1 . Are you a sports lover looking for skill development in the off-season (淡季)?
Joy of the Game (JG) has been working for the past 10 years. Come and join JG to develop skills as you prepare for next season.
Classroom Information | |
Ages | Boys 8th—12th Grade |
Skills | All Skill Levels |
Days | Sunday (A 10-Day Program) Half Day：Morning：9:00 am－12:00 pm Afternoon：1:00 pm－4:00 pm Full Day：9:00 am－4:00 pm |
Schedule(课程) | Morning Period ( 9:00 am－12:00 pm )：Basketball, Volleyball, Floor Hockey Lunch Break：12:00 pm－1:00 pm ( Kids Must Bring Their Own Lunch ) Afternoon Period ( 1:00 pm－4:00 pm )：Basketball, Floor Hockey (室内曲棍球), Soccer, Relay Races (接力赛) |
Costs | Half Day：$ 50 a day Full Day：$ 90 a day |
1. Who can join JG according to the information?
| A．A girl in the 8th grade. |
| B．A girl who likes playing volleyball. |
| C．A boy in the 11th grade. |
| D．A boy who wants to improve baseball skills. |
| A．any time on Sunday | B．from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| C．from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | D．from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
| A．sports magazine | B．novel | C．storybook | D．science book |
2 . Open Lands Day
Join us at the Rogue River Preserve for a very special Open Lands Day!
The preserve includes two miles of riverfront along the Rogue River, a large forest, and some woodlands. It is only open to the public during special events, work parties, and youth education programs. So, come and take advantage of this special opportunity and explore the trails at your own pace, attend a guided hike, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy by the river, or all three.
To limit crowding, registration is required for hikes or self-guided exploration for the day.
| Hike | Time | Activities | |
| Self-guided hike | 10: 00-3: 00 | Explore the preserve at your own pace. | |
| Guided hikes | Lichen Hike | 10: 30-12: 00 | Discover the mysterious lichens (地衣) that live on trees, rocks, and soil with lichenologist, Steve Sheehy. Learn how to identify some of the 57 liches that have been described on the preserve. |
| Cryptozoology Hike “Sassy with Sasquatch” | 12: 00-1: 00 | Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch! Let’s go for a walk to the Fairy Forest and discuss the rare creatures of the Pacific Northwest. This hike will be guided by Rebekah Bergkoetter, Land Steward at SOLC. | |
| Cryptozoology Hike ‘Ness Around and Find Out’ | 1: 30-2: 30 | Learn about the monster (怪物) of Loch Ness while we walk around and find more creatures unique to this area. This hike will be guided by Rebekah Berg koetter, Land Steward at SOLC. | |
Meeting Location: Rogue River Preserve
Pet Policy (政策): This preserve is protected to conserve special habitats. Therefore, we kindly ask you to leave your pets at home. Certified Assistance Dogs will be the only dogs that are allowed.
1. What is a must for hikers at the Rogue River Preserve?
| A．To take a dog. | B．To follow a guide. |
| C．To make a schedule. | D．To register in advance. |
| A．Cryptozoology Hike ‘Ness Around and Find Out’. | B．Cryptozoology Hike ‘Sassy with Sasquatch’. |
| C．Self-guided hike. | D．Lichen Hike. |
| A．All kinds of pets are allowed at the preserve. |
| B．Visitors can only bring beautiful pets to the preserve. |
| C．The preserve can help visitors to take care of the pets. |
| D．Only Certified Assistance Dogs are allowed at the preserve. |
3 . VUEUFROM HERE
The Great Outdoors February 2023
Giving a winter skill course a go
4 FEBRUARY
Rombalds Stride
YORKSHIRE DALES
Organized by the 15th Airedale Scout Group, the Rombalds Stride Winter Challenges is a 23-mile walking or running route taking in some of Yorkshire’s finest scenery. You’ll ascend the Airedale Valley, over Rombalds Moor to Hkley and across Otley Chevin.
Cost: $ 12
rombaldsstride.co.uk
16-19 FEBRUARY
Fort William
MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
Scotland’s outdoor capital welcomes you for a packed programme of events inspired by its high places. From sessions to award ceremonies and film screenings, as well as a schedule of guided walks and runs, the activities are as varied as the landscape.
Cost: varies
mountainfestival.co.uk
21-22 FEBRUARY
Caravan, Camping &Motorhome Show
BIRMINGHAM
With more than 350 exhibitor stands showcasing their latest and greatest products, this huge show is the place to be if you’re on the lookout for a touring caravan, a motorhome or a campervan. You’ll also be able to browse a huge array of tents, tilted towards the family and car camping market, plus a wide array of accessories and gadgets, from sleep systems to stand up paddleboards.
Cost: $ 12 per adult, under 15 free
Ccmshow.co.uk
23-24 FEBRUARY
Winter Skills and Wild Camping
GLENCOE
This two-day course will help you hone your winter skills and combine your new-found knowledge with a high winter wild camp (and sunset, weather permitting!) with reduced legwork. Based around Glencoe and Kinlochleven, the course is provided by qualified guides on behalf of Rich Mountain Experiences. Camping gear can be supplied.
Cost: $ 250
richmountainexperiences.co.uk
22-28 FEBRUARY
The Winter reverse
DARTMOOR
Start your new year with a big dose of winter and a walk or run across Dartmoor. This fully supported 50km journey from south to north, through some of the most remote parts of the moors, is more challenge than race. Whilst good fitness is required, walkers can choose to be accompanied by local Mountain Leaders with first aid cover.
Cost: $ 255-275
climbsouthuest.com
1. What kind of course will you take if you want to enjoy a guided walking and running?| A．YORKSHIRE DALES. | B．MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL. |
| C．BIRMINGHAM. | D．GLENCOE. |
| A．$ 24. | B．$ 27. | C．$ 39. | D．$ 25. |
| A．The local guides’ company. | B．Some winter skills like running. |
| C．Necessary first aid. | D．New found knowledge. |
4 . Top Summer Festivals in Australia
Splendid mornings and glorious sunshine may not always make summer exciting, but the Aussie summer is always a nice option. The country finds its fortune, the artists find their patrons, and pleasure-seekers get that kick to enjoy good things in life under the southern sun.
1. Margaret River Gourmet Escape
When: November 17-19
This outstanding food & wine festival at Leeuwin Estate Winery by the Margaret River is an experience for travelers who have arrived at the start of summer. From enjoying barbeque on the famous Castle Bay Beach to dining on the longest wooden jetty (栈桥) in the Southern Hemisphere, the true devotees of food and wine choose entertainment for these three days.
2. Tropfest Film Festival
When: February 7-11
Filmmakers from across the globe use the world’s largest short film festival as a platform to showcase their work. This free-to-attend festival doesn’t have the air of Cannes(戛纳) but the audience is assured of some really experimental movies. If you happen to be in Sydney this summer. head to the Centennial Park and see for yourselfhow heartwarming this festival can turn out to be.
3. Womadelaide Music Festival
When: February 17-March5
During the Womadelaide festival, you can attend this biggest world music festival in southern hemisphere. The Botanic Park turns into a Mecca (麦加) for music lovers as live concerts by artists from all over the world make you enjoy different cultures and genres. To make your summer weekend in South Australia memorable, hit the festival on the first day.
4. Perth International Arts Festival
When: February 10-March5
The Perth international arts festival in Australia is a wonderful experience. Even the “mad” summer of Perth would feel sweet when you join a noble gathering of people at this premier cultural even. This 24-day festival is an occasion to meet greatest living artists and get exposed to new works.
1. What is the feature of Margaret River Gourmet Escape?| A．It contains different water activities. |
| B．It is famed for food, wines and beaches |
| C．It is the first summer festival in the world. |
| D．It holds an exhibition of world-class wines |
| A．In the Botanic Park. | B．By the Margaret River |
| C．In the Centennial Park. | D．On the Castle Bay Beach. |
| A．Tropfest Film Festivals. | B．Womadelaide Music Festival. |
| C．Margaret River Gourmet Escape. | D．Perth Intemational Arts Festival |
5 . In July 2020, Luo Zixin, a student at Changsha No 1 High School, celebrated the ending of the national college entrance exam with a split leap. The moment was snapped by a photographer, which quickly went viral online. This photo, which is widely thought to symbolize Chinese youngsters’ optimistic spirit toward finishing the exam amid the pandemic, has inspired the TV series The Examination for Everyone.
Gao Changli, head of the TV program department with the administration, said a total of 16 meetings were organized to discuss the creation details and they finally decided to show a “positive, friendly and lovely” group of youngsters set in a county.
Centering on six families, the TV series was shot in 64 days before it took another 81 days to finish postproduction, which is more efficient than most domestic dramas, according to Wang Xiaohui, the chief executive producer.
The series tells the story of high school students, teachers and parents in Jinhe County, Anhui Province, who overcame difficulties resulted by the COVID-19 pandemic and flood to complete the “big exam” of life with the joint efforts of the party, government and all sectors of society.
Shen Yan, as the co-director of this TV, said that The Examination for Everyone covers the social picture of the college entrance examination, anti-pandemic stories, struggling with floods and other aspects, vividly restoring the days of the college entrance examination in 2020, and highlighting that contemporary youth can take responsibility for themselves, for school, for their families, for society, and for the future of China. This TV series uses the lens to reflect the warmth of reality, highlighting the youthful atmosphere of Chinese teenagers forging ahead and living the life to the full, as well as the spirit of the new era of dedication and contribution of all walks of life.
1. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that the photo __________.| A．reflected the spirit of anti-pandemic | B．made the photographer popular online |
| C．was taken for the TV series on purpose | D．provided the inspiration for the TV series |
| A．It was set in Wuhan. |
| B．It took one year to complete. |
| C．It was carefully designed and created. |
| D．It featured the family life of a group of teenagers. |
| A．The government against the pandemic. |
| B．People from all walks of life concerned. |
| C．Candidates for college entrance examination. |
| D．Teachers and parents preparing for the exam. |
| A．Realistic and positive. | B．Serious and tragic. |
| C．Inspiring and imaginary. | D．Optimistic and humorous. |
6 . Do you want to have a nice trip in your spare time?Maybe Yunnan is a good choice for you.There you can enjoy yourselves every day.
| Time | Activities |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Shangri-la.You will meet your local guide at the airport or the bus station and he or she will take you to the hotel.Visit Napa Lake in your free time in the afternoon. |
| Day 2 | Drive to Lijiang for 2 hours and visit Tiger Leaping Gorge on the way. After you reach Lijiang,you can visit Black Dragon Pond and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.You can take the cable car to Baisha village in Lijiang. |
| Day 3 | Take a bus to Dali (about 3 hours). You can go boating on Erhai Lake.Visit Bai village, Xizhou and Zhoucheng. Do some shopping in the old Dali town. |
| Day 4 | Fly to Kunming in the morning,which is the capital of Yunnan. Then take a tour to the Stone Forest.In the afternoon,end your trip and leave Kunming by plane. |
Contact Information：
Phone: 0551-83987236
Working time: 9:00-17:00
Company: Sunshine Travel Agency(旅行社)
Address: 209 Huaihe Road, Hefei, Anhui
1. The information above may be from ______ ?| A．a story | B．a news report | C．a geography book | D．a travel guide |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．visit Napa Lake | B．take the cable car |
| C．go shopping | D．meet the local guide |
| A．On the first day. | B．On the second day. | C．On the third day. | D．On the fourth day. |
7 . Unusual Libraries Around the World
There are 2.7 million libraries spreading across the globe, and while there are many beautiful ones, there are also a number of unique ones.
Haskell Free Library and Opera House, Quebec, Canada and Vermont, US
The Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a special library spanning two countries, is stationed on the border between Canada and the United States and serves people from both countries. The main entrance is on the American side, but the majority of collection of the books are in Canada. There’s even an official American-Canada borderline running right across the library’s floor.
Deichman Bjørvika, Oslo, Norway
Praised by many as a library of the future, the Deichman Bjørvika, city of Oslo’s new main library, has one hundred unread and unpublished texts. They are stored in a specially designed room lined with wood from the forest, making the library the world’s most secretive one. It witnesses different authors add their works to the collection that will not be available for reading until 2114.
Seashore Library, Qinhuangdao, China
Quietly sitting on an isolated (孤零零的) stretch of beach of Qinhuangdao in northern China, the Seashore Library has been called the world’s loneliest library. People have to walk across the sand to reach the doors. The building is designed to promote people’s connection with ocean, so the main reading room features a layered design to ensure that everyone has a good view of the sea.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt
Bíbliotheca Alexandrina is considered as a revival (复兴) of an ancient library in the Alex-andria 2,300 years ago or so. Characterized by its circular, tilting form, the building spans 160 meters in diameter (直径) and reaches up to 32 meters in height, while also diving some 12 meters into the ground.
1. What highlights the Haskell Free Library and Opera House?| A．It crosses two countries. |
| B．It is accessible only by boat. |
| C．It has the largest collection of books. |
| D．It is modeled after an ancient library. |
| A．To promote the stretching beach. |
| B．To help visitors get rid of loneliness. |
| C．To involve visitors in the natural world. |
| D．To make it the world’s loneliest library. |
| A．Haskell Free Library and Opera House. |
| B．Deichman Bjørvika. |
| C．Seashore Library. |
| D．Bibliotheca Alexandrina. |
8 . LEARN LIVE FROM THE WM EXPERTS
Do you have passion for writing? If so, join the WM team for more interactive webinars to help you achieve your writing dreams. This webinar, for writers of all levels, will focus on art of the 500 -word story. It will give you tips on generating ideas, starting strong, structure, satisfying endings, characters, potential markets and the crucial importance of editing.
How to give your novel attention it deserves?
This course can help you write a tempting covering letter, explain what should go into your synopsis, biography and sample, and consider whether it is best to approach an agent or publisher.
How to make a twist ending story?
There is an art to write a twist ending story an make it work. This course will cover the dos and don’t of the technique, bad and good endings, markets for twist stories, avoiding being too predictable and five ways to make sure your story works.
How to explore different features of various genres?
Gothic fiction (Friday, September 18th, 1lam-2pm) remains an endearingly popular genre, with a rich history and lively modern scene. In this session we’ll explore what it means for fiction to be true Gothic, as well as offer writing exercises to get you developing your own pieces in the field.
Alternative history (Saturday,September 19th,8am—1lam) offers a fascinating opportunity to explore how events of the past could have played out differently and affected the world today. This webinar will define the sub-genre, explore famous examples and set you up to develop your own alternative histories.
Horror fiction (Sunday, September20th, 3pm—5pm) is full of monsters, from the supernatural forces of vampires, zombies and werewolves to monsters with human faces. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to effectively use some of the classics and develop your own, new, horror creations to terrify your readers.
If you would like to book several webinars, please call us on 01778392492, so we can give you a discount. To find out more, visit www.writers-online.co.uk/webinars.
1. What kind of advice can’t the webinar give us?| A．How to realize our dream. |
| B．How to make our writing more attractive. |
| C．How to explore different writing features. |
| D．How to generate satisfying endings to our story. |
| A．September 20th, 3pm—5pm | B．September 19th, 3pm—5pm |
| C．September 18th, 1lam—2pm | D．September 19th, 8am—11am |
| A．A journal | B．A novel | C．A magazine | D．A textbook |
9 . For the past five years, I have worked in strategic roles in advertising. During my work, I challenged the difficulties in creating an ad that would be relevant to the brand, match its core values, and would also target appropriately consumers with a strong consumer insight. When I contribute to a successful campaign that matches all of the above, what I get is sheer bliss. In this sense, I love advertising.
Nevertheless, I am aware advertising has its gray areas. In many cases, advertisers focus on few features that can distinguish them from the competition, while presenting an incomplete picture of the product. For example, a snack brand can focus on the taste claim and ignore any clear reference to nutritional values and calories of the product. In other cases, advertisers claim superiority by using survey findings that do not agree with consumers’ common sense. Recently, a new Cola was introduced by a major Israeli company, claiming its Cola tastes better than the traditional Coca-Cola. Although such claim is possible, it is highly unlikely that a private-label Cola will be able to better suit the Israeli taste, since Coca-Cola dominates the Israeli Cola market for decades with over 90% market share. Yet, as a marketer, I understand we must be aggressive to put our products in consumers’ consideration set.
From a consumer’s standpoint, however, I have a contradictory attitude towards ads. I have some strong relationships with brands I encounter on a regular basis. I adore the design and innovation of Nespresso. I already replaced 4 iPhone models during the last decade and never bought a basketball shoe which is not a Nike shoe. When these brands advertise, I am open to hear about new products and watch ads. Consequently, I am willing to pay more or purchase more expensive products.
Meanwhile, getting used to certain brands makes me less willing to try new ones. When I experience a brand that does not meet my expectations as my usual choices do, I feel like I made a wrong decision. Moreover, the bad experience increases my skepticism towards new brands.
Overall, I admire the efforts made by us advertisers to increase sales. However, my true desire as a consumer is to minimize my exposure to irrelevant ads as much as possible.
1. What does the underlined expression “sheer bliss” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Pure happiness. | B．Deep worry. | C．A heavy burden. | D．A great chance. |
| A．most products only have a few features |
| B．the legal boundaries of ads are undefined |
| C．the truth of the products is partially presented |
| D．most ads confuse their products with their rivals’ |
| A．The author was inspired by the design of Nespresso. |
| B．The author has never been bothered by high price. |
| C．The author is loyal to certain brands. |
| D．The author likes watching ads. |
| A．Why Ads Are Misleading | B．Why I Love and Hate Ads |
| C．What Made Ads So Annoying | D．What Made a Household Brand |
10 . Bird House Keeper Internship
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s. Bird House is looking for qualified interns (实习生) who are interested in developing zoo professional skills in animal care. Interns play an important role in animal conservation and have the unique opportunity to aid animal care staff in various responsibilities.
Interns will:
•Experience and learn all aspects of animal husbandry (畜牧业)
•Learn and follow animal and keeper safety guidelines and operations
•Complete a project and present findings to bird staff
• Perform other duties
Support will be given to any intern who wishes to pursue the publication of their project results at the cud of the internship.
Qualifications:
Strong preference will be given to undergraduate and graduate students or recent graduates pursuing a career in a related field.
•Previous animal experience in a zoo preferred but not required
•Flexible, reliable, self-motivated and a team player
•Ability to follow oral and written instructions
•Able to establish and maintain an effective relationship with people
• Strong written and oral communication
• Good observational skill
•Able to actively work in severe weather
Stipend (津贴):
This is an unpaid internship. Interns will be responsible for all transportation costs and personal health insurance.
Housing:
The intern will make his or her own housing arrangements in the Washington, D.C., area.
Parking:
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and the Smithsonian Institution do not provide free parking to interns.
Term of appointment:
This is a three-month internship with the possibility of extending (延长) to six months. Interns must be able to commit 30-40 hours per week, including holidays and weekends.
How to Apply:
To apply, go to solaa.si.edu.
1. What will interns be offered?| A．Free publication of their project results. |
| B．Free accommodation. |
| C．Round-trip costs. |
| D．Some training in animal care. |
| A．Having strong communication skills. |
| B．Being familiar with birds’ habits. |
| C．Having working experience in a zoo. |
| D．Being graduate students. |
| A．90-120 hours. |
| B．At least 360 hours. |
| C．120-480 hours. |
| D．At least 480 hours. |
