1 . Use this list of winter festivals to plan your trip or plan around them, as many of these festivals will tie up transport and accommodations and drive up prices. It’s all up to you:either plan your travel dates around them, or arrive early enough to jump into the festive atmosphere!
Lighting Festival
A day-trip away from South Korea’s capital Seoul, the Garden of Morning Calm is a must-see during the Festival. The lights there cover an area of some 330,000 square meters, using 30,000 colorful LED lights hanging from the trees. Wander around the fairy-like wonderland created by the lights — through such fields like Bonsai Garden, Moonlight Garden, and the Garden of Eden.
·Where: Gapyeong County, South Korea
·When: December — Mid-March
Harbin Ice Festival
Millions of tourists visit this icy festival every year, drawn by the massive ice sculptures that decorate the fairgrounds next to Songhua River. The sculptures, ice palaces, mazes and slides are simply massive in scale, constructed from some 260,000 cubic yards of ice blocks harvested from the river. They range in size from life-scale carvings of animals and fantastic creatures, to massive 250-foot structures that tower over the crowds.
·Where: Harbin, China
·When: January 5 — February 5
Sapporo Snow Festival
Japan’s biggest winter festival has expanded in size and scope since its first celebration in 1950. The Festival covers two main sites in Sapporo. The centerpiece Odori Park site features some 100 ice sculptures dazzlingly lit up after dark. The Susukino district site features a smaller scale of ice sculptures decorating the district. The sculptures cover animals both real and fantastic, including anime-based creatures like Pokemon. Visitors can also enjoy snow mazes, street food, musical performances and skating on the ice rink near Odori Park.
·Where: Sapporo, Japan
·When:February 4-1l
Sky Lantern Festival
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan, China is Taiwan’s most visited lantern festival, lighting the skies with floating lanterns bearing messages for the gods. Its counterpart in the Yangshui District favors a noisier kind of illumination — the Tainan Yanshui Fireworks Display takes place at Tainan’s Wumiao Temple, where locals dare to be hit by small fireworks as a test of their strength and to ward off evil.
·Where: Pingxi and Yangshui, Taiwan, China
·When: February
1. Which winter festival lasts shortest?| A．Lighting Festival. | B．Harbin Ice Festival. | C．Sapporo Snow Festival. | D．Sky Lantern Festival. |
| A．It has massive sculptures in the fairy-like wonderland. | B．It is the biggest winter festival in Seoul. |
| C．Visitors can enjoy fireworks display. | D．Visitors can enjoy colorful LED lights. |
| A．To offer information to help winter festival lovers make good plans. |
| B．To publicize these winter festivals. |
| C．To attract more potential customers. |
| D．To promote a better understanding of winter festivals among the public. |
2 . When imagining libraries, a quiet, well-lighted, and clean surroundings will automatically pop out in your head. However, the list of libraries you’re about to see are absolutely out of this mold. Some of them might not be ideal places to read, but I would definitely enjoy visiting them.
The Biblioburro: Delivering Books Via Donkey — Columbia
Biblioburro (the name of the library) is being operated by Luis Soriano, a primary school teacher during his spare time. Witnessing kids wearing a genuine smile each time he visits their villages in rural Colombia would surely warm anybody’s heart. Using two donkeys, Alfa and Beto to carry loads of books, Soriano spends four hours on each trip just to reach those remote places.
Biblioteca Sandro Penna — Perugia, Italy
Nope, that’s not an alien ship you are staring at. It’s not a pink bubblegum candy designed by hello kitty, either! That’s a power house of books providing library services for the people of Perugia, Italy. It features rose colored glass walls designed to let sunlight in during daytime and at night it creates a rare glow. The Architect who designed it, Italo Rota, made the three-story disc to exude (显现) an appearance of an alien flying saucer.
The Kenyan Camel Library: Serving Nomadic Populations — Kenya
The camels carry books and some camping gear. Traveling librarians need a place to rest after a long journey across the desert. The caravan (露营车) caters to nomadic communities which are mostly illiterate due to lack of access to books. The Kenya National Library Service unleashed the program in 1985.
Epos Book Boat: Floating Books In The Fjords
In the Fjords, a book boat known as Epos travels to more than 250 small communities on islands every year between September and April. On board the vessel are some 6, 000 volumes, a couple of librarians, a cook and a captain. During summertime, the boat/library turns into a leisure cruise ferry. It all started in 1959, and is funded by the libraries of the three counties it serves.
1. What do The Biblioburro and The Kenyan Camel Library have in common?| A．They are mobile libraries. | B．They are intended for children. |
| C．They are set up by individuals. | D．They are animal-themed. |
| A．It draws inspiration from an alien. |
| B．It employs natural sunlight. |
| C．It is designed by a powerful architect. |
| D．It is made of colorful glass. |
| A．The Biblioburro. | B．Biblioteca Sandro Penna. |
| C．The Kenyan Camel Library. | D．Epos Book Boat. |
3 . Smart phones are so common these days. It’s a pity that our pets don’t own one. But they don’t necessarily have to. These four apps will help you take care of your best furry friend from dog training to first aid.
Pet First Aid
Pet First Aid helps you provide the basic care and attention that your dog might need in a medical emergency. The application shows owners how to treat illnesses with helpful videos, pictures and articles on subjects like cuts, wound treatment and more. A section called Pet Info lets you enter in information about your pets including when they had their last vaccinations (疫苗接种), any medicine they take, or information about any disease or condition your animal suffers from.
Paw Card Pet Tracker
It helps you keep a record of your loved one’s important information. Use it to record your pet’s medical contacts, vaccinations, identity cards, medical conditions and medicines. Additional characteristics include a drawing showing your dog’s weight over time.
Dog Park Finder
Dog Park Finder helps you locate dog friendly parks and training locations in your area (USA locations only). The app includes information on more than 2,200 off-leash (无须拴狗链的) areas, user photos and more than 6,500 reviews, so you can have fun with your dog off the leash.
Dogbook
It is a social networking application for dogs. Users can share with other people what’s going on in their dog’s life, share photos, and find great animal-friendly places to meet up.
1. What can users do when they use Pet First Aid?| A．Write some articles. | B．Vaccinate their dogs. | C．Upload useful videos. | D．Treat their dogs’ wounds. |
| A．It gives users some medicines to take. | B．It gives users important information. |
| C．It helps users record their dogs’ weight. | D．It helps users know their characteristics. |
| A．Pet First Aid. | B．Paw Card Pet Tracker. | C．Dog Park Finder. | D．Dogbook. |
4 . Writer’s Digest has been shining a spotlight on up-and-coming writers in all genres(流派)through its Annual Writing Competition for more than 80 years. Enter our 89th Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win and have your work be seen by editors and agents !
Prizes
• One Grand Prize winner will receive:
85,000 in cash and an interview with them in Writer’s Digest (Nov/ Dec 2022 issue) and on Writers Digest. com. A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, including special recognition at the keynote.
• All top winners will receive:
Their names and the title of their winning piece listed in Writer’s Digest and on Writers Digest. com.
A one-year suhseription (new or renewal) to Writer’s Digest magazine.
A one-year subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials.
20% discount off of purchases made at Writer’s Digest University.Pricing and Deadlines
• Early-Bird Deadline; May 6, 2022
Poetry entry - $20 for the first entry; $15 for each additional poetry entry.
MamusCript entry - $30 for the first entry; $25 for each additional manuscript entry.
• Regular Deadline : June 6, 2022
Poetry entry - 325 for the first entry; 320 for each additional poetry entry.
Manuscript entry - 835 for the first entry; $30 for each additional manuscript entry.
Preparing Your Entry
• Please submit text only ; illustrations are not accepted.
• Cover pages are optional ; titles are not requested or necessary.
• Word counts are not to include entry title.
• Accepted file format: pdf. Do not attach zipped files, or documents stored on the web.
How to Enter
Create your free Submittable account by clicking the SUBMIT button. If you already have a Submittable account, simply log in!
1. Who would most probably enter for Annual Writing Competition?| A．Editors. | B．Readers. | C．Agents. | D．Writers. |
| A．He must subscribe to Writer’s Digest. |
| B．He must win a Grand prize. |
| C．He must create a Submittable account. |
| D．He must interview the winners. |
| A．Text in pdf. | B．Cover pages. |
| C．Illustrations. | D．Word counts. |
5 . Undergraduate Admission to Cambridge University
Why Cambridge?
Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world. Home to over 23,000 students from more than 140 countries, we offer undergraduate degree courses in the arts and humanities, social sciences, sciences and engineering.
Applying to Cambridge
The Cambridge application process is slightly different to other universities. You still need to apply through UCAS, however, at Cambridge the process starts earlier to give us time to collect and consider all of the application information.
Teaching and learning
Cambridge is known and respected across the globe for the excellence of our teaching and research, and the quality of our graduates. You’ll be taught by inspiring academics who are experts in their field, and our supervision system means you’ll receive personal tuition and support.
Student life
Cambridge is a great place to be a student. There’s loads going on within the University and Colleges, and there are also over 500 student clubs that you can join—a great opportunity to meet like-minded people or to try something new.
Accommodations
At Cambridge, rather than choosing a hall of residence for your first year of study, you live in a College for the full duration of your course. The majority of students are guaranteed accommodation in College-owned property for three years, and many Colleges provide for fourth-year students too, so you don’t have to find private accommodation during that time. Your College is where you do a lot of your studying and socializing, and each College community offers pastoral (生活辅导的) and academic support.
Take a Virtual Tour of Cambridge
Visit our Virtual Tour to access information about the University and to hear directly from our staff and students. Find out more on p152 and visit www. virtualtour. study. cam. ac. uk.
To learn more
Official website: www. undergraduate. study. cam. ac. uk
Facebook: @cambridge.university
Twitter: @Cambridge_Uni
Instagram: @cambridgeuniversity
YouTube: www.youtube.com/CambridgeUniversity
1. Which undergraduate degree course isn’t provided in Cambridge?| A．Social sciences. | B．Sports. |
| C．Engineering. | D．Arts and humanities. |
| A．Participate in less than 500 hundred clubs. |
| B．Have access to four-year free accommodation. |
| C．Obtain help and support through the supervision system. |
| D．Take a high-end tour in University and Colleges in the flesh. |
| A．www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk | B．@cambridgeuniversity |
| C．@cambridge.university | D．@Cambridge_Uni |
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Dear Jim,
Long time no see. Knowing that you will come to Beijing to study, and I recommend you an useful APP in our life—WeChat.
WeChat has become a big part of our life. It is very convenient for people to express our feelings instant at any time. Besides, it provided a chance for people release inner stress. By showing their heartfelt emotions on WeChat, their friends may know about their conditions and can offer timely comfort. WeChat is also one of the most convenient and safe ways to pay. We rarely need to carry a wallet or cash at all. So, never will we worry about get fake notes or having to count changes.
I hope my recommendation can be in help to you. Wish you good luck.
Yours,
Li Hua
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Have you ever thought about working and traveling at the same time? Programs like Work and Travel USA and the Working Holiday allows young people to earn extra money while is traveling abroad. People older than 18 and younger than 28 can apply with Work and Travel USA. Then, those choosing are required to have an interview with the program manager in English. Interesting, fluent English is not the single factor what keeps them in the program. What also mattered is their passion and willingness to share. Do some studies of these interesting programs since you set off for any of your journey. You will be surprised that the world can explored in such a special way.
8 . Four Best Items to Give Kids as Gifts
● 1-2-3 Build It! Robot Factory
With this toy, children build their own robot using 18 different plastic pieces. The option to mix-and-match to create a one of-a-kind robot or follow a booklet containing photos of different models encourages creative thinking, spatial reasoning skills and independent design, all qualities of a good engineer. (Learning Resources, $24.99)
● Abby Invents the Foldibot
Abby’s mom is sick of folding laundry, and Abby wants to develop a folding machine. She partners up with her cousin Miko to build the Foldibot. Author and engineer Arlyne Simon takes readers through the whole engineering process in the book. Abby, Miko and the diverse cast of characters work together and eventually create their desired machines successfully after many failed attempts. (Bella Agnes Books, $18.95)
● STEM Apple Factory
The STEM Apple Factory is a colorful, highly interactive set that comes with six instruction cards and 12 apples, which come in three colors and a specific number of seeds inside. The cards provide instructions to move the apples through six stations, from washing to sorting to packing them in boxes. The open-ended design allows kids to use objects they find around the house to represent each station. (Skoolzy, $ 39.99)
● Snap Circuits Light
This 55-piece set contains a circuit board, an instruction manual with 101 projects, and various small machines. Kids can firstly use switches and batteries to light up different parts of the board, and then the models become increasingly more complex. They can wire the board to sound an alarm, play music from a speaker, launch a helicopter — like fan or put on their own light show. (Elenco, $98.00)
1. Which one best helps children develop the ability to design?| A．1-2-3 Build It! Robot Factory. | B．Abby Invents the Foldibot. |
| C．STEM Apple Factory. | D．Snap Circuits Light. |
| A．Knowing how to write a book. | B．Having a passion for the labor. |
| C．Learning the value of teamwork. | D．Being more willing to be helpful. |
| A．It takes much patience. | B．It takes up the most space. |
| C．It involves group work. | D．It needs some electricity to work. |
9 . Have you got the skills required for one of our exciting matchday roles at Manchester United?Manchester United is currently recruiting(招募)individuals to join our Matchday Operations team for the football season to enhance the matchday experience for the 76,000 fans and guests we entertain at Old Trafford for every home game.
There are approximately 35 matches during the season, which kicks off in August, and successful candidates for our matchday roles will be expected to be available for our key home games held throughout the season.
If you believe you have the skills required to deliver our outstanding matchday experience and have what it takes to join one of the world's biggest football clubs, please see our current vacancies listed below and complete an application form.
Please note:You should only submit one application as all opportunities will be discussed at the interview. The exact copies of application will be disregarded and you will be out.
Previous applicants need not apply. If you have previously been unsuccessful at an inter view for a Catering Matchday role, we are not in a position to review another application for a minimum of six months.
Current Vacancies:
| Role | Location | Salary |
| Culinary Team | Manchester | Not disclosed |
| Matchday Hospitality | Manchester | Not disclosed |
| Matchday Steward | Manchester | Not disclosed |
Thank you for your application! For any question, please email the recruitment team at recruitment@manutd.co.uk.
1. Where will the job be performed?| A．At a cinema. | B．At a stadium. | C．In a hospital. | D．In the street. |
| A．Their love for football. | B．Their educational level. |
| C．Their past experience | D．Their application's uniqueness. |
| A．By phone. | B．By letter. | C．By email. | D．By text message. |
10 . Get ready for the journey of a lifetime — this driving route will introduce you to the very best of the South Island of New Zealand.
Day 1 Methven — Geraldine—Timaru — Lake Tekapo
Keen golfers may like to get up early for a round of golf before continuing their journey to Geraldine，a pretty town known for its clothing stores and delicious foods. Stop for lunch and explore Caroline Bay. Afterwards，drive west to admire the lakeside Church of the Good Shepherd，and then spend the afternoon at Lake Tekapo enjoying the great outdoors — perhaps fishing or hiking.
Day 2 Lake Tekapo — Twizel — Oamaru
Start your day with a sightseeing tour by helicopter — the best way to enjoy the scenery including Mt Cook. Next，drive south along SH 8 to Omarama，a popular place for gliding. Turn off SH 8 and head east along SH 83 through the beautiful Waitaki Valley to Oamaru. At dusk，visit the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony to watch the world’s smallest penguins come ashore.
Day 3 Oamaru — Dunedin
Drive south along SH 1 to Dunedin and spend the rest of the day enjoying many experiences Dunedin has to offer. History lovers will enjoy fantastic museums and historic houses such as Larnach Castle. Get back to nature — drive out along Otago Peninsula to visit the NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium.
Day 4 Dunedin — Te Anau — Milford Sound
Make sure your camera is charged because Day 4 is the most wonderful sightseeing. Visit the Department of Conservation for an insight into the region’s natural treasures before setting out for Milford Sound. A guided tour is an excellent choice that allows you to focus on the scenery.
1. On which day can you enjoy the most beautiful scenery？| A．Day 1 | B．Day 2 |
| C．Day 3 | D．Day 4 |
| A．Te Anau | B．Milford Sound |
| C．Larnach Castle | D．Waitaki Valley |
| A．Drive all through SH 8，and you will see the world’s smallest penguins. |
| B．Outdoor sports fans can have great fun during this journey. |
| C．No shopping is recommended along this journey. |
| D．No guide is available during this journey. |
