假如你是某中学学生会主席李华。你校学生会拟举办一次英语演讲比赛，请你按下面内容用英文写一则书面通知。通知发布的时间是2018年9月10日。要点如下：

举办目的	提高同学们的英语口语水平	参加对象	高一学生
报名地点	学生会办公室	比赛地点	学校会议室
报名时间	9月25日前	比赛时间	10月25日晚上7点开始
其他事宜	1. 演讲时间不超过5分钟； 2.邀请五位英语老师当评委, 奖励前三名。

 
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：sign up报名  judge评委
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The Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity Challenge
Dare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!
The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challenge invites , even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing that shows their curiosity how it inspires them to explore their world.
Students are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue,
Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are selected as winners will be honor at a special ceremony during the CSF on Sunday, April 21^st. Guest speakers will also present prizes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book. Student entries will exhibited and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part will be included in celebration and brunch will be served.
Between March 10^thand March 15h, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. The program guidelines and other related information are available at :http:// cambridgesciencefestival.org.
【小题1】Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge?

A．Cambridge locals.	B．School students.
C．CSF winners.	D．MIT artists.

【小题2】When will the prize-giving ceremony be held?

A．On February 8th.	B．On March 10th.
C．On March 15th	D．On April 21st.

【小题3】What type of writing is this text?

A．An exhibition guide.	B．An art show review.
C．An announcement.	D．An official report.

Live in a Cave（洞穴）

Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast，Farmington，New Mexico.

The idea may seem very Stone Age，but this lone unit，which was carved（雕刻）into a 65-million-year-old sandstone rock，is filled with modern facilities. The Travel Channel says these "cave comforts" include a comfortable bedroom，a large fire circle and a rainfall shower. Plus，the views of the La Plata River and nearby mountains are breathtaking.

$ 260/night；bbonline.com

Sleep below the Surface

Jules' Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, Florida.

This hotel, which is named after 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea's author Jules Verne, is the world's only underwater hotel. Lonely Planet says that this former research station has been turned into a pleasant hotel. Guests must make the 21-foot dive to its two rooms with a fully stocked kitchen and showers. Don't want to cook. The staff will dive and bring your food to you.

$ 400/night;  jul. com

Let Your Imagination Run Wild

The Winvian, Litchfield Hills, Connecticut.

If you' re after the peaceful and quiet style, then go to the Winvian. Here, you will see 19 special country cottages in this 113-acre place. So which one to choose? The Golf cottage has a minigolf course, and the Helicopter cottage houses a Sikorsky Coast Guard helicopter. But Conde Nast Traveler says the best is the Beaver Lodge. Relax by one of the two fireplaces and admire the real home of the beaver.

$ 549/night; winvian. com

Sail into History

The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California.

Wish you could experience the greatness of a ship like the Titanic? According to CNN Travel, here's your chance. Book a room to get a taste of a past time on this ship-turned hotel. You may not be able to sail off into the sunset like Kate and Leo, but you can enjoy onboard attractions like original 1930s' artwork and tours of strange and mysterious hot spots.

$ 129/night; queenmary.com

【小题1】If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the La Plata River, you may choose ____________.

A．the Winvian	B．the Queen Mary
C．Jules'  Undersea Lodge	D．Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast

【小题2】The hotel under the water receives praise from.

A．CNN Travel	B．Lonely Planet
C．the Travel Channel	D．Conde Nast Traveler

【小题3】What can you experience in the Winvian?

A．The pleasure of living in the country.

B．The beautiful mountain sights.

C．The excitement of diving.

D．The amazing sunset on a ship.

【小题4】In which part of a magazine can we find the text？

A．Literature.	B．History.
C．Travel.	D．Science.

   The 2019 SAVE THE FROGS！A poetry contest will be run from January 15th to October 15th，2019.

Who can enter？

Anybody！We encourage students and teachers to get their writing classes involved on Save The Frogs Day. We encourage amateur and professional poets to take part as well. And the more countries represent the better！

Inspiration

The Japanese poet Basho wrote a famous haiku（十七音诗）in the 17th century：

an ancient

a frog jumps in

the splash of water.

How do I write a frog poem？

Here are some ideas for your frog poems：

（1）Find out a particular kind of frog and describe the world from that frog's point of view.

（2）What if you found the last frogs alive on the planet...What would you do？How would you feel？

（3）Write a poem that makes the readers understand the importance of saving frogs，or one that makes them realize the danger frogs are in.

（4）Write a poem about any of the threats to frogs.

（5）Imagine all kinds of daring ways in which you could save the frogs.

Categories

Category winners will be chosen from the following categories：

（1）18 + years old group

（2）13-17 years old group

（3）Under age 13 group

Contest Rules

（1）Submitted poetry must be your original creation！

（2）You may submit up to two poems. Please always give us the title of each poem. Please do NOT name your poems "Save The Frogs".

（3）All entries（参赛作品）are to be handed in no later than 11：59 pm on October 15th，2019.

Attention！

If you are a teacher，please inform your fellow teachers. If you are a student，please deliver this flyer（小传单）to your teachers. Please put this flyer up around your school as well.

If you are active on a poetry website，post an announcement. If you have a website，please link to this page. If you have a Facebook or Myspace account，put up a notice on your page，and tell your friends. In Facebook，you can post a link to this page. Thanks！

【小题1】Which of the following isn't mentioned in the text？

A．The contest rules.

B．The contest prizes.

C．The poem types in the contest.

D．The contest conditions.

【小题2】The writer mentioned Basho's poem to ________.

A．give an example of frog poems for writers to copy

B．prove Basho was a frog lover in the 17th century

C．give people the idea of writing a frog poem

D．show the interest Japanese poets have in frogs

【小题3】To write a frog poem，you are advised to ________.

A．describe the last frogs alive in the world

B．explain the importance of frogs to humans

C．make readers realize the threats of frogs

D．give advice on how to save frogs effectively

【小题4】From the last two paragraphs，we can infer that you are expected ________.

A．to take part in the contest actively

B．to spread the news of the contest

C．to write poems in different ways

D．to use new media to learn about frogs

   One of the biggest difficulties in learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These four books focus on giving students a hand when they are learning North American idiomatic language.
Ya Gotta Know It! by Hania Hassan
It provides an excellent mixture of materials for classroom lessons and American slang reference. Its unique feature is that students are provided with ongoing contexts reminding learners of idioms learned while improving their understanding by using the same characters and a developing storyline. Exercises provide a chance for students to practice in proper situations.
Price: $ 11.66
ISBN: 9780074560167
Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts by Richard A. Spears It has a wide variety of resources on American English. It contains more than 2,000 phrases and idioms. It is excellent for classroom use as this reference guide focuses on standard phrases that can be found in everyday standard usage.
Price: $ 7.06
ISBN: 978007405607
American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun by Edward Swick
The book's strength is its translation of more formal English of a number of idioms. These phrases are then repeated in a number of different contexts giving students a good idea of common usage. There are also a number of exercises designed to help students put their new-found idiomatic understanding into use.
Price: $ 5.49
ISBN: 9780764108075
American Slang by Robert L. Chapman
It provides a guide for advanced level English students. This reference guide to slang is best used by those interested in the very latest and up-to-date slang and slang you might hear in the latest films from Hollywood.
Price: $ 1.99
ISBN: 9780062731722
【小题1】What do the books have in common?

A．They all contain lots of exercises.

B．They are suitable for students of all language levels.

C．They teach students knowledge of idiomatic language.

D．They are good for students to learn about informal English.

【小题2】In what way is Ya Gotta Know It! different from the other books?

A．It offers readers ongoing contexts.

B．It is mainly about American slang.

C．It has the largest number of idioms.

D．It is made up of some short stories.

【小题3】Which book helps you understand the latest Hollywood films?

A．Ya Gotta Know It!.

B．Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts.

C．American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun.

D．American Slang.