1 . Heroes Stamp Design Competition
Welcome to the Heroes Stamp Design Competition! Children aged 4-14years are invited to design a stamp. Eight designs will be chosen for this stamp series from the Royal Mail. One of the designs could be yours. There are 120 great prizes on offer for area winners and runners-up. Plus, cash prizes for the winning schools too.
Stamp Designing
The stamp design will be based on your hero or heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. The past year has been very difficult for so many people. There are countless frontline workers and volunteers who have continued to work tirelessly to keep the country moving.
Being a stamp designer is a very skilled job. One of the jobs of a stamp designer is to reduce the size of a picture to fit the stamp. When designing your stamp, have a think about what kind of image of your hero or heroes would make a good miniature (微型的) design for a stamp. The final stamps produced will be about 3.7cm wide×3.5cm high.
Things to consider
Your stamp design must be drawn on the official competition entry form (报名表) which your teacher will give you.
Your design must be your own original work.
Drawings must be flat, so please don’t stick any materials or textures (纹理) to your design.
Please use lots of colour (no black and white images) in your design.
Please avoid using highlighter pens (荧光笔).
Good Luck
The closing date for the competition is 28th May. Please ask your teacher, or parent, for one of the official entry forms. You’re then ready to start designing! We can’t wait to see all of the amazing designs from gifted children across the country.
Good Luck!
1. Who would probably take part in the competition?A.Students. | B.Doctors. |
C.School teachers. | D.Professional designers. |
A.It will begin on 28th May. |
B.It is for a series of four stamps. |
C.It asks competitors to honour heroes on their stamps. |
D.It will provide each competing school with cash prizes. |
A.About 3.5cm wide×3.5cm high. | B.About 3.7cm wide×3.7cm high. |
C.About 3.5cm wide×3.7cm high. | D.About 3.7cm wide×3.5cm high. |
A.It should be black and white. |
B.It should be drawn with highlighter pens. |
C.It should be flat with textures. |
D.It should be drawn on a given form. |
A.advertise for some newly issued stamps | B.send a notice about designing stamps |
C.call on people to respect modern heroes | D.encourage people to be frontline workers |
2 . If you want to learn something new in your spare time, there are some choices for you.
AR Workshop
615-258-5569 | arworkshop.com/nashville
AR Workshop is a DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for decorating home from raw materials. Join an instructor-led workshop where you can make wood signs, framed signs, round signs, centerpiece boxes and more! AR Workshop will help you take your home decoration to the next level and have fun while creating it!
Artistic Elements Dance
615- 472-9471 | artisticelementsdance.com
Artistic Elements’ aim is to develop dancers with excellent, professional technique, humble character and team spirit. We offer Beginner to Pre-Professional Level Classes to dancers from 18 months to adults in the styles of ballet, jazz, musical theatre, hip hop and more! Our experienced teachers all well-trained are willing to share the love of dance with each student who walks through our doors and ensure our dancers train safely in a positive environment. In addition to group classes, Artistic Elements offers private lessons, open master classes and birthday parties.
Melody Music Studios
615-510-3798| melodymusicstudios.com| musiclessonsnashvilletn. asp Melody Music Studios offers exciting music and voice lessons, in the student’s home or the instructor’s personal studio. We offer all styles, traditional and/or by ear, in a fun and positive environment. There’s a grace period (宽限期) of three business days to cancel after the trial lesson (试课), and if you’re not satisfied, it’s FREE! So you have nothing to lose to sign up today!
My Gym of Brentwoo
615-371-5437| mygym.com/brentwood
My Gym is the expert in children’s fitness. It has good programs and facilities designed to help children 6 weeks through 13 years of age develop physically and mentally. Our structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes include music dance, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination and flexibility while developing social skills and confidence.
1. If Mary wants to make her new home more beautiful, which one suits her best?A.Melody Music Studios. | B.My Gym of Brentwood. |
C.AR Workshop. | D.Artistic Elements Dance. |
A.It provides various courses for dancers of all ages. |
B.Its teachers can give professional training to learners. |
C.It provides summer and winter camps for dance lovers. |
D.It only focuses on developing dancers’ professional dancing skills. |
A.must pay for it |
B.must take the courses |
C.can call off the class at any time free |
D.have right to decide whether to continue |
A.Tom, a 6-month old boy, was born with a weak heart. |
B.Mark, a 12-year-old student, wants to get stronger. |
C.Tony, a 31-year-old teacher, likes to build up his body. |
D.John, a 65-year-old retired man, wants to kill his spare time. |
A.an advertisement | B.an art show review |
C.an exhibition guide | D.a school announcement |
3 . Hiking Across the Great Outdoors
What limits you from hiking more often? Many complain that they don’t have a suitable partner to go with. If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
Yukon Outdoors Club
Website: yukonoutdoorsclub. ca
Membership cost: $10 for a single membership; $15 for a family membership.
Description: The club coordinates day hikes, backpacking trips, canoe trips, mountain biking, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor Club
Website: ubc-voc. com
Membership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes, mountaineers, kayaks (皮划艇), rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit, members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache (器材存放点). The UBC VOC has also constructed a few backcountry (偏僻地区) huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking Group
Website: penderharbourhiking. weebly. com
Membership cost: Free
Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members, the Pender Harbour Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded individuals and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that’s right for you! Show up at the designated (指定的) meeting point, and get hiking. Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors Club
Website: vernonoutdoorsclub. org
Membership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people, the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general, they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organizes a Tuesday Rambles event each week and also hosts multi-day trips.
1. Which club costs a student the least to get a membership?A.The Yukon Outdoors Club. | B.The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club. |
C.The Pender Harbor Hiking Group. | D.The Vernon Outdoors Club. |
A.Both organize workshops for their members. |
B.Both lend hiking equipment to their members. |
C.Both rate their members based on their hiking skills. |
D.Both have built backcountry huts for their members. |
A.They are mostly held on weekends. |
B.They are arranged two months ahead of time. |
C.Their schedule can only be seen on the club’s website. |
D.More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes. |
A.Every Monday. | B.Every Tuesday. |
C.Every Wednesday. | D.Every Sunday. |
A.A P. E. textbook. | B.A health report. |
C.A sports leaflet. | D.A gym notice. |
4 . WELCOME!
We are excited to have you join Circuit of Change and we look forward to making your experience as fun, easy and enjoyable as possible.
BASICS
* All indoor classes are conducted without shoes.
* No shoes are permitted in the studio or bathroom.
* Please silence your phone upon entering the studio.
* We have two dressing rooms inside the main studio, and one bathroom.
* We provide mats for all classes.
* We do not sell bottled water or offer towels; however, we do have a water filtration (过滤) system, so please bring your own bottle or you may purchase a reusable Circuit of Change water bottle for $12 at the studio.
* To help out the studio, you are responsible for cleaning your own mat after class.
* Circuit of Change is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
* We offer tea before and after class for everyone.
SIGNING UP& PURCHASING CLASSES
To sign up for classes you must first create an account on our website. Visit Class Schedule/ Sign In and follow the user-friendly directions. There you will get all the information you need on attending your first class, and selecting which package is best for you.
CANCELATION POLICY
We have a two-hour cancellation policy. If you don’t cancel within the two hours, the class will be on the go!
WAITLIST POLICY
When creating your account, make sure you click the “Opt-In” box to receive email notices from us. If you’re on the waitlist for class, you’ll receive an auto-email as soon as a spot opens up.
HAVE FUN!
Circuit of Change is all about having fun and doing the work. Listen to your body, go at your own pace, and let the sweat pour! We look forward to meeting you soon.
Still have other questions? Contact us at 212.255.0053 or info@circuitofchange.com.
1. What is Circuit of Change according to the text?A.A camping club. | B.A health website. |
C.A fitness center. | D.A sports school. |
A.The towels. | B.The mats. | C.The water. | D.The tea. |
A.click the “Opt-In” box | B.visit Class Schedule/ Sign In |
C.call 212.255.0053 | D.send an email to info@circuitofchange.com |
GARDEN RESTAURANT Tel: 2706630 Add: 9020 Bridgeport Road Open: Mon.to Fri. 7:00a.m. —2:30p.m. 5:00p.m.—9:00p.m. Sat. 7:00a.m. —11:00a.m. 5:00p.m.—9:30p.m. Sun. 11:00a.m.—2:00p.m. 5:00p.m.—9:30p.m. | SKYLINE HOTEL Tel: 2785161 Add: 3031 No.3 Road ( at Sea Island Way) The Hangar Den: Wed. to Sun. Lunch from 10:30a.m. Coffee Shop: Mon.—Fri. 6:00a.m. Sat. 6:00a.m. Sun. 7:00a.m. Mon.—Wed. to 10:00p.m. Thurs—Sun. to 11:00p.m. |
LANSDOWNE PARK SHOPPING CENTER Tel: 3562367 Add: 5300 No.3 Road Open: Mon. Tues. Sat. 9:30a.m.—5:30p.m. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 9:30a.m.—9:30p.m. Sun. 1:00p.m.—5:00p.m. | NEW YORK MUSEUM Tel: 7364431 Add: Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. Open: Mon. to Fri. 9:00a.m.—5:00p.m. Sat. 9:00a.m.—1:00p.m. (Monday free) |
A.2706630 | B.7364431 | C.3562367 | D.2785161 |
A.Skyline Hotel | B.Lansdowne Park Shopping Center |
C.New York Museum | D.Garden Restaurant |
A.5300 No.3 Road | B.Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. |
C.9020 Bridgeport Road | D.3031 No.3 Road |
A.Visit New York Museum. |
B.Do some shopping in Lansdowne Park shopping Center |
C.Go to Garden Restaurant |
D.Go to the Coffee Shop of Skyline Hotel |
A.At 6:00 a.m. every day coffee is served at SKYLINE HOTEL. |
B.You can have supper every day at GARDEN RESTAURANT. |
C.Tel 2785161 can give you some information about shopping. |
D.NEW YORK MUSEUM is open from Monday to Sunday. |
6 . If you’re looking for some part-time work, micro jobs can be a good choice for you to make money online. Micro jobs refer to small tasks or short-term jobs you can complete online. Here are a few sites that allow you to do such work.
Voices
If you have a speaking voice that is clear and are interested in voice-overs(旁白), then you should consider this website. There is no age requirement and you just have to make a brief introduction to yourself and upload a voice sample(样本).You can expect to earn around $100 per job.
CrowdSource
You can get paid to complete many kinds of tasks including data entry, writing, and translation among others. If you have a writing task, you can expect to earn anywhere between $0.02 and $0.035 per word.
Omee
You will need to install(安装) Qmee on your computer or mobile phone before you can make money. It will show some advertisements when you are online and you will get paid for each ad that shows. If you click an ad, you will have money put into your account. Payment is made regardless of the amount earned.
Ibotta
With this app, you basically get paid to shop. If you are planning to go shopping, simply have a look at the app, see the rewards on offer for specific products and then head out and make some cash back. If you are a new user, you earn $10 the moment you sign up.
1. What is the requirement for working on Voices?A.Being over 18 years of age. |
B.Having got trained in broadcasting. |
C.Being experienced in making speeches. |
D.Showing your voice and personal details. |
A.$60. | B.$90. | C.$105. | D.$115. |
A.By advertising Qmee. | B.By viewing advertisements. |
C.By writing comments on Qmee. | D.By sharing online games with others. |
A.People enjoying reading fashion news. |
B.People hoping to get valuable products. |
C.People loving to spend a long time online. |
D.People wanting to save money while shopping. |
A.They are all well-paid. | B.They all offer long-time jobs. |
C.They all provide small jobs online. | D.They are all designed for teenagers. |
7 . To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, the British Museum continues to work within government guidelines.
Most of our galleries are open. You can visit the treasures of Sutton Hoo, explore the wonderful collection of the Islamic world (Opens in new window), and learn more about Egyptian mummies. Please see the list of available galleries below. Tickets to Nero: the man behind the myth and Hokusai: The Great Picture Book of Everything are available to book.
You’re advised to book a timed slot in advance (Opens in new window) to guarantee entry and help control the numbers of individuals who can visit. Walk-up visits are available each day for those who arrive at the Museum without advance bookings. But this does depend on capacity, as walk-up entry cannot be guaranteed. Please speak to staff on your arrival to enquire about availability.
We take the safety and security of our staff and visitors seriously, so face coverings are recommended for the protection of yourself and others, unless you’re exempt. Please be considerate of others— especially in smaller spaces. Hand sanitizer stations can be found throughout the Museum and we recommend washing or sanitizing your hands regularly. Contactless payment is preferred in our shops and cafes. Staff are available to advise if you have any questions. Please do not visit if you feel unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms.
We look forward to welcoming you.
1. Visitors to the British Museum can NOT gain access to ________.A.valuable things of Sutton Hoo |
B.attractive collection of the Islamic world |
C.further information of Egyptian mummies |
D.Winged victory of Samothrace |
A.open a new window to enter | B.ask staff whether it is available or not |
C.walk to the museum | D.control the capacity of the museum |
A.Wearing masks. | B.Always thinking of others. |
C.Using cash. | D.Washing hands regularly. |
A.To give visitors some tips before going. |
B.To make the British Museum better known. |
C.To provide visitors ways of booking tickets. |
D.To tell visitors how to enjoy galleries. |
A.A story book | B.A website |
C.A magazine | D.A report |
8 . People are so busy these days that they hardly have time for small household matters like cleaning the house and windows, gardening, and looking after their babies or old ones. It is really difficult for them to manage between their households and professional life. They wish they could have an Angel who could help them out. Do such Angels really exist? Of course, yes! You just need to find them!
Angels don’t need to have wings and a halo (光环). They can be anyone who is ready to help you in need. And in this fast-paced world when everyone is so busy, such people who help you are really no less than angels. Your life would be definitely wonderful if you could find an angel doing cleaning for you. There are definitely various service providers who can easily provide you with such angels. Won’t you just take it if you can get all these services from one single provider?
Task Angels is one of such service providers that provide you with helpful angels who offer services that will not disappoint you at all. Established with the purpose of helping people, this has been playing an important role in domestic cleaning and other services. You may join the team as well if you want to help the people in need and are good at cleaning, gardening, babysitting or even event planning. Task Angels definitely waits for you.
Everyone needs love and care, the more the love and care you share, the more they grow in your family. This is what Task Angels believes. It will help you in the area to make your life easier. Wouldn’t you like to try its service once and encourage it for its good work?
1. Examples in Paragraph 1 are taken to ________.A.put forward the topic |
B.tell readers to stop them |
C.give details for better understanding |
D.introduce the difficulty people face |
A.to have wings |
B.to have a halo |
C.to walk fast |
D.to be ready to help |
A.It can handle professional affairs. |
B.It can settle domestic disagreement. |
C.It can offer opportunities to share kindness. |
D.It can provide services to angels. |
A.To introduce helpful angels. |
B.To advertise Task Angels. |
C.To prove that angels exist. |
D.To look for customers. |
A.annoyed | B.worried | C.confident | D.approving |
9 . Nobody laughed when the UK comedy show Little Britain toured the US. Americans didn’t find the “British stereotypes(刻板印象)”funny. One character was a woman who was sick whenever she saw a foreigner.Another was a loud and rude 15-year-old girl cursing(骂)at her teachers.But back home,British people were laughing,thinking,“Yes!That’s exactly what we’re like!”
A laugh is a laugh in any language,but the reasons for it can be very different.Britons and Americans speak the same language,but humor does not always translate.
Take The Office as an example.This was originally a UK TV series but it was changed for the US.Both the US and UK series are set in a boring workplace in a boring town.But David Brent,the boss of the UK office,is not a nice guy like Michael Scott in the US version. “We had to make Michael Scott a slightly nicer guy,”wrote series creator Ricky Gervais.“He couldn’t be too mean.”
Gervais said British people are different from Americans because“Britons cruelly make fun of people we like or dislike…and of ourselves”. He believes the differences between the American and British senses of humor are because of“our upbringing”.
“Americans are brought up to believe they can be the next president of the United States,”he wrote.“Britons are told,‘It won’t happen for you’.”
Things usually turn out fine at the end of every US Office episode(集). Even if they’re not perfect, the characters “learn a lesson” for the future.
But in David Brent’s office—and in lots of UK comedies—the last scene is often sad. You are often left with the feeling that things just couldn’t get worse. For British people, this seems truer to life and so much funnier.
It’s not just Britain and the US that have comic differences. Few foreigners would understand a Chinese cross-talk show,for example.
Cultural differences are no laughing matter. But comic differences can be a window into a culture.
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A.To show that British humor is not funny at all. |
B.To show that American people don't understand British people. |
C.To show that Britain and America have different stereotypes. |
D.To show how humor may mean different things in different cultures. |
A.Unkind. | B.Great. | C.Average. | D.Ugly-looking. |
A.David Brent is quite a nice guy. |
B.Michael Scott is a rather mean guy. |
C.Episodes in the UK version often end on a hopeless note. |
D.Episodes in the US version often end in a boring way. |
A.Britons do not like to make fun of others. |
B.British comedy often has a moral message. |
C.American people are brought up to be more positive. |
D.Jokes are difficult to translate from one language into another. |
A.They are slight differences that can be ignored. | B.They can partly show cultural differences. |
C.They show stereotypes of different cultures. | D.They help people communicate with each other. |
Class Size: 12 to 22
Grades: JK to Gr. 12
Gender(性别): All girls
Living: day, Boarding(提供住宿的)
Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall is Toronto’s only all-girls, all-years International Baccalaureate (IB)World School. From the earliest grades, students learn to become leaders and to understand the value of serving the community. Discover Branksome hall’s programs at www.brunksome.on.ca.
Stanstead CollegeClass Size: 13
Grades: Gr. 7 to Gr.12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Boarding
Stanstead College is a private boarding school for boys and girls in Grades 7 through 12. It is an English school that embraces (包含) French in and out of the classroom. It is also uniquely placed to open doors to top universities and colleges in the United States, Canada and around the world.
Oakwood AcademyClass Size: 1 to 4
Grades: JK to Gr. 12.
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
Oakwood Academy is a private school for students who require an individualized education plan and small class size to meet their unique learning styles. Direct Instruction is used to teach academics in small groups and a meaningful curriculum (课程) allows students to truly learn.
TEAM SchoolClass Size: 8 to 12
Grades: Gr. 1 to Gr.12
Gender: Open to both sexes
Living: Day
TEAM School provides an academic program for students in Grades 1 through 12. Students from ages 6 to 14 benefit from small class sizes (8 students) and an individualized academic program to provide an educational upgrading.
1. Which of the following is a single-gender school?A.TEAM School. | B.Branksome Hall. |
C.Stanstead College. | D.Oakwood Academy. |
A.It is for preschoolers. |
B.It involves two languages in class. |
C.It is characterized by small class sizes. |
D.It provides places for students to stay overnight. |
A.It has a small class size. | B.It’s a boarding school. |
C.It offers job opportunities. | D.It has its own website. |
A.There are at least 12 students in a class. |
B.It is just open to children of school age. |
C.Students can. learn how to work together as a team there. |
D.Most of its students enter top universities after graduating. |
A.Personalized ways of studying. |
B.A sense of serving the community. |
C.Preparing students for top universities. |
D.Designing meaningful lessons for students. |