1 . Here are some wonderful festivals around the world that happen in spring. If you want to know more about them, please click Here or visit http://www.buddhanet.net/festival.Htm
SongKran—Thailand
Dates:13 th-15th, April
In Thailand, people celebrate a festival called Songkran, when people head out to the streets with water guns to spray（喷洒） everyone who walks past. It’s a very important traditional celebration in the country.
Naghol—Vanuatu
Dates: Every Saturday from April to May
Every year, villagers come together to celebrate the harvest of yams（甘薯）, an important part in the people’s diet in Vanuatu. The festival is most famous for its “land diving（潜水） ceremony”. During the ceremony men and boys dive to the ground from high wooden towers with only two thin vines（藤） tied to their feet.
Cherry Blossom Viewing —Japan
Dates: The cherry blossom season is different from year to year depending on the weather.
The festival is well-known. The Japanese celebrate the days when the flowers finally blossom. Only a few days later, the petals（花瓣） fall to the ground, like pink snowflakes. That means the traditional festival only lasts for several days. In Japan, almost everyone has picnics in the parks to view the flowers.
Sinhalese New Year —Sri Lanka
Dates: 13th or 14th, April
Just like in many other countries in South East Asia, this is the time when people celebrate the traditional New Year, an ancient celebration which marks the end of the harvest season and is one of two times of the year when the sun is straight above Sri Lanka. There are a lot of delicious foods during the celebration.
1. What will most likely happen to a tourist walking in the street during SongKran in Thailand?| A．He will get wet. | B．He will hurt his feet. |
| C．He will be treated to delicious foods. | D．He will see some petal falling. |
| A．Thailand. | B．Vanuatu. | C．Japan. | D．Sri Lanka. |
| A．It is a traditional festival. | B．It is a very famous festival. |
| C．Its date is different every year. | D．It provides visitors with delicious foods. |
| A．the arrival of lots of tourists | B．the end of the harvest season |
| C．the beginning of farming | D．the sun is closest to the country |
| A．On TV. | B．In a report. | C．On the Internet. | D．In the newspaper. |
2 . Which is the right fitness pathway for you?
At our gym, we offer several fitness pathways catering to (满足) different needs and goals. Let’s explore each option in more detail:
Gym Welcome
Price: Free
Session duration: Up to 25 minutes
This pathway is ideal for members who are new to a gym environment. During this session, our aim is to familiarize you with all our facilities and services. You will learn about the key health and safety aspects of the gym and understand how to use the fitness equipment effectively. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with a member of our staff who can provide exercise advice to help you get started on your fitness journey.
Personal Program
Price: Free
Session duration: Up to 55 minutes
The Personal Program pathway is suitable for everyone, especially those who are new to the gym. This program is designed to meet your Individual needs, ensuring a more effective workout. The length of the program can be tailored (专门定制) according to your requirements. Once the program is complete, you can choose to renew it or explore other program options offered by our gym. Please note that personal programs are limited to one program per member every 12 weeks.
Personal Training
Price: £45 per session
Buy five sessions for the price of four at £180.
Session duration: 60 minutes
For individuals who are dedicated to maximizing their training and achieving specific goals, our Personal Training pathway is a perfect fit. Whether you’re an athlete, someone in need of guidance and motivation, or preparing for a particular event such as a sport competition or wedding, our personal trainers will provide tailored guidance and support throughout your fitness journey.
Group Personal Training
Price:
-Two-person personal training session: £60
-Three-person personal training session:£75
-Five four-person personal training sessions: £240
-Five five-person personal training sessions: £330
How to book
If you would like to book or have any questions about the sessions on this page, please speak to a member of staff.This can also be done via email at fitness@sport.cam.ac.uk.
1. Who is the “Gym Welcome” session most suitable for?| A．New gym members. | B．Experienced gym-goers. |
| C．Athletes and competitors. | D．Students with specific fitness goals. |
| A．It can be renewed at any time. | B．It provides individualized workouts. |
| C．It will be a one-time free session for anyone. | D．It is designed to meet the needs of the majority. |
| A．Once every 6 weeks. | B．Twice every 6 weeks. |
| C．Once every 12 weeks. | D．Twice every 12 weeks. |
| A．25 minutes. | B．55 minutes. | C．75 minutes. | D．60 minutes. |
| A．£180. | B．£240. | C．£300. | D．£375. |
3 . Programs for High School Students
Below is a list of programs for high school students conducted by a variety of teachers, students and staff of Carnegie Mellon University.
AI4ALL
This program provides rising high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to use artificial intelligence (AI) to address problems. Students learn from staff and researchers who’ve been leaders in AI since the field was invented at this university in the 1950s. For more information, call (412) 268-2082.
SPARK Saturdays
SPARK Saturdays is a Saturday workshop series created by volunteers studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University that aims to introduce beginners to concepts about electrical and computer engineering and expose them to engineering as a potential career choice. For more information, call (412) 268-3669.
Linguistics(语言学) Olympiad
This olympiad is a competition in which high school students solve linguistic puzzles. In solving the problems, students learn about the diversity, and consistency of language. No knowledge of linguistics or second languages is necessary. There is NO participation fee! For more information, call (412) 268-7517.
SUCCEED
SUCCEED is a 5-day program for rising 10th graders that is designed to expand your understanding of energy, the environment, and how those relate to climate change. For more information, call (412) 256-8162.
1. Which program is for rising high school juniors?| A．AI4ALL. | B．SPARK Saturdays. | C．Linguistics Olympiad. | D．SUCCEED. |
| A．It aims to expand students’ AI knowledge. |
| B．It is conducted by university students. |
| C．It helps enlarge students’ vocabulary. |
| D．It asks for no participation fee. |
| A．AI4ALL. | B．SPARK Saturdays. |
| C．Linguistics Olympiad. | D．SUCCEED. |
| A．(412) 268-2082. | B．(412) 268-3669. | C．(412) 268-7517. | D．(412) 256-8162. |
| A．AI4ALL. | B．SPARK Saturdays. |
| C．Linguistics Olympiad. | D．SUCCEED. |
4 .
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| Upcoming Events Glance through our Event Calendar to see our events. During the year, we host world class events such as the Classic Car Show in June and the Annual Clam Festival in October. | Things To Do From surfing and hiking to kayaking (独木舟) and golfing, Pismo Beach offers a variety of outdoor activities aimed to satisfy any sports. |
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| A．They may enjoy exciting skiing. |
| B．They may meet famous bloggers. |
| C．They may enjoy delicious wine. |
| D．They may cook special food yourself. |
| A．It offers many kinds of activities to visitors. |
| B．It attracts visitors who love swimming. |
| C．It only holds world-class events in different seasons. |
| D．It is famous for its wonderful view of sunset. |
| A．Send an e-mail to their website. |
| B．Set up a website for Pismo Beach. |
| C．Write a travel blog for Pismo Beach. |
| D．Sign up for the monthly eNewsletter. |
| A．it’s near San Francisco |
| B．there are many choices for visitors to choose |
| C．visitors can enjoy sunset there |
| D．visitors needn’t pay anything |
| A．The Annual Clam Festival. |
| B．The Classic Car Show. |
| C．Fishing at Pismo Beach. |
| D．Surfing,hiking and Kayaking. |
5 . Aava Whistler Hotel
Star Ratings：★★★
Location: Whistler
Rooms：192
Stay at the Aava Whistler Hotel and experience a great vacation．The Aava Whistler Hotel is within minutes from over a hundred shopping malls, and restaurants．It also has a great number of recreational facilities, including swimming, diving and even skiing．Hotel services include 24-hour reception, laundry and room service．Guests can stay in cozy rooms equipped with air conditioning, bathroom and television．From CN￥496 per night．
Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel
Star Ratings：★★★
Location: East Lundy's Lane
Room：166
Relax and unwind at the Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel．This resort-style hotel is located just minutes from the airport．At this hotel, guests can enjoy a large number of recreational facilities, including children's activities, sightseeing and a swimming pool．Business travelers can also take advantage of spacious meeting and banqueting facilities for hosting corporate events．All rooms come with basic amenities（便利设施）．From CN￥439 per night．
Clarion Hotel& Suites Downtown Montreal
Star Ratings：★★★
Location: Montreal．
Rooms：266
Conveniently located just 20 minutes from the airport, the Clarion Hotel& Suites Downtown Montreal is a moderately-priced three-star hotel that provides services to both business and leisure travelers．The Clarion has spacious meeting facilities and modern business centers for business travelers．It has a sauna and a whirlpool where guests can relax．All rooms come with basic amenities, including cable TV and a kitchenette．From CN￥553 per night．
Delta-Bow: Valley Hotel
Star Ratings：★★★
Location: Calgary
Rooms：398
The Delta Bow-Valley Hotel is located a couple of blocks north of Olympic Plaza, east of James Short Park, and north-east of the Petro-Canada Centre．Apart from business and recreational services such as a business center, a fitness center and a restaurant, all rooms in the Delta come with a mini-bar and in-house movies．From CN￥1, 227 per night．
1. What do all four of the hotels have in common?| A．They all have three-star ratings． |
| B．They all have the same number of rooms． |
| C．They are all close to the airport． |
| D．They all provide a room with a mini-bar． |
| A．Aava Whistler Hotel |
| B．Clarion Hotel & Suites Downtown Montreal |
| C．Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel |
| D．Delta Bow Valley Hotel |
| A．Aava Whistler Hotel |
| B．Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel |
| C．Clarion Hotel & Suites Downtown Montreal |
| D．Delta Bow Valley Hotel |
| A．They all come with a mini-bar and in-house movies as well as laundry． |
| B．They all come with basic amenities, including cable TV and a kitchenette． |
| C．They all come with the basic amenities, including a swimming pool． |
| D．They all come with skiing facilities, fitness rooms and saunas． |
| A．People who are fond of swimming, skiing and sightseeing． |
| B．The family or travelers who will hold a big birthday party． |
| C．The companies which are preparing the annual conference． |
| D．Those who enjoy watching films while drinking in the room． |
6 . Interschool Sports Programme
Interschool Sports Programme is coming. It will start on 30th April and end on 15th June.
Students in our school will join the boys' basketball games. Each Wednesday the players will travel by bus to Sports Centre, Erinvale Street, Corinda. They will leave school at 12: 20 p.m. It will take them about 20 minutes to get there. The games will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. Players must wear their school clothes and sports shoes. It will be great if they can bring large water bottles.
If you are good at playing basketball and want to join the games, please go to Mr. David's office (Room503) before 15th April to fill in form. We will choose 15 players.
Volunteers are also needed. Anyone who wants to be a volunteer needs to send an email to Mr David (davidss@qq.edu.au) to introduce yourself before 20th April.
For more information, please call Mr David (6783-5682) or visit his office.
1. Interschool Sports Programme is about long.| A．half a month | B．one month | C．one and a half months | D．two months |
| A．12:20 p.m. | B．12:40 p.m. | C．1:00 p.m. | D．2:30 p.m. |
| A．practise every Tuesday | B．buy new sports clothes | C．call Mr David | D．fill in a form |
| A．know something about basketball | B．send an email to Mr David |
| C．bring a large water bottle | D．wear sports shoes |
| A．school notice | B．news report | C．teacher' email | D．students' entail |
