 On Thursday 24th March, the University of Waterloo will be hosting the 2022 Canadian mathematics competition! These are common multiple-choice exam-style contests. Students who enter will sit the exam during school time. The contests last for 60 minutes and attention: calculating devices are allowed. |
Why to host? The contest is designed to be a fun way for students interested in Mathematics to challenge themselves. The biggest news is that many universities recognize these contests, so participating will also benefit you in the future! What to choose? The Fermat contest — Intended for Grade 11 students. The Cayley contest — Intended for Grade 10 students. The Pascal contest — Intended for Grade 9 students, however younger students are allowed to enter it. Students below Grade 7 are generally not recommended. How much to pay? $40 per student, which takes into consideration the entrance fee per student, the extra registration fees as a non-Canadian school, as well as postage fees. The school finance department will automatically charge this fee to the parent’s account. How to register? To register, please follow the link below: https:// forms office.com Pages Response Page. asps. The deadline of registration is April 29th. We do not accept late registration. If you have registered, you can try practicing some past papers by visiting the following websites:  |
| A．To advertise the Canadian university of Waterloo. |
| B．To introduce the Canadian mathematics competition. |
| C．To call on students to enter the 2022 Canadian mathematics competition. |
| D．To arrange for students to learn mathematics in Waterloo university. |
| A．It is a multiple-choice exam1-styie contest. |
| B．Calculating devices are allowed in its exam. |
| C．It is designed specially for senior students. |
| D．The cost is low for both Canadians and foreigners. |
| A．It is useful in university application. |
| B．It is friendly to students’ summer vacation. |
| C．it helps students to challenge themselves in mathematics. |
| D．It helps students to collect the past papers of the competition. |
2 . 
This document sets out the display standards for Glasgow Museums. This guide will help exhibition planners provide access to exhibitions in our museums. Glasgow Museums’ aim is to improve access to collections by having as many items as possible on display and without physical barriers. We also try out best to protect these objects without limiting access to them.
Object Placement
• Don’t place objects in such a way that they could present a danger to visitors.
• All object displays, cased or otherwise, must be viewable by all, including people who are small in figure or in wheelchairs.
Open Display
• All objects on open display must be secure from theft and damage.
• All objects identified for potential open display must be viewed and agreed on an object-to-object basis by the Security Manager of the museum.
| Recommendations | Distance |
Recommended distance to place objects out of “casual arm’s 700mm length” (taken from the edge of the object to the edge of any proposed form of barrier) | 700mm |
*In some cases, 600mm may be acceptable, provided the plinth height is above 350mm.
Cased Objects
• All cased displays should fall within the general optimum (最优的) viewing band of 750-2000mm. Ensure everything is visually accessible from a wheelchair.
• Position small objects or those with fine detail in the front part of a case, with larger items behind.
• Position small items or those with fine detail no higher than 1015mm from floor level. Objects placed above this height are only seen from below by people in wheelchairs or people who are small in figure.
| A．limit access to exhibitions on a daily basis | B．are most well-known for its large collection |
| C．make generous donations to the disabled | D．give weight to the experiences of visitors |
| A．be equipped with anti-theft system | B．be viewed from a distance of 700mm |
| C．receive approval from the museum first | D．fall within arms’ reach of a standing man |
| A．1250mm | B．950mm | C．650mm | D．450mm |
3 . It can be tough to pull kids away from their computers and mobile devices these days. While they’re playing games, wouldn’t it be great if they could be learning at the same time? Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.
Understanding Math($3.99; iOS)
Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math. The app tracks your child’s progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize(订制)your child’s learning experience to suit the needs.
Word Creativity Kit($2.99; iOS)
Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules. The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.
Barefoot World Atlas($4.99; iOS)
Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the screen. Each region features a set of sub-topics, from wildlife and natural features to native people, landmarks, and architecture. These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs, sounds, and hundreds of mini videos.
My Grades & Homework($0.99; iOS)
A combination of grades and homework tracker, My Grades & Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format and offer a glance at your child’s assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.
1. Which app is beneficial to children’s writing skills?| A．Understanding Math. | B．Word Creativity Kit. |
| C．Barefoot World Atlas. | D．My Grades & Homework. |
| A．They need purchasing when downloaded. |
| B．They help children improve their grades. |
| C．They make studies fun because of mini videos. |
| D．They inform parents of their children’s progress. |
| A．To wish readers to bring in more similar apps for children. |
| B．To encourage parents to allow their students to play apps. |
| C．To design the educational apps to combine fun and learning. |
| D．To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use. |
4 . May 19 marks the 12th China Tourism Day.Chinaculture.org will hold a 24-hour lives-tream(直播)event，taking worldwide audiences on a virtual journey throughout the country.
Take an online tour of the “Panda Kingdom” in Sichuan
Wolong National Nature Reserve(保护区)，known as the “Panda Kingdom” lies in the high mountains of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. It’s a national overall nature reserve that mainly protects rare wildlife and forests.
Watch LIVE: 9 am, May 19
Discover a China“Beyond Your Imagination”
With more than 5,000 years of history?9.6 million square kilometers of land area and rich resources，China has an amazing amount to offer. You can find amazing natural land scapes(风景)and various lifestyles，as well as mouthwatering food. Discover the real China here.
Watch LIVE: 1 pm， May 19
Best places to visit in China
From the Forbidden City in Beijing to the City Wall in Xi5an northwest China’s Shaanxi Province，from the mausoleum of Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)emperor Zhu Yuanzhang in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province，to the Shapotou scenic spot in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and the beautiful Qinghai Lake in northwest China’s Qinghai Province...Where do you think is the best place to travel?
Watch LIVE: 8 pm May 19
1. When should you watch the event if you’re interested in pandas?| A．1 pm, May 19. | B．10 am, May 19. |
| C．9 am, May 19. | D．8 pm, May 19. |
| A．The lovely pandas. | B．The delicious food. |
| C．The Forbidden City. | D．Traditional music and dances. |
| A．On a tourist website. | B．In science fiction. |
| C．In a biography. | D．In scientific research. |
5 . We’ve designed perfect camps for your child, complete with all the fun and different activities, and the important safety measures. The one-of-a-kind experiences will make your child shine!
Registration(报名)：May 24～June 27
ACADEMIC CAMP
Academic camp is a wonderful way to increase your child’s love for learning while focusing on a specific subject. From math to creative writing, we have something for every student. Campers work in small groups to apply real-life experiences to lessons learned in the classroom.
Tuition(费用)：5days $290(July 5～July 9)
SPECIALTY CAMP
Our specialty camp is filled with hands-on activities that offer experiences for campers to discover new skills. Get your child to join the camp! We have fun and unique activities for them to try!
Tuition: 5 days $ 315(July 11~July 15)
SPORTS CAMP
Our sports camp holds new activities to guide campers to build healthy exercise habits. We bring sports coaches to help each camper improve, practice and play each sport.
Tuition: 5 days $ 255(July 18~July 22)
DAY CAMP
In the week, students will explore science and nature, take part in creative arts, and enjoy sports and games. Our camp provides unique indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that take advantage of resources(资源) in the local area.
Tuition: 5 days $ 350(August 1~August 5)
1. When does the camp registration start?| A．On May 24. | B．On June 27. |
| C．On July 5. | D．On August 1. |
| A．Day Camp. | B．Sports Camp. |
| C．Specialty Camp. | D．Academic Camp. |
| A．It provides math classes. | B．It is free for all students. |
| C．It offers local field trips. | D．It lasts the longest time. |
6 . The earliest newspapers started in ancient Rome. They were handwritten news sheets. The first printed newspapers appeared in China during the Tang dynasty, which were printed from carved wooden blocks. Modern papers first appeared in Venice, Italy in the middle of the 14th century. The newspapers of today, with advertising and a mixture of political, economic, and social news and comments, were started in Britain in the mid-18th century.
The main function of newspapers is to report news. Many newspapers also provide special information to readers, such as weather reports and television timetables. They also provide comments on politics, economics, arts and culture. Almost all newspapers depend on advertising to make money. Nearly six out of ten adults in the United States and Canada read a newspaper every day. Seven out of ten read a paper each weekend. Readers search newspapers for detailed background information and analysis. This is what television and radio news reports seldom offer. Newspapers tell readers what happened, and they also help readers understand what caused an event and how it will affect the world around them.
The workers at large newspaper companies work under a lot of stress to bring news to readers as soon as possible. Reporters, photographers, artists, and editors collect articles in just a few hours. Page designers select articles, photos, advertisements, and eye-catching headlines to make the pages, and then rush their work to the printer. Printing workers may work overnight around printing presses to churn out more than 60,000 copies per hour.
1. Modern newspapers were first made in ________.| A．China | B．Ancient Rome | C．Italy | D．Britain |
| A．Jobs related to newspapers. |
| B．Contents in each page of a newspaper. |
| C．The production levels of newspaper. |
| D．The fast speed of newspaper production. |
| A．few newspapers have no advertising |
| B．many adults in America read newspapers every day |
| C．people can read about different issues in newspapers |
| D．newspapers will become less popular as TV develops |
| A．press | B．produce | C．publish | D．sell |
7 . Now that the Government’s official “stay at home” advice has been lifted, many office workers are flooding back into city centres, alongside students who are returning to in-person classes across Britain. As a result, we’re seeing demand for rental homes in key city locations rise by as much as 70% compared to this time last year when working from home and online lectures were the new norm. Take a look at the hottest rental locations outside London.
1. Clifton, Bristol
The hottest rental market in Britain is Clifton, where rental demand is up by 71%. The area is packed with gorgeous Georgian houses or period flats which have the double benefit of being within walking distance of the city centre, and also close to Bristol University and a good choice of local pubs, cafes, restaurants, and shops.
2. Didsbury, Manchester
The neighbourhood of Didsbury, just over five miles (or a seven-minute train ride) south of Manchester’s city centre, has long been a hotspot. Didsbury still has a real urban village feel, several lovely parks and an annual summer festival, although its independent shops are slowly but surely being driven out by chains. Property wise there is a good mix of modern purpose built flats, and period houses and flats. Interest from renters is up 62 per cent in Didsbury.
3. Edinburgh per cent.
This rental hotspot on today’s league table is north of the border. The beautiful university city of Edinburgh has seen demand rise by 58 percent. With its historic UNESCO World Heritage centre, villagey suburbs like Stockbridge, and even the seaside at Portobello this is truly a “something for everyone” option.
1. What is one of the reasons for the increasing need of rental homes?| A．The government’s “stay at home” advice. | B．Students’ taking online lectures. |
| C．Workers’ returning to office. | D．London’s overcrowding. |
| A．Walking distance to the city center. | B．Convenient chain stores. |
| C．Good location near the sea. | D．unique rural feel. |
| A．Clifton | B．Didsbury | C．London | D．Edinburgh |
8 . One trend that has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homebuyers have chosen to move to luxury escapes — swapping their inner-city setup for a home office near the water or the bush. Here we’ve gathered four of our favourite properties on the market right now.
Sunshine Bay If the sounds of the ocean have been beckoning (召唤), then look no further than 8 Beechwood Court, located on Sunshine Cove Beach with fantastic ocean views from almost every bedroom. It has been listed on Airbnb, a website to help travellers find a homestay, so home owners will have the option of using it as an additional income source. Price guide: $2.6 million — $2.8 million Agent: Blackshaw Coastal, Pat Jameson 0405 442 905 |
Murrumbateman Delivering contemporary country charm of the Hamptons, this home will make you feel like you’re on a coastal holiday, but on a farm. The home is only a few minutes’ walk to the nearest woodlands and village cafe and a 35-minute drive to the capital. Private sale Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234 |
Tura Beach This award-winning home combines coastal atmosphere with modern living. Only minutes away from Tura Beach, this architect-designed property is spread across two floors with big living and dining areas that stretch over an outdoor area with a spa. Price guide: $1.5 million Agent: One Agency Dwyer Properties, David Dwyer 0413 902 702 |
Jindabyne This newly built home is located in the ever-growing Highview Estate in Jindabyne. It has high ceilings throughout, plenty of light and a kitchen that’s as stylish as it is functional. With the Snowy River just around the corner, nothing sounds more relaxing than walking alongside the water these holidays. Auction: 3 pm, December 14 Agent: Raine & Horne Snowy Mountains, Toni Wheelhouse 0431 486 588 |
| A．It can be rented out. | B．It’s near the sea. | C．It has woods nearby. | D．Its price is low. |
| A．Sunshine Bay. | B．Murrumbateman. | C．Tura Beach. | D．Jindabyne. |
| A．They are located in urban regions. | B．They are places with ocean views. |
| C．They are accessible to sand and water. | D．They are a good escape from urban life. |
9 . Thing you need to know about studying there study style
Since the 1950s, the Netherlands has had courses in English especially for foreign students. Students are expected to be critical of what they read and hear, and to be able of working independently. Foreign students will soon notice that at Dutch institutions for higher learning is people are expected to do a lot of talking. The most common form of teaching is the seminar or working group, where a small group of students work under a teacher’s supervision to analyze a certain problem. On exams, they have to show that they know the material, and that they have formed well-founded opinions on the subject.
Accommodations
If you are in an exchange programmer or an international course, it is quite possible that a room will be arranged for you. Accept it immediately, or you will regret it later. That’s because finding a place to live in a country as crowded as the Netherlands is not easy.
Before you leave China, ask your host institution whether or not housing will indeed be arranged in advance. If you are in the Netherlands and still looking for a place, ask the international relations office or the student dean for advice.
Expenses
Tuition:
Bachelor’s degree: about 2,500 euros a year
Master’s degree: 5,000 — 12,000 euros a year
Living expenses:
Experience has shown that a year in the Netherlands costs a Chinese student about 450 — 750euros a month. Here is a breakdown of average prices of supermarket goods:
Litre of milk: 0.5 — 0.8 euro Kilo of apples: 1.5 euros Shampoo, 400ml: 4 euros
Tube of toothpaste: 1 euro Bed sheet: 20 euros
Other expenses:
Haircut: 15 euros Air ticket to China: 600 — 800 euros Mobile phone call(one minute): 0.1 — 0.3 euro
Phone call to China (with IP card): 7euros(one minute)
Postage stamp in the Netherlands: Stamp for China:0.39 euro (1 euro = about 10yuan) 0.78 euro
Transportation
Trains, buses and trams run throughout the country.
If you really want to sample Dutch life, and get around quickly and easily, buy yourself a bicycle. Most students buy second-hand bicycles. A reasonable one will cost you 70 — 120 euros. You can find them at second-hand bicycle shops or at the bicycle parking facilities near railway stations.
1. Teachers expect foreign students to do much talking and analyzing in order to make them ________.| A．get higher marks | B．pass exams easier |
| C．be able to work independently | D．get in close touch with each other |
| A．it is easier to find a room in Netherlands |
| B．it is difficult to find a room in Netherlands |
| C．your host institution will surely find a room for you |
| D．the international relations office can find a room for you |
| A．104,000 yuan | B．104,000 euros | C．174,000 yuan | D．134,000 euros |
10 . English Conversation Leader: Mandi Ashmore
english@iwc-lausanne. org
A small group of women (4-5) meet on Mondays at 14:30 at the IWC clubhouse. Mandi asks “students” to call her on Monday to confirm the class as sometimes she chooses to hold the class at a different place.
French Conversation, Advanced Leader: Marielle Sulmoni
frenchconvo@iwc-lausanne. org
I’m French and Swiss by marriage, and have been living in Lausanne for ages. I hold an advanced beginners’ French conversation class on Tuesday afternoons from 14:30 to 16:00. If you’d like to join my class, please send me an e-mail.
French Language Lab, Beginner Leader: Maija Remlinger
frenchlab@iwc-lausanne. org
The group meet on Thursday afternoons from 15:00 to 16:30 at the clubhouse. The first half of the class is devoted to reading out loud from the book Easy French Reader by R. de Roussy de Sales, and working on proper pronunciation and phrasing. During the second half, we listen to recordings.
German Conversation, Advanced
Leader: Karin Hansohm Schwarz
german@iwc-lausanne. org
We meet every Tuesday at the IWC clubhouse from 9:30 to 11:00 with 6-8 members out of a total of 10. Most of our time is devoted to very lively discussions on big events.
1. Why are people advised to call Mandi on Monday?| A．To ask for leave. | B．To check the place. |
| C．To decide on the topics. | D．To confirm their presence. |
| A．English Conversation. | B．French Conversation, Advanced. |
| C．German Conversation, Advanced. | D．French Language Lab, Beginner. |
| A．To show how to join the clubs. | B．To introduce some language learning clubs. |
| C．To stress the different levels of the clubs. | D．To attach great importance to language learning. |
