Here are some of the world’s most unusual events.
☆ World Ice Golf (高尔夫) championship, Greenland.
For more than 10 years the World Ice Golf championship has been seen as the most extreme golf competition in the world. In 1997, architect Rolf Henning-Jensen was asked to design the world’s first ice golf course among huge icebergs (冰山) and heavy snows of Uummannaq, a small town on the west coast of Greenland- 600km north of the Arctic Circle. There golfers face extreme temperatures as their first task to deal with. Then it will take player time and patience to accommodate themselves to white “green” and orange balls to play with. Determined by weather conditions, this event is scheduled for March each year in Greenland.
☆ Balloon Fiesta, the United States.
Have you ever been taken to the sky in a hot air balloon? The yearly Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta gives you the chance to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city and countryside. Since 1972, perfect October weather, blue skies and wind known as the “Albuquerque Box” have worked together to allow balloonists to control their way thanks to the direction of blowing winds. This is the only place in the world to enjoy balloons flying in the blue skies each October.
☆ El Colacho, Spain.
The world’s most dangerous festival takes place every year in a small Spanish village Castrillo de Murcia near Burgous. El Colacho means devil’s (魔鬼) jump and in fact this is the act of baby-jumping. Its purpose is to force a devil to leave the child’s body. Men dressed as devils jump over small babies to guard them against illness and bad spirits. Many consider the festival to be dangerous as “jumping devils” could hurt babies. But locals believe the action protects their babies from bad things and organise the jump in the streets, so people can watch or even join.
1. What does the schedule of World Ice Golf Championship depend on?| A．Transport. | B．Weather. | C．Economy. | D．Golfer’s time. |
| A．It is held in autumn | B．It is held every two years. |
| C．It is known as “Albuquerque Box” | D．It is known for watching birds in the sky. |
| A．To wish babies good health. | B．To celebrate babies’ birthdays. |
| C．To attract large numbers of visitors. | D．To catch the bad spirits hidden in the babies. |
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【推荐1】Want to learn Chinese characters, study the Chinese language, meet new friends, and show off your artistic skills? Join the 2022 Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition — Calligraphy and Painting Challenge!
What are submissions about?
The calligraphy and painting challenge has two categories, Mid-Autumn Festival and Spring Festival. Submissions for one or both are welcome. Submitters may choose to participate in the calligraphy group, the painting group or both.
When can I submit?
Phase One, Mid-Autumn Festival: From June 20 to2:00 pm of Aug. 25. Phase Two, Spring Festival: From June 20 to 12:00 pm of Jan. 6, 2023.
Overdue submissions will be rejected. (For mailed original works, the submission time will be determined by the postmark or processing date of the delivery service. )
Who can submit?
All Chinese language enthusiasts from around the world. No age limitation. The submitter must be a non-Chinese speaker, with a non-Chinese nationality.
What we’re looking for?
We accept soft pen calligraphy works. Writing styles are not limited. No limitations on painting forms: Chinese paintings, oil paintings, watercolors, gouaches, sketches, prints, comics, computer paintings or others.
Participants can shoot video to show the intention or meaning of texts, and share stories of his or her painting and calligraphy works. Your submission will only be valid if it’s submitted with your calligraphy or painting works.
Via email Send an email to chinesebridge@chineseplus.net.
1. When can a participant’s work be submitted for Phase One?| A．On Aug. 15. | B．On Jan. 1. | C．On Sep. 15. | D．On June 19. |
| A．Participants cannot choose both categories. |
| B．The competition is intended for all Chinese globally. |
| C．Neither calligraphy writing styles nor painting forms are limited. |
| D．The time of mailed submissions depends on delivery service. |
| A．An oil painting by an exchange student from German. |
| B．A calligraphy work of Chinese character of Fu. |
| C．A video alone sharing stories of your painting. |
| D．A watercolor by a three-year-old African. |
Writer: Lewis Carroll
Price:￥25(in bookstores)￥20 (online)
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is an English novel published in 1865. At the beginning, the book was not written for all people but for a little girl. On a summer day, the writer, Carroll made a short trip up the Thames River and told the story of Alice. The young girl falls down a rabbit hole and goes on unimaginable adventures into a wonderland.
Peter Pan
Writer: J. M. Bairie in Scotland
Price:￥15 (in bookstores)￥12(online)
It is a children’s story full of imagination and adventures, which is about Wendy, Joan, and Michael Darling’s adventures in Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. The children are happy and lovely.(with 2 tapes)
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Writer: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Price:￥20 (in bookstores)￥16(online)
The most famous novel in American history, Uncle Tom’s Cabin talks about the fight between free states and slave states during the American Civil War and is as popular today as when it first came out more than 150 years ago
The Secret Garden
Writer: Frances Hodgson Burnett in America
Price:￥35(in bookstores)￥30(online)
Mary Lennox, a sick girl, finds herself in her uncle’s dark house. Why are so many rooms locked? Why is one of the gardens locked? And what is that crying she hears at night? Through the power of hope, friendship, and the magic of nature, the brave girl brings the house and a long-lost garden back to life.
1. Among the four books, which one can we enjoy the sound besides reading it if you buy one?| A．Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. |
| B．The Secret Garden. |
| C．Uncle Tom’s Cabin. |
| D．Peter Pan. |
| A．￥17. | B．￥20. | C．￥27. | D．￥30. |
| A．To tell the children how to begin an adventure. |
| B．To provide some ads about cartoon movies. |
| C．To offer some information about books. |
| D．To teach how to write stories for kids. |
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Real Simple
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Find everyday easy solutions with this digital magazine. You’ll enjoy time-saving tips on reducing stress, organizing, dinnertime favorites, beauty products, fashion and tested and trusted health advice. Real Simple is your go-to source to infuse (注入) clean spaces and practical solutions into your busy life.
Real Simple, published by Meredith, currently publishes two double issues, which counts as two of 12 issues in an annual subscription.
Midwest Living
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Successful Farming
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Get insight and insider information on the world of agriculture in every digital issue of Successful Farming. Farmers have turned to Successful Farming for more than 100 years to get sustainable advice on land, soil, markets, and more.
Successful Farming, published by Meredith, is currently published 12 times annually. Frequency of all magazines are subject to change without notice.
1. Which magazine comes out quarterly?| A．Coastal Living. | B．Real Simple. |
| C．Successful Farming. | D．Midwest Living. |
| A．Fashion designers. | B．Reporters. |
| C．Famed chefs. | D．Housewives. |
| A．They are about daily life tips. | B．They are electronic magazines. |
| C．They introduce different lifestyles. | D．They have the same selling price. |
【推荐1】Bonfire Night, also called Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated on 5 November, and the night skies all over the UK are filled with colour. It’s a tradition that started with a historic event. For over 400 years, on 5 November, people in Britain have had bonfires and fireworks to remember a historic event.
The history
In 1605, some English Catholics were angry because King James I was treating them badly. James I was a Protestant, and many Catholics wanted a Catholic country. In November of that year, a group of Catholic men made a plan to blow up the government buildings in London, the Houses of Parliament. An enormous explosion was planned for 5 November, when the king was going to open Parliament. The men put 36 barrels of gunpowder below the Houses of Parliament and waited for the king to arrive. The group decided that one of them, named Guy Fawkes, should light the gunpowder and cause the explosion.
Their plan didn’t succeed. The police found the gunpowder before it exploded and they caught all the men involved in the plot. The men were tortured and killed. To celebrate his survival, King James ordered the people of England to have a bonfire on the night of 5 November.
Bonfires, guys and fireworks
These days, Bonfire Night is a fun tradition with a festive atmosphere, and people don’t connect it to religion or politics. All over Britain there are firework displays and bonfires, with models of Guy Fawkes, which are burned on the fire. The guy is made of old clothes, and the clothes are filled with newspaper. The fireworks are a reminder of the gunpowder that Guy Fawkes hid in the Houses of Parliament. Some people have a small bonfire in their garden, while in main towns and cities there are big bonfires and firework displays.
Food
It’s normally quite cold in November in Britain, so on Bonfire Night people wear hats, scarves and gloves to spend the evening outside. Traditional Bonfire Night food includes hot dogs, burgers and hot baked potatoes. The potatoes are cooked on the bonfire and filled with butter and cheese. There are also toffee apples, which are apples on a stick, covered in sweet toffee, and in the north of England there is a special type of cake called parkin. Toasting marshmallows on the bonfire is also popular.
Firework safety
Fireworks in the night sky are beautiful to watch. But fireworks are dangerous and they can hurt people and damage things, so you should always be careful around them. Never light fireworks inside or near other people or buildings, and never hold lit fireworks in your hands. Also, keep your pets inside because they can be scared by the loud bangs. Want to know more information, please click: https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break /magazine -zone /bonfire-night.
1. Why do people in Britain have had bonfires and fireworks on 5 November?| A．To have fun. | B．To remember a man. |
| C．To celebrate a festival. | D．To remember a historic event. |
| A．The Catholic men’s plan of blowing up the government building worked. |
| B．Nowadays, people don’t connect Bonfire Night to religion or politics. |
| C．There is a special type of cake called parkin in the south of England. |
| D．People can have fireworks everywhere. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A brochure |
| C．A guide book | D．An Internet website. |
【推荐2】An American woman Anna Jarvis was the first person to decide that mothers should have a holiday in their honour each year. Miss Jarvis started her campaign in 1906 in her home city Philadelphia. She wrote thousands of letters to congress-men(国会议员), city officials, teachers and newspaper publishers, proposing an official holiday for mothers. She travelled all over America, trying to get support for the idea. Her battle went on for years.
In 1914, the Congress declared the second Sunday in May each year as Mother’s Day. Anna Jarvis wanted Mother’s Day to be a simple event. She thought children could honour their mothers by spending some time with them as an act of love and respect. However, the holiday turned out to be a major event for department stores, flower shops and greeting-card industry, which Miss Jarvis didn’t like.
Americans spend millions of dollars on gifts for their mothers on this day. Younger children often try to prepare and serve breakfast for their mothers. Fathers may offer to take care of children so that mothers can enjoy themselves. The holiday becomes an important time for family gathering.
1. Miss Jarvis proposed Mother’s Day in order that people could show their love and respect to their mothers ________.| A．by spending some time with them | B．by offering them precious gifts |
| C．by eating in restaurants together | D．by taking care of children for them |
| A．all women, young and old, receive gifts | B．families gather together |
| C．all people stay at home | D．no one goes to work |
| A．flower shops selling flowers |
| B．department stores earning money from greeting-cards |
| C．greeting-card industry |
| D．the way some people celebrate Mother’s Day |
【推荐3】UNIQUE AND WEIRD NEW YEAR EVE TRADITIONS
Germany
In some parts of Germany, they do bleigiessen, or lead （铅）pouring. Pour a dollop（团）of molten lead in cold water and whatever shape forms may be telling about the year to come. A heart shape, naturally, means love will come your way. A crown predicts wealth and fortune. A star indicates happiness. But if you see a cross in the lead? You're as good as dead!
Latin America
If you're in Latin America, make sure you have some colorful underpants to ring in the new year. End — of — the — year partiers put on colorful underwear to ensure certain types of outcomes for the following year. Red for love and yellow for success.
Naples, Italy
Neapolitans like throwing things out of windows, at least on New Year's Eve. Furniture, kitchen machines, grandma. Well, maybe not the last one. Let's hope not, anyway. This tradition is meant to symbolize an out — with — the — old gesture and getting a brand new beginning for the new year. These days people are a bit more mindful about what they toss down to the street below.
Spain
In 1909, winegrowers in the Alicante region of Spain had a brilliant idea: start and promote an annual tradition that would involve people having to buy and eat more grapes. One must cat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve to encourage prosperity for the coining year. Now, it's u popular custom in Iberia. But the problem is that one has to cat a grape for each bell strike at midnight.
1. What does a cross shape mean?| A．Love. | B．Wealth. |
| C．Happiness. | D．Misfortune. |
| A．They hate using furniture. |
| B．They throw their grandma out of windows. |
| C．They are more careful about what to throw. |
| D．They like making gestures in front of the window. |
| A．Germany. | B．Brazil. |
| C．Italy. | D．Spain. |
You really have two different questions here, so we’ll discuss them one at a time. Your problems at school may be a result of a number of things. You don’t say much about how these classmates get along with each other. It’s possible that all the students are feeling a little cautious (谨慎的) in the first term.
It’s also possible that the others are unkind. If this is so, you have to find out why you are the class “outsider”.
In your letter you say you often offer to help others with their work. Is it possible that your classmates don’t understand your offers? Could it seem that you were trying to “buy” friends with these offers?
Is it possible that you took no notice of your classmates when you had your good friend near you? They may have felt hurt at that time. It may take a time for them to believe in you if so. Try to ask one classmate directly what the problem is. If you hear a negative (负面的) answer, at least you’ll know what to do.
Yours truly,
Shelia
1. From the letter we know that Alice was very ________.| A．lucky | B．unkind | C．clever | D．unhappy |
| A．Alice wasn’t pleased with her teachers |
| B．Alice’s parents made her study too hard |
| C．Alice didn’t get along well with her classmates |
| D．Alice didn’t want to go to school any more |
| A．four | B．six | C．seven | D．eight |
| A．Alice should find out the true reason for her problems |
| B．Alice should leave school as soon as possible |
| C．Alice should get one negative answer |
| D．Alice should buy friends with her offers |
【推荐2】UC Berkeley Youth Summer Camps
UC Berkeley Youth Summer Camps will provide a wide variety of one-week outdoor experiences and activities for young people on summer camps 2024. Here are four best summer camps.
Afternoon Adventures CampAfternoon Adventures Camp offers many adventurous activities around the Berkeley Marina. Campers must be aged 8-10 to sign up. They will explore the ocean plants and join in other activities such as doing outdoor exploration, playing outdoor group games and going skateboarding. This camp provides an opportunity for younger campers to develop lasting friendship through outdoor games.
Blue CampBlue Camp grew from the idea that all children need opportunities to take part in regular physical activities to support their mental health. This camp for children aged 7-12 includes art trainings, swimming lessons, free play and group games to create a fun and well-rounded camp experience. The camp is made up of three age groups to ensure safety.
Eco(生态)Adventures CampEco Adventures Camp allows campers to have the chance to explore various environments around Berkeley. Campers will practice observing through their senses and record their findings while they use scientific methods to explore various creatures of the Bay Area.
Discovery CampDiscovery Camp is designed specifically with the 10-12 year-old in mind, with challenging new ways to explore the Bay Area. Activities may include hikes(徒步旅行)to regional waterfalls, cycling to a beach picnic lunch and rock climbing. The full day course covers a series of regional adventures, often with several stops in a day. All campers can enjoy the bus service to and from the campsites.
1. What can a camper do in Afternoon Adventures Camp?| A．Play indoor group games. |
| B．Watch the nearby waterfalls. |
| C．Keep records of unique animals. |
| D．Participate in skateboarding activities. |
| A．Afternoon Adventures Camp. | B．Blue Camp. |
| C．Eco Adventures Camp. | D．Discovery Camp. |
| A．Campers can enjoy free beach lunch. |
| B．Campers are offered public transportation. |
| C．Campers can observe various sea creatures. |
| D．Campers are divided into different age groups. |
【推荐3】This year, we are delighted to launch the first time American Short Fiction (ASF). From Thursday, May 26, to Monday, May 30, we will welcome twenty-four writers to Austin to study with short-story masters Karen Russell and Dantiel W. Moniz over the course of five inspiring, enlightening days.
Participants will attend daily fiction workshops, one-on-one meetings with distinguished faculty, and craft lectures by faculty, special guests, and ASF editors. We’ll provide space to create new work and make lasting connections in the atmosphere of the sights, sounds, and swimming holes of Austin.
How to Apply
Applications are due February 15 by 11:59 pm. To apply, please send us a double-spaced writing sample of up to 25 pages through our submittable application site (https://american-shortfiction.org/workshop/). There is a non-refundable $20 application fee. We will inform applicants of their acceptance by email on or before March 15.
Tuition for the workshop is $ 1,800, which does not include room and board. We are working with a local hotel within walking distance of our office for a discounted block of rooms, and you are also welcome to seek out accommodations on your own.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
We are proud to offer financial assistance to attend the workshop in the form of two scholarships and two fellowships. Our merit-based (基于优秀的) scholarships will come with a 50% reduction in tuition. Our fellowships are need-based, and cover the entire cost of the workshop and accommodations. Writers from historically underserved communities are encouraged to apply.
1. What can the participants do at the workshop?| A．Welcome twenty-four writers. |
| B．Study with Dantiel W. Moniz. |
| C．Make lectures at fiction workshops. |
| D．Provide space to create new work. |
| A．February 16 by 00:00 am. | B．March 15 by 00:00 am. |
| C．Thursday, May 26 by 11:59 pm. | D．February 15 by 11:59 am. |
| A．$ 900. | B．$ 1,820. | C．$ 1,800. | D．$ 920. |
