1 . Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists (自然环境保护主义者) 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 (激励) 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 help more green groups. | B．To fund academic education. |
| C．To inspire conservation efforts. | D．To raise environmental awareness. |
| A．ask experts for advice | B．meet those with same interest |
| C．benefit the local community | D．promote self-created platforms |
| A．meet the age requirement | B．apply via mail by the deadline |
| C．hand in the application in English | D．provide additional personal information |
2 . The Student Essay Competition of Yorkshire
We are thrilled to announce the beginning of our annual student essay competition. This competition provides a fantastic opportunity for all of you to showcase your writing skills, express your creativity and win exciting prizes.
The theme for this year’s competition is “The Power of Education“. We want to hear your thoughts on how education has the power to make a difference to the world, transform lives, and create a better future for all. All high school students from Yorkshire can participate in the competition.
Essay Guidelines:
*The essay should be written in English.
*The word count should be between 500 and 1, 000.
*The essay should be different from anything that has existed before and not be previously published.
*Proper citation and referencing are required for any external sources used.
*Plagiarism (抄袭) will result in disqualification.
Submission Details:
Please submit your essays via email to YKSEC@yahoo.com by 8th next month. The subject line of the email should read:“Student Essay Competition+your name”
Prizes:
We have exciting prizes lined up for the winners of this competition. The top ten winners will receive a trip to London. Additionally, the winning essays will be featured on our website and social media platforms, giving you a chance to showcase your work to a wider audience.
1. What is the text?| A．An announcement. | B．A guidebook. | C．An application. | D．A report. |
| A．A 16-year-old local student. | B．A high school student from London. |
| C．A foreign exchange student. | D．A primary school student in Yorkshire. |
| A．Any language is suitable for the judges. | B．More than 1, 000 words can be accepted. |
| C．The written essay must be original. | D．The essay should be sent by letters. |
Welcome to School Dance Club
Are you tired of sitting too long? Do you want to be healthier? Join the School Dance Club and move your body! Choice of dances: folk, modern, pop, etc. Level of difficulty: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Teachers: Helen White — 13 years of teaching experience — Graduated from International Master Dance School John Smith — First prize winner of “Dancers on Stage” for 4 years starting from 2016 Ken Power — Skilled in different kinds of dance, especially in “fusion (融合)” dance Who to join: Aged 12~15 If you would like to be one of us, please kindly fill in the form and send it to Maria Cooper’s office before 18th March. |
| A．1. | B．2. | C．3. | D．4. |
| A．Teachers with rich experience. | B．Teachers good at dancing. |
| C．Students aged 10. | D．Students aged 13. |
| A．poster | B．diary | C．poem | D．report |
4 . Wildlife Preservation Volunteer Programs
Elephant Preservation Volunteer Program in Nepal
This program is suitable for active volunteers who love animals and want to care for the well-being of elephants. No experience is needed as you’ll be working closely with placement staff. The elephant shelter takes in elephants that have medical issues and require care.
Volunteers are accommodated in a local hotel. You should expect to share a room with one other volunteer.
Marine (海洋的) Preservation Volunteer Program in Croatia
This program is suitable for physically fit volunteers who are experienced divers (潜水员). You will use your diving skills to collect marine waste from the bottom of the seabed. You will work within a team on sorting waste out and handing it to the recycling centre.
Volunteers will be accommodated in a hotel. Local workers will clean the accommodation throughout the week.
Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering in Zimbabwe
This program is suitable for animal-loving volunteers who want to contribute to protecting amazing creatures and their habitats. Activities include animal tracking, camping out on the reserve and supporting other partner organizations.
Volunteers are accommodated within private rooms at the preservation centre. The accommodation has an open-air area where volunteers can socialize.
Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program in Peru
This program is suitable for volunteers who care about the environment, like working hard and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. It’s a great opportunity if you’re looking to reset your life by getting out of your comfort zone. You’ll also be developing personally and professionally.
Volunteers are accommodated in local people’s houses. There are running showers but you can expect water to he cold.
1. What do the programs in Nepal and Zimbabwe have in common?| A．They need experienced volunteers. |
| B．They are suitable for animal lovers. |
| C．They include dirty work in the field. |
| D．They require camping out on the reserve. |
| A．They work on the seabed all the time. |
| B．They help to keep the environment clean. |
| C．They are taught diving skills after arrival. |
| D．They lead a team to explore the marine creatures. |
| A．Elephant Preservation Volunteer Program. |
| B．Marine Preservation Volunteer Program. |
| C．Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering. |
| D．Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program. |
1. What was the temperature by mid-afternoon in southeast England?
| A．26℃. | B．23℃. | C．17℃. |
| A．Sunny. | B．Rainy. | C．Cloudy. |
| A．Doing a survey. | B．Giving a speech. | C．Hosting a program. |
6 . Does your child have a passion for music, dance, acting or any arts? Attending a summer camp with this focus is a perfect way for them to explore while giving them experience and confidence. We have some of, the best, summer, camps, from, around the country. Here are top four for you to choose for your kid.
Steve & Kate’s Camp
We believe that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and so since1989, Steve & Kate’s has offered summer day camps where kids of aged 6-16 choose their own adventure through a range of activities, including baking, arts and a media lab, dancing, sports... And because they’re making their own choices, they find a sense of meaning in their activities that is hard to find elsewhere. Every single one of our camps is open from 8 am until 6 pm, and you can drop off or pick up at any time in that window. And get ready for a summer without packing lunches! Lunch and snacks are included daily.
Camp Cayuga
We can’t wait for your child to walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with new friends and experience the magic that has made the world. At Alexa Café, girls aged 10-15 tap into the power of technology, exploring leadership and social impact along the way. Ideas take shape in a unique, coffee shop-like setting between new friends. With small classes, this isn’t school. We take the pressure off so girls can get straight to what matters-building a love of tech and bringing meaningful projects to life with creativity.
Camp Invention
For over 30 years, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has inspired millions of children through its summer program, Camp Invention. The week-long program is led by local educators in your community and shows children of 6-8 years old how to develop the mind of an innovator.
Rolling River Day Camp
Since 1993, RRDC has provided children, aged 3-8with great camp experiences that result in the development of real life skills, real friendships, and real FUN! Rolling River is the only private day camp in the SW corner of Nassau that is owned by a local family. While RRDC offers every sports/arts activity imaginable, including unique riverside boating, it’s the traditional values learned within the Rolling River community that bring families back each year. The most important activity at camp is the Red Cross swim program. RRDC is committed to real long-term relationships and offers superior customer service to meet every family’s needs. They provide many options for program length and off-campus trips.
1. Where may a 9-year-old kid go camping?| A．Steve & Kate’s Camp. | B．Camp Cayuga. |
| C．Camp Invention. | D．Rolling River Day Camp. |
| A．It’s aimed at only girls. | B．It’s run by a local family. |
| C．It offers lunches for campers. | D．It is set in a coffee shop! |
| A．Parents. | B．Junior high school students. |
| C．Educators. | D．Senior high school students. |
1. Where are the speakers probably?
| A．On a ship. | B．In a studio. | C．At a supermarket. |
| A．Introduce some cheeses. |
| B．Do some interviews. |
| C．Give advice about saving money. |
8 . From political problems to environmental protection, the following books cover all kinds of topics. There is no doubt that they have become a must for young adults who show great interest in these matters.
An Inconvenient Truth by AI Gore
AI Gore caught the attention of the world with his book An Inconvenient Truth, which later was adapted (改编) for a movie. Based on his lecture tour on global warming, the work explains climate change in a user-friendly way and opens the public’s eyes to our planet.
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
When John Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize in Literature, he was praised for his great writings, including The Grapes of Wrath. It focuses on a family of farmers who are forced off their land during the Great Depression. While it touches on the important problems such as agricultural industry changes, it also explores universal themes of power, family and self-interest.
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Focusing on the meat-packing industry in Chicago, Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle explores the life of immigrant workers in the early 20th century. The best-selling work forced President Theodore Roosevelt to pass a law about food safety.
The Conscience of a Liberal by Paul Rrugman
Economist Paul Krugman tells 80 years of American history in The Conscience of a Liberal, which examines the fall and rise of economic and political situations. Many believe the2007 book was a clear call to take control of the country’s economic future.
1. Which book tells something about climate change?| A．The Jungle. | B．An Inconvenient Truth. |
| C．The Grapes of Wrath. | D．The Conscience of a Liberal. |
| A．It was adapted for a movie. |
| B．Its author won the Nobel Prize. |
| C．It is about the economic development. |
| D．It explores the value of a happy family. |
| A．It helped bring a new law into effect. |
| B．It changed the life of immigrant workers. |
| C．It forced people to care about meat-packing. |
| D．It helped develop the meat-packing industry. |
9 . MOVIE GUIDE FRIDAY
| Harry Potter Ⅲ 14:00 21:00 Science Fiction Now Harry Potter has been in the wizardry school for three years. He begins a new life. How is everything going? | Mr. Bean 9:00 18:00 Comedy Rowan Atkinson is a great actor. His movie Mr. Bean is coming. It’s very funny. Don’t miss it. |
| Hi Mum 11:00 16:00 Comedy Do you like Jia Ling? She is both the actress and director of this movie. It’s so interesting and moving. Come and have fun! | The Monkey King 17:00 22:00 Cartoon It is picked from Journey to the west. This movie describes a brave hero who is fearless to fight against all gods … Children, come and see it! |
| A．Comedy. | B．Science fiction. |
| C．Cartoon. | D．Action movie. |
| A．Harry Potter Ⅲ | B．Mr. Bean |
| C．Hi Mum | D．The Monkey King |
| A．2:00 a. m | B．4:00 a. m | C．1:00 p. m | D．9:00 p. m |
10 . Kings Camps
About Our CampsKings Camps is part of the Kings Active Foundation and is devoted to helping young people reach their potential. We provide sports camps and summer camps at over 40 places across the UK for children aged 4-17. We bring together the very best parts of sports and holiday clubs to provide friendship, fun and exciting adventures for young people from the UK and around the world.
Why Choose Kings Camps※Creative, inspiring camps: We have a strong belief that sport has an important role to play in a happy childhood and our not-for-money state enables us to provide some places and invest in new and creative ways to inspire.
※Learn important life skills: Kings Camps prepare children with important life skills and an understanding that being active is important to health and well-being.
※International students are welcome: We welcome children from outside of the UK who will make friends here by communicating with kids from different backgrounds, but we do require that they at least understand English to make sure of their safety and that of others, and of course their enjoyment.
CommentsRyan has enjoyed every part. When we’ve asked about his day, he’s said it was “amazing and fantastic”. All the staff are extremely friendly, enthusiastic and have a true belief in what they are doing.
— Tracy Lee
Fantastic & friendly staff! It’s an action-packed week of multiple sports. My sweetheart made new friends, overcame swimming fears & came away more confident too! I cannot recommend it enough!
— Kay Court
1. What does Kings Camps aim to do?| A．Mix sports and holiday clubs. |
| B．Get kids to play outdoors. |
| C．Provide adventurous and challenging camps. |
| D．Encourage kids to develop their potential. |
| A．Awareness of safety. |
| B．Love for media. |
| C．Basic English ability. |
| D．Good communicating skills. |
| A．Parents. | B．Teachers. | C．Campers. | D．Staff. |
