The campaign to reduce food waste is in its third week, and we’re already seeing some great results. We’d like every student and teacher to join in the campaign, so if you haven’t started yet, read our blog and join in!
Stop wasting food at school.
“The children are making a big effort to think in a sensible way about the food they put on their plates. We now have about 15% less waste and we think this percentage grows as more children join in the campaign,” school lunch director Marge Kaplan said. The school canteen now offers two portion (份) sizes for all main meals: small and large. This week they’ll replace single bread rolls with slices of bread. You can take as many slices as you want, but one at a time.
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From next week you’ll be able to put any waste from fresh fruit and vegetables into the special green bin at the back of the canteen. Miss Norris, the school gardener, will empty the bin each day into a giant compost (堆肥) container in the school’s vegetable garden. That can be used to improve the quality of soils.
Stop wasting food at home.
Every year, we waste about a third of our food. In the UK, more than 97% of food waste ends up in a landfill (废物填埋) site. That’s a lot! Come to a special meeting with supermarket owner Carlos Rodriguez to learn how we can save food and money at home!
Campaign meeting!
When: Friday 12 May, 5-6 p. m.
Where: School hall
What: Top tips on how to store food, measure sensible portion sizes and cook tasty meals from leftovers
Students and families are welcome!
1. What change was made in the school canteen to reduce food waste?| A．Offering only healthy meals. | B．Serving meals in reusable containers. |
| C．Releasing some new punishment rules. | D．Introducing two sizes for main meals. |
| A．Donate it to food banks. | B．Improve the quality of soils. |
| C．Send it to recycling. | D．Feed school pets. |
| A．To plan a landfill visit. | B．To discuss the environmental impact. |
| C．To teach saving food and money. | D．To introduce new recycling ways. |
| A．The Internet. | B．A textbook. | C．A research report. | D．A storybook. |
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【推荐1】NORTHEAST YOUNG MUSICIANS COMPETITION
Nebraska high school students are invited to enter the Northeast Young Musicians Competition themed on youth, fighting and courage. It has two categories: vocal music (声乐) group and instrumental music group.
Prizes
Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each grade level per category:
FIRST PLACE — $1,200 | SECOND PLACE — $700
First place winners will also be featured on the virtual award ceremony and receive a $1,000 scholarship of Northeast Community College (NCC). All students participated will receive a free T-shirt.
Rules
Do follow all these rules carefully when submitting.
◆Video submissions are required with no names on. Additionally, a PDF of the solo (独唱) music must accompany the video submitted.
◆Solos should be performed in six minutes at maximum, and each word of the solos is recommended to be memorized.
◆Pop music is prohibited, whereas accompanying music is needed for songs that call for it.
◆Formal dress for a contest performance is necessary.
◆Entries are mailed no later than March 6th this year.
Further Hints
◆Competitors must be full-time students at the time of the competition.
◆Previous winners are NOT allowed to compete again to give more opportunities to other students.
◆Memorization is not required but may be a factor during consideration by the judges.
◆Results will be posted on March 8th after our live award at 1:00 p.m.
1. What will the first prize winners get?| A．A paid T-shirt. | B．A cash prize of $700. |
| C．A scholarship of NCC. | D．A live award opportunity. |
| A．Singing a popular song. |
| B．Mailing the entry on March 8th. |
| C．Memorizing the words of the solo. |
| D．Submitting a piece within 6 minutes. |
| A．Former champions. | B．Full-time students. |
| C．Students from NCC. | D．Graduates from the high school. |
【推荐2】Welcome to SLC CLUBS 2024!
We are thrilled to welcome you to another exciting school year filled with opportunities through our SLC Clubs!
Preview of this year’s available clubs:
Arts Crafts (Thursdays): Is your child crafty? If scissors and glue are their thing, then this is the club for them! This afternoon club provides plenty of time for students to create their own works of art. We will dismiss by car line at the SLC patio at 4: 15 p. m. 25 seats are available per session.
Session 1 Thursdays 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1
Session 2 Thursdays 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7
Legos (Mondays): Are you a master builder? This club offers opportunities to work on Lego building, spatial skills, and patterns within a collaborative group. We will dismiss by car line at the SLC patio at 4: 15 p. m. 20 seats are available per session.
Session 1 Mondays 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5
Session 2 Mondays 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11
Science: Exploding volcanos, homemade slime...the same things that inspired you as a child could light a. fire to get your child interested in science. We will dismiss by car line at the SLC patio at 4: 15 p. m. 15 seats are available per session.
Session 1 Mondays 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5
Session 2 Mondays 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11
Snack Club: Get the munchies after school? Come learn how to create fun snacks that use age-appropriate food handling skills. We will dismiss by car line at the SLC patio at 4: 15 p. m. 30 seats are available per session.
Session 1 Tuesdays 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
Session 2 Tuesdays 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5
This year, we’re introducing a new and innovative approach to club enrollment—a lottery system. All families will fill out one Google Form with their child’s club choices to enter the lottery.
To Register:
Fill in all of the required information. Please take your time to complete the information correctly!
Select “Submit.”
To be entered into the lottery, please fill out the form no later than December 13th.
If you have multiple children attending the SLC, please fill out a separate form for each child.
Families will be notified about their child’s club enrollment by December 18th.
1. Which club best suits children who enjoy building with blocks?| A．Arts Crafts. | B．Legos. | C．Science. | D．Snack Club. |
| A．15. | B．25. | C．30. | D．20. |
| A．A Google Form should be completed with all the information. |
| B．The closing date for children’s sign-up is December 18th. |
| C．Lottery assigns clubs randomly regardless of children’s choices. |
| D．Parents with multiple kids complete one form per child. |
【推荐3】After entering high school, you may find there are many clubs (俱乐部) at your school. You may think you’re too busy to join one. But as a former high school student, I can tell you joining a school club can greatly benefit (有益于) you.
Your old friends may have left you after entering high school. And it means you need to meet new people. Joining a club allows you to talk with others and find those who have similar interests as you. Based on my experience, I have met some of my best friends from club activities which opened up many new doors for me.
Another really nice thing about joining a club is that it looks really good on your applications (申请书). Trying new things is something that looks really good on any application. Being outgoing is considered a very good quality, which shows that you are determined and willing to put yourself out there and best of all try new things. What’s more, it can help you develop skills that can serve you during future college interviews.
Besides, joining a club can make students use their free time wisely. Most teens go to schools, then go back home and spend the rest of the day in front of a screen. Teens are also very likely to fall into the wrong crowd, which could lead to some bad results. Clubs are good places to spend time, with good people to fall back on.
The most important reason why you should join a club is the long-term benefits it brings. The classroom isn’t the only learning environment in a school. The skills you learn in clubs are necessary ones that can be used in everyday life, which I think is the final goal of joining a club. Things such as meeting and speaking to new people, making the most of time, and being organized are those you will meet every single day of your life, but you can learn all of them in clubs.
So if you haven’t joined a school club yet, you know what you should do now.
1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?| A．Friends should share common interest. | B．Joining a club helps one make friends. |
| C．Joining a club benefits one’s mental health. | D．Friends may leave each other sooner or later. |
| A．Teens today aren’t so interested in joining clubs. |
| B．Some classrooms are not big enough for students. |
| C．Doing club activities can help teens attend a good university. |
| D．Joining a club helps keep students away from doing bad things. |
| A．Developing new hobbies. | B．Meeting different people. |
| C．Getting useful life skills. | D．Making use of your free time. |
| A．To give tips on making new friends. |
| B．To show ways to set up school clubs. |
| C．To teach students to enjoy a better school life. |
| D．To encourage high school students to join a club. |
【推荐1】December is made for shoppers. It’s also good for travels. Here are some best places that you can plan to visit this December.
Gubbio
Travelers to Gubbio in Italy's Umbria region will find the largest Christmas tree in the world. The tree is 2,130 feet tall, which came to life in 1981 when the residents of Gubbio decided they wanted to celebrate Christmas in a different way. The lights are turned on on December 7 and are turned off in early January.
Sydney
Travelers to Sydney need to keep their eyes on the sky if they're at Sydney Harbor on New Year's Eve. The annual celebration begins with an air show and is followed by boats spraying（喷洒）water into the air. Other activities include lighting up the harbor bridge and of course, lots of fireworks that can be seen from various points around the city.
Vienna
Vienna in Austria turns into a fairyland at Christmas, as the city's prettiest square glow with lights and holiday green plants. The markets selling a variety of gifts, decorations and traditional snacks generally open around November 20th and close on Christmas Eve. Perhaps the oldest market is at the Old Viennese Christmas Market that first opened on Freyung in 1772.
New York
On New Year's Eve, more than a million people jam New York's Times Square for the annual celebration that includes live musical entertainment, balloons and sweets, waiting to see a huge ball made of Waterford crystal drop as the countdown（倒计时）to midnight begins. It reaches the bottom at midnight, which is a tradition that began in 1907. Then it's time for fireworks.
1. Where can you see the biggest Christmas tree?| A．In Italy. | B．In Australia. |
| C．In Austria. | D．In the USA. |
| A．About four months. | B．About three months. |
| C．About one month. | D．About half a month. |
| A．People hand out sweets and balloons. |
| B．People celebrate Christmas on the square. |
| C．People use boats to spray water into the air. |
| D．People can see fireworks on New Year's Eve. |
【推荐2】Day Trips & Tours from London
Golden Tours provides popular day trips in the UK to destinations! Fully organized tours from London are well guided, there’s no better way to begin an exciting adventure during a day trip from London.
Stonehenge Tour
Price: Adult: £ 54, Child: £ 51, Family (2 adults & 2 children): £ 205
As one of the UK’s most famous attractions, Stonehenge promises to be an unforgettable experience, During this day tour, you’ll get to go up close to these ancient stones. There have been so many theories for its existence but this is your chance to work it out for yourself!
Leeds Castle Tour
Price: Adult: £ 95, Child; £ 86, Family (2 adults & 2 children); £ 355
You couldn’t imagine a castle in a more beautiful sting! Leeds Castle used to be the first choice for the royals to spend their summer vacation. During this private visit, your tour guide will show you how the Tudors lived here. This tour operates in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.
Cambridge Tour
Price: Adult: £ 101, Child: £ 91, Family (2 adults & 2 children): £ 374
You’ll get to visit the location of the University of Cambridge and the famous Senate House, once used for gatherings of the Council and now a traditional place for degree ceremonies.
Stratford-upon-Avon Tour
Price: Adult: £ 89, Child: £ 79, Family (2 adults & 2 children): £ 326
Explore Stratford-upon-Avon, the home town of Britain’s most celebrated writer the influential William Shakespeare. The town is proud of its rich history and it’s the perfect place to find out more about Elizabethan history.
1. How much should a family of 1 adult and 2 children pay to visit Stonehenge?| A．£ 108. | B．£ 156. | C．£ 159. | D．£ 205. |
| A．It offers a summer camp for visitors. |
| B．It is the most beautiful castle in the world. |
| C．The royals will show you around the castle. |
| D．Multilingual (多语言的) guide services are available. |
| A．Stonehenge Tour. | B．Leeds Castle Tour. |
| C．Cambridge Tour. | D．Stratford-upon-Avon Tour. |
| The Oldies but Goodies jazz band will perform romantic music for Valentine’s Day. The band’s repertoire (常备节目) includes jazz music of the 1950s~1960s, domestic (国内的) and overseas folk songs and pop songs. Programs of the latest concert include Moon River, Autumn Whisper, Butterfly Lovers, Love Story, Rosy Life, My Heart Will Go On and A Night at Moscow’s Suburb. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14 China National Library Concert Hall, 33 Zhongguancun Nanda jie, Haidian District 010-6848-5462 |
| The China National Symphony Orchestra will put on a concert named Romantic Early Spring. On the performance list are Tonight Unforgettable, In Memory, Beautiful Legend, I Hope You’ll Come Back and This Is Love. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14 Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District 010-6605-7006 |
| International cello (大提琴) master Yo-Yo Ma will perform in Guangzhou. The Grammy winner, who is popular in both the East and West, will play Mark O’Connor’s Appalachia Waltz, Ahmed Adnan Saygun’s Partita and Bach’s Suite No. I and Suite No.2. 7 p.m., Jan. 26 Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island 020-8735-2222 |
| The concert for children will put on famous Russian composer Sergey Prokofiev’s masterpiece, Peter and the Wolf. Prokofiev wrote the piece in1936 after his return to the Soviet Union. It is a children’s story(with both music and text by Prokofiev), spoken by a narrator accompanied (为……伴奏) by orchestra. Children with tickets to the concert will also get free admission to two forums (论坛) featuring the musical and Sergey Prokofiev. 8 p.m., Feb. 8 Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island 020-8735-2223 |
| A．010-6605-7006 | B．020-8735-2223 | C．020-8735-2222 | D．010-6848-5462 |
| A．China National Library Concert Hall. | B．Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. |
| C．Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. | D．Beijing Concert Hall. |
| A．We can enjoy various music. |
| B．It is free for children to attend it. |
| C．We can appreciate both the music and the story. |
| D．Sergey Prokofiev will perform it. |
【推荐1】Globally, around 14 percent of food produced is lost between harvest and retail (零售). Farmers throw away a significant share of their crop due to factors beyond their control, such as produce not meeting supermarket standards for shape or size, unexpected weather patterns changing harvest times and yield as well as a shortage of pickers. These factors and others leave farmers with extra crops on their hands.
Gleaning — collecting leftover crops from farmers’ fields after they haven’t been harvested or commercial use — may contribute to tackling the problem. In Britain, a growing network of volunteer gleaning groups are being welcomed into farmers’ fields to collect tonnes of free produce. The produce would then be given to local food banks, which would otherwise be left to rot after the commercial harvest.
The charity Feedback told The Times that its number of gleaning groups across England had risen from five in 2017 to twenty last year. Feedback’s overall aim is for closer links between farmers and the communities they feed.
Holly Whitelaw, 52, from St Just in Penwith, set up the Cornwall Gleaning Network last year after watching a BBC series that highlighted food poverty in Cornwall. She contacted Feedback which gave her a £2, 000 grant (拨款) to get insurance, knives, and cut-proof gloves. She set up a Facebook page, found willing volunteers and then managed to get a £10, 000 grant from Feeding Britain, a national network of anti-hunger partnerships, to establish seven coordinators across the county and pay for more knives and gloves. They also raised funds to buy a pick-up truck. As a thank you to the farmers, they have begun planting trees to reduce wind speed across their land, preventing damage to crops and minimizing soil erosion.
Gleaning offers an opportunity for environmental win by reducing food waste on the farm. Also, it has a social benefit, as the collected fresh food can be donated to charity organizations and food banks to support those in need.
1. According to the passage, which of the following has little impact on crop waste?| A．Produce in poor quality. |
| B．Lack of labor on the farm. |
| C．Increasing supermarket orders. |
| D．Changeable weather conditions. |
| A．A grand from the charity Feedback. |
| B．Feedback’s overall aim for closer links. |
| C．Communities and volunteers’ joint effort. |
| D．A TV series revealing regional food poverty. |
| A．It proves rewarding. |
| B．It needs to be more creative. |
| C．It is physically challenging. |
| D．It takes ages to see the result. |
| A．To set a new standard for farming. |
| B．To explain the reasons for overproduction. |
| C．To gather the information about produce in Britain. |
| D．To introduce a solution to the problem of food waste. |
【推荐2】Here are some of students’ opinions about waste.
Mary |
As for me, I believe “Waste not, want not.” As we know, there are still millions of Chinese living in a poor condition. We can never afford waste. Therefore, there is no doubt that saving is still a good habit that we should not give up. I do not like the men who spend their money in a wrong way. They do not know waste is a bad thing. It can only make them happy for the time being. |
Jacky |
More and more people are no longer interested in the simple life style, including me. And I feel embarrassed to save the things I used. What I love is the latest fashion. In my eyes, saving is already out of style. |
Sally |
One of the best ways we students can do in this situation is to recycle the textbooks we are using everyday. There are different ways to do so, such as sending them to a recycling factory, reusing them for other purposes, passing them on to new students and so on. |
Tim |
The negative effects of waste can be shown as follows. Firstly, it makes some students ask their parents for money quite often, which is harmful to their development. If they don’t learn to support themselves, they will be “useless people” when they graduate. Secondly, it is not easy for our parents to arrange for our schooling. Last but not least, just like what Mary said that our country is still poor. |
Now, please remember this English old saying “A penny saved is a penny earned”.
1. The text is most probably written for________.| A．teachers | B．parents | C．students | D．book sellers |
| A．Spending her money. | B．Making her happy. |
| C．Feeling embarrassed. | D．Considering saving is a good habit. |
| A．Waste makes students spend less money. |
| B．Waste probably makes students become “useless people”． |
| C．It is not easy for our parents to arrange for our schooling. |
| D．He agrees with Mary. |
| A．Waste has become a serious problem. | B．People should not waste things. |
| C．Millions of Chinese living in a poor condition. | D．We should recycle the textbooks. |
【推荐3】World Food Day falls on October 16 in memory of the day the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN was formed. The events of the day usually focus on reducing, or rather, removing hunger from the face of the earth. Farmers and government officials are often given tips on how to effectively get rid of hunger.
World Food Day was created by FAO member countries in November 1979. It was during their 20th General Conference that the observance of World Food Day was decided. It was not observed until 1981 when the specific date was determined. Pal Romany, the then Hungary's Minister of Agriculture and Food, played an important role in the founding of World Food Day during the 20th General Conference. Many people at the conference welcomed the idea.
World Food Day is not only celebrated by FAO and the United Nations, but several other organizations concerned with food security, hunger reduction, consumption of balanced diet and health also take part in the celebration. On the day, which is usually observed in more than 150 countries in the world, a number of activities like marathons, concerts, agricultural inventions, and cultural exhibitions and performances are usually organized.
Each year has its own theme to celebrate World Food Day. The themes are always related to food production, availability, and consumption. The themes are always set so that the public can come up with suggestions and ideas that are effective in dealing with hunger, poverty, and famine. In fact, most themes are agriculture related. This is because agriculture is the chief source of food.
World Food Day hopes to bring awareness to help people from around the globe solve issues concerning hunger and famine. It is meant to help farmers attain modern skills that would help achieve food security. The day is also set aside to encourage the government to think of approaches to keeping food security in a country.
1. What have you got to know about World Food Day?| A．Its celebrations have the identical theme relevant to agriculture. |
| B．It has been observed across the globe ever since it was created. |
| C．It is celebrated to remember one of the former crucial ministers. |
| D．It is meant to make people realize the importance of food security. |
| A．World Food Day is well-received. | B．Innovation is essential to agriculture. |
| C．The hunger problem is alleviated. | D．Food shortage is a worldwide issue. |
| A．World Food Day History | B．Why to Advocate Agriculture |
| C．World Food Day ABC | D．How to Tackle Hunger Issues |
