1 . Events and festivals in Italy are some of the main draws to this historic country. The traditions, culture, and incredible art all come together to provide some of the biggest and best events in the world.

Carnival of Viareggio

In 2024, the Carnival of Viareggio will host six parades in February. What once started as a simple parade with carriages in 1873 has now turned into a large event, with thousands attending each year to catch a glimpse of the famous allegorical papier mäché floats that tower above the promenade.

Venice Carnival

The 2024 Venice Carnival is bound to be one of the best yet. The theme is travel and discovery with a celebration of Marco Polo on the 700th anniversary of his death. Originating from Venice, the 2024 Venice Carnival is all about celebrating one of its most famed travellers. The iconic Italian celebrations take place between January 27th and February 13th with a host of fantastic feasts, sensational celebrations, passionate parades, and captivating costumes, transporting you to another world.

Palio di Siena

The Palio di Siena is a historic horse race where ten horses, each representing a different Siena neighbourhood race around Piazza del Campo. There are two races each year, on July2nd, the Palio di Provenzano, and on August 16th, the Palio dell’Assunta, While the races only last less than two minutes, it is the electric energy, prominent parades, and exciting celebrations leading up to the races that have kept this Italian event alive since the 1600s.

Verona Opera Festival

Each year between June and September, the Arena di Verona, a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre, boasts a true celebration of the art of opera with various performances. The2024 Verona Opera Festival takes place from June 8th through September 7th, providing visitors ample opportunity to see some of the most famous operas in the world in the country it originated.

1. When can you take part in the event with a history of around 150 years?

A．In January.

B．In February.

C．In July.

D．In August.

2. What is the theme of the 2024 Venice Carnival?

A．Marking a famous traveller.	B．Telling the history of Venice.
C．Promoting the culture of Italy.	D．Sensing the beauty of carnival.

3. Which suits those who want to see a horse race?

A．Carnival of Viareggio.	B．Venice Carnival.
C．Palio di Siena.	D．Verona Opera Festival.

2 . While Alice has her adventures in the Wonderland, you can have your own as well this summer. British contemporary artist Philip Colbert has created a Lobster (龙虾) Wonderland in Changsha, Hunan Province.

Date: July 15

Location: Changsha International Finance Square (Changsha IFS)

About Philip Colbert

His globally welcomed lobster series has won the hearts of a large number of followers. The artist, with a master’s in philosophy, takes lobster as his second personality.

Through large installations, public art theme exhibition and new media art, the artist has introduced works from galleries and created a surreal art scenery in city’s public space with a combination of pop art and local culture.

Features

In Changsha IFS, Colbert’s exhibition, which is the London-based artist’s first large-scale outdoor public art installations, has three major sectors, showcasing his large installations, sculptures and new media arts as well as the special works created for the event.

The opening ceremony, an art carnival, saw the debut (首次登台) of a 12-meter-long Lobster Taikonaut specially made by Colbert. His Lobster Flower and Lobster Shark also found their way in the parade. At the southwest square, people can find Lobster Fountain towering 12 meters and enjoy two major theme sectors, Lobster Island and Lobster Skate Park.

Lobster Rainbow, a lobster breaking through a roof with a rainbow behind it, is the artist’s brand-new work for Changsha IFS. In his works, such as Daydreamer, Colbert also expresses his wish of narrowing the distance between art pieces and people.

1. What is Philip Colbert well known for?

A．Alice Wonderland.	B．Shark experience.
C．Lobster series.	D．Rainbow story.

2. What can we learn about the exhibition according to the text?

A．It took place in the open air.

B．There was no special works for the event.

C．People can enjoy lobster fountain and lake.

D．Lobster Island is the artist’s brand-new work for Changsha IFS.

3. Where can the text probably be found?

A．A shopping brochure.

B．An art magazine.

C．A science report.

D．A fashion advertisement.

3 . Wildlife Volunteer Programs for Teens

Age: 14-17
Duration: 2 weeks
Wildlife Orphanage Program, Zimbabwe

At one of the most successful wildlife care centers in Zimbabwe, volunteers work with wildlife ranging from monkeys to lions. These animals have been abandoned, injured, or rescued from illegal wildlife traders. Tasks include preparing food, cleaning out yards, and contributing enrichment ideas. Leisure time can be spent visiting Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park.

Age: 13-15
Duration: 4 weeks
Sea Turtle (海龟) Conservation Program, Greece

With this program, teens can help the endangered sea turtle while working alongside experts. Volunteers can expect long walks along the beach watching over sea turtles nesting areas or building fences to protect them from natural enemies. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to explore ancient ruins and sample delicious Greek cuisine.

Age: 17-19
Duration: 3 weeks
Yucatan Peninsula Program, Mexico

With this program, volunteers will learn about the issues facing the marine (海洋的) ecosystem, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change. Teens will gain valuable skills on how to conduct deep sea research and identify fish species. During free time, participants can explore Mayan ruins set in tropical (热带的) jungles.

Age: 16-18
Duration: 2 weeks
Preserving Nature’s Wonders Program, Galapagos

Volunteers joining this program help restore the natural habitat of native wildlife, which is in danger of losing its habitat. This program gives teens an experience of a lifetime where they can swim with sea lions and spot rare wildlife in one of the last untouched places on earth.

1. Where should teens go if they want to look after wounded animals?

A．Zimbabwe.

B．Greece.

C．Mexico.

D．Galapagos.

2. What can volunteers in the Sea Turtle Conservation Program do during their free time?

A．Visit a national park.	B．Enjoy tasty local food.
C．Set foot in an untouched place.	D．Explore ancient ruins in tropical jungles.

3. Which program is suitable for 19-year-olds with a 4-week holiday?

A．The Wildlife Orphanage Program.	B．The Sea Turtle Conservation Program.
C．The Yucatan Peninsula Program.	D．The Preserving Nature’s Wonders Program.

4 . 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!

Admission
Admission 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.

2. What activity is included in the $5 admission?

A．Hayride.	B．Horse ride.
C．Corn pile.	D．Feeding animals.

3. What is encouraged for visitors?

A．Bringing their pets.	B．Wearing open-toed shoes.
C．Playing in strawberry fields.	D．Taking their own strawberry containers.

5 . Australian snowfields offer a unique experience for skiers looking for fresh snow with a beautiful backdrop.

Perisher Ski Resort (度假胜地)

Where: a six-hour drive from Sydney

If you like big ski resorts, then Perisher is for you. The resort features the best ski runs inAustralia. You can stay at Perisher without the crowds of a ski village with options like the MarritzHotel. Many skiers prefer to stay in the nearby town of Jindabyne, where you’ll find a variety of classic country cafés.

Thredbo

Where: a five-hour drive from Sydney

Whether you’re skiing down Australia’s longest ski run, or finding your feet in the beginner’s area, Thredbo has it all. You’ll have unforgettable experiences like the Sunrise Session to enjoy the first run of the day. When darkness falls, you have warm accommodation options like The Eastern orThe Denman.

Falls Creek Alpine Resort

Where: a five-hour drive from Melbourne

Falls Creek is a pedestrian (行人) — only ski village, where all the accommodation, dining and snow activities are ski-in/ski-out, so bring your boots! The largest ski resort in Victoria, it’s also great for families, with a ski school and child-friendly runs. If you love to explore something beyond the park, take a backcountry tour to find fresh snow.

Mount Hotham

Where: a four-hour drive from Melbourne

The ski village at Mount Hotham is on the top of the mountain, meaning your first ski of the day is down to the chairlift. This is a mountain for those who like their runs steeper (陡峭) and deeper, with an impressive mix of advanced and expert ski runs as well as a separate beginners’ area.

1. How long does it take to drive from Sydney to Perisher Ski Resort?

A．Four hours.

B．Five hours.

C．Six hours.

D．Seven hours.

2. What is special about Thredbo?

A．It features Australia’s longest ski run.	B．It has the steepest ski run in Australia.
C．It is the largest ski resort in Victoria.	D．It sits at the foot of a huge mountain.

3. Where should you go if you want to ski with a child?

A．Thredbo.	B．Mount Hotham.
C．Perisher Ski Resort.	D．Falls Creek Alpine Resort.

6 . Ah, summertime! The occasion when many people want to bathe in the sun on Copacabana Beach, walk through the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, or perhaps explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii. Before rushing to buy your plane tickets and travel insurance, have you also thought about another important travel factor—language?

Learning a language before traveling can help improve the overall holiday experience. It allows you to connect to the local surroundings and increase your safety by helping you to understand signs and directions, all the while breaking down cultural barriers (隔阂). Research has also shown that people view the world differently depending on what language they are operating in.

If you want to learn a new language, try Babbel, a language-learning platform that helps you start speaking a new language within three weeks. There are 14 different languages offered on Babbel: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Indonesian, and English. With an interesting curriculum (课程) that over 150 language experts and instructors have crafted, it aims for an impressive experience.

Babbel also has a speech recognition technology that listens to words and phrases each student uses, assesses (评估) their performance, and then suggests future lessons that specifically meet the student’s needs. These lessons can include sentence and vocabulary construction and pronunciation.

This platform is completely different compared to the old, boring schoolroom. Along with lessons, there are videos, games, podcasts, content articles, and live online classes with some of the best teachers in the industry.

Do you wish to speak like a local? Right from the start, Babbel’s Speech Recognition Technology is there to help improve pronunciation and accent. This platform also puts the pupil into the culture of the country of interest by providing courses like Countries & Traditions.

Don’t take our word for it, to date Babbel has sold over 10 million subscriptions (订阅) and they are so confident that they offer a full refund with a 20-day money-back promise.

1. Why does the author mention the well-known attractions in paragraph 1?

A．To lead in the topic of the text.	B．To recommend the attractions.
C．To show the traveling process.	D．To stress the importance of traveling.

2. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．The key to learning a language.

B．The roles of language in traveling.

C．The ways to remove cultural barriers.

D．Different opinions on traveling abroad.

3. What can Babbel provide for the language learners?

A．Recorded online classes.	B．A three-week curriculum.
C．English lessons in the classroom	D．The best teachers in the world.

4. What are the travelers’ attitude towards Babbel probably?

A．Unclear.

B．Doubtful.

C．Uncaring.

D．Favorable.

7 . Senior Medical Writer Ⅱ

Job Description

Being part of this journey by representing a group that delivers medical communication solutions across multiple business units, our services and customized solutions improve the reach of clinical data. We support scientific writing, medical communication plan development and creative ways of evidence spread.

Your Key Responsibilities

• To author, review and independently manage high quality clinical document.

• To write CTD modules(模块)and other safety documents independently.

• Contribute to planning of data analyses and presentation to be used in CSRs.

• Ensure documentation obeys internal company standards and external regulatory guidelines.

• Act as project medical writer for various programs in global organization and ensure medical writing resource given to studies within these programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum university life science degree or equivalent is required.

• Be equal or more than 4 years of regulatory medical writing experience or other relevant medical industry experience combined with scientific and regulatory knowledge.

• Excellent communication skills(written, verbal, presentations).

• Strong operational knowledge of clinical trial reporting.

• Strong knowledge of bio-statistics principles.

• Strong ability to manage multiple demands and projects.

766 million lives were touched by our company in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe our potential can grow in an unbossed culture based on honesty, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible when we cooperate with courage to solve the world’s hardest medical challenges.

Join our network. If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about our company and our career opportunities, join our network here by visiting our website.

1. Which of the following is a duty of the job?

A．Organize medical activities.	B．Writing company standards.
C．Creating safety documents.	D．Editing medical blogs.

2. What is a necessary requirement for the job?

A．A master’s degree in life science.	B．Wonderful abilities of expression.
C．Strong clinical trial operation abilities.	D．3 years of medical writing experience.

3. What is the text?

A．An advertisement.	B．A guide to job seekers.
C．An entertainment news.	D．An instruction on services.

8 . Find out how and where you can use your PRESTO card to save with discounts on events, entertainment, attractions, and brands. Click here often to see what new offers become available!

Ontario Science Centre

Spark your sense of wonder! Explore more than 500 interactive experiences and take in live demonstrations for every age.

Save 20% off general admission rates when you show your PRESTO card at the Box Office. Valid for on-site sales only. Does not include separately ticketed events.

The Artist Project

You’ll discover and connect with over 250 independent artists and explore thousands of artworks, large-scale installations(装置) and enjoy curator(馆长)-led art tours.

Save 20% off general admission to the Artist Project in Toronto from April 13-16.

Grand Slam of Curling(冰壶)

The Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling is back in Toronto! See Olympic medalists, world champions and Canadian favourites compete in a best-on-best showdown at the Princess Auto Players’ Championship.

Get 20% off single draw tickets with PRESTO Perks. Use code PRESTO at checkout.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Beautiful gardens, stream and pathway at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Satisfy your need for nature at Royal Botanical Gardens!

PRESTO card holders save on Gardens Admission, and with bus connections from Burl-ington GO Station, the region’s most captivating gardens and trails are just minutes away. Save 15%off General Adult Admission when you show your PRESTO card.

1. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.

B．A magazine.

C．A website.

D．A textbook.

2. What can people do at the Artist Project?

A．Experience science.	B．Appreciate artworks.
C．Watch competitions.	D．Enjoy nature.

3. Which of the following has the smallest discounts?

A．The Artist Project.	B．Ontario Science Centre.
C．Grand Slam of Curling.	D．Royal Botanical Gardens.

9 . Check out our top 5 weather apps for your smart phones, which will keep you one step ahead of nature.

Tornado Warning and Alert App This app from the American Red Cross tracks a tornado as it approaches with step-by-step advice about what to do before the storm hits. A siren warning is built into the app and goes off when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issues a tornado warning in your area.

The Weather Channel App This app includes weekly weather forecasts from more than 200 meteorologists and lets you check what kind of weather lays ahead, complete with storm prediction maps. The Weather Channel App also alerts users to storm warning in the area.

Lightening Finder If the goal is to get to the storm, rather than avoid it, this app is here to help. The Lightening Finder color — codes the age of the lightening bolt, and estimates a safe distance from which to watch it.

NOAA Weather Radio HD This app broadcasts radio reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and gives you around-the-clock updates on the latest weather warnings, watches, advisories, and forecasts. Push notifications alert you to serious storm warnings in your area even when you are not currently using the application. The app also gives detailed four-day forecasts based on your GPS coordinates, or a chosen location.

Dark Sky Stay dry with Dark Sky, which offers weather reports, including minute-by-minute rain forecasts for your exact location. To keep its predictions as accurate as possible, this app forecasts only one hour into the future.

1. If you want to keep track of daily weather changes, you may choose _________.

A．Lightening Finder	B．The Weather Channel App
C．Tornado Warning and Alert App	D．NOAA Weather Radio HD

2. Which of the following is TRUE about Dark Sky?

A．It is especially suitable to predict wet days.

B．It provides more services than the others.

C．It only offers accurate prediction for your area.

D．It keeps you aware of the weather days ahead.

3. The main differences of the five apps lie in _________.

A．user’s phones	B．user’s locations
C．their images	D．their functions

10 . Kew Gardens

Discover the world of science behind our collections of over 50, 000 living plants to be found across the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tickets and prices

·Adult              PEAK                    (February 1 to October 31)              £15. 00

OFF-PEAK             (November 1 to January 31)             £11. 00

·Child (4 to 15)       PEAK             (February 1 to October 31)              £5. 00

OFF-PEAK             (November 1 to January 31)             £4. 00

·Child under 4                                                                                       Free

Opening time

10 am-4 pm (last entry 3 pm)

* Please be aware that the last entry into the Gardens is strictly one hour before closing.

Directions

Plan your journey to Kew Gardens with our suggested routes to our easy-to-reach gates.

☆By bike

We love to welcome cyclists to our Gardens. There are bicycle racks (自行车停车架) at all four gates. At Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate, the racks are inside the gates. Bikes left outside our gates are left at your own risk. We do not allow bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards and scooters into the Gardens.

☆By bus

Route 65 stops close to Lion Gate, Elizabeth Gate and Victoria Gate.

Route 110 stops near Kew Gardens station and Elizabeth Gate.

Routes 237 and 267 stop at Kew Bridge station.

☆By car

Parking at the Gardens is extremely limited, with spaces in our car park available on a first come, first served basis. Please plan ahead if you are considering driving to the Gardens, as we cannot guarantee an available space in our car park.

☆By boat

Thames River Boats run a special service from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier. The easiest entrance for visitors coming from Kew Pier is Elizabeth Gate (TW9 3AE). Elizabeth Gate is a 0. 2-mile walk from Kew Pier across Kew Green.

1. How much should a 14-year-old pay to visit Kew Gardens in March?

A．£4. 00.

B．£5. 00.

C．£11. 00.

D．£15. 00.

2. What is possible for a cyclist visiting Kew Gardens?

A．Riding his bike into the Gardens.

B．Entering the Gardens at 7 pm on Monday.

C．Finding bicycle racks inside Elizabeth Gate.

D．Getting money for missing his bike left outside.

3. What should you consider if you drive to Kew Gardens?

A．Where to park your car.

B．When to enter the Gardens.

C．How to receive a special service.

D．How to get to Kew Bridge station.