1 . There’s nothing so annoying as a broken bike. If there’s something wrong with your bicycle, stop using it and have it checked and fixed by MacBike’s expert mechanics (机修工).
FIXED WITHIN ONE DAY
Most of our repairs are done by our bike mechanics within one day, so if you bring your bike in the morning you can pick it up at the end of the day.
FREE LOAN BIKE
If repairs are 35 Euros or more, you will find free replacement transport ready and waiting for you. This loan bike will have you back on the road within 10 minutes!
BOVAG CERTIFIED
We are a BOVAG-certified bike repair shop. We follow specialized workshops annually so we can deliver high-quality services to our customers. We handle BOVAG guarantee and BOVAG terms of delivery.
Where
MacBike has three shops for bicycle sales and repair shops in the city centre of Amsterdam: 38th Avenue, 30th Avenue, 45th Avenue.
Business Hours
Monday-Saturday from 09:00-18:00
Closed on
25 & 26 December.
1 January
27 April
Telephone Number
0031 (0)20 428 14 40
Getting There
Bus 9, 14
Subway 51, 53, 54
1. How long will it take for a MacBike’s worker to fix a broken bike?A.A day. | B.A week. | C.A morning. | D.An afternoon. |
A.It is located in Amsterdam. | B.It has the public recognition. |
C.It offers professionals to the shop. | D.It has three shops in the city center. |
A.By taking Bus 53. | B.By taking Subway 51. |
C.By riding a loan bike. | D.By going there on Christmas. |
2 . Summer Holiday Fun
The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun: Young people aged 13—19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. PLUS, an aero ball tournament (航空球比赛) will take place on Thursday,12th August between 3:30 pm and 6: 30 pm.
Call 01 353 720274 for details.
Houghton Mil
Alice through the Looking Glass《爱丽丝梦游仙境2:镜中奇遇记》—a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th, August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30 pm, performance 6:30 pm—8:30 pm. Adult £10. Child £7. Family £20.
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Gaines: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday, 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets Cost £7 per child.
For further information, call 01223 810080.
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember! The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12: 00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August.
Call 01733 864663 for details.
1. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to __________.A.Peterborough Museum | B.Houghton Mill |
C.Saxon Youth Club | D.Farmland Museum |
A.£7 | B.£17 | C.£27 | D.£20 |
A.01223 810080 | B.01733 864663 | C.0845 4505157 | D.01 353 720274 |
3 . Zenergy Gymnastics
At Zenergy Gymnastics we offer different classes to help participants promote self-confidence, build physical fitness and encourage independence.
Hot Shot & Strength Training
This program is designed to teach basic gymnastics skills and ensure the development of a strong physical and mental foundation for young male athletes. Individual training focuses on strength, flexibility and balance, which can be transferred to any sport.
Wednesdays & Saturdays 4: 30 p. m. — 5: 20 p. m. Monthly fees: $65. 00
Me & My Grown Up
This is a great class for the young children and adults to enjoy time together exploring movement and starting to understand their little bodies. The class is directed by instructors, yet parents work directly with their children. In addition to learning gymnastics, the children will also learn valuable social skills, like following directions.
Saturdays & Sundays 10: 30 a. m. — 11: 30 a. m. Monthly fees: $55. 00
Nimjia Warrior Program
This class is for kids from the age of six to eleven. Students will compete in a safe challenging environment while having fun. This is the perfect program for a child who has a ton of energy because we promise they'll leave tired, sweaty and talking about how much fun they have had!
Mondays 4: 25 p.m. — 5:05 p. m. Fridays 7: 35 p. m. — 8: 15 p.m. Monthly fees: $57.00
Competitive Team
Competitive Team is for adult athletes who wish to reach the next level in their competition. Athletes are invited to team based on their gymnastics skill levels. We attempt to help them promote their confidence and grow as a teammate.
Tuesdays 6: 45 p. m. — 8: 15 p. m. Sundays 5: 00 p. m. — 6: 30 p. m. Monthly fees: $73. 00
1. Which class encourages its customers to take their kids with them?A.Competitive Team. | B.Me & My Grown Up. |
C.Nimjia Warrior Program. | D.Hot Shot & Strength Training. |
A.It charges the lowest fees. | B.It is scheduled for weekdays only. |
C.It has the longest class period. | D.It promises energy conservation. |
A.An advertisement for a gym. | B.A parenting guide. |
C.An introduction to a sport. | D.A workout schedule. |
4 . Campus life at SMC connects you with people from all walks of life and provides ways to explore the world around you. With many student clubs and organizations, there are plenty of ways to find something that speaks to you-whether it’s rediscovering an old hobby, trying something new, learning more about cultures different from your own, or anything else that you find fulfilling. Engaging with your fellow SMC students offers endless possibilities to shape your college experience. Join a club—you just might make some forever friends along the way.
Acting Club
This club is for students in pursuit of an acting career in film or theatre. As part of SMC’s creative club coalition, Acting Club connects theater students with the scriptwriting, media and film club s in order to gain acting experience and confidence.
For more information, visit: www.smeactingclub.com
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 3:45pm-5pm
Chess Club
Chess Club at SMC promises to provide a home for all interested in chess, regardless of proficiency or background. Its purpose is to strengthen the play of its members and shape their character of never giving up easily by promoting discipline.
For more information, visit: www.smecheselub. com
Meeting Time: Mondays, 3:30 pen—4:30 pm
Choir Club
To develop SMC students’ leadership skills and enhance their musical experiences, this club supports student singers in the SMC choral program through recruitment, fundraising, and events for the choirs.
For more information, visit: www.smecheirclub. com
Meeting Time: Wednesdays.5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Guitar Club
The purpose of this club is to being together aspiring musicians interested in learning guitar. In this club we will practice various styles and techniques of guitar playing and learn how to perform with other musicians.
For more information, visit: www.smoguitarclub. com
Meeting Time: Saturdays, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
1. What may Chess Club help develop?A.Leadership skills. | B.A strong will. |
C.A cultural awareness. | D.Speaking ability. |
A.Acting Club. | B.Chess Club. | C.Guitar Club. | D.Choir Club. |
A.www.smeactingclub.com. | B.www.smechessclub.com. |
C.www.imeguitarclub.com. | D.www.smecheirclub.com. |
5 . Here are four books for you and your children. Pick anyone you like!
Football with Dad by Frank BerriosAfter watching the big game on TV every Sunday, a boy and his dad head outside to throw around a football like their favorite players. With its focus on playing safe and having fun. Football With Dad is the perfect way to introduce your little reader to the game of football.
There’s an Alligator Under My Bed by MercerMayer Fear of the dark often brings people another fear, like having a monster (怪物) under your bed. This story uses clever thinking to show children how to do with their fear during the night. And it does have helped lots of children overcome their fear of the dark.
Room on the Broom by Julia DonaldsonThe story has a great message of friendship. A witch (女巫) is happily flying around on her broom when the wind blows away her hat, then her bow, and then her wand. Luckily, a helpful animal finds her missing belongings each time.
7 Days till Ice Cream by Bernardo FelicianoJerron, A. J., and Cha are so excited about ice cream day! But sometimes, the ice cream car drives down a different street. Can they work together to control their car right to their house? This fun, easy-to-read story also shows us problem-solving and hands-on activities that your children will love!
1. What is the book Football With Dad about?A.How to enjoy an exciting football game. | B.How to play football. |
C.How to be a father. | D.How to get kids to be athletic. |
A.Football with Dad. | B.There’s an Alligator Under My Bed. |
C.Room on the Broom. | D.7 Days till Ice Cream. |
A.Boring. | B.Responsible. | C.Sensitive. | D.Intelligent. |
6 . Bridport Prize
The Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel AwardThe Novel Award is open to writers aged 16 and over living in Britain and Ireland and British writers living overseas.
IMPORTANT: All entries are judged anonymously(匿名地). Please do not include your personal information in the document or the file name, otherwise it will be disqualified.
General
Entries can be on any subject in any style or form.
Entries must be submitted online or by post. No email submissions.
Entries must be in English.
Do not add cover or title pages.
Do not send illustrated work.
Entries can be withdrawn by logging into your submittable account. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Deadline
The deadline date for entries is 12 midnight (UK time) on 30 July 2023.
Length
8,000 words maximum, 5,000 minimum taken from the opening chapter.
Fees
£24 per novel. There is no limit to the number of novel submissions.
Format
Entries must be typed in Arial 12 pt black font, double-spaced with numbered pages and the novel’s title on every page. Save as a Microsoft Word document(. doc or. docx) or PDF file with the novel title as the file name. Please do not include your name in the file name as this will lead to disqualification. The maximum allowed file size is 2MB. Include the word count for the submission on the top right first page.
Results & Awards
A prize-giving event will be held at Bridport Arts Centre, Dorset for the winner, runner-up and three Highly Commended winners on 22 October 2023. Full results and the Judges’ Report will be published on the website that afternoon.
If you want to learn more about the Novel Award, please contact kate@bridportprize.org.uk.
1. Which of the following will result in disqualification?A.Writing a novel of 6,000 words. | B.Resubmitting your entry by post. |
C.Including illustrations in your entry. | D.Forgetting to add the cover page of your entry. |
A.Name your file with your name. |
B.Ensure your file size is 2MB at most. |
C.Add the word count to every page of your entry. |
D.Include the title of your entry on the top right first page. |
A.It charges £24 per competitor. |
B.It demands a specific subject. |
C.Its winners will be awarded prizes on the website. |
D.Its Judges’ Report will be available on 22 October 2023. |
7 . A young vlogger, adept at (擅于) sharing humor and sincerity, rises to fame, tackling various topics and empowering others along the way, Meng Wenjie reports.
“I never expected the video to be so
Growing up in the Internet era, she
“As a vlogger, whenever I encounter something worth recording, I capture it,” she said, “I’m not sure exactly what
As a member of Gen Z, Lahongsang enjoys embracing new things and experiences that broaden her
A.funny | B.trending | C.educational | D.advanced |
A.upgrade | B.command | C.comment | D.experience |
A.innocent | B.trustworthy | C.demanding | D.seasoned |
A.launched | B.documented | C.observed | D.noticed |
A.experts in | B.relies on | C.goes beyond | D.turns down |
A.term | B.career | C.journey | D.occupation |
A.exhausted | B.bored | C.fulfilled | D.hopeless |
A.abandoned | B.possessed | C.guaranteed | D.lacked |
A.motivated | B.brought | C.represented | D.realized |
A.cautiously | B.silently | C.consistently | D.effortlessly |
A.extra | B.diverse | C.hit | D.relevant |
A.draws | B.admits | C.saves | D.relates |
A.amuse | B.calm | C.touch | D.alarm |
A.powers | B.database | C.audiences | D.vision |
A.projects | B.lives | C.responsibilities | D.looks |
1. When will Answer That be on?
A.On Mondays. | B.On Thursdays. | C.On Saturdays. |
A.They are about films, music and TV. |
B.They are neither easy nor difficult. |
C.They are similar to those in the adult quiz show. |
A.A TV. | B.A laptop. | C.A camera. |
A.Advertising a new TV quiz show. |
B.Answering teenagers’ questions. |
C.Explaining the rules of a new game. |
9 . Those of you who have seen the amazing National Geographic documentary Free Solo will know just how fascinating it can be to watch a professional climber scale the side of a mountain.
A new documentary, Explorer: The Last Tepui, shares a lot with Free Solo, which won the 2019 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Not only does it star rock climber Alex Honnold, it also shows him hanging off the side of a mountain in precarious positions that will make your stomach drop in extreme fear.
While his athletic achievements are amazing, Honnold isn’t the most appealing character in the film. That honor goes to Bruce Means, who has spent his academic career finding new species throughout South America to prove to the world that the area is a biodiversity hot spot to be protected at all costs. In Explorer:The Last Tepui, the 80-year-old ecologist decides to climb the 300-plus metres to the peak of the Tepui, deep in Guyana’s Amazon rainforest.
Means, Honnold, leader Mark Synnott and a world-class team of climbers have to hike 56 kilometres over 10 days across increasingly dangerous areas to reach the base of the Tepui. This is a very big deal because Means has problems with his knees. Once at the Tepui, Honnold and other team members plan to climb to the top and then pull Means up, which will allow him to explore the cliff wall for novel animal and plant species.
Unsurprisingly, because of the area they must cross to reach the Tepui, various major barriers soon get in the way of the party. The detailed descriptions of Means’ determination to overcome these challenges due to his age and health just add real suspense (悬念) to the documentary.
The constantly changing viewpoints and potentially life-threatening issues ensure that Explorer: The Last Tepui remains compelling (扣人心弦的) to the very end. Even though it is just 54 minutes long, you will still feel tired out, as well as inspired, by the time it is over.
1. What does the underlined word “precarious” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Comfortable. | B.Dangerous. | C.Easy. | D.Correct. |
A.The 2019 Academy Award. |
B.The discovery of new species. |
C.Means’ plan to climb the peak of the Tepui. |
D.Honnold’s appearance in the film. |
A.Ensuring food supplies at the base of the Tepui. |
B.Topping the Tepui as quickly as possible. |
C.Helping Means find long lost species. |
D.Assisting Means in carrying out the exploration. |
A.It is inspiring and funny. |
B.It is long and tiring. |
C.It is full of heart-stopping moments. |
D.It is filled with complicated elements. |
10 . Location
St Helena is one of the remotest islands on Earth. The subtropical (亚热带的) British Overseas Territory sits in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, 1,200 miles from the west coast of Africa and 1,800 miles from the east coast of South America.
Size Population
St Helena is only 16 km long and 9 km wide and the population is 5,000. This is 1/3 the size of the Isle of Wight, and the same size as Disney World Orlando. This is also the same size as San Francisco-yet the island has just 0.5% of San Francisco’s population. With an extremely low-crime community, you can freely explore the island’s natural and built attractions in peace.
Climate
As a subtropical island, St Helena’s temperature is 15-28℃ all year round. While the four seasons are not recognized on St Helena, the “cooler months” are generally June to September and the “hotter months” are December to March. St Helena is free from extreme weather events, with even thunderstorms only occurring perhaps once a decade.
Accessibility
Until 2017, St Helena did not have an airport and was only accessible by sea. Reaching the island meant a five-day ship voyage from Cape Town, South Africa. However, since October 2017, the island’s first and only airport has enabled passengers to reach the island in just a six-hour flight.
1. In what aspect are St Helena and San Francisco alike?A.Climate. | B.Population. | C.Crime rate. | D.Area. |
A.Tropical. | B.Mild. | C.Dry. | D.Extreme. |
A.By plane. | B.By car. | C.By ship. | D.By train. |