventures. |
| C．Low crime rates. | D．Golden beaches. |
| A．New Zealand. | B．Belize. |
| C．Greenland. | D．Tunisia. |
| A．Tunis is the world’s largest port city. | B．It is the most visited country in Africa. |
| C．Tunisians are both warm and friendly. | D．It offers first-class hiking experience. |
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