The World Cup is an international football competition that takes place every four years.
The first World Cup event was held in 1930 ,and it can take place anywhere in the world. In 2018 the host country was Russia, in 2014 it was Brazil, in 2010 it was South Africa, and this year, in 2022, the host country is the State of Qatar. It is the first time that a country in the Middle East is hosting the World Cup and only the second time that a country in Asia is hosting the competition.
While the World Cup usually takes place in the months of June and July. It is pretty hot in Qatar during the summer months, so the competition will take place in November and December this year.
There are 32 national teams participating (参赛). These teams were determined through qualifying (资格) matches. There will be a total of 64 matches played over the 28-day World Cup. These will take place in eight stadiums across the State of Qatar. The opening match will be played at Al Bayt Stadium on the 20th of November between Qatar and Ecuador after the opening ceremony.
The winning team is presented with a gold trophy (奖杯) which, because of its high value,is kept until the post-match celebrations are over. They then receive a gold-plated copy of the trophy to keep.All members of the top three teams receive medals (奖牌) with an image of the World Cup trophy on them.The winners receive gold medals, the team in second place receive silver medals and the team in third place bronze medals.
1. What’s the theme (主题) of the passage?| A．Interest | B．Sports | C．Festival | D．Healthy |
| A．The first World Cup was held in Brazil. |
| B．Qatar is the first country in Asia to hold the World Cup. |
| C．The World Cup Qatar will take place in June and July. |
| D．These matches will be held in 8 stadiums of Qatar. |
| A．in June and July | B．in Summer | C．in November and December | D．in Autumn |
| A．performed | B．chose | C．started | D．played |
| A．Football Competition | B．A Golden Trophy |
| C．The World Cup Qatar | D．The World Cup |
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【推荐1】Cash Composition Contest
In support of Financial Literacy Month (April), Michigan State University Extension and 4-H, a youth organization, are coordinating (协调) the Cash Composition Contest. Youths residing in Michigan are encouraged to answer this year’s essay question with an essay of 300 words or less. The 5 top-scoring essays will each win a $100 gift card thanks to the generous sponsorship by Extra Credit Union.
Timeline
April 30, 2023: Essay submission due by 11:59 pm
May 31, 2023: Winners notified
Cash Composition Topic
What is the difference between a need and a want? Discuss how you determine if something is a need or a want. How can you make sure you have enough money to get your needs and still enjoy some of your wants? Share how needs and wants might change throughout one’s life.
Grading Standards
● Quality of Writing
● Organization and Information
● Grammar
Guidelines
Participants must:
● Between 9—12 years of age as of January 1, 2023 living in the state of Michigan.
● Have knowledge of money management such as saving, spending, borrowing, and planning appropriate for age and grade level.
Requirements
● Youths must have parental or guardian permission to apply and participate.
● The application form must be completed by a parent/guardian.
● Youths must write an essay (300 words or less)on the assigned topic above.
● Essays must be submitted on the contest registration page.
● The essay must be the work of the student submitting it. It is highly recommended that youths write their essay prior to completing the registration/submission form.
1. Who will sponsor the contest prizes?| A．Michigan State University. | B．Extra Credit Union. |
| C．A local youth organization. | D．The state of Michigan. |
| A．The changes throughout one’s life. |
| B．The ways to improve quality of writing. |
| C．The need for charity management. |
| D．The discussions on needs and wants. |
| A．Submitting the essay on April 29. | B．Writing an essay of 300 words. |
| C．Filling the application form in person. | D．Finishing the essay before registration. |
【推荐2】How to apply to the city volunteer program of Hangzhou Asian Games?
You can apply through either online or offline channels.
(1)Online channels:
Channel 1: Search the Alipay for applets “Zhejiang Volunteers”.
Channel 2: Enter the Wechat public account “Civilized Hangzhou” and click the navigation column “Voluntary Service”
(2)Oftline channels:
Register through the New Era Civilization Practice Center/Office/Station established at the city, district, county, town, sub-district or village level.
Where to buy licensed souvenirs of Asian (Para) Games Hangzhou 2022?
Offline channels: Licensed commercials’ retailing stores of Asian Games Hangzhou 2022
Online channel: Tmall flag store “Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Official Store”.
How can an aerial photographer apply for radio frequencies?
During the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, radio access will be allowed in relevant areas of the Games. Users who need to use radio frequencies or radio equipment may submit an application on the following website: https: /spectrum. Hangzhou 2022. cn/frequency/enterdeclare.
How do overseas people purchase tickets?
After entering China, overseas people can purchase tickets following the same procedures as domestic public. For the member countries and regions of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) that have obtained permission for overseas agencies, their residents can purchase tickets through appointed agencies.
According to the sales agency arrangements and processes for overseas ticketing of the Hangzhou Asian Games, the following four National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and their Authorised Ticket Resellers (ATR), listed in the order of confirmation time, will sell tickets for the sports events of the Hangzhou Asian Games. Audiences within the respective regions can purchase sports event tickets for the Hangzhou Asian Games through these NOCs and their ATRs:
NOC | ATR | |
1 | HKG | China Travel Service (H. K. )LTD |
2 | KOR | Hanjin Travel Service Co. LTD |
3 | JPN | PIA Corporation |
4 | MGL | New Juulchin Tours LLC |
| A．Tmall flag store Licensed commercials’ retailing stores of Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 |
| B．Shopping at the website: https: /spectrum. hangzhou2022. cn/frequency/enterdeclare |
| C．Through the Alibaba applets “Zhejiang Volunteers”. |
| D．Both offline and online channels. |
| A．Only through appointed ticket resellers in their respective regions. |
| B．Following the same procedures as domestic residents after entering China. |
| C．By visiting the official ticketing website with the English page. |
| D．Becoming residents of member countries and regions of OCA |
| A．Ticket services. | B．One-stop Service for Asian Games. |
| C．Questions & Answers. | D．E-Certificate Download. |
【推荐3】Young Artist Award
Qualification
The competition is open to all schools including pre-schools in Fife, Scotland. Teachers have the right to pre-select pupils’ works before submitting entries from the school. Entries will not be accepted from the children or relatives of employees of the Museums of the University of St Andrews or any other person who is directly concerned with the organization of the competition.
Format of artwork
Works may be created in any forms including painting, sculpture, drawings, prints, photography, pottery, etc.
How to submit your entry
Entries can be made through the relevant school or directly by pupils from home.
Entries can be submitted via email or WeTransfer to museumlearning@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Entries may also be delivered by post.
It will not be possible to hand-deliver entries.
Information needed
Each individual entry must have the following information marked clearly on it otherwise it will not be considered:
*Pupil’s name
*Class and age
*Name of teacher /school contact (if entered via school) OR home address and contact email address if entered from home
*School name, address, email and telephone number
Prizes
All schools who enter the competition will receive a specially designed certificate in acknowledgement and recognition of their participation. In addition, winning pupils will receive:
1st place: Young Artist Award Medal and £40 token (代金券) for art materials
2nd place: Young Artist Award Medal and £25 token for art materials
3rd place: Young Artist Award Medal and £10 token for art materials
No alternative to any prize is available and the prizes shall be non-transferable.
Competition closing date
Entries must be received no later than 5 pm on 19th June this year.
1. Who is qualified to take part in this competition?| A．A high school student from England. | B．A kindergarten kid from Fife, Scotland. |
| C．A home schooled student from Scotland. | D．An employee of the University of St Andrews. |
| A．Those delivered by hand. |
| B．Those posted on 20th June. |
| C．Those sent from home without a school address. |
| D．Those made through school without a home address. |
| A．Some art materials. | B．A certificate. |
| C．£40 in cash. | D．A medal. |
【推荐1】To discover whether bees can see colors, the following experiment is set up. A table is put in a garden and on the table is a piece of blue cardboard (硬纸板) with a drop of syrup (糖浆) on it. After a short time, bees come to the syrup. The bees then fly to their hive (蜂窝) and give the syrup to other bees in the hive. Then they return to the feeding-place which they have discovered. After a while, the blue cardboard with the syrup on it is taken away. Instead of this card, a blue card is now put on the left side of the first feeding-place and a red card to its right. These new card have no syrup on them. Thus, the blue card is on the left, the red card on the right, and there is nothing where the first blue feeding-card used to be. Very soon bees arrive again, and fly straight to the blue card. None to the red card.
1. To do the experiment, altogether how many cards do you need to prepare?| A．Two, one blue and one red. | B．Three, two blue and one red. |
| C．Three, one blue and two red. | D．Four, two blue and two red. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．the original blue card with syrup on it |
| B．the new blue card with no syrup on it |
| C．the empty space where original blue card was |
| D．the new blue card with syrup on it |
| A．cannot see colors | B．can see colors |
| C．cannot see blue | D．cannot see red |
【推荐2】As smoke poured through the halls of a New York City high-rise on Sunday, killing 17 people in the Bronx, tenants (租客) were faced with a life-or-death decision: Should they stay put or try to escape? According to the National Fire Protection Association, just what you should do in a fire, though, depends partly on the design of the building and where the fire is.
EXIT PLAN
Generally, people should exit a burning building if safe to do so. They should feel doors before opening them, leaving them closed and looking for another way out if they are hot to the touch. Residents should shut all doors behind them to prevent the spread of smoke and fire. They should be sure to take their keys with them in case they have to return to their apartments. In most high-rise buildings, the nearest stairwell is the emergency exit.
FIREPROOF BUILDINGS
Every apartment in New York City is required to have a notice posted on the door saying whether the building is considered fireproof or not, based on the way it was constructed. Those notices instruct people living in fireproof, high-rise buildings not to exit, but instead shelter in place unless the fire is in their own apartment.
Residents who shelter in place should use wet towels, wet sheets or tape to seal doors and prevent smoke from entering. They should call 911 to alert firefighters that they are trapped and give their exact location. Trapped residents can open windows narrowly for fresh air or to signal to firefighters, but they should not break their windows. That can allow smoke to pour in from outside, leaving them with no way to keep it out.
SMOKE VS. FIRE
Most fire deaths are not caused by burns, but by smoke. Homes today tend to contain a lot of products made with chemical fibers that burn at high temperatures, helping fires spread rapidly. They also generate poisonous gases that can overcome people within moments, which can cause organ damage.
PREPARATION IS KEY
Homes need good, working smoke detectors that are checked often. In addition, residents need to have an escape plan and practice that plan. In an apartment building, residents need to ask the building manager about the emergency protections.
1. For what purpose should you feel the door when exiting?| A．To open it smoothly. | B．To shut it strongly. |
| C．To avoid getting burnt. | D．To check the keys. |
| A．Report to firefighters. | B．Keep windows close. |
| C．Point out the landmarks. | D．Listen to the tapes. |
| A．Most people usually die of burns in a fire. |
| B．Exit a burning building as soon as possible. |
| C．Awareness of emergency protections is a must. |
| D．Chemical fibers slow down the spread of fire. |
【推荐3】At Bamfield, a coastal community in British Columbia, Canada, 84-year-old Louis Druchl is guiding The Kelp Express along the shore. For 51 years, the boat has taken him to Kelp Bay. There, ropes of seaweed are growing beneath the water’s surface. Seaweed is Druehl’s life. He has studied it, farmed it, cooked it, and written a book about it. Over the years, Druehl has seen interest in seaweed rise and fall. But as climate change affects the planet, the world is turning to seaweed as a possible way to solve that. “People have discovered seaweed,” he said. “They’ve discovered us.”
People think of forests as the best protection against climate change. But some researchers say seaweed is a better way. Unlike trees, seaweed doesn’t need fertilizers or fresh water. It grows faster than trees do and doesn’t require any land. It helps balance ocean ecosystems. And it absorbs carbon from the environment.
Seaweed could also become a key global food source. Many worry about the environmental influence of eating meat. Could seaweed farms provide enough protein for the world? Carlos Duarte, a professor of marine ecology, thinks so. “When you look at how we are going to feed the world population by 2050, in a way that doesn’t harm the environment, there is only one pathway,” he says. “Seaweed farming.” In the past ten years or so, global seaweed production has doubled. In British Columbia, there’s a long line of seaweed farmers waiting to learn from Louis Druehl.
Seaweed might fight climate change. But it isn’t without its risks. If it isn’t harvested, it can rot(腐烂)and put carbon back into the air or water. Growing too much of it could also affect the amount of light that reaches species living deeper in the water. That would be dangerous for underwater ecosystems. Halley Froehlich is an assistant professor at the University of California. She says “seaweed can be a part of the solution to climate change, but it’s not a perfect solution on its own”.
1. How does Louis Druehl feel about his lifestyle?| A．He would rather work as a writer. | B．He loves what he does for a living. |
| C．He finds planting seaweed very tiring. | D．He thinks life at sea keeps him healthy. |
| A．The problems forests can solve. | B．How seaweed is different from trees. |
| C．Why seaweed can fight climate change. | D．The places that are fit for seaweed farming. |
| A．Seaweed doesn’t need much care. | B．Seaweed doesn’t have enough protein. |
| C．British Columbia’s population is increasing. | D．Interest in seaweed as a food source is growing. |
| A．To prove climate change is the result of human activities. |
| B．To suggest new types of seaweed are being developed. |
| C．To show seaweed farming needs proper management. |
| D．To question the role of seaweed in climate change. |
