1 . Traveling like an insider starts here.
1. When you take Rome City Tour, you can discover .
| A．small temples | B．fine restaurants | C．famous artworks | D．beautiful churches |
| A．Rome | B．Copenhagen | C．Paris | D．Delphi |
| A．Visiting famous attractions. | B．Trying delicious food. |
| C．Exploring the museums. | D．Traveling with a guide. |
2 . Workshops at Confucius Institute
Are you looking to host an amazing China-themed event or celebrate a festival like Chinese New Year?
Our cultural workshops are the perfect way to experience an exciting range of Chinese cultural activities.
Workshop topics
We offer a selection of workshops designed to introduce China. Based on the expectations of your group, we will design package of activities from a broad selection of topics below:
· Chinese Language Corner ·Chinese calligraphy
· Chinese folk dance ·Traditional Chinese stories
· Chinese arts and crafts ·Games on Chinese customs
Workshop requirements
Our sessions that involve teaching with PowerPoint require an audio-visual-equipped teaching room. If you are booking calligraphy sessions, which is considered quite difficult to learn, we ask that one single space is provided for the day, as the setup can take quite a lot of time.
Our dance workshops are best held in a large indoor space with audio equipment available to play the accompanying music or outdoors if the weather permits.
Fees
The length of our workshop sessions ranges from 30 to 50 minutes with one teacher for up to 30 participants. We charge €40 for each individual workshop session. If you’d like to have more than two workshop sessions, we would offer a 30 percent discount.
How to book
Please note that during the Chinese New Year period, workshops must be applied two weeks before the workshop date. During the rest of the year, workshops must be booked four weeks in advance. To contact us, please email or call us using the details below:
Email: confucius@manchester.ac.uk
Phone +44 (0)161 275 8667
1. What does the workshop topics focus on?| A．Chinese cultural elements. | B．Chinese history. |
| C．Chinese language learning. | D．Chinese traditions. |
| A．The length of sessions is great. | B．The whole content is challenging. |
| C．The preparation is time-consuming. | D．The number of participants is full. |
| A．€40. | B．€84. | C．€90. | D．€120. |
3 .
Hope Book Club A book club is a small group of persons that are reading the same book in order to share different feelings and opinions about the book. The book club meets once a month for an hour of lively discussion. All students(3+), teachers and parents are welcome! Here you can discover a new world, learn new ideas and make new friends! |
What you should do: ★You will read the book on your own and then discuss your reading in the book club. ★You must keep up with your reading so that you can join as a part of your group. The book club will decide what pages or chapters(章节) you will read. ★You should take down notes and thoughts as you read. ★Everyone in the book club is expected to join in the discussion. More tips: ★Keep our place clean. ★No pets and no smoking. ★Take good care of books and return them on time. ★You must ask for leave if you cannot join in the discussion. Fees: Kids from 3—7: Free; Kids from 8—18:10 dollars a month; Adults: 15 dollars a month. If you are interested, call 487-256-656 or 487-266-545, send an email to hopebook@yahoo.com or visit our website at www. hopebookclub.com. |
| A．40 dollars. | B．60 dollars. | C．80 dollars. | D．90 dollars |
| A．Keeping the environment tidy. | B．Taking care of your pets. |
| C．Keeping silent when discussing . | D．Deciding whatever pages or chapters. |
| A．You can keep the books as long as you like. |
| B．Books aren’t allowed to be taken out of the club. |
| C．The members in the club have to put down their ideas. |
| D．You can choose your favourite books to read in the club. |
4 . USA TODAY’S Best-selling Booklist
USA TODAY collects sales data from booksellers representing a variety of outlets: bookstore chains, independent bookstores, mass sellers, and online retailers. Using that data, we determine the 150 top-selling titles of the week. The top 150 are published online Wednesdays at 6 a.m. The rankings reflect sales from the previous Monday through Sunday.
Fourth Wing by Yarros, Rebecca
“Suspenseful and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros’ Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy.” — Booklist, starred review
“Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you’ve never read before.” ― #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L.
● Genre: Fantasy - Epic, Fantasy - Romantic
● Published: May 02, 2023
● Previous Rank: 1
Tom Lake by Patchett, Ann
In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of America’s finest writers.
“Ann Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than literature.” — The Guardian
● Genre: Literary, Family Life - General, Coming of Age
● Published: August 01, 2023
● Previous Rank: 2
Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair by Stardust, Mercury
Don’t panic — Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma’am is here to help! For too many people, the simple act of contacting a repair person can feel like a game of chance. If you’ve ever felt panicked about opening your home to strangers in order to fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you.
● Genre: Maintenance & Repair, Reference
● Published: August 22, 2023
● Previous Rank: n/a
1. What does USA Today do to ensure the reliability of its bestselling booklist?
| A．Taking the readers’ reviews into account. |
| B．Laying emphasis on the books’ previous ranks. |
| C．Making the list based on the books’ monthly sales. |
| D．Obtaining sales data from different distribution channels. |
| A．Both came out in the August of 2023. |
| B．Both are connected with the future of family life. |
| C．Both appeared in the previous rank of the Booklist. |
| D．Both writers are bestselling authors of New York Times. |
| A．Fourth Wing | B．Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair |
| C．Tom Lake | D．The Guardian |
5 . Community partners need you!
●Swissvale Farmers Market
We’re looking for students to help us set up and take down our tent and spend the morning under the tent with us. Activities include some heavy lifting (optional), engaging with community members, picking up litter, handling small sales and lots of breaks!
Time: September 10, 8:30 am—1:15pm
●Food Pantry Distribution
The CHS Food Pantry needs volunteers to assist during preparation and distribution each week. This involves sorting food, stocking shelves, preparing the outdoor market and assisting families. Customer service skills are important as volunteers may be assisting families directly. Understanding different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds is helpful.
Time: September 1—December 22, Wednesdays Thursdays: 1:30pm—6:00pm
●Garbage Olympics
Join us for the Garbage Olympics! A Pittsburgh wide competition between neighborhoods to see who can get the most litter and garbage off our beloved city streets!
This year, we are competing against each other as well as the entire city! Teams A. B and C will race to see who can get the most garbage collected!
We’ll have all the supplies ready, and will explain the rules to everyone before the event starts.
Time: September 17, 8:00 am—11:00 am.
●Tutoring assistant
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is actively seeking tutoring assistants for the 2023-2024 school year. As a tutoring assistant, you will offer a positive attitude and coaching to help children to stay on track during the in-person tutoring session. Additionally, you will help provide academic assistance in the form of reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation and math to school-aged children. Volunteers should be able to commit to eight weeks in the fall and may sign on for an additional eight weeks in the spring.
Time: September 28—November 16, Wednesday from 4:30 pm—6:30 pm
1. You need to be ________ if you decide to engage in community events listed above.| A．knowledgeable | B．helpful | C．professional | D．well-built |
| A．Tutoring assistant | B．Garbage Olympics |
| C．Swissvale Farmers Market | D．Food Pantry Distribution |
| A．Help children with their studies. | B．Work on weekends for 16 weeks. |
| C．Join children in physical exercise. | D．Seek academic help for children. |
6 . Going away for your mini break? Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.
ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals, £ 59.38Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches, chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday, which will be hard going on your feet. These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking, with an EVA footbed and ECCOFLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning (减震) and flexibility.
Kindle(2022 release), £ 84.99Every travelling bookworm’s best friend is now smaller and lighter, at just six inches screen width. With 16GB storage, you can download thousands of books to keep you busy on any long holiday journeys, and the battery life now lasts up to six weeks on one single charge, but may vary depending on use.
PowerAdd Portable(便携式的)Charger Power Bank, £15.99Portable chargers have gained popularity recently, but this one is genuinely pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power. The power bank itself can be fully charged within a speedy two hours, and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15. At10.5cm length, and 99g weight, you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.
Lixada Sling Chest Bang, £29.99Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this anti-theft crossbody bag, which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach. The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inc h thick, which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.
1. What is an advantage of ECCO Offroad Athletic Sandals?| A．Reasonable price. | B．Light weight. |
| C．Great comfort. | D．Maximum security. |
| A．ECCO Offroad Attletic Sandals. | B．Kindle(2022 release). |
| C．PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank. | D．Lixada Sling Chest Bag. |
| A．Holiday makers. | B．Bag lovers. | C．Nature explorers. | D．Electronics enthusiasts. |
7 . Experience space with zero gravity flights
The dream of experiencing the weightlessness of space with a zero-G flight has come true in states such as New York, California, Florida and more this year. Specially trained pilots perform aerobatic maneuvers(特技飞行) to keep you floating in space, a feeling no longer only for astronauts.
Climb North America’s new via ferrata Rocky Mountains, Colorado
If a trip with a challenge is what you’re looking for, then consider North America’s newest and highest “via ferrata”. Via ferrata is a method of rock climbing with ladders, fixed steps and cables allowing non-mountaineers a leg up. No rock climbing experience is necessary to climb 12,900 feet to the top on this protected climbing course with a guide.
Travel with chimpanzees(黑猩猩), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Many of us started to rethink our relationship to nature. Be like Jane Goodall and go on a journey with endangered chimpanzees in Uganda’s jungle. You will be putting your tourism dollars toward helping protect the animals through a series of protection projects with Jane Goodall Institute.
Hike to the Iceland’s erupting volcano(活火山), Iceland
In this once-in-life-time trip, you can hike or take a helicopter ride over the Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption in Geldinggadalur, which has been going on since March. Book this trip fast to catch the eruption because no one knows how long it will continue, or try ice climbing Skaftafell, the highest mountain in Iceland－no experience necessary.
1. Where can we both get close to and help nature?| A．Travel with chimpanzees in Uganda. |
| B．Hike to the Iceland’s erupting volcano. |
| C．Climb North America’s new via ferrata. |
| D．Experience space with zero gravity flights. |
| A．One can experience zero gravity alone. |
| B．Experience is needed for rock climbing. |
| C．One should watch the volcano eruption right now. |
| D．All the adventures take place in different countries. |
| A．Culture. | B．Environment. | C．Science. | D．Travel. |
8 . Writing Contest: Tell A Story
It's National Tell a Story Month, and we’re excited to hear yours! For this contest, submit your best fictional stories. Your stories will be judged based on imagery, novelty and originality. There is no specific genre (体裁) for your story. So go ahead and get to writing. We can't wait to read what you have in store for us.
Deadline: October 1, 2023
Rules:
*You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Ink account to enter.
*No inappropriate content.
* Submissions must relate to the topic (A story).
Guidelines and Details:
*Your entry must be between about 5-15 minutes (pages) long.
*There is no limit to the number of plays you can submit.
How to Submit:
* Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
* Submit your work to the Fiction category of Teen Ink. You can find this selection after selecting the initial “Article/Poetry” submission type.
* Important!! We get a lot of fiction submissions every month. If you want to submit your work for this con test in particular, include the words “Tell A Story” in your submission’s tags (标签). You can do this by using the “additional tags” field in your submission form.
Prizes:
* Winner (and honorable mentions, if space allows) will have their scripts published in Teen Ink magazine.
*The overall winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
1. What is a criterion used to evaluate the entries?| A．It should be a true story. | B．Its content should be creative. |
| C．Its theme should be about teens. | D．It should follow a particular genre. |
| A．Being a 10-year-old girl. | B．Writing an entry of 10 pages. |
| C．Submitting before October 1, 2023. | D．Choosing to use a Teen Ink account. |
| A．To inform teenagers of a contest. | B．To encourage the use of Teen Ink. |
| C．To stress the significance of writing. | D．To select honorable teenage writers. |
9 . There are many podcasts (播客) that teach English and you can listen to them anytime. Here is a list of some of the best podcasts that you must see.
Learn English Podcast
This podcast has three levels.The first is for beginners, the second is for intermediates (中级学生) and the third is for upper intermediates. If a person wants to learn Business English,then episodes are also made for him.Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets and vocabulary tasks are also included.
Speaking Broadly
This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has non-native English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.
The English We Speak
This podcast airs one episode daily and every episode is only three to four minutes, which talks about phrases and idioms.There are two people in each episode who communicate with each other. Whatever level you are,you will find it rewarding
Elementary Podcast
This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners. The length of a podcast is around 25 minutes but you can pause it anytime and continue whenever you want. The hosts of each episode are different.
1. Which podcast provides exercises going with it?| A．Learn English Podcast. | B．Speaking Broadly. |
| C．The English We Speak | D．Elementary Podcast. |
| A．It records just expert speakers. | B．It aims at beginners. |
| C．It presents some typical mistakes. | D．It provides feedback from listeners. |
| A．They have the same length. | B．They are both interactive. |
| C．They share the same contents. | D．They are suitable for beginners. |
10 . Summer Camp Rules
Whether it s your child’s first year at camp, or they are a seasoned camper and need a little refresher, it’s crucial to go over summer camp rules and guidelines before leaving for camp. Camp rules are in place to keep the camp community safe and camp operations running smoothly throughout their stay.
1. Keep Your Personal Space Clean
Since your child will be in close quarters with many other campers, it’s vital that they understand the necessity of keeping their sleeping and living areas organized.
Go over ways for your child to stay organized and tidy before they leave for camp. When packing, make sure to provide a laundry bag to keep clean and dirty clothing separate. Utilize under bed space or put clothes on your shelves or cabinets rather than living out of your suitcase or camp trunk.
It also helps to not over pack. Follow packing list guidelines closely so your child can find what they need without having to dig through piles of clothing that were not recommended. This also helps your child know what they have in their luggage so they pull out the sweatshirt when it gets cold. instead of thinking there wasn’t one in their bag. Remind your child of their camp account so they can purchase items from the camp store if necessary.
2. Valuables at Camp
As a best practice, we recommend leaving all valuables at home, Even if your child has a bracelet or necklace that they never take off, there is still the chance that it could be lost while swimming or participating in camp activities
If you are thinking about bringing an expensive item of clothing, be prepared for it to get lost or damaged. You may be better off buying a new, less expensive version. To be δn the safe side, don’t let your child bring anything irreplaceable or emotionally valuable to camp.
3. Play Nice
Name calling, fighting, bullying, and arguing are strictly prohibited at summer camp. Camp is a place to make friends, so aggressive behavior is not tolerated. Remind your child that they don’t have to be everybody’s best friend, but they do have to be friendly to everyone.
Encourage your child to go into camp with the mindset of making a few new friends, and chances are they will leave camp having made more than a few.
4. Have Fun and Try New Things
At the end of the day, summer camp is about getting out of your comfort zone, trying new things, and having a blast. Before your child leaves for camp, congratulate them for being brave enough to try sleep away camp in the first place. Let them know that they’ve already won just by trying, and the fun part is just about to begin. Remind them again that summer camp rules exist only to improve the overall camp experience and to create a community of fun.
1. What is the purpose of clarifying the rules of summer camp?| A．Enrich children’s summer camp operation |
| B．Cultivate children’s ability to survive in the wild |
| C．Help children develop good cleaning habits |
| D．Ensure the safety of children participating in summer camp |
| A．Take your favorite valuables | B．Keep personal camping supplies in order |
| C．Avoid having a blast | D．Fight with camping friends |
| A．Enjoy the unique fun brought by new things | B．Make good friends wherever you are |
| C．Follow the rules of summer camp | D．Get enough sleep before camping |
