1 . The Children’s Museum of Manhattan Exhibitions Beginning in 2024
Adventures with Dora and Diego (Ages: 3-6 years)
Join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions. Learn facts about animals and their habitats by helping Diego rescue animals in trouble. Explore a cave, a beach and the rainforest or rub animal footprints, even build a Bear’s nest! By helping Dora and her friends, kids will learn problem-solving skills, and gain a greater appreciation and awareness of Latin American culture.
Inside Art (Ages: 4-10 years)
The exhibition continues our tradition of providing families with access to beautiful, complex, and challenging art, as well as access to working artists and opportunities for art making. Come to celebrate art as a vehicle for building healthy communities and explore ideas of home and identity.
PlayWorks (Ages: birth years)
We’ve designed every aspect of PlayWorksTM to help families prepare children to enter school. By combining hands-on games and learning, PlayWorksTM creates a fun and rewarding experience for children.
For adults, PlayWorksnTM provides an opportunity to observe each child’s unique learning style and appreciate how play creates a strong foundation for later learning. This innovative environment includes Alphie — a giant talking dragon who “cats” letters! Come to get more resources to support your child’s language development.
Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City (Ages: 2-6 years)
The exhibit invites children and their grown-ups to feel like heroes, building their learning brain skills together. These skills, known as executive functions, include self-control. working memory, and mental flexibility. Children practice these learning “superpowers” with Zip, Zap, and Zoom, who guide families on a series of city adventures exploring the subways, parks, music, travel, tree houses, and more.
1. What is a child expected to learn after attending Adventures with Dora and Diego?| A．Draw a map of city subways and parks. | B．Learn more about nature and culture. |
| C．Graduate with a specific qualification. | D．Get resources for language learning. |
| A．Adventures with Dora and Diego | B．Inside Art |
| C．Superpowered Metropolis: Early Learning City | D．PlayWorks |
| A．They provide kids with hands-on experience. | B．They are only participated by kids. |
| C．They improve kids’ academic performance. | D．They are free of charge for kids. |
2 . Online Annual Refresher
This interactive yearly refresher course provides first aiders with an opportunity to practice and update their skills as qualified first aiders, at any time while their first aid certificates (证书) are valid (有效的).
Course description
Employers are legally required to ensure their first aiders are competent and maintain their skills throughout the three years in which their certificates are valid.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommends that first aiders attend a refresher course once every year during this three-year period.
Course content
Session (阶段) 1:
Choking — 30 minutes to complete.
After this session, you will be able to help an individual who is choking.
Session 2:
Chest Pains — 30 minutes to complete.
After this session, you will be able to help an individual who is experiencing chest pains.
Session 3:
Severe Bleeds — 45 minutes to complete.
After this session, you will be able to help an individual who is bleeding severely.
Session 4:
Recovery Position — 45 minutes to complete.
After this session, you will be able to help an individual who is unresponsive and breathing normally.
Session 5:
Basic Life Support & AED (Automated External Defibrillator) — 30 minutes to complete.
After this session, you will be able to help an individual who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
Booking details
Please click this button below if you are the person who wishes to buy and sign up for the course. You will be directed to our Learner Management System where you will be asked to login or register for an account. You will then be given the option to buy access to the course.
1. What is HSE’s suggestion for first aiders?| A．Buying a four-year first aid course. |
| B．Attending an yearly refresher course. |
| C．Updating identity information regularly. |
| D．Downloading their certificates from the Internet. |
| A．Session 1. | B．Session 2. | C．Session 3. | D．Session 4. |
| A．A news report. | B．A diary entry. |
| C．A research article. | D．An advertisement. |
3 . Paisley Museum and Art Galleries being repaired, Paisley Art Institute will be using alternative venue of the Glasgow Art Club for the annual exhibition. Due to space restrictions, applications for entries are for members only. The exhibition will run from 28 December, 2023 to 3 February, 2024. Further details on hand-in are below.
WALL-BASED WORKS
The maximum height or width of wall-based works should be 5 feet. Because this venue is not as large as our home venue, some larger works may not be hung. Works should be suitably presented for the exhibition, no clips or metal frames. All works framed or unframed should be strong enough to hang.
SMALL WORKS
Only small works under 16×16 inches (total size framed or unframed) must be strung but please cover rings to avoid damaging other works.
SCULPTURE WORKS
The Glasgow Art Club is restricted from displaying free-standing sculptures as the venue is also used for dinners and entertainment.
Sculptural works must be of the scale that will not create a health and safety issue when displayed on a plinth (底座).
We do have a few plinths but if sculptors can supply their own plinth, this would be to their advantage.
HAND-IN
Works can only be handed in on the following dates.
Hand-In Dates 2023 | Sculpture Delivery Time | Wall-Based Work Delivery Time |
Thurs, 20 December | 11: 30 a. m. — 6: 00 p. m. | 6: 15 p. m. — 8: 30 p. m. |
Fri, 21 December | 11: 30 a. m. — 5: 30 p. m. | 11: 30 p. m. — 5: 30 p. m. |
Sat, 22 December | 11: 30 a. m. — 5: 30 p. m. | 11: 30 p. m. — 5: 30 p. m. |
Note: hand-in on Thurs is specially set aside for sculptures up to 6 p. m. All other time may be busier. | ||
1. What kind of works may be suitable for the exhibition?
| A．Free-standing sculpture works. |
| B．Exhibits applied by non-members. |
| C．Small framed entries with 2×3 feet. |
| D．Wall-based works with wooden frames. |
| A．11: 30 a. m. — 5: 30 p. m., Fri, 21 February, 2023. |
| B．11: 30 a. m. — 5: 30 p. m., Sat, 22 December, 2024. |
| C．11: 30 a. m. — 6: 00 p. m., Thurs, 20 December, 2023. |
| D．11: 30 a. m. — 6: 00 p. m., Thurs, 20 December, 2024. |
| A．A flight timetable. | B．A working schedule. |
| C．An advertisement. | D．An announcement. |
4 . Positive Reinforcement Course with Terry Golson
Relationship building with your horse
·from the ground and in the saddle (马鞍)
Learn how to
·solve behavior issues
·communicate with your horse
·use rewards effectively
·deepen the friendship between you and your horse
Whatever you want to achieve—going out confidently in the fields, riding a fluent dressage (驯马技术) test, or self-loading into a carriage—this course can help.
The day begins with coffee and conversation. We’ll dig into behavior science and horse ethology (the study of animals in their natural environment). Next, we’ll discuss your individual horses and your training goals. Then, Terry will work with coach partnership to uncover what your horse is really saying to you, and how you react positively and productively so that the needs of both the horse and the rider are met.
Terry Golson is a lifelong horsewoman. She’s trained with some excellent dressage instructors, including Jessica Rechosen and Kim Litwinczak. In 2015, the first year of showing her horse, Terry and Tonka came in first or second in each of their ten classes.
When: Saturday, January 30, 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: Hermitage Farm, 179 Cherry Lane, Durham CT 06422
Horse and owner partnerships: $75
Auditors (旁听生) welcome: $10
If you want to know more information after the course, you can attend our private lessons in the afternoon. Please click here.
Sign up at: www, cooperativehorse.com
1. What information can we get about the course?| A．It will be held in Terry’s studio. | B．It will take place in the morning. |
| C．It offers private lessons any time. | D．It offers free tests for participants. |
| A．To teach you how to treat your horses’ illnesses. |
| B．To show you how to be a good dressage instructor. |
| C．To introduce how to get along well with your horses. |
| D．To display how to perform well in a riding contest. |
| A．A newspaper. | B．An art magazine. | C．A travel guide. | D．A personal website. |
5 . We love the idea of writing contests, but we hate con test fees. That’s why we’ve rounded up these 4 writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees. Some end soon, so be sure to apply for those right away if you’re interested.
The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry is currently open for submissions. Poets can submit a book-length manuscript, but there is no page requirement. The winner will receive $10,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions. Deadline is March 1. To learn more, click the prize submission guidelines.
The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award is currently accepting nominations (提名，推荐). Indiana-born or Indiana-based Authors may nominate themselves or be nominated. There are several award categories. The cash awards range from $6,000 to $10,000. Deadline for nominations is March 18. To learn more, click the award guidelines.
Winning Writers is currently hosting its Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest. Poets can submit one humorous poem for consideration. The first place winner will receive $1,000; second place will receive $250; and 10 honorable mentions will receive $100 each. All winners will be published online. Deadline is April 1. To learn more, click the contest guidelines.
The Griffin Poetry Prize welcomes poets and translators to submit their work. Two prizes will be awarded. The Canadian Prize will go to a Canadian poet or translator who has published or translated a work. The International Prize will go to a poet or translator from any part of the world. Each prize winner will receive $65,000 CAD. Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31. To learn more, click the prize guidelines.
1. What do the four contests have in common?| A．All of them are for poetry only. | B．The winners’ works will be published. |
| C．Everyone is welcome to submit their works. | D．Application for the contests is free of charge. |
| A．The Griffin Poetry Prize. | B．Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest. |
| C．The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry. | D．The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award. |
| A．In a magazine. | B．On a website. | C．In an advertisement. | D．On a poster. |
Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai’s first television series, Blossoms Shanghai (《繁花》),
Set in Shanghai during the 1990s, the
Jin wrote Blossoms Shanghai hoping it would help erase stereotypes (刻板印象) of Shanghai
In typical Wong Kar-wai style, the show’s filming took three years to complete; the director is well known for
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| A．A paid trip to Writer’s Digest annual meeting. | B．A teller in Writer’s Digest. |
| C．A valuable working experience. | D．5,000 yuan. |
| A．Hand in your work. | B．Enter the website. |
| C．Register an account. | D．Pay necessary fees. |
| A．A diary. | B．A guidebook. | C．A novel. | D．A website. |
8 . 2023 Hot List: The Best New Restaurants in the World
Place des Fêtes—New York City
This famous wine bar provides a spot with a rare sweet and warm atmosphere. For date night, go to the bar with views of the open kitchen; or fill up the large table in the back with a group and taste the entire 20-item menu. Either way, do not miss the famous mushroom soup.
Le Doyenné——Saint-Vrain, France
Australian chefs James Henry and Shaun Kelly transformed the former stables (马厩) of a 19th-century private estate into a working farm, restaurant, and guesthouse driven by the principles of regenerative agriculture. More than one hundred varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way into Henry’s cooking after being carefully nurtured by Kelly.
Mi Compa Chava—Mexico City
Seafood is a hangover cure in Mexico, and almost everyone eating here is devoted to fixing last night’s damage from drunkenness and getting a head start on creating today’s. On the sidewalk, crowds of locals and tourists alike line up for fisherman Salvador Orozco’s creative takes on Sinaloa and Baja seafood. Anything from the raw half of the menu is a sure bet, though cooked dishes like fish can help fill out a meal.
Vilas—Bangkok
Can a dish inspired by a Spanish recipe using Japanese ingredients still be considered Thai? For Chef Prin Polsuk, one of Bangkok’s most famous Thai chefs, it most certainly can. At his latest restaurant, a small dining room at the base of Bangkok’s landmark King Power Mahanakhon Tower, he draws inspiration from King Chulalongkorn’s 1897 journey around Europe and the foreign ingredients (原料) and cooking techniques he added to the royal cookbooks.
1. What does the author highly recommend at Place des Fêtes?| A．Red wine. | B．Mushroom soup. | C．Baja seafood. | D．Fried fish. |
| A．Place des Fêtes. | B．Le Doyenné. | C．Vilas. | D．Mi Compa Chava. |
| A．To introduce the features of some restaurants. | B．To state the similarities of some restaurants. |
| C．To recommend some cities. | D．To compare the origins of some restaurants. |
9 . British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British Museum has a collection covering two million years of history. Showing human knowledge in all forms, it is the world’s first public museum of its kind and attracts more than six million visitors each year.
With so much to discover, you could spend a week walking around the British Museum and not see it all! But you can book a two-hour guided tour to see the highlights or make a day of it by stopping off at some of the cafes and restaurants. You can also pick up gifts, books and more at the ground floor Great Court Shop.
How to get there
·The British Museum is close to four London Tube stations, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square and Goodge Street all within eight minutes’ walk.
·Various bus routes also run close to the museum, with route 14 stopping directly outside. Two in three visitors prefer buses.
There are Santander Cycles docking stations within two minutes’walk. You can also use your own bike.
·The British Museum is in Bloomsbury, in central London. It’s a short walk from Covent Garden,Fitzrovia and Euston.
How much to pay
·Entrance to the museum is free, but a pre-booked timed ticket is needed for guaranteed entry. Keyexhibitions and some events usually require a fee.
·A donation of £ 5 is recommended.
Opening Times
·Monday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Connection
Address: Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
Telephone: +44(0)20 7323 8000
Email: information@britishmuseum.org
1. How long does it take to have a careful look at the whole museum?| A．Two hours. | B．A day. | C．Less than a week. | D．At least a week. |
| A．Walking. | B．Cycling. | C．Taking a bus. | D．Taking the subway. |
| A．Donating £ 5 ahead of time. | B．Booking a ticket in advance. |
| C．Sending your information to the museum. | D．Choosing a Sunday for your visit. |
10 . Four Library Events
East Side Dreams: The Untold Story of East San José
11: 00AM-6: 00PM; From January 1 to May 24, 2023.
Willow Glen Branch Library
Description: Willow Glen Branch Library proudly presents the exhibit East Side Dreams: The Un-told Story of East San José, which will include stories both remembered and forgotten. Experience the East Side’s development from fields of fruit and flowers to a diverse city. Learn about the social forces, organizations and individuals that shaped the East Side into the place we know today.
Exhibit Hours; Monday & Saturday: 1: 00PM-6: 00PM; Tuesday-Friday: 11: 00AM-6: 00PM; Sunday: Closed
Hour of Code(编码): Intro to Block Coding
4: 00PM- 5: 00PM; February 27,2023
Edenvale Branch Library
Description: Hour of Code workshop will allow teenagers to build basic coding skills with the introduction of block coding to complete tasks. Participants will conduct multiple exercises with block coding before completing an exercise with basic JavaScript commands. Top universities like Berkeley and Harvard teach block-based coding to remove the complexity of typing out all the code and under-stand programming mechanics.
Seven Trees Teens Reach Meeting: Moon Festival Craft
5: 00PM-6: 00PM; March 27, 2023
Seven Trees Branch Library
Description: What is Teens Reach? Be part of a fun volunteering opportunity for teens between the ages of 13-18. Earn community service credit s while supporting the library by assisting with library programs, promotion, and representing the library ‘s teen point-of-view.
INSIDERS Programs
4: 30PM-5: 30PM; April 25, 2023
Calabazas Branch Library
Description: Join us for socializing, finding new friends, networking, making jokes, crafting, having fun with art and much more. INSIDERS Programs are designed for teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
1. What do we know about the exhibit in Willow Glen Branch Library?| A．It lasts for about two months. | B．It is not available on weekends. |
| C．It features the locals’ dreams. | D．It presents the development of the East Side. |
| A．Willow Glen Branch Library. | B．Edenvale Branch Library. |
| C．Seven Trees Branch Library. | D．Calabazas Branch Library. |
| A．They are intended for teenagers. | B．They are held all day long. |
| C．They provide community service credits. | D．They allow participants to complete exercise. |
