1 . Are you looking to bridge the gap between lifestyle and health, and start the positive journey of living longer and better?
If so, then Goldster can help. Our friendly community embraces the challenges, the triumphs, and the aspirations of ageing, through live online classes for all levels of abilities. Classes are science-backed, hosted by industry-leading experts and designed for the over 50s.
With up to 20 live classes daily, there’s always something to enjoy, from Pilates and Tai Chi to Resistance Training and Dance-there are even fitness classes suitable for all levels if you fancy something a-little more energetic.
Or if you prefer, craft your creativity with Creative Writing, Poetry and Art and sharpen your cognition with Brain Training classes and our highly acclaimed book club.
You can even capture some calm and melt into some-meditation (冥想), mindfulness and self-massage with classes that help to invite a peaceful night’s sleep.
Join for free now and receive:
• 5 free live and 5 free on-demand classes, with full access to daily live classes and recordings
• A daily-email with class joining links
• The Magazine full of weekly health and wellbeing articles
• Exclusive online events
Simply log onto http://promo. goldster.co.uk/rd5 to claim your five free classes or scan the QR code al the bottom of the page.
So why not choose to feel belter? Join now and keep active, healthy, and socially connected with Goldsler.
1. Who is an intended reader of this text?| A．A young lady who is planning to lose weight. |
| B．A teenager who is interested in online courses. |
| C．A man in his late 30s who wants to live a healthy life. |
| D．An elderly woman who seeks to live longer and better. |
| A．Flower arrangement. | B．Fitness training. |
| C．Sleep improvement. | D．Writing practice. |
| A．A health report. | B．An advertisement. |
| C．An announcement. | D．An introduction. |
2 . Fun facts about Antarctica
At the southernmost point of the world, you find Antarctica a giant mass of ice that’s its own continent. You, may not know much about the continent, so why not read on?
There’ s a lake that runs blood red in Antarctica.
As though someone has cut into the ice, the properly named Blood Falls come out over the Taylor Glacier. The water is extremely high in iron and salt, and when it comes into contact with the air, it shows the special red color against the pure white surroundings. The water here is three times saltier than ocean water, and therefore, too salty to become ice.
Antarctica has its own treaty (条约).
Because the environment of Antarctica is so delicate and unique, there is a treaty saying that only peaceful research can be done there. In 1959, 12 countries signed this treaty, with the number now sitting at 53. This also makes it certain that Antarctica doesn’t end up being caught in an international conflict, and that the continent is only used for scientific purposes and sensible traveling. The treaty prevents army and nuclear activities, and also mineral mining.
There is a unique phenomenon in Antarctica called diamond dust.
While there are low levels of precipitation (降水) in Antarctica, that doesn’t mean the air is clear of nature’s beauty! The air is so cold there that moisture (水汽) can condense while air-borne. This results in ice falling to the ground. The sun’s light will cause the ice to shine, creating a shining shower called diamond dust. It happens when the skies are clear, known as clear-sky precipitation.
If any of these Antarctic facts have increased your interest in visiting this unique continent, be sure to get in touch with the team al Aurora Expeditions today.
Phone：+61 (0)2 9252 1033
1. What do we know about the Blood Falls?| A．The water has been polluted. | B．The water comes from a river. |
| C．The water is rich in iron and salt. | D．The water usually freezes in winter. |
| A．where moisture comes from | B．how diamond dust is formed |
| C．where diamond dust can be found | D．how precipitation can be increased |
| A．A tour report. | B．research plan. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．An exploration guide. |
3 . Best Hotels Along the California Coast
Crystal Cove Beach Cottages
These 1938 beachfront rooms occupy 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, Montage Laguna Beach transports you to that pleasant house with marble 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.
Terranea
Just south of Los Angeles, atop 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.
El Capitan Canyon
Just north of Santa Barbara in a coastal corner, El Capitan Canyon promotes a life lived outdoors, with some extra comfort.
Guests stay in heated tents (帐篷) 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.
1. What are you required to do to go for your holiday at Crystal Cove Beach Cottages?| A．Bring a quality tent. | B．Book a room in advance. |
| C．Get a membership card. | D．Prepare food for a picnic. |
| A．A room with Murphy beds. | B．An original movie set. |
| C．A special pool for children. | D．An outdoor picnic table. |
| A．www.crystalcove.org. | B．www.terranea.com. |
| C．www.montagehotels.com. | D．www.elcapitancanyon.com. |
4 . Volunteer Wildlife Transporters Needed!
What is a wildlife transporter?
● Wildlife transporters help get rescued sick, injured and orphaned wildlife from a rescuer, carer or vet clinic to a wildlife hospital or a wildlife carer.
● All wildlife will be securely contained for safe transport, so no handling experience is required.
What equipment do I need?
● A reliable vehicle with air-conditioning and sufficient room to place transport carriers. A standard SUV is sufficient.
● Basic rescue supplies
—Cardboard boxes of various sizes
—Plastic rescue baskets
—Pet carriers
● Other supplies
—Second-hand towels, pillowcases or other soft cloth for lining and covering transport carriers
—Notebook and pen/pencil for marking boxes and completing paperwork
—Packing/sticky tape to secure cardboard boxes and to attach paperwork to the animal’s carrier
● Specialised transport carriers
Some wildlife (such as koalas, snakes) will already be contained in a more specialised transport carrier by the rescuer and the animal will remain in that carrier for transport. You do NOT need to have these specialised carriers.
How do I get started?
● Become a Wildcare member—join online at https://wildcare.org.au/help-us/join/.
● Register for and attend a Rescue and First Aid for Wildlife workshop—all training workshops are free for members.
● Get your basic supplies ready as listed above.
● Complete the online Rescue/Transport List Application Form.
●Join the Wildcare members-only Facebook groups—Wildcare Wildlife Transport Facebook group/Wildcare Community Facebook group.
Then what?
● Keep us up to date with your contact details so we can get in touch quickly and easily.
● Keep an eye out for posts from wildlife rescuers and carers asking for assistance with transporting.
● Keep your mobile handy so you don’t miss calls for help.
1. What equipment does a volunteer wildlife transporter need to have?
| A．Metal rescue baskets. | B．An air-conditioned car. |
| C．Some specialized carriers. | D．New towels or pillowcases. |
| A．Pay for the training workshops. | B．Ask for assistance when necessary. |
| C．Update their contact information in time. | D．Complete the application form with a pen. |
| A．A review. | B．A report. | C．A paper. | D．An advertisement. |
5 . Strawberry U-Pick at the Boyd Farm
Strawberry U-Pick Season is starting! For now, we are open Monday to Friday from 10 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. and every weekend from 9 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. !
Not only do we have our u-pick strawberry fields, we also have fresh produce, prepicked strawberries, snacks and other farm goodies for you to buy. We also have lots of fun activities for the family—hayride with the cows, horse ride, animals to pet and feed, swings, slide, sand pile, corn hole, corn pile and more!
AdmissionAdmission is $5/person (3 and under free)
Admission includes:
◆Access to u-pick fields
◆Access to swings, corn hole, sand pile, slide, corn pile and petting zoo
◆1 pound of free-to-take-home strawberries
Admission does not include:
◆Hayride with the cows—$5/person
◆Horse ride—$3/person
◆Animal feed—$2/cup
Important information
★Please don’t leave children unattended in strawberry fields and please don’t walk on the plant beds.
★We recommend bringing something to carry berries home to cut down on waste, but we will have plastic bags if needed.
★Usually strawberry season runs through April. This is entirely weather dependent, however.
★We recommend sunscreen / hat / water / closed-toed shoes!
★Pets are not allowed in the fields due to Food Safety regulations.
1. When is the Boyd Farm open to the public in April?
| A．9 a. m. Monday. | B．5 p. m. Tuesday. |
| C．4p. m. Friday. | D．10 a. m. Sunday. |
| A．Hayride. | B．Horse ride. |
| C．Corn pile. | D．Feeding animals. |
| A．Bringing their pets. | B．Wearing open-toed shoes. |
| C．Playing in strawberry fields. | D．Taking their own strawberry containers. |
6 . The Best Music Museums Around the World
Motown Museum (Detroit, Michigan, US)
The “Motown Sound” was born at the label’s first headquarter in downtown Detroit. From 1959 until 1989, the building housed the label’s recording studio and office, along with founder Berry Gordy Jr’s residence upstairs. After Motown moved to Los Angeles, the house was turned into a museum to display all the costumes, photographs and other historic memorabilia(纪念品)of the label’s rich history.
Opening Hours: Monday～Saturday, 10:00～17:00
ABBA: The Museum (Stockholm, Sweden)
This highly interactive museum not only records the group’s remarkable career, but puts your ABBA knowledge and musical skills to the test. You can “perform” to be the fifth member of the band in their live karaoke sound booth, and even appear in a music video.
Opening Hours: Sunday～Thursday, 10:00～20:00
The Beatles Story (Liverpool, UK)
As one of the must-see sights in Liverpool and best music museums the city has to offer, the Beatles Story records the lives, culture and music of The Beatles. Located on the UNESCO World Site waterfront at the Royal Albert Dock, the award-winning museum takes you on an experience through the band’s rise to fame, including original instruments, rare photos and other memorabilia.
Opening Hours: 9:30～18:00, Wednesday extended to 21:45
Musée Edith Piaf (Paris, France)
Located in a private apartment in the 11th arrondissement (行政区)，the museum contains much of the late singer’s personal items, including clothes, photographs and personal letters. There are no guided tours, and the museum is run by Piaf’s fan and friend, who personally recalls his time with the “Little Sparrow”.
Opening Hours: Tuesday~Sunday, 9:00~17：30
1. What can visitors see at Motown Museum?| A．An interactive booth. | B．Latest instruments. |
| C．The Beatle’s personal letters. | D．The founder’s accommodation. |
| A．Motown Museum. | B．ABBA: The Museum. |
| C．The Beatles Story. | D．Musée Edith Piaf. |
| A．On Monday at 10:00. | B．On Wednesday at 21:45. |
| C．On Thursday at 11:00。 | D．On Sunday at 18:00. |
7 . 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. |
| 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. |
| A．€2,000 | B．€1,000 | C．€3,000 | D．€10,000 |
8 . 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. |
| A．Tate Modern, London. | B．Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. |
| C．Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. | D．National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. |
| A．Waiting in a virtual line. | B．Joining a visiting group. |
| C．Applying online before arrival. | D．Registering at the exhibition entrance. |
9 . A comfortable base camp is the key to vacationing in style. When you’re ready to travel, stay at one of these four wonderful resorts (旅游胜地) that offer opportunities to enjoy yourself.
The Broadmoor
It provides access to wonderful natural attractions and exciting adventures like rock climbing. After expending all your energy, come back to home base and emerge at one of the on-site restaurants, waiting rooms and cafes to treat yourself with drinks and dinner.
Canyons Resort
This far-away resort feels like a secret getaway thanks to the red-rock canyons. Its tiny woodrooms make you feel at home. You’ll have no trouble filling your traveling diaries with wine tours, cowboy lessons and even helicopter rides.
The Ritz-carlton Bachelor Gulch
Luxury comes in the form of far-away beauty here. It also gets high marks for outdoor recreation activities. After an afternoon on the green, unwind in front of one of the popular fantastic stone fireplaces to take your time.
Lumiere with Inspiration
It’s a former mining town that shows low-key style. Here you’ll discover special dancing scenes, unique local shops, and street stands selling antiques (古董) of the natives. It’s home to world-class music, cultural and other traditional festivals.
1. What is special of the Broadmoor?| A．It is near the home base. | B．It offers luxury living rooms. |
| C．It serves native cultures and wines. | D．It offers eating and drinking choices. |
| A．The Ritz-carlton Bachelor Gulch. | B．Canyons Resort. |
| C．Lumiere with Inspiration. | D．The Broadmoor. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A traveling brochure. |
| C．A science report. | D．A geography textbook. |
10 . The Pathway and River Cleanup is a yearly event involving thousands of volunteers who generously donate their time to help clean up Calgary.
The 2022 Pathway and River Cleanup will take place from September 9 to September 11,2022.
Volunteer Registration
To volunteer for the Pathway and River Cleanup, you must be:
* 12 years or older.
*Accompanied by a parent or guardian (if you’re between 12 and 17 years old).
*Able to commit to three hours of cleanup on one of the three event days.
You are encouraged to register as a group (minimum 10 people) with a designated leader. If you do not have a group, you can join a team led by Calgary Parks staff.
Volunteers may request a specific cleanup location at the time of registration. We will do our best to satisfy specific location requests. If you do not have a preferred cleanup location, one will be assigned to you.
Remember to register online. Registration in person is not accepted.
Group leaders
Each group must have a designated leader. New group leaders are required to attend a one-hour, online orientation session. Returning group leaders must attend the orientation session every three years but must complete yearly online training.
Group leaders will be responsible for:
*Conducting a group member orientation session before event day to provide safety training.
*Ensuring the safe and effective cleanup of the designated cleanup area. Risks will be minimized as much as possible. However, volunteers may come in contact with rocky shorelines, sharp items and illegal campsites.
If you have any questions about volunteering for the Pathway and River Cleanup, contact 311.
1. What can volunteers choose according to their preference?| A．The way to register. |
| B．The cleanup locations. |
| C．The rewards for their efforts. |
| D．The length of their volunteering time. |
| A．Organizing a group of at most 10 people. |
| B．Joining a team led by Calgary Parks staff. |
| C．Taking part in a one-hour online training. |
| D．Working with returning group leaders for a year. |
| A．Reporting illegal campsites to staff. |
| B．Giving group members safety training. |
| C．Mapping rocky shorelines ahead of time. |
| D．Cleanig up Sharpe items at locations in advance. |
