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encourage creative writing and provide a chance for publication (出版), this short story award is open to short stories unpublished before in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world.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·To enter, submit an unpublished short story, written in English on the subject of “courage” with at most 1, 500 words.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. |
Schedule
Days of Operation:Daily, except Sunday
Weekdays: ￡179.00 per person;
Weekends: ￡254.00 per person
Free for kids under 6; half price for kids 6-9
Description
Journey to Paris
Make your way to St. Pancras International where our Golden Tours staff will welcome you at the Chop’d Cafe, opposite the Eurostar hall, at 6:00 am( 5:30 am on Saturdays), where you will receive an informative welcome pack in exchange for your ticket. Kick off your Paris trip in style with a ride on the world-famous Eurostar. The 135-minute journey to Paris passes through 31 miles of Channel Tunnel.
Paris at Your Leisure
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame, hit the shops or simply while away the hours at a roadside coffee shop- the choice is yours! We’ll provide a Paris map and a one-day travel card (zone 1-3) so you can get around by Metro and visit all the top sights with ease.
Free Seine River Cruise(乘船游览)
Take to the water for an hour-long luxury cruise through central Paris. You’ll get a fresh perspective on the city’s most magical monument;an audio (音频的) guide is also provided.
Return Journey
After an exciting day spent discovering Paris, make your own way back to the Eurostar check-in at least 45 minutes before departure. (离开).Your departure time from Gare du Nord station is 8:13 pm, and the arrival time in London is 9:29 pm. A light meal, snacks and drinks will be served at your seat.
Note
Train times are likely to change. On certain days, there will be slight changes to Eurostar departure（离开）times.Please make sure the time on our website tickets.london in case these changes affect your travel.
Your are required to carry your passport with you which will be checked at the check-in desk.
1. How much does it cost a man and his 7-year-old son to have a Saturday trip?| A．￡179.00 | B．￡254.00 | C．￡268.00 | D．￡381.00 |
| A．Tourists can experience an ocean trip for hours. |
| B．Private Tours are available throughout the tour. |
| C．Golden Tours will record travelling videos for travellers. |
| D．Tourists can visit up to three attractions with a travel card. |
| A．book meals on the train in advance. |
| B．check the train times on the official-website. |
| C．get to Gare du Nord station around 7:45 pm. |
| D．carry a copy of their passport for routine checks. |
5 . 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. |
6 . 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. |
7 . 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. |
8 . 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. |
9 . Salt Lake City — Yellowstone National Park 4 DAYS
Tour Itinerary (The following schedule is for reference only.)
D1 Hometown — Salt Lake City
Take a pleasant flight to Salt Lake City today, the largest City in US Midwest. Our friendly guides look forward to welcoming you at baggage claim and help arrange a shuttle ride to your hotel.
Stay: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Layton
D2 Jackson — Grand Teton — Yellowstone National Park
Begin our Journey this morning and enjoy the beautiful scenery of US Mid-West along the way. Arrive in Jackson, a famous cowboy town as well as a world’s renowned vacation destination at noon. Be sure to visit the Elk Antler Arches Square located in the center of Jackson! Travel to Grand Teton National Park in the afternoon, where we see this natural wonder’s amazing view. Next drive to World’s first National Park — Yellowstone! Sightsee beautiful Yellowstone Lake along with all the amazing geothermal features! Spend the night in Big Sky Montana, you may discover more wildlife!
Stay: The Lodge at the Big Sky or White Buffalo West Yellowstone
D3 Yellowstone National Park
Enjoy a full-day adventure in Yellowstone today! First of its kind, Yellowstone is home to world’s largest super volcano and over 10,000 geothermal features. Here you can find everything you expect to see in a National Park! Snow covered mountains, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, canyons, meadows, herds of buffalos, elks… and the most amazing geothermal features in the world! Geysers, hot springs, fumaroles and mud pots are the wonders that make Yellowstone truly unique. Spend the night in Big Sky Montana.
Stay: The Lodge at the Big Sky
D4 Yellowstone – Bear World - Salt Lake City
We continue to explore Yellowstone National Park this morning. Peaceful forests, steaming rivers and streams, colorful thermal phenomena... wonders come one after another! Drive to Bear World in the afternoon, home to several dozen Native Rocky Mountain animals. Arrive in Salt Lake City in the evening.
1. Where do the guides meet the tourists?| A．The baggage claim. | B．The hotel. | C．Fairfield Inn. | D．Big sky. |
| A．It is a famous cowboy town. |
| B．The world’s largest volcano lies there. |
| C．Elk Antler Arches Square is in its center. |
| D．It is home to Native Rocky Mountain animals. |
| A．To introduce Salt Lake City. |
| B．To advertise a travel agency. |
| C．To provide information about a journey. |
| D．To arouse the awareness of protecting environment. |
10 . It's not too late to register as an Ask a Graduate volunteer!
Can you inspire and guide new students from The People's Republic of China, who are hoping to study at Sheffield?
This November, the University of Sheffield is launching Ask a Graduate. A brand new volunteering programme aimed at supporting potential new students. We're looking for alumni (校友) like you to support the next generation of Sheffield students.
What is Ask a Graduate?
Ask a Graduate gives students from The People's Republic of China the opportunity to speak to you, ask questions about your Sheffield experience and discover how this has influenced your career.
You'll remember that choosing where to study was a big step. As potential students are currently unable to visit Sheffield in person, it's even more important to connect with them in other ways. By sharing your experiences, you could help inspire talented students to choose Sheffield for their masters.
What do I need to do?
Around 1.5 hours of your time on a day and time that is suitable for you, between 17th May–20th June 2022.
To be available to attend a 1 hour training session on either the 19th, 20th or 27th April.
Fill out the registration form below and provide a professional photo.
How do I register?
If you're interested in joining the programme, you can find out more and register to become an Ask a Graduate volunteer on our website.
You'll be asked to answer a few questions about your university experience and career, which we'll share with the offer holders. Please allow 10-15minutes of your time for registration. The deadline is 9thMay, 17:00 GMT+1.
If you have any questions, or you are unable to use Google Forms, please email roisha.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes,
Charlotte Cremers, International Alumni Relations Manager
Lizzie Ruse, Alumni Volunteering Manager
1. Who may receive this email?| A．Applicants from China. | B．Graduates of this University. |
| C．New master students. | D．Potential students. |
| A．The training sessions will last three hours. |
| B．You must work at least 4.5 hours on 19th, 20th and 27thApril. |
| C．You should be available for about 1.5 hours from 17thMay to 20thJune. |
| D．The register time is included in your working hours. |
| A．Answer several questions about university. |
| B．Attach your professional photography works. |
| C．Pass the online interview held by the offer holders and managers. |
| D．Submit your application before 12:00 a.m. on 10thMay Beijing time. |
