【推荐1】Visitors are advised to read the following to enjoy your tour in the city of Kuala Lumpur.

◆ KL HOP-ON-OFF gives you an easy city tour that has 22 stops, which covers more than 40 attractions. KL HOP-ON-OFF City Tour offers you a convenient way to discover Kuala Lumpur where tourists can either stay on the bus for the full tour circuit, or get on or get off at any of the attractions.

◆ The interval between buses is around 20 to 30 minutes.

◆ We operate 365 days per year including school holidays and public holidays.

◆ Tickets can be bought from the bus itself, authorized（经授权的）agents, authorized hotels and KL HOP-GN-OFF counters.

◆ Children below 5 do not have to pay any fee.

◆ The Dos & Don’ts:

• No littering on the bus.

• No food and drink allowed inside the bus.

• Visitors are not allowed to exchange tickets.

• No smoking allowed.

• Visitors are welcome to take pictures.

• Please use electronic devices（设备）with care.

◆ Advice:

• Please avoid hopping on during peak hours usually from 4pm to 6pm. During that time you could take a rest and walk around the attractions.

◆ Ticket:

Ticket type: Standard adult ticket / Price: RM 45.00 Validity（有效期）24 hours/RM 60.00 Validity 48 hours

Ticket type: Child, student & disabled / Price: RM 50.00 Validity 48 hours

Price for 5 to 12 years old: RM 24.00 Validity 24 hours/ RM 30.00 Validity 48 hours

1. What can we learn about the KL HOP-ON-OFF bus service?

A．It means for holidays.

B．You can buy tickets at your hotel.

C．Buses are available any time of the day.

D．Attractions are accessible to visitors.

2. What is forbidden during the City Tour?

A．Taking pictures on the bus.

B．Eating around the attractions.

C．Exchanging tickets among passengers.

D．Using personal electric devices on the bus.

3. How much should a couple with a 6-year-old child pay to take a 2-day tour in the city?

A．RM 170.	B．RM 150.
C．RM 140.	D．RM 120.

【推荐2】Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium (水族馆)

The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of Victoria’s leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.

* Opening Times

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.

* Location

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.

* Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Train

The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a short walk from either Flinders or Southern Cross train stations.

Tram

The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium tram stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.

Shuttle Bus

The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

*Car Parking

While there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public car parking lots available only a short walk away.

* Wheelchair Access

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones. Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets.

* Terms

Tickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print your ticket once payment has been accepted. Please print out all tickets purchased and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry!

1. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _________ .

A．is located at the center of the CBD in the city

B．has 12 most attractive places in Melbourne

C．admits visitors from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm

D．is beside Crown Entertainment Complex

2. Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, visitors can take ________.

A．trains from southern Cross train station

B．shuttle buses around the train station

C．boats across the Yarra River

D．either tram route 70 or 75

3. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitors ________.

A．car parking charge free	B．wheelchair access
C．Internet connection	D．transportation service

4. Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ________ .

A．are free to all visitors	B．can be purchased by email
C．are checked at the entrance	D．can be printed at the ticket office

【推荐3】Best Reads for Middle Schoolers

Middle school is the time when friendships develop and problems appear, so perhaps it is a golden age for reading. Your middle schoolers may be “reading up” and turning to the classics at school. That’s all the more reason to let your kids enjoy graphic novels at home.

New Kid

What’s scarier than a new school? Trying to fit in, that’s what Jordan is one of the only kids of color at his new private school and finds himself torn between worlds in this excellent novel.

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Look Both Ways

This National Book Award finalist is a novel told in 10 blocks Reynolds writes ten stories about what happens after the dismissal bell, which is really moving and saddens your heart.

BUY NOW $12.98

The Crossover

It is a wonderful story about a boy who’s both into basketball, and music. He finds his sense of rhythm (节奏) through sports in this wonderful graphic novel.

BUY NOW $10.59

Front Desk

It’s a moving book about a young girl named Mia Tang, who is facing plenty of challenges and dealing with them. As the daughter of immigrants who works the front desk at a hotel while her parents clean rooms, she knows about the struggles of immigrants.

BUY NOW $7.69

1. What is the book New Kid about?

A．What happens to kids after school.

B．How to find rhythm through sports.

C．What a kid experiences in a new school.

D．How a girl struggles in a new country.

2. Which of the following shows stories of immigrants?

A．New Kid.	B．Front Desk.
C．Look Both Ways.	D．The Crossover.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Teenagers.	B．Teachers.
C．High school students.	D．Parents.

【推荐1】Fire Safety Training Online

This e-learning fire safety training course is aimed at all staff. This fire safety awareness online course enables individuals to improve their knowledge and understanding of the safety. Fire safety is an important part of any business. With the e-learning fire safety course you can ensure a safe environment for your staff and customers with minimum disruption (混乱) to your business. As this course is online, it benefits from constant updates to ensure the content remains accurate to any changing legislation (法规).

WHAT DOES THE LAW REQUIRE?

The Fire Safety Order requires all employers to:

Carry out a Fire Risk Assessment.

Provide appropriate training to their staff— this should be related to a person’s job role. Everyone should have basic fire safety training so this course is ideal.

Provide training for fire wardens (管理人) —Fire Risk Assessments Ltd provides this training online due to this being unique to your site and fire procedures.

THE TRAINING PROGRAM

The average time to complete the course is approximately 30 minutes. After completing each section, people need answer a few multiple (多的) choice questions correctly before progress to the next section is possible.

COURSE CONTENT

Main goals including preservation, prevention, protection and procedures

Characteristics of Fire

Legal Requirements

Fire Evacuation (疏散)

Means of putting out Fire

Interactive Quiz

Should you wish to book or find out more about the above course, please call Fire Risk Assessments Ltd on 0208763 S610 to speak to one of their training advisors. Alternatively, you can email them at enquiries@firera.co.uk or visit their website at www.firera.co.uk.

1. This advertisement is most probably intended for______.

A．law makers

B．firefighters

C．employers

D．government officials

2. What do people need to do after finishing each section?

A．answer some questions correctly.	B．put out a fire in 30 minutes.
C．conduct a Fire Risk Assessment.	D．learn related legal requirements.

3. For more information, you should______.

A．have an appointment with a training advisor	B．visit Fire Risk Assessments Ltd in person
C．write a letter to Fire Risk Assessments Ltd	D．visit the website www.firera.co.uk

【推荐2】The Blue Cafe' Theatre

The Artist is a movie set in a neighborhood of the French capital, by the River Seine. Made in 1940, this black and white movie has made cinema history. A romantic drama that will make you cry, it is well worth watching. Don't worry if you don't know French; you can read the subtitles(字幕). Showing Sunday morning in the Blue Cafe' Theatre.

Elmstreet Village Cinema

Ask me that again! A great movie for all ages, young and old. It's a movie with something for everyone! Set in a New York college, it sells the story of a girl who is so pretty that every boy falls to her. But all she wants to do is study! Now showing until Sunday, Special afternoon tickets at 10% discount for the 4:00 pm matinee(午后场).

The Orange Cinema Company

Star Traveler is a great movie for science-fiction fans who like to have a good laugh at the same time. It may not be the best film of all time, but it certainly is the funniest. You will love Wil, the star traveler, who gets lost in space, chased by green aliens. Showing from Saturday at all Orange Cinemas , 7: 00 pm, 9: 00 pm and 11:30 pm.

Findley Park Cinema

Dance all the way! A musical romance, set in an arts & dance school in the US, the film will have you singing along and tapping(轻叩) your toes from beginning to end. Doors open on Saturday at 5:00 pm for the early showing.

1. What do we know about The Artist?

A．The story happened in Paris.	B．It is a color movie
C．It is a movie in English.	D．It is funny.

2. Which movie is suitable for people of different ages?

A．The Artist.

B．Dance all the way.

C．Star Traveler.

D．Ask me that again.

3. If you want to see a movie with dances and songs, where would you go?

A．The Blue Cafe' Theatre	B．Findley Park Cinema
C．Elmstreet Village Cinema	D．The Orange Cinema Company

【推荐1】Vietnam aims to solve the relations between economic development and cultural preservation. Vietnamese cultural departments and activists have tried to preserve the historical and cultural relics in the country.

Vietnam now has more than 40,000 historical relics. These relics of various forms and history are treasures for future generations.

However, hundreds of relics are severely damaged due to the negative influence of time, war and human activities. Head of Hanoi Relics Management Board, Nguyen Doan Tuan, says rescue work must preserve the relics’soul: “We cannot replace ruined construction with new materials. We must preserve its shape, size and style. We need to pay attention to every brick replaced so that it looks exactly like the original.”

Most relics have to rely on tourist fees for repair and rescue work. Director of Van Mieu Cultural and Science Center, Dang Kim Ngoc, says that the relics must be promoted widely to attract more visitors and bring in more income for repair and preservation: “We provide constant guide services for visitors so that they understand more about our relics. At the same time, a natural surrounding of the relic has been ensured, including the grass field and garden to improve its scenic value.”

The local government agreed that the relics must be turned to the community for shared efforts in the preservation work. Director of Vietnam Revolution Museum Dang Quoc Quan, said that the community must be guided in the preservation and protection, “The UNESCO aims to let local community take part in the preservation of relics. We have seen limitations in the preservation of relics, especially festival-related groups of buildings. This requires management and guidance by the government.”

Nguyen Thi Minh Ly from the Department of Heritage says the community should be guided in proper behaviors towards relics: “This will ensure the protection of cultural relics in later generations Creative restoration (修复) must be based on previous(先前的) values.”

Experts have called for a systematic(系统的)guidance by the state in local level preservation while promoting creative thinking in restoration for each relic.

1. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A．A government survey.

B．A research paper.

C．A newspaper report.

D．A travel guide

2. Which of the following is not the reasons for the damaged relics in Vietnam?

A．Human activities.

B．Poor building materials.

C．Wat influence.

D．The passing of time.

3. What might be the best title for the passage?

A．Guide the Community in Proper Behaviors

B．Replace the Ruined Construction with a New Style

C．Hundreds of Relics in Vietnam Are In Ruins

D．Experts Call for a Systematic Way to Preserve Relics

【推荐2】Washer instructions for use

Use by steps:

1. See whether the power supply and water inlet;

2. Put clothes into appropriate detergent（洗漆剂）（liquid）, cover roof;

3. Deciding on the number of coin laundry process choice （1-7）, a dollar coin as a single drying, five dollars for the quick wash, double the standard wash;

4. When choosing single dewatering（使脱水）program, pay one dollar to press the red button in the panel; washing machine start running single dewatering program; when choosing fast programs, after five yuan coin, press the red button on the panel, and washing machine start running fast wash program; when choosing standard wash program, washing machine into the washing.

Program settings:

Fees / coins	Working level	Washing procedure	Washing results
One dollar drying		Drying	Alternate maximum protection clothing rubbing the soft power not to hurt the material, effectively saving drying time
Five dollars double fast	mid level	A drift of a two-drying washing	Boiling water, remove stains and efficient, healthy and rapid clean clothing
Seven dollars Standard wash	Intelligent sensor control, auto-sense judgments clothing volume, texture and the water level to be a reasonable amount to optimize washing	Two or three drying of a drift	Near foil level, even health antibacterial wash, wash and rub only, dean well, care of clothing, clean clothes bright as new

Notes:

1. Do not open the cover as often as possible.

2. Do not add laundry during the washing power; place the stain left behind.

3. To ensure the quality laundry, dry clothes, the weight of 4.5 kg is usually suitable.

4. Guard against coins, keys, etc. in the laundry in the wash bucket to protect washing machines.

1. What should you do before putting clothes into the washer?

A．Paying fees.

B．Checking the power supply.

C．Filling the washer with boiling water.

D．Pressing the red button on the panel.

2. If you want to wash clothes with dirty marks economically, how much should you pay?

A．One dollar.	B．Two dollars.
C．Five dollars.	D．Seven dollars.

3. What should you do to avoid damage to washing machine?

A．Not opening the cover.

B．Not adding washing powder.

C．Putting as light clothes as possible.

D．Avoiding putting coins or keys in the laundry. .

【推荐3】Around the world there are some festivals that for some of us may sound bizarre.

In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year on the last Monday in May. This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival-goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese.

Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces ( 鬼脸 ) . It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win.

The worldwide championship of wife lifting is celebrated in Finland. The game is based on Viking traditions where a man should carry away his neighbour’s wife. According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July.

Many of you have watched Pirates of the Caribbean and have known something about pirates. The 19th of September has been declared worldwide as the day to talk like a pirate. Plenty of people have celebrated it thanks to the publicity ( 宣传 ) on the Internet.

First staged in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an attraction that pulls more than a million visitors to the South Korean city. As you all know, the town is said to be rich in minerals, so there is no shortage of mud. Mud is trucked onto Daecheon Beach for tourists and locals to enjoy the festival to their best.

The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in Thailand to develop tourism. It’s an annual feast held for about 600 monkeys. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honour of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3, 000 kilograms of vegetables and fruit being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves.

1. What does the underlined   word “bizarre” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Dangerous.

B．Strange.

C．Scary.

D．Familiar.

2. If a participant wants to win in the rolling cheese race, he/she should .

A．roll as much cheese down the hill as possible

B．find the largest piece of cheese rolling downhill

C．perform the best grimace when chasing the cheese

D．be the first one to catch the cheese rolling downhill

3. According to the writer, a girl above 17 should be careful when enjoying .

A．the worldwide championship of wife lifting

B．the world championship of grimaces

C．the Boryeong Mud Festival

D．the Monkey Buffet Festival

4. If you are interested in the Boryeong Mud Festival, you should go to .

A．England

B．Finland

C．South Korea

D．Thailand

【推荐1】Here are the major ways for your teens to gain international experience during a summer abroad:

1. Summer Teen Volunteer Programs

Volunteering abroad offers a unique insight into another culture. Programs can teach much, while strengthening a commitment to a life of volunteering. Amigos International offers immersive programs that include leadership training, along with volunteering.   Visions Service International

shows ways for your teens to be a teen without borders through service work and cross-cultural living.
2. Summer Study Abroad Programs

Study abroad is my passion — there’s something unique about studying in another country that makes the subject matter come alive, from archaeology to literature. Studying abroad in high school, whether for a summer or on exchange, can get your teens excited about learning again. For those that can’t afford it, there are many ways of financing study abroad, including government programs to fund language learning overseas.

3. Summer Adventures and Cultural Travel Abroad

Maybe your teen is more drawn to adventure. There are many opportunities for adventures abroad — and the best programs combine adventures with language learning, cultural activities, and community service, so that adventurous teens get the best of all worlds. Broadreach offers 70+ summer adventures in 40+ countries, including marine biology, sailing, language immersion, culture, arts, community service, leadership, and outdoor skills.

4. Summer Language Immersion(沉浸)

Some language learning programs also provide volunteer opportunities. This can be an ideal way to break up study with helping others. Intercultural Costa Rica also includes cultural activities and tours. The Alpine French School provides both language learning and cultural and outdoor activities.

French Summer Classes is a unique opportunity for your teen to have a home-stay and language program in one. Whatever language program your teen chooses, the chance to learn language through immersion is, as research has shown, the best way to not only learn a language, but to gain academic, cultural, and employment benefits.

Start Looking Now and Change Your Teen's Life!

What are you waiting for? Start researching options with your teens and help them have a summer that will change their lives.

For more information, please visit Why Your Teen High School Student Should Go Abroad: The Parents' Guide.

1. Whom is the passage written for?

A．The teens.	B．The volunteer.
C．The language learners.	D．The parents.

2. If a teen want to learn a foreign language by living in a local family, the best choice is       .

A．French Summer Classes	B．Visions Service International
C．Broadreach	D．Intercultural Costa Rica

3. What is the purpose of the writer in writing the passage?

A．To introduce the ways to experience the foreign culture.

B．To introduce how to spend a summer holiday correctly.

C．To recommend the parents some proper ways to help their teens gain foreign experience.

D．To encourage the teens to learn foreign languages through summer exchange programs.

4. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A magazine.
C．A travel guideline.	D．A website.

【推荐2】Getting paid to stay in bed all day sounds pretty good, but what if someone pays you $ 23, 000 to stay in bed for two months? That’s the deal that a medical research team in France is offering to 24 volunteers.

The researchers are looking for volunteers to help them study the effects of weightlessness (失重状态) on the human body and find ways to stop problems. Lying in bed isn’t exactly the same as being weightless, but the effects are alike.

When astronauts spend a long time in an environment with no gravity, their bodies change in many ways. After several months, their hearts don’t beat as hard. Their muscles become smaller and weaker. Their bones may be broken more easily. There may also be changes in the astronauts’ immune systems (免疫系统) and sleep habits.

The study will take 88 days. During the first two weeks, the volunteers will be tested to make sure of their levels of fitness. Then they will spend 60 days lying in bed with their heads lower than their bodies. They will have to do everything while lying down, including eating, brushing their teeth, and going to the bathroom. The rule is that they must have at least one shoulder touching the bed at all times. The last two weeks of the study will be spent trying to build up the volunteers’ fitness again.

Volunteers must be men between the ages of 20 and 45 who are in perfect health. The researchers completed one study in April. A second study will take place from September to December.

1. What’s the third paragraph mainly about?

A．How astronauts work in an environment without gravity.

B．Astronauts’ sleep habits in an environment without gravity.

C．Why astronauts’ bodies change in an environment without gravity.

D．The effects of an environment without gravity on astronauts’ bodies.

2. From the passage, we can learn that the volunteers must_____.

A．be women	B．come from France
C．be in excellent condition	D．be under twenty years old

3. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．How to build up astronauts’ fitness.

B．Researchers pay volunteers to stay in bed.

C．Effects of weightlessness on the human body.

D．Disadvantages of lying in bed for two months.

4. Where does the passage most probably come from?

A．A medical magazine.	B．A short novel.
C．A grammar book.	D．A travel guidebook.

【推荐3】

Kitzbühel, Austria For anyone who is passionate about alpine skiing, in terms of both watching and participating, the legendary Kitzbühel is a ski resort worth experiencing. Not only is it perfect for following the prestigious downhill race every February, skiers of all ability levels can even test your own skills on these amazing slopes.

Val Thorens, France You’ll get to enjoy 600 kilometres of interconnected runs at an altitude of 2,300 metres, making it the highest in Europe. Val Thorens is fantastic for advanced skiers. Enjoying your time going down the snow-covered slopes, or trying your hand at snowboarding tricks on the most challenging ones, you are to experience skiing in its purest, some would say its best, form.

Saas-Fee, Switzerland Saas-Fee offers some fantastic scenery and slopes for ski-lovers, amateurs in particular. The snow reliability and the fantastic cosy atmosphere make it one of the best resorts that is well suited to holiday-goers looking to get away from the busy urban life.

Val Gardena, Italy Small as the resort is, with only one lift in operation, there are designated areas and shared slopes and routes for everything from snowboarding to cross-country skiing. If you are not an enthusiastic skier, the region, with its beautiful climate, has plenty to do off the slopes as well from tasty restaurants to lively bars.

1. Which is NOT be an ideal ski destination for first-timers?

A．Kitzbühel, Austria.	B．Val Thorens, France.
C．Val Gardena, Italy.	D．Saas-Fee, Switzerland.

2. What can you learn about Val Gardena, Italy?

A．It is the smallest ski resort in Europe.

B．Non-skiers can enjoy themselves too.

C．Skiers can do anything by lift on the routes.

D．Slopes are specially designed for individuals.

3. Where can you read this passage?

A．A travel diary.	B．A comic book.
C．A school notice.	D．A holiday brochure.