Wichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August.
Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and expedience. For complete information, visit http://finearts. wichita. edu.
Full Professor in Theater and Dance
The Department of Theater & Dance at the University of California at San Diego(http://www.theater. ucsd. edu/) is seeking an experienced theater artist in lighting design. Applicants must work for us for at least 10 months. Significant professional experience is required. This position is expected Application deadline: September lst.
Technical Director in Performing and Fine Arts
DeSales University’s Performing and Fine Arts Department seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10-month staff position with the possibility of summer employment with The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Professional experience is required; MFA is preferred. Please email materials to john.bell@desales.edu. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Director-Media Resources Center
Maryland Institute College of Art is seeking an Assistant Director of Media Resources Center in the Academic Affairs Division. Qualifications for the position include a degree in Art History or related fields with a knowledge of art and design history, library experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and familiarity with Photoshop and scanning. A review of applications will begin immediately; job announcements will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are required to work for us for at least 11 months. You can send emails to jobs@mica. edu. The salary differs depending on your experience. Please include your desired salary in your application letter.
1. If an applicant is to work for 9 months a year, he is required to __________| A．be an experienced theater artist in lighting design |
| B．be a highly skilled, professional technical director |
| C．to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement |
| D．to have library experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and familiarity with Photoshop and scanning |
| A．Contact jobs@mica.edu. |
| B．Contact john. bell@desales. edu. |
| C．Visit http://www-theater.ucsd.edu/. |
| D．Visit http://finearts.wichita.edu. |
| A．Wichita State University&Maryland Institute College of Art |
| B．DeSales University&Maryland Institute College of Art. |
| C．The University of California&Wichita State University |
| D．Maryland Institute College of Art&The University of California |
2 . Four of the Best Ski Resorts (胜地) For the Holidays
Kitzbuhel, Austria
It’s known for the most prized but frightening downhill on the ski racing calendar. By day, you can enjoy 230 kilometers of runs over the Kitzbuhel Alps, and drop into numerous mountain huts to fill up on hearty Tyrolean classics such as dumplings and cheese spatzle.
Holidays hotel: The Tennerhof is a good place for you to stay.
Griesenauweg 26, 6370 Kitzbuhel, Austria; +43 535663181
Courmayeur, Italy
The historic town at the foot of Mont Blanc is a foodie (美食家) heaven with beautiful huts and mountain restaurants across its 41 kilometers of ski runs.
The atmospheric center around the Viale Monte Bianco is a mix of cozy cafes and designer shops, and is a perfect place to wander.
Holidays hotel: The Hotel Chalet Svizzero is a great option in a good location. Perfect for couples.
Strada Statale 26, 11, 11013 Courmayeur, Italy; +39 016584817
Val Thorens, France
A four-time winner of the “World’s Best Ski Resort” award, it combines high-class hospitality (好客) with more skiing than most can handle, at a starting altitude of 2,300 meters, stretching through the famous resorts of Les Menuires, Meribel and Courchevel.
Holidays hotel: The five-star Hotel Pashmina is a wonderful choice.
Place du Slalom, 73440, Val Thorens; +33 479000999
Wengen, Switzerland
Wengen, reached by rack railway, shares a ski area with Grindelwald — not the dark wizard from Harry Potter but the scenic village at the foot of the Eiger’s infamous North Face.
Just across the valley is the old village of Murren, home to Piz Gloria on the Schilthorn (2,971 meters), where the cable car station and revolving restaurant are familiar to James Bond fans as baddie Blofeld’s mountain-top hideaway in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
Holidays hotel: The Maya Caprice is your best choice.
Schonegg 1333D, 3823 Wengen; +41 338560606
1. Which hotel is suitable for a couple skiing in Italy?| A．The Tennerhof. | B．The Hotel Chalet Svizzero. |
| C．Hotel Pashmina. | D．The Maya Caprice. |
| A．Kitzbuhel. | B．Courmayeur. | C．Val Thorens. | D．Wengen. |
| A．+43 535663181 | B．+39 016584817 |
| C．+33 479000999 | D．+41 338560606 |
3 . Pet parents — cats and dogs under 20 pounds — can travel on Capitol Corridor for $30 one-way! If your furry family member fits the bill, take them on your next adventure. Check out the information below and how to book your next trip. Our check-in process is simple, making traveling with your four-legged friend easy and enjoyable.
What to Know
As you plan your next train trip with your pet, note that we welcome a maximum (最大) of 6pets per train. Booking needs to happen in advance and only one pet reservation is allowed per customer. Pets cannot be booked with multi-ride tickets, bus connections or unaccompanied minors (未成年人).
When at the station, your pet must always travel in a carrier, which counts as one piece of carry-on baggage, and the combined weight of your pet and carrier is 20 pounds. While aboard trains, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier. It is not permitted in the Café, or Quiet Cars.
How to Book
Select your trip on the booking machine.
Add your travel details and proceed until you see the option to customize (定制) your trip.
Add a pet to your booking for $30.
Contact 800-USA-RAIL if you need to change your reservation.
The Rules
Your pet must be at least eight weeks old and be unsmelly, harmless, not disruptive, and require no attention during travel.
You confirm that your pet is up to date on all vaccinations and accept responsibility for your pet by signing the pet release document at check-in.
1. How much does a pet owner have to pay for the pet for a round-trip?| A．$15. | B．$30. | C．$45. | D．$60. |
| A．Book ahead of schedule. | B．Take a carrier weighing 20 pounds. |
| C．Buy a multi-ride ticket. | D．Contact 800-USA-RAIL first. |
| A．Eat in the Café. | B．Sleep in Quiet Cars. |
| C．Travel in a carrier. | D．Lie behind the door. |
4 . Activities For Families with Children
There are plenty of things to do and see around Cusco, Peru that children will enjoy.
Horse riding
Many children will enjoy the opportunity to ride a horse. The Happy Ranch horse farm organizes horse rides through the countryside passing wheat fields and small towns, wooden huts, open air markets and cooking outside over a fire. Price for a horse ride is US $12 per person.
Cooking class
If you enjoy local food, taking a cooking class could be fun. Several restaurants offer classes, which start with a visit to a local market to buy fresh ingredients (原料). Wearing a cook’s hat, children can help washing and cutting. Prices for a 3 hours class start at US $13 per person.
Hot air balloon
A hot- air balloon ride will give you great views of the city. The balloon goes up about 200 meters if weather conditions are OK, less if conditions are windy. The balloon will stay at that altitude for about 10 minutes. Prices are US $20 for an adult, half price for children.
Ceramics class
A fun activity for kids is taking a ceramics class at the Fine Arts Center. With the help of an experienced potter, kids can make their own creation on the potter’s wheel from clay. The basic clay class costs US $15 per person and takes 1.5 hours.
1. Which activity takes you to view Cusco’s village life?| A．Horse riding. | B．Cooking class. |
| C．Hot air balloon. | D．Ceramics class. |
| A．US $20. | B．US $40. | C．US $50. | D．US $60. |
| A．Schooling. | B．Tourism. | C．Science. | D．Health. |
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While Erukhimova is aware that people may not learn a lot from watching a short video, getting them
Your four-legged friends may soon have their own channel. Dog TV, cable TV’s first channel for dogs, is mostly about keeping lonely dogs calm.
There are about 78 million canines (犬）in the United States. Dog TV is aimed at these that are left alone for long periods. Dogs are social animals and often grow anxious when left on their own. They may bark, chew shoes, and generally get into trouble. Dog TV, which was launched last February, is designed to help ease their boredom and anxiety.
Creators of the cable service approached their task scientifically. The sounds, colours, and camera angles have all been adjusted for canine senses. For instance, colours are made more vivid so that canine eyes can see objects clearly. Dog TV does not, as you might think, show Scooby-Doo or Clifford the Big Red Dog. Rather, there are three types of Dog TV “shows”. The first aims to relax dogs. These segments show dogs resting to the sound of calming music. The second kind shows pleasant (for a dog) day-to-day settings, like riding in a car or walking down a street. The third type is meant to stimulate ― like a scene of two dogs playing in a field. “Dogs love watching other dogs being active on the screen,” says Beke Lubeach, a Dog TV spokesperson. She says that birds, monkeys, and zebras also make dogs take notice.
Not everyone is buying it. “I think a lot of this is to make us feel better as opposed to making the pet happier,” says Dr. Ann E. Hohenhaus of New York’s Animal Medical Centre. She tells The New York Times, “Your pet needs adequate exercise and an interesting environment. You cannot just turn on the TV and hope your dog is going to get better.”
On the other hand, the Humane Society animal shelter in Escondido, California, tried out Dog TV at its shelter. Sally Costello, the director, says workers observed that dogs exposed to the channel were calmer and barked less.
Dog TV has been seen only in Southern California so far. But it is scheduled to go national soon. Owners of the commercial-free channel hope to charge about $5 a month for their service.
1. The following programmes are often broadcast on Dog TV EXCEPT________.| A．dogs resting to the sound of calming music |
| B．programmes like Clifford the Big Red Dog |
| C．a scene of two dogs playing in a field |
| D．dogs riding in a car or walking down a street |
| A．Everyone who owns dogs will buy the service. |
| B．Dog TV can make your dogs happier and happier. |
| C．Dogs need more than a good animal channel. |
| D．Dog TV makes people happier than pet dogs. |
| A．Dog TV will only be seen in Southern California. |
| B．There will be many ads on the animal channel. |
| C．Dog owners will enjoy the programmes very much. |
| D．Dogs exposed to the channel will become calmer. |
| A．About $5. | B．About $10. | C．About $12. | D．About $60. |
7 . A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?| A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
| B．Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
| C．EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
| D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
| A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
| B．DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
| C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
| D．Disneyland, California. |
| A．To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
| B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
| C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
| D．To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
In November 1979, pupils in England were able
9 . RUN FOR FUN
COME AND RUN WITH US
Come and join us for the 6th Run for Fun and let’s make it a day to remember. This event is part of the Run Festival. Race for one mile, with a bag of potatoes.
Members needed
Only teams are needed for the relay race, such as friends, sports clubs and families. Four adults are needed for each team.
Rules to follow
●It’s a short-distance (短距离)race, but runners are supposed to carry a bag of potatoes while running-20 kilos for men and 10 kilos for women.
●Don’t drop the potatoes!
●Men are asked to finish the hurdling. Be careful when you’re jumping over the one-meter-high fences(障碍物)while running. Safety first.
More information
●Date 12th & 13th September
● Location North Park
●Start time 2:00 pm
●Organizer Terry Wilkins
●Contact (联系) us Call Murray Green at (02) 92136116
What you get
●Free entry
●Finisher’s medal
●Bag of potatoes
1. Which statement about Run for Fun is true?| A．It is a long-distance race. |
| B．It is only free for finishers. |
| C．Its organizer is Murray Green. |
| D．It has already been held five times. |
| A．she is not free on 13th August |
| B．her team members are all adults |
| C．she wants to take part on her own |
| D．she can’t carry 20 kilos of potatoes |
| A．A true story. | B．A news report. |
| C．A shopping poster. | D．An activity introduction. |
10 . Australian snowfields offer a unique experience for skiers looking for fresh snow with a beautiful backdrop.
Perisher Ski Resort (度假胜地)
Where: a six-hour drive from Sydney
If you like big ski resorts, then Perisher is for you. The resort features the best ski runs inAustralia. You can stay at Perisher without the crowds of a ski village with options like the MarritzHotel. Many skiers prefer to stay in the nearby town of Jindabyne, where you’ll find a variety of classic country cafés.
Thredbo
Where: a five-hour drive from Sydney
Whether you’re skiing down Australia’s longest ski run, or finding your feet in the beginner’s area, Thredbo has it all. You’ll have unforgettable experiences like the Sunrise Session to enjoy the first run of the day. When darkness falls, you have warm accommodation options like The Eastern orThe Denman.
Falls Creek Alpine Resort
Where: a five-hour drive from Melbourne
Falls Creek is a pedestrian (行人) — only ski village, where all the accommodation, dining and snow activities are ski-in/ski-out, so bring your boots! The largest ski resort in Victoria, it’s also great for families, with a ski school and child-friendly runs. If you love to explore something beyond the park, take a backcountry tour to find fresh snow.
Mount Hotham
Where: a four-hour drive from Melbourne
The ski village at Mount Hotham is on the top of the mountain, meaning your first ski of the day is down to the chairlift. This is a mountain for those who like their runs steeper (陡峭) and deeper, with an impressive mix of advanced and expert ski runs as well as a separate beginners’ area.
1. How long does it take to drive from Sydney to Perisher Ski Resort?| A．Four hours. | B．Five hours. | C．Six hours. | D．Seven hours. |
| A．It features Australia’s longest ski run. | B．It has the steepest ski run in Australia. |
| C．It is the largest ski resort in Victoria. | D．It sits at the foot of a huge mountain. |
| A．Thredbo. | B．Mount Hotham. |
| C．Perisher Ski Resort. | D．Falls Creek Alpine Resort. |
