1 . Boston Marathon runners in recent years may have seen a smiling furry face around the two-mile mark. It’s Spencer, the therapy (治疗) dog, who became known as an unofficial mascot (吉祥物) for the marathon, He’s shown up on the sidelines every year since 2015—rain or shine.
One particularly rainy marathon catapulted Spencer’s fame, In 2018, his owner, Richard Powers, decided to put a bright yellow rain coat on the dog, making him stand out even more than he usually does. Photos of Spencer, who holds a “Boston Strong” flag in his mouth, went viral, and he became an inspiration to runners and onlookers alike, During the marathon, some runners stop in their tracks to take selfies with the dog-the line sometimes growing to 20 runners long.
But in 2020, Spencer was diagnosed with a tumor (肿瘤). His owner was worried, but Spencer is a fighter. He got the care he needed and survived. In 2021, he was back on the course and it was really kind of a miracle and that really hit home to a lot of people.
Unfortunately, Spencer caught another tumor—this one cancerous—and Spencer began chemotherapy. Powers didn’t think his beloved dog would make it out to the marathon of 2022. “Miraculously, he’s still here with us and an even bigger miracle, he was strong enough to go to the marathon,” he said.
After recovering, Spencer was back to work—not just at the marathon—but as a therapy dog, alongside his companion, Penny, who is also a golden therapy dog. Powers takes his two therapy dogs around to schools, hospitals and senior living centers.
“He’s a gift to us and we’re very lucky to have him. He’s too good so we want to share him with as many people as we possibly can. He does make a difference,” Powers said.
1. Why is Spencer referred to as a mascot for Boston Marathon?| A．He has a smiling furry face. | B．He appears at the event annually. |
| C．He is not recognized officially. | D．He works as a therapy dog for runners. |
| A．Motivation. | B．Satisfaction. | C．Fantasy. | D．Barrier. |
| A．A failure in the marathon. | B．Caring for his owner. | C．Fighting against a disease. | D．Going viral. |
| A．Confident, | B．Supportive. | C．Objective. | D．Negative. |
2 . To celebrate the 17th anniversary of PHASE Worldwide (PW), we are, for the first time, putting together a team to cycle the famous Coast to Coast route.
The route is one of the most well-known long-distance cycle routes in the UK. Starting on the West Coast, the route takes in the stunning views offered in the Lake District, before crossing the Eden Valley and the beautiful Northern Pennines. The route then drops down to the post-industrial landscape of the North East, eventually arriving at the North Sea.
It will be completed over three days of cycling. The challenge will begin on the morning of Sunday 30th April with overnights in Penrith and Allenheads, We aim to arrive at the finish on Tuesday afternoon 2nd May. On Wednesday morning, we will transport all participants and their bikes back to the starting point at Whitehaven.
Advice
While much of the route is on sealed surface road and path, there are some sections that are not, It occasionally includes short sections of busier roads where necessary. A road bike should deal with the short gravel (沙砾) sections (mainly at the Waskerley Way).
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If you have any further questions regarding the logistics of the event, please contact eddavys@me.com.
If you have any further questions regarding donation, please contact jonathan@phaseworldwide.org.
Fees
Event Registration: £250, half price for students.
Please read the Coast to Coast 2023 Booking Conditions before registering for your place below.
1. Which of the following can you see first in the route?| A．Northern Pennines. | B．Lake District. | C．Eden Valley. | D．Post-industrial landscape. |
| A．On April 30th, | B．On May 1st. | C．On May 2nd. | D．On May 3rd. |
| A．£500. | B．£375. | C．£250. | D．£125. |
3 . Competing for a Trip to Soma Bay, Egypt
Soma Bay is a perfect place for sunny relaxation. If you take a trip there, you can also take part in the competition we organize.
The Destination
Lapped by the Red Sea on three sides and with views of sandy beaches and desert mountains, Soma Bay can attract nature lovers most, Spreading across almost 2,500 acres, the Egyptian tourist attraction has an 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, a golfing enthusiast, as well as the largest Thalasso spa in Africa. Kiteboarding, diving and horse riding are all on offer, too.
Of Soma Bay’s five accommodation options, a five-star hotel enjoys a fantastic location on the highest point of the Soma Bay peninsula. It has a number of guest rooms and suites with private balconies, as well as four on-site restaurants, You can enjoy beach-side pizza, take afternoon tea, or stop for a drink by the 18th hole. They are all offered by the hotel.
The Prize
With the official permission of Soma Bay, the winner can enjoy a four-night stay in a classic room at the five-star hotel on a half-price basis. The prize includes return economy class flight tickets with overhead cabin luggage from the UK to Hurghada International Airport up to the value of £650 per person, with direct routes available from cities including London, Manchester and Bristol, plus return airport transfers to Soma Bay (UK transfers aren’t included).
To Enter
Answer the following question online at natgeotv,com/uk/competitions:
ON WHICH SEA IS SOMA BAY LOCATED?
Competition closes on 31 October 2023.
The winner must be a UK adult resident, aged 18 or over.
1. What does the five-star hotel offer?| A．Games on a golf course. | B．Tickets for kiteboarding. |
| C．Something to eat and drink. | D．Accommodation on the beach. |
| A．A free stay in the perfect hotel. | B．A return airport transfer to the UK. |
| C．A possible direct flight ticket from Bristol. | D．A first class flight from the UK to Hurghada |
| A．It welcomes children. | B．It covers multiple questions. |
| C．It targets at Egyptian citizens. | D．It ends on the last day of October. |
4 . A 32-year-old Australian runner has set a new world record for continuous daily marathons as a woman.
Erchana Murray-Bartlett set out from Cape York, the tip of Australia, in August 2022. She then ra n a marathon every day for 150 days— a 3,900-mile journey that ended in Melbourne on Monday, January 16,2023.
By running the entire north-south distance of Australia, Murray-Bartlett beat the record held by British runner Kate Jayden, who ran a marathon for 106 continuous days last year. In addition to the new Guinness World Record, Murray-Bartlett was running to raise money for a conservation charity, the Wilderness Society. She raised $70,000 during her journey across Australia.
“Yesterday was everything,” she said. “When I stood on the start line on August 20 I could never have imagined what the next 22 weeks would bring... I can’t put into words how good crossing that finish line felt, and to be honest, I think I’ll be processing for a few weeks, months, and even years to come.”
Murray-Bartlett has been running professionally for many years. When she missed out on qualifying. for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she decided on a new goal: running the length of Australia and setting a new female record for continuous marathons.
To state the obvious: it wasn’t always easy. Murray-Bartlett experienced three injuries during the first 3 weeks of the journey. But she didn’t give up, and her body adapted as she ran along her country’s coasts, rainforests, dirt roads and highways. She ran through heavy rain and intense heat.
The journey also served to raise awareness of Australia’s extinction(灭绝) crisis. Many of the island nation’s plants and animals are found nowhere else — yet 500 of them are threatened with extinction. Throughout the trip, Murray-Bartlett highlighted her country’s biodiversity on social media. When she finally crossed the finish line on Monday evening, she learned she’d raised nearly double her fundraising(募捐) goal.
1. What’s one goal of Murray-Bartlett’s running?| A．To enter the next Olympics. | B．To go on running professionally. |
| C．To collect money for protecting wildlife. | D．To help bring back lost plants and animals. |
| A．Pleased. | B．Faint. | C．Confident. | D．Horrible. |
| A．Murray-Bartlett finished the journey uninjured. |
| B．The good weather continued during her journey. |
| C．There were many challenges during the journey. |
| D．The journey raised awareness of extinction crisis. |
| A．Energetic and frank. | B．Tough and determined. |
| C．Positive and adventurous. | D．Considerate and generous. |
5 . Thanks For Giving 4 Miler
Thurs. November 23, 2023
The EventSign up today for the 2023 Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Dash that will take place this Thanksgiving in New Albany! Come out and join us for a fun kick off to Thanksgiving Day festivities! As always, 100% of our net proceeds go to help those in need.
All are welcome, including competitive runners, joggers, and walkers wanting to enjoy time with friends and loved ones. Registration ends on November 22, 2023.
The FeeThere is no official race fee. You can give as much or as little as you want. However-a $40 minimum donation is required to get our soft T-shirt. Our goal is to feed as many families in Central Ohio as we can. You can help by running our race, spreading the word, or making a donation. You may bring any donation you want, from a can of soup to cash. Let’s make a difference.
Event Day Timeline6:30 am: Race day check-in begins.
8:00 am: Opening ceremony (仪式) begins!
8:15 am: Kids Dash begins!
8:30 am: The Thanks For Giving 4 Miler kicks off!
AwardsThe top three overall male and female finishers will receive a gift certificate. The top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups will receive a pumpkin (南瓜) pie: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and above. Every participant of the kids race receives a finisher’s medal!
SafetyFor safety, please no bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, or participation with pets.
1. What is Thanks For Giving 4 Miler and Kids Run?| A．A marathon race. | B．A charity event. |
| C．A kid-targeted activity. | D．A holiday get-together. |
| A．A soft T-shirt. | B．A pumpkin pie. |
| C．A gift certificate. | D．A finisher’s medal. |
| A．Bringing a donation. |
| B．Reaching a certain age. |
| C．Registering in advance. |
| D．Wearing safety equipment. |
6 . Chloe Ricketts is only 15 years old, but she’s already signed a professional contract with the Washington Spirit soccer team. That makes her the youngest player ever to sign with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
Chloe began working out with the Washington Spirit team in January. She trained with the team in Florida and Virginia. During training, Chloe impressed the team’s managers with her ability to compete with the other professional players, which led the team to offer her the contract.
For her part, Chloe says the chance to play for the Washington Spirit is “a dream come true”. Chloe is from Dexter, Michigan. She started playing soccer when she was seven. She claims that at the time, she was “the worst on the team”. However, she improved through hard work, extra training, and staying late after practice. It didn’t take her long to begin moving up in the soccer world.
In 2021, she played on a girls team, which went to the national finals of the Elite Clubs National League. She also played on a boys team, the 2007 Boys Ann Arbor Tigers, which won the Michigan State Cup that year. In January of 2022, Chloe signed with AFC Ann Arbor — a team that’s part of USL League Two. USL League Two helps develop players for the NWSL. When she joined AFC Ann Arbor, Chloe was just 14 — the youngest player ever to join the club.
Now, as she joins Washington Spirit, Chloe is in the 10th grade. While she is playing with the team, Chloe will continue to go to school online. But Chloe isn’t the first 15-year-old to play for the NWSL. The NWSL used to have a rule saying that no one under the age of 18 could join its teams. But in 2021, another 15-year-old, Olivia Moultrie, took the league to court.
1. What made the Washington Spirit soccer team sign a contract with Chloe?| A．Her skills. | B．Her experience. | C．Her character. | D．Her reputation. |
| A．Careful. | B．Easy-going. | C．Far-sighted. | D．Hard-working |
| A．AFC Ann Arbor. | B．USL League Two. |
| C．The 2007 Boys Ann Arbor Tigers. | D．The Elite Clubs National League. |
| A．Washington Spirit revised a rule to take in Chloe. |
| B．Olivia Moultrie took the lead in Washington Spirit. |
| C．Chloe values her education during playing football. |
| D．Chloe’s participation makes her team much stronger. |
7 . KLUANE CHILKAT
INTERNATIONAL BIKE RELAY
February newsletter:
Greetings riders! By now you have been chatting with friends to organize a team. Consider cross-training to get into shape-skiing snowshoeing, indoor riding, swimming…whatever you fancy, they are all great ways to stay in shape and prepare for some long-distance riding in May.
A reminder:
Online Registration opens on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 6: 00 AM Yukon Time. Be sure to read the entire registration page before registering.
What’s changed:
4-person teams have been removed.
Solo (单人的) riders — Icycle Sport, our Partner Level Sponsor will continue to provide snacks and drinks at Checkpoints 3 and 5 but there is no longer a food/drink bag drop at the Start Line.
Team name — The registration platform will not allow duplication (重复) of team names. Yours needs to be original.
E-bikes are allowed on 8-person teams. The team does not need to consist entirely of e-bikes.
2023 Registration fees:
NEW! Early bird registration fee: (March 15 — 22, 2023) $85 per rider for a team.
Regular registration fee: (March 23 — April 12, 2023) $95 per rider for a team.
Other updates:
The itinerary (行程), Relay Information, Race Rules, and Registration are now updated and posted. Visit www.kcibr.org. Questions? Please email info@kcibr.org.
1. When will the international bike relay be held?| A．In February. | B．In March. | C．In April. | D．In May. |
| A．They should have an original team name. | B．They should bring food themselves. |
| C．They should register in person. | D．They should ride e-bikes. |
| A．$85. | B．$95. | C．$170. | D．$190. |
8 . The Best Writing Contests of 2023
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| A．No entry fee is required. |
| B．Local culture is the focus. |
| C．There is maximum word count for entries. |
| D．One entry per person for each week is allowed. |
| A．Top prize winner will be awarded $300. |
| B．It is open to anyone from across the world. |
| C．Children’s stories on any theme are greatly appreciated. |
| D．Contest entries should be submitted before July 31, 2023. |
| A．Weekly Writing Competition. | B．Anthology Travel Writing Competition. |
| C．Fiction Factory Flash Fiction. | D．Imagine 2200. |
9 . UN FAO World Food Day Poster Contest 2023
We are aware at mytopschools.com that you are searching for Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN FAO) World Food Day Poster Contest 2023,then you are not alone.
Calling out to all children and teens around the world! If you’re between ages 5 to 19, the UN FAO wants you to use your imagination and create a poster of your favourite food hero at work and submit it for their World Food Day Poster Contest.
The world is full of food heroes, who despite various challenges, work hard to make sure that food makes its way from farms to our table. Let’s celebrate their great efforts this World Food Day. Young minds can be inspired to support these food heroes who provide the healthy diets we need, while protecting the planet.
Requirements
·Only one entry should be submitted per person. Multiple entries from one person will result in disqualification.
·Poster entries may be drawn, painted or sketched using pens, pencils, crayons or using oil, or watercolour paint. Digitally created artwork is also permitted. No photographs are allowed.
·All poster entries must be original and should not include photographic images of the Contestant or other personal information.
·Submissions must be made through the online form provided – please do not send in physical posters. The deadline is November 6.
Prizes：
·Three winning poster designs will be selected as finalists by a jury in each category.
·Winners will also receive a Certificate of Recognition and a surprise gift bag.
·When winning posters are published, only the first initial, full family name and country of origin will be published. No other personal information about the Contestants will be published or shared.
1. What is the Poster Contest intended for?| A．Protecting the planet. | B．Providing healthy diets. |
| C．Honoring food heroes. | D．Developing farms. |
| A．Only drawn entries. | B．A copied entry. |
| C．Two entries from a kid. | D．A physical poster. |
| A．A school certificate. | B．An amazing present bag. |
| C．A creative artwork. | D．A watercolour painting. |
10 . Show Your Money Smarts Contest 2023
Show Your Money Smarts Contest aims to give the youth a jump start by equipping them with the power of knowledge to make sound financial choices.
Why Participate:
Learn how to use credit wisely in this year’s fifth annual contest. Compete with other youths across the state of Michigan in this 30-question online challenge during the month of May and win prizes. Start developing a good credit score and history at a young age and learn how to make your credit work for you!
Teachers, librarians and other youth development professionals also can win a $25 gift card if a non-related youth you referred to the contest wins. One gift card per referring adult.
Who Should Participate:
Any youth 13-19 across the state of Michigan.
When:
Register by May 13, 2023, by 11:59 pm. ET. Complete the contest by May 31, 2023, 11:59 pm. ET.
How to Participate:
● You must sign up to be qualified for prizes. If a non-related teacher, librarian or other youth development professional referred you to this contest, you will want to include their names and emails for their chances to win a prize too!
● Learn about credit by attending an in-person class, a Zoom class, reading articles, or completing the Nearpod class here and/or exploring other credit education resources found on the Michigan 4-H website.
● On May 14, you will receive an e-mail with the game code (代码) for Quizizz. The game will be available for two weeks.
● Go to quizizz. com/join on a phone or tablet and enter the code using the same name when you register.
● High scoring youth will be entered for a prize drawing to win a $25 gift card. A maximum of 10 youth winners will be selected. Winners will be notified by June 8, 2023.
1. What knowledge is involved in the contest?| A．Game knowledge. | B．Library knowledge. | C．Computer knowledge. | D．Financial knowledge. |
| A．Being a member. | B．Having a referrer. | C．Registering in advance. | D．Taking training courses. |
| A．It is an online contest. | B．It charges low entry fees. |
| C．It is held every five months. | D．Any teenager can take part. |
