1 . Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Saturday 18 October
Once Upon a Journey
National Museum of Scotland
11 am (5 hrs)
Free|5+
A day of storytelling journeys and performances at the National Museum. Join Captain Zeppo’s Submarine Adventures with Macastory, go on Magic Carpets and Story Safaris, and explore Scotland’s history for all ages with Andy Cannon’s Tales of a Grandson. Tickets for auditorium shows are on a first-come-first-served basis. Story Safaris and Magic Carpets have limited places and will require sign-up on the day.
Saturday 18 October
Travelling Tales
Scottish Storytelling Centre 2 pm(2 hrs)
£ 7. 5018+
Join storytellers and musicians Essie Stewart, Claire Hewitt, Alasdair Taylor and Alastair Davidson for an afternoon of traditional journey tales and songs. Young people from Badenoch Lochaber will also share their own stories in Gaelic and English inspired by the epic journeys of the Scottish travelers.
Saturday 18 October
Enlightenment Edinburgh
Meet at Mercat Cross beside St Giles Cathedral
2. 30 pm (1 hr 45 mins)
£ 11, £ 6 child |All ages
Journey through 18th-century Edinburgh. The population was small; the space they lived in was smaller. Yet from this tiny stage Edinburgh’s intellectual influence spread across the new world. Explore the mediaeval (中世纪的) Old Town to the Georgian New Town; hear about the lives of the men who fashioned new ideas: David Hume, Adam Smith. Walter Scott. James Hutton and many more.
Sunday 19 October
Natural Journeys
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
I pm(3 hrs)
Free |All ages
From Tea House to Tented Village, Gateway to Groves, and Yurts to Caravans, listen to nature’s expressive language through traditional stories and music. Journey between key locations in the beautiful Botanic Garden. There’s also The Lost Seasons, a special performance of music, story and step dance from some of Scotland’s leading traditional artists.
1. Which of the following lasts the longest time?| A．Once Upon a Journey. | B．Travelling Tales. |
| C．Enlightenment Edinburgh. | D．Natural Journeys. |
| A．the National Museum of Scotland | B．the Scottish Storytelling Centre |
| C．Mercat Cross | D．the Royal Botanic Garden |
| A．need to book in advance |
| B．can go on Magic Carpets |
| C．will meet David Hume and Adam Smith |
| D．can listen to stories in different languages |
| A．Tented Village | B．Gateway to Groves |
| C．Tea House | D．Georgian New Town |
| A．They are for all ages. | B．They are free of charge |
| C．They are held on the weekend. | D．They are held at the same place. |
2 . If you are looking for a unique gift for a graduate, I recommend these children’s picture books for their wit and wisdom.
I Wish You More
I Wish You More, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld, is a book full of good wishes, expressed in a way that graduates will appreciate. While acknowledging (承认) life isn’t perfect, the wishes are always for the best. Wishes include, “I wish you more give than take” and “I wish you more umbrellas than rain”. The book’s creators effectively combine humor, wisdom and affection in it.
If You Hold a Seed
The author and illustrator Elly MacKay’s illustrations tell this quiet story about a little boy who plants a seed and patiently cultivates and cares for it over the seasons until it reaches maturity. This story also serves as a metaphor (隐喻) for working towards a dream or goal with care and patience and reaching it over time, which makes If You Hold a Seed a good graduation gift.
Only One You
In this picture book written and illustrated by Linda Kranz, a mother and a father decide it is time to share their wisdom with their son, Adri. While Adri’s parents’ words are indeed wise, it is the mixed media artwork illustrating their meanings that makes this book so special. For example, “If something gets in your way, move around it” is illustrated with a line of rock fish that detour around a fishing line with a worm on it.
1. How does the writer introduce I Wish You More?| A．By showing some examples. |
| B．By telling an interesting story. |
| C．By making a comparison. |
| D．By explaining the meanings of the wishes. |
| A．Plants have something to do with seeds. |
| B．It is not easy for a plant to reach maturity. |
| C．The book can be regarded as a good gift for kids. |
| D．Care and patience are important in realizing a goal. |
| A．take it more expensive |
| B．show the writer’s artistic standard |
| C．help readers to understand it better |
| D．encourage readers to overcome difficulties |
3 . Our guided tours here at Shakespeare’s Globe are an experience 400 years in the making.
Heaven to hell tour
Our unique heaven to hell tour experience offers Globe members the opportunity to discover the backstage world of Shakespeare’s Globe.
Join us in the heavenly attic (阁楼) towering above the theater before going down into the depths of “hell” underneath the stage to discover the secrets behind how our productions are staged. You’ll have the opportunity to visit our backstage stores and see props and costumes from the famous Globe productions before experiencing the thrill our actors feel when they step out onto the stage.
Twilight walking tour
Be transported back to a time of late-night cakes and ales (麦芽酒), midnight revels (狂欢) and demons, and the “Kingdom of Night” on our Twilight walking tour around the Bankside area and beyond.
Imagine city life without streetlights and visit the locations of Shakespeare’s own night-time adventures across the River Thames on the Northbank, including the original site of his candlelit Blackfriars playhouse.
Festive family tour
Celebrate the holiday season on a festive family tour of the magical Globe Theatre. Hear how Christmas was observed in Shakespeare’s time and the folk traditions that people practiced to welcome in winter.
This family-friendly guided tour will fascinate and warm even in the coldest of weather. But do still wrap up well- don’t forget our playhouse is outdoor!
Globe Theatre guided tour
Our world-famous Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse in which Shakespeare worked, and for which he wrote many of his most famous plays!
Our expert guide-storytellers will provide your group with a fascinating tour of the Globe Theatre auditorium (礼堂), colorful stories of the 1599 Globe Theatre, the reconstruction process in the 1990s.
Our guides will also bring the theater to life, exploring how the theater works today as an imaginative and experimental space for performance.
1. Which is an ideal tour for people who are fond of backstage stories of Shakespeare’s Globe?| A．Heaven to hell tour. | B．Twilight walking tour. |
| C．Festive family tour. | D．Globe Theatre guided tour. |
| A．On the River Thames. |
| B．Around Bankside area and beyond. |
| C．In Shakespeare hotel. |
| D．At Shakespeare’s Globe. |
| A．Go for a walk along the river. |
| B．Watch some plays on Christmas. |
| C．Explore how the theater works during the Christmas season. |
| D．Learn something about Christmas in Shakespeare’s time. |
| A．It shows what inspired Shakespeare to write his plays. |
| B．It is only available to Globe members. |
| C．Visitors can enjoy imaginative performance. |
| D．Visitors can hear the stories of the 1599 theatre. |
| A．Today’s Globe Theatre is a reconstructed work of the open-air playhouse. |
| B．The experience will also bring the theater to life. |
| C．You’ll have the opportunity to visit our stage stores and see our customers. |
| D．The experience will help us hear how Christmas was observed in Shakespeare’s time. |
4 . Western New Bridge Library Announcement
Shortened Library Hours for Spring Break
Library Hours have been shortened to 7 hours a day (9:00 a.m.～4:00 p.m.) for Spring Break from March 24 to March 30.
Coming Events
◆On Monday, March 24,at 10:30 a.m., Scott Sutton, a children’s writer, will tell stories to kids over seven. Sutton’s attractive style will surely inspire everyone present!
◆At 2:00 p.m., on March 25, Tuesday, a lecture will be delivered in Room 201, which focuses on the development of writing skill. Famous tutors from the district won’t disappoint you.
◆At 1:00 p.m., on March 26, the Georgetown Musicians will present an Irish Folk Concert, which will be entertaining for the entire family. Come for the music and stay to check out some relevant books for the rest of the week!
◆On Thursday, March 27, at 2:00 p.m., the annual Children’ s Gathering will take place in Room 201, the second floor, Pick up an invitation in the Children’ s Room and return your RSVP (回复) to reserve your seat at the table by 3:00 p. m. on Tuesday, March 25. Only children are allowed in the Gathering.
◆At 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28, Enzo Monfre of the hit kids’ science show, ENZOology, will bring Fossils Live! Surely Enzo will take the audience back in time, deep beneath the surface of the earth, to uncover the mysteries of killer dinosaurs, and more. Enzo recently appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show — come and see him at the library!
Please note: In case of emergency, please call the Help Desk at 926-3736 and follow the procedures outlined on the voice message. The call-down service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies. The Help Desk supplies service to you all the year round! For questions about all these, please contact hld @ wnbl. corg.
Come for the great Fun; Stay for the relevant Books!
1. To polish your writing, it is best for you to attend the related activity on ________.| A．Monday | B．Tuesday | C．Thursday | D．Friday |
| A．Tickets are a must in order to attend it. |
| B．Only those who have received an invitation are admitted in the Gathering. |
| C．You have to make a reply to the invitation to make sure you get a seat. |
| D．You’ d better apply in advance because there are not enough seats for everyone. |
| A．The children who are interested in the mysteries of killer dinosaurs can attend the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday. |
| B．Children can’ t attend all the activities with their parents. |
| C．Children can choose more than one of the activities. |
| D．Children can borrow some relevant books for the activities. |
| A．call the Help Desk | B．contact hld @ wnbl. corg |
| C．stay in the library and wait | D．ring 926-3637 |
| A．staff members of the library | B．parents of the school children |
| C．the school children | D．volunteers of the activities |
5 . Here are some books that are carefully picked for your kids.
Corduroy
It’s about a little bear, Corduroy, in a toy shop. He has lost one of his buttons (纽扣). This makes him very sad because he wants to be taken home by a kid. So he decides to find a new button. Corduroy contains some hard words. So you’d better use a dictionary while reading it.
Price: $18; a 10% discount (折扣) on Sunday
Curious George
Curious George, a monkey, is a little too interested in everything, which causes humans to bring him from the forest to a big city. However, there he calls the fire department, is sent to prison, escapes from prison and is carried into the sky by balloons. Though the book uses a lot of short and simple sentences, some of its words are not simple.
Price: $20; a 20% discount on Sunday
The Story of Ferdinand
Ferdinand, a bull, loves to smell the flowers in the grasslands. One day people come to pick a male cow for bullfights. Ferdinand doesn’t want to be chosen, but a bee stings (蜇) him. It causes him to jump around crazily, so he’s picked. In Ferdinand’s first fight, he lies down to smell the flowers instead of fighting. So he is sent back to the grassland. The book has many similar stories that bring laughter. And it has everything that makes a children’s book great for English learners — simple and hard words.
Price: $16; a 10% discount on Sunday
Green Eggs and Ham
In this book, a cat named Sam really likes green eggs and meat. So he offers them to a friend. Read the book to see if his friend likes the meal or not. This book is a poem. Despite the simple vocabulary, the words are used in a way that feels smart.
Price: $15; a 5% discount on Sunday
1. Why does Corduroy decide to find a new button?| A．To make a kid buy him. | B．To send it as a gift to a kid. |
| C．To make his clothes warmer. | D．To take the place of the damaged one. |
| A．He fits into human society. | B．He creates some problems. |
| C．He makes friends with humans. | D．He sets animals in the zoo free. |
| A．They teach kids to be kind to animals. |
| B．They enjoy great popularity among kids. |
| C．They contain basic and advanced vocabulary. |
| D．They are recommended by English beginners. |
6 . Literary Festivals across the World
London Book Fair
Time: held annually in April for 3 days
Place: London, UK
The London Book Fair is a part of the London Book & Screen Week. Visitors include anyone who is involved with the creation, distribution, sale or treatment of content. Authors, talent scouts (星探), editors, designers and digital gurus (领袖人物) all walk the floor-meeting, talking, observing, discovering. It’s a great opportunity to meet all kinds of people.
BookExpo America
Time: held annually in May or June for 4 days
Place: various cities in the US
Unlike most book fairs, BookExpo America doesn’t have a base city. It moves to different places every year — mostly big cities such as New York, Washington, Los Angeles and Chicago.
It is the largest gathering in the United States of librarians, booksellers and industry professionals, as well as a great place to discover the latest trends in technology while networking with others in the business. Go to autograph and book signing sessions (签书会) with your favorite authors, and participate in panel discussions with top writers while you enjoy breakfast. With hundreds of participating authors, there’s lots to do, see and read.
Frankfurt Book Fair
Time: held annually in October for a week
Place: Frankfurt, Germany
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world’s biggest and oldest book event with more than 500 years of history, yet it never stops developing with time.
Thematic tours are provided, during which trade visitors and the general public can learn more about the Frankfurt Book Fair. Led by experts, these topical tours take interested groups to stands and other locations around the fair that are relevant to specific themes, such as education, science, kids. With our Book Fair app, visitors have the possibility to take a time-independent, thematic tour.
Tokyo International Book Fair
Time: held annually in September for 3 days
Place: Tokyo, Japan
Being Asia’s leading book fair, the Tokyo International Book Fair has several sub categories, including the Natural Sciences Book Fair, the Humanities & Social Sciences Book Fair, and the Children’s Books Fair.
One of the highlights of the event is the e-books expo, which shines a spotlight on the fact that people’s reading habits are switching from printed books to digital books.
Besides book products, the newest e-learning software and digital publishing technologies are also presented.
1. The largest and oldest book fair in the world is held in ________ every year.| A．April | B．May or June | C．October | D．September |
| A．It is held in different cities every year. | B．It attracts many famous writers. |
| C．It displays the latest trends in technology. | D．It is the longest annual book fair. |
| A．The London Book Fair. |
| B．BookExpo America. |
| C．The Frankfurt Book Fair. |
| D．The Tokyo International Book Fair. |
| A．It is the most popular book fair in Asia. |
| B．It is a great place for e-book lovers. |
| C．It mainly focuses on natural science books. |
| D．It mainly displays printed books for schools. |
| A．You can meet all kinds of people in May when you walk around London. |
| B．BookExpo America is always held in the same city. |
| C．Visitors can’t see the newest e-learning software on Social Sciences Book Fair. |
| D．The Frankfurt Book Fair allows visitors to take a time-independent, thematic tour. |
7 . WELCOME!
We are excited to have you join Circuit of Change and we look forward to making your experience as fun, easy and enjoyable as possible.
BASICS
* All indoor classes are conducted without shoes.
* No shoes are permitted in the studio or bathroom.
* Please silence your phone upon entering the studio.
* We have two dressing rooms inside the main studio, and one bathroom.
* We provide mats for all classes.
* We do not sell bottled water or offer towels; however, we do have a water filtration (过滤) system, so please bring your own bottle or you may purchase a reusable Circuit of Change water bottle for $12 at the studio.
* To help out the studio, you are responsible for cleaning your own mat after class.
* Circuit of Change is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
* We offer tea before and after class for everyone.
SIGNING UP& PURCHASING CLASSES
To sign up for classes you must first create an account on our website. Visit Class Schedule/ Sign In and follow the user-friendly directions. There you will get all the information you need on attending your first class, and selecting which package is best for you.
CANCELATION POLICY
We have a two-hour cancellation policy. If you don’t cancel within the two hours, the class will be on the go!
WAITLIST POLICY
When creating your account, make sure you click the “Opt-In” box to receive email notices from us. If you’re on the waitlist for class, you’ll receive an auto-email as soon as a spot opens up.
HAVE FUN!
Circuit of Change is all about having fun and doing the work. Listen to your body, go at your own pace, and let the sweat pour! We look forward to meeting you soon.
Still have other questions? Contact us at 212.255.0053 or info@circuitofchange.com.
1. What is Circuit of Change according to the text?| A．A camping club. | B．A health website. |
| C．A fitness center. | D．A sports school. |
| A．The towels. | B．The mats. | C．The water. | D．The tea. |
| A．click the “Opt-In” box | B．visit Class Schedule/ Sign In |
| C．call 212.255.0053 | D．send an email to info@circuitofchange.com |
8 . The local bus network gives access to most of the attractions of Nottinghamshire, making it easy for you to enjoy all that the county has to offer.
Why not let Nottinghamshire's buses provide you with a cheap, convenient and safe way of enjoying a day out? They even take away the worry of stopping for lunch, having a drink and then deciding who's going to drive home.
Special Sunday ticket saves your money.
Noltinghamshire County Council's Day Ranger tickets give you unlimited travel on buses right across the county every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday and will entitle you to discounts at several visitor attractions. This means that you can save money by traveling by bus. Prices are currently:
Adults: $5.00
Children & Concessions: $2.50
Family ticket: $9.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Simply buy your ticket on the first bus you board on a Sunday and then travel wherever you want in Nottinghamshire for the rest of the day.
Finding out about getting around the county couldn't be easier. Information on bus service is widely available at:
*Bus stations
*Libraries
*County contact points
*Tourist information centers
You can also visit our website at: www.Nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses
There is extensive information on bus travel and the attractions of the county. We also provide umey planner and access to timetables for all the bus service operating in the county. There are to the individual bus operators for further information on fares and special offers.
Travel line public transport info.
0870-608-2608
www.travelline.org.uk
1. What can we do according to the ad?| A．We can enjoy all of the attractions of the county by bus. |
| B．Day Ranger tickets can offer us unlimited bus travel across the county every day. |
| C．We may be able to visit some scenic spots at a fairly low price. |
| D．We can buy our tickets anytime we get on board the bus. |
| A．visitor attractions. | B．tourist information centers. |
| C．the County Council's website. | D．university libraries. |
| A．$15.00. | B．$12.50. | C．$9.00. | D．$5.00. |
| A．browse www.Nottinghamshure.gov.uk/buses |
| B．call 0870-608-2608 |
| C．go to the Country Council |
| D．refer to country contact points |
9 . I received a private message on Facebook. It began harmlessly enough: “Hey, girl. Wanted to invite you to join my next challenge group --- we'll be focusing on fitting in 30 minutes of exercise and balanced nutrition.”
It was all becoming too much. Facebook was running my life, not me.
But what killed Facebook for me was when I posted a photo, and five minutes later my son asked me how many “likes” it had got. His question was a wake-up call.
“Likes” are signs of acceptance and approval(认可). I had forgotten that acceptance and approval need to come from within and had unknowingly set him a bad example.
Before Facebook, surfing the internet was an occasional distraction(使人消遣的事) and I spent a lot more time reading books and magazines. I checked in with friends through texts, emails and phone calls.
To recreate the simplicity (质朴) of those days and set a healthier example for my son, I deactivated my Facebook account.
I'd been in the habit of checking Facebook many times a day, so I had to come up with some new habits. I carried a novel and a crossword puzzle book around with me. I rediscovered knitting(针织). I started taking yoga classes.
I started to remember a few things. My body is fine just the way it is. I have friends who will help me out when I'm in trouble, and I will help them out. I do my best to be a good mother, and our son is happy and healthy. We are very lucky to be able to afford two vacations a year.
I stopped looking at the world through my cellphone. I felt completely present in the moment.
The break left me feeling better about myself, my family, my home and my life.
After a few weeks, I returned to Facebook. Now I look at the photos of my friends' kids growing up and treasure how social media allows me to keep in touch with family far and wide. I look in on a daily basis, but no longer with the desire constantly to post updates.
It is not an addiction any more
1. The underlined word “deactivate” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to “________”.| A．close | B．update | C．keep | D．check |
| A．she went to the gym as often as she could. | B．She developed some healthy habits. |
| C．She tried to make money for her holidays. | D．She traveled around a lot for a year. |
| A．it was good for her eyes. | B．It stopped her getting news. |
| C．It distanced her from her friends. | D．It gave her time to find beauty in life |
| A．Critical | B．Supportive. | C．Objective | D．Indifferent. |
10 . A BIG DAY OUT
Home to Scotland's national maritime (海事的) collection, the award winning Scottish Maritime Museum makes a great day out, with so much to do:
●Explore tools and tales across the big Linthouse, a former shipyard(造船厂) building.
●See historic ships such as Garnock & Carola, a steam boat built in 1898.
●Test a model boat on our indoor boating pond or sail your own on our outdoor boating pond.
●Learn about Scotland's importance to maritime history, and about the people that built and sailed Scottish ships around the world.
Irvine public tours
Leaving the Linthhouse three times a day and lasting about 75 minutes, you will visit the1920s Tenement Flat and take a step back in time in a typical shipyard worker's home. Then, weather permitting, you can experience life at sea onboard MV Kyles, the oldest Clyde-built boat still in service in the UK.
| Summer tour times | Winter tour times |
| After the third Sunday in April 11:00, 12:30, 14:30 | After the second Saturday in October 10:30, 12:00, 14:00 |
Getting here:
By rail: five minutes' walk from Irvine Railway Station
By road: From the A77, take the A71 and follow the brown signs to the Harbourside and the Maritime Museum. (FREE PARKING)
By bus: No 11 from Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenson, Kilwinning, Irvine and Kilmarnock
No 585 from Ayr, Irvine and Greenock;
X34 from Irvine. Beith and Glasgow
14A Service from Troon all have convenient bus stops nearby.
By sea: We have our own spot in Irvine harbour that visitors can use. Prebooking is needed by emailing visitorscrvices@scotmaritime.org.uk.
By bike: We have cycle spaces within our boat shop. We are located on Route 7 of the National Cycle Network.
1. What can you during the day according to the passage?| A．Design a model ship. | B．Try sailing a boat. |
| C．See the latest ships. | D．Learn about the maritime history of England. |
| A．10:00 am. | B．11:00 am. | C．12:00 pm. | D．14:30 pm. |
| A．Service. | B．No 585. | C．X34. | D．No 11 |
