1 . Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists from all over the world participate in the presentation of the Future For Nature (FFN) Award, an honorable international award.
The Future For Nature aims to:
• Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wildlife.
• Encourage winners to sustain their dedicated work.
·• Help winners to raise their profiles, extend their professional network and strengthen their funding basis.
Benefits
• The winners each receive 50,000 euros and may make their own decision to spend the money in the service of nature conservation.
• FFN offers the winners a platform and brings their stories to the attention of conservationists, financiers and a wide audience, allowing them to increase their impact and gain more access to funds.
• FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Qualifications
The candidate (候选人):
• Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 28th of August 2005.
• Is able to explain his/her conservation work in fluent English (written and spoken)
• Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more animal or plant species.
• Must be determined to continue his/her conservation work, as the Award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.
Additional Remarks
For the 2024 Future For Future Awards, we are again searching for natural leaders, who have proven that they can make a difference in species’ survival.
From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees (被提名者) will be selected. These applicants will be asked to provide additional information, which will be used to select the final Awardees. Ultimately, three inspiring wildlife heroes are selected as the winners.
Application Process: Apply online through the Apply Now link.
Application Deadline: 28th August, 2023
1. Which is one of the aims of the Future For Nature?| A．To aid more green groups | B．To fund academic education. |
| C．To inspire conservation efforts. | D．To raise environmental awareness. |
| A．consult top specialists | B．meet those who are of the same ambition |
| C．benefit the local community | D．promote self-created platforms |
| A．meet the age requirement | B．apply via mail by the deadline |
| C．turn in the application in English | D．provide additional personal information |
2 . 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. |
3 . 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. |
| 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. |
| A．get refunds | B．make up a class |
| C．ask for the price | D．check in for a group class |
| A．A football match. | B．TV programs. | C．Tea. |
5 . Nahanni National Park Best time: between June and August.
An adventure destination at the northern tip of the Earth and one of the first World Natural Heritage Sites, the park covers an area of 4,700 square kilometers. It is a vast, unexplored land, still preserving the original landscape of wilderness, mountains, canyons, and cliffs. You can only get into the park by small plane!
Wood Buffalo National Park Best time: between January and March.
As its name suggests, the park is a protected area for wood bison. Thousands of wood bison (森林野牛) live in the park, and many people come for them. It is the largest national park in the area and the second largest in the world, with 44,807 square kilometers of land bigger than Switzerland, where animals can play.
Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park Best time: between August and September.
Sambaa Deh Falls is a must visit! The rapids rolling between the rocks, the huge mist and the loud roar (呼啸声) will take your breath away. Up the waterfall, there is also the beautiful Coral Falls, and if Sambaa Deh is a majestic young man, Coral Falls is a beautiful young girl. Every year, a large number of coral fossils flow down the Coral Falls. Would you like to pick one up?
Ivvavik National Park Best time: between July and August.
Stretching from the British Mountains to the Arctic coast and ending with Alaska’s Brooks Range, Ivvavik National Park is a stunning expanse of mountainous district. Plus! The park also contains many cultural sites of great significance to the Aboriginal (土著) people of the North. You can find answers to your aboriginal curiosity here.
1. Of the following parks, which park can only be reached by plane?| A．Nahanni National Park. | B．Ivvavik National Park. |
| C．Sambaa Deh Falls Territorial Park. | D．Wood Buffalo National Park. |
| A．January. | B．March. | C．June. | D．September. |
| A．They can enjoy the beauty of the wilderness. |
| B．They can collect coral fossils. |
| C．They can experience local culture. |
| D．They can watch the wood bison. |
6 . 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. |
| A．U-Dictionary. | B．Merriam-Webster. |
| C．Dictionary. | D．Oxford English Dictionary. |
| A．No offline service. | B．No thesaurus mode. |
| C．Occasional advertisements. | D．Many packages to download. |
7 . The Concord Review
Submission
We need the best history papers and we welcome a chance to consider your best work. Essays are accepted on a “rolling admissions” basis and are qualified for the next four issues of the journal.
Essay Requirements
• You must be the sole author. The paper must be in English.
• Essays should be in the 5,000-9,000 word range with endnotes and bibliography (参考文献).
• You may submit a paper to The Concord Review if you completed it before finishing secondary school.
• Essays may be on any historical topic, ancient or modern, domestic or foreign, and must be submitted electronically.
• The Concord Review does not publish charts, photos, graphs or other graphics in essays.
• The paper may not have been previously published except in a publication of a secondary school that you attended.
Acceptance Procedure
Authors whose essays will be published are informed by letter the month before their paper comes out.
Author Benefits
Each author who submits a paper and submission fee, receives the next four issues of the journal in e-Book form. For an additional $30 plus shipping costs, authors may receive the print edition of the journal. The Concord Review is the first and only journal in the world which publishes the academic work of secondary students, so our reprints usually make an extraordinary contribution to an author’s college application materials.
Academic Standards
The best way to judge the quality of the history essays we have published is to read several of the issues of the journal. We advise that the author should prepare with considerable reading on the topic and that the essay go through at least one draft before it is polished and proofread for submission.
1. Which essay meets the submission requirements?| A．One written in Spanish. | B．One within 10,000 words. |
| C．One with charts and graphs. | D．One never published before. |
| A．An additional $30. | B．An academic certificate. |
| C．Four issues of e-journal. | D．University application forms. |
| A．News reporters. | B．History teachers. |
| C．College students. | D．High school students. |
| A．Put a job advertisement. | B．Conduct an interview. | C．Surf the Internet. |
9 . Part-Time Jobs That Actually Pay Well
A job that requires 40 hours per week doesn’t work for everyone. Today, more people are choosing part-time work for different reasons. Some feel, burned out with a traditional work schedule. Others are taking care of children or other loved ones. Some simply can’t find the right full-time job.
Ahead, get to know some part-time jobs that pay well and are ready for you now.
1. Exercise Trainer
Hourly rate: $19.57
Exercise Trainers work with individuals or groups to develop their strength, fitness, and related skills. They can work with different ages and teach classes of all levels at gyms (健身房), camps, community centers, and other places.
2. Speech Doctor
Hourly rate: $38.01
Speech doctors help both children and adults with communication problems. Some speech doctors work in schools. Others work in hospitals, assisted living centers, etc. On the bright side, the number of speech doctor roles is expected to grow 21% until 2031.
3. Software Developer
Hourly rate: $52.41
Unlike programmers, software developers focus more on creative ideas and problem-solving skills. And BLS projects developer jobs will grow 25% through 2031. A developer can work from far away and part time.
4. Mental Health Adviser
Hourly rate: $23.33
Mental health advisers help treat people with behavioral disorders, or mental health conditions, such as anxiety. They can work in many different settings. The number of mental health advisers is expected to grow 22% through 2031, according to BLS.
1. Why are more people choosing part-time jobs?| A．They dislike full-time jobs. | B．They make enough money. |
| C．They hate traditional work. | D．They care for their loved ones. |
| A．Exercise Trainer. | B．Speech Doctor. |
| C．Software Developer. | D．Mental Health Adviser. |
| A．They can develop programs. | B．They can choose to telework. |
| C．They can solve many problems. | D．They can improve mental health. |
10 . Nashville Sail Camp
Place | Weeklong Day Camp at Hamilton Creek Marina on Percy Priest Lake |
Time | 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday |
Ages | 7-17 |
Price | * $485/week * An extra $65/week (Weekly Extended Care: drop-off as early as 7:45 am and pick-up as late as 5:15 pm for car rider campers) |
Nashville Sail Camp is a learn-to-sail camp for all levels of sailors. Along with sailing, campers will learn valuable problem-solving and creative thinking techniques. They spend their days on shore and on the water, and will come home with plenty of hands-on sailing experience.
All groups are coached by US Sailing qualified instructors and helped by camp counselors (顾问) and junior counselors. Each day includes lessons appropriate for each learning level.
Opti 1
Our youngest and smallest campers will take the helm (舵柄) for the first time, learning the basics of sailing in pairs on board their boats.
Opti 2
Beginners aged 9 and up as well as Opti 1 graduates will increase their skill level at the helm of an Opti sailboat. Campers are encouraged to learn single-handed sailing after mastering sailing in pairs.
Sunfish
Sailors aged 11 and up will explore the waters on a leisure sunfish boat, one of the world’s most popular day sailing boats. Starting off in pairs to increase confidence and get practice with a friend on board, campers are encouraged to try single-handing the boat by the end of the week. Sunfish campers spend most of their time on the water throughout the week.
What to bring every day
●CGA Class III life jacket
●Packed lunch and a water bottle
●Athletic swimwear, a hat and closed-toe water shoes
●SPF 30 sunscreen
Tips
●Campers must be comfortable in boats and have strong swimming skills.
●All campers are required to wear life jackets in and around the boats and water.
Contact us
Tel: 833-244-3288
Email: info@leadershipacademyllc.com
1. How much should a camper pay if he wants to be picked up at 5:15 pm?| A．65 dollars. | B．485 dollars. | C．550 dollars. | D．600 dollars. |
| A．Sail by themselves. | B．Master sailing in groups. |
| C．Explore the waters in pairs. | D．Make friends with other campers. |
| A．Having some knowledge about lifesaving. | B．Learning about sailing beforehand. |
| C．Bringing a spare pair of shoes. | D．Wearing a certain life jacket. |
