The China International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR)
After long and careful training, the team went on its first international rescue missions in 2003. The team saved lots of people. It was the first time
2 . Since 2017, AR Together has presented over 200 workshops, camps, events, and gathering spaces for immigrants to meet, connect, and build lasting connections in the community. Below are some of ARTogether’s past and present community workshops and events.
Water-coloring Workshop
Organized in cooperation with Story Center, Water-coloring Workshop is a free online channel accessible to immigrants. These Zoom workshops are a creative space for partcipants to paint, chat, listen to music, and share stories.
Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop
This is designed to give high school partcipants a creative practice towards their personal journey of self-acceptance and healing. Led by artist Sen Mendez, participants gather at Oakland International High School and are given ten small blocks to create a visual story about themselves.
Women’s Craft Circle
ARTogether’s longest-running workshop series, the Women’s Craft Circle seeks to bring women together through the healing power of craft-making. In the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, participants are able to relax in a welcoming space, connecting through a love for art and shared experiences.
Expressive Art Class for Kids
At West Oakland Branch Library, kids aged 6-11 from immigrant backgrounds explore fun interactive activities such as free drawing. Painting, and free dance that will let youth appreciate art without pressure or strict rules. In each class, activity leaders follow the principle of guiding, not telling, which creates a stress-free environment that encourages creativity.
1. Which workshop is available for people living outside Oakland?A.Water-coloring Workshop | B.Y(our) Legacy: A Printmaking Workshop. |
C.Women’s Craft Circle | D.Expressive Art Class for Kids. |
A.Visiting teacher interested in painting. |
B.A female artist specializing in craft-making |
C.An exchange student in the international high school. |
D.An experienced librarian from immigrant backgrounds. |
A.They take place at local libraries. |
B.They require basic drawing skills. |
C.They offer instructions with strict rules. |
D.They encourage innovation or imagination. |
3 . The British National Health Service (NHS) was set up in 1948 and was designed to provide equal basic health care, free of charge, for everybody in the countryside. Before this time health care bad to be paid for by individuals.
Nowadays central government is directly responsible for the NHS although it is administered by local health authorities. About 83 percent of the cost of the health service is paid for by general taxation and the rest is met from the National Insurance contributions paid by those in work. There are charges for prescription and dental care but many people, such as children, pregnant women, pensioners, and those on Income Support, are exempt from payment.
Most people are registered with a local doctor (a GP, or General Practitioner) who is increasingly likely to be part of a health centre which serves the community.
As the population of Britain gets older, the hospital service now treats more patients than before, although patients spend less time in hospital. NHS hospitals—many of which were built in the nineteenth century—provide nearly half a million beds and have over 480, 000 medical staff. The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe although Britain actually spends less per person on health care than most of her European neighbours.
During the 1980s there was considerable restructuring of the Health Service with an increased emphasis on managerial efficiency and the privatization of some services (for example, cleaning). At the end of the 1980s the government introduced proposals for further reform of the NHS, including allowing some hospitals to be self-governing, and encouraging GPs to compete for patients. Patients would be able to choose and change their family doctor more easily and GPs would have more financial responsibility. The political questions continue of how much money should be provided to support the NHS and where it should come from.
1. We can know from the first paragraph that ________.A.patients were charged for receiving health care before 1948 |
B.the NHS was an organization which gave free advice to villagers |
C.people didn’t have to pay for health care since the NHS was set up |
D.the original aim of the NHS was to provide equal basic health care for everybody |
A.It’s managed by the central government. |
B.It hires more people than any other unit in Europe. |
C.Its cost is mainly paid for by the National Insurance contributions. |
D.Fewer patients go to its hospitals than before because they spend less on health care. |
A.suffering | B.different | C.prevented | D.free |
A.many hospitals are too old to be used |
B.some services are in the charge of individuals |
C.there is not enough money for further reform |
D.more and more patients go to GPs for treatment |
4 . This Is the Way Learning Center
The staff, parents and children enrolled (招收) at This Is the Way Learning Center are one big family. We take the health and safety of our family very seriously. This Is the Way Learning Center is committed to maintaining a safe environment for your children. We are following all safety rules. Should you have any questions regarding the processes in place please call our center. We will be happy to answer your questions.
This Is the Way Learning Center cares for and educates children aged 6 weeks and up. We are enrolling for all programs (Preschool and Nursery School) in addition to basic childcare. There will be no enrollment fees and registration fees. We are devoted to the future of your child and creating a lifetime love of learning at every age and stage. What can be more precious or important than the early developmental and learning years of our children?
This Is the Way Learning Center is located across the street from Henry Barnard School at 18 Shaker Road. It is conveniently located just minutes from 91 North and South, in the town of Enfield.
Hours:
• 6:30 am through 5:30 pm
• Monday through Friday
• Closed only on major holidays.
Ages:
• Children through kindergarten
• School age
Features:
• All-day, all-year daycare
• Homelike setting
• Age-appropriate play areas
• Child-friendly curriculum
• Computer education
• Trained and experienced teachers
You may email us at requests@thisisthewaylc.com or call us at 860-253-0010 to ask your questions and request a free brochure.
1. What is This Is the Way Learning Center?A.It’s a big family. | B.It’s a training center. |
C.It’s a safety center. | D.It’s a local program. |
A.Everyone enrolled at it. | B.Age-appropriate coaches. |
C.Computer education teachers. | D.Trained and experienced teachers. |
A.Parents. | B.Visitors. | C.Students. | D.Professors. |
5 . Identify the best charities
There are so many ways to support the creatures that share this planet with us, and one of the simplest ways is to donate to charities.
We have done a roundup of some top organizations. These charities are committed to the only purpose of making our natural world a better place, and to supporting the animals that live within it.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife works tirelessly both on the ground and in the courts to protect and restore wildlife. Their work primarily focuses on North America, although it does have a fantastic worldwide reach. They work at a policy level to ensure that endangered animals are protected, but also offer practical advice to people who have to live alongside bears!
Jane Goodall Foundation
In 1960, Jane Goodall ventured into the forests of Africa to be able to see wild animals living without human disturbance. This decision led to the foundation of the Jane Goodall Foundation, and paved the way for some of the most illuminating research into chimpanzees which are at risk of extinction. The research continues to this day, focusing on the state of the forest and the chimpanzee populations which is shared with governments and other protection agencies.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is one of the most successful orphaned elephant rescue and rehabilitation projects in the world. Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick started the organization in 1977 in memory of her late husband, the famous naturalist David Sheldrick. The organization focuses on anti-poaching and endangered species conservation, as well as rescuing and hand rearing elephant and rhino orphans.
World Wildlife Fund
The WWF is probably the best known of all the organizations. Its mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to biodiversity. The scope of their work is huge, covering oceans, forests, wildlife, fresh water, climate and food. They support some of the most endangered animals today – giant pandas, tigers, elephants, gorillas, sea turtles, polar bears, rhinos and whales.
A huge thanks to all of these top organizations. Click here! More information!
1. Which organization is founded in honor of a scientist?A.Jane Goodall Foundation | B.World Wildlife Fund |
C.David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | D.Defenders of Wildlife |
A.They offer practical suggestions. | B.They support endangered species. |
C.They aim at scientific research. | D.They focus on habitat conservation. |
A.A nature magazine | B.A geography textbook |
C.A science research | D.An official website |
Stage schools often act as agencies to supply children for stage and television work. More worthy of the name “stage school” are those few places
A visit to such schools will leave you in no doubt that the children enjoy
Then of course there is time for the children
The schools themselves admit that not all children will be successful in the profession for which they are being trained. So what happens
7 . The winners of The Cultural City of East Asia in 2021 have been chosen, with four cities in China, Japan and South Korea winning the title, the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Sunday.
Shaoxing of East China’s Zhejiang Province, Dunhuang in Northwest China’s Gansu Province, Suncheon in South Korea and Kitakyushu in Japan were selected through votes held in their respective countries in 2020. Choosing Dunhuang and Shaoxing at the same time marks the first time that one country has selected two cities in the program.
These four cities are major cultural landmarks in their respective countries. Dunhuang was a major stop on the ancient Silk Road and is best known for its nearby Mogao Grottoes, which contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art from a period extending 1, 000 years. Suncheon is an eco-city in South Korea that is a major agricultural and industrial center and also known for Suncheon Bay. Kitakyushu city was formed in 1963 through a combination of five big cities centered around the ancient city of Kokura. It is also where the already delayed 12th meeting of the three countries’ culture ministers will be held in 2021. Suncheon and Kitakyushu also won The Cultural City of East Asia in 2020.
These four cities are active centers for art and cultural communication. According to the announcement, the four cities will work closely together to promote cultural development and prosperity in East Asia through sustained cultural cooperation and close exchanges, and will jointly support the preparation and hosting of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2021 and the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing in 2022.
The “The Cultural City of East Asia” program was created based on an agreement reached at a meeting of ministers of culture from Japan, China, and South Korea in 2013. Every year one or two cities in each country are selected with the aim to develop their ties through culture and arts; those cities host a variety of cultural and artistic events to introduce traditional and modern arts and culture as well as different lifestyles to visitors.
1. What’s special about the selection of The Cultural City of East Asia in 2021?A.All the cities were on the list for the first time. |
B.All the cities are well-known all over the world. |
C.Two cities of one country were selected in a year. |
D.Three countries work together to make the selection. |
A.Shaoxing. | B.Dunhuang. | C.Suncheon. | D.Kitakyushu. |
A.The culture of the four cities. | B.The mission of the four cities. |
C.The history of the four cities. | D.The comparison of the four cities. |
A.To preserve local traditional arts, culture and lifestyles. |
B.To support the preparation and hosting of the Olympics. |
C.To strengthen the city relationship through culture and arts. |
D.To host various cultural and artistic events to attract visitors. |
8 . November isn’t the only time when people come together to raise money for good causes. Here are three other major charity events from around the world.
Race for Life, UK
What started off as a race of 680 women in a London park in 1994 to raise money for a cancer charity has now turned into a massive nationwide event, with thousands of women up and down the UK taking part every year.
Known for dressing head to toe in pink, participants raise money for breast cancer research by being sponsored to take part in marathons, which are organized all year round. Since it began, more than 8 million women have taken part, raising over £547 million for Cancer Research UK.
40-Hour Famine, Australia
Normally taking place in mid-August, this program encourages young Australians to give something up for 40 hours in order to raise awareness of less fortunate youths around the world.
Participants raise money which is donated to good causes worldwide, by giving something up for the weekend, including the use of technology (TVs, computers, smartphones and so on), or even food. Since it began in 1975, World Vision Australia, the event’s organizer, has raised over A$200 million.
AIDS / LifeCycle, US
Each year, thousands of people ride the 545-mile route from San Francisco to Los Angeles in order to raise money and awareness for HIV (AIDS-related causes). Cyclists make the trip over seven days, stopping each night at designated camps to shower, eat and relax. The mainly male riders are known for their colorful riding sportswear, with some dressing as nuns, cowboys or even in bikinis. The event has raised around $100 million since it began in 2001.
1. In what way is “Race for life” special?A.The participants are all women. |
B.It’s a yearly marathon held in London. |
C.All the athletes are cancer patients. |
D.It attracts about 8 million people every year. |
A.Advertise for a brand sports suit. |
B.Research into the causes of AIDS. |
C.Talk with local cowboys in camps. |
D.Cycle in the daytime and rest at night. |
A.All the participants give something away to the poor. |
B.They are all held to raise money for people in need. |
C.All the participants donate what they have to charity. |
D.They have all drawn people’s attention to cancer and AIDS. |
9 . A books-for-food program in Guatemala is helping feed needy children as hunger rates rise during the pandemic(疫情). It is run by a local nonprofit organization that aims to feed nearly 400 children.
The program is simple. People choose a book they want from a list of donated titles, and in return give bags of Incaparina, a high-protein drink mix. Bonifaz Diaz works for the program. By bringing the books-for-food program directly to people's homes, Diaz makes sure donations keep flowing. He has traveled more than 2,000 kilometers on his bicycle, delivered loads of books and carried back thousands of kilograms of Incaparina for the nonprofit group 32 Volcanoes. Diaz sometimes pulls a small cart that helps him carry up to 57 kilograms of product. He has traveled as far as 60 kilometers for a delivery to a town in the Western Highlands, where road conditions are poor.
Nearly a year into the books-for-food program, two more cyclists have joined Diaz and donations keep flowing in. Ana Castillo is a 29-year-old high school teacher who recently received the sociology book from Diaz. She donates to the program often. The 1.8 kilograms of Incaparina she provided will help one family eat for a month.
Castillo looks forward to choosing her books from the titles Diaz posts on social media. She also loves the feeling of a "growing circle" of giving and receiving. "You might not get to those places, but your help can. "she says.
Diaz says he plans to continue cycling against hunger as long as the need exists. He has faced his own economic difficulties since the theater company he co-founded closed last spring. But the program has kept him active. "It's an opportunity to serve in which we all benefit. "Diaz said.
1. What is the purpose of the program?A.To serve the readers. |
B.To produce Incaparina. |
C.To offer poor children food. |
D.To fight the pandemic. |
A.He set up a social media. |
B.He made donations frequently. |
C.He rented a cart to carry goods. |
D.He traveled to deliver books and food. |
A.More people are involved in it. |
B.Only two cyclists work for it. |
C.Over 400 adults benefit from it. |
D.Financial difficulties put it to an end. |
A.Indifferent. |
B.Supportive. |
C.Tolerant. |
D.Unwilling |
Nike
In the Greek myth, Nike is the goddess of victory and the source of inspiration for soldiers. This logo represents the wing in the famous statue of the Greek goddess. Nike’s logo was designed by Carolyn Davidson in 1971 for $35, and was registered as a trademark in 1995.
McDonald’s
The logo was designed in 1962 by Jim Schindler to resemble the archshaped(拱形的) signs on the side of the company’s then walk-up hamburger stand. Later on, the two golden arches were combined together to form the M. The McDonald’s name was added to the logo in 1968.
Apple
There are different stories behind Apple’s logo. The first logo was a reference to the religious story of Adam and Eve, in which the apple represented the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. One year later, the second logo was designed in 1977 by Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne, and it described Sir Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree. This logo didn’t stay long. One year later it was replaced almost immediately by graphic designer Rob Janoff’s “rainbow apple”, a rainbow-colored silhouette(轮廓) of an apple with a bite taken out of it. And then the rainbow-colored apple was replaced by the one-colored logo in 1998. It has not been changed so far.
Mercedes Benz
The Mercedes Benz logo, which was originally created by Gottlieb Daimler in 1909, consists of a simple description of a three-pointed star that represents its rule of the land, the sea and the air. The company was founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. Mercedes is the name of Maybach’s elder daughter, while Benz came as a result of a combination with Benz, Cie and DMG in 1926.
Adidas
The Adidas logo, which was created by the founder of the company Adi Dassler, represents mountains, pointing towards the challenges that are seen ahead and goals that can be achieved. The logo was used for the first time in 1967.
1. What does the author think of the stories of the great logos?
A.They are boring. | B.They are out of date. |
C.They are attractive. | D.They are practical. |
A.The goddess of victory. |
B.The source of inspiration for soldiers. |
C.The statue of the Greek goddess. |
D.The wing of the Greek goddess. |
A.the religious story of Adam and Eve |
B.a bitten apple with only one color |
C.Newton’s sitting under an apple tree |
D.the rainbow-colored bitten apple |
A.Nike’s logo | B.Apple’s logo |
C.The Mercedes logo | D.The Adidas logo |
A.Mercedes Benz –McDonald’s – Nike – Apple. |
B.Nike – McDonald’s – Apple – Mercedes Benz. |
C.McDonald’s – Apple – Nike – Mercedes Benz. |
D.Nike – Mercedes Benz – McDonald’s – Apple. |