1 . North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023Contact: Joëlle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor ServicesThe Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23,2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
1. Which was not affected and opens as usual?| A．The public laundry. | B．The Grand Canyon Lodge. |
| C．The North Kaibab Trail. | D．The North Rim Visitor Center. |
| A．It offers food service. | B．It is around Jacob Lake. |
| C．It is under repair now. | D．It opens all the year around. |
| A．To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide. |
| B．To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions. |
| C．To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park. |
| D．To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park. |
2 . Aptitude Tests Recommendations
Aptitude tests are helpful to job seekers of all ages. While career quizzes explore your values and work style, aptitude tests provide a more objective evaluation of your skills, helping you select a career you’re most likely to succeed in. Below are some of the best aptitude tests out there.
Clifton Strengths
The Clifton Strengths program was created based on research around leadership. The research in question pointed to common strengths among successful leaders, like strategic thinking, adaptability and communication. To complete the test, you must answer around 150 questions, each within 20 seconds. Allen Cheung, a tech blogger, notes that CliftonStrengths is more valuable than your average career test because it includes “tricky questions which aren’t as easily gamed”.
Red Bull Wingfinder
Developed and tested out by psychology experts, the Red Bull Wingfinder assesses your thinking under pressure. Questions include image sorting, logic puzzles and leadership-related questions. Once you complete the test, you’ll receive a nine-page report and career coaching tailored to your results.
SEI Development Report
The SEI Development Report is an extensive EQ aptitude test that has timed right-and-wrong answers that assess eight fundamentals, including emotional literacy, emotional management and empathy. At the end, you’ll receive a 20-page report with recommended courses on workplace EQ development.
CareerOneStop
While it only takes a few minutes to complete, the CareerOneStop Skills Assessment will help you rank both your technical and soft skills. The career suggestions at the end can be sorted by relevance, annual wages, and job outlook, coupled with with professional coaching or consultation improve your skills.
1. What do aptitude tests mainly assess for job seekers?| A．Their work ethics. | B．Their career interest. |
| C．Their preferred work style. | D．Their professional competence. |
| A．It evaluates leadership skills. | B．It is developed by experts. |
| C．It includes challenging questions. | D．It offers a comprehensive report. |
| A．Clift on Strengths | B．Red Bull Wingfinder |
| C．SEI Development Report | D．CareerOneStop |
3 . Online Jobs for School Students
Design Your Own ProductsAge requirement: 13 to 19
Earning potential: Dependent on sales
Selling products online is a great way to earn extra cash while showcasing your creativity. Online retailers (零售商) like CafePress, Redbubble, and Society6 allow you to create custom designs for a variety of products, including shirts, mugs, tote bags, buttons, and stickers. Creators generally earn 10% — 20% of the sale price.
Become a TutorAge requirement: 16 to 19
Earnings: $10 — 40 per hour for high school students
If you excel in one or more academic subjects and already have some experience instructing your fellow students, you can find tutoring jobs or advertise your services on Facebook. If you’re 18 or older, you may be able to find clients through a tutoring site like Wyzant.
Do Voice-oversAge requirement: 13 to 18
Earning potential: $50 per hour or more
Do you have a beautiful voice? Are you able to speak in different accents and take on different voice “personas?” If so, you might consider offering your services as a voice actor. Businesses often need voice actors for things like commercials, videos, audiobooks, games, and more. You will likely need to buy professional recording equipment, so be sure to research the market demands on your voice before investing in equipment.
Tackle Programming ProjectsAge requirement: 13 years old or elder
Earning potential: $ 10 — 20 per hour
Technologically-skillful teens may want to pursue work as a programmer. If you know HTML 5, CSS, Java, Python, or another programming language, consider putting your expertise to use with a job in coding. You can advertise your skills and availability on Fiverr or Upwork, or look for open assignments on Craigslist.
1. What can you do at Wyzant?| A．Find potential students to teach. | B．Discover your own teaching style. |
| C．Direct your fellow students. | D．Share programming language. |
| A．Accents you can speak in. | B．Experiences you already have. |
| C．Market needs for your voice. | D．Available resources on the website. |
| A．Design Your Own Products. | B．Become a Tutor. |
| C．Do Voice-overs. | D．Tackle Programming Projects. |
4 . Vietnam Quality Tour
| Price | ￡4,240 per person |
| Price includes | ·Return flights from the UK, current taxes ·Domestic transportation ·16 nights’ four star accommodation ·16 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 16 dinners ·Touring with guides and entrance fees as detailed in schedule ·Exclusive free pre-tour extension including hotel night with breakfast and dinner and a half-day cooking class. |
| Departures | May 2024 to June 2026 |
This tour is the perfect introduction to Vietnam, with cultural activities and plenty of opportunities to interact with the locals. Learn more about the history of Saigon, and explore Hue for a glimpse(一睹) of the grand past of this ancient country. Hoi An will impress you with its stone streets and scenic riverside setting, while the capital city Hanoi features timeless streets full of local life, wonderful colonial(殖民的) architecture and a splendid history. The tour finishes as it started, with a showstopper—Halong Bay, where you’ll take an overnight journey by sea out onto the calm waters and wind your way through the breathtaking karst(喀斯特) scenery.
When booking this tour with The Times Travel Offers, you will get a high-quality free pre-tour extension, which includes an extra hotel night with breakfast and dinner, as well as a half-day cooking class which is of great value-make sure to quote TIMES-ON when booking.
1. When can you sign up for this tour?| A．In April 2024. | B．In August 2025. | C．In July 2026. | D．In August 2026 |
| A．Its stone streets. | B．Its unique scenery. | C．Its splendid history | D．Its colonial architecture. |
| A．A travel plan. | B．A travel journal | C．An attraction profile. | D．A travel advertisement |
1. Which channel are we listening in?
| A．Radio 1. | B．Radio 2. | C．Radio 3. |
| A．Old People Talking. | B．Tommy Brian Show. | C．My Favorite Musician. |
| A．By bicycle. | B．By bus. | C．By car. |
| A．Life. | B．Music. | C．Sport. |
6 . The Self-Portrait Challenge
Have you ever done a self-portrait in an art lesson at school? Today, we’re challenging you to write self-portrait poems. It’s not uncommon to feel like the way people see you on the outside doesn’t quite match up with how you feel on the inside. So creating a self-portrait can be a good opportunity to address those differences and present the realest, truest version of yourself.
Your challenge is to create a self-portrait in lines, using words instead of paint. Read on for some more inspiration.
Writing Tips● Have a go at writing a list of metaphors exploring your physical appearance, starting from your head and working your way down towards your feet.
● Instead of representing yourself directly, take on another character, such as a fictional character, a historical figure, or even a different version of yourself.
● Play around with personification, by taking on the voice of a physical object in your poem. Think about what a self-portrait from the point of view of a mirror, or a bowl of your favourite food would look like?
How to enter
This challenge is for writers aged up to 25 based anywhere in the world. The deadline is 23:59 GMT, 17 March 2024. You can send a poem, or poems, written down, or as video or audio files. We are using Submittable to accept submissions to this challenge. You will need to make a free Submittable account to submit in this way. Using Submittable helps our team to administrate and process entries more quickly. Selected poets will be published on Young Poets Network.
1. What does the Self-portrait Challenge encourage participants to do?| A．Explore true selves. | B．Convey positive emotions. |
| C．Illustrate personal profiles. | D．Compare different personalities. |
| A．Using simple language. | B．Presenting yourself directly. |
| C．Taking a different point of view. | D．Focusing on physical appearance. |
| A．A writing tool. | B．A search engine. |
| C．An email account. | D．An online platform. |
| Dear Li Hua, I don’t like watching short videos, but all of my classmates do. Sometimes I can’t catch up with their conversations and jokes. I don’t want to be left out, but I also don’t want to waste time on meaningless content. What should I do? Yours, Ellen |
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Ellen,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
1. What is the man doing?
| A．Listening to a talk. | B．Hosting a talent show. | C．Conducting an interview. |
| A．She is a writer. | B．She is a photographer. | C．She is a journalist. |
| A．Curiosity. | B．Generosity. | C．Courage. |
| A．Well-paid. | B．Rewarding. | C．Difficult. |
9 . NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam
NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a stimulating scene. Children of different ages have fun with huge soap bubbles and experiments in the chemistry lab. Grown-ups, with or without children of their own, have fun at NEMO too. It’s hard to hold back when you are presented with all the devices and experiments.
Visiting NEMO
Amsterdam NEMO houses loads of hands-on science and technology exhibitions inside its large
boat-shaped building. No matter what your background is, you will learn something new and have fun in exciting games. Attractions change regularly, so check the homepage to get the latest word.
Rooftop square: the roof is freely accessible for everyone. You can find the open-air exhibition Energetica and a restaurant on the roof, with beautiful views of the city of Amsterdam.
NEMO tickets
The museum can be crowded, so you can buy your NEMO tickets in advance.
4 years and older: | € 17.50 |
Children under 4 | free |
20% discount for student groups of twenty | |
There are several cafés and if you prefer to bring your own food, snacking on it is allowed in assigned places. On a sunny day you should picnic out on the large roof.
Opening hours
NEMO is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m.~17:30 p.m.
Accessibility
NEMO is easily accessible by public transport. The museum’s eye-catching copper-green building is easy to spot from Amsterdam Central Station.
●By bus: Take Bus 22 and get off at Kadijksplein.
●On foot: Weather conditions allowing, a 15-minute walk to NEMO from the Central Station is a nice option. It’s worth the trip just to view the spectacular architecture and the surrounding piers (码头) and ships.
●By car: NEMO is accessible by car. However, parking in the centre of Amsterdam is expensive. NEMO does not have any parking facilities of its own.
1. What can people do in NEMO Science Museum?
| A．Have free light snacks. | B．Purchase some exhibits. |
| C．Share regular attractions. | D．Gain knowledge from games. |
| A．€ 17.50. | B．€ 35.00. | C．€ 28.00. | D．€ 52.50. |
| A．Taking a free bus. | B．Driving a private car. |
| C．Walking there, weather permitting. | D．Taking a boat to avoid traffic jams. |
10 . Weald & Downland Living Museum
Fun fact
Over 50 historic buildings from across the Weald and Downland area have been dismantled (拆除) and then reconstructed across a lovely 40-acre site in the South Downs national park. The collection of buildings represents almost a thousand years of rural life in south-east England: furnished just as they would have been in the past — complete with the homes, farms and public buildings. There’s a sense of exploring a real village as you wander between them along green paths, stopping to climb the stairs of a 17th-century craftsman’s (工匠) cottage to lie on the straw bed or sheltering from a shower in a smoky, 14th-century hall.
Getting there
The Stagecoach 60 bus service from Chichester to Midhurst stops just five minutes away at Grooms Yard, Singleton. The nearest railway stations are Chichester (2 miles) and Haslemere (7 miles). The museum is on Town Lane in Singleton, reached via the A286 from Chichester to Midhurst. Parking is free and there are disabled parking spaces opposite the museum shop.
Value for money?
Yes. It’s not cheap but it’s a special experience that easily fills a day. Plus, it’s a valuable cause worth supporting. Adults ￡14, children 5-17 and students ￡6.50, under-4s free, family ￡38 (two adults and two children) or ￡25 (one adult and three children).
Opening hours
Daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm).
1. What can visitors do in Weald & Downland Living Museum?| A．Take a shower in the hall. |
| B．Stay overnight at a cottage. |
| C．Learn construction techniques. |
| D．Explore rural life centuries ago. |
| A．￡25. | B．￡34.5. | C．￡38. | D．￡41. |
| A．It charges parking fees. |
| B．It has varied opening hours. |
| C．It is inconveniently located for bus riders. |
| D．It offers the disabled thoughtful service. |
