1 . Intercity Sleeper Between London and Scotland
Most tickets may be used for travel by Sleeper, subject to availability; and a reservation in a two-berth cabin can be made for £25, except in the case of Solo and Special tickets, which include Sleeper reservations in the fare. The price includes early morning tea or coffee and biscuits. A continental or hot breakfast can be ordered if you wish.
Choose from a range of tickets to suit your journey.
| A — SuperApex Only available for travel after 9 a. m. Book at least 2 weeks ahead and travel between Edinburgh or Glasgow and London for the unbeatable price of £59 return. This ticket is non-refundable unless the service is cancelled. |  |
| B — Apex A real bargain fare. Only £69 return between Edinburgh or Glasgow and London. Great value Sleeper travel available by booking at least a week before outward travel. Ticket refundable on payment of a 25% administrative charge. | E — Solo Treat yourself and enjoy exclusive use of a Standard cabin. Solo is an inclusive return travel ticket with Sleeper reservations for one or both directions. Outward and return reservations should be made at the time of booking. The journey must include al Saturday night away. £140—160 London to Edinburgh/Glasgow return. |
C — SuperSaver Available right up to the day of travel and valid any day except these peak days: all Fridays, also 18—30 December, 31 March and 28 May. Departures between midnight and 2am count as previous day’s departures. London to Glasgow or Edinburgh £82. | F — Special Special is an inclusive return travel package for two people including sleeper reservations for one or both directions. It can mean savings for both of you. Outward and return reservations should be made at the time of booking. From £120. |
D — Saver This flexible ticket is valid every day and can be bought on the day of travel. Your ticket allows standard class travel on any train between 10 a. m. and midnight. No seat reservations available. London to Glasgow or Edinburgh £95. | G — Standard Not the cheapest option but available up to the time of travel and valid for all trains and at all times. You are advised to turn up early for travel on a Friday. |
| A．This can only be booked up to one week before departure. |
| B．This is not available if you’ re travelling out between 8 a. m. and 9 a. m. |
| C．It’s the cheapest ticket available but there is a restriction on departure time. |
| D．If you decide not to travel after you have bought the ticket, you cannot get your money back. |
| A．SuperSaver. | B．Saver. | C．Special. | D．Standard. |
| A．Tourism Bureau. | B．Transportation Bureau. |
| C．Advertising Bureau. | D．Finance Bureau. |
2 . Several years ago, Jeremy Clarkson, presenter of BBC television programme discovered one of his guests was half German and half Irish. Immediately, he said, “That’s quite a strange
This joke played on
I recently read on a website that Irish business people were
So why do some people
By definition, a stereotype is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. A cultural characteristic, on the other hand, is a pattern of behaviour that is
So what does this really mean? Stereotype are simply overstated assumptions about groups of people. Imagine if a tourist visited a small town in Switzerland and saw a number of locals playing the alphorn instrument, and then
If however, this tourist were to say that the Swiss are very punctual, this could be seen as a cultural
All this raises important questions: Can making generalizations about groups of people be a
| A．association | B．combination | C．connection | D．relation |
| A．patterns | B．models | C．stereotypes | D．features |
| A．understandably | B．extremely | C．deeply | D．enormously |
| A．classified | B．specified | C．described | D．thought |
| A．indirect | B．conservative | C．emotional | D．direct |
| A．disapprove | B．assure | C．accuse | D．remind |
| A．nose | B．mouth | C．eyelid | D．lip |
| A．normal | B．typical | C．peculiar | D．critical |
| A．ensured | B．guaranteed | C．announced | D．claimed |
| A．overestimated | B．overstated | C．overused | D．overlooked |
| A．characteristic | B．function | C．approach | D．essence |
| A．alert | B．mindful | C．patient | D．concerned |
| A．Therefore | B．Moreover | C．However | D．Otherwise |
| A．humans | B．personalities | C．groups | D．individuals |
| A．essential | B．social | C．positive | D．inevitable |
3 . Most college students think that there are only two choices after graduation—finding a job or entering graduate school. An opportunity that is often missed is volunteering with an organized volunteer program.
Volunteering provides a year of intention (计划) in a community where recent graduates can learn about the world they are entering, about themselves as individuals (个体) and about their role in this world. It provides intentional time to understand the purpose that drives one as an individual in life. Taking a year off after graduation to volunteer allows students to slow down and really understand where they want their future to lie. Not only this, but students will also be helping others, getting work experience, living in a community and giving back to society.
Volunteering often leads to a job opportunity. A volunteer might stay and work with the organization, shifting from a volunteer position to a paid position. For example, an individual doing volunteer teaching with an organization might be offered a teaching position at their school. Even if the volunteer position does not lead to a paid position, the volunteer should keep in touch with their organization. One reason is that the organization can write letters of recommendation (推荐) for the volunteer’s job applications. What’s more, volunteer experience on a resume could catch the attention of schoolmates from the organization or program who work at a place of employment (雇用). A shared volunteer experience with the manager might help one find a job!
Volunteers have fun together and like helping others a lot. They share a common mission and vision (使命和愿景), continue personal and professional development, and get new ideas about the world around them. They get to know the community, practice their social responsibility, and build their skill set and network with others. Even if volunteers are not paid, they receive these and many other benefits through their service.
1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．Why students should volunteer during college. |
| B．What the value of volunteering after graduation is. |
| C．Whether recent graduates should have a yearly plan. |
| D．How to find a volunteer program that works for you. |
| A．To receive a job offer. | B．To find old schoolmates. |
| C．To apply for a new program. | D．To get support when seeking jobs. |
| A．Sharing your future plans. |
| B．Showing your social responsibility. |
| C．Letting others know more about you. |
| D．Catching the attention of your schoolmates. |
| A．To explain what volunteering is. |
| B．To offer new volunteer opportunities. |
| C．To encourage recent graduates to volunteer. |
| D．To discuss whether to volunteer without pay. |
4 . New Zealand
| What can you see? Mountains, volcanoes, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, forests, beaches. Both islands are mountainous. In fact, only 30% of New Zealand is flat. | The Maoris When the Maoris first arrived in New Zealand, they lived in villages and were excellent fishermen, hunters and farmers. About 50 years ago, many Maoris started to live and work in the large cities and took jobs in the government, industries, medicine and education. They are proud of their culture and decide to keep many of the customs which are part of their way of life. |
| Who can you meet? Most people live on North Island. Eighty-five percent of New Zealanders are “pakeha” (“white men”), which means their “great grandfathers” came from Europe. Ten percent are Maoris. The Maoris came to New Zealand from the Polynesian islands probably around the tenth century. The “pakeha” started to arrive in New Zealand from Europe about 200 years ago as farmers and traders. | Fact box: New Zealand. Position: South of the equator(赤道). Nearest neighbour: Australia, 1,600 km away. Size: Two main islands —North Island and South Island: together they are 268.680 square kilometers. Population: 4 million. Capital: Wellington. Languages: English and Maori. |
| A．Four million white people. | B．20% of the population being Maoris. |
| C．About 1, 600 km south of the equator. | D．Nearly 1/3 of the country being plains. |
| A．the white people and the Polynesians | B．the white people and the “pakeha” |
| C．the Maoris and the white people | D．the Maoris and the Polynesians |
| A．Living in small villages. | B．Developing farming skills. |
| C．Keeping their own culture. | D．Taking up government jobs. |
5 . Guan Shanyue Art Museum
Shenzhen artists are sending hope and gratitude to the Chinese CovID-19 frontline workers through 215 artworks at the “We Are Together”exhibition running until May 17. The paintings, sculptures, photographs and music videos show medical workers, delivery men, cleaners, police officers and volunteers working tirelessly during the outbreak. Meanwhile, a selection of master Quan Shanyue’s paintings featuring flowers and birds are also on display until July.
Hours: 9 a. m. -12 pm; 2 pm. 4. 30 p. m. closed Mondays.
He Xiangning Art Museum
Selected paintings by master He Xiangning are offering an in-depth review of her revolutionary and artistic career. The paintings mainly portray plum blossoms, pine trees, lions, tigers, and landscapes. Meanwhile, contemporary Chinese oil paintings produced in the past 30 years are also on display at the “As Times Go By”exhibition until May 5.
Hours: 9:30 a. m. - 4:30 p. m. , closed Mondays.
MixC Shenzhen Bay
The ”Fantastic Dali” exhibition, running until May 5, presents an unimaginable world of 200 artworks by Spanish master Salvador Dali. Another exhibition running until May 28 features painting “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” by Ming artist Qiu Ying(1494-1552)and vivid scenes for visitors to take photos.
Hours(Dali): 10 a. m. -7 p. m. (Mon. -Fri.), 10 a. m. -9 p. m. (Sat.-Sun)
Hours(Qiu Ying): 10 a. m. -9 p. m. , closed Mondays.
1. What are on exhibition in Guan Shanyue Art Museum?| A．Artworks by a Spanish master. | B．Paintings featuring landscapes. |
| C．Music videos showing lions. | D．Artworks honoring COVID-19 fighters. |
| A．“Fantastic Dali”. |
| B．“We Are Together”. |
| C．“As Times Go By”. |
| D．“Along the River During the Qingming Festival”. |
| A．A travel journal. | B．An art website |
| C．A painting album. | D．A comic book. |
NYC Parks offers a variety of events, programs and activities made with kids especially in mind. Children will have plenty to keep them active throughout the year no matter what their interests are.
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic (培训班)
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Jonathan Ogeleza
Location: Sorrentino Recreation Center
This instructional basketball clinic will provide an opportunity for youth, regardless of skill, to have a positive basketball experience. Children will have the opportunity to learn and practice their basketball skills through a series of training. This specific clinic is for youth ages 10-12.
Fort Tryon Kids Art: Winter Craft Workshop
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 5-12
Location: J. Hood Wright Recreation Center
Identify the year-round birds found in Fort Tryon Park and find out which evergreen plants support them in the park. Then, create bird feeders for your home with local artist Jessica Maffia to help birds during the cold winter months!
TEEN Word Game Hour
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sidikha Ashraf
Location: Al Oerter Recreation Center
Do you love word games? Welcome to Word Game Hour! Play a variety of word games outside of the classics and build that already impressive vocabulary of yours. If you've never played a word game before, then we want you to come even more. This isn't just for professionals. This is for fun!
Share, Grow and Give on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Randall's Island Park
In 1958, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Harlem for the signing of his book, Stride Toward Freedom. Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Randall's Island Park. We will create a community collage (拼贴画) centered around excerpts (节选) from Dr. King's book. Keeping with the essence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day being a day of service, there will also be an opportunity to keep our park clean and beautiful.
1. What do we know about the program instructed by Jonathan Ogeleza?| A．It asks children to protect birds. |
| B．B. It is held at Randall's Island Park. |
| C．It is designed for children ages 5 to 10. |
| D．It helps kids to develop their basketball skills. |
| A．4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. | B．1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| C．8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | D．11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| A．TEEN Word Game Hour. |
| B．Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic. |
| C．Fort Tryon Kids Art: Winter Craft Workshop. |
| D．Share, Grow and Give on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
7 . 4 WRITING COMPETITIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Calling all high school student writers! If you’re looking for scholarships or ways to support your future education, look no further than writing competitions.
Below are 4 writing competitions for high school students. Check them now!
Scholastic Writing Awards
The Scholastic Writing Awards celebrate was created by students aged 13 and older in grades 7 through 12 across the country. You can submit(提交) all kinds of writing works, including science fiction, humor, short plays, and more.
Gold medal winners can earn a $10,000 scholarship, and silver medal winners can earn a$1,000 scholarship. The fee to apply is $7 for a single entry.
Young Lions Fiction Award
To apply for this award, any writer aged 35 or younger may submit a novel or collection of short stories. Each year, a group of experts including Young Lions members, writers, and librarians select the winner.
The winner of this award will receive a $11.000 scholarship.
NSHSS Creative Writing Scholarship
High school students of all ages can have access to this creative writing scholarship. Students can submit works (that have not been published before)in one or both categories (类别): poetry and fiction.
A prize of $2,000 ill be awarded to one student winner in each category.
We the Students Essay Competitions
This competition asks students to answer the question, “What are the important qualities of a citizen in your community in 21st century America?” in an essay between 500 and 800 words. Students must be US citizens between the ages of 14 and 19 to apply.
One national winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and six runners-up will receive $1,250 each.
1. If you have created a short play, which competition is suitable for you to enter?| A．Scholastic Writing Awards. | B．Young Lions Fiction Award. |
| C．NSHSS Creative Writing Scholarship. | D．We the Students Essay Competition. |
| A．Scholastic Writing Awards. | B．Young Lions Fiction Award. |
| C．NSHSS Creative Writing Scholarship. | D．We the Students Essay Competition. |
| A．A club’s poster. | B．A teaching plan. | C．A school’s website. | D．A principal’s speech. |
8 . Long ago, poems were recited loud instead of being written down. Back when the Greeks first started the Olympics, they held poetry
Now, poetry competitions have been revived. This year 120,000 high school students competed in the first Poetry Out Loud national recitation competition,
The first competitions were held in classrooms. The winners went on to school wide contests, and then they competed in city and state competitions.
It’s not just a matter of saying the words in the right order. It’s the tone of
Not only do the people hearing poems have a(n)
| A．connections | B．contests | C．contacts | D．compositions |
| A．performing | B．hearing | C．admiring | D．comprehending |
| A．However | B．Besides | C．Finally | D．Therefore |
| A．poet | B．performer | C．student | D．champion |
| A．against | B．for | C．in | D．at |
| A．finals | B．competitions | C．activities | D．ceremonies |
| A．awarded | B．won | C．rewarded | D．achieved |
| A．set off | B．set up | C．put off | D．put out |
| A．acquiring | B．finding | C．hearing | D．reading |
| A．drama | B．rhyme | C．voice | D．poetry |
| A．literature | B．history | C．art | D．words |
| A．fresh | B．innocent | C．amusing | D．confusing |
| A．wonderful | B．pleasant | C．unforgettable | D．new |
| A．learning | B．writing | C．memorizing | D．selecting |
| A．feature | B．benefit | C．satisfaction | D．option |
9 . Spring is a fine season. It lights up people’s moods and brings hope. When you bathe in the warm spring breeze(微风), what comes into your mind? Let’s see what Meng Haoran from China and William Blake from the UK wrote about spring.
1. According to the passage spring is .
| A．silent | B．useless | C．boring | D．hopeful |
| A．sunny | B．rainy | C．snowy | D．cloudy |
| A．flowers | B．fruit | C．sky | D．birds |
| A．Stories. | B．Novels. | C．Poems. | D．Fictions. |
10 . Summer Nights 2022 - The Blue Room Theatre
Summer Nights is a program of theatre and performance held every year at the Blue Room Theatre during Perth’s Summer Festival Season. Information about some of the shows included in Summer Nights 2022 is listed below.
Conversations with a Fish
Ages: 14 years and older
Dates: Thursday, 27 January 2022 to Thursday, 3 February 2022
Running Time: 70 minutes
Ticket Prices: Early Bird $21.00, Full Price $28.00, Concession (减价票) $23.00
Show Summary:
A fish faces different existential dilemmas (困境) relating to human experience. What happens? You decide.
107
Ages: 15 years and older
Dates: Thursday, 27 January 2022 to Saturday, 5 February 2022
Running Time: 90 minutes
Ticket Prices: Early Bird $23.00, Full Price $30.00, Concession $25.00
Show Summary:
Four students, four girls of colour, four young people just try to get through high school and figure out their place in the world.
She’s Terribly Greedy
Ages: 15 years and older
Dates: Thursday, 27 January 2022 to Thursday, 3 February 2022
Running Time: 50 minutes
Ticket Prices: Early Bird $21.00, Full Price $28.00, Concession $23.00
Show Summary:
20-year-old Ellenore looks at a feast (盛宴), each plate a different future calling out to her － and she wants everything. She wants to wear every dress hanging in her closet. She wants every possible version of herself. Yet here she stands, looking at her future, and can’t choose.
Utopia
Ages: 16 years and older
Dates: Tuesday, 8 February 2022 to Saturday, 12 February 2022
Running Time: 45 minutes
Ticket Prices: Early Bird $18.00, Full Price $25.00, Concession $20.00
Show Summary:
Utopia is a work of anger, despair and resilience (适应力) ... an expression from a young man watching horrors (可怕的经历) unfold in his homeland Afghanistan and across the world.
1. What is the normal ticket price of Conversations with a Fish?| A．$21.00. | B．$23.00. | C．$25.00. | D．$28.00. |
| A．They are for the same age group. | B．They last the same length of time. |
| C．They charge the same ticket price. | D．They are shown on the same dates. |
| A．107. | B．Utopia. | C．She s Terribly Greedy. | D．Conversations with a Fish. |
