1 . Free Community Swap
Contact:Catherine Crawford, (718) 809-1603 ccrawford@grownyc.org
Jon Klar, (646) 530-0381 jklar@grownyc.org
New Yorkers looking to reduce, reuse, and save money this year are invited to participate in Stop ‘N’ Swap, a free community event organized by local nonprofit GrowNYC.
The average NYC household throws away about 2,000 pounds of waste a year. By reusing through events like Stop ‘N’ Swap, NYC residents can take part in saving over 40 million pounds of material from landfill every year. Take a break from shopping, support a cleaner future, and join the ever-growing reuse community!
WHAT: Free Stop ‘N’ Swap Community Reuse EventWHEN: February 19th，12pm-3pm
WHERE: Bronx Works Classic Community Center-286 East 156th Street, Bronx, NY 10451
The public is invited to bring clean and reusable items. No one is required to bring something to take something-you can simply show up with a bag and see what’s free for the taking. Books, toys, clothing, and electronics are just some of the offerings. Furniture and other large items are not accepted at the swap. Anything leftover at the end of the day is donated or recycled.
Stop ‘N’ Swaps have developed a regular following among environmentally conscious New Yorkers. After almost two years without swaps, GrowNYC has set a goal of hosting one swap in each of the city’s 59 community districts each year, providing opportunities to make NYC truly livable-a place where every person can enjoy a healthier life.
1. What should you do to get more information from Catherine?| A．Cal1 (646) 530-0381. | B．Cal1 (718) 809-1603. |
| C．Email jklar@grownyc.org. | D．Visit 286 East 156th Street, Bronx. |
| A．Dry-as-dust books. | B．Old-fashioned clothes. |
| C．Out-of-date electronics. | D．Second-hand furniture. |
| A．To make NYC a better place to live. |
| B．To enrich New Yorkers’ community life. |
| C．To reduce the cost of dealing with waste in NYC. |
| D．To encourage districts to compete in sustainability. |
2 . A city can become famous and experience a significant increase in visitors due to the influence of a well-liked film or a TV drama. For audiences, stepping into the scenes and experiencing the daily lives of the characters has become a new travel trend. Over the past year, several films and TV dramas have put their shooting locations into the public spotlight.
Qingdao in Shandong province
The Wandering Earth 2, a sci-fi that explores digital life and space journey, showcases impressive sci-fi scenes.90 percent of the film was shot in different places of Qingdao city, including the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge-the world’s longest cross-sea bridge, and the TAG Art Museum. For sci-fi fans, visiting Qingdao to explore the movie’s filming locations has become a popular trend.
Jiangmen in Guangdong province
The hit show The Knockout made Jiangmen an important tourism destination. As the hometown for many overseas Chinese, the city features historical cultural street scenes and South Asian-style architecture. The city has recorded more than 3.34 million trips in the past two months, which has generated over 3.4 billion yuan of tourism income, reflecting a notable rise of 124.3 percent compared to the same period the previous year.
Ningbo Museum in Zhejiang province
The primary setting for the sci-fi TV drama Three-Body Problem, Ningbo Museum, has caught significant attention. The museum integrates regional cultural features, traditional architectural elements, and modern techniques. Following the TV show’s release, daily visitor numbers rocketed to 5,000, marking a remarkable 220 percent year-on-year increase.
Taiyuan Ancient County in Shanxi province
Full River Red, directed by Zhang Yimou, set the Taiyuan Ancient County on fire with excitement. The movie highlights the county’s complex and narrow streets. The county now draws over 40,000 tourists every day, a significant rise compared to the daily 20,000 previously. Notably, one-third of these tourists were from outside Shanxi province, according to local statistics.
1. Which place best suits visitors who appreciate buildings of foreign style?| A．Qingdao city. | B．Jiangmen city. |
| C．Ningbo Museum. | D．Taiyuan Ancient County. |
| A．Its characteristic streets. | B．Its disastrous fire. |
| C．Its increasing population. | D．Its economic growth. |
| A．Their income depends heavily on tourism. | B．Their architecture integrates different cultures. |
| C．They are famous for their historical landmarks. | D．They become a hit through films or TV dramas. |
iPad mini with Retina display Small wonder Beautiful 7.9-inch Retina display iPad mini with Retina display is amazing to hold. Every photo is incredibly detailed, and every line of text is remarkably clear. With higher resolution (分辨率) than an HDTV, it’s striking—on a whole new scale. A7 chip Don’t let its size fool you. iPad mini is powered by the new A7 chip with 64-bit architecture. A7 delivers killer performance—up to four times faster CPU and up to eight times faster photograph performance than the previous generation—without sacrificing battery life. So you get incredible power in a device you can take with you wherever you go. Powerful apps (应用软件) iPad apps are like no other. Because they’re designed just for iPad, they look amazing and use every pixel (像素) of the beautiful display. iPad mini comes with great built-in apps for the everyday things you do, like checking email and surfing the web. Over 475, 000 other incredible iPad apps are just a tap away in the App Store. With apps like these, iPad mini can do just about anything—which means you can, too. Advanced wireless iPad mini keeps you connected faster than ever. Using two antennas (天线) instead of one and MIMO technology, iPad mini delivers twice the Wi-Fi performance of its ancestor. And the Wi-Fi+ Cellular model supports more LTE bands than ever, so you can make quick, easy connections the world over. iPad mini and iOS7 iOS7 was designed to take advantage of 64-bit architecture. So it’s every bit as advanced as the iPad mini it runs on. And with new features like smarter multitasking and AirDrop, iOS7 makes the experience of using iPad mini even more beautiful and simple. Because iOS7 and iPad mini weren’t just designed to work together, they were designed to enhance one another.
The Apple Store app for iPad. A whole new way to shop. Download now> |
| A．An Apple Store leaflet. | B．Apple Website. |
| C．A textbook of app designing. | D．A science magazine. |
| A．An amazingly clear display. | B．Beautifully designed and combined. |
| C．Well performing your daily routine. | D．A super killer and greater battery saver. |
| A．An A7 chip installed, iPad mini with Retina display is more battery consuming. |
| B．Having an iPad mini with Retina display, you can connect the world quickly and easily. |
| C．iOS7 with many new features is only designed for iPad mini with Retina display. |
| D．Order an iPad mini with Retina display online then collect it at your favorite retail store. |
4 . Princeton University Art Event
Program Information for Gaucho: A New Musical
March 8-10, 2024, in Wallace Theater
Presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater &Music Theater.
Gaucho:A New Musical
Book, music and lyries (歌词) by Princeton University seniors Aaron Ventresca and Emmu Ventresca; directed by lecturer Nicuo Krell with music direction by guest artist Gia Gan.
Run Time
Approximately 2 hours(including a 10-minute intermission).
Setting
In this new musical set in nineteenth-century Argentina, the gaucho (高乔人) community of San Antonio de Areco (a town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina) faces growing threats to its traditional way of life from large landowners’ newest technology-barbed (带刺的) wire fence. A young gaucho named Mateo struggles to break free from his family’s dying way of life to become a writer. Then with some help, Mateo escapes to Buenos Aires. There, he meets Sofia, who shakes his narrow-minded view of the world. As modernity takes shape, Mateo is torn between choices:his family or the one he could create, his culture or the movements of the world.
Special Notes
No flash photography permitted. Please silence all electronic devices including mobile phone and watches, and avoid text messaging for the duration of the performance.
Tickets &Details
Performances are free and open to the public;advance tickets required. If a performance is listed as sold out, a wait list will be formed at the door with a limited number of tickets available.
Accessibility
The Wallace Theater is an accessible venue with an assistive listening system. Guests in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at least one week in advance at lewiscenter@princeton. edu.
1. Who created the Gaucho: A New Musical?| A．Guest artist Gia Gan. |
| B．Two university students. |
| C．Lecturer Nico Krell. |
| D．Artists in the Wallace Theater. |
| A．A romantic love story. |
| B．A movement of culture. |
| C．The change of lifestyle. |
| D．The immigration of a community. |
| A．Pay for performances in advance. |
| B．Wait in line at the door of the theatre. |
| C．Contact the Lewis Center for tickets. |
| D．Switch off their electronic devices. |
5 . What is PayQuick?
PayQuick is a fast payment service for shopping in the biggest supermarket in UK — Tesco. It allows you to add your credit or debit card details to the app so you can use your smartphone to pay for your shopping with just one scan, which means you can go wallet-free in all UK Tesco stores.
What are the benefits?
●Collect your Tesco points automatically
●Pay for your weekly shopping up to £250
●Use PayQuick offline, even with no signal
●Track your spending in Tesco
However, only one qualifying deal per week will collect the extra Tesco points. Additional payments in the same week won’t receive extra points. Tesco points will be added to your future Tesco points statement.
How to get your PayQuick?
Available to new customers who sign up by 3rd March 2024, the PayQuick app can be downloaded from the App Store or our official website. Once you have the app on your phone, register your personal details on the app to get an account. Note that for each customer, only one account is allowed and a family shared account will not be acknowledged. Finally, with all the preparation work done, you’ll be ready to shop using just your phone.
Plus, there’s no need to worry about your bank details being stored on your phone — they’re all securely protected in our data centers. So not only is it quicker and easier, it’s safer than going shopping with your wallet as well.
1. If customers use PayQuick in UK Tesco stores, they can ______.| A．purchase things only offline |
| B．get their Tesco points automatically |
| C．keep track of their daily spending |
| D．pay for their shopping without limit |
| A．To register by 3rd March 2024. |
| B．To download the PayQuick app. |
| C．To bring their phones with them. |
| D．To share the account with their family. |
| A．To ensure the safety of PayQuick. |
| B．To stress the importance of PayQuick. |
| C．To popularize the use of PayQuick. |
| D．To illustrate the application of PayQuick. |
6 . Welcome to WSU Libraries! In this guide, we’ll unlock the mysteries of call numbers and location prefixes. Knowing these helps you quickly locate and access your desired books.
Call Numbers
Books and material are arranged on our shelves according to the Library of Congress (LC) classification system. These call numbers uniquely identify and organize items near other material on the same or similar subjects. Consider the call number: LB2395 C65 1991.
♦ LB defines the subject area. The call letters are typically arranged in alphabetical (字母的) order, starting from A and continuing through the alphabet. Knowing the letter(s) for your subject area gives you a place to start browsing the shelves. For example: A — General works; B — Philosophy, Psychology, Religion; D — world History; G — Geography; H— social sciences; J — Political science; K — Law; L— Education; M — Music; N — Arts; P— Language and Literature; Q — science. For more, click here.
♦ 2395 is the classification number, which further distinguishes the subject matter. Read as a whole number: 1, 2, 3, 45, 100, 2430.
♦ C65 is the Cutter number and usually represents the author’s last name. Find C, then 65. Read the number as a decimal (小数).
♦ 1991 is the year of publication.
Location Prefixes
Some call numbers have a location prefix. Location prefixes mean that the book or material is shelved in a special place, and may have loan restrictions. WSU uses the following prefixes:
| A．An Introduction to Modern Art. | B．The ABC of Computer science. |
| C．The Recycling of waste oils. | D．A short History of France. |
| A．C78. | B．S53. | C．W67. | D．L59. |
| A．0n the 2nd or 4th floor of the library. |
| B．In the Reference Area on the 1st floor. |
| C．In the Circulation Area on the 1st floor. |
| D．At the Learning Resources Center on the 2nd floor. |
7 . COOKING CLASSES
Whether you are a green hand in the kitchen or on your way to becoming the next celebrity chef, our cooking classes suit all ability levels. Join us for an enjoyable and informative time in the kitchen, learning some new skills and easy-to-recreate dishes to impress your family at home!
Highlights:
·Taught by experienced chefs in a professional and enjoyable environment. Feel comfortable asking them questions.
·Learn the importance of proper knife skills that will help speed up your prep time and promote the safety of using knives in the kitchen.
Please note:
·Suitable for teens over 13.
·Drinking water is provided throughout the class.
·Most dietary requirements can be satisfied with advance notice. Please contact us at least 2 business days before the class if you have any dietary requirements or allergies (过敏).
·If you have attended one of our classes previously, please note in the Special Comments section the items you have cooked previously so we can avoid repeating the same items where possible.
Upcoming classes:
| DIY Dumplings | AU $150.00 | Weeknight evenings from 6:00 pm & Saturday or Sunday mornings at 10:30 am | 12 guests |
| Middle Eastern Banquet | AU $140.00 | Weeknight evenings from 6:30 pm & Saturday at 10:00 am | 10-14 guests |
| Easy Home Cooking | AU $130.00 | Weeknight evenings from 7:00 pm & Saturday at 3:00 pm | 10-12 guests |
| Perfect Pasta & Gnocchi | AU $120.00 | Weeknight evenings from 7:30 pm & Saturday at 10:30 am or 3:00 pm | 10-12 guests |
1. Who would most probably sign up for the classes?
| A．A celebrity chef. | B．A 15-year-old beginner cook. |
| C．A man who cares about food safety. | D．A mom who’s no good with knives. |
| A．Ask experienced chefs for advice. | B．Avoid attending any of the classes. |
| C．Report your requirements in advance. | D．Leave a note in the Special Comments section. |
| A．DIY Dumplings. | B．Perfect Pasta & Gnocchi. |
| C．Middle Eastern Banquet. | D．Easy Thai Home Cooking. |
| A．An instruction book. | B．A tourist brochure. |
| C．A celebrity chef’s class. | D．An advertisement for trainees |
8 . Britain is arguably the great walking nation. About two-thirds of us already head out to stretch our legs once a week. The following festivals offer a wealth of organized walks, but walkers should register in advance.
Prestatyn and Clwydian Range festival
Visitors to Wales tend to move west, to either the well-worn tracks of Snowdonia or the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. There are 25 walks packed into the three days, with various options available, including a half-mile Roman-themed adventure, an eight-mile walk exploring the life of 18th-century Welsh naturalist and travel writer Thomas Pennant and a 21-mile Offa’s Dyke challenge. All walks are free.
Denbighshire, Wales, 19-21 May
Otley walking festival
This local festival has grown from humble origins in 2000 into a busy schedule of 50 short-distance walks and events celebrating the lives and landscapes of Wharfedale in West Yorkshire. One might enjoy the Five Pubs Walk, Walking With Wine, Four More Pubs or Lost Pubs of Otley. All walks are free, though there is sometimes a small charge for transport.
Otley, West Yorkshire, 24 June-3 July
Dartmoor offroading walking festival
Dartmoor delights (使高兴) walkers because, while tracks are there to be followed, the lack of wire and other barriers, and the relatively small number of farm buildings on the higher ground, create a sensation of freedom. The six free wheelchair walks, starting daily at 11am, explore Dartmoor’s industrial history, bronze age valuables and Victorian railway builders.
Devon, 27 August-2 September
Gower walking festival
With more superb walking options inside a single landscape than perhaps anywhere else, the Gower peninsula (半岛) sometimes feels as if it’s all coast. The further information for this nine-day festival, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coast Path (WCP), has yet to be finalized. Half of the walks offered during the festival will be on the coastal path, £10 adults, over-sixes £6.
Glamorgan, 2-10 September
1. Which festival is friendly to the disabled?| A．Prestatyn and Clwydian Range festival. | B．Otley walking festival. |
| C．Dartmoor offroading walking festival. | D．Gower walking festival. |
| A．It has the most superb walking options. | B．Half of the walks last for a whole week. |
| C．It’s aimed to advocate coastal protection. | D．The final details remain to be confirmed. |
| A．They are offered free of charge. | B．They require prior registeration. |
| C．They take advantage of the coast. | D．They are physically demanding. |
9 . Best Sellers In Architecture
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Steeple Chasing:
Churches are all around London. They contain art and architectural wonders. Award-winning writer Peter Ross sets out to tell their stories, and through them a story of Britain. Join him as he visits London’s great cathedrals with their histories of fire and love. It is about people as much as place.
E-book Edition: £12.99 Hardcover: £13.67 Paperback: £8.99
The Art Of Home:
In The Art Of Home, the author Shea McGee takes us through every room of the house, starting with an explanation of process and then guiding our entry ways, living rooms, kitchens, offices and kids’ rooms. With step-by-step guidance, Shea helps us transform the most important parts of our lives and how we live.
E-book Edition: £16.99 Hardcover: £19.27
Sort Your Life Out:
The first official book from the life-changing BBC show, Sort Your Life Out will give you the tools to transform your home in three simple steps:
1. CLEAN — how to let go and clear out the chaos.
2. SORT — time to sell, donate, recycle and upcycle.
3. SYSTEMISE — learn how to organise, fold and store in a way that is manageable.
E-book Edition: £7.99 Hardcover: £16.99
Never Too Small:
Small footprint design proves that living better doesn’t have to mean living larger. Following the success of their first book, the second volume of Never Too Small that explores small space living showcases 30 new and outstanding homes from around the world. The book features beautiful photography and offers an inspiring model for the future of housing.
Hardcover £27.6
1. What is Steeple Chasing about?| A．Exploring history behind London’s churches. |
| B．Spreading knowledge of church construction. |
| C．Showing beautiful photography of great cathedrals. |
| D．Sharing experience of being an award-winning writer. |
| A．They have the same prices. | B．They are both adapted from a show. |
| C．They share the similar focus. | D．They both guide readers in three steps. |
| A．Less is more. | B．Live smaller but better. |
| C．The smaller, the better. | D．Enlarge your space, enlarge your life. |
10 . Anne Frank Walking Tour—360 Amsterdam Tours
Description
As one of the most tolerant cities in Europe, Amsterdam became the “safe place” of the Jewish community during the 16th and 17th centuries. In this 2-hour tour, our expert guide from 360 Amsterdam will relate the past of a city that suffered the horrors of World War II, through the perspective of Anne Frank. Discover the story of Anne’s diary and how it was published. Find out how the Dutch treated the Jews of Amsterdam, as in the case of Anne Frank.
The tour shows the old Jewish Quarter to the Anne Frank House. Our professional guides will bring history to life and narrate how things unfolded during these times of terror.
Recommended: For people interested in European history.
What’s included?
•Local guide in English(Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese and Dutch).
•A walking tour about Anne Frank and W. W. II throughout the historical sites of Amsterdam.
What’s not included?
•Entrance ticket to the Anne Frank House
•Food and Beverages
•Transportation
•Tips to the guide
•Entrance ticket to the Jewish Museum and the Portuguese Synagogue
Additional information
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour and buy your tickets online in advance.
Tickets to the Anne Frank House must be purchased in advance and online as there are assigned time slots to enter the museum.
Meeting point
Tour Starts: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1— in front of the Jewish Museum.
Look for the orange umbrellas from 360 Amsterdam Tours.
1. What is the main focus of the tour?| A．Bringing history to life. | B．Showcasing Dutch traditions. |
| C．Exploring modern architecture. | D．Discovering famous Dutch writers. |
| A．Tips to the expert guide. | B．A guided walking tour. |
| C．Free food and beverages. | D．Free admission to the museum. |
| A．Holding an orange umbrella. | B．Buying tickets at the entrance. |
| C．Booking tickets ahead of time. | D．Entering the museum 15 minutes earlier. |
