1 . Anthology Short Story Award
The Anthology Short Story Award (奖) is now open for entries (参赛作品).
Started to encourage creative writing and provide a chance for publication (出版), this short story award is open to short stories unpublished before in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. Stories submitted (提交) must be on the subject of “courage” and at most 1, 500 words long. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish.
It is not a requirement, but is advisable to read Anthology magazine first or buy a copy before submitting your work, so that you can see the types of articles we publish. Single copies can be bought through our online shop.
Prizes
The winner will receive €500 in prize money and the chance to see their work published in a future issue (一期) of Anthology. The winner will also receive four free issues of Anthology.
The closing date for submission: 31 August, 2022
Entry fees: €15 per story
Terms and conditions
·To enter, submit an unpublished short story, written in English on the subject of “courage” with at most 1, 500 words.
·Writers can submit as many entries as they want. Each submission will require a separate entry form and a separate entry fee.
·Writers should be above 15 years old.
·Once chosen, the winner will be told by email or telephone.
·Prize money will be paid after the publication of the winning Short Story in Anthology magazine.
For more information, please visit https://anthology-magazine.com.
1. What is one requirement for the entries?| A．They must be set in England. | B．They must be written by Britons. |
| C．They must be on the topic of “courage” | D．They must be more than 1, 500 words long. |
| A．A gift worth €500. | B．His article published in Anthology. |
| C．Four issues of Anthology at a cheap price. | D．His article shown on Anthology’s website. |
| A．€15. | B．€30. | C．€45. | D．€60. |
2 . New Schedules of Cathay Pacific Airways:
| Shanghai - Hong Kong CX301 Tue. Thur. Sat. Sun. Dep. Shanghai 20:30 Arr. Hong Kong 21:45 | Hong Kong - Shanghai CX 300 Tue. Thu. Sat. Sun. Dep. Hong Kong 16:15 Arr. Shanghai 19:15 |
| Beijing - Hong Kong CX 331 Tue. Thu. Fri. Dep. Beijing 17:45 Arr. Hong Kong 19:45 | Hong Kong - Beijing CX 310 Tue. Thu. Fir. Dep. Hong Kong 12:50 Arr. Beijing 16:00 |
| A．gift | B．letter | C．notice | D．advertisement |
| A．CX 310. | B．CX 300. | C．CX 331. | D．CX301. |
| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
3 . In the summer of this year, there come various options for your young artist to learn a new creative art or develop a talent. Here are just 4 of a dozen highly unique programs being offered in Seattle.
Stone Soup Theatre
Stone Soup will hold its Summer Stage day camps outside in two parks: Meridian Playfield in North Seattle and Jefferson Park in South Seattle. Camps run from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. with early-arrival care and aftercare available. Kids can choose from “Hamilton”, “Pokémon” and lots of other options and act their hearts out.
Dates: Jun. 13-Aug. 22
Ages: 6-14
Summer Orchestra Camp
This week-long overnight orchestra(管弦乐队)camp connects middle school players with professional musicians. Kids will participate in small groups, orchestra and music theory lessons and enjoy traditional camp activities as well.
Dates: Jul. 24-29
Grades: 6-9
Gage Academy of Art
Gage Academy’s full-day in-person camps and half-day online camps offer practical art instruction in drawing, painting, sculpting(雕塑)and digital design. The courses encourage students to explore new materials and techniques, learn to solve problems and express themselves.
Dates: Jun. 27-Aug.26
Ages: 6-18
School of Rock
Join a band this summer! At School of Rock, kids can spend a week learning and making music at fun day camps. No experience is needed for some camps, such as Rookies Camp. Most camps end with a live performance.
Dates: Jun.20-Aug.26
Ages: 5-17
1. What is special about Stone Soup Theatre?
| A．It encourages early arrival. |
| B．It lasts for three months. |
| C．Kids can enjoy free movie nights. |
| D．Kids can put on shows on various themes. |
| A．Take music lessons online. |
| B．Play instruments in public parks. |
| C．Work with some experienced artists. |
| D．Give a performance at the end of the week. |
| A．School of Rock. | B．Stone Soup Theatre. |
| C．Gage Academy of Art. | D．Summer Orchestra Camp. |
4 . Delhi’s nightlife is varied, and you can find the greatest bars and clubs in the great hotels.
Kitty Su
Famous for hosting well-known international electronic music performances, Kitty Su is decked out (被装饰) for dancing and rock music. The sound equipment is of top quality, and the various bars mean that you don’t have to wait long to get a drink. The club’s fashionable decoration adds atmosphere to the party. Not surprisingly, Kitty Su has been frequently named Delhi’s best nightclub since it opened in 2011.
Address: The Lalit Hotel, Barakhamba Avenue. Phone: (11)4444-7666.
Opening Hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. until 3 a.m.
The Blue Bar
The elegant Blue Bar has a pleasant atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor seating. If you’re into cocktails, come here. It affords the best of the city! There’s music and dancing after 11 p.m.
Address: Taj Palace Hotel, Diplomatic Enclave. Phone: (11)6650-3699, (11)6650-3665.
Opening Hours: 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 a.m.
Tamasha
Tamasha opened in the early 2016, and is spread over 16,000 square feet and has three floors. The bar appearing like a truck at the entrance gets top points for creativity. Delicious food and cocktails, along with great music, add to the charm of the tamasha (meaning “a grand show”).
Address: 28 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught Place. Phone: 99994-77661(cell).
Opening Hours: Noon until 1 a.m.
Summer House Café
Summer House Café was inspired by the activity in summer vacations, barbecuing on the lawn (草坪) with cold beer. This bar has both indoor and outdoor seating over two levels, with superb rooftop. Not surprisingly, it gets very crowded. Don’t miss it!
Address: 1st Floor, DDA Shopping Complex. Phone: 93509-67000(cell).
Opening Hours: Noon until 1 a.m.
1. What do we know about the Blue Bar?| A．It’s located in Connaught Place | B．It is an outdoor bar. |
| C．It is painted blue. | D．It serves good cocktails. |
| A．Its fantastic music | B．Its architectural(建筑的) shape. |
| C．Its creativity for foods. | D．Its special name. |
| A．It is very popular with people. | B．You can have a barbecue indoors. |
| C．Live electronic music is played. | D．It only opens on the weekends. |
5 . LEGOLAND®California
Ready, set, explore! What will you do first? Conquer The Dragon or soar through the sky on Emmet’s Flying Adventure Ride? Awesome awaits at LEGOLANDO California Resort!
Rides &Attractions
LEGOLAND® California is filled with more than 60 kid-friendly rides, shows and attractions all built for fun and prepared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12! Inside LEGOLAND, you can enter a world of knights and princesses to conquer the Dragon Coaster. Kids can drive their own cars at Driving School.
Shows&Activities
From 4-D Movies to the LEGO® Friends Beach Mission, LEGOLAND® California offers entertainment to delight every member of the family. Download our mobile app for showtimes!
Dining
Bring your appetite! We have all of your favorites from cheeseburgers, pizza, a wide range of sweet treats and freshly prepared choices from tasty salads and fried chicken. Popcorn,novelty ice cream and cold beverages are available at carts weather permitting.
Tickets
*1-Day LEGOLAND
Adult(Ages 13+):$110 Child(Ages 3-12):$104
*1-Day LEGOLAND+SEA LIFE
Adult(Ages 13+):$130 Child(Ages 3-12):$124
*2-Day LEGOLAND+SEA LIFE
Adult(Ages 13+):$155 Child(Ages 3-12):$149
Book with Confidence!
Learn more about how we are making it safe to play at our Theme Park and Hotel! The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all guests be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering theme parks. All guests are required to review important health and safety information on this website before arriving. Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!
1. What are visitors advised to do to know the specific time of the shows?| A．Phone the park for the showtimes. |
| B．Get the timetable from the Internet. |
| C．Download the mobile app of the park. |
| D．Consult the park about the time in person. |
| A．S214. |
| B．$384. |
| C．$304 |
| D．S324. |
| A．In a magazine. |
| B．On a website. |
| C．In a travel brochure. |
| D．In a biography. |
6 . A 2-week volunteering and travel program in India from August 12 to 25 is a truly rewarding and engaging opportunity for all participants.
Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 16 years or older at the time of joining the project. Overseas volunteers must have a passport and speak fluent English. Volunteers need to have an open mind and a flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference. Participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program. Volunteers who are under 18 should submit a parental consent form (家长同意书) before joining the program.
Registration
Participants who are interested in the program can apply online before June 30. The online interview starts in the first week of July.
Contact us at https://www.volunteeringindia.com/summer-volunteer-delhi-india.html
Main tasks
Elephant Kitchen work (Cutting fruits/Delivering porridge/Feeding the elephants)
Help bath and walk the elephants
Take care of elephants’ health check up
Work with local communities on education projects
Working hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Accommodation
While volunteering in Delhi you would be staying at our volunteer home base in South Delhi. The accommodations are neat and clean, equipped with wifi internet, filtered drinking water, air conditioning, satellite television, modern toilets and comfortable beds, providing volunteers a home away from home experience.
During Your Free Time
During the free time volunteers can visit the local markets, visit internet cafes and the different restaurants in Delhi and try out the different Indian cuisines. During weekends volunteers can visit the neighboring states.
1. What can we learn about the program?| A．The program is only designed for volunteers in India. |
| B．The participant should speak fluent French. |
| C．The deadline of the application is in the first week of July. |
| D．The volunteers under 18 should hand in parental consent forms. |
| A．Taking care of elephants’ meals. | B．Helping with the volunteer home base. |
| C．Working on local building projects. | D．Delivering porridge for visitors. |
| A．A news report. | B．An online advertisement. |
| C．A campus survey. | D．A program review. |
7 . Welcome to the InspireMyKids (IMK) Community
You can learn more about the InspireMyKids (IMK) community here.
Introduction to the programme
You are joined by thousands of educators each month in over 100 countries around the world who use IMK to provide teaching materials, including inspiring stories, quotations and activities. Some educators use the site every day in their class, while others use it on occasion.Whether you use it to add reading and writing activities or a regular character education activity to your class. IMK provides a wealth of contents that can meet your needs and goals.
Ways to use the programme
To get started using IMK with your children in your classroom, we suggest you click the People &. Stories link in the main navigation. Here you can select site contents based on school subjects, character values, topics and age ranges. Next, look through the Sayings tab of our main navigation to find great sayings, especially prepared for kids.
Contests of the IMK community
Practical ways identified by teachers for using the site throughout the school day to support your educational goals include:
Warm-up
Do Now
Free Time
Extra Credit
After School
Sign up
We also recommend that you sign up on our email list or join our Facebook community to stay updated on new contents that are published each week.
Feedback
Lastly, we ask for your opinions with our gratitude and appreciation. There is nothing more valuable to us than feedback and suggestions from our users and we invite you to help shape the future of the IMK community. Please let us know how we can best serve you and your children.
1. What does IMK offer?| A．Parents’ personal information. |
| B．Materials for teaching students. |
| C．Material comforts for the public. |
| D．Introduction to famous educators. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．To upload their opinions. | B．To get renewed contents. |
| C．To use the programme for free. | D．To select their favorite activities. |
New 2021 Monday Night Concert Series Packages go on sale, Friday, January 1 and Individual Shows Tickets go on sale, Wednesday, January 6. These tickets will be available for purchase online.
Prices for the 2021 Packages for 6 times:
Rows A — D = $150.00 per person ($25.00)
Rows E — Q = $144.00 per person ($24.00)
Individual Ticket Price: $26.00
For additional information, please contact Nancy Planck at 520-393-2911, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 am to 5:00 am.
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Show
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Ticket Price: $40.00
A bus trip will be provided for the Car Show in Scottsdale. The bus boards at the Madera Clubhouse South Parking Lot at 5:30 am and departs at 6:00 am. The Car Show will last from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please feel free to bring your own coffee and breakfast for the trip as the Coffee Bar is not open that day. Water will be available for the trip.
Vintage Hollywood
Monday, March 1, 2021
Ticket Price: $30.00
Limit of 10 tickets per order
Don’t miss out on the party of the century as the Ballroom Dance Company will host their impressive event Vintage Hollywood at 4:00 pm in the Madera Clubhouse. The Ballroom dancers will be teaching dances like the swing, Charleston and foxtrot. No partner or previous dance experience is needed. Just be sure to dress to impress and get ready to have some fun.
1. How much could you save in all if you buy the 2021 Packages for Rows E — Q?| A．$3. | B．$4. | C．$6. | D．$12. |
| A．Bring water for the bus trip. |
| B．Eat lunch at the Coffee Bar. |
| C．Get on the bus before 6:00 am. |
| D．Reach the Madera Clubhouse at 8:00 am. |
| A．It provides four tickets per order at most. |
| B．It offers dance instructions to participants. |
| C．It has the lowest ticket price among the three. |
| D．It requires previous dancing experience on the Swing. |
9 . Learn English with Apps
Improve your English with our fun and exciting learning apps! Designed for all the family, our games, videos and quizzes will help you learn English at home or on the move.
Learning Time with Timmy
Children aged 6 years and younger can now play exciting games and listen to English words to learn about numbers, colours, shapes and food with Timmy and his friends.
Download for: iOS/Android (Google Play)
LearnEnglish Kids: Videos
Watch children’s favourite stories like Little Red Riding Hood in this video stories app. It features audio and text narration, and a parents’ guide that offers expert advice on how to help children learn English.
Download for: Android (Google Play)/Android (Amazon App Store)
LearnEnglish Grammar (UK Edition)
Perfect your grammar through thousands of questions in this interactive grammar workbook.
Questions range from beginner to advanced level.
Download for: iOS/Android/WP8 IELTS Word Power
Get ready for the IELTS exam! Practise with over 100 questions to test your word power in 11 categories ranging from science and technology to work and business.
Download for: iOS/Android
LearnEnglish GREAT Videos
Practise your listening skills by watching 24 short videos about UK culture. Learn about the history of the English language and explore London’s museums and other famous sites in the UK.
Download for: iOS/Android
1. Which of the following apps provides stories for children to learn English?| A．Learning Time with Timmy. | B．LearnEnglish Kids: Videos. |
| C．IELTS Word Power. | D．LearnEnglish Grammar. |
| A．Offering expert advice. | B．Getting ready for exams. |
| C．Practising listening skills. | D．Perfecting grammar. |
| A．They are about English teaching. |
| B．They help explore UK culture. |
| C．They provide videos and games. |
| D．They can be downloaded for Android. |
