1 . Parks Canada, which manages nearly 11,000 campsites, says it has had six years of record-setting demand for camping reservations, and is expecting interest to be even higher this year.
Experienced campers at some of Canada’s top campgrounds know that time is of the essence if you’re looking to book, especially if you’re in pursuit of the country’s top campgrounds, such as Prince Albert National Park. Here’s everything you need to know to get your favourite spot for summer.
Make a new account before reservations open
Parks Canada has adopted a new reservation system. Your old Parks Canada account can’t be accessed anymore, so you will need to create a new account. Campers can make their new account ahead of time. Parks Canada has created a step-by-step guide to help you make a new account.
Make a note of the date your favourite campgrounds open for reservations
Parks Canada is using staggered (错开的) reservation dates for campgrounds. This means you may need to try for the front of the queue on more than one day if you’re hoping to obtain sites at more than one campground this summer. You can only have up to five campsites at a time in your shopping cart before being forced to check out. Reservations are open from March 13 to March 31.
Don’t forget: A Parks Canada campsite reservation doesn’t include the cost of daily admission to the park. Campers can pay the park admission fee when making their reservation, upon arrival to the park, or by purchasing a pass. Visitors under 17 years of age or newcomers to Canada get free entry.
1. What is essential to book the country’s top campsites?| A．Time. | B．Money. | C．Membership. | D．Guidance. |
| A．Purchase a pass. | B．Access an old account. |
| C．Queue respectively. | D．Check out immediately. |
| A．To introduce popular campgrounds. | B．To encourage campsite reservations. |
| C．To remind tourists of entry fee policies. | D．To inform tourists of reservation open dates. |
2 . School Activities for Kids and Teens
July is a month of fun－filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.
| Secret_of_the_Dragon Time: Monday, July 1, 2020, 10: 30 a. m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children(under 15): half Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 2578. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon. | The_Search_for_Life:_Are_We_Alone? Time: Thursday, July 4, 2020, 2: 00 p. m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Bookings: Phone the booking office at 3403 7689. Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show. |
| Magic_Class Time: Friday, J uly 12,2020,10: 00 a. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 34038470. Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party. | Science_With_Me:_Making_Your_Own_Guitar! Time: Saturday, July 20,2020, 3：00 p. m. Cost: Free Booking: Please phone 3403 1226. Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you. |
| A．7.40 | B．11.10 | C．14.80 | D．23.20 |
| A．Magic Class | B．Science with Me | C．The Search for Life | D．Secret of the Dragon |
| A．They can all be booked by phone. | B．They happen in the same place. |
| C．They are all weekend activities. | D．They are all free. |
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A. Some advertisements nowadays aim to make a contribution to society and welfare.
B. However, not all advertising is about selling products and services for a profit.
C. These advertisements have helped to increase public knowledge about topics that used to be ignored by most people, and this has made our society a better place for everyone.
D. For example, there are public advertisements, which encourage citizens to participate in improving their neighbourhood, protecting the environment, and helping other people.
E. Over the last decade, the government has sponsored advertisements to educate the public on fighting AIDS, saving water, helping the poor, giving up smoking, etc.
5 . The Road Trip To Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala, located in east central Mexico, is well worth visiting. And you’re welcome to this wonderful place!
Day 1: Pick up a car in Mexico City and drive out over the foothills of Popocatepetl Volcano. Head toward Tlaxcala City, stopping on the route to see the amazing murals(壁画) at Cacaxtla, an archaeological site with 1000-year-old ruins. After entering Tlaxcala’s historic center, you can walk over to the Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Asunción to see its carved wooden ceiling in the Spanish Mudejar style.
Day 2: After breakfast, drive east to Contla, a village known for cloth. From Contla, drive southeast to Huamantla. The town’s central square is an ideal place to catch a quick snack of ice cream. Continue south to Ixtenco, a traditional Otomí community, for lunch in the kitchen of the Baltazar family. After lunch, drive north to the 17th-century Hacienda Tenexac, in Terrenate, where you’ll spend a peaceful night.
Day 3: Following a great breakfast prepared by Tenexac’s chef, Paz Yano Breton, join her for a tour of the residential quarters, which are crowded with amazing furniture collected over the past 200 years. Then head west to the industrial city of Apizaco. After lunch, a short drive north takes you into open fields.
Day 4: Wake at dawn for a 40-minute hike to the top of a hill behind the retreat. As the sun rises, you’ll enjoy a great view. After checking out, your next stop should be the town of Tlaxco for breakfast. From Tlaxco, head west through the Llanos de Apan, an agricultural region. And then stop for lunch at Xoletongo, and after lunch, head back to Mexico City.
1. What will visitors do on Day 1?| A．Visit 2000-year-old ruins. | B．Appreciate special architecture. |
| C．Enjoy amazing murals in Tlaxcala. | D．Travel around the city center by car. |
| A．Material. | B．Agriculture. | C．Ice cream. | D．Archaeology. |
| A．In Terrenate. | B．In Tlaxco. | C．In Apizaco. | D．In Xoletongo |
6 . Poetry Writing Contest
Contest information
Deadline: November 30th
Results: Announced on December 31st
Prizes: Win $ 1,600 in prize money
Guest judges: Ken Liu, Brian Evenson, and Faylita Hicks
Entry requirements
Your poetry can be laid out as you wish, as we understand that form often relates to the effect of a poem. However, please be sure to stick to a maximum of 3 pages per poem.
Submission guidelines
We accept works, written in English, from anywhere in the world. But we don’t accept works previously published elsewhere.
Writers over the age of thirteen are welcome to participate. Please note that if you’re aged 13-16 and your work is selected for publication, we’ll require a signature from a parent or a guardian.
Please include your name and contact information in your cover letter only and remove any identifying information from both the submitted work and the file name.
We edit every piece accepted for publication whether your work is selected for publication through our online blog or in our print magazine. For this cooperative process we’ll pair you with one of our senior editors. All our editors have been trained to help guide the development of each piece to reach its fullest potential in keeping with the author’s vision. This doesn’t mean we’ll take on a wild jumble of words and half-formed thoughts.
Notes
The contest reserves the right to NOT award a winner if the submissions don’t reach a publishable standard. In this case, the winner won’t be announced. Although this has rarely come to pass in our six-year publishing history, our top priority must remain with the quality of the work we publish.
1. What do you have to avoid in order to participate in the contest?| A．Writing a 3-page-long poem. |
| B．Writing your work in English. |
| C．Providing your contact information. |
| D．Submitting your entry after November 30th. |
| A．It is held on an annual basis. |
| B．It is intended for teenagers only. |
| C．It is open to global poetry lovers. |
| D．It is aimed at making poetry more popular. |
| A．Make sure that it is original. |
| B．Polish it as you’re required to. |
| C．Go to receive the prize on time. |
| D．Give your permission to publish it. |
7 . Theater is a big part of what makes New York shine. This city is full of talent that even the youngest can appreciate, and at the best Broadway shows, everyone in your crew will be interested.
The Lion King (Ages 8 and up.)
There’s a reason Simba’s story continues to draw in crowds year after year: It’s an amazing production with amazing sets and a moving score. Seeing The Lion King live is something like a ceremony for New York kids. Unconvinced? Ask the 100 million+ audience members worldwide who’ve seen the performance.
Six (Ages 10 and up.)
On a concert stage, backed by an all-female band, the six wives of Tudor Dynasty Henry Ⅷ air their complaints in the form of modern pop. The queens sing their heads off, and the audience loses its mind. Some of the stories are pretty dark, but the girl-power dance moves will make older kids excited.
Wicked (Ages 8 and up.)
Based on novelist Gregory Maguire’s 1995 adult variation on L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked shows what happened before the events in the children’s book. The musical addresses complex themes, such as standards of beauty and morality. While children five and up are permitted in the theater, little ones might be afraid of the flying monkeys.
Come from Away (Ages 10 and up.)
One of the more unlikely musicals on Broadway is an excellent choice for the family: Come from Away is the tense but humane story of an airport in Gander, Newfoundland, where 38 planes and more than 6,000 passengers were forced to land on September 11, 2001. It raises big topics, but in such a way that invites thoughtful discussion.
1. Which musical combines royal history with modern art form?| A．The Lion King. | B．Wicked. | C．Six. | D．Come from Away. |
| A．It features female dancers and singers. | B．It leaves much room for deep thinking. |
| C．It includes standards of beauty and morality. | D．It stresses harmony between human and nature. |
| A．Musical talents. | B．Foreign visitors. |
| C．Parents and their children. | D．Teachers and their students. |
8 . The best literary festivals 2023 across the UK to book now
Kite Festival
9-11 June
New last year, this literary festival held in the grounds of spectacular stately home Kirtlington Park in Oxfordshire is the first of its kind, combining music and breakthrough ideas to create a unique programme featuring live performances and interactive discussions. Over the Kite Festival weekend, you’ll find award-winning authors sharing their insights on crafting stories and electronic pop legends headlining on the Saturday night.
Primadonna
28-30 July
Held at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Suffolk, Primadonna prides itself on creating a space for works by women and those whose voices might not otherwise be heard. There are insightful workshops covering everything, including sessions on how to get your foot in the door of the publishing world. The family-friendly event also has plenty to keep kids occupied, from craft activities to entertaining talks from big-name writers.
Queen’s Park Book Festival
2-3 September
Queen’s Park Book Festival is the only one in the capital to be held in a public park, making it a low-key affair that feels more like a garden party than a full-blown festival. Alongside writers’ discussions on their latest works, you’ll find performance poetry events hosted by hip-hop verse maestro Poetcurious and nightly parties once the sun sets.
Henley Literary Festival
30 September-8 October
Henley is home to an impressive literary festival, which takes places over a week in October at various venues throughout the town, including the grand riverside private members’ club Phyllis Court and the historic town hall. Alongside main events featuring famous writers, there’s also a hugely popular children’s festival, where little bookworms get the chance to come face-to-face with their favourite authors.
1. Which festival promotes less-read writers?| A．Kite Festival. | B．Primadonna. |
| C．Queen’s Park Book Festival. | D．Henley Literary Festival. |
| A．Kite Festival & Primadonna. |
| B．Primadonna & Henley Literary Festival. |
| C．Kite Festival & Queen’s Park Book Festival. |
| D．Queen’s Park Book Festival & Henley Literary Festival. |
| A．To introduce a special book festival. |
| B．To promote local activities for families. |
| C．To inform readers of some literary events. |
| D．To provide introductions about famous authors. |
9 . 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 peopled 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-$31 per hour (depending on previous experience and qualification)
•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 firstly.
What we can offer
•Free 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.
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．Show the intermediate gymnastics qualification. |
| B．Present the experiences in dealing with children. |
| C．Explain the urgent need for a full-time job. |
| D．Express the desire to work for National Police Agency. |
| A．A Queensland’s local paper. | B．A job-hunting mobile app. |
| C．A popular science website. | D．A notice-board in a gym. |
10 . Confucius Institute
The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota offers several short classes on Chinese language and culture.
★ Class Fees
The cost of classes is $225 ($170 for Chinese Rehab)
★ Class Calendar
The Confucius Institute follows the University of Minnesota semester schedule. The Confucius Institute classes start a few weeks after the start of the University semester and last for ten class sessions. Classes are not held on University holidays.
The upcoming class sessions will be:
Spring 2018: February 1-April 7
Summer 2018: June 13-August 25
Tentative class calendar:
The schedule may change due to teacher availability.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY |
| Beginning I, Section A 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. | Beginning I, Section B 6:00 a.m.〜7:30 p.m. | Beginning II 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. | Intermediate II 6:00 a.m. 〜7:00 p.m. |
| Chinese Rehab 6:30 a.m. 〜7:00 p.m. | Intermediate I 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. | Beginning III 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. | Intermediate III 6:00 a.m. 〜7:30 p.m. |
★ Class Cancellations
Any class not meeting minimum enrollment by four business days before the class start date will be cancelled and you will be contacted. If we must cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment or any other circumstance beyond our control, we will offer a full refund or issue credit towards another class.
★ Contact Information
The Confucius Institute is located within the University International Center on the east bank of the Twin Cities campus. The University International Center is located in the Keeler Apartment building. Enter at the comer of 17th Avenue S. E. and 4th Street through the doors located near the “University International Center” sign.
Office hours
The office is generally open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
The office is closed daily from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. and is closed on all University holidays.
Office Address
160 University International Center, 331-17th Ave. S. E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612625-5080
Fax: 612-625-5158
Email: confucius@umn.edu
1. Chinese Rehab ________.| A．costs more money | B．lasts one and a half hours |
| C．is held on Monday | D．has four classes a week |
| A．on Monday noon | B．at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday |
| C．on Wednesday evening | D．at 1:30 p.m., Friday |
| A．They can be one-to-one instruction. |
| B．The schedule may be changeable. |
| C．They are held on University holidays. |
| D．They start at the beginning of the University semester. |
