【推荐2】Face Painting Academy Diploma

Subject Art & Design, Craft & Creative, Beauty

Delivery method Online

Study level Professional development, Short, Accredited

Ref FACE-GUARD

Price £30, was £299, use code: GUARD90

Start a career in Face Painting or simply learn for fun.

Do you have a love for entertaining people?

Are you artistic and want to impress people with a new skill?

Have you ever thought about doing a course in face painting, so you can earn fantastic money?

If so then with this course you could become a qualified face painter just like hundreds of other people who have taken our courses. For a one-off (一次性付款） you can study online and complete the diploma in about 28 hours.

The comprehensive syllabus （教学大纲）is supported by 16 instructional videos so you can learn all the designs with ease, and you will learn a wide range of designs including dog, rabbit and spider man. With 14 modules to cover, you can become an accomplished face painter.

Your qualification will be recognized and can be checked for validity by all of your future clients too! Take a step in the right direction and get your Face Painting Academy Diploma today. £30, was £299, use code: GUARD90

Module 1 Your Introduction to Becoming a Face Painter

Module 2 The Equipment and Materials You Will Need for Face Painting

Module 3 Health & Safety and Risk Assessments

Module 4 Starting / Running Your Own Business

Module 5 Pricing and Costs

Module 6 Marketing Your Business & Social Media

Module 7 1'he Do's and Don'ts and What to Do If Your Business Doesn't Go Well

Module 8 How to do a Dog / Cat Face Paint Design

Module 9 How to do a Butterfly / Dolphin Face Paint Design

Module 10 How to do a Monkey / Frog Face Paint Design

Module 11 How to do a Rabbit / Swan Face Paint Design

Module 12 How to do a Tiger / Dinosaur Face Paint Design

Module 13 How to do a Spiderman / Batman Face Paint Design

Module 14 How to do a Minnie Mouse / Princess Face Paint Design

1. The course is intended mainly for those _______.

A．keen on showing off new skills

B．eager to get an academy diploma

C．equipped with a unique taste for art

D．interested in learning face painting

2. You can save £ _______ if signing up for the course now.

A．30

B．269

C．299

D．329

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the course?

A．It is presented both online and offline.

B．The diploma can be obtained in one day.

C．It provides not only many face paint designs but also lessons on business.

D．Some clients will be invited to examine your qualification.

4. In which module are you likely to learn how to advertise your business?

A．Module 4.

B．Module 6.

C．Module 7.

D．Module 10

【推荐1】Art, Culture & Performances in Arizona

Art on the Wild Side

Three of Arizona’s favorite painters will exhibit their latest works inspired by the natural world in their unique styles. Through this exhibit, guests can engage in the Zoo’s mission to care for the natural world.

Date: February 1-April 31, 2020

Location: 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Price: $90

Always... Patsy Cline

Always... Patsy Cline is a musical play, complete with country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy” “I Fall to Pieces”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Walking After Midnight”... 27 songs in all!

Date: June 14-21, 2020

Location: Hale Theater, 50 West Page Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Price: $65

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Best friends Valentine and Proteus choose different paths in life only to run into each other again when they both fall in love with the same woman. The Two Gentlemen of Verona is one of Shakespeare's earliest plays, his first comedy and also one of the most rarely performed plays in the canon.

Date: July 18-25, 2020

Location: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Price: $28

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore is giving a concert in our city! She is touring to support her upcoming album. Mandy's seventh studio work Silver Landings set to be released on September 6.

Date: September 27-October 3, 2020

Location: 111 N 3^rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004

Price: $42

1. When can you go to an exhibition of paintings?

A．In March.

B．In June.

C．In July.

D．In September.

2. Where can you go if you are interested in Shakespeare’s plays?

A．Art on the Wild Side.	B．Always... Patsy Cline.
C．The Two Gentlemen of Verona.	D．Mandy Moore.

3. How much will you pay if you want to enjoy a concert?

A．$28.

B．$42.

C．$65.

D．$90.

【推荐2】Dance is one of the most wonderful forms of human communication. In many cultures, dance has both historic and cultural significance, which is communicated through learned gestures and expressions. Here are a bit more details about three of the world’s most beautiful dances.

Kathakali

Kathakali is a storytelling dance, during which performers use a variety of gestures, and eyes and facial expressions to communicate meanings. Costumes, hair styles, makeup and face paint, and jewelry also all hold specific meanings in the performance of Kathakali. There are nine facial expressions used to express emotions ranging from sadness and anger to curiosity. Through their expressions, it should be completely clear to the viewer what the performer is intending to convey.

Tango

The dance has its roots in an African slave dance called candombe, which is also a type of music. One key factor of a candombe performance is a partnered dance, which has over time developed into the modern tango. If you can keep your eyes on one part of the tango, just focus on the dancers’ legs and feet. The tango is typically performed low to the ground, with both performers’ steps often taking place at the same time. It’s complex and communicative.

Flamenco

One of the most interesting facts about the flamenco is that it began as a song. Over time, flamenco developed to include its now-famous passionate accompanying dance. One of the key factors of flamenco is palmas. It may look like simple, rhythmic clapping, but palmas are performed at different speeds,and strengths, and it is essential that the flamenco dancer understands how to make use of his or her hands as part of the performance.

1. Kathakali is a dance for performers to __________

A．pass on information to each other	B．tell a story and express emotions
C．exchange ideas with the audience	D．show costumes, hair styles, makeup and face paint

2. What should you pay attention to when watching a tango?

A．The dancers’ arms and hands.	B．The dancers’ eyes and hands.
C．The dancers’ facial expressions.	D．The dancers’ legs and feet.

3. The passage is written to __________

A．introduce three of the world’s most beautiful dances

B．emphasize the importance of human communication

C．promote the development of passionate accompanying dances

D．attract readers to join in different forms of human communication

【推荐3】How to Organize a Music Festival

You love music and you always have. You want to carry out a music festival designed to attract music fans of all ages. Follow the steps and you’ll organize a successful one.

◆Start by making a list of the local bands and artists that you like. You’ve taken this job because you love music, so put your taste to work for you. If you like these musicians, many of the local people will also like them.     1    . You need to have many kinds of music for all age groups.

◆Find a great location that has much open space for outdoor festivals. You need to build a stage so the musicians can be seen from distances.     2    . Not all towns need such license but it is a good idea to check before you start building. For an indoor location, you need to find a theater that is willing to give you enough space.     3    .

◆Hire sound engineers to give the musicians all the help they need.     4    . You can’t expect the musicians to handle these problems because they are playing. Your sound and engineering experts will allow your stars to keep the music playing.

◆    5    . If you are planning your festival for families, the last thing you want is a beer-swilling crowd starting a huge fight. Security people need to be present to make sure that nobody gets the idea that they want to start any kind of ruckus (骚乱).

A．You need to find security people.

B．We can find enough songs to get a lot of money.

C．Bigger sports stadiums will be perfect as well.

D．But remember, you are trying to attract fans of all ages.

E．People should have practiced many different songs.

F．You can find a location by going to the local government and asking for permission.

G．The last thing you want is that a group is on the stage but the speakers don’t work.

【推荐1】More than 10 years ago，it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple (菠萝)．The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and，more often than not，hard with an unpleasant taste within.Then in 1996，the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.

The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy­gold than green. It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside.But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit­and­miss pineapples we had known.In no time，the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm，rapidly becoming the world’s best­selling pineapple variety，and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth，up until then only found in tinned pineapple.

In nutrition (营养) it was all good news too.This nice­tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C (维生素C) than the old green variety.Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins，but also good against some diseases.People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit.The new type of pineapple was selling fast,                           and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a_fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eaters.

Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple，Del Monte tried to keep the market to itself.But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples.Del Monte turned to law for help，but failed.Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte’s attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out of the market.

1. We learn from the text that the new type of pineapple is________.

A．green outside and sweet inside

B．good­looking outside and soft inside

C．yellowy­gold outside and hard inside

D．a little soft outside and sweet inside

2. Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?

A．It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice.

B．It was less sweet and good for health.

C．It was developed by Del Monte.

D．It was used as medicine.

3. The underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something________.

A．that people enjoy eating

B．that is always present

C．that is difficult to get

D．that people use as a gift

4. We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte________.

A．allowed other companies to develop pineapples

B．succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself

C．tried hard to control the pineapple market

D．planned to help the other companies

【推荐2】When you're eating dinner with your family, do your parents ever remind you to finish all the food on your plate? If so, you should know it's not just because they want you to be healthy.

They also want to stop food waste.Every year, 1.3 billion tons of food was wasted around the world, according to the UN.That was about one-third of all food produced each year. We made a survey in 34 countries to see how much food was wasted in different countries. For example, the UAE(阿联酋)wasted the most food, with each person wasting about 1,000 kilos every year on average. However, some countries have worked hard to use their food resources wisely. France wasted the least amount of food, according to the survey. France was the first country to pass laws that banned food waste. It was not allowed to throwaway fresh food. Another law forced French restaurants to provide bags for people's leftovers(剩饭菜) .

China was the 23^rd for food waste in the survey. China's food waste was around 18millon tons every year, enough to feed up to 50 million people for one year. Facing this situation，China has been working hard to reduce food waste. In early 2013, a movement to prevent food waste called“empty plate”began. It has become popular among both government officials and general public.

1. How much food was wasted every year around the world according to the passage?

A．1.3 billion tons.	B．5 billion tons.
C．2 million tons.	D．4 million tons.

2. Which country wasted the least amount of food according to the survey?

A．China.

B．France.

C．The UAE.

D．Japan.

3. In early 2013,China_________

A．wasted the most food	B．threw away fresh food
C．bought some food from other countries	D．started a movement called“empty plate”

4. What's the best title for the text?

A．Stopping food waste	B．Eating up fresh food
C．Collecting food waste	D．Providing fresh food

【推荐1】You wake up and the weather is all wet. What are you going to do today? Here are four ideas to try when it’s raining cats and dogs.

Puppet (木偶) showtime

You can create your own puppets with items your parents already have around the house. First, you’ll need some old socks or brown paper bags. Then get busy decorating them with markers, crayons, glitter, string, ribbons, buttons-even dry macaroni (通心粉)! Give your puppets names and funny voices. You might want to make up a special story for them. To make your show even better, use a cardboard box as a stage.

Build a castle

Ask your parents for some old sheets, blankets, or comforters. Spread them over chairs or other furniture to create a top-secret hideout. Bring a flashlight, a good book to read, and maybe even a snack. And don’t forget to think of a secret password.

Dress-up time

Both boys and girls can have fun trying on old clothes. Ask your parents to let you try on old hats, jewelry, shoes, and clothes. Do you want to be a doctor? You can pretend an old white shirt is a lab coat. Or maybe you see yourself as a movie star.

Say thanks

Birthdays and holidays are chances for us to thank people who love us and take good care of us. But it can be a special treat to get a gift or a card on an ordinary day. Think of the people who make you happy and then come up with a way to show them your care. It might be an aunt, uncle, grandmother, neighbor, or babysitter. It could even be your mom or dad! Use your arts and craft supplies to create a special card. You will be delivering sunshine on a rainy day!

1. What can you do to make your puppet show much better?

A．Creating your puppet by yourself.	B．Offering your puppet a good name.
C．Giving a special story for your puppet.	D．Using a cardboard box as a stage.

2. According to the passage, which of the following can be used to create a castle?

A．Old sheets, blankets or chairs.	B．Old socks or brown paper bags.
C．Markers, crayons or comforters.	D．Ribbons, chairs or other furniture.

3. The passage is mainly written to ________.

A．tell us how to keep safe when it rains heavily

B．encourage kids to do some things themselves

C．introduce some ways of making our home beautiful

D．advise us how to make rainy days fun and meaningful

【推荐2】Friendship is an important part of human life. Friends can share our joys and sadnesses. We aren't alone. Many different animals also make friends.

Recently, a British research team finished an eight-year study of Indo-Pacific dolphins off the coast of Western Australia. These dolphins can use different tools to search for food. The researchers found that these dolphins are more willing to hang out with partners that like the same tool. Other factors, like family closeness or sex, have no impact on this relationship. It suggests that dolphins form social bonds based on shared interests.

Apart from dolphins, elephants and horses are also known to form friendships. Are friendships only limited to the same species?

Of course not, The Atlantic reported. In 2015,Timur, a goat, was left in the enclosure（围场） of a tiger, Amur, as a meal. But instead of eating Timur, Amur liked to play with him and got angry when others were close to his friend. That's because in captivity(圈养）, animals don't need to spend much time and energy marking their land or looking for mates the way they would in the wild. They are actually more likely to feel bored.

More interestingly, animals not only make friends but also try to keep lasting friendships. Take bats for example. In 2011, scientists found bats often hang out with a few particular friends, keeping loose ties to the rest of their group. Humans are different. "We do not work, play and live together with the same friends all the time," Swiss zoologist Gerald Kerth explained. "But nevertheless, we are able to maintain long-term despite our often highly dynamic（充满活力的）social lives."

1. What do dolphins pay more attention to when making friends?

A．The same interests.	B．Family closeness.
C．Hunting behavior.	D．The special sounds.

2. How can we understand Amur's action?

A．Amur wants to show Timur his land.

B．Amur longs for animals to play with him.

C．Amur has more friends than other tigers.

D．Amur pretends to be friendly to eat Timur.

3. In terms of friendship, what is the difference between humans and bats?

A．Bats usually play with certain friends.

B．Humans keep their friendship longer.

C．Bats like to live together with friends.

D．Humans make friends in social activities.

4. How is the text mainly developed?

A．By listing data.	B．By taking examples.
C．By asking questions.	D．By giving advice.

【推荐3】In a new study, 186 four-year-old kids were given regular carrots and, on other lunch days, they were given the same vegetables renamed X-ray Vision Carrots. On the latter days, they ate nearly twice as many.
The study suggests the influence of these names might persist. Children continued to eat about 50 percent more carrots even on the days when they were no longer labeled as anything special.
The research, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was presented at the annual meeting of the School Nutrition Association in Washington, D.C..
“Cool names can make for cool foods,” said the lead author Brian Wansink of Cornell University. “Whether it be ‘power peas’ or ‘dinosaur broccoli trees’, giving a food a fun name makes kids think it will be more fun to eat. And it seems to keep working — even the next day,” Wansink said.
Similar results have been found with adults. A restaurant study showed that when the Seafood Filet was changed to Romantic Hawaii, sales increased 28 percent and taste rating increased by 12 percent. “Same food, but different expectations, and a different experience,” said Wansink, author of “Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think.”
The study was conducted in pre-schools, but the researchers believe the same naming tricks can work with children at home.
“I’ve been using this with my kids,” said researcher Collin Payne, “Whatever sparks(激发) their imagination seems to spark their appetite.”
1. Those four-year-old kids ate ________ when the carrots were renamed X-ray Vision Carrots.

A．twice more carrots	B．nearly double carrots
C．about 50 percent more carrots	D．as many carrots as they used to

2. According to the passage, _______ make(s) kids think it will be more fun to eat.

A．power peas	B．dinosaur broccoli trees
C．fun names of food	D．cool foods

3. The restaurant study didn’t show that ________.

A．sales increased 28 percent when the name Romantic Hawaii was taken

B．taste rating increased by 12 percent after the Seafood Filet was renamed

C．same food would let people have a different experience with different names

D．the researchers got similar results when they work with children at home

4. The purpose of the passage is to tell us ________.

A．people prefer food with cool names

B．how to name the food which kids eat

C．how to help kids eat in a healthy way

D．kids often imagine when they eat food