1 . The cost of living crisis is causing suffering for millions this winter. One in five people are worried about where their next meal will come from. Parents who live near you are burdened with anxiety about how they will afford to feed their children. Families are struggling and don’t know where to turn. Yet while people go hungry, three million tonnes of surplus(剩余的) food is being wasted every year.
Fare Share is a national charity working to get that food to people who are struggling—but we need your help. A gift of £90 could provide three meals a day to a family of four for a whole month. Plus, you may be entitled to recover 25p of tax on every £1 you give as gift money.
Your gift will help us redistribute food to our network of 8,500 local charities and community groups across the UK. You’ll also help people to access other services and support through these groups, strengthening communities and easing loneliness through food.
WILL YOU DO YOUR FARESHARE? PLEASE HELP PEOPLE GOING HUNGRY THIS WINTER | |||
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We’d love to keep you up to date on Fare Share’s work including fundraising updates. Please get in touch by calling us on 0300 302 3677 or emailing fundraiser@fareshare.org.uk
To give online, please visit fareshare.org.uk/community 1. For more information please scan the QR code.
| A．Providing gifts for families. | B．Redistributing surplus food. |
| C．Organizing festival events. | D．Offering tax recovery services. |
| A．They will receive a tax refund. |
| B．They will help run the local charities. |
| C．They will be recognized as organizers. |
| D．They will receive free meals for themselves. |
| A．A travel blog. | B．A news report. |
| C．A community noticeboard. | D．An entertainment magazine. |
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| “Critic’s Pick. The movie is extremely emotional(like a Toni Morrison novel or a Mary Oliver poem).” LISA KENNEDY, THE NEW YORK TIMES Raven Jaskson *2023 *U.S. *97 minutes |
2023 Gotham Award Nominee for Breakthrough Figure(Raven Jackson)
One of the most visually striking, profoundly moving American moviemaking debuts(首次亮相) in years, Raven Jackson’s All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is an eye-catching immersion into a young woman’s inner world, filmed and edited with an extraordinary attention to the tiniest detail. This impressionistic journey skips ahead and back through decades to tell the story of Mack, whose upbringing in rural Mississippi is touched by grace, dotted with heartbreak, and always carried high in the sky by the surrounding natural beauty. As she ages, she loses loved ones and gains others, while making decisions that change the course of her life, and that of her beloved sister. Relying on sounds and images to tell her story, and employing minimal dialogue, Jackson has created something breathtakingly quiet and ultimately transporting a spiritual respect to the moments, feelings, and connections that make a life. An A24 release.
Show Times:November 7—November 15
12:15 PM 2:15 PM 4:15 PM 6:15 PM 8:15 PM
Please note:*Open caption screenings of the film will play on November 8—November 13
12:15 PM 6:15 PM
*Audio description available at all screenings.
1. According to the passage, Raven Jackson is a(n)____________.| A．critic | B．director | C．actor | D．editor |
| A．Mack’s life is full of ups and downs. |
| B．All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is highly thought of. |
| C．New technology is used to create some thrilling scenes. |
| D．Mack, the leading role, is brought up in the countryside. |
| A．11/7 at 6:15 PM | B．11/11 at 12:15 PM |
| C．11/12 at 8:15 PM | D．11/14 at 6:15 PM |
3 . The Best Space Museums
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | WashingtonHousing 60, 000 air and space collections, the museum enables visitors to learn about the rich history of aviation by viewing the first successful aircraft—the 1903 Wright Flyer—and everything that came next. From pilot uniforms to NASA spacesuits, engines and equipment, you’ll find it all at this museum.
National Museum of the U. S. Air Force | DaytonIf your main interests lie in military aviation, this museum will have everything you’ve ever wanted to see. It features exhibits on World War II, the Korean War, the Southeast Asia War and the Cold War. They’ve also got a Missile Gallery as well as a Space Gallery where visitors can walk inside a full-size reproduction of a NASA shuttle.
U. S. Space and Rocket Center |HuntsvilleSpace fans know this museum to be the site of the original Space Camp, including the film by the same name, but there’s plenty more to see here. The Center has a number of exhibits both indoors and out and many play areas for younger kids. 3D movies and live science shows add to the appeal. Most impressively, it is totally free to visitors.
Pima Air& Space Museum | TucsonThe privately funded museum has been in operation for over 40 years and has over 300historic aircraft on display. You’ll also find several exhibits that range from seaplanes and aircraft carriers to paper airplanes and women in flight. One of the biggest draws, though, is its extensive “boneyard”, a collection of over 4,000 U. S. government and military aircraft that are either being recycled or regenerated.
1. What feature distinguishes National Museum of the U. S. Air Force from the others?| A．It organizes space camps every year. |
| B．It has a shuttle of the same size as a real one. |
| C．It has a history of 40 years. |
| D．It charges a small entrance fee. |
| A．Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. |
| B．National Museum of the U. S. Air Force. |
| C．U. S. Space and Rocket Center. |
| D．Pima Air & Space Museum. |
| A．An introduction to some museums. |
| B．A family outing guide. |
| C．A travel event brochure. |
| D．A commercial ad. |
1. If you happen to be the 200th customer to buy Cholesterol blockTM, what will you do?
| A．Be able to buy it at a low price. |
| B．Be the luckiest one online. |
| C．Try it free of charge. |
| D．Change your diet. |
| A．They are diseases. |
| B．They are side effects. |
| C．They are medicines. |
| D．They are cholesterol. |
| A．In a travel guide book. |
| B．On a university bulletin board (布告牌). |
| C．In a health magazine. |
| D．In a doctor’s prescription. |
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6 . Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the cultural exchanges between different countries. Here is some information you may need.
Name: Sara Small Age: 23
Place: Crivitz, Germany, 1996.
Cost: $8,000
Organization: EF Education First
Experience: “I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am good now at German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”
Name: David Links Age:16
Place: Stuttgart, Germany, 1996.
Cost: $6,000
Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE)
Experience: “I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really felt as though I had a second family.”
Name: Tom Jennings Age: 21
Place: Conflans, France,1995.
Cost: $7,000
Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE)
Experience: “There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to play each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student exchange program it is how to take care of yourself.”
Name: Linda Marks Age: 19
Place: Chonburi Province, Thailand, 1994.
Cost: $3,500
Organization: Rotary International
Experience: “There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”
1. Who are included in the students that mention both the good and bad times in the experience?| A．Sara Small and David Links. |
| B．Linda Marks and David Links. |
| C．Tom Jennings and Linda Marks. |
| D．Sara Small and Tom Jennings. |
| A．To depend on himself and adapt. |
| B．To accept advice and depend on himself. |
| C．To keep himself away from others. |
| D．To protect himself and others. |
| A．Australia. | B．France. | C．Germany. | D．Thailand. |
7 . It’s Thanksgiving, which means a lot of family time. Here are some movies that will be fun for the whole family.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 – Since the book series is so popular, and so is Jennifer Lawrence, you’re likely to have someone in the family who wants to go to the theaters to finish the games. This one tests the limits of PG-13 (适合13岁以上的电影) in its intensity, though, so be careful of that if you’re taking some little ones.
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences (镜头) of violence and action, and for some thematic material
Availability: In theaters everywhere
The Good Dinosaur – Another great choice for adults and kids alike, Pixar’s latest offering goes back millions of years when dinosaurs weren’t destroyed by a small planet that hit Earth. We follow a little dinosaur named Arlo who must learn to face his fears when he gets separated from his family. It’s a touching story for the whole family, so make sure you bring some tissues (纸巾) for the tears that will eventually come out of your face.
Rating: PG for peril (危险), action and thematic clements
Availability: In theaters everywhere
Love the Coopers – Olivia Wilde stars in what is this year’s family Christmas comedy that deals with the trials (考验) and sufferings of not being able to choose your relatives. This one doesn’t have a great Rotten Tomatoes score at 21%, but I’ve heard that it’s pretty charming nonetheless thanks to Wilde.
Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, language and some sexuality
Availability: In theaters cverywhere
Inside Out – Pixar’s summer release is a funny, beautiful tale of growing up and dealing with the complicated emotions inside your head. After seeing this one a couple of times, it quickly rose up to be my second favorite Pixar movie of all-time (behind The Incredibles). Honestly, it’s better than The Good Dinosaur. If you don’t feel like heading to the theaters, just pick this one up to watch at home.
Rating: PG for mild thematic elements and some action
Availability: Blu-Ray, DVD and VOD
Note: PG stands for parental guidance, which suggested some material may not be suitable for children.
1. The most touching movie is about how to ________.| A．finish one’s games | B．face one’s fears |
| C．choose one’s relatives | D．handle complicated emotions |
| A．They are all suitable for family entertainment. |
| B．They all have a good Rotten Tomatoes score. |
| C．They are all on show in every theater. |
| D．They all star famous actors and actresses. |
| A．Inside Out>The Good Dinosaur>The Incredibles |
| B．The Good Dinosaur>The Incredibles> Love the Coopers |
| C．The Incredibles>Inside Out>The Good Dinosaur |
| D．Love the Coopers>Inside Out>The Good Dinosaur |
8 . TED Ed Hi Katherine!
This December, the TED-Ed team will host a series of 4 calls for students to learn about climate change, as part of our larger TED Countdown Initiative (方案).
Details about call series:
Each week during the month of December, we’ll meet at the same time on Zoom (an online meeting APP). Students should join in the calls on their own. We’d like students to be able to attend at least 3 of the 4 calls.
Register your students’ interest:
As we plan the time when we will meet with students, we’d love to see how many students are interested in this opportunity. Please share this interest with your students so they can register their interest before the Countdown Summit. In this form we’ll ask them for their parent’s email address for permission.
Share this interest form with your students:
https://airtable. com/shr4U7DICbrdHuaGM
More about TED Countdown:
On January 25, we’re hosting the Countdown Summit in Scotland— the first TED conference focusing on climate solutions. In April, TED hosted an online meeting and announced our plan to help the planet. And as always, education plays an important role in this mission (使命). That’s why we have chosen talks for students to do together virtually for a deeper understanding of this global issue and solutions.
We hope your students join us!
Please note that this event is only for students aged 3-19, in high school and below!
1. How many call should students attend at least in December?| A．3 | B．4. | C．7 | D．12 |
| A．The time we meet at each week is different. |
| B．We meet on an online meeting. |
| C．Students should join on their own. |
| D．Students are able to attend at least 3 calls. |
| A．Work out plans for the team. |
| B．Attend online calls with their parents. |
| C．Register their interest in an online form. |
| D．Download the application form. |
| A．Education mission. | B．Virtual reality. |
| C．Climate solutions. | D．Events organizing. |
| A．A baby of 2 years old | B．A university graduate |
| C．A worker of 30 years old | D．A high school student of 17 years old |
9 . Top 4 Writing Contests of 2023
The Betty Award
As one of the few competitions for elementary and middle school students, The Betty Award grants (授了) cash prizes for written pieces below 1,000 words. The Betty Award has both a Spring &. Fall contest.
Top prize: $ 300
Entry fee: S 20
Deadline: April 30, 2023
100-Word Writing Contest
100 words or less per entry is a must. Submit as many entries as you’d like. All ages, genders, nationalities and writers are welcome. The theme is using humor as healing (治愈)。
Top prize: $ 800
Entry fee: $ 10
Deadline: May 13, 2023
Teen Writing Contest
The Ann Arbor District Library is excited to host its 30th annual Teen Writing Contest in Winter 2023! Young adult authors take part as judges each year, who then read and select the winning stories. Stories are judged in three different categories: Grades 6—8, Grades 98.10, and Grades 11812.
Top prize: $ 250
Additional prizes: 2nd/ $ 150; 3rd/ $75
Entry fee: FREE
Deadline: August 15, 2023
Bennington Young Writers Awards
Bennington College has a unique literary legacy (遗产), including 12 Pulitzer Prize winners, countless New York Times bestsellers, and two of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. In celebration of this legacy， Bennington launched the Young Writers Awards to promote excellence in writing at the high school level.
Top prize: $ 1,000
Additional prizes: 2nd/ $ 500; 3rd/ S 250
Entry fee: FREE
Deadline: September 10，2023
1. When can participants submit their entries for The Betty Award?| A．On April 28. | B．On May 13. | C．On August 15. | D．On September 10. |
| A．It is free of charge. | B．It is open to all ages. |
| C．It partners with a library. | D．It requires 1000-word entries. |
| A．The Betty Award. | B．Teen Writing Contest. |
| C．100 Word Writing Contest. | D．Bennington Young Writers Awards. |
10 . What are your plans for the summer vacation? Here are three summer camps in 2020. You can choose for your summer vacation. If you join the summer camps, you will feel excited and enjoyable.
Smart Camp 2020 Smart Camp is exciting with rock climbing, rowing, swimming and other activities. Camp dates: July 10~23 Age:13~16 years old Cost:$135 Tel:9619-2389 Http://www.Rhfleet.org/events/summer-camp.com |
Social Skill Camp 2020 Teach students to master some social skills in groups, such as listening, making and keeping friends, improving self-confidence(自信)and so on. Camp dates: July 13~20 Cost:$270 Tel:9726-9580 To know more information and details, please visit our website: Http://www.9640 Lover.com. |
Music Camp 2020 Music Camp is funny! Please come and join in the new and fun musical activities! You can take pleasure and learn all kinds of musical knowledge here. Camp dates: July 17~31 Camp hours:9:00 am to 6:00 pm Price:$150 each week Tel:9935-8857 Http://www.Music Camp Lover.com |
| A．Social Skill Camp 2020. | B．Sports Camp 2020. |
| C．Smart Camp 2020. | D．Music Camp 2020. |
| A．get on well with others | B．sing and dance |
| C．climb rocks and swim | D．improve your art abilities |
| A．$135. | B．$270. | C．$150. | D．$300. |
| A．make and keep friends | B．get more information about the camps |
| C．get a discount | D．see the manager |
