WISCONSIN WINTER WELCOME EVENTSThe spring sem...

WISCONSIN WINTER WELCOME EVENTS

The spring semester is here, and we’re excited to welcome both returning and new students to campus. The start of a new semester is an exciting time of the year. It’s the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and create memorable new experiences.

During the first four weeks of the semester, Wisconsin Welcome offers events for students to meet new friends and find community. We've highlighted just a few of the events offered below:

MSC Comeback Carnival — Thursday, January 23

Ready to get involved in a multicultural student organization? Want to catch up with friends over some free food and fun activities? Stop by the MSC to meet with over 45 multicultural student organizations, have fun, and connect with new and old friends! -6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, MSC Lounge on the 2nd Floor of the Red Gym.

Public Service Fair — Wednesday, January 29

The Morgridge Center for Public Service hosts two Public Service Fairs per year. The fairs draw hundreds of students eager to learn about work and internship (实习) opportunities with local and national organizations. -3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Gordon Dining &Event Center.

Winter Carnival — Tuesday, February 4 to Sunday, February 9

The Wisconsin Union's Winter Carnival is a long-standing tradition. It challenges you to embrace the cold, snow and play crazily! When you need to warm up a bit, head indoors for hot chocolate and food specials! -Memorial Union.

Spring Student Organization Fair — Tuesday, February 11

The Student Organization Fair is a great opportunity to explore your hobbies and meet different student organizations on campus. Stop by, meet new people, and maybe join a new student organization! - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Kohl Center.

These are just a few of the many events you can check out during Wisconsin Welcome. Go to www.go.wisc.edu/welcome for more events and information, and use WiWelcome on social to stay connected.

We hope you have a great semester!

1.If you want to improve your foreign languages, which event are you expected to join in?

A.MSC Comeback Carnival.

B.Public Service Fair.

C.Winter Carnival.

D.Spring Student Organization Fair.

2.Public Service Fairs will help students ___________.

A.make friends B.develop hobbies

C.find jobs D.purchase textbooks

3.Which of the following is true of the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival?

A.It has a quite short history.

B.It will be held in the open air.

C.It will take place on Monday.

D.It will offer free hot chocolate.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

In spring, chickens start laying eggs again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winter’s end. So it’s no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg.

Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter breads. Others upgrade the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewel-covered “eggs” that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century.

One　 ancient　 form　 of　 egg　 art　 is　 egg　 painting,　 which　 comes　 to　 us　 from　 Ukraine.　 For　 centuries, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contemporary artists have followed this tradition and adapted the traditional methods to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are, too.

“There’s something about their delicate nature that crazily appeals to me,” says New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in egg painting and learned the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modern characters. “I’ve broken eggs at every stage of the process — from the very beginning to the very, very end.”

But there’s an appeal in that　 vulnerability. “There’s part of this sickening horror that I kind of like, the horror of knowing you’re walking on the edge with this, knowing that it could all fall apart at any second.” Chast’s designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny boat, reflect that delicateness.

Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to those fears. The complex and detailed patterns were believed to offer protection against evil.

Egg painting art, dating back to 300 B.C., was later absorbed into the Christian church. The old symbols, however, still survive. A decorated egg with a bird on it, given to a young married couple, is a wish for children. A decorated egg thrown into the field would be a wish for a good harvest.

1.What do we learn about the decorated “eggs” in Russia?

A. They are shaped like jewel cases. B. They are heavily painted in red.

C. They are favored as a form of art. D. They are valued by the rich.

2.Why have contemporary artists continued the tradition of egg painting?

A. Because eggs serve as a symbol of the coming of spring.

B. Because eggs provide a source of protein in winter’s end.

C. Because eggs provide a unique surface to paint on.

D. Because eggs reflect the anxieties of people today.

3.Which of the following best explains “vulnerability” underlined in paragraph 5?

A. Delicateness. B. Technique. C. Fear. D. Anxiety.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A. Egg painting art preserves traditional and popular symbols.

B. Different cultures have different ways of honoring the egg.

C. Ukrainian egg painting art appeals to contemporary artists.

D. Egg painting art continues and develops in pace with time.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Spring is coming. Everything is waking from its winter sleep. The fields 1.(dress) in a fresh robe of green. The wild flowers begin to peep forth(隐隐露出). Birds sing among the trees, and begin to get their nests ready 2. summer. Men are now sowing seeds in the fields. The days are 3.(warm), for brighter sunshine has come again. Everything is full of life and joy.

高三英语语法填空简单题查看答案及解析

What is the man’s favorite season?

A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter.

高三英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析

Welcome to Whitney High School!

Spring Kids Dance Clinic

The WHS Dance team is hosting the annual Spring Dance Clinic for children aged 5-13. If you are interested in your son or daughter attending this camp, you may download the form and return it to the WHS office or register online!

QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Halley Crandell at hcrandell@rocklinusd.org WHERE: Whitney High School Cafeteria

WHEN: April 22 nd from 9:00 am-12:30 pm

COST: $25 Online RegPDFistration$30Walk-upRegistration

Kaplan SAT/ACT Combo　　 ractice Tests

Offered in the WHS Library

Saturday, April 29 th 9 am to 1 pm

Registration is $20.

Please sign up in the College and Career Center by April 21st to secure a spot.

Please see Mrs. Randazzo in the College and Career Center to sign up or for questions.

Lions Club Student Speech Contest

Enter to be one of two Whitney High School students to qualify for the Rocklin Lions Club Speech Contest, which is to be held this summer. A written copy of your speech is due to the College and Career Center no later than April 30th at 3:00 pm.

Open to grades 9 -12. No less than 5 minutes and No more than 10 minutes.

Can You Catch the Wildcat at the 5K Race

On April 28 th at 8:30 am, the Whitney Wildcat will leave his stadium and attempt to outrun the hundreds of runners trying to catch him!

This will be a fun exciting way to challenge yourself and provide needed funds for two great causes! The WHS track and field team is raising money for equipment. Secondly, we are raising money for the Heidi Greenwood Scholarship. All profits on T-shirt sales will go directly to the scholarship!

Entry to the race is $15 and T-shirt sales will be on site. Go to https://goo.gl/QANQg8 to register!

1.How much should one pay for registering the dance camp in person?

A. $5

B. $55

C. $25

D. $30

2.Who should students turn to if they have questions about Practice Tests?

A. Mark Snow.

B. Mrs. Randazzo.

C. Halley Crandell.

D. Heidi Greenwood.

3.What do we know about Can You Catch the Wildcat at the 5K Race?

A. It’s an indoor activity to be held on April 28th.

B. All the money collected will go to scholarship.

C. There is no specific information for registration.

D. People can support it by buying T-shirts on the spot.

4.What’s the purpose of the text?

A. To show how wonderful the school is.

B. To persuade students to join in the events.

C. To publicize the schedule of some events.

D. To draw parents’ attention to the school.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

After a long winter, spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring London’s green spaces.

1. Explore London’s parks and gardens

Spring time is one of the perfect times of year to explore London’s parks and gardens, when the city’s plants are blooming. Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas (杜鹃花) at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St James’s Park with a view of Buckingham Palace.

2. Enjoy the entertainment at spring festivals

There are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout spring. Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival, the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival; head for Shakespeare’s Globe, which hosts open-air Shakespeare performances from late April to early October.

3. Get active

Warmer weather means there’s no excuse for staying indoors, so go for a walking or cycling tour of London. Alternatively, walk the Thames Walkway, which follows the river all the way from central London to the countryside; make the most of London’s “Boris Bikes”, which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour. If you’re really looking for a challenge, take part in the famous London Marathon, held annually in April.

4. Take to the waters

Whether cruising (航行)along the Thames River, hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice, there are lots of fun ways to get on the water in London. Held every year since 1829, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from England’s most famous universities to complete against each other, and draws huge crowds of watching people.

1.What are you advised to do if you are interested in British culture?

A.Row a boat in Hyde Park. B.Attend the festivals in London.

C.Visit Richmond Park. D.Walk the Thames Walkway.

2.Which of the following can you do in London’s parks?

A.You can see Buckingham Palace from St James’s Park.

B.You can use London’s Boris Bikes for free for a whole day.

C.You can watch outdoor Shakespeare performances.

D.You can enjoy the rainbow at Richmond Park.

3.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To introduce tourist attractions in London.

B.To show the beauty of the spring in London.

C.To suggest ways to enjoy spring in London.

D.To stress the importance of exploring London.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

After a long winter，spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring London’s green spaces．

Explore London’s parks and gardens

Springtime is one of the perfect times of year to explore London’s parks and gardens，when the city’s Royal Parks will be blooming with flowers．Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas(杜鹃花) at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St James’s Park with a view of Buckingham Palace.

Enjoy the entertainment at a Spring Festival

There are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout spring．Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival, the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival；head to Shakespeare’s Globe，which hosts open-air Shakespeare performances from late April until early October．

Get active

Warmer weather means there’s no excuse for staying indoors，so go for a walking or cycling tour of London．Alternatively，walk the Thames Walkway，which follows the river all the way from central London into the countryside；make the most of London’s “Boris Bikes”，which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour．If you’re really looking for a challenge，sign up for the famous London Marathon，held annually in April．

Take to the waters

Whether cruising(航行) along the Thames River，hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice，there are lots of fun ways to get on the water in London．Held every year since 1829，the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from England’s most famous universities to compete against each other，and draws huge crowds of watching people．

1.If you are interested in British culture，you are advised to ________．

A. visit Richmond Park　　 B. row a boat in Hyde Park

C. attend the London Festivals　　 D. walk the Thames Walkway

2.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. You can see Buckingham Palace from St James’s Park．

B. London’s Boris Bikes are free to use for a whole day．

C. Outdoor Shakespeare performances are held only in spring．

D. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race has a history of over 200 years．

3.According to the writer，which of the following activities challenges you most?

A. Watching Boat Race．　　 B. Joining in London Marathon．

C. Cruising along the Thames River．　　 D. Cycling around London．

4.The writer wrote the text in order to ________.

A. introduce tourist attractions in London

B. stress the importance of exploring London

C. suggest ways to enjoy spring in London

D. show the beauty of spring in London

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Kunming is called  “Spring City”, but it _____ snow in winter.

A. shall        B. can          C. must          D. might

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is the season now according to the text?

A.Winter. B.Spring. C.Autumn.

2.Which place does the speaker suggest visiting?

A.A beach. B.A national park. C.A camp.

3.How many people died in 2014 in national parks?

A.1,025. B.129. C.145.

4.What may get people into trouble?

A.Extra batteries. B.Poor judgment. C.Over preparation.

高三英语短文困难题查看答案及解析

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What season is it now？

A. Spring.　　 B. Summer.　　 C. Winter.

2.Why should the man have bought an air-conditioner earlier?

A. The price is going up now.

B. It’s hard to buy one now.

C. It’s not hot any more.

高三英语长对话困难题查看答案及解析