3 . A trip to the capital wouldn’t be complete without seeing the following attractions in London.

The London Eye (Tickets from £ 24.50)

Explore London from above on the London Eye. Your ticket includes a 30-minute flight with breathtaking views over London as well as an amazing 4D experience. Book ahead to save money and skip most of the queues with a fast-track entry ticket.

Tower of London (Tickets from £ 25)

Hear the many stories of the Tower of London on a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour. See the famous Crown Jewels, the White Tower and find out what it was like to be a prisoner in the Tower of London.

Kidzania London (Tickets from £ 18.50)

Test out a range of professions and activities including journalism, animal care, cabin crew and tour guiding at KidZania London. Work to earn KidZos and save them for next time or spend them in the Airport Shop. Great for kids to learn and have fun.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich (Tickets from £ 16)

Visit the home of time and explore outer space at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. See and stand astride the Prime Meridian line(子午线), the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time. Learn about the history of longitude(经线), touch a piece of rock from outer space, and enjoy amazing views over London.

Coronavirus information: London is currently subject to a four-week national lockdown from 5 November, which means attractions are temporarily closed. You can still book tickets in advance ready for when they reopen with social distancing and other safety measures in place. Cycle or walk to these attractions where possible.

A recent survey by China Youth Daily found that 60 percent of respondents spend a daily average of more than an hour    1     (watch) short videos, with 11 percent spending three hours or more on    2     (they). Of the 2, 017 total respondents, 74.2 percent said reasonable time    3     (manage) is necessary    4     (avoid) excessive (过多的) viewing of short videos.

Short videos can be    5     (addict) as social media platforms keep recommending relevant content once a video ends, said Yang Binyan, who is a researcher with the Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. She added that short videos, often    6     (show) fragments (片段)   from day-to-day life, can induce (引诱) a feeling of social connectedness in viewers.

    7    total of 73.7 percent of those    8     (survey) said netizens should take part in more offline activities,   including outdoor    9    , to avoid overindulgence in short videos,   while 50.8%suggest such platforms set up an anti-addiction system.

The number of China's online short video users reached 873 million by the end of 2020,accounting    10    88 percent of total internet users.

5 . Global English Center

General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing

*3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1, 200 yuan) and one-year (2, 000 yuan) courses.

*Choice of morning or evening classes 3 hours per day, Mon. — Fri.

*Experienced college English teachers.

*Close to the city center and bus stops

Add: 105 Zhongshan Road     Tel: 6760000

Modern Language School

*Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills

*Small classes (2-16 students on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.)

*English teachers from Canada and the USA

*3-month (1, 000 yuan), 6-month (1, 800 guan)

Add: 675 Park Road     Tel: 6777777

The 21st Century English Training Center

*We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.

          *Entrance exams: June and December     

*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.

*Only 15-minute walk from city center

Call 6016666 for more information.

The International House of English

*3- or 6-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week:

convenient class hours 9:00-12:00 a.m and 2:00-5:00 p.m.

*4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes)

*well-trained foreign teachers

*Free sightseeing tours and social activities.

*Very close to the Central Park

Call 6886666 for further information.

6 . Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature

90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.

Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course:

Students will work in groups to complete four assignments(作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.

Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class’s lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.

An essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.

7 . The Summer Volun Teen Program

This program at Brevard Zoo is a 10-week seasonal position that runs from May 31 through early August. Once selected into the program, Volun Teens will receive 2 days of training on the first weekend of May, 2021. Upon the competition of training, Volun Teens will be given their official assignments ( 10 days minimum, or 2 weeks of full day camp). Schedules vary, but most assignments run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Volun Teens may sign up for additional days as they choose.

Important requirements

The program is for teens between the ages of 13 to 17 who are interested in working with the public. Applicants must be 13 years old by April 1, 2021. And they are supposed to know well about various animals and their living habits. Once accepted, Volun Teens must pay dues of $ 25.00. This covers the costs of a teen manual (手册), a T-shirt and various supplies. Volun Teens are also required to participate in a conservation event.

Volun Teen positions are temporary, however, interested teens are encouraged to apply for the full Zoo Teen Program in the fall. Volun Teen participants are allowed to miss two of their assigned volunteer days to account for summer vacations. On the third miss, Volun Teens may be dismissed from the program. Besides, the program doesn’t provide make-up days and it does not allow switching volunteer days with another Volun Teen.   

Benefits

Many students are able to use their volunteer experience to meet the community service requirement for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Depending on their school, students may receive credits for their volunteer hours. Volunteers also have the opportunity to work with Education Department staff members and the public, gaining valuable skills for a variety of careers. Making new friends, earning potential employment references, gaining lots of experience and a sense of accomplishment are just a few more reasons to apply!

9 . Tickets for the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Concerts

Due to extremely high demand, tickets for the three traditional end of year concerts of the Vienna Philharmonic are drawn by lot (抽签) over this website at the beginning of each year. In this way, music lovers from all over the world have an equal chance to purchase these highly desired tickets.

During this period, interested persons are invited to apply on this website for tickets to the Preview Performance (December 30, 2020, 11:00 am), the New Year’s Eve Concert (December 31, 2020, 7:30 pm), and the New Year’s Concert (January 1, 2021, 11:15 am).

The number of the tickets for the New Year’s Concert is limited to two, and the number of the tickets for the Preview Performance and New Year’s Eve Concert can be up to four. The ticket prices range between $35 and $1,200 for the New Year’s Concert, $25 and $860 for the New Year’s Eve Concert, and $20 and $495 for the Preview Performance.

You can view the status of the draw at any time under your personal account. Should you make a change in your application, you would only do so during the application period (February 1—28). In March, you will be informed of the results of the draw in the “My Account” area and by e-mail.

10 . In Singapore, it seems like art can be seen at every turn. Throughout the year, festivals, live performances, and concerts add to the vibrancy (活力) of the creative community. Here are some of the biggest art festivals.

SINGAPORE ART WEEK

When: January

Over the course of 10 days, this massive visual art celebration organizes more than 130 art events at museums, galleries, independent art spaces, and public places across Singapore from the city center to the heartland neighborhoods. Visitors can have discussions with artists, and attend art exhibitions and workshops that explore art and culture in Asia. Whether you’re interested in Sudanese architecture or cute Japanese paintings, there’s an event for everyone.

ART SG

When: January

During the biggest art fair in Southeast Asia, more than 150 of the world’s best galleries will showcase their collection of more than 1,000 artists at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center. From 12-15 January, this large-scale art show highlights paintings, sculptures, and photography from galleries like the influential Gagosian and London’s White Cube.

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS

When: May

This annual performance art festival pushes the boundaries of physical and virtual spaces and explores The Anatomy of Performance through music, film, dance, musicals, and plays. The festival’s lineup includes a broad range of programs from local and international artists, ranging from orchestral performances to different styles of modern and traditional dances.

SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL

When: August

For one week each August, the Bras Basah. Bugis district lights up for this multi-dimensional art festival, with more than a dozen light installations (装置), stage shows, and theater performances. The National Museum of Singapore sponsors the event. It also acts as a major venue for various performances and demonstrations along with the Singapore Art Museum and the Peranakan Museum.