Are you looking to make your career in science, design or engineering? Then join our community of online learners! Here are some courses.
Designing Electronics for Recycling in a Circular Economy Free| Earn certified for $149 Length: Self-paced Efforts: 3-4 hours per week / 4 weeks |
Electronic products bring countless benefits to society, but their production and waste treatment also lead to numerous negative environmental and economic impacts. In a circular economy, products are designed to last. Recycling can help recover the value in the materials so that these can be used again to produce new products. This course supports you to explore both Design for Recycling and Designing with Recycled Plastics.
Demand in Buildings Free| Earn certified for $149 Length: Self-paced Efforts: 4-6 hours per week / 4 weeks |
Building design strongly influences the quantity of heating, cooling and electricity needed during building operation. This course will enable you to understand the basic principle(原理) of the energy chain: demand, supply and distribution; and how they relate to design principle for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.
Energy Markets of Today Free| Earn certified for $129 Length: Self-paced Efforts: 4-6 hours per week / 5 weeks |
Energy markets are governed by the laws of economics. But how does the “invisible hand” of economics show up in practice? This course will help you understand the functioning of energy markets as the necessary first step to promotion of the energy transition. By using the European electricity market as an example, you will obtain a deeper understanding of its principle and effectiveness.
Electric Cars: Business Free| Earn certified for $99 Length: Self-paced Efforts: 4-6 hours per week / 5 weeks Available in Spanish |
Electric cars are more than a novel means of mobility. If you want to explore the business opportunities this new market offers, then this is the course for you! This course explains how electric mobility can work for various businesses. The experts will provide examples of how innovations have changed conventional businesses and created new businesses altogether.
1. Which section of the website is this text probably taken from?A.Research News | B.Campus life | C.Career Opportunities | D.Extension School. |
A.Designing Electronics for Recycling in a Circular Economy | B.Demand in Buildings |
C.Energy Markets of Today | D.Electric Cars: Business |
A.Start time. | B.Learning content. |
C.Flexible schedule. | D.Teaching language. |
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【推荐1】LIVEDEN is a socially responsible health company that was founded on the principles of helping others live a more pure, balanced life — while it is also doing something that distinguishes itself from other nutrition feeding children in need around the world. Their LIVEDENONE product is a supplement powder (粉末) designed to be taken in the morning. Designed to help balance the body in every area, it provides:
—14 supplements that not only provide your essential vitamins and minerals, but a so support a healthy gut (肠道) and increase and stabilize the natural energy of the body.
—10 grams of plant and vegetable based protein to stabilize the blood sugar and maintain lean mass.
—And, it’s natural, allergen-free, and PURE—free of artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and sweeteners.
LIVEDEN only sources the pure straw ingredients from their trusted and inspected farmers and suppliers, and completes the strictest testing in the supplement industry. This ensures the highest form of purity, ingredients certified free of allergens (过敏原) and are of the highest quality. The company manufacturers with the strictest standards to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
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With every bag of LIVEDENONE purchased, the company provides 10 meals to children in need. LIVEDEN currently has a giving activity in 20 countries and provides over 1,000 meals a day to children in need. You can feel good knowing you’ve nourished your own family, while also feeding children in need. Take advantage of our exclusive discount for all GNN customers! Shop here, and use the Coupon Code: GNN--for a 15% discount.
1. What is the advantage of the LIVEDENONE product?A.Lower the blood sugar. | B.Increase gut’s movement. |
C.Supply minerals for humans. | D.Make humans much thinner. |
A.To guarantee the purity. | B.To increase the sales. |
C.To absorb farmers. | D.To reduce allergens. |
A.To comment. | B.To advertise. |
C.To offer tips. | D.To entertain read ens. |
【推荐2】Here are our suggestions for keeping busy this week. Dive in!
Take to the waves in Southampton
Always fancied trying your hand at sailing? Now’s your chance. The Southampton Boat Show has plenty of opportunities for visitors to get out on the water to experience boat sailing, powerboating or taking a ride on a RIB--all for free.
Discover an island on the Thames
To celebrate Totally Thames, a month-long festival is held at various locations across London. We’ve discovered 21 of the river’s most fascinating islands--all of them with interesting stories to tell. Make the most of it with our map here.
Catch great films in Bristol
Over six days, Encounters Film Festival screens up to 400 films from over 60 different countries. The Bristol festival provides a platform for international filmmakers, and offers a gateway to the likes of the BAFTAs, Oscars and European Film Awards. See here for full details.
Get scientific in London
Experience the latest, best and most challenging science covering all areas of our lives and universe at New Science Live at ExCel London. New Scientist Live is a four-day festival full of ideas and discoveries from the team behind the world’s most popular science weekly magazine, featuring four zones--Brain&Body, Technology, Earth and Universe--as well as talks from experts and over 200 exhibitors.
1. Which is the most suitable for moviegoers?A.Take to the waves in Southampton. | B.Discover an island on the Thames. |
C.Catch great films in Bristol. | D.Get scientific in London. |
A.A science weekly magazine. |
B.A festival where ideas and discoveries are shared. |
C.A festival to celebrate great scientist. |
D.An exhibition to show scientific discoveries. |
A.On a noticeboard. | B.In a newspaper. |
C.On a website. | D.In a book review. |
【推荐3】Here are some newly-opened museums around the world we’re most excited about.
Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation, the US
Get to understand scientific discoveries old and new at this architecturally amazing addition to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Covering an area of 230,000 square feet, the museum copies a series of interlinking caves and will hold more than four million specimens(样本), offering an accessible take on subjects like the interconnectedness of life on Earth.
Istanbul Modern, Turkey
Turkey’s first contemporary art museum moves to a new home in the Karakoy district, opening in a building designed by architect Renzo Piano. The museum will showcase painting, photography and sculpture by both Turkish and international artists across five floors and will also house a cinema and library.
Young V&A, the UK
London’s much-loved Museum of Childhood closed in 2020, but its revamp(翻新) and reopening as part of the V&A Museum in early July has been hugely anticipated. Still located in East London, the properly renamed Young V&A offers colorful, appealing spaces and interactive exhibits that explore play, design and imagination for children and young people.
Fotografiska Berlin, Germany
The news that Stockholm-based photography museum Fotografiska’s latest global outpost would open in the German capital was great for fans of cutting-edge visual art. Set in the former Kunsthaus Tacheles cultural center, Fotografiska Berlin will host work from scene-leading photographers and rising talents, along with a packed calendar of cultural events.
1. What does Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation feature?A.A number of species. | B.A network of caves. |
C.Architectural displays. | D.Historical collections. |
A.Art theme. | B.Reading sections. |
C.Cultural events. | D.Change of location. |
A.The US. | B.Turkey. | C.The UK. | D.Germany. |
【推荐1】Does your group or team need help? Try our challenge courses! We provide various approaches and opportunities for participants. More importantly,all activities are conducted in a safe environment!
•Our goals
◇ Bring participants together in a new environment where they’ll share a common experience while working together.
◇Encourage group trust. Participants must rely on others,completing the course as a group and not on an individual basis.
◇Overcome personal fears of lack of confidence.
◇Improve goals setting and problem solving skills.
◇Encourage safe,appropriate risks taking in a caring environment.
•Planning a program
A variety of challenge course programs can be designed. Working with your group,the center will design a program based on your group/team’s goals,schedule,group size and budget. The center offers team building programs for youth,adolescents and adults. High challenge courses are physically,mentally and emotionally challenging. An instructions and equipment are provided by the center.
•Requirements for high challenge courses
◇Climbing Tower—must be 9 years or older.
◇High Ropes—must be 12 years or older.
•Group pricing
◇Low Challenge Course—$150/per 15 people
◇High Challenge Course—$300/per 15 people
◇Both—$400/per 15 people
The two courses are annually inspected by a professional organization—Challenge Design Innovations. You can contact the center by phone 434-348-5444 or by email heathern@vt. edu to plan your next challenge course program!
1. The challenge course programs help participants__________.A.realize their dreams | B.not fear to take risks |
C.work together as a team | D.develop self-learning ability |
A.It benefits especially those with special needs. |
B.It designs different programs accordingly. |
C.It is run by Challenge Design Innovations. |
D.It is intended for teenagers. |
A.300 dollars. | B.450 dollars. |
C.600 dollars. | D.800 dollars. |
【推荐2】Welcome to our school.You can do a lot of things here.Come and join us.
Timetable | |
Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions. | Monday 19:00---21:00 Space and Man Dr.Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe. |
Wednesday 19:30---21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs.Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science? | Friday 18:30---21:00 Computer Science Mr.Harry Morison from Oxford University, the UK Learn to use Windows XP. |
A.Monday | B.Wednesday | C.Friday | D.Sunday |
A.Australia | B.New Zealand |
C.England | D.Canada |
A.8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday | B.19:00 to 21:00 on Monday |
C.19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday | D.18:30 to 21:00 on Friday |
【推荐3】Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education runs over 1,000 courses per year, offered on a part-time basis. Programs include Oxford awards and degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level, online short courses, weekly classes, day and weekend events, continuing professional development and summer schools.
Oxford awards °rees
Over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate Oxford qualifications: certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, Master’s and Doctoral degrees, offered part-time, in the arts, social sciences, diplomatic studies, human rights law, healthcare and biomedical sciences, which involve overseas students. Course duration ranges from one year to several years part-time. The Department also runs a Graduate School to provide the support and guidance needed by those following part-time graduate programs.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/qualifications
Online & distance learning
Choose from over90 courses across a range of disciplines. Most are short courses of 5-10 weeks, accredited (officially approved). A few longer courses result in Oxford qualifications.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/online
Weekly classes
Approximately 500 part-time accredited classes, open to all, and held in Oxford, Reading and other locations. Topics are studied in depth over a period of 10 or 20 weeks.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/weekly
Day & weekend events
Courses of 1 or 2 days, usually held at weekends and taught by lecturers and speakers who are noted authorities in their field of research. Many courses are offered in combination with national organizations. Over 150 offered per year.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/dayweekend
Professional development courses
200 courses per year, ranging from day schools to short refresher courses to full degree programs. Subjects include health sciences, public policy, diplomatic studies, electronics, historic conservation, environmental sciences, public administration, higher education leadership and more.
www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cpd
1. Which website is useful to foreign students?A.www.conted.ox.ac.uk/online | B.www.conted.ox.ac.uk/cpd |
C.www.conted.ox.ac.uk/dayweekend | D.www.conted.ox.ac.uk/qualificalions |
A.Weekly classes. | B.Day &weekend events. |
C.Online &distance learning. | D.Professional development courses. |
A.An advertisement. | B.A book review. | C.A course guide. | D.An official report. |
Family activity/December 10, 2023
Free
Explore the winter in this exciting event, full of art, crafts and exploration. Experience an exciting journey, wandering through cold, beautiful landscapes, before returning to the warmth of light and color. We’ll look at scenes of winter from across the world in our collection, with the opportunity to create a wintery masterpiece to take home and display.
Out-of-hours tour: life and death in ancient Egypt
December 11, 2023-December 19, 2023
£ 33, £ 30 (Members), £16.50 (Ages 5-15), free for under 5 and disabled visitors’ assistant
Discover how people lived and died in ancient Egypt, and explore their hopes and aspirations for the afterlife. From painted coffins, statues and models of daily life, to spectacular wall paintings, investigate what tombs and burial goods tell us about the lives of ancient Egyptian people.
The world of Stonehenge
February 17, 2024-July 17, 2024
Tickets will go on sale in early December
Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most awe-inspiring ancient stone circle, and its image is famous around the globe. This major exhibition is the first of its kind in the U.K. It will bring the story of Stonehenge into sharper focus, showing that rather than a shadowy age of mystery, Britain and Ireland of four millennia ago were places of big ideas, commerce and travel.
Around the world in a 70-minute tour
December 10, 2023-December 19, 2023
Adults and children aged 12+, £ 14
Explore some of the most famous objects on display at the Museum on this guided highlight tour. Follow our knowledgeable tour guide on a journey of discovery around the galleries. See the complex detail of the characterful Lewis Chessmen, marvel at the ancient texts on the world-famous Rosetta Stone and get closer to many more highlights from the collection.
1. If you’re interested in ancient British lives, you can choose ________.A.Wintery world | B.Out-of-hours tour |
C.The world of Stonehenge | D.Around the world in a 70-minute tour |
A.£ 28. | B.£ 30. | C.£ 46.5. | D.£ 63. |
A.In a travel leaflet. | B.In a science report. |
C.In a fashion magazine. | D.In a history coursebook. |
【推荐2】Bike Rental & Guided Tours
Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.
Why MacBike
MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.
Prices
Hand Brake, Three Gears | Foot Brake, No Gears | |
1 hour | €7.50 | €5.00 |
3 hours | €11.00 | €7.50 |
1 day (24 hours) | €14.75 | €9.75 |
Each additional day | €8.00 | €6.00 |
Guided City Tours
The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.
1. What is an advantage of MacBike?A.It gives children a discount. | B.It offers many types of bikes. |
C.It organizes free cycle tours. | D.It has over 2,500 rental shops. |
A.€15.75. | B.€19.50. | C.€22.75. | D.€29.50. |
A.The Gooyer, Windmill. | B.The Skinny Bridge. |
C.Heineken Brewery. | D.Dam Square. |
【推荐3】Chocolate Museums and Attractions
Chocolate is one of the most popular desserts in the world, served in countless forms. Serious chocolate-lovers always want to know more about it. These four destinations around the world allow chocoholics to indulge their sweet teeth.
Lindt Home of Chocolate, Zurich
Swiss chocolate has a reputation all its own, and the newly opened Lindt Home of Chocolate made an immediate splash with its nearly 30-foot chocolate fountain and over 5, 000-square-foot chocolate shop, the largest in the world. The museum has exhibits on how chocolate arrived in Europe and well-known chocolate makers. Lindt also offers special chocolate-making classes as a feature. Admission starts at $16. 50 for adults, with an additional fee for tours and courses.
Cadbury World, Birmingham, England
In the United Kingdom, chocolate means one thing: Cadbury. Cadbury World opened in 1990 in the Bournville village, where Cadbury factory starting in 1893 once located. It was considered a model village for workers at the time. One of the exhibits on this self-guided tour focuses on this area and how it impacted the company. Admission is $23 for adults.
Chocoversum, Hamburg, Germany
The Hachez company, which was founded in 1890, created the Chocoversum as a way to showcase their production without bringing guests into the actual factories. Here, the guides, called “ChoColleagues”, bring visitors on a 90-minute exploration of all things chocolate, from a real cocoa pod to the liquid chocolate used in bars. Admission is $22 for adults.
MUCHO Museo del Chocolate, Mexico City
The MUCHO Museo del Chocolate opened in 2012 in a renovated 1909 house in the Colonia Juarez neighborhood of Mexico City. The museum collection has fascinating chocolate-related artifacts dating back to the 17th century and exhibits well displaying the development of chocolate. During the tour, visitors learn how chocolate gained popularity. The museum has a store and cafe serving chocolate treats. Admission is $3. 50.
1. What is a feature of Lindt Home of Chocolate?A.Its largest scale. | B.Its special courses. |
C.Its lower admission. | D.Its famous exhibits. |
A.In 1990. | B.In 2012. | C.In 1890. | D.In 1893. |
A.Chocoversum. | B.Cadbury World. |
C.Lindt Home of Chocolate. | D.MUCHO Museo del Chocolate. |