1 . Using dozens of cameras set up throughout Sweden’s big forests, weeks-long live broadcasts (电视节目) of deer and other wild animals have caught Swedish audiences’ hearts. As three deer nervously come to a lake on screen, comments on the live TV program flood in. “Go on!”; “Jump in!”; “They’re beautiful!” The program Den stora älgvandringen has attracted a large community that watches and comments on the animals’ every move.
Den stora älgvandringen is another example of the so-called “slow TV”, where things are just left to happen at their own pace (节奏). Broadcast for a few weeks each spring on TV and online, the video is recorded in real time from a control room lined with screens. Teams work day and night to offer different viewpoints from 30 cameras, some of which can be controlled from a distance. “We can’t decide what happens. We don’t want everything to be perfect. I mean that this is nature and anything can happen. And we really want to show what it is like,” producer Johan Erhag said. “On all the social media, most things are very stressful. There’s a lot of music in programs. There’s a lot of speaking. But this program is the totally opposite way.”
A hunter in his spare time, Persson said he enjoys the slow and natural pace of the show. “It’s kind of calming and also interesting. It’s basically wind blowing and you are waiting for something hopefully to show up. You might think that a day spent waiting would be a day lost but it’s not. Instead, it could be an activity that is quite healthy for more people,” Persson said.
“After watching the program, I find there are many things to look at and feel about nature,” Anders Lindberg, a columnist said. “The whole idea of sitting and watching nothing happening for hours in nature is wonderful. We can practice meditation (冥想), which ] think for many people is something they lack in big cities. Nature could be a powerful tool used to bridge the gap between the mind and the body, making us feel close to the world around us.”
1. What is special about Den stora älgvandringen?| A．It features animals’ fun activities. |
| B．It follows wild animals’ life in a natural way. |
| C．It records animal experiments in natural settings. |
| D．It uses digital sound effects to impress the viewers. |
| A．It teaches him to protect animals. |
| B．It gives him a sense of achievement. |
| C．It brings him pleasure and relaxation. |
| D．It causes him to pay attention to health. |
| A．By showing humans’ role in wildlife care. |
| B．By raising their interest in outdoor activities. |
| C．By speeding up local tourism development. |
| D．By encouraging a deeper connection with nature. |
| A．Sweden calls for wildlife protection. |
| B．A realistic nature TV show attracts attention. |
| C．The beauty of Swedish forests comes into sight. |
| D．Directors show their creativity in a slow TV program. |
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3 . The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.
Tonal
$2,995 AT TONAL.COM
Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.
Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV
$1,800 AT BEST BUY
8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over $5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got. It gets your money worth best.
VIVE Goggle
$499 AT VIVE.COM
Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set — that’s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde
$920 AT WALMART
For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.
1. Which device will get your money worth best?| A．Tonal. | B．Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde. |
| C．VIVE Flow. | D．Hisense 75” U 800 GR 8K ULED Roku TV. |
| A．They are user-friendly. |
| B．They help keep track of weight. |
| C．They appeal to gamers. |
| D．They are intended for who are allergic to dust. |
| A．A consumer review. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A novel. | D．A health report. |
4 . Join Us in Creating the Sweetest Candy Experience
Search Engine Copywriter
Pay: $80, 000 every year
Job Description:
We are looking for a creative, hardworking person to join our team as a content developer. The responsibilities of the content developer include creating new and interesting content for our website and popularizing that includes product descriptions, social media and technical work.
Shopify Developer
Pay: $120, 000 every year
Job Description:
Candy Funhouse is looking for a Shopify Developer to manage, and improve the e-commerce (电商) store hosted on Shopify. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you’ll be responsible for developing new product pages, and running A/B tests to continuously improve site performance.
Chief Candy Officer
Pay: $100, 000 every year
Job Description:
We are looking for the world’s first and only Chief Candy Officer! This chance is work-from-home. The job includes deciding whether or not to give each treat with the official “CCO (Chief Candy Officer) Stamp of Approval”.
Social Media Personality
Pay: $110, 000 every year
Job Description:
We’ve got a pretty sweet brand, and we want someone to help make that brand as wonderful online as it is in real life. We’re looking for someone with good knowledge of both candy and pop culture, a natural ability to relate to fans, and someone who is willing to do the work necessary to help the brand be great on social media.
1. Which post offers the best pay?| A．Shopify Developer. | B．Chief Candy Officer. |
| C．Social Media Personality. | D．Search Engine Copywriter. |
| A．Popularizing a brand on social media. | B．Developing new product pages. |
| C．Creating fun product description. | D．Managing the e-commerce store |
| A．Privacy Center. | B．Job Search. |
| C．Modern Technology. | D．Company Review. |
5 . Lend a hand
Mind Yourself
The Rotunda Hospital’s Autumn Charity Lunch will take place on Friday, October 20 at the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin. Tickets for The Mind Event: a fundraising event for women’s mental health are € 150 and include a drinks reception and music by Robbie Doyle.
Book your ticket on eventbrite.ie.
Stop the Pain
If you’ve ever considered donating to the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA), now is the time. During the first quarter of 2023, the ISPCA witnessed an 80 percent rise in animals under care. The charity’s Urgent National Emergency Appeal needs to fundraise € 500,000 to house dogs in private animal shelters or temporary facilities.
Visit ispca.ie to donate.
Dublin Mountain Walk
Fasten up your hiking boots at the Glencullen Adventure Park on Sunday June 25 to raise vital funds for One in Four, a charity that works with adults impacted by childhood abuse through the provision of treatment, advocacy and prevention services. You’ll need to set up a fundraising page and aim to raise € 100 in donations.
Book your place on oneinfour.ie.
Dementia Podcast
Fresh off the airwaves is the DemTalks podcast hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Listeners can expect to hear stories that inspire, inform, and encourage dialogue on various topics, including carer identity, home care, and caring in the LGBTQ+ community.
DemTalks is available for streaming at pod.link.
1. What sets the activity Stop the Pain apart from others?| A．Raising funds. | B．Appealing for love. | C．Caring for animals. | D．Establishing a page. |
| A．To warn. | B．To educate. | C．To advertise. | D．To blame. |
| A．eventbrite.ie | B．ispca.ie | C．oneinfour.ie | D．pod.link |
6 . Learning music is important for the educational and personal development of young people!
Learning an instrument: how do pupils choose?
All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced musicians, and pupils can learn to play a wide range of instruments, from the keyboard to the drums (鼓). We have open days when new pupils who are unsure which instrument to choose can come to the centre. They are able to speak to teachers about which instrument might be best for them, and they can also see and hear classes in action.
Who is responsible for buying the instruments?
Parents usually have to provide instruments. But parents of beginners are advised not to buy an instrument until they are told that a place is available. They should also find out from the teacher the most suitable type of instrument to get.
When and where do lessons take place?
Lessons are available in many schools, usually during the day. If there is no lesson available for a particular instrument in a particular school, other arrangements can be made at one of our music centres for lessons on Saturday afternoons or weekday evenings.
How are pupils taught?
Pupils can learn in small groups, in classes or individually, depending on their needs. Small groups of three pupils have lessons that last thirty minutes.Class lessons last forty-five minutes and have at least ten pupils. Individual lessons are offered only to pupils who have some experience.
Starting young: when can pupils begin?
Children are never too young to become interested in music. We have special “Musical Youth” classes for children from the age of 3 to 8. These are designed to encourage young children to enjoy music through a variety of activities including singing, musical games, listening and movement. “Musical Youth” classes take place on Saturday mornings with groups of about 18 children. A parent or other adult must attend each session, and they are encouraged to sit with their children and help them with the activities.
1. What is special about open days of the centre?| A．Pupils can learn to play a wide range of instruments. |
| B．New pupils can come to the centre to buy an instrument. |
| C．Pupils are able to speak to teachers about choosing instruments. |
| D．Pupils can also see and attend classes in action. |
| A．Lessons are available in all schools, usually during the day. |
| B．Individual lessons are offered only to pupils with some experience. |
| C．There is no lesson available on Saturday afternoons. |
| D．Small groups of three pupils have lessons that last forty-five minutes. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Pupils. | C．Musicians. | D．Parents. |
7 . There are days when even the best writers need a little assistance getting into their creative flow. So, when one of those days strikes, you may need a toolkit of the best apps to rely on. Here are some choices.
ChatGPTChatGPT is a great tool for sparking inspiration and outlining ideas-just ask it a question, or command it to write something, and see what it generates. ChatGPT can assist in producing high-quality content that’s grammatically correct and coherent. It also processes and analyzes information quickly, generating text much faster than a human. This can be especially useful if you need to write a large amount of content in a short amount of time.
ScrivenerScrivener is a must-have tool for long-form writers. Both an “outliner” planning tool and a word processor, Scrivener allows you to plan your novel or screenplay by breaking your writing into sections and outlining what each bit will include. You can also organize notes, concepts, research, and whole documents into its “Binder” for easy access and reference.
Daily PromptDaily Prompt encourages you to got creative every day with a new prompt every 24 hours. It provides you with a prompt every day, or you can browse existing prompts for different genres, such as horror and adventure. A creative prompt can encourage you to continue the story or “writing obstacles” with an instruction designed to challenge you to write more creatively.
WordtuneWordtune is an AI-powered writing assistant that helps you improve your writing by providing real-time feedback on grammar, punctuation, and style. It can be used for everything from academician writing to business emails and blog posts. It can also help on word choice by highlighting words used in the wrong context and replacing them with suitable words or phrases. Most importantly, it is totally free.
1. Which app is suitable for a novelist?| A．ChatGPT. | B．Scrivener. | C．Daily Prompt. | D．Wordtune. |
| A．It has a free trial period for students. |
| B．It can provide you face-to-face feedback. |
| C．It can highlight your beautiful expressions. |
| D．It can be used for different writing purposes. |
| A．They can spark creativity. |
| B．They can offer regular instructions. |
| C．They can ask and answer questions. |
| D．They can correct grammatical mistakes. |
8 . BEST BODY FITNESS
About us
You don’t want just a gym membership. You want a membership that means something. And that means you need support, expert help and a community.
Best Body Fitness isn’t just a gym: it’s full-service fitness membership made for you. Here’s how it works:
STEP ONE: Your assessment
We begin with an assessment session. This is a chance for you to see what we do at Best Body. Our assessment plans are no-cost and no-risk. We’ll also make a training plan specifically for you.
STEP TWO: Your training
When you decide to become a Best Body member, we show you what to do, how to do it and why you are doing it. After a few sessions with an expert private trainer you will feel comfortable working out on your own.
STEP THREE: Your membership
Membership works on a month-to-month basis. There are no sign-up fees and no cancellation fees. Start and stop whenever you want. And the best part? Our fees are the most competitive in the whole downtown area.
STEP FOUR: Your community
At Best Body Fitness, we see everyone as part of a big team. And when you work with a team, you can do great things. Join any of our specialized classes, led by expert trainers. Come to our nutrition classes. Participate in our regular social events. Everything is included in your fee.
Finally, we want to share with you some reasons why our members say that they have chosen us over any other fitness centre in the city.
It’s so EASY
Easy to start, stop, cancel or refund a membership.
Easy to access ― we’re open 24/7, we never close.
Easy results ― our trainers and equipment give you success, fast.
Come and visit us for a personal tour!
1. What can one do in the second step?| A．Have a full assessment. | B．Work with a team. |
| C．Learn from the private trainer. | D．Make a training plan. |
| A．get refund when you cancel your membership |
| B．get expert training but you need to pay extra fee |
| C．go to the gym only from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| D．go to the gym only from Monday to Saturday |
| A．A story book. | B．A science magazine. |
| C．A TV show. | D．An advertisement. |
9 . In this new digital era, farmers are finding ways to evolve with the times while still holding fast to their traditions.
In the quiet and excluded parts of rural China, Xiang Qing, a man born in 1990, leads a life quite unlike the bustling (熙熙攘攘的) urban existence that defines modernity. His home is Guzhang county, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, which is located deep in western Hunan province. Xiang Qing and his 23-year-old nephew, Xiang Hong, jointly operate a video channel called “Shan Bai”. Through their videos, they showcase handicrafts and rural life in China, captivating (迷住) many young urban viewers.
“Life here unfolds at its own pace. We cultivate crops and vegetables and occasionally purchase meat at the market,” Xiang Qing said. “I’ve come across numerous comments from people who watch our videos while lying in bed at night after a busy day of work, finding them truly relaxing and comforting. I think it’s fantastic, and it’s in line with our initial intentions.”
Five years ago, Xiang Qing resigned from his job as a customer service representative in Shanghai and returned to his hometown in Guzhang county, embarking on (开始) a new journey as a video blogger. “Back in 2012, when I was a college student, film-making aroused my passion, and it has continued to be a profound and enduring interest,” he said.
Following in his uncle’s footsteps, Xiang Hong made the same life-altering decision. Having graduated from college last year, he also returned to his hometown in April from Changde, a city in Hunan, and ventured into the world of video production alongside his uncle.
Now their video channel Shan Bai has attracted more than 59.8 million followers. Xiang Qing conceptualizes, films, and edits the videos himself. Xiang Hong serves as the video presenter. Long Lingling, Xiang Qing’s wife, manages the day-to-day operations of the video account, and other family members also contribute to the video production process in different ways.
1. Why do Xiang Qing and Xiang Hong take video bloggers as their career?| A．To pursue personal fame and wealth. |
| B．To financially support their whole family. |
| C．To continue their passion for film-making. |
| D．To promote the lifestyle in their hometown. |
| A．Xiang Qing inspires Xiang Hong in career-making. |
| B．They quit their first job and altered to video making. |
| C．They reached a decision of returning to hometown together. |
| D．They engage in each step of the video production process. |
| A．Devoted and creative. | B．Diligent and optimistic. |
| C．Modest and responsible. | D．Ambitious and demanding. |
| A．A personal diary. | B．A news interview. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A fashion magazine. |
10 . Welcome to our stand-up comedy classes
This is the workshop where beginners have grown into headliners and headliners have grown into stars. Our workshop stresses stand-up comedy writing and performing — the two key components of stand-up comedy.
Our classes are conducted by award-winning, comedy director and writer Stephen Rosenfield and his stand-up staff. They are conducted so that when it’s time for your club performance, you will have solidly written, funny material and you will be well rehearsed and ready to perform beyond your expectations. These stand-up comedy classes are offered to both beginners and advanced students. The workshop consists of group classes, private coaching sessions and a performance at Gotham or West Side Comedy Club.
Seats available: 2
Start date: May 17th
In-person show: May 20th at Gotham Comedy Club
Live streamed show: May 22nd on YouTube
Fees:
If you are a first time student: $410. If you are a returning student: $350.
We accept cash, checks or credit cards.
Your instructor: Becky Veduccio
Becky has been a professional comedian, writer and actress for over 15 years. She has performed stand-up comedy in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and London. Besides, she has appeared in commercials, theater and feature films. And she competed in the 2018 season of America’s GotTalent.
Her film works include Return to Me, Maid in Manhattan and Random Hearts. As a writer, she was chosen as one of Parenting. com’s top five “Favorite Mommy Bloggers” for her humorous articles on the website. In 2015, she won the New York Press Club Award for humorous writing. As an instructor, Becky has taught stand-up comedy to every age group — from elementary school kids and teenagers to university students and adults. She believes everyone has a comedic voice.
1. What can be learned about the workshop?| A．There are three seats left at present. | B．It focuses on both writing and acting. |
| C．There are online shows on May 20th. | D．It is specially designed for headliners. |
| A．$10. | B．$50. | C．$60. | D．$80. |
| A．She is an experienced performer. | B．She contributes a lot to magazines. |
| C．She became an overnight success. | D．She hosted America’s Got Talent. |
