1 . Four Computer Science Summer Programs in 2024
Wolfram High School Summer Research Program
The program aims to introduce high schoolers to programming, computational thinking and technology. Students participate in lectures and activities led by Wolfram instructors and build hands-on experience developing a project from ideation (构思) to completed products. About 50 students are admitted to the program annually.
Dates: June 25—July 13
Location: Bentley University
Cost: $4, 200
UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program
The program enables participants to do hands-on experience, university-level research in various fields, including computer science. Students work with a teacher to learn about research techniques and grow their academic goals. The program concludes with participants reporting their findings in a technical research paper and presenting them at a formal academic meeting.
Dates: June 17-August 2
Location: UC Santa Barbara
Cost: $4, 975-$11, 874
Terp Young Scholars
This program, offered through the University of Maryland, allows students to learn college level coursework, earn college credits and learn on a college campus. Participants choose one course to explore, where they attend classes, work on projects, take exams and cooperate with each other.
Dates: July 8-26
Location: University of Maryland
Cost: $1, 500-$2, 500
UT Computer Science Summer Academy
This week-long summer program is open to students of all skill levels in grades 10-12. Participants will learn about C++, project management and careers in technology. In University of Texas, Austin, all of them will share a room in a dormitory hall with a roommate, eat in the dining hall and deal with college-level coursework.
Dates: July 7-13
Location: University of Texas, Austin
Cost: Free
1. How much should a student pay for the program in Bentley University?A.$2, 500. | B.$4, 200. | C.$4, 975. | D.$11, 874. |
A.Terp Young Scholars. |
B.UT Computer Science Summer Academy. |
C.UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program. |
D.Wolfram High School Summer Research Program. |
A.They focus on career choices. | B.They require students to live together. |
C.They last for more than one month. | D.They involve the same level coursework. |
2 . Antarctic charity offers the ideal job — if you don’t mind noisy penguins
A heritage charity is advertising vacancies at the bottom of the world. Four candidates will be chosen to fill the five-month role at Port Lockroy-the “Penguin Post Office”. The nearly-80-year-old building is on British-owned Goudier Island, which is about the size of a football field, featured in hundreds of lovely penguins, breathtaking landscapes and the chance to support conservation efforts in one of the most remote corners of the planet.
Jobs contents:
Managing a museum, post office and gift shop as well as counting penguins.
Requirements for applicants:
The successful applicant should be passionate adventurers. He or she would be resilient, physically fit, environmentally aware, and get ready to take on the challenge of spending five months far away from home.
Advantages:
It has the most splendid mountain range and a glacier with icebergs. It is really raw nature and stunningly beautiful.
Cooking is shared, and meals are variable for it has a trained chef.
There are lovely activities such as having a typical movie night, playing board games or giving presentations on subjects as an Antarctic tradition.
Disadvantages:
Applicants have to adapt to near-constant daylight, subzero temperatures and no flushing toilet or running water.
The penguins are experiencing their breeding season, so applicants cannot escape from the noise.
Applications opened yesterday to UK residents, with training beginning from August this year to March 2025. There will be interview s and selection events before then.
1. Who can be the most suitable applicants for the project?A.A woman who has trouble sleeping well. |
B.A woman who becomes homesick every time he leaves home for business. |
C.A man who is experienced in management. |
D.A man who has great passion for nature. |
A.8 months. | B.6 months. | C.10 months. | D.2 months. |
A.To advertise for four candidates on Goudier Island. | B.To introduce penguins at Port Lockroy. |
C.To compare some advantages of a job. | D.To provide some places to travel. |
3 . Reimagining the Outdoors: A Photography Workshop with Julia Reynolds
Discover the art of capturing the beauty of nature in this exclusive online workshop organized by Nature’s Lens Magazine.
Renowned photographer Julia Reynolds will guide participants through the essential techniques and creative processes involved in outdoor photography. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, Julia’s expert instruction will inspire you to explore the natural world with your camera lens.
Workshop Highlights:
◆ Exploring Outdoor Photography: Understand the unique challenges and opportunities of outdoor photography.
◆ Composition and Lighting: Learn how to compose stunning outdoor shots and make the most of natural lighting.
◆ Capturing the Moment: Master the art of timing and anticipation to capture the perfect outdoor photograph.
◆ Editing and Post-Processing: Discover essential editing techniques to enhance your outdoor photographs.
Who Should Attend:
▲ Photography enthusiasts eager to improve their outdoor photography skills.
▲ Nature lovers looking to capture the beauty of the great outdoors.
▲ Beginners interested in learning the basics of photography.
Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2024
★ Time: 10am-1pm (GMT)
★ Participants will receive a recording of the workshop for future reference.
★ Upon registration, participants will receive an email with access details.
Please note: This workshop will be conducted via Zoom. Participants are advised to review Zoom’s privacy policy and terms and conditions prior to registration. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance or cancellations.
1. What aspect of photography does the workshop focus on?A.Editing techniques. | B.Composition and lighting. |
C.Capturing the moment. | D.Exploring outdoor photography. |
A.By email. | B.On the website. | C.Via Zoom. | D.By telephone. |
A.Unlimited access to Zoom. |
B.Free registration for future workshops. |
C.A recording of the workshop. |
D.24-hour live broadcasting of the workshop. |
4 . Interlibrary Loan is the service that the Osterhout Free Library offers for free to our patrons (顾客). You can use Interlibrary Loan to borrow an item (books, DVDs, music CDs, etc.) from within the continental 48 states if it is unavailable in the Luzerne County Library System.
How to request an Interlibrary Loan item·To request an Interlibrary Loan item, you must either call the Osterhout Free Library, or come to our Information Services Desk.
·You must know exactly what item(s) you would like. We do not accept requests for general topics, for instance, “I would like books on antique cars.”
·Be sure to check the Luzerne County Library System’s catalog before asking Interlibrary Loan for an item.
Interlibrary Loan Processing
·When a patron requests Interlibrary Loan items, they are allowed to request more than one item, but there is a maximum of 5 requests in the system per patron.
·When the item comes in, the patron will be contacted via phone to ask him/her to pick it up. If the item is not able to be obtained, the patron will be notified via e-mail.
·If you wish to renew your Interlibrary Loan item, you must call us at least one week before the due date.
Interlibrary Loan Penalties (处罚)
·Interlibrary Loan overdue fees are $0.50/day per item.
·The following actions will result in an additional $3.00 per item fine:
(1)Returning an Interlibrary Loan item to any library other than the Osterhout Free Library.
(2)Returning an Interlibrary Loa n item without the paperwork with the due date.
1. What is a must when you borrow a book from Interlibrary Loan?A.Renewing the book 3 days in advance. | B.Specifying your desired book. |
C.Visiting the Osterhout Free Library. | D.Giving priority to Interlibrary Loan. |
A.Being reminded of an unavailable item by e-mail. |
B.Borrowing at least 5 items at a time. |
C.Being given unlimited renewal of an item. |
D.Having a free delivery service. |
A.$4. | B.$6.5. |
C.$7. | D.$3.5. |
The farming-themed program, Become a Farmer, stands out as one of the most widely discussed and popular Chinese reality
The program truthfully records 10 young men in their 20s
Before starting their rural lives, the production unit conducted training classes for these young men
The production unit attracted audience to
6 . Born in 1990, a wheelchair has been part of Zhao Hongcheng’s life since she was one year old due to poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症) . And now, as a video content creator who has over 84, 000 followers on the video-sharing platform Bilibili, Zhao wants to be a bridge between the disabled and the rest of society.
“I made my first video in 2019,” Zhao says. “My original purpose was to find a way to reduce my emotional stress. I always met inconvenience caused by my wheelchair when going out, which made me feel sad. I barely had any disabled friends, so I had no one to talk to. I felt quite lonely,” Zhao explains.
Her first vlog was about a trip to Guangzhou with friends. The video was viewed more than 2, 000 times on the first day. “This made me feel that there were many things worth sharing in my life,” she explains. Since then, that first video has been viewed over 48, 000 times. Her fourth video, displaying how she got to work in a wheelchair, made her even more popular. The video has received more than 300, 000 views on Bilibili.
“One of the great things about being a content creator is that I feel like I have the opportunity of talking about the real difficulties and pains that a disabled person faces,” Zhao says.
1. What’s the purpose of Zhao’s first video?A.To make a living. | B.To reduce her emotional stress. |
C.To be popular. | D.To practice film skills. |
A.The problems the disabled face. | B.The difficulties of making a video. |
C.The popularity of Zhao’s videos. | D.The four videos Zhao made. |
A.Receiving more views. | B.Being successful on Bilibili. |
C.Sharing stories from the disabled. | D.Encouraging the disabled to be content creators. |
A.A Positive Disabled Influencer | B.A lonely Day of the Disabled |
C.A Popular Content Creator | D.A Caring Community for the Disabled |
7 . Want to buy some gifts for children? See the following ones.
Wonder Crew dolls
Wonder Crew creates dolls for boys. The dolls are aimed at encouraging boys to express kindness and other characteristics not encouraged in their other toys. “I wanted to address the developmental needs of the whole child.” Wider told USATODAY. “Toys have the power to teach.”
Sale for $29.99 on Amazon.
Barbie dolls that use a wheelchair
Mattel created dolls with disabilities to inspire girls to tell more stories. Barbie expanded its Fashion line to showcase dolls in a wheelchair and a removable prosthetic leg (假肢). “We can have the conversation around physical disabilities by including them into our fashion doll line to further Show a special view of beauty and fashion,” Mattel said.
Sale for $19.99.
Dolls inspired by children with autism
Lottie Dolls offers a doll inspired by a boy with autism. The doll kit includes an astronaut’s suit and a companion dog named Cookie. Lottie Dolls, an Irish company, offers a host of dolls that highlight diversity.
Sales for $30 on Amazon.
Plastic Army Women
A 6-year-old girl wanted to play with female plastic soldiers. She got her with when Pennsylvania company BMC Toys agreed to make Plastic Army Women. When completed, a pack of 24 figurines (小塑像) will include six different poses and should be available on the company website and on Amazon. It is available for pre-order at different price points.
1. What can we learn about Mattel’s Barbie dolls?A.They are in old style. |
B.They can move quickly by themselves. |
C.They have no legs at all. |
D.They represent special views on beauty. |
A.Wonder Crew dolls. | B.Barbie dolls that use a wheelchair. |
C.Dolls offered by Lottie Dolls. | D.Plastic Army Women. |
A.It can’t be bought on Amazon. | B.It can be ordered in advance. |
C.It is fit for young kids. | D.It is the most popular. |
8 . Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists from all over the world participate in the presentation of the Future For Nature (FFN) Award, an honorable international award.
The Future For Nature aims to:
• Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wildlife.
• Encourage winners to sustain their dedicated work.
·• Help winners to raise their profiles, extend their professional network and strengthen their funding basis.
Benefits
• The winners each receive 50,000 euros and may make their own decision to spend the money in the service of nature conservation.
• FFN offers the winners a platform and brings their stories to the attention of conservationists, financiers and a wide audience, allowing them to increase their impact and gain more access to funds.
• FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Qualifications
The candidate (候选人):
• Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 28th of August 2005.
• Is able to explain his/her conservation work in fluent English (written and spoken)
• Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more animal or plant species.
• Must be determined to continue his/her conservation work, as the Award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.
Additional Remarks
For the 2024 Future For Future Awards, we are again searching for natural leaders, who have proven that they can make a difference in species’ survival.
From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees (被提名者) will be selected. These applicants will be asked to provide additional information, which will be used to select the final Awardees. Ultimately, three inspiring wildlife heroes are selected as the winners.
Application Process: Apply online through the Apply Now link.
Application Deadline: 28th August, 2023
1. Which is one of the aims of the Future For Nature?A.To aid more green groups | B.To fund academic education. |
C.To inspire conservation efforts. | D.To raise environmental awareness. |
A.consult top specialists | B.meet those who are of the same ambition |
C.benefit the local community | D.promote self-created platforms |
A.meet the age requirement | B.apply via mail by the deadline |
C.turn in the application in English | D.provide additional personal information |
9 . PICKS OF THE DAY
Music: Crossfire Hurricane, BBC 4, 9 p.m.
It is a documentary that traces the eventful first 20 years of one of Britain’s most successful rock bands, The Rolling Stones. Featuring never-before-seen interviews, this 2012 film records the group’s early years through to 1981. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor recollect key moments, including the infamous Altamont concert and the recording of cassis album Exile On Main Street.
Film: The Girl In The Spider’s Web, Film 4, 9 p.m.
Swedish hacker Lisbeth Salander is hired by computer genius Frans Balder to retrieve (找回) Firefall, a programme capable of accessing the world’s nuclear codes, which he developed for the National Security Agency. Though Salander manages to find Firefall, problems arise when Russian criminals steal her laptop. It’s not long before Salander is fighting for her life against enemies. Thriller, starring Claire Foy, Sylvia Hoeks and Stephen Merchant.
Travel: Kate Humble’s Coastal Britain, C5, 8 p.m.
Kate Humble’s starting point for the latest leg of her journey is the picturesque village of Alnmouth, once a leading grain port in the 18th century. Today, it’s known for its colourful houses and a sweep of sandy beach where Kate meets a former GP, Claire, who uses the sand to create temporary large-scale artworks and portraits, which are visible for only a few hours before the tide (潮水) sweeps them away.
Gardening: Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens, BBC 2, 8 p.m.
The presenter begins the latest leg in the city of Trieste, near Italy’s border with Croatia. He visits a public garden created by an obsessive royal plantsman more than 150 years ago, which is now being carefully restored. Monty then heads down the Adriatic coast through Croatia to pick up the trail that the Venetians followed. The green-fingered expert ends his journey on the island of Lopud, near Dubrovnik.
1. Which channel will you choose if you are a fan of Claire Foy?A.C5. | B.Film 4. | C.BBC 4. | D.BBC 2. |
A.Kate. | B.Claire. | C.Mick. | D.Monty. |
A.A film review. | B.A textbook. |
C.An advertisement. | D.A travel brochure. |
10 . Four Theaters in Minnesota
Lakeshore Players, Inc.Lakeshore Players is one of Minnesota’s oldest community theaters producing musicals, children’s shows, and a yearly Festival of 10-Minute Plays. It also offers youth & adult acting classes and a summer youth project in which students perform as well as giving help in the field of acting. Besides, there is some local food and drinks to choose from.
Hours & Dates: Tuesday-Friday, 10 am to 3 pm.Rates: $25 with free parking.
Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret
Laugh with the Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (剧团) as the members create immediate comedies (喜剧) based on the audience’ suggestions. Besides, full food and drink service is provided during the show.
Hours & Dates: Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm.Rates: $28 for the show only; $43 for dinner and the show.
Pillsbury House+Theatre
Pillsbury House+Theatre is a multi-cultural company of artists. In partnership with Pillsbury United Communities, one of the largest human services organizations in the state, Pillsbury House+Theatre is a model for social services and arts organizations nationwide.
Hours & Dates: All main stage productions open on Fridays and run from Wednesday to Saturday in the following week at 7:30 pm.Rates: All main stage ticket prices range from $10-$20. Chicago Avenue Project productions are free for the public.
Mantorville Theatre Company
Melodramatic (情节剧式的) productions are presented for families in the summer and quality theatrical productions are offered for the rest of the year.
Hours & Dates: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2 pm.Rates: Melodramas are $10 for adults and $8 for students/seniors. Full-length shows are $I5 for adults and $13 for students/seniors. Musicals are $20 for adults and $17 for students/seniors.
1. How is Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret different from the others?
A.It offers acting instruction. | B.It produces shows for families. |
C.It includes affordable food service. | D.It stresses communication with the audience. |
A.Lakeshore Players, Inc. | B.Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret. |
C.Pillsbury House+Theatre. | D.Mantorville Theatre Company. |
A.$8. | B.$10. | C.$16. | D.$20. |