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encourage creative writing and provide a chance for publication (出版), this short story award is open to short stories unpublished before in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world.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·To enter, submit an unpublished short story, written in English on the subject of “courage” with at most 1, 500 words.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 . 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. |
5 . The Best Language Learning Apps
DuoLingo
Price: Free
DuoLingo turns learning language into a game. Each lesson is broken down by subject matter, and users must complete exercises that integrate (综合) reading, writing, listening and speaking to advance to the next level. The app records your progress and uses smart phone notifications to encourage regular use.
Its chat robot may help test what you’ve learned. You’ll even see suggested phrases if you’re at a loss for words.
Babbel
Price: $12.95—$83.40
What sets Babbel apart is its course customization, letting you make lesson plans to focus on vocabulary and conversation topics relevant to your specific needs.
Babbel draws on (利用) what you’ve already known about your native tongue, and new lessons are introduced through conversation. Babbel reintroduces vocabulary and grammar through reading, speaking and listening exercises over time to make sure you’ve got everything kept in mind.
Memrise
Price: Free
Memrise uses an understanding of brain science and learning to make sure you’re truly absorbing new linguistic (语言的) concepts. Courses are broken into different levels, which are all available for offline use on the app.
To keep the program sharp, Memrise collects information from its graduates and integrates performance data to improve lessons.
Rocket Languages
Price: $99.95 and up
If you want to learn about a language and its place in the world, take a look at Rocket Languages. Relying on speech exercises and vocabulary flashcard drills, their curriculum is built for people who have grasped various languages to pick up new languages quickly.
And unlike other language programs, there are culture lessons here showing you how the language changed over time and what kind of role it plays today.
1. What do DuoLingo and Memrise have in common?| A．Courses are available for offline use. |
| B．They are accessible to learners for free. |
| C．What learners have learned can be recorded. |
| D．Learners can learn languages just using flashcards. |
| A．It is available at a very high price. | B．It provides customized lessons for learners. |
| C．It is best for face-to-face learners. | D．It is mainly designed for cultural enthusiasts. |
| A．DuoLingo. | B．Babbel. | C．Memrise. | D．Rocket Languages. |
6 . Sunflower Gymnastics
At Sunflower Gymnastics we offer different classes to help participants promote self-confidence, build physical fitness and encourage independence.
Me &My Grown Up
This is a great class for the young children and adults to enjoy time together exploring movement and starting to understand their little bodies. The class is directed by instructors, yet parents work directly with their children. In addition to learning gymnastics, the children will also learn valuable social skills, like following directions. Saturdays &Sundays 10: 30 a. m. — 11: 30 a. m. Monthly fees: $55. 00
Hot Shot & Strength Training
This program is designed to teach basic gymnastics skills and ensure the development of a strong physical and mental foundation for young male athletes. Individual training focuses on strength, flexibility and balance, which can be transferred to any sport.
Wednesdays& Saturdays 4: 30 p. m. — 5: 20 p. m. Monthly fees: $65. 00
Nimjia Warrior Program
This class is for kids from the age of six to eleven. Students will compete in a safe challenging environment while having fun. This is the perfect program for a child who has a ton of energy because we promise they’ll leave tired, sweaty and talking about how much fun they have had!
Mondays 4: 25 p. m. — 5: 05 p. m. Fridays 7: 35 p. m. — 8: 15 p. m. Monthly fees: $57. 00
Competitive Team
Competitive team is for adult athletes who wish to reach the next level in their competition. Athletes are invited to team based on their gymnastics skill levels. We attempt to help them promote their confidence and grow as a teammate. Tuesdays 6: 45 p. m. — 8: 15 p. m. Sundays 5: 00 p. m. — 6: 30 p. m. Monthly fees: $73. 00
1. Which class encourages its customers to take their kids with them?| A．Me &My Grown Up. | B．Hot Shot & Strength Training. |
| C．Nimjia Warrior Program. | D．Competitive Team. |
| A．It charges the lowest fees. | B．It has the longest class period. |
| C．It promises energy conservation. | D．It is scheduled for weekdays only. |
| A．A sports schedule. | B．A gym advertisement. |
| C．A parenting guide. | D．A product catalogue. |
7 . 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. |
