1 . With the sea on your doorstep, a large fleet of boats to choose from, and a team of experienced instructors, the outdoor activities centre is there just for you! Courses available:
Dinghy Sailing
Our boats are chosen carefully to provide a wide range of safe and exciting learning opportunities. Instructors will take you through the basics of rigging, launching and sailing.
Catamaran Sailing
For those with little or no experience, this course is a good introduction to this fast and exciting form of sailing. If weather condition is favourable, students should be able to handle a catamaran single-handedly during the course.
Cost for each course (age 16 years and over): £165 non residential, £180 residential
Canoeing or Kayaking
The outdoor activities centre is the ideal venue for kayaking. With the sea close at hand, our one-day course will introduce the skill of kayaking at sea. There will be an opportunity to try a variety of different canoes and kayaks and to take part in a short kayak sea journey.
Cost for one-day course: £35
Windsurfing
Our centre runs a JUNIOR WINDSURFING CLUB on Monday and Wednesday evenings during the summer season and is open to anyone up to 18 years old. Aimed at those who already have some windsurfing experience (level one certificate), this club aims to give young windsurfers the opportunity to progress within a safe and exciting environment.
Cost: £7 per session or £6 per session if four sessions are booked in advance
1. How much would it cost an adult living at the center to take both sailing courses?| A．£165. | B．£180. |
| C．£345. | D．£360. |
| A．A travel journal. | B．A sports advertisement. |
| C．A training report. | D．An exhibition guide. |
2 . In a year when time barely has any meaning, it should come as no surprise that the holidays are right around the corner. That happens fast! Anyway, it’s never too early to shop for presents, whether they’re for your parents, friends, significant other or even yourself.
Everyone deserves a little something for making it through 2020, so we’ve put together this list of presents to put a smile on anyone’s face. We combed the Internet and went into our testing archives to find the best gifts for him and gifts for her. For more ideas, check out our roundups(综述) of 5-star Amazon gifts and top-rated Nordstrom gifts.
Best gifts for him
Apple Watch Series 6 (starting at $479; amazon.com)
Apple’s new smartwatch made a splash in September, when new colors, loops and blood oxygen monitoring capabilities were unveiled(发布). We tested it out and are happy to report it’s our pick for the best smartwatch of 2020. We’re sure it’s going to be a hot gift this year, so get yours early.
Baboon Go-Bag Small ($111.75, originally $149; baboontothemoon.com)
If the guy in your life has been locked up inside the house, it might be time for a weekend getaway (while being safe and socially distant, of course). If that’s the case, he’ll love this small duffel bag from Baboon to the Moon, which is waterproof and made with super-durable OM Stardust Ballistic shell material. Need more than a weekend? It also comes in a larger size for a more extended escape.
Best gifts for her
CRZ Yoga(瑜伽) Women’s High-Waist Yoga Pants(裤子) (starting at $24; amazon.com)
If she needs a refresh to her work-from-home outfit, or just a pair of comfortable leggings to lounge around in, this pair from CRZ Yoga is the gift for her. They’re similar to Lululemon’s cult-favorite Align leggings, but for just $24 you can give her the buttery soft feel without draining your wallet.
Apple iPad 8th Generation (starting at $299, originally $329; amazon.com)
Apple also released its newest iteration of the always-great iPad, bringing faster processing times and a good user interface with iPadOS. We tested it and thought the balance of price and performance was so excellent that we named it the best tablet(平板电脑) of 2020.
1. What might be a better alternative if you want to bring smooth feelings to your wife without spending too much money?| A．Apple Watch Series 6. | B．Baboon Go-Bag Small. |
| C．CRZ Yoga pants. | D．Apple iPad 8th Generation. |
| A．On an advertisement website. | B．In a brochure for Apple products. |
| C．In a financial magazine. | D．In a quality report. |
3 . Adult education courses
Computer studies Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and we rely more and more on computers for everything from cooking to organizing our taxes. This six-week course will give you an understanding of computer fundamentals including the use of software packages (Word, Excel and Power Point) and how to use the Internet. Start: May 2, 2019 Time: Wed 7pm-9pm Cost:￥300 Length: 6 weeks Place: Shandong University | Woodwork Learn the basics of woodworking with simple hands-on projects to build your confidence and skills. Each lesson explores a different area of woodworking that will provide you with the skills needed for any woodworking project. Flexible learning allows you to choose only the lessons that interest you. Start: April 15, 2019 Time: Mon 5pm-7pm Cost:￥30 per lesson Length: 12weeks Place: Adult Learning Centre |
Web Design Provides advanced training in software, design, and coding for the web. Students must have already completed a recognized basic web design course or have at least 2 years’ relevant work experience. Students completing the course will receive the Diploma in Advanced Web Design. Start: June 1, 2019 Time: Weekdays 9am-4pm Cost: ￥4,990 Length: 40 weeks Place: University of Technology | Art This practical course is intended to help established artists take their creativity further. From sketching and colour, to composition, painting and experimenting with style, you will study and explore an engaging variety of creative media and subject matter. Start: April 21, 2019 Time: Thur 3pm-6pm Cost:￥750 Length: 15weeks Place: City Art Centre |
1. Which courses are suitable for beginners?
| A．Web Design and Art. | B．Computer Studies and woodwork. |
| C．Woodwork and Web Design. | D．Computer Studies and Art. |
| A．Art. | B．Woodwork. |
| C．web Design. | D．Computer Studies. |
| A．￥30. | B．￥360. |
| C．￥250. | D．￥180. |
