Make It Modular: Student Design Challenge!
Imagine your community as a material bank, rich with resources to reuse. How could you improve the built environment by upcycling waste, circulating (循环) existing materials, or regenerating nature? Your challenge is to design a structure that meets a need in your community now but could also be repurposed later.
“Designing for deconstruction” involves a modular approach in which building elements could be easily reconfigured, reimagined, and repurposed over time.
Your design should:
•Include an approximately 20’ long x 8’ wide x 9.6’ high volumetric module
•Be relevant to one of the following uses:
*Affordable Housing
*Covid-era Public Space
*Reimagined Outdoor Classroom
•Approach the task with a real-world perspective, demonstrating skills and knowledge from one or more of the following fields: architecture, engineering, construction, and/or the skilled trades
Requirements:
1. Open to students ages 13-21 and currently enrolled (入学)in high school or homeschooled.
2. All entries MUST share the entrant’s grade level in the introductory step.
3. Submissions must be entered between March 7, 2022, and June 20, 2022.
If you have never posted an Instructable before, please refer to How to Write an Instructable guide for more information.
The prizes are intended as scholarship funds to support the winners’ education, such as tuition, books, room & board or transportation.
Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
*3D Digital Literacy (能力)and Design;
*Engineering Mindset;
*Real-world Relevance;
*Presentation.
Read the full contest rules for more details.
1. According to the passage, the designs can______.| A．be used now and repurposed later | B．be placed in a material bank |
| C．be submitted on August 20, 2022 | D．be related to art and literature |
| A．Contact the organizers. | B．Quit the design contest. |
| C．Refer to an online guide. | D．Read the full contest rules. |
| A．To enroll in a high school. | B．To pay for tuition and books. |
| C．To polish his presentation. | D．To improve the built environment. |
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1. What do we know about National Geographic Kids?
a. It is mainly aimed at adults.
b. Its paper is heavier and of good quality.
c. It tells children about different cultures in the world.
d. It helps improve children’s pre-reading and reading skills.
| A．ac | B．bd | C．cd | D．ad |
| A．Zootles | B．Wild Animal Baby |
| C．National Geographic Kids | D．Click |
| A．tells about science, nature and the environment |
| B．involves many adventurous stories |
| C．mainly tells kids how to pronounce words |
| D．tells about a featured animal in each issue |
| A．To encourage kids to read more books. |
| B．To introduce his / her favorite books to readers. |
| C．To recommend several children’s magazines about animals. |
| D．To tell parents several ways of entertaining and educating kids. |
【推荐2】Imagine being given the opportunity to wake up to lions, eat your meals with monkeys, and even share your bath with bears, all from the comfort of a unique new lodging experience.
The Jamala Wildlife Lodge opened its doors in January 2015, which was set up in an effort to educate visitors about aiding the survival of many of the world’s endangered species.
“It’s great for the animals; they’re going to get more space. It’s great for the viewing public; they’re going to get more things to see. It will be great for tourism and just for the local community,” said Richard Tindale, the owner and operator.
Spreading across three locations in the National Zoo, the 18 rooms, which range from giraffe tree houses to jungle bungalows, offer a fantastic experience with wildlife.
The Giraffe Treehouse
The Giraffe Treehouse is set among the giraffe enclosures, and the Jungle Bungalows are luxurious individual houses which are next to either lion, cheetah(猎豹), brown bear, or Malaysian sun bear enclosures.
The Ushaka House
Housing up to 26 people, the Ushaka House is built around the monkey enclosure and has a built-in aquarium which offers private views of some of the zoo’s sharks.
The Burley Griffin House
Only meters from the edge of Lake Burley Griffin, the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas have splendid views across the lake to Black Mountain.
The Shark House
The Shark House has its own little jetty(码头) and it comes out over the shark tank here and so the people who stay in the room will be able to go to their bedroom and pat the shark.
Location
Located in the heart of Australia’s political capital, the Jamala Wildlife Lodge at the National Zoo and Aquarium is just ten minutes from Canberra’s Central Business District.
1. What can’t be seen at the Jamala Wildlife Lodge?| A．Sharks. | B．Lions. | C．Monkeys. | D．Polar bears. |
| A．The Jamala Wildlife Lodge has altogether 26 houses. |
| B．The Jamala Wildlife Lodge has a very long history. |
| C．The Jamala Wildlife Lodge is outside the National Zoo. |
| D．The Jamala Wildlife Lodge lies in the heart of Canberra. |
| A．The Giraffe Treehouse | B．The Ushaka House |
| C．The Burley Griffin House | D．The Shark House |
| A．attract more tourists to visit the National Zoo |
| B．introduce the Jamala Wildlife Lodge in Australia |
| C．raise people’s awareness of protecting animals |
| D．offer visitors an opportunity to play with sharks |
| A．An opening port. | B．A closing land. |
| C．A swimming pool. | D．A high place. |
【推荐3】As a photographer, have you thought about entering photo competitions? Which photo competition should you enter? If you’ve found yourself asking the questions, you’re in the right place. This article will induce some of the most famous photo competitions to you.
World Press Photo Awards
If you want to test your photojournalism (摄影新闻报道) skills against other more than one competition, consider joining the World Press Photo Awards. The competition has been hosted each year since 1955 and there are regional and overall winners.
Deadline: January
Entry Fees: Free
Prizes: Regional winners: €1,000. Global winners: € 6,000.
Istanbul Photo Awards
The Istanbul Photo Awards is hosted each year by Anadolu Agency, Turkey. But you don’t need to have a base in Istanbul to enter the competition.
You can apply for several categories, including single news, story news, and categories ranging from sports to nature. The competition is organized mainly for news photographers.
Deadline: February
Entry Fees: Free
Prizes: Category winner: $ 3,000. Runners-up (亚军):$1,500. Third-placed: $1,000.
Amateur Photographer of the Year
The Amateur Photographer of the Year award is held every year. You’ll have the opportunity to enter several rounds throughout the year, each of which has a different topic.
Deadline: Varies
Entry Fees: Free
Prizes: Winner gets £500 (each round); £1,000 for the overall winner. Second-placed get £1,000.Third-placed get £50.
Landscape Photographer of the Year
If you live in the UK and want to show your country beauty, you might want to consider entering the competition. The competition has several categories, including city life, black and white, and classic view.
Deadline: May
Entry Fees: £9.99
Prizes: Winner: £10,000 and a book. Category winners: £1,000 and a book. Category runners-up: a book.
1. Which competition can a photographer enter several times in a year?| A．Istanbul Photo Awards. | B．World Press Photo Awards. |
| C．Amateur Photographer of the Year. | D．Landscape Photographer of the Year. |
| A．They require entry fees. |
| B．They set three levels of prizes. |
| C．They are hosted in the same month each year. |
| D．They are mainly held for news photographers. |
| A．€2,000 | B．€1,000 | C．€3,000 | D．€10,000 |
【推荐1】Arbeia Roman Fort (城堡) and Museum
Location and History
Arbeia Roman Fort is situated on Hadrian’s Wall. It was the most important structure built by the Romans in Britain, and now it has been a World Heritage (遗产) Site. Built around AD 160, Arbeia Roman Fort was the military supply base for the soldiers who were stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. The fort has been gradually uncovered and some original parts have been revealed. There are reconstructions that show how Arbeia Roman Fort would have looked.
The Reconstructions
The reconstructions of the Commanding Officer’s house and soldiers’ quarters are strikingly different. The accommodation for soldiers is dark and uncomfortable, while the Commanding Officer’s house is spacious and luxurious, with courtyards with fountains for him and his family to enjoy.
The Museum
Visit the museum and see many objects that were found at Arbeia. They are historically important and show what daily life was really like at that time. You will see weapons, tools, jewellery, and so on. You can also discover how the Romans buried their dead and see tombstones (墓碑) which survive to this day. There is a “hands-on” area allowing visitors to dig on a certain site and study their findings with the help of museum staff. You can piece together pottery (陶器), or try writing just as the Romans would have done. For children, they can build this ancient Roman fort with building blocks by themselves.
Opening Times and Getting There
April 1-October 31:
Monday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm.
November 1-March 31:
Monday to Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday. (Closed
December 25-26 and January 1)
Entry is free.
Arbeia is only a ten-minute walk from the bus station at South Shields. Free car park nearby.
Website:
www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia
1. According to the passage, Arbeia Roman Fort ________.| A．was related to the military |
| B．got reconstructions around AD 160 |
| C．was built in a small area in Rome |
| D．provided a comfortable life for soldiers |
| A．See historical objects. | B．Build tombstones for the dead. |
| C．Write to ancient Romans. | D．Try using old tools and weapons. |
| A．On April 1. | B．On October 31. |
| C．On November 1. | D．On December 26. |
【推荐2】For tourists holding the Barcelona Card, the information below will be useful if you plan to admire some artworks or architectures there.
Sagrada Familia
Opening hours: 09:00-18:00(October-March); 09:00-20:00(April-September)
Admission: 11, or 11, or 10 with the Barcelona Card
The project's vast sale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona's top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera
Opening hours: November-February: 09:00-18:30; March-October: 09:00-20:00
Admission：$ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
It is a unique modernist building made of bricks and colorful tiles（瓦）. Visitors can see the amazing 800 square meters attic（阁楼）with 270 brick arches that give you a feeling that you are walking inside the skeleton of a whale.
Barcelona FC Museum
Opening hours: 6th April-4th October:10:00-20:00;the rest of the year. 10:00-18:30
Admission：$8.50 for entry to the museum and $17 for a guided tour.
When you buy your ticket you have two options: a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or a special one for $15 where you get to see the stadium and the scenes at the club.
Picasso Museum
Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission：$9 for main exhibition-extra for special showings. Save 50% with Barcelona Card.
The museum has arranged Picasso’s paintings from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso.
1. What do we know the tourist attractions mentioned in the passage?| A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona. |
| B．La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material. |
| C．Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans. |
| D．Picasso Museum offers only one exhibition. |
| A．$25.5 | B．$34 |
| C．$42.5 | D．$32 |
| A．The Barcelona Card is a must for visiting them. |
| B．They are all famous for their architectural styles. |
| C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons. |
| D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card. |
【推荐3】This year, over 2,000 students across the UK participated in the Youth Industrial Strategy Competition, a national competition organized by the British Science Association. Let’s take a look at some of the most creative ideas that made it to the final.
Rushil Patel’s AI processor
Rushil Patel, a student from St Wilfrid’s Catholic Comprehensive School in Crawley, developed a project that uses offline AI to accurately process a specific object or event in the world around the user.
A Martian habitat to reduce overpopulation
Thinking outside the box, students from Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Greater Manchester “created” a habitat for humans on Mars in order to reduce the effects of overpopulation on Earth. It’s an unusual idea.
A hydroelectric plumbing (水力发电的管道) system
Students from Mary Webb School and Science College in Shrewsbury made a hydroelectric plumbing system designed to reduce energy wastage. Their product aims to make use of water flowing through the pipes in our homes, by fitting a device into household water pipes that acts as a mini hydroelectric generator.
The rainwater-harvesting bench
Students from Dundonald High School in Northern Ireland created a project that harvests rainwater in the city that can then be used again for human consumption. The product can also operate as a public bench.
1. What makes Rushil Patel’s AI processor different from other ideas?| A．It made it to the final. |
| B．It can be used as a public bench. |
| C．It was invented by a single person. |
| D．It won first place in the competition. |
| A．Rushil Patel’s AI processor. |
| B．The rainwater-harvesting bench. |
| C．A hydroelectric plumbing system. |
| D．A Martian habitat to reduce overpopulation. |
| A．They are fixed in the house. |
| B．They aim to reduce pollution. |
| C．They are good for saving rainwater. |
| D．They relate to making use of water. |
