Recreational Sports Membership
Ohio State University has some of the best recreation facilities (设施) in the country. Our Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) has opened in the past 10 years, whose facilities and programs are designed to fit all your needs and schedule.
RPAC Membership Rights
A membership is your ticket to take advantage of all the facilities and programs.
Classes and programs
Group fitness, sport clubs and outdoor adventure programs are only available to current RPAC members. You can attend unlimited free group fitness classes as part of your membership. An extra payment will be required if you prefer personal training classes.
Guests and Family Participation
Members may sponsor up to two guests during a visit. A daily guest pass is required for each guest to enter RPAC, and members must be present at the time of buying a pass. The pass is accepted at all facilities for unlimited re-entries in a one-day period.
RPAC aims to offer a family-friendly environment. Members are able to enjoy quality time with their families free of charge in a variety of family-friendly accommodations, including family changing rooms, the Lounge game room, and Leisure pool.
Locker and Towel Rental
RPAC offers full-service men’s and women’s locker rooms featuring large and medium size lockers, which can be rented either monthly or yearly. RPAC towel service is available in addition to day lockers at various locations throughout the facility.
RPAC Membership Responsibilities
In an effort to create a welcoming and safe environment for all members, you have the responsibility to follow the following policies:
Filming and photography in the facilities must be approved in advance.
Cell phone photography and video are not permitted in locker rooms.
Fighting and rough play are not permitted in all facilities.
Shoes are required in all public areas of all indoor facilities, except for locker rooms and swimming pools.
All equipment checked-out from RPAC must be returned at the required check-in time. You may be charged for the equipment returned late or damaged.
Please contact member services if you have any other questions about your RPAC membership.
【小题1】What can a RPAC member do for free?| A．Enjoy family time in Leisure pool. |
| B．Attend personal training classes. |
| C．Use a locker for a whole year. |
| D．Take a guest to all facilities. |
| A．Wearing shoes in all public areas. |
| B．No cell phone use in locker rooms. |
| C．No filming and photography in all areas. |
| D．Returning checked-out equipment on time. |
| A．a university website | B．a research paper |
| C．a science magazine | D．a government report |
Have you ever been to the following places?If not,try to find a chance to visit them.
Fez,Morocco
Fez,about 240 miles northeast from Marrakech,a wonderful scene is taking root slowly.It started with immigrants building castles,and continues as hotels and restaurants.The biggest news is that the Hotel Sahrai is completed with a bar and 50 rooms,many overlooking a pool.
Catskills,New York
The region that welcomed Jewish families in the 50s,hippies in the 60s,and soon,casino gamblers（赌博者）. Many stylish B&Bs have opened.Among them are the Hotel Dylan in Woodstock,the Arnold House in Livingston Manor,with its bar and diminutive spa（水疗中心）.So now is the time to enjoy fly-fishing,hiking and other peaceful experiences.
Rotterdam,Netherlands
The constantly unfolding city center in Rotterdam has become one amazing explosion of style,which surprised the tourists greatly.The latest attraction,and reason enough to visit,is the MVRDV-designed Markthal,an igloo（圆顶冰屋）-like horseshoe that houses 20 shops,nine restaurants and 228 apartments.It also happens to be Holland's largest artwork.
Chengdu,China
Famous for its 1,600 pandas,most of which still live in the wild,Chengdu has introduced a 72-hour no-visa policy that makes it easier for Americans to drop in on one of the city's three major panda research facilities.But it's worth sticking around longer to experience what's doing in Chengdu,a city on the rise.One of the shiniest attractions is New Century Global Centre,the world's largest building,complete with an artificial beach.
【小题1】What can a tourist do in Catskills?| A．Go fishing and hiking. |
| B．Design igloos with tourists. |
| C．play with the pandas in the wild. |
| D．Join the local people in building castles. |
| A．The Hotel Sahrai. |
| B．The Hotel Dylan. |
| C．Markthal. |
| D．New Century Global Centre. |
| A．It improved its quality of service. |
| B．It built the world's largest building. |
| C．It introduced a 72-hour no-visa policy. |
| D．It completed a building with an artificial beach. |
Explore the possibility of using the iPad App Store in the classroom.
App Name: Bridge Constructor/Cost: $1.99
Bridge Constructor lets players build increasingly challenging bridges over deep valleys, canals and rivers. Stress tests reveal whether the bridge kids build can withstand continual use from cars, trucks, and more recently, super-heavy tank trucks. Players can choose from among a range of bridge-building materials such as wood, steel, cables and concrete pillars (混凝土柱). Each bridge also has a budget, and there are numerous ways to successfully complete each challenge.
App Name: Pyramid Adventure 3-D/Cost: $13.99
The interface allows users to fly around the plateau where the pyramids and the Sphinx are located at Giza near Cairo. Interactive, three-dimensional maps let students wander around the labyrinthine tombs and passageways. Uses can examine wall paintings in detail, or view royal statues and objects with a 360-degree feature. To help explain the world of ancient Egyptians, the app offers an accompanying interactive book, specially written by world-famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass.
App Name: Grammar Up/Cost: $4.99
Grammar Up is a multiple-choice quiz system for English grammar. Kids and adults can learn most quickly when playing learning games with real-time error feedback, which Grammar Up provides. The app also offers students practice tests so they can see how much they’ve leaned. A summary is presented at the end of each test, showing the time spent, a score, and the questions answered correctly and incorrectly. The results are also e-mailable.
【小题1】By playing Bridge Constructor, you can .| A．learn how to drive |
| B．improve your ability of building |
| C．save a large amount of money |
| D．try many ways to become successful |
| A．answering some grammar questions |
| B．making some grammar mistakes |
| C．talking with your friends online |
| D．listening to a grammar expert carefully |
| A．show the development of modem technology |
| B．show the differences among the iPad apps |
| C．offer some tips to buy some cheap apps |
| D．introduce some practical apps to students |
Competitions
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) celebrates the art of singing through a series of competitions. They are designed to discover talented singers or performers who are rising stars in the profession.
NATSAA Competition
The competition takes place every other year and is only open to NATS members and students of NATS members. Preliminary competitions (初赛) are held at the regional level, with one winner from each of the 14 NATS regions.
Entry Fee: $75
Prizes: $13,000 for the winner; ＄6,000 for the runner-up
Deadline for Application: October 10, 2021
National Music Theater Competition
It is seeking the best soloists (独唱者，独奏者) who just want to move their careers forward. Players must be between 20 and 28 years old as of the application deadline.
Entry Fee: $90 (a half for students of NATS members)
Prizes: $30,000. A half for the winner; one third for the second place; the rest for the third place.
Deadline for Application: September 20, 2021
National Student Auditions (试音)
The exciting experience of regional NATS Student Auditions is an annual national competition. It offers the opportunity to the top performers in each region to compete with other top artists from the Continent.
Entry Fee: $75
Prizes: Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will total $35,000
Deadline for Application: August 15, 2021
Songwriting Competition
The competition is open to any songwriter whose work meets the requirements. The winner will have a chance to perform at the next NATS National Conference.
Entry Fee: $30 for professionals (a half for full-time students)
Prizes: $2,000 for the winner; $1,000 for the runner-up
Deadline for Application: November 30, 2021
【小题1】Which only allows NATS members or their students to compete?| A．NATSAA Competition. | B．Songwriting Competition. |
| C．National Student Auditions. | D．National Music Theater Competition. |
| A．$5,000 | B．$10,000 | C．$12,500 | D．$15,000 |
| A．On August 10, 2021. | B．On October 1, 2021. |
| C．On September 15, 2021. | D．On November 20, 2021. |
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