1 . The University of Arkansas offers an exciting campus life that is culturally, intellectually and socially enriching. Every semester offers opportunities to attend musical performances, theater productions, art exhibits, poetry reading and hundreds of other events.
Registered Student OrganizationsOn our campus, you will find 380 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), from special interests to professional groups: It is easy and rewarding to get involved. Students are able to create, budget, plan and govern their own organizations and events. Current RSOs can be academic, professional or grounded in special interests. And if you don’t find one you like, you can even start your own.
Arts and CultureFrom art galleries and symphonies to film series and rock concerts, the University of Arkansas has a multitude of events and facilities to enrich your educational experience. The Multicultural Center exists to enhance the University of Arkansas academic experience by preparing students for life in a diverse society.
Center for Community EngagementThe Center for Community Engagement (CCE) offers service programs for students, student groups and staff. Programs include food programs, mentorship and several volunteer opportunities through the Volunteer Action Center. CCF. serves as a catalyst (催化剂) between the campus and the community through the core values of being Relationship Focused, Student Driven and Service Minded. It also supports a network of student leaders, local agencies and University of Arkansas departments to create sustainable solutions through leadership experience, collaboration and service.
1. What can you do if you get involved in RSOs?A.Get a financial reward. |
B.Run organizations on your own. |
C.Carry out events as required. |
D.Conduct studies with professors. |
A.It serves students and their parents. |
B.It enriches students’ volunteer experiences. |
C.It connects the campus and the community. |
D.It creates solutions with support from the Internet. |
A.Academics. | B.Student Life. |
C.Cost & Aid. | D.School Visits & Fairs. |
2 . Governors Ball
One of the greatest summer concerts in New York City is Governor’s Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall’s Island Park. Some of the many artists playing include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.
Date: June 2-4, 2024
Location: New York City, New York, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop
Price: $105-$305
Recommended places to stay in New York City:
·Super 8 Long Island City LGA Hotel
·Courtyard New York Manhattan/Upper East Side
Primavera Sound
To kick off the summer, there’s no better place to be than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, you’ll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to soak up the local food wine, and culture.
Date: May 31-June 4, 2024
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Music Type: Indie, rock, hip-hop
Price: 80€ - 300€ (around $86-$323)
Recommended places to stay in Barcelona:
·Hotel 1898
·Hotel Barcelona Universal
Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo is another epic summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most iconic music legends will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weekend, and Chance the Rapper.
Date: June 8-11, 2024
Location: Manchester. Tennessee USA
Music Type: Rock, hip-hop
Price: $210.50-$554
Recommended places to stay in Manchester:
·Country Inn & Suites Manchester
·The Ambassador Inn & Luxury
1. On which of the days can you enjoy Rock, hip-hop in Governor’s Ball?A.June 1, 2024 | B.June 5, 2024 |
C.June 3, 2024 | D.June 7. 2024 |
A.Courtyard New York Manhattan. | B.Randall’s Island Park. |
C.The Ambassador Inn & Luxury. | D.Hotel Barcelona Universal. |
A.They take place at the same time. | B.They have some similar music style. |
C.They provide visitors with food. | D.They invite the same performers. |
3 . Four Magazines Your Kids Won’t Put Down!
In a world where screens are taking over, magazines can be a fun alternative to give our kids’ eyes a rest. There are all kinds of educational/teacher-recommended magazines you can subscribe to that your kids will love. Here is a list of our favorite magazines for kids to start reading today!
National Geographic Kids
We all know and love the adult version of National Geographic with inspiring and interesting stories and images of various cultures and animals around the world. Help your kids discover these same wonders with a subscription filled with fun activities and a range of topics.
Learn more: nationalgeographic.com
Sports Illustrated Kids
Does your kid love sports and nutrition? Or maybe you’re hoping to inspire them to grab a ball and play outside? Regardless, this sports magazine has the latest updates on athletes, health, and fun articles to learn about the life and experiences of sports players presented in a kid-friendly way.
Learn more: sikids.com
The Week Junior
This educational magazine has tons of engaging stories for girls and boys regarding current events and daily life. You can use this magazine as a tool for reading practice and a source for open and educational discussions at the dinner table.
Learn more: theweekjunior.com
Muse Magazine
This magazine subscription is your kid’s ticket to all things science and crafts-related. The weekly publication includes interesting storytelling, science experiments, and engaging activities for your kids to try at home!
Learn more: shop.cricketmedia.com
1. Which should you subscribe to if your kid is interested in wildlife?A.National Geographic Kids. | B.Sports Illustrated Kids. |
C.The Week Junior. | D.Muse Magazine. |
A.They are both vividly illustrated. |
B.They are both published weekly. |
C.They both include science experiments. |
D.They are both sources for educational discussions. |
A.A textbook. | B.A kid magazine. | C.A novel. | D.A website. |
4 . Known as the “Orlando of China”, the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is the world’s largest ocean-theme park. The following are four theme areas and some necessary information.
Ocean Avenue
Behind the giant Manta Ray statue, Ocean Avenue is a giant LED screen showing various animals in the deep sea world, and it is lined with shops for visitors to buy souvenirs.
Ocean Wonders
The Whale Shark Aquarium is here. You can also watch a colorful sea world with thousands of rare fishes, especially the whale shark and manta rays. Besides, you can have an amazing adventure of the deep ocean.
Hengqin Ocean
Most of the wonderful performances are held in and around the Hengqin Ocean. Visitors can enjoy the Musical Fountain, Chimelong Ocean Parade and Ocean Resistance.
Walrus (海象) Hill
Visitors can see cute walruses and a lot of marine birds in the Sea Bird Paradise. Children can also enjoy a mysterious castle adventure with their parents in the Sand Castle. In addition, Mountain Dew Sailing and Jungle Roller Coasters are also must-try adventures in Walrus Hill.
Food and drinks: Among seven theme restaurants, the Undersea Restaurant is the must-try one. The Undersea Restaurant is linked to the Whale Shark Aquarium, where visitors can enjoy delicious food while viewing rare marine animals through the glass viewing screen.
Tickets:
Ticket Type | Regular | Weekends, Public holidays, July & August | |
Adult | 1-day | ¥395 | ¥450 |
2-day | ¥595 | ¥675 | |
Child(aged between 3~11) | 1-day | ¥280 | ¥315 |
2-day | ¥415 | ¥475 | |
A child aged below 3 can enter for free when accompanied by an adult. |
1. What can we learn about Ocean Wonders?
A.You can buy souvenirs there. | B.It is in the center of the kingdom. |
C.You can have a castle adventure there. | D.It’s near to the Undersea Restaurant. |
A.Ocean Avenue. | B.Ocean Wonders. | C.Henggin Ocean. | D.Walrus Hill. |
A.¥790. | B.¥900. | C.¥1, 180. | D.¥1, 215. |
5 . Voluntary Organizations
Do-it.org.uk
If you want to make a difference, meet new people or learn new skills through volunteering, then look no further than “do-it.org uk”, which offers a million opportunities to volunteers in the United Kingdom.
With listings from a lot of major charities, such as National Trust and Oxfam, as well as local non-profit organizations, do-itorg.uk. really makes volunteering easy. Enter your postcode and interests at www.do-itorg uk, and look for the opportunities online; it’s as simple as that.
Horizon School Peru
We are a non-profit organization based in Trujillo, Peru. We provide free English classes for the surrounding area by giving tutoring classes in our building and teaching in a public school. We believe that providing these free English classes can help the community get themselves out of poverty. By learning English, people here will be able to have more job opportunities.
As a volunteer, you will teach English both in Horizon and at a local public school. There’s also an opportunity to explore Trujillo and the local beach town. Volunteers will experience the Peruvian culture and cuisine (烹饪) as well as the language. Please contact us for more information or go to our website: contact @horizonperu. Com.
Aim abroad in India
Aim abroad is a non-profit volunteer organization in India. International volunteers are welcome to take-part in the programs for the improvement of society. For more information please refer to www.aimabroad.org.
Adventist Nepal Volunteer Organization
We are a non-profit organization in Kathmandu, Nepal with the aim of providing volunteer services in Nepal in the field of education, health, human rights, writing, travel and hiking etc. People who want to work as volunteers please feel free to contact us. We also provide home stay conditions for the volunteers. Email: Adventistnepalvolunteer @gmail.com.
1. If you want to do some voluntary work in London, what will you choose?A.Do-it.org.uk. |
B.Horizon School Peru |
C.Aim abroad in India |
D.Adventist Nepal Volunteer Organization |
A.They all call in English teachers. |
B.They take in volunteers from Britain. |
C.They help the poor children in India. |
D.They are all non-profit organizations. |
A.To show the great need for volunteers in Europe. |
B.To take in more volunteers for the organizations. |
C.To explain how to take part in the organizations. |
D.To tell people where to find relaxed voluntary work. |
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7 . Poetry Writing Contest
Contest information
Deadline: November 30th
Results: Announced on December 31st
Prizes: Win $ 1,600 in prize money
Guest judges: Ken Liu, Brian Evenson, and Faylita Hicks
Entry requirements
Your poetry can be laid out as you wish, as we understand that form often relates to the effect of a poem. However, please be sure to stick to a maximum of 3 pages per poem.
Submission guidelines
We accept works, written in English, from anywhere in the world. But we don’t accept works previously published elsewhere.
Writers over the age of thirteen are welcome to participate. Please note that if you’re aged 13-16 and your work is selected for publication, we’ll require a signature from a parent or a guardian.
Please include your name and contact information in your cover letter only and remove any identifying information from both the submitted work and the file name.
We edit every piece accepted for publication whether your work is selected for publication through our online blog or in our print magazine. For this cooperative process we’ll pair you with one of our senior editors. All our editors have been trained to help guide the development of each piece to reach its fullest potential in keeping with the author’s vision. This doesn’t mean we’ll take on a wild jumble of words and half-formed thoughts.
Notes
The contest reserves the right to NOT award a winner if the submissions don’t reach a publishable standard. In this case, the winner won’t be announced. Although this has rarely come to pass in our six-year publishing history, our top priority must remain with the quality of the work we publish.
1. What do you have to avoid in order to participate in the contest?A.Writing a 3-page-long poem. |
B.Writing your work in English. |
C.Providing your contact information. |
D.Submitting your entry after November 30th. |
A.It is held on an annual basis. |
B.It is intended for teenagers only. |
C.It is open to global poetry lovers. |
D.It is aimed at making poetry more popular. |
A.Make sure that it is original. |
B.Polish it as you’re required to. |
C.Go to receive the prize on time. |
D.Give your permission to publish it. |
8 . The best children’s museums in the U.S. feature some exhibits that kids want to see.
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
This museum measures 472,900 square feet and sits on 29 acres of land. Exhibits are all about hands-on learning. For example, dinosaur lovers will go crazy. Now you’re in their world, where kids don’t just look at real dinosaur skeletons (骨架); they can dig for bones in the sand.
Boston Children’s Museum
This century-old Boston hotspot gives kids experiences that will help them learn life skills. The museum became the city’s first “green” museum in 2007, because of its eco-friendly 23,000-square-foot addition and unique waterfront park. Whether your kids are into art, music, building, science, pretend play or all of the above, there’s plenty for them to do or see in the museum.
The Strong National Museum of Play
This museum has too many awesome exhibits to list here, but one of the most popular is the year-round indoor butterfly garden. Reading Adventureland is also a hit for pretend play and helps form a love of books. If you’re a history lover, hit the National Toy Hall of Fame.
Children’s Museum of Houston
Bring your kids to this great children’s museum, and you’ll feel as if you’re stepping into another world! Kidtropolis is a huge pretend city where kids run the show. It’s complete with its own city hall, bank, news center, vet’s office and other common workplaces. Here young inventors can also create their own gadgets (小装置) in the Invention Convention.
1. What is a feature of Children’s Museum of Indianapolis?A.It gives bone toys to children as gifts. |
B.It tells children important historical events. |
C.It makes children learn through experiential activities. |
D.It encourages children to draw the dinosaur skeletons. |
A.Bring pet animals. | B.Experience different jobs. |
C.Watch the space show. | D.Visit indoor butterfly garden |
A.Children can learn by playing. | B.Children can do role-play games. |
C.They provide indoor adventures. | D.They have many hands-on activities. |
9 . It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don’t worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I’d like to reveal some of my top recommendations.
☆ Stability Cushion These cushions are excellent to relieve back pain and shoulder aches, stabilize joints and strengthen muscles. Pros & ConsSmall and lightweight .Works well for lower back and posture · Inflating isn’t easy for some | ☆ Under-desk Elliptical Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity Pros & ConsEasy to carry like a briefcase Whisper quiet and easy to use ·The rubber around the metal bar can wear out over time |
☆ Fitness Tracker What gets measured gets managed, and one great way to keep track of your fitness data is a fitness tracker. A fitness tracker records your energy levels, steps, distance, hourly activity and more Pros & Cons·Very comfortable to wear ·Lots of apps can be operated together ·Various customized options ·Sometimes there are connectivity issues | ☆ Balance Ball Chair Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity. In that way, it’s perfect for completing tasks at home or in the office. This chair promotes micro-movements, core strength, and stimulation Pros & Cons·Straightforward to build ·A great solution if you experience back pain ·Needs to be reinflated often |
A.Fitness trainers. | B.Recovering patients. |
C.Office workers. | D.Furniture designers. |
A.Stability Cushion and Fitness Tracker. |
B.Stability Cushion and Balance Ball Chair. |
C.Under-desk Elliptical and Fitness Tracker. |
D.Under-desk Elliptical and Balance Ball Chair. |
A.It wears out easily over time. | B.It may fail to get linked at times. |
C.It offers few personalized choices. | D.It doesn’t allow the use of other apps. |
10 . Here are some restaurants. The following is some information about them.
Smiths Fish and Chips
Smiths Fish and Chips has become a favorite among tourists and locals. The menu features the usual British food such as home-made pies and chicken chips. It also has a selection of quality drinks of different tastes. The specialty, fish cake, is a must-try dish.
Spizzico
Spizzico is an Italian restaurant. The comfortable atmosphere gives you the traditional taste of Italy. Pair your main course with a bottle of wine from its collection for a more satisfying dining experience. For a more relaxing lunch with your family and friends, you may choose the outdoor dining in the big back section while watching the scene of the business district.
Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub
Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub seeks to give a real Irish restaurant experience to Singapore diners. It takes pride in offering a large selection of imported drinks, as well as serving quality Western food and Irish food with reasonable prices. In further keeping the Irish tradition alive, it has been known as the access to live broadcasts of sports matches and live entertainment.
Paddington House of Pancakes
It brings you truly healthy pancake (络饼) meals from all around the world, made from the freshest ingredients (材料). With a knife and fork, you will eat your way around the globe. From hundreds of the world’s favorites, it narrows them down to 100, What a pity! There are only 3 meals a day.
1. What may Smiths Fish and Chips’ waiters recommend you to eat?A.Fish cake. | B.Italian pies. | C.Irish chicken. | D.Healthy pancakes. |
A.Smiths Fish and Chips. | B.Spizzico. | C.Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub. | D.Paddington House of Pancakes. |
A.It has live entertainment. | B.It has many good drinks. |
C.Its menu features pancakes. | D.Its ingredients are the freshest. |