1 . Lena Mars and her parents had taken a trip to Costa Rica. While enjoying one of the country’s many beautiful beaches, the girl’s parents gave her a snack. But it turned out that she wasn’t the only one who was hungry: A wild iguana (鬣蜥) appeared unexpectedly as the girl at e her cake by the water. The iguana ran up to the girl and bit her on the back of her left middle finger, causing her to drop the cake. The animal then ran off with the snack, but it did leave something else behind.
The Mars immediately took the girl to a local clinic, where a doctor disinfected the wound with alcohol and gave her some antibiotics (抗生素). The wound appeared to have cleared up in about two weeks. It was five months later, when Lena’s parents noticed a coin-sized bump (肿块) on her hand in the same spot causing mild pain, that they thought they should take her to another doctor.
The doctor removed the 2-centimeter mass and took a closer look at the growth in the lab and discovered that the child had a rare infection that more commonly causes a tuberculosis-like illness in fish. It’s ubiquitous in fresh and salt water but rarely infects humans. Typically, when humans are infected, it’s after a wound has been exposed to the bacteria in water.
Most antibiotics alone don’t work on these kinds of infections, so the doctor gave the girl a different medical treatment often used for skin infections. She responded well to the treatment.
“Generally, iguanas will go about their day. But like any wildlife, if they start associating people with food, they’re going to risk coming closer.” said Anna Meyer, operations manager at a zoo in Florida. “The lesson here is that no one should feed wildlife, because they will most likely give you a bite.”
1. What can we learn about Lena Mars?| A．She tried to feed an animal. | B．She was bitten by an iguana. |
| C．She left the cake on the beach. | D．She found a rare wild animal. |
| A．The antibiotics were harmful. | B．They distrusted the first doctor. |
| C．Her wound became infected. | D．She took the medicine wrongly. |
| A．Common. | B．Dangerous. | C．Lively. | D．Useful. |
| A．It is good for wildlife. | B．It puts animals in danger. |
| C．It is a risky behavior. | D．It gets us close to nature. |
2 . The Children’s Museum of Manhattan Exhibitions Beginning in 2024
Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)
Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest or rub animal footprints, even build a Bear’s nest! By helping Dora and her friends. kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciator and awareness of Latin American culture.
Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)
The exhibition continues our tradition of providing families with access to beautiful, complex, and challenging art, as well as access to working artists and opportunities for art making. Come to celebrate art as a vehicle for building healthy communities and explore ideas of home and identity.
PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)
We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school. By combining hands-on games and learning, PlayWorksTM creates a fun and rewarding experience for children.
For adults, PlayWorksnTM provides an opportunity to observe each child’s unique learning style and appreciate how play creates a strong foundation for later learning. This innovative environment includes Alphie -a giant talking dragon who “cats” letters! Come lo get more resources to support your child’s language development.
Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)
The exhibit invites children and their grown-ups to feel like heroes, building their learning brain skills together. These skills, known as executive functions, include self-control. working memory, and mental flexibility. Children practice these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.
1. Which exhibition is suitable for a boy aged 3 who is learning spelling?| A．Adventures with Dora and Diego | B．Inside Art |
| C．Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City | D．PlayWorks |
| A．Learn more about nature and culture. | B．Draw a map of city subways and parks. |
| C．Graduate with a specific qualification. | D．Get resources for language learning. |
| A．They are free of charge for kids. | B．They are only designed for kids. |
| C．They improve kids’ academic performance. | D．They provide kids with hands-on experience. |
3 . As a public research university in the USA, our mission is the creation, dissemination (传播), preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. Here is something that you need to know to have a clearer understanding about University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Awards and Honors
With 16 Nobel laureates, 15 MacArthur fellows, 120 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships and more Olympic medals than most universities, our university has become a household name with academic and athletic brilliance. Because of this storied history, it’s easy to imagine that we’ve been around forever, when in fact, our university turned its 100th anniversary in 2019. We are just getting started the beginning of the story.
Community Engagement and Impact
The global city of Los Angeles is a dynamic environment for building and testing dreams. People come here because they want to make the world a better place and they find support in our mission, values and community. Their passion becomes a public service to the city, the state and the world.
Experience Major and Minor Discoveries
If you’re not sure of a major yet, don’t worry. Many freshmen change their major while at our university. Thanks to the width of our top-ranked academic program and our cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) approach, you’ll have endless opportunities to find your path. And our 10-week quarter system lets you sample a multitude of subjects and classes.
Freshmen generally decide on a major by the end of their sophomore year (大二学年). Transfer students who declare a major when applying must satisfy lower-level course requirements. You may be able to add a minor in an area that interests you.
1. How many years does UCLA have by 2023?| A．102. | B．103. | C．104. | D．105. |
| A．Getting support from community engagement. | B．Strengthening family connections. |
| C．Improving the city’s reputation. | D．Developing leadership. |
| A．Sophomores can choose their major. |
| B．The university has few majors to choose. |
| C．The students are not allowed to add any minor. |
| D．The freshmen have no options to choose their major. |
4 . The heroes helping the stars shine
The 19th Asian Games, which comes to a close on Sunday, has witnessed the great contribution of people from all walks of life.
Liu Shuyi
The security staff member has been responsible for the protection of rifle (步枪) and pistol ammunition (手枪弹药) for events such as shooting and modern pentathlon (现代五项运动).
“Due to the varied gun control policies in different countries, we worried that athletes might not understand the local rules. However, those concerns were all relieved when everyone showed understanding and cooperation.” Liu said.
Lu Baolin
“I wake up every day at 2:00 am, set off at 4:30 am, drive more than 30 kilometers to take athletes to the competition venue, and then return to the Asian Games Village. Each round trip takes almost two hours, and on each competition day, I make the journey three times,” Lu said.
His son is also involved in the Games, providing security services. Due to their work commitments, they hardly see each other these days. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, the family spent over an hour chatting via video call, celebrating the festival together online.
Shi Futian
As a sports reporter at English-language newspaper China Daily, he said “I feel very lucky to participate in such a huge event as a journalist. I also hope that through our media coverage, more people will get to know the athletes and understand their stories.”
Li Guanlin
A volunteer at the Basketball Arena in Shaoxing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, and his job is to ensure that the court is free from debris (碎片), sweat stains and watermarks, and to ensure the smooth progress of the matches by helping prevent athletes from slipping and avoiding any unnecessary injuries.
“When I am on duty at the court, my family will look for me during the live broadcast.
They told me that seeing me busily working makes them realize how much I’ve grown up.”
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9981. What can we learn about Lu Baolin?
| A．He is in charge of the security service. |
| B．He has to make a journey among different cities. |
| C．He sacrificed time spent with family due to his duty. |
| D．He doesn’t need to be an early riser during the Games. |
| A．Liu Shuyi. | B．Lu Baolin. | C．Shi Futian. | D．Li Guanlin. |
| A．A sports magazine. | B．An online forum. |
| C．A government report. | D．A history textbook. |
5 . Mexico has more than just beaches. Several Mexican cities have been recognized as forming part of the heritage of humanity and are considered to be of outstanding universal value.
Oaxaca
Oaxaca and the nearby archaeological site Monte Alban have both been recognized by UNESCO. Oaxaca, the capital city of the state of the same name, was founded in 1529 and offers a good example of previous Spanish town planning. Oaxaca is considered one of Mexico’s best foodie destinations. Learn what foods and drinks you should try in Oaxaca.
Guanajuato
As a silver mining town in the past, Guanajuato seems special. The winding streets and small squares give it a more friendly feel than some of the other cities. This is a student town with a vibrant culture and an important cultural festival — the International Cervantino Festival which is held every October.
Puebla
Puebla is one of Mexico’s large cities, but its historical center can easily be explored on foot. It has some special historical structures such as the 16th-century cathedral and some other fine buildings with walls covered in tiles.
Morelia
Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacán, was originally called Valladolid, but its name was changed in honor of independence hero José María Morelos y Pavón. The Museo del Dulce is a stop you shouldn’t miss in Morelia. Visits to nearby Patzcuaro or the reserves are also recommended on a trip to Morelia.
1. What are visitors recommended to do in Oaxaca?| A．Walk on a beach. | B．Enjoy local cuisine. |
| C．Visit a student town. | D．Join a cultural festival. |
| A．Architecture. | B．Reserves. | C．Silver mining. | D．Foods and drinks. |
| A．Oaxaca. | B．Guanajuato. | C．Puebla. | D．Morelia. |
6 . The Hong Kong Ocean Park is a famous marine museum. Located between Aberdeen and Repulse Bay, the park sponsored by the Hong Kong Derby dates back to 1969. In 1987, the park was changed from a joint organization into an independent legal organization for Hong Kong governors to appoint board members.
The park is divided into two parts: the lowland section and the headland section, and a cable car system links the two parts. The lowland section is the on-water amusement park, which is the first on-water amusement center in Asia; the headland section includes the aquarium (水族馆), the hall of sea waves, the marine theater and the paradise of various birds, and is the main part of the park.
The aquarium is one of the largest in the world, with a water body of 22 meters wide, 38 meters long and 7 meters deep. It has four layers, and visitors can view the ocean creatures on the passages surrounding it.
The hall of sea waves is a huge water pool, and is 152 meters wide, 122 meters long and 2.7 meters deep. There are various kinds of man-made seacoasts suitable for living of different sea creatures.
The marine theater is located in the middle on top of a mountain and can hold 4,000 people. In the center, there is a huge pool with sharks and sea lions and dolphins performing in it.
The paradise of various birds has a unique design and is a huge net made of stainless steel wires supported by five columns. It covers an area of 2,500 square meters in four sections, namely the birds living on the ground, the birds living in forests, the birds living in jungles and the birds living in water.
1. What can we learn from the text?| A．The lowland section is the main part of the park. |
| B．The audience can enjoy some marine animals’ dishes there. |
| C．The park owns the first on-water amusement center in the world. |
| D．The park has a history of more than fifty years. |
| A．It has the largest water body in the world. |
| B．It belongs to the headland section. |
| C．Visitors can see the rarest ocean creatures there. |
| D．Visitors can enjoy dancing performances there. |
| A．A biology journal. | B．A tourism website. |
| C．A history book. | D．A science magazine. |
7 . Here are the best hotels in Auckland. from sear-view nightclubs to urban art escapes.
SO Auckland
The hotel, which feels part-exhibition, part-nightclub, sets itself apart from other chains in downtown Auckland. Running paths are laid out on the in-room screens to help you see the best of Auckland. It is especially impressive to take in views of the high-rises along the Waitemata Seaport from the 16th-floor cocktail bar at the hotel.
Rooms: From NZ$ 398, room only.
Parohe Island Retreat
Thickly forested Kawau Island lies just beyond the urban orbit. At the remotest end of the seaport around which the island wraps itself, Parohe provides yoga platforms and outdoor baths for guests to relax. It also has a schedule of activities encouraging guests to connect with land and sea, including volleyball and fishing.
Rooms: From NZ$ 650. room only.
Emerald Inn
Across the harbour from downtown Auckland, this hotel is ideal for multi-generational trips. There are enough local activities for families to spend a week here, from the Sunday beachside market to Lake Pupuke, a freshwater-filled volcanic crater (坑) where you can try boating or windsurfing.
Rooms: From NZ$ 235, room only.
Hotel Britomart
The newest arrival on this list is Hotel Britomart, an understated hotel among the high-rises. It is the only hotel on this list to gain a 5 Green Star award for sustainability. The location makes it popular among both holidaymakers and locals, who happily fill the tables of its superb fish restaurant, Kingi. Local food is so championed that the menu names those responsible for each catch.
Rooms: From NZ$ 377, room only.
1. Which is the most expensive hotel?| A．Emerald Inn. | B．Hotel Britomart. | C．SO Auckland. | D．Parohe Island Retreat. |
| A．Pay a visit to its exhibitions. | B．Windsurf in its volcanic crater. |
| C．Do yoga and have outdoor baths. | D．Try fish bought from identified fishers. |
| A．The sweeping city views. | B．The family fun. |
| C．Its environmental friendliness. | D．Its artistic atmosphere. |
8 . Luxury Vacation in Greece—A Unique Guide to Exquisite Destinations
Greece is a land of captivating beauty and rich cultural heritage. From pristine beaches to historic landmarks, Greek islands have it all.
In this guide, we will explore three extraordinary luxury destinations in Greece, each with its own distinctive appeal, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience.
Santorini:A paradise for the senses
Santorini, with its iconic white-washed buildings, is a world-renowned luxury destination. This volcanic island is celebrated for its dramatic sunsets and breathtaking landscapes, making it a top choice for discerning travelers. For a more exclusive experience, consider indulging (沉溺) in a luxury villa, where you can enjoy utmost privacy and personalized attention.
No luxury vacation in Greece is complete without tasting the culinary (烹饪的) delights the country has to offer.Santorini boasts a remarkable dining scene, featuring world-class restaurants that showcase the freshest local ingredients.
Mykonos:Where charms meets relaxation
Mykonos, known as the “Island of the Winds”, provides all pleasures that you can imagine, including infinity pools, private beach access, and exclusive spa facilities.
Mykonos boasts a reputation for its lively nightlife scene. From iconic beach clubs where you can dance to the hottest beats under the sun to sophisticated cocktail bars that offer panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, the island caters to those seeking an unforgettable party experience.
Crete:A painting of natural beauty and cultural heritage
Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, offers a diverse and captivating luxury vacation experience. With its rugged mountains, stunning beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete seamlessly blends natural beauty with rich history.
Immerse yourself in the island’s cultural heritage by visiting archaeological sites such as the Palace of Knossos or exploring charming villages where time seems to stand still. For the adventurous souls, indulge in thrilling outdoor activities, including hiking through the Samaria Gorge or boarding a yachting excursion along the coastline.
1. From which section of a magazine can you most probably read this passage?| A．Health. | B．Environment. |
| C．Travel. | D．Entertainment. |
| A．It is not a luxury destination. | B．It is the best place for food enthusiasts. |
| C．It offers various outdoor activities. | D．It is famous for its lively nightlife. |
| A．Santorini is the largest of these three islands. |
| B．Crete may hold a particular appeal for history lovers. |
| C．Mykonos features white-washed buildings. |
| D．Boat trips are offered in all these three destinations. |
9 . 2023 Illustration Competition
Welcome to enter for the Communication Arts Illustration Competition, most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration. Selected by distinguished professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on commarts. com, ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence, made from solid aluminum, and an award certificate. Communication Art’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your industry.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
| Category | Single illustration | Series of illustrations |
| Books (covers, jackets, etc.) | $ 40 | $ 80 (limit of 5) |
| Motion (media for films, videos, etc.) | $ 90 | $ 180 (limit of 3) |
| Student Work | $ 20 (Image) $ 45 (Video) | $ 40(Images, limit of 5) $ 90 (Video, limit of 3) |
For more categories, please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13, 2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $ 10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2024.
1. What will the winner attain?| A．A tailor-made award certificate. | B．Exposure to distinguished works. |
| C．A bonus from Communication Arts. | D．Wide recognition in the profession. |
| A．A student work from Uganda with English depictions. |
| B．A newly produced motion entry. |
| C．A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB. |
| D．A series for covers of three illustrations. |
| A．$ 80. | B．$ 120. | C．$ 110. | D．$ 90. |
10 . The Montague Bookmill
The Montague Bookmill in Montague is a used bookstore housed in an 1842 gristmill (磨坊), set on the banks of the Sawmill River, a few miles north of Northampton and Amherst, Massachusetts. There is great food and drink all day and deep into the night at the astonishing Lady Killigrew Cafe and the beautiful new Watershed Restaurant. We have concerts and performances in spring, summer and fall. The bookstore is a lovely place where you can lose yourself for hours. We’ve been lost here for years.
Our Books
Our collection leans toward the academic, but we have thousands of books, on just about everything from Austen to Zola. Our books are generally half-price, including recent publishers’ overstocks. Don’t look for our catalogues online; we’re not that bookstore. But if we can’t find the book you’re looking for, we’ll find you a better one you don’t know but you want.
We Buy Books
We buy books strictly by appointment, and we make appointments only by phone so that we can discuss your books. We look for books that are in good condition, and we do not buy textbooks or former library books. Books should have no underlining, highlighting or marginal notes.
Events Information
There are events held in our store every year except in 2022 and 2023. Please pay attention to the following information.
●Doors open at 7:30 pm, unless posted.
●All shows are $10 cash and credit cards are not accepted.
●Be sure to arrive early for couches, armchairs and browsing the books!
●Watch this page for additions, updates and more information.
1. What do you know about The Montague Bookmill?
| A．It houses a bank and 1842 gristmills in total. | B．It allows you to look for catalogues online. |
| C．It provides food and drink for customers. | D．It only charges half prices for academic books. |
| A．A new textbook with no notes. | B．A new best-selling novel at a book fair. |
| C．A used book with underlining notes. | D．A book from the National Library of China. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A tourist map. | C．A website. | D．A health magazine. |
