1 . Four Great Musicals for You
Drama 101
By: Stephen Gallagher and Kevin Wong
Preparing a party for their beloved high school drama teacher on the eve of her retirement, a group of students describe how she changed their lives in this funny, heartwarming and inspiring musical. This musical features a cast of young artists aged 13-19. It’s sure to touch the hearts of theatre kids of every age.
Tickets: $15; 5% discount
Be Kind, Rewind
By: Barbara Johnston and Suzy Wilde
When fifteen-year-old Deirdre is sent to live with her cousins in 1995, she gets a job at the local video store where she falls in love with movies. The story is funny and heartwarming. This musical shines a light on growing up in the mid-90’s and honors the now-extinct video store. For those who are missing life in the 90’s, like songs and movies at that time, this show will touch them.
Tickets: $20; 20% discount
TITA Jokes
By: The TITA Collective
The show centers around the women in our lives like our aunts, moms, daughters and partners. Through this musical, many of you will see more clearly their struggles and heartaches, and also how they deal with comedy and songs. In the musical, the performers sing and dance. They’re humorous, enjoying making jokes.
Tickets: $18; 5% discount
Unravelled: A New Musical
By: Andrew Seok
Three of the greatest love stories of all time (Romeo & Juliet, Orpheus Eurydice, Della & Jim in The Gift of the Magi) are wonderfully retold and re-imagined to create an entirely new story of love. All three stories begin as they always have, but quickly intertwine (紧密相连). “The idea of writing one musical with all three separate stories never occurred to me until I wanted to write a completely different show,” said Seok.
Tickets: $16; 10% discount
1. What is Drama 101 mainly about?| A．The challenges of high school life. | B．The preparation for a welcome party. |
| C．The story between a teacher and students. | D．The plan of a teacher ready to leave school. |
| A．The students who are in senior high school. |
| B．The shop keepers who enjoy listening to music. |
| C．The teenagers who are fond of making short videos. |
| D．The person who recall the life in the 1990s in their thirties. |
| A．It calls for equal rights for women. |
| B．It tells women’s life stories in a light tone. |
| C．It focuses on women’s advantages over men. |
| D．It centers on women’s achievements in comedy. |
| A．Drama 101. | B．Be Kind, Rewind. |
| C．TITA Jokes. | D．Unravelled: A New Musical. |
| A．Exercise | B．Science | C．Entertainment | D．Health |
2 . Looking for your next culture fix? Here are some must-see exhibitions that need to be on your radar.
Lucie Rie: The Adventure of Pottery, Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge
4 March-25 June
It showcases potter (陶艺师) Lucie Rie’s ground-breaking practice across six decades. The potter was a key figure in British post-war art, having moved away in 1938 from Vienna. Her technical innovations permanently extended the language of studio pottery. Her achievements range from functional tableware to elegant bowls and vases decorated with sgraffito.
Soutine |Kossoff, Hastings Contemporary, East Sussex
1 April-24 September
It’s the first show to explore the relationship between Leon Kossoff, whose thickly applied paint landscapes of post-war London are well known, and Paris trained artist Chaim Soutine. Kossoff discovered Soutine’s works in the early 1950s and was greatly influenced by it. The two artists shared an Eastern European Jewish heritage, and both created excellent works from the stuff of everyday life.
Luxury and power: Persia to Greece, British Museum
4 May-13 August.
It examines the political power of luxury goods in the Middle East and Southeast Europe between 550-30 BC. This was a period when the Persian Empire was in conflict with the cities and kingdoms of Greece before being occupied by Alexander the Great. Loans to the exhibition include the Panagyurishte Treasure from Bulgaria.
Audubon’s Birds of America, Compton Verney
1 July-1 October
On tour from the National Museums Scotland, Audubon’s Birds of America examines the artistry and legacy of one of the world’s rarest, most coveted and largest books. Published as a series between 1827 and 1838, and nearly 1 metre high, Birds of America by John James Audubon achieved international renown due to its epic scale and the book’s spectacular, large-scale ornithological illustrations. Compton Verney’s grounds are a wildlife shelter, so make the perfect setting for the show.
1. How long did Lucie Rie work on pottery?| A．About 80 years. | B．About 70 years. | C．About 60 years. | D．About 50 years. |
| A．Audubon. | B．Soutine. | C．Lucie. | D．Kossoff. |
| A．Compton Verney. | B．Hastings Contemporary. |
| C．British Museum. | D．Kettle’s Yard. |
1. What is the man?
| A．A teacher. | B．A host. | C．An editor. |
| A．Her university life. |
| B．Her job after graduation. |
| C．Her high school experience. |
| A．From her friends. |
| B．From her parents. |
| C．From the bank. |
4 . To stream or not to stream? That is a question facing both music listeners and musicians.
Taylor Swift made news recently by pulling her music off Spotify, the world’s biggest streaming music service and turned to iTunes downloading and stores for sales. Back in July, Swift swept the pop music industry by selling almost 1.3 million copies of her album, 1989 in its first week. In an article Swift wrote, “The music industry is not dying... it’s just coming alive.”
Her cheerful attitude surely comes from her own unique position. So far this year, Swift has made $64 million, according to Forbes. She’ll make plenty more by bringing in about 70 cents for each dollar paid to download her music. It is much more than the royalty (版税) rate paid out by Spotify of between $0.006 and $0.0084 per song stream.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), money from streaming on YouTube, Pandora and Spotify has helped bring in more money. But the small amount Spotify pays to musicians still caused many of them to withhold some or all of their music from the service, like artists from Beyoncé to The Beatles.
Yet for bands struggling to get by, struggling even to be heard, keeping their music off streaming services is not so easy. Such bands need to get their music out any way they can, and if they’re going to make money, they need to make their music easily accessible to listeners.
To stream or not to stream is a difficult choice for fans, too. The streaming model puts ownership (所有权) of the music in the hands of the music industry. Rather than letting you own your collection, the music business is moving toward a model similar to on-demand cable TV. Every song written is available online whenever and wherever you’d like to hear, but the problem is that you, the user, need to pay over and over again each time you stream it.
1. Why did Taylor Swift say “music industry is coming alive”?| A．Because she got a unique position in music industry. |
| B．Because her new album made a great offline success. |
| C．Because the birth of streaming brings great chances to music. |
| D．Because Spotify becomes the world’s biggest streaming music service. |
| A．Keep back. | B．Pick out. | C．Hold onto. | D．Put away. |
| A．Taylor Swift promotes free music streaming. |
| B．Streaming puts ownership of music in the hands of fans. |
| C．Some bands still depend on streaming for chances to be heard. |
| D．Fans can own music with a once-for-all pay on streaming platforms. |
| A．The Music Industry Is Coming Alive |
| B．Streaming Leaves Musicians and Fans in a Dilemma |
| C．To Pay or Not to Pay: a Tough Choice for Music Fans |
| D．The Rise of Streaming: a Threat or Opportunity for the Music Industry |
5 . A California high school student recently took top honours at a worldwide science competition. Jeffrey Chen won the Breakthrough Junior Challenge prize in science earlier this month. The prize comes with $250,000 that Chen can use for college. The aim of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge is to influence young people so they will think creatively in science and mathematics. Students aged 13 — 18 produce short videos which explain a complex science or math subject in an interesting way.
The 17-year-old Chen was chosen over 14 other finalists from the United States, Canada and India. The judges included several well-known scientists and educators. Branko Malaverojvodic, 18, of Peru, won the challenge’s “Popular Vote” contest. He received more than 16,000 likes, shares and positive reactions for his video on cryptography (密码学). You can watch it and the other videos on the Breakthrough Facebook page.
In his prize-winning video, on YouTube, Jeffrey Chen talks about neutrinos (中微子). “This is a neutrino. You can’t see or feel them, but every second each of us are bombarded with trillions of them.”Chen explains neutrinos are particles that are smaller than an atom. He talks about how they can be used in astronomy.
The competition was open to students from around the world. More than 11,000 students competed in the 2021 competition. Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, praised Chen’s science video. “Jeffery is a natural science communicator,” Khan said. A California newspaper, The Daily Journal, said the competition combined Chen’s two great interests — astronomy and film-making and he artfully explains a complex top and makes it easier to understand. Chen said he hopes to continue combining his interests as he studies environmental technology in college. He wants to work on climate change.
1. How do the students participate in the competition?| A．By making short videos. | B．By designing a website. |
| C．By telling funny stories. | D．By face-to-face debate. |
| A．Hit against. | B．Knocked down. | C．Laughed at. | D．Puzzled by. |
| A．Interesting and shocking. | B．Funny and instructive. |
| C．Scientific and artistic. | D．Vividly and specific. |
| A．A Teen Takes Top Science Prize |
| B．The Breakthrough Junior Challenge |
| C．Methods of Making Short Videos |
| D．Students Participate in the Competition Actively |
6 . If you see a group of people bend their knees, hold their arms out, and swing their bodies around...don’t panic, just a few surfskaters.
A surfskate board, which originated in the United States, is a type of skateboard that uses a specially-designed front truck to give riders the feeling of surfing on land. As riders shift weight between the heelside and topside, the special front truck turns the board sharply and helps produce momentum(冲力), pushing riders forward and changing directions.
This summer, the sport has gained favor among Chinese consumers and is soaring in popularity among all ages, spurring(刺激) a billion-dollar market.
On lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu, searches related to surfskating rose 420 percent year-on-year in the first half. The sudden increase in searches started in February. As of August, surfskate-related posts surpassed 60,000. Trending topics include tutorials and board recommendations.
On the short-video platform Douyin, posts labeled “surfskate” had over 150 million views by August. A one-minute video post with top viewership had over 189,000 likes. The sport also became a trendy topic on Weibo and Kuaishou.
“You can see an increasing number of people practicing surfskating at almost all ages in a wide space inside the community I live in.” said Beijing resident Ma Yuan. “I knew about surfskating from social media and decided to give it a try. It was easier than I thought. In addition, surfskating requires a lot less equipment compared with many other sports. I can start skating at a random(任意的) place and all I need is a board. Above all, it helps me lose weight and reduce work and life pressure.”
1. How do the surfskaters ride the surfskate board?| A．By using wind power. |
| B．By pushing riders forward by someone else. |
| C．By using a specially designed remote device to control it. |
| D．By changing weight between the heelside and topside and producing force. |
| A．Surfskating has its origin in the United Nations. |
| B．Surfskating has gained popularity just among the youth. |
| C．Surfskating has more viewers on ”xiaohongshu“ than other platforms. |
| D．Surfskating gives riders the feeling of surfing on land as well as other benefits. |
| A．Indifferent | B．Supportive | C．Objective | D．Negative |
| A．Surfing on land gains ground. |
| B．Surfskating originated in the USA. |
| C．How to operate a skateboard. |
| D．Surfskating for health. |
7 . Hottest Travel Destinations
Sometimes figuring out the best place to go can be difficult. Here are some hottest travel destinations that offer some of the most beautiful, artistic, and fashionable places on the globe.
Ibiza, Spain
While Ibiza is known as a party city, there is far more to do in this historic town than simply drink and dance under the stars. Built mainly in the second century, it’s a world heritage site with architecture dating back to as early as the 7th century. Don’t miss Charo Ruiz, Ibiza’s most famous fashion brand. Plus, the Ibiza Fashion Festival takes place every June.
Tangier, Morocco
Known as the “door to Africa”, Tangier has a rich and complex history dating back thirty centuries. It has all the beauty of the natural world. After spending a morning sunbathing by the Mediterranean Sea, get in some amazing shopping and discover great deals on everything. Before you head home, stop off in Marakesh to visit some of the top Moroccan designers.
Havana, Cuba
Stepping onto the streets of Havana feels like stepping back in time. For a day of sightseeing, check out the remaining architecture of Old Havana, which was built ten centuries ago. You can easily do it with one of the area’s many walking tours. Or visit the Museum of Rum for a taste of the island’s most popular wine. You might come across a clothing shop offering some classic finds!
Melbourne, Australia
Built largely during the 1850s gold rush, Melbourne remains as alive as ever. Make sure to check out the hottest Australian brands. Moreover, visit the Block Arcade in Collins Street to see some of the 19th century architectural details the world has to offer. And, if you want to catch the largest consumer fashion festival in the world, grab tickets for the yearly Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.
1. What can visitors do in both Ibiza and Havana?| A．Taste local wine. | B．Visit modern Museums. |
| C．Appreciate ancient buildings. | D．Enjoy parties under the stars. |
| A．Spain | B．Morocco | C．Havana. | D．Australia |
| A．Ibiza. | B．Tangier. | C．Havana. | D．Melbourne. |
8 . Discover the Canadian Rockies by rail and car. Enjoy two days aboard the scenic Rocky Mountaineer, combined with the freedom to discover fantastic Banff National Park in your spare time by rental car.
About the Tour
Your tour starts in Vancouver, where you can explore the scenic city on your own and visit Vancouver Lookout for the whole views. After a relaxing evening, you'll start your second day with travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, from Vancouver to Kamloops, the heart of British Columbia.
Get your cameras ready for dramatic scenery, from the rushing waters of Hell's Gate to mountain peaks. Continue east to Alberta, across ranchlands, lakeshores, mountain passes and tunnels, arriving in the town of Banff. You can have your supper by tasting the local food, but the cost falls on you.
Spend the next day enjoying Banff on your own, and then drive to Lake Louise and Yoho National Park. Travel through Kananaskis Country and the wide-open ranches of Alberta before arriving in Calgary, where you'll spend an evening touring the city before your trip comes to an end.
Highlights
2 days of scenic rail travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Free Hotel accommodations （住宿）for all the 5 nights
4 free meals
3-day full-size car rental with GPS and unlimited mileage
Vancouver Lookout
Calgary Tower
Additional Information
It is your duty to check and fulfill the passport, visa, and health requirements applicable（合适的）to your journey. We do not accept any loss if you cannot travel, or receive any other loss because you have not obeyed （遵 循）any passport, visa, or health requirements. You are to pay back to us in relation to any fines or other losses which we get as a result of your failure to follow any passport, visa, or health requirements.
1. Where does the tour end?| A．Banff. | B．Calgary. |
| C．Alberta. | D．Yoho National Park. |
| A．Accommodations. | B．Taking the train. |
| C．Driving a rental car. | D．All meals during the trip. |
| A．Rules during the travel. | B．Risk of breaking travel rules. |
| C．Responsibility travelers need to take. | D．The trouble in getting the passport. |
9 . Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.
Zones
The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.
Computers
You can use your own computer to connect to the wi-fi specially prepared for notebook computers; you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.
Group-study places
If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people. All rooms are marked on the library maps.
There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website. To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card. You can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week.
Storage of Study Material
The library has lockers for students to store course literature. When you have obtained at least 40 credits(学分), you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year’s rental period.
Rules to be Followed
Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.
Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.
1. Library computers on the ground floor _________.| A．help students with their field experiments |
| B．contain software necessary for schoolwork |
| C．are for those who want to access the wi-fi |
| D．are mostly used for filling out application forms |
| A．A group must consist of 8 people |
| B．Three-hour use per day is the minimum |
| C．One should first register at the university |
| D．Applicants must mark the room on the map |
| A．can afford the rental fee | B．attends certain courses |
| C．has nowhere to put his books | D．has earned the required credits |
10 . Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?| A．Tour A | B．Tour B |
| C．Tour C | D．Tour D |
| A．Windsor Castle & Hampton Court | B．Oxford & Stratford |
| C．Bath & Stonehenge | D．Cambridge |
| A．It used to be the home of royal families | B．It used to be a well-known maze |
| C．It is the oldest palace in Britain | D．It is a world-famous castle |
