1 . DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL CHINA™
Call for submissions:
photos and short videos
WHO WE ARE
China Daily and its Discover Beautiful China platform (dbc.chinaservicesinfo.com), China Daily Website and China Daily App are calling for submissions of photos and videos from now until October 20. Organizations and individuals, both in China and around the world, are welcome to share with us works depicting the beautiful country of China.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Photos or short videos with four major themes:
• The scenery of China
• The cityscape in China
• Customs unique to China
• The cultural heritage of China
Languages in either English or Chinese are preferred.
WHAT YOU CAN GET
Among prizes/awards to be given to the individual winners, we offer a top prize of up to 10,000 yuan (about$1,496). Winning organizations will receive trophies and certificates for their distinguished contribution. *Some of the best works have a chance to be featured on the China Daily Website, dbc.chinaservicesinfo.com, and China Daily App (with 37 million users).
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1.Photos
• No more than 10 photos, 5MB maximum for each; with a caption (说明文字) of up to 200 words; format in JPG or PNG
2.Videos
• Format: MP4 or MOV
• Dimension: horizontal: 16:9, vertical: 9:16
• Size: 1GB maximum, less than 4 minutes
• Caption: 200—500 English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction
HOW TO SUBMIT
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• CONTACT US: liyang1@chinadaily.com.cn ; lvfu@chinadaily.com.cn
1. What’s the purpose of the above event?A.To share some tips. | B.To collect some works. |
C.To introduce some photos. | D.To recommend some videos. |
A.A 6MB photo. | B.A 2GB video. |
C.A PNG photo. | D.A 5-minute video. |
A.A magazine. | B.A newspaper. | C.A travel brochure. | D.A website. |
2 . Campgrounds
There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki.
Namakanipaio
Namakanipaio Campground is operated by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company. It is a large, open grassy area with tall trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbecue pits (烧烤坑). Campfires are allowed in the barbecue pits only. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Fees:
There is a pay station on site.
Drive-in sites—$15. 00 per night
If there are more than two people in your party, you can expand to four people per site with another tent.
Weather may be cool year-round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 70s F. Nighttime temperature range: 40s to low 50s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly(帆布篷顶)and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings.
Reservations are required.
Kulanaokuaiki
Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about five miles down the Hilina Pali Road. The nine campsites at Kulanaokuaiki have picnic tables and tent pads, and are available on a first come, first served basis. There is NO WATER at this location. Checkout time is 11: 00 a. m. Fires are NOT permitted. Stay limit is up to 7 days.
Fees:
$10. 00 a night per site
$5. 00 a night per site for campers who hold the Interagency Senior(Golden Age)and Golden Access passes
Fees may be paid at the campground’s self-registration station.
Pets are not allowed in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road. Nighttime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings.
Reservations are required.
1. How is Namakanipaio Campground different from Kulanaokuaiki Campground?A.It offers no water at the location. | B.It allows fire in the barbecue pits. |
C.It provides an up to seven-day stay. | D.It has a wider range of temperature. |
A.$75. | B.$50. | C.$25. | D.$15. |
A.Booking in advance. | B.Traveling in a group. |
C.Bringing a high-quality tent. | D.Taking summer clothing for hot days. |
·The Seattle Great Wheel
The Seattle Great Wheel, open to the public in 2012, is a popular landmark in the city located on the west coast. The great Ferris wheel is 175 feet high. Appropriate for all ages, it is a must try ride in the city for a full view of Seattle. Fine dining restaurants and great wheel light shows add up the cheer to the place.
Timings: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Ticket Price: $14 (Adults) $9 (Kids)
·Great Wolf LodgeThe Great Wolf Lodge was opened in 2008 with variety of amusement activities. Attractions like body slides, tube slides, lazy river etc. are featured in the amusement mark, making it perfect for all age groups. Fun rides, fitness centre and food court increase the enjoyment in the park.
Timings: 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Entry Fee: $50 per person
·Wild Waves Theme ParkWild Waves Theme Park is one of the major amusement parks in Seattle. It was opened in 1977, serving Seattle’s population with an exciting and fun experience. Rides and attractions in the park are divided into 5 major sections. It also celebrates annual festivals with lights, making the place more attractive.
Timings: 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Entry Fee: $34 (Adult) $24 (Children)
·Oaks Amusement ParkOne of the oldest amusement parks around Seattle, Oaks Amusement Park was opened in 1905. Among various amusement divisions, rides, skating rink, miniature golf court are few popular spots. The rides section of the park featuring kiddie rides, thrill rides, family rides, and height rides.
Timings: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Entry Fee: $10 to $100 (Varies as per the activities)
1. What can visitors do at the Seattle Great Wheel?A.Have a full view of Seattle. | B.Play in the golf court. |
C.Enjoy the festival celebration. | D.Experience the body slides. |
A.$37. | B.$50. | C.$92. | D.$100. |
A.The Seattle Great Wheel. | B.Great Wolf Lodge. |
C.Wild Waves Theme Park. | D.Oaks Amusement Park. |
4 . Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure
A 35-minute hand-clapping, foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival.
“Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure” has all the good stuff, including the fence painting, the graveyard, the island and the cave. It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre.
This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer, and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn.
Tumer, a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star act or of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”.
McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular, with five shows to his credit. This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre.
Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer.” For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.
1. Who wrote the music for “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure”?A.David Kisor. | B.Joe McDonough. |
C.Nathan Turner. | D.Robbie McMath. |
A.They study in the same school. | B.They worked together in ”Ragtime“. |
C.They are experienced on stage. | D.They became friends ten years ago. |
A.Research funding. | B.Training opportunities. |
C.Technical support. | D.Educational resources. |