1 . Edinburgh is the world’s festival city. There are 12 festivals throughout the year, half of which are celebrated during the months of July and August.
Thousands of people visit the Scottish capital during the summer. Here are some of the events they can enjoy:
The Edinburgh International Festival
This is the original Edinburgh festival, which began in 1947. Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the world perform to huge audiences. You need tickets for most events which take place in theatres around the city.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (艺穗节)
This is the largest arts festival in the world with thousands of shows taking place across the city. More than 20,000 artists take part, as the festival is open to anyone. Visitors can choose from a huge variety of acts.
Join thousands of visitors and locals at the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s main street, to watch all kinds of performers and shows.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival
The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes place every year in Charlotte Square Gardens, in the centre of Edinburgh. There are more than 700 events for children and adults who love books. You can meet many authors, talk to them, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories. Children can listen to stories and watch illustrators (插画家) draw pictures.
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
Music lovers come to this festival to enjoy music shows around the city. One of the highlights (精彩部分) of this musical event is the street carnival which is free to all. Artists perform street theatre, dance and circus shows in amazing costumes, and everyone can join in the dancing.
1. What can people do at The Edinburgh International Festival?| A．Watch all sorts of performers and shows. |
| B．Experience the street carnival. |
| C．Buy tickets to watch performances. |
| D．Meet many authors, talk to them. |
| A．The Edinburgh International Festival. |
| B．The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. |
| C．The Edinburgh International Book Festival. |
| D．The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. |
| A．To advertise a few Edinburgh’s events. |
| B．To tell readers about Edinburgh. |
| C．To share good feelings with readers. |
| D．To show us how to celebrate important festivals. |
2 . Current exhibitions at the National Gallery
| Picasso Ingres: Face to Face 9 October, 2022 Room 46 For the first time, Picasso’s “Woman with a Book” (1932) from the Norton Simon Museum, California, will be brought together with the painting that inspired it, “Madame Moitessier” by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. | Winslow Homer: Force of Nature 10 September,2022 Ground Floor Galleries For the first time in the UK, we present an overview of Winslow Homer (1836 ~ 1910) , the great American realist painter who confronted the leading issues facing the United States, and its relationship with both Europe and the Caribbean world, in the final decades of the 19th century. |
| After Impressionism 25 March, 2022 — 13 August, 2023 Rooms 1 to 8 The exhibition celebrates the achievement s of three giants of the era: Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. | Turner on Tour 3 November, 2022 —19 February, 2023 Sunley Room For the first time in a century, two ground-breaking paintings by Turner are coming home for a special exhibition. |
EXHIBITION AND LIGHT LUNCH
See the exhibitions and enjoy a light lunch with a drink in our café.
Our onsite chefs have taken the season’s best ingredients (食材) to offer a soup, a lemon yogurt and salad dish along with a glass of house wine, beer or soft drink.
·£ 35.50 for exhibition entry and light lunch
·£ 34.50 for exhibition entry and light lunch for concessions (减价)(60 +, disabled, jobseekers, students)
Available daily. Your booking is your exhibition entry time, enjoy your light lunch any time from 11:00 until 16:00.
The light lunch option is also available for Members and Supporters for £ 17.50. No need to book, simply head to the café after your exhibition visit.
1. Where can visitors appreciate the works of Turner’s?| A．In Room 46. | B．On the Ground Floor Galleries. |
| C．In Rooms 1 to 8. | D．In Sunley Room. |
| A．A cup of coffee. | B．A lemon yogurt. |
| C．A glass of wine. | D．Some beer. |
| A．₤ 71.00. | B．₤ 69.00. | C．₤ 35.00. | D．₤ 70.00. |
3 . Here are some advertisements you may be interested in.
Ad.1
You are requested to answer calls, which are not often given, acting as a representative for our company. You only need to state this once asked, and to note down the contact information of the caller.
Ad.2
Responsibilities will include: dropping off and picking up from school, play and care, some housework. You will have free time from 9: 00 a. m. to 3: 00 p. m. every day, and full week-ends, when you can do anything of your choice. We live in a big house in North London. If you have worked with children before and can work for at least 6 months, please get in touch. References and checks may be carried out.
Ad.3
Looking for two motivated, friendly, sympathetic people who love animals. Duties include cleaning cages, stocking supplies, bathing animals, administering medication, preparing laboratory samples for pickup and assisting veterinarians (兽医) with exams. Weekdays, nights and weekends (both Saturday and Sunday) are available. New employees will need to work on Saturday and Sunday.
Salary offered is $12.00 per hour.
Ad.4
Seeking a qualified person for front desk position of a club. Applicants must be organized, be dependable and have great customer service skills. Previous experience is a plus. Applicants must be able to be quick in mind without a lot of guidance.
Pay: hourly salary.
1. What job does Ad.1 offer?| A．An assistant. | B．A doctor. | C．A babysitter. | D．A manager. |
| A．Call the animal shelter. | B．Be on duty at weekends. |
| C．Work at least half a year. | D．Donate money for animals. |
| A．Ads.1 & 2. | B．Ads.2 &3. | C．Ads.2 &4. | D．Ads.1 &4. |
4 . Summer Camp Instructors
Posted on: April 23,2022, Apply Now
Join the Thorne crew leading fun outdoor camps that connect the kids in our community with nature. We have instructors’ positions available.
To apply, simply email Paul at https://thornenature.org/camp-jobs/ with your interest and resume.
Start Date: May 31,2022 (training is weekend of May 20 & 21)
End Date: August 5,2022
Thorne’s Summer Camp Instructors take their love of nature to the next level! With over 60 years of professional leading outdoor programs, we combine the best activities of summer into one camp. Thorne’s instructors are fun, passionate and love being outside in nature with youth!
Thorne offers two-week-long camps in Boulder and Lafayette for children ages 5 — 15. Themes include crafting, nature art, wild nature play, survival skills, and scientific discovery. 25% of our campers receive full scholarships to help ensure access for all.
What makes an excellent Thorn e Summer Camp Instructor? You...
·Enjoy engaging with children through outdoor exploration
·Are curious about nature and can be outdoors in various weather conditions
·Are highly relational and an effective communicator
·Enjoy working in a progressive, intentional, and collaborative team of talented individuals
·Are inspired to provide youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences
Summer Camp Employment Qualifications:
·Must be 18 or older
·Passion for outdoor adventures and connecting youth to nature
·Experience or interest in teaching in an outdoor setting
·Strong communication skills with adults and children
·Good organizational skills and ability to handle problems patiently and professionally
·People of color encouraged to apply
·Fluency in Spanish and English with higher wages
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AN INSTRUCTOR SUMMER CAMP POSITION, you must have a minimum of 460 hours of experience with school-age children.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.42 — $18.21 per hour
1. Who is the advertisement mainly intended for?| A．Kids aged 5 — 15. |
| B．Parents of kids aged 5 — 15. |
| C．People wishing to become instructors. |
| D．Instructors working for Thorne’s Summer Camp. |
| A．They work for Thorn e for free. |
| B．They work outdoors most of the time. |
| C．They are Thorne’s permanent employees. |
| D．They are people of color aged 18 or over. |
| A．Apply before August 5,2022. |
| B．Having received full scholarships. |
| C．Having previous experience with kids. |
| D．Having a good knowledge of Spanish or English. |
Experience the first show of Toy Story in Concert, featuring a screening of the film with Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Randy Newman’s musicals performed live to the film, conducted by Guy Noble. The Toy Story films are loved worldwide for their characters, extraordinary storytelling and the music of Randy Newman. The composer and songwriter is behind great songs including You’ve Got a Friend in Me, Strange Things and I Will Go Sailing No More.
Melbourne Museum
From history and culture to science and nature, Melbourne Museum offers adults and kids a series of experiences to explore the various aspects of life. Over a number of galleries, visitors can learn about the origin and evolution (进化) of life in Victoria, walk through a living rainforest, discover the story of the famous racehorse Phar Lap, and more. There is also the Children’s Gallery, for babies to 5-year-olds to explore, play, and learn.
Girl from the North Country
With superstars including Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune, AFI Award-winner Peter Kowitz, Sydney Theatre Award-winner Zahra Newman and Helpmann Award-winners Peter Carroll and Helen Dallimore, Girl from the North Country is the theatrical event of 2022. An uplifting (令人振奋的) story of American life in 1934 Minnesota, where a group of wanderers cross paths at a guesthouse.
Dream City
Dream City is a high-tech city where children are inspired to learn through fun career activities. A place where kids take on the careers of the future and explore the power of science in everyday lives. Kids aged three to 13-plus will have a fun time and be inspired by the possibilities.
1. What is Guy Noble?| A．A composer. | B．A conductor. | C．An actor. | D．A director. |
| A．Explore American life in 1934 Minnesota. | B．Ride the famous racehorse Phar Lap. |
| C．Hike in a rainforest. | D．Get to know evolution of life. |
| A．Dream City. | B．Melbourne Museum. |
| C．Toy Story in Concert. | D．Girl from the North Country. |
6 . California is home to many private universities that offer first-rate educations with the experience of small-class settings. Many of these schools have splendid campuses and highly ranked, individual academic programs.
Stanford University
Stanford ranks as the fifth-best university in the nation, according to U.S. News &World Report as well as fourth-best private university according to Global Language Monitor and eighth according to Forbes. The school is known for its dedication to research in both the sciences and the humanities. Stanford takes much pride in an 18.7 billion dollars donated fund and 5,100 sponsored research projects.
University of the Pacific
Stockton-based University of the Pacific is home to many ranked programs. The university itself is ranked 112th on U.S. News &World Report’s list of top universities in the nation, as well as fifth for ethnic (民族的) diversity. The undergraduate engineering programs are also in the top 20, according to 2011 rankings.
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California ranks 15th on Global Language Monitor’s list and 23rd on U.S. News &World Report’s list of top universities. USC has more international students than any other university in the United States. This school is renowned for its high academic achievements.
University of La Verne
The University of La Verne is a small, private school with a total undergraduate enrollment of only 2,449. Only 33 percent of students live on campus, and many classes contain less than 20 students, which is its main draw. This university is ranked 161st on U.S. News &World Report’s list of top universities in the nation.
1. Which university has the highest rank according to U.S. News & World Report?| A．Stanford University. | B．University of La Verne. |
| C．University of the Pacific. | D．University of Southern California. |
| A．Its academic achievements. | B．Its sponsored research projects. |
| C．Its research in sciences and humanities. | D．Its undergraduate engineering programs. |
| A．Beautiful campus. | B．Large donated fund. |
| C．Small class settings. | D．High rank in the nation. |
7 . The West Philadelphia Tool Library
Who are we?
The West Philadelphia Tool Library (WPTL) lends tools to community members so they can perform simple home repairing tasks, tend their yards and gardens, build furniture, start projects, and learn new skills in a safe and affordable manner.
Where are we?
We are on the west side of S. 47th Street about 200 feet south of Woodland Avenue.
WPTL open hours
Monday through Thursday: 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Become a member
To join the Tool Library, stop by during hours of operation to complete the application, or join today by completing the on-line application.
After joining, but before you borrow your first tools, we will ask you to show us two forms of identification, including one that is a government-issued ID photo (like a driver’s license) and one that includes your current address. We also ask you for the names and phone numbers of two references (担保人), who know you well and who could guarantee your reliability in returning tools timely.
Your membership application is not complete until you pay your membership fees. We ask that you pay between $20 and $50 per year based on your income. Consider becoming a Lifetime Member for $400 if you can afford it. The money you pay will help the Tool Library buy more tools that you can borrow.
1. What can we know about the West Philadelphia Tool Library?| A．It collects tools from the locals. | B．It helps the locals repair their tools. |
| C．It provides the locals with a tool lending service. | D．It sells garden tools to local community members. |
| A．At 10:00 am on Tuesday. | B．At 6:00 pm on Wednesday. |
| C．At 9:00 pm on Friday. | D．At 8:30 am over the weekend. |
| A．Complete the application. | B．Visit it during hours of operation. |
| C．Hand in the application in person. | D．Supply WPTL with some tools. |
8 . A Norwegian fjords (峡湾) adventure
An InterRail Norway pass (interrail.eu) allows three days of travel in any one month for £144. Double rooms in hotels in the fjord areas start from about £130, pension (guest house) from £60 to £100. There are more than 1,000 fjords in Norway where you get the best views. This is the case with the Sognefjord, which is the longest in the country and known as the “king of the fjords”.
Top tip
Norway is a natural playground. The best way to save money is to keep active. Bike hire (租), kayaking (皮划艇) trips and even guided walks are not especially expensive.
Do it yourself
You can fly direct to Oslo from London or Manchester. Ryanair (ryanair.com) is offering October returns from Manchester for £33. Travel from Oslo to Sogndal by Vy Express bus (vybuss.com); return tickets in September start at £78. There are also trains from Oslo to Flam, and while it is around twice as expensive as the bus, it is a famously scenic journey.
Perfect package
Newmark et Holidays (0333 060 5898; newmarketholidays.co.uk) has an eight-day holiday in the fjords of Western Norway, including Sognefjord, from £977 for October, including flights from Gatwick, and accommodation (住宿) at the Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand.
1. What is the Sognefjord famous for?| A．Its length. | B．Its hotels. | C．Its history. | D．Its traffic. |
| A．Find a native guide. | B．Tour around by boat. |
| C．Travel there in summer. | D．Ride a bike to save money. |
| A．It’s very cheap. | B．It’s worth a try. |
| C．It’s not convenient. | D．It’s much too crowded. |
9 . As you can imagine, there are many types of advertisements all of which run in different mediums, on different channels, and have different goals in mind for their business.
Direct Mail Advertising
Direct mail involves creating and distributing printed materials to a targeted mailing list. These materials can include post cards, brochures, and letters. This method first came about in 1835.
It’s still quite effective, even in the digital age. Not only do consumers enjoy receiving physical mail, but there’s also much less competition compared to the tons of email marketing ads that people receive each day.
Radio Advertising
United States radio stations launched their first commercial broadcasts in 1920. And while we might all drive around with our iPhones for music these days, don’t let that fool you.
Radio is still a workable marketing and advertising platform today for expanding the reach of sponsored(赞助) events and new products. In this ad method, the advertiser pays the radio station to play the ir ad during breaks between music or a radio show.
Social Media Advertising
Social media advertising is a form of internet advertising that combined with the introduction of social media in the 2000s. In this ad method, advertisers promote products, services, or content on social media platforms, such as Facebook and TikTok.
There are also many different ad forms to choose from when advertising on social media, such as image ads, video ads, sponsored posts, and more.
Mobile Advertising
Since the early 2000s, mobile advertising has been a popular method due to the widespread use of cell phones. It involves delivering promotional messages or advertisements through text messages, mobile apps, and mobile websites.
With this method, advertisers can maximize the use of data and create highly personalized ads based on location, behavior, and user interests.
1. What is the advantage of Direct Mail Advertising mentioned in the passage?| A．It reaches a large audience quickly. |
| B．It allows for interaction with consumers. |
| C．It is the most cost-effective advertising method. |
| D．It has less competition compared to email marketing. |
| A．Radio Advertising | B．Mobile Advertising |
| C．Direct Mail Advertising | D．Social Media Advertising |
| A．Mobile apps | B．Text messages |
| C．The maximum use of data | D．The widespread use of cell phones |
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