1 . 6 Days Small Group Tour from Beijing to Xi’an
Tour Type: Small Group (max 18), guaranteed departures
Guide & Driver: An English-speaking guide, an experienced driver with an air-conditioned coach
Accommodation: 5 nights at good 5-star hotels
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Welcome your arrival anytime at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Beijing
· Visit the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City including the Treasure Gallery;
· Enjoy à la carte (按菜单点菜) welcome lunch with authentic Peking Duck;
· Further explore royal culture at the Yonghe Temple and the Temple of Heaven;
· Watch Peking Opera and see artistic face painting.
Day 3: Beijing
· Visit the Great Wall by a round-trip cable car;
· Visit the Bird’s Nest;
· Take a rickshaw ride through hutong alleys and visit a local family in a traditional courtyard house.
Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an by flight
· Visit the Panda Hall and the Summer Palace;
· Taste local flavors for lunch;
· Fly to Xi’an and transfer to a hotel.
Day 5: Xi’an
· Visit Terracotta Army and the discoverer’s home;
· Have a unique experience to make your own mini clay warrior (陶俑);
· Continue to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda;
· Enjoy a dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show.
Day 6: Departure from Xi’an
· Connect with local people at the City Wall Park and learn to practice tai chi from amaster, then visit the City Wall;
· Taste local flavors for lunch;
· Take a taxi to the airport by yourself.
A pleasant onward journey!
· $1,059 per person
Includes:
· Domestic airfare
· Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
· The à la carte lunches as route specifies
· Professional English-speaking guides
· Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
· Entrance fees to tourist sites
· Tips or gratuities for hotel doormen
Excludes:
· International airfares
· Entry visa fees
· Personal expenses
· Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
1. How can tourists get to the Great Wall?| A．By cable car. | B．By train. | C．On foot. | D．By water. |
| A．Enjoy Peking Duck. | B．See lovely pandas. |
| C．Try artistic face painting. | D．Make a clay warrior. |
| A．Tips for hotel doormen. | B．Flying from Beijing to Xi’an. |
| C．Souvenirs for friends. | D．Air-conditioned vehicles fees. |
FUN TOY SHOP ON SALE! During opening hours this weekend! | ||
Toy Train ¥ 33 Press a button and it plays music. It can move and turn round and round. | Toy Monkey ¥ 20 It is small. It cannot climb but you can hang it everywhere. Its tail is long and strong. | Doll ¥ 31 She is beautiful. She is lovely. She loves to be dressed up in different clothes. |
Toy Duck ¥ 27 It is small but it is fun. Squeeze it to hear its voice. Play with it in the bathtub (浴缸). | Toy Plane ¥ 46 It is not a bird, but it can fly up high in the sky. It is not a fish, but it can swim under water. | Robot Dog ¥ 54 It can walk. It can talk. Clap your hands to make it dance. Throw a ball and say “catch”. |
Don’t miss it! | ||
| Shop 203, Red Star Shopping Center, 32 Ring Road, Ningnan Tel: 4573128 Mon. - Sat.: 9:30 - 21:00; Sun. and public holidays: 10:00-21:00 | ||
| A．The toy train. | B．The toy monkey. |
| C．The toy duck. | D．The toy plane. |
| A．The toy train and the toy duck. | B．The toy duck and the toy plane. |
| C．The toy plane and the toy monkey. | D．The toy monkey and the toy duck. |
| A．The toy train. | B．The toy monkey. |
| C．The toy duck. | D．The robot dog. |
| A．Eighty-one yuan. | B．Eighty-eight yuan. |
| C．Ninety yuan. | D．Ninety-seven yuan. |
| A．9:00 a.m. | B．9:30 a.m. |
| C．10:00 a.m. | D．11:00 a.m. |
3 . Welcome to the 2022 Kids News Short Story Competition, supported by HarperCollins. The competition is open to all Australian students from Kindergarten to Year 9.
The competition has four age groups: Kindergarten to Year 2; Years 3-4; Years 5-6 and Years 7-9. A group of judges, led by award-winning author Jackie French, will choose the winning entries, with the first prize in each age group being 10 copies of their short story published in a printed book with a personally designed cover, plus an iPad and a HarperCollins book pack. There are also prizes for one runner-up (亚军) and three highly commended (被赞扬的) entries in each age group.
Teachers can submit their students’ entries using the online entry form. A consent form (知情同意书), signed by the student’s parent or guardian, must be attached to the entry form and can be found online.
Entries can be submitted from August 16 until September 17, 2022.
To enter:
1. Write a short story on any topic of your choice:
(a) For entrants in school years 5-9: Your short story must be between 500 and 1,000 words.
(b) For entrants in school years K-4: Your short story must be between 250 and 750 words.
2. Parent or guardian to complete the consent form;
3. Classroom teacher to submit your short story and Permission to Publish and Consent Form via the online form on www.kidsnews.com.au;
4. Only one entry per person.
If you do not provide us with the information we have requested from you, we may not be able to provide you with the goods and services you require.
1. What can we learn about this competition?| A．It involves eight prizes. | B．It is run by a famous author. |
| C．It consists of four age groups. | D．It aims to discover kid reporters. |
| A．250. | B．500. | C．750. | D．1,000. |
| A．You can send in two entries. |
| B．You should sign your entries personally. |
| C．You should provide your parents’ personal information. |
| D．You should have your entry submitted by your teacher. |
| A．From his phone. | B．From newspapers. | C．From TV news stations. |
5 . A Reminder Bracelet (手链)
Description
The “Within Good” product line was created as a way to encourage positive thoughts and good deeds.
In one simple design concept, it is a wearable reminder to people of all backgrounds that “Within Good, There Is God”—a pure message that no matter what you are going through, you can always do good, and the spirit of love, known as God, is always within us and in the world.
Within Good is not intended to be a religious bracelet. In fact, one of the reasons why the “God” reference appears on the inside of the bracelet is because it is personal to the wearer. The company co-founders say their concept was to go back to the basics of doing good for yourself and others: “At the end of the day, God symbolizes peace, love, connectedness, purpose, and any other word that makes you feel GOOD.”
Over many months, the logo (标识) turned into a symbol represented by the double “o” in Good and interlocking with the G and D. “Within Good” is printed on the top of the bracelet and on the back is printed, “There Is God”. The rope symbolizes strength, and a strong connection between Good and God (always inside us).
Why This Is a Good Gift:
Looks Great: Casual yet classy styling, in a unisex (中性化的) design.
Gift Packaging: Each bracelet arrives inside its own little drawstring bag, ready to give away without wrapping (包装).
Discount: $29.99 $26
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1. What does “the rope” represent?| A．Love. | B．Peace. | C．Purpose. | D．Strength. |
| A．It’s only suitable for men. |
| B．It’s a religious bracelet. |
| C．It’s ready to be given away without wrapping. |
| D．It’s printed with the words “Within Good” on its back. |
| A．On a website. | B．On a noticeboard. |
| C．In a textbook. | D．In a newspaper. |
6 . Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life?
Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)
Place: Manchester
Hours:
We are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left.
Role:
You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your most important concern is to let them know they are valued.
You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities.
| A．Skills and Experience Required: |
| B．Part Time. |
| C．If yes, don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, and you’ll make it! |
| D．Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you. |
| E．I like reading. |
| F．Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others! |
| G．You have the right. |
7 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
8 . Being a teenager is hard, which is why there are many amazing teen movies documenting （记录)the experience. Some are so good that they will become classics in a few years. Here is a list for you.
Mean Girls
"You go, Glen Coco!" "It's not going to happen!” "On Wednesdays we wear pink!" "You can’ t sit with us!" If you rank teen movies by how many lines of dialogues will live on forever, Mean Girls will certainly be on top. So many classic lines!
Eighth Grade
This movie will take you back to the eighth grade and remind you of all the good and bad times you had at that age. Kayla, a shy girl, feels the most connected to the world through social media. It's Kayla's final week in the eighth grade and she promises to make it as great as possible before she moves on to high school.
13 Going on 30
This classic follows Jenna Rink, a girl whose wish on her 13th birthday is to grow up and escape from high school. The next day her wish comes true. She wakes up in her 30-year-old body only to find that she's an editor of a major magazine in America. Although she loves her new life at first, she quickly finds out that being grown-up isn't that much easier than being 13.
Shazam!
Shazam! is about a kid named Billy Batson, who suddenly gets magic powers from the Wizard Shazam. By calling Shazam's name, Billy can be changed into a hero with powers like strength, speed and flight. Like in all the other movies of this kind, in Shazam! Billy is tasked with defeating his enemy who warns to steal all his powers.
1. What is special about Mean Girls?| A．It is about girls' adventures. | B．It ranks first on the movie list. |
| C．It is aimed at amusing the audience. | D．It contains lots of classic dialogues. |
| A．Eighth Grade. | B．13 Going on 30. |
| C．Mean Girls. | D．Shazam!. |
| A．A superhero film. | B．A documentary. |
| C．A tragedy. | D．A love story. |
9 . Summer Camps 2020
Digging for Dinosaurs
June 10 to June 14,2020, July 15 to July 19,2020
$395 per person
What is a paleontologist (古生物学者) and what exactly do they do? Come find out with us this summer! We'll explore what paleontologists do, where they work and what tools they use while searching for fossils (化石). We'll dig deeper into how a fossil is made, the different types of fossils and what information paleontologists can learn from them.
Physics Past to Present
June 17 to June 21,2020, July 22 to July 26, 2020
$405 per person
Have you ever wondered why a baseball flies a certain way when it's hit or how to shoot the perfect basket? It's Physics! This summer we will explore terms like energy and force to see how they affect things we do every day. We will look at who discovered these terms, how they influence the activities we love and how sportsmen use them to their advantage.
Ancient Art
June 24 to June 28, 2020, July 29 to August 2,2020
$355 per person
Experience how art began! This summer we will explore how art has changed from the Stone Age through the Middle Ages. From cave paintings to building arches (拱门), we'll explore the world through the eyes of artists who came before us.
Space Explorers: Back to the Moon
August 5 to August 9,2020
$455 per person
Come join us in taking a closer look at our moon and how our astronauts got there. We'll learn about what a spaceship needs to escape Earth's pull, take a closer look at the moon's surface and simulate (模拟) our own moon landing!
1. What will campers do in Physics Past to Present?| A．Play sports. | B．Talk with athletes. |
| C．Explore energy and force. | D．Learn the history of sports. |
| A．$355. | B．$395. |
| C．$405. | D．$455. |
| A．Digging for Dinosaurs. |
| B．Physics Past to Present. |
| C．Ancient Art. |
| D．Space Explorers: Back to the Moon. |
10 . Foods of the Future
We asked young scientists to write an advertisement that answers this question: How will food options, food availability, and individuals’ food choices change in the future? A selection of their suggested marketing campaigns is below. Read previous NextGen Voices survey results at http://science.sciencemag.org/collection/nextgen-voices. — Jennifer Sills
Personalized Meal PlansSend us your DNA, and we will predict your food preferences! Receive your personalized food basket, with a day-by-day diet program. We will send you full meals and personalized smoothies (水果奶昔) based on your genetic taste tendency.
Ada Gabriela Blidner
Twitter:@adagbb
Fresh FruitIf you miss sweet temperate fruits, welcome to our Moon Farm. Our fruit trees are planted in hybrid-soil and artificial air that reproduce Earth’s environment from 5000 years ago. Pick fruits with your family or ship to your doorstep with MoonEx. Freshness guaranteed.
Yongsheng Ji
Email: jiyongshengkey@hotmail.com
MeatOur steaks are sourced from natural grasslands, where cattle now fill the ecological roles. With FoodFootprint feeding system, we enhance natural grazing (放牧) to improve animal growth effectively while minimizing methane production and water consumption. At only $219.00/kg (including carbon taxes and ecological taxes), our steaks are affordable for the whole family.
Falko Buschke
Email: falko. buschke@gmail. com
1. Which of the following needs you to provide the information of your genes?| A．Meat. | B．Fresh Fruit. |
| C．NextGen Voices. | D．Personalized Meal Plans. |
| A．Jennifer Sills. | B．Yongsheng Ji. |
| C．Falko Buschke. | D．Ada Gabriela Blidner. |
| A．Fresh. | B．Green. |
| C．Expensive. | D．Personalized. |
