1 . 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Competition
To celebrate the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival, National Mall and Memorial Parks is hosting a youth art competition. We need your artistic help to inspire visitors to become Cherry Blossom Protectors! The blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation’s capital city. Thousands of people come every year to see the cherry trees and enjoy the festival.
ParticipantsThe contest is open to all Washington, D.C. students, K-6. One submission per student please.
ThemeArtworks should focus on the theme “Cherry Blossom Protector.” Draw or paint a picture that shows what you appreciate about the cherry blossoms, how we can take care of them, and why we should. Submissions must include the words “Cherry Blossom Protector”.
DeadlineArtworks will be accepted starting December 13, 2023. All submissions must be postmarked by February 25, 2024.
Submission requirementsA valid submission will contain the following information:
1. An original copy of the artwork. Each piece must be original, authentic (真实的), unpublished, the sole property of the entrant (参赛者), and not previously submitted in any other contest.
2. Your personal information, printed on either the back of your artwork or on a separate sheet attached to your physical artwork or provided with the e-mail for your digital entry: First and last name, grade/age.
3. A completed and signed entry form. Print out the entry form and send it to us when you send your artwork. Entries cannot be accepted without a signed entry form by a parent or guardian.
Delivery addressMailed submissions must be sent to:
National Mall and Memorial Parks
c/o 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Competition
1100 Ohio Drive, SWWashington, DC 20242
1. Why do National Mall and Memorial Parks host the art competition?| A．To honor the national heroes. | B．To improve students’ art skills. |
| C．To protect the cherry blossom. | D．To attract more visitors to the parks. |
| A．Volunteer as a cherry blossom protector. | B．Choose your own theme for the contest. |
| C．Email all your artworks to your school. | D．Summit artworks before February 25, 2024. |
| A．Personal information. | B．A previous submitted copy. |
| C．A guardian’s recommendation. | D．An electronic application form. |
2 . The Best Places to Camp in Olympic National Park
With more than 2.5 million visitors annually, Olympic National Park is one of the most popular parks in the US. If you’re looking for breathtaking views, these are the best places to camp inside Olympic National Park.
| Campground | Brief Introduction | Cost |
| Deer Park | Tent-only. 14 campsites are available on a first come, first served basis from June through mid-October. | $15/night |
| Staircase | 49 campsites. The location is open through the whole year. Some of its facilities are only available during the summer. | $24/night |
| Kalaloch | With its 170 campsites, Kalaloch is the largest and most popular campground in the entire park. It is recreational, vehicle-friendly. | $24/night |
| Dosewallips | Dosewallips features roughly 30 campsites, none of which can be reserved ahead of time. It is accessible throughout the year. | Free |
●Bring a B ear Canister(防熊罐): The park is filled with all kinds of wildlife that are more than willing to help themselves to your food. Bring a bear canister to keep your supplies safe.
●Firewood: Some campgrounds have firewood for sale, but visitors are allowed to collect kindling(引火物)in locations where that isn’t the case.
●Group Camping Sites: The park offers large-group camping sites in Kalaloch. The reservation may require a phone call to complete and has different pricing models. Visit the website for more information.
●Reservation Fees: All fees for the various campsites are payable by credit card only. No cash is accepted. Be sure to have a card with you if you are not making a reservation online ahead of time.
1. What do Staircase and Dosewallips have in common?
| A．They charge the most. | B．They welcome tents only. |
| C．They are open year-round. | D．They need a reservation. |
| A．Staircase. | B．Kalaloch. |
| C．Dosewallips. | D．Deer Park. |
| A．Making a fire. | B．Feeding wild animals. |
| C．Paying in cash. | D．Bringing some firewood. |
| Sunshine Club For young people from 12 to 18 years old Include games, music, dancing and more. Every Saturday: 6:30 am—9:30 pm 28 Oxford Street, London Tel: 76239652 Price: Just £3 a time |
| Cartoon Museum Come and see the best of British cartoon art. There is something for everyone, including popular cartoon characters and a great shop full of funny books and cards. Price: free Opening times: Tuesday—Saturday 10:30 am—5:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am—6:00 pm Tel: 65235873 |
| Cox’s Hotel Tel: 87058366 E-mail: info@coxshotel.co.uk Website: www.coxshotel.co.uk Opening times: Coffee shop: 9:00 am—6:00 pm Every day Tea room: 10:30 am—5:30 pm Monday—Thursday Pub (小酒吧): 8:00 am—11:30 pm Friday—Saturday |
| Hamilton Zoo Over 600 animals: tigers, pandas... Opening hours: 9:00 am—5:00 pm Monday—Sunday An adult: £15 A child (under 12 years old): £10 Tel: 23653692 |
| A．In the Cartoon Museum. | B．At Cox’s Hotel. |
| C．In the Sunshine Club. | D．In the Hamilton Zoo. |
| A．9:00 am—6:00 pm on Friday | B．8:30 am—11:30 pm on Friday |
| C．8:00 am—11:30 pm on Wednesday | D．8:00 am—11:30 pm on Thursday |
| A．£10 | B．£15 | C．£25 | D．£4 |
4 . A conference programme
9:00-9:30
Conference opening Dr Jon Martinez
9: 30-10: 45
Management styles Helena Clark
Consider the different management styles and how you can adapt yours to suit your team.
Conflict management Tracy Edwards
Conflict can create problems in your team, but managing conflicts well can bring about development. Learn how to manage conflicts in this workshop.
Giving feedback Amelia Novak
Explore the different ways to give feedback to maximize development.
10: 45-11: 15 Coffee break
11: 15-12: 30
Using storytelling in leadership communication Antoine Martin
Sometimes, the best way to communicate with your team is by telling stories. Find out how to do this in this workshop.
Develop creative thinking in your team Mariana Silva
How can you get your team to think creatively? Explore the different ideas that can help your team see things in a new way.
Leading in uncertain times Omar Abboud
Uncertainty can affect the success of your team. Learn to bring confidence to-your team in a time of uncertainty.
12: 30-2: 00 Lunch
2: 00-3: 15
Managing international projects Alisa Petrov
Consider how to ensure successful intercultural communication in your international teams.
Leading small business Cheng Wei
How is leading small businesses different and how can leaders of small businesses bring success to their team?
Managing change Akira Yoshida
Help your employees deal with change and see the positives change can bring.
3: 15-4: 15 Group discussions
4: 15-5: 00 Conference closing Dr Grace Moloney
1. Who may help you solve disagreements among your teammates?
| A．Helena Clark. | B．Tracy Edwards. |
| C．Amelia Novak. | D．Antoine Martin. |
| A．dealing with the problems with change. | B．How to communicate with your team. |
| C．Building a team with innovative minds. | D．How to lead a small business. |
| A．3 hours | B．3.5 hours | C．4 hours | D．4.5 hours |
5 . Creating a Graphic Novel
In the past decade we’ve seen the rise of graphic novels that come in all sorts of forms. Now join author and illustrator Lizzy Stewart for our upcoming masterclass, where she’ll take you through how to create both the illustration and text for a graphic novel. You’ll have the chance to find the right form for the story you are trying to tell, and Lizzy will share her insight into the editorial and publishing process of getting a graphic novel printed. 15 minutes will be reserved for a Q&A session at the end of the masterclass, when Lizzy will answer what you’re curious to know.
Booking & Payment
●The workshop fee of £30 is payable in full online.
●Joining instructions and full guidance will be provided by us a week before the start date.
Accessible to All
●It’s of real importance for us that our event remains accessible to all.
●We have made three scholarship places available for this event as part of our accessibility scheme (计划). Please visit our scholarship page to find out how to apply for scholarships to the course.
●This masterclass will be presented online through video conferencing software. It will also be recorded so if you are unable to attend the live event, you’ll be able to catch up and access the recording within two weeks.
●This event will include written text and visuals. Please contact us in advance so that we can make arrangements to be sure all documents appear in a format that works for you.
1. What can attendees do in the masterclass?| A．Have their work published. | B．Communicate with Lizzy. |
| C．Get Lizzy’s 15-minute instruction. | D．Create graphic novels in all forms. |
| A．Recorded materials for a limited period. |
| B．Free access to video conferencing software. |
| C．Written text and visuals for certain attendees. |
| D．Scholarships to further their graphic novel study. |
| A．A review. | B．A guide. | C．An essay. | D．An advertisement. |
6 . The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money.
·No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
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You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.
·Convenient
Teenagers are busy — we get that.
·Magazines included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers.
| A．Perfect Service Systems |
| B．Excellent interest rates |
| C．And it is so easy to join |
| D．You may never need to come to a bank at all |
| E．The Winners Club is set up for you to save money |
| F．It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers |
| G．Some fantastic stories are also offered for Winners Club members |
7 . Marvelous Scenic Walks Near London
There are plenty of walking routes in London. If you fancy something a bit more rural, then the green and pleasant land has plenty to offer.
Goring Gap and the Thames PathIf you’re in the mood for a gentle rural walk, the Thames Path is far from boring. The 5-mile footpath follows the curve of the river, winding past wildflower meadows (草地).
Post-walk pub: Pangbourne’s seventeenth-century pub The Swan serves high-end dishes. Bag a table on the riverside or keep toasty by one of its open fires.
Box HillTo admire this spots rural views, first you’ve got to jump across 17 stepping stones and climb 272 steps to the top of Box Hill, where the path begins. The total distance is 6.8 miles.
Post-walk pub: The cavernous Tree on Box Hill has an attractive menu and huge beer garden, or sample a glass of Juniper Hill at Denbies Winerie.
A South Downs Ridge (山脊)If you’ve already done the classic Seven Sisters clifftop walk or can’t face all those hills, this is a long but lovely alternative. The route covering 14.3 miles snakes along a ridge and a river valley.
Post-walk pub: There are always 10 real beers at the old-school pub The Wellington.
Chess Valley in the ChilternsChess Valley in the Chiltern Hills isn’t home to any chess masters, but it used to produce a kind of water plant. This walk of 4.9 miles follows the river, winding through rolling meadows and woods.
Post-walk pub: The George & Dragon is a simple old coaching pub on the High Street with a log fire, real beers and giant burgers.
1. Which of the following walks covers the shortest distance?| A．Box Hill. |
| B．A South Downs Ridge. |
| C．Chess Valley in the Chilterns. |
| D．Goring Gap and the Thames Path. |
| A．The pubs are pretty and old-fashioned. |
| B．Visitors can relax at special pubs after walks. |
| C．There are rivers winding through the meadows. |
| D．The food served there is expensive and of high quality. |
| A．A geography book. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．A fashion website. | D．A science magazine. |
8 . The Festival of Cultures
August 11-14
City Park
The Festival of Cultures is an annual event to celebrate the wide range of cultures found in our great state. People representing 40 cultural groups will share their traditions and customs. Here are just a few of the festival’s many activities.
Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabwe. Watch the art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of papel picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations provide a firsthand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.
Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listen to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Thailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the Mayim Mayim from Israel. From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on August 14, special folk dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6 to 8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9 to 12 can learn the raspa from Mexico.
Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you with attractive tales. Fairy tales, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.
Food: Enjoy delicious foods from other countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.
| Tickets August 11-13 Adults $2 Ages 6-12 $1 Ages 5 and under Free | Tickets August 14 Adults $3 Ages 13-18 $2 Ages 12 and under Free |
The festival of Cultures is organized by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call(800)555-0199.
1. In the festival, you are most likely to see the art of making ________.| A．paper | B．umbrellas | C．bamboo beds | D．flower vases |
| A．The troika. | B．The raspa. |
| C．The kinderpolka. | D．The MayimMayim. |
| A．August 11. | B．August 12. | C．August 13. | D．August 14. |
9 . The Steinhardt School’s program in vocal (声音的) performance offers music-based training for a career in music theatre performance. Our curriculum is designed for the serious young musicians who are seeking a program that fully combines the study of voice with the study of acting.
The course content
In addition to voice, acting and dance as well as courses in music theatre history, our program’s music theatre specialization training takes place through an intensive series of music theatre workshops.
The performance opportunities
Besides the work in classrooms and studios, the program offers performance opportunities in fully-staged productions under the guidance of professional directors, conductors, musical directors, and designers. Our guest artists are drawn from New York’s community of professional artists who count Broadway, regional theatre and national tours among their credit. Undergraduate and graduate students also benefit from the extraordinary opportunities available through the diverse offerings of a major university in the cultural capital of the world, New York City.
The graduation
Students specializing in music theatre make their public appearance in their final term as they are presented to New York’s agents, casting directors, directors and producers in their graduation showcase designed to evaluate the work of each student and help them make their first professional contacts in the industry.
The contact details
Telephone: 217-998-5156, 217-998-5157
Undergraduate Inquiries: Professor Dianna Heldman
Graduate Inquiries: Dr. Ana Flavia Zuim
1. Who is the program intended for?| A．University teachers. |
| B．Famous singers. |
| C．Musical students. |
| D．Professional directors. |
| A．Put on a show. |
| B．Evaluate their work. |
| C．Meet a producer. |
| D．Change their appearance. |
| A．Fashion. |
| B．Education. |
| C．Economy. |
| D．Technology. |
10 . Better China Trip aims to be a bridge for you in China. Whether you are here on business or simply for sightseeing, we offer you a city-to-city transportation, tour guide, and interpreter service. We can also try to assist you in answering any questions you might have with your business in China. For sightseers, we aim to ensure you see the highlights of any particular city or location you want to visit. You can either research your trip by yourself and bring us a preferred itinerary (旅行日程), or make use of our expert local knowledge to suggest one to you. You’d better discuss it with us before you start out; simply email or ring us up. You can also register your personal information, and book any service you need. The following are our services that you can order.
We have Beijing car rental, Beijing van (货车) rental, and Beijing driver services. Better China Trip provides car rental services in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi’an, Guilin, etc.
Services available:
1. Car, van and bus rental for business/shopping/sightseeing.
2. Translators and interpreters from Chinese to English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, etc.
3. Beijing airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off).
4. Hotel and air or train tickets booking.
5. Tour guides&services for the Great Wall, Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Ming Tombs, etc.
6. Tickets booking for Kungfu shows, magic, Peking Opera, etc.
7. Health care: traditional Chinese massage (推拿), foot massage, body massage.
8. Experiencing local Beijing Hutong life by tricycle.
Contact us:
You can visit our website at: www.betterchinatrip.com.
Tel:010 84026538 (within China); 008610 84026538 (outside China);
Email: bctrip01@gmail.com
MSN (Microsoft service Network): bctrip01@gmail.com
1. Whom will Better China Trip serve mainly?| A．The citizens who live or work in Beijing. |
| B．Whoever has language difficulty in China. |
| C．Whoever travels or does business in China. |
| D．The athletes coming to Beijing for big games. |
| A．Before you start out. |
| B．When you arrive in Beijing. |
| C．When you have any trouble. |
| D．After you start your travel. |
| A．getting a passport to go abroad |
| B．tour guides who speak many languages |
| C．driving you to any place at any time |
| D．getting the tickets to a Kungfu show |
