1. What’s the speaker?
| A．A journalist. | B．A host. | C．A house owner. |
| A．12. | B．20. | C．28. |
| A．Language. | B．History. | C．Art. |
| A．Peter Smith. | B．Jack Brown. | C．Tom Anderson. |
2 . The Big Picture Photo Contest
What on Earth have you photographed? The annual BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition encourages little photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this photo competition that will both celebrate and display the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspire action to protect the environment through the power of imagery. It has been held since 1991 and has received more than 3 million entries from children in over 100 countries. The winning images are exhibited at one of the most famous science institutions in the world in San Francisco, California, the USA.
Theme
“Life and the Environment”
Contest Prizes:
$12,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to the winners: The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000 for the best overall image and be featured in the annual exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences (December 26 - December 31,2019). The first place winners of the seven official categories will each receive $1,000 in cash and also have their winning images featured in the annual exhibit. Up to 6 additional finalists will be awarded a certificate of recognition for each category.
Eligibility (参赛资格)
Children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. Only hard copies of photos will be accepted. Full name, age (day, month and year), sex and full address including phone number and e-mail must be on the back of the photo.
E-mail: BigPicture@hottail.com
Telephone
0440-321-8356
Limit
You can submit more than one entry.
Entry Fee
$5 for one single image submission in any category.
Copyright
Note that by entering the competition, you have assigned copyright of your photo(s) to the organizers. The photo (s) will not be returned and will be used to raise environmental awareness through exhibitions, websites, posters, publications, etc. and to raise funds to further promote environmental activities by children.
Deadline
October 01, 2019.
1. What can we know about the contest?| A．It requires that the works should be relevant to the environment. |
| B．It is organized by some famous science institutions in the world. |
| C．It has been held in over 100 countries every other year since 1991. |
| D．It invites professional photographers from the world to participate. |
| A．All submissions will be exhibited at a science institution. |
| B．Junior school students are not eligible for the competition. |
| C．Participants must send their personal information along with their work. |
| D．The first place winner of the seven official categories will receive $12,000. |
| A．The participants. | B．The organizers. |
| C．The judges. | D．The science institution. |
| A．given back to the participants |
| B．made known to the public on October 1 |
| C．used to improve people environment awareness |
| D．sold to collect money for environmental protection |
| A．To entertain readers. | B．To introduce the exhibits. |
| C．To make a survey. | D．To get readers informed. |
3 . The following is the information of some excellent hotels at the famous resort (度假胜地) for skiers in Italy.
Hotel Ela
£550 per person
The hotel Ela lies in the center of the resort, only 100 m from the main ski lift and 300 m from the ski school meeting point. It is ideal for those who prefer a hotel which is very close to all the resort’s action.
Rooms (2-4 people): Twin rooms with cable TV, hairdryer, shower and WC. All rooms have recently been redecorated.
Hotel Sport
£540 per person
It is near shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel is a great choice for those looking for lively nightlife. The famous bar is just on the ground floor.
Rooms (2-4 people): All rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors and have hairdryer, mini-safe, satellite TV, shower and WC.
Please note: This hotel doesn’t accept groups larger than 6 people.
Hotel Xalet Verdu
£559 per person
It is an attractive hotel decorated in the traditional style and offers comfortable accommodation. The atmosphere is welcoming. It is 300m from the main ski lift and the village center.
Garage: £10 a day
64 rooms: Twin or double bedrooms with shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone and safe.
Villa Cary Hotel
£540 per person
The Villa Cary is a small but well located hotel with comfortable rooms for two people making it ideal for couples. You’re guaranteed a warm welcome from the English owner.
Rooms (2 people): Pleasantly furnished double bedrooms with cable TV, mini-safe and bathrooms with shower and WC.
1. What is the benefit of staying in Hotel Ela?| A．It’s the cheapest of all the hotels. |
| B．It’s the best among all the hotels. |
| C．It’s convenient for the resort’s activities. |
| D．It has rooms with cable TV and a hairdryer. |
| A．Guests can enjoy the exciting nightlife there. |
| B．All its rooms have just been redecorated. |
| C．It sometimes offers free accommodation. |
| D．It is the largest of all the hotels. |
| A．£90. | B．£70. | C．£30. | D．£10. |
| A．Hotel Ela. | B．Hotel Sport. |
| C．Villa Cary Hotel. | D．Hotel Xalet Verdu. |
| A．Hotel Ela. | B．Hotel Sport. |
| C．Villa Cary Hotel. | D．Hotel Xalet Verdu. |
4 . National Music Theater Competition
The 2024 National Music Theater Competition (NMTC) will be held. It was launched in 2011 as the first national competition for the emerging professional music theater soloist (独唱者). NMTC has provided industry connections for past competitors and winners that have led to their success on Broadway and other venues.
Prizes (each prize only for a person)
The champion: $5,000 plus a concert at the next national conference of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), a $1,000 Gift Certificate from Hal Leonard, a Career Management Services package from Stage Door Connections.
The runner-up: $2,500 plus a $500 Gift Certificate from Hal Leonard.
The third place: Louise Lerch Prize; $1,000 cash prize.
The fourth place: Bill Hayes Prize; $750 cash prize.
Qualification
Singers aged from 20 to 28 as of September 15, 2023.
Entrance Procedure
Application requires a fee of $900, but for these students of NATS members the fee is $75. Application fees due to cancellation by the applicant won’t be returned. All application materials must be submitted by September 15, 2023. If you are planning to submit your application for the online round, you must complete the submission by September 15, 2023, but you’ll have 30 days after the deadline to upload your audition (试唱) videos. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Where to Audition
The preliminary (预选的) round
Live auditions: November 1 to 10, 2023 in New York City.
Online auditions: Video submission deadline is October 15, 2023.
Semifinal and final rounds
Live auditions: The semifinal round: January 3 to 9, 2024; the final round: January 15 to 20, 2024.
The semifinal and final rounds will be held in New York City as part of the 2024 NATS Winter Workshop.
1. Why was the National Music Theater Competition launched?| A．To make people like music. |
| B．To promote the leisure industry. |
| C．To popularize Broadway musicals. |
| D．To seek promising talents. |
| A．A $500 Gift Certificate and Louise Lerch Prize. |
| B．$2,500 in prize money and a Gift Certificate. |
| C．A Career Management Services package. |
| D．A chance to perform at a concert. |
| A．Being at least 28 years old. |
| B．Applying for membership of NATS. |
| C．Submitting application materials on time. |
| D．Uploading audition videos by September 15. |
| A．Competitors can enter the semifinal round on January 18, 2024. |
| B．Both online and live auditions are available in any round. |
| C．There are three rounds in the competition in total. |
| D．Application submission deadline is October 15, 2023. |
| A．To call on people to explore their potential in music. |
| B．To attract young singers to apply for the competition. |
| C．To appeal to young singers to become NATS members. |
| D．To encourage people to enter the musical industry. |
5 . The Royal Edinburgh Pass
Explore the royal splendors of Edinburgh with a single ticket, valid for 48 hours and including fast-track admission (进入权) to three wonderful attractions in Scotland’s capital: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and Holyrood Palace. Your ticket allows the use of all of Edinburgh Hop-On, Hop-Off (随上随下) buses for an unlimited amount of times.
At Edinburgh Castle, enjoy fast-track entry and unlimited time within the walls to explore this historic site. On the Queen’s former floating palace, Royal Yacht Britannia, you will have a tour of the ship including all of her personal rooms and learn about the history of the ship with an audio tour available in 30 languages. The Queen’s official residence (住所) in Scotland, the Palace of Holyrood house, offers an audio tour in nine languages and original artworks and furniture taken from Edinburgh Castle when the royal family moved.
Departure point
Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh. EH1 1BQ
Time: 9:00 AM—6:00 PM (10:00 AM—6:30 PM on Wednesday)
Tours begin at Waverley Bridge, just off Princes Street where you can get back the tickets for the sites. You can join at any stop and hop on and off during the time when your ticket is valid.
What You Need to Know
◆ During periods when the Palace of Holyrood house is closed, entry to The Queen’s Gallery and a “Palace of Holyrood house Guidebook” will be provided instead. In 2022 the Palace of Holyrood house is closed: 14-25 May, 24 June-5 July and during Royal visits.
◆ Both the Palace and the Queen’s Gallery will be closed on 25-26 December.
◆ Children under five years old travel for free (at most two per paying adult).
◆ Bookings for this attraction are non-refundable.
What is said about the experience
Paul (Australia):
This was a great combination of 3 amazing features of Scottish history in Edinburgh. The 2 castles and Britannia, plus the 3 tourist bus options for hopping on and off when you need to. Great value. Remember not to go alone.
1. Visitors for this tour ________.| A．can enjoy three attractions within two days |
| B．start their visits from Royal Yacht Britannia |
| C．are recommended to buy tickets upon arrival |
| D．will get a free guidebook to the three attractions |
| A．Live in the rooms where the Queen used to live. |
| B．Take the Hop-On, Hop-Off buses as many times as you like. |
| C．Enjoy an audio tour of Holyrood Palace in 30 languages. |
| D．See copy pieces of furniture the royal family is using. |
| A．Six o’clock. | B．Half past six. | C．Nine o’clock. | D．Ten o’clock. |
| A．People visit it during the last week of June, 2022. |
| B．A woman only buys one ticket with her 4-year-old twins. |
| C．Getting your money back if you can’t make the tour. |
| D．Visiting the Palace and the Queen’s Gallery on Christmas Day. |
| A．He has a great interest in Scottish history. |
| B．The 2 castles and Britannia are the best Scottish attractions. |
| C．You’d better make the tour with someone else. |
| D．There’re five tourist bus options in total. |
6 . New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities. Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong.” some of them say.
More than 300 universities from 27 countries were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition.
The US The US has always been on the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarships. Good news: It’s easier to get a US student visa nowadays. Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 percent, much lower than a few years before. Concerns: There are a lot to prepare. The TOFEL, GRE... It takes longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK. | Holland Tulips and wooden shoes: this was the image that once drew tourists. But Holland has more to offer. Good news: From 2005, Holland and China started recognizing each other education certificates. And from 2006, the government provides 4 million Euros for scholarships to Chinese students every year. Concerns: Not many Chinese know about Dutch education. Speaking Dutch sounds not easy. |
The UK Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK’s great attractions for Chinese students. Good news: There are many new scholarship this year, both from the government and universities. Concerns: Money. It’s expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a year. | Canada Canada’s multicultural environment is good for students’ studies and careers. Good news: Students are allowed to take part-time jobs during their studies from last year. I’ll help pay living expenses. Students can get two-year work permits after graduation. Concerns: Only a limited number of scholarship are available. |
Italy Italy is getting a lot of attention this year in China. Its art, culture and fashion appeal to many students. Good news: China and Italy will recognize each other educational certifications soon. Its government-funded universities are tuition-free to international students. Concerns: The language is a problem. Most classes are taught in Italian. | Australia Good climate, high-quality education, favorable immigration policy: these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students. Good news: A new E-visa policy ensure a quick application process. Concerns: Tuition fees have risen recently. The total cost is about 200,000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities Sydney or Melbourne. |
| A．it is very convenient for them to get a student visa |
| B．it is easy for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE |
| C．they don’t spend much time applying to US universities |
| D．they can receive good education and more chances of scholarships. |
| A．Australia | B．Canada | C．Italy | D．Holland |
| A．The US & the UK. | B．The UK & Canada. |
| C．The UK & Australia. | D．Canada & Holland. |
| A．The UK | B．Canada | C．Italy | D．Australia |
| A．information on foreign study |
| B．advice on job seeking |
| C．suggestions on travelling abroad |
| D．tips on getting visas |
7 . Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane
Welcome to Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane, the largest secondhand book sale in Queensland.
OPENING HOURS
9 am—6 pm 26 June—4 July
Early start, 26 June & 27 June, opening at 8 am
Bookfest up late, 2 July, closing at 9 pm
WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?
To keep you safe, Bookfest will be more spread out across three halls (that means no $1 section this year).
Numbers in the halls will be restricted, but don’t worry, we have 18 months’ worth of books to share and we’ll be restocking (补充货源) daily, so you won’t miss out. Once we reach capacity in the halls, it will be one in, one out.
Sales will be card-only. Sorry for kids who were used to spending their saved cash on their favorite books in the past few years.
PRICES
At Bookfest you’ll find a $2.5 section and a High-Quality section. Books in the High-Quality section range from $4 to $25, and our Rare and Collectible books are individually priced.
LAST WORD
You can hire a trolley (推车) at the event to do your shopping ($2 trolley hire).
You can donate new, used or unwanted books. Baskets will be available at the event (next to the entrance) for book donations.
1. On which day will Bookfest last the longest?| A．26 June. | B．27 June. | C．2 July. | D．4 July. |
| A．6 pm | B．someone gets out | C．the numbers increase | D．you buy a book |
| A．It will restock every other day. |
| B．It won’t be accessible to kids. |
| C．It will have a $1 section. |
| D．It won’t accept cash. |
| A．Hire a trolley for free. |
| B．Donate your used books. |
| C．Buy High-Quality books for $2.5. |
| D．Read individually-priced new books. |
| A．A shopping guide. | B．A book review. | C．An official report. | D．An announcement. |
8 . Gymnastics Instructor Wanted
About us
PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) Queensland is a not-for-profit organization established in 1948, aiming to build safer and healthier communities. We focus on young people’s personal and leadership development by offering state-wide programs, services and facilities through 54 branches, two leadership development centers and two activity centers.
About the position
PCYC Burdekin currently wants gymnastics instructors, who will assist in the development and delivery of the gymnastics programs to PCYC clients.
•Casual work (approximately 20 30 hours per week)
•$28.38-$31.80 per hour (depending on previous experience and qualification—junior rate may apply)
•To be employed, you must be qualified to get a Working with Children Check or Blue Card and be willing to undertake a National Police Check.
•Applicants with intermediate accreditation (认证) from Gymnastics Queensland will be considered with priority.
What we can offer
•Free onsite parking and free access to PC 24/7 gyms
•Flexible work environment and working hours
•Opportunity to work in an established branch with a great team
Key responsibilities include
•Deliver a broad range of fun group gymnastics programs for all ages, in accordance with safety and industry-approved practice requirements.
•Contribute towards creative marketing and promotion of the gymnastics programs to maintain current participants and attract new participants.
•Ensure our gymnastics equipment is maintained and used in a safe manner.
•Instruct and assist the work of junior coaching staff.
Deadline
Applications close on 8 September, 2022. Interested? Click here to apply.
1. What is PCYC Queensland’s goal?| A．To provide the youth with advice on personal emotions. |
| B．To make a fortune through state-wide programs. |
| C．To build more branches outside Queensland. |
| D．To improve community security and health. |
| A．$100-$300. | B．$330-$530. | C．$560-$960. | D．$990-$1390. |
| A．Express the desire to work for National Police Agency. |
| B．Show the intermediate gymnastics qualification. |
| C．Present the experiences in dealing with children. |
| D．Explain the urgent need for a full-time job. |
| A．seeking junior coaches to build a team |
| B．seleoting suitable equipment for teenagers |
| C．helping advertise the gymnastics programs |
| D．designing new gymnastics programs independently |
| A．A Queensland’s local paper. | B．A job-hunting mobile app. |
| C．A popular science website. | D．A notice-board in a gym. |
9 . How You Can Learn a Language in Only 10 Days
Most people recognize the many benefits of learning a foreign language: You can travel to foreign countries and feel comfortable, be a more productive and attractive employee in today’s competitive job market, and immerse (沉浸) yourself in the vast cultures around the world. In addition, scientific studies have shown that learning a new language helps to keep memories sharp and naturally improves brain function.
But do you know that you can learn a new language in as little as 10 days? The Pimsleur Approach to learning new languages help users pick up new languages quickly .Even the FBI and National Security Agency have purchased the Pimsleur Approach.
The Pimsleur Languag Programs
The entire Pimsleur Approach is what language learning should be: quick, fun and easy. You will learn a new language effortlessly without any reading, writing or computer use. The Pimsleur Approach has a 100 percent guarantee: speak in 10 days or you don’t pay.
Who is Dr. Pimsleur?
Pimsleur Approach is a language educator. He noticed that children have an amazing ability to learn new languages quickly. He spent his life developing this course to let you, as an adult, learn a new language as easily as a child would. You might not realize it, but you have already learned one language using the Pimsleur Approach.
Limited availability of special offers
The company is currently offering new customers a special offer of 50 % discount on tuition fees.The programs which normally cost $100 are now available for just %50. Better yet, they are also offering a money-back guarantee. So, if you find you are not learning as fast as they said, simply return it for a full payment.
For more information, please click here.
1. According to the first paragraph, ________ .| A．most people have learned a foreign language |
| B．you can find a job easily if you know a foreign language |
| C．learning a foreign language can improve brain function |
| D．it is hard to stay in a foreign country if you do not know its language |
| A．ask your money back | B．learn it again for free |
| C．change your teacher | D．ask Dr.Pimsleur for help |
| A．is the owner of the Pimsleur language programs |
| B．is a language educator who studies children’s languages |
| C．once worked for the FBI and National Security Agency |
| D．developed a course helping adults learn a new language easily |
| A．From an educational magazine. |
| B．On the Internet. |
| C．On a poster. |
| D．From the latest newspaper. |
| A．introduce an effective language-learning environment |
| B．present a language educator’s experiences |
| C．appeal to potential customers to use the approach |
| D．call on more adults to learn foreign languages |
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1. What do you know about Intex Color Whirl Tube?
| A．It is soft, comfortable and inflatable. |
| B．It is used as a bed in your home. |
| C．It can be used only for children. |
| D．It is easily broken by rocks and small branches. |
| A．help children to learn swimming |
| B．transport passengers in the water |
| C．broadcast music by the river |
| D．make you feel happy in the water |
| A．Troubled. | B．Disappointed. |
| C．Angry. | D．Satisfied. |
| A．Intex Recreation is the biggest toy company in the world |
| B．there are two ways for you to contact Intex Recreation |
| C．Intex Color Whirl Tube is too difficult for children to use |
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