1 . 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.

2. At which session can first aiders learn how to help people with chest pains?

A．Session 1.

B．Session 2.

C．Session 3.

D．Session 4.

3. What is the text?

A．A news report.	B．A diary entry.
C．A research article.	D．An advertisement.

2 . 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.

2. What is the purpose of the course?

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.

3. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.

B．An art magazine.

C．A travel guide.

D．A personal website.

3 . 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.

2. If Alice accomplishes several poems in May, which contest can she apply for?

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.

3. Where can we probably get more detailed information about the contests?

A．In a magazine.

B．On a website.

C．In an advertisement.

D．On a poster.

4 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai’s first television series, Blossoms Shanghai (《繁花》),     1     (begin)airing on December 27. The hit drama, which has been six years in the making, is adapted     2     the 2012 novel of the same name,    3     (write)by Jin Yucheng in Shanghainese.

Set in Shanghai during the 1990s, the     4     (romance) drama features a young man, Abao,     5     rises from small beginnings to become a successful businessman in the space of 10 years. Along the way, he receives help from partners such as Ling Zi, Miss Wang, and Uncle Ye, with his aim     6     (explore) his bigger business empire.

Jin wrote Blossoms Shanghai hoping it would help erase stereotypes (刻板印象) of Shanghai     7    improve readers’ understanding of the culture of the city. Staying true to the novel’ distinctive local flavour, the television series’ leading actors were all bom and raised in Shanghai and a lot of the dialogue is in Shanghainese.     8     (additional), a lot of effort was made to recreate the look and feel truly of Shanghai in the 1990s.

In typical Wong Kar-wai style, the show’s filming took three years to complete; the director is well known for     9     (be)very particular about each and every shot, often requiring actors to perform a scene 10 or more     10     (time).

5 .

WRITER’S DIGEST COMPETITIONS 92st ANNUAL WRITING COMPETTITION

WRITE TO WIN: $5,000, A TRIP TO NYC& MORE Enter up to 9 categories to win big in our 92st Annual Writing Competition! ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL RECEIVE: ·$5,000 cash ·An interview in Writer’s Digest. ·A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference in New York City. CATEGORIES: ·Personal Essay·Rhyming Poetry·Non-Rhyming Poetry ·Genre Short Story·Short Story·Children’s Young ·Mainstream/Literary·Script ·Nonfiction Essay or Article Fiction ·Inspirational/Spiritual

READY TO WRITE YOUR SUCCESS? IT ALL STARTS WHEN YOU ENTER TODAY! Writers-digest.com/writers-digest-competitions/annual-writing-competition

1. What prize will the winners receive?

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.

2. What should you do first if you want to write your success?

A．Hand in your work.	B．Enter the website.
C．Register an account.	D．Pay necessary fees.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A diary.

B．A guidebook.

C．A novel.

D．A website.

6 . 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.

2. Which way to the museum is the most popular?

A．Walking.

B．Cycling.

C．Taking a bus.

D．Taking the subway.

3. What is suggested to make sure of a successful entry?

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.

7 . 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.

2. Which place holds event for people with intellectual problems?

A．Willow Glen Branch Library.	B．Edenvale Branch Library.
C．Seven Trees Branch Library.	D．Calabazas Branch Library.

3. What do Intro to Black Coding and Moon Festival Craft have in common?

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.

8 . Four Best Natural Parks in America

Everglades National Park, Florida

Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical (亚热带) wilderness reserve in America. This amazing destination is a 1.5-million-acre ocean of grass which flows gradually from central Florida all the way south to the sea. This makes it -an important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like manatee, American crocodile, and Florida jaguar.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park is home to one of the largest canyons in the world. If you visit between mid-May and mid-October, you can see the Canyon from the North Rim. About 90% of all visitors see it from the “South Rim”, because it is open all year and has easy-to-get-to overlooks.

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

The caves house 200 animals, most of them being invertebrate (无脊椎) species. 42 of these species live in total darkness. These caves are incredible enough to be featured in Planet Earth——a must-see BBC documentary series.

Olympic National Park, Washington

Olympic National Park has a little bit of everything rugged Pacific coastline, high mountain peaks, broad sandy beaches, clear lakes, rain forests. With such a wide variety of ecosystems, Olympic is one of the most diverse wilderness areas in the United States. The park is an important habitat for species like wild salmon (鲑鱼), northern spotted owls.

Olympic National Park is very large and there are no roads that cross the park. If you visit in April or May, you may see gray whales pass by on their way to Alaska.

1. What animals live in the Everglades National Park?

A．Northern spotted owls.	B．Invertebrate animals.
C．Gray whales.	D．American crocodiles.

2. Which of the following is featured in Planet Earth?

A．Grand Canyon National Park.	B．Mammoth Cave National Park.
C．Everglades National Park.	D．Olympic National Park.

3. What can we know about Olympic National Park?

A．It is open all year.

B．It has a rich biodiversity.

C．It is located in the state of Kentucky.

D．It has easy roads for visitors to drive across the park.

9 . Wildlife Preservation Volunteer Programs

Elephant Preservation Volunteer Program in Nepal

This program is suitable for active volunteers who love animals and want to care for the well-being of elephants. No experience is needed as you’ll be working closely with placement staff. The elephant shelter takes in elephants that have medical issues and require care.

Volunteers are accommodated in a local hotel. You should expect to share a room with one other volunteer.

Marine (海洋的) Preservation Volunteer Program in Croatia

This program is suitable for physically fit volunteers who are experienced divers (潜水员). You will use your diving skills to collect marine waste from the bottom of the seabed. You will work within a team on sorting waste out and handing it to the recycling centre.

Volunteers will be accommodated in a hotel. Local workers will clean the accommodation throughout the week.

Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering in Zimbabwe

This program is suitable for animal-loving volunteers who want to contribute to protecting amazing creatures and their habitats. Activities include animal tracking, camping out on the reserve and supporting other partner organizations.

Volunteers are accommodated within private rooms at the preservation centre. The accommodation has an open-air area where volunteers can socialize.

Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program in Peru

This program is suitable for volunteers who care about the environment, like working hard and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. It’s a great opportunity if you’re looking to reset your life by getting out of your comfort zone. You’ll also be developing personally and professionally.

Volunteers are accommodated in local people’s houses. There are running showers but you can expect water to he cold.

1. What do the programs in Nepal and Zimbabwe have in common?

A．They need experienced volunteers.

B．They are suitable for animal lovers.

C．They include dirty work in the field.

D．They require camping out on the reserve.

2. What can be known about the volunteers working undersea?

A．They work on the seabed all the time.

B．They help to keep the environment clean.

C．They are taught diving skills after arrival.

D．They lead a team to explore the marine creatures.

3. Which program provides the hardest living conditions?

A．Elephant Preservation Volunteer Program.

B．Marine Preservation Volunteer Program.

C．Victoria Falls Wildlife Volunteering.

D．Amazon Jungle Preservation Volunteer Program.

10 . Literary festivals are held annually in many corners of the globe and attract large numbers of readers, writers, playwrights (剧作家) and publishers.

Miami Book Fair

For eight days each year in November, the campus of Miami Dade College hosts over 500 outstanding authors during the Miami Book Fair. The fair offers young writers a unique opportunity to attend creative writing courses and workshops. Readers can listen to famous international authors talk about their latest books. Most of the events are offered free of charge to encourage a love of literature across all income groups.

Cheltenham Literature Festival

The festival runs for 10 days every autumn in Cheltenham. It’s the world’s first literature festival, leading the way in celebrating the writ- ten and spoken word. The fair offers something to everyone-you can attend reading activities and debates, and bring your children to see their favorite storybook characters brought to life.

Paraty International Literary Festival

It’s held each year in the city of Paraty, Brazil. Visitors can meet many local and international authors, poets and playwrights, and attend literature workshops. As part of the festival, Flipinha is mainly for children where young readers can meet writers and relax with a book in a special space. A further arm of the festival is called FlipMais. A series of free events about live theatre, music and cinema are held throughout the city of Paraty.

Edinburgh International Book Festival

The festival lasts for over 16 days every August and usually features around 900 events where you can meet your favorite authors, and bring your children to attend magical story-telling sessions and special workshops for children with learning disabilities. In most years, the festival attracts over 1,000 authors, poets and educators.

1. What can young writers do at Miami Book Fair?

A．Enjoy wonderful live shows.	B．Get the latest books for free.
C．Develop their writing skills.	D．Receive training in public speaking.

2. What’s special about Paraty International Literary Festival?

A．It includes different forms of art.	B．It organizes a debate for writers and readers.
C．It gives children a chance to make up stories.	D．It allows readers to offer writers suggestions directly.

3. Which festival is the most helpful to kids with poor school performance?

A．Miami Book Fair.	B．Cheltenham Literature Festival.
C．Paraty International Literary Festival.	D．Edinburgh International Book Festival.