The Concord Review
We need the best history papers and we welcome a chance to consider your best work. Essays are accepted on a “rolling admissions” basis and are qualified for the next four issues of the journal.
Authors whose essays will be published are informed by letter the month before their paper comes out.
Each author who submits a paper and submission fee, receives the next four issues of the journal in e-Book form. For an additional $30 plus shipping costs, authors may receive the print edition of the journal. The Concord Review is the first and only journal in the world which publishes the academic work of secondary students, so our reprints usually make an extraordinary contribution to an author’s college application materials.
The best way to judge the quality of the history essays we have published is to read several of the issues of the journal. We advise that the author should prepare with considerable reading on the topic and that the essay go through at least one draft before it is polished and proofread for submission.
1．Which essay meets the submission requirements?| A．One written in Spanish. | B．One within 10,000 words. |
| C．One with charts and graphs. | D．One never published before. |
| A．An additional $30. | B．An academic certificate. |
| C．Four issues of e-journal. | D．University application forms. |
| A．News reporters. | B．History teachers. |
| C．College students. | D．High school students. |
| A．Put a job advertisement. | B．Conduct an interview. | C．Surf the Internet. |
| A．At a bus station. | B．At a train station. | C．At an airport. |
| A．The weather. | B．Indoor activities. | C．The woman’s illness. |
| A．Have a picnic. | B．Go fishing. | C．Take a drive. |
A remarkable study from 1976 gives us some insight into how and
The study suggests that acquaintance and friendship with neighbors
Safer Internet Activities
To help schools promote safer Internet messages to families, beyond Safer Internet Day, the Education Safeguarding Service’s Online Safety Team has worked with Kent Children’s University to produce a Safer Internet Day Challenge pack for children aged 5 to 14.
This pack contains 10 key challenge activity ideas, as well as useful resources for children, schools and families to access. The Challenge will run until 31 June so there is plenty of time to get involved.
The Safer Internet Day Challenge starts with schools and families today and you can find the resources here. So why not send the activities home to your parents or caregivers so families can get involved?
Young people who are part of Kent Children’s University can earn a varying number of Learning Credits for each activity completed outside normal school time.
For more information about Education Safeguarding, please visit the Education Safeguarding Service website.
If your school would be interested in finding out more about Kent Children’s University (either the school or family models or both), please email kcu@theeducationpeople.org. For more information, please visit the Kent Children’s University website.
We encourage teachers and staff working with children and young people aged 3 to 18 in educational settings to share their Safer Internet Day stories, displays or activities on the Safer Internet Day website! Don’t forget to tag@UK_SIC and @TheEdPeople into any posts you share.
1．Who are the activities intended for?| A．University students. | B．Children aged 5 to 14. |
| C．People aged 3 to 18. | D．School teachers and staff. |
| A．Student aids. | B．Full-time caregivers. |
| C．Extra credits. | D．Educational resources. |
| A．Safer Internet Day website. |
| B．kcu@theeducationpeople.org. |
| C．Kent Children’s University website. |
| D．Education Safeguarding Service website. |
I’m a talker. I’m into debating, gossiping and teasing. I solve problems by talking them through. This works perfectly well when I have people to talk to. Under lockdown, however, I’ve only had my partner, Peter. We not only lived, worked and traveled together, we socialized together, too. Under the first UK lockdown, our constant closeness began to feel uncomfortable.
For the first time in our 10 years together, we needed to be alone. I tried to manufacture this by going on walks on my own, but a short walk in the local park wasn’t doing the job. I considered my options and hit upon an idea: the semi-solo hike. Could we do a circular hike but walk in different directions? This would give us the space and peace of a solo hike. It felt like a promising compromise, so I told him about it. He thought it was thoroughly silly but agreed to give it a try.
We started with a four-mile loop(环形)from Reeth. At the start, we parted ways. At first, I was aware of how close we were, which lessened the appeal. Walking alone offers freedom and alone time, but here I was with my boyfriend nearby. As I gained ground, however, I found myself very much alone. I set my own pace, and I decided to take my time.
I sat on a rock and breathed out. That moment-with the weak sun through the clouds and the breeze blowing across makeshift(临时的)pools-felt extraordinary to me. I was born and raised in London and had never imagined leaving until I met an outdoorsman(野外活动爱好者). Now, my former life as a city girl felt crazy. Realizing what I had gained, I felt the tension leave me. There, in the chilly air, I no longer needed to talk. The semi-solo hike gave us a shared experience with added room to breathe. I didn’t see Peter en route(在途中)but reunited back where we started, both of us sheepish(难为情的)but pleased. The semi-solo hike is admittedly silly in theory, but for me it has been a lifeline. It has given me the gift of time alone and, in a year of constant closeness, the joy of reuniting.
1．Why did the author decide to do a semi-solo hike?| A．To get rid of the lockdown. | B．To find some individual space. |
| C．To meet more people to socialize. | D．To seek the pleasure of reuniting |
| A．Curious. | B．Thrilled. | C．Unsatisfied. | D．Relaxed. |
| A．Interest is the best teacher. | B．Exercise helps increase confidence. |
| C．Living in the city limits our imagination. | D．An appropriate distance creates happiness. |
| A．Hiking together | B．Spending time apart | C．Taking exercise alone | D．Reuniting with my partner |
A jobless man wanted very much to have the position of “office boy” at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. “You have passed the test,” he said. “Give me your email address and I’ll send you the form to fill in and the date when you may start.” The man replied, “But I don’t have a computer, neither an email.” “I’m sorry,” said the HR manager. “If you don’t have an email, that means you are not living. And anyone who isn’t living cannot have the job.”
The man left with no hope at all. He didn’t know what to do with only $10 in his pocket. He thought and thought. Then he went to the supermarket and bought 10 kilos of tomatoes. He sold the tomatoes from door to door. In less than two hours, he had 20 dollars. He repeated the operation three times, and started to go early every day, and returned home late. Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles. Five years later, the man was one of the biggest food retailers (零售商) in the US.
One day, one of his friends asked him for his email. He said, “I haven’t got one.” His friend couldn’t believe his ears. “Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an email?” The man thought for a while and replied, “Yes, I’d be an office boy at Microsoft!”
1．What did the man do for the test?| A．He sent emails. | B．He did the cleaning. |
| C．He sold computers. | D．He filled in forms. |
| A．went to look for another job |
| B．asked for food from door to door |
| C．thought of an idea to make money |
| D．bought a computer and got an email |
| A．Because he had many friends to help him. |
| B．Because he was smart and worked very hard. |
| C．Because he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles. |
| D．Because he wanted to show Microsoft he was living. |
| A．Computers are very important in our daily life. |
| B．Everyone can make a lot of money with only $10. |
| C．The HR manager didn’t find the ability of the man. |
| D．Nothing in the world is impossible if we work hard. |
There are many theme parks in Florida. These amusement parks are designed for kids big and small and have plenty to offer adults, too.
Magic Kingdom
Orlando is the center of theme parks in Florida. Of all the parks, no trip to Orlando would be complete without a visit to Magic Kingdom. The center of Disney world, with Main Street USA and Cinderella's Castle, is here at Magic Kingdom. There are rides for kids of all ages as well as shopping and dining.
Epcot
After Magic Kingdom, the best-known theme park in Disney World is Epcot. This is a good place for curious kids who want to learn about the planets, the stars, and the workings of the human body. The good and wine festival is another big draw to Epcot.
Animal kingdom
When it comes to the top 4 Florida theme parks, Animal kingdom must be on the list. You may have had the chance to go to a zoo before, but Animal kingdom brings the concept of a zoo to new heights. Sure you can go on the safari (狩猎旅行), but there are also rides on different animals, even dinosaurs.
Universal's Island of Adventure
If your kids have the need for speed, you will surely want to check out Universal's Island of Adventure. Here roller coasters and thrill rides will combine the magic of the movies with plenty of twists (旋转) and turns. You'll also find Wizarding World of Harry Potter here---something the whole family is sure to enjoy.
1．Epcot would most probably attract those who love ________.| A．rides | B．science | C．animals | D．work |
| A．Having rides on different animals. |
| B．Allowing people to watch new movies. |
| C．Having many different kinds of animals. |
| D．Allowing people to learn about dinosaurs. |
| A．Epcot |
| B．Magic Kingdom |
| C．Animal Kingdom |
| D．Universal's Island of Adventure |
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