1 . We are delighted to announce that several events will take place at the end of the year.
Wednesday Night Quiz @ Paddy’s
Dec. 15th, 08:00 pm -10:30 pm
Where: Paddy O’Shea’s
Price: Free
Every Wednesday Paddy’s hosts its pub quiz. We’ve been doing this since 2008, making it certainly the oldest running pub quiz in Beijing! The program has 6 rounds of interactive questions, including pictures, videos and music.
Charity Adult Street Dance Classes
Nov. 25th, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Where: Baodilan Qinzi Shuiyu Center
Donation amount required
Sunshine Studios offers charity street dance classes every week. All profits will be donated (捐赠) to Roundabout Charity Foundation to help children in need. Recommended donation amount is ￥100-￥200 but more is always welcome.
Kerry Hotel Party
Dec. 18th, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Where: Beijing Kerry Center
Price: ￥268
Do join us and enjoy great company of friends from ASEAN countries. There will be a great lineup (阵容) including live bands and a children’s choir. A prize draw (抽奖) will also take place at the party and you can expect a mystery gift.
Chongli Ski Camp
Dec. 20th-24th, 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Where: Thaiwoo Ski Resort, Chongli District, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province
Full Package: ￥14,880
Imagine’s popular Ski Camps return for the 6th year! Lucky participants will again ski and stay overnight at the Olympic Thaiwoo Ski Resort, Chongli, 2.5 hours from Beijing.
During the week, accommodation and meals will be provided in the resort.
1. How is the event hosted by Sunshine Studios different from the others?| A．It’s free of charge. | B．It takes place outdoors. |
| C．It requests donation. | D．It lasts for a longer time. |
| A．Play games. | B．Enjoy music. |
| C．Practice dancing. | D．Perform on stage. |
| A．Wednesday Night Quiz @ Paddy’s. | B．Charity Adult Street Dance Classes. |
| C．Kerry Hotel Party. | D．Chongli Ski Camp. |
2 . A newly released TV drama has won viewers’ hearts, with many saying it’s quite “soul-healing” in this time full of anxiety and competition. It has not only improved the local tourism, but also presented the charm of some intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) items in Dali. Let’s take a look at a few.
Jianchuan wood carving
Jianchuan wood carving has a history of more than 1,000 years. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2011. The carvings usually include pictures like flowers, plants and so on, which are widely used in their architecture as well as arts and crafts for decoration. The TV show also points that the traditional craft of wood carving faces challenges. The show discusses how machines are taking place of handwork, because they are more effective and less costly.
Tie-dyeing
Tie-dyeing is a traditional staining(着色)technique among the folks. The tie-dyeing technique of the Bai ethnic (民族的) group had grown in popularity as early as in the Tang dynasty, and it was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Now the tie-dyeing has mixed modern artistic elements, producing more products such as clothing, bags and tissue boxes.
Three-course tea
Three-course tea is a tea serving tradition of the Bai ethnic group. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2014. It has been an important tradition during special events such as weddings and festivals. What’s more, people usually drink this kind of tea during special occasions.
1. What can we learn about Jianchuan wood carving?| A．It costs little. | B．It is out of date. |
| C．It faces many difficulties. | D．The machine has taken place of it. |
| A．In 2006. | B．In 2008. | C．In 2011. | D．In 2014. |
| A．It’s a common way for relaxation. | B．It’s popular among all the people. |
| C．It’s served in Bai people’s daily life. | D．It’s a tradition during special events. |
3 . Become a Frog-watcher
Frogs are disappearing at an alarming rate across the globe due to a number of factors such as habitat loss, pollution, and disease. As a citizen scientist with Frog Watch USA, you can help save our frogs!
Trainings:
2023 training coming soon!
Price: $ 10/ household (includes up to 2 adults and children of that household)
Frog Watch trainings cover the importance of amphibians (两栖动物) in the environment.’ The instruction focuses on how to:
●monitor our local frog population to protect the species
●determine factors when choosing a site to monitor
●tell frog species apart by their calls
●report findings to Frog Watch USA
The training will take approximately 2 hours to complete but will be entirely self-paced and permit the registrants to take breaks as needed throughout. And it covers all of the Frog Watch essentials to prepare you for your first monitoring session!
After passing a test on identifying frog calls at the end of the training, certified volunteers then commit to monitoring a local amphibian habitat (such as a pond or lake) approximately once a week for about 15 minutes and collecting/submitting data on what they hear. Data collected will be added to a national Frog Watch USA database.
Please note: Frog Watch trainings will cover a lot of information and protocols (规程). While frog-watching is a great after-dark family activity for all ages, the trainings are designed for interested older children and adults.
1. What training will a participant receive?| A．Choosing a monitor for a website, |
| B．Keeping track of the local frog population. |
| C．Recording the troubles for Frog Watch USA. |
| D．Identifying different frog species by their shapes. |
| A．By submitting data to Frog Watch USA. |
| B．By finding a suitable local frog habitat. |
| C．By having a test of recognizing frog calls. |
| D．By collecting frog data 15 minutes a week. |
| A．It is usually done at night. | B．It is carried out by parents. |
| C．It will last about hours a day. | D．It offers rewards for new species. |
4 . BACK ISSUES
JUNE 2020
Full results of the BBC Music Magazine Awards, plus interviews with all winners. Plus Schubert’s Die schöne Müllerin on your CD.
JULY 2020
An exclusive (独家的) interview with cellist Yo-Yo Ma as he returns to bluegrass, plus Ravel’s ballet Daphnis et Chloé on the cover CD.
AUGUST 2020
A 125th anniversary (周年纪念日) celebration of the people who shaped the Proms, plus Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 on the cover CD.
UP TO 30% OFF FOR SUBSCRIBERS (订购者)
1. We’re sorry, but issues of BBC Music published more than 12 months ago are no longer being sold.
2. BBC Music Magazine and CD slipcases (硬盒) are perfect for storing your collection. Subscribers can save up to 30% when ordering both together.
To order call 03330 162 118
BACK ISSUE PRICES
| SUBSCRIBERS | NON-SUBSCRIBERS |
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| Europe — £5.28 per copy | Europe — £6.60 per copy |
| Rest of the world — £6.08 per copy | Rest of the world — £7.60 per copy |
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| Rest of the world | £16.20 | £9.15 | £8.75 |
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| Rest of the world | £23.25 | £11.50 | £11.00 |
| A．It lists those winning the BBC Music Magazine Awards. |
| B．It is a special issue about an anniversary celebration. |
| C．It reports an interview with only one musician. |
| D．It collects the stories of many musicians. |
| A．Issues published over a year ago are not offered. |
| B．People must order magazines and CDs together. |
| C．Only people in the UK can enjoy the low price. |
| D．All of the issues have 30% off. |
| A．£10.00. | B．£8.00. |
| C．£6.80. | D．£6.60. |
5 . A guide to Duras, France
GETTING THERE
From Aéroport Bergerac Dordogne Périgord, it’s a 40-minute drive south-west to Duras. From Aéroport de Bordeaux-Mérignac, Duras is one hour 15 minutes east.
WHERE TO EAT
Le Don Camillo
Tel: (FR) 5 53 83 76 00
Try burgers, pizzas, and regional duck specialties. Must-try: the “Pizza du Chef (厨师)”: €15.95.
WHERE TO STAY
Labarthe B&B and Gîte
Tel: (FR) 5 53 89 77 58
Jeanette and Richard Hyde welcome guests to their B&B proud of four rooms with comfortable beds. The tastefully decorated holiday house has a private terrace (阳台). All guests can use the 13.5m×6m swimming pool. Rooms from €78 per night. Holiday house starts from €530 per week and also offers long-term lets (出租) out of season.
WHERE TO VISIT
Centre-Musée Marguerite Duras
Tel: (FR) 6 72 76 27 69
Learn about the life and artwork of Marguerite Duras through exhibitions (展览) and films. Open by appointment (预约) from May to June and from 3 pm to 6.30 pm from July to September.
Le Comptoir de Marguerite
Tel: (FR) 5 53 84 43 87
Not named after the famous writer, but after the owner’s grandmother, this friendly shop carries various kinds of regional products.
1. Which number should visitors call to get information about food?| A．5 53 83 76 00. | B．5 53 89 77 58. |
| C．6 72 76 27 69. | D．5 53 84 43 87. |
| A．It provides four bedrooms. |
| B．It offers long-term lets in season. |
| C．It sets limits on swimming pool use. |
| D．It asks visitors for no more than €78 per night. |
| A．can visit an exhibition |
| B．should make an appointment |
| C．should pay at least €15.95 for the ticket |
| D．can buy different kinds of regional products |
6 . By reading books, you can learn about different cultures and ways of looking at the world. It might also help you to discover a new favourite series or author.
So that you can choose and buy the new books you want, when you want, the team at National Book Tokens has created Bookily. With a Bookily card, you’ll get a monthly amount of money just for books, and you can spend it in hundreds of bookshops and online.
The benefits of Bookily
With a Bookily card, you receive a monthly books budget. The Bookily card is made from board that is not harmful to the environment and arrives in packaging (包装) with all the information you need to get started. You can also change your card into an eGift, making it even easier to spend whenever you want.
Around the world
We could fill a whole book with reading recommendations from across the world. Here are a few to get you started on your trip:
United States
Front Desk
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets and she wants to be a writer. It will take all of Mia’s courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she go for her dreams?
Egypt
Death Sets Sail
Our heroes Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are hoping for a relaxing cruise (乘船游览) along the Nile, admiring the architecture (建筑) of ancient Egypt. What they discover instead is a strange secret society ...
Holland
The Unadoptables
In 1880, five babies are discovered at the Little Tulip Orphanage. They are determined to stay together. When danger comes, they escape in search of a home.
India
Asha & the Spirit Bird
Asha lives in the foothills of the Himalayas. When her papa suddenly stops sending his wages (工资), her family finds themselves in serious trouble. Asha decides to cross the highest mountains to find her father ...
1. Why did the team create the Bookily card?| A．To introduce global writers. |
| B．To encourage readers to buy books. |
| C．To get new people to join a reading club. |
| D．To recommend bookstores in the world. |
| A．It has been created mainly for online shopping. |
| B．It will be given to readers without any guide. |
| C．It provides readers with a weekly budget. |
| D．It is environmentally friendly. |
| A．Front Desk. | B．Death Sets Sail. |
| C．The Unadoptables. | D．Asha & the Spirit Bird. |
7 . After-hours Events in 2021
Join us after hours for a special programme of unique events throughout 2021 at Shakespeare’s Birthplace. When the crowds have left and our beautiful buildings are quiet, we invite you to try something different.
The Art of Design with Lee Lapthorne — 9 September
Join artist Lee Lapthorne for a private evening when he will show two pieces of furniture inspired by our collections and discuss his process of reinventing pieces of furniture to create something new.
Venue (举办地点): The Shakespeare Centre
Poetry with Punch — 8 October
Come and meet Matt Windle, the “Poet with Punch” and Birmingham’s Poet Laureate 2016-2018 for a unique workshop, full of tips and advice to help you get your poetry moving. Suitable for beginners, this workshop will get you thinking about taking the next steps to create writing!
Tickets: £10 per adult
Venue: The Shakespeare Centre
Over Throne — 9 November
The frequent changing of rulers is nothing new. Join us for an evening of performance and discussion as we take a look at the bad rulers that were overthrown in Shakespeare’s plays. This is hosted by our Senior Lecturer in Shakespeare Studies, Dr. Anjna Chouhan.
Tickets: £10 per adult
Venue: The Shakespeare Centre
Herbs for Health — 12 December
Growing in the Hall’s Croft garden are the secret recipes to natural good health. Find out more about the medicine used by the Tudors that still influences our well-being (康乐) today. Using herbs and sharing recipes, you will learn the theories behind natural medicine. Reserve your spot before availability.
Tickets: £10 per adult
Venue: Hall’s Croft
1. When can you see the reinvented furniture?| A．On 9 September. |
| B．On 8 October. |
| C．On 9 November. |
| D．On 12 December. |
| A．Enjoy a performance. |
| B．Learn to be a lecturer. |
| C．Visit the Hall’s Croft garden. |
| D．Perform in Shakespeare’s plays. |
| A．Poetry with Punch. |
| B．Herbs for Health. |
| C．Over Throne. |
| D．The Art of Design with Lee Lapthorne. |
8 . Mobile phones and iPads are now wonderful tools for learning and teaching English. With the help of the thousands of education and language apps available online, students can make effective use of them to learn in an interactive environment. Given below is a list of some of the best apps for learning and teaching English.
Grammar Up
Grammar is the heart of any language and, thus, the Grammar Up app is one of the most highly recommended apps for English learners. This app is specifically designed for people who want to improve their grammar, vocabulary and word selection. It consists of more than 1,800 multiple－choice questions grouped under twenty different grammar categories.
iFPoems
iFPoems is a fantastic app for poetry lovers. This app consists of a great collection of poems from famous poets around the world. It also allows users to save their favorites along with recording their own readings of the poems.
iBooks
iBooks is a complete book library for the iPad users. It includes the iBookstore and allows users to download and read books. The app features a beautiful bookshelf, on which you can browse various books or even add notes to your favorite paragraphs in the book. You can also create your own texts and upload them into the app.
SpeakingPal
Recommended as one of the best apps for English educators and learners, SpeakingPal allows you to record your speech and compare it with a native English speaker. This amazing app combines video with automatic speech recognition software that tests your English speaking skills. You just have to speak with a video character and get immediate response on how well you speak English.
1. What do these apps have in common?| A．They can be found online. |
| B．They are free of charge. |
| C．They improve users’ grammar. |
| D．They’re designed by teachers. |
| A．Download books for free. |
| B．Write notes on it with pens. |
| C．Save notes and texts. |
| D．Create a bookstore. |
| A．It offers video call service. |
| B．It evaluates users’ speech. |
| C．It offers talks with a native speaker. |
| D．It includes English speaking contests. |
9 . Gifts. com provides more than just ideas. Sure, our unique (独特的) and unforgettable gift suggestions are a big part of why people love us, but we also offer endless ideas and tools to make every day a reason to celebrate. Here are our Great Christmas Gift Ideas:
Christmas Gifts for Parents
You love your parents like no one else, and you want to give them something special for Christmas. But what would make their holiday bright? Finding them the perfect Christmas gift will be easy this year, with all our top picks in one place.
Christmas Gifts for Parents Under $45
Holiday Gift Baskets
The gift basket is a great way to give a gift to a group. Our gift basket ideas come from all the top stores online, so you can easily find everything from fruit gift baskets to wine gift baskets in one place.
Gift Baskets Under $50
Ideas for Teens
Trying to find the right gift for a teen? Teens can be a challenge. What do they want? What could they use? They’re all unique, but we think we’ve got something for them, even though they’re a special group that are hard to deal with.
Top Picks for Teens Under $20
The Secret Santa Exchange (交换)
The Secret Santa is a great way to exchange gifts in the office, when it’s often impossible to give everyone a present. We’ve got an office guide right here to help you find proper gifts for the workplace. And then there’s always the gift basket, with things that are sure to please everyone in the office.
Business Gifts Under $25
1. What makes Gifts. com popular?| A．Its special gift ideas. | B．Its endless new gifts. |
| C．It is organised according to personal taste. | D．It gives people a good reason to celebrate. |
| A．They are much cheaper. | B．They make a holiday brighter. |
| C．They list popular gifts in one place. | D．They include top choices from parents. |
| A．parent | B．teenager |
| C．group | D．businessman |
10 . Find your new favorite West End musicals, from heartwarming adaptations and awardwinning scores to extremely funny musicals and mustsee London shows.
The Lion King |
Enjoy songs such as Circle of Life. The awardwinning adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King features music by Elton John, plus outstanding costumes and wonderful special effects. The Lion King delights all ages with rhythms of Africa and touching stories of love and life. Prices from ￡43.05 Call 0775330589 for Booking! |
The Phantom of the Opera |
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this longrunning show is one of the mustsee musicals in London. Prices from ￡30. 75 Call 0779164545 for Booking! |
ThrillerLive |
See ThrillerLive, a musical in memory of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. The show joined London’s West End after three UK tours and popularity across Europe. Celebrate the career of the King of Pop during nonstop hits at this top London theatre show. Prices from ￡32. 72 Call 0778163148 for Booking! |
School of Rock |
Rock out at this awardwinning new musical. Based on the 2003 movie, School of Rock follows the story of Dewey Finn and his discovery to transform a class of Agrade students into a real rock group. But will they make it to the Battle of the Bands? Booking until Feb. Prices from ￡18.00 Call 0773178315 for Booking! |
Matilda The Musical |
Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multiawardwinning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahl’s celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Prices from ￡24.00 Call 0775178367 for Booking! |
| A．Because of its excellent costumes. |
| B．Because of its experienced actors. |
| C．Because of its attractive story. |
| D．Because of its beautiful songs. |
| A．The Phantom of the Opera. |
| B．Matilda The Musical. |
| C．School of Rock. |
| D．ThrillerLive. |
| A．To analyze musicals. |
| B．To criticize musicals. |
| C．To advertise musicals. |
| D．To evaluate musicals. |
