1 . We hope you had a memorable year in residence! Students must move out of their residence hall within 24 hours of their last exam. Please read the following information carefully to ensure a smooth move-out.
Prepare for Move-out Inspection
Housing staff will conduct move-out inspections. Charges may be assessed for any cleaning, missing items or damage (beyond normal wear and tear) that were not reported at move-in.
Prepare your room for the inspection by following the items below.
● Remove all personal belongings you may have brought in.
● Remove all trash.
● Vacuum or sweep the floor, including underneath the beds.
● Restore your room to its initial condition at check-in (including furniture set-up).
Forward Your Mail
Once you have moved out, Housing Services will no longer be taking mail on your behalf. Please empty your mailbox and update your mailing address prior to your departure. Failure to update a forwarding address will result in mail being returned to sender.
Check Out and Return Your Keys
On move-out day, students are limited to two people to help them move out. They may park in residential parking zones with a temporary move-out loading permit.
Residents must return all keys to the Housing Services Office drop box. Do not leave your keys in your room or rely on your friend to return them for you. Delays caused by doing so will result in additional costs.
1. Which section of a website is this text probably taken from?| A．Financial aid. | B．Academic advising. |
| C．Campus living. | D．Recreation facilities. |
| A．It will be dropped in your former mailbox. |
| B．It will be forwarded to your new address. |
| C．It will be held by the Housing Services. |
| D．It will be sent back to the sender. |
| A．Putting fair wear and tear on furniture. | B．Forgetting to pause mail delivery. |
| C．Parking licensed vehicles for loading. | D．Handing the room keys back late. |
2 . 2022 Kids News Short Story Writing Competition
Welcome to the 2022 Kids News Short Story Writing Competition! It is an annual competition which starts at 9 am on Monday, September 5. If you have a creative mind and fantastic stories, hurry up and submit your story before October 28.
The competition is free and open to students from kindergarten to Grade 9. The competition has two age groups. For kids aged 11 years and over, their short story must be between 500 and 1, 000 words. For those aged 10 and under, their short story must be between 250 and 500 words. You are supposed to write a short story on any theme or topic of your choice.
The first prize winner of each age group will get 10 copies of their short story, which are published into a printed book with a personally designed cover, plus an iPad. There is also a book reader as a prize for the runner-up (亚军) and a HarperCollins book pack for the third winner in each age group.
Teachers can submit their students’ stories through the online entry form (参赛表格). A consent form (同意书), signed by the student’s parent or guardian, must be attached to the entry form.
Unless advertised differently, the prize winners will be informed by phone, email or mail at the end of the competition period and by no later than December 30. Winners’ names will be published on www. kidsnews.com.au.
1. On which day is the deadline for participating in the competition?| A．5, September. | B．9, October. | C．28, October. | D．30, December. |
| A．200. | B．300. | C．600. | D．700. |
| A．There is no fixed topic for kids’ writing. |
| B．The prize winners will not be made public. |
| C．We can know winners’ names after December 30. |
| D．Kids can’t attend it without teachers’ permission. |
3 . International Sports Camps
With over 50 years of combined experience in providing great sports coaching for children, International Sports Camps gives young players the chance to take their game to the next level.
Basketball Camp
Our basketball camp is for players of all standards aged 5 to 15 and features excellent coaching from leading players and coaches, providing two hours of group instruction five days a week for players. Junior Stars program (5 to 11 years) and Senior Champions programs (12 to 15 years) are offered at the camp.
Tennis Camp
A carefully designed and integrated approach to the total tennis game since 1970. You will profit from and enjoy small group instruction, private lessons, singles and doubles match play, team tennis, and a tennis specific conditioning program. You will receive 2 to 2 1/2 hours of instruction daily and will be grouped by ability level.
Soccer Camp
The Soccer Program is an exciting new program designed just for International Sports Camps. You’ll be practicing the fundamental skills while also being able to put those skills into practice in game-like competition. Improve your game and put your abilities to the test against players from around the world.
Scuba Diving (潜水) Camp
Scuba diving is an extraordinary experience. This popular activity allows you to see an expansive and exciting underwater world in a new way. Our scuba program includes all of the classroom instruction and pool work during this week-long class. The only thing you have left to do is complete your open water dives to gain full certification. Those who choose this program will be required to complete video assignments before arrival.
1. How many hours of group instruction will you receive in a week at Basketball Camp?| A．Two hours. | B．Ten hours. | C．Twelve hours. | D．Fourteen hours. |
| A．Soccer Camp offers more training. |
| B．Tennis Camp has a longer history. |
| C．Soccer campers have more time for instruction. |
| D．Tennis campers have more time for instruction. |
| A．Basketball Camp. | B．Tennis Camp. |
| C．Soccer Camp. | D．Scuba Diving Camp. |
4 . School Uniform Design Contest
We are excited to announce a School Uniform Design Contest! With the upcoming TetraWizard Tournament, one of the little questions is what the school uniforms look like at the visiting schools. For around two, we will be designing uniforms for Durmstrang Institute, hidden away in northern Scandinavia!
Requirement: Red is an important color for the school and should be featured.
Consider: … uniforms for boys and girls, any marker for discipline?
The Movie: You are not required to consider the school uniform depicted in the movies as the standard, but you may be inspired by that design if you wish! We’re leaving it up to the members to decide how close (if close at all) we’d like to mimic the movie design.
Format: Any format is acceptable! Here are some suggestions…
A detailed written description
Hand-drawn art
Photographs or a collection of images
Entries: You may work in teams if you wish, and multiple entries per writer are permitted.
The deadline is October 27, 2021.
Please submit your entries to the Absit Omen Curator account.
As soon as the entries are in, we’ll vote! The most popular result will become the official uniform for Durmstang. We’d love to be able to post the new uniform online.
1. What do we know about the contest?| A．It focuses on sports. | B．It refers to the TetraWizard Tournament. |
| C．It involves skills in clothes designing. | D．It requires participants to wear uniforms. |
| A．They are for girls especially. |
| B．They should feature red. |
| C．They look quite different from those in the movies. |
| D．They should be easily distinguished by their markers. |
| A．They can work in groups. | B．They should submit only one entry. |
| C．They can submit after October 27, 2021. | D．They should avoid photographs in their submission. |
Distance: 8.5km; Time: 3—4.5h
When to do: April—October
Mount Storm King is a hard hike in Olympic National Park. This hike is the site where you can overlook lake Crescent, making it a popular destination for views. Mount Storm King has a rope climbing section to aid in getting up the steep summit. This hike isn't one to do in poor weather since the path can get too slippery to safely climb. If you're feeling adventurous, you'll love the summit!
Hurricane Ridge Hike
Distance: 5.5km; Time: 1.5—2.5h
When to do: May—October
Hurricane Ridge is a perfect hike for beginners, families with kids, and hikers using wheelchairs. This 5.5km route is paved and extremely easy to follow. With lots of beautiful views stretched out before you, you'll see why this hike is used by so many tourists every year. The hike is subject to seasonal closures, so make sure to check before planning a winter trip.
Ruby Beach Hike
Distance: 1.6km; Time: 0.5h
When to do: Year-round
Washington has no shortage of incredible beaches, and the endless coastline is always a treat to explore. Ruby Beach is an example of the scenery that makes the Pacific Northwest a dramatic sea. This beach walk is a go-to for locals and is often frequented by visitors as well. It's only 1.6 km in length and involves almost no elevation gain, making it a nice pick for tourists of all levels. Ruby Beach tends to be somewhat busy, so try visiting in the mornings or midweek if possible.
Hoh Rainforest Hike
Distance: 1.8km; Time: 0.5h
When to do: Year-round
Hoh Rainforest is one of the most-visited hikes in Olympic National Park. You'll wander through the rainforest on an easy, family-friendly path, appreciating massive species of plants and animals on the way. As this path gets busy, you are recommended to make the trip on a weekday, which offers the best chance of a quieter hike.
1. Which hike do adventure lovers prefer to go?| A．Mount Storm King Hike. | B．Hurricane Ridge Hike. |
| C．Ruby Beach Hike. | D．Hoh Rainforest Hike. |
| A．It's usually closed in winter. | B．There are often hurricanes here. |
| C．The trip is to be booked in advance. | D．It's dangerous to hike in poor weather. |
| A．They are usually busy on weekdays. | B．They are open to visitors all the time. |
| C．They both present species of wildlife. | D．They are specially intended for locals. |
6 . Are you daydreaming about your next big adventure? New Zealand could be just the place for you, as its amazingly beautiful natural scenery and huge choice of activities mean there’s something to suit everyone. Here are our top activities to inspire you!
Hike the Franz Josef Glacier
One of the most famous glaciers in the world, the Franz Josef Glacier is an incredible sight and the perfect way to experience it is a guided hike. The cool, starry, icy landscape is something different and the ever-changing caves (洞穴), tunnels and expanses also offer some amazing photo opportunities.
Meet the Wildlife
Grab a wetsuit and go snorkeling (浮潜) with seals, an unusual way to see the islands from a different point of view. Seals swim in large groups, and are very powerful and graceful in the water, a complete contrast to when you spot them lying lazily on the beach.
Get your Gandalf on
A NZ tour would not be complete without seeing some of the jaw dropping landscapes from the famous Lord of the Rings films. The mountains, fields, forests and plains are on an unbelievable scale and certainly something to remember as you can spot over 100 locations used in the films
Relax in a Natural Thermal Spa
There’s no better way to ease those aching muscles after a horse ride or glacier hike, than a long dip in a naturally occurring pool. And the best part is that they are beautifully warm, heated by the natural heat below the islands. The water often contains minerals from the rocks it passes through as an added benefit to your skin.
1. What can we learn about the Franz Josef Glacier?| A．It’s the most famous glacier in the world. |
| B．Photographers can take brilliant photos there. |
| C．It is the perfect way to experience horse—riding. |
| D．Going snorkeling with seals is one of its activities. |
| A．Cool icy landscape. |
| B．Ever changing eaves. |
| C．Some movie shooting spots. |
| D．Seals lying on the beach. |
| A．Hike the Franz Josef Glacier. | B．Meet the wildlife. |
| C．Get your Gandalf on. | D．Relax in a Natural Thermal Spa. |
7 . Film Music, a Beatles Salute and 2 More Picks for Your Weekend
（Matte Cooper Nov.18）
Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music
The Los Angeles philharmonic presents this three-part series displaying music from TV. the movies and video games and organized by, respectively. Oscar-winning "Joker" composer Hildur Guónadótir, "Bridgerton's" Kris Bowers and "Succession's" Nicholas Britell. Walt Disney Concert Hall.111 S. Grand Ave., downtown L. A. 8 p. m. Friday-Saturday. 2 p. m. Sunday. $20-$192. laphil.com
The Beatles: 1962-1966
An all-star band performs a track-by-track re-creation of this 1973 album—also known as the "Red Album"—that covers the Fab Four's first four years on Capitol Records. The performance at 7 p. m. on Saturday is sold out, but tickets are available for the 2: 30 p. m. show that same day. Grammy Museum. L. A. Live. 800 w. Olympic Blvd., downtown L. A. S53-$1 30. keithputneyproductions.com
Cinderella
Mezzo-soprano Serena Malfi sings the role of the princess-to-be as Los Angeles Opera stages Rossini's 1817 reworking of the classic fairy tale. In Italian with English subtitles. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown L. A. 7: 30 p. m. Saturday; other dates through Dec.12. $15 and up. with half-price tickcis available—by phone only—for ages 17 and younger. Also available: an in-person live performance outdoors on the Music Center's Jerry Moss Plaza on Nov. 28（S15. S30）and two live performances that can be viewed at home on Nov. 28 and Dec.1（S30 each）.（213）972-8001. laopera.org
Manet's Philosophers
Three large-scale portraits by the 19th century French painter, one from the Norton Simon collection and two on loan from the Art Institute of Chicago, are on display Friday through Feb. 28. Norton Simon Museum. 411 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena. Closed Tuesdays-Wednesdays. S12-S15 students, active military and ages 18 and younger are free.（626）449-6840. nortonsimon.org.
1. Where would you go if you want to enjoy a concert on Saturday afternoon?| A．Walt Disney Concert Hall | B．Grammy Museum. |
| C．Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. | D．Norton Simon Museum. |
| A．Reel Change: The New Era of Film Music | B．The Beatles: 1962-1966 |
| C．Cinderella | D．Manet's Philosophers |
| A．They are recreated from classical works. | B．They favor children and teenagers. |
| C．They will last for about two months. | D．They can be viewed by various means |
