1 . NLB Mobile app — a library in your pocket
The National Library Board (NLB) Mobile app is your personal library, anywhere. anytime. By signing in, you will be able to enjoy the full suite of services available to library members such as borrowing items and reading emagazines and enewspapers. But even if you don’t sign in, you can still:
●Search the library catalogue (目录) and share the title
●Locate nearby libraries based on your current location
●View highlights of library happenings
What do I need to sign in?
You will need a myLibrary ID. If you do not have it, you may create one online or using the app’s login page — tap on the+ button on the top right of the app’s screen.
What if I forget my myLibrary ID or password?
You can retrieve (恢复) your myLibrary ID and password:
●Online with your Singpass or NRIC/FIN number. Once you have signed in, the system will automatically detect if you have a myLibrary ID and display it. It will also let you reset your password if you have forgotten it.
●Via the NLB Mobile app, with your Singpass or NRIC/FIN number. Tap on the+ button on the top right of the app’s screen, then tap on “Forgot your myLibrary ID or password”.
When I try to log in, the app says “Profile already exists”. What do I do?
We are sorry that you are encountering this problem! Here are the steps.
●Go to your phone’s Settings menu.
●Select “Apps” or “Application manager” or “Applications”.
●Tap on“NLB Mobile”.
●Tap on “Storage”.
●Select “Clear Data”.
●Select “Clear Cache”
●Try signing in again. It should work this time. If not, please take a screenshot of the error message and email it to enquiry@nlb.gov.sg.
1. What can users do via NLB Mobile app without signing in?
| A．Reading emagazines. |
| B．Borrowing enewspapers. |
| C．Sharing the title of the items in the library. |
| D．Previewing the books available to borrow. |
| A．Singpass. | B．MyLibrary ID. |
| C．NRIC/FIN number. | D．The physical NLB card. |
| A．decide to voice complaints about the service |
| B．have any questions about the NLB Mobile app |
| C．are unable to clear NLB Mobile data on the phone |
| D．fail to solve the “log in” problem following the instructions |
2 . Paisley Museum and Art Galleries being repaired, Paisley Art Institute will be using alternative venue of the Glasgow Art Club for the annual exhibition. Due to space restrictions, applications for entries are for members only. The exhibition will run from 28 December, 2023 to 3 February, 2024. Further details on hand-in are below.
WALL-BASED WORKS
The maximum height or width of wall-based works should be 5 feet. Because this venue is not as large as our home venue, some larger works may not be hung. Works should be suitably presented for the exhibition, no clips or metal frames. All works framed or unframed should be strong enough to hang.
SMALL WORKS
Only small works under 16×16 inches (total size framed or unframed) must be strung but please cover rings to avoid damaging other works.
SCULPTURE WORKS
The Glasgow Art Club is restricted from displaying free-standing sculptures as the venue is also used for dinners and entertainment.
Sculptural works must be of the scale that will not create a health and safety issue when displayed on a plinth (底座).
We do have a few plinths but if sculptors can supply their own plinth, this would be to their advantage.
HAND-IN
Works can only be handed in on the following dates.
Hand-In Dates 2023 | Sculpture Delivery Time | Wall-Based Work Delivery Time |
Thurs, 20 December | 11: 30 a. m. — 6: 00 p. m. | 6: 15 p. m. — 8: 30 p. m. |
Fri, 21 December | 11: 30 a. m. — 5: 30 p. m. | 11: 30 p. m. — 5: 30 p. m. |
Sat, 22 December | 11: 30 a. m. — 5: 30 p. m. | 11: 30 p. m. — 5: 30 p. m. |
Note: hand-in on Thurs is specially set aside for sculptures up to 6 p. m. All other time may be busier. | ||
1. What kind of works may be suitable for the exhibition?
| A．Free-standing sculpture works. |
| B．Exhibits applied by non-members. |
| C．Small framed entries with 2×3 feet. |
| D．Wall-based works with wooden frames. |
| A．11: 30 a. m. — 5: 30 p. m., Fri, 21 February, 2023. |
| B．11: 30 a. m. — 5: 30 p. m., Sat, 22 December, 2024. |
| C．11: 30 a. m. — 6: 00 p. m., Thurs, 20 December, 2023. |
| D．11: 30 a. m. — 6: 00 p. m., Thurs, 20 December, 2024. |
| A．A flight timetable. | B．A working schedule. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．An announcement. |
3 . British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British Museum has a collection covering two million years of history. Showing human knowledge in all forms, it is the world’s first public museum of its kind and attracts more than six million visitors each year.
With so much to discover, you could spend a week walking around the British Museum and not see it all! But you can book a two-hour guided tour to see the highlights or make a day of it by stopping off at some of the cafes and restaurants. You can also pick up gifts, books and more at the ground floor Great Court Shop.
How to get there
·The British Museum is close to four London Tube stations, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square and Goodge Street all within eight minutes’ walk.
·Various bus routes also run close to the museum, with route 14 stopping directly outside. Two in three visitors prefer buses.
There are Santander Cycles docking stations within two minutes’walk. You can also use your own bike.
·The British Museum is in Bloomsbury, in central London. It’s a short walk from Covent Garden,Fitzrovia and Euston.
How much to pay
·Entrance to the museum is free, but a pre-booked timed ticket is needed for guaranteed entry. Keyexhibitions and some events usually require a fee.
·A donation of £ 5 is recommended.
Opening Times
·Monday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Connection
Address: Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Telephone: +44(0)20 7323 8000
Email: information@britishmuseum.org
1. How long does it take to have a careful look at the whole museum?| A．Two hours. | B．A day. | C．Less than a week. | D．At least a week. |
| A．Walking. | B．Cycling. | C．Taking a bus. | D．Taking the subway. |
| A．Donating £ 5 ahead of time. | B．Booking a ticket in advance. |
| C．Sending your information to the museum. | D．Choosing a Sunday for your visit. |
4 . Road Trip Apps
RoadWarrior
Ever wonder how delivery drivers manage to hit so many different places in a relatively short amount of time? It’s because they’re using an app like RoadWarrior to plan their routes (路线) to be as good as possible. However, while many other route planning apps only take things like traffic into account, RoadWarrior includes lots of other time-wasting details.
GasBuddy
Gas prices are high at present, so travelers are naturally focused on finding the lowest rates whenever possible. GasBuddy is one of the most popular apps for finding affordable gas, especially on long road trips. Like many apps, there is a free version (版本), as well as a paid version with $10 per year for added features.
RoadTrippers
For people who aren’t totally focused on getting from point A to point B in the fastest time possible, the RoadTrippers app is a must-have. Users can plan their trip from start to finish with as many as 150 stops for them to choose from along the way, which costs $29.99 per year. It won’t let you miss the famous scenic spots. It tells fuel costs, allows for drivers to plan friendly routes to their particular vehicles and lets the users cooperate (合作) with friends who are also on the road.
HotelTonight
Travelers sometimes don’t know exactly where they’re going to be at the end of the day, so they can’t book the hotels ahead of time. Fortunately, there are apps designed to help travelers get cheap last-minute hotel deals. One of the best is HotelTonight, which allows the users to search for the hotels available tonight in a given area at a low price, and it includes additional discounts.
1. Which app features saving time?| A．RoadWarrior. | B．RoadTrippers. | C．GasBuddy. | D．HotelTonight. |
| A．$10. | B．$29.99. | C．$40.39. | D．$150. |
| A．It includes gas-saving details. |
| B．It plans a sightseeing route for users. |
| C．It allows for a cheap last-minute hotel deal. |
| D．It gives users a chance to find friends on the road. |
5 . Welcome to the Following Art Activities
Family Zone
Sunday, October 1, 1 p. m.—4 p. m.
Families are invited to visit the MFAH Family Zone. You’ll find attractive activities with coloring sheets, color ed pencils, books, and more. Knowledgeable professionals (专业人员) are on hand to help answer questions about the works of art on show.
Happy Hour Thursday
Thursday. September 28. 5 p. m.—8 p. m.
Happy Hour Thursday is the place to be! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries(画廊), and get a drink at the public house (cash only).
General admission is free on Thursday, and the Museum is open late.
Art Bites I American Painting and Sculpture
Thursday. October 5.6 p. m.—6:30 p. m.
A little art can go a long way! Visit the galleries and enjoy the art. The focus of this Art Bite tour is on American painting and sculpture. Art Bite tours are 30 minutes long and are part of the Happy Hour Thursday festivities at the Museum. This guided tour is included with general admission, which is free on Thursdays.
Glassell Studio School
Courses in art are offered the fall, spring, and summer
The Glassell Studio School offers courses in art history and studio arts for adults ages 18 and older of all skill and experience levels. Studio courses and workshops are available(可得到的) in various forms of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, digital and film photography, 3D design, and more. Courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Sign up for the next semester below.
1. What can you do when visiting Family Zone?| A．Have a drink with your family. | B．Take a course to learn art skills. |
| C．Put your own artworks on show. | D．Ask experts for information about art. |
| A．They last 30 minutes. | B．They are free on Thursdays. |
| C．They are held at night. | D．They only accept cash. |
| A．Art Bites. | B．Family Zone. |
| C．Glassell Studio School. | D．Happy Hour Thursday. |
6 . Dunnottar Castle
Castle entry times:
Summer season:(April 1st-September 30th) 9:00-17:30 every day
Winter season:(October 1st-March 31st)
Oct.1st-Oct.28th: 10: 00-16: 30
Nov.26th-Jan.20th: 10: 00-14: 30
Jan.21st-Feb.3rd: 10: 00-15: 00
Feb.25th-Mar.31st: 10: 00-16: 30
Bad weather conditions:
Before setting off to the Castle, we advise you to visit our website to check if the Castle is open. In the event of bad weather, the Castle may be closed for safety reasons.
Prices:
Adult ticket: £7
Child ticket: 3
Family ticket: (2 adults & 2 children between 5 and 15 years old) £17
Guide book: £53.50
Buy tickets at the door.
We do not offer pre-booking for individual tickets.
Castle closure dates:
The Castle will be closed on the following dates: 25th &.26th of December and 1st &2nd of January.
Post code: AB39 2TL
Dogs：Dogs are welcome at the Castle as long as they are kept on a leash(皮带)at all times.
D. For 8 months.
1. How long is the Castle open during the summer season?| A．For 5 months. | B．For 6 months. | C．For 7 months. | D．For 8 months. |
| A．At 11: 30. | B．At 13: 30. | C．At 14: 30. | D．At 15: 00. |
| A．£17. | B．20. | C．£23. | D．£25. |
7 . Picking up litter is a fun, simple, and free activity that can have instant results for your child and your community.
What you’ll needPlastic bag to collect trash (垃圾)
Gloves—especially important as we practice COVID-19 safety measures
Optional: pick-up stick, a separate bag for recyclables
Instructions1. Assign gloves and a trash bag to each family member.
2. Clear out litter from an area of a park, beach or your own neighborhood. Take all necessary precautions (防范措施), including wearing sturdy (结实的) gloves, being careful on river banks or near roads, having adults handle dangerous items, and supervising children closely.
3. Properly dispose of all litter.
ReflectionsWhy is it important to pick up litter?
How can you inspire others to help keep the neighborhood clean?
ResourcesColonel Trash Truck by Kathleen Crawley
The colonel is on a mission to protect the beauty of the earth by cleaning up litter-and convincing others to do the same.
Here Comes the Garbage Barge ! by Jonah Winter
This story is sure to inspire your whole family to be mindful of your environmental impact.
Take it furtherTake a few digital photos of what you’ve picked up. Then send an essay about your experience along with your favorite photos, your name and address to mail@ wildernessproject.org. Your essay will be published on the Nicodemus Wilderness Project website, and you’ll get an official certificate. For tips on conducting the clean-up and writing the story, as well as essays and photos from other people, visit the website.
1. What are a must for the event?| A．Pick-up sticks and cameras |
| B．Books about cleaning up. |
| C．Plastic bags and gloves. |
| D．Bags for recyclables. |
| A．Keep an eye on children. |
| B．Leave dangerous items alone. |
| C．Keep away from the riverside |
| D．Stay in your own neighborhood. |
| A．By inviting others to clean up their neighborhood. |
| B．By sharing a list of environmental books on the website. |
| C．By writing a review of other participants’ stories online. |
| D．By emailing an essay with photos about their clean up experiences. |
8 . TV shows for kids and families
Search and Explore
Number of seasons:2
Ages:2-8
Your little one will love the global adventures of ABC Mouse,123 Mouse and Do-Re-Mi Mouse as they explore and learn about the world．Each 12-minute episode (一集) is for curious young minds, and short young attention spans (持续时间). You can stream the show, produced by ABCmouse Early Learning Academy, for free. Watch on Tubi.
Ask the StoryBots
Number of seasons:3
Ages:3-8
The TV show follows Beep, Boop, Bing, Bang and Bo as they set out to answer a question such as: How do eyes work? Why do we recycle? How do you catch a cold? The storytelling is silly and fun, but the answers are serious and scientifically sound — no wonder it won many Emmy awards. Watch on Netflix.
Shimmer &Shine
Number of seasons:4
Ages:3 and up
Being twins is totally cool, but imagine being a twin genie (精灵)?! Now that’s amazing! Shimmer and Shine are trying to make the most out of spells and wish-granting (实现愿望的) capabilities with help from their non-genie friend Leah, but naturally, these ladies have a few problems along the way. Watch on Sling.
Hey Arnold!
Number of seasons:5
Ages:7 and up
The show stars 4th-grader Arnold, who lives with his grandparents in a boarding house. In each episode, with his best friend Gerald, Arnold will often help a schoolmate solve a personal problem, or he will face a problem of his own. All young New Yorkers need to experience this show. We promise you won’t be sorry. Watch on Hulu.
1. On which site can you follow three mice to explore the world?| A．Tubi. | B．Hulu. |
| C．Sling. | D．Netflix. |
| A．Search and Explore. | B．Ask the StoryBots. |
| C．Shimmer&Shine. | D．Hey Arnold! |
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
1. What is the commercial about?
| A．A movie. | B．Electronic garbage. | C．A comedy network |
| A．Misleading. | B．Impractical. | C．Reasonable. |
| A．Finding funny jokes. |
| B．Offering recycling information. |
| C．Advertising new electronic products. |
10 . Art Exhibitions On Display Throughout Campus
Next Up Invitational V
On Display November 21 until November 26.
Location: Sikes Hall Showcase
“NextUp Invitational V” is an exhibition of works selected by the Clemson Curates Creative Inquiry team showing twenty-three “up and coming” undergraduate art students in the Department of Art Bachelor of Fine Arts. On view are works selected from over 230 submissions to the Foundations Review, which took place during the spring semester, and includes drawing, painting, and photography.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Exhibit
On display November 29 through December 7.
Location: Lee Gallery
This exhibition shows works by seniors in the studio disciplines of drawing, painting, and printmaking. The Lee Gallery exhibits the artworks of graduating students in the Department of Art academic program at the end of each semester. The students featured in the exhibit are honored with an Artist Talk which will take place December 3 from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. in the Lee Gallery.
Natural History/Critical Condition
On display December 1 until December 3.
Location: College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities Dean’s Gallery
The artists present a reflection on the natural environment that reveals a growing list of environmental concerns facing humanity. The exhibition points to ecological destruction. This exhibit questions the viewer’s capacity and willingness to address the changes taking place. It encourages the viewer to take action before conditions progress beyond our ability to take meaningful action.
Textiles (纺织品) Narratives
On display December 11 until December 16.
Location: Brooks Center for the Performing Arts Lobby
The Clemson Visual Arts welcomes back MFA alumna (女校友)T erry Jarrard-Dimond for a personal exhibition, “Textile Narratives.” The artworks in this exhibition show Dimond’s collection of compositions using hand-dyed, contemporary textiles. Dimond took part in South Carolina Arts Commission’s 50th Anniversary exhibition pogram and received Visual and Craft Fellowship award.
1. What can be known about the exhibition lasting the longest?| A．It includes works of photography. | B．The exhibition takes place annually. |
| C．The art students have won state awards. | D．A programme of art will be held. |
| A．Lee Gallery. |
| B．Sikes Hall Showcase. |
| C．Brooks Center for the Performing Arts Lobby. |
| D．College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities Dean’s Gallery. |
| A．Textiles Narratives. | B．Next Up Invitational V. |
| C．Natural History/Critical Condition. | D．Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Exhibit. |
