1. What’s “Interesting Culture”?
| A．A radio program. | B．A school lecture. | C．A social organization. |
| A．At a table. | B．On a stage. | C．In a room. |
| A．The singer. | B．The audience. | C．The DJ. |
| A．By writing on a paper. | B．By selecting on a screen. | C．By turning to the DJ. |
| A．The increasing crime rate. |
| B．The coverage of newspapers. |
| C．The impact of mass media. |
3 . Volleyball games are a hit in school recently. Click the following websites to learn more about volleyball.
www. avp. com (Association of Volleyball Professionals/AVP)
It is an excellent spot to begin educating oneself on volleyball players around the world. It has drop-down menus(下拉式选单) of the top 50 male and female volleyball players in the world, such as Phil Dalhausser or Kerri Walsh Jennings. Additionally, there is a “ History of the AVP” section that goes back as far as 1895. On this website one could easily learn about the most famous volleyball players of all time.
www.fivb. com (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball/FIVB)
While the AVP focuses primarily on beach volleyball, the FIVB includes both beach and indoor volleyball. It also includes an excellent history section named the Story of the Game, which will teach you more about famous volleyball players throughout history.
www. volleychina. org (China Volleyball Association)
If you’re mostly interested in famous volleyball players who play for China, check out www. volleychina.org. This website is designed for those volleyball players famous and skilled enough to play for the Chinese national team. It also has information about the junior teams, so you can see who the up-and-coming volleyball players are. Besides, it has an excellent resource section that can teach you the rules and how to be a judge.
www. volleyhall. org(International Volleyball Hall of Fame)
The last place to go to learn all about famous volleyball players is www. volleyhall. org. By clicking it you can see everyone who has been admitted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.
1. Which website allows you to admire the world’s top 50 volleyball players?| A．www. avp. com | B．www. fivb.com | C．www. volleychina. org | D．www. volleyhall. org |
| A．They focus on both beach and indoor volleyball. |
| B．They introduce famous volleyball players in history. |
| C．They both have much information about the junior teams. |
| D．They show the famous players in the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. |
| A．The promising volleyball players in China. |
| B．The story of world-famous volleyball players. |
| C．The rules of the game and courses for players. |
| D．The history of the Association of Volleyball Professionals. |
4 . The John Carew Swim School
Tel: (07) 3878 6388
E-mail: admin@carewswim.com.au
The John Carew Swim School has been a family-run business since the early 1960s. John Carew, who coached the Australian Swim Team at the Olympics on three separate occasions, founded his own swim school to pass on his knowledge. His wife and son now carry on his beliefs at the swim school.
We have two pools, which are heated to 31℃ all year round. Sufficient seating is provided around our swimming areas so you can watch your child in comfort.
Programs:
Babies and Toddlers
Classes are divided into three levels based on the child's ability and previous experiences. Your child will learn basic survival skills while improving their balance in the water.
Age: 6 months-3 years old
Duration (持续时间): 30 minutes
Class size: 8 pupils at most
Learn to Swim
After developing water safety skills, the journey of learning the four swimming strokes (游泳姿势) is started. We will take time to ensure the basic skills for each stroke are correct before progressing your child.
Age: 3 years +
Duration: 30 minutes
Class size: 4 pupils at most
Mini Squad (队)
Once your child is trained in all four strokes, they can become a part of our mini squad. We offer beginner and advanced levels in which your child will learn starts, turns and finishes along with basic training skills.
Age: Entry is based on the child's ability
Duration: 60 minutes
Club Night
We offer a family-friendly club night each term. The night is intended to provide feedback ( 反 馈 信 息 ) to parents and teachers in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Cost: FREE
Fees (费用):
| Babies and Toddlers | Learn to Swim | Mini Squad | |
| Monthly (4 classes) | $68 | $80 | $90 |
| Term (10 classes) | $155 | $180 | $200 |
| A．It has warm pool water. |
| B．It has three swimming pools. |
| C．It has classes by John Carew. |
| D．It has a history of about 40 years. |
| A．Club Night. |
| B．Mini Squad. |
| C．Learn to Swim. |
| D．Babies and Toddlers. |
| A．$68. |
| B．$90. |
| C．$155. |
| D．$180. |
 | A LITTLE PRINCESS by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The novel tells of the story of a wealthy young girl, Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school during her father’s campaign in India. Thanks to Capt. Crewe’s money, Sara is treated as a little princess until, one day, word comes of her father’s tragic death. Miss Minchin, the school’s greedy headmistress, wastes no time in putting the now-penniless Sara to work for her room and board. It is only through the friendship of two other girls and some astonishing luck that Sara eventually finds her way back to happiness. | ||
THE SECRET GARDEN by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was the highest paid and most widely read woman writer of her time, publishing more than fifty novels and thirteen plays. The Secret Garden is a beautiful tale of friendship, secrets and human spirits. A spoiled orphan named Mary returns to England from India when her parents die. She is sent to live in Yorkshire with her uncle. Miserable and lonely, she begins to explore the house’s gardens and discovers a key to a secret garden that the uncle sealed off when his wife died. There she discovered a secret so important, so enchanting, that it will change her life forever. |  | ||
 | PETER PAN by J. M. Barrie and Scott Gustafson
It is a children’s story full of imagination and adventures. A boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies and pirates, and from time to time meeting ordinary children from the world outside. | ||
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| A．The little princess refers to a girl named Sara Crewe. |
| B．A Little Princess was written by a famous female writer. |
| C．Peter Pan is a boy with magic powers who never grows up. |
| D．The secret garden mentioned in the passage is located in India. |
| A．$5.60 | B．$22.40 | C．$25.00 | D．$ 28.00 |
| A．They were published in the same year. |
| B．They all have a hard cover. |
| C．They have children as their main characters. |
| D．They are all stories with tragic endings. |
| A．The increasing crime rate. |
| B．The coverage of newspapers. |
| C．The impact of mass media. |
7 . A conference programme
9:00-9:30
Conference opening Dr Jon Martinez
9: 30-10: 45
Management styles Helena Clark
Consider the different management styles and how you can adapt yours to suit your team.
Conflict management Tracy Edwards
Conflict can create problems in your team, but managing conflicts well can bring about development. Learn how to manage conflicts in this workshop.
Giving feedback Amelia Novak
Explore the different ways to give feedback to maximize development.
10: 45-11: 15 Coffee break
11: 15-12: 30
Using storytelling in leadership communication Antoine Martin
Sometimes, the best way to communicate with your team is by telling stories. Find out how to do this in this workshop.
Develop creative thinking in your team Mariana Silva
How can you get your team to think creatively? Explore the different ideas that can help your team see things in a new way.
Leading in uncertain times Omar Abboud
Uncertainty can affect the success of your team. Learn to bring confidence to-your team in a time of uncertainty.
12: 30-2: 00 Lunch
2: 00-3: 15
Managing international projects Alisa Petrov
Consider how to ensure successful intercultural communication in your international teams.
Leading small business Cheng Wei
How is leading small businesses different and how can leaders of small businesses bring success to their team?
Managing change Akira Yoshida
Help your employees deal with change and see the positives change can bring.
3: 15-4: 15 Group discussions
4: 15-5: 00 Conference closing Dr Grace Moloney
1. Who may help you solve disagreements among your teammates?
| A．Helena Clark. | B．Tracy Edwards. |
| C．Amelia Novak. | D．Antoine Martin. |
| A．dealing with the problems with change. | B．How to communicate with your team. |
| C．Building a team with innovative minds. | D．How to lead a small business. |
| A．3 hours | B．3.5 hours | C．4 hours | D．4.5 hours |
8 . The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money.
·No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
·
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.
·Convenient
Teenagers are busy — we get that.
·Magazines included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers.
| A．Perfect Service Systems |
| B．Excellent interest rates |
| C．And it is so easy to join |
| D．You may never need to come to a bank at all |
| E．The Winners Club is set up for you to save money |
| F．It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers |
| G．Some fantastic stories are also offered for Winners Club members |
When the V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green was founded in 1872, it was East London’s first public museum. Today, we are transforming this beloved building into a new national museum of design and creativity dedicated entirely to children.
Relaunching later this year as Young V&A, the museum will be a place to imagine, play, create, debate and design. Young V&A will help children to develop abilities such as creative thinking, problem-solving and collaboration through imaginative, hands-on gallery displays and creative programming for schools, families and community groups.
How you can help
In a climate of growing inequality and reduced funding for the arts, it is vital that we young people’s creative development. We rely on your generous donations and are thankful for your support. Whether you can give E 25 or f 25,000, all donations will help to complete this project.
25 could buy books for the new Reading Room.
75 could buy sensory materials to help bring the collection to life for young visitors
150 could conserve and display an international object in the permanent galleries
5000 could help furnish the new creative studios in the Learning Centre.
Ways to give
*To pay by debit, credit card, use the QR code, visit www.vam.ac.uk appeal or call 020 7942 2905 to speak to a member of the Development team.
*Return a completed donation form or post a cheque directly to the museum or hand it in all the V&A Membership Desk or the Members’ Room.
*To find out about donating by bank transfer, making a regular monthly donation, or to make a larger gift, please email the Development team at appeals@vam.ac.uk.
1. Who are the target visitors of Young V&A?| A．The general public. | B．Seniors. | C．Art lovers. | D．Children. |
| A．Repaint the Reading Room. | B．Help bring the collection to life. |
| C．Conserve an inspirational object. | D．Furnish the new creative studios. |
| A．Scan a QR code. | B．Send a cheque to the museum. |
| C．Call 020 7942 2905. | D．Email the Development team. |
10 . Welcome to SummerCamps.com; find and book the very best summer camps. Your children are precious so we offer the highest quality of camps that will meet each child’s interests in challenging and exciting camp activities. All the camps feature outdoor recreation and adventure, which make sure the activities are fun, engaging and meaningful.
Catalina Sea Camp
Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions to boys and girls aged 8-13 and two three-week sessions to teens aged 12-17. Our hand-picked instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers to a host of ocean adventures, marine (海洋的) biology, and social summer camp activities.
Address: Toyon Way, San Bruno, California 94066
Phone: 800-645-1423
Camp Rockmont
Camp Rockmont is a Christian summer camp for boys, aged 6-16, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Rockmont’s duty of developing boys into healthy young men is accomplished through age-appropriate skills, activities, and challenges that help campers to know themselves better.
Address: 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711
Phone: 828-686-3885
Primitive Pursuits Overnight Camps
Primitive Pursuits Overnight Camps offer week-long Summer Adventure Overnight Camps in New York’s Finger Lakes to your children aged 11-15. Campers experience a week of nature-based skills training, inspiring challenges, and fun activities under the instruction of skilled instructors.
Address: 611 County Rd 13, Van Etten, New York 14889
Phone: 607-272-2292
1. What is special about Camp Rockmont?| A．It’s targeted at older boys. | B．It needs professional skills to accomplish the tasks. |
| C．It is a camp related to religion. | D．It is accomplished outdoors. |
| A．Campers. | B．Educators. | C．Children. | D．Parents. |
| A．Each camp holds adventurous activities for the campers. |
| B．Children can stay in each camp for more than one week. |
| C．Each camp allows boys and girls of more than 6 years old to join in. |
| D．Children need to solve all the problems by themselves in each camp. |
