1 . CWA Photo Competition 2021
Calling all photographers!
We’ve all been spending more time indoors lately. Whether you’ve been killing time looking back at photos from holidays past, risking taking walks to local sites, or busy working at home, we want to see your best photos on an archaeological theme. Send them to us for your chance to win the first prize in our yearly CWA Photo Competition and have your work showed in the magazine.
The winning image and three runners-up will be featured in CWA. The overall winner will get a free 2-year subscription (订阅) to the magazine.
Closing date: 1 October 2021
The judges’ decision is final, and the results of prize-winners will be announced by 15 October 2021.
Rules:
☆All photos entered must be done under an individual’s name. By submitting (提交) images you confirm that you are the copyright holder and creator of the images.
☆Entrants (参赛者) must be 8 or over. The competition is open to all amateur (业余的) and professional photographers. Amateur and professional entries will not be judged separately.
☆Entrants can submit up to 5 images — please include details of the site or artefact photographed, when each image was taken, and your contact information, including a postal address.
Entrants can send your entries by email to cwa@world-archaeology.com with the subject line: CWA PHOTO COMPETITION 2021 or on a disc to CWA PHOTO COMPETITION, Current Publishing, Thames Works Church Street, London W4 2PD
1. What subject should the entries focus on?| A．Personal experiences during holidays. | B．Archaeological findings. |
| C．Taking walks outside. | D．Working at home. |
| A．Submitting individual pieces |
| B．Being a professional photographer. |
| C．Mailing their entries before 15 October 2021. |
| D．Being a regular subscriber to the magazine. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Five. | D．Six. |
2 . On the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.
Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)
Xibaipo
It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.
Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)
1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?| A．Jinggangshan. |
| B．Xibaipo. |
| C．The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall. |
| D．Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth. |
| A．It focuses on Chinese achievements in art. |
| B．It mainly advertises the coming anniversary. |
| C．It applies modernized methods to the exhibition. |
| D．It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu. |
| A．At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays. | B．At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. |
| C．At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays. | D．At 5:00 p.m on Sundays. |
3 . Teaching Positions in Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Baking University
Announced and set up in 2019, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Peking University (abbreviated as PKU-IAI) serves as a backbone to connect all AI related research and applying activities in Peking University. The PKU-IAI aims to make both a big leap into the future, and a natural next step for an institution that has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence from the start. The PKU-IAI also aims to enable Peking University to play the role of a worldwide leader in the responsible and ethical evolution of technologies that are ready to transform society.
The PKU-IAI is now providing open teaching positions, including the fields of the following:
·Natural Language Processing
·Machine Learning
·Robotics
·Intelligent Software Systems
·Intelligent Healthcare
·Computational Social Science
Requirements
1. The applicants should have a solid background and produced influential research results or development experiences in the mentioned fields of artificial intelligence.
2. The applicants are expected to be under the age of 40, and obtain a Ph. D. from well-known universities within recent 5 years and have outstanding research and development records.
Salary and Working Conditions
The university and the research group provide competitive salary and working conditions for successful applicants.
Application Procedures
1. The applicants should send a detailed CV, research statement, teaching statement, a future plan of the next 3-5 years to aipku@pku.edu.com. The title of the email should be in the form of “Teaching Application to PKU-IAI”.
2. The first round of interview will take place at the same time with the online Young Scientists Forum. This forum will also serve as an exciting chance for the young researchers to exchange academic ideas and latest information.
Important Dates
·Application Submission Deadline: May 2nd, 2021
·Forum-Acceptance Notification: May 14th, 2021
·Young Scientist Forum May 22nd，2021
·Next round of interview: May 30nd, 2021
1. The position for the field of ______ is not provided.| A．Machine Learning | B．Natural Language Processing |
| C．Brain Inspired and Al Chips | D．Intelligent Healthcare |
| A．The title of the application emails should go as requested. |
| B．The applicants graduating from any university are welcomed. |
| C．The requirement for the salary must be included in the email. |
| D．The applicants are supposed to be under the age of thirty five. |
| A．May 14th, 2021 | B．May 2nd, 2021 | C．May 30st, 2021 | D．May 22nd, 2021 |
4 . Welcome to our full-hotel hotel for dogs and cats. Here your cats can rest easy in comfortable quarters (住处)and dogs can enjoy playtime, salon services, training classes and more!
Accommodations Standard Guest Rom An open space that's cleaned daily and furnished with comfortable bedding Private Suite Large suits (套房) separated from the standard rooms for a more peaceful, private environment and they are perfect for multiple family pets. Rooms are cleaned daily and feature a raised cot (小床) and TV tuned to pet-themed shows. Kitty Cottage Cat cottages are kept separate from dog guest accommodation and they are cleaned daily. Boarding two cats? Cottages with connecting doors are available. Meals We serve meals for free. If you're bringing meals from home, please portion (分配) them into disposable (一次性的) sealed bags marked with your pet's name. Want to surprise your pet with a tasty snack? We also have treats and doggie ice cream available for purchase. Comforts Our cozy rooms and private suites are stocked with comfortable bedding but please feel free to bring your pet's bed, blanket and toys to make them feel even more at home. |
Boarding requirements Vaccinations Vaccinations (疫苗) must be administered at least 48 hours prior to arrival under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian (持证兽医). However, we prefer that vaccinations should be administered 10 to 14 days before check-in to make sure maximum efficiency. Witten proof is required. Fleas & Ticks In addition to vaccinations, all pets should be flea and tick (虱子) free. Overnight "guests" with signs of fleas And/or ticks will not be allowed to check in. |
Additional Requirements All PetsHotel guests must be over four months old before we can offer hospitality. |
①clean and comfortable quarters
②salon services and training classes
③free meals for pets
④tick and flea clean-up service
| A．①②③ | B．①③④ | C．①②④ | D．②③④ |
| A．Private suites in PetsHotel are only for guests with many pets |
| B．PetsHotel offers delicious snacks for pet guests for free. |
| C．Toys are not allowed into PetsHotel. |
| D．PetsHotel only accommodates pets aged four months and above. |
| A．On the website of an animal protection group. | B．In the Life section of a newspaper. |
| C．On the leaflet of a hotel for pets. | D．On the announcement board of a pet clinic. |
5 . This summer there is plenty to keep you all busy from free movies at Regal Mayfaire stadium to free theater performance.
Free Movies
Free movies will be shown on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. at Regal Mayfaire stadium from June 14 to Aug 11. Call 9102563425 for more information.
Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums
This Saturday, July 25, hundreds of US museums are admission-free for the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day.
Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that allows two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a free offer that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium and the Air & Space Museum in Downtown Wilmington. Please see the website for the list of collections: http://www.mec.com.
Downtown Wilmington Concert
Downtown Sundown Concert Series will take place every Friday at 6 p.m. from June 16 to Aug.15. See the following link for a list of bands: http://www.wilmingtondowntown.com. Local performers will be performing “Much Ado about Nothing” at the newly built Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. All shows are free to the public.
Free Night of Theater
It’s the yearly run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 US cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions.
While the opening date is June 15, many of the theaters start giving away their free tickets by Oct. 1 or in waves during the month of June for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance.
Find your city on the Free Night of Theater website (http://www.retheater.com) and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations.
1. You can go to watch a free movie on ________.| A．A Monday in June | B．A Thursday in July |
| C．A Sunday in September | D．A Wednesday in November |
| A．By getting the ticket in the participating museums. |
| B．By downloading and printing out a form by yourself. |
| C．By signing up and paying for the ticket on the website. |
| D．By filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. |
| A．They take place once a year. | B．They last for the same length of time. |
| C．The tickets can be used in any US city. | D．Their opening dates are the same. |
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.
Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug. 29-Sept. 9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July 19-28
There's something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo.com.
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July 6-Aug. 24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year's performances include Wagner's “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi's “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers (作曲家).
Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.
1. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?
| A．June 15. | B．July 19. |
| C．August 24. | D．September 4. |
| A．$18. | B．$22. |
| C．$36. | D．$41. |
| A．Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival |
| B．the Glimmerglass Festival |
| C．Cheyenne Frontier Days |
| D．Moab Music Festival |
