1 . 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 Fee

1 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 Fees

Additional 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.

Note

Some 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.

2. How much will a week’s film monitoring be charged?

A．$1200.

B．$200.

C．$1400.

D．$600.

3. Which of the following will be charged additional fees?

A．Paying the bill in cash.	B．Entry into the sensitive areas.
C．Production with over 61 people.	D．Filming in different sites.

2 . The more you meditate and achieve mindfulness, the better you’ll feel. There are many free meditation apps that offer guided sessions, calming playlists.

Headspace

This app is simple and approachable for meditation beginners. Most of the free sessions focus on teaching the users how to meditate and easing them into the practice, while also acknowledging that meditation can be difficult. Yet to get into the really good stuff, you need to pay for the full membership.

Insight Timer

The app offers a multitude of meditation bells and calming musical notes during self-guided meditations. Featuring a variety of professional instructors and courses, Insight Timer also offers more contents for free users than other apps. Although the free option is extensive, the premium version (高级版) offers courses, downloadable meditations, night mode, and daily insights.

Meditation Studio

The app groups all its free meditations together, so it’s easy to use it without paying. These meditations run from 5 to 30 minutes and are available for download, a feature that other apps typically reserve for premium members. The number of free contents, however, is limited and included mostly basics. The design of the app is also relatively plain.

Breethe: Meditation & Sleep

A nice feature about Breethe is the calming background music that plays while the app is open, even without opening a meditation or music. Breethe offers a lot of sleep contents, including visualizations and bedtime stories. The app does offer a few 7-day courses for free, but the majority (1,000-plus meditations) is locked behind the paywall.

1. Which app is completely free of charge?

A．Headspace.	B．Insight Timer.
C．Meditation Studio.	D．Breethe: Meditation & Sleep.

2. What is special about Headspace?

A．Courses from professional coaches.

B．Advanced instructions of meditation.

C．Bedtime stories and calming background music.

D．Guidelines on how to get into meditation at the beginning.

3. What do Insight Timer and Breethe: Meditation & Sleep have in common?

A．They have a night mode set.	B．They provide contents on sleep.
C．They have calming background music.	D．They offer free contents of the same period.

3 . Celebrating the Yorkshire Dialect (方言)

The Yorkshire Dialect Society (YDS) is kicking off a weekend of activities for Yorkshire Day in Keighley Library with what might be described as an important warm-up event and something unique and special about Yorkshire people—how they talk.

Keynote speakers will include Ian Stevenson on the story behind the Yorkshire dialect, such as the point from which it starts and its gradual development; Rod Dimbleby, Chairman of the YDS, on the 19th-century dialect poet and storyteller John Hartley; and Eric Scaife on readings and recitation s of dialect poems and prose (散文). There will also be an exhibition of books and booklets by the Keighley historian, writer and dialect poet, the late Ian Dewhirst.

The Schedule:
10:30   Registration and coffee.
11:00   The welcome speech by Rod Dimbleby.
11:10   The story behind the Yorkshire dialect by Ian Stevenson.
12:15   The lunch break. You may bring sandwiches or go to local cafes in Keighley. During the lunch break, there will be time to see the exhibition in the library to remember Ian Dewhirst who sadly died in 2019.
13:30   A talk on John Hartley’s Clock Almanack, a gold mine of the Yorkshire dialect, by Rod Dimbleby.
14:30-14:45   The tea break.
14:45   “Tyke Talk”——a celebration of the Yorkshire dialect through humorous poems and amusing stories—by Eric Scaife.
16:00   Questions and discussion about the future of the Yorkshire dialect.
16:30   Close.
Tickets:

The admission price is £5 for members and £8 for non-members, both of which include the morning coffee and afternoon tea.

1. Who will give the talk on the origins of the dialect?

A．Eric Scaife.

B．Ian Stevenson.

C．John Hartley.

D．Rod Dimbleby.

2. What can participants do during the lunch hour?

A．Join in a question-and-answer session.	B．Go into a recitation of poems and prose.
C．Make sandwiches in Keighley’s local cafes.	D．Attend an exhibition in memory of a poet.

3. What do we know about the event?

A．It lasts for two days in total.	B．It looks into the dialect’s future.
C．It offers a discount to members.	D．It focuses on dialect poets’ life and work.

4 . We are always seeking ways to make our events more inclusive and to find new ways to deliver value to you. For 2024 we have reduced the ticket prices and introduced a new ticket option “super early bird” for our Instant Expert events. All our events will still be held at Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London. What doesn’t change is that each event will continue to feature six expert speakers sharing their knowledge and latest research on the event topic.

What will you learn?

Anyone interested in genetics (遗传学) can attend, whatever your age or background. Whether you’re a scientist, a student or simply a fascinated human being, Instant Expert: The Genetics Revolution offers the chance to learn directly from the experts at our one-day masterclass. At this Instant Expert, you’ll learn about:

●Gene editing with CRISPR

●Whether DNA is destiny, Nature vs Nurture

●Genome sequencing and consumer DNA testing

●The ethics of creating new life

What’s included in your ticket?

●In-depth and engaging talks from six leading scientists

●Ask-an-expert Question Time session

●Your chance to meet our six speakers and New Scientist host

●Exclusive on-the-day New Scientist subscription deal, book and merchandise offers

Booking information:

Doors will open at 9 a. m. on Saturday, May 25th, with talks starting an hour later. The event will finish at 5 p. m. Lunch will NOT be provided at this event, but the agenda includes a one-hour lunch break... Visitors are welcome to bring their own food, or purchase lunch at one of the many establishments around Red Lion Square and the surrounding area.

Tickets are non-transferable to any other New Scientist event. All tickets are non-refundable.

1. Which is one of the changes about the event?

A．The prices of the tickets.	B．The place for the event.
C．The time for entrance.	D．The number of experts.

2. What can visitors do at Conway Hall?

A．Edit gene with CRISPR.	B．Have their DNA tested.
C．Buy discounted books.	D．Interact with the experts.

3. How long will the event last?

A．About 9 hours.

B．About 6 hours.

C．About 5 hours.

D．About 3 hours.

5 . Join the Sydney City Library

1. Create a City of Sydney account and join the library

Experience greater security and access to our library and other services by joining with a City of Sydney account. Your City of Sydney account uses your email address and a password as the login (登录). You’ll be able to use the same login to access other City of Sydney services.

① Go to the library online catalogue (目录) and select Join

② Select Create an account and follow the instructions

③ When the account is created, select Join the library

2. Join the library without an email address

If you don’t have an email address you can still join the library.

① Go to the library online catalogue and select Join

② Select Create an account and then the option I don’t have an email

③ Follow the prompts to complete the library membership form

3. Activate (激活) your membership

To ensure your full membership and collect your library card, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing. You need to show proof of identity and permanent residential address. Official documents such as a driver licence, student card, bank statement or rates are accepted.

Applicants under 18 years old

A parent or guardian is required to approve your application. They need to visit a branch with you to show proof of identity, including their residential address and medicare card listing your name. For online memberships this proof of identity should be emailed to librarymemberships@cityofsydney. nsw. gov. au

1. What’s the benefit of having a City of Sydney account?

A．You can spend less money.	B．You can borrow more books.
C．You can enjoy safer access.	D．You can log in without a password.

2. What do you need to activate your membership?

A．Library card.	B．Email address.
C．Identity documents.	D．Bank password.

3. What is this text?

A．A guide.

B．A poster.

C．A report.

D．A notice.

6 . At the Canadian Museum of Nature, getting involved is only natural! Inspire visitors and school groups with special exhibitions, permanent exhibitions, movies and galleries in the museum. Join our team of Nature Volunteers to learn about and protect natural history.

What We Look for in a Volunteer
√Although some volunteers have a specialized knowledge of natural history, a willingness to learn is more important than qualifications.
√Volunteers must attend training to review information relevant to professional knowledge about their position.
√A security clearance must also be successfully completed.
√We ask volunteers to commit a half day a week for three to four months, minimum. Commitment to the schedule is beneficial for all.
√The museum operates in English and French. We are always looking for volunteers speaking both languages, but this is not a requirement for most positions.
Benefits of Volunteering
☆Visit all parts of the museum without any charge.
☆Attend lectures and workshops （if space allows）.
☆Make connections to people with similar natural history, museum and community service interests.
☆Develop job-related customer service, teamwork, interpersonal and administrative skills.
☆Get discounts on gifts at the Nature Boutique!
Volunteer Opportunities

School Programs	Youth Opportunities
Volunteers aged 18 and above will support staff in the in-person delivery of workshops to school groups in the museum galleries （ during the school year）and play a key role during the breakout activities, assisting students in their explorations and discoveries. Applicants should be comfortable working with children in a busy environment.	During winter and spring school breaks, there may be a limited number of volunteer opportunities for youth ranging in age from 14 to 17. Volunteers would assist with enhancing our visitors' experience and/or the delivery of special programmes.

1. Who are disqualified for the position?

A．Those under the age of 18.	B．Those available in a two-month holiday.
C．Those speaking no French.	D．Those with insufficient natural knowledge.

2. What can volunteers enjoy?

A．Attendance at all lectures.	B．Gifts from the Nature Boutique.
C．Training in customer service.	D．Free access to special exhibitions.

3. What should volunteers in the School Programs do?

A．Help hold workshops.	B．Organize breakout activities.
C．Keep the environment busy.	D．Teach children in the museum.

7 . Beijing People’s Art Theater, arguably the most famous professional theater company in China, will present Teahouse by Lao She, which is the cornerstone of its repertory (剧目), as its New York City(NYC) appearance.

Teahouse will play at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts in NYC from 27 Nov. 1 Dec. this year. The production will be performed in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous (同时的) English translation through headphones.

Teahouse is set in a typical, old Beijing teahouse and follows the lives of the owner and his customers through three stages in modern Chinese history, from approximately 1898 to 1948. It brings a cast of over sixty actors delivering their characteristic performance. Together, they reflected the changes in the then Chinese society through the Yutai Teahouse, a place where people from all walks of life came together.

The production in NYC will be the final stop of a U. S. tour that has also included performances in Houston and Los Angeles. As a well-received classic in its homeland. Teahouse is a must-see for everyone interested in contemporary Chinese literature, and anyone interested in catching a glimpse of the remarkable changes in modern China within two hours and thirty minutes.

Tickets are now available to purchase for the price of just $100 apiece (每人) at the booking office. You will enjoy a 5% discount off the price if you purchase through our website or app. For our local theatergoers who have bought our yearly plan, an extra 5% discount will also come your way.

1. What can the audience enjoy while watching Teahouse?

A．Classical Chinese music.	B．Distinctive group performance.
C．Grand stage sets.	D．Translation on the screen.

2. Who are most suited for this play?

A．Devoted theatergoers.	B．Literary critics.
C．China enthusiasts.	D．English speakers.

3. How much does an out-of-town tourist need to pay for two tickets online?

A．180 dollars.

B．190 dollars.

C．195 dollars.

D．200 dollars.

8 . Monet: The Immersive (沉浸式) Experience

Monet: The Immersive Experience in Liège invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century!

Explore some of the most breathtaking paintings by Claude Monet with the help of a digital 360-degree presentation. The unique exhibition concept is staged with state-of-the-art multimedia technology, which shows very large images of Monet’s paintings on the walls and floors of the building. It has music, the smell of flowers, and voice-over in several languages to make the paintings come alive in a way never seen before.

To fully get into the world of the French painter, visitors are guided through three experience rooms. Each room is a highlight on its own and provides visitors not only with an insight, but also with new experiences and new viewpoints on Monet’s life, his work and his masterpieces.

Practical info

·Date: from March 2024

·Opening hours:

Wednesday, Thursday: 10: 00 am-7: 00 pm

Friday: 10: 00 am-8: 00 pm

Saturday: 9: 00 am-8: 00 pm

Sunday: 9: 00 am-7: 00 pm

Monday and Tuesday: Closed

·Duration: the visit will take around 60 to 75 minutes

·Location: Eglise Saint-Pholien, Rue Saint-Pholien, 4020 Liège

·Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

1. How does the exhibition help visitors explore Monet’s paintings?

A．It uses digital technology.	B．It gives lectures on art.
C．It offers stages to visitors.	D．It provides language services.

2. What will visitors experience in the three rooms?

A．An exploration on French art.	B．An introductory tour of painters.
C．A unique journey to Monet’s world.	D．An encounter with Monet-inspired artworks.

3. Which of the following is a recommended visiting time?

A．11: 30 am (Wed, Feb 21).	B．10: 00 am (Tue, Mar 19).
C．6: 30 pm (Thur, Mar 28).	D．4: 00 pm (Sun, Apr 7).

9 . What will happen in the speakers’ company?

A．The office building will change.

B．Many employees will lose their jobs.

C．All employees will earn more money.

10 . Who is wearing a yellow dress?

A．Miss Cake.

B．Mrs. Smith.

C．Mrs. Smart.