1 . Anxiety comes in many forms and can affect people in different ways. Anyone living with anxiety knows it can have a direct effect on the quality of life. The good news is that anxiety is treatable. The books below offer a variety of ways to deal with anxiety effectively.
DareBased on hard science and over 10 years helping people who suffer from anxiety, Barry McDonagh shares his most effective technique in this new book, which focuses on facing anxious thoughts and challenging them instead of trying to ignore them.
At Last a LifeThis book by Paul David is based on a combination of his personal story and the research he’s done on anxiety. He wants to give others hope that it’s possible to regain the life by sharing his story of recovery.
When Panic AttacksThe book by David D. Burns can help you face up to and quickly defeat negative thoughts and emotions, such as shyness, public speaking anxiety and test anxiety, without lengthy therapy or prescription drugs.
Hope and Help for Your Nerves: End Anxiety NowIn this book, Dr. Claire Weekes offers the results of years of experience treating real patients. With her simple, step-by-step guidance, you will learn how to understand and analyze your own symptoms of anxiety and find the power to conquer your fears for good.
The Anti-anxiety Food SolutionThe book by Trudy Scott shows that food impacts brain chemistry and emotions. It also offers lifestyle tips on how to reduce anxiety symptoms and how the food we eat plays a role in relieving symptoms.
1. Which book contains the author’s own experiences of fighting anxiety?| A．Dare. | B．At Last a Life. |
| C．When Panic Attacks. | D．Hope and Help for Your Nerves: End Anxiety Now. |
| A．Tips on how to reduce anxiety symptoms. |
| B．Ways of analyzing and understanding anxiety. |
| C．Facing anxious thoughts and challenging them. |
| D．Defeating every kind of anxiety without medicine. |
| A．Study the reasons for anxiety. |
| B．Help you to face anxiety bravely. |
| C．Share the most effective technique. |
| D．Analyze effects of prescription drugs. |
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3 . Herman Rawi from Malaysia uploads TikTok videos of him tasting all kinds of food. But the video of him eating snow on Jan.28 is the only one that comes with a cautionary warning.
Having to battle hot weathers on the equator for most time of the year, almost all of Malaysians love cold dessert. Perhaps this is why Herman tends to lack self-control when he sees snow. During his recent trip to Yamagata, Japan, he filmed himself eating a ball of snow. “A reason — I had terrible fever, cough, runny nose and body aches for eight days,” he wrote in the video’s description.
Herman claimed, “I used to eat snow during the winter when I studied in the UK years ago. I would often go for the freshest snow at an undisturbed place and never fell sick.”
While you may assume snow that’s freshly fallen and collected in an undisturbed area is free of any harmful substances, don’t be so sure. According to meteorologist Mary Scarzello Fairbanks, snow isn’t all that pure. “It’s formed when water-drops freeze around some dust in the air, forming an ice crystal that continues to collect water vapor and form a snowflake. When the snowflake falls, it will also collect things hanging in the air, including dirt and even bacterial particles. If it’s windy, snow could even mix with dirt kicked up from the soil before settling,” he said.
A 2015 study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts even demonstrated how snow could mix with gasoline exhaust 2. This all means that, theoretically, your snow ice cream could have some pretty disgusting “flavorings”.
Eating snow in an emergency is another matter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns against snow snacking for anyone who is trapped, such as hikers, because it can lower one’s body temperature. In cases where there is a water supply issue, the CDC says it’s safe to take collected snow and boil it to kill some harmful bacteria.
1. Why did Herman Rawi dare to eat snow in Japan?| A．Because his fans encouraged him to do so. |
| B．Because many Malaysians have done it before. |
| C．Because the snow in Japan is cleaner than elsewhere. |
| D．Because he had a lot of experiences eating snow before. |
| A．Casual. | B．Doubtful. | C．Opposed. | D．Appreciative. |
| A．In any case you can’t eat snow snacks. |
| B．Boiling can kill all the bacteria in the snow. |
| C．It’s acceptable to eat snow directly in an emergency. |
| D．In some cases you can drink boiled snow water. |
| A．To warn the readers against eating snow at will. |
| B．To share an interesting story with readers. |
| C．To prove snow is not fit to be consumed by people. |
| D．To explain why eating Japanese snow can make people sick. |
4 . Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the oldest and most important science research competition for high school students all over the nation. Started in 1942, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers most promising young scientists. Each year, nearly 2,000 students enter Regeneron STS. The competition awards 300 student scholars and their schools annually and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D. C. to participate in final judging. Regeneron STS provides an important platform for their original research which is examined and reviewed by professional scientists.
What are the requirements?●Applicants must be over 13 years of age and have legal parental permission to submit (提交) the application and participate, or be 18 years of age or older;
●Applicants must complete individual research projects to enter Regeneron STS. Research conducted as part of a pre-collegiate student team project is not qualified for Regeneron STS;
●Applicants must submit application package through our online system, and must not have entered any previous Regeneron STS.
What are the core components of an application?●Essays, short answer responses, activities and basic information;
●Scientific Research Report (maximum 20-page research paper about one of the applicant’s original research projects);
●Recommendations submitted by adults;
●Test Scores (optional).
What could the applicants win?●PARTICIPATION AWARDS: All competitors will receive a T-shirt, laptop stickers, and a free one-year subscription to Science News magazine.
●SCHOLAR AWARDS: Each of the 300 scholars will receive a $2,000award.
●SCHOOL AWARDS: The schools of each scholar will receive $2,000 per scholar. The award is intended to contribute to excellence in science, math and/or engineering education at the school.
●FINALIST AWARDS: Judges select 40 finalists from among the scholars. In addition to an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D. C., finalists receive a minimum award of $25,000.
1. From Paragraph 1, we know that Regeneron STS ________.| A．was started before the 1940s |
| B．recognizes 40 scholars every year |
| C．is a platform for professional scientists |
| D．is a nationwide science research competition |
| A．be over 18 years old |
| B．submit applications online |
| C．have entered Regeneron STS before |
| D．have completed the research for a team project |
| A．Each finalist. | B．Each participant. |
| C．Each scholar. | D．Each of the scholars’ school. |
5 . Long Island’s local theaters have long pulled from Broadway’s talent pool, providing unique opportunities to see incredible performances. The Long Island theatre culture sets the stage for new works and classic theaters. We’ve rounded up the best spots for you.
The Suffolk Theater
The Suffolk Theater brings a broad range of artists to its stage from Country to Comedy and Classical. Their shows for the holiday season include Top of the World: A Carpenters Christmas on December 2, WLNG’s Rockabilly Christmas! on December 9, Rockapella Christmas on December 11 and The Suffolk 54 New Years Eve! on December 31.
John W. Engeman Theater
The John W. Engeman Theater is a year-round professional theater that casts its actors directly from the Broadway talent pool. This holiday season, their main stage show is the beloved tale, A Christmas Story. Their winter children’s shows include Frosty from November 26 to December 31 and Frozen Jr. from February 4 to March 5.
Studio Theatre Long Island
Studio Theatre Long Island is one of Long Island’s oldest theaters. It is putting on a production of Scrooge the Musical running through December 18 for their main stage performance and Frosty and His Puppet Pals, from November 26 to December 31 for their children’s theatre performance.
ThinkBIG! Theater Arts
ThinkBIG! is a non-profit theater arts company offering community and school programs and performances for young audiences. This holiday season, their fall acting classes are taking place at Gigi’s Playhouse in Patchogue. And their traveling’ trunk show is Long Island’s only interactive children’s show where kids from the audience star in the show!
1. When will WLNG’s Rockabilly Christmas be on?| A．On December 2. | B．On December 9. |
| C．On December 11. | D．On December 31. |
| A．The Suffolk Theater. | B．John W. Engeman Theater. |
| C．Studio Theatre Long Island. | D．ThinkBIG! Theater Arts. |
| A．To educate. | B．To argue. | C．To introduce. | D．To persuade. |
6 . The UNESCO World Heritage List is a prestigious honour awarded to sites of outstanding universal value around the world. Did you know there are 1,157 UNESCO World Heritage Sites spanning across 167 countries? We’ve picked out our top 4 for you to visit below.
The Acropolis, Greece
The Acropolis is an ancient castle that stands proud in the Greek city of Athens. Back in the fifth century BC after battle with the Persians, the plans of Pericles came to life under the influence of Pheidias, the sculptor. It then became a place for thought and art to flourish, where symbols of classical spirit and civilisation came alive.
Historic centre of Rome, Italy
According to Roman mythology, the Eternal City was founded in 753 BC and became the capital of the mighty Roman Empire. Rome is home to a number of attractions including the Forum, the Pantheon and the Colosseum! This World Heritage site contains the whole historic centre within the city walls and reflects the influence of the Renaissance and Baroque periods in making it one of Italy’s most popular cities.
Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand
The historic city of Ayutthaya in Thailand was founded around 1350 and was subsequently destroyed in the 18th century by the Burmese. What’s left today is the ruins and some key highlights include the Buddhist temples of Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. The area is home to the remains of tall prang (reliquary towers) and should not be missed.
Cultural landscape of Bali, Indonesia
The landscape in Bali is unlike anything else on Earth. Consisting of five rice terraces (梯田) and water temples covering 19,500 hectares, the cultural landscape takes your breath away. This site gains honour through an ancient farming ceremony dating back to the 9th century known as subak. This concept reflects the spirit, the human world and nature, also known as Tri Hita Karana.
1. What might have happened in Greece in the 5th century BC?| A．Greece became famous for its castles. | B．Pheidias became a sculptor. |
| C．Greece fought against Persians. | D．The Greek spirit disappeared. |
| A．A rice terrace. | B．A cultural landscape. | C．A water temple. | D．An agricultural ceremony. |
| A．The Acropolis. | B．The Eternal City. | C．Ayutthaya. | D．Tri Hita Karana. |
7 . Washington DC is famous for all kinds of museums, which are really attractive. Here are some of them.
International Spy Museum
www.spymuseum.org
Admission: buy tickets in advance recommended.
Become familiar with the real world life of spies (间谍) and their equipment, strategies and history. See over 200 spy tools and find out if you have what it takes to become a spy. Take part in a timed treasure hunt solo or in teams against your friends as you attempt to break codes (密码).
National Museum of Women in the Arts
www.nmwa.org
Admission: $10 adults, youth free.
This museum highlights female artist’s works of art form the 16th century to today. The permanent (永久的) collection showcases over 3000 pieces such as paintings, photography and silverwork. Artists include Elis-abetta Sirani, Barbara Morgan and Louise Nevelsen.
National Postal Museum
www.postalmuseum.si.edu
Admission: free.
Created in 1993, this museum delivers America’s postal history from the 17th century to the present day. It focuses on the development of mail delivery and the advances in postal technology. Learn how mail was transported through the ages, how stamps are created and the significance of letters. See some of the best stamp collections in the world.
National Museum of Natural History
www.mnh.si.edu
Admission: free.
The NMNH collection has been growing for the past 150 years and is the largest and most comprehensive in the world. It features 126 million items and is growing daily with ground-breaking research by world-eminent scientists. Everything imaginable is displayed here from fossils including Dinosaurs, giant squid and the Hope Diamond.
1. What will visitors do at the International Spy Museum?| A．Pass information through codes. |
| B．Play games associated with spy. |
| C．Learn how to make spy devices. |
| D．Get trained to be a professional spy. |
| A．National Postal Museum |
| B．International Spy Museum |
| C．National Museum of Natural History |
| D．National Museum of Women in the Arts |
| A．They are free. | B．They have a history of over 100 years. |
| C．They grow quickly. | D．They show the development of technology. |
8 . Best cheap family vacation in the US
Yellowstone,Wyoming
No other place on earth is like Yellowstone National Park. With challenging hikes into the backcuntry as well as disabled-accessible (可到达的) wooden boardwalks, the wonders of Yellowstone re for everyone. Bring a tent and get here early to take advantage of the affordable campgrounds, seven of which are first-come, first-served and five require reservations, all with fire pits for barbecues.
Hunter Mountain, New York
Hunter Mountain is an all-year-round destination. During the summer, there are paths to hike, trails to mountain bike along, nearby streams to play in and so much open space. During the winter, it’s one of a few locations on the east coast that offers really good skiing and snowboarding runs.
Destin Harbor, Florida
Seek fun in the sun in Destin, Florida, known for its fishing spots, white sand beaches and being less expensive than other popular destinations in the stale. Family-friendly activities include boating, snorkeling, parasailing or just strolling along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Use the money you saved for a sunset ride on &glass-bottom boat or a high-speed racer.
Sequoia Canyon National Park, Calfornia
To really impress your kids, head to Sequoia Canyon National Park where they can meet General Grant, the second largest tree in the world. The park also boasts 240 caves, parts of the Kings River, and the towering Moro Rock. Sequoia National Park also has some of the darkest skies in the country, making it one of the best places to observe the night sky.
1. Which of the following destination is accessible to the disabled?| A．Destin Harbor. |
| B．Hunter Mountain. |
| C．Yellowstone National Park. |
| D．Sequoia Canyon National Park. |
| A．Watch the night sky for the stars. |
| B．Put up a tent on the campground. |
| C．Take a ride on the glass-bottom boat. |
| D．Have a snowboarding experience in winter. |
| A．A big tree. | B．A large stone. | C．A campground. | D．A popular stream. |
9 . The Best Four Soccer Clubs in Toronto
Toronto is home to a number of soccer clubs. If you are interested in soccer, let’s take a look at four best soccer clubs in Toronto.
Cherry Beach Soccer Club
Cherry Beach Soccer Club, which first opened its door in 2009, now has 56 house leagues, 10 competitive teams and six adult teams. They provide 30,000 children and young people in the downtown area with high-quality and low-cost soccer lessons. It offers a recreational house league, development, and competitive soccer for those aged five to thirty.
Phone: (416)367-4359
North Soccer Club
North Soccer Club, which was established in 1980, is a welcoming environment for everyone who enjoys soccer or wants to try something new. You don’t need to be concerned about your qualifications or experience. However, to take part in practice, you must first complete a health check. It offers a Special Olympics program for players with intellectual disabilities. The fee range is from $230 to $270.
Phone:(416)924-9911
Power Soccer Club
Power Soccer Club, founded in 1996 by a former Galway United player, has grown up to be one of Canada’s most famous soccer schools. You will for sure progress in your skill development with a active and engaging training sessions. The fee can range from $210 to $315.
North York Hearts Soccer Club
North York Hearts Soccer Club was founded in 1990. This club exposes everyone who loves sports to the history of soccer with the help of a group of skilled sports coaches and professors. The fee range is from $210 to $320.
Phone: (416)650-5743
1. Which club was founded in the 21st century?| A．North Soccer Club. | B．Cherry Beach Soccer Club. |
| C．Power Soccer Club. | D．North York Hearts Soccer Club. |
| A．Rich experience. | B．A wise mind. |
| C．A health check. | D．A curious heart. |
| A．(416)367-4359 | B．(416)650-5743 |
| C．(416)425-6062 | D．(416)924-9911 |
10 . Are you interested in a career in nursing? Prepare with this course where you will explore how nursing contributes to the health and well-being of individuals and communities around the world.
You will learn about the different parts nurses play, including the mission of nurses in public health. You will discover the principles of nursing and understand how nurses can help people and communities care for themselves.
This course has been created by the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, as part of the PADILEIA project. It is supported by SPHEIR UK aid.
What topics will you cover?
* The roles and unique contributions of nurses globally
* Principles and applications of Holistic care within a local context
* How nursing can support people and communities to care for themselves
* The role of nurses in public health, and the role of World Health Organization
* The three impact of nursing. How nursing can improve health; promote gender equality; and contribute towards stronger economies
Learning on this course
You can take this self-guided course and learn at your own pace online. On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments online.
Who is the course for?
This course has been created for refugees (难民), displaced people and the communities supporting them in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) region who wish to study nursing or a healthcare-related course at a university in English. It has been created as part of the PADILEIA project.
However, it will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their knowledge of nursing and healthcare.
Supported by UK aid-Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education, Innovation and Reform.
1. What’s the chief purpose of the course?| A．To teach people how to care for themselves. |
| B．To train people for nursing and healthcare. |
| C．To help nurses improve their nursing skills. |
| D．To allow nurses to share their experience online. |
| A．Study on their own and pace themselves. |
| B．Discuss the PADILEIA project online. |
| C．Study with other learners face to face. |
| D．Learn from other experienced learners in hospitals. |
| A．An advertisement. | B．A science report. |
| C．An entertainment poster. | D．A travel guide. |
