1 . Advertisement 1
Now available at Franklin Park one block from Indiana University. New unfurnished flat bedroom at $135, two bedrooms at $165, three bedrooms at $195 per month. Utilities include gas, electricity and water. Children and small pets are welcome. One month’s deposit required. Office opens through Saturday nine to five. Welcome for an evening or Sunday appointment.
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LINCOLN COLLEGE OF ENGLISH
Classes for foreign students at all levels
3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one year course Open all year
Small class (maximum 12 students)
Library, language laboratory and listening center
Accommodation with selected families
25 minutes from London
Course fees for English for one year are￡1,380 with reduction for shorter periods of study.
1. From Advertisement 1, we can suppose _____.| A．gas and water bills are included in the rent | B．the flats have furniture in them |
| C．the flats are far from Indiana University | D．cats and dogs are not permitted in the flats |
| A．see the flats on Monday or Saturday |
| B．call for an appointment if they want to see the flats from nine to five Monday through Saturday |
| C．call for an appointment if they want to see the flats on Sunday or in the evening |
| D．see the flats before five o’clock during weekdays |
| A．the school where you study | B．your classmates |
| C．the family you have chosen | D．your own parents |
2 . San Francisco Botanical Garden
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. The garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both beautiful gardens and open spaces.
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is open during COVID-19. The garden is free to all San Francisco residents and garden members. We are also continuing to offer free admission every morning to everyone from 7:30 am to 9 am — a fantastic time for bird-watching. The second Tuesday of the month is also free to everyone.
San Francisco Botanical Garden Free Days
Second Tuesday of every month
Free daily from 7:30-9 am
Always free for San Francisco city and county residents
Always free for garden members and school groups
Regular cost: $9 / adults weekdays, $12 / adults weekends; $7 / youth and seniors; $3 / children; children 4 years old and younger free
Hours
Open daily, starting at 7:30 am. The garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally.
Last entry:
Fall & Winter
October through early November: Last entry at 5 pm
1st Sunday in November through January: Last entry at 4 pm
February through 2nd Saturday in March: Last entry at 5 pm
Spring & Summer
2nd Sunday in March through September: Last entry at 6 pm
1. What do we know about the San Francisco Botanical Garden?| A．It is free for local people. |
| B．It is closed during COVID-19. |
| C．It is free for everyone on Tuesdays. |
| D．It is located near Golden Gate Park. |
| A．$3. | B．$7. | C．$9. | D．$12. |
| A．4 pm in June. | B．5 pm in December. |
| C．7 pm in March. | D．6 pm in February. |
3 . Competition Judges Needed
Anyone with relevant knowledge or skills is encouraged to sign up to judge Sigma Xi’s Student Research Showcase (SRS), an online science communication competition in which students compete for awards and recognition of outstanding virtual research presentations. The competition is open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students and most worldwide research disciplines (学科) are represented across the following categories.
• agriculture, soil, and natural resources
• cell biology and biochemistry
• human behavioral and social sciences
• math and computer science
• physics and astronomy
Information for Judges
Professional researchers and science communicators from the above-listed disciplines are needed to evaluate and interact with contestants by posting comments and questions on presentation websites. Each judge assesses up to 10 websites where students submit their presentations containing mainly a research abstract and a slide presentation. Sigma Xi membership is preferred, but not required, to judge. Judging takes place from April 26 to May 10, 2022, allowing flexibility with each judge’s personal schedule as no travel is required.
Click here to download the SRS Judges Manual for more information and judging criteria.
Information for General visitors
General visitors to the presentation websites can also watch the personal videos of the presenters and vote for the People’s Choice Award winner, who will receive a prize money of up to $ 250. Visitors of general science background can also read the abstracts and comment in the discussion forums. Locate the link on the site that most likely appears as comments & reactions.
Visit http://sigmaxishowcase.tumblr.com/ for a sample Student Showcase presentation site.
1. Who is the most likely candidate for the judge of the competition?| A．An undergraduate of cell biology. | B．A graduate student of physics. |
| C．A specialist in human social sciences. | D．A professor of western literature. |
| A．Vote for the People’s Choice Award winner. | B．Evaluate personal videos given by presenters. |
| C．Interview the contestants at a given time. | D．Assess science presentation websites. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A website. |
| C．An academic article. | D．An advertisement. |
4 . Intro
Our Online Chinese Summer Camp program is a wonderful, immersive online Chinese learning experience specifically designed for learning Chinese remotely.
Suitable Age
Kids aged 10 to 16
Camp Content
Interactive Chinese lessons, cultural activities and virtual trips
Schedule
Monday to Friday
The class time is scheduled according to different time zones.
Camp Levels
Online Chinese Camp is divided into 2 levels — Non-Native Chinese Camp for beginner to intermediate levels and Chinese Camp for intermediate to advanced levels.
Non-Native Chinese Camp for Kids from non-native Chinese families | Chinese Camp for Kids from native Chinese families |
REQUIREMENTS | |
| • No Chinese language experience needed • No Chinese language exposure in everyday life | • Chinese language experience in a native Chinese-speaking family |
CONTENT | |
| √ Fun and interactive online lessons and activities to raise the interest in learning Chinese √ Introduction to Chinese characters with stories and pictures √ Develop practical communicating skills √ Basic conversations in Chinese √ Project-based cultural activities to increase understanding of Chinese culture | √ Fun and interactive online lessons to improve 4 language skills — Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing √ Intermediate conversations in Chinese through various cultural and language activities √ More advanced lessons to increase Chinese vocabulary √ Project-based cultural activities to deepen the understanding of Chinese culture |
Ready to Sign Up?
Contact us (www.Chinesesummercamp.com) and we will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the right camp. Don't forget to ask us about early bird price!
1. What is the text?| A．A course review. | B．A commercial ad. |
| C．An academic article. | D．An activity schedule. |
| A．Improve integrated Chinese sills. | B．Make up basic Chinese dialogues. |
| C．Learn characters through fun stories. | D．Prepare for advanced vocabulary tests. |
| A．It involves skills for camping trips. | B．It offers a discount if you book earlier. |
| C．It has a fixed timetable regardless of time zones. | D．It includes off-line interactive activities in China. |
5 . No matter what you’re looking for, Orlando has a perfect place for every type of traveler. Here’s my list of the best places to stay in town.
The Alfond Inn
The Alfond Inn is a modern, 112-room hotel in the super-walkable heart of Winter Park. It’s a quiet, art-filled space that I think couldn’t be more suitable for honeymooners.
The hotel also has a heated outdoor pool and a great restaurant, Hamilton’s Kitchen, with a focus on local food.
The Ritz-Carlton
For luxury (奢华) and an escape from the noisy city, treat yourself to a stay at The Ritz-Carlton. Located on a peaceful 500-acre land with three indoor pools, a championship-level golf course, a 40,000-square-foot spa, a tennis club, and award-winning dining choices, I think this hotel has a true getaway experience.
The Park Plaza Hotel
Built in 1922, this 28-room hotel is on the walkable shop-and-restaurant-lined Park Avenue in Winter Park, just north of Orlando. Having an elegant lobby with European-inspired decorations and nice rooms with balconies (阳台), the Park Plaza Hotel is a popular honeymoon spot and a favorite for writers and other creative professionals like myself seeking peaceful working vacations.
The Wellborn
Near the Thornton Park neighborhood, The Wellborn, a 20-room hotel, is in Orlando’s oldest house which was built in 1883. Just a short walk from downtown’s Lake Eola, The Wellborn is near many local bars and restaurants, and it has a romantic environment with gardens and tree-lined brick streets.
1. Where is Hamilton’s Kitchen?| A．At The Wellborn. |
| B．At The Ritz-Carlton. |
| C．At the Alfond Inn. |
| D．At the Park Plaza Hotel. |
| A．Swim outdoors. |
| B．Play ball games. |
| C．Enjoy bar drinks. |
| D．Do some shopping. |
| A．Restaurants are within reach. |
| B．They were built in 19th century. |
| C．Romantic gardens can be visited. |
| D．They have a peaceful environment. |
6 . For children in parts of Kenya, books often arrive on the back of a camel. In other parts of the world, they arrive on horses, boats and motor vehicles. Books are hard to come by in some parts of the world. That makes mobile (移动) libraries an excellent way to share knowledge and the joy of reading.
The Camel Mobile Library
In Kenya’s Northeastern region, the Camel Mobile Library takes books to remote villages. The government created the program to give children a chance to learn to read. The animals, which carry 400 books at a time, travel four days a week.
ⅡBibliomotocarro
Retired school teacher Antonio La Cava wanted to help children learn to love reading. With that in mind, he turned his three-wheeled van (小货车) into a traveling library. His Bibliomotocarro holds 700 books. Each month he travels over 480 kilometers to visit excited children in southern Italy’s smallest villages.
CLI Book Boats
Community Learning International (CLI) sponsors a floating library in Laos. The boats, which visit out-of-the-way villages along the Mekong River, carry more than 1,000 books. When the boat arrives, the children rush to the floating library. They choose their books and read well into the night, returning their books in the morning. The boat then moves on to its next stop.
Horse-Powered Literacy
In remote parts of Ethiopia, a teacher and a horse, carrying books, pencils and exercise books, travel from village to village. Upon their arrival, the teacher gives books to the children and reads aloud to them. During those few short hours, the children are introduced to the power of reading.
1. What can we learn about Antonio La Cava?| A．He works in a local school now. | B．He takes books to children by boat. |
| C．He uses his van as a mobile library. | D．He travels to villages four times a week. |
| A．The Camel Mobile Library. | B．Ⅱ Bibliomotocarro. |
| C．CLI Book Boats. | D．Horse-Powered Literacy. |
| A．They keep the magic of reading alive. | B．They break the tradition in remote areas. |
| C．They show unusual ways to deliver books. | D．They encourage local children to share opinions. |
7 . While you may be a master of buying Secret Santa gifts or white elephant gifts, shopping for a college student can be quite tricky. Whether you’re shopping for a soon-to-be graduate or a college freshman, our guide has you covered on the best gifts for college students.
For the goal setter: Ban.do 12-month Planner
Gifts for college students that help them achieve their academic targets are always a good idea. This 12-month planner includes year, month and week views to keep classes and extracurriculars organized; while the handwriting on the cover (endless possibilities) provides positive inspiration. There’s also fun artwork, a coloring page and stickers to customize (定制) their planner.
For the tech lover: Apple 10.2-inch iPad
If your college student is glued to their laptop, the addition of an iPad will be a welcome one. It has ten hours of battery life, two cameras and a wide 10.2-inch display that’s perfect for note taking, movie watching and snapping photos. This useful tech gift also pairs with a set of AirPods or an Apple Pencil to help maximize its usage.
For photograph beginners: Fujifilm Instax Mini Link Smartphone Printer
Got a teen who’s always taking photos with their iPhone or camera? Fujifilm Instax Smartphone Printers will definitely delight everyone. It’s one of the greatest gifts for photographers because it allows them to easily print their favorite shots with just the click of a button.
For the coffee lover: Ember Temperature-Controlled Coffee Cup
Future programmers can keep their Joe warm with this app-controlled smart cup. Coffee stays hot for up to 1.5 hours, or all day when paired with the included charging coaster(杯垫). You can even select the exact temperature you prefer. It’s a thoughtful and useful gift for coffee lovers.
Stop hunting for the best products and deals — get our latest information on secret sales and discounts, gift ideas for everyone and can’t-miss products.
1. Who is the most likely intended receiver of a Ban.do 12-month Planner?| A．A soon-to-be graduate with a gift for art. |
| B．A college freshman good at handwriting. |
| C．A junior college student who enjoys planning. |
| D．A senior college student with regular extracurriculars. |
| A．When connected to a laptop. |
| B．When charged for ten hours. |
| C．When paired with Apple products. |
| D．When equipped with a 10.2-inch display. |
| A．They can be charged by cellphones. |
| B．They can be controlled by cellphones. |
| C．They meet individuals’ different requirements. |
| D．They are designed for students with IT-smart brains. |
8 . How often do you get the chance to embrace the darkness of a wilderness park? Bryce Canyon is seeking an Astronomy Volunteer to help share this incredible resource with our guests!
DESCRIPTION
Whether you bring your own telescope for the nightly telescope fields or bring your own solar telescope for daytime observing, (or both) you’ll be able to share your love for astronomy with hundreds of people every night/day of the astronomy festival!
Daytime activities typically run from 10：00 a.m. to 2：00 p.m.
All telescope operators and festival staff will meet at 6：00 p.m. each evening before setup to discuss the plan for the field.
Telescope field area is open for setup between 8：00 p.m. and 9：30 p.m.
The nightly telescope field is open to the public 10：00 p.m. to midnight unless weather causes a cancellation.
DUTIES
Assist guests with viewing through the telescope, while guiding their experience.
Interpret the night sky to guests with minimal use of a laser pointer.
Answer guests’ questions while operating telescope.
QUALIFICATIONS
You must bring your own telescope.
Strong background in astronomy.
Previous experience with public speaking or interpretation.
Knowledge of the International DarkSky Associations (IDA).
Note: Bryce Canyon National Park elevations reach 9,100 feet (2778 meters). People with heart or respiratory concerns should be especially careful not to overexert themselves.
1. Who is wanted according to the text?| A．An Astronomy Festival Volunteer. | B．An Astronomy Telescope learner. |
| C．A Wilderness Park Observer. | D．A Wilderness Park Assistant. |
| A．9：00 a.m. | B．10：00 a.m. |
| C．9：00 p.m. | D．10：00 p.m. |
| A．Answering a question. | B．Owning a telescope. |
| C．Language interpretation. | D．Medical experience. |
9 . Become A World Ride Ambassador
Do you like challenges? 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 that encourages everyone to apply!
Benefits of being a World Ride ambassador:
·Discount codes and prizes from our sponsors
·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’ve preference for experienced 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．A World Ride trip at a discount each year. |
| C．Free biking equipment from World Ride. |
| D．Opportunities to enter World Ride competitions. |
| A．Being a skilled rider. |
| B．Applying before February 18. |
| C．Being experienced in fundraising. |
| D．Designing a fundraising rewards system. |
10 . Welcome to Write the World!
We’re a community of young writers (ages 13-18) from over 120 countries. Join us and...
Write more
Explore our ever-changing library of prompts (提示) as you keep on a regular writing practice. When you’re at a loss for an idea or feeling uninspired, a prompt magically opens new doors. Push beyond your comfort zone and try different topics and styles.
Write well
See your writing improve as you find your own voice. Enter competitions for the chance to receive comments (评论) from authors, writing teachers, and other experts in the field.
Each month Write the World holds a new competition, which is developed around an idea or type of writing, such as poetry, fantasy, sports news, or fiction. Competitions encourage you to dig deeper into the writing process, try out new types and share your work with a sea of eager readers.
Write together
Writing is a social act. The best writers often rewrite their work — based on the advice they receive from their writing community. Share your work with an energetic community, and exchange opinions with writers from all over the world.
At Write the World, this is what creates connection from one side of the world to the other. Expressing ourselves through the written word is so much easier and fun when we have eager readers telling us what’s working well, and where we might improve our skills.
WORDS ARE POWERFUL. Joining in the Write the World community and publishing on our website, you are responsible for your words. Check out our Writing Guidelines for further details. Please contact us at hello@writetheworld.com if you have any questions.
1. What is Write the World?| A．A publishing house. | B．An online community. |
| C．A world organization. | D．An advertising company. |
| A．Borrow books from its library. | B．Have articles written by readers. |
| C．Seek advice from other writers. | D．Hold competitions every month. |
| A．To teach writing skills. | B．To show the power of words. |
| C．To attract young writers. | D．To explain the competition rules. |
