Camberwell College Swimming Classes
Whether you want to swim competitively, you are trying to stay healthy or you want to learn，Camberwell College offers swimming classes to meet your needs.
Swim-A-Long
This class is suitable for parents with children aged up to the age of 1.5 years. This class allows very young children to gain confidence in the water,by way of songs and music.
Tadpole (蝌蚪) to Frog
This series of classes is suitable for children aged 1.5 upwards. There are six levels in the series. The first level is suitable for non-swimmers and teaches basic techniques and safety, using aids and floats. By the time students reach the sixth level, they will be able to swim independently and will be eligible (有资格的) to join the Swim Star classes.
Swim Star
An opportunity for able swimmers to earn the Bronze, Silver and Gold swimming awards. These classes teach children the ability to swim for long period of time, and teach skills such as diving, turning and different strokes. Children who successfully complete the Swim Star programme will be invited to join the Youth Squad and learn competitive swimming techniques.
Swim school
Swim School offers classes for adults. There are three levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced. The beginner class is suitable for people who are new to swimming; the intermediate level is designed for swimmers who want to go over their swimming style, and the advanced level offers in-depth advice on stamina , breathing and technique.
Aqua Health
We offer a range of levels of fitness classes for able swimmers who wish to keep fit, socialise and have fun to music. Aqua-light offers gentle exercise and is suitable for the elderly. Aqua-pump is a high energy class which increases your strength and builds your body up.
1. What's the requirement for children who attend Swim-A-Long?| A．Being over 1.5 years old. |
| B．Being confident in the water. |
| C．Having basic swimming techniques. |
| D．Being accompanied by their parents. |
| A．Aqua Health. | B．Youth Squad. |
| C．Swim School. | D．Tadpole to Frog. |
| A．Training professional swimmers. |
| B．Teaching non-swimmers how to swim. |
| C．Making able swimmers much stronger. |
| D．Offering guidance to elderly swimmers. |
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【推荐1】Once Popular Sports in Ancient Capital Xi'an
The ancient capital Xi'an in Northwest China's Shaanxi province is holding the National Games. As the capital of 13 dynasties throughout Chinese history, the ancient city has never been far from sports. Starting from the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the city has held many sports events.
Cuju: Origin of modern soccer
Cuju was an ancient Chinese competitive game involving kicking a ball through an opening into a net. As the ancestor of soccer, it first appeared in the renowned ancient Chinese historical work Zhan Guo Ce（“Strategies of the Warring States”）, which describedCuju as a form of entertainment among the general public. Later, cuju was commonly played in the army for military training purposes, during the Han Dynasty.
Jiaodi: Chinese-style wrestling
Sumo, known as Japan's “national sport”, actually started in ancient China. Sumo was called jiaodi or jiaoli in ancient times. Ancient jiaodi,a Chinese-style wrestling, was performed by athletes wearing ox horns and wrestling with each other imitating wild oxen. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, jiaodi was highly favored by emperors. In the Tang Dynasty, jiaodi was part of military training and a kind of entrainment and athletic sports.
Jiju: Ancient polo
Jiju is a sport which uses a stick to hit balls while riding on a horse, pretty similar to modern polo. It was popular in the royal court and among common people in the Tang Dynasty. There were many fields for playing polo in the court and it was also a major military training program in the army. In the Tang Dynasty capital, there were formal polo courts, such as the stadium pavilion in Chang' an palace.
Archery
During ancient times, the origin of archery was closely related with hunting and defense. Ancient archery was not only an athletic event,a military training program, and an entertainment activity, but also part of education. As early as in Zhou Dynasty, the archery was listed as one of the six practical disciplines, also called the Six Arts, becoming an important and competitive form.
1. Which was popular in the army during the Han Dynasty?| A．Cuju. | B．Jiaodi. |
| C．Jiju. | D．Archery. |
| A．Only by riding a horse. |
| B．By hitting balls wearing ox horns. |
| C．By kicking a ball through an opening into a net. |
| D．By hitting balls while riding on a horse with a stick. |
| A．They were only for entertainment. |
| B．They all disappeared late gradually. |
| C．They were military training programs. |
| D．They all originated from Han Dynasty. |
【推荐2】We all know about the health benefits of swimming, including building endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular (心血管的) fitness.
Cold-water swimming sometimes called wild swimming involves swimming in natural areas including ponds, rivers and the sea. Jumping in cold water gives a short sharp shock to the body.
What is it that people are gaining from this cold experience? Doctors say getting into cold water makes a stress response, but the more you do it, your reaction to stress is reduced.
So, if you’re convinced that this is for you, take advice：approach it with caution, swim with a friend, and maybe start in the summer, when the water temperatures are higher.
| A．Cold-water swimming can substitute medicine. |
| B．However, many participants say they get used to it. |
| C．If you don’t mind getting wet, it can be fun too. |
| D．It’s also thought to strengthen our digestive function. |
| E．We all know exercise can extend people’s life span. |
| F．For example, it helps reduce the stress of exercising at high altitudes. |
| G．Cold-water swimming can function as a dose of medicine. |
【推荐3】Mistakes I Made While Trying To Lose Weight
In this article, I’m going to share with you several mistakes I made on my quest to lose weight.
I started to skip (略过) breakfast. Most people trying to lose weight believe simply eating less and skipping meals can help get rid of the fat.
I bought diet food. When I went shopping, I always looked for the foods marked diet, low-fat, healthy, etc.
I was too awkward to go to the gym. Joining a gym was one of the hardest things I ever did. I was always worried that people in the gym would be staring at me and talking about me. I really thought I was too fat to join. My advice is to join a gym!
I set my goals too high. Setting long-term goals is great, but these goals always seem too far off. You need to set smaller, more reachable goals.
Once you meet one short-term goal, set a new one for next week.
| A．But I was buying these foods for the wrong reason. |
| B．I thought I’d always be fat. |
| C．I promise you’ll be glad you do. |
| D．But it doesn’t keep you full for long. |
| E．I started eating salads as main meals. |
| F．However, if so, you’re much more likely to eat more for lunch. |
| G．So you can achieve them now and then and cheer yourself up. |
【推荐1】Don’t know where to enjoy yourself? You needn’t go anywhere, just read the text and here are some choices for you.
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
PopUp Picnics in the Park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos(墨西哥玉米薄饼). Prices change from $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.
144 School Street
June 13 — August 15
Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pm
The Crow’s Nest
Each summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.
2218 East Cliff Drive
May 30 — August 29
Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm
Bargetto Winery
Join us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies(美食家)at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass.
3535 North Main Street
July 20 — July 21
Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pm
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables and meats. And dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.
1 Chaminade Lane
July 26
Start at 6:00 am and end at 9:00 pm
1. Where can you visit only in the evening?
| A．Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. | B．The Crow’s Nest |
| C．Bargetto Winery | D．Chaminade Resort & Spa |
| A．＄180 | B．＄270 | C．＄360 | D．＄450 |
| A．advertisement | B．travel brochure | C．poster | D．notice |
【推荐2】If you’re interested in pushing yourself academically while experiencing college life, our Summer Programs for Pre-College Students (SPP) can be ideal for you. Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With five exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in university labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning.
Academic life
SSP invites you to join other highly motivated teens from 87 countries in our summer programs for high school students — and take the leap into college life and academics. You can take college courses alongside undergraduates either on campus or online. And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of inspiring noncredit seminars (研讨会) that combine lectures with experiential learning, discussions, and projects.
Campus/Residence life
Embracing college life is an exciting experience. Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of college and city life. If you live on campus, you will stay in the residence hall, sharing a room and participating in dorm activities. There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security. Resident program assistants provide guidance, coordinate and lead social activities, ranging from group activities that include comedy shows to field trips.
Your hard work will be combined with social events and fun activities — and you’ll still have time for your own adventures on campus! Email the SPP office at sppoffice@mail.edu.
1. What does SPP aim to do?| A．To help college students to achieve academic success. |
| B．To provide admission guidelines for pre-college students. |
| C．To get high school students well-prepared for college life. |
| D．To encourage students to participate in hands-on learning. |
| A．Attend various seminars. | B．Finish the courses online. |
| C．Carry out STME research. | D．Join in experiential learning. |
| A．They can organize social activities. |
| B．They are provided with good security. |
| C．They will have access to a single room. |
| D．They are advised to direct comedy shows. |
Over 100 paintings by modern China’s painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum of China, including his oil and ink works. Xu is skilled at painting birds and animals.
If you go:
9:00 am-5:30 pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010-64034951.
Musical performance for Japanese anime lovers
Music Fans Classical orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bring together great works by celebrated Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi including melodies, in Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky and director TakeshiKitano’s film Kikujiro.
If you go:
7:30 pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Steet,Xicheng District. 010-66057006.
Opera Film Carmen
The French opera film Carmen, directed by Tiziano Mancini, will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles .
Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Mérimée, Carmen was the last work of famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It’s also one of the most popular operas in the world.
If you go:
8:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District. 010- 66550000.
The Merchant of Venice
The Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare’s classic The Merchant of Venice from December15 to December 17. It will be played in Chinese.
If you go:
7:30 pm, December 15-l7; 2:30 pm, December 16. Beijing Comedy Theater, 11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng District. 400-6103721.
1. Where can you go if you are free in October?
| A．The National Art Museum of China. | B．The Beijing Concert Hall. |
| C．The Beijing Comedy Theater. | D．The National Center for the Performing Arts. |
| A．It’s a British film. | B．It’s Georges Bizet’s best work, |
| C．It’s very famous in the world. | D．It will be played on Sunday. |
| A．Carmen. | B．Kikujiro. |
| C．Castle in the Sky. | D．The Merchant of Venice |
【推荐1】Samuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Comwall, England. He never studied the piano. However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them. He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts. Then he thinks about the notes in his head. Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata (奏鸣曲) by Beethoven. He surprised everyone around him.
Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable. They say his ability is very rare, but Samuel doesn’t even realize that what he can do is special. Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study music instead. Now, he studies law and music.
Samuel can’t understand why everyone is so surprised, “I grew up with music. My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar. A bout two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any lessons. It comes easily to me — I hear the notes and can bear them in mind — each and every note,” says Samuel.
Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college. The piece had more than a thousand notes. The audience was impressed by his amazing performance. He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists can’t play it. Samuel says confidently, “It’s all about super memory — I guess I have that gift.”
However, Samuel’s ability to remember things doesn't stop with music. His family says that even when he was a young boy, Samuel heard someone read a story, and then he could retell the story word for word Samuel is still only a teenager. He doesn’t know what he wants to do in the future. For now, he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.
1. What is special about Samuel Osmond?| A．He has a gift for writing music. | B．He can write down the note he hears. |
| C．He is a top student at the law school. | D．He can play the musical piece he hears. |
| A．Samuel chose law against the wish of his parents. |
| B．Samuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician. |
| C．Samuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability. |
| D．Samuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers. |
| A．He became famous during a special event at his college. |
| B．He is proud of his ability to remember things accurately. |
| C．He plays the piano better than many professional pianists. |
| D．He impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces |
【推荐2】If you’ve ever visited London, it’s likely that you’ve heard the loud chimes（鸣响）of Big Ben, the 157-year-old clock bell of the UK’s Houses of Parliament（议会）.
But on Aug 21, the world’s most famous bell fell silent. This is because the Palace of Westminster’s Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben, needs to be repaired. The workers who’ll carry out the repairs don’t want their ears to be damaged by the sounds of the huge bell, reported BBC News. Big Ben won’t ring again regularly until 2021.
There’s been quite an emotional response to the move. Several members of parliament gathered in front of the Houses of Parliament to hear the bell’s last regular chime for four years. A few even shed tears, as if they were attending a friend’s funeral.
But a number of politicians are angry about the lengthy silencing of Big Ben, calling it a symbol of Britain, according to ABC News. And some members of public agree with it. “It’s our heritage,” David Dummigan, from Cumbria in the north of England, told The New York Times. “People come from all over the world to look at it and listen to it. It’s part of British history.” This kind of emotional reaction could be linked to “fears about Britain losing its voice and place in the world, which is part of the threat that comes from Brexit”, according to CNN. “The reality of losing a place at the top table is being made obvious,” it wrote.
Worries aside, fans of Big Ben will still be able to hear its unique chimes during special occasions such as New Year’s Eve. But if we do miss hearing Big Ben on a regular basis, we could always set its sound as our message tone.
1. Why did Big Ben fall silent?| A．To get Big Ben repaired. |
| B．To create a quiet environment for residents. |
| C．To protect the workers’ ears. |
| D．To remove some politicians’ anger about it. |
| A．Big Ben needs to be repaired. |
| B．Big Ben is a symbol of Britain. |
| C．The UK is losing its voice in the world. |
| D．Big Ben should ring on special occasions. |
| A．Fears about Big Ben falling silent forever. |
| B．Threat coming from the rise of other countries. |
| C．Worries about not being able to visit Big Ben anymore. |
| D．Worries about the UK losing its influence on the world. |
| A．Britons React Emotionally to Big Ben’s Silence. |
| B．Britons are Worried about the Fall of the UK. |
| C．Britain is Losing its Place at the Top Table. |
| D．Big Ben Falls Silent for Four Years. |
【推荐3】California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor（因素）.
The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.
Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources（资源）.
But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt（融雪）.
Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.
1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?| A．The seriousness of big-tree loss in California. |
| B．The increasing variety of California big trees. |
| C．The distribution of big trees in California forests. |
| D．The influence of farming on big trees in California. |
| A．Ecological studies of forests. | B．Banning woodcutting. |
| C．Limiting housing development. | D．Fire control measures. |
| A．Not enough snowmelt. | B．A longer dry season. |
| C．A warmer climate. | D．Dampness of the air. |
【推荐1】School's Annual Talent Show
Entry Forms Due: Friday October 9
It's time for our fall talent show to be held at the Middle School Little Theatre on Friday, Nov. 13th. If there are too many acts for one show, an additional performance will be added two days before the show.
Students and teachers are supposed to dust off their tutus(芭蕾舞裙), tune up their instruments, or warm up their voices for any act under two minutes. To participate please complete a participation form, volunteer sheet, and permission slip.
If you are not interested in performing, we hope you will attend the show! Stay tuned for more information! Guests attending the show may make a small monetary donation to help cover the cost of this event.
Students/Teachers participating must include their music with their forms. Music shall be on a CD, clearly labeled with the title, track number, and performer's name(s). CDs will NOT be returned. If you prefer, you may email your music to Jane Doe at janedoe@email.com. Your CD must be performance ready. Any necessary editing must be complete. For questions regarding the music, please phone Jane at 123-4567-8910.
Please send your forms and music by the deadline to your child's classroom.
1. When will possible additional performances be added?| A．October 9th. | B．November 13th. |
| C．November 11th. | D．October 7th. |
| A．Contribute a small amount of money. | B．Email your music to Jane Doe. |
| C．Just send in the participation form. | D．Get prepared in two minutes. |
| A．The students. | B．The performers. | C．The parents. | D．The guests. |
【推荐2】Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian( 百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to ( 习惯于) expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible (可减税的) . They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting , often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
1. It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality ______.| A．still judge a man by his clothes |
| B．enjoy having a professional identity |
| C．hold the uniform in such high regard |
| D．will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform |
| A．suggests quality work |
| B．appears to be more practical |
| C．discards (丢弃;抛弃)his social identity |
| D．looks superior to a person in civilian clothes |
| A．provide practical benefits to the wearer. |
| B．provide the wearer with a professional identity |
| C．inspire the wearer’s confidence in himself |
| D．make the wearer catch the public eye |
| A．are usually helpful |
| B．have little or no individual freedom |
| C．enjoy greater popularity |
| D．tend to lose their individuality |
| A．Uniforms and Society |
| B．The Importance of Wearing a Uniform |
| C．Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms |
| D．Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform |
【推荐3】As a kid, I had a hard time reading and writing. Letters and numbers looked backwards to me, and I was always falling behind my classmates in elementary school. The other students often played tricks on me and only stopped when I fought with a kid who was laughing at me. At 16, I dropped out of school.
Life was pretty good for the next few years. I started my own company and became a father in 2011. But one thing changed the course of my life completely. One rainy night, I accidentally hit a woman with my car. I got frightened and fled then turned myself in a few hours later. Unfortunately, the woman died and I was sentenced to 17 months in prison.
While in prison, I enrolled in anything I could to make the hours go faster. Then a correction officer recommended to me Literal Change, a non-profit literacy（读写能力）program, I decided to give it a try. For me, it was just another way to pass the time. I met with Robyn, a program co-founder, one-op-one twice a week. At first, the lessons were challenging. Every session, I learned 10 new vocabulary words and did some exercises. Not long into the program, I realized I was learning something and making progress. I could find mistakes other inmates（同狱犯人）were making in their letters home. In my spare time I wrote letters to my son and poems to my wife, from which I could track the visible improvement in my writing.
I continued working with Robyn right up to the end of my sentence. Before I went to prison, my wife used to do all of my paperwork for my company, now I manage it myself. And better yet, if it weren't for Literal Change, I'd still be reading just to get by-not to better myself and definitely not for fun. These days, when I pick up a book, I find it hard to put it down.
1. What can we know about the author according to the text?| A．He was a naughty boy and often fought with other kids. |
| B．He graduated from school as planned though it was not easy. |
| C．He enjoyed his life after leaving school until he was sent to prison. |
| D．He was arrested by the police on the spot where he hit a lady with his car. |
| A．a correction officer required him to do so |
| B．he considered it a good way to kill time |
| C．it was a non-profit literacy program |
| D．he decided to take up challenges |
| A．He learned to write letters and poems. |
| B．He made great progress in spelling. |
| C．He could deal with paperwork by himself. |
| D．He changed his attitude towards reading. |
