1 . Four Documentaries to Watch
We’ve dug deep to find four of the most exciting documentary films for you to enjoy in the coming winter holiday. Documentary films have the capacity to inspire, entertain or even change people and the world around them. |
| Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts In June, the Queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee (白金禧年) to mark her 70th year as monarch. In this film, Roger Michell pieced together archive footage from hundreds of sources to show the Queen from a more human perspective.  The trailer shows the Queen yelping in pain as Princess Eugenie steps on her foot and Paul McCartney even pops up for an interview. Sadly, Michell died just as the film was being completed and his final gift to the world is available in cinemas and on Amazon Prime. |
| The Sanctity of Space The Sanctity of Space is a visual feast for the eyes that promises to take us into the heart of the snow-topped mountains of Alaska.  Inspired by a legendary 20th-century mountain photographer named Brad Washburn, directors Renan Ozturk and Freddie Wilkinson come up with a plan to make a long walk through a dangerous mountain range in his honor. |
| Last Exit: Space Is there anything more fascinating than a night sky filled with stars, planets and everything in between? In Last Exit: Space, Werner Herzog explores the human potential for colonizing space and sending people where they’ve never been before. Since planet Earth is possibly going to hell in a handcart, the film promises to ask the question: where else might we call home?  |
| Gorbachev. Heaven As leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev was once one of the most powerful people on the planet who governed a landmass so big that it covered 11 time zones. Gorbachev’s legacy is a complex one—he oversaw the end of the Cold War but many Russians blame him for the Soviet Union’s collapse. In this film directed by Vitaly Mansky, Gorbachev reflects on his impact on the world and his life.  |
| A．Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts. | B．The Sanctity of Space. |
| C．Last Exit: Space. | D．Gorbachev. Heaven. |
| A．It introduces the planets in space. |
| B．It is about how humans are colonized. |
| C．It describes the fascination of the night stars. |
| D．It gets us to think about where to settle down. |
| A．To inspire and entertain readers. | B．To advertise exciting films. |
| C．To introduce film directors. | D．To recommend documentary films. |
2 . MOA Shop Indigenous (土著的) Artist Contest
Are you an Indigenous artist, between 15 and 25 years old, with a story to tell? Submit a design that expresses your identity, and the MOA Shop will help share it with the world. The winning artwork with your signature will be printed on a T-shirt and sold and promoted only through the MOA Shop for one year. The winner will receive both a $250 prize and copyright income from every sale.
Qualification
Any individual 15 to 25 years of age who identifies as Indigenous, Aboriginal, First Nations, Inuit or Métis.
Rules + Guidelines
•Artwork may be from the artist's pre-existing work or made for this contest.
•Artwork may use a maximum of two colours and must be easily visible.
•Artwork must fit on the front of the T-shirt.
•Artwork must be submitted with file extension .ai, .eps, .pdf, fxg, or .svg.
•Entries from artists who have submitted in previous years are welcomed.
Submission checklist
•Artwork submission(s)
•Completed entry form found here.
•Artist biography (about 250 words)
Profits
Artists hold full copyright of any submitted entries. The winning artwork will be licensed by the MOA Slop for one year and the artist is free to license or sell their winning artwork. A large percentage of money from the sale of T-shirts goes towards MOA's public programs.
Time and contact
The submission deadline has been extended to March 31st, 2021 and the winner is announced by June 2021. We look forward to receiving your artwork! Please send all submissions and any questions to shoptshirt@ moa. ubc. ca.
1. What will the winner get?| A．A T-shirt with his artwork on. |
| B．The signature of the Indigenous artist. |
| C．The right to immediately sell his work. |
| D．An award and some profits from the sale. |
| A．It must be received before June 2021. |
| B．It must be printed on the back of the T-shirt. |
| C．It must be included at least two visible colours. |
| D．It must be submitted with the artist's self-introduction. |
| A．To the owner of MOA. | B．To the winner of the contest. |
| C．To the shop's public programs. | D．To the promotion of the artworks. |
3 . Since you are applying for a visa for a short-term study in the USA, here are a few steps you should take to ensure you can do it smoothly.
You can apply for it if you
●do a short course of study in the USA, such as an English language course or a training course.
●do a short period of research as part of a degree course in the USA.
You must prove that you
●have been offered a place on a course in the USA at an accepted place of study.
●have enough money to support yourself without working or help from public funds.
●can pay for your return or onward journey.
●have permission from your parents or guardian to study in the USA if you are under 18.
You must provide
●proof of the course you're studying, for example, a letter of acceptance from the educational institution — an official headed paper; stating the course's name, duration and cost (including accommodation).
●a current passport or other valid travel identification.
●evidence that you can support yourself during your trip, for example, bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months.
●details of where you intend to stay and your travel plans.
●contact details for at least one parent or guardian in your home country if you’re under 18 years old.
You must
●apply online for a short-term study visa.
●have your fingerprints and photograph taken at a visa application centre as part of your application.
●pay £97 for a 6-month visa or £186 for an 11-month visa.
You may
●be allowed to stay an extra 30 days if your total stay in the USA is no more than 6 months.
1. Who is the passage intended for?| A．A graduate to pick up a full time job in the USA. |
| B．A university professor to teach Chinese in the USA. |
| C．A high school student to have a short-term travel in the USA. |
| D．A scholar to conduct a short degree-related research in the USA. |
| A．Your previous passport. |
| B．Details of your study plans. |
| C．A proof of your parents’ support. |
| D．An official document of your target course. |
| A．It is free for a one-year study visa. |
| B．You need to apply through the Internet. |
| C．You can extend one-month stay as you please. |
| D．Your photo must be taken and submitted online. |
