1 . Public Speaking Courses
Complete Public Speaking Masterclass for Every Occasion (Udemy)
If you’re struggling to put yourself out in front of audiences, then joining this Udemy course will be a good decision. In this course, you will be instructed to feel calm and comfortable on stage in front of any number of people while speaking and conveying your message. The comprehensive guide by TJ Walker will help you impress your audience and influence them.
Dynamic Public Speaking Certification (证明) by University of Washington (Coursera)
Available on Coursera, this online course is perfect for people who want to be excellent dynamic speakers. You will be taught by Dr. Matt McGarrity - a principal lecturer at UW Department of Communication. Designed for beginners, it will help you gain many skills, for instance, public speaking, speech, presentation, and communication.
How to Become a World-class Speaker (Mindvalley)
This Mindvalley course is aimed at training people who have no experience of public speaking and just start to set foot in this area. It has already assisted a lot of people in becoming skillful at speaking and spreading their voice. Lisa Nicholas, your communication coach, is regarded as one of the best speechmakers in the world. Within less than two days, you will get insights into how she masters this art.
Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation (University of Colorado Boulder)
With the help of this course, you can get better at business communication, including presenting your ideas to your coworkers, handling client (客户) calls, and so on. You’ll also learn how to write effective business emails, along with reports and draft presentations. This course is very popular among people who want to quickly fit in with the workplace.
1. How can the Udemy course benefit learners?| A．Allowing them to study at their own pace. |
| B．Teaching them how to make good life decisions. |
| C．Helping them overcome the fear of public speaking. |
| D．Enabling them to hold comprehensive lectures with TJ Walker. |
| A．They both last for one month. |
| B．They are targeted at beginners. |
| C．They are offered by the same university. |
| D．They train people to be smart speech listeners. |
| A．Dynamic Public Speaking Certification. |
| B．How to Become a World-class Speaker. |
| C．Complete Public Speaking Masterclass for Every Occasion. |
| D．Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation. |
2 . With her exit to care for a family member, Sluhan, a preschool art teacher, will help her students show their artworks in her last art show with the school. The preschoolers hold a display each year, allowing the parents an insight into what they have been doing in the classroom.
On Thursday, the school will be closed for Sluhan to change it into an art gallery featuring hundreds of the students’ pieces. “Before, we would just put paintings up in classrooms, taped to the walls,” said director Seely. “Now, the school will be completely changed. You won’t even know it’s a preschool.”
Sluhan thinks that it is important for the children to explore several different methods of art. She has broken with the traditional way of teaching. The preschoolers experiment with different materials and colors to learn what they like and also appreciate art. Seely says there has been an increase in the students’ interest in art since Sluhan joined the preschool six years ago. Many of the young students have listed “artist” when asked what they want to be when they grow up.
The kids receive one hour of art each week from Sluhan, and she tries to fill each hour with enriching material to create a foundation for their education. She believes that the lessons help the children become appreciative of art. They are better able to recognize that art is not one particular thing.
In practice, the art show is a visual way for parents to understand some of what the students have learned. It’s also a way for the kids to show off.
For the past six years, Sluhan has put in a lot of work to create the art program and the art show as they are now. With her leaving, a new art teacher will continue with the art shows and the curriculum Sluhan has established.
1. Why will the art show be Sluhan’s last one?| A．She is about to quit her post. | B．The art class will be called off. |
| C．The school is about to be closed. | D．She will go to teach in another school. |
| A．Unproductive. | B．Unpractical. | C．Fruitful. | D．Conventional. |
| A．To help them enjoy art. | B．To inspire them to be artists. |
| C．To offer them a chance to show off. | D．To cater to their parents’ preferences. |
| A．Art Lessons: Understanding Kids | B．An Art Teacher: Keeping Teaching |
| C．An Art Show: Parting with Students | D．Artworks: Featuring Preschoolers’ Personalities |
3 . I teach digital technology. Although this class is high-tech; we try to make it high-touch. In other words, we keep screen-time to a
One day, I helped my Grade 8 students build robotic arms. They’re
Educators and parents have done a lot of thinking lately about the future of
| A．balance | B．target | C．height | D．minimum |
| A．displaying | B．allowing | C．improving | D．inspiring |
| A．ordinary | B．urgent | C．significant | D．tough |
| A．work out | B．turn around | C．show off | D．catch up |
| A．mental | B．legal | C．mechanical | D．financial |
| A．disappearing | B．failing | C．freezing | D．boiling |
| A．applications | B．opportunities | C．possibilities | D．challenges |
| A．suggestions | B．mistakes | C．excuses | D．apologies |
| A．bring | B．call | C．lift | D．wake |
| A．thinking | B．training | C．learning | D．teasing |
| A．Crucially | B．Suddenly | C．Seriously | D．Occasionally |
| A．candidates | B．competitors | C．colleagues | D．audience |
| A．entertainment | B．education | C．society | D．technology |
| A．scene | B．stage | C．ground | D．screen |
| A．provide | B．replace | C．combine | D．assist |
4 . Four Online Art Classes
International Center of Photography
Cost: $20 per month or $220 per year
Class length (持续时间): 3 to 5 hours
Registration (注册): Open year-round
Standout feature: International Center of Photography is popular for photography classes that are suitable for people at different skill levels at these classes are taught by experienced teachers.
The Ceramic (陶瓷) School
Cost: $30 per month or $300 per year
Class length: 1 to 2 hours
Registration: Open year-round
Standout feature: The Ceramic School offers many classes and live online events at a reasonable price and is only centered on ceramics.
Craftsy
Cost: $10 per month or $90 per year
Class length: 1 to 2 hours
Registration: By semester (学)
Standout feature: Craftsy stands out for offering many courses
sewing, embroidery and knitting (缝纫、刺绣和编织) that are suitable for all levels, from beginners to more experienced learners.
Skillshare
Cost: $15 per month or $150 per year
Class length: 1 to 3 hours
Registration: Open year-round
Standout feature: Providing classes for people at all skill levels at aaffordable price, Skillshare is our top pick for online painting lessons.
1. How much should you pay if you register for a five-month photography course?| A．$50. | B．$75. | C．$100. | D．$150. |
| A．They cost the same. | B．They last for the same time. |
| C．They are both for beginners. | D．They are both open year-round. |
| A．International Center of Photography. | B．The Ceramic School. |
| C．Skillshare. | D．Craftsy. |
5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the talk aimed at?| A．Children. | B．Teenagers | C．Adults. |
| A．They offer courses for beginners only. |
| B．They provide flexible language lessons. |
| C．They give online learning materials for free. |
| A．Native speakers. | B．Qualified professors. | C．Experienced travelers. |
| A．To teach communication skills. |
| B．To promote courses. |
| C．To discuss a program. |
6 . Connected to each other like never before, young people today are becoming agents of change, increasingly contributing to innovative solutions that improve people’s lives and the planet’s health. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research is therefore delighted to launch the Young Leaders Online Training Programme, a four-week e-Learning course, to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to fully unfold their potential as global leaders.
◆CONTENT
◇Online Learning Modules
Module 1: The United Nations (3—9 June 2024)
Module 2: Conference Diplomacy (外交) (10—16 June 2024)
Module 3: Sustainable Development Goals (17—23 June 2024)
Module 4: International Communication (24—30 June 2024)
Each module will comprise about 30 pages of literature, external links, videos, and other relevant material, corresponding to a total workload of 40—45 hours during the four weeks.
◇Live Components
Each e-Learning module will go with a series of live meetings with UN experts. These will have varying lengths and formats, including e-workshops, mock (模拟的) interviews, etc.
◆COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Participants are qualified for a course certificate upon successful completion of the components below:
◇Reading the four modules’ content. You may wish to study the material through the interactive programme Articulate Storyline or simply download the PDF version of the content. They are identical in content and are meant to give participants flexibility in the way to study.
◇Participation in the discussion board forums (论坛). You are supposed to answer questions on every module in short texts. Your posts will be evaluated according to both quantity and quality.
◇Passing the multiple-choice assessments. Each module features an assessment quiz at its end. It contains 10 questions, and passing the module requires at least 8 out of 10 questions correctly answered.
1. What is the main aim of the course?| A．To build up the youth’s global leadership ability. |
| B．To improve the lives of young people. |
| C．To connect the youth around the world. |
| D．To collect innovative ideas from young people. |
| A．Appreciate great works of art. | B．Spend 40--45 hours on learning. |
| C．Have online meetings with UN experts. | D．Make videos for the United Nations. |
| A．post questions on each module | B．take part in the discussions |
| C．copy the PDF version of the content | D．answer all the test questions correctly |
7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many levels of courses does the program offer?| A．Seven. | B．Eight. | C．Twelve. |
| A．It can meet personal needs. |
| B．It provides courses on US culture. |
| C．It is available throughout the year. |
| A．A course for free. |
| B．A chance to work part-time. |
| C．A promotion to a higher level. |
| A．Extra practice hours. | B．Field trips. | C．Social activities. |
8 . Summer Art Classes
Afro-Atlantic Histories (Ages 9—12)
Students will explore storytelling through artworks in the exhibition Afro-Atlantic Histories and will highlight moments of their lives through their own artistic creations. Taught by artist Fernando Isai Garcia, this program will take place indoors, June 12—16.
Art & Ecology—Our Friends the Plants (Ages 6—8)
Explore the fantastic world of plants! Let’s look at how artists have “used” plants, and been inspired by their colors and shapes. Combine art, and science to learn about plants. Taught by artist Beatriz Jaramillo, this program will take place outdoors, July 10—14.
Making Comics (Ages 10—14)
We’ll view, discuss, and sketch (给……画素描) artworks to learn about different aspects of visual storytelling, and then, in the studio, we’ll continue to learn about storytelling while making our own comics. We know you’ve got a story to tell! Taught by artist Shannon Green, this program will take place indoors, July 17—21.
Art in Action (Ages 5 and under)
Children will make art with a focus on the process as much as the results. We’ll explore bubble prints (泡泡印画) and blow painting. Come ready for an experience that will blow your artistic mind! Taught by artist Katie Lipsitt, this program will take place indoors, July 31—August 4.
1. When will the outdoor program take place?| A．June 12—16. | B．July 17—21. | C．July 10—14. | D．July 31—August 4. |
| A．Making Comics. | B．Art in Action. |
| C．Afro-Atlantic Histories. | D．Art & Ecology—Our Friends the Plants. |
| A．Using plants to create art. | B．Visual storytelling. |
| C．Sketching artworks. | D．Blow painting. |
1. Who is Jane probably talking to?
| A．A schoolmate. | B．A teacher. | C．A close friend. |
| A．History of art. |
| B．Ancient Indian history. |
| C．History and politics in Latin America. |
| A．Go to a party. | B．Work on a paper. | C．Have a meal with the man. |
1. What will happen next Tuesday?
| A．The teachers will mark the mid-term tests. |
| B．The speakers will attend the mid-term tests. |
| C．The woman will get the result of the mid-term tests. |
| A．Internet technology. | B．Software engineering. | C．American Revolution. |
| A．Astonished and embarrassed. | B．Sad and hopeless. | C．Disappointed and annoyed. |
