2 . Print newspapers will soon be part of our history. While the Internet and some other media are rapidly developing in a world where people’s lifestyles are more than busy, there seems to be less time for newspapers. The newspaper industry, in countries where newspapers have dominated as a medium for many years, is now struggling more than ever.

Newspaper circulation has been declining since over 40 years ago. “I foresee, in one or two generations, a society where you will access a newspaper only from a hand-held screen.” warns William Papatassos, a Blue & Gold advisor.

The Internet attracts most of the younger people. The problem of newspapers is called “the problem of the 18-to 35-year-old people”. This group of people are not willing to replace the regular readers who grew up using this traditional medium. And they like to surf the Internet to search for information. Some experts predict that by 2043, in America and many other countries, newspapers will no longer exist.

Fortunately, print newspapers still exist and offer advantages to readers. “Newspapers encourage more thoughtful thinking,” says the journalist Kathleen Jasonides. “At this point, there is still room for it. Some people do not like reading shortened articles online.”

But some newspapers including Blue & Gold provide articles of online editions, bearing in mind the increasing use of the Internet. However, the great variety of specialised information offered by many other websites prevents these online editions from developing. In addition, the newspaper industry has kept its best journalists for print; therefore the quality of articles is not the same.

The only thing that we know for sure is that print newspapers are facing a crisis due to lack of revenues from traditional advertising and the appearance of the Internet.

3 . A Language Program for Teenagers

Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.

Our Courses

Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively. Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas—speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning.

Evaluation

Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take an online language test before starting their program. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.

Arrivals and Transfer

Our program offers the full package-students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the student’s full flight details at least 4 weeks in advance.

Meals/Allergies (过敏) /Special Dietary Requirements

Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch (which includes a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/or dietary requirements, extra money may be needed for providing special food.

A Lifelong Journey, the latest TV series adapted from writer Liang Xiaosheng’s novel has been     1     huge hit on TV and online. Some famous actors, such as Lei Jiayin, Song Jia, and Yin Tao, join in the show, which     2    (focus) on the ups and downs of Zhou’s family over five decades. It is set in the 1970s so it’s not surprising     3     the family has to deal with lots of social changes. The show explores themes of family, friendship and romance. Many viewers describe the show     4     a time machine reflecting how we get here.

    5    (paint) a picture of ordinary Chinese people living in the changing times, the novel won the writer Liang, the 10th Mao Dun Literary Award, one of China’s top literary     6    (award). So far millions of people have been touched by the family’s story, which makes readers find out     7     lies deep in their hearts.

Translating such a series of stories to the small screen had been a challenge for scriptwriter Wang Hailing. “    8    (frank) speaking, it is very difficult,” Wang said. “The lives of the three siblings are telling the story of a small family. But when we consider the         9    (big) picture, the country itself is made up of millions of such small families.” According to Cheng Wu, producer of A Lifelong Journey, a deep sense of     10       (responsible) inspired him to produce the best adaptation of the work.

5 . If you want to know the world, you must know famous global media. Here are four well-known ones that can help you learn about what are happening in the world without leaving home.

The Sun

The Sun is a popular newspaper owned by News Corporation founded by Keith Rupert Murdoch. It is filled with the jokes about heads of state and major events both inside and outside Britain such as mayor’s trousers not being tied properly, politicians9 sleeping during conferences and so on. Its lively and popular style just meets the taste of the lower classes. Now its annual circulation (发行量) has reached 23, 100 , 000 copies.

Daily Mail

Daily Mail, compared to The Sunnis a little more serious. Reading Daily Mail, you can not only understand main political and economic events, but also find some relaxing and helpful contents. Well-known for favorite topics for women, it is extremely popular with middle-class housewives. Now its annual circulation has come to 20 , 930, 000 copies.

Onion News

Onion News is the most popular satirical (讽刺的) magazine in the United States with a circulation of 6, 900, 000 copies a year, covering domestic, foreign and local news including entertaining newspapers and websites. Most onion readers are between 18 and 44 years old.

The New Yorker

The New Yorker is a comprehensive magazine of America. It is mainly on non-fiction, including reports and comments on politics, international affairs, popular culture, art, science, technology and business. It also publishes literary works, but mainly short stories and poems, as well as humorous sketches and its different style of The New Yorker cartoons. Its annual circulation adds up to 10, 209, 000 copies.

6 . Borrowing Policies

The Henry G. Bennett Memorial Library provides materials and services to meet the information needs of graduate and undergraduate students, face-to-face and online learners as well as teachers and community members.

Borrowing for Students

General Collection: 21 days (fall and spring); 14 days (summer)

Curriculum Collection: 7 days (fall and spring); 7 days (summer)

Borrowing for Teachers

General Collection: 90 days (fall and spring); 90 days (summer)

Curriculum Collection: 90 days (fall and spring); 90 days (summer)

OK-Share Card

Any teachers or students of any OK-Share institution may use the collections of any OK- Share library on site. Upon completion of the OK-Share card application at their home library, teachers or students will be given an OK-Share card.

Services

OK-Share card borrowers are allowed two books in their possession at one time. Electronic tools may not be available to the OK-Share card borrowers.

Inform the library you use immediately if your card is lost or stolen. A $5. 00 charge for a second OK-Share card must be paid to the lending library.

Books should be returned to the library where the library materials were borrowed. Materials returned by mail should be sent by first-class, insured mail. Materials sent by post office must be insured for at least $ 100.

Billing

The library is not responsible for informing borrowers that materials are overdue. OK- Share card borrowers are billed for fines for materials returned late.

9 . The 4 Books to Read if You Want to Transform Your Life in 2022

Want to feel more satisfied with life? We picked out these 4 books that will change your outlook. With the Blinkist app, you can understand the key learnings from the best nonfiction books in minutes-not hours or days. Our experts take the insights from these books to create quick, memorable, easy-to-understand insights which can either be read or listened to in just 15 minutes.

Start with the 4 most-read titles on self-improvement and see if you don't feel a little more satisfied already.

— Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin.

Do you struggle to get over your failures? Or think and talk about things out of your control? Getting over these difficulties can have a profound influence on your everyday life. Morin shares how her most successful ways that patients overcame these difficulties.

— How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon

Are you making the right trade-offs in life? While career achievements can be satisfying, neglecting (忽略) your family and friends can be harmful in the long-run in ways you can't even imagine.

— Finding Your Element by Ken Robinson

Everyone has a passion. If you don't know what yours is, it just means you haven't discovered it yet. Or perhaps you have, but it was dismissed early in life. Find out how you can break free of society's strict rules and find your calling in life.

— Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Did you know if your pulse rate rises above 100 bpm, you're thought too emotional to think rationally (理性的)? You probably let feelings cloud your judgment more often than you know. Goleman explains how you can avoid letting your emotions rule you and make better decisions in life.

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