This sport began in South Australia in a fishing community called Port Lincoln. It was inspired by the local fishermen who used to toss fish onto their trucks. Competitors will throw a 10kg fish and the winner is the person who throws the farthest.
Hot Dog Eating ContestCompetitive eating has become popular in the past years and its participants try to eat as many hot dogs as they can in ten minutes. This sport began in the U. S. city fairs and has gained recognition due to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, held annually on the 4th of July. The sport has turned into a huge industry and is now popular in the U. S., Canada, and Japan.
Wife CarryingIt’s a sport in which male competitors race while carrying a female teammate through a special track in the shortest time. This game has its origins in Finland. It developed into a worldwide game later and had the first foreign champion from Australia.The North American Wife Carrying Champion began in 1999. Now the World Wife Carrying Championship has teams competing from Australia, Germany, Britain, Estonia, Ireland, and the United States.
Palm Tree Climbing (爬棕榈树)Independence Day in Indonesia is on August, 17th. This day is celebrated by various competitions. Climbing the palm trunk is the most difficult one. To climb on absolutely smooth, oiled trunk is a problem. At the top of the trunk there are prizes—from towels, clothes and something to mountain bicycles and cash certificates. Many countries have similar tree climbing events now.
1. Which event promotes the business development greatly?| A．Tuna Tossing. | B．Hot Dog Eating Contest. |
| C．Wife Carrying. | D．Palm Tree Climbing. |
| A．In Indonesia | B．In Australia | C．In America | D．In Finland |
| A．It is the hardest among the four events. |
| B．Its competitors’ strength means everything. |
| C．Its winners get prizes of different value. |
| D．It has become popular in many other countries. |
2 . 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. |
4 . Top Kid-Friendly Summer Vacations
Dude Ranch
If you have little cowboys and cowgirls at home, thrill them by visiting a dude ranch(度假牧场) on your next vacation. Your children can learn about nature, enjoy horse back riding, and gain an entirely new perspective. You can choose between programs that have you spending quality time with your kids, and programs that are for children only. This summer, experience the perfect combination of work and play, and enjoy the great outdoors at a dude ranch!
For more information, visit: www.Ranchweb.com
Six Flags Great Adventure
Review a classic vacation by visiting one of the most renowned theme park chains in the country. With locations all over the US, there’s sure to be a Six Flags near you. Take the whole family and be back at work on Monday. Escape the summer heat with countless water rides, or get excited with a thrill ride. Take your kids to have brunch with Bugs Bunny, or check out the new Safari Park, where you can interact with real animals.
For more information, visit:www.sixflags. com
Rosewell UFO Festival
Do you have sci-fi fans in your household? Encourage their interests and experience a special vacation at the annual Rosewell UFO Festival, held every year in early July. Come in costume if you wish, and join the parade. Attend lectures by famous authors and researchers, or watch up-and-coming bands perform. Even if you’re not a believer, you can still enjoy the artwork, music, and great celebration.
For more information, visit: www.roswellufofestival. com
Earthplace
Being green is not easy, but it can be fun if you visit the exhibits at Earthplace in Westport, Connecticut. This 62-acre wildlife reserve is committed to educating the public about the environment and promoting positive action to preserve nature. The exhibits provide hands-on features that make learning fun for your kids. After touring the exhibits, visit the garden and the playground, and enjoy the summer weather.
For more information, visit: www. earthplace. org
1. What do Dude Ranch and Six Flags Great Adventure have in common?| A．They are suitable for a family vacation. | B．They only provide programs for kids. |
| C．They allow people to have brunch. | D．They provide thrill rides. |
| A．Travel in space. | B．Act on the stage. |
| C．Watch bands perform. | D．Give lectures. |
| A．Dude Ranch. | B．Six Flags Great Adventure. |
| C．Rosewell UFO Festival. | D．Earthplace. |
5 . Sara Kays, a 22-year-old girl, is a rising star on online video-sharing platforms. She not only uses TikTok(抖音) to promote her music but also posts songs to get feedback(反馈) from her followers.
“It’s been cool to engage with people that way” said Kays, who has been using online platforms to realize her music dream. Now, she is famous on TikTok with about 1.3 million followers. She released her breakup song Remember That Night? in November 2020. The post blew up, getting almost three million views in a matter of days.
Kays has loved singing since she was young. At 11, she got a guitar from her mother and then started to sing while playing. Gradually, people started asking her to play at restaurants and she also started to post some live videos on YouTube, gaining her more and more followers. At 17, Kays turned to songwriting to help her deal with the confusion in life and serve as an outlet for her thoughts and feelings.
“I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to release songs and that all these people are listening to them online,” said Kays. “It’s been amazing.”
Different from other content creators who update their content frequently, Kays updates on a weekly basis and only posts videos about her songs and related stories, such as singing, playing the guitar or ukulele, shooting music videos. Her videos are always simple, and the recording process is pretty simple too: she edit the vocals and video in her room.
Now, Kays has signed with a music company. In Kays’ eyes, people like her songs and videos because she writes about life experiences and emotions of the youth. “I just sing and share my feelings about divorced parents, body image, loneliness and mental health,” said Kays. “I want more people to know they’re not alone with the struggles in their lives.”
1. For what purpose does Kays use TikTok?| A．To relax herself. | B．To learn the fashion. |
| C．To chat with people. | D．To realize her dream. |
| A．Was almost ignored. | B．Received a lot of criticism. |
| C．Suddenly became popular. | D．Confused most people. |
| A．She hoped to make money by writing songs. |
| B．She wanted to find an outlet for her feelings. |
| C．Her followers asked her to write songs for them. |
| D．She wanted to help parents with their difficulties. |
| A．She updates her songs frequently on video platforms. |
| B．Her music videos are simple and inspiring. |
| C．She posts the recording process for her songs. |
| D．Her songs express feelings felt by many young people. |
| A．A Girl Chasing Her Dream on TikTok |
| B．Different Ways to Use TikTok Well |
| C．The Popularity of Music on TikTok |
| D．Music Videos Released on TikTok |
6 . First of all, an advertisement has to be powerful and attract people’s attention. You need a strong image (形象) that is eye-catching, a catchy slogan, a joke or something shocking. In advertising we talk about the AIDA method. A is for attention. I is for interest. D is for desire (渴望). A is for action. An ad needs to do more than just get our attention. It also has to be effective. It must get us interested, make us want the product and motivate us to go out and buy it.
—Michael Hamilton, advertising executive
Advertising has changed over the years. Adverts are no longer just informative and focused on the product. Many of the adverts that we see today are short stories telling inspirational tales that are often amusing, humorous and highly-developed. People do not want to remember that life can be boring. They want to see something original and creative. The adverts take away the ordinariness of everyday life and take us to somewhere unusual or romantic (浪漫的).
—Miranda Hoyles, head of a US advertising agency
Many people talk about advertisements that are exciting and interesting. But for me, an immediately recognisable logo (标识) is really important. Good logos have been built up so they are recognisable. Part of what makes a good advert is a clear symbol that people immediately identify with the company. A good slogan also helps you make a connection. The real thing makes you think of Coca-Cola immediately. It’s also important to ensure that your slogan does not end up bothering(烦扰) everyone.
—Christie Peterson, illustrator
1. According to Michael Hamilton, a good advert should _______.| A．keep up with the times |
| B．excite people’s imagination |
| C．be attention-getting and persuasive |
| D．be product-centered and informative |
| A．They reflect everyday life. |
| B．They are business-focused. |
| C．They are complex and boring. |
| D．They involve some excellent ideas. |
| A．Creative stories. |
| B．Public recognition. |
| C．The slogan and logo. |
| D．Special visual effects. |
7 . Toy Library Session Volunteer
Maroondah Toy Library is a volunteer organization that’s been running since 1979 to provide an affordable toy lending service for all families in the greater Maroondah area.
About this opportunity
We’re looking for volunteers with a quick eye for detail to volunteer at our borrowing sessions (时间段) either on Mondays or Thursdays from 9.30am-12.30pm or 12.30-3.30pm, or every second Saturday from 9.30am-1pm or 12.30-4pm.
Tasks include helping to check and count toys as member families return them, tidy the library, as well as staffing a computer to help members borrow toys. When sessions are quiet you will help with preparing toys for borrowing—labelling, engraving, boxing—so we need you to enjoy and be good at these types of detailed tasks and have small neat handwriting. Other jobs include cleaning and repairing toys, basic database work, etc.
The applicant must have strong attention to detail, computer literacy (技能), and enjoy communicating with families and their young children. Applicants must be available once per week or every second week on Saturday on an ongoing basis as it will take a few visits to understand the requirements of the job.
Additional requirements
Working with Children Check
Volunteers need to be over 15 years of age and either have a Working with Children Check or be ready to undertake one.
Type of work
Library Services
Training
We will provide informal training during your shifts(轮班时间)so you feel confident completing your tasks.
1. When can volunteers work at Maroondah Toy Library?| A．9.30am-12.30pm on Tuesdays. | B．9.30am-1pm on Mondays. |
| C．12.30-3.30pm on Thursdays. | D．1-4pm on Saturdays. |
| A．To make sure the library is quiet. | B．To teach children handwriting. |
| C．To sell new toys to customers. | D．To help with toy returning. |
| A．Keeping working for two weeks. | B．Paying attention to details. |
| C．Enjoying social interaction. | D．Being good at computer skills. |
| A．Being over the age of 15. | B．Working at least once a week. |
| C．Having experience in library services. | D．Attending formal training before volunteering. |
| A．Sports. | B．Advertisement. | C．Travel. | D．Business. |
8 . Four Most Beautiful Subways in the World
City Hall Station, New York
Country: the USA
Opened: 1904
Unlike the other subway stations, this one hasn’t been in use since 1945. However, it can be admired by those going aboard the trains that run on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line. Opened on October 27, 1904, this station was designed to represent the flagship of the new subway. Thanks to the specific shape and colors, the station remains the only one of its kind and very impressive—so impressive that it’s often chosen as a movie set.
Toledo Station, Naples
Country: Italy
Opened: 2012
The subway station which is considered the most beautiful in the world stands in Italy. The new design of the Toledo Station in Naples features colorful pictures from a full range of shades of blue. During the construction of the station, it brought to light several archaeological (考古的)finds dating back to the end of the 15th to early 16th century as well as Roman buildings dating back to the 2nd century.
Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal
Country: Canada
Opened: 1966
Champ-de-Mars is a station on the Orange Line of the Montreal Subway, Canada. It features colorful glass windows made by the artist Marcelle Ferron. Some of the works featured in this station are also considered to be the artist’s most famous ones.
Komsomolskaya, Mosca
Country: Russia
Opened: 1952
Standing in Komsomolskaya Square and the crossroads of three different subway lines, this station is very busy and beautiful. Its place and inside design make it a perfect representation of Russian culture.
1. What can be known about City Hall Station?| A．It represents the new culture. | B．It is the oldest subway in the world. |
| C．It has appeared in some movies. | D．It can transport the most passengers. |
| A．The USA. | B．Italy. | C．Canada. | D．Russia. |
| A．City Hall Station, New York. | B．Toledo Station, Naples. |
| C．Champ-de-Mars Station, Montreal. | D．Komsomolskaya, Mosca. |
9 . Snowsports School
Are you aged 16 or older and ready to learn a new sport or need to improve your skills in the snow? The Seven Springs Snow Pros will help you get the most out of your experience on the mountain, no matter your ability level.
No-touch online lesson bookings
We have moved ski and snowboard rentals and snowsports school lessons to a convenient, easy-to-use online purchasing system. This means you will need to plan ahead and make your purchases in advance. The good news is that with these changes we will see everyone spending less time indoors, less contact with high-touch points and more time on the snow!
Snowsports school lessons & rates
Our snowsports product offerings this year focus on private lessons or “ski with your herd” lessons.
| Midweek | Weekend | |
| Two-hour lesson (One person) | $241 | $300 |
| One-hour lesson(One person) | $132 | $165 |
| Two-hour “herd” lesson (Per person; 4 persons at least) | $139 | $175 |
| One-hour “herd” lesson (Per person; 4 persons at least) | $99 | $125 |
*Prices do not include applicable taxes.
Other information
We offer a one-hour or two-hour lesson from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m., daily.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended due to limited availability.
Rental equipment is not included in your private lesson rates, but lift tickets are.
Midweek is defined as Monday through Thursday.
Weekend is defined as Friday through Sunday.
Tips for snowsports instructors are not a requirement but an appropriate and appreciated gesture.
For reservations and more information, please call our winter adventure reservations at 800-452-2223.
1. What is required if you want to sign up for snowsports school lessons?| A．Reaching the age of 18. | B．Making an online purchase. |
| C．Having some skiing experience. | D．Being a member of the Seven Springs. |
| A．$556. | B．$700. | C．$964. | D．$1200. |
| A．Lift tickets. | B．Applicable taxes. |
| C．Tips for instructors. | D．The rental fees of equipment. |
10 . Wordle has become one of the most popular online games in America since it came out last October. Players get six chances to guess and learn a five-letter word for the day. Many are sharing their game results on social media, adding more interest in the game. Here are other games that help learners with different subjects.
Mathematics
British data scientist Richard Mann of London was talking with his daughter about the popularity of Worlle. He thought there should be a game for people who like mathematics and developed Nerdle. It’s a daily game in which a player has six tries to guess a math solution.
Math teachers note that a Nerdle player uses logic, a careful way of thinking about something, to solve a math problem. It’s similar to how a Wordle player applies logic to guessing a word.
Geography
French video game developer Antoine Teuf invented Worldle in honor of that word game, Wordle.
Players guess a country based on its shape. They get six tries to guess a country based on information about the country. Teuf first shared the game on January 22. He said there would be two million visits a day to the game’s page a month later.
English
Teachers of English see word games as a useful way for students to learn new words. Such word games include Blooket and Flippity.
Teachers create quizzes in Blooket similar to the kinds of games students play on mobile devices. They can look at results and see areas that students can improve.
In Flippity, teachers can create flash cards, rewards, spelling quizzes, memory games and word searches from a simple Google spreadsheet. It’ s also a good tool for students to create their own projects.
1. What’s the text mainly intended to introduce?| A．Some popular word games. | B．Some suggestions on learning. |
| C．Some online learning games. | D．Some social media for teachers. |
| A．For math lovers. | B．In honor of Wordle. |
| C．To amuse his daughter. | D．To make math more logical. |
| A．They both give timely feedback to their players. |
| B．They both are good for learning new words. . |
| C．They both offer rewards to their outstanding players. |
| D．They both allow students to create their own projects. |
