1 . Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 years.
◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.
◆Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.
OPENING TIMES20 Mar to 19 Oct
Mon to Sat: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sun: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
20 Oct to 19 Mar
Mon to Sat: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Sun: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ Walk).
The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible to wheelchair users.
The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace)
ADMISSION Adult £4.90 Child £2.20 Family £12.00 (2 adults + up to 3 children) |
A.£9.80. | B.£12.00. | C.£14.20. | D.£16.90. |
A.8:30 am. | B.9:00 am. | C.9:30 am. | D.10:00 am. |
A.At Windsor Street. | B.Near the Coffee House. |
C.Behind the exhibition hall. | D.Opposite the Visiturs’ Centre. |
2 . Edinburgh is famous for its many museums where you can learn its rich history.
Museum on the MoundLocated in the heart of Edinburgh’s city center, this appealing museum takes a fresh look at money — and much, much more. You will see coins and banknotes from over the ages, including the first Scottish banknote printed in 1727. There are also interesting interactive displays and you can even try your hand at opening a safe!
The Writers’ MuseumIt is housed in the beautiful Lady Stair’s House, a category A listed building. The collection celebrates the legacy (遗产) of Scotland’s literary contributions, with special emphasis given to Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Burns. The museum is home to numerous paintings, books and manuscripts (手稿), and you can also see Burns’ writing desk and Scott’s chess set.
Our Dynamic EarthIt celebrates the beauty of the earth via technology. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience earthquakes, the ocean floor, ice ages and mountains by the use of computer software. Particularly interesting is the “tour” around the eleven Earthscapes. It is educational fun for the whole family and can serve as a good introduction to concepts surrounding the formation of the planet and the creatures we share the earth with.
National Museum of ScotlandThe diverse collections here include the history of Scotland with exhibitions of international interest. The natural world, science and technology, discoveries, art, and world cultures are all explored. There are interactive elements and activities to suit children of all ages, including science experiments and musical instruments.
1. Which might be the most attractive to finance majors?A.Our Dynamic Earth. | B.Museum on the Mound. |
C.The Writers’ Museum. | D.National Museum of Scotland. |
A.They have an artistic atmosphere. | B.They have interactive exhibits. |
C.They provide hands-on activities. | D.They showcase world cultures. |
A.Play with your family. | B.Tour the world virtually. |
C.Design computer software. | D.Learn about ancient creatures. |
3 . In this new digital era, farmers are finding ways to keep pace with the times while still holding fast to their traditions.
In the quiet and excluded parts of rural China, Xiang Qing, a man born in 1990, leads a life quite unlike the noisy urban existence that defines modernity. His home is Guzhang county, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous region, which is located deep in western Hunan province. Xiang Qing and his 23-year-old nephew, Xiang Hong, jointly operate a video channel called “Shan Bai”. Through their videos, they showcase handicrafts and rural life in China, fascinating many young urban viewers.
“Life here unfolds at its own pace. We grow crops and vegetables and occasionally purchase meat at the market,” Xiang Qing said. “I’ve come across numerous comments from people who watch our videos while lying in bed at night after a busy day of work, finding them truly relaxing and comforting. I think it’s great, and it’s in line with our initial intentions.”
Five years ago, Xiang Qing quit his job as a customer service representative in Shanghai and returned to his hometown in Guzhang county, starting a new journey as a video blogger. “Back in 2012, when I was a college student, film-making aroused my passion, and it has continued to be a profound and enduring interest,” he said.
Following in his uncle’s footsteps, Xiang Hong made the same life-changing decision. Having graduated from college last year, he also returned to his hometown in April from Changde, a city in Hunan, and ventured into the world of video production alongside his uncle.
Now their video channel Shan Bai has attracted more than 59.8 million followers. Xiang Qing designs, films, and edits the videos himself. Xiang Hong serves as the video presenter. Long Lingling, Xiang Qing’s wife, manages the day-to-day operations of the video account, and other family members also contribute to the video production process in different ways.
1. Why do Xiang Qing and Xiang Hong work as video bloggers?A.To pursue personal fame and wealth. |
B.To promote the business of film-making. |
C.To financially support their whole family. |
D.To popularize the lifestyle in their hometown. |
A.Xiang Qing influenced Xiang Hong’s career option. |
B.Xiao Hong quit his first job and switched to video making. |
C.They reached a decision of returning to hometown together. |
D.They got involved in each step of the video production process. |
A.Modest and responsible. | B.Diligent and optimistic. |
C.Devoted and innovative. | D.Ambitious and demanding. |
4 . Habitat Restoration Member—Pinnacles National Park
American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Pinnacles National Park, is seeking one habitat restoration member to contribute to habitat restoration projects alongside National Park Service (NPS) staff.
Start Date: March 6,2024
Estimated End Date: July 21,2024
Location Details/ Description: Pinnacles National Park in Paicines, California
Position Overview: The ACE members will directly serve within the Division of Research and Resource Management at Pinnacles National Park. The members will serve as part of a crew conducting invasive (入侵的) plant treatment and habitat restoration efforts (80%). Additional duties (<20%) may include projects on other resource-related projects.
Living Allowance (津贴): The ACE member is expected to contribute 40 hours / week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset (抵消) the costs of foo and incidental expenses, distributed every two weeks.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.
A personal vehicle is highly recommended.
Qualifications:
*Members must be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident.
*Ability to be both self-directed, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
*A driver’s license.
*Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
*Must be able to hike up to ten miles per day carrying equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
*Must be willing to mix, load, and apply herbicides (除草剂) with the direct guidance of a licensed applicator.
Preferred:
*Practical knowledge of a wide range of field restoration skills and invasive plant control techniques.
*Bilingual (双语的) applicants are encouraged and welcome.
1. What is a primary responsibility of the ACE members?A.Cleaning the park. | B.Restoring habitats. |
C.Providing training for NPS staff. | D.Conducting resource-related projects. |
A.$300. | B.$600. | C.$1,200. | D.$2,400. |
A.Being able to work alone. |
B.Becoming a licensed applicator. |
C.Being able to speak at least two languages. |
D.Hiking at least ten miles per week carrying 40-pound equipment. |
5 . Filming in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The Kamas Ranger District handles film permits for the Kamas district of the Wasatch- Cache National Forest.
To ensure that permits are issued in time for filming, the Forest Service requests that application form be handed in three to four weeks prior to filming.
The fee structure for filming in the National Forest is as follows:
Filming Special Use Fee1 to 10 people-$150 per day
11 to 30 people-$200 per day
31 to 60 people-$500 per day
Over 61 people-$600 per day
Film Monitoring Fee
1 day filming-FREE
Extra days-$200 per day
Additional FeesAdditional fees will be charged in the following situations:
Large production (greater than 100 people), multiple site filming that may require additional film monitoring to protect natural resources and a performance agreement in the form of a deposited check.
Upon approval, a Special Use Permit will be issued with a bill for collection. Checks should be made payable to “USDA Forest Service, ” and payment must be received before filming.
NoteSome areas of the forest are especially sensitive to impacts from vehicles, domestic animals, and people. These areas include wetlands, streams, lake shorelines, and most meadow areas. Filming requests in these sensitive areas will require special surveys to determine possible environmental impacts. The request may be denied.
1. What is one expected to do for filming?A.Issue the permit weeks before filming. | B.Submit the application form in advance. |
C.Give top priority to time arrangement. | D.Outline the fee structure in the forest. |
A.$1200. | B.$200. | C.$1400. | D.$600. |
A.Paying the bill in cash. | B.Entry into the sensitive areas. |
C.Production with over 61 people. | D.Filming in different sites. |
6 . 2024 Arts Illustration Competition
Enter the competition most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration, the Communication Arts Illustration Competition. Selected by distinguished professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on commarts.com, ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence and an award certificate. Communication Art’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Motion Entries: In MOV, MP4 or MPG format, with a maximum file size of 500 MB.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
Category | Single illustration | Series of illustrations |
Books (covers, jackets, etc. ) | $40 | $80 (limit of 5) |
Motion (media for films, videos, etc. ) | $90 | $180 (limit of 2) |
Student Work | $20 (Image) $45 (Video) | $40 (Images, limit of 5) $90 (Video, limit of 2) |
For more categories, please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Apr. 13, 2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $10 each. No entries can be registered after Apr. 27, 2024.
1. What will the winner gain?A.Wide recognition in the industry. |
B.Exposure to world-famous works. |
C.A personalized award certificate. |
D.A reward from Communication Arts. |
A.A student work from Argentina. |
B.LA newly produced motion entry. |
C.A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB. |
D.A series for covers of three illustrations. |
A.$80. | B.$90. | C.$110. | D.$120. |
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2. 活动安排。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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8 . 2024 Illustration Competition
Enter the competition most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration, the Communication Arts Illustration Competition. Selected by distinguished professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on commarts.com, ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence, made from solid aluminum, and an award certificate. Communication Art’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Motion Entries: In MOV, MP4 or MPG format, with a maximum file size of 500 MB.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
Category | Single illustration | Series of illustrations |
Books (covers, jackets, etc.) | $ 40 | $ 80 (limit of 5) |
Motion (media for films, videos, etc.) | $ 90 | $ 180 (limit of 3) |
Student Work | $ 20 (Image) $ 45 (Video) | $ 40 (Images, limit of 5) $ 90 (Video, limit of 3) |
For more categories, please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13, 2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2024.
1. What will the winner gain?A.A personalized award certificate. | B.Wide recognition in the industry. |
C.Exposure to world-famous works. | D.A bonus from Communication Arts. |
A.A student work from Argentina. |
B.A newly produced motion entry. |
C.A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB. |
D.A series for covers of three illustrations. |
A.$ 80. | B.$ 110. | C.$ 150. | D.$ 240. |
9 . Art Gallery of NSW(New South Wales) Exhibition
Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day?
25 November 2023-28 April 2024
Day and night, love and rage, calm and chaos. Enter a world of emotional extremes in this exhibition of the art of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most influential artists of the past century. Born in Paris in 1911 and living and working in New York until her death in 2010, Bourgeois is well-known for her fearless exploration of human relationships across a seven-decade career.
Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? reveals the extraordinary reach and intensity of Bourgeois’ art, from unforgettable sculptures of the 1940s to her tough yet tender weaving works of the 1990s and 2000s. It also reveals the psychological tensions that powered her search, through a dramatic presentation in two contrasting exhibition spaces. Moving from the well-lit rooms of “Day” to the darkened area of “Night”, viewers will encounter more than 120 works, including many never seen before in Australia.
Tickets can be booked online via the exhibition or event page on our website, or in person at the welcome desk at the Art Gallery. Tickets cannot be exchanged, but if something unexpected happens that prevents you from attending, you can change the date of your reservation in your confirmation email.
1. What do we know about Louise Bourgeois?A.Her art is conservative. | B.She was an emotional artist. |
C.She was raised in Paris. | D.Her art explores human relationships. |
A.Various themes. | B.Contrasting layout. |
C.Intensive colors. | D.Extraordinary paintings. |
A.Reschedule the date. | B.Cancel the booking. |
C.Claim the money back. | D.Exchange the event. |
10 . Food books can bring a culture to life. The following food books are bursting with delicious food, as well as entertaining and engaging storytelling.
Pierre Thiam’s latest book aims to share everyday, easy-to-cook recipes like baked ginger-chili plantain kelewele. He explains how so many dishes and ingredients from the American South and other regions can trace their origin to West Africa. The 80 recipes are accessible and present a range of traditional and modern takes on the cuisine. | |
Fuchsia Dunlop’s book examines classic Chinese dishes, like mapo tofu, soup dumplings and Dongpo pork. This book includes history, philosophy, cooking techniques, and Dunlop’s on-the-ground research conducted over three decades to present a fascinating exploration of this ever-changing cuisine. | |
Tamar Adler seeks to make leftovers more appealing and lower food waste in the process with her latest book, which contains around 1,500 recipes. This isn’t what you’d call a beautiful coffee table-style cookbook — it’s practical and the creative secrets within are truly mind-blowing. | |
Natasha Pickowicz is an innovative chef. More Than Cake is her first cookbook, full of invaluable tips like how to build a layer (层) cake. Aside from great baking recipes, this cookbook tries to live up to its name by sharing how baking can provide so much more than just tasty sweets — it can give community, purpose, joy and love. |
1. Who explores Chinese food culture in the cookbook?
A.Pierre Thiam. | B.Fuchsia Dunlop. |
C.Tamar Adler. | D.Natasha Pickowicz. |
A.They are the writers’ latest books. | B.They advocate lower food waste. |
C.They have the same number of recipes. | D.They aim to share West African dishes. |
A.Simply West African. | B.Invitation to a Banquet. |
C.The Everlasting Meal Cookbook. | D.More Than Cake. |