1 . 听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。

1. How old is the festival?

A．Under 30 years.

B．Over l00 years.

C．About l50 years.

2. What is the TT?

A．A tourist festival.

B．A shopping festival.

C．A motor cycle festival.

3. Who is Judith Curtis’s friend?

A．Laurence.

B．Anne.

C．James.

2 . College Podcast (播客) Challenge Open for Entries

The College Podcast Challenge is back for its third year, in the fall. Entries will open on Sept. 1, 2023 and close at the end of the year on Dec. 31, 2023 to give students the entire fall academic term. And, as with last year’s, the college con test will award a $5,000 grand prize scholarship and $500 prizes to finalists.

One big change this year: the college con test will be open to students of all ages doing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, as well as those who are set to graduate in 2023. College podcasters can enter your own work, without going through your school or professor, as long as you’re 18 years or older.

For the college con test this year, our basic guidelines remain pretty much the same: students can create a podcast about any topic they wish to explore. Some themes we’ve seen over and over include questions on identity and how young people fit in. Your podcast can also be in many different formats: an interview, narrative (叙述的) story or even investigative reporting. You can do it by yourself or with your entire class.

One important rule to keep in mind is that the maximum length of your podcast is eight minutes, and longer entries will be disqualified.

For more tips, advice and the latest updates on this year’s contest, make sure to sign up for our newsletter. We can’t wait to hear your stories!

1. When can you submit your entry?

A．In January.

B．In February.

C．In August.

D．In November.

2. What is special about this year’s contest?

A．It is open to all college students.	B．Its participants under 18 are qualified.
C．It requires your school’s approval.	D．Its basic guidelines have changed a lot.

3. Which is a must concerning your podcast?

A．It should present an inspiring people.	B．It focuses on young people’s life.
C．It is eight minutes at most in length.	D．It is created by your entire class.

3 . Cash Composition Contest

In support of Financial Literacy Month (April), Michigan State University Extension and 4-H, a youth organization, are coordinating (协调) the Cash Composition Contest. Youths residing in Michigan are encouraged to answer this year’s essay question with an essay of 300 words or less. The 5 top-scoring essays will each win a $100 gift card thanks to the generous sponsorship by Extra Credit Union.

Timeline

April 30, 2023: Essay submission due by 11:59 pm

May 31, 2023: Winners notified

Cash Composition Topic

What is the difference between a need and a want? Discuss how you determine if something is a need or a want. How can you make sure you have enough money to get your needs and still enjoy some of your wants? Share how needs and wants might change throughout one’s life.

Grading Standards

● Quality of Writing

● Organization and Information

● Grammar

Guidelines
Participants must:

● Between 9—12 years of age as of January 1, 2023 living in the state of Michigan.

● Have knowledge of money management such as saving, spending, borrowing, and planning appropriate for age and grade level.

Requirements

● Youths must have parental or guardian permission to apply and participate.

● The application form must be completed by a parent/guardian.

● Youths must write an essay (300 words or less)on the assigned topic above.

● Essays must be submitted on the contest registration page.

● The essay must be the work of the student submitting it. It is highly recommended that youths write their essay prior to completing the registration/submission form.

1. Who will sponsor the contest prizes?

A．Michigan State University.	B．Extra Credit Union.
C．A local youth organization.	D．The state of Michigan.

2. What will be focused on in the entry?

A．The changes throughout one’s life.

B．The ways to improve quality of writing.

C．The need for charity management.

D．The discussions on needs and wants.

3. Which will result in disqualification for an applicant?

A．Submitting the essay on April 29.	B．Writing an essay of 300 words.
C．Filling the application form in person.	D．Finishing the essay before registration.

4 . Sharing China 2023 is calling for photos and videos from all over the world until Feb.12, 2023. Welcome to send us your memorable moments from Chinese New Year celebrations.

What We are Looking for

Suggested themes include: traditional customs, modern customs and new trends, folk activities, foreigners experiencing the Spring Festival and celebrations around the world.

Awards and Prizes

We will select 50 photos (single or group) and 10 short films. Each winner will be awarded 1,000RMB.

Timeline

Starting time and deadline: from Dec.20, 2022 to Feb.12, 2023.

Selection and ranking: from Feb.13 to May 15, 2023.

Result announcement: June, 2023.

The Rules

Photos:

1. All works must be real and not doctored or edited.

2. Works can be single photos or a series of photos.

3. Works should have titles and a short photo description.

Short films:

1. Size: 1GB maximum, less than 4 minutes.

2. Dubbing and subtitles (配音和字幕): If the video is dubbed, the language could be either Chinese or English, but subtitles should be bilingual (双语的).

3. Caption: English or Chinese words to give a brief introduction.

How to submit (提交)

You can submit your works to China Culture’s Facebook. For further information, click here.

1. Which time is proper if you want to hand in your works?

A．Dec.10, 2022.	B．Jan.12, 2023.
C．Feb.15, 2023.	D．Jun.16, 2023.

2. Which of the following meets the rules?

A．An edited photo.	B．A 3-minute video.
C．A photo without a title.	D．A video with only English subtitle.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A science report.	B．An encyclopedia.
C．A story book.	D．A website.

5 . In order to celebrate the coming Earth Day, our school library is going to hold a special contest. All students in our school are invited to use recycled materials to create a work of art.

Rules:

★One entry(参赛作品)per student.

★At least 70% of the materials used to make your entry are recycled materials. Please do not include anything that cannot be safely recycled.

★ Your entry must be no larger than 42 inches in any one direction and it must be able to stand alone on the table.

★Your entry must be your own creation. Don’t copy ideas from others.

*Write your name, age, phone number and email address on the back of your entry.

★The entry must be submitted (提交) to the Front Desk of the library before 4 pm on 18 April 2022.

Prizes:

All the entries will be shown in the library’s front window. Everyone will have the chance to vote(投票)for their favourite entries from 19 to 21 April 2022．Three winners will be chosen．The results will be posted on the school website on 22 April 2022. Winners will receive $200,$100 or $50 gift cards to a local art store.

For more information, please visit our school website at https://www.sunshineschool.org.

1. What’s the deadline for submission of the entry?

A．6 pm on 19 April 2022.

B．4 pm on 18 April 2022.

C．4 pm on 21 April 2022.

D．6 pm on 20 April 2022.

2. On 22 April 2022, what will Emma get if she wins the contest?

A．A medal.

B．Some money.

C．A gift card.

D．A library card.

3. What’s the writing purpose of this passage?

A．To introduce a special contest.

B．To encourage students to reduce waste.

C．To explain the importance of Earth Day.

D．To ask students to vote for their favourite entries.