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| A．uncovers secrets of natural world and animals. |
| B．describes a story happening in the outer space. |
| C．offers information about over 100 objects of the universe. |
| D．provides close-up pictures of people and objects around children. |
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| B．The book is currently qualified for free shipping. |
| C．The book can be obtained second-hand with the lowest price of $12.29. |
| D．The book belongs to a series, all books of which explore the mysteries of outer space. |
| A．A brochure. | B．A textbook. | C．A report. | D．A website. |
2 . About twenty years ago, a new yoga teacher with related qualifications (资格) began her day practicing yoga on the beach. Over time, a few local beach lovers joined in and before she knew it, she was leading classes every morning and evening. After the word spread, local teachers offered to assist and the unique yoga classes were born. After that, the teacher moved to India, but her legacy (遗留) lives on. We aim to ensure people can come into contact with and afford yoga 365 days a year. Classes are all donation based. Our teachers offer yoga from the heart and do not get paid.
Our Approach
People around the world have practiced yoga for thousands of years, and millions of people currently enjoy its health benefits. Being outside can enhance the yoga experience in many ways, since nature inspires all the things — focusing awareness, breathing deeply, practicing stillness. We attach great importance to outdoor practice, through which you can feel the union with nature. Through every practice, we help some people who want to change.
Our Classes
We provide you with mostly two kinds of classes. Private beach classes include yoga, stretching, and partner yoga. We tailor the class to your requirements. If you are planning a corporate event or yoga classes, we can help make it fun, motivating and exciting.
What to Bring?
•An open mind, an open heart and a sense of fun
•A large towel or blanket — mats tend to get very sandy
•Sunglasses and sunscreen — in the morning there is shade
•Water-hydrate (水合物)
•Layered clothing in the winter — mornings can be cool
Get in Touch
You are invited and welcomed in our community! To know more information, you can click the link we provide. You can also email us for further questions or to request a private class.
1. What is the purpose of the unique yoga classes?| A．To call on people to protect the beach. |
| B．To help yoga lovers gain qualifications. |
| C．To raise the awareness of keeping healthy. |
| D．To make yoga accessible and affordable to people. |
| A．It lowers the risks of diseases. | B．It is more beneficial to the old. |
| C．It can make people keep active. | D．It can expose people to nature. |
| A．Business. | B．Opinion. | C．Health. | D．Travelling. |
3 . Post Office Locations & Hours
United States Postal Service (USPS) offers mailing and shipping services. Search for a USPS location near you to see the available services and holiday closing hours. You can also find smaller postal units, retailers that sell stamps, blue collection mailboxes, and 24-hour USPS kiosks (小亭).
USPS Holiday Service Schedule
All post office locations will be closed on Christmas Day (Dec.25) and New Year’s Day (Jan.1). Regular post office hours and mail delivery will resume (恢复) after each holiday. Business Customers: Check your Bulk Mail (大宗邮件) Entry Unit for hours of operation.
December 24 (Christmas Eve); December 25 (Christmas Day); December 31 (New Year’s Eve); January 1 (New Year’s Day). | ●Local post office locations will be closed. ●Blue Collection Boxes: Mail will not be picked up. ●Regular mail will not be delivered. ●Priority Mail Express |
mail will be delivered.Note:
●Deliveries on Christmas Eve (Dec.24) and Christmas Day (Dec.25) are made only in limited locations. An extra fee for those deliveries will be assessed.
●Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. For Priority Mail Express
shipments mailed from December 22 to December 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two business days.
●Deliveries on New Year’s Eve (Dec.31) and New Year’s Day (Jan.1) are made only in limited locations. An extra fee for those deliveries will be assessed.
1. On which day can you mail things as usual at a local post office?| A．Dec.24. | B．Dec.25. | C．Dec.30. | D．Dec.31. |
| A．Pay extra fees. | B．Reserve in advance. |
| C．Call the local post office. | D．Wait outside the post office. |
| A．A test report. | B．A travel brochure. |
| C．An official website. | D．An entertainment magazine. |
4 . Battle of wits(智力)
Do you feel a rush during discussions about your favorite sport? Do you experience excitement when discussing your favorite team with your friends? Are you the one who turns to the last few pages of a newspaper first to run through the sports columns?
SPJIMR’s SPRINT brings to you Battle of Wits, the flagship sports quiz. Your chance to go head-to-head with sports enthusiasts from B-Schools across the country is here. Will you be able to stand till the end to win this battle?
Competition Rules:
Participation is open to all B-School students either in teams of 3 or as a lone wolf. There is no restriction on the number of teams participating from the same B-School. In the case of 3 members, all must be from the same institute.
This event has two rounds: A Preliminary(预备的) round which will take place on Dare2Compete on 20 October and then the Finals which will take place on Zoom on 26 October. The top 8 teams will qualify for the Finals. However, in case multiple teams from the same B-school top the charts, only the top 2 teams from that B-School will be allowed to play in the Finals. The qualifying teams will be announced on https://sprint-spjimr.com/ on 23 October.
The Finals will be conducted in a Pounce-Bounce format. The exact details of the format will be announced on the above website on 24 October.
1. Which students would most probably enter for this event?| A．Debate lovers. | B．Sports fans. |
| C．Animal raisers. | D．Technology enthusiasts. |
| A．2. | B．6. | C．3. | D．8. |
| A．On 20 October. | B．On 24 October. |
| C．On 23 October. | D．On 26 October. |
5 . The Linda Hall Library is open to the public free of charge during regular library hours. There is no charge for getting a library card. Patrons can request and use materials in the library, provided the items are in good physical condition.
To sign up for a borrowing account, you must be a resident of the Kansas City area. You have to provide a current state or federal photo ID with a KC area street address.
A photo ID plus utility bill in your name is needed if the current address differs from that on the ID.
Patrons must show their LHL library card or a photo ID at the time of check-out.
Who Can Borrow: Individuals living within the Kansas City area as defined below:
Missouri — Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Johnson, Iafayette, Platte, Ray
Kansas —Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, L.inn, Miami, Wyandotte
Established businesses within the KC area. Contact Reference Services at 8169268701 or reference@lindahall.org for more information about authorized borrowing for businesses, or fill out our web application.
Students, faculty, and staff participating in Courtesy Card institutions. Contact for more information about the Courtesy Card Program.
If you wish to borrow from the Linda Hall Library but do not meet the above criteria, please contact your local library and request to borrow through interlibrary loan from Document Delivery Services.
For more information on how to request library materials, please see this guide on Making Requests in Primo. You may wish to register to attend an in-person “Navigating Linda Hall Library” session.
1. What is a must for borrowing materials from the library?| A．A currently taken photo. | B．A borrowing account. |
| C．A guarantee deposit. | D．An authorized application. |
| A．A student studying in a college. |
| B．An individual living in Washington. |
| C．A person working a company in the KC area. |
| D．A person working for Courtesy Card Program. |
| A．Fill out an application online. |
| B．Turn to your local library for help. |
| C．Follow the official guidance. |
| D．Borrow some materials online. |
6 . Finding yourself in an unfamiliar country is difficult enough, and not being able to read or speak the native language can make the change greatly more difficult. Programs that teach English as a Second Language (ESL) help non-English speaking students acclimate to life in the United States more smoothly.
The ESL Newcomers program at Palmer Elementary in Newport News, Virginia, serves children coming from areas of South America, Afghanistan, Vietnam and other parts of Asia. When members of the Kiwanis Club of Peninsula at Oyster Point-which has a long-standing relationship with the school-learned about the program in 2020, they were eager to help.
To date, the club has donated (捐赠) $1,600 to Palmer Elementary’s ESL Newcomers program. The money has helped the school gain classroom resources (资源), plan virtual (虚拟的) field trips and bring guest speakers into the classroom. Money has also been used to help with the buying of winter clothing, which some children didn’t have when they arrived in the United States.
“In the ESL Newcomers program, the children are taught English, math, history and even some cultural information about their new home,” explains Joseph Slabinski, club president. “The program will also help their families, as students can enter into the programs while they are at home.”
The club also helps the children with gardening. This gives students another chance to learn and practice English, make friends and feel more connected to their new home.
Over the years, the Kiwanians also have taken part in reading programs, bought dictionaries for young students and helped LeapFrog learning stations. The ESL Newcomers program is another chance for members to connect with students and improve education in a meaningful way.
“We have the ability to help these students with their learning and show them that America has people that are concerned and willing to help others in need,” says Slabinski, “We will always be there to help the children of Palmer Elementary.”
1. What does the underlined phrase “acclimate to” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Apply for. | B．Turn down. |
| C．Look forward to. | D．Get used to. |
| A．Helping kids get through winter. | B．Teaching parents culture. |
| C．Buying school buses. | D．Growing healthy foods. |
| A．Making friends. | B．Gardening. |
| C．Education. | D．Connecting families. |
| A．A Forever Relationship | B．America, Newcomers’ Helper |
| C．New Home, New Working Place | D．A Meaningful Teaching Programme |
