1 . Family: Poems—by Mr. Keith Keenan
·Kindle $0.00, Hardcover $12.50, Paperback $7.00
The poet describes personal thoughts and feelings in a lyrical journey to understand and celebrate his family. “Family” looks at living honestly in places, not illusions. Figurative language, a love of metaphor and sharp images all make the poems work.
Time to Heal—by Alexandra Vasiliu
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $21.94, Paperback $12.64
From the bestselling author comes an inspirational poetry book about love, healing, and growth. It is a reminder to strive to change for the better. Featuring more than 130 uplifting poems and black-and-white illustrations, it’s a great companion when you need to embrace self-love and personal transformation.
Seeds from a Birch Tree —by Clark Strand
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $26.80, Paperback $16.95
Seeds From a Birch Tree makes nature into a spiritual path. Its message was simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons—seventeen syllables at a time. With its mix of poetry and memoir(回忆录), the book guides us to the joy hidden in plain sight, leading us to get into a good state of body and mind.
A Poem for Every Day—by Allie Esiri
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $28.05, Audio CD $18.05
This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates—funny for April Fool’s Day, festive for Christmas. This is the perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages. These poems are informative, peaceful, and energetic!
There are a large number of poetry collections on Amazon. More information, please click here.
1. How much will you pay if you are to buy a hardcover edition of haiku?| A．$12.50. | B．$21.94. | C．$26.80. | D．$28.05. |
| A．Family: Poems features plain language. |
| B．Time to Heal features colorful illustrations. |
| C．Seeds from a Birch Tree focuses on human nature. |
| D．A Poem for Every Day focuses on festive celebrations. |
| A．A website. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A book review. | D．A travel brochure. |
2 . Monthly educational subscription boxes for students can be a great way to develop an interest in a particular subject. If you want to learn something at home while having fun, you can have educational subscription boxes delivered monthly straight to your house.
Spangler Boxes
Spangler Boxes feature a range of hands-on scientific experiments designed by Steve Spangler, who previously hosted a popular science education program on News for Kids Projects focus on STEM-science, technology, engineering and math Examples of projects include exploring lava (岩浆) science, the sound waves, and physical laws.
Finders Seekers Boxes
After receiving a Finders Seekers Box, you’ll explore characters of a new city and culture every month while solving puzzles. Think of a Finders Seekers Box as an escape room challenge that takes place in your living room. Clues and online research tools are available to help in case you get stuck solving the mystery. Each puzzle takes approximately two to four hours to complete.
Creation Boxes
Creation Boxes teach students electronics, digital tips and high-level problem-solving. Each box teaches a lesson and is progressively more challenging. A sampling of the projects includes a mood lamp, an electronic memory game, and a distance detector using an ultrasonic sensor (超声传感器).
Kiwi Doodle Boxes
Kiwi Doodle Boxes are among the most popular boxes on the market. They feature a variety of themes customized to students aged from 8 to 18 and focus on art and design with projects such as a felt botanic garden,an artificial leather sample set, and a handmade soap. These projects introduce students to new crafting materials and techniques and all craft supplies are included in the box.
1. What did Steve Spangler use to be?| A．A scientist. | B．An educator. | C．A TV host. | D．An engineer. |
| A．Features of cities. | B．Online instructions. |
| C．Historical mysteries. | D．Escape room challenges. |
| A．Creation Boxes. | B．Spangler Boxes. |
| C．Finders Seekers Boxes. | D．Kiwi Doodle Boxes. |
3 . We are excited to announce that Brandon Hobson-author of Where the Dead Sit Talking, a National Book Award Finalist-will judge our 2023 American Short(er)Fiction Prize.
General Guidelines
Stories must be 1, 000 words or fewer. You are allowed to include up to three stories per entry. Please submit(提交)all stories in one document. Each story must begin on a new page and be clearly titled. For the title of your submission, list the story titles, separated by a comma.
The first-place winner will receive a ＄1, 000 prize and publication(出版)in a future issue of American Short Fiction (ASF). All entries will be considered for publication. Please submit your $17 entry fee and your work through Submittable. We no longer accept submissions by post.
You may submit multiple entries. We accept only previously unpublished works.
Submit your entry online between November 24, 2022-February 1, 2023.
Conflicts(冲突)of Interest
Staff and volunteers currently working with ASF are not fit for consideration or publication. Additionally, students, former students, and colleagues of the judge’s are not admitted to participate(参加). We ask that previous winners wait three years after their winning entry is published before entering again.
About writing, Hobson has said, “I’m always more interested in language than I am certainly in plot. Most of us who write literary fiction are interested in experimenting in more ways than just looking at it, especially a traditional storyline or plot that we all learned in school. ” With those words of encouragement and wisdom, good luck! We can’t wait for your submissions!
1. How many stories can a participant submit at most?| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．A $1, 000 prize. |
| B．A return of $17 entry fee. |
| C．Meeting with Brandon Hobson. |
| D．Publication in a past issue of ASF. |
| A．Volunteers of ASF. |
| B．A new fiction writer. |
| C．Prize winners last year. |
| D．Students of the judge’s. |
4 . We hope you had a memorable year in residence! Students must move out of their residence hall within 24 hours of their last exam. Please read the following information carefully to ensure a smooth move-out.
Prepare for Move-out Inspection
Housing staff will conduct move-out inspections. Charges may be assessed for any cleaning, missing items or damage (beyond normal wear and tear) that were not reported at move-in.
Prepare your room for the inspection by following the items below.
● Remove all personal belongings you may have brought in.
● Remove all trash.
● Vacuum or sweep the floor, including underneath the beds.
● Restore your room to its initial condition at check-in (including furniture set-up).
Forward Your Mail
Once you have moved out, Housing Services will no longer be taking mail on your behalf. Please empty your mailbox and update your mailing address prior to your departure. Failure to update a forwarding address will result in mail being returned to sender.
Check Out and Return Your Keys
On move-out day, students are limited to two people to help them move out. They may park in residential parking zones with a temporary move-out loading permit.
Residents must return all keys to the Housing Services Office drop box. Do not leave your keys in your room or rely on your friend to return them for you. Delays caused by doing so will result in additional costs.
1. Which section of a website is this text probably taken from?| A．Financial aid. | B．Academic advising. |
| C．Campus living. | D．Recreation facilities. |
| A．It will be dropped in your former mailbox. |
| B．It will be forwarded to your new address. |
| C．It will be held by the Housing Services. |
| D．It will be sent back to the sender. |
| A．Putting fair wear and tear on furniture. | B．Forgetting to pause mail delivery. |
| C．Parking licensed vehicles for loading. | D．Handing the room keys back late. |
5 . 2022 Kids News Short Story Writing Competition
Welcome to the 2022 Kids News Short Story Writing Competition! It is an annual competition which starts at 9 am on Monday, September 5. If you have a creative mind and fantastic stories, hurry up and submit your story before October 28.
The competition is free and open to students from kindergarten to Grade 9. The competition has two age groups. For kids aged 11 years and over, their short story must be between 500 and 1, 000 words. For those aged 10 and under, their short story must be between 250 and 500 words. You are supposed to write a short story on any theme or topic of your choice.
The first prize winner of each age group will get 10 copies of their short story, which are published into a printed book with a personally designed cover, plus an iPad. There is also a book reader as a prize for the runner-up (亚军) and a HarperCollins book pack for the third winner in each age group.
Teachers can submit their students’ stories through the online entry form (参赛表格). A consent form (同意书), signed by the student’s parent or guardian, must be attached to the entry form.
Unless advertised differently, the prize winners will be informed by phone, email or mail at the end of the competition period and by no later than December 30. Winners’ names will be published on www. kidsnews.com.au.
1. On which day is the deadline for participating in the competition?| A．5, September. | B．9, October. | C．28, October. | D．30, December. |
| A．200. | B．300. | C．600. | D．700. |
| A．There is no fixed topic for kids’ writing. |
| B．The prize winners will not be made public. |
| C．We can know winners’ names after December 30. |
| D．Kids can’t attend it without teachers’ permission. |
6 . International Sports Camps
With over 50 years of combined experience in providing great sports coaching for children, International Sports Camps gives young players the chance to take their game to the next level.
Basketball Camp
Our basketball camp is for players of all standards aged 5 to 15 and features excellent coaching from leading players and coaches, providing two hours of group instruction five days a week for players. Junior Stars program (5 to 11 years) and Senior Champions programs (12 to 15 years) are offered at the camp.
Tennis Camp
A carefully designed and integrated approach to the total tennis game since 1970. You will profit from and enjoy small group instruction, private lessons, singles and doubles match play, team tennis, and a tennis specific conditioning program. You will receive 2 to 2 1/2 hours of instruction daily and will be grouped by ability level.
Soccer Camp
The Soccer Program is an exciting new program designed just for International Sports Camps. You’ll be practicing the fundamental skills while also being able to put those skills into practice in game-like competition. Improve your game and put your abilities to the test against players from around the world.
Scuba Diving (潜水) Camp
Scuba diving is an extraordinary experience. This popular activity allows you to see an expansive and exciting underwater world in a new way. Our scuba program includes all of the classroom instruction and pool work during this week-long class. The only thing you have left to do is complete your open water dives to gain full certification. Those who choose this program will be required to complete video assignments before arrival.
1. How many hours of group instruction will you receive in a week at Basketball Camp?| A．Two hours. | B．Ten hours. | C．Twelve hours. | D．Fourteen hours. |
| A．Soccer Camp offers more training. |
| B．Tennis Camp has a longer history. |
| C．Soccer campers have more time for instruction. |
| D．Tennis campers have more time for instruction. |
| A．Basketball Camp. | B．Tennis Camp. |
| C．Soccer Camp. | D．Scuba Diving Camp. |
Specialties
Welcome to LoveMama! We are a NY-based Malay, Vietnamese and Thai influenced Southeast Asian Restaurant and Caterer providing you tasty dinner in our Manhattan dining area. We also provide takeout, and catering for individuals and groups or for private events.
History
Established in 2013. With humble beginnings as a food cart, the popularity of Love Mama’s Malaysian street food boosted to opening a Manhattan restaurant in 2014.
Popular ltems
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this restaurant are as follows: Edamame Dumpling, Korean popcorn chicken, Lucky Noodle, Steak and Bread Pudding.
Reviews
I love this place. The food, customer service and prices were all great. We ordered the RotiCanai Planta, Rendang NasiIemak with chicken. Vegetable Salad Vietnamese Style, and Uncle Plump’s Dumplings The Rendano Nasi Lemak was the highlight of the meal.
My boyfriend forgot to tell them about allergies and told them halfway as they were preparing our order. They responded really well. In the end. we even got to have a nice conversation with the owner of the restaurant. Super great guy! We were pleasantly surprised with the low price at the end of the meal too. If you are in New York, you have to check out LoveMama. Best meal I have had in a while.
——Mary Brooklin
Stopped by here for Valentine’s Day and we were not disappointed. We got 3 different dishes all from the Malaysian portion of the menu as none of us had ever had Malaysian food. The service was fast but not supper attentive, which we didn’t mind at all. For $20 each with tip and feeling full and happy, this is a spot I’d definitely recommend!
——Peter Anderson
1. Where is the LoveMama restaurant?| A．In Thailand. | B．In Malaysia. | C．In Vietnam. | D．In America. |
| A．It can’t provide takeout orders. |
| B．It has customer-friendly business strategies. |
| C．It operates on a first-come-first-served basis. |
| D．It is state-owned and runs around the clock. |
| A．Disappointing. | B．Cost-effective. | C．Time-honored. | D．Average. |
8 . School Uniform Design Contest
We are excited to announce a School Uniform Design Contest! With the upcoming TetraWizard Tournament, one of the little questions is what the school uniforms look like at the visiting schools. For around two, we will be designing uniforms for Durmstrang Institute, hidden away in northern Scandinavia!
Requirement: Red is an important color for the school and should be featured.
Consider: … uniforms for boys and girls, any marker for discipline?
The Movie: You are not required to consider the school uniform depicted in the movies as the standard, but you may be inspired by that design if you wish! We’re leaving it up to the members to decide how close (if close at all) we’d like to mimic the movie design.
Format: Any format is acceptable! Here are some suggestions…
A detailed written description
Hand-drawn art
Photographs or a collection of images
Entries: You may work in teams if you wish, and multiple entries per writer are permitted.
The deadline is October 27, 2021.
Please submit your entries to the Absit Omen Curator account.
As soon as the entries are in, we’ll vote! The most popular result will become the official uniform for Durmstang. We’d love to be able to post the new uniform online.
1. What do we know about the contest?| A．It focuses on sports. | B．It refers to the TetraWizard Tournament. |
| C．It involves skills in clothes designing. | D．It requires participants to wear uniforms. |
| A．They are for girls especially. |
| B．They should feature red. |
| C．They look quite different from those in the movies. |
| D．They should be easily distinguished by their markers. |
| A．They can work in groups. | B．They should submit only one entry. |
| C．They can submit after October 27, 2021. | D．They should avoid photographs in their submission. |
9 . One trend that has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homebuyers have chosen to move to luxury escapes — swapping their inner-city setup for a home office near the water or the bush. Here we’ve gathered four of our favourite properties on the market right now.
Sunshine Bay If the sounds of the ocean have been beckoning (召唤), then look no further than 8 Beechwood Court, located on Sunshine Cove Beach with fantastic ocean views from almost every bedroom. It has been listed on Airbnb, a website to help travellers find a homestay, so home owners will have the option of using it as an additional income source. Price guide: $2.6 million — $2.8 million Agent: Blackshaw Coastal, Pat Jameson 0405 442 905 |
Murrumbateman Delivering contemporary country charm of the Hamptons, this home will make you feel like you’re on a coastal holiday, but on a farm. The home is only a few minutes’ walk to the nearest woodlands and village cafe and a 35-minute drive to the capital. Private sale Agent: HIVE Property, Josh Morrissey 0437 799 234 |
Tura Beach This award-winning home combines coastal atmosphere with modern living. Only minutes away from Tura Beach, this architect-designed property is spread across two floors with big living and dining areas that stretch over an outdoor area with a spa. Price guide: $1.5 million Agent: One Agency Dwyer Properties, David Dwyer 0413 902 702 |
Jindabyne This newly built home is located in the ever-growing Highview Estate in Jindabyne. It has high ceilings throughout, plenty of light and a kitchen that’s as stylish as it is functional. With the Snowy River just around the corner, nothing sounds more relaxing than walking alongside the water these holidays. Auction: 3 pm, December 14 Agent: Raine & Horne Snowy Mountains, Toni Wheelhouse 0431 486 588 |
| A．It can be rented out. | B．It’s near the sea. | C．It has woods nearby. | D．Its price is low. |
| A．Sunshine Bay. | B．Murrumbateman. | C．Tura Beach. | D．Jindabyne. |
| A．They are located in urban regions. | B．They are places with ocean views. |
| C．They are accessible to sand and water. | D．They are a good escape from urban life. |
10 . Visions Service Trip
Summer Volunteer Program for Teens
Be a teen without borders this summer! High-quality volunteer travel programs are for teens or middle school students who want to finish difficult projects and make long-term friendships. Through service work and cross-cultural living，Visions offers new ideas and deep learning while helping poor communities. Our evenings and weekends are kept for traveling around.English,Spanish and French language programs are in the U.S.,Caribbean, Central America,South America and Asia.
Dates:2-4 weeks' programs in July and August.
| Destination | Language | Dates | Duration | Service Hours | Tuition |
| Dominican Republic | Spanish | 06/30-07/20 | 21 days | 70 | ＄4,950 |
| Ecuador&Galapagos | Spanish | 06/30-07/24 | 25 days | 80 | ＄6,150 |
| Peru | Spanish | 06/30-07/24 | 25 days | 80 | ＄5,650 |
| Guadeloupe | French | 07/01-07/25 | 25 days | 80 | ＄5,950 |
| Alaska | English | 06/30-07/27 | 28 days | 100 | ＄5,950 |
| British Virgin Islands | English | 06/30-07/09 | 10 days | 40 | ＄3,250 |
| Cambodia | English | 07/20-08/09 | 21 days | 70 | ＄4,950 |
Tel:406-551-4423
Email:info@VisionsServiceAdventures.com
Website:VisionsServiceAdventures.com
1. Why does Visions start the activity?
| A．Because it wants to provide volunteering service. |
| B．Because it wants to give teens a chance to travel. |
| C．Because it wants to visit Caribbean. |
| D．Because it want to have fun. |
| A．40 hours. | B．70 hours. | C．80 hours. | D．100 |
| A．$4,950 | B．$5,650 | C．$5.950 | D．$6150 |
