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.

2. How much would a couple with two primary school children pay for admission?

A．$35.

B．$58.

C．$76.

D．$93.

3. Which of the following is known for its speed?

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.

2. What measure did Hebei University take for the semester?

A．Lightening up the campus.	B．Carrying luggage for students.
C．Making students hunt for gifts.	D．Rewarding students with books.

3. How does Chengdu University assign rooms?

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

2. Jack is a 7­year­old boy. He wants to visit the City Flower Show with his mother. How much will they pay?

A．￥75.

B．￥100.

C．￥125.

D．￥50.

3. If you are free on March 29, you can go to___________.

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.

2. How much would a couple with a kid under 2 pay for the snorkeling adventure?

A．$280.

B．$224.

C．$168.

D．$112.

3. What can be learned about the Snorkel & Conch Cruise trip?

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

2. What can be learned about Adopt-a-Book Salon: The Lived Experience?

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.

3. What is required to participate in the online auction?

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 . 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.

2. What should a Japanese student do if he/she wants to apply to US colleges?

A．Sit the test in US	B．Speak well Japanese.
C．Excel in English.	D．Volunteer at test centers.

3. Which section of a newspaper is this text most likely taken from?

A．Culture.

B．Travelling.

C．Entertainment.

D．Campus.

7 . 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.

2. What is the function of the underlined part?

A．Providing the reason.	B．Making a comparison.
C．Giving an example.	D．Offering the detail.

3. When can a passenger get are fund?

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.

8 . Skating School

Welcome to Northwell Health Ice Center Skating School, the best skating school on Long Island. Our programs are for all ages and levels; for skaters who simply want to skate for fun or hope to achieve the Olympic dream. Our coaching staff (全体职工) includes national and international coaches. All of them are members of the Professional Skaters Association (职业花样滑冰协会) and are trying their best to provide our skaters with a safe and fun environment.

Below you will find detailed information to help you have a fun and successful skating experience at Northwell Health Ice Center.

PROGRAM

Developed by Learn to Skate USA, our programs include basic through advanced levels.

ARRIVAL

Please try to arrive 15 minutes early. Go to the group class desk in the hall to check in.

SKATE RENTAL (租费)

Skate rentals are $5. 00.

ATTIRE (服装)

Proper attire is important. The skating school recommends gloves and a warm sweater. Please wear no snowsuits or ski jackets. Helmets are required and all skaters must provide their own.

PARENTS

Professionals are not allowed to speak to parents during class time. If you have a problem, please speak to someone in the skating school office, and they will be happy to help you. Parents are NEVER allowed to step on the ice during group lessons.

REFUNDS (退款)

There will be no refunds after registration (注册).

MAKEUP CLASSES

Only one makeup class is allowed and that class must be made up on a different day within the twelve-week classes.

For more information, please call 516-441-0070 or contact Valerie Murray at valerie.murray@newyorkislanders.com.

1. What do we know about the skating school?

A．It accepts students of all ages.

B．It has a staff of all native coaches.

C．It designs its own skating programs.

D．It requires students to wear ski jackets.

2. Which of the following is allowed?

A．Students’ going to school without skates.

B．Students’ attending classes without helmets.

C．Parents’ talking to coaches during class time.

D．Parents’ stepping on the ice during class time.

3. You can contact Valerie Murray when you want to _______.

A．get refunds	B．make up a class
C．ask for the price	D．check in for a group class

9 . 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.

2. By which time should all the project files be handed in?

A．August 1st,2022.	B．September 15th,2022.
C．November 19th,2022.	D．December 17th,2022.

3. Which of the following must be included in the submission?

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.

10 . Popular English digital dictionaries

U-Dictionary

This app provides three different explainers: “Basic”, “Advanced”, and “Mastery”. Beginners can look up translations of a word in their mother tongue, while more advanced speakers can learn different ways to speak English like a native. The app also has a fast and accurate word scanner (扫描仪). Scan a word with your phone’s camera and the definition will pop up. The app also contains word quizzes, and listening and writing exercises to help you master English.

Dictionary

The app has plenty of functions, including a dictionary, a thesaurus(类义词典), a “Learners” function, and an “Origins” page. The “Learners” function is very useful for students of the language, as it provides information on how the meaning of a word can change in different contexts, or with other words. The app also provides word quizzes, articles about how language is used, and a “Word of the Day” section on the app’s homepage.

Oxford English Dictionary

The best feature of this app is that it allows you to look up definitions of words even as you’ re reading things in other apps on your device. The benefit of this app over others is that you can sort your saved words into folders or categories. Unfortunately, one of the major shortcomings is that there is no thesaurus or offline dictionary.

Merriam-Webster

Unlike other apps that require you to download a bunch of packages before you can access them offline, this dictionary works with or without data on your device. There is also an option to shift between dictionary and thesaurus mode. Sadly, because this app has so much to offer, the drawback is a few advertisements, which pop up once in a while.

1. What can both U-Dictionary and Dictionary provide?

A．Word quizzes.	B．A word scanner.
C．An “Origins” page.	D．A “Word of the Day” section.

2. Which app enables users to sort their saved words into folders?

A．U-Dictionary.	B．Merriam-Webster.
C．Dictionary.	D．Oxford English Dictionary.

3. What makes Merriam-Webster less attractive?

A．No offline service.	B．No thesaurus mode.
C．Occasional advertisements.	D．Many packages to download.