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2 . The list below includes a few of our favorite online writing classes, perfect for writers of all levels.
Catapult
Starting At $15 for a day
Catapult offers a series of online writing lectures and classes, and many of the instructors are famous authors or magazine editors. Our team has taken a six-week writing course, including a one-day editing course, and a creative nonfiction class-all online. With online courses of all lengths and covering various types, it’s perfect for everyone.
Master Class
Starting At $15/month
Master Class is one of our favorite websites for learning about all things, including writing. The instructor list has big names. This is a great choice if you want courses you can take at your own pace and videos you can revisit again and again.
One Story
Starting At $55 (three-day)
One Story is a magazine bringing people together through reading, writing, and learning about short stories. In addition to its mission of publishing one short story at a time, it offers affordable online writing lectures and classes throughout the year.
Write or Die Magazine
Starting At $12 for a self-guided course Write or Die Magazine is offering writers resources, inspiration, and connection. The website has plenty of free things and affordable self-guided classes to help you build a good habit of writing and overcome common fears and doubts associated with writing. If you have a serious project in the works, the platform also includes one-on-one coaching.
1. Who is the text specially intended for?| A．Parents. | B．Tourists. | C．Scientists. | D．Writers. |
| A．Catapult. | B．Master Class. | C．One Story. | D．Write or Die Magazine. |
| A．A course report. | B．A short story. | C．An advertisement. | D．A book review. |
3 . Benefiting from the 5,000 years history, many ancient cities exist in the vast land of China. Here are 4 ancient cities in China and each has their unique features.
Shangqiu Ancient City
●History: 4,000 years
●Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30 in winter; 08:00-18:00 in summer
●Ticket Price: ¥70 per combo ticket (组合票)
Situated in the Yellow River Valley, Shangqiu area is considered the birthplace of Chinese civilization. The best time to visit it is around the Chinese New Year, when the grandest temple fair at Shangqiu is held to worship the God of Fire.
Ancient City of Pingyao
●History: 2,700 years
●Opening Hours: 08: 00-17:30
●Ticket Price: Free entry
It has no charming landscape, green mountains or clear waters. What is unique there is the well-pre served ancient city with a grand City Wall, traditional residences, time-honored shops, and even the previous government office.
Fenghuang Ancient Town
●History: 467 years
●Opening Hours: all day; 08: 00-17:30 for Tuo River day cruise;18:00-22:30 for night cruise
●Ticket Price: Free entry
Constructed in 1556, Fenghuang Ancient Town is another historical city in China known for ethnic diversity. Generations of Miao, Tujia and Han people live here, and it now accommodates28 ethnic groups in total.
Huizhou Ancient City
●History: 2,240 years
●Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
●Ticket Price: ¥95 for one adult; ¥140 for one adult and one child; ¥230 for two adults and one child.
Huizhou Ancient City is famous for its unique architectural style since the old days. The Huizhou-style building is one of the most important architectural schools in China, using bricks, wood, and stones as the raw materials.
1. Which of the four towns has the longest history?| A．Shangqiu Ancient City. | B．Ancient City of Pingyao. |
| C．Huizhou Ancient City. | D．Fenghuang Ancient Town. |
| A．Various ethnic minorities. | B．Free Admission. |
| C．Abundant natural beauty. | D．The same opening hours. |
| A．¥95. | B．¥140. | C．¥230. | D．¥235. |
4 . KLUANE CHILKAT
INTERNATIONAL BIKE RELAY
February newsletter:
Greetings riders! By now you have been chatting with friends to organize a team. Consider cross-training to get into shape-skiing snowshoeing, indoor riding, swimming…whatever you fancy, they are all great ways to stay in shape and prepare for some long-distance riding in May.
A reminder:
Online Registration opens on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 6: 00 AM Yukon Time. Be sure to read the entire registration page before registering.
What’s changed:
4-person teams have been removed.
Solo (单人的) riders — Icycle Sport, our Partner Level Sponsor will continue to provide snacks and drinks at Checkpoints 3 and 5 but there is no longer a food/drink bag drop at the Start Line.
Team name — The registration platform will not allow duplication (重复) of team names. Yours needs to be original.
E-bikes are allowed on 8-person teams. The team does not need to consist entirely of e-bikes.
2023 Registration fees:
NEW! Early bird registration fee: (March 15 — 22, 2023) $85 per rider for a team.
Regular registration fee: (March 23 — April 12, 2023) $95 per rider for a team.
Other updates:
The itinerary (行程), Relay Information, Race Rules, and Registration are now updated and posted. Visit www.kcibr.org. Questions? Please email info@kcibr.org.
1. When will the international bike relay be held?| A．In February. | B．In March. | C．In April. | D．In May. |
| A．They should have an original team name. | B．They should bring food themselves. |
| C．They should register in person. | D．They should ride e-bikes. |
| A．$85. | B．$95. | C．$170. | D．$190. |
5 . It’s not easy to find a job. Many jobs have age or experience requirements that you might not meet. On top of that, you need to juggle(应付)schoolwork, extracurriculars, and your social life. Fortunately, there are still some good jobs for you to start gaining working experience.
Tutor
Straight-A student? Then a job as a tutor(家庭教师)might be the best option for you. Helping younger students with their homework is a great way to put what you’ve studied to good use and make some extra money. One of the easiest ways to show that you’re qualified to teach other students is by listing your GPA(Grade Point Average) on your tutor resume.
Dog Walker
Love dogs? Then a position as a dog walker is the perfect fit for you. Dog walking requires no work experience and has flexible hours. However, you may need to do some shadowing or an interview before people trust you with their pets.
Delivery Driver
If you’re 16+ years old and have a driver’s license, you could try working as a delivery driver. Driving is a great way to gain relevant experience and show future employers that you’re responsible and work well under pressure.
Call Center Representative
If you don’t mind talking on the phone, then a job as a call center worker is a good choice for you. Working as a call center representative can even teach you some useful customer service skills that will help your career later on. To land a job at a call center, highlight your customer service and interpersonal skills on your resume.
1. Who are the passage intended for?| A．Parents. | B．Teachers. | C．Students. | D．Employers. |
| A．Relevant experience. | B．Timely homework completion. |
| C．Flexible time schedule. | D．Impressive academic performance. |
| A．Tutor. | B．Dog walker. |
| C．Delivery driver. | D．Call center representative. |
6 . The Next 500 Years—Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds
￥203.00
HardbackI256 pagesIPublished 20/04/2021
Availability:In Stock
DESCRIPTION
Certainly,life on Earth will come to an end,whether because of climate disaster,world wars, or the death of the sun in a few billion years.To avoid dying out,we will have to find a new home planet,perhaps even a new solar system,to live.
In this challenging and interesting book,Christopher Mason argues that we have a duty to do just that.We have a responsibility to act—not only for us human beings but for all other creatures on which we depend.
Mason argues that our technology that has enabled us to build rockets and land on other planets can be applied to redesigning biology so that we can live on those planets.And he makes a 500- year plan for carrying out the huge project.
As they are today,our weak human bodies could never survive(幸存)travel to another planet.Mason describes the bad effects that long-term space travel had on astronaut Scott Kelly, who returned from a year on the International Space Station with changes to his blood,bones,and genes(基因) .
Mason suggests a ten-period,500-year program that would engineer our body so that humans can stand the extreme(极端的)environments of outer space— with the final goal of achieving human settlement of new solar systems.He makes a roadmap of which solar systems to visit first, and uses biotechnology and genetics to offer a unique vision of the universe to come.
Weight:620g
Size:203 x 137mm
1. What does Mason suggest doing in his book?| A．Preventing creatures from dying out. | B．Looking for a new home in space. |
| C．Protecting our home planet. | D．Watching over the activities of the sun. |
| A．The publisher. | B．The price. |
| C．The weight. | D．The author. |
| A．People who care about the environment. |
| B．People who pay more attention to animals. |
| C．People who are interested in human history. |
| D．People who want to know more about space. |
7 . Your Silver Passport to Travel the World
The 5 Most Popular Pure Silver Coins on Earth in One Set
Travel the globe, without leaving home-with this set of the world’s five most popular pure silver coins. Newly struck for 2022in 28.53 grams of fine silver, each coin will arrive in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)condition. Your trip includes stops in the United States, China, South Africa, Australia and Canada.
2022 American Silver Eagle: The Silver Eagle is the single most popular coin in the world. 2022 represents the first full year of release(发布) of the Silver Eagle’s new Eagles Landing reverse design introduced midway through last year to honor the coin’s 35th anniversary(周年纪念日). Struck in 99.9% fine silver at the U.S. Mint.
2022 South African Krugerrand: The Krugerrand continues to be the best-known, most respected numismatic coin brand in the world. 2022 is the 5th anniversary of the first silver Krugerrand. Struck in 99.9% fine silver at the South African Mint.
2022 China Silver Panda: Since its first issue the China Panda coin series has been one of the most widely collected series ever highlighted by one-year-only designs. This 2022 Panda features its first-ever privy mark honoring the coin’s 40th anniversary. Struck in 99.9% fine silver at the China Mint.
2022 Australia Wedge Tailed Eagle: Introduced in 2014, the Wedge-Tailed Eagle is the first-ever cooperation between U.S Mint designer John Mercanti and a foreign mint. With a new design for 2022, it’s struck in 99.9% fine silver at the Perth Mint.
2022 Canada Maple Leaf: Since 1988,theSilver Maple Leaf’s elegant design has made it a highly sought-after bullion coin．The 2022 coin features anti-counterfeit(防伪)security technology-radial lines and a microengraved (微雕)maple leaf with the number “22”. Struck in 99.99％ fine silver at the Royal Canadian Mint.
1. How many countries are mentioned in the advertisement?| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
| A．2022 American Silver Eagle. | B．2022 South African Krugerrand. |
| C．2022 China Silver Panda. | D．2022 Australia Wedge Tailed Eagle. |
| A．2022 American Silver Eagle. | B．2022 China Silver Panda. |
| C．2022 Australia Wedge Tailed Eagle. | D．2022 Canada Maple Leaf. |
8 . Chocolate Museums and Attractions
Chocolate is one of the most popular desserts in the world, served in countless forms. Serious chocolate-lovers always want to know more about it. These four destinations around the world allow chocoholics to indulge their sweet teeth.
Lindt Home of Chocolate, Zurich
Swiss chocolate has a reputation all its own, and the newly opened Lindt Home of Chocolate made an immediate splash with its nearly 30-foot chocolate fountain and over 5, 000-square-foot chocolate shop, the largest in the world. The museum has exhibits on how chocolate arrived in Europe and well-known chocolate makers. Lindt also offers special chocolate-making classes as a feature. Admission starts at $16. 50 for adults, with an additional fee for tours and courses.
Cadbury World, Birmingham, England
In the United Kingdom, chocolate means one thing: Cadbury. Cadbury World opened in 1990 in the Bournville village, where Cadbury factory starting in 1893 once located. It was considered a model village for workers at the time. One of the exhibits on this self-guided tour focuses on this area and how it impacted the company. Admission is $23 for adults.
Chocoversum, Hamburg, Germany
The Hachez company, which was founded in 1890, created the Chocoversum as a way to showcase their production without bringing guests into the actual factories. Here, the guides, called “ChoColleagues”, bring visitors on a 90-minute exploration of all things chocolate, from a real cocoa pod to the liquid chocolate used in bars. Admission is $22 for adults.
MUCHO Museo del Chocolate, Mexico City
The MUCHO Museo del Chocolate opened in 2012 in a renovated 1909 house in the Colonia Juarez neighborhood of Mexico City. The museum collection has fascinating chocolate-related artifacts dating back to the 17th century and exhibits well displaying the development of chocolate. During the tour, visitors learn how chocolate gained popularity. The museum has a store and cafe serving chocolate treats. Admission is $3. 50.
1. What is a feature of Lindt Home of Chocolate?| A．Its largest scale. | B．Its special courses. |
| C．Its lower admission. | D．Its famous exhibits. |
| A．In 1990. | B．In 2012. | C．In 1890. | D．In 1893. |
| A．Chocoversum. | B．Cadbury World. |
| C．Lindt Home of Chocolate. | D．MUCHO Museo del Chocolate. |
9 . Positions for You to Choose from
A care worker
Sex: female
Requirements: personal in-home assistance experience with the ability and patience to get along with the senior population, a valid driver’s license and a PPD test & a physical exam.
A kitchen helper
Sex: male
Requirements: only 1-year experience with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods while filling bags or cartons with portions of food , serving meals, transferring supplies, and performing other duties: the ability to multitask, follow basic kitchen duty directions and have an up-to-date driver’s license.
An overnight cook
Sex: male
Requirements: minimum of 2-year cooking experience with the ability, to interpret documents and safety rules , multitask in busy kitchens , lift 50 pounds and have an up-to-date driver’s license &own transportation.
A kitchen manager
Sex: male and female
Requirements: minimum of 3-year cooking experience with the ability to interpret documents and safety rules , multitask in busy kitchens and lift up to 30 pounds frequently and experience with inventory and ordering.
Visit aquinn@cheerde.com or go to 546 South Bedford St. for more information.
1. Which job is suitable for a woman good at communicating with the elderly?| A．A care worker. | B．A kitchen helper. |
| C．An overnight cook. | D．A kitchen manager. |
| A．Great strength. | B．A car of his own. |
| C．The patience to cook food. | D．The ability to make basic kitchen rules. |
| A．They’re popular with drivers. |
| B．They require interpreting skills. |
| C．They’re related to kitchen safety. |
| D．They require relevant experience. |
Amy Hawkins, the
“I suppose it’s nice,” said Hawkins,
Hawkins was born in Cardiff
A few years after her husband died, she moved in with her daughter. Now she spends her time with her family at home. “I don’t feel older,” she says, “and I can still do wheelchair dancing.”
