1 . Welcome to the home page of the Photography World website. We offer a range of useful services for photographers and photography lovers.
Camera Club
Join our club and enjoy a range of benefits. You’ll get invitations to our regular events, such as members’ film shows, exhibitions and talks by experts. You can apply for Full membership, Associate membership or Junior membership. Full membership includes free entry to all events and 10% discount when ordering equipment online. Associate membership gives you half-price tickets to events. Junior membership(proof of age required) allows youngsters to enjoy the benefits of Full membership. Costs (per year): Full membership $20, Associate $12, Junior $10. Most new members joined as the result of recommendations from current members.
Advice Center
Take advantage of our Advice Center. Ask our experts your questions about cameras and photography. Whether you’ re looking for solutions to problems or fresh ideas for interesting photos, you’ll get response here. Simply email your questions to advice@ cameraclub.com or leave a recorded message on 0800-565656. We guarantee to send you a reply by email within five days. Please note that since we fail to provide information about repairs to cameras, you should contact the manufacturer about these.
Competition
Our competition is held every year and is a great chance for new and experienced photographers to win one of our great prizes, which range from albums to keep your photos in to one-day courses or a set of state-of-the-art camera equipment. Entries can only be accepted from members. They can be sent in prints, on a CD or memory stick, or by email. Please note that photos can’t be returned, so make sure you have copies. The topic—for example, wildlife, transport, people—is announced each year here on the website when the competition opens.
1. If you have Associate membership, how much should you pay for a 20-dollar ticket?| A．$10. | B．$12 | C．$15 | D．$20 |
| A．Health. | B．Income. | C．Age. | D．Gender. |
| A．Solutions to problems about photography. | B．Fresh ideas for interesting photos. |
| C．Response to club members’ questions. | D．Information about repairs to cameras. |
| A．By writing you a letter. | B．By telling you in person. |
| C．By telephoning you. | D．By sending you an email. |
| A．Competitors must be experienced. |
| B．Competitors must have membership. |
| C．Competitors’ works must be sent by email. |
| D．Competitors must have spare copies of their photos. |
2 . In order to make sure Harvard is an affordable choice for your undergraduate education, you can consider financial aid packages made up of a combination of four types of funding.
● Scholarships & Grants
Because Harvard is committed to affordability, our scholarships are designed to cover 100% of your financial need. Here is our process:
— Establish your parent contribution;
— Factor in student employment and outside awards;
— Cover the remaining needs by scholarship funds which never need to be repaid.
● Outside Awards
Like many of our students, you may receive funds from sources outside Harvard, such as secondary schools, your parental employers, etc. Since the intention of these awards is that they be used for educational purposes, you must report them to Harvard and apply them to your college expenses. We will consider your outside awards as a part of your overall financial aid funding.
● Student Employment
If you receive financial aid from Harvard, you will likely be expected to contribute to your education through employment. Your expected term-time work expectation is often around 10 to 12 hours per week. All wages earned are paid directly to you and can be used to help pay for your out-of-pocket personal expenses.
● Loans
You are not expected to take out loans, since our aid packages are designed to cover your financial need without additional borrowing. However, you may choose to pursue loans to help cover your student or family contribution. If you are interested in a loan, we will help you find one that works for you.
Types of Student Loans for Year 22-23
— Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
— Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
— Harvard Loans
— Additional loan information
1. Who may be the target readers of the text?| A．Parents unable to afford university fees. |
| B．Students with excellent academic performance. |
| C．College freshmen with financial concerns. |
| D．Undergraduates with outside financial supports. |
| A．By bridging your financial gap in college. |
| B．By covering 100% of your expenses. |
| C．By balancing your earnings and awards. |
| D．By helping your parents to pay off debts. |
| A．Scholarships & Grants. | B．Student Employment. |
| C．Outside Awards. | D．Loans. |
| A．To advertise the Harvard students’ loan system. |
| B．To introduce Harvard financial aid packages. |
| C．To show students the importance to get financial aid. |
| D．To introduce Harvard students scholarship. |
3 . Welcome to Our Clubs in Masonic Village
☆Art Club
The Art Club provides a place for aged people to paint, improve their artistic talents and show their works of art. Members can also sell items that they painted. The money raised goes toward providing painting supplies for club members. Anyone may join the Art Club, whether you already know how to paint or you want to learn how to better express your creativity. Painting supplies are provided by the club for free.
Time: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1 p. m. to 3 p. m. in the Freemasons Cultural Center Art Studio.
Cost: $12 per year
☆Computer Club
This club is meant for aged people with little knowledge of computers. Various topics are discussed at each meeting about computers（such as the Internet, software and email）as well as related technologies. The club has a computer lab with high-speed Internet connection. Members of the club have free access to the computer lab.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p. m.to 3 p. m. in the Computer Resource Room on Level 2 of Smith North. Open general lab sessions are available for free.
Cost: $35 per year
☆Tai Chi for Arthritis
Arthritis is a common disease for old people. The joints（关节）in the patients’ body often hurt badly. Tai Chi for Arthritis is designed to improve the quality of life of those people who are suffering from arthritis using Sun-style Tai Chi. This style includes quick-moving steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. The movements don’t require deep bending.
Time: Wednesday s from 3: 30 p. m. to 4: 30 p. m. in the Irem Clubhouse.
Cost: $65 per year
1. For whom are these clubs probably designed?| A．Retired workers. | B．Talented teenagers. |
| C．Curious kids. | D．Learned experts. |
| A．drawing paintings | B．teaching others about painting |
| C．displaying their paintings | D．selling their paintings |
| A．is required to buy a laptop | B．has to pay $35 for a session |
| C．has to take an iPad with him/her | D．needn’t pay for the session |
| A．Terrible coughs. | B．Red eyes. |
| C．Painful joints. | D．Cold hands and legs. |
| A．bend deeply | B．move freely |
| C．sleep well | D．improve memory |
4 . 假如你是天津国际中学的学生李华，协助国际学生服务中心工作。为增进国际学生知华、友华情怀，学校现在寒假期间面向本校外国学生开展“My China Surprise”短视频征集活动，从自身视角讲述在中国学习和生活的经历与感悟。作品上传学校网站 www.tjinternationalmiddleschool.org。请你在广播中发出英文通知。要点如下：
1. 活动介绍；2. 视频要求(如格式，时长，截止日期等)；3. 鼓励参加。
注意：
1. 词数不少于100； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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5 . You’re looking for a holiday with a difference? It’s on offer right here! Come with us on a very special tour of the great southern continent Antarctica. It’s the only untouched wilderness left on our planet. For 10 months of the year, the continent is inaccessible by ships. Consequently, our tours are conducted in the brief period in late spring when the ice has melted and we can reach Antarctica.
So why should I go there?
Antarctica may lack man-made attractions, but its natural beauty is breathtaking. You’ll want to tell your grandchildren about this trip in years to come. Ninety-eight percent of this continent is covered with ice, which contains 70 per cent of the world’s fresh water, although it receives very little rainfall.
What kind of things could I see and do there?
Our tours are conducted in summer, but you have to remember that summer is six months later in the Southern Hemisphere. Apart from the Arctic region, Antarctica is one of the two areas on earth where you can enjoy 24 hours of sunlight. To get there, we have our own ship, which is equipped with a helicopter and a landing pad. Once there you’ll be able to observe penguins and birds, and even watch whales and seals in the ocean.
Do your tours damage the environment?
No, not at all. We don’t disturb the wildlife, and we remove all the rubbish that we produce. We strictly follow the guidelines contained in the 1991 Antarctica Agreement, which bans oil exploration and protects wildlife.
How long does a tour last?
That depends on which tour package you choose. You can visit the Antarctic region for as long as a month or, if you depart from Australia, you can see the Antarctic continent from the air in just one day. We will fly you over the continent so you can see it from the comfort of your seat on one of our aircraft. The exact route depends on the weather on the day of the . tour, but normally the flights pass over the Antarctic coastline and then head inland over vast landscapes formed by ice and dramatic mountain ranges.
That sounds really interesting. How do I make a booking?
South Pole Tours are based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Call us on 25674874 today!
1. According to Paragraph 1, what can we learn about Antarctica?| A．Antarctica is a crowded tourist destination. |
| B．Spring is the best time to visit Antarctica. |
| C．The tour to Antarctica is quite expensive. |
| D．Antarctica is accessible by helicopters at any. time. |
| A．find many man-made attractions |
| B．share the experiences with each other |
| C．reach Antarctica by taking a helicopter |
| D．have chances to view some sea animals |
| A．Visitors must take fresh water with them while visiting the continent. |
| B．The continent must be closed to visitors in late spring every year. |
| C．Polar tour must be conducted without disturbing its wildlife. |
| D．Oil exploration is allowed only when all the rubbish is removed. |
| A．the weather on the day of the tour |
| B．the route visitors take to the region |
| C．the tour package you decided on |
| D．the amount of money tourists paid |
| A．To introduce some information of Antarctica to readers. |
| B．To attract potential tourists to go on a visit to Antarctica. |
| C．To highlight some rules for visitors staying on Antarctica. |
| D．To promote new businesses on the continent of Antarctica. |
6 . Are you worried about the planet and tired of waiting around for things to change? Go ahead and take a closer look at the various options available to volunteer for the environment!
Sustainable Agriculture
If you decide to volunteer for a sustainable agriculture project, you’ll definitely learn some interesting sustainable farming techniques. You will be learning these techniques from locals or teaching them to the local farmers so they can implement these techniques on their own.
Best Places to Volunteer:
Central or South Africa, India, Nepal, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Marine (海洋的) Conservation
Volunteers for marine conservation should naturally be attracted to water. It’s important that you don’t fear diving and have a strong interest in learning to dive during your stay. While volunteering, your task as a volunteer will be to help research, maintain and grow the unique , marine biology.
Best Places to Volunteer:
The Bahamas, Cuba, Peru, South Africa, Indonesia, Spain and Italy.
Nature Conservation
Conservation projects are dedicated to protecting the natural environment of a specific location. Tasks here may vary greatly depending on the program but it will require volunteers to study the environment and learn about the local-wildlife species. You’ll be monitoring the environment and analyzing data while taking action to preserve the local species of plants and animals.
Best Places to Volunteer:
Madagascar, the Maldives, South Africa, New Zealand and Russia.
Renewable Energy and Water
Projects focused on energy and water create ways for communities to access sustainable energy and water sources. These programs are dedicated to designing system improvements and creating a sustainable supply of energy and water. It’s important for conservation volunteers to evaluate the needs of the community and implement actions to solve these issues.
Best Places to Volunteer:
Peru, Costa Rica, El Salvador, India and Cameroon.
● Requirements
With so many subcategories and such a wide array of organizations, the required skill set will vary for each program. English is the main language on all projects so it’s important
| A．Sustainable Agriculture | B．Marine Conservation |
| C．Nature Conservation | D．Renewable Energy and Water |
| A．Peru | B．Indonesia | C．South Africa | D．India |
| A．Willingness to learn to dive. |
| B．Capability to work independently. |
| C．Experience in nature photography> |
| D．Knowledge of agriculture techniques. |
| A．Learning farming techniques by implementing these techniques on their own. |
| B．Studying the environment and perform the same natural conservation tasks. |
| C．Assessing the requirements of the community before implementing actions. |
| D．Signing up for marine conservation project even if they are afraid of the water; |
| A．Farming techniques | B．Marine biology |
| C．Data analysis | D．English language |
1. What is the speaker?
| A．A teacher. | B．An editor. | C．A student. |
| A．Communication skills. | B．High scores. | C．Experience. |
| A．To learn to write. | B．To make money. | C．To have fun. |
| A．Right after the meeting. | B．Tomorrow morning. | C．Next week. |
8 . Welcome to Parkside Federation Academies
We are pleased to introduce you to a wide range of courses, training programmes and other activities.
Enrolment (注册)
You can enrol for any course on 01223 712340 from 29th June. You can download course information from http: //www.parksidefederation.org.uk/adult-learn-train/.
The office will not be open from 23rd July until 3rd September for enrolment in person due to building work, however, we will be taking bookings over the phone and by email during this time.
Our hosted enrolment dates are:
Parkside Campus: 12th September 10:00-12:00
Coleridge Campus: 10th September 18:00-19:30
Fees
·Fees are payable in full when you enrol.
·Refunds (退款) will be paid in fUll when a class is closed according to the College’s decision, or if you cancel your enrolment at least two weeks before the course starts. If you decide to cancel less than two weeks before the course starts you will receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund if a course has already started.
Learner information
·If you supplied your email address, you should expect to receive a confirmation email after your enrolment.
·Free parking is available in the evening at all centres.
·Upon enrolment you will receive learner information about college support as well as policies and regulations.
·In the event of severe weather conditions that result in school closure: please check the website http: //www. parksidefederation.org.uk/ or turn on local radio for up-to-date information.
·Concessionary fees are available: if you have an income lower than the government low-income level. Proof must be shown at enrollment, otherwise the full fee will be charged.
1. If you want to enroll in person, you should avoid_______.
| A．29th June | B．24th July | C．10th September | D．12th September |
| A．No refund. | B．A 20% refund. | C．A 50% refund. | D．A full refund. |
| A．Give learners calls. | B．Write emails to learners. |
| C．Post notices on the website. | D．Announce the closure on local TV. |
| A．A college map. | B．A free parking permit. |
| C．Confirmation of schedule. | D．Information about college policies. |
| A．Reduced. | B．Standard. | C．Reasonable. | D．Unexpected. |
9 . The Big Picture Photo Contest
What on Earth have you photographed? The annual BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition encourages little photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this photo competition that will both celebrate and display the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspire action to protect the environment through the power of imagery. It has been held since 1991 and has received more than 3 million entries from children in over 100 countries. The winning images are exhibited at one of the most famous science institutions in the world in San Francisco, California, the USA.
Theme
“Life and the Environment”
Contest Prizes:
$12,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to the winners: The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000 for the best overall image and be featured in the annual exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences (December 26 - December 31,2019). The first place winners of the seven official categories will each receive $1,000 in cash and also have their winning images featured in the annual exhibit. Up to 6 additional finalists will be awarded a certificate of recognition for each category.
Eligibility (参赛资格)
Children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. Only hard copies of photos will be accepted. Full name, age (day, month and year), sex and full address including phone number and e-mail must be on the back of the photo.
E-mail: BigPicture@hottail.com
Telephone
0440-321-8356
Limit
You can submit more than one entry.
Entry Fee
$5 for one single image submission in any category.
Copyright
Note that by entering the competition, you have assigned copyright of your photo(s) to the organizers. The photo (s) will not be returned and will be used to raise environmental awareness through exhibitions, websites, posters, publications, etc. and to raise funds to further promote environmental activities by children.
Deadline
October 01, 2019.
1. What can we know about the contest?| A．It requires that the works should be relevant to the environment. |
| B．It is organized by some famous science institutions in the world. |
| C．It has been held in over 100 countries every other year since 1991. |
| D．It invites professional photographers from the world to participate. |
| A．All submissions will be exhibited at a science institution. |
| B．Junior school students are not eligible for the competition. |
| C．Participants must send their personal information along with their work. |
| D．The first place winner of the seven official categories will receive $12,000. |
| A．The participants. | B．The organizers. |
| C．The judges. | D．The science institution. |
| A．given back to the participants |
| B．made known to the public on October 1 |
| C．used to improve people environment awareness |
| D．sold to collect money for environmental protection |
| A．To entertain readers. | B．To introduce the exhibits. |
| C．To make a survey. | D．To get readers informed. |
10 . Being a blogger can be a good business. Don’t you believe it? Read on!
Meet Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vaynerchuk.com)
Gary Vaynerchuk is a New Yorker who gained Internet fame because of a video blog that talked about everything related to wine. Through online blogging, he built his wine business from a $3-million-dollar-a year wine retail (零售) store to a $60-million-dollar wine wholesale business. Gary Vaynerchuk has built a multi-million dollar empire relating to his personal brand.
Meet Rand Fishkin (moz.com)
Rand Fishkin is a college dropout who started blogging about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) back 2022 while working for a family-run web development company. He was also providing SEO consulting services for a few small clients. SEOmoz has left the consulting business since then and focuses on creating awesome SEO software instead. The company makes millions of dollars each month.
Meet Pat Flynn (SmartPassiveIncome.com)
Pat is one of the most inspirational bloggers in the world. After losing his job, he was forced to struggle to support his growing family. He started a website called Smart Passive Income to track his progress with various websites and online money-making projects. He has built a massive following and readership thanks to his honesty. Over the last 6 months, Pat has earned, on average, around $50,000 USD per month.
Meet Andrew Sullivan (thedishdaily.com)
Andrew started his blog, The Daily Dish, near the end of 2020. By the middle of 2023, he was receiving about 300,000 unique visits per month. Just this year, Andrew made some big changes and decided to work on The Daily Dish full-time: On launch day in 2023, the blog reportedly took in over $330,000, charging $20/month per reader.
1. After Gary Vaynerchuck started his video blog, ________.| A．he spent most of his time making videos |
| B．his wine business really took off |
| C．he loved learning about wine |
| D．his online security has been threatened. |
| A．Gary Vaynerchuk’s | B．Andrew’s Sullivan’s |
| C．Pat Flynn’s | D．Rand Fishkin’s |
| A．To learn how to make money online. |
| B．To learn how to find a job online. |
| C．To read very inspiring real-life stories. |
| D．To know about the history of various websites. |
| A．It’s run by a company. | B．It’s famous for its blogger’s honesty. |
| C．It’s mainly about how to cook. | D．It earns money by its visits. |
| A．Being a successful blogger is very difficult. |
| B．The Internet has greatly influenced our life. |
| C．Successful bloggers can make a great fortune. |
| D．Everyone can succeed as long as she doesn’t quit. |
