1 . Magic Week

The best chance to learn about magic.

Open: March 21 --- 27

Organizer: City Museum

Address: 503 New Century Road

Telephone: 96508268

Scan the QR code（扫描二维码）to get more information and book tickets.

The City Flower Show

Open: March 26 --- 27

Price: ￥50 for each adult; ￥25 for each child;   free under the age of 10; 20% off for groups over 10.

Address: 112 New Town Road, Moonlight City

Telephone: 53418899

Visit www. flowersforlife.com for more information.

Pop Music Week

Bands from home and abroad will give performances in Sunshine Park. Local bands and DJs from the local radio station are waiting to share music with fans. It is a good chance for you to make friends with those who have similar hobbies.

Price: ￥30 --- ￥50

Time:   9: 00 a.m. --- 9: 00 p.m., March 28 --- April 3

1. By scanning the QR code, you can get ____________

A．a gift from the magician

B．a ticket to the museum for free

C．more information about Magic Week

D．an advertisement about City Museum

2. Jack is a 7­year­old boy. He wants to visit the City Flower Show with his mother. How much will they pay?

A．￥75.

B．￥100.

C．￥125.

D．￥50.

3. If you are free on March 29, you can go to___________.

A．Magic Week	B．Pop Music Week
C．The City Flower Show	D．Both A and B

2 . Each US university and college sets its own admission standards and decides which applicants meet those standards. But the steps are the same for each. Here are some of the major steps you will follow:

Timing

Universities and colleges in the US usually offer two main academic terms: Spring terms run from January to May, and fall terms run from mid-August or September to December. While each US university and college will have different dates for applying to programs, application submissions are usually open and accepted 10months before the program starts.

Application

Each institution has its own application form, and all US universities which accept international students give you the option to apply online. Keep in mind that many US institutions have an application fee.

Take admissions tests

Students applying to universities and colleges in the US must take certain examinations (SAT, ACT, GMAT, etc. ) that measure achievement. International students must also take a test that measures English language excellence. These tests are given at test centers around the world. They are “standardized”, so that students take the same test at every test center. Your scores give the admissions office a uniform international standard for measuring your ability in comparison with other students.

Receive acceptance letters

After the application deadline, you will begin receiving letters from your chosen schools. Some universities inform candidates of their acceptance soon after their documents have arrived in the admissions office; this is called ”rolling admissions”. Other schools, however, wait several months and inform all candidates at one time.

1. What can we learn about application?

A．There is a standard application form.

B．One will be charged for his/her application.

C．It is still available when the program starts.

D．It has to be submitted in person ahead of time.

2. What should a Japanese student do if he/she wants to apply to US colleges?

A．Sit the test in US	B．Speak well Japanese.
C．Excel in English.	D．Volunteer at test centers.

3. Which section of a newspaper is this text most likely taken from?

A．Culture.

B．Travelling.

C．Entertainment.

D．Campus.

3 . Part-Time Jobs That Actually Pay Well

A job that requires 40 hours per week doesn’t work for everyone. Today, more people are choosing part-time work for different reasons. Some feel, burned out with a traditional work schedule. Others are taking care of children or other loved ones. Some simply can’t find the right full-time job.

Ahead, get to know some part-time jobs that pay well and are ready for you now.

1. Exercise Trainer

Hourly rate: $19.57

Exercise Trainers work with individuals or groups to develop their strength, fitness, and related skills. They can work with different ages and teach classes of all levels at gyms (健身房), camps, community centers, and other places.

2. Speech Doctor

Hourly rate: $38.01

Speech doctors help both children and adults with communication problems. Some speech doctors work in schools. Others work in hospitals, assisted living centers, etc. On the bright side, the number of speech doctor roles is expected to grow 21% until 2031.

3. Software Developer

Hourly rate: $52.41

Unlike programmers, software developers focus more on creative ideas and problem-solving skills. And BLS projects developer jobs will grow 25% through 2031. A developer can work from far away and part time.

4. Mental Health Adviser

Hourly rate: $23.33

Mental health advisers help treat people with behavioral disorders, or mental health conditions, such as anxiety. They can work in many different settings. The number of mental health advisers is expected to grow 22% through 2031, according to BLS.

1. Why are more people choosing part-time jobs?

A．They dislike full-time jobs.	B．They make enough money.
C．They hate traditional work.	D．They care for their loved ones.

2. Which of the following is the lowest-paid job per hour?

A．Exercise Trainer.	B．Speech Doctor.
C．Software Developer.	D．Mental Health Adviser.

3. What is special about Software Developer?

A．They can develop programs.	B．They can choose to telework.
C．They can solve many problems.	D．They can improve mental health.

4 . Gymnastics Summer Camps 2023

Morning and afternoon camps give students the opportunity to acquire and practice gymnastics skills. Team building exercises, climbing ropes, fun games, and art projects will keep your child active throughout the summer!

Camps run Monday through Friday during the following dates and times:

Half-Day AM Camp: 9:30 am—12:00 pm at $259/week

Half-Day PM Camp: 12:30 pm—3:00 pm at S259/week

WEEK 1: July 10th—July 14th

WEEK 2: July 17th—July 21st

WEEK 3: July 24th—July 28th

WEEK 4: July 31st—August 4th

WEEK 5: August 7th—August 11th

*Siblings (兄弟姐妹) signed up for the same weeks will receive a 10% discount. Discount will be applied whether siblings are in dance or gymnastics camp.

While we are not offering full-day camp, families looking for extended hours can sign up for both an AM and PM session. If you enroll (登记) your child in both a morning and afternoon session of camp in the same week, your child will need to bring lunch from home.

Camp sign-up is on a WEEKLY basis! You can register your child for camp directly through your account on the parent portal (入口站点) or by emailing info@vikinggymnastics.com.

To guarantee your spot in camp — a 25% non-refundable (不能退款的) payment is due at the time of registration for all weeks that you register your child. Therefore, a credit card must be on file at the time of sign-up. By April 1st, 50% of your camp payment must be made, non-refundable. Your final camp payment is due no later than June 1st.

We look forward to having a great time with your child at Camp!

1. How much should a parent pay in total if he enrolls his two children into an AM session of WEEK 3?

A．$233.1.

B．$259.

C．$466.2.

D．$518.

2. What is required of a child if he signs up for both an AM and PM session in the same week?

A．Bringing his lunch.

B．Joining a competitive team.

C．Being accompanied by a parent.

D．Choosing between the dance and gym camp.

3. When should parents pay the final camp payment?

A．Before April 1st.	B．Before June 1st.
C．On July 10th.	D．On August 11th.

5 . SOLO Show

Red Bluff Art Gallery, California, calls on artists to attend an online solo show (个人作品秀) that will run for one full year. Open to all forms of art (i.e., painting, photography, sculpture, etc.) from people all over the world.

Contact: email director@redbluffartgallery.com or call 530-529-1332

Entry deadline (报名截止日期): November 10, 2022

Requirements:

Entry: Minimum: 1; Maximum: 20

Entry fee (参赛费用): $40.00 per entry

Imagine seeing your work in a 3D, walk-through virtual exhibit (虚拟展览)! We create this amazing and beautiful tool for the promotion (宣传) of your work. Use the Exhibit on social media, your website, newsletters, or in your emails. Your Solo Exhibit will also have its own page with the Red Bluff Art Gallery.

The Solo Exhibit gives total focus to your work and gives you a way to both promote and sell your own work yourself. You keep 100% of sales.

During the year of your Exhibit, when a work sells, you can use a new one to take its place. You can also make changes to descriptions and prices. There are no extra fees for doing this.

When signing up, you’d better enter between 10 and 20 pictures to make a good show. If any of your work is not used, all fees will be given back to you.

The solo show will run for one full year. A notice will be given to the email address you provide if your entries are chosen for the show. Please also make sure you enter your name so it can appear with your artwork titling.

For more information, please visit artist.callforentry.org.

1. What do we know about the solo show?

A．It mainly exhibits paintings.	B．It ends early in the year 2023.
C．It is actually an online exhibition.	D．It is held for artists from California.

2. If one’s work sells at the show, they can ________.

A．get the entry fee back	B．keep part of the money
C．exhibit another work	D．attend the next show for free

3. What is suggested to artists who want to attend the show?

A．Enter 10 to 20 entries.

B．Enter entries that won prizes.

C．Include their ideas on the promotion of entries.

D．Include others’ recommendations for their entries.

8 . 课文原词填空

Advertising has become part of modern life. In short, it refers to the activity of     1     a product of service. In other words, it tries to persuade people to buy a product or service. The history of     2     has always been closely linked with that of the mass media. As media channels have grown in number and type,     3     have advertisements. Because the mass media reaches so many people, it is a perfect vehicle for advertisers. In addition to    4     people aware of a product or service, a successful advertisement will also create a desire to buy, thus boosting business. Based on the psychology behind creating a desire to buy, advertisers have developed ways of persuading people into purchasing their products or services. A common technique to make an impact is to create a memorable    5    .

9 . This Is the Way Learning Center

The staff, parents and children enrolled (招收) at This Is the Way Learning Center are one big family. We take the health and safety of our family very seriously. This Is the Way Learning Center is committed to maintaining a safe environment for your children. We are following all safety rules. Should you have any questions regarding the processes in place please call our center. We will be happy to answer your questions.

This Is the Way Learning Center cares for and educates children aged 6 weeks and up. We are enrolling for all programs (Preschool and Nursery School) in addition to basic childcare. There will be no enrollment fees and registration fees. We are devoted to the future of your child and creating a lifetime love of learning at every age and stage. What can be more precious or important than the early developmental and learning years of our children?

This Is the Way Learning Center is located across the street from Henry Barnard School at 18 Shaker Road. It is conveniently located just minutes from 91 North and South, in the town of Enfield.

Hours:

• 6:30 am through 5:30 pm

• Monday through Friday

• Closed only on major holidays.

Ages:

• Children through kindergarten

• School age

Features:

• All-day, all-year daycare

• Homelike setting

• Age-appropriate play areas

• Child-friendly curriculum

• Computer education

• Trained and experienced teachers

You may email us at requests@thisisthewaylc.com or call us at 860-253-0010 to ask your questions and request a free brochure.

1. What is This Is the Way Learning Center?

A．It’s a big family.	B．It’s a training center.
C．It’s a safety center.	D．It’s a local program.

2. Who can teach in This is the Way Learning Center?.

A．Everyone enrolled at it.	B．Age-appropriate coaches.
C．Computer education teachers.	D．Trained and experienced teachers.

3. For whom is this text probably written?

A．Parents.

B．Visitors.

C．Students.

D．Professors.

10 . 2022 Kids News Short Story Writing Competition

Welcome to the 2022 Kids News Short Story Writing Competition! It is an annual competition which starts at 9 am on Monday, September 5. If you have a creative mind and fantastic stories, hurry up and submit your story before October 28.

The competition is free and open to students from kindergarten to Grade 9. The competition has two age groups. For kids aged 11 years and over, their short story must be between 500 and 1, 000 words. For those aged 10 and under, their short story must be between 250 and 500 words. You are supposed to write a short story on any theme or topic of your choice.

The first prize winner of each age group will get 10 copies of their short story, which are published into a printed book with a personally designed cover, plus an iPad. There is also a book reader as a prize for the runner-up (亚军) and a HarperCollins book pack for the third winner in each age group.

Teachers can submit their students’ stories through the online entry form (参赛表格). A consent form (同意书), signed by the student’s parent or guardian, must be attached to the entry form.

Unless advertised differently, the prize winners will be informed by phone, email or mail at the end of the competition period and by no later than December 30. Winners’ names will be published on www. kidsnews.com.au.

1. On which day is the deadline for participating in the competition?

A．5, September.

B．9, October.

C．28, October.

D．30, December.

2. How many words are suitable for a kindergarten kid to enter the competition?

A．200.

B．300.

C．600.

D．700.

3. What do we know about the competition?

A．There is no fixed topic for kids’ writing.

B．The prize winners will not be made public.

C．We can know winners’ names after December 30.

D．Kids can’t attend it without teachers’ permission.