1 . At West Exe School, students have access to a wide range of electronic resources to support heir progress through the curriculum. Below are a range of resources, with a brief introduction of what they are. If you have any questions regarding E-Learning, please do not hesitate to contact Toby Holland who will be able to help you.
Electronic Resources
Type | Brief introduction |
Class Charts | Class Charts is the one-stop shop for students, parents and teachers to add and track homework, merits and performances. More details can be available by calling 88097144 |
Moodle | Moodle is our online learning platform which provides students with a means by which to access lesson content for some subjects, especially math at home. |
Heggarty Maths | Heggarty Maths is used to provide students with engaging mathematical challenges. These are largely set for homework and involve watching video content. |
Lexia | Lexia is being used by the English department to improve literacy across the school. This highly effective online learning programme is widely considered to be the best of its kind. Lexia Strategies can be accessed here: http ://wwwlexiastrategies.com/ |
Tassomai | Tassomai is a highly effective, adaptive learning platform for Science. Many schools that have used this platform have seen gains of up to 2 grades in Science through the platform’s engaging design and content. |
A.Class Charts. | B.Moodle. | C.Lexia. | D.Tassomai. |
A.Turn to Tony Holland for help. | B.Call West Exe School directly. |
C.Read the brief introduction in detail. | D.Surf the web for further information. |
A.Heggarty Maths. | B.Lexia. | C.Tassomai. | D.Moodle. |
2 . A young vlogger, adept at (擅于) sharing humor and sincerity, rises to fame, tackling various topics and empowering others along the way, Meng Wenjie reports.
“I never expected the video to be so
Growing up in the Internet era, she
“As a vlogger, whenever I encounter something worth recording, I capture it,” she said, “I’m not sure exactly what
As a member of Gen Z, Lahongsang enjoys embracing new things and experiences that broaden her
A.funny | B.trending | C.educational | D.advanced |
A.upgrade | B.command | C.comment | D.experience |
A.innocent | B.trustworthy | C.demanding | D.seasoned |
A.launched | B.documented | C.observed | D.noticed |
A.experts in | B.relies on | C.goes beyond | D.turns down |
A.term | B.career | C.journey | D.occupation |
A.exhausted | B.bored | C.fulfilled | D.hopeless |
A.abandoned | B.possessed | C.guaranteed | D.lacked |
A.motivated | B.brought | C.represented | D.realized |
A.cautiously | B.silently | C.consistently | D.effortlessly |
A.extra | B.diverse | C.hit | D.relevant |
A.draws | B.admits | C.saves | D.relates |
A.amuse | B.calm | C.touch | D.alarm |
A.powers | B.database | C.audiences | D.vision |
A.projects | B.lives | C.responsibilities | D.looks |
3 . Whether you’re hiking through Yellowstone or camping in the Ozarks, choosing the best backpacking stove (炉子) to take with you can make a big difference. Read on for some of our top picks.
Soto Windmaster 4FlexBackpackers love its convenient built-in igniter (点火器), powerful heat output, and four-pronged (四管的) pot stabilizer, which provides a more stable platform for cooking than three-pronged stoves.
Buy it now at REISolo Stove Titan
The Solo Titan burns twigs, pine cones, leaves, and any other biofuels you may find out in nature, offering a safe and natural alternative to burning gas. The Titan is considered mid-size, ideal for cooking for several people.
Buy it now at SoloStoveFire Maple Star X2 Cooking System
Based on hundreds of reviews, hikers say they’re impressed by this gas-powered stove’s easy setup. The Star X2 also features Heat Exchange Technology, which the company says provides superior wind-resistance in different weather environments, helping to reduce overall boil time.
Buy it now on AmazonSoto Amicus
Weighing just 2.9 ounces, the Soto Amicus is well known for its light weight and attractive appearance. Multiple Amazon reviewers praise this backpacking stove’s easy setup and four integrated pot stabilizers, which create a stable base for cooking in the wilderness.
Buy it now on Amazon or REI1. Which stove suits you best if you want a quick meal?
A.Soto Amicus. | B.Solo Stove Titan. |
C.Soto Windmaster 4Flex. | D.Fire Maple Star X2 Cooking System. |
A.Easy setup. | B.Wind resistance. |
C.Relative stability. | D.Attractive appearance. |
A.An adventure travel report. | B.An outdoor travel guide. |
C.An advertisement for facilities. | D.A cookbook for easy meals. |
1. When will Answer That be on?
A.On Mondays. | B.On Thursdays. | C.On Saturdays. |
A.They are about films, music and TV. |
B.They are neither easy nor difficult. |
C.They are similar to those in the adult quiz show. |
A.A TV. | B.A laptop. | C.A camera. |
A.Advertising a new TV quiz show. |
B.Answering teenagers’ questions. |
C.Explaining the rules of a new game. |
5 . Best Hotels Along the California Coast
Crystal Cove Beach Cottages
These 1938 beachfront rooms take up a part of Newport Beach’s Crystal Cove State Park. At the beginning, developed as a movie set, these attractive houses, now repainted in lively beach style, aim to remain the original look with Murphy beds.
Advance booking is required, as the rooms sell out the moment they are available (可获得的).
www.crystalcove.org.
Montage Laguna Beach
Standing guard over 30 beachfront acres (英亩) in Orange County, CA, Montage Laguna Beach transports you to that pleasant house with stone baths, comfortable bedding and ocean views.
Three swimming pools, including one just for kids and another relaxation space, four onsite restaurants and a kids club are just a small part of the outstanding service offered by this hotel.
www.montagehotels.com.
El Capitan Canyon
Just north of Santa Barbara in a coastal comer, El Capitan Canyon promotes a life lived outdoors, with some extra comfort.
Guests say in heated tents decorated in the Native American style with raised beds, and private outdoor picnic tables. Guests can also access a swimming pool, and taste dinners at the award-winning restaurant.
www.elcapitancanyon.com.
Terranea
Just south of Los Angeles, on the Palo Verdes Peninsula, Terranea offers ocean-view guest rooms along with heated baths and rain showers.
Families love the huge swimming pool, the water slide, the kids program, the nightly bonfire (篝火) and the selection of kid-friendly restaurants. The young appreciate the dirt road that snakes away into the distance.
www.terranea.com.
1. Which hotel requires advance booking?A.Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. | B.Terranea. |
C.Montage Laguna Beach. | D.El Capitan Canyon. |
A.A special pool for children. | B.An original movie set. |
C.A room with Murphy beds. | D.An outdoor picnic table. |
A.www.crystalcove.org. | B.www.terranea.com. |
C.www.montagehotels.com. | D.www.elcapitancanyon.com. |
1. 建议一个栏目(column);
2. 你的理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Miss Magritte,
I'm glad to hear that our school will start an English newspaper.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
7 . Each year Canada Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick, celebrates our community’s rich and delicious heritage with our annual Chocolate Fest. Now in its 30th year, this week-long, family-oriented festival is “choc-full” of activities, fun events, and all things chocolate-related. Our beloved mascot, the Great Chocolate Mousse, and his lovely wife Tiffany, invite you to join us this August for the sweetest festival of the year — Chocolate Fest!
Carma Charlotte County Coffee Morning9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: St. Stephen Town Square
Come out and join us for a Starbucks coffee, cup of tea or juice and scrumptious home-baked goods, many featuring chocolate. Sponsored (赞助) by Carma Charlotte County and adoption programs — caring for homeless and feral cats.
Dots Delecto Birthday Party11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County
Who does St. Stephen love? Dot Larsen! Please join us for chocolate cake and chocolate milk and help celebrate Dot’s birthday. Come and play in our indoor/outdoor playground, have your face painted and enjoy a barbecue to help raise funds for the Barracuda Swim Team. For details call BGCCC, 466-4300.
Lucy the Lady Bug’s Birthday Party12 noon to 3 p.m.
Location: Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews
Come to celebrate with Lucy and her friends for a picnic on our front lawn (草坪) — bring your own picnic or have lunch at our Garden Cafe. At 2 p.m., join Lucy and her friends for an amazing race adventure through the big maze (迷宫), find treasure in the fantasy garden!
Cost: $38/Family Day Pass, $16/Adult, $12/Students and Seniors, Free/Children 6 and younger.
1. When is it available if you are interested in barbecue?A.9:30 a.m. | B.2:30 p.m. | C.12:00 a.m | D.3:00 p.m. |
A.$12. | B.$44. | C.$38. | D.$32. |
A.To compare the three activities. |
B.To raise funds for a swimming team. |
C.To introduce a popular festival. |
D.To appeal to people to care for homeless cats. |
8 . Apply for the 2024—2025 School Year
We are thrilled that you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.
Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management app, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024—2025 school year will be available late September with a deadline on January 18, 2024.
Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due.
Important Dates
September 2023—March 2024 | Marist School admissions events |
Late September 2023 | Marist 2024—2025 application available in Ravenna |
October 2023—January 2024 | Required SSAT testing |
December 3, 2023 | Open House |
January 18, 2024 | Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary(初步的) application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due |
February 1, 2024 | Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due |
February 12, 2024 | Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application |
March 30, 2024 | AAAIS common notification date |
April 11, 2024 | Deadline to respond to offer of admission |
A.A brochure of admission. | B.A school calender. |
C.A schedule of lectures. | D.A timetable of student. |
A.Late October, 2023. | B.December, 2023. |
C.At Christmas of 2023. | D.Late January, 2024. |
A.In person. | B.By post. | C.Online | D.On recommendation. |
9 . The English channel of school radio station will choose some students to work there.
Reporters wanted
Do you like talking with people? Do you like meeting interesting people? We want two reporters for our station. If you’re good at English speaking and writing, please join us. If you want to get more information, please call Miss Li at 89561423.
A newsreader wanted
If your spoken English is good, you can work as a newsreader. We need a girl student who has a good voice. You should work at 9:00-9:30 in the morning from Monday to Thursday. You can call Miss Zhu at 89561424. Join us! We are waiting for you!
1. How many students does the radio station want?A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
A.89561423 | B.89561424 | C.89561425 | D.89561426 |
A.Mondays | B.Wednesdays | C.Thursdays | D.Fridays |
10 . Summer Day Camps
Join the Environmental Learning Center this summer for adventure in the outdoors! We can’t wait to be part of your summer!
Young Experimenters | June17-21 | $200 |
Participate in hands-on experiments from environmental disciplines of science. By using the scientific method, recording data and running experiments, students will study and connect with the natural world. | ||
The Wildness Week | June 24-28 | $220 |
Do you know how to catch a fish, where to find frogs or how to copy the call of a red wing black bird? Do you want to learn how to find pure water and build a temporary living place? We’ll give you the outdoor skills to is cover the hidden wonders of nature. | ||
Animal Antics | July 8-12 | $230 |
From the common squirrel to the mysterious wind scorpion, the ELC is home to an abundance of wildlife. We’ll spend the week studying them through exploration, observation and experimentation. | ||
Outdoor-ologists | July 22-26 | $260 |
Ever wonder what it takes to spend a career out in nature? This week of camp will focus learning about on all the different sorts of people who work outside. | ||
Refund Policy | ||
Cancellations made on or prior to March 20 will be refunded at 100%. Cancellations made between March 21 and April 17 will lose the $50 deposit. Ater April 17 and up to two weeks prior to the first day of camp, a 50% refund will be given. After two weeks prior, no refunds will be given. |
A.To interpret the singing of birds. | B.To experiment on wild animals. |
C.To get along with wild animals. | D.To survive well in the wild. |
A.Outdoor-ologists. | B.Animal Antics. |
C.The Wildness Week. | D.Young Experimenters. |
A.$230. | B.$180. | C.$115. | D.$50. |