Reader’s Digest has launched its 2024 Beautiful Britain competition to celebrate the nature, landscapes and urban sides of Britain. The competition is running until the 12th of May and anyone can send in an original photo for consideration.
The aim of the competition is to view Britain from interesting, unique and unusual viewpoints and to focus on its diversity (多样性). Entrants (参赛者) are required to send in a high resolution photo via an entry form or directly by email to photocomps@readersdigest.co.uk for consideration.
Entrants for the competition will also need to include a full name, their location and a contact number, sending in a previously unpublished photo to be considered. Photos sent in will be judged by award winning photographer James Eckersley, who specializes in portraiture.
The winning entry will be featured on the back cover of Reader’s Digest’s July 2024 issue, with the winner also receiving a £400 Amazon voucher and a Royal photographic society membership for a year. The second-place entrant will win a £250 camera world voucher and the third-place will receive either an experience or a workshop course voucher from Jessops. For full details and ways to enter, click here.
About Reader’s Digest:
Launched in 1922, Reader’s Digest has built 100 years of trust with a loyal audience and has become one of the largest circulating magazines in the world. The first UK edition of Reader’s Digest hit the shelves in March 1938 and Reader’s Digest has produced an edition for eager readers every month since then.
1. What is the competition intended to do?A.Promote British tourism. | B.Attract top photographers. |
C.Celebrate British diversity. | D.Encourage photo creativity. |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
A.A news report. | B.An art book. | C.A magazine. | D.A website. |
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【推荐1】Competing for a Trip to Soma Bay, Egypt
Soma Bay is a perfect place for sunny relaxation. If you take a trip there, you can also take part in the competition we organize.
The Destination
Lapped by the Red Sea on three sides and with views of sandy beaches and desert mountains, Soma Bay can attract nature lovers most, Spreading across almost 2,500 acres, the Egyptian tourist attraction has an 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, a golfing enthusiast, as well as the largest Thalasso spa in Africa. Kiteboarding, diving and horse riding are all on offer, too.
Of Soma Bay’s five accommodation options, a five-star hotel enjoys a fantastic location on the highest point of the Soma Bay peninsula. It has a number of guest rooms and suites with private balconies, as well as four on-site restaurants, You can enjoy beach-side pizza, take afternoon tea, or stop for a drink by the 18th hole. They are all offered by the hotel.
The Prize
With the official permission of Soma Bay, the winner can enjoy a four-night stay in a classic room at the five-star hotel on a half-price basis. The prize includes return economy class flight tickets with overhead cabin luggage from the UK to Hurghada International Airport up to the value of £650 per person, with direct routes available from cities including London, Manchester and Bristol, plus return airport transfers to Soma Bay (UK transfers aren’t included).
To Enter
Answer the following question online at natgeotv,com/uk/competitions:
ON WHICH SEA IS SOMA BAY LOCATED?
Competition closes on 31 October 2023.
The winner must be a UK adult resident, aged 18 or over.
1. What does the five-star hotel offer?A.Games on a golf course. | B.Tickets for kiteboarding. |
C.Something to eat and drink. | D.Accommodation on the beach. |
A.A free stay in the perfect hotel. | B.A return airport transfer to the UK. |
C.A possible direct flight ticket from Bristol. | D.A first class flight from the UK to Hurghada |
A.It welcomes children. | B.It covers multiple questions. |
C.It targets at Egyptian citizens. | D.It ends on the last day of October. |
【推荐2】A photo of a Kentucky coal miner with his family at a college basketball game is going viral (疯狂传播). The photo shows Michael McGuire and his son sitting in the stands at the University of Kentucky Wildcats game on Saturday. McGuire is still wearing his work uniform and his face and arms are covered in black coal dust, which makes him different from others.
Kentucky’s head coach John Calipari put the picture online and expressed admiration for McGuire’s hard work and love for his son.
“My family’s American dream started in a Clarksburg, WV coal mine, so this picture hits home, ” Calipari wrote. “From what I’ve been told, after his shift, he raced to be with his son and watch our team. I don’t know who this is, but I have tickets for him and his family at Rupp to be treated as VIPs!”
McGuire had not yet been identified at that point, but Kentucky fans quickly found him and connected the coach with the family.
MeGuire’s wife, Mollie, replied on social media with a photo she had taken at the game. She wrote: “My amazing husband started his day at 4:45 am that morning and worked all day and then drove straight to the arena to meet us and enjoy the game with our son! We are truly blessed with such an amazing man! We love our coal miner. ”
McGuire told local station WKYT that he didn’t want to miss his son Easton’s first basketball experience. He said Easton had a good time.
Coach Calipari said he hopes McGuire will be a lesson for his players. “I talked to my guys about it. It’s just a great lesson, and I showed them the picture yesterday of Michael and his son. I talked about hard, tiring work that’s honorable work, adding that he made time for his son, even when he knew he couldn’t shower. It didn’t matter what he looked like. He just wanted to be with his son,” Calipari said.
1. What was special about McGuire while he was watching the basketball match?A.His love for his son. | B.His dirty appearance. |
C.His interest in basketball. | D.The expression on his face. |
A.He wanted to attract more worker fans. |
B.He was moved by McGuire’s happy family. |
C.No one was so interested in his team as McGuire. |
D.His family was connected with a coal mine. |
A.Her pride. | B.Her regret. | C.Her expectation. | D.Her worry |
A.Offer help to the family. | B.Learn from the coal miner. |
C.Try to be the best sportsmen | D.Never judge a person from his looks. |
【推荐3】NPR’s STUDENT PODCAST CHALLENGE IS BACK — WITH A FOURTH — GRADE EDITION!
Microphone? Check. Headphones? Ready. A story you just can’t stop talking about? Got it! Yup, it’s time again for NPR’s Student Podcast (播客) Challenge. And we’re here to announce the opening bell of year six of this annual competition.
In our first half-decade, we’ve listened to podcasts from more than 80,000 young people all over the country. Students have deeply poured into their microphones personal stories about their families or their identities and serious issues, like how changing climate is impacting lives. On our end, we’ve listened to your feedback each year — great suggestions that have brought our ongoing College Podcast Challenge, and a special prize last year for the best podcast about mental health.
This year, we’ve got a big new change: Since the beginning, the contest has been open for students in grades five through twelve. But this year we are introducing our first-ever fourth grade contest! The sixth annual Student Podcast Challenge is now open for entries and will close on May 3, 2024. Our judges will choose winners in three categories: grade four, grades five through eight, and grades nine through twelve.
As in the past, entries must be submitted by a teacher, educator, or tutor who is 18 years or older. And don’t forget all the tips, advice and lesson plans we’ve compiled over the years, especially the rules around the maximum length of eight minutes, and about the use of music. The podcast should be completed independently. After years of listening to student podcasts, we’ve learned that shorter is better.
1. What is the theme of best podcast of the 5th Podcast Challenge?A.Climate issues. | B.Identity crisis. | C.Mental health. | D.Family matters. |
A.The fourth grade contest is set. |
B.Grade five have their own category. |
C.Elementary teachers’ entries are welcome. |
D.The feedback for the programme is required. |
A.The length of 7 minutes. | B.Submission by your tutor. |
C.Being accompanied by music. | D.Being created with your friends. |
【推荐1】Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign ex-change(交流) in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.
Name:Sara Small Age:23 Place: Crivitz, Germany, 1996 Cost: $8,000 Organization: EF Foundation Experience:“I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European schools to be hard but I am good now at German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.” |
Name: David Links Age:16 Place: Stuttgart, Germany, 1996. Cost: $6,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE) Experience: “I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.” |
Name:Tom Jennings Age:21 Place: Conflans, France,1995. Cost: $7,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE) Experience: “There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to play each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program it is how to take care of yourself.” |
Name:Linda Marks Age:19 Place: Chonburi Province, Thailand, 1994. Cost: $3,500 Organization: Rotary International Experience: "There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.” |
A.EF Foundation | B.AFS |
C.Rotary International | D.SCCE |
A.Susan Lane and Sara Small | B.Linda Marks and David Links |
C.Tom Jennings and Linda Marks | D.Susan Lane and Tom Jennings |
A.depend on himself and fit in | B.accept advice and depend on himself |
C.keep himself away from others | D.protect himself and others |
A.Iceland | B.France |
C.Germany | D.Thailand |
【推荐2】Salt Lake City — Yellowstone National Park 4 DAYS
Tour Itinerary (The following schedule is for reference only.)
D1 Hometown — Salt Lake City
Take a pleasant flight to Salt Lake City today, the largest City in US Midwest. Our friendly guides look forward to welcoming you at baggage claim and help arrange a shuttle ride to your hotel.
Stay: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Layton
D2 Jackson — Grand Teton — Yellowstone National Park
Begin our Journey this morning and enjoy the beautiful scenery of US Mid-West along the way. Arrive in Jackson, a famous cowboy town as well as a world’s renowned vacation destination at noon. Be sure to visit the Elk Antler Arches Square located in the center of Jackson! Travel to Grand Teton National Park in the afternoon, where we see this natural wonder’s amazing view. Next drive to World’s first National Park — Yellowstone! Sightsee beautiful Yellowstone Lake along with all the amazing geothermal features! Spend the night in Big Sky Montana, you may discover more wildlife!
Stay: The Lodge at the Big Sky or White Buffalo West Yellowstone
D3 Yellowstone National Park
Enjoy a full-day adventure in Yellowstone today! First of its kind, Yellowstone is home to world’s largest super volcano and over 10,000 geothermal features. Here you can find everything you expect to see in a National Park! Snow covered mountains, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, canyons, meadows, herds of buffalos, elks… and the most amazing geothermal features in the world! Geysers, hot springs, fumaroles and mud pots are the wonders that make Yellowstone truly unique. Spend the night in Big Sky Montana.
Stay: The Lodge at the Big Sky
D4 Yellowstone – Bear World - Salt Lake City
We continue to explore Yellowstone National Park this morning. Peaceful forests, steaming rivers and streams, colorful thermal phenomena... wonders come one after another! Drive to Bear World in the afternoon, home to several dozen Native Rocky Mountain animals. Arrive in Salt Lake City in the evening.
1. Where do the guides meet the tourists?A.The baggage claim. | B.The hotel. | C.Fairfield Inn. | D.Big sky. |
A.It is a famous cowboy town. |
B.The world’s largest volcano lies there. |
C.Elk Antler Arches Square is in its center. |
D.It is home to Native Rocky Mountain animals. |
A.To introduce Salt Lake City. |
B.To advertise a travel agency. |
C.To provide information about a journey. |
D.To arouse the awareness of protecting environment. |
【推荐3】Here are some of the best shopping malls in the world.
Mall of America (Minnesota, the United States)
It isn’t just a shopping center; it’s a destination. There are more than 520 stores,50 restaurants, more than 30 specialty (特产) food stores, 14 movie screens, a park, an aquarium, and other unique attractions like the LEGO Imagination Center. The mall is so large that it has its own Visitor’s Guide.
West Edmonton Mall (Alberta, Canada)
The mall describes itself as “the greatest indoor show on earth”. With over 800 stores, over 100 restaurants, an amusement park with roller coasters, a water park, a skating court, themed attractions, and hotels, you can spend your entire vacation within its walls. Shoppers at the West Edmonton Mall can enjoy everything from educational displays to dance parties.
Ala Moana (Hawaii, the United States)
Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the mall owns a variety of unique features. It is the largest open-air mall. Swinging palm trees (棕桐树) and beautiful Hawaiian sun add to the atmosphere. Creating a Hawaiian experience seems to be part of its appeal because it offers a variety of events including daily classes, Hula shows, live Hawaiian music, and more. While you’re there, also make sure to check out the Art Walk — a multi-million dollar collection of art.
Galleria Vittorio Emmanuel(Milan, Italy)
If antique (古老的) and period art is your thing, the Galleria Vitoria Emmanuele is a not-to-be-missed stop on your journey. Topped with glass round roofs, this masterpiece in architecture has interesting and significant history. Thought as one of the world’s best shopping destinations, it is definitely known mostly for its ancient and splendid architecture, brand name stores, and historical significance.
1. What do Mall of America and West Edmonton Mall have in common?A.They are both indoor shopping centers. | B.They both own a number of restaurants. |
C.They both have their own Visitor’s Guide. | D.They are both located in the United States. |
A.A collection of modern art. | B.A variety of special cuisines. |
C.Large amounts of sunshine. | D.Lots of different music styles. |
A.Its unique location. | B.Its warm weather. |
C.Its historic buildings. | D.Its attractive scenery. |