1 . Food books can bring a culture to life. The following food books are bursting with delicious food, as well as entertaining and engaging storytelling.
 | Pierre Thiam’s latest book aims to share everyday, easy-to-cook recipes like baked ginger-chili plantain kelewele. He explains how so many dishes and ingredients from the American South and other regions can trace their origin to West Africa. The 80 recipes are accessible and present a range of traditional and modern takes on the cuisine. |
 | Fuchsia Dunlop’s book examines classic Chinese dishes, like mapo tofu, soup dumplings and Dongpo pork. This book includes history, philosophy, cooking techniques, and Dunlop’s on-the-ground research conducted over three decades to present a fascinating exploration of this ever-changing cuisine. |
 | Tamar Adler seeks to make leftovers more appealing and lower food waste in the process with her latest book, which contains around 1,500 recipes. This isn’t what you’d call a beautiful coffee table-style cookbook — it’s practical and the creative secrets within are truly mind-blowing. |
 | Natasha Pickowicz is an innovative chef. More Than Cake is her first cookbook, full of invaluable tips like how to build a layer (层) cake. Aside from great baking recipes, this cookbook tries to live up to its name by sharing how baking can provide so much more than just tasty sweets — it can give community, purpose, joy and love. |
1. Who explores Chinese food culture in the cookbook?
| A．Pierre Thiam. | B．Fuchsia Dunlop. |
| C．Tamar Adler. | D．Natasha Pickowicz. |
| A．They are the writers’ latest books. | B．They advocate lower food waste. |
| C．They have the same number of recipes. | D．They aim to share West African dishes. |
| A．Simply West African. | B．Invitation to a Banquet. |
| C．The Everlasting Meal Cookbook. | D．More Than Cake. |
| A．A host. | B．A program. | C．A child. |
The Mobile Phone Museum Date: October 15-19 Age:15-17 Have you given a call with a mobile phone? Here are all kinds of mobile phones at a different time. You can learn about their history and even give calls with certain mobile phone in a special DIY room. | The Tea Art Museum Date: October 23-29 Age:17-20 Do you enjoy drinking tea? It’s a relaxing place for enjoying tea and its art. Here you can learn how to make a perfect cup of tea with beautiful sets. And you are sure to know about the history of tea and watch the tea preparation! Tel:768-4030 |
The Clothing Museum Date: November 15-19 Age:9-14 Whether you are a boy or a girl, you are serious about your dressing. Here you can know how clothing is made of and what clothes around the world are mostly like. If you like, you may learn how to color some kinds of cloth in a special class. Tel:376-9060 | The Science Museum Date: November11-25 Age:8-11 You can experience many high-technology products here, such as IT, robots, VR games video arts and so on. And you can explore what a future city will be like. Here are some science classes for you to choose. It’ll be wonderful. Come for fun! Tel:376-9060 |
| A．five days | B．a week | C．ten days | D．two weeks |
| A．856-3050 | B．768-4030 | C．568-7080 | D．376-9060 |
| A．the Mobile Phone Museum | B．the Tea Art Museum |
| C．the Clothing Museum | D．the Science Museum |
| A．use certain mobile phones | B．enjoy tea and its art |
| C．learn about dressing | D．experience many kinds of high-technology products |
| A．all four programs happen in summer. |
| B．three programs are about high-technology. |
| C．all four programs are about high-technology |
| D．There’re science classes at the Science Museum |
4 . EO Photography Competition 2024
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Climate Crisis Photography Competition 2023. The winners will be announced on our website and be notified (通知) via email by September 23, 2023.
The Winner of the Earth. Org “Overall Best Environmental Photo” 2023 will be awarded US $500. The winners of the two sub-categories “Wildlife in Peril” 2023 and “Climate Action” 2023 will be awarded US $250 each.
Our Nature and Wildlife Photo Competition 2024 is now open for submissions (提交), where you will have the opportunity to show your work to the world, and win one of three cash prizes. All entries must be received by April 26th, 2024.
EO Photography Competition 2024: Categories
1.Wildlife in Peril
Document or highlight the biodiversity and wildlife struggles caused by climate change and human activities. For example: trapped or endangered animals.
2.Climate Action
Photographs that capture (拍摄) environmental protests, climate solutions in practice, or actions promoting change.
Note:
Don’t submit: photographs of pets, images that are blurry (模糊的) or beautiful landscape works that do not show the theme of the categories.
How To Enter
To enter the EO Climate Crisis Photography Competition 2024, participants must submit their best 3 photographs for each category (max 6 altogether).
Please use the following format (格式) for submitting your photos: “Category_Name”. If you don’t submit your photos using the format, they will not be considered.
2024 Prizes
All winners will be invited to take over the Earth. Org Instagram page for a week each.
All winners will be interviewed for articles on Earth. Org and given the chance to show their work in our articles.
Winners will be announced on our website and notified via email by June 21st, 2024.
The 20 best photos selected from all participants will also be invited to join our network of EO Photographers.
2024 Photography Competition Judges
They will be announced on September 29th, 2023.
1. What is the final date for competition entries to be submitted?
| A．September 23rd, 2023. | B．September 29th, 2023. |
| C．April 26th, 2024. | D．June 21st, 2024. |
| A．Submitting photographs of wildlife. |
| B．Using the “Category_Name” format. |
| C．Showing the theme of protecting nature. |
| D．Submitting 6 photographs for each category. |
| A．US $500 in prize money. |
| B．Their works shown in Earth. Org’ s articles. |
| C．Becoming Earth. Org’s full-time photographers. |
| D．Taking over the Earth. Org Instagram page for a month. |
5 . Enter the 2023 Short Story Competition Here
Ariana Fais has lots of books on her shelf but one takes pride of place(显要位置). It’s her own story, The Unexpected Friendship, which was published after she won the Kids News Short Story Competition a few years back as a Grade 2 student. Now aged 11 and in Grade 5, Ariana is a writer of stories and poetry. As well as her Short Story Competition victory in 2020, Ariana was a runner-up(亚军) in last year’s event. And she’s already tossing around(辗转不安) new plot ideas for this year.
About the Short Story Competition
The Kids News Short Story Competition runs from May 1 to 26 and is free to enter. The competition has four age groups: Kindergarten to Year 2;Years 3-4;Years 5-6 and Years 7-9. Stories must be between 250 and 750 words for students in Kindergarten to Year 4 and between 500 and 1,000 words for students in Years 5 to 9.
A group of judges, led by award-winning author Jackie French, will choose the winning entries, with short stories of the first prize winner in each age category published into a printed book with a personally designed cover.
For the first time, each age category winner will also receive a Harper Collins Children’s Books Mentorship, which will include personalized feedback(反馈) on their story from the Harper Collins editorial team and the chance to ask them about writing and publishing. Teachers can submit their students’ entries using the online entry from below.
1. Why is Ariana Fais mentioned in Paragraph 1?| A．To spread her story. | B．To admire her ability. |
| C．To attract participants. | D．To promote the talent. |
| A．250 words. | B．500 words. | C．750 words. | D．1.000 words. |
| A．Ariana Fais. | B．Jackie French. |
| C．Several judges. | D．Harper Collins editors. |
6 . Creating a Graphic Novel
In the past decade we’ve seen the rise of graphic novels that come in all sorts of forms. Now join author and illustrator Lizzy Stewart for our upcoming masterclass, where she’ll take you through how to create both the illustration and text for a graphic novel. You’ll have the chance to find the right form for the story you are trying to tell, and Lizzy will share her insight into the editorial and publishing process of getting a graphic novel printed. 15 minutes will be reserved for a Q&A session at the end of the masterclass, when Lizzy will answer what you’re curious to know.
Booking & Payment
●The workshop fee of £30 is payable in full online.
●Joining instructions and full guidance will be provided by us a week before the start date.
Accessible to All
●It’s of real importance for us that our event remains accessible to all.
●We have made three scholarship places available for this event as part of our accessibility scheme (计划). Please visit our scholarship page to find out how to apply for scholarships to the course.
●This masterclass will be presented online through video conferencing software. It will also be recorded so if you are unable to attend the live event, you’ll be able to catch up and access the recording within two weeks.
●This event will include written text and visuals. Please contact us in advance so that we can make arrangements to be sure all documents appear in a format that works for you.
1. What can attendees do in the masterclass?| A．Have their work published. | B．Communicate with Lizzy. |
| C．Get Lizzy’s 15-minute instruction. | D．Create graphic novels in all forms. |
| A．Recorded materials for a limited period. |
| B．Free access to video conferencing software. |
| C．Written text and visuals for certain attendees. |
| D．Scholarships to further their graphic novel study. |
| A．A review. | B．A guide. | C．An essay. | D．An advertisement. |
7 . Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London
There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames PathIf you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box HillTo admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge (山脊)If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the ChilternsChess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance?| A．Box Hill. |
| B．A South Downs Ridge. |
| C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns. |
| D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path. |
| A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned. |
| B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks. |
| C．There are rivers winding through the meadows. |
| D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality. |
| A．A geography book. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A fashion website. | D．A science magazine. |
8 . Are you a recent graduate? Do you have passion for helping others? Are you looking for a solid work experience in a multicultural environment? If so, you may be interested in the World Bank’s Junior Professional Associate (JPA) program.
The JPA program is a unique opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience and first-hand exposure to the challenges-and rewards-of international development. In your JPA assignment, you’ll work with more senior workmates and project teams on reducing poverty.
What are we looking for?
You should be 28 years of age or younger. Your academic achievements are superior. Your analytical and research skills extend to areas of specialization such as: economics, finance, human development, social sciences, agriculture, environment, etc. An equivalent of a bachelor’s(学士)degree is the minimum.
You are fluent in English and, preferably, in at least one other bank language (Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or Portuguese). You love technology and integrate it in your work.
What are we offering you?
We will provide you with the opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience in a premier development institution, on a two-year contract with benefits. Since this program is highly competitive, applicants may be asked to submit academic records as well as references. The World Bank will contact only those whom hiring managers wish to interview. Positions may be located in any of the World Bank’s offices across the world.
How to apply?
Interested candidates may apply online. Please note that applications will be kept active in our database for a period of six months. Should you still be interested in JPA program after six months, you will need to re-apply.
1. The JPA program helps the young ______.| A．graduate with high honors |
| B．find solid and well-paid jobs |
| C．get entry-level work experience |
| D．challenge their senior workmates |
| A．Age 28 or under. |
| B．Superb technology skills. |
| C．Having a master’s degree. |
| D．Fluency in English and Latin. |
| A．A two-year contract with welfare. |
| B．Interviews with general managers. |
| C．Positions in applicants’ hometowns. |
| D．Analytical and research skills training. |
9 . Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 years.
| OPENING TIMES: 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: 9: 00am to 5: 00pm Sun: 9: 30am to 5: 00pm 20 Oct to 19 Mar Mon to Sat: 9: 30am to 4: 00pm Sun: 10: 00am to 4: 00pm |
◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the wonderful exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.
| ADMISSION: Adult £4.90 Child £2.20 Family £12.0 (2 adults+ up to 3 children) |
◆Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.
◆The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk).
◆The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair users.
◆The Shakespeare Coffee House (near the Birthplace).
1. How much is the admission for a couple?| A．£9.80. | B．£12.00. | C．£14.20. | D．£16.90. |
| A．Learn the work of Shakespeare’s family. |
| B．Enjoy the traditional English garden. |
| C．Plant trees and flowers. |
| D．Have some free coffee. |
| A．A history book. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A business paper. | D．A museum guide. |
10 . Plays
●Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
These three short plays by Suzan Lori-Parks are the start of an ambitious attempt to retell the story of the American civil war. The focus is on a slave promised his freedom by his master if he joins in the fight against the Union. Steve Toussaint and Jimmy Akingbola head the cast, and Jo Bonney is in charge.
• 15 September to 4 October, Royal Court, London. Box office: 020-7565 5000.
●A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer
Bryony Kimmings and Brian Lobel consider our attitudes to cancer and the language we employ to deal with it through the stories of five people. This is an all-singing, all-dancing affair with music by Tom Parkinson, wiping off the pink charity ribbons to look at the realities of diagnosis(诊断)and what it means for the wider family.
• 20-24 September, Home, Manchester. Box office: 0161-200 1500.
●The Nest
Every parent wants the best for their baby. Kurt and Martha are prepared to work hard to ensure theirs has everything he needs, even if that means Kurt taking on extra work. Franz Xaver Kroetz’s extraordinary play about the damage that profit causes to individuals and the environment gets a new translation from Conor McPherson.
• 15-22 October, Lyric, Belfast. Box office: 028-9038 1081.
●The Red Barn
David Hare’s new play is based on La Main, a psychological thriller by the great Georges Simenon. The story concerns two couples who, on their way back from a party, struggle through the snow. The play is directed by Robert Icke, and the cast is headed by Mark Strong and Hope Davis.
• 6-20 October, Lyttelton, London. Box office: 020-7452 3000.
1. What do we know about Father Comes Home from the Wars?| A．It is set in the USA. |
| B．It is put on throughout September. |
| C．It tells of the hardship slaves suffered . |
| D．It is the first play to describe the cruelty of war. |
| A．19 September. | B．3 October. | C．10 October. | D．21October |
| A．The Nest |
| B．The Red Barn |
| C．Father Comes Home from the Wars |
| D．A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer |
