1 . REGISTRATION OPENS FOR STUDENT ROBOTICS 2024
We’re excited to announce that registration for the 2024 season of Student Robotics is now open! Based in the UK, Student Robotics challenges teams of 16 to 19 year-olds to design, build and program fully autonomous robots to compete in our annual competition. Teams will have just three months to engineer their creations. As well as supplying teams with a kit, which they can use as a framework for their robot, we mentor (指导) the teams over this period. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we provide all of this to our teams at no cost.
The competition cycle will start with a live streamed Kickstart event on our YouTube Channel. During the event, the game and the structure of the competition will be announced and kits handed out to teams.
The competition year will culminate (达到高潮) in an in-person competition from September 30 to October 1, 2024, which will see the robots compete through a league stage and a seeded knockout. As usual the prizes will recognise not only the teams which come top in the knockouts, but also those who are excellent in other ways.
Details of the game and prizes will be revealed at Kickstart. Details of the Kickstart and competition events will be published when they are available. We expect to confirm places towards the end of August, 2024.
If you would like a chance to compete in Student Robotics 2024, please fill in the entry form with the required information. The deadline of the registration is May 30, 2024. Places are limited, so please click here and sign up soon to avoid disappointment.
We look forward to seeing your teams!
1. What should participants do in Student Robotics?| A．Prepare a kit themselves. | B．Design a robot on the spot. |
| C．Work as a team. | D．Pay for the framework. |
| A．Two days. | B．Two weeks. | C．One month. | D．Three days. |
| A．A brochure. | B．A magazine. | C．A newspaper. | D．A website. |
| A．Organize a football match. |
| B．Turn on the air conditioner. |
| C．Watch something different on TV. |
3 . Automation has pioneered innovation, your phone is probably in your pocket or your hands at all times, and it’s easier now, more than ever, to communicate with anyone in the world. Technology is everywhere these days. What are your thoughts on technology, social media, or your phone? Do you feel excited every time you get a message, or do you feel trapped by these digital chains?
However you feel, we want you to represent technology in artwork — paintings, college (剪贴), digital art, photography, etc. You may even see your art work in future issues of our magazine, so keep your eyes wide open!
Deadline: June 21, 2024.
Rules:
·You must be a teen (aged 13 — 19) with our website account to enter.
·No inappropriate content.
·Submissions must focus on the topic: Technology.
Guidelines and Details:
·Your entry must be art work created by yourself for the first time.
·There is no limitation on the number of art work you can submit.
How to Submit:
·Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to us are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
·Submit your work to the appropriate art category. Include “technology” in your submission’s labels. You can do this by using the “additional labels” field in your submission form.
Prizes:
·The winner and the nominees (被提名者) will have their entries published in our magazine.
·The overall winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and also three months’ free access to our magazine.
1. What subject should the entry be related to?| A．Collage. | B．Photography. | C．Technology. | D．Communication. |
| A．A contestant is 16 years old. | B．An entry is submitted by post on June 25. |
| C．An entry is created by only one person. | D．A contestant submits as many as 20 entries. |
| A．A $25 gift card. | B．Free magazine subscriptions. |
| C．A label named after them. | D．Having their entries published. |
4 . With so many festivals taking place in the UK, it’s getting harder every year to decide which ones to go to—and more importantly, which ones you can actually afford.
Parklife — Heaton Park, ManchesterDates: 10th — 11th June
Headliners: The 1975, Skrillex and Aitch
Cost: From £149.50 (weekend ticket), from £84．50 (one-day ticket)
Manchester’s favourite music festival is, unsurprisingly, a favourite with the city’s large student population. The weekend usually features a top-drawer line-up with loads of acts. You can’t camp at Parklife, so you also have to factor in accommodation in Manchester.
Latitude — Henham Park, SouthwoldDates: 20th — 23rd July
Headliners: Pulp, Paolo Nutini and George Ezra
Cost: £286.45 (weekend ticket with standard camping), from £90.75 (one-day ticket)
Latitude is one of the pricier festivals out there, but the lineup normally justifies (证明……正确) the dollar. The festival will have big artists alongside its main headliners. It’s a great all-rounder festival, where you can get back to nature by camping and lake swimming before dancing to DJs until the early hours.
Wireless — Finsbury Park, LondonDates: 7th — 9th July
Headliners: Playboi Carti, Travis Scott and 50 Cent
Cost: From £248.39 (weekend ticket), from £88 (one-day ticket)
We’re still a bit upset with Wireless for cancelling the festival’s Birmingham stop, making it a London-only event. Wireless hosts the sounds of grime, hip-hop, rap and R&B in North London’s Finsbury Park. Wireless isn’t a camping festival, so you’ll have to factor in the price of London accommodation for this one.
Victorious — Southsea Seafront, PortsmouthDates: 25th — 27th August
Headliners: Jamiroquai, Kasabian and Ben Howard
Cost: £180 (weekend ticket with camping), £60 (one-day ticket)
Although it has an excellent line-up of big names, this is still a relatively little-known festival. Since there are so many big acts, it’s also a pretty cost-effective option too. Best of all, the Castle Stage is situated in front of the stunning Southsea Castle, making this one of the most picturesque festivals around.
1. What do Parklife and Wireless have in common?| A．They are for students. | B．They are in London. |
| C．They don’t offer campsites. | D．They are in July. |
| A．Heaton Park. | B．Henham Park. | C．Finsbury Park. | D．Southsea Seafront. |
| A．Parklife. | B．Latitude. | C．Wireless. | D．Victorious. |
5 . San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s Imagination area encourages creativity, language development, emotional skills, and artistic expression. Get into the rhythm with percussion instruments or become a storyteller in the Puppet Theater.
Money SenseExplore San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s new Money Sense exhibit supported by PNC Foundation! Step into the world of financing and banking to introduce your little one to mathematics and finances!
Puppet TheaterThe Puppet Theater is the ideal place for children to develop speaking and listening skills. Communicating with puppets gives children the confidence to express their ideas and feelings through the roles they take on. Parents let their kids take the lead and showcase their creation.
Thank you to Imagination area supporters: The Stanford Family, Price Philanthropies Foundation, The Linden Root Dickenson Foundation, KPBS, and the Jordan Ressler Charitable Fund.
Visit Us320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Museum HoursMonday: CLOSED
Tuesday — Saturday: 9:30 am — 4:30 pm
Sunday: 12:30 pm — 4:30 pm
AdmissionMembers (and children under the age of one): Free
Children & Adults: $11.50 per person
Group Rate (10 or more people): $10.00 per person. Must book ahead.
1. What is the purpose of the Money Sense exhibit?| A．To teach history. | B．To introduce finances. |
| C．To improve kids’ physical health. | D．To help kids learn about animals. |
| A．Learning about nature. | B．Enhancing sports skills. |
| C．Understanding technology. | D．Developing speaking skills. |
| A．$100. | B．$115. | C．$120. | D．$138. |
6 . Hit Chinese Variety Shows in 2023
The year 2023 saw a wide variety of TV and Internet shows in China, offering to audience not only amazing entertainment but also new insight.
The Big Band 3Each week, bands competed in different groups, and via votes cast by the audience and six celebrity judges, five bands earned the title of the “Hot 5” by the end of the season.
Become a FarmerThe farming-themed reality show Become a Farmer took Chinese social media by storm in the first half of the year, shining a spotlight on agriculture — a crucial part of Chinese culture. The word “farming”, however, may be unfamiliar to many young urban Chinese citizens. In an effort to connect these individuals with the agricultural industry, the 50-episode variety show tackles the topic by inviting 10 young men from various fields to experience life on the farmland. It offers insights into farming practices and modern agricultural production.
Infinity and Beyond 2023With a shocking viewership, the music cultural program Infinity and Beyond 2023 emerged as a resounding success both on TV and on the Internet in the first half of this year. Featuring a star-studded cast, the show improved cross-strait connection and covered classic and popular songs dating back to the 1970s.
Divas Hit the Road — Silk RoadThis season saw some Chinese actresses and actors embark on a journey to Saudi Arabia, Croatia and Iceland. They explored the beautiful landscapes and diverse cultures of these countries and learned about the collaborative projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative. They have dipped into the local customs and traditions of the places they visited.
1. What is special about Become a Farmer?| A．It has cruel competition rules. | B．It focuses on agricultural industry. |
| C．It invited ordinary people as the judges. | D．It captured widespread attention online. |
| A．The Big Band 3. | B．Become a Farmer. |
| C．Infinity and Beyond 2023. | D．Divas Hit the Road — Silk Road. |
| A．Become a Farmer got the highest mark. |
| B．The Big Band 3 performed pop music mostly. |
| C．Infinity and Beyond 2023 made a contribution to cross-strait connection. |
| D．Divas Hit the Road — Silk Road offered collaborative projects related to WHO. |
7 . NCOF offers unique work experiences for teens. Through these experiences, they learn new skills, problem solve, and become good citizens and leaders.
Leader in Training (LIT)Ages 14 — 16
8:30 am — 4:30 pm, minimum 1 week commitment
The LIT position is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity for motivated teens to assist in one or more weeks of our 10-week summer program with children ages 3 - 11. LITs learn from and work alongside our summer staff as we educate kids about farming, food, the environment, and sustainability.
Teen Work Crew TWC (TWCT)Ages 15 — 18
8: 30 am — 3: 30 pm
Our TWC program offers paid, guided work experience for teens. Teens work 24 hours per week, and scheduled for 2-4 weeks in a 10-week summer. TWC deals with the “big jobs” aroyund the farm, such as fencing, cutting wood, rebuilding animal shelters, and more.
Directing Teens through Agriculture Apprentice (学徒) Program (DTTAAP)Ages 14 — 17
This program provides year-round job training and paid work experience to teens who wish to master the wide range of skills it takes to run a diversified farm. Candidates are selected by farm staff based on participation in other farm programs for their skills and “can do” attitudes.
From the Drawing Board to the Border (FTDBTTB)Ages 15 — 18
Wednesday, November 8
6: 30 — 8: 30 pm
How do you take your plans from the drawing board to creating the garden without being defeated by the amount of work and money? Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You will receive some useful tips on budgeting, purchasing plants, and working with landscape professionals.
1. Who is the text intended for?| A．Experienced farmers. | B．College graduates. |
| C．Middle school students. | D．Agriculture investors. |
| A．Help small children with farming. | B．Cut wood, rebuild animal shelters. |
| C．Learn skills to run a diversified farm. | D．Learn how to develop a shopping list. |
| A．They both open till 3: 30 pm. |
| B．They are designed for the same age group. |
| C．Both are about how to develop a shopping list. |
| D．They both provide year-round job training. |
8 . Opening Times of the British Museum
For everyone’s safety, all bags, rucksacks, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum premises. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Admission and opening times
Free, open daily 10: 00 — 17: 30.
The Museum is closed on 1 January and 24, 25 &26 December, but open every other day of the year.
Gallery opening times
Museum galleries are open daily 10: 00 — 17: 30, and most are open until 20: 30 on Fridays. Closing starts from 17: 20 (20: 20 on Fridays).
Bank holiday opening hours
The Museum is closed only on bank holidays that fall on 1 January or 25 & 26 December. The Museum is open as normal on all other bank holidays. Please note, however, that the availability of free tours and talks may be substantially reduced on public holidays.
Great Court opening times
The Great Court, including the Information Desk, is open daily 09: 00 — 18: 00 and until 20: 30 on Fridays. The Ticket Desk is open daily from 09: 00 — 17: 00 and until 19: 45 on Fridays.
Fridays open late
The following galleries are open until 20: 30 on Fridays (except Good Friday).
Africa: The Sainsbury Galleries Room 25
Americas: North America Galleries Room 26
China, South Asia and Southeast Asia: The Joseph E Hotung Gallery Room 33
Chinese jade: The Selwyn and Ellie Alleyne Gallery Room 33b
Medieval Europe: The Sir Paul and Lady Ruddock Gallery Room 40
School times at exhibitions
Exhibitions are sometimes closed to the public for exclusive school views, please look at exhibition ticket pages for dates.
Temporary gallery closures
Galleries may occasionally be closed for maintenance or long-term refurbishment (翻修).
1. What should be stored before you enter the British Museum?| A．Small bags. | B．Wheeled bags. | C．Personal items. | D．Rucksacks. |
| A．At 10: 00 on 1 January. | B．At 17: 00 on 25 December. |
| C．At 18: 00 on Fridays. | D．At 20: 30 on Bank holidays. |
| A．On weekends. | B．Only on Sundays. |
| C．On all bank holidays. | D．School viewings have been arranged. |
9 . Four best day trips from Amsterdam: the ultimate travel guide
Zaanse Schans: a picture-perfect town of windmills
A trip to the Netherlands would be incomplete without seeing windmills-and there’s no better way to see them than in the historical town of Zaanse Schans. This quaint village gives visitors an accurate impression of Dutch living in the 17th and 18th centuries. From cheese and dairy factories to traditional windmills and historical museums, you’ll live, breathe, and experience the old Zaan style of living. Classic!
Travel time by car: 21 minutes
Transport fees: €4 for adults, €1.5 for children
Marken: a former island in the Zuiderzee
Residents of the town built wooden houses on artificial hills to prevent more flooding damage. To this day, these picturesque homes remain a popular cultural attraction. On your walk, you can visit the cosy town harbour or enjoy the scenic route of fields, forests, and the lakeshore.
Travel time by car: 27minutes
Transport fees: €4.5 for adults, €1.5 for children
Dordrecht: a historic trading port
Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland (we mean the old province of Holland and not the so-called “country”!). There are plenty of cultural spots, including seven churches and several historical monuments-turned-museums.
Travel time by car; l hour and 5 minutes
Transport fees: €9.5 for adults, €2 for children (2-6 years old)
Schiedam; home to the world’s tallest windmill
While there are windmills all around the Netherlands,Schiedam has the tallest traditional windmills of all, standing at 26.6 metres. Schiedam is also known for being the Netherlands’ gin (杜松子酒) capital, with the city producing the most jenever (also known as Dutch gin) in the country. There are multiple bars museums where you can check out the production process.
Travel time by car: 55 minutes
Transport fees: €9 for adults, €3 for children
1. How much should a couple pay for a trip at least?| A．€3. | B．€8. | C．€9. | D．€9.5. |
| A．Zaanse Schans. | B．Marken. |
| C．Schiedam. | D．Dordrecht. |
| A．They’re both islands. |
| B．They both produce Dutch gin. |
| C．They’re both featured in windmills. |
| D．They’re famous for wooden houses, |
10 . Gear for Sleeping Outdoors
Whether you’re camping or backpacking, how can you increase the odds (n.机会) that you’ll sleep soundly in the outdoors? A good start is to have the right gear:
Sleeping bag: Choose a sleeping bag with a style and temperature rating (n.等级，级别) appropriate for your destination.·Car camping bags are typically cut wider, offering homelike and more roll-around room but less efficiency for retaining body heat (not so good on extra-chilly nights).Some rectangular (adj.长方形的) styles can be unzipped (adj.未拉上拉链的) to use as a quilt on milder nights.
·Backpacking bags are mummy shaped for a closer, warmer fit, and are usually lighter in weight. Many are filled with goose or duck down, which compresses (v.压缩) more readily than synthetic( adj.合成的) fill.
Sleeping pad: There are three types of sleeping pads — self-inflating (adj.充气的), air and closed-cell foam (n.泡沫塑料). When car camping, weight is not an issue, so you can enjoy a thicker, wider pad or mattress for comfort. When backpacking, weight is crucial, so a super-lightweight air pad or closed-cell pad may be your first choice.
Pillows: Bring one from home or use a small foam or inflatable camp pillow. Some sleeping bags have a pocket to hold a pillow or folded up clothing, such as a down jacket or fleece sweater.
Eye mask and earplugs: Eye masks are especially helpful when camping in northern latitudes (n.纬度) in summer or in campgrounds with surrounding light. Earplugs block out noises ranging from your tent mate’s snoring to rustling sounds in the bushes.
1. Why do people choose car camping bags?| A．They have goose or duck down fill. |
| B．They are easy to carry in a car. |
| C．They are more comfortable. |
| D．They are good for retaining body weight. |
| A．a wider pad. | B．Closed-cell pad. |
| C．a thicker pad. | D．Super-heavyweight air pad. |
| A．Blocking out noises from tent mate’s snoring. |
| B．Reducing noises from the wild animals. |
| C．Stopping the ambient light. |
| D．Protecting the ears from being hurt by the rustling sounds. |
