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【推荐2】Sheffield

Lincoln College of English

Classes for foreign students at all levels 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one course open all year.

Small class (maximum 12 students), library, language lab and listening center, accommodations with selected families 25 minutes from London.

Course fees for English for one year are $1380 with reduction for shorter periods of study.

On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classes Tunes from the 1970s and 1980s by DJS Den & Sion.9p.m till late.

Tickets: Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan(US$6)

Time/date: 9 a.m, April ,1

Place: Inner Affair, 1/F, Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District

Tel: (412)396-6321   Fax:(412)396-6890

Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification．You’11 learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid．Have fun with other course member afterwards in the clubroom．There are 10 weekly two—hour lessons(Tuesdays 6 pm～8 pm).

Opening Hours：Tuesdays：6：00 pm一8。00 pm

Phone：(412)396—6644 Fax：(412)396—6644

Organized by ozone productions, the party is set to be “the worst ever”, with the lamest music from the 1960s,1970s and 1980s. Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.

Tickets :Free entrance

Time/date: 9 a.m, April ,1

Place: Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven   Colors Plaza, Chaoyang District

Tel:(412) 396-6785 Fax: (412)396--6243

You can start horse-riding at any age．Choose private or group lessons any weekday be 9 am and 8：30 pm(3：30 pm on Saturdays)．There are 10 kilometres of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country．You will need a riding hat．

Opening Hours：Monday through Friday：9：00 am一8。30 pm

Phone：(412)396—6754   Fax：(412)396—6752

Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners．There are two evening lessons a week，in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely．You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.

Opening Hours：Monday and Friday：6：30pm一8：30pm

Phone：(412)396—6312 Fax：(412)396—6706

【推荐2】In Singapore, art is more than what meets the eye. Galleries and museums here are not just places to be inspired, but also homes to distinctive souvenirs. Take home well­-designed pieces that reflect your personality.

Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)

41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236. ＋65 6336 3663.

Mon.－Fri. 10 am－7 pm; Sat. 9 am－6 pm

STPI is a space for experimentation of print and paper. Walk through the gallery and join other art lovers in developing an appreciation of print and paper art practice. STPI allows you to own a piece of the work produced by artists at the gallery workshops.

Red Dot Design Museum (RDDM)

11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940. ＋65 6514 0111.

Mon.－Thur. 10 am－8 pm; Fri.－Sun. 10 am－11 pm

From lighting to parasol (阳伞), the Red Dot Design Museum presents award­winning products and design concepts from over 30 countries. Head to the Design Museum Shop, there are many interesting design objects and collections sourced from all over the world.

National Gallery Singapore (NGS)

1 St. Andrew's Rd, Singapore 178957. ＋65 6271 7000.

Mon.－Thur., Sat.－Sun. 10 am－7 pm; Fri. 10 am－9 pm

NGS occupies two major landmarks — the former Supreme Court and City Hall — and features over 8,000 artworks, which is the largest public display of modern Southeast Asian art and culture. It is also a home to a host of international exhibitions that have inspired the world and will be remembered for years to come.

Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM)

23­B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807. ＋65 6337 3888.

Daily 10 am－7 pm

Fascinated by stamps? SPM features postage stamps dating all the way back from the 1830s. Enjoy this vibrant museum's in­depth presentation of local and international postal history. Send Singapore­inspired postcards or collect miniature postboxes from Singapore and around the world. Charming souvenirs at the museum store will make creative decorations for your home or office.

【推荐1】Growing up in England with a British father and a Chinese mother, I've enjoyed food from both countries ever since I was able to hold a knife and fork and chopsticks!

Mum has sweet memories of the food from her home town in Sichuan, and often cooks spicy dishes.Thanks to this， Dad has come to love hot pot! But there are still some dishes that Dad dare not try even after many years of marriage to my mother. Even today he still does not take to eating things like chicken feet．

But I enjoy that sort of food myself. Last week, I went to the butcher's and asked, "Do you have pigs' ears？" "No," the butcher said, pulling at his own ears, "just these ordinary ones." He must have thought I was joking．

Dad can cook a super "full English breakfast" of bacon, eggs, beans, sausages and toast with butter. Mum and I just have to find a way to get him into the kitchen! He also does a typical Sunday roast.We all love roast beef and vegetables．

I'll never forget my first visit to China. Mum encouraged me to try different kinds of food. But just when I thought I could deal with all Chinese food, I came across stinky tofu, a horrible grey thing that looked and smelt like a burnt sports shoe. I gathered all my courage to take a bite and was amazed to find it wasn't so bad. It reminded me of blue cheese, a similarly strong smelling type of food you either love or hate. Maybe I'll fall in love with stinky tofu, someday.

People say that one man's meat is another man's poison, but I feel at home with food from both my cultures．

【推荐2】The creativity of some of the most successful brands makes them recognizable and memorable. However, the origins of them are more interesting than you might think.

Rolex, the whisper of success

According to Hans Wilsdorf, founder of the exclusive watch, he tried everything to give his new product a proper name. Wilsdorf was looking for something short that could be easily pronounced. It also had to look good on the watch's surface.

After combining all the letters in thousands of ways and coming up with a hundred names, none seemed powerful enough. But a trip on a horse-drawn carriage changed it, because a "genius," as he called it, whispered the word "Rolex" into his ear.

Zara, taking inspiration from a movie

When Amancio Ortega wanted to name his clothing business, he called it "Zorba," like the 1964 movie, Zorba The Greek, as he was a big fan of Anthony Quinn.

However, shortly before the opening in 1975, he realized that his store was pretty close to a bar named, "Zorba." Since it would be very confusing to the customers to have 2 businesses with the same name in such a small distance, Ortega decided to add an "a" and remove the "b" creating the name of one of the most recognizable Spanish brands in the world.

Häagen-Dazs, Danish?...pride

This ice cream went a long way to satisfy the tastes of the American public. Its creator, Reuben Mattus, was actually a Jewish immigrant from Poland who lived in the United States.

Naming his ice cream Häagen-Dazs, he fulfilled a double purpose. Mattus wanted to honor Denmark, the only country that defended Jewish people during World War II, so he used Danish spelling in the name of his brand. He also wanted to add a bit of exoticism (异国情调), since it was ice cream of the highest quality. He was sure the name would give his product a more distinguished image.

【推荐3】A joint research team recently have developed a new electronic skin that is similar to human skin in strength, durability(耐久性) and sensitivity. The skin or e-skin may play an important role in next-generation personalized medicine, soft robotics and artificial intelligence.

“The ideal e-skin will mimic(模仿) the many natural functions of human skin, such as sensing temperature and touch, accurately and in real time,” says leading researcher Yichen Cai. However, making suitably flexible electronics that can perform such delicate tasks while also used repeatedly is challenging, and each material involved must be carefully engineered.

Most e-skins are made by putting an active sensor on the surface that attaches to human skin. However, the connection between them is often too weak, which reduces the durability and sensitivity of the material; otherwise, if it is too strong, it won’t be flexible enough, making it more likely to break the circuit.

“The landscape of skin electronics keeps shifting at a remarkable pace,” says Cai. “The discovery of 2D sensors has accelerated efforts to turn these quite thin but strong materials into functional, durable artificial skins.”

The new man-made skin built by the researchers could sense objects from 20 centimeters away. It could further make a quick response when touched in less than one tenth of a second. “ It is a striking achievement for an e-skin to maintain toughness after repeated use,” said Shen, “which mimics the softness and rapid recovery of human skin.”

This type of e-skin could monitor a range of biological information, such as changes in blood pressure, which can be detected from movements of arms and legs. This data can then be shared and stored on the cloud via Wi-Fi.

“One remaining problem to the widespread use of e-skins lies in mass production of high-resolution sensors,” adds group leader Vincent Tung “ however, the latest technology offers new promise. ”

【推荐1】What exactly is intelligence? There aren’t any easy answers. Despite the progress that has been made in genetics and psychology, human intelligence has remained one of the most controversial areas of modern science, until now, that is, for the discovery of a gene linked to intelligence has made the experts think again.

Robert Plomin of the Institute of Psychiatry in London and his colleagues in the US have been looking into genetic make-up. From their research, they have discovered that a slightly different gene is more common in those with a high IQ. Plomin analyzed DNA from two groups of 51 children aged between 6 and 15. What he found was that the first group had an IQ of 136, putting them in the top 5% of the population, while the other group had an average IQ of 103. An analysis of their genes showed that 32% of children in the higher group had the gene in question, while only 16% in the second group did. However, there is a lot more research to be done, and Plomin himself is cautious at this early stage. He suggests that there are probably many genes that contribute to intelligence, rather than just one.

Several studies have shown a strong link between IQ and career success, although some psychologists remain unconvinced about this. Professor Michael Rowe, who has written a book called Genius Explained, is one of these. “The people with the highest IQs are not usually the ones who do best in their careers.”

Many psychologists now believe that when it comes to intelligence, IQ isn’t everything. Many alternative views have been put forward recently. One example is the idea of multiple intelligences, which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner. This offers a much broader view than the IQ theory, including creativity and communication skills as relevant factors in intelligence.

Tony Buzan, brain expert and author of Master your Memory, is enthusiastic about this belief, arguing that true geniuses do indeed appear to combine high levels of each type of intelligence. He lists Alexander the Great, Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein as examples. At the same time, Buzan believes that everyone can develop their intelligence, only if they take the trouble to exercise their brain. Perhaps there’s hope for us all!

【推荐2】Rainforest is scattered along Australia’s east coast in western Tasmania, and small pockets across north Australia from Cape York to the Kimberley. Most of Australia’s rainforest-over million hectares -is in Queensland.

Where can see rainforest?

You can see rainforest in many national parks in Queensland. Some parks have facilities for bushwalking; others are suitable only for experienced walkers. If you would like to know more about rainforest, check with your local Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Office.

Threats to survival

Weeds, fire, wild animals(pigs, dogs and cats), clearing for residential development, and visitor pressures(eg. littering)threaten remaining rainforest biodiversity.

Fragmented rainforest is particularly under threat. Private landholders who have rainforest habitat on their property can help conserve this special ecosystem and the many plant and animal species living within it.

How you can help

Stay on walking tracks. Delicate ground cover plants are easily trampled.

Clean your boots beforehand to avoid introducing soil virus.

Remember, everything is protected. Don’t pick, break or remove any plants.

Don’t feed native animals. Feeding is harmful and may lead to aggressive behavior.

Leave the rainforest as you found it. Take your rubbish home with you. Buried rubbish uncovered by forest animals can harm them.

Leave your pets at home. They are not allowed in national parks and can chase, scare and kill animals.

If you camp within the park， disturb the forest floor as little as possible. Don’t cut trees for tent poles or clear plants around your campsite.

Only use fuel stoves when cooking in rainforests Nutrient recycling is critical in a rainforest so gathering leaf litter and dead branches for fires can cause damage.

Don’t use soap, toothpaste, sunscreen or detergent in waterways. They pollute the water and harm aquatic animals.

Durham has been your home in the past three years. This is an appropriate moment in time to invite you as a group of “tourists” in this special exploration. We would also like to congratulate you on your forthcoming transition (转变) from being a Durhammer to a member of society. Please see information below on offers and activities to assist with planning your coming celebrations.

View details of special offers for Winter Assembly at:

http://www.durac.uk/ceremonies/congregation/offers/

⚫ Sign up to keep in touch with Durham University and get a goody bag provided by the ALUMNI team for free.

⚫20% discount on pre-ordered Durham University Merchandise with the ticket code.

WGRADUATE2019 (Or you have to pay the full price at the shop).

⚫Pre-order your photographs and receive a discounted rate.

⚫Free entry to the exhibitions at Palace Green Library for you and your guests (with tickets).

⚫Purchase a diploma container to keep your degree certificate safe. Please check:

htps://www.dur:ac.uk/student.registry/qualifications/order/

⚫Details of celebration events being held in Departments and Colleges are published at:

https://www.dur:ac.uk/ceremonies/congregation/celebrations/

Information on the highlight of the celebration, including but not limited to the opportunity to go out of campus for BBQ and camping at Botantic Garden is published at:

https: //www: dur:ac uk/ campusperks/whatsnewon/ceremonies/

We also hope very much that you will come and meet us and colleagues at the ceremony, which is a traditional and magnificent public presentation of your diploma and award, and it is always memorable and fun. You will have already received a formal email invitation, but this is just to say that we hope to meet you there and congratulate you in person.

Yours sincerely,

Sir Thomas Allen