1．Kite Festivals around the World Hamamatsu Giant Kite Festival，Japan
   The large kites of Japan are rectangular （矩形的），and sometimes as large as 3.5 meters by 3.5 meters!The Hamamatsu Giant Kite Festival started in the 16th century when large kites were flown in celebration of the birth of a baby son to the Lord of Hamamatsu Castle.The audience watches excitedly as the kite fliers use friction （摩擦力） to cut the lines of their matches.
   Portsmouth International Kite Festival，UK
   This celebration is organized by Portsmouth Oily and the Kite Society of Great Britain.The International Kite Festival is regarded as one of the best，biggest and most popular kite festivals in the world.It has thousands of amazing and colorful kites in the sky and on the ground for visitors to enjoy and appreciate，showing the art of kite flying，kite making tradition around the world and exciting kite flying competitions.
   Bali Kite Festival，Indonesia
   Hundreds of competing kite teams gather from all over the island to fly their traditional kites.Traditional Balinese kites are as large as up to 4 meters by 10 meters.The kite festival in Bali started off as a seasonal agricultural （農業(yè)的） festival to thank God for harvests.
   The Zilker Kite Festival，US
   The Zilker Kite Festival is the oldest of its kind in the United States.Created in 1929，the Zilker Kite Festival was intended to inspire the creativity of children.The festival is a beloved，family-friendly tradition：activities for all ages，a traditional kite flying competition and show，a fun run and a children's music concert.There are many competitions held such as Most Unusual Kite，Largest Kite，Smallest Kite，and Strongest Pulling Kite.

（1）Where can visitors see all kinds of kites from around the world？
A．In Bali.
B．In Zilker.
C．In Portsmouth.
D．In Hamamatsu.
（2）Which kite festival is best for families with children？
A．Bali Kite Festival.
B．The Zilker Kite Festival.
C．Hamamatsu Giant Kite Festival.
D．Portsmouth International Kite Festival.
（3）What do the kite festivals have in common？
A．They include competitions.
B．They are international.
C．They started in ancient limes.
D．They are intended for children.

2．Residential College Writing Tutors The Residential College Writing Tutors are currently working via email and Zoom.Sign up the way you always have （link is external），and a confirmation email will explain how to access your tutor at the time of your appointment.

Eligibility	College	Office	Tutor
	Benjamin Franklin（BF）	BF024 LL	Lesley Finn
	Berkeley（BK）	Entry 1.040	Cathy Shufro
	Branford（BR）	207	Rosemary Jones
	Davenport（DU）	N13	Lincoln Caplan
	Ezra Stiles（ES）	L04	Alison Moncrief-Bromage

Residential College Writing Tutors work with Yale College undergraduates.See Graduate Writing Consultations if you are a graduate student needing assistance.
   Preparing for Your Session
   ?Make an appointment （link is external） with your college's Writing Tutor.
   ?Carefully read the confirmation email，as each tutor offers slightly different instructions about preparing for appointments.
   What to Expect
   Many tutors will read your paper in advance，although a few prefer that you do that work together.Either way，most sessions will start with the tutor asking you what you hope to accomplish，which might include questions about the assignment or a discussion of your experience writing similar papers.The tutor will then discuss the most important areas for revision.Tutors won't tell you exactly what to do to fix your essay，but they will help you figure out strategies for revision and prompt you to take notes on the suggestions that arise.Often the most important changes involve the primary claims of the paper or the structure of your argument.
   Writing Tutors can also help you with grammar and style，although not by proof reading your whole essay；instead，the two of you might edit a paragraph together，looking for suggestions that you can then incorporate into the rest of your paper.
   If you have worked with the same tutor before，there will be more time to discuss general trends in your writing，or to work quickly through basic concerns and move on to specific needs of the current paper.One benefit of the Residential College Writing Tutors is the opportunity to work over several years with someone who knows your writing well.

（1）Who can make an appointment with Residential College Writing Tutors？
A．PhD students.
B．Undergraduate students.
C．High school students.
D．Graduate students.
（2）What will Writing Tutors not do？
A．Proofread your whole essay.
B．Help you with grammar and style.
C．Edit a paragraph with you together.
D．Help you figure out strategies for revision.
（3）Where is this text probably taken from？
A．A textbook.
B．A course plan.
C．A university website.
D．An academic article.

3．Tour Guide in New York Times Square - The Crossroads of the World Private Tour
   Times Square has a colorful history，one worth exploring.Day and night，Times Square is lit up by the dozens of billboards （廣告牌） advertising the biggest brands.Take a break in the pedestrian square and be entertained by performers practicing their trade.You'll be surprised by what you see and learn.
   Central Park Private Tour
   In the middle of this concrete jungle lies an extensive green space unlike any other.Designed and built by the famous Frederick Law Olmsted，the 843-acre Central Park has come to capture （捕捉） the hearts of visitors around the world.It's an icon，of greenery，of peace and calm in this fast-paced city.
   Rock & Roll NYC Private Tour
   You've been a Rock Roll fan for years，and now you're heading to New York，the heart of the best Rock Roll the world has.New York City has been the center of the music world for decades，from Lincoln Center to the Fast Village.
   Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Private Tour
   The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remain standing as a physical reminder of the immigrant （移民的） experience that shaped the NYC people walking through today.A guide from City Walks NY can take you through the history and beauty of the city's immigrant past，as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island private tour promises to take you along the historic journey that so many have traveled on.

（1）What can you see in Time Squares？
A．TV shows.
B．The Statue of Liberty.
C．Advertisements.
D．Rock &；Roll concerts.
（2）Where should you go if you want to have a peaceful time？
A．Ellis Island.
B．Central Park.
C．The East Village.
D．The Lincoln Center.
（3）What aspect of New York culture is the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island private tour related to？
A．History.
B．Immigration.
C．Rock &；Roll.
D．Super heroes.