1 . China has a history of thousands of years, which gives it a lot of historical sites, which include the Summer Place, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army, the Potala Palace and the Mogao Grottoe. All of these are UNESCO World Heritage
The Summer Palace: China’s Largest Imperial GardenLocation: Beijing
The Summer Palace is China’s largest imperial garden. UNESCO added this 300-hectare site to the World Heritage List in 1998. There are numerous stores in Suzhou Street, selling souvenirs like antiques, snacks, silk, jewelry and tea. The shop assistants there are dressed in the costumes of the Qing Dynasty.
The Terracotta Warriors: First Emperor Qin’s Buried ArmyLocation: Xi’an
The museum covers an area of 22,780 square meters. Over 8,000 life-size terracotta soldiers and horses, and more than 10,000 bronze weapons were unearthed. The Terracotta Army is candidate for the title “eighth wonder of the world”
The Potala Palace: Masterpiece of Tibetan ArchitectureLocation: Lhasa
It was first built as the palace of Songtsen Gampo (617-650), founder of the Tu-Bo Dynasty. After being rebuilt in the 17th century, it was the residence of Dalai Lamas.There are plenty of precious historical relics in the palace, including over 10,000 Buddha statues made of gold, silver, jade, wood or clay.
The Mogao Grottoes:a Holy Land of Buddhist ArtLocation: Dunhuang
The Mogao Grottoes has 735 grottoes, 450,000 square meters of mural paintings, 2,415 colored Buddha statues made of clay, and more than 50,000 historical relics. All of these make the Mogao Grottoes the largest and the most significant land of Buddhist art.
There are some bestsellers including some of these historical sites●4-Day Lhasa Highlight Tour
●11-Day Classic Wonders Tour — Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa
●16-Day Memories of China with Yangtze Cruise — Beijing, Xi’an, Yangtze,Shangha
You could always contact us to tailor your own unique tour of China’s historical sites.
1. Where can you buy gifts for your friend who is a tea lover?
| A．At the Potala Palace. | B．At the Terracotta Warriors. |
| C．At the Summer Palace. | D．At the Mogao Grottoes. |
| A．magnificent mural paintings | B．Buddha statues made of jade |
| C．terracotta soldiers and horses | D．grottoes with mural paintings |
| A．The Terracotta Warriors is the eighth wonder of the world. |
| B．The Mogao Grottoes is the most important place of Buddhist art. |
| C．Only three tour packages are available for tourists to choose. |
| D．The Potala Palace was first constructed for the residence of Dalai Lamas. |
2 . Calling for Contributions
Keen to share your views and have your articles published in the Campus Link? We are calling for contributions to the following sections:
Lifestyle:
Do you travel widely, keep a journal of your adventures and have nice photographs that you might want to share? Or have you simply been somewhere that caught your imagination? Tell us all about your travels!
Are you an eager movie-goer? Be Leonard Maltin for the day and share your views of the latest blockbuster (大片) with our readers!
If food is your preferred choice of relaxation, try your hand at being food critic and send us your views on food/restaurants worth trying.
Class Notes:
Whether it’s about your accomplishments, memories of campus days, your recent career or a new addition to your family, we welcome you to share your news, views and photos with friends and classmates through Class Notes. Read about your classmates in this issue of Campus Link.
Research:
If this noble line of work is your bread and butter or passion, we want to hear from you! Share with Campus Link your research developments and breakthroughs. If you know of someone (your schoolmate or teacher) whose research work is a source of inspiration for our community, do not hesitate to send in your suggestions!
If you are interested in sharing any of the above, or if you know of someone worthy of feature, please get in touch with the Editor-in-Chief, at karinyeo@campuslink.sg.
Contributions will be selected based on their relevance and quality and Campus Link reserves the right to publish or reject a submission. All contributions will be edited for clarity and length. Please send your submissions in word.doc files and your photos in jpeg format.
Contributions for the next issue should reach us by 10 July 2013.
1. In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ________ .| A．journals of travels |
| B．stories of Leonard Maltin |
| C．well-taken photographs |
| D．opinions on restaurants |
| A．It offers readers bread and butter. |
| B．It is a source of inspiration for the community. |
| C．It helps you to recognize your schoolmates and teachers. |
| D．It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs. |
| A．declare the rights of Campus Link |
| B．introduce someone worthy of feature |
| C．encourage contributions for the next issue |
| D．share views and articles among teachers |
3 . The smell, the warmth, the distinct taste-a good cup of coffee is what gets us through the day and helps us to unwind at the end of it. And in walks the Pod Coffee Machine. This skillful kitchen device is here for convenience.
Pros | Cons |
●Usually quite small-sized. ●Cheap to buy-some cost as little as £40. ●Good for occasional coffee drinkers, as the sealed pods keep coffee fresh. | ●More expensive per drink than bean-to-cup coffee or beans. ●Coffee pods create waste, as many pods are plastic. |
To ensure that you get the best fix of caffeine, we’ve rounded up a list of what we consider the best pod coffee machines in mind.
Hamilton Beach (49976) Pod Coffee Machine
Twice as nice! Whether it’s for a quick cup on the go or a coffee date with friends, this hot beverage maker gives you the option to select a single serving or to brew up a whole pot.
★★★★ 21, 017 ratings
$104.99
Currently unavailable. We don’t know when this item will be back in stock.
Nespresso Pixie Espresso Pod Coffee Machine
Designed to please, not only is this machine small enough to fit in the smallest of kitchens, but the19-bar high-pressure pump also ensures that each pod is released to ensure master-style results, Heating up in only 25 seconds, this single-serve kitchen buddy will have your coffee ready in less than 2 minutes.
★★★ 613 ratings
$159.95
Nespresso Inissia Original Pod Coffee Machine
This PREMIUM CHOICE model is ideal for small households who enjoy novel coffees that are prepared in no time at all. Or you can prepare the coffee for the go.
★★★★★ 3, 676 ratings
$149.95 Only 10 left in stock. Order soon.
$66.75 (Second-hand)
Keuring K55 / K-Classic Pod Coffee Machine
If the strength or weakness of your coffee is one of your greatest concern, then this machine might come in quite handy. The smaller the pod, the stronger the coffee.
★★★ 2, 665 ratings
$118.26
1. According to the article, the Pod Coffee Machine attracts ______.| A．environment conservationists | B．heavy coffee drinkers |
| C．occasional coffee drinkers | D．bean-to-cup coffee lovers |
| A．Hamilton Beach (49976) Pod Coffee Machine | B．Nespresso Inissia Original Pod Coffee Machine |
| C．Nespresso Pixie Espresso Pod Coffee Machine | D．Keuring K55 / K-Classic Pod Coffee Machine |
| A．In a newspaper. | B．In a magazine. |
| C．On the homepage of Espresso | D．In an appliance brochure. |
4 . One of the best things to do in the south of Albania is taking a mussel (贻贝) tour. The area near Ksamil and Butrint is famous for its mussels. The mussel tour leaves from the Ksamil village. You will get on a traditional boat, which takes you to the mussel beds. You will be shown how mussels are cultivated, collected and cleaned.
Local experience with local guide
Schedule:
- Meet your captain at the lake.
- Introductions.
- Reach mussel beds, where you meet our “Queen”, and learn about the mussel cultivation.
- Set off from the mussel beds and journey to the ancient city ruins of Butrint.
- Time to taste two kinds of mussel dishes served with locally produced white wine in an idyllic (田园般的) setting.
- Return to the port.
Timing:
Tours run every day, Monday-Sunday
11:00-13:30 or 16:00-18:30
Tour expense($200 per person) includes:
- Boat trip
- Local guide
- Food (two kinds of mussel dish, homema de bread, fresh vegetable)
- Drinks(white wine and water)
Basic information:
Sanall: traditional handmade boat, a typical example of a vessel (船) the mussel farmers use daily
Mussel beds: concrete (混凝土的) structure where they cultivate mussels
Necessaries:
- Report to your guide if you are allergic (过敏的) to mussels, so other dishes can be prepared,e. g. freshfish.
- Take hats and sunglasses.
- Bring a local map with you.
Safety:
- Life jacket for everyone on the boat
- Each boat has a first aid kit.
We offer an authentic (真实的) experience for everyone.
Book your tour:
Contact: +355672000981
Mail: ksamilnebo@gmail.com
Remember: The tour is seasonal, from May till the end of September.
1. What can you do during the mussel tour?| A．Take a tour to Ksamil village. | B．Meet the guide at the lake. |
| C．Have mussel dishes with white wine. | D．Cultivate, collect and clean the mussels. |
| A．June 7, 11:30-13:30 | B．July 5, 13:30-16:00 |
| C．September 21, 10:00-13:00 | D．November 15, 16:00-18:30 |
| A．A hat. | B．Sunglasses. | C．A local map. | D．A life jacket. |
5 . 
Why choose the UK’s leading mobility specialist?
Oak Tree Mobility At Oak Tree, we make beautiful products that help people live Your comfort is our strength independently. We believe everyone should be free to live a rich and fulfilling life and this belief affects everything we do. It is reflected in our range of handmade rise and recline chairs, adjustable beds and bath lifts, which have already empowered thousands nationwide to enjoy the independence they deserve.
●Help improve blood circulation with our unique high leg lift.
●All our chairs and beds are made to fit you and your home.
●Our furniture can offer positional relief from aches and pains.
●We have a huge choice of fabrics and leathers.
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Trade in your old chair, bed or any other furniture and save at least £250.
Our products are assessed by professional institutions. This means you can trust that your chair, bed or bath lift is of the very highest quality and will make a real difference to your life.
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1. Who are most likely to be the customers of Oak Tree Mobility?| A．Senior citizens. | B．Adolescents. | C．Civil servants. | D．Professors. |
| A．deciding the size of your own chairs and beds. | B．choosing the fabrics and leathers that you like. |
| C．getting a discount when you buy another item. | D．trading in your old furniture to get a half price |
| A．they are the only company to suit people’s needs. |
| B．all their chairs and beds are handmade in Great Britain. |
| C．their furniture can offer positional relief from aches and pains. |
| D．the products receive good assessments from professional institutions. |
6 . Women’s Poetry Competition 2024
Welcome to Mslexia, the only magazine where every reader is a potential contributor too. Almost every part of the magazine is open to submission by any woman writer. Our competition is open to unpublished poems of any length. Your £10 entry fee allows you to submit up to three poems. The judge this year is the outstanding and award-winning writer Pascale Petit.
Prizes
1st: £2,000; 2nd: £500; 3rd: £250 (Each prize goes for one person.)
Unpublished Poetry Prize for the best poem by a previously unknown poet: £250.
The four winners, plus sixteen additional finalists will have their poems published in the May issue of Mslexia.
Results
The deadline for all entries is 23:59 GMT, 6 March, 2024
The winners and finalists will be announced on 1 April, 2024
How to enter
Add the entry fee to your basket and go to the checkout. Once the order is completed, you’ll be taken to a submit page where the entry form is located. Click the “Enter Now” button. You can submit at a later date by typing into your Mslexia online account and going to the “competitions” bill.
Visit our Entry Instructions for a more comprehensive guide on how to enter, and be sure to read our Rules before submitting your entries.
Frequently-asked questions
Have a question about formatting, eligibility(资格), or anything else?
Ready to enter? Please see our Entry Instructions. For any further information, call us at 0191 204 8860 or email competitions@mslexia.co.uk.
1. How many winners will get prize money?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Sixteen. | D．Twenty. |
| A．Submitting two poems. | B．Visiting Entry Instructions. |
| C．Writing a poem of 120 words. | D．Mailing your entry on April 1. |
| A．In a textbook. | B．In an art magazine. | C．On a website. | D．In a local newspaper. |
7 . Friends are very important to us. Sometimes we just want to develop some new friendships. Here are some of the best apps for you to make new friends.
Atleto
Research shows that exercising with a friend promotes more motivation and healthier lifestyle habits. Atleto is an app that builds on this “exercise contagion (传染)” phenomenon by bringing together athletic people to take exercise and organize group activities. You can choose from over 40 sports and find your community of people who like to be in a sweat.
Friender
Studies show that we’re eager to find people similar to us. Suppose you’re sick of boring surface-level conversations. Then, Friender solves that problem quickly with an algorithm (算法) that only matches you based on your favorite activities and interests. This friend-finding app makes it easy to get into conversations that you care about. If you don’t have many hobbies to type into an app, one of the easiest ways to start is to try out new hobbies.
PawDate
Dogs are great companions, but sometimes it’s nice to talk to humans, too. This app connects pet owners to meet up at dog parks or walk with their pups. You get to set up doggie play dates and find new friends at the same time It’s a win-win.
Skout
Skout started back in 2007 to help people make new friends. The matches are based on geographical distances and preferences. It’s perfect for meeting people while traveling, moving and entering a new chapter of life. Skout is able to discover people directly by checking into a location and seeing who else on the app is there.
1. Who is Atleto intended for?| A．Those who like to walk their dogs. |
| B．Those who want to play sports together. |
| C．Those who want to develop new hobbies. |
| D．Those who like to do community service. |
| A．Solve conversation problems. |
| B．Share their favorite activities. |
| C．Make new friends while traveling. |
| D．Have conversations with like-minded people. |
| A．Atleto. | B．Friender. | C．PawDate. | D．Skout. |
8 . 
This document sets out the display standards for Glasgow Museums. This guide will help exhibition planners provide access to exhibitions in our museums. Glasgow Museums’ aim is to improve access to collections by having as many items as possible on display and without physical barriers. We also try out best to protect these objects without limiting access to them.
Object Placement
• Don’t place objects in such a way that they could present a danger to visitors.
• All object displays, cased or otherwise, must be viewable by all, including people who are small in figure or in wheelchairs.
Open Display
• All objects on open display must be secure from theft and damage.
• All objects identified for potential open display must be viewed and agreed on an object-to-object basis by the Security Manager of the museum.
| Recommendations | Distance |
Recommended distance to place objects out of “casual arm’s 700mm length” (taken from the edge of the object to the edge of any proposed form of barrier) | 700mm |
*In some cases, 600mm may be acceptable, provided the plinth height is above 350mm.
Cased Objects
• All cased displays should fall within the general optimum (最优的) viewing band of 750-2000mm. Ensure everything is visually accessible from a wheelchair.
• Position small objects or those with fine detail in the front part of a case, with larger items behind.
• Position small items or those with fine detail no higher than 1015mm from floor level. Objects placed above this height are only seen from below by people in wheelchairs or people who are small in figure.
| A．limit access to exhibitions on a daily basis | B．are most well-known for its large collection |
| C．make generous donations to the disabled | D．give weight to the experiences of visitors |
| A．be equipped with anti-theft system | B．be viewed from a distance of 700mm |
| C．receive approval from the museum first | D．fall within arms’ reach of a standing man |
| A．1250mm | B．950mm | C．650mm | D．450mm |
9 . International Summer Program: Spiderman at Hoyts Cinema Carousel
Join us for an afternoon of superheroes as you watch Spider-Man: No Way Home at Hoyts, and catch up with other Curtin international students also staying in Perth over the summer break.
SCHEDULE
1 pm: Students arrive at Hoyts, sign in and purchase any food or drink that they would like.
1:30 pm: The film begins!
4 pm: The film concludes, and students depart from the cinema.
As Curtin has paid part of the cost of the film, the reduced student ticket is $10. If you would like any food or drink, please bring additional money to purchase it.
This activity is only available to international students who have currently registered for a course at Curtin University.
Places are limited so book your spot now! Please use your Curtin student email to register for the event.
Important Information
●By signing up for this activity, you declare that you are a Curtin international student over the age of 18 and have read the information above. You also agree to:
*Declare any medical or accessibility requirements that organizers must be aware of and inform the organizers of any illnesses or injuries on the day.
*Behave according to the Curtin Student Charter (章程) and accept that any behaviour going against the Charter may result in your removal from the activity.
●If you are under the age of 18, please contact us on 9266 3954 for further information on how to proceed (继续).
1. Who is the activity targeted at?| A．International students in Perth. |
| B．Students desiring to attend Curtin University. |
| C．Students loving superhero movies. |
| D．Newly-admitted Curtin International students. |
| A．Being under the age of 18. |
| B．Failing to follow the Charter. |
| C．Being in poor medical condition. |
| D．Buying food or drink by yourself. |
| A．A film review. | B．An admission notice. |
| C．A theatre programme. | D．An activity announcement. |
10 . Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers an excellent opportunity for teens to get involved and make a difference in their community by volunteering within a variety of summer youth programs. Summer Teen volunteers assist with activities under the guidance of experienced staff and gain valuable leadership skills. In the summer, teens can apply to volunteer in the following programs:
Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer
Program Dates: June 14 — August 12
Location(s): Kelly, Poplar Bridge. Running, Smith. Sunrise and Westwood parks
Information: Help facilitate opportunities to play and lead playground participants (in grades 2 - 7) in games, sports, arts and crafts, and make new friendships.
Mini View Volunteer
Program Dates: June 14 — August 6 Location: Valley View Elementary School
Information: Help to assist with the supervision of preschoolers —1st graders in a social occasion.
The View Volunteer
Program Dates: June 14 — August 6 Location: Valley View Elementary School
Information: Help to assist with supervision of 2nd - 5th graders in a social recreational setting.
Camp Kota Junior Counselor
Program Dates: June 14 — August 9 Location: East Bush Lake
Information: Help campers learn basic outdoor skills while meeting new friends, singing crazy songs and having tons of fun.
To apply, fill in a Parks and Recreation 2022 Summer Teen Volunteer Application. Please be sure to answer all questions and indicate all program(s) of interest. Applicants will be contacted via email with next steps after March 31, 2022. Contact us by phone (952-563-8877) or e-mail at parksiec@BloomingtonMN.gov for more information.
1. What can volunteers get from the programs?| A．Making the community different | B．Becoming an experienced staff member. |
| C．Getting opportunities for college. | D．Acquiring useful leadership skills. |
| A．Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer | B．Mini View volunteer. |
| C．The View Volunteer. | D．Camp Kota Junior Counselor. |
| A．Fill out an application form. |
| B．Answer questions via an interview. |
| C．Clarify your program(s) of interest by phone. |
| D．Contact the organizers on March 31. |
