1 . How to Protect Against Undue Influence Online
The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even end anger our autonomy (自主) and mental health.
Understand what undue influence is
The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions.
Develop media literacy skills
In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills.
Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.
By including these steps into your digital life, you can protect yourself from undue influence in the online world, ensuring that you can think and act independently, free from ill control.
| A．Prioritize privacy |
| B．Be mindful of free ones |
| C．It’s vital to have a health y Internet and real-life balance. |
| D．In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms. |
| E．Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence. |
| F．They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms. |
| G．Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence. |
2 . Application Procedures
Step 1: Check visa type and document list beforehand
Please make sure that the visa type and country you have chosen correspond (相一致)to your main destination and main travel purpose, you have well prepared all the required documents according to the document list of the correct visa type you are applying for.
Step 2: Register on website and reserve an appointment
Please take a few seconds and provide your e-mail address to create an application account.
If you already have an account, please click on login to continue online registration and reserve an appointment.
Reserve an appointment to submit your application at the Visa Application Centre. If you want to check appointment availability, please visit the page Service Standard.
Step 3: Submit your application at Visa Application Centre
Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment with the appointment confirmation letter. Your application and supporting documents will be examined for completeness and transferred to the consular (领事的) authority upon your approval.
For more information on biometric (生物统计的) enrolment procedure and exemption of biometric enrolment, please click on the FAQ.
In case of any lateness, you will be required to make a new appointment, which could result in putting off your application.
Step 4: Collect your passport
Once your passport is returned to Visa Application Centre from the consular authority, you will be informed by e-mail. You can then collect your passport in Visa Application Centre.
If you have chosen Express Delivery Service, your passport will be sent to you directly by express to the address you have provided upon the submission of visa application.
1. What should you do to check whether appointment is accessible?| A．Check your document list. | B．Create an application account. |
| C．Click on the FAQ. | D．Visit the page Service Standard. |
| A．You will receive your passport at your workplace. |
| B．You can gather your passport by means of express. |
| C．You will be informed by telephone call from the centre. |
| D．You can collect your passport directly from the consular authority. |
| A．In a guidebook. | B．On the Internet. | C．In a magazine. | D．In a brochure. |
4 . Moving to a new country—or even spending a year abroad—is an exciting experience.
Network through personal connections. Most people don’t jump at the chance to show a stranger around town, but that changes as soon as you make a personal connection—even a tiny one.
Join a hobby club or a sports team. Committing to (全身心投入) a weekly hobby meetup is a great way to force yourself to socialize. There are always hiking clubs looking for teammates. You don’t have to master the local language to find partners.
Talk to strangers, When you’re the stranger in town, it’s easy to feel awkward and out of place, The more you push past that, the more you’ll find that almost everyone enjoys meeting new people. Talking about where you come from and what the weather is like is the first step to get to know someone.
| A．Volunteer for a good cause. |
| B．However, it has its challenges, too. |
| C．So practice your small talk and use it often. |
| D．These are great places to meet outgoing strangers. |
| E．Ask friends back home if they know anyone in your area. |
| F．Every trip out of the house is a chance to meet the right person. |
| G．Exercising in a gym is another way to meet people with similar interests. |
5 . A Thief in the Night
James worked as a mechanic in a garage located in the centre of NewYork City. One day, When he finished his work, it was already very late and the last bus had gone. So James had to walk home. In order to get home quicker, he decided to take a shortcut through Central Park. It was dark and there were very few people in the park. James hardly met any one on the path he was taking. Naturally he had some fear. Robbery and murder were often reported in the neighbourhood. But James had no other choice.
Then somewhere in the middle of his path, James saw someone coming towards him from the opposite direction. He could not see the stranger clearly but he could tell it was a man of average build, just like himself. His fear began to grow. He tried not to look at the stranger and decided to veer so as to avoid him But when he veered, the stranger veered too. Unfortunately they veered in the same direction and bumped in passing.
When the stranger had gone, James was a little relieved. However, a few minutes later, James had a feeling that the bumping could hardly have been an accident. Why did the stranger veer in the same direction as me? He recalled newspaper reports that thieves pretended to bump into people and picked their pockets. With this thought, James felt for his wallet in his pocket. It was gone.
James had no doubt that the stranger was a thief and had taken his wallet. Anger made him turn around. He caught up with the stranger and bravely demanded his wallet. The man gave it to him and went away.
When James got home, the first thing he saw was his wallet lying on the bed. There was no way to avoid the truth: He had robbed somebody.
1. Why did James take a shortcut through Central Park?| A．He wanted to get home quicker. | B．He’s late for the last bus. |
| C．He’s very familiar with the path. | D．He took the path accidentally. |
| A．Escape. | B．Change direction. | C．Leave. | D．Take action |
| A．To apologize for his rude behavior. | B．To rob the stranger. |
| C．To demand his wallet back. | D．To ask about his lost wallet. |
| A．Relieved. | B．Satisfied. | C．Relaxed. | D．Regretful. |
7 . As much as I love the rides in theme parks, my favorite part of the experience is the live entertainment. Whether it’s a parade, stage show, “streetmosphere”, or even an impressive nighttime show, I just love the energy that a live performance can bring to a space. It is not uncommon for me to visit a theme park and go on one ride and spend the rest of the time just enjoying the atmosphere.
No matter how many times I ride an attraction, I’m having the same experience. But with live entertainment, it constantly changes. Different performers bring their own touch to the show. Even when things go wrong in a live situation, I find it fascinating to see how it is covered. There is an impressive art to fixing an error, or sometimes even making it a comedic moment.
But because these live performances aren’t bolted (固定) to the ground and are easily influenced, they are often the first thing to get removed from the parks when there is a shortage of money. As much as I understand this business decision, it feels shortsighted. The parks simply don’t feel alive when live entertainment is missing. Without it, a theme park is just a group of people walking quickly from one ride to the next.
We are certainly living in an unprecedented time, but I’m happy to see that theme parks have found creative ways to make sure there is some sort of live entertainment put on safe. Most parks are having their characters and performances visible from a distance.
One of my favorite examples of this was shared by @Attractions on Twitter, where Winnie the Pooh was frolicking around Epcot and trying to catch a butterfly. This is such a great example of what can be done with characters and live entertainers in a time when the “norm” isn’t possible, I honestly hope that these special moments remain once it’s safe for the meet-and-greets and close-up interactions to return.
1. What does the author like best in a theme park?| A．Joining its parades. | B．Observing its visitors. |
| C．Trying its various rides. | D．Enjoying its live shows. |
| A．The error. | B．The show. | C．The reason. | D．The attention. |
| A．It will bring theme parks more business. |
| B．It will make theme parks easily influenced |
| C．It will make theme park rides more popular. |
| D．It will take away the liveliness of theme parks. |
| A．To explain what theme parks can do to stay |
| B．To show its popularity among theme park visitors. |
| C．To explain what characters can do to get closer to visitors. |
| D．To show the influence special times can have on theme park. |
8 . Get your boots muddy with our Ranger Team!
Muddy Boots volunteer activities
Do you live nature and want to help us? Looking for an opportunity to get outdoors again and get your boots muddy?
Our Muddy Boots volunteer activities will start again in June 2022, and we are creating more opportunities for you to join in at our three green flag sites. We welcome all ages. Become a Muddy Boots volunteer and meet new people. Muddy Boots events are free. Don’t forget your boots!
Each site will host a regular Muddy Boots Volunteer Group to support the rangers (护林员) with their practical management and conservation work. On top of this we are also looking for volunteers to help with projects, litter picking, events, site monitoring and more.
We would love to hear from anybody interested in helping us to look after these very important local woodlands, ensuring that they are safe & welcoming for both the public who visit them and the wildlife who call them home.
Holt Country Park
Every Wednesday 10 am-12 pm
Starting June 15th
Pretty Corner Woods
Every other Thursday 10 am-12 pm
Starting June 16th
Sadlers Wood
Last Tuesday of Month, 10 am-12 pm
Starting June 28th
To register your interest, or to find our more information please email us on countryside@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
1. What can we learn about the volunteer activities?| A．They will be done on three sites. |
| B．They provide boots for volunteers. |
| C．They are specially intended for teenagers. |
| D．They will be held in June for the first time. |
| A．Put our wildfires. |
| B．Finish projects on their own. |
| C．Keep an eye on local woodlands. |
| D．Organize visitors picking up litter. |
| A．On June 15th | B．On June 23rd | C．On June 28th | D．On June 30th |
9 . After most people complete their undergraduate degree, they either take a break or jump into a job. Few, like Brianna Craft, set out to save the world.
It started when she was a freshman sitting in an environmental studies class in 2006. Craft was shocked when the professor described the harm climate change was having on people. She records the moment in her new book, Everything That Rises: A Climate Change Memoir.
After graduation, Craft spent a year in AmeriCorps, focusing on protecting the environment. AmeriCorps is an organization connecting individuals and organizations to help communities tackle their toughest challenges. “That helped me figure out that my future was not in doing science,” she says. Instead, she wanted to work with people and policy.
She then had an opportunity to attend the UN climate negotiations (磋商). That, in turn, prepared her for her current role as a senior researcher at the London-based International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). Her focus is to ensure that the lowest contributors to greenhouse gases and those most affected by climate change have a voice in international climate negotiations.
For five years, Craft attended and supported climate conferences around the world, leading to the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015. Craft says, “I wanted people to care about the work I did in the climate negotiations, and why we pushed so hard to form this agreement.” That led her to write Everything That Rises: A Climate Change Memoir.
Craft brings the viewpoint of an African American woman from a rural northwest community. She weaves (编织) together several storylines-including her difficult childhood with an irresponsible parent, her self-discovery in college and her work to help work towards climate agreements and ensure that even the smallest countries have a voice.
1. What motivated Craft to work on climate change?| A．A course. | B．A book. | C．A scientist. | D．A program. |
| A．She made achievements. |
| B．She fell in love with science. |
| C．She got inspiration for her book. |
| D．She was clearer about her career path. |
| A．She promotes equal rights to speak among countries. |
| B．She focuses on removing greenhouse gases in London. |
| C．She ensures climate negotiations are the UN’s top priority. |
| D．She speaks for the countries producing the most greenhouse gases. |
| A．Boring. | B．Risky. | C．Fruitful. | D．Well-paid. |
It was a hot summer day when my world turned upside down. The sun shone brightly and the sky seemed to be painted in an endless shade of blue. Little did I know that this particular day would become rooted in my memory forever.
I woke up with a sense of excitement; it was the first day of the summer camp. I had been looking forward to this day for weeks, imagining the adventures, new friends, and endless fun that awaited me. I quickly dressed in my favorite camp T-shirt and shorts, my backpack filled with snacks and a water bottle, eagerly anticipating the day ahead.
As I arrived at the camp, the energy was contagious (有感染力的). The air was filled with laughter, chatter, and the promise of an unforgettable summer. I quickly made friends with Sarah, a girl with a contagious smile, and we became really close over our shared love for adventure.
The camp was a wonderland, with activities ranging from sports to arts and crafts. I felt like I was ready to absorb every bit of knowledge and experience that came my way. The day went by quickly as we laughed through games, amazed at nature hikes, and cheered each other on during various sports activities. The sun seemed to run against the clock, reminding us to enjoy every moment before it was too late.
However, the day took an unexpected turn when a teacher announced an unexpected activity-a team-building exercise involving a high ropes course. I had always been afraid of heights, but the excitement of the challenge mixed with the encouragement from my newfound friends pushed me to give it a try.
Standing at the base of the towering structure, my heart raced like a runaway train. Each step up the ladder felt heavier. A sense of panic gradually began to catch me.
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As I reached the top and looked down, I froze.
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Little by little, I made it to the other side.
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