1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

Two graduates, from Central China Normal University in Wuhan, Hubei Province, using the names Wanwan and Chaochao,     1     (upload) a 17-minute video online late last year about their lives over the past five years.

In the video, Wanwan,     2     has taken up a dozen jobs since graduating five years ago, said she now only has 5,000 yuan. Her roommate Chaochao got a master’s degree in scriptwriting (编剧) from Communication University of China. But     3     consequence of a tough job market, she had great difficulty     4     (obtain) a job in the film industry. Last year, she started to learn painting but she said she had to work part-time as a cleaner at a hotpot restaurant to support     5     (she).

“When you can accept your failure, you will feel that it is not that bad. When working at the hotpot restaurant, my biggest     6     (comfortable) is that I won’t starve to death no matter what is next,” Chaochao said. “There are many roads in our lives, and no matter which direction you go, you will     7     (eventual) find your own road.”

The video was one of the trending videos of last year, gaining more than 5.44 million views and more than 26,000 comments since it     8     (release), with many netizens sharing their own failures in the comments section.

Netizens said they were warmed by their courage to share failures with the public, strong determination     9     (achieve) their goals, optimism in the face of hardships     10     spirit of never giving up.

2 . As a photographer, have you thought about entering photo competitions? Which photo competition should you enter? If you’ve found yourself asking the questions, you’re in the right place. This article will induce some of the most famous photo competitions to you.

World Press Photo Awards   

If you want to test your photojournalism (摄影新闻报道) skills against other more than one competition, consider joining the World Press Photo Awards. The competition has been hosted each year since 1955 and there are regional and overall winners.

Deadline: January

Entry Fees: Free

Prizes: Regional winners: €1,000.   Global winners: € 6,000.

Istanbul Photo Awards

The Istanbul Photo Awards is hosted each year by Anadolu Agency, Turkey. But you don’t need to have a base in Istanbul to enter the competition.

You can apply for several categories, including single news, story news, and categories ranging from sports to nature. The competition is organized mainly for news photographers.

Deadline: February

Entry Fees: Free

Prizes: Category winner: $ 3,000. Runners-up (亚军):$1,500. Third-placed: $1,000.

Amateur Photographer of the Year

The Amateur Photographer of the Year award is held every year. You’ll have the opportunity to enter several rounds throughout the year, each of which has a different topic.

Deadline: Varies

Entry Fees: Free

Prizes: Winner gets £500 (each round); £1,000 for the overall winner. Second-placed get £1,000.Third-placed get £50.

Landscape Photographer of the Year

If you live in the UK and want to show your country beauty, you might want to consider entering the competition. The competition has several categories, including city life, black and white, and classic view.

Deadline: May

Entry Fees: £9.99

Prizes: Winner: £10,000 and a book. Category winners: £1,000 and a book. Category runners-up: a book.

1. Which competition can a photographer enter several times in a year?

A．Istanbul Photo Awards.	B．World Press Photo Awards.
C．Amateur Photographer of the Year.	D．Landscape Photographer of the Year.

2. What do World Press Photo Awards and Istanbul Photo Awards have in common?

A．They require entry fees.

B．They set three levels of prizes.

C．They are hosted in the same month each year.

D．They are mainly held for news photographers.

3. A category winner who enters Landscape Photographer of the Year can get

A．€2,000

B．€1,000

C．€3,000

D．€10,000

3 . Welcome to the “Chicken Soup” family

The first Chicken Soup for the Soul book was released in 1993 and quickly became a holiday favourite. Thereafter, more than 250 books have been put together based on inspiring stories submitted by readers.

On this part of the website, you will find a list of our new book topics, our writing guidelines and our submission form. We welcome your stories, written in English, from all over the world!

Guidelines for a Chicken Soup for the Soul story

1. Tell an exciting, heart-warming or funny story about something that has happened to you or someone you know. Your story should be written in the first person.

2. Don’t be afraid to speak from the heart. We do let you use a pen-name for your story.

3. Keep your story to 1,200 words or less.

4. We love poems that tell a story, but we do not publish poems that seem overly focused on rhyming (押韵) or those which read more like greetings cards.

A few more tips about submitting your stories

1. The only way to submit your stories is via our website. If you have any problems when trying to fill out the form to submit your work, please contact us.

2. Please submit stories that have not been previously published. The only exception to this is if your work has only been published in a small local publication with limited circulation (发行量) or on your own blog.

3. Please do not send us any book manuscripts (手稿), unless through a literary agent (作家代理人), as they will be automatically discarded.

What happens after you submit your story?

Please complete all fields in the submission form. After you press the SUBMIT button, wait for the next screen to come up with a message that says: “Thank you! Your information has been received.” This is the only confirmation that your story has been entered into our database.

We do not send rejection letters, and we occasionally will save a submission for consideration for a future book. But in general, if you have not heard from us 60 days prior to the book’s on-sale date, that probably means we have decided not to use your story.

If we choose your story for a future book, we will notify (通知) you by email and request your permission to print it. You will be paid $200 one month after the publication of the book and receive ten free copies of the book your story appears in. You will also be entitled to buy books from us at half price.

1. According to the article, a Chicken Soup for the Soul story may be anything but a ________.

A．work of fiction	B．narrative poem
C．humorous story	D．tale of adventure

2. According to the article, your writing won’t be taken into consideration by Chicken Soup for the Soul’s editors if ________.

A．you don’t submit it on your own

B．you don’t use your real name in the story

C．it has already been published on a large scale

D．it seems similar to a story that has already been published

3. According to the article, you’ll hear from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s editors ________.

A．as soon as you submit your story on its website

B．after your story has been published in a new edition

C．when your story has been chosen for a future edition

D．45 days before its new edition is available for purchase

4 . YouTube has more than 51 million channels on a wide range of topics. If you’re looking for educational videos, the following four channels are good places to start.

·The Busy Bears

The Busy Bears is a fun channel for young children to learn English as a second language. With popular songs, the videos on the channel make learning a new language a playful and interactive experience. The use of the total physical response method of teaching of the channel makes it easy for children to absorb new words and expressions.

Subscribers (订阅者): 5.14 million

·The Father Lab

The Father Lab is a one-of-a-kind channel that brings the joy of science and discovery to children in a fun and interactive way. The channel offers a wide range of videos, from hands-on science experiments to storytelling. The team uses humor and creativity to make science easy for children of all ages to explore.

Subscribers: 8.2 million

·Wiser Everyday

Wiser Everyday, run by Stin, has won the hearts of millions with its unique and interesting approach to science education. As a former rocket scientist and engineer, Stin brings his passion for science to the videos, using his knowledge to make difficult subjects easy for children to understand.

Subscribers: 6 million

·International Geography

International Geography offers a lot of resources for teachers and students, including informative videos on geography, nature, science, travel and culture. In addition the channel also offers quizzes and activities that can be used in the classroom, making it a valuable resource for educators.

Subscribers: 7.5 million

1. Which channel is most likely to enlarge children’s vocabulary?

A．The Busy Bears.	B．The Father Lab.
C．Wiser Everyday.	D．International Geography

2. What do The Father Lab and Wiser Everyday have in common?

A．They are related to nature.

B．They offer hands-on experiments.

C．They make science easy for children.

D．They have subscribers of close numbers.

3. What is special about International Geography?

A．It has the most subscribers.

B．It provides useful materials for teachers.

C．It uses a physical response method of teaching.

D．It is designed by a former rocket scientist and engineer.

5 . Philip Guston Now

March 2 - August 27, 2023

East Building, Concourse, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Philip Guston Now records the 50-year career of one of America’s most powerful modern artists through more than 150 paintings and drawings. Famous in his time and in ours, Guston’s work continues to remind, attract, and arouse, raising important questions about the relationship of art to beauty and cruelty, freedom and doubt, politics and the imagination.

Organization

The exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Tate Modern, London; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Other venues(会场)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, May 1 - September 11, 2022

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 23, 2022 - January 15, 2023

Tate Modern, London, October 5, 2023 - February 25, 2024

Exhibition Support

Major support for the international tour of the exhibition is provided by the Terra

Foundation for American Art. The Director’s Circle of the National Gallery of Art and the Edwin L. Cox Exhibition Fund provided additional funding. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity(保障)from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Passes

Sign up at the exhibition entrance. Sometimes, you may have to join a virtual line upon arrival. While waiting, you can explore other parts of the museum. Groups are limited to six people.

1. What kind of works could you see in Guston’s exhibition?

A．Photography works.	B．Drawings.
C．Calligraphy works.	D．Carvings.

2. Where should you go if you want to visit Guston’s exhibition on December 15, 2023?

A．Tate Modern, London.	B．Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
C．Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.	D．National Gallery of Art, Washington DC.

3. What is a must for the visitors to enter the exhibition?

A．Waiting in a virtual line.	B．Joining a visiting group.
C．Applying online before arrival.	D．Registering at the exhibition entrance.

6 . The British Art Prize 2023

Artists & Illustrators is proud to announce the return of the British Art Prize, a major art competition open to artists of all levels. All shortlisted (被列入候选名单的) artworks will be exhibited at a leading London gallery in November 2023. Shortlisted artists will be invited to an opening evening reception alongside artists, collectors and other VIP guests.

PRIZBS

The British Art Prize has four fantastic prizes. They are:

· FIRST PRIZE

The overall winner of the British Art Prize will receive a £3,000 cash prize, a seven-night luxury Ama Waterways river trip for two on the Seine worth over £5,000, a £250 gift voucher (礼券) from Rosemary &. Co, and a six-page feature in a future issue of Artists & Illustrators.

· SECOND PRIZE

A £500 cash prize, a Derwent Lightfast Wooden Box, a Lightfast Paper Pad (together worth £520) and inclusion in the Artists & Illustrators British Art Prize winners’ special issue.

· THIRD PRIZE

A £500 cash prize and inclusion in the Artists & Illustrators British Art Prize winners’ special issue.

· PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

A £1,000 cash prize, a Pegasus Art voucher worth £500 and a feature in the January 2024 issue of Artists & Illustrators.

HOW TO ENTER

Simply visit artistsandillustrators.co.uk/britishartprize and fill out the online form. Attach digital photographs of your artworks when requested and click the “submit” button to complete your entry. The entry fee for the first artwork is £18 and £15 for any additional artwork.

SELECTION PROCESS

Submissions close at 5 p. m. on Friday, 4th August. Our judges will select a shortlist of 50 artworks, including the three top prize winners. The People’s Choice Award will be decided by a public vote. The British Art Prize 2023 shortlist will be announced online on Saturday, 30th September and in the November issue of Artists &Illustrators.

1. When will the shortlisted artworks be exhibited?

A．In August 2023.	B．In September 2023.
C．In November 2023.	D．In January 2024.

2. Which prize’s winner will be provided with a voyage?

A．First Prize.	B．Second Prize.
C．Third Prize.	D．People’s Choice Award.

3. How much should you pay if you submit three artworks?

A．£33.

B．£36.

C．£45.

D．£48.

7 . Air Travel Guidelines for Children

We’re here to help you prepare to fly with your children. Here’s how it works.

Booking a child’s ticket

You’ll need to buy a separate ticket if:

· You book an international flight.

· Your child is 2 years old or older at takeoff.

· Your child is a baby sitting in his or her own seat.

In some cases, children can fly for free. If everything below is true, you won’t need to buy your child a separate ticket:

· You book a domestic(国内) flight.

· Your child is a baby(less than 2 years old), at takeoff.

· Your baby sits on the legs of a traveler over the age of 12.

· No more than 1 baby is seated on the legs of a traveler.

Now for the rules, each traveler over the age of 12 may accompany(陪伴) up to 2 babies, each seated in their own seat.

Documents a child will need

The airlines determine what documents you’ll need to travel. In short, if you’re flying domestically, each child might need a photo ID. If you’re flying intemationally, each child will need a passport. Additionally, children under 18 traveling to Mexico need to provide proved documentation and letters of permission. For more information, please visit the US Embassy(大使馆) website.

Unaccompanied children on flights

· Some airlines may charge a fee for unaccompanied child service.

· Children under 5 and over 17 might be unfit for unaccompanied child service.

· Both the adult dropping the child off at the airport and the adult picking the child up are required to show identification.

Contact your airline to ask about more information.

1. Under which condition do you have to buy a ticket for your baby girl?

A．She sits on your legs.	B．She needs a domestic flight.
C．She requires a separate seat.	D．She is under the age of 2 at takeoff.

2. What document might a child need to fly within the USA?

A．A photo ID.	B．A passport.
C．Proved documentation.	D．A letter of permission.

3. Who can use unaccompanied child service?

A．A 4-year-old boy.	B．A 10-year-old boy.
C．An 18-year-old boy.	D．A 19-year-old boy.

8 . Four European Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss in 2023

Chelsea Flower Show, London

Also known as the “Great Spring Show”, the Chelsea Flower Show is a wonderful showcase of garden designs and flower displays (展览). Many gardeners come to London from around the world for the five-day event. The fastest way to reach the festival is to get a taxi from London Kings Cross Station, which usually takes around 13 minutes.

St Patrick’s Day, Ireland

St Patrick’s Day celebrates the passing of the patron saint (守护神) and is a national holiday in Ireland. The capital Dublin takes things to a whole other level, with wonderful street performances, concerts, and displays of artworks. You’ll also get the opportunity to take part in some Irish dancing.

Oktoberfest, Germany

This year will mark the 188th anniversary (周年纪念日) of Munich Oktoberfest. What was previously a few stands is now Germany’s largest celebration, which is expected to hold anywhere between 5,000 to 11,000 festival goers.

Though the rides and games are amazing, the beer tents are where the most exciting events are held. All the people are encouraged to dress up and join in the street activities, which include live performances from famous bands.

Fiesta de San Isidro, Spain

Each year, Spain holds the Fiesta de San Isidro during the spring in memory of the patron saint of Madrid. Over the course of a few days, the whole city becomes a sea of Latin culture, including Spanish music, dance, and theatre both indoors and outdoors. You’ll typically see patrons in their San Isidro costumes selling traditional sweet snacks on the streets.

1. Where should you go if you are a flower lover?

A．London.

B．Ireland.

C．Germany

D．Spain.

2. What may attract the visitors most at Oktoberfest?

A．Stands.

B．Beer tents.

C．Riding games.

D．Live performances.

3. In which festival can visitors experience Latin culture?

A．Oktoberfest.	B．St Patrick’s Day,
C．Chelsea Flower Show.	D．Fiesta de San Isidro.

9 . Summer Art Camp

During this summer, our campers will explore all of the art-filled adventures that they can dream of. Each week a new adventure theme will stimulate their creativity and imaginations.

Schedule
Week One: Magical creatures (June 13-17)

Unicorns（独角兽), dragons and any creature you can imagine will come alive this week as campers make 2D and 3D mixed media artworks. Students will leave with drawing and sculpting skills they can use to make any creature they want!

Week Two: Game on (June 20-24)

Campers will be leveling up this week as they make video game art! They will create and design their own artwork based on popular games for kids.

Week Three: Out in the wild (June 27-July 1)

Journey deep into the wild this week as campers create portraits of themselves in the wild, explore printmaking with animal prints, and more!

Week Four: Under the sea (July 4-8)

Students will swim and wade（蹚水）their way through everything in the water by painting, drawing, printing, sculpting and more!

Week Five: Worldwide adventures (July 11-15)

Pack your bags and get ready for a fast-paced adventure across the world!

Week Six: Enchanted kingdom（魔法王国）(July 18-22)

From castles to princesses, our campers will spend a journey making 2D and 3D kingdom-inspired creations.

Registration
• It begins on March 1. Sessions for kids run from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Per 5-day weekly session: $190 members / $215 non-members and $160 members / $185 non-members for June 20-24.
• Register early for a $10-a-week discount between March 1 and April 1.
• Receive a $10-a-week discount for registering multiple children or a $10-a-week discount for multiple weeks.
1. On which day may campers make 3D animals?

A．June 15.

B．June 23.

C．July 13.

D．July 25.

2. What does Week Four highlight?

A．Magical creatures.	B．Worldwide adventures.
C．Water-themed art projects.	D．Kingdom-inspired creations.

3. How much should a member pay if he or she registers for Game on on March 15?

A．$150.

B．$175.

C．$180.

D．$205.

10 . Poetry Writing Contest

Contest information

Deadline: November 30th

Results: Announced on December 31st

Prizes: Win $ 1,600 in prize money

Guest judges: Ken Liu, Brian Evenson, and Faylita Hicks

Entry requirements

Your poetry can be laid out as you wish, as we understand that form often relates to the effect of a poem. However, please be sure to stick to a maximum of 3 pages per poem.

Submission guidelines

We accept works, written in English, from anywhere in the world. But we don’t accept works previously published elsewhere.

Writers over the age of thirteen are welcome to participate. Please note that if you’re aged 13-16 and your work is selected for publication, we’ll require a signature from a parent or a guardian.

Please include your name and contact information in your cover letter only and remove any identifying information from both the submitted work and the file name.

We edit every piece accepted for publication whether your work is selected for publication through our online blog or in our print magazine. For this cooperative process we’ll pair you with one of our senior editors. All our editors have been trained to help guide the development of each piece to reach its fullest potential in keeping with the author’s vision. This doesn’t mean we’ll take on a wild jumble of words and half-formed thoughts.

Notes

The contest reserves the right to NOT award a winner if the submissions don’t reach a publishable standard. In this case, the winner won’t be announced. Although this has rarely come to pass in our six-year publishing history, our top priority must remain with the quality of the work we publish.

1. What do you have to avoid in order to participate in the contest?

A．Writing a 3-page-long poem.

B．Writing your work in English.

C．Providing your contact information.

D．Submitting your entry after November 30th.

2. What do we know about the contest?

A．It is held on an annual basis.

B．It is intended for teenagers only.

C．It is open to global poetry lovers.

D．It is aimed at making poetry more popular.

3. What are you expected to do if your poem is selected for publication?

A．Make sure that it is original.

B．Polish it as you’re required to.

C．Go to receive the prize on time.

D．Give your permission to publish it.