1 . The Best Activities in Melbourne
It’s time to start planning how you’ll keep entertained. We’ve put together four family-friendly activities for you.
Visit Melbourne Royal Show
Some visit the show for the thrilling rides, the others feel amazed at award-winning cakes, the cutest baby animals... or maybe you’re all just united in a love of sugar-filled show bags. This year’s Melbourne Royal Show is set to be bigger and better than ever, running for 11 days, with all the fantastic attractions that we know and love.
Meet Magical Dragons at Kryal Castle
If your family has a love for the fantastical, you can get up close to mysterious dragons at Kryal Castle. There will be a wide range of activities themed around the famous creatures, including an exciting dragon egg trip and dragon soldier training. You’ll come face to face with dragons, and catch the thrilling Dragon Cup Tournament, where noble soldiers and brave knights battle for the Dragon Cup.
Get Inspiration from First Nations Artists
The activity is inviting kids to express their creativity at the immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) art experience. The organizer will have little kids using their personal creativity to create their own artworks that can be taken home, surrounded by the world of art and culture as inspiration. There will also be free gifts and interactive art plays. It’s suitable for age 5 to 12.
Let Loose at the Museum of Play and Art (MoPA)
MoPA is a kids’ museum, a place where kids can engage with fun exhibits. The exhibits at MoPA are designed for kids aged 1 to 9. Kids can practice their fine motor skills, build and race in the Zoom Room, climb up to Sunset City for a sweet view of the museum and get creative at the MoPA Art Car.
1. How is this year’s Melbourne Royal Show different from before?| A．It offers live music. | B．It has thrilling rides. |
| C．It is larger than before. | D．It has award-winning cakes. |
| A．It lets kids get writing inspiration. | B．It is mainly about the culture. |
| C．It’s the most suitable for kids. | D．It offers free gifts to kids. |
| A．The MoPA. | B．Melbourne Royal Show. |
| C．First Nations Artists. | D．Magical Dragons at Kryal Castle. |
2 . Science Books for Kids of All Ages
To help you choose the perfect education al books for your child, we’ve created this handpicked list of the best science books for kids. The titles featured here spark curiosity, encourage leaning, and are lots of fun, too.
About Time: A First Look at Time and Clocks
Author: Bruce Koscielniak; Price: US $8.55
Long ago people used the sun, the moon, and the water to tell time. Soon after we began using our knowledge about the natural world to build clocks and to create calendars made up of months and years. Centuries later, we have clocks and calendars all around us. This book tells the amazing story of how it all happened!
Animalium: Welcome to the Museum
Author: Katie Scott;Price: US $8.99
This book opens the doors of the natural history museum for your child all year round! It features 200 full-color specimens accompanied by lively, informative text and more. Discover the animal kingdom inglorious detail with unique illustrations that combine science and art.
Bang!: How We Came to Be
Author: Michael Rubino; Price: US $16.00
“Bang! And that was it, the beginning of everything.” So begins this beautifully illustrated story of evolution. This book conveys not only the facts but also the excitement of the scientific explanation of our world, from the origin of the universe to the present reality of our planet.
Bedtime Math: The Truth Comes Out
Author: Laura Overdeck; Price: US $10.99
This book makes learning about math as fun as dessert after dinner! It combines math and cool facts for one fun and wild adventure. Now kids can discover the science behind all their favorite things: marshmallows, soda, ice cream, and more. With over 100 math problems on a variety of topics, kids will find math isn’t just fun — it can be found everywhere!
1. What can kids learn in the book About Time?| A．The tough life of ancestors. | B．The origin of the sun and the moon. |
| C．The old ways to measure time. | D．The wildlife in the natural world. |
| A．They are children’s novels. | B．They are popular for cheap price. |
| C．They are collected in the museum. | D．They are illustrated stories for kids. |
| A．Bang. | B．Bedtime Math. | C．Animalium. | D．About Time. |
3 . 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. |
| A．First Prize. | B．Second Prize. |
| C．Third Prize. | D．People’s Choice Award. |
| A．£33. | B．£36. | C．£45. | D．£48. |
4 . One of the most popular street food found in China is no doubt the barbecue. A new programme, called the Story of Chuaner, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.
Shown on June 20, the programme has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site bilibili.com. To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare the Story of Chuaner to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV programme telling stories from late-might informal Japanese bars.
“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good programme, and we share the same topic-night food,” the Story of Chuaner’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was some conversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.
The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.
The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings towards the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients (食材), ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognise it and might fall in love with it just as we do,” said Chen.
1. What do we know about the Story of Chuaner?| A．It has become very popular on the Internet. |
| B．It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists. |
| C．It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food. |
| D．It shows the colourful nightlife in large cities of China. |
| A．It showed more kinds of food. |
| B．It focused more on the diners. |
| C．It showed the eating habits. |
| D．It was less popular than Midnight Diner. |
| A．The importance of the barbecue to family. |
| B．The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners. |
| C．The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle. |
| D．The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship. |
| A．To show the feature of Chinese food. |
| B．To research a special way of cooking. |
| C．To help the world understand China. |
| D．To introduce the history of the barbecue. |
5 . The Best Hotel Views in the World
Le Relais de Chambord: France
In the Loire Valley you can stay overnight aboard a toue cabanee—a traditional flat-bottomed Loire River boat—overlooking the Chateau du Chambord. Instead of the floating hotel room, guests enjoy air conditioning, heating, and Wi-Fi, plus word-class design by Stefania di Petrillo with elegant features in wood and leather. Watch the sunrise and enjoy breakfast delivered to the boat’s private deck (露台), all with a clearly French touch.
Wakaya Club & Spa: Fiji
Located in the heart of Fiji, this quiet hotel’s Vale’O (or “House in the Clouds”) ocean view private villa (别墅) lies at a 16-acre hill top with wonderful ocean views of the Koro Sea and Homestead Bay. The 12,000-square-foot villa includes a personal cook and on-call driver for a once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience.
Pulitzer Amsterdam: the Netherlands
Step back in time at Pulitzer Amsterdam with a stay in this collection of 25 interlinked 17th-and 18th-century canal (运河) houses. The hotel’s Extraordinary Suites are inspired by Dutch upper circles that once called these canal houses home. And the suites come with windows that overlook the city’s historic tree-lined canal.
Park Hyatt Tokyo: Japan
Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of people’s favorite film Lost in Translation, which brought a worldwide fame to Park Hyatt Tokyo. The Tokyo Suite on the 50th floor is the perfect accommodation with an impressive view that overlooks the busy cityscape. The suite comes with a living room and dining room, a grand piano, a library, and a luxurious bathroom.
1. What should you choose if you want to live in a boat room?| A．Le Relais de Chambord. | B．Wakaya Club & Spa. |
| C．Pulitzer Amsterdam. | D．Park Hyatt Tokyo. |
| A．Movie themed rooms. | B．Great ocean views. |
| C．Service of personal cooks. | D．Beautiful canal views. |
| A．To educate. | B．To recommend. |
| C．To comment. | D．To argue. |
6 . Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time, it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.
Guided Tours
·Tour 1 is recommended for first-time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle: Building the Dream.
·Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house’s upper floors, Mr Hearst’s private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.
·Tour 3 looks at the Castle’s North Wing, guest rooms and the guest house Casa del Monte.
·Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guest house, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.
·The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the castle at night as one of the Hearst’s own visitors might have.
Ticket Prices
Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Free day-use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational (消遣的) vehicles.
| Tours | Adult | Aged 6〜17 |
| Tour 1 | $ 24 | $ 12 |
| Tour 2, 3 or 4 | $ 24 | $ 12 |
| Evening tour | $ 30 | $ 15 |
*Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Reservation (预订) Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445. See below for times.
| Reservation Call Center Hours | ||
| Dates | Monday—Friday | Saturday—Sunday |
| March—September | 8 am to 6 pm | 8 am to 6 pm |
| October—February | 9 am to 5 pm | 9 am to 3 pm |
Visit www. hearstcastle. org for more information.
1. Which tour will you choose if you are interested in libraries?| A．Tour 1. | B．Tour 2. | C．Tour 3. | D．Tour 4. |
| A．36. | B．48. | C．60. | D．75. |
| A．At 8 am on Monday in February. |
| B．At 8 pm on Friday in September. |
| C．At 8 am on Sunday in March. |
| D．At 8 pm on Saturday in October. |
7 . Accounting Manager Assistant
Position: Accounting Manager Assistant
Location: El Segundo, CA
A: Requirements:
·Bachelor’s Degree or above in Accounting, Finance or other related fields.
·3 years or above experience in accounting team management /5 years or above experience working in accounting.
·Excellent communication skills in both English &. Mandarin Chinese, Spanish is a plus.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
B: Benefits:
· Competitive salary and bonus.
· Medical Insurance, and 401k (养老储蓄) options
· Air Travel Benefits
· Paid vacation, sick leaves, and holidays · Career advancements
C: To apply
*Please send your resumes to air002@gmail. com
Sales Representative
Position: Sales Representative Location:El Segundo, CA
A: Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in business or related fields preferred
· Previous work experience in airline industry is preferred
·Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications(Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
· Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills
·Must possess exceptional customer service skills
B: Benefits:
· Competitive salary and bonus
· company paid medical insurance, and 40lk options
· Air Travel Benefits
· Paid vacation, sick leaves, and holidays
· Career advancements
C: To apply
*Please send your resumes to airhr@gmail. com
IAD Station Manager Assistant
Position: Airport Station Manager Assistant
Location: Dulles International Airport, VA
A: Requirements:
·High school diploma or above required
· Excellent communication skills in both English & Mandarin Chinese
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office(Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
· Detail-oriented and with a strong sense of responsibility
· Morning/evening shifts &. weekend/holiday shifts required
B: Benefits:
· Competitive salary and bonus ·Medical Insurance, and 401k options
· Travel Benefits
· Paid vacation, sick leaves, and holidays · Career advancements
C: To apply
*Please send your resumes to airchinaiad@gmail. com
1. What do the three positions have in common in terms of qualifications?| A．Microsoft Office proficiency required. |
| B．Relevant working experience. |
| C．Bachelor degree or above. |
| D．Communication skills in Chinese and English. |
| A．Employees have all kinds of paid holidays. |
| B．Medical insurance is fully paid by the company. |
| C．The company offers free travel as a benefit. |
| D．Employees have not only salaries but also bonuses. |
| A．Sales Representative. |
| B．Accounting Manager Assistant. |
| C．IAD Station Manager Assistant. |
| D．Cargo Client Service Representative. |
8 . First-ever Illuminated Thomas Kinkade Snowman Wreath
There are many sights that bring to mind winter’s most welcomed season. Whether it’s a festive snowman, Thomas Kinkade’s imagery or greenery touched with snow, these symbols of wonder brighten your home. Now, these hallmarks of seasonal cheer are yours to enjoy in the “A Warm Winter Welcome” Illuminated Snowman Wreath. This teardrop-shaped wreath features a hand-painted snowman in a scarf, snowflake-tipped hat and gloves united with lights, decorations and a lantern inspired by Thomas Kinkade. Because this Always in Bloom wreath is fashioned by hand with the look of fresh-cut pine, it is a way to welcome family and friends to your home year after year! Built-in lights add a holiday glow, while a timer turns the lights on and off each night.
Exceptional value; satisfaction guaranteed
Act now to order “A Warm Winter Welcome” at the issue price of $99.99, payable in three installments of $33.33, the first payment due before shipment, backed by our 365-day guarantee. Send no money now. Just return the Reservation Application today! Plus $14.99 shipping and service.
The snowman is “dressed” for the season with a real scarf, bow, hat and gloves!
Impressively Sized at 2 Feet Tall!
Easy-to-set Timer Controls the Lights!
The easy-to-use 24-hour timer turns the lights on and off.
Shown much smaller than the actual size of approximately 24 inches tall.
Requires batteries (not included).
Recommended for indoor use.
1. How much should customers pay if they order “A Warm Winter Welcome”?| A．$14.99. | B．$33.33. | C．$99.99. | D．$114.98. |
| A．It includes batteries. | B．It is for outdoor use. |
| C．It is dressed for different seasons. | D．It has a timer controlling the lights. |
| A．A short story. | B．A news report. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．An introduction to a festival. |
9 . Write a winning story!
You could win ￡ 1,000 in this year’s Fiction Prize and have your story printed in Keep Writing. Ten other lucky people will win ￡ 1,00.
Once again, we need people who can write good stories. The judges,who include Mary Littlejohn, the novelist, Michael Brown, the television reporter, and Susan Hitchins, one of Keep Writing’s editors, are looking for interesting and original(原创的)stories. Detective fiction was really popular last year, although the competition winner produced a love story. You can write about whatever you want but you should make the beginning interesting and the ending a surprise.
Your story must be your own work, between 2,000 and 2,500 words and typed, double-spaced, on one side only of each piece of paper.
Even if you’re in danger of missing the closing date, we are unable to accept stories by email. You must include the application form with your story. Unfortunately your story cannot be returned, nor can we discuss our decisions.
You should not have had any fiction printed in any magazine or book in this country, and the story must not have appeared in print or in recorded form, for example on radio or TV, anywhere in the world.
Your fee of ￡ 5 will go to the Writers’ Association. Send your story with the application form and your story to:
Keep Writing
75 Broad Street
Birmingham
B12 4TG
The closing date is 30 October and we will inform the winner within one month of this date. Please note that if you win, you must agree to have your story printed in our magazine.
1. What can we learn about this year’s Fiction Prize?| A．It chooses ten winners. | B．It favors detective fiction. |
| C．It will print the winner’s story. | D．It will give all the winners ￡ 100. |
| A．It should be sent by email. |
| B．It must be within 2,000 words. |
| C．It must be handed in before 30 October. |
| D．It should be printed on one piece of paper. |
| A．A tour guide. | B．A book review. |
| C．An official report. | D．An announcement. |
10 . Does your kid want to take a music class in the city? Here are some good ones for you to choose from.
Sing And Dance With Me
Time: Monday, 4:00 PM—4:45 PM from 09/17/19 to 11/26/19
Teacher: Alex “Tiappa” Klimovitsky
Birth to 5 years: Take a journey into Spanish language and its cultures through the magical world of music. With this class, you can sing, dance and play along to the amazing sounds and rhythms (韵律) with your child. It’s designed for Spanish beginners and native speakers alike.
Music In English
Time: Monday, 9:30 AM—10:15 AM from 09/17/19 to 11/26/19
Teacher: Jacques Stewart
Birth to 5 years: Music is taught only in English. Children at different levels take part in their own classes by singing, moving, changing, listening, and exploring musical instruments. Some games related to music are played at times. Children in one class are of the same age.
Music Class For Mixed Ages
Time: Saturday, 10:30 AM—11:15 AM from 09/22/19 to 12/08/19
Teacher: Liz Richter
Birth to 5 years: Children of different ages enjoy class together. Many childhood educators con-sider mixed-age groupings good and the processes of music development throughout different ages are similar.
Music Together ® With Some Mandarin (普通话)
Time: Tuesday, 4:30 PM—5:15 PM from 09/18/19 to 11/27/19
Teacher: Qing Yanyu
Birth to 5 years: This class is just like our basic mixed-age music class in English with some Mandarin mixed in. Some of the songs will have poems in Mandarin. It is an opportunity for families who would like to take their children to another language in a fun and relaxing environment!
1. The class Sing And Dance With Me is intended for________.| A．Adults wanting to learn Spanish songs |
| B．Children interested in difficult dancing |
| C．Natives beginners loving Spanish cultures |
| D．Teenagers wanting to improve their Spanish |
| A．Liz Richter’s. | B．Qing Yanyu’s. |
| C．Jacques Stewart’s. | D．Alex “Tiappa” Klimovitsky’s. |
| A．To give lips on music learning. |
| B．To advertise some music classes. |
| C．To encourage learning foreign languages. |
| D．To show lie importance of music learning. |
