1. What is the man doing?
| A．Attending a course. |
| B．Conducting an interview. |
| C．Hosting a talent show. |
| A．To compete with them. |
| B．To lose weight together. |
| C．To share her problems with them. |
| A．It helps keep one honest. |
| B．It allows for friendly competition. |
| C．It ensures complete secrecy of goals. |
| A．They lack determination. |
| B．They set unrealistic goals. |
| C．They lose focus due to busy lives. |
2 . Visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Vatican City is not only the smallest country in the world, but also a treasure house of art and history. You can admire the impressive fresco paintings (壁画) of the Sistine Chapel, and explore the Vatican Museums, which house a big collection of masterpieces from ancient to modern times.
Skip-the-line tickets:
The best-selling tickets for access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Skip (跳过) the line tickets with priority access.
| Ticket | Type | Price | Reservation (预定) |
| Entrance | Full | €17.00/person | €4.00 |
| Entrance | Reduced | €8.00/person | €4.00 |
Reduced tickets:
Reduced tickets are available to children from 6 to 18 years of age, as well as students between the ages of 18 and 25. It is necessary to present a formal document at the university for the current year. There are no reductions for the over 65s.
Free entry:
Admission is free for children under 6 years of age. It is also free for disabled visitors and their carers. As it is not possible to book in advance, they will have to go directly to the “Special Permits” and /or “Reception” counters located in the entrance hall of the Vatican Museums.
Visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with audio guide
| Ticket | Type | Price | Reservation |
| Entrance +audio guide | Full | €24.00/person | €4.00 |
| Entrance +audio guide | Reduced | €15.00/person | €4.00 |
| Entrance +audio guide | Children (under age 6) | €13.00/person | €4.00 |
1. What does the Sistine Chapel feature?
| A．Fresco paintings. | B．Collected treasures. |
| C．The natural scenery. | D．The style of buildings. |
| A．Kids under age 6. | B．Students aged 6—25. |
| C．Adults aged over 65. | D．People with disabilities. |
| A．€48.00. | B．€61.00. | C．€63.00. | D．€75.00. |
3 . Career Day
Come Look at Your Future!
So Many Questions. . .
> What should I be when I grow up?
> What is it really like being a pharmacist?
> What kind of people sell real estate?
You’ll need to find answers to questions like these within the next four years. Get started at Career Day. Talk with people who work at a variety of interesting jobs. Find out which high school electives will best prepare you for your career interests.
Even More Answers
Think all construction (建筑) workers swing a hammer? Some do, but others specialize in pluming, electrical, tiling, carpet laying, or roofing. Some construction workers design buildings, issue permits, inspect work, or write building safety codes. Learn about the range of jobs in many different industries at Career Day.
Industries Represented
●Education
●Biotechnology
●Medicine
●Journalism
●Law Enforcement
●Accounting
●Sportscasting
●Agriculture
●Computer Technology
●Construction
●Real Estate
●Hospitality
1. What is the purpose of this flier?| A．To help students get prepared for future tests in different jobs |
| B．To encourage students to come to explore their possible work |
| C．To learn about the differences of a variety of industries |
| D．To get advice on learning strategies from the Counseling Office |
| A．Talk with people offering jobs | B．Learn about stories of construction workers |
| C．Experience interesting industries | D．Discover the most suitable optional courses |
| A．Advertising. | B．Building. | C．Medicine. | D．Agriculture. |
4 . The best places for wild sleeping in England and Wales
Challacombe Meadows, Devon
Best for: privacy
Challacombe Meadows is close to miles of walking trails near Widecombe. Basic toilet facilities and running water are a short walk away, and there’s a cosy pub and a farm shop also nearby, for when it’s time to return to civilization. Tents from £ 45 per tent.
Bush Farm, Cornwall
Best for: freedom of choice
At Bush Farm, campers are offered the freedom of choice. Map in hand, you can put up your tent wherever you please. Days can be spent wild swimming, wandering through the countryside and, come the evening, there’s star gazing beneath ink-black skies. Tents from £12 per person.
The Wildman Woods, Carmarthenshire
Best for: life on the riverbanks
At this little-known site, you can put your tent on the banks of the River Sawdde. The Wildman Woods are as simple as they sound, with leafy pitches scattered among the trees near the water. During the day, it’s the perfect place for a paddle. Tents from £10 per person.
Penrhos Isaf Bothy, Gwyned
Best for: packing light
Bothies, simple huts traditionally used as mountain refuges that are open to all and free of charge. They’re a great alternative to wild camping if the weather is looking unstable and you don’t mind sharing with other travellers, who can arrive at any time.
1. Which place best suits people who emphasize private camping?| A．Challacombe Meadows, Devon. | B．Bush Farm, Cornwall. |
| C．The Wildman Woods, Carmarthenshire. | D．Penrhos Isaf Bothy, Gwyned. |
| A．Swim indoors. | B．Go to the pub. | C．Appreciate stars. | D．Walk downtown. |
| A．They are free of charge. |
| B．They are suitable for a paddle. |
| C．They were used as mountain shelters in the past. |
| D．They are favored by people enjoying wild sleeping. |
5 . The ebike has become an essential item, and even the King has been spotted riding one. According to the market research company Mintel, sales have almost tripled over the past five years. While ebikes have become increasingly commonplace, they are still undeniably expensive. You can pick up a perfectly adequate push bike for £300, but most ebikes cost nearly £2,000. Now, Cycling Electric, designed to help consumers choose an ebike, offers the following recommendations.
Best folding bike
Carbo Model X
Price: £2, 799 | Weight: 13.3kg
Range: up to 34 miles
This is one of the most convenient bikes, from a little-known label. The lightweight Carbo X is the perfect example of convenience thanks to its carbon frame and belt drive, instead of a metal bike chain. This makes it lighter and less likely to get messy than an electric Brompton, with its more traditional, oily chain.
Most stylish
Temple Cycles Classic
Price: from £2, 995 | Weight: 19kg
Range: up to 74 miles
This Bristol-based brand is known for its elegant pushbikes, which are hand-built in the city. This is its electric version. It’s a very sleek and functional commuter option and not too heavy. Temples have fewer proprietary (品牌专卖的) parts and so are serviceable in any bike shop. Stylish as they may be, the VanMoofs and the Cowboys can be a bit more complex to get back-up and service.
The money-no-object option
Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX
Price: £5, 380 | Weight: 28.4kg
Range: up to 93 miles
This is a prime example of the attention to detail delivering a high-quality experience in functionality, comfort and practicality — if you can afford it. It has the capacity to handle 25kg of luggage in a pannier, powerful road lights and a beautifully smooth motor.
1. What is the advantage of the Temples over other stylish ebike brands?| A．They are more lightweight. | B．They have more functions. |
| C．They have easier access to service. | D．They are more comfortable. |
| A．Carbo Model X. | B．The VanMoofs and the Cowboys. |
| C．Temple Cycles Classic. | D．Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX. |
| A．An online post. | B．A magazine column. |
| C．A market research report. | D．An official document. |
6 . Looking for your next culture fix? Here are some must-see exhibitions that need to be on your radar.
Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery, Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge
4 March-25 June
It showcases potter (陶艺师) Lucie Rie’s ground-breaking practice across six decades. The potter was a key figure in British post-war art, having moved away in 1938 from Vienna. Her technical innovations permanently extended the language of studio pottery. Her achievements range from functional tableware to elegant bowls and vases decorated with sgraffito.
Soutine |Kossoff, Hastings Contemporary, East Sussex
1 April-24 September
It’s the first show to explore the relationship between Leon Kossoff, whose thickly applied paint landscapes of post-war London are well known, and Paris trained artist Chaim Soutine. Kossoff discovered Soutine’s works in the early 1950s and was greatly influenced by it. The two artists shared an Eastern European Jewish heritage, and both created excellent works from the stuff of everyday life.
Luxury and power: Persia to Greece, British Museum
4 May-13 August.
It examines the political power of luxury goods in the Middle East and Southeast Europe between 550-30 BC. This was a period when the Persian Empire was in conflict with the cities and kingdoms of Greece before being occupied by Alexander the Great. Loans to the exhibition include the Panagyurishte Treasure from Bulgaria.
Audubon’s Birds of America, Compton Verney
1 July-1 October
On tour from the National Museums Scotland, Audubon’s Birds of America examines the artistry and legacy of one of the world’s rarest, most coveted and largest books. Published as a series between 1827 and 1838, and nearly 1 metre high, Birds of America by John James Audubon achieved international renown due to its epic scale and the book’s spectacular, large-scale ornithological illustrations. Compton Verney’s grounds are a wildlife shelter, so make the perfect setting for the show.
1. How long did Lucie Rie work on pottery?| A．About 80 years. | B．About 70 years. | C．About 60 years. | D．About 50 years. |
| A．Audubon. | B．Soutine. | C．Lucie. | D．Kossoff. |
| A．Compton Verney. | B．Hastings Contemporary. |
| C．British Museum. | D．Kettle’s Yard. |
1. What is the man?
| A．A teacher. | B．A host. | C．An editor. |
| A．Her university life. |
| B．Her job after graduation. |
| C．Her high school experience. |
| A．From her friends. |
| B．From her parents. |
| C．From the bank. |
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1. What is the purpose of the contribution?| A．To employ some financial planners. | B．To collect some volunteer doctors. |
| C．To help those with mental diseases. | D．To develop the resources and contents. |
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| C．Only readers are accessible to the contribution. |
| D．The contribution is part of a charitable donation. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A charity. | C．A website. | D．A newspaper. |
9 . Our reading club is devoted to bringing readers free online events, including access to talks on culture & travel, art & therapy, geography & science and travel & writing completely for free! The topic of this month’s event is making art through the seasons.
Event description
Our focus is bringing light into these dark days and will include breathing techniques, art making and sharing. Rather than developing technical art skills, this course will support you to connect to yourself and the seasons. Our session will be focusing on the wisdom and healing power of nature. You can use whatever art materials you already have and a quiet space will help.
Duration: 50 minutes
Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available unless you register with a Mirthy account)
Meet the Host, Sarah
Sarah is an art therapist and artist living in the North York Moors. She has a passion for nature, comforting activities and finding ways to feel connected. She reconnected with art-making 20 years ago after becoming ill and found that art-making and comforting activities made a huge difference to her emotional and physical health. This led her to train as an art therapist, graduating her MA in 2011. Bringing a sense of comforting and feeling connected has remained her primary focus in her work and life.
Preparing for the Event
You’ll need to have Zoom downloaded onto your computer and register a Mirthy account in advance. Please ensure you’re connected to broadband/wifi rather than using your mobile phone connection (4G). We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
1. What does the main topic of this month’s talk belong to?| A．Culture & travel. | B．Art & therapy. |
| C．Geography & science. | D．Travel & writing. |
| A．She is rather sensitive to emotional and physical health. |
| B．She is an expert in teaching how to draw wonderful pictures. |
| C．She has lived in the North York Moors for more than twenty years. |
| D．She does well in connecting others to nature through comforting activities. |
| A．Register an account to have access to replay. | B．Encage their pets to have quiet surroundings. |
| C．Connect their computers to a phone signal. | D．Buy a new computer to get the best experience. |
10 . A California high school student recently took top honours at a worldwide science competition. Jeffrey Chen won the Breakthrough Junior Challenge prize in science earlier this month. The prize comes with $250,000 that Chen can use for college. The aim of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge is to influence young people so they will think creatively in science and mathematics. Students aged 13 — 18 produce short videos which explain a complex science or math subject in an interesting way.
The 17-year-old Chen was chosen over 14 other finalists from the United States, Canada and India. The judges included several well-known scientists and educators. Branko Malaverojvodic, 18, of Peru, won the challenge’s “Popular Vote” contest. He received more than 16,000 likes, shares and positive reactions for his video on cryptography (密码学). You can watch it and the other videos on the Breakthrough Facebook page.
In his prize-winning video, on YouTube, Jeffrey Chen talks about neutrinos (中微子). “This is a neutrino. You can’t see or feel them, but every second each of us are bombarded with trillions of them.”Chen explains neutrinos are particles that are smaller than an atom. He talks about how they can be used in astronomy.
The competition was open to students from around the world. More than 11,000 students competed in the 2021 competition. Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, praised Chen’s science video. “Jeffery is a natural science communicator,” Khan said. A California newspaper, The Daily Journal, said the competition combined Chen’s two great interests — astronomy and film-making and he artfully explains a complex top and makes it easier to understand. Chen said he hopes to continue combining his interests as he studies environmental technology in college. He wants to work on climate change.
1. How do the students participate in the competition?| A．By making short videos. | B．By designing a website. |
| C．By telling funny stories. | D．By face-to-face debate. |
| A．Hit against. | B．Knocked down. | C．Laughed at. | D．Puzzled by. |
| A．Interesting and shocking. | B．Funny and instructive. |
| C．Scientific and artistic. | D．Vividly and specific. |
| A．A Teen Takes Top Science Prize |
| B．The Breakthrough Junior Challenge |
| C．Methods of Making Short Videos |
| D．Students Participate in the Competition Actively |
