Public Service Broadcast | ||
| • Volunteer workers should be at least • Those who have previous | ||
| Types of People | Service Time | Duties |
| Wheelchair users | Friday afternoons | Drive them to |
| The | Monday mornings | Read books to them. |
| Disabled children | For | Help them with daily routine. |
2 . Summer Journalism Workshop
Explore Journalism (新闻业) with CSPA Columbia University in the City of New York
Take part in a learning experience like no other, where you will improve your skills, rethink your publishing (发行) strategies and take your media game to the next level.
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) invites print and online staffs (工作人员) to take part in its 41st yearly Summer Journalism Workshop, offering both in-person and virtual choices this year.
Each learner, whether student or adviser, can choose from classes that focus on either writing, editing, management, or advanced design.
Registration opens in December 2023. We offer in-person programming. Virtual classes will also be offered to those who are unable to meet on campus.
QUICK NOTES
The Workshop welcomes students and advisers from all senior high schools, whether public or private. While we do not accept junior high school students, advisers from these schools are welcome.
IN-PERSON CLASSES: June 24-28, 2024
·News Reporting &Writing
·Editorial Leadership
·Design Concepts
·Advisers Bootcamp
VIRTUAL CLASSES: July 8-12, 2024
·News Reporting &Writing
·Editorial Leadership
VIRTUAL CLASSES: July 15-19, 2024
·News Reporting &Writing
VIRTUAL CLASSES: July 22-26, 2024
·News Design / Redesign
·Advisers Bootcamp
1. What do we know about the Workshop?| A．It will last for 41 days. | B．It will be hosted by CSPA. |
| C．It will focus on news design. | D．It will start from December 2023. |
| A．Print and online staffs. | B．Private senior high school students. |
| C．Public senior high school advisers. | D．Junior high school students. |
| A．June 24-28, 2024. | B．July 8-12, 2024. |
| C．July 15-19, 2024. | D．July 22-26, 2024. |
3 . Immersive Disney Animation Singapore
Since its world debut in Toronto in December 2022, Immersive Disney Animation has already drawn audiences across 13 North American cities and made an intercontinental splash in Tokyo. Now, this much-awaited journey is about to hit South East Asia for the first time on 18th November 2023 at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands!
HIGHLIGHTS
The doors open up to a stunning 360-degree environment that will transport you into the world of Disney’s storytelling. From classic hits to the latest blockbusters like Frozen, Encanto, Zootopia, and Big Hero 6, you can journey through iconic scenes and meet the timeless characters.
The experience goes beyond mere visual delights. There’ll be lots of interactive elements too, including floors that move with you as you explore the galleries, bubble snowfall, wristbands that light up in different colors, and more. Of course, children will be provided with protective gear when they are exploring with parents.
It is also a hands-on adventure that will ignite your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of animation. Inside the gallery filled with rarely seen exhibits from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, you can discover animator’s character sketches and get to know some of the incredible animators behind Disney’s legacy. There is also an interactive drawing table to try your hand at drawing your own cartoon characters and make them move.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: From 18th Nov 2023 (Sat)
Opening hours:
Mon–Thu & Sun: 10 am – 10 pm
Fri-Sat: 10 am – 11:30pm
Duration: 90 minutes per slot (时间段)
Exhibition Time-Slots:
10 am; 11:30 am; lpm;2:30 pm;4 pm;5:30 pm;7 pm;8:30 pm
10 pm (Only applicable to Fridays and Saturdays)
Tickets: From $41
CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW.
1. What can you experience in the Immersive Disney Animation Singapore?| A．Feasting your eyes on fantastic magic shows. |
| B．Interacting with Disney characters face to face. |
| C．Creating your own animated cartoon characters. |
| D．Enjoying a 90-minute newly-released Disney film. |
| A．10 am, 19th Nov 2023. | B．11 am, 17th Nov 2023. |
| C．10 pm, 20th Nov 2023. | D．11 pm, 18th Nov 2023. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．An official website. |
| C．A local newspaper. | D．An online shopping platform. |
4 . In September, thousands of monuments, civic buildings and private homes throw open their doors to offer a rare glimpse of normally of-limits spaces. Here are some less-known treasures around the UK.
Guided tour of Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden
Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden will be running special tours as part of the Open Doors-Wales festival. It was built as a memorial to prime minister Wiliam Gladstope, Take a tour of beautiful Reading Rooms housing 150,000 books.
September 16, 10 am-2 pm, booking required.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow
The atmospheric Britannia Panopticon will be showing off its collection of theatrical relics, props and costumes. Sample Victorian items at the world’s oldest surviving music hall without booking.
September 15 and 16, 11 am-5 pm and September 17, 12 pm-5 pm
Gothic Temple, Stowe Gardens
Visitors to Stowe Gardens will be offered a rare chance to see inside the 18th century Gothic Temple. Though it’s normally rented as a holiday let, its circular rooms and mosaic ceilings will be open to prebooked visitors for one weekend.
September 16 and 17, 10: 30 am-4: 30 pm, free of charge
Appleton Tower: School of Informatics, Edinburgh University
As part of Scotland’s Doors Open Days festival, Edinburgh University’s Appleton Tower will be offering tours of the world-leading School, including a visit to the study suite on Level 9 which offers far-reaching views of the Edinburgh skyline.
September 23, 11 am-2 pm, booking in advance.
1. What can visitors do at Britannia Panopticon Music Hall?
| A．They can appreciate theatre-related items |
| B．They can listen to the oldest surviving music |
| C．They can visit a study room with far-reaching scenery. |
| D．They can read in Reading Rooms with 150,000 books in store. |
| A．Gothic Temple. Stowe Gardens |
| B．Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow. |
| C．Guided tour of Gladstone’s Library. Hawarden |
| D．Appleton Tower: School of Informatics, Edinburgh University |
| A．They both last for four hours. | B．They both require early reservations |
| C．They both honor world famous figures | D．They both offer special views to visitors. |
Summer Culture Welcome a student from France or Spain into your family!Exchange (交换) students from Spain and France are looking for welcoming, fun and loving hosts who will share life and culture with them for a few weeks in June, July and August. Stays can be from 4 to 6 weeks. What to do with your exchange student:Movies/ Museums/ Beach/ Cooking/ Community projects/ Volunteering/ Shopping/ anything you can think of... |
| Requirements to hosts: Loving and active family One stay-at-home host parent Willing to take students to places of interest once a week Contact information: If you are interested and would like more information, please contact: Shirley Wentzell 909-918-6715 Email: Shirley(@uceus.com |
| A．10 days. | B．5 weeks. | C．2 months. | D．1 year. |
| A．be rich and well-educated. | B．have good full-time jobs. |
| C．speak Spanish and French. | D．take students on a trip every week. |
| A．letter | B．notice | C．poster | D．diary |
6 . Four Outdoor Spring Activities for Kids
While we’re tempted to stay inside where it’s temperature-controlled and comfortable, getting outside is important for a child’s development. I’m sure you’ll find so many fun outdoor spring activities to do with your kids. They provide them with vitamin D from the sun,strengthen their bodies, enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills, help children appreciate nature, and so much more.
Kid-made Bird Feeder
Our kid-made bird feeder is made from recycled materials and birdseed. Simply have your children fill each bowl in the egg carton (蛋盒) with birdseed and hang it in a tree when you’re finished. This project helps kids work on measuring, pouring, concentration, hand-eye coordination and other skills.
Exploring Life at the Pond
Go to a local pond to explore there for a couple of hours. Study the pond ecosystem, search for creatures in the water and outside it, such as fish, worms, turtles and birds. Use our free printable to check off each creature or plant as you find it. This helps stimulate the curiosity about nature of your loved ones.
DIY Seed Bombs
Learn how to make homemade seed bombs to give as gifts to friends and neighbors. These earth-friendly seed bombs are made with recycled paper and can be planted directly into the soil. Include seeds from your favorite grasses or flowers in the seed bombs.
Gardening with Kids
Gardening is one of the best spring outdoor activities that you can do with your children. It helps kids learn patience, responsibility and self-confidence. Plus, knowing how to grow your own food is a valuable skill!
1. Which activity may best stimulate kids’ environmental awareness?| A．Kid-made Bird Feeder and DIY Seed Bombs. |
| B．Kid-made Bird Feeder and Gardening with Kids. |
| C．Exploring Life at the Pond and DIY Seed Bombs. |
| D．Gardening with Kids and Exploring Life at the Pond. |
| A．Find out what birds like to eat. | B．Learn how to grow food. |
| C．Make earth-friendly seed bombs. | D．Study a variety of wildlife. |
| A．Parents. | B．Children. | C．Teachers. | D．Travelers. |
7 . Become a World Ride Ambassador
Are you interested in empowering women around the world through mountain biking? Interested in going on a World Ride mountain biking trip? Looking to make more connections within your local bike community? If so, World Ride is looking for YOU!
For its second year, World Ride is looking to have 20 ambassadors help us spread our mission around the world!
The duties of ambassadors are as follows:
Each ambassador is asked to raise $600 for World Ride over the course of this year
Active on social media and/ or in your bike community and willing to recommend us to your friends, family and followers
Willing to volunteer at / organize World Ride events in your area
Be inclusive of all riders and working on creating an inclusive bike community
Ambassadors can be anyone! We are an organization whose mission is to empower women, but we encourage everyone to apply!
Benefits of being a World Ride ambassador:
Discount codes (码) and prizes from our sponsors(赞助商)
Discounts and possibly goodies(好东西) from World Ride
Discount on one World Ride trip per year
A network of amazing ambassadors from around the world
Ability to meet and plan trips with other ambassadors
Additional notes are below:
We're looking for people who are experienced fundraisers; in your application please include examples of what you have done before for fundraisers. Don't have experience? Have no fear! World Ride provides training to ambassadors on how to fundraise!
For fundraising this year, we set up a fundraising rewards system——the more you help us, the more you receive!
Applications are now open. The deadline for applying is February 18. Get in touch if you have questions about our ambassador program!
1. What is one responsibility of a World Ride ambassador?| A．To raise money for World Ride. |
| B．To lead a group of 20 followers. |
| C．To give online courses on bike riding and safety. |
| D．To organize World Ride events in foreign countries. |
| A．Job offers from big companies. | B．One World Ride trip at a discount a year. |
| C．Free biking equipment from World Ride. | D．Opportunities to enter national competitions. |
| A．be a woman rider | B．apply before February 18 |
| C．be an experienced fundraiser | D．design a fundraising rewards system |
8 . YouTube has more than 51 million channels on a wide range of topics. If you’re looking for educational videos, the following four channels are good places to start.
·The Busy Bears
The Busy Bears is a fun channel for young children to learn English as a second language. With popular songs, the videos on the channel make learning a new language a playful and interactive experience. The use of the total physical response method of teaching of the channel makes it easy for children to absorb new words and expressions.
Subscribers (订阅者): 5.14 million
·The Father Lab
The Father Lab is a one-of-a-kind channel that brings the joy of science and discovery to children in a fun and interactive way. The channel offers a wide range of videos, from hands-on science experiments to storytelling. The team uses humor and creativity to make science easy for children of all ages to explore.
Subscribers: 8.2 million
·Wiser Everyday
Wiser Everyday, run by Stin, has won the hearts of millions with its unique and interesting approach to science education. As a former rocket scientist and engineer, Stin brings his passion for science to the videos, using his knowledge to make difficult subjects easy for children to understand.
Subscribers: 6 million
·International Geography
International Geography offers a lot of resources for teachers and students, including informative videos on geography, nature, science, travel and culture. In addition the channel also offers quizzes and activities that can be used in the classroom, making it a valuable resource for educators.
Subscribers: 7.5 million
1. Which channel is most likely to enlarge children’s vocabulary?| A．The Busy Bears. | B．The Father Lab. |
| C．Wiser Everyday. | D．International Geography |
| A．They are related to nature. |
| B．They offer hands-on experiments. |
| C．They make science easy for children. |
| D．They have subscribers of close numbers. |
| A．It has the most subscribers. |
| B．It provides useful materials for teachers. |
| C．It uses a physical response method of teaching. |
| D．It is designed by a former rocket scientist and engineer. |
9 . Taiyuan and Pingyao Private Tour
Tour operator: TUI China
Max group size: 25
Age range: 10 to 99
Operated in: English, German
Join this four-day tour to discover Taiyuan and Pingyao through their unique culture, lifestyle and food.
Day 1:
Arrive at Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you and accompany you on the transfer (换乘) to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in the city.
Day 2:
We will pick you up at about 8:30 for the drive to Pingyao. On the way we’ll stop to see Jinci Temple the most famous temple complex in Shanxi, located southwest of Taiyuan at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain. Afterwards we’ll continue to Qiao’s Family Compound, a traditional dwelling (住宅) in the north of China, known for its fine workmanship of wood, brick and stone carvings. After that we’ll continue driving to Pingyao. Check in at your hotel in the late afternoon and then spend the rest of the day at leisure in the ancient city.
Day 3:
Get ready to enjoy a half-day walking tour around the ancient walls of Pingyao. After lunch, we’ll go to visit Shuanglin Temple, which is famous for its collection of more than 2,000 decorated clay statues that are dated to the 12th-19th centuries. In the afternoon we’ll drive back to the hotel in Taiyuan, with an estimated arrival time of 18:00.
Day 4:
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to Taiyuan Airport / Railway Station for your onward or return flight / train.
Price:
January-March $573
April-June $487
July-September $660
October-December $561
1. On which day will tourists live in Pingyao?
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
| A．Jinci Temple. | B．Xuanweng Mountain. |
| C．Shuanglin Temple. | D．Qiao’s Family Compound. |
| A．$487. | B．$561. | C．$573. | D．$660. |
10 . Beer Worth Traveling For
One could give to beer the higher status of a universal human truth. Think Irish Guinness or Japanese Sapporo, each culture has a beer all its own. But in recent years, smaller, more local craft breweries (啤酒厂) have been on the rise, necessitating globe-trotting to gain a taste of the regional takes on the classics.
From well-established breweries in South Africa and California, to the growing markets in Southeast Asia, craft beer is worth travelling for.
Szot Brewery
Talagante, Chile
A Californian and Chilean husband-and-wife team established this brewery outside Santiago in 2016. Their brewery serves freshly-made Italian pizza and has 14 draught lines, with beers inspired by wine, California style beer and even milkshakes.
The Dancing Camel Brewery
Tel Aviv, Israel
Located in a converted grain storage facility dating from the 1930s and established in 2005, Dancing Camel is Israel’s oldest microbrewery. Its beer features locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes, such as the Olde Papa, which uses date, honey and is based on a recipe dating back to 4th century Babylonian times.
Young Master Brewery
Hong Kong SAR, China
As one of the first craft breweries in Hong Kong, Young Master Ales has been a hot spot since 2013. In addition to classic pale ales (麦酒), they offer more unusual ones inspired by traditional HongKong flavors, like the Cha Chaan Teng Gose brewed with local salted lime(酸橙). Visitors can take brewery tours in either Cantonese or English.
Young Henrys Brewery
Sydney, Australia
In the heart of the city, this brewery is all about the community, including reducing its environmental impact. Recently, Young Henrys Brewery added a brewery so regular customers can enjoy a glass of moonshine with their beer.
1. What do the Dancing Camel Brewery and the Young Master Brewery have in common?| A．They can be travelled bi-lingually. |
| B．They started life as grain storage place. |
| C．They can not be run without lime. |
| D．They offered beers with local characteristics. |
| A．Szot Brewery. |
| B．Young Henrys Brewery. |
| C．Young Master Brewery. |
| D．The Dancing Camel Brewery. |
| A．A travel guidebook. |
| B．A science magazine. |
| C．A biology textbook. |
| D．A wine advertisement. |
