Welcome to the International Science Drama Competition 2022
This competition is an annual event aimed to promote science through drama. It involves teams from Singapore and overseas, and will be a great opportunity for you to showcase your talents on an international level.
What is the theme for the International Science Drama Competition 2022?
The theme for 2022 is “Sustainable Agriculture for a Better Future”.
Your performance should combine scientific content and drama. Examples of some possible topics include but are not limited to the following:
Farming using renewable energy sources
Hydroponics(水栽培)and Aquaponics(养种共生)
Food security
Protecting the environment as we meet society's food and textile needs
How do I participate in the International Science Drama Competition 2022?
Junior Category
All participants must be age 12 or below, excluding teachers or adults who can help as backstage crew.
Open Category
Teams will compete in this category when at least one member is above age 12.
Short Films Category
There is no age limit for participants. You may participate with your friends, families or community groups. You may represent your school or an organization or just form a team and compete on your own.
Mark your calendars!
| Date | Programme |
| March 8,2022 | Submission of Entry Forms |
| May 5,2022 | Video Submission Deadline |
| May 19,2022 | Announcement of Shortlisted Finalists' Videos |
| June 7,2022 | Video Submission Deadline for Finalists |
| June 14~23,2022 | LIVE Online Polling of Finalists' Videos |
| June 28,2022 | Results Announcement |
| July ~ September,2022 (Date to be confirmed) | GRAND FINALS! (Online) |
1. What do we know about the competition?
| A．Its theme is limited to four topics. |
| B．It's held in many different countries. |
| C．It's intended to promote science through drama. |
| D．Its participants will go from one category to another. |
| A．You must have an adult coach. |
| B．You must represent your school. |
| C．At least one member is above age 12. |
| D．All participants must be age 12 or below. |
| A．By March 8, 2022. | B．By June 7, 2022. |
| C．By June 28, 2022. | D．By September 14, 2022. |
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【推荐1】How does a person become an Olympic champion? In reality, a combination of biological, environmental, and psychological elements, as well as training and practice, all go into making a super athlete.
Perhaps the most important element involved in becoming an outstanding athlete is genetic. Most Olympic competitors are equipped with certain physical characteristics that make them different from the average person. Olympic weightlifters, for example, have a large number of fast- twitch fibers (快速收缩肌肉纤维) in their muscles. These allow them to lift hundreds of kilos from the ground and over their heads in seconds. Surprisingly, a large, muscular body is not the main requirement to do well in this sport. It is more important to have a large number of fast-twitch fibers in the muscles.
The legs of an outstanding marathon runner, on the other hand, might contain up to 90 percent slow-twitch muscle fibers. When we exercise long or hard, it’s common to experience tiredness, muscle pain, and difficulty breathing. These feelings are caused when the muscles produce high amounts of a substance called lactate and can’t remove it quickly enough. Athletes with many slow-twitch muscle fibers seem to be able to clear the lactate from their muscles faster as they move.
Some athletes’ abilities are naturally enhanced by their environment. Those raised at high altitudes (海拔高地) in countries such as Kenya have blood rich in hemoglobin (血红素). Large amounts of hemoglobin carry oxygen around the body faster, enabling these athletes to run better. Although genes, environment, and even culture play a part in becoming an outstanding athlete, training and practice are needed to succeed. Marathon runners may be able to control tiredness and keep moving for long periods of time, but they must train to reach their goals. Weightlifters and gymnasts perfect their skills by repeating the same motions again and again until they become automatic. Greg Louganis, winner of four Olympic diving gold medals, says divers must train the same way to be successful: “You have less than three seconds from takeoff until you hit the water, so it has to be reflex (对刺激的本能反应). You have to repeat the dives hundreds, maybe thousands, of times.” Training this way requires an athlete to be not only physically fit but psychologically healthy as well. Otherwise, they couldn’t handle the training loads.
1. Having a lot of slow-twitch muscle fibers is particularly important for ________.| A．long-distance cyclists | B．gymnasts |
| C．table-tennis players | D．weightlifters |
| A．strength | B．pain | C．excitement | D．dizziness |
| A．Athletes cannot perform well unless they are under pressure. |
| B．A professional athlete should think carefully about each movement. |
| C．It’s important to practice and train hard, but not take things too seriously. |
| D．It’s important to joke with your teammates before you perform any sport. |
| A．The size of a super athlete. |
| B．Ways to qualify for the Olympics. |
| C．Different muscle types of a super athlete. |
| D．Factors that make someone a super athlete. |
【推荐2】Olympic mascots that transmit the spirit of the Olympics have been playing a vital role in welcoming athletes and visitors to the Games.Here are the mascots of the latest 3 Winter Olympics.
Bing Dwen Dwen:Beijing 2022
Bing Dwen Dwen is a panda with a high sense of science and technology.It captures attention with its full-body“shell”made out of ice.The inspiration came from traditional Chinese snack“ice-sugar gourd”,while the shell also likes a space suit embracing new technologies for a future of endless possibilities.
Later,the image has been improved based on the baby panda when the designers found a baby panda's head and body ratio(比例)is different from that of adult pandas,making them cuter.
Soohorang:PyeongChang 2018
Soohorang took its pattern from the white tiger,which is considered Korea's guardian animal.
“Sooho”means“protection”in Korean.“Rang”comes from the middle letter of “Ho-rang-i”,the Korean word for“tiger”,and is also the last letter of Jeong-seon A-ri-rang,a cherished traditional folk song of Gangwon Province,where the Games were held.Soohorang not only has a challenging spirit and passion,but is also a trustworthy friend who protects the athletes and all the participants of the Olympic Games.
The Hare,the Polar Bear and the Leopard:Sochi 2014
There are three mascots for the 2014 Winter Olympics.They were selected after a contest across the whole of Russia,then internationally.24,048 drawings were received in total,of which ten proposals were chosen.Professional designers then worked on them to refine their final shape.The final decision was taken in a vote by the Russian public as part of a TV programme entitled Talismaniya Sochi 2014—The Final on 26 February 2011.
1. What can we know about Bing Dwen Dwen?| A．Its full-body shell shows adult panda image. |
| B．Its shell is made of high-technology space suit. |
| C．It looks like Chinese snack“ice-sugar gourd”. |
| D．It looks cuter for its head and body percentage. |
| A．It's a famous place to hold the Games. |
| B．It's a valuable traditional song in Korea. |
| C．It's a valuable spirit of Olympic Games. |
| D．It's a reliable friend to protect participants. |
| A．Netizens selected them in a contest online. |
| B．Professional designers worked at a meeting. |
| C．Russian public took votes in a TV programme. |
| D．Designers judged all the drawings in a stadium. |
【推荐3】All about the FIFA World Cup: a thrilling festival of football
Get ready for the spectacular sporting event with our fact-packed tournament guide. On 20 November, the FIFA World Cup tournament kicks off in Qatar. Around five billion football fans around the world are expected to watch live on TV as the best men’s teams battle it out for football’s ultimate prize.
Who are some of the star players to watch?
From Son Hueng-min to Gareth Bale, there will be more top talent on show than ever in this tournament. It’s the first time teams can take a squad of 26 players, rather than the usual 23. Sadly, it may be the last World Cup for two of the greatest players in the game: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s a chance for some fresh talent to shine, however: look out for younger players such as England’s Jude Bellingham, Germany’s Jamal Musiala and Pedri for Spain.
Which teams will be at the World Cup?
Thirty-two teams will compete for the trophy (奖杯). For the first time ever, Qatar will take part in the tournament. As hosts, they qualified automatically but the other 31 teams had to win a number of qualifying matches. The next World Cup in 2026 will be even bigger — forty-eight teams will be in competition.
Which teams are the favourites to win?
France is the current champion and one of the favourites to win again with a star-studded squad featuring strikers Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema. Other European teams hoping to do well include England, Germany, Portugal and Spain. Argentina, Brazil and Senegal are some of the strongest nations outside Europe. Wales is playing in its first World Cup since 1958, but Scotland and Northern Ireland did not qualify.
How does the tournament work?
The 32 teams have been drawn into eight groups of four. The teams in each group play each other once in a mini-league, and the top two from each group progress to the knockout stage. Teams must win that game, then a quarter-final and a semi-final to reach the final on 18 December. As well as the World Cup trophy for the winning team, there are individual trophies for the best player (Golden Ball) and top scorer (Golden Boot). England’s Captain Harry Kane won the Golden Boot in 2018.
What conditions will players face in this World Cup?
Since the first men’s World Cup in 1930, the tournament has been played in June and July. However, Qatar is so hot in the summer that the 2022 competition was moved to November and December, when it’s cooler. It’s still warm, though, and each of the eight stadiums has air-conditioning. It will take the equivalent of 100 bathtubs of water a day just to keep the pitches in the stadiums green.
As well as a brand-new city and airport, seven spectacular new stadiums were built for this World Cup. Look out for the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, which glows different colours at night; the Al Janoub Stadium, which is designed to look like the sails of a traditional Qatari boat; and a stadium built from 974 recycled shipping containers.
1. Who is likely not to attend the next World Cup in 2026?| A．Lionel Messi | B．Gareth Bale | C．Son Hueng-min | D．Karim Benzema |
| A．Senegal is one of the strongest nations outside Europe. |
| B．Qatar had to win a number of qualifying matches to be qualified. |
| C．Golden Boot will be awarded to the best player. |
| D．48 teams are in Qatar World Cup competition. |
| A．A traditional Qatari boat for visitors | B．A brand-new airport |
| C．100 bathtubs for players | D．Eight stadiums without air-conditioning |
【推荐1】How to Visit the Louvre in 2024
People line up at more than one entrance to get into the largest museum on the planet, the Louvre. In this guide, we’ll walk you right through something you need to know to visit the Louvre. This way, you’ll be prepared to visit one of the greatest collections of art in the world.
Opening Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. — 9:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. —6 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. —6 p.m.
Lucky for you, the museum also has a night opening on Fridays where the museum stays open until 9:45 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets can be bought at the museum for €15 or online for €17. Admission is free for anyone under 18 with an official ID card and residents of the European Economic Area under 26 with an official certificate of residence or valid ID card.
How Long to Spend at the Louvre
Short Answer: 3 hours inside. The museum is massive—the largest on Earth, so that should be something to take into consideration. It also has a rich collection of artwork, sculpture, and even medieval ruins.
Click on the link for more information. hutps://thetourguy.com/.
1. When is the Louvre not open?| A．Monday. | B．Tuesday. | C．Wednesday. | D．Sunday. |
| A．€15. | B．€17. | C．€30. | D．€34. |
| A．A website. | B．A novel. | C．A magazine. | D．A newspaper. |
【推荐2】Welcome to Muir Woods! This rare ancient forest is a kingdom of coast redwoods, many over 600 years old.
How to get here?People using personal vehicles must have reservations before arriving at the park. (Details at www.gomuirwoods.com.)
Muir Woods National Monument is open daily, 8 a. m. to sunset. Stop by Visitor Center to get trails (路线) and program information, and to take in exhibits.
What’s your path?Enjoy a walk on the paved Redwood Creek Trail (also called Main Trail). Choose short, medium, or long loops (环线). Other trails go deep into Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais State Park.(Refer to the map of Muir Woods on the right for details.)
Ready to explore more?Muir Woods is part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which includes Marin Headlands, Alcatraz, the Presidio, and Ocean Beach. Download the app at www.nps.gov/goga.
Stay safe and protect your park.Wi-Fi and cell service are not available. ·Watch for poisonous plants and falling branches. ·Do not feed or disturb animals. ·Fishing is prohibited in the park. ·Do not mark or remove trees, flowers, or other natural features. ·Go to the park website for more safety tips and regulations.
AccessibilityWe make a great effort to make facilities, services, and programs accessible to all. For information, go to Visitor Center, ask a ranger, call, or check our website.
More InformationMuir Woods National Monument www.nps.gov/muwo Mill Valley, CA 94941-2696
①redwood lovers ②hunting lovers ③fishing lovers ④hiking lovers
| A．①② | B．③④ | C．①④ | D．②③ |
| A．Muir woods is surrounded by highland and ocean beaches. |
| B．Visitors can read electronic maps using Wi-Fi in Muir Woods. |
| C．Visitors are advised to call Visitor Center for safety tips and regulations. |
| D．Reservations should be made if visitors drive private cars to Muir Woods. |
| A．Bridge 4 is the farthest from the parking lots of all bridges |
| B．Mill Valley is located on the southwest side of Muir Beach |
| C．Bootjack Trail can lead one to Visitor Center from Bridge 3 |
| D．food and gifts can be bought on various sites in Muir Woods |
【推荐3】Tickets for Japan’s Ghibli Park Now on Sale
Ghibli Park, opening November 1 in Japan, will be a fever dream of a theme park for anyone who has ever watched the studio’s beautiful animated films and wanted to step into the worlds they build. The following are four areas in the park.
Grand Warehouse
It is an indoor facility that will house artifacts and exhibits from films including the Robot Soldier from “Castle in the Sky,” the Catbus from “Totoro,” and another recreation out of the “The Secret World of Arrietty.”
Hill of Youth
It features the antique shop from “Whisper of the Heart” and another recreation from “The Cat Returns.”
Dondoko Forest
There will be a full recreation of Satsuki and Mei’s house, from “My Neighbor Totoro” and a Totoro-themed playground.
The Valley of Witches
It will include some parts from the trippy (迷幻的) “Howl’s Moving Castle,” and the more sweet “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” about an earnest and hardworking young witch,
If you go to Ghibli Park, don’t expect a Catbus roller coaster, “Take a stroll, feel the wind, and discover the wonders,” the park’s site offers as an alternative.
Tickets are available online and reservations are required, as there will not be day-of tickets sold. You must buy separate tickets for each attraction you want to visit. The most expensive of the four is Grand Warehouse. Tickets cost $ 15 for adults and $7.50 for children on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, that price is $19 for adults and $ 9 for kids.
1. Where should visitors go if they want to get recreation from The Cat Returns?| A．Grand Warehouse. | B．Hill of Youth. | C．Dondoko Forest. | D．The Valley of Witches. |
| A．Watch animated films. | B．Buy some artifacts. |
| C．Book tickets online. | D．Take a Catbus roller coaster. |
| A．$22.5 | B．$28 | C．$37.5 | D．$47 |
【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】Canada is a land filled with fascinating places and amazing adventures. The only problem: Narrowing down your choice of destinations. Here are several of the best places to visit in Canada for any traveler determined to discover the true north.
Churchill, Manitoba
Set on the shores of Hudson Bay, this subarctic（靠近北极的）town has earned international fame as the polar bear capital of the world. So plentiful are the bears that the town actually has a “polar bear prison,” which holds bears that are resistant to people's instruction and wander into town until they can be released back into the wild. Encountering a polar bear in the wild is no doubt an unforgettable experience.
Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta
Set inside the borders of the vast Banff National Park, Banff and Lake Louise is one of the best places to visit in Canada. Here you'll find a Rocky Mountain wonderland; a place of electric blue glacial lakes, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife (from elk to bighorn sheep). Stay either in Banff, the busy center of the area and home to classic hotels like the Fairmont Banff Springs (one of Canada's greatest hotels), or hike trails up into the mountains—and unparalleled(无与伦比的)silence-are just steps away.
Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick
Recently shortlisted in a massive international competition to name a new seven wonders of the natural world, the tides on this big bay, make it truly one of the best places to visit in Canada. The most extreme tides on earth, they rise and fall more than 50 feet in some places. These can be seen most dramatically at a place like Hopewell Rocks, unique stone formations that, at low tide, form towers on dry land but become islands as the water rises.
Quebec City
The oldest walled city in North America, Quebec City holds both British charm and culture alongside its unmistakable French-Canadian character. It also bears the distinction of being the place where, as every good Canadian history student knows, Wolfe defeated Montcalm on the Plains of Abraham, securing Canada for the British Empire.
1. Why are the polar bears put into prison in Churchill?| A．Because there are a large number of bears. |
| B．Because the government wants to attract more tourists. |
| C．Because they don't follow people's guidance. |
| D．Because they resist living in town. |
| A．When traveling in Canada, people have narrow choices of destinations. |
| B．You can enjoy neither busy life nor unparalleled silence in Banff and Lake Louise. |
| C．Hopewell Rocks stand like islands on dry land but turn into towers when the tide comes. |
| D．Britain and France once had a war to secure their own rule over Canada in Quebec City. |
| A．showing the most worth-visiting country | B．helping tourism boost in Canada |
| C．providing information for travelers to Canada | D．proving how knowledgeable the author is |
【推荐3】One day I was walking around in a national park when I saw a beautiful tarantula (狼蛛) crossing a path. I just stopped and decided to observe its walking.
Behind me there was a family going up the same way and they also noticed the tarantula. Without doubting it, a kid shouted, ''Quick, Dad, kill it. '' His brother also encouraged their dad to do that.
Then I stopped their dad. ''Wait. This is the last place the tarantula has to live in. Do you really want to kill it? ''
''Well, it's dangerous and we have kids here…''
''Why not stand still and let it cross safely? Then you can go and admire the rest of the park. ''
After some discussions I persuaded them to stand still and watch. Soon, the tarantula crossed and hid into the bushes.
Their dad thanked me and said, ''You're right. I was about to make a mistake. '' The children even said good bye to the tarantula and they learned something too.
1. What did the family want to do on seeing the tarantula?| A．To watch it. | B．To kill it. |
| C．To stand by. | D．To hide away. |
| A．Dangerous. | B．Interesting. |
| C．Powerful. | D．Beautiful. |
| A．To stop it quickly. | B．To greet it politely. |
| C．To let it cross safely. | D．To drive it into the bushes. |
| A．Stay calm in time of danger. |
| B．Enjoy the beauty of nature. |
| C．Stay away from animals. |
| D．Treat the wildlife kindly. |
