1 . At West Exe School, students have access to a wide range of electronic resources to support heir progress through the curriculum. Below are a range of resources, with a brief introduction of what they are. If you have any questions regarding E-Learning, please do not hesitate to contact Toby Holland who will be able to help you.
Electronic Resources
| Type | Brief introduction |
| Class Charts | Class Charts is the one-stop shop for students, parents and teachers to add and track homework, merits and performances. More details can be available by calling 88097144 |
| Moodle | Moodle is our online learning platform which provides students with a means by which to access lesson content for some subjects, especially math at home. |
| Heggarty Maths | Heggarty Maths is used to provide students with engaging mathematical challenges. These are largely set for homework and involve watching video content. |
| Lexia | Lexia is being used by the English department to improve literacy across the school. This highly effective online learning programme is widely considered to be the best of its kind. Lexia Strategies can be accessed here: http ://wwwlexiastrategies.com/ |
| Tassomai | Tassomai is a highly effective, adaptive learning platform for Science. Many schools that have used this platform have seen gains of up to 2 grades in Science through the platform’s engaging design and content. |
| A．Class Charts. | B．Moodle. | C．Lexia. | D．Tassomai. |
| A．Turn to Tony Holland for help. | B．Call West Exe School directly. |
| C．Read the brief introduction in detail. | D．Surf the web for further information. |
| A．Heggarty Maths. | B．Lexia. | C．Tassomai. | D．Moodle. |
2 . Best Hotels Along the California Coast
Crystal Cove Beach Cottages
These 1938 beachfront rooms take up a part of Newport Beach’s Crystal Cove State Park. At the beginning, developed as a movie set, these attractive houses, now repainted in lively beach style, aim to remain the original look with Murphy beds.
Advance booking is required, as the rooms sell out the moment they are available (可获得的).
www.crystalcove.org.
Montage Laguna Beach
Standing guard over 30 beachfront acres (英亩) in Orange County, CA, Montage Laguna Beach transports you to that pleasant house with stone baths, comfortable bedding and ocean views.
Three swimming pools, including one just for kids and another relaxation space, four onsite restaurants and a kids club are just a small part of the outstanding service offered by this hotel.
www.montagehotels.com.
El Capitan Canyon
Just north of Santa Barbara in a coastal comer, El Capitan Canyon promotes a life lived outdoors, with some extra comfort.
Guests say in heated tents decorated in the Native American style with raised beds, and private outdoor picnic tables. Guests can also access a swimming pool, and taste dinners at the award-winning restaurant.
www.elcapitancanyon.com.
Terranea
Just south of Los Angeles, on the Palo Verdes Peninsula, Terranea offers ocean-view guest rooms along with heated baths and rain showers.
Families love the huge swimming pool, the water slide, the kids program, the nightly bonfire (篝火) and the selection of kid-friendly restaurants. The young appreciate the dirt road that snakes away into the distance.
www.terranea.com.
1. Which hotel requires advance booking?| A．Crystal Cove Beach Cottages. | B．Terranea. |
| C．Montage Laguna Beach. | D．El Capitan Canyon. |
| A．A special pool for children. | B．An original movie set. |
| C．A room with Murphy beds. | D．An outdoor picnic table. |
| A．www.crystalcove.org. | B．www.terranea.com. |
| C．www.montagehotels.com. | D．www.elcapitancanyon.com. |
3 . Each year Canada Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick, celebrates our community’s rich and delicious heritage with our annual Chocolate Fest. Now in its 30th year, this week-long, family-oriented festival is “choc-full” of activities, fun events, and all things chocolate-related. Our beloved mascot, the Great Chocolate Mousse, and his lovely wife Tiffany, invite you to join us this August for the sweetest festival of the year — Chocolate Fest!
Carma Charlotte County Coffee Morning9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: St. Stephen Town Square
Come out and join us for a Starbucks coffee, cup of tea or juice and scrumptious home-baked goods, many featuring chocolate. Sponsored (赞助) by Carma Charlotte County and adoption programs — caring for homeless and feral cats.
Dots Delecto Birthday Party11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County
Who does St. Stephen love? Dot Larsen! Please join us for chocolate cake and chocolate milk and help celebrate Dot’s birthday. Come and play in our indoor/outdoor playground, have your face painted and enjoy a barbecue to help raise funds for the Barracuda Swim Team. For details call BGCCC, 466-4300.
Lucy the Lady Bug’s Birthday Party12 noon to 3 p.m.
Location: Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews
Come to celebrate with Lucy and her friends for a picnic on our front lawn (草坪) — bring your own picnic or have lunch at our Garden Cafe. At 2 p.m., join Lucy and her friends for an amazing race adventure through the big maze (迷宫), find treasure in the fantasy garden!
Cost: $38/Family Day Pass, $16/Adult, $12/Students and Seniors, Free/Children 6 and younger.
1. When is it available if you are interested in barbecue?| A．9:30 a.m. | B．2:30 p.m. | C．12:00 a.m | D．3:00 p.m. |
| A．$12. | B．$44. | C．$38. | D．$32. |
| A．To compare the three activities. |
| B．To raise funds for a swimming team. |
| C．To introduce a popular festival. |
| D．To appeal to people to care for homeless cats. |
4 . Apply for the 2024—2025 School Year
We are thrilled that you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.
Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management app, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024—2025 school year will be available late September with a deadline on January 18, 2024.
Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due.
Important Dates
September 2023—March 2024 | Marist School admissions events |
Late September 2023 | Marist 2024—2025 application available in Ravenna |
October 2023—January 2024 | Required SSAT testing |
December 3, 2023 | Open House |
January 18, 2024 | Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary(初步的) application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due |
February 1, 2024 | Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due |
February 12, 2024 | Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application |
March 30, 2024 | AAAIS common notification date |
April 11, 2024 | Deadline to respond to offer of admission |
| A．A brochure of admission. | B．A school calender. |
| C．A schedule of lectures. | D．A timetable of student. |
| A．Late October, 2023. | B．December, 2023. |
| C．At Christmas of 2023. | D．Late January, 2024. |
| A．In person. | B．By post. | C．Online | D．On recommendation. |
5 . Summer Day Camps
Join the Environmental Learning Center this summer for adventure in the outdoors! We can’t wait to be part of your summer!
Young Experimenters | June17-21 | $200 |
Participate in hands-on experiments from environmental disciplines of science. By using the scientific method, recording data and running experiments, students will study and connect with the natural world. | ||
The Wildness Week | June 24-28 | $220 |
Do you know how to catch a fish, where to find frogs or how to copy the call of a red wing black bird? Do you want to learn how to find pure water and build a temporary living place? We’ll give you the outdoor skills to is cover the hidden wonders of nature. | ||
Animal Antics | July 8-12 | $230 |
From the common squirrel to the mysterious wind scorpion, the ELC is home to an abundance of wildlife. We’ll spend the week studying them through exploration, observation and experimentation. | ||
Outdoor-ologists | July 22-26 | $260 |
Ever wonder what it takes to spend a career out in nature? This week of camp will focus learning about on all the different sorts of people who work outside. | ||
Refund Policy | ||
Cancellations made on or prior to March 20 will be refunded at 100%. Cancellations made between March 21 and April 17 will lose the $50 deposit. Ater April 17 and up to two weeks prior to the first day of camp, a 50% refund will be given. After two weeks prior, no refunds will be given. | ||
| A．To interpret the singing of birds. | B．To experiment on wild animals. |
| C．To get along with wild animals. | D．To survive well in the wild. |
| A．Outdoor-ologists. | B．Animal Antics. |
| C．The Wildness Week. | D．Young Experimenters. |
| A．$230. | B．$180. | C．$115. | D．$50. |
1. How do the speakers advertise their products now?
| A．Through a magazine. | B．Through a television. | C．Through an Internet page. |
| A．It's too expensive. | B．It's too difficult. | C．It won't work. |
| A．3 hundred. | B．3 thousand. | C．3 million. |
| A．His boss. | B．His friend. | C．His customer. |
7 . The best attractions in Langkawi make the most of the natural landscapes, huge parks, and unusual structures that no first-time visitor should skip on their travel schedules.
Underwater World Langkawi
Set along a beach town, it is home to more than 500 species of sea creatures including seals, seahorses, as well as ducks. One of the highlights is a 15-metre underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks.
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-18:30; Saturday-Sunday 9:30-22:30
Price Range: RM 40 (adults) and RM 30 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise
Great for families and animal lovers, it houses over 2,500 birds from 150 species such as monkeys, foxes and eagles. It also hosts animal feeding activities between 11:00 and 16:00.
Opening Hours: Daily 8:30-18:00
Price Range: RM 28 (adults) and RM 18 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Art in Paradise Langkawi
It features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. Praised as the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine interactive zones within this three-floor building, including fantasy, classic, landscapes, and Malaysia zones.
Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-18:00
Price Range: RM 38 (adults) and RM 28 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman
It is a beautifully landscaped folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or take a tour bus to look around. The open-air “garden museum” has 17 colorful sculptures describing Langkawi legends including old stories of great giants and beautiful princesses.
Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-19:00
Price Range: RM 5 (adults) and RM 2.5 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
1. In which attraction can visitors be informed of the local folk stories?| A．Art in Paradise Langkawi. | B．Underwater World Langkawi. |
| C．Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman. | D．Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise. |
| A．Feed birds before 11:00. | B．Enjoy close-up views of sea creatures. |
| C．Ride a bike in the garden museum. | D．Visit the largest 3D art museum in the world. |
| A．RM 104 | B．RM 74 | C．RM110 | D．RM 12.5 |
8 . NLB Mobile app — a library in your pocket
The National Library Board (NLB) Mobile app is your personal library, anywhere. anytime. By signing in, you will be able to enjoy the full suite of services available to library members such as borrowing items and reading emagazines and enewspapers. But even if you don’t sign in, you can still:
●Search the library catalogue (目录) and share the title
●Locate nearby libraries based on your current location
●View highlights of library happenings
What do I need to sign in?
You will need a myLibrary ID. If you do not have it, you may create one online or using the app’s login page — tap on the+ button on the top right of the app’s screen.
What if I forget my myLibrary ID or password?
You can retrieve (恢复) your myLibrary ID and password:
●Online with your Singpass or NRIC/FIN number. Once you have signed in, the system will automatically detect if you have a myLibrary ID and display it. It will also let you reset your password if you have forgotten it.
●Via the NLB Mobile app, with your Singpass or NRIC/FIN number. Tap on the+ button on the top right of the app’s screen, then tap on “Forgot your myLibrary ID or password”.
When I try to log in, the app says “Profile already exists”. What do I do?
We are sorry that you are encountering this problem! Here are the steps.
●Go to your phone’s Settings menu.
●Select “Apps” or “Application manager” or “Applications”.
●Tap on“NLB Mobile”.
●Tap on “Storage”.
●Select “Clear Data”.
●Select “Clear Cache”
●Try signing in again. It should work this time. If not, please take a screenshot of the error message and email it to enquiry@nlb.gov.sg.
1. What can users do via NLB Mobile app without signing in?
| A．Reading emagazines. |
| B．Borrowing enewspapers. |
| C．Sharing the title of the items in the library. |
| D．Previewing the books available to borrow. |
| A．Singpass. | B．MyLibrary ID. |
| C．NRIC/FIN number. | D．The physical NLB card. |
| A．decide to voice complaints about the service |
| B．have any questions about the NLB Mobile app |
| C．are unable to clear NLB Mobile data on the phone |
| D．fail to solve the “log in” problem following the instructions |
9 . The Children’s Museum of Manhattan Exhibitions Beginning in 2024
Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)
Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest or rub animal footprints, even build a Bear’s nest! By helping Dora and her friends, kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture.
Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)
The exhibition continues our tradition of providing families with access to beautiful, complex, and challenging art, as well as access to working artists and opportunities for art making. Come to celebrate art as a vehicle for building healthy communities and explore ideas of home and identity.
PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)
We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school. By combining hands-on games and learning, PlayWorksTM creates a fun and rewarding experience for children.
For adults, PlayWorksnTM provides an opportunity to observe each child’s unique learning style and appreciate how play creates a strong foundation for later learning. This innovative environment includes Alphie — a giant talking dragon who “cats” letters! Come to get more resources to support your child’s language development.
Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)
The exhibit invites children and their grown-ups to feel like heroes, building their learning brain skills together. These skills, known as executive functions, include self-control. working memory, and mental flexibility. Children practice these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.
1. What is a child expected to learn after attending Adventures with Dora and Diego?| A．Draw a map of city subways and parks. | B．Learn more about nature and culture. |
| C．Graduate with a specific qualification. | D．Get resources for language learning. |
| A．Adventures with Dora and Diego | B．Inside Art |
| C．Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City | D．PlayWorks |
| A．They provide kids with hands-on experience. | B．They are only participated by kids. |
| C．They improve kids’ academic performance. | D．They are free of charge for kids. |
10 . Community Music Classes
Community Music at Tufts offers a year-long program of Saturday classes for children aged 2 to 18.
| Singing Teens (12-15 year olds) Instructor: Adriana Ausch Class Time: 1:15-2:15 pm $360 per semester Full year course Perfect your singing or pick up a new skill! Learn the basic keys of singing like breath and pronunciation. Each week the class will practice warm-ups and learn a song together; in the second part of the class the students take turns for single instructions. |
| Music Theory and Composition One hour class: 12 noon-1 pm For students aged 9 & up Instructor: Phillip Grannan $335 per semester The primary goal of this course is to develop your child’s creativity — both in composing music and in ways of thinking about music — while filling the basics of music theory. The class is designed for students who have little or no experience with composing and music theory. |
| Violin Class One hour classes: 9 am-10 am, beginning class; 10 am-11 am, level two Instructor: Yank’l Garcia $360 per semester Beginning violin students will improve technically and musically in a group environment that promotes teamwork and encouragement. Solo and group material will be equally emphasized so that students learn how to play by themselves and with other musicians. |
| Group Drumming One hour class: 11 am-12 noon For students aged 9 and up Minimum 4 students Instructor: Lauren Caso $325 per semester Experience the challenge and fun of traditional drumming. Stick and hand techniques will be applied. Songs and chanting may accompany various pieces in this ongoing series. Prior completion of Foundations of Rhythm in World Percussion is highly required for beginners. |
| A．It focuses on traditional songs. | B．It sets a limit to learner numbers. |
| C．It is targeted at inexperienced singers. | D．It offers one-to-one instructions. |
| A．Phillip Grannan. | B．Adriana Ausch. | C．Lauren Caso. | D．Yank’l Garcia. |
| A．Violin Class. | B．Group Drumming. |
| C．Singing Teens. | D．Music Theory and Composition. |
