Do you have a talented young artist, photographer, or designer in your life? It's never too early to start helping them get their work out there! We've rounded up the top art competitions for kids and teens that can help these young creators share their first masterpiece with the world. Most of them are totally free to enter!
Global Canvas Children's Art Competition
Ages: 16 and under
Mediums: drawing, painting
Organized by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth. The judges are looking for artists to discover the wonderful places that wildlife calls home.
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest
Ages: 15 and under
Mediums: drawing, painting
Time to design a dream car! Toyota wants to get junior artists thinking about what the future of transportation might look like. Prizes include a chance to tour one of the Toyota car plants and experience various aspects of Japanese culture.
Advena World Children's Art Competition
Ages: 15 and under
Mediums: drawing, painting, photos and other original artworks
This competition aims to promote creativity and selfexpression. Instead of a theme, it asks the participating artists to simply express their feelings — anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement — through their chosen medium.
Progressive Young Artist Awards
Open to: high school and college students
Mediums: painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture
PYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, ask him or her to sign up for this art competition. The prize is a scholarship which winners can put towards their postsecondary schooling.
1. Which event might focus on the environment?| A．Advena World Children's Art Competition. | B．Global Canvas Children's Art Competition. |
| C．Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. | D．Progressive Young Artist Awards. |
| A．A dream car. | B．A scholarship. | C．A tour of a factory. | D．An a mount of cash. |
| A．It has no fixed theme. | B．It has an entrance fee. |
| C．Its entry can be photos. | D．Its participants are youngest. |
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【推荐1】Get involved with our research
Some of our research projects rely on the generosity of people like you. Whether it’s using your home PC, taking part in a clinical trial, or simply volunteering your time for a study, you may be able to contribute to some of the ground-breaking projects which make the University of Oxford a world leader in research. Watch this space for ways in which you could get involved.
Seeking poor sleepers for insomnia(失眠)research
Trouble sleeping? We are looking for poor sleepers between the ages of 18 and 65. Participation will involve spending overnights in the sleep laboratory at Oxford, monitoring your sleep/wake cycle, and completing computerized tasks. If you are interested, please contact the research team at insomnia@ndcn.ox.ac.uk
Volunteers with lazy eve wanted
We are looking for volunteers aged 18-45 with a history of lazy eye to take part in our brain scanning study. You will also be asked questions about your medical history to check your suitability for an MRI scan. Call 01865 223622 for more information.
Oxford Vaccine Group
The Oxford Vaccine Group is an independent multi-disciplinary(多学科的) clinical trials group. OVG works towards the goal of developing new and improved vaccines for the prevention of infection in adults and children. To get more information, please see the OVG website.
Oxford Experimental lab for the Social Sciences
The Oxford Internet Institute, together with the Business School, is recruiting individuals to participate in computer-based experiments involving online surfing behavior as well as economic and political decision-making. We pay our subjects well, there are no special skills required and you don’t have to come to the lab in person. Contact us at socialscience.study@ox.ac.uk for more information.
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?| A．To offer medical help to patients. |
| B．To look for experienced researchers |
| C．To introduce new research programs. |
| D．To recruit volunteers for research projects. |
| A．carry out clinical trials | B．produce better vaccines |
| C．learn more about infection | D．study the causes of diseases |
| A．Oxford Vaccine Group | B．Insomnia research group |
| C．Oxford Experimental lab | D．Brain Scanning study group |
【推荐2】Best Western Ilford Hotel
Best Western Ilford is just 20 minutes away from Central London via subway or train, putting you within touching distance of all that the capital has to offer!
It is a 3-star hotel, offering luxury as well as comfort. From the stylish, convenient setting to the latest multi-media facilities, we’re well connected in more ways than one!
Our multi-lingual(多语言的) staff will do everything they can to make your stay as memorable as possible and you might pick up some handy new phrases along the way! If you want to see the sights and get the most out of London while you’re here, they’ll be happy to recommend the city’s best bits, and tell you the best way to get there too.
Even though near central London, there’s more countryside scenery near the hotel. Just minutes away, you can enjoy the beautiful Epping Forest and ride a horse along the famous Centenary Walk path. The English lakes and gardens in the nearby Valentines Park are simply stunning(极好的), and the popular Fairlop Waters is perfect for birdwatchers!
● Location:
3-5 Argyle Road, Ilford, England, IG1 3BH, United Kingdom
● Getting there:
Nearest motorway: M11, Ja406, 2.4kilometres
Nearest train station: Ilford, 0.8 kilometres
Nearest tube station: Gants Hill, 70 kilometres
Nearest airport: London City, 4.5 kilometres
● Meeting, Conferences and Events
The meeting and conferences facilities at the Best Western Ilford are second to none. We can cater for business meetings, training sessions, seminars and product launches, so be our guest!
● For your reference:
Twenty-Four Hour Service. No Lift. Hotel does not sell alcohol; however, soft drinks are available.
1. What do we know about the staff in Best Western Ilford Hotel?| A．They will communicate with you only in English. |
| B．They can show you around Central London freely. |
| C．They can teach you English for days free of charge. |
| D．They do everything they can for you and offer best service. |
| A．Argyle Road. | B．Epping Forest. |
| C．Gants Hill. | D．Valentines Park. |
| A．To draw your special attention. | B．To introduce their best service. |
| C．To advertise the soft drinks. | D．To tell about the hotel’s history. |
【推荐3】Swim Birthday Parties
Ages 3 and up.
Pool parties are during recreation swim in the 25yard pool. Each party consists of an hour of celebration in a private room. Parties are for 1~5 children. All nonswimmers or children requiring floatation must be at arm’s length from the pool and accompanied by an adult or guardian.
Please contact Sarah Hagan 7628384x210.
Fee: Members $175/Nonmembers $225
Youth Fitness Birthday Parties
Leave the party activities to us! Your party package includes: 1/2 hour setup, 1 hour program time including equipment, props, etc. 1 hour party time for cake, presents, etc., 1/2 hour cleanup time and 1 or 2 hours specialists. Parents supply decorations, food and paper goods. To schedule a Youth Fitness Birthday Party, call Mary Ann Genuario (x282).
Fee: $295 for up to 10 children, $10 each additional child — 16 children maximum. Nonmember price available upon request.
The Art Spot Birthday Parties
The Art Spot offers a variety of creative fine art parties for Ages 4Adult! We supply the invitations, a balloon bouquet (花束), paper goods, project materials and a party host: all you need to bring is the cake!
Parties are one and a half hours, the first hour the group create their art project, and last 1/2 hour is for cake and presents! Parties are usually held on Friday nights and weekends but weekday parties are available.
Cost: $21 per child.
Rain or shine there’s no better place than the Art Spot for your child’s next party!
Nursery School Birthday Parties
If planning a party is not your thing, let us do the work for you! We offer a variety of preplanned parties to choose from. You may also do a combination of 2 parties for boy/girl parties. All parties are on Saturday afternoons between the hours of 12:00 p. m. and 4:00 p.m. and are one and a half hours in length. Parties include a craft or activity and paper goods. You may arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to setup. To schedule a party please contact Kim Murphy(x214).
Fee(Up to 15 children): $200 Members/$250 Nonmember, $15 each additional child.
1. If 12 children take part in Youth Fitness Birthday Parties, they will pay ___ .| A．$ 455 | B．$ 315 |
| C．$ 200 | D．$ 250 |
| A．swim in the 25yard pool | B．spend half an hour to clean up |
| C．create his own art project | D．do activities with other kids |
| A．You can schedule the party when it is convenient for you. |
| B．The number of people for these parties is limited. |
| C．You need to bring nothing to join in the birthday parties. |
| D．All of these birthday parties center on a special theme. |
【推荐1】“The benefits brought to my life from running are not only physical. Running gets me out of home,” says Youyou, a visually impaired (视觉障碍) runner.
Yachi has been pacing (领跑) for Youyou for several years. They crashed into each other repeatedly when they first tried running with the 30cm-long rope between them. When they run, a 30cm-long blue rope connects Youyou’s left wrist (手腕) to Yachi’s right. They move like each other’s mirror image, using the rope as a form of communication. When Yachi’s and Youyou’s speeds are the same, the rope will naturally relax. The two don’t actually need to talk too much about running. Now, they run like each other’s clones.
Thanks to the rope, running is no longer a lonely task, explains Yachi. “This is a matter of achievements for both of us. Not only am I helping him improve, he is also pushing me to hold on and be strong,” he says.
When preparing for a competition, more pacers join them, forming a running formation. During training, Yao Ying runs in front, Yachi is on Youyou’s left, and Xiao Yu’er is at the back. Watching them run from behind, the unbreakable formation seems to surround (包围) Youyou; but in fact, all of them are surrounded by the unbreakable force of friendship.
Training is no longer the only purpose of their runs. It also allows them to hang out together as friends. When they go out to eat, Youyou doesn’t really like the restaurants that are overly attentive because he’s visually impaired, which makes him feel uncomfortable.
Yachi, Yao Ying and Xiao Yu’er all know Youyou well. No matter what they do, how much progress in running is made, and what exciting competitions are waiting, running has allowed them to connect and head into the unknown together, which in itself is a great achievement.
1. What can be inferred when the rope connecting the runner and the pacer relaxes?| A．They have different speeds. | B．Their rope should be removed. |
| C．They need further communication. | D．Their running pace is harmonious. |
| A．It is a boring task. | B．It is a win-win practice. |
| C．It stops him from running faster. | D．It requires him to push the runner. |
| A．The food is not pleasing. | B．He isn’t treated normally. |
| C．He isn’t offered enough care. | D．There are too many people there. |
| A．Pacing Is More Than Just Running | B．Friendship Develops with Competitions |
| C．An Excellent Running Team Is Being Formed | D．A Visually Impaired Runner Achieves Success |
【推荐2】When Michael Phelps announced his retirement at the 2016 Rio Olympics he really had no intention of swimming competitively again. However, that changed when he approached the Discovery Channel to help kick off Shark Week with a race against one of the world’s fastest and most efficient shark-a great white!
On Sunday, July 23 at 7:00 p. m., over five million viewers tuned in to watch the competition. While television viewers saw the competitors swimming side by side, in reality, Phelps raced by himself in the cold Allantic waters off of Cape Town, South Africa. The Discovery Channel film crew then inserted his computer-made competitor simulating (模拟) a real shark’s speed, which was estimated by attracting a great white with a fake seal over the same 100-meter stretch of the Allantic.
Though Phelps managed to complete the distance in an impressive 38.1 seconds, 9.41 seconds faster than his personal best of 47.51 seconds, he was no match for the great shark, which clocked 56. I seconds. Like a true champion, the fish celebrated the victory by leaping out of the water. Phelps, meanwhile, took the loss in good humor, saying: “Remaleh? Nexttime ...warmer water.”
The swimmer later said/4Honestly, the first thought that went through my head when I saw the shark, is that there’s probably very little chance for me to beat him.
While some fans were disappointed that Phelps did not race a live shark in the ocean, organizing that would have been dangerous for the swimmer. Besides, Discovery Channel’s aim in organizing the competition was to cause excitement and interest in sharks. Considering that it was the highest Shark Week special in the program’s 29-year history, they surely succeeded.
1. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 1 refer to?| A．His intention to swimming. |
| B．His original idea. |
| C．His decision to quit swimming. |
| D．His ranking in the Olympics. |
| A．People were very satisfied with it. |
| B．It successfully attracted a lot of attention. |
| C．Phelps completed the race alone in warm water. |
| D．The shark swam 9.41 seconds faster than Phelps. |
| A．A Special Champion Swimmer |
| B．A Race Between a Brave Man and a Real Shark |
| C．Michael Phelps Races a “White Shark” |
| D．Michael Phelps and Discovery Channel Join Hands |
Captain Goodfellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about its history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College.
1. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food __________..
| A．at the front entrance of City Hall | B．at the game |
| C．at 5:00 pm | D．at Central Park on Saturday |
| A．in the City Hall | B．outside | C．at the gate | D．at the zoo |
| A．a park with lots of animals there | B．a US concert |
| C．a music group | D．an interesting event |
【推荐1】The National Council for the Traditional Arts(NCTA) is a leading non-profit organization devoted to presenting and documenting folk and traditional arts in the United States.It works in partnership with communities across America to establish new,sustainable traditional arts events that deliver lasting social and cultural benefits.
NCTA seeks Festival Support Staff for 2020 festival season to provide office and on-site support for three large-scale festivals.Positions available include:
Programming Administration Assistant
This is the perfect position for someone with an interest in history,arts management, cultural anthropology(人类学），and related fields.
Responsibilities include programming research,marketing and promotion,and event organization.The position may also be responsible for press and photo document management, social media updates,and customer service.
Qualified applicants will be careful and organized,with excellent people skills and a general interest in the traditional arts. Computer literacy(读写能力）is essential.Contract runs May 1-December 15.
Festival Assistant
This is the perfect position for someone with an interest in arts,culture,and event logistics(后勤）who enjoys operating in a fast-paced,small-office environment.
The position provides festival staff support.Responsibilities include document creation, travel purchase,logistics support,data entry,and database maintenance.
Qualified applicants will be outgoing and open-minded,with effective oral and written communication skills and computer literacy.Experience with festival planning is preferred. Contract runs May 18-October 30.
Production Associate
The Production Associate is a key member of the production team who will work closely with the Production Manager on all festival audio,backline,and lighting needs,from planning through implementation(实施）。
The role will contribute to the following key tasks:advancing technical needs with artists, and working with NCTA and Festival staff to insure smooth on-site operations.
Qualified applicants will be responsible and adaptable,with excellent people skills. Experience in concert production is preferred. Contract runs June 15--October 30.
All Positions:Experience with database entry,Microsoft Office,and Adobe Acrobat is required.Must have a clean driving record,or reliable transportation.Some evenings, weekends,and travel required.
All positions are full time with contract.Deadline is April 20,2020.
More details and how to apply at:http/incta- America.com.
1. According to the passage, NCTA________| A．focuses on cultural and art education |
| B．keeps a record of American traditional arts |
| C．enjoys economic benefits from communities |
| D．aims to help the festival support staff |
| A．plan and design program |
| B．create social networking websites |
| C．deal with complaints from customers |
| D．photograph newspapers and documents |
| A．Programming skills. |
| B．Communication skills. |
| C．Working experience. |
| D．Knowledge on traditional arts. |
| A．work full time |
| B．travel every week |
| C．start the job in May |
| D．learn database design |
【推荐2】It'll be Easter soon, and time to think of how to spend a few days' holiday. Let's look at three of the best.
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. It's actually made up of the twin cities of Buda and Pest, which are separated by the mighty River Danube. The city is famous for its cafes. There are several good ones to choose from, but you must try either Gerbeaud, or the famous New York Cafe. Order a “somloi galuska", a very rich chocolate dessert. Finally, you can' t leave the city without visiting one of its amazing Turkish baths. Some of them date back to the 16th century.
Bucharest
A fourteen hours train ride east will take you through Transylvania to Bucharest, capital of Romania. Once there, you should visit Mamie's Inn, which is a 19th century caravanserai (an inn built around a large courtyard, which is big enough for caravans). It's located in the Lipscani district (the heart of the city), and it's also a great place to have lunch and a drink.
Sofia
From Bucharest it's only 300 kilometres to Sofia, the Bulgarian capital. The city sits below the massive Vitosha Mountain. Sofia is an ancient place, and parts of the city walls date back to the 7th century BC and can still be seen. It' s also a holy city, and two of its major tourist attractions are churches. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is well worth a visit, but you should find time for the Boyana Church, a small medieval Bulgarian Orthodox chapel. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has incredible wall paintings dating back to 1259.
So, we hope we've given you a few ideas of places to spend your Easter. Wherever you go, have fun and send us a postcard!
1. If you want to enjoy a chocolate dessert, you can go .| A．Sofia | B．Bucharest | C．Vitosha | D．Budapest |
| A．It is located in the heart of the city. | B．It is an ancient place and a holy city. |
| C．It is famous for its cafes. | D．It is made up of the twin cities. |
| A．Travel. | B．Sports. | C．Health. | D．Business. |
【推荐3】This weekend’s Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is the nation’s largest literary festival. Here are 4 Quick Picks.
If you enjoy our community book club — The L. A. Times Book Club, you can come to Norris Theatre for a meeting with novelist and screenwriter Gabrielle Zevin at 1:45 pm. She’ll be on stage with Times editor Samantha Melbourneweaver discussing “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow”. The festival is Zevin’s first L. A. appearance since the novel came out last summer.
If you love mysteries, you can come to Bovard Auditorium at 12:30 pm. Michael Connelly was a reporter working in Florida and Southern California when he began writing stories inspired by his daily job. Three dozen novels, and multiple TV series later, Connelly remains a festival (and L. A. Times Book Club) favorite. He’ll be in conversation today with another writing legend: James Ellroy.
If you like a juicy book-to-screen adaptation, you can come to the L. A. Times Main Stage at 12:50 pm. Last summer everyone was talking about “The Last Thing He Told Me”. Its author Laura Dave tells us a story about a California woman desperately trying to find her missing husband after he leaves behind a troubling note. Today Laura Dave will be in conversation with Times TV critic Lorraine Ali.
If you love children’s literature, you can come to Town and Gown at noon. Beloved children’s authors Kate DiCamillo and Lois Lowry will be talking about their careers and middle-grade fiction. DiCamillo, the author of “Because of Winn-Dixie”, is a two-time Newbery Medalist. Lowry has written more than 40 books and has been awarded the Newber y Medal twice, too.
1. Which best suits people who arrive at the festival at 1:30 pm?| A．Norris Theatre. | B．Bovard Auditorium. |
| C．The L. A. Times Main Stage. | D．Town and Gown. |
| A．He has retired to write at home. | B．His novels come from his real life. |
| C．He has lost popularity with readers. | D．His novels fail to be made into a film. |
| A．All the authors involved have won awards. | B．It’s hard for readers to get tickets. |
| C．There will be two people on stage talking. | D．All the books have been adapted into films. |
