King’s College Summer School
King’s College Summer School is an annual (一年一度的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:
| Application date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2022. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2022. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2022. | Courses English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hours |
| Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost Daily lessons: $ 200 Sports and activities: $ 100 Travels: $ 200 Hotel service: $ 400 You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
| Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King’s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@yahoo. com | |
| A．38. | B．32. | C．22. | D．16. |
| A．Foreign students should send their applications before July 18, 2022. |
| B．Sports and activities will be free of charge. |
| C．Courses are given by King’s College Summer School only. |
| D．Trips to museums and culture centers are offered by King’s College Summer School. |
| A．$ 900 | B．$ 500. | C．$ 400. | D．$ 200. |
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【推荐1】Hiking is a great way to get active and reduce stress while you are exploring the city. Visit our page to find some of the best free walking tours across New York City.
Greenbelt on the Go
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 10:00a.m.---11:30a.m.
Join us for relaxing walks through our parks. Enjoy the pretty views of them, as we point out a few of the distinct features that make each park special. The length of each hike will be determined by the pace of the group. Considering the environment, your foods are not allowed. Registration is required. To register, please email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org before August 14.
Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten Island
Event Organizer: Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education Department
Phone Number: (718)351-3450
Contact Email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
Adult Afternoon Hikes
Wednesday, October 10,2018 1:30p.m.---3:00p.m.
Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults! You’re encouraged to bring small meals and drinks for the break time.
Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten Island
Event Organizer: Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education Department
Phone Number: (718)351-3450
Contact Email: naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org
The South Pole at Wards Point
Thursday ,November 15,2018 7:00a.m.---7:00p.m.
The three miles of nearby natural shoreline are a sandy beach. Shells, rocks, and stones of every shape and size can be found here. Not to be missed are the park’s other attractions: four galleries, and five historic houses!
Position: Conference House Park Visitor Center in Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street ,Staten Island
Event Organizer: Conference House Park
Contact Email: john.kilcullen@parks .nyc.qov
Community Days at Conference House Park
Wednesda, September 19, 2018 12:00p.m.---2:00p.m.
Enjoy new gardens at the Visitor Center. Explore and help repair the three self-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Peking Opera and more in this lovely setting.
Position: Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street, Staten Island
Event Organizer: Conference House Park
Phone Number: (718)227-1463
Contact Email: john.kilcullen@parks .nyc.qov
1. Which walking tour may attract people interested in Chinese culture?| A．Greenbelt on the Go. | B．Adult Afternoon Hikes. |
| C．The South Pole at Wards Point . | D．Community Days at Conference House Park. |
| A．The length of the hike is settled. | B．Visitors need to register in advance. |
| C．People will visit three distinct parks. | D．It takes place in Conference House Park. |
| A．They all charged no fees. | B．They are all open to adults. |
| C．They’re held by the same organizer. | D．They require visitors to bring food. |
【推荐2】Writing Competitions for High School Students in 2024
Ocean Awareness Writing Contest
Ocean Awareness Writing Contest provides a platform for young people to understand environmental issues through artistic creation and creative thoughts, explore their relationship with the changing world, and become advocates of positive change.
Competition time: The deadline for submission is June 10, 2024. Students can upload their submissions starting from December 24, 2023.
Suitable for students: The contest is an international competition, which is open to any student aged 11—18 in middle or high school.
·Junior Division: 11—14 years old
·Senior Division: 15—18 years old
Young Authors Writing Competition
Young Authors Writing Competition is sponsored by the English and Creative Writing Department at Columbia College Chicago. The competition has grown into a yearly international con test of high school writers. You may enter up to two works (in separate files) in either of the categories: Creative Nonfiction and Creative Fiction. In the Poetry category, you may enter up to two files, but each can have 1—5 poems.
Competition time: The deadline is July 31, 2024.
Suitable for students: Open to students in grades 9—12 worldwide
Leonard L. Milberg’ 53 High School Poetry Prize
Leonard L. Milberg’ 53 High School Poetry Prize recognizes outstanding works by student writers in the 11th grade in the U. S. or abroad. Contest judges are poets on the Princeton University Creative Writing faculty.
Competition date: March 26, 2024
Suitable for students: Students in the 11th grade in the U. S. or around the world
The New York Times Annual Student Review Contest
The New York Times invites students to play critics and write an original review for their New York Times Student Review Contest. Students can review anything that fits into a category of creative expression that The New York Times covers—from architecture to music.
Competition date: April 6, 2024
Suitable for students: Students ages 11—19 anywhere in the world attending middle or high school can participate.
1. How many categories are included in Young Authors Writing Competition?| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
| A．Ocean Awareness Writing Contest. |
| B．Young Authors Writing Competition. |
| C．Leonard L. Milberg’ 53 High School Poetry Prize. |
| D．The New York Times Annual Student Review Contest. |
| A．They are international contests. | B．They are organized by colleges. |
| C．They are intended for all students. | D．They are open to different categories of works. |
【推荐3】The AIDA model is the foundation of modern marketing and advertising practice. It outlines the four basic steps used to persuade potentials to make a purchase. The first three steps lie in creating attention (A), decorating interest (I), and building desire (D) for the product, before the fourth step — the “call to action” (A) — tells them exactly how and where to buy. AIDA can channel the customer’s feelings through each stage toward reaching a sale.
Attracting the customer’s attention is the first challenge and this may be achieved by using an attracting phrase or picture. Once someone’s attention has been clutched, it must be turned into real interest. This is best done by providing a brief description of the product’s benefits to the consumer rather than simply listing the product’s main features or problem-solving claims.
Now, it is time to transform that interest into a desire for a product or service. This is where consumers need to believe their lives could be better by possessing the product. It could be a vital step towards turning a potential into a real customer.
“Call-to-action” is where all of the initial hard work pays off and leads to the action from a potential customer. For example, they might pick up the phone to discuss the idea of a trial of the services or, alternatively, they may just buy that product or service that has been promoted to them all along.
And AIDA is used to great effect in the movie industry. Movie studios begin their marketing campaigns months in advance. The campaigns develop by offering attractive flashes of the movie without giving too much away. Desire is inspired by the release of the full preview which is fully designed to show the exciting moments of the movie, from special effects to humorous lines of dialogue on the opening weekend. Advertisements in newspapers and on television focus on the movie’s release, inviting the consumer to go and buy a ticket.
1. What is the purpose of practising AIDA?| A．To create jobs. | B．To increase sales. |
| C．To research markets. | D．To introduce products. |
| A．Seized. | B．Freed. | C．Cheated. | D．Affected. |
| A．Action. | B．Interest. | C．Desire. | D．Attention. |
| A．To design an AIDA model. | B．To display how AIDA works. |
| C．To show how to make a movie. | D．To advertise the movie industry. |
【推荐1】This year some twenty-three hundred teenagers (young people aged from 13-19) from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes. They will attend US schools, meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George’s family. In turn, George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months’ study the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected—much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that were usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.
Family life, too, was different. The father’s word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car. “Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it. ”
At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. “I suppose I should criticize American schools,” he said. “It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.”
1. The whole exchange program is mainly to ________.| A．help teenagers in other countries know the real America |
| B．send students in America to travel in Germany |
| C．let students learn something about other countries |
| D．have teenagers learn new languages |
| A．There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings. |
| B．There are a lot of outside activities. |
| C．Students usually take 14 subjects in all. |
| D．Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car. |
| A．A better education should include something good from both America and Germany. |
| B．German schools trained students to be better citizens. |
| C．American schools were not as good as German schools. |
| D．The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students. |
| A．Praise. | B．Regret. |
| C．Ignore. | D．Accuse (指责). |
【推荐2】Several activities in Tongren No.1 Middle School
“Every Class has a singing ” Chorus (合唱) Competition
To celebrate The 20th Congress of the CPC, sing patriotic theme and expand campus culture life of teachers and students, Tongren No.1 Middle School hosted the eighth “Every Class has a singing” Chorus Competition. The chorus competition was attended by 73 classes from grade one and two. After a day of fierce competition, 9 first prizes, 17 second prizes and 26 third prizes were selected. The students expressed their loyalty to the party and their great ideal pursuit with the deepest songs.
Time: 8-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. on September 24，2022
Place: School Gym
The first Hard Pen Calligraphy Competition
Tongren No.1 Middle School held the first hard pen calligraphy competition which was jointly organized by the Chinese lesson preparation group (语文备课组) and 350 students participated in it.
The first Hard Pen Calligraphy Competition was a major competition held to encourage teachers and students. This competition not only continued the fine tradition of cooperation of the Chinese group,but also expressed the respect of Chinese characters and culture.
Time: 9 -10 a.m. on November 19, 2022
Place: Ground Track Field
Creative Art Exhibition
Tongren No.1 Middle School held an art exhibition,which works is the teachers and students created in the art teaching,including calligraphy,Chinese paintings and sculptures. These are made of waste glass bottles and waste newspapers,etc. This reflected our students’ unique creative design ability as well improved the students’ aesthetic (审美) and practical ability. Furthermore,it also spread the traditional Chinese culture and the concept of environmental protection.
Time: October 28-30, 2022
Place: School Library
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the chorus competition?
| A．52 classes did not win prizes. | B．It was first hosted in 2014. |
| C．It was held to greet The 20th Congress of the CPC. | D．You could go to ground track field to enjoy it. |
| A．You could watch the calligraphy competition at noon. |
| B．Only students from grade one and two could join in the calligraphy competition. |
| C．The works of the art show were carefully made by the students in their spare time. |
| D．The works of the art show used materials that are cheap and environment-friendly. |
| A．The school attaches great importance to the students’ campus cultural life. |
| B．The school aims to train students to achieve an all-round (全面的) development. |
| C．The school will still hold these three activities next term. |
| D．The school pays attention to developing students’ aesthetic ability. |
【推荐3】For a scholar focusing on Australia' s public diplomacy (外交活动), working as a recreational manager in China may never be part of his career path. But Bradley does have lots to say now about his special experience at a resort in the picturesque tropical coastal city of Sanya in South China's Hainan province.
The 33-year-old Australian is actually a student in international relations completing his PhD through Griffith University. He came to Beijing for a cooperative research at Peking University less than two years ago. Such an academic life was just added color with a chance offered by the cultural exchanges project, "I'm in China".
"What I liked most about the experience was it was something completely different that you would never be able to do as a regular tourist," Bradley said in an interview. Bradley was chosen to work as a recreational manager for a Chinese wedding.
The film crew took them to many "amazing sites" and the staff at the resort taught them a lot about how to "incorporate modern Chinese features while still keeping traditional customs", Bradley said.
"I would have to say two things stick out as the most memorable: the helicopter ride and talking with the staff at the hotel about how they organize weddings here in China," he said.
That was Bradley's first time to be in a helicopter, and he was too absorbed with the "stunning" view of the beautiful coastline.
"I think it is so important to show other Australians the different landscapes China has to offer. I think so many Australians, when they think about China, imagine the historical sites of Beijing and the exciting things to see in Shanghai but have no idea about other beautiful places, like Sanya or the many other places people have been taken to in this TV series," Bradley said.
"I'm in China" is a project sponsored by China Intercontinental Communication Centre and other institutions under the guidance of China's State Council Information Office. It invites foreign natives worldwide to experience unique jobs and participate in activities that one can find nowhere else except in China. More than 10,000 photos and articles were submitted from around the globe by over 6,00 applicants.
1. Bradley actually is ________.| A．an Australian PhD student | B．a regular Australian tourist |
| C．a recreational manager | D．an Australian diplomat |
| A．get rid of | B．take advantage of | C．take in | D．keep off |
| A．The beautiful scenery of Sanya and special activities. |
| B．Flying in a helicopter and organizing Chinese wedding. |
| C．The historical sites of Beijing and the exciting things in Shanghai. |
| D．Chinese traditional customs and many amazing sites. |
| A．unique but unattractive to foreigners |
| B．special but helpless to know about China |
| C．uninteresting and rejected by foreigners |
| D．unique and popular with foreigners |
Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums Sept. 25
What a weekend! This Saturday, Sept. 25, hundreds of U.S. museums are admission free for the Smithsonian’s yearly Museum Day.
Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a free offer that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Air & Space Museum in San Diego.
Free Books for Kids @ Barnes & Noble!
If your kids love to read — and we hope they do! — be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book!
It’s easy for kids ages 12 and under to participate. For Barnes & Noble’s Passport to Summer Reading program, just download and print out your passport. Read any eight books, make a list of them on the back of the passport and bring it to any Barnes & Noble by September 7. Choose your free book from the list.
FREE Night of Theater Across the U.S. in October
It’s the yearly run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 U.S. cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions.
While the kickoff date is October 15, many of the theaters start releasing their free tickets by Oct.1 or in waves during the month of October for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance.
Find your city on the Free Night of Theater Website and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations.
1. What is new about this year’s Museum Day?
| A．People must buy tickets for visiting a museum. |
| B．Two museums offer free admission. |
| C．People will get free tickets online. |
| D．People can visit museums online and get a small gift. |
| A．They take place once a year. |
| B．The same number of free tickets is given away. |
| C．The tickets can be used in any U.S. city. |
| D．They last for the same length of time. |
| A．give guidance on how to have some fun |
| B．help people who are very poor |
| C．introduce ways to save money |
| D．provide information about free things to do |
【推荐2】This year the Chaucer Heritage Trust is holding the Canterbury Tales Writing Competition for school students around the country. Students are welcomed to submit pieces of writing inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's most famous work: The Canterbury Tales.
Who Can Take Part?
The competition is open to all students from primary schools, middle schools and colleges, and pupils who are receiving home-schooling. The three age groups are: Junior—8 to 11 years old; Intermediate—12 to 15 years old; Senior— 16 tc 19 years old. Competitors must include their date of birth on the entry form.
Competition Guidelines
Choose ONE of the following: Write a poem about a journey. Write a short beast fable （寓言）which explores an important issue through animal characters. Write stories about the future life of a merchant living on the Moon
through your rich imagination.
Style
Think carefully about the language—choosing the words which best convey your meanings and messages. You are encouraged to use everyday language. Think carefully about the characters in your writing and what they say about the world you live in.
Word Count: The maximum word count is 500 words.
Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 30 June, 2019.
Other Rules
All entries must be original. The decision of the judges will be final. For any questions about the rules, please contact: farrisc@chaucer. org. uk.
Prizes
Prize for the Winning Entrant（s）
Junior: lstS400; 2nd$200; 3rd$100
Intermediate: I stS500; 2nd$300; 3rd$150
Senior: I stS600; 2nd S400; 3rd $200
How to Enter: You can submit your entry at www. chaucer. org. uk/submityourentry.
For additional information about writing competitions, please send emails to www. chaucer. org. uk/writing-competition.
1. What is the theme of submitted writings?| A．The review of one's favorite book. |
| B．The colorful life of school students. |
| C．The translations of The Canterbury Tales. |
| D．The inspirations from The Canterbury Tales. |
| A．A poem, a journal, or a fiction. |
| B．A poem, a novel, or a biography. |
| C．A story, a beast fable, or a diary. |
| D．A poem, a beast fable, or a science fiction. |
| A．To recommend a writing competition. |
| B．To advertise The Chaucer Heritage Trust. |
| C．To encourage students to take writing as a hobby. |
| D．To call on students to read Geoffrey Chaucer's works. |
Running: February 1st through April 30th
This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (Included in tickets price)
Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.
Duration (时长): 2 hours
Price: $90
Back to the Fifties Tour
Running: August 16th through August 31st
This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.
Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $90
Spooky Halloween Tour
Running: October 10th through October 31st
Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear (服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.
Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Price: Available upon request
Holiday Lights Tour
Running: December 6th through December 23rd
This attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.
Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Advance reservations required.
1. Which of the tours is suitable for tourists who are interested in history?| A．San Francisco Winery Tour. | B．Back to the Fifties Tour. |
| C．Spooky Halloween Tour. | D．Holiday Lights Tour. |
| A．Take some drinks． | B．Set off early in the morning． |
| C．Wear warm clothes． | D．Make reservations in advance． |
| A．Travel brochure. | B．Encyclopedia. | C．Textbook. | D．Biography. |
