1 . The Dezeen x Samsung Out of the Box Competition is a global contest that challenges contestants to design innovative objects for the home that can be made by repurposing cardboard packaging. It's inspired by Samsung's Eco-Packaging, in which some of its televisions are shipped to customers.
Judging criteria
Entries will be judged on how original the idea is, how visually appealing the object is and how useful it would be in the home.
Who can enter
The competition is free to enter for anyone over 18 around the world. Entries from individuals and teams will both be accepted.
How to enter
Contestants will need to submit their entry via the form down-loadable here: http://www. dezeen.com/samsung-out-of-the-box-competition-entry-form/. The following information should be included in the form: the name of the design, a description of its concept (maximum 300 words), one to ten images showing the object in use in the home. A video or animation (动画) displaying the design and its assembly (组装) is optional.
Closing date
All entries must be received by 23:59 BST on October 29, 2020.
Shortlist (入围名单)and finalists
In November 2020, Dezeen and Samsung will select a shortlist of the best designs, which will be published on the Dezeen website. In December 2020, five finalists will then be exhibited at IFA Berlin, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics. Entrants behind the top five designs will be invited to attend the IFA to present their designs to an English-speaking jury.
Winners and prizes
The competition is awarding $20,000 in total prize money, which will be divided among the top five finalists. The overall winner will receive a top prize of $10,000.
1. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for deciding who takes first place in the Samsung Out of the Box Competition?| A．Cost | B．Function | C．Creativity | D．Appearance |
| ① Is this a team entry? (If so, please list the names of all teammates.) ② Name of design (This will appear on all communication and media coverage.) ③ Entry description (Please explain the concept behind your design, what lifestyle it has been designed for and how it is assembled.) ④ Upload images (at most 10) (All images must be JPGs and no more than 1MB in size each) ⑤ Video or animation (Please include a URL here) |
| A．①④ | B．①⑤ | C．①④⑤ | D．④⑤ |
| A．Each of the finalists will receive a prize of $4,000. |
| B．The overall winner will have a chance to visit Samsung. |
| C．The best designs will be published on the Dezeen website. |
| D．The finalists will represent their designs at IFA in their native languages. |
2 . The City of Toronto currently delivers three public art programs: the Public Art & Monuments Collection, the Percent for Public Art Program and StreetARToronto (StART). The programs have had a transformative effect on the city’s vitality, gathering a collection of public art that is of international significance.
Pubic Art & Monuments collection
The City commissions (委托制作) and accepts donations of high-quality public art works and monuments that are relevant to their prospective community, and enrich the urban experience of Toronto’s residents and visitors. These City-owned works of public art and historical monuments enhance public spaces all over Toronto.
Percent for Public Art Program
The governing principle for the Percent for Public Art Program is that art is a public benefit to be enjoyed and experienced by residents and visitors through the city. The privately-owned art is intended to make building and open spares more attractive and interesting and to improve the quality of the pubic spaces. The Program requires that the artwork must be clearly visible at all times from publicly accessible areas.
StreetARToronto
StreetARToronto (StART) is a series of programs designed specifically for streets and public spaces. Launched in 2012 as part of the City’s Graffiti(涂鸦)Management Plan, StART has been successful in reducing graffiti vandalism and replacing it with colourful, community-engaged street art.
StART programs encourage active transportation (walking and cycling), make out streets more beautiful and safer, showcase local artists and more.
1. What is the main purpose of the programs?| A．To host an art competition. | B．To display Toronto’s art collection. |
| C．To attract residents and visitors. | D．To improve the city’s appearance. |
| A．They are donated by artists. | B．They are owned by the city government. |
| C．They are free to experience. | D．They are replacing graffiti. |
| A．Community services. | B．Streets and pubic spaces. |
| C．Privately -owned buildings. | D．Green travel means. |
3 . What Does the Length of Your Fingers Say About You?
Are you the peace-loving type or the ambitious go-getter? Your finger length might be a clue. Take a look at your fingers. Would you believe me if I told you that the length of your fingers in relation to one another can predict your personality? I know that it sounds like one of those silly tests you see on Facebook, but I have to admit that it is exactly correct for me. Here's how it works.
Look at your three middle fingers of your hand. Is your index finger longer than your ring finger? Is your ring finger longer than your index finger? Or are the two of the same length? Find the situation that best matches your hand and see if what follows is an accurate description of your personality.
●Longer ring finger: The Sweet Talker
If your ring finger is longer than your index finger, research shows that you're likely a charming type, and you can probably talk yourself out of any situation. Others often find this personality type irresistible and will go to great lengths to help you. You're more likely to take risks, and you're good at problem-solving. People in this category make great engineers, soldiers and crossword-puzzle solvers.
●Longer index finger: The (Over) Confident One
If your index finger is longer than your ring finger, chances are you are full of confidence—possibly even to the point of being over-confident and proud. You are not necessarily introverted（内向的）,but you do enjoy time to yourself, especially when you're trying to complete a project. You are a dream pursuer who can make things happen, but you may be shy when it comes to taking the first step in a relationship. You are also probably happy with what you have, but you're always wishing for more.
●Index and ring finger are of the same length: The Peacemaker
If your index finger and ring finger are roughly of the same length, you are likely to avoid conflict at all costs and seek to keep the peace in your relationships. You are well-organized, faithful and sympathetic. But deep down under all of that caring and peace-loving, you also have a hot-tempered side that can appear unexpectedly when you're pushed too far. You will try your hardest to avoid a fight.
How well do these descriptions match your personality? I was surprised at the accuracy in my case, but I'm not going to tell you which one it was!
1. Which of the following hand could be an engineer's hand?A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．How accurate the description of the test is. |
| B．The length of fingers can reveal personality. |
| C．Why your fingers are not of the same length. |
| D．Personality is determined by your finger length. |
| A．An official report. |
| B．A biology textbook. |
| C．A popular magazine. |
| D．A public advertisement. |
4 . I just had a snowstorm that piled up eight inches of snow. It truly was a winter wonderland, and there was white beauty everywhere. Since I didn't have anything to do that day, I really enjoyed it.
But then the second snowstorm arrived that night, piling additional inches of snow on top of the snow banks that were already there. And then on the evening news, the weather cast gave us a notice that still another snowstorm was headed our way. Then I felt despondent. I had things to do and places to go. After days of being snowbound, I felt like I was under house arrest. I was stuck.
A place stuck isn't a fun place to be, whether it's from a snowstorm or from life circumstances such as a bad relationship, bills that seem to tower over our heads, or situations where we see no way out. All of us will feel stuck at one time or another, but it's how we respond that makes the difference.
I had a friend named Hannah. She was stuck in the heartbreaking world of infertility (不孕). She longed for a child more than anything. Instead of accepting defeat, she acted sincerely. Think about Nelson Mandela in a dark prison. It was a seemingly hopeless place, but instead of becoming depressed or bitter, he kept fighting for freedom. Yes, he kept fighting to get the success.
Circumstances cannot define us, but our reactions do. Each of those men and women learned important lessons in their "stuck" situations, and we can as well.
1. What does the underlined word" despondent" in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Unhappy. | B．Unusual. | C．Ambitious. | D．Energetic. |
| A．Summarize the previous paragraphs. |
| B．Provide some advice for the readers. |
| C．Introduce some background information. |
| D．Form a connecting link of the context. |
| A．To introduce two great celebrities. |
| B．To introduce the way to be famous. |
| C．To show their different circumstances. |
| D．To show how to respond to difficult situations. |
| A．Don't be defeated by failure |
| B．Don't be trapped by snow |
| C．Enjoy the white beauty |
| D．Keep calm in the winter |
5 . The home of the future won't be completely different and we will be living in houses and flats just as we do today. But people will want to shape their homes to match their dreams. No two homes will be the same. People will be able to buy "house kits" containing a basic house structure, with movable walls, doors and windows. They will put together the different parts to create the home they want.
Many jobs that we do today will disappear, others will still exist but will change and new jobs will be created. Skilled workers such as builders, gardeners and electricians won't disappear because machines can't replace them. Teachers will still exist because students need human contact. But they will be using modem technology in class more and students will be working more at home. The medical technology revolution and space travel will create new jobs which we can only imagine today.
Space holidays will develop in the future, but these holidays won't be for everyone because they won't be cheap. Short space trips will develop first; then space hotels will orbit the earth where it will be possible to have a longer vacation. By the end of the next century, there will have been holiday centres on the moon with leisure facilities（休闲设施）for families.
Paper won't exist in the future. Instead, there will be e-paper which people will be able to use over and over again. This will develop in order to save natural resources. E-newspapers and e-magazines will replace traditional newspapers and magazines and we will download information and news articles from the Internet every day onto our reusable paper.
The laws of physics tell us that the earth is going to disappear some time in the future. This isn't going to happen tomorrow but scientists predict that it will happen in five billion years when our sun explodes. We will have to explore the universe and find another home. At some point in the distant future, either we stay on the earth and die with it, or we leave and move to another planet. There won't be any other choice.
1. Homes of the future will .| A．be completely different from those of today |
| B．be very similar to our homes |
| C．all be different from one another |
| D．be movable as you want |
| A．Skilled workers will face great challenges. |
| B．The future will witness job changes. |
| C．Technology will totally replace workforce. |
| D．An unimaginable life will come into being. |
| A．become a very common way to spend holidays |
| B．be the best holiday options for families |
| C．attract a lot of people |
| D．be still only for very rich people |
| A．it will be a symbol of fashion |
| B．it won't waste natural resource |
| C．it will be cheaper to produce |
| D．it will be convenient to carry |
6 . We spoke to three students from around the world about different national holidays. There are different customs for each festival.
Tan Xiaodong, 15, Hong Kong, China
“It’ll soon be the Chinese New Year. Before it, we’ll clean the house and decorate (装饰) it for good luck. Every shop is going to close for a few days and we’ll go out a lot to celebrate on the streets. We might go and see the lion and dragon dances in the city center. I love this festival.”
Wendy, 16, Sydney, Australia
“Australia Day is on 26th January and it’s an important holiday here. We always have a Monday off, so we celebrate for three days. My parents and I go to the countryside for a picnic and friends always come over. Many people go to beach parties or street parties and there’s lots of music and dancing. What fun!”
Amy, 14, New York, the USA
“The first Thanksgiving was celebrated hundreds of years ago when Europeans who came to America thanked God for his help. It’s still a very important day for family members to be together. This year we’re going to visit my grandparents and we’ll eat a delicious meal of turkey. Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November every year.”
1. How many festivals are mentioned in the passage?| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．do a lot of shopping | B．eat turkey |
| C．go to beach parties | D．see lion and dragon dances |
| A．have a picnic in the countryside |
| B．go to a swimming pool |
| C．have a party at school |
| D．clean the house and dance |
| A．A country. | B．A festival. |
| C．A kind of food. | D．A kind of drink. |
| A．Amy is from Sydney, Australia |
| B．different festivals have different customs |
| C．many people go out for a picnic with friends before the Chinese New Year |
| D．Thanksgiving Day is on 26th January in the USA |
Narrator: Nicola Barber Length: 1 Hour 54 Minutes
The New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatcher and Kingdom keepers series, Pearson, brings us the Lock and Key series. Listeners will come to know the dangers that surround the Moriartys before James and Moria are sent off to Baskerville Academy, where they first meet Sherlock Holmes. It's a tale full of false starts and daring getaways, one that will leave listeners desperate to know what's next in the children’s classic.
Anne of Green Gables Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Narrator: Various Readers Length: 10 Hours 32 Minutes
The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, Anne of Green Gables which tells the story of a redheaded orphan girl. Despite her "tragical" past, Anne is always able to see the best in things. Anne’s life changes considerably when she is accidentally adopted by the Cuthberts. They plan to send Anne back to the orphanage but before they decide, she has begun to work her way into their hearts.
The Jungle Book Author: Rudyard Kipling
Narrator: Meredith Hughes Length: 5 Hours 2 Minutes
This classic children's book tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves: his adventures with his dear friends Bagheera and the bear Baloo; his capture by the Monkey-People; his attempt at rejoining civilization and his ultimate triumph over the lame tiger. Listeners will learn more about the story of how an innocent child wins the heart of some of the jungle s fiercest creatures.
1. What do the three books have in common?| A．Talking children's classics. | B．Best-selling horror stories. |
| C．Stories of the same topic. | D．Miserable stories of orphans. |
| A．Tolerant and lonely. | B．Generous and traditional. |
| C．Optimistic and smart. | D．Humorous and determined. |
| A．A fairy tale. | B．A news report. |
| C．A biography. | D．An adventure story |
8 . Lester was walking in the street with two huge and heavy suitcases. A stranger walked up to him and asked, “Have you got the time?”
Lester stopped, put down the suitcases and looked at his watch. “It’s a quarter to six,” he said.
“Hey, that’s a pretty cool watch!” said the stranger.
Lester smile, “Yeah, it’s not bad. Check this out.” and he showed him every time zone(时区)in the world, and also the time for the 86 largest cities in the world on this watch.
Then he hit a few buttons(按钮) and a voice said”It is eleven to six.”In English. Lester said,”I’ve put in languages for each city.” “That’s not all,” He then pushed a few more buttons and a tiny but very clear map of New York City appeared on the watch. “
“I want to buy this watch!” said the stranger.
“Oh, no, it’s not ready; I’m still working on the bugs(漏洞)”
“I’ve got to have this watch!”
“No, you don’t understand; It’s not ready.”
“I’ll give you $1,000 for it!”
“Oh, no”
“I’ll give you $ 5,000 for it!”
“But it’s just not…”
“I’ll give you $ 15,000 for it!”
Lester stopped to think. He’d spent $8 500 on the watch, and with $15,000 he could make another one. The stranger quickly took out the money.
“ Wait a minute. “ Lester pointed to the two huge suitcases and said, “ Hey, wait a minute. Don’t forget your batteries.”
1. The stranger asked Lester at .| A．5:15 | B．5:45 | C．6:15 | D．6:45 |
| A．English | B．French | C．Japanese | D．Chinese |
| A．time | B．time zone | C．map | D．date |
| A．$1,000 | B．$ 5,000 | C．$8 500 | D．$15,000 |
9 . What’s On?
Electric Underground
7:30 pm-1:00 am Free at the Cyclops Theatre
Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.
Simon’s Workshop
5:00 pm-7:30 pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon each week will give you the confidence to be funny.
Gee Whizz
8:30 pm-10:30 pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope
Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00 pm with drinks and snacks.
Charlotte Stone
8:00 pm-11:00 pm Pizza World Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta. Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer and white wine.
1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?| A．Charlotte Stone. | B．Gee Whizz. | C．Jules Skye. | D．James Pickering. |
| A．The Cyclops Theatre. | B．Victoria Stage. | C．Kaleidoscope. | D．Pizza World. |
| A．It teaches comedy writing. | B．It is held every Wednesday. |
| C．It is run by a comedy club. | D．It lasts three hours each time. |
10 . Have you ever said to a friend “That rose’s smell is really sweet!”, only to find that your friend can’t smell anything at all?
According to a study published in the journal PNAS in May, people have different abilities to recognize certain odors (气味) — and it’s linked to different genes.
For the study, 300 people were placed among 150 jars with different odors. At a given time, they had to smell an odor and then rate the intensity (强度) and pleasantness of the odor on a scale from 1 (extremely weak/unpleasant) to 7 (extremely strong/pleasant). Before they left, the participants needed to leave a blood sample.
After comparing genes of the participants, researchers found all had different smelling abilities and that the differences between these abilities could be traced to certain genes.
According to The New York Times, human beings have nearly 400 genes that directly control receptors (器官) and influence the way these receptors become active.
“Odors ... turn on specific receptors, which then tells us if we’re smelling a flower, how strong we find it, and whether we like it,” said Casey Trimmer, a geneticist and the lead author of the study. “One small change in the gene for the receptor can change its shape and how well the odor fits, thereby changing the awareness of the odor.”
Though genes play a decisive role in our ability to smell, other factors, including attention, past associations and expectations, are important as well. For example, if we love the smell of roses, we are drawn to their smell and pay special attention to it.
But what does our different abilities to sense odors mean?
“Smelling is the most important sense for the rest of the animal kingdom,” said Trimmer. Although, unlike other animals, humans aren’t any longer dependent on their sense of smell to find food or detect danger, smell is still a significant sense. There is also evidence that a reduced sense of smell is an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.
1. What did the study find about smelling?| A．Men and women have different smelling abilities. |
| B．Differences between smelling abilities lie in genes. |
| C．People’s abilities to smell change over time. |
| D．Human beings can tell 150 odors apart. |
| A．Our receptors won’t work when we smell an unpleasant smell. |
| B．People’s preferences for smells can affect their health. |
| C．Small changes in genes for smelling make a difference. |
| D．The sense of smell is the most important human sense. |
| A．Past experiences. | B．The environment. |
| C．Other senses. | D．The cultural belief. |
| A．Man has a better sense of smell than animals. |
| B．Man can use their sense of smell to detect danger. |
| C．The loss of smelling causes many health problems. |
| D．Poor smelling ability may be a signal of early disease. |
