3 . MiG Prize 2024

The Michel Gelrubin Architecture Prize is designed to bring out new talents by giving students an opportunity for international recognition. Open internationally, the Prize is awarded annually to honor students whose work demonstrates a combination of vision and talent in the art of architecture and planning.

This Year’s Challenge

This year’s competition invites proposals for projects that integrate at least 3 different uses into a building. The projects should include private and public spaces, and consider the urban context.

Timeline

Launch: August 1st, 2024

Registration Deadline: September 15th, 2024 (registration is free)

Submission Deadline: November 19th, 2024

Result Announcement: December 17th, 2024

Prizes

First prize     $5,000

Second prize $2,500

Third prize   $1,500

The Jury (评委会)

The projects will be scored based on their originality, design, environmental effects, and presentation.

Participation

The competition is open to any student studying architecture during the academic year 2024-2025. Candidates can apply as individuals or as teams.

Materials

Electronic submission of the project files must include:

● Posters that integrate the documents explaining the project [plans, sections, elevations, photos, renderings (透视图), illustrations, images, diagrams, and text]

● A presentation of the project (max 15 slides)

● A video file (max 3 min.) is optional but highly recommended.

● All the documents must be written in English and sent in a PDF format (except the videos).

For more information, see https://migprize.com.

1. What do we know about the competition?

A．It offers $ 1,500 for second prize.

B．It is open to all graduates in architecture.

C．It charges an all-time low registration fee this year.

D．It focuses on designing a mixed-use building this year.

2. By which time should all the project files be handed in?

A．August 1st, 2024.	B．September 15th, 2024.
C．November 19th, 2024.	D．December 17th, 2024.

3. Which of the following must be included in the submission?

A．Integrated posters in the English version.

B．A video file of no more than 3 minutes.

C．A presentation of no less than 15 slides.

D．Paper documents explaining the project.

4 . We The Curious

Formerly known as At-Bristol, this harbourside science museum relaunched in 2017 as We The Curious to better reflect its mission to get kids to ask questions and engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM subjects) in creative ways.

Best things about it

My kids don’t shy away from telling me if they think a museum is boring but here they were too busy rushing from one hands-on exhibit to the next to have any such complaint. They dressed up as bees to catch pollen(花粉) made cheese, watched ice form, weighed human brains and stretched out strips of DNA to compare the genetic sequence (基因序列) of a monkey and an armadillo.

Value for money?

Given that the science museums in London, Manchester and Newcastle are free, it does jar(不一致) having to pay£14.50 for adults and £9.50 for kids(aged 3—15) to get in. Kids under 3 are free. I did have to push them out the door at the end of the day. Weeks on, they still refer back to things they learnt there.

Getting there

We The Curious is near the National Cycle Network(routes 3,4, and 33). The museum has lots of bicycle parking. Alternatively, it’s a 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads railway station or a five-minute taxi ride or 17-minute ferry ride. If driving, follow the We The Curious brown signs and park at the Millennium Square car park for free.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 10 a. m.-5 p. m., 10 a. m.-6 p. m. at weekends and Bristol school holidays; closed 24—26 December.

1. What highlights We The Curious?

A．Expensive exhibits.	B．Free tickets.
C．Educational and fun activities.	D．A cheerful atmosphere.

2. How much would a couple with their 5-year-old twin sons pay for admission?

A．£ 24.

B．£ 33.5.

C．£ 38.5.

D．£ 48.

3. What do we learn about We The Curious?

A．It charges parking fees.	B．It opens all year round.
C．It is conveniently located.	D．It is unattractive to adults.

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Wang Zhenxing, the founder of “Chaizhidao”, was born in 1992. Recognizing the increasing trend of young people acquiring knowledge through video content, he started pursuing video creation in 2016. His team initially produced both knowledge-based videos and articles. But in 2019, Wang made the decisive commitment to focus solely on video production.

Comprising over a dozen members mainly from Generation Z, Wang’s team boasts diverse professional backgrounds in geophysics, engineering, and design, presenting knowledge in each area in a simple and accessible manner.

However, conveying a complex topic in a digestible 5 to 10-minute video format is not simple. To ensure a comprehensive dissemination of scientific insights, Wang’s team employs a variety of techniques tailored to the nature of the information at hand. For topics rooted in everyday life, they incorporate live-action or real-life footage to foster a sense of relatability with their audience. For more abstract principles, hand-drawn animations serve as an invaluable tool in visually conveying intricate concepts.

In a video discussing the existence of garbled characters in computers, Wang’s team chose to use purely animated illustrations to explain the underlying principles. “We spent nearly three months creating this 15-minute video,” he said.Their hard work has paid off. The channel has attracted over 10 million followers across different platforms.

Sharing knowledge through videos prompted the emergence of “niche knowledge” and “implicit knowledge” categories.Thanks to these video influencers, the implicit knowledge within these fields has now been more widely popularized.

1. What does the founder of “Chaizhidao” mainly focus on now?

A．Producing knowledge-based articles.

B．Creating knowledge-based videos.

C．Designing science-related products.

D．Conducting scientific experiments.

2. Why does the team of “Chaizhidao” use different techniques in video production?

A．To attract more followers.

B．To make complex topics digestible.

C．To improve their video-making skills.

D．To meet the needs of different generations.

3. What can we learn from the video discussing the existence of garbled characters in computers?

A．The video was created in just three months.

B．The video was watched by over 10 million people.

C．The video used animations to explain complex principles.

D．The video was produced by Wang Zhenxing alone.

4. What does the author mean by saying “niche knowledge” and “implicit knowledge” have been more widely popularized?

A．These types of knowledge have become more fashionable.

B．These types of knowledge have been widely shared and understood.

C．These types of knowledge have attracted more experts’ attention.

D．These types of knowledge have been taught in more schools.

7 . 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。

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The gala was also aired in about 200 countries in 68 languages,     3     (receive) warm feedback.

This year, the gala, besides Beijing, had four branch venues in Shenyang, Liaoning province, Xi’an, Shaanxi province, Changsha, Hunan province, and Kashgar in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Audience enjoyed a     4     (diverse) of local cultural elements from those places, such as folk     5     (music) instruments and folk dances.

Since    6     (it) inaugural broadcast in 1983, the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala     7     (become) one of the most important part of celebrations in the country     8     (enjoy) in the Chinese New Year.     9    major entertainment during Lunar New Year’s Eve, the gala marks the joyous moment     10     families gather together to celebrate.

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1. How can you get help with Jitterbug Flip2 in face of danger?

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2. Who may favor Jitterbug Flip2 most?

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9 . What does the woman say about Culture Express?

A．She often misses it.

B．She thinks it funny.

C．She likes it very much.