CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHTS
SARAH GAGLIANO Sarah enjoys various outdoor activities in all seasons,including cycling and hiking.While exploring the various national parks in the Montreal area,she makes sure to bring her camera along and keeps her eyes for amazing wildlife photo opportunities. Check out her awesome photo album about the nearby Boucherville National Park in Wild About Hiking on page 8. |
NATE TIEMER Born in Berlin in 1938 and immigrating to Canada in 1957, Nate decided to further her education,first at a high school and then at the University of Toronto. At 67 she retired and started writing, a hobby to pursue. She wrote articles as a columnist for a few years and is still spreading her wings creatively-read her charming story The Easter Bunny on page 23. |
BRENT HENDRICK As a documentary film maker， photographer and adventurer, Brent, for the past 30 years， has sought out and explored abandoned, forgotten, but simply fascinating sites around the country. He has also taken his urban exploration to new heights by adding drone (无人机) videos,exploring and recording everything from forgotten mining towns to“ghost tower” in downtown Toronto. To know more，turn to Showcase on page 38. |
JACKIE For more than 30 years Jackie has enjoyed touring the world’s seven continents. She built her own home on a gulf island off the coast of British Columbia,living there for upwards of 20 years.About a decade ago,Jackie settled down in Sayward,on Vancouver Island，where she pursues her interests of writing poetry and short stories,gardening and enjoying nature. Jackie shares her experiences of life in Sayward in My Hometown on page 58. |
| A．Wild about Hiking | B．The Easter Bunmy | C．Showcase | D．My Hometown |
| A．They all live a lonely life. | B．They live far away from the city. |
| C．They all develop their own hobbies. | D．They are more than 60 years old. |
| A．To call for readers’ donation. | B．To recommend some contributors. |
| C．To describe unforgettable events. | D．To introduce a travel destination. |
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【推荐1】Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life?
If yes, don't care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you'll make it!
Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant
(No Pay with Free Meals)
Place: Manchester
Hours: Part Time
We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don't miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!
Role:
You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.
Skills and Experience Required:
You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you'll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous carerelated experience will be the biggest advantage for you.
1. The volunteers' primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ________.| A．to get some financial support |
| B．to properly protect themselves |
| C．to learn some new living skills |
| D．to realize their own importance |
| A．The one who can drive a car. |
| B．The one who has done similar work before. |
| C．The one who has patience to listen to others. |
| D．The one who can use English to communicate. |
| A．leave a note | B．send an invitation |
| C．present a document | D．carry an advertisement |
【推荐2】Introduction to Translation Studies
Professor Stephanie Rodriguez
Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies
Virtual Class Hours: Tuesday 9 AM- 11 AM—via Webex
You will receive the link via email.
Virtual Office Hours: Monday 2 PM-4 PM or by appointment
Course Texts:
Pym, A. (2010). Exploring Translation Theories. New York: Routledge.
Munday, J. (2012). Introducing Translation Studies, 3rd Edition. New York: Routledge
Introduction to Translation Studies intends to present the fundamental theories as tools to confront the most Significant practical problems that may arise in translation. The theories will focus on (a) the fundamentals on translation theory, (b) the primary methods of research, (c) the evaluation of translated texts.
Objective:
● To gain the basic knowledge of translation
● To acquire a solid understanding of the requirements of a translator
● Comprehend the role of a translator as an intercultural mediator (跨文化调解人).
● Identify problems in translation and the best approach to solving them, by applying strategies from the various areas of translation theory
● Inform students about the professional contexts involving the work of a documentalist (文献资料工作者), translator, editor, proofreader, reviewer, and quality assurance manager
Teaching format and methods: Course contents are taught through lectures and guided group discussions on different topics. Teaching methods will promote both individual work and teamwork to develop students’ knowledge and interpersonal qualities. Students will also be provided with opportunities to (i) actively participate in and reflect on their own learning processes,(ii) structure their own learning experiences and relate them to the course syllabus, and (iii) gradually become critical thinkers.
Course Requirement and Grading:
30%—Class participation, preparation, and attendance
15%—Class presentation of a translation theory covered in lectures
25%—Midterm Exam
30%—Final Exam
Attendance: If you have to miss a class for a compelling reason (illness, personal or family emergency, religious holiday observance), let me know (in advance when possible). After four absences your grade will go down by 5 point for each absence.
1. How is the lecture delivered?| A．Online | B．In an office |
| C．Face-to-face | D．In a classroom |
| A．To arrange a meeting. | B．To manage a company. |
| C．To proofread documents. | D．To sell products to a client. |
| A．Two points | B．Ten points | C．Five points | D．Thirty points |
【推荐3】MOVIE GUIDE FRIDAY
| Harry Potter Ⅲ 14：00—21 ：00 Science Fiction Now Harry Potter has been in the wizardry school for three years. He begins a new life. How is everything going？ | Mr. Bean 9：00—18：00 Comedy Rowan Atkinson is a great actor. His movie Mr. Bean is coming. It's very funny. Don't miss it. |
| Hi Mum 11：00—16：00 Comedy Do you like Jia Ling? She is both the actress and director of this movie. It's so interesting and moving. Come and have fun！ | The Monkey King 17：00—22：00 Cartoon It is picked from Journey to the West. This movie describes a brave hero who is fearless to fight against all gods... Children, come and see it！ |
| A．Comedy. | B．Science fiction. |
| C．Cartoon. | D．Action movie. |
| A．Harry Potter Ⅲ | B．Mr. Bean |
| C．Hi Mum | D．The Monkey King |
| A．The Monkey King or Mr. Bean |
| B．Hi Mum or Harry Potter Ⅲ |
| C．Harry Potter Ⅲ or The Monkey King |
| D．Hi Mum or Mr. Bean |
| A．Rowan Atkinson | B．Jia Ling |
| C．Harry Potter | D．The Monkey King |
| A．2:00 a.m. | B．4:00 a.m. |
| C．1:00 p.m. | D．9:00 p.m. |
【推荐1】When I was in third grade, my parents let me join an advanced preparatory math class, Sigma, despite the fact that I had never displayed a liking for math at school. I stepped into class on the first day thinking that I would spend a year at Sigma before leaving.
On the first day of class, we took an hour long test I merely did the best I could and tried to figure out how to do the problems I hadn't learned how to do in school. However, what I hadn't expected was to come first! Before that day, I had never believed I was good at math at all. But as the year went on, I consistently got the highest score.
When I was in eighth grade, I joined my school's math team where I was one of the top four students chosen to represent my school at a statewide middle school math competition. By that time, I had created a reputation for myself at school as a math girl. But what drew me to the math team was that it was the first community I felt like I was a real part of. It was a home where I belonged, where everyone was as excited about problem solving as I was.
I stopped going to Sigma when I was in ninth grade, but I still stayed in the math team. The math team isn't like Sigma - a place to make you believe in yourself, to take endless tests and compete to see where you are placed relative to your classmates. The math team is the community where I have pushed myself to my limits and have seen other people push themselves. And most importantly, the math team is the place where I have met some of the kindest people I know today. Thank you, math team, for giving me friends and people I will care about even after I go off to college in less than a year and a half. Thank you for making me feel loved.
1. How did the author feel about math when she entered Sigma?| A．It was useful. | B．It was difficult. | C．It was important. | D．It was uninteresting. |
| A．It was easy for the author. |
| B．It raised the author's confidence. |
| C．The result met the author's expectations. |
| D．The author spent more than an hour on it. |
| A．The community atmosphere. |
| B．The academic reputation. |
| C．The unlimited challenge. |
| D．The teaching approach. |
| A．No more tests. |
| B．Not just a math girl. |
| C．How I discovered my talent. |
| D．What the math team means to me. |
【推荐2】Most of us feel very tired after working for eight hours a day, five days a week. When we get home, we watch at least one film because it's well-deserved and the only time we get to "relax" before going to sleep. Wake up and repeat. No wonder you feel tired. So how do you get out of this vicious circle? How do you restart your life?
1. YOUR MINDSET
"Oh man, another one of these self-improvement things. I hope I can do it, but I've tried these things before, and I just never stick to it."
This was something I used to say to myself every time I try to start something new for myself. There's a fear-driven side of your brain which tells you, "You can't do this."
What can you do? Well, the tip here is to talk to yourself like you're talking to a friend, or a coworker. So the next time you try something new, be kind to yourself like you would be kind to others. You are your own worst critic. But you can also be your firm defender.
2. YOUR DIET
If you are looking at what you eat for the reason to feel energized, then the general rules are:
1) Eat when you're hungry. Don't eat when you're not.
2) Be mindful when you eat. Chew at least 20 times. Let yourself taste and digest your food.
3) Don't do three things at once when you're eating. Your body wasn't made for that.
4) Preferably, eat "real" food. Eat what your great-grandmother would recognize as food.
Don't let your days pass by in a boring way. Start by re-examining these key habits in your life to build a body that can start doing things you want.
3. YOUR SLEEP
Without enough sleep, we're basically going through the day drunk. This means tiredness, difficulty to respond quickly and smartly to anything that comes up. The sleeping hours needed for an average adult ranges from 7 to 9 hours.
1. What does the underlined word "vicious" most probably mean?| A．Strange. | B．Awful. |
| C．Friendly. | D．Worthy. |
| A．often feels he can't stick to it | B．puts everything else aside |
| C．always keeps on doing it | D．believes he can complete it |
| A．He should persuade himself to have a try. |
| B．He should defend himself from being hurt. |
| C．He should think about it and give it up. |
| D．He should force himself to do it. |
| A．Why is sleep important? | B．How long should we sleep? |
| C．How can we sleep properly? | D．Why do people dream when sleeping? |
The document was discovered buried in the university archives (档案) by part-time history student Lis Smith, who is completing her PhD at St Andrews Institute of Scottish Historical Research. She said: “We knew that Sophia Jex-Blake and her supporters, in their effort to open up university medical education for women, had written to the Senatus Academicus (校评议委员会) at St Andrews in an attempt to gain permission to attend classes there, but we didn’t know documentary evidence existed. While searching the archives for information about the university’s higher certificate for women, I was astonished to come across what must be the very letter Jex-Blake wrote.”
In the letter, Sophia and her supporters offered to hire teachers or build suitable buildings for a medical school and to arrange for lectures to be delivered in the subjects not already covered at St Andrews. Although her letter was not successful, it eventually led to the establishment of the Ladies Literate in Arts at St Andrews, a distance-learning degree for women. The qualification, which ran from 1877 until the 1930s, gave women access to university education in the days before they were admitted as students. It was so popular that it survived long after women were admitted as full students to St Andrews in 1892.
Ms Jex-Blake went on to help establish the London School of Medicine for Women in 1874. She was accepted by the University of Berne, where she was awarded a medical degree in January 1877. Eventually, she moved back to Edinburgh and opened her own practice.
1. Sophia wrote a letter to St Andrews University because she wanted _______.
| A．to carry out a research project there |
| B．to set up a medical institute there |
| C．to study medicine there |
| D．to deliver lectures there |
| A．by pure chance |
| B．in the school office |
| C．with her supporters’ help |
| D．while reading history books |
| A．the London School of Medicine for Women |
| B．a degree programme for women |
| C．a system of medical education |
| D．the University of Berne |
| A．In 1873. | B．In 1874. | C．In 1877. | D．In 1892. |
【推荐1】Summer Reading Challenge Volunteering
Every year the Summer Reading Challenge engages thousands of children in reading over the long break from school.
Many library services have found that working with young volunteers has really helped children and families participating in the Challenge during the busy summer period. Meanwhile volunteers have opportunities to build their confidence, be more independent, develop fantastic new skills that improve their chance of being employed and make a positive difference to their local community. Last year 6,790 volunteers aged 12-24 helped support the Challenge in libraries.
What do volunteers do?
Volunteer roles will vary by library authority but certain tasks are commonly undertaken.
Common volunteer roles include:
● Helping staff to sign children up to the Summer Reading Challenge
●Helping children to choose new books
●Talking to children about the books they’ve been reading
●Giving out incentive (奖励的) items and certificates as children progress through the
Challenge
●Helping to promote and lead summer activities such as craft sessions, story-times and coding clubs
Benefits for libraries
●The enthusiasm and fresh ideas of young people
●Strengthening links with local communities
●Increased staff confidence in working positively with young people
Get involved
If you’re a young person hoping to volunteer with the Summer Reading Challenge this year, get in touch with your local library to find out about opportunities in your area.
Visit the Reading Hack website to share activity ideas and reading recommendations with other young volunteers.
1. What can we learn about the Summer Reading Challenge?| A．It offers volunteers the same jobs. |
| B．It benefits volunteers greatly. |
| C．It doesn’t allow parents to take part. |
| D．It mainly accepts teenagers |
| A．Encouraging children to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge. |
| B．Instructing children how to strengthen links with local communities. |
| C．Selecting new books for the children and read aloud with them. |
| D．Handing out prizes to children who make progress in the Challenge. |
| A．Contact the local library. | B．Surf the Reading Hack website |
| C．Visit the Resources page | D．Share activity ideas. |
airbnb Welcome to the Airbnb travel community. Wherever you go, we have a place for you. About Airbnb Airbnb began in 2008 when two designers who had space to share housed three travelers looking for a place to stay. Now, millions of hosts and travelers choose to create a free Airbnb account so they can list their space and book unique accommodations anywhere in the world. Trusted services Airbnb helps make sharing easy, enjoyable, and safe. We verify(核实) personal information and listings, keep a smart messaging system, so hosts and guests can communicate with certainty, and manage a trusted platform to collect and transfer (转移) payments. A place to stay for every trip Whether you’re looking for a treehouse for the weekend or an entire home for the whole family, a warm welcome awaits you. Behind every stay is a real person who can give you the details you need to check in and feel at home. Create an account If you don’t have an Airbnb account yet, go to airbnb. com and click Sign Up. You can sign up for an account using your email address, phone number, Facebook account, Google account, or Apple ID. Pay and communicate through Airbnb We suggest that you pay and communicate through Airbnb, because this helps make sure that you’re protected under our Terms of Service. It also makes it easy to find and refer to important reservation details. Contact a host If you want to contact a host before booking a reservation, send them a message on Airbnb. Once your reservation is confirmed, you can message or call the host to communicate with them until the trip has ended. |
1. What led to the founding of Airbnb?
| A．A perfect idea. | B．A well-designed plan. |
| C．An act of sharing. | D．A great suggestion. |
| A．Travel tips. | B．Travel plans. |
| C．Hotel information. | D．Proper accommodations. |
| A．Contact and pay the host through Airbnb. |
| B．Keep in touch with the host after the trip. |
| C．Never give the host your own informal ion. |
| D．It is best to open an account using your Apple ID. |
【推荐3】China now has 53 sites included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Let’s have a look at four of them, which may give you some advice on your next travel plan.
Huangshan Mountain
Huangshan, known as “the loveliest mountain of China”, lies in the south of Anhui Province in eastern China. The scenic area covers 154 square kilometers, and is famous for its peaks, rocks, pines, clouds and springs.
Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes (石窟) lies in the south of Luoyang city, Henan Province. It includes the largest collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang dynasties, and show the achievements of Chinese stone carving (雕刻).
Gulangyu Island
Located on the entry of the Jiulong River, The island is a popular tourist destination known for its natural scenery, rich history and unique architecture. It was occupied by at least a dozen countries, including Great Britain, France and Japan. With such a harmonious mixture of Western music and Eastern culture, Gulangyu is naturally referred to as the “island of music”. It is famous for its outstanding musicians and musical instruments.
Ancient villages in southern Anhui
Lying in southern Anhui, Xidi and Hongcun have a high historical and artistic value in architecture. The villages show the architectural features of the Huizhou-styled living houses in the period of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Xidi and Hongcun were added onto the list on November 30, 2000.
1. What can be seen in Huangshan Mountain?| A．Sculptures. | B．Waterfalls. | C．Temples. | D．Pines. |
| A．Gulangyu Island. | B．Huangshan Mountain. |
| C．Longmen Grottoes. | D．Ancient villages in southern Anhui. |
| A．A couple who want to see natural scenery. |
| B．A professor who likes the Huizhou-styled architecture. |
| C．A college student who loves the history of Tang. |
| D．A family who want to experience different cultures. |
