Booking a Wessex Cottages Holiday How to book your holiday When you have looked through our brochure and have chosen two or three alternative cottages you would like to stay in, please phone our Holiday Booking Office. The number is: 01225 892299 31st March to 20th October Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday closed Sunday closed 21st October to 30th March Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday closed We will check the availability of your choices and our reservation staff will help you make your decision. Should none of your choices be available, we will do our best to suggest suitable alternatives. When a provisional reservation has been made, it will be held for 7 days. We will give you a holiday reference number and ask you to complete the holiday booking form and return it, with a deposit of ONE THIRD of the cottage rental to: WESSEX COTTAGES HOLIDAY BOOKING OFFICE PO BOX 675 MEILKSHAM WILTSHIRE SN 1285X Deposit payment can be made by credit card at the time of booking or by cheque made payable to: Wessex Cottages Ltd. IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR COMPLETED AND SIGNED BOOKING FORM WITH DEPOSIT WHITHIN 7 DAYS, WE REGRET THAT YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED. When we receive your booking form and deposit, your reservation will be confirmed, and we will send you a Booking Confirmation, together with advice on how to reach your holiday cottage and the phone number of a local contact, should you require further details on the cottage before leaving home. ARRIVAL Please do not arrive at your holiday cottage before 3:30 p.m. or later than 7: 00 p.m. DEPARTURE On the morning of departure, please leave your holiday property by 10:00 a.m. to allow caretakers sufficient time to prepare the property for the next visitor. OVERSEAS BOOKINGS We are delighted to take booking from overseas visitors either by telephone or fax + 44 (0) 1225890227. All payment should be made by credit card or by cheque in Pounds Sterling. Please note that provisional booking from overseas visitors will be held for 14 DAYS. ELECTRICITY In most Wessex Cottages properties, electricity must be paid for in addition to the holiday price. You may be asked to take a meter reading at the conclusion of your holiday, or an additional fixed charge for electricity may be made. In some cottages, electricity is included in the rental and in very few there is no electricity at all. BED SHEETS In most Wessex Cottages properties, you have the choice either of hiring sheets, at a cost of 6 pounds per person per week, or of bringing your own. If you have any questions, do ask the Holiday Booking Office. |
1. A reservation won’t be confirmed unless ________.
| A．all the rental has been paid 7 days before arrival |
| B．a travel plan has been sent to the booking office |
| C．1/3 rental and a signed booking form have been received |
| D．advice on how to book the cottage has been responded to |
| A．reconfirm your booking | B．leave before 10:00 a.m. |
| C．use your own bed sheets | D．arrive later than 7:00 p.m. |
| A．Electricity isn’t included in the rental in most Wessex Cottages. |
| B．Overseas visitors are required to deposit more than domestic ones. |
| C．If you hire bed sheets, you’ll be charged 6 pounds per day per person. |
| D．Deposit should be made by credit card at the time of booking. |
In this instant New York Times bestseller and “multigenerational story that’s nothing short of brilliant” (People), two sisters’ lives from the 1950s to the present are explored as they struggle to find their places—and be true to themselves—in a rapidly changing world.
Price | New from | Used from | |
Kindle (电子书) | $8.99 | — | — |
Hardcover | $1.27 | $9.61 | $1.27 |
Paperback | $5.59 | $4.86 | $1.82 |
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Measure Up: Mastering Your Career Search Like a Boss
Measure Up helps those desiring or going through career transition understand their value and how to best communicate their value.
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Hardcover | $13.25 | — | $11.75 |
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Information: A Reader
Information: A reader establishes a classic framework for thinking about information in humanistic terms. Together with Information: Keywords, it sets forth a major humanistic vision of the concept of information.
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Julius and Macy: A Very Brave Night
A fantastic woodland tale about bravery and friendship from an author-illustrator. With its attractive characters, this gently told tale reminds us that we each have courage within us and that kindness can make all the difference.
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| A．$8. 99. | B．$0. 99. | C．$18. 34. | D．$4. 99. |
| A．Julius and Macy | B．Measure Up |
| C．Mrs. Everything | D．Information |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A book review. |
| C．A book-selling website. | D．A science magazine. |
3 . Santa Cruz County is home to rough coastline, grand redwoods and tracks to secret beaches making it the primary destination for your next hiking adventure!
West Cliff Drive
Although not considered a traditional “hike”. West Cliff Drive delivers on some serious strides with seaside views. Bustling beaches and surf spots to quiet bays and wildlife, this coastal path serves up some breathtaking sceneries. When the path ends, take a glance toward the ocean and see the photogenic Natural Bridges State Beach.
Phone: 8635—0936888
Wilder Ranch State Park
Grasslands, small pines, coastal redwoods, douglas firs (杉树), rough coastline, tide pools, hidden beaches, Victorian farmhouse, barns—need we say more? Wilder Ranch boasts a wide variety of landform and habitat, and offers over 34 miles of hiking, biking and horse tracks winding through coastal terraces (梯田) and valleys.
Phone: 8637—0835886
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Whether you’re a family with tiny pets or tough teens, Henry Cowell has a track for you and yours. The main park area features 15 miles of hiking tracks through a variety of forested areas with redwoods, mixed evergreens, yellow pines, and even sand hills. Besides hike, swimming is also allowed in this park!
Phone: 8639—0836886
Berry Creek Falls at Big Basin State Park
Big Basin is California’s oldest State Park and is home to the largest continuous stand of Ancient Coast Redwoods south of San Francisco. The park offers over 80 miles of tracks and has a surprising number of waterfalls. It features a series of year-round waterfalls, lush (茂盛的) redwood forest and steep canyons.
Phone: 8637—0835976
1. Who most probably likes to travel to the parks mentioned in the text?| A．A lover of climbing. |
| B．A lover of swimming. |
| C．A lover of cycling. |
| D．A lover of hiking. |
| A．West Cliff Drive. |
| B．Wilder Ranch State Park. |
| C．Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. |
| D．Berry Creek Falls at Big Basin State Park. |
| A．8635—0936888. |
| B．8637—0835886. |
| C．8639—0836886. |
| D．8637—0835976. |
4 . Wondering where to send your kids for summer camp his year? The 2021 Guide to Summer Camps in Northeast Ohio is for you!
Creative Arts Summer Camps
Return to creativity! Summer Camps &Class are available in Dance,Visual Arts,Music,
Theater,and Creative Arts Therapies.
Grab a mask and join us at Beck Center's Campus for in-person,socially distanced learning in a safe,clean environment.Artistic experiences are available for a wide range of ages and all abilities.
The Odyssey Program
We offer a variety of summer camps for students aged 13-18.
Live, eat,sleep,dream,and create films with the students and faculty of the School of Film & Media Arts at this three-week summer film camp that teaches storytelling,screenwriting,acting for the camera, directing, lighting, editing and much more in a fun environment.
Camp Your Way- In Person or At Home
Energize your kid's creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention program,Recharge!
Campers in grades K-6 will work with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They'll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks!
Click here to request a virtual appointment.
Roosevelt Firebird
At Camp Roosevelt Firebird we create a caring and fun-filled community every summer. We are committed to diversity，inclusion，equity (公平)and opportunities for all kids；and the make-up of our community reflects this. And we see our campers becoming leaders, taking action and making the world a better place.
1. Which of the camps may attract a teenager interested in film-making?| A．Creative Arts Summer Camps. | B．The Odyssey Program. |
| C．Camp Your Way. | D．Roosevelt Firebird |
| A．Working as volunteers. | B．Learning to write creatively. |
| C．Doing simple experiments. | D．Interviewing famous artists. |
| A．It provides artistic experiences. | B．It offers virtual camp opportunities. |
| C．It is available for children of all ages. | D．It encourages kids to become leaders. |
5 . CIEE Summer Language and Culture Program
Bring your advanced Spanish language skills to the small city of Alcalá, located in the heart of Spain. The CIEE program provides courses in Spanish, across a range of academic areas, at our partner school, Universidad de Alcalá. Small class-sizes combined with co-curricular activities will advance your Spanish skills and give you in-depth insight into the region’s history and culture.
Language Requirements
Before the start of the program, students must complete four semesters of college-level Spanish and have a 3.0 GPA in the most recently completed Spanish class.
Unique Experiences
◆Explore historical treasures in nearby Cuenca, Segovia, and Toledo.
◆Stay with a Spanish family at their Alcalá home – and take in the language as you live like a local.
◆Take an overnight trip to Asturias-Cantabria or Valencia to get a sense of Spain’s incredible geographical and cultural diversity.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from tuition to insurance. But pay attention, cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses are not included.
| PROGRAM | START DATE | END DATE | FEES |
| Summer Session I | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $3,320 |
| Summer Session II | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $4,150 |
| Summer Session I and II | Jun 1, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $6,970 |
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.ciee.org.
1. Who is the text probably intended for?| A．Cultural tourists. | B．Self-guided travelers. |
| C．Spanish beginners. | D．Advanced Spanish learners. |
| A．Staying with local residents. |
| B．Taking an overnight trip to Cuenca. |
| C．Attending some non-Spanish classes. |
| D．Exploring all the historical treasures in Alcalá. |
| A．$3,320. | B．$4,150. |
| C．$6,970. | D．$7,470. |
6 . Where to eat and drink at museums
Museums, like department stores and airports, are now counting food among their attractions. The following museum restaurants would be worth a meal even if not surrounded by masterpieces. Most of them can be visited independently of the museums.
Met Breuer
Flora Bar
The food from a brief menu is anything but: refined, excellent and pleasantly served. It begins with breakfast when it pays to arrive before the famous cinnamon buns run out.
Open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays;
Dinner from 5: 30. p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 5: 30 p. m. to 9 p. m. Sundays (reservations, no museum admission required).
646-558-5383
Asia Society
Garden Court Café
Here Steamed Chinese Dumplings served in bamboo baskets share the menu with Indian samosas, Koran Japchae Glass Noodles and a Japanese bento box assortment. Wine and beer are served.
Open daily from l: 30 a.m. to 3 p.m., except Mondays (reservations, no museum admission required).
212-570-5202
EI Museo del Barrio
Side Park Café
Mexican street food, done with some refinement, is the order of the day.
Open from 8 a. m. Mondays through Fridays, and 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, until 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays through Tuesdays (no reservations, no museum admission required).
212-831-7272
Museum of Arts and Design
Robert
Crowd-pleasing food includes crab cakes, Wagyu beef sliders and duck breast.
Lunch: 11:30 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m. Mondays through Fridays;
Dinner: 5 p. m. to 11 p. m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Tuesdays (reservations, no museum admission required).
212-299-7730
1. How long does the lunch last at Flora Bar?| A．For 2 hours. | B．For 3 hours. |
| C．For 4 hours. | D．For 5 hours. |
| A．212-570-5202. | B．212-831-7272. |
| C．212-299-7730. | D．646-558-5383 |
| A．It is known for its delicious duck breast. |
| B．It requires advance reservations. |
| C．It offers museum-goers discounts. |
| D．It opens seven days a week. |
| A．Flora Bar. | B．Garden Court Cafe. |
| C．Side Park Cafe. | D．Robert. |
| A．At 10 a.m. Mondays. | B．At 11 a. m. Tuesdays. |
| C．At 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. | D．At 10:30 p.m. Sundays |
7 . IVHQ(International Volunteer Headquarters), one of the world’s most trusted volunteer abroad organizations, offers volunteer programs in more than 50 destinations. Here are some of them.
Marine Conservation Program
Volunteers of this program work in Queensland, Australia. You will join conservation efforts like collecting sea rubbish.
Requirements: Volunteers need to be 18 years or over. Able to swim. Speak fluent English. Present a police check. Have travel insurance. Complete our free pre-departure training.
Fees: 1 week $1,010; 2 weeks $2,020; 3 weeks $2,980
Shriners Hospitals for Children Program
Volunteers in Shriners Hospitals for Children in Honolulu, Hawaii need to pick up patients, deliver supplies and tutor patients.
Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Available to volunteer two hours per week for at least five months. Agree to a police check and a drug test. We offer free training upon your arrival.
Fees: No fees are needed.
Youth Support Program
Volunteers are placed in community centers of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA to provide tutoring and positive activities for the youth. You can also help organizations by beautifying spaces, re-organizing classrooms and preparing materials.
Requirements: Volunteers need to be 18 years or over. Have travel insurance and provide a police check. The training fee is included in the program fee.
Fees: 1 week $520; 2 weeks $825; 3 weeks $1,125
Pre-School English Program
Volunteers working in Cusco, Peru will teach English in pre-schools with younger children of 4 to 5 years old.
Requirements: 18 years and over. No previous teaching experience is required, but a basic understanding of Spanish is. Emergency contact, police check and resume(简历) are required. Training will be conducted online for free.
Fees: 1 week, $320; 2 weeks $550; 3 weeks $735
1. Which program suits a 17-year-old volunteer?| A．Marine Conservation Program. | B．Youth Support Program. |
| C．Shriners Hospitals for Children Program. | D．Pre-School English Program. |
| A．Emergency contact. | B．Travel insurance. | C．Drug test. | D．Police check. |
| A．Collect sea rubbish. | B．Re-organize classrooms. |
| C．Pick up and tutor patients. | D．Teach the English language. |
8 . AI
AI (ISSN 2673-2688) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal devoted entirely to Artificial Intelligence (AI), including broad aspects of cognition and reasoning, perception and planning, machine learning, intelligent robotics, applications of AI, etc, published quarterly online by MDPI.
● Open Access- free to download, share, and reuse content. Authors receive recognition for their contribution when the paper is reused.
● Rapid Publication: manuscripts (稿子) are peer-reviewed and a first decision provided to authors approximately
17. 4 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 4.7 days.
Arts
Arts (ISSN 2076-0752) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published quarterly online by MDPI in March, June, September and December.
● Open Access- free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
● Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer reviewed and a first decision provided to authors approximately 22.6 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 5.9 days.
Biology
Biology (ISSN 2079-7737; CODEN: BBSIBX) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal of biological sciences published monthly online by MDPI.
● Open Access- free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
● Rapid Publication; manuscripts are peer -reviewed and a first decision provided to authors approximately 17.4 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 2.8 days.
Impact Factor: 3.796 (2020)
Energies
Energies (ISN 1996-1073; CODEN: ENERGA) is a peer-reviewed open access journal of related scientific research, technology development, engineering, and the studies in policy and management and is published semimonthly online by MDPI.
●Open Access-free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
●Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer reviewed and a first decision provided to authors approximately 16.5 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 3.5 days.
Impact Factor: 2.702 (2020)
1. What are AI, Arts, Biology and Energies?| A．They are quarterly publications. | B．They are free online books. |
| C．They are online journals. | D．They are traditional magazines. |
| A．Taking the longest time to be accepted. | B．Asking for no article processing charges. |
| C．Having all its articles peer-reviewed. | D．Requiring no charges to read online. |
| A．Energies and Biology. | B．Biology and AI. |
| C．Arts and Energies . | D．Arts and AI. |
9 . Shakespeare Week is the annual national celebration of Shakespeare in primary schools, organized by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Since its launch in 2014, over eight million primary school children have had first experiences of the world’s greatest writer. This year, Shakespeare Week runs from 16 to22 March and has a theme of art and design. It's free to register and to access the hundreds of resources on the Shakespeare Week website, including videos, plays, poetry, storytelling, debate, art and much more, providing children with first experiences of the world’s best-known writer.
Create a Shakespeare portrait
We're working with some of the nation's best-loved children's illustrators to contribute a portrait of William Shakespeare. Participants can see their artworks in a fabulous online exhibition. They can imagine their own William Shakespeare, plan and decide how they would like to represent him. Here are some suggestions:
·Make an abstract Shakespeare, Draw a sketch of Shakespeare and then use a tablet to take photographs of the portrait. Create a selection of images that show a range of thoughts and emotions.
·Children can enter their Shakespeare portraits in a competition to win the chance to have their works exhibited during Shakespeare Week. They will also receive an art workshop for their class from great artists.
Recreate Shakespeare's hometown
Some of the buildings that Shakespeare would have walked past and indeed lived in are still standing in Stratford-upon-Avon. If you can't make it along. why not recreate a miniature Stratford-upon-Avon? We offer a simple art activity created for Shakespeare Week by artist Jennie Maizels. Children can follow her step-by-step video and use the downloadable resources free on the website. It is a simple but effective tracing and copying activity, exploring watercolor and fineline pen painting and drawing techniques.
Design a storyworld
Participants can work with other children to design a “narrative environment” or “storyworld” that picks out a key or magical moment from one of Shakespeare's stories. This will offer them a great chance to explore Shakespeare's world.
Why not take your children to join us? You won't regret it!
1. Shakespeare Week________.| A．requires a registration fee | B．has a history of more than 10 years |
| C．is a yearly competition about Shakespeare | D．offers learning materials about Shakespeare |
| A．meet with popular illustrators | B．have his work shown in public |
| C．run an art workshop for his class | D．visit Shakespeare's birthplace for free |
| A．parents with kids | B．students of arts |
| C．Shakespeare's fans | D．newspaper journalists |
10 . Nutrition Education Through Gardening Job
Apple Seeds, a Fayetteville-based non-profit providing garden-based education, seeks an entrepreneurial and enthusiastic full-time coordinator (协调员)for Growing My Plate(GMP). The coordinator will develop and strengthen GMP training and track course supply orders for curriculums, surveys and student materials. GMP is a 6-course garden-based nutrition education curriculum. GMP is to enable children and teens to have a better understanding of their food choices. Through a combination of nutrition, culinary (烹饪的)and garden education, students learn to cook delicious, affordable meals with garden-grown food. The program's experimental stage is accomplished and the next step is to expand the program statewide.
Qualifications:
•Strong oral &. written communication skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
•Self-motivated; able to work and meet goals independently
•Excellent time-management skills
•Enjoys being around children and has a friendly manner
•Experience of leading students of various ages through planned activities/lessons
•Works well with many personality types
•Must have valid US driver's license
Hours:
•Full time—40 hours/week
•Occasional Saturdays
Start Date: May 11th
Application Deadline: March 16th
Applicants interested in the Nutrition Education Through Gardening Job should email a letter of interest, resume, and references to Brett@appleseedsnua.org. Please, no calls. This is a "Volunteers in Service to America" position, funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service for up to three years. In return for each year of full-time service, the person filling this position will receive a modest living allowance(approximately $944 per month), health-care benefits, child-care assistance, and a $6,095 Education Award or approximately $1,800 post-service reward.
1. What will the coordinator for GMP do?| A．Find partners to support the program. |
| B．Hunt for new members to join the program. |
| C．Involve children in garden-based education. |
| D．Promote the benefits of garden-grown food. |
| A．The ability to expand the program statewide. |
| B．Being approachable and communicative |
| C．A good knowledge of gardening. |
| D．A college degree. |
| A．About $ 944. | B．About $1,800. |
| C．About $6,095. | D．About $11,328. |
