1 . Sharks
Engage yourself in the world of Sharks! In this great exhibition created by Australian Museum experts, visitors will go back in time to meet sharks’ ancient ancestors, come face-to-face with life-size shark models ranging from the 50cm epaulette shark to the 8m whale shark, explore the contents of a shark’s stomach, play with a whale shark and uncover its extraordinary adaptation with interactive displays.
Visitors are advised to pre-book their preferred session time in advance to avoid disappointment.
Purchase your tickets now at Ticketek.com.au.
Ticket prices
Adult: $29
Child (3-15 years old): $17.50
Family (admits 4) 2A+2C / 1A+3C: $76
AM Member: 50% off; first visit FREE
Exhibition highlight
Extraordinary adaptations
In your mouth, you have 16 teeth in one neat row. The white shark has 300 teeth in five rows and can easily replace teeth lost while hunting and eating.
And what do you know about sharks amazing skin? It’s not skin at all. Sharks are covered in tiny denticles, which are closer to teeth than anything else!
You’ll see:
• The biggest fish - a life-size model of a whale shark, which can grow to 16m long.
• The fastest shark-a life-size model of the shortfin mako shark, which can reach speeds of up to 70km/hour and jump as high as 9m out of the water.
• A wet sample of the third-smallest shark-the Moller’s Lanternshark, reaching just 46cm long.
• A life-size model of the 270-million-year-old Helicoprion, known as the buzzsaw shark.
• Real, touchable shark samples from the Australian Museum collection.
1. What can visitors do in the exhibition?| A．Take part in making shark models. |
| B．See what’s inside a shark’s stomach. |
| C．Interact with an epaulette shark in person. |
| D．Consult Australian Museum experts about sharks. |
| A．$35. | B．$58. | C．$76. | D．$93. |
| A．The whale shark. | B．The buzzsaw shark. |
| C．The shortfin mako shark. | D．The Moller’s Lanternshark. |
2 . Going back to campus every September can be stressful for most students. However, some universities in China manage to make this process easier.
Hebei University
Teachers from the university recently held a treasure hunt challenge to lighten up the atmosphere of getting back to campus for students. Teachers hid coupons (奖券) in surprising places around the campus, such as the top of bookshelves or the bottom of basketball hoops. Students who managed to collect the coupons were rewarded with gifts, including books and stuffed toys.
Zhejiang University
Has carrying your suitcases up and down in your dorm building been a headache? Zhejiang University has come up with some interesting methods to solve this problem. They use a scaling ladder to lift luggage from the first floor. Instead of sweating buckets, students can sit in their dorms and wait for the suitcases to be transported to them.
Chengdu University
Getting along with roommates can be tricky when everyone has different habits and personalities. Chengdu University offers a “roommate-selection system” based on big data. After students fill out the questionnaire, including questions about their hobbies and sleeping habits, their roommates will be automatically assigned (分配) by the system based on their preferences. This way, students have more control over who they share their room with.
With considerate teachers and a personalized atmosphere, students will be more ready for the upcoming semester.
1. Why do the universities listed above take the pleasurable actions?| A．To increase their popularity. | B．To reduce the students’ tiredness. |
| C．To help students find good friends. | D．To make returning to campus easier. |
| A．Lightening up the campus. | B．Carrying luggage for students. |
| C．Making students hunt for gifts. | D．Rewarding students with books. |
| A．Filling out the forms. | B．Using big data. |
| C．Asking about personalities. | D．Learning about habits. |
3 . Magic Week
The best chance to learn about magic.
Open: March 21 --- 27
Organizer: City Museum
Address: 503 New Century Road
Telephone: 96508268
Scan the QR code（扫描二维码）to get more information and book tickets.
The City Flower Show
Open: March 26 --- 27
Price: ￥50 for each adult; ￥25 for each child; free under the age of 10; 20% off for groups over 10.
Address: 112 New Town Road, Moonlight City
Telephone: 53418899
Visit www. flowersforlife.com for more information.
Pop Music Week
Bands from home and abroad will give performances in Sunshine Park. Local bands and DJs from the local radio station are waiting to share music with fans. It is a good chance for you to make friends with those who have similar hobbies.
Price: ￥30 --- ￥50
Time: 9: 00 a.m. --- 9: 00 p.m., March 28 --- April 3
1. By scanning the QR code, you can get ____________| A．a gift from the magician |
| B．a ticket to the museum for free |
| C．more information about Magic Week |
| D．an advertisement about City Museum |
| A．￥75. | B．￥100. | C．￥125. | D．￥50. |
| A．Magic Week | B．Pop Music Week |
| C．The City Flower Show | D．Both A and B |
4 . Snorkel & Conch Cruise
The most popular trip offered by Caicos DreamTours provides a wonderful way for tourists to experience the third largest coral reef system in the world that surrounds the island of Providenciales.
This memorable Snorkel & Conch Cruise trip offers twice daily departures (9: 00 am and 1: 30 pm), seven days a week. With snorkeling (浮潜) equipment included, the captain will first make a stop to snorkel along the Caicos Bank to view the fascinating wildlife on the reef. You will then depart to Half Moon Bay, an uninhabited island where you can relax on the white-sand beach and snorkel in the crystal clear waters just offshore while the staff prepares a light lunch for you.
Inclusions
Transportation, snorkeling equipment, free snacks and refreshments including sandwiches, fresh fruits, chips, beer and soft drinks are all included in the trip price.
Departures
The morning departure includes an 8: 40 am check-in at the Caicos Dream Tours beach hut, a short five-minute walk down the beach away from The Sands at Grace Bay with a 1: 00 pm return to The Sands at Grace Bay. The afternoon departure includes a 1: 10 pm pickup at their beach hut with a 5: 30 pm return.
Cost
The Snorkel & Conch Cruise trip costs $112 per adult and $56 for kids under 10 years old Children under two years of age are for free.
FAQs
Guests of all ages and abilities are welcome on this tour. Persons with limited mobility are welcome but please provide Caicos Dream Tours with prior notice so they may provide extra assistance and / or accommodations as needed.
For cancellations or to reschedule a tour: call Caicos Dream Tours at 649-231-7274 or 649-231-7275 a minimum of 24 hours prior to your tour to avoid cancellation charges.
1. What will tourists do next after snorkeling along the Caicos Bank?| A．Have some snacks and refreshments. | B．Walk along the beach. |
| C．Return to The Sands at Grace Bay. | D．Go to Half Moon Bay. |
| A．$280. | B．$224. | C．$168. | D．$112. |
| A．It lasts about four hours in general. | B．It involves a visit to the largest coral reef. |
| C．It is unsuitable for disabled people. | D．It is free of charge to cancel your tour. |
5 . This year, we are once again bringing our annual Adopt-a-Book Evening online via two salons (沙龙). The program provides essential funding to support the conversation, acquisition, and digitization of books, manuscripts, and other materials held by the world’s largest museum complex and research institution.
September 20—Adopt-a-Book Salon: The Lived Experience
5: 30 to 6: 45 pm ET
Focusing on stories of life from across the Libraries and Archives (档案馆).
September 26—Adopt-a-Book Salon: Your Smithsonian: Past, Present, and Future
5: 30 to 6: 45 pm ET
Showing items celebrating the Smithsonian, past, present, and future.
$35 per person, per event. We’re offering a discount if you attend both salons: $ 60 for both.
FAQs.
How will the salons work?
The events will be held on Zoom, and each one will feature about 20 books presented by six of our librarians and archivists. After you buy your ticket, you’ll get the link to join. Right before 5: 30 pm ET on the day of the event, you’ll click on that link to join the Zoom. Then you’ll be rotated (轮换) through three “rooms”. While it would be great to see you during the event, you certainly don’t need to have your camera on if you don’t want to! However, we do recommend that you join by computer so that you can see the presentations.
How do I adopt during the event?
This year, you’ll be able to bid on (竞标) your favorite items during and after the events. After you buy your tickets, you’ll receive the link to the online auction (拍卖) before the event, and you’ll have the chance to browse. Once the auction opens, you’ll be able to place the bid. You will have to set up an account and provide your credit card information to ensure that your bid is legal. If you have the winning bid, a member of our team will follow up to process your donation with you or provide our address for you to send a check.
1. How much should a couple pay if they attend both of the salons?| A．$60 | B．$70 | C．$120 | D．$140 |
| A．It will last more than two hours. |
| B．It will be held in three virtual rooms. |
| C．It aims to excite people’s interest on reading. |
| D．It helps people learn about the Smithsonian’s history. |
| A．Providing your mailing address. |
| B．Sending a check to the provided address. |
| C．Joining by computer while keeping your camera on. |
| D．Setting up an account and providing your credit card information. |
6 . Women’s Poetry Competition 2024
Welcome to Mslexia, the only magazine where every reader is a potential contributor too. Almost every part of the magazine is open to submission by any woman writer. Our competition is open to unpublished poems of any length. Your £10 entry fee allows you to submit up to three poems. The judge this year is the outstanding and award-winning writer Pascale Petit.
Prizes
1st: £2,000; 2nd: £500; 3rd: £250 (Each prize goes for one person.)
Unpublished Poetry Prize for the best poem by a previously unknown poet: £250.
The four winners, plus sixteen additional finalists will have their poems published in the May issue of Mslexia.
Results
The deadline for all entries is 23:59 GMT, 6 March, 2024
The winners and finalists will be announced on 1 April, 2024
How to enter
Add the entry fee to your basket and go to the checkout. Once the order is completed, you’ll be taken to a submit page where the entry form is located. Click the “Enter Now” button. You can submit at a later date by typing into your Mslexia online account and going to the “competitions” bill.
Visit our Entry Instructions for a more comprehensive guide on how to enter, and be sure to read our Rules before submitting your entries.
Frequently-asked questions
Have a question about formatting, eligibility(资格), or anything else?
Ready to enter? Please see our Entry Instructions. For any further information, call us at 0191 204 8860 or email competitions@mslexia.co.uk.
1. How many winners will get prize money?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Sixteen. | D．Twenty. |
| A．Submitting two poems. | B．Visiting Entry Instructions. |
| C．Writing a poem of 120 words. | D．Mailing your entry on April 1. |
| A．In a textbook. | B．In an art magazine. | C．On a website. | D．In a local newspaper. |
7 . NSE Summer School is suitable for those who are at, or are about to start university. It will begin accepting applications in January 2023.
Courses: Accounting and Finance; Economics; Management; Law; International Relations; Government and Society
Dates: Session 1: 7 July-25 July Session 2: 28 July-15 August
Rate: Standard Rate: One session: $1, 400; Both sessions: $2. 400
Reduced Student Rate: One session: $1, 100; Both sessions: $1, 875
The reduced student rate applies to full-time students registered at a university or college anywhere in the world.
Applicant requirements:
If you have studied in the USA, then you do not need any additional English qualifications. Students from other countries will generally not require a visa to study at the Summer School; however, you will enter the USA as a “Student Visitor”. You are permitted to change courses before the start of the program and within the first three days of the session.
Contact hours and teaching methods:
Summer School courses are full-time and normally consist of 48 contact hours over the three-week period, taking the form of 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classes. Lectures, attended by all students, take place in either the morning or afternoon supplemented (补充) by small one-hour classes, of about 15 students.
Assessment and examinations:
Assessment for Summer School is based upon the results of either two written examinations, or a final written examination and assessment work. Everyone is required to take the examinations and no exception can be made for any reason.
Summer School lecture series:
Famous economists—Tony Giddens and David Held-have agreed to give lectures to Summer School participants in July in 2023.
If any questions, please click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions/Contact Us Page.
1. What can we learn about the requirements for the students?| A．Students must take part in the exams unless there is a reason |
| B．Visa is not a must for students from abroad to study an the Summer School |
| C．None of the students are required of English qualifications |
| D．Students can not change courses once the programme starts |
| A．$2, 400 | B．$1, 400 | C．$1, 100 | D．$1, 875 |
| A．An educational journal. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A school website. | D．A news section. |
8 . Each US university and college sets its own admission standards and decides which applicants meet those standards. But the steps are the same for each. Here are some of the major steps you will follow:
Timing
Universities and colleges in the US usually offer two main academic terms: Spring terms run from January to May, and fall terms run from mid-August or September to December. While each US university and college will have different dates for applying to programs, application submissions are usually open and accepted 10months before the program starts.
Application
Each institution has its own application form, and all US universities which accept international students give you the option to apply online. Keep in mind that many US institutions have an application fee.
Take admissions tests
Students applying to universities and colleges in the US must take certain examinations (SAT, ACT, GMAT, etc. ) that measure achievement. International students must also take a test that measures English language excellence. These tests are given at test centers around the world. They are “standardized”, so that students take the same test at every test center. Your scores give the admissions office a uniform international standard for measuring your ability in comparison with other students.
Receive acceptance letters
After the application deadline, you will begin receiving letters from your chosen schools. Some universities inform candidates of their acceptance soon after their documents have arrived in the admissions office; this is called ”rolling admissions”. Other schools, however, wait several months and inform all candidates at one time.
1. What can we learn about application?| A．There is a standard application form. |
| B．One will be charged for his/her application. |
| C．It is still available when the program starts. |
| D．It has to be submitted in person ahead of time. |
| A．Sit the test in US | B．Speak well Japanese. |
| C．Excel in English. | D．Volunteer at test centers. |
| A．Culture. | B．Travelling. | C．Entertainment. | D．Campus. |
9 . New Rules for Delayed or Canceled Flights
DOT Proposes New Rules
On Aug. 3, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a briefing regarding airline consumer protections related to flight cancellation and travel delays.
While there are already DOT rules regarding airline refunds in case of a canceled or significantly delayed flight, the definition of “significant delay” was not clearly defined, and its meaning is left to the interpretation of the airline, The vagueness of old rules often did not benefit travelers.
How New Rules Help Passengers
DOT’s new proposal seeks to outline a more precise definition of what constitutes a significant change in flight schedule
●Domestic flights: A change in departure or arrival time of three hours or more
●International flights: An arrival or departure delay of six hours or more
●Airport changes: A change in departure or arrival airport
●Experience: A significant downgrade in comforts or conditions onboard the flight
Laying down these guidelines would allow DOT to enforce the fair practices regarding consumer refunds when flights are changed.
Taking public health concerns into consideration, the rules propose that passengers who cannot fly due to specific pandemic-related reasons should be protected. The new rules would require ticket agents and airlines to provide passengers with travel credits.
Limitation on Airline Responsibility
There are limitations to the airline’s responsibility, just as the DOT’s current refund rules state. An airline is not required to give are fund due to a passenger’s personal issue or unsatisfactory travel experience. The airline is also not responsible for hotel room costs or other incidentals associated with passengers needing to wait for a new flight or alternative mode of transportation.
1. What’s the main aim of the DOT new rules?| A．To introduce DOT. | B．To advertise airlines. |
| C．To protect consumers. | D．To benefit transport. |
| A．Providing the reason. | B．Making a comparison. |
| C．Giving an example. | D．Offering the detail. |
| A．When his flight is delayed for two hours. |
| B．When he finds the food unsatisfactory. |
| C．When his departure airport is changed. |
| D．When he misses his flight for being late. |
10 . MiG Prize 2022
The Michel Gelrubin Architecture Prize is designed to bring out new talents by giving students an opportunity for international recognition. Open internationally, the Prize is awarded annually to honor students whose work demonstrates a combination of vision and talent in the art of architecture and planning.
This Year’s Challenge
This year’s competition invites proposals for projects that integrate at least 3 different uses into a building. The projects should include private and public spaces, and consider the urban context.
Timeline
Launch: August 1st,2022
Registration Deadline: September 15th,2022(registration is free)
Submission Deadline: November 19th,2022
Result Announcement: December 17th,2022
Prizes
First prize $5,000
Second prize $2,500
Third Prize $1,500
The Jury(评委会)
The projects will be scored based on their originality, design, environmental effects, and presentation.
Participation
The competition is open to any student studying architecture during the academic year2022-2023. Candidates can apply as individuals or as teams.
Materials
Electronic submission of the project files must include:
· Posters that integrate the documents explaining the project(plans, sections, elevations, photos, renderings (透视图) , illustrations, images, diagrams, and text)
A presentation of the project(max 15 slides)
A video file (max 3 min.) is optional but highly recommended.
All the documents must be written in English and sent in a PDF format(except the videos).
For more information, see https://migprize.com.
1. What do we know about the competition?| A．It offers $1,500 for second prize. |
| B．It is open to all graduates in architecture. |
| C．It charges an all-time low registration fee this year. |
| D．It focuses on designing a mixed-use building this year. |
| A．August 1st,2022. | B．September 15th,2022. |
| C．November 19th,2022. | D．December 17th,2022. |
| A．Integrated posters in the English version. |
| B．A video file of no more than 3 minutes. |
| C．A presentation of no less than 15 slides. |
| D．Paper documents explaining the project. |
