【推荐1】Welcome to the 2022 Hal Leonard Vocal(声乐的)Competition

2022 will be the twelfth year of the annual Hal Leonard Vocal Competition, an innovative online competition for singers. This is the only vocal competition for all of North America aimed at young singers, aged 23 and under, and one of the first competitions for music students held entirely online on YouTube.

Unlike almost every other music competition, there is no entry fee, making it accessible to any qualified singer, who records a video of singing a song, and then posts it on the Internet by the deadline. This saves the commonly encountered expenses of traveling to specific destinations, as is the case in conventional music competitions.

It includes four age categories:

·Children: 12 and under

·Early Teens:13～15

·High School:16～18

·College Undergraduates/Young Adults:19～23

A certain amount of money is awarded to first place winners in each category, and valuable gift certificates are awarded to those singers placed second and third. Gift certificates are also possible for those named Honorable Mention.

Notice:

·Video entries must be submitted before February 2,2022.

·The video must clearly show your face. A stationary camera position throughout, showing your face and most of your body, is perfectly acceptable, even preferable.

·Singers are required to sing their selections from memory. If a singer’s performance is not memorized, the entry will be disqualified.

·You may sing with a live pianist in your video entry,or you may sing with official Hal Leonard recorded accompaniments. We will not accept unaccompanied entries. You can not accompany yourself.

·You are required to introduce yourself and your selections in the video, either verbally before your selection or with a title card before the songs.

1. How is the competition different from other music competitions?

A．It is held annually.	B．It charges no entry fee.
C．It is aimed at teens.	D．It offers travel chances.

2. What will go to the first place winners?

A．Cash prizes.	B．Travel tickets.
C．Gift certificates.	D．Expensive cameras.

3. What are the participants required to do in their video entries?

A．Hide their faces all the time.	B．Accompany themselves alone.
C．Sing songs from their memory.	D．Avoid introducing themselves.

【推荐2】Badminton was known in ancient times; an early form of the sport was played in ancient Greece. In India, the game was called “Poona” during the 18th century, and British Army officers stationed there took a competitive Indian version back to England in the 1860s, where it was played at country houses as an upper class game. Isaac Spratt, a London toy dealer, published a booklet, “Badminton Battledore — a new game” in 1860, but unfortunately no copy has survived.

The new sport was launched in 1873 at the Badminton House, Gloucestershire, owned by the Duke of Beaufort. During that time, the game’s official name became “Badminton”.

Until 1887 the sport was played in England under the rules popular in India. The Bath Badminton Club standardized the rules and made the game applicable to English ideas. The basic regulations (规则) were draw up in 1887. In 1893, the Badminton Association of England published the first set of rules according to these regulations, similar to today’s rules. They also started the All England Open Badminton Championships, the first badminton competition in the world, in 1899.

Badminton World Federation (BWF) was founded in 1934 with Canada, Denmark, England, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and Wales as its founding members. India joined as a member in 1936. The BWF now governs international badminton and works in cooperation with regional governing bodies to improve the sport of badminton around the world.

While originated in England, international badminton has traditionally been controlled by a few Asian countries, plus Denmark from Europe. China, Indonesia, South Korea and Malaysia are among the nations that have consistently produced world-class players in the past few decades and influenced competitions on the international level.

1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?

A．Issac Spratt was a writer fond of playing badminton.

B．Badminton was invented by people in ancient Greece.

C．Badminton was favored by wealthy people in England at first.

D．British Army officers often played badminton with the Indians.

2. Why were some basic regulations written out?

A．To make preparations for today’s rules.

B．To suit the game to the players in England.

C．To help start the first badminton competition.

D．To differ from the rules that prevailed in India.

3. What does BWF mainly do?

A．It works for regional governing bodies.

B．It supports the development of badminton.

C．It helps its founding members to win the games.

D．It persuades more countries to become its members.

4. What does the last paragraph tell us?

A．British players are better at badminton.

B．Chinese players are the best in the competitions.

C．Asia has a stronger influence on international badminton.

D．All world championships have been won by Asian players.

【推荐3】Competing for a Trip to Soma Bay, Egypt

Soma Bay is a perfect place for sunny relaxation. If you take a trip there, you can also take part in the competition we organize.

The Destination

Lapped by the Red Sea on three sides and with views of sandy beaches and desert mountains, Soma Bay can attract nature lovers most, Spreading across almost 2,500 acres, the Egyptian tourist attraction has an 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, a golfing enthusiast, as well as the largest Thalasso spa in Africa. Kiteboarding, diving and horse riding are all on offer, too.

Of Soma Bay’s five accommodation options, a five-star hotel enjoys a fantastic location on the highest point of the Soma Bay peninsula. It has a number of guest rooms and suites with private balconies, as well as four on-site restaurants, You can enjoy beach-side pizza, take afternoon tea, or stop for a drink by the 18th hole. They are all offered by the hotel.

The Prize

With the official permission of Soma Bay, the winner can enjoy a four-night stay in a classic room at the five-star hotel on a half-price basis. The prize includes return economy class flight tickets with overhead cabin luggage from the UK to Hurghada International Airport up to the value of £650 per person, with direct routes available from cities including London, Manchester and Bristol, plus return airport transfers to Soma Bay (UK transfers aren’t included).

To Enter

Answer the following question online at natgeotv,com/uk/competitions:

ON WHICH SEA IS SOMA BAY LOCATED?

Competition closes on 31 October 2023.

The winner must be a UK adult resident, aged 18 or over.

1. What does the five-star hotel offer?

A．Games on a golf course.	B．Tickets for kiteboarding.
C．Something to eat and drink.	D．Accommodation on the beach.

2. What can the winner get?

A．A free stay in the perfect hotel.	B．A return airport transfer to the UK.
C．A possible direct flight ticket from Bristol.	D．A first class flight from the UK to Hurghada

3. What do we know about the competition?

A．It welcomes children.	B．It covers multiple questions.
C．It targets at Egyptian citizens.	D．It ends on the last day of October.

【推荐2】Live and learn like a college student this summer at Carleton College’s Summer Liberal Arts Institute (SLAI). Beginning on March 15, SLAI is an immersive (沉浸式的) summer learning experience for current 10th and 11th graders to explore liberal arts through rigorous and experiential curriculum. If you are academically curious, excited about learning, and thrive in cooperative work environments, SLAI is the program for you!

At SLAI, you will connect with like-minded peers from all over the nation and world, all while earning college credit and learning from top-ranked Carleton faculty, who are experts in their field. Choose from 6 programs, with topics in: History & Literature, Storytelling, Sociology, STEM, Computer Science and Neuroscience.

Students who attend SLAI come away from the program on April 6 with improved college-level reading, writing, and research skills, an increased knowledge of topics and majors they may want to study in the future, and a general sense of preparedness for college.

During the program, students spend their mornings and afternoons in class, conducting research, and in hands-on labs. Specially, a variety of social activities are available after class every day, from frisbee to beading to makings’ mores. Weekend field trips to attractions in surrounding cities are also included in the program. Past destinations have included amusement parks, museums, or even a day at the lake!

Visit our website to apply today! We have two rounds of application review. The first deadline is on February 5, and the second and final deadline is on March 11, Need-based scholarships are available.

1. How long will SLAI last?

A．About 1 week.

B．About 2 weeks.

C．About 3 weeks.

D．About 4 weeks.

2. What sets SLAI apart from other learning experiences?

A．Participants can have access to hands-on labs.

B．Participants can apply for it online or in person.

C．It enables participants to engage in social activities.

D．It ensures participants to learn with college students.

3. How can SLAT benefit participants?

A．It enhances awareness of preparedness for college.

B．It can improve their college-level listening skills.

C．It helps participants get college scholarships.

D．It offers the topic they are fond of freely.

【推荐3】Urbana Park District Counselor in Training

Experience camp from the leader’s point of view and bring your own energy and talents to the Urbana Park District’s summer camp. Participate in and lead daily camp activities while helping counselors (辅导员) and children in Nature Day Camp.

You will volunteer 15-20 hours per week (3-4 days), attend weekly CIT meetings and participate in ongoing training throughout summer.

Join the excellent group of teens who gain experience and leadership skills that prepare them for future jobs. As a CIT, you make camp even more fun. Interested? Make a CIT application, available at any Park District office or online. Candidates (申请者) are selected through an application and interview process. Space is limited. Fees include camp T-shirt, all training, supervision (管理) and field trips. Payment is due on acceptance into the program. More importantly, pre-camp training is a must.

◆Dates:

Application Deadline: April 7, 2023

Camp Dates: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-3:00 pm; June 5-August 4

◆Fees: $ 350

◆Parent Comment:

Both my children have been CITs and have loved the chance to be leaders. It has helped them be more confident about their abilities.

◆Ages Served:

Ages 13-15 (Completion of 7th grade required)

◆Location:

Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N. Broadway Brbana

For more information, call the Anita Purves Nature Center at 217-384-4062.

1. Who is the text intended for?

A．Trainers.

B．Teenagers.

C．Job hunters.

D．Sports lovers.

2. What can we learn about the camp from the text?

A．It asks for the company of parents.

B．It offers children a chance to act as a leader.

C．It accepts candidates who have related experience.

D．It teaches participants how to find a proper job in the future.

3. What is required if you want to take part in the camp?

A．Signing up before June 5, 2023.

B．Providing your information online.

C．Preparing your T-shirts in advance.

D．Participating in pre-camp training.