Competitions for Students
Doodle (涂鸦) For Google
Doodle For Google invites students from 4-18 years old to create a Google doodle based on what inner strength means to them. Submissions will be grouped into five age groups and evaluated based on artistic skills, creativity and theme communication. The winner will have the doodle featured on Google.com for one day, along with a $3, 000 scholarship.
Never Such Innocent
Never Such Innocent is an international art, poetry, speech and song competition for young students aged 9-18. The theme is “The Unheard Voices of Conflict: Stories from Around the World.” The competition invites students to submit artworks sharing their reflections on conflicts or give voice to the conflicts.
Science Without Borders Challenge
Science Without Borders Challenge invites students from 11-19 years old to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve and restore the world’s oceans and water resources. The theme is “The Magic of Mangroves (红树林植物)”, in which students have to illustrate how important mangroves are. Top 3 winners will receive a prize worth $500, $350 or $ 200.
National Geographic Student Photo Contest
National Geographic Student Photo Contest invites student photographers from 16-18 years old to convey what exploration and adventure mean to them through a photograph. 30 finalists will have their photographs published on the National Geographic Student Expeditions website, and one grand prize winner will win a spot on the National Geographic Student Expeditions photography trip.
1. What are the competitions about?| A．Art. | B．Sports. | C．Technology. | D．Tourism. |
| A．It is an international competition. | B．It stresses the power of magic. |
| C．Its winners will get some prize money. | D．Its theme is about environmental protection. |
| A．Doodle For Google. | B．Never Such Innocent. |
| C．Science Without Borders Challenge. | D．National Geographic Student Photo Contest. |
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【推荐1】San Francisco Bay Area is a great place to be if you're a sports fan, as you'll find several events all year round and plenty of team pride. If you are anywhere close to the area during a game, these fantastic sports events are here for you.
San Francisco Giants Baseball
The San Francisco Giants baseball team plays in SF at Oracle Park. This is a fun ballpark because it's always packed with great energy and offers views of the bay. It's one of the most popular San Francisco sports events. The Giants are part of the National League West Division. Since their arrival here in 1958, they have been World Series Champions three times.
Golden State Warriors Basketball
The fan base of the Golden State Warriors distributes the whole San Francisco Bay Area as this region's only NBA team. Their regular season runs from late October through mid-April, and all home games are played at the Chase Center in San Francisco. In total, the Warriors has won six NBA championships.
San Francisco 49ers Football
The 49ers are San Francisco's NFL team, though they have recently moved to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, about an hour south of SF. The football team was named for the prospectors（探矿者）who arrived in the area in 1849 for the Gold Rush. They've won 5 Super Bowl championships, all between 1981 and 1994.
San Jose Sharks Hockey
The San Jose Sharks represent the Bay Area in hockey（冰球）. They were founded in 1991 as the only Bay Area team to compete in the NHL. Sharks fans love going to these San Francisco sports events at the SAP Center, which they call the Shark Tank, located about an hour southeast of SF.
1. Which team once won world championships?| A．The Giants. | B．The Golden State Warriors. |
| C．The 49ers. | D．The San Jose Sharks. |
| A．The Oracle Park. | B．The Chase Center. |
| C．Levi's Stadium. | D．The SAP Center. |
| A．Tour guides. | B．Coaches. |
| C．Team leaders. | D．Sports fans. |
【推荐2】It takes Thai athlete Sawang Janpram 27. 08 seconds to run 100 meters. That’s not bad, given that he is 102 years old. People know Sawang as the oldest sprinter (短跑选手) in Thailand. He has run four times in the yearly Thailand Master Athletes Championships.
At the championship last weekend in the southwestern Samut Songkhram Province, he won all the gold medals in the 100-105 years groups. That is because he has lived longer than any other competitor in that age range.
“Getting into sports made me strong and well. As well as this, exercising helps improve your appetite so you eat well too,” Sawang says when asked about the secret to his long life.
Sawang walks with his 70-year-old daughter, Siripan, every day. He does simple jobs around the house like cleaning the fallen leaves in their garden. But the 102-year-old became more active as he prepared for the games. He trained two times a day for a week at a sports center with his daughter.
“My father always has positive (积极的) thoughts… so he is in a great mental health condition. In terms of physical health, he has gotten much stronger,” Siripan says.
The training helped. Sawang’s time for the 100-meter sprint this year was his fastest ever. And it is a new Thai record for his age group.
“As Thailand’s society ages, the number of competitors in the senior group has grown,” says Viwat Vigrantanoros. He is president of Asia Masters Athletics. When the Thailand Master Athletes Championships started in 1996, there were only about 300 competitors. Today, there are over 2, 000 from 35 to 102 years of age.
“As you can see, everybody who’s here to compete has all forgotten about their ages. Once they forget about their ages, they are happy,” Viwat says.
1. What made Sawang win all the gold medals in his age group?| A．His positive thoughts. | B．His regular training. |
| C．His older age. | D．His stronger body. |
| A．Eating much. | B．Taking exercise. |
| C．Great mental health. | D．Love from his daughter. |
| A．The 100-meter sprint. | B．This year’s competition. |
| C．Sawang’s hard training. | D．Sawang’s running time. |
| A．Ignoring their ages. | B．Enjoying their family life. |
| C．Winning the championship. | D．Forgetting their health condition. |
【推荐3】On Sunday, Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia shocked the running world by breaking the women’s world record for the marathon by over two minutes. Assefa finished the Berlin Marathon in just 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds.
But Assefa’s record was far beyond what most people expected. After all, it was only her third time running a marathon.
“I wanted to break the marathon world record,” she said, “But I couldn’t imagine that it would result in a time under 2:12.”
When Assefa was younger, she started by running short races, called sprints. Then she became a middle-distance runner, running the 800 meters (half mile) race. Her best time in the 800 meters was 1 minute and 59 seconds.
Last March, she ran her first marathon. Then last September, she entered the Berlin Marathon. She won, and set a new women’s record for the course, finishing in 2:15:37.
This year, she ran almost four minutes faster than she did last year. In both races, Assefa ran faster in the second half of the race than she did in the first half.
Her time of 2:11:53 was over two minutes faster than the old women’s record (2:14:04), which was set in Chicago in 2019 by Brigid Kosgei of Kenya.
When she finished the race, Assefa kneeled down and kissed the pavement before raising her arms in victory.
Though Assefa made it look easy, she said winning the race “…was the result of hard work.” Assefa was coached by Gemedu Dedefo, who has helped train many Ethiopian star runners.
1. What is Assefa’s latest record for the marathon?| A．2:11:53. | B．2:14:04. | C．2:15:37. | D．1:59:00. |
| A．It is what she expected. | B．It is a piece of cake for her. |
| C．It is due to great effort. | D．It is because of her coach. |
| A．Talented. | B．Friendly. | C．Humorous. | D．Warm-hearted. |
| A．Dedefo Helps to Train Many Star Runners |
| B．Kosgei Holds the Women’s Marathon Record |
| C．Assefa Sets a Good Example to Other Runners |
| D．Assefa Breaks the Women’s Marathon Record |
【推荐1】Harvest Days
Event Details
Harvest Days has returned bigger and better than ever. This family-fun event falls on 7th & 8th, October from 10:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. on Saturday and 11:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. on Sunday. This year’s event includes a two-day silent auction (拍卖), staged in the Firehouse. Bid (投标) on a variety of heritage pieces inspired by objects preserved in the museum’s collection. Also, up for bid are a variety of museum passes, experiences, art, wine, beer, and more. All the money will benefit the museum through the work of the Landis Valley Associates.
Tickets will be available at the front gate.
Used to celebrate the harvest of a year’s hard work, Harvest Days is Landis Valley’s oldest and largest family event. Come for demonstrations, exhibits, live music, and children’s activities. Taste varieties of apples and watch them become apple butter and drink. Witness wool go from sheep to clothes. Pick a pumpkin of your very own and then decorate it. All of these and more are packed into two fun-filled days.
This year’s event offers food demonstrations, such as apple butter, processing pork, bake oven and heart h cooking; craft demonstrations, such as coopering, blacksmith, leather, brooms, millinery, weaving, woodwork; craft sales, such as jams & jellies, potteries, soap, candles.
Food will be available for purchase on site. Free parking.
LOCATION: Landis Valley Village & Far m Museum
ADDRESS: 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
CONTACT: 717-569-0401
1. Where will the money from the auction finally go?| A．To the bidders. | B．To the museum. |
| C．To the government. | D．To the villagers. |
| A．Adventure and exploration. |
| B．Celebration and education. |
| C．Presentation and advertising. |
| D．Entertainment and exchange. |
| A．There is no charge of parking. |
| B．Apple juice is served for participants. |
| C．It will be held on an open farm in Landies Valley. |
| D．Collection’s of Landis Valley Associates are for sale. |
【推荐2】For many people, a visit to a wildlife park is an essential must-do activity. Few travel experiences can compare to the chance to observe wild animals free ly exploring in their natural habitats within protected wildlife areas. Here are some of the world’s finest wildlife parks from various corners of the globe.
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Located in the southwest of Kenya, the Masai Mara is known as one of the world’s most significant and well-known wildlife conservation areas. If you’re seeking an unforgettable traditional wildlife park adventure, look no further than the Masai Mara National Reserve. Famous for its rich diversity of wildlife, you can expect to see vast numbers of leopards, elephants and lions.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti National Park is a breathtaking landscape and one of the few remaining natural wonders on Earth. Situated in northern Tanzania, it is known for the annual migration of wildlife to permanent water sources. Witnessing this extraordinary event, you’ll get to see vast herds of zebras, buffaloes, and elephants making their way to the waterholes as seasons change, followed closely by predators (捕食者) around.
Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina
Situated at the southernmost tip of Argentina, Tierra del Fuego National Park features a diverse ecosystem with forests, mountains, and waterfalls. It is a breathtaking wildlife park, home to beautiful species such as eagles, rabbits and North American beavers. In addition to wildlife viewing, visitors to Tierra del Fuego often engage in hiking and fishing activities among its breathtaking surroundings.
1. Which park favors someone who enjoys a traditional wildlife tour?| A．Masai Mara National Reserve. | B．Serengeti National Park. |
| C．Tierra del Fuego National Park. | D．The three parks mentioned in the text. |
| A．Watch the annual migration of many animals. |
| B．Explore numbers of different landscapes. |
| C．Create a must-have bucket-list. |
| D．Hike and fish in the park. |
| A．Its proximity to urban areas. |
| B．Its extensive network of hiking trails. |
| C．Its representation of diverse ecosystems. |
| D．Its fame as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
【推荐3】A good advertisement will draw customer’s attention towards your product. That is what every business really wants, in addition to your actually buying their product. In this article we will round up several great ads that cover many different styles but all have one thing in common, that is they connect to their audience.
King Oscar: Open
This ad puts forward an idea that King Oscar's fish products are as fresh as they can possibly get. This idea is then realized by combining a fish and one of their canned products showing the customer they will be buying a fish straight from the ocean. This simplistic image gives off just enough to tell the consumer what the deal is with their product.
Panasonic 3D TV: Dino
Here is another ad that has a lot going on but still is able to get its message across fairly easily. We will first notice the dinosaur in the mess living room but then see the girl pointing at the TV, which will give us the impression that Panasonic's 3D televisions are extremely realistic. The great art direction leads to the customer understanding what product is on display almost immediately.
Pepsi: Straws
This clever Pepsi ad conveys a lot to the customer; at first glance it gives the impression that Pepsi is the preferred choice of even the straws(吸管). And then after that it makes fun of Coca Cola by using their red and white colors for the other can as well as their classic design. This is a very clever ad on many levels.
Canal+: iPhone Titanic
This ad may take a bit more time to understand but the design itself can keep a customer interested. The large finger and the iPhone in the corner can quickly help the viewer connect the dots with the sinking Titanic ship and show that we can have all our favorite movies right on our iPhones.
1. What is the common feature of great advertisements?| A．They involve many different styles. |
| B．They will draw every business’attention. |
| C．They can attract customers and touch them. |
| D．They make comparison between products. |
| A．Its fish products are very fresh. |
| B．It conveys a lot to the customers. |
| C．People can buy fish directly from ocean. |
| D．It gives us extremely realistic impression. |
| A．King Oscar: Open. | B．Panasonic 3D TV: Dino |
| C．Pepsi: Straws. | D．Canal+: iPhone Titanic. |
