1 . Changi Community Chub Visit
To Green Ark Fish Farm
WHATGreen Ark is one of the fish closed fish farms in the world. It is a floating structure about the size
of the two classrooms.WHERE
Located 5km off Chang Point, the farm can produce 166, 000 kilograms of fish a year. The fish are housed in four enormous tanks. The raised fish include barramundi, red snapper and grouper. They are mainly for local consumption.
HOWThe fish are sale from threat such as all spills (溢油) and other chemicals which could kill them. The aa waler they live in is really clean. Bacteria and viruses are destroyed by ozonation (臭氧化). In this process, oxygen is blown into the tanks every hour. “All these improved conditions ensure that the waler quality remains high. This enables our fish to become healthier,” said Mrs. Linda Tan, spokesperson of Green Ark Fish Farm.
Would you like a glimpse of Green Ark Fish Farm?For the very first time, Changi Community Club is organizing 5 small-group tours (25 persons each) to Green Ark Fish Farm on the following Saturdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 July. You will have first- hand knowledge of how fish is raised there. The highlight of the tour will be tasty meal of fresh fish chosen by the chefs of Changi Cafe.
| Time | Schedule | Cost |
| 1: 00 p. m. | Meet at Changi Ferry Point | $40 per person; Changi Community Club members pay $30 each |
| 1: 15 p. m. | Depart for Green Arh | |
| 1: 30 p. m. | Tour of Green Ark | |
| 2: 30 p. m. | Return to Changi Point | |
| 2: 45 p. m | Dory Fish &Chips Meal at Changi Cafe |
For enquiries, please visit the website at 222. changicc. com. sg. Registration will be on a. first-come, first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment!
1. What can we know about the fish raised by Green Ark Fish Farm?| A．They are in danger of oil spills. | B．They can swim freely in the ocean. |
| C．They are mainly sold to local buyers. | D．They could be killed by other chemicals. |
| A．The water level is high enough for fish. |
| B．The water is the same as water from the sea. |
| C．The water doesn’t contain viruses or bacteria. |
| D．The water has enough space for fish to swim in. |
| A．Send an email to the club. | B．Join Changi Community Club. |
| C．Pay booking fee ahead of time. | D．Register before the places are filled up. |
2 . Trans-Siberian Railway
About the tour
Board our private train, the Zarengold, and start a 15-day journey from Beijing to Moscow via Ulaanbaatar on the world’s most famous railroad. An unforgettable adventure will wait for you. Set this dream of a lifetime on the tracks with our private train and experience Russia, Mongolia and China in the safest and most comfortable manner.
The historic route between Beijing and Moscow is the central part of the trip. The exciting days of your journey are delivering three of the world’s largest countries directly to your compartment (车厢). Sit back to fully enjoy the great changes of scenery and Europe’s and Asia’s most excellent landscapes!
Highlights
● Visits to the Great Wall of China and Ming Tombs
● Traditional Mini-Naadam celebrations, including Mongolian horse-riding shows
● Rides on the panoramic (全景的) railway tracks along Lake Baikal with photo stops
● Traditional Russian welcome ceremonies
● Moscow city tours including a guided visit to the Kremlin
● Professional tour guides offering a special understanding of Russian, Mongolian and Chinese culture
View Dates
15 May 2022 - 29 May 2022 (15 days)
12 Jun. 2022 - 26 Jun. 2022 (15 days)
31 Jul. 2022 - 14 Aug. 2022 (15 days)
26 Aug. 2022 - 09 Sept. 2022 (15 days)
18 Sept. 2022 - 02 Oct. 2022 (15 days)
What’s included
| TRANS | ● Overnight private train ● Transfers in Moscow and Beijing |
| ACCOMMODATION | ● Overnight private train accommodations for 9 nights ● Hotel accommodations for 5 nights |
| LUGGAGE | ● Luggage service at train stations |
| FOOD & DRINKS | ● All meals on the train except meals at hotels |
What’s not included
● Cancellation and travel insurance are not included in the price of the tour but can be organized
● Airport transfers
1. What can we know about the tour?| A．It covers places outside Europe and Asia. |
| B．It’s a year-round trip popular with Asians. |
| C．It’s a cross-border trip with impressive scenery. |
| D．It can be adjusted according to tourists’ requests. |
| A．Visit the Kremlin. | B．Clean the Ming Tombs. |
| C．Walk along Lake Baikal. | D．Ride a horse in Mongolia. |
| A．Airport transfers. | B．Luggage storage. |
| C．Private tour guides. | D．All meals in the tour. |
3 . The British coastline has a wild beauty in the colder months but still offers incredible wildlife, views and fresh air. Our guide looks at the best beaches to visit in the UK in the winter months.
Cuckmere Haven, East Sussex
If you’re visiting Brighton or Eastbourne, a winter walk along Cuckmere Haven beach and through Seven Sisters Country Park is a must. Here, brisk sea breezes refresh your mind and amazing beach and ocean provide the perfect setting for an open-air yoga session.
Robin Hood’s Bay, Yorkshire
Robin Hood’s Bay is a hidden bit of history, with its raw cliffs, red-roofed cottages and unusual architecture. The beach itself is one of the UK’s best spots for fossil-hunting. Perfect to visit in the winter, you can enjoy a walk along the cliffs or beach to take in the historical village.
Embleton Bay, Northumberland
A beautiful long stretch of beach overlooked by the impressive ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, Embleton Bay is a perfect winter beach. On a clear cold morning the ruins can be seen perfectly from the beach and beach itself backs onto dunes (沙丘), famous for flowers, grasses and birds.
Charmouth, Dorset
There are few family pleasures as simple or as satisfying as finding fossils on the beach. It’s an outdoor experience perfect for children of all ages. There’s no better place to indulge a passion for fossils than the Jurassic coastline of Dorset and Devon. Now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s made up of 95 miles and 185 million years of prehistoric life.
1. Which beach best suits people who pursue a mind and body practice?| A．Cuckmere Haven. | B．Robin Hood’s Bay. |
| C．Embleton Bay. | D．Charmouth. |
| A．They have beautiful cliffs. | B．They have historical villages. |
| C．They are good fossil-hunting spots. | D．They are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
| A．A biography. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．An academic article. | D．An exhibition guide. |
4 . Medical Examination Instructions
These medical instructions are being issued as your immigration (移民) application has reached the stage where medical examination results are required.
When, who and how to complete your Immigration Medical Examination
You are required to have the medical examination within 30 days of the date of this letter; your medical examination must be performed by a doctor from the IRCC list of Panel Physicians; book an appointment with a Panel Physician in your area as soon as possible.
Once your medical examination has been completed, the Panel Physician will submit medical results to IRCC for assessment. To obtain a copy of your Immigration Medical Examination, please ask the Panel Physician at the time of your appointment.
Paying for your Immigration Medical Examination
Any costs related to the medical examination are your responsibility and are payable to the Panel Physician at the time of examination. This payment is for the Panel Physician's services and cannot be returned even if your immigration application is refused or the validity period (有效期) of your immigration medical examination ends.
Note: If you are qualified for coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program, the costs related to your immigration medical examination may be covered by the IFHP. Please confirm with the Panel Physician in your area that they are registered with the IFHP.
What must I bring to my appointment?
★ The attached Medical Report form
★Identification, including your passport if one is available (Proof of identity must include at least one government-issued document with photograph and signature, such as a passport.)
★Eye glasses or contact lenses (隐形眼镜), if worn
★Four recent photographs
★For individuals qualified for Migration Medical Examination coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program, please bring one of the following documents:
●Refugee Protection Claimant Document
●The Interim Federal Health Certificate
●Acknowledgement of Claim and Notice to Return for Interview
If available, you may be offered vaccinations (接种疫苗) by the Panel Physician.
1. After your medical examination, _________.| A．the previous health reports ought to be consulted |
| B．you will submit the results to IRCC for assessment |
| C．the Panel Physician will present the results to IRCC |
| D．you will surely obtain a copy of examination results by the physician |
| A．The IFHP will cover them. | B．They cannot be returned. |
| C．The Panel Physician will pay in cash. | D．They will be returned if you apply. |
| A．Proof of identity. | B．The Federal Health Certificate. |
| C．The application form. | D．Medical examination instructions. |
5 . It should come as no surprise that England has some of the world’s most interesting attractions for literature lovers.
BathIn England’s West County, not far from the border with Wales, the beautiful Georgian town of Bath is a must- visit for fans. Some of the country’s most celebrated authors have lived here, including Mary Shelley. However, the town’s best-known former resident is Jane Austen, who spent five miserable yeas in the town. The Jane Austen Centre and its Regency Tea Room are among Bath’s most-visited attractions, and there is a 10-day festival held every September that honors the writer and her works.
LondonLondon has long been a favorite setting for English storytellers, and the capital city has appeared in countless stories and novels over the years. Sherlock Holmes had a flat on Baker Street in his crime-solving days. Charles Dickens is perhaps the best-known author of the lot, and there are dozens of Dickensian London tours available to literature lovers. Fleet Street makes an appearance in The Pickwick Papers and A Tale of Two Cities. Oliver Twist fans might remember that the Artful Dodger tricks young Oliver to reach Fagin’s den, located in Saffron Hill in Camden.
Stratford-upon-AvonThe birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, has built an entire tourism industry around the Bard. Many of Shakespeare’s plays are set in faraway destinations such as Greece, Italy, Denmark and a make-believe island in the middle of the ocean. There are still plenty of attractions that fans won’t want to miss.
1. What takes place every September in Bath?| A．A movie show. | B．A book exhibition. |
| C．A festival to honor Jane Austen. | D．A tour to celebrate Mary Shelley’s birthday. |
| A．Wales. | B．London. |
| C．Bath. | D．Stratford-upon-Avon. |
| A．Novel publishers. | B．Film producers. | C．History researchers. | D．Literature fans. |
6 . Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is one of the major and popular airports in China. Completed in 1999 with now existing 4 take-off runways and 2 terminals (航站楼) , it serves as the key aviation hub (枢纽) for visiting Shanghai and transferring to other cities in China.
TerminalsShanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal 1 (Tl) handles both domestic and international flights. It is divided into international (left) and domestic (right) areas. Terminal 1 was opened on September 16, 1999 and it is shaped like a seagull.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal 2 (T2) was opened on March 26, 2008 and has a similar structure as Terminal 1 although it is slightly larger. It is split into international services, on the left, and domestic flights, on the right.
On September 16, 2019, Shanghai Pudong International Airport Satellite Terminal was opened, which is located south of the airport's existing Tl and T2. This H-shaped satellite hall is the world's largest single-building satellite terminal.
Facilities and servicesCurrency exchange; restaurants and shops; duty free; ATMs; assistance for passengers with special needs; vending machines.
ParkingParking lot Pl and P2 (Rates) :
First 20 minutes: Free.
First 2 hours: 10 yuan per hour. If the time is more than one hour but is less than two hours, it is charged as two hours.
Over 2 hours: 5 yuan per hour. If the time is more than two hours but is less than 3 hours, it is charged as three hours.
From 1 hour to 24 hours: Maximum of 130 yuan.
Every 24 hours: Calculated of the standard price.
1. When was Shanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal I opened?| A．On March 26, 2008. | B．On September 16, 1999. |
| C．On September 16, 2019. | D．On March 16, 2008. |
| A．It is shaped like the letter H. | B．It was completed on September 16, 2008. |
| C．It mainly handles domestic flights. | D．It is a little bit smaller than Terminal 2. |
| A．10 yuan. | B．15 yuan. | C．20 yuan. | D．25 yuan. |
7 . Global Support assists you to organize and undertake activities outside of New York.
If you are a student, please contact Office of Global Services about visa-related questions, the Student Health Center about health insurance abroad, Office of Global Programs about studying away at one of our university’s global sites, and Office of General Counsel about any travel to Cuba.
When Should I Contact Global Support?
Conducting a university activity outside of New York, whether it is research, short trips, exchange programs or study-away programs, may present obstacles as a result of U.S. or local legal requirements. Countries and local districts have their own set of rules and regulations, and it can be challenging to be knowledgeable and current on the rules and regulations of the many countries and districts where the university operates.
How Can Global Support Help?
We will help you identify important issues relating to your activity, obtain information about these issues, engage the appropriate administrative departments and function al experts, and address these issues.
Our university maintains functional experts in a range of administrative areas to provide you with technical advice and guidance. Because there are often changes to local country rules and regulations, these university experts have relationships with third party local country experts, from whom they at times seek advice and guidance. Allowing the university functional experts to remain current on the best local country experts ensures you get the best advice at the best price.
1. Where should you go to ask questions about travel to Cuba?| A．Office of Global Services. | B．The Student Health Center. |
| C．Office of Global Programs. | D．Office of General Counsel. |
| A．researches | B．laws | C．programs | D．cultures |
| A．Their constant adaptation to changes. | B．Their expertise in introducing regulations. |
| C．Their cooperation with local country experts. | D．Their diverse educational backgrounds. |
8 . Writing competitions
Closing date in AprilAuthor of Tomorrow aims to find future adventure writers. Young people under 21 can send entries (参赛作品) between 1,500 and 5,000 words (under 500 words for primary-aged pupils). The prizes are £1,000 for the 16-21 age group, £100 and £150 in book tokens (购书券) for the 12-15 age group, and £100 and £150 in book tokens for the 11 and under age group. The closing date is 29th April.
Tadpole Press is running a worldwide 100-word writing competition open to writers of all ages. Entries of 100 words can be sent in any type. The competition requires a small entry fee and 1st place receives a cash prize, while 2nd and 3rd places get writing coaching and editing packages. The deadline is 30th April.
Closing date in MayThe Martha Mills Young Writers’ Prize invites young people in the UK aged 11-14 to send under 500 words of “writing that is lively, unusual or otherwise original”. This year’s topic is “The Stranger” and the closing date is 22nd May.
War Through Children’s Eyes is open to children aged 7-17 in the UK and aims to “raise awareness of the impact of wars on the communities caught up in them, and particularly on the most vulnerable members of those communities: their children”: Entries of up to 1,000 words are invited, and full details about the competition are available on its website. The closing date is 10th May.
1. Which competition is suitable for a person good at writing adventure stories?| A．Tadpole Press. |
| B．Author of Tomorrow. |
| C．War Through Children’s Eyes. |
| D．The Martha Mills Young Writers’ Prize. |
| A．All types of entries are accepted. |
| B．It is free of charge for all writers. |
| C．The winners will receive cash prizes. |
| D．It welcomes writers across the world. |
| A．They have specific topics. | B．They close on the same day. |
| C．They are only for teen writers. | D．They accept entries over 500 words. |
1. What does the man’s son learn to do with online videos?
| A．Play the guitar. | B．Cook snacks. | C．Listen to music. |
| A．Give him some money. | B．Cook a pumpkin pie for him. | C．Teach him how to make a video. |
10 . Interlibrary Loan is the service that the Osterhout Free Library offers for free to our patrons (顾客). You can use Interlibrary Loan to borrow an item (books, DVDs, music CDs, etc.) from within the continental 48 states if it is unavailable in the Luzerne County Library System.
How to request an Interlibrary Loan item·To request an Interlibrary Loan item, you must either call the Osterhout Free Library, or come to our Information Services Desk.
·You must know exactly what item(s) you would like. We do not accept requests for general topics, for instance, “I would like books on antique cars.”
·Be sure to check the Luzerne County Library System’s catalog before asking Interlibrary Loan for an item.
Interlibrary Loan Processing
·When a patron requests Interlibrary Loan items, they are allowed to request more than one item, but there is a maximum of 5 requests in the system per patron.
·When the item comes in, the patron will be contacted via phone to ask him/her to pick it up. If the item is not able to be obtained, the patron will be notified via e-mail.
·If you wish to renew your Interlibrary Loan item, you must call us at least one week before the due date.
Interlibrary Loan Penalties (处罚)
·Interlibrary Loan overdue fees are $0.50/day per item.
·The following actions will result in an additional $3.00 per item fine:
(1)Returning an Interlibrary Loan item to any library other than the Osterhout Free Library.
(2)Returning an Interlibrary Loa n item without the paperwork with the due date.
1. What is a must when you borrow a book from Interlibrary Loan?| A．Renewing the book 3 days in advance. | B．Specifying your desired book. |
| C．Visiting the Osterhout Free Library. | D．Giving priority to Interlibrary Loan. |
| A．Being reminded of an unavailable item by e-mail. |
| B．Borrowing at least 5 items at a time. |
| C．Being given unlimited renewal of an item. |
| D．Having a free delivery service. |
| A．$4. | B．$6.5. |
| C．$7. | D．$3.5. |
