1 . There are many podcasts (播客) that teach English and you can listen to them anytime. Here is a list of some of the best podcasts that you must see.
Learn English Podcast
This podcast has three levels.The first is for beginners, the second is for intermediates (中级学生) and the third is for upper intermediates. If a person wants to learn Business English,then episodes are also made for him.Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets and vocabulary tasks are also included.
Speaking Broadly
This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has non-native English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.
The English We Speak
This podcast airs one episode daily and every episode is only three to four minutes, which talks about phrases and idioms.There are two people in each episode who communicate with each other. Whatever level you are,you will find it rewarding
Elementary Podcast
This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners. The length of a podcast is around 25 minutes but you can pause it anytime and continue whenever you want. The hosts of each episode are different.
1. Which podcast provides exercises going with it?| A．Learn English Podcast. | B．Speaking Broadly. |
| C．The English We Speak | D．Elementary Podcast. |
| A．It records just expert speakers. | B．It aims at beginners. |
| C．It presents some typical mistakes. | D．It provides feedback from listeners. |
| A．They have the same length. | B．They are both interactive. |
| C．They share the same contents. | D．They are suitable for beginners. |
2 . Volunteering is a great way to develop new skills, gain experience and connect with others. If you are interested in volunteering, here are some recommended opportunities.
Invasive Species Management
Placencia, Belize
Make a difference by removing lion-fish, an invasive species destroying reef ecosystems of the Caribbean. Learn to dive while removing lion-fish. Each week will differ but you will be participating in the following areas: Removing Invasive Lion-fish,Whale Shark Observation (if spotted), Biodiversity Identification Dive and Beach Clean-ups.
Marine Research Expedition
Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy
You will join an international crew aboard a sailboat to work for the protection of our seas. And you will learn to collect data, organize and enjoy the sea at its best! Experience the sailing life in one of the world’s best spots for water sports. Gain experience in Marine Research in the field (under water). Get close up to dolphins and whales in the wild.
Wildlife Supporter
Port Elizabeth，South Africa
Volunteer at a Game Reserve that hosts the Big 5 and support the local staff in monitoring the animals. Work up close with the famous Big 5! Join our reserve for orphaned and injured non-dangerous animals. Make a difference in the rescue, recovery and release of wildlife, giving them a second chance at being free and wild again.
Climate and Environmentalist Supporter
Hanga Roa, Chile
Be a volunteer on the amazing Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and get involved in climate and nature protection. Responsibilities include teamwork in the climate protection program, collection of plant seeds, control of seed settlement on the plantation, conservation of native seeds and plants and reforestation work.
1. What activity will volunteers do depending on good luck?| A．Collect data on a marine animal. |
| B．Observe whale sharks carefully. |
| C．Clean dolphins stuck on the beach. |
| D．Dive under water to see lion-fish. |
| A．Its marine life in deep water. |
| B．Its wild dolphins and whales. |
| C．Its perfect place for sailing. |
| D．Its best spot for marine research. |
| A．Wildlife Supporter. |
| B．Marine Research Expedition. |
| C．Invasive Species Management. |
| D．Climate and Environmentalist Supporter. |
3 . 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 |
4 . Things to Do in Northern Ireland This Autumn
WEE BINNIAN WALKING FESTIVAL (SEPTEMBER)
The exact dates of this annual walking festival are still to be confirmed, but if it’s similar to last year, it’ll offer a choice of ten walks and hikes around the Mourne Mountains, ranging from easier lowland routes to tough, multi-summit challenges. Evening social events are also included.
GREAT NORTH LINKS CHALLENGE (18-20 OCTOBER)
Calling all golfers. You can enter this three-day event-spread along the north coast between Ballyliffin, Portruth and Portstewart, as an individual or team of four. A perfect opportunity to play three Irish Open links courses in three days.
ARMAGH FOOD AND CIDER WEEKEND (SEPTEMBER)
A four-day feast of authentic food and artisan ciders (苹果酒) in Ireland’s “Orchard County”. This celebration is also coupled with the traditional apple harvest. You can taste local food from the country’s most inventive chefs.
OULD LAMMAS FAIR (LAST WEEK OF AUGUST)
People have been flocking to the seaside town of Ballycastle since the 17th century to celebrate this fair. Attractions include a Heavy Horse Show, horse speed events on the beach, funfair, outdoor concert and a fireworks display, as well as unique local produce and handmade arts and crafts.
1. What is the best date to arrive if you want to attend GREAT NORTH LINKS CHALLENGE?| A．17th October. | B．18th August. | C．20th October. | D．1st September. |
| A．Play golf. | B．Go hiking. | C．Watch horse races. | D．Taste apple ciders. |
| A．Tourism. | B．Sports. | C．Education. | D．Arts. |
5 . For those in the Midwest, the holidays aren’t the holidays without a little snow. Luckily, Michigan almost always delivers. But snow or not, these destinations really bring out the holiday spirit.
Frankenmuth
Residents of Frankenmuth never have to say goodbye to Christmas from the beginning to the end of the year. That’s thanks in part to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, who thinks of itself as the world’s largest Christmas store at 320,000 square feet. In addition to offering every kind of Christmas décor imaginable, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland holds holiday events like Santa visits (daily from Nov. 25-Dec. 24) and holiday sing-alongs (Dec. 22 and 23).
Dearborn
This city is well-known as the home of the Ford Motor Company, and the Henry Ford Museum brings history to life during the holidays. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village (Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 20-23 and 26-30) offers the smell of chestnuts roasted on an open fire and the sound of sleigh (雪橇) bells. Santa is on hand for visits, of course, and he even brings his reindeer along. Holiday treats are for sale, ice skating is available and kids of all ages will enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn wagon or a Model T car.
Christmas
Visiting Christmas isn’t for the weak heart―it’s in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, all but guaranteed to be snowy in December. Those who desire to have a try are rewarded with a “Welcome to Christmas” sign complete with Santa’s smiling face and the Christmas Mall, which has a post office for postmarking holiday cards.
Dexter
It might be difficult to believe there are multiple Michigan cities with a marathon race―in December, but it’s true. Dexter hosts the Holiday Hustle 5k and 1 mile (Dec. 10) for both runners and walkers. Participants receive free hats and all 5k or one mile finishers receive holiday-themed medals.
1. What is special about Frankenmuth according to the text?| A．Santa will surely be on hand for visits. |
| B．Visitors can enjoy an outdoor barbecue. |
| C．Christmas is alive all year round. |
| D．It has the world’s largest gift store. |
| A．Frankenmuth. | B．Dearborn. | C．Christmas. | D．Dexter. |
| A．To promote multiple Christmas decorations. |
| B．To recommend some holiday-friendly cities. |
| C．To introduce colorful Christmas parades. |
| D．To have a good taste of the beauty of snow. |
6 . Where to Eat in Bangkok
Bangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure.
Nahm
Offering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary (烹饪的) experiences. It’s the only Thai restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the world’s 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson, who received a Michelin star for his London-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.
Issaya Siamese Club
Issaya Siamese Club is internationally known Thai chef Ian Kittichai’s first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.
Bo.lan
Bo.lan has been making waves in Bangkok’s culinary scene since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine’s roots, yet still manages to add a special twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry, there’s a large set menu.
Gaggan
Earning first place on the latest “Asia’s 50 best restaurants” list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues (场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary theater at its best.
1. What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?| A．They adopt modern cooking methods. | B．They have branches in London. |
| C．They have top-class chefs. | D．They are based in hotels. |
| A．Gaggan. | B．Bo. lan. | C．Issaya Siamese Club. | D．Nahm. |
| A．It hires staff from India. | B．It puts on a play every day. |
| C．It serves hard-to-find local dishes. | D．It shows the cooking process to guests. |
7 . 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. |
8 . We are excited to announce that Brandon Hobson-author of Where the Dead Sit Talking, a National Book Award Finalist-will judge our 2023 American Short(er)Fiction Prize.
General Guidelines
Stories must be 1, 000 words or fewer. You are allowed to include up to three stories per entry. Please submit(提交)all stories in one document. Each story must begin on a new page and be clearly titled. For the title of your submission, list the story titles, separated by a comma.
The first-place winner will receive a ＄1, 000 prize and publication(出版)in a future issue of American Short Fiction (ASF). All entries will be considered for publication. Please submit your $17 entry fee and your work through Submittable. We no longer accept submissions by post.
You may submit multiple entries. We accept only previously unpublished works.
Submit your entry online between November 24, 2022-February 1, 2023.
Conflicts(冲突)of Interest
Staff and volunteers currently working with ASF are not fit for consideration or publication. Additionally, students, former students, and colleagues of the judge’s are not admitted to participate(参加). We ask that previous winners wait three years after their winning entry is published before entering again.
About writing, Hobson has said, “I’m always more interested in language than I am certainly in plot. Most of us who write literary fiction are interested in experimenting in more ways than just looking at it, especially a traditional storyline or plot that we all learned in school. ” With those words of encouragement and wisdom, good luck! We can’t wait for your submissions!
1. How many stories can a participant submit at most?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．A $1, 000 prize. |
| B．A return of $17 entry fee. |
| C．Meeting with Brandon Hobson. |
| D．Publication in a past issue of ASF. |
| A．Volunteers of ASF. |
| B．A new fiction writer. |
| C．Prize winners last year. |
| D．Students of the judge’s. |
9 . A number of events are going on at the Cooperage Project, located at 1030 Main Street in Honesdale. Enjoy!
The Cooperage Maker Fair
The Cooperage Maker Fair will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, June 12 on the grounds of the City Museum. The Maker Fair is a place where people show what they are making—a showcase for invention and creativity,and share what they are learning. Anyone interested in presenting their projects, hobbies and experiments should apply to take part at www.cooperagemakerfair.com.
Such Sweet Thunder
At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 17, there will be a film screening of comedy Twelfth Night as part of the Such Sweet Thunder: Shakespeare’s Plays on Film Series. Dr.Robert Dugan will introduce the play with a brief background. Admission is free, but due to limited seating, booking is required at www.suchsweetthunder.com.
Sounds Like Teen Spirit
On Thursday, June 24,there will be an event called Sounds Like Teen Spirit from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.Sounds Like Teen Spirit is designed to provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of our community’s youth.School-aged students are encouraged to share their performing art on stage at the Cooperage Project!
Great Brazilian Music Tour
On Saturday, June 27,a fantastic opportunity is ready for you to listen to some great Brazilian music by the musical group Minas. It is from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and doors open at 2:00 pm.We encourage children and their families to come to learn all about the rhythm, excitement and sound of Brazilian music.The two-hour performance is sure to be fun for the whole family. The admission charge is $5 for each person, and all the money will go to the local food bank. You can also give away old clothes and money at the entrance.
1. Which event requires people to make a reservation?| A．Such Sweet Thunder. | B．Sounds Like Teen Spirit. |
| C．The Cooperage Maker Fair. | D．Great Brazilian Music Tour. |
| A．On June 12. | B．On June 17. | C．On June 24. | D．On June 27. |
| A．Show your gift for invention. | B．Make a donation. |
| C．Perform with Minas on stage. | D．Learn to make music. |
10 . The courses below bring together heart and mind expanding materials designed to inspire your personal growth and expand your awareness of all that is happening in our world.
The Hidden Knowledge
It is designed for those who want to dive into the deep cover-ups in our world. This course inspires learners to make a difference and build a better world, yet unlike the other courses here, the focus is largely on exploring and exposing all that is hidden and secret in our world. This eye-opening course is careful to present only reliable materials.
The Transformation
Have you ever felt that you are here to help transform our planet to a new way of living based on love? If so, this course may be the choice for you. This profound course harmonizes the light and inspiring aspects of life with the more challenging shadow sides of existence.
The Inspiration
While the other courses include materials on the challenging aspects of our lives sometimes referred to as the shadow, this course focuses almost exclusively on the lighter side. Every page of the course will touch and inspire you to open to more love and deeper connections in your life. With all of the violence in the media today, this course is like a fresh mountain breeze-so rich and fulfilling!
The Insight
Are you ready to be the change you want to see in your life and in our world? This journey will enhance your awareness and provide tools enabling you to build a better life and world. Course lessons in this new academic year will deepen your insight and embolden you to be the change you want to see in the world. To begin this journey, click below.
See our quick guide to help you decide which course is best for you.
1. The Hidden Knowledge encourages learners to ________.| A．spread the truth | B．create positive impacts on the world |
| C．show their courage | D．offer reliable materials to the course |
| A．The Insight. | B．The Transformation. |
| C．The Inspiration. | D．The Hidden Knowledge. |
| A．A course notice. | B．An academic magazine. |
| C．A school website. | D．An entertainment guide. |
