【推荐1】Cultural Relics in the UK

Thirty million people come to the UK every year and much of the attraction lies in Britain’s cultural relics - its palaces, cathedrals (大教堂), castles and museums.     1    

Experience easy-to-reach city traffic.

London is usually the visitor’s first choice.     2     There is the underground system, the oldest in the world, or the traditional double-decker bus. A boat trip along the River Thames takes you to the Tower of London. Several famous people were imprisoned here - including one of King Henry Ⅷ’s wives, Anne Bolevn.

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Taking a walk around the city is easy since there are maps in the streets to show you what is within a five-minute walk. You can get a great view of the city from 135 meters up on a huge wheel, the London Eye. Look across the river and you will see the Houses of Parliament and its famous clock tower, Big Ben. Walk east towards the City, the capital’s financial district, and you won’t fail to find St Paul’s Cathedral. It was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. Take a friend up to the Whispering Gallery in the dome, stand on different sides and have a conversation by putting your ear to the wall and speaking very softly to each other.

Appreciate Stone enigma.

For one of the earliest and most amazing man-made structures in Britain, you shouldn’t miss Stonehenge. Standing on windy Salisbury Plain, the ancient stone circle draws visitors from all over the world to think about how it got there and why it was built.     4    

A．The answer is still a puzzle.

B．So what exactly are they visiting?

C．Visit valuable relics in the countryside.

D．It has everything you would expect in a city.

E．Getting around is not too difficult.

F．Go around the city of London on foot.

【推荐2】Chinatown, lying in Downtown L.A. near the city’s cultural center, is one of L.A.’s most popular tourist destinations.

I had been heading to Chinatown for about 6 years to hang out until 2012, when I became a member of the neighborhood. After moving in, I started to explore every corner of this amazing place.

A MECCA FOR FOOD

In Chinatown, a mix of new and old restaurants meets everyone’s needs. You can find dim sum at Ocean Seafood and tasty banh mi at Golden Lake Eatery. The cuisine in Chinatown goes beyond Asian food. People are still lining up for fried chicken at Howlin’ Ray’s.

Early birds should stop by Philippe The Original, a local restaurant that’s beloved for French Dip sandwiches, but also serves a good classic American breakfast. Night owls will want to head to Full House Seafood on Hill Street, which is open late into the night.

CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUM

Food is far from the only reason to visit Chinatown. People interested in history will want to start their trip at the Chinese American Museum (CAM), lying just outside of Chinatown at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The museum is housed in the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in a major area of California.

CENTRAL PLAZA

A big statue of Bruce Lee has become a must-photograph site in Chinatown’s Central Plaza. The late martial arts star once had a studio in Chinatown at 628 W.College St.

Nearby is Dragon Chasing Pearl, which was originally painted on the wall in 1941 by Tyrus Wong. The artist, who passed away in December 2016 at age 106, was famous for his work in films, particularly as the lead artist on Disney’s Bambi.

1. Which of the following serves both French and American food early in the morning?

A．Ocean Seafood.	B．Golden Lake Eatery.
C．Full House Seafood.	D．Philippe The Original.

2. What can we learn about the CAM?

A．It has big attraction for history-lovers.

B．It stands near the famous Garnier Building.

C．It is situated in the center of Chinatown.

D．It is the oldest museum in California.

3. What can people do in Chinatown’s Central Plaza?

A．Watch Disney films like Bambi.

B．Take pictures with martial arts stars.

C．Admire Tyrus Wong’s artwork.

D．Visit Bruce Lee’s house at 628 W. College St.

【推荐2】

Keep Shower Doors Spotless Longer Water­repelling sprays (such as Rain­X) aren't just great for your car. Applying a coat to your shower doors will prevent the buildup of mildew(霉菌) and other residue.
Pick Up Glass Fragments Easily Collecting the larger pieces of a broken glass or dish is usually easy enough, but picking up those tiny slivers and shards can be tricky. One way to do it is to press a slice of soft bread over the area. Just be careful not to cut yourself when you toss the bread in the garbage.
Sweeten Your Yogurt Without Sugar Flavored yogurts often contain dozens of grams of sugar, but plain yogurt can be pretty blah. Add flavor without many calories with a few drops of vanilla, mint, or almond extract. You can also microwave your favourite into a compote(蜜饯) and, once it's cool, swirl it into the yogurt.
Spend Less on Hotel Rooms Weekend bookers tend to luck out when it comes to snagging the best rate. Prices are lowest on Fridays and Saturdays, according to the most recent data from travel site kayak.com. Absolutely avoid booking on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, when prices are highest.

1. We can learn from the passage that ________.

A．covering the shower door with your coat keeps it spotless longer

B．soft bread can be used to pick up tiny glass fragments

C．yogurt can be made sweeter if you add your favourite fruit and microwave it

D．prices of hotel rooms are the lowest on Fridays and Saturdays

2. In which newspaper column can the article most probably be found?

A．Drama in real life.	B．Everyday miracles.
C．Tell your stories.	D．We found a fix.

【推荐3】Hello,

You know I felt very sad yesterday. As you know, I got up at 5:00 in the morning and went to meet my aunt at the bus station. I waited there for hours and I nearly lost my patience. Then I took her to the hospital and then went to the gas station. I queued up (排队) for move than one hour under the hot sun before my turn.

When I finally went back home at 1:30 p.m. to have my lunch, I found nothing was left to eat. Everything had been taken to the hospital. I was dying to hunger.

So, to share my bad feelings with you, I sent the first e-mail to you. Fortunately, you replied to me. After that I went out to have some coffee. When I decided to go home, I found my car tyre (轮胎) was flat (瘪了). I was blue, Mary.

After dinner, I took a bath and washed my hair before going to bed. Unfortunately the lights were cut off and I could not dry my hair. I fell asleep with wet hair. When I got up this morning, I found I caught a cold. My voice sounds bad now.

I never hoped my holidays to be like this. Now, it feels good to talk to you about my blue feelings. You can also share your sadness and happiness with me because I am a good listener.

Yours,

Mike

1. Who will get the e-mail?

A．Mary.	B．His aunt
C．His mother	D．We don’t know.

2. Why did the writer sent the first e-mail?

A．Because he wanted to invite the receiver to his house.

B．Because he wanted to share his feelings with the receiver.

C．Because he wanted to use the car of the receiver.

D．Because he wanted to meet his aunt together.

3. Which of the followings is true?

A．Mike works in a hospital.	B．Mike is on holiday.
C．Mike did not have a cold yesterday.	D．Mike did not meet his aunt

4. Mike mainly wanted to tell us his day was _______.

A．green	B．red
C．yellow	D．blue

【推荐1】Many college students want to look for seasonal, short-term or part-time jobs to get extra cash, to stay busy or to get working experience.

Lifeguard

The job is a great opportunity to build your fitness, keep people safe and be outdoors to enjoy some fun on the beach in the sun. The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.31, but those with certifications or previous experience may be able to earn a bit more.

Nanny (保姆)

Students can find plenty of positions as parents rush to arrange activities and find care for their children. Students who enjoy spending time with kids, staying active and being outdoors can spend their spare time making money without even feeling like they’re working. Nannies make $14.56 per hour on average.

Camp Consultant

Students who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and monitoring fun outdoor activities are perfect for camp consultant positions. The average hourly wage for camp consultants is $9.28, but those with many years’ experience or specific academic backgrounds may be able to earn more.

Food Server

Although it may not seem like the most attractive way to spend a weekend, working as wait staff allows students to build up their social skills, stay active, enjoy free meals at work and educate themselves about different cuisines. However, food servers need to be on their feet for hours at a time, so take this into account before submitting an application. The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number.

1. Who are fit for the two jobs of nanny and camp consultant?

A．Students fond of camping.

B．Students interested in traveling.

C．Students enjoying staying with children.

D．Students eager to develop their social skills.

2. What should you take into consideration before applying to be a food server?

A．The way of cooking.	B．Long standing time at work.
C．The food you can enjoy.	D．Skill in getting tips from customers.

3. Which job pays the most per hour on average?

A．A lifeguard.

B．A nanny.

C．A camp consultant.

D．A food server.

【推荐2】

Sunny English Club For students 200 yuan a month 9 Zhou Yu Street Tel: 3785290

Ocean Museum 9:00—17:00 Thursday to Sunday Price: 50 yuan 132 Xue Yuan Street Tel: 5439871 Show you a full picture of sea lives!

Health Centre 9:00—17:30 16 Young Le Street Tel: 3801451 Free exams for those over 70 Give you good advice to keep healthy!

1. You will pay _______ if you want to stay in the English club for half a year.

A．300 yuan

B．600 yuan

C．1200 yuan

D．2400 yuan

2. You can visit Ocean Museum _______ .

A．on Saturday

B．on Wednesday

C．on Monday

D．anytime

3. One can get free examinations in Health Centre if he is _______ .

A．9

B．17

C．67

D．73

4. If you are interested in the life of fish, you should go to ______ .

A．Health Centre	B．Ocean Museum
C．Sunny English Club	D．16 Yong Le Street

【推荐3】Many Chinese students may want to study abroad after high school.But at the same time,more and more foreign students are coming to China.

According to a report from www.the Students.com.397,63 International students came to China in 2015.China is now the third most popular country for international students,behind the United States and the United Kingdom.

In the summer of 2016,55 students and teachers from Germany came to China and joined a summer camp,they were interested in traditional Chinese culture.

They visited several schools in Beijing.They learned to make dumplings, play Chinese kung fu and do paper cutting. If they like Chinese handwriting,they can learn calligraphy.By communicating with Chinese people,they could have a close relationship with their new friends,they could know more about China.

In 2018, especially young people in Germany,have become more interested in learning Chinese.There are more cultural exchanges between Germany and China.German students have had chances to learn more about Chinese culture, history and its life today.Almost 400 German schools have Chinese classes.Over 8,000 German students study in China.

1. According to a report,______ is the third most popular country for international students in 2015.

A．Germany	B．the United Kingdom
C．China	D．the United States

2. The German students learned to do the following things in China EXCEPT_______.

A．playing ping-pong	B．making dumplings
C．paying Chinese kung fu	D．doing paper cutting

3. What does the underlined word calligraphy mean in   Chinese?

A．豫剧

B．书法

C．太极

D．油画

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．55 students and teachers from Germany came to China and joined a summer camp in 2015.

B．German students have become interested in learning modern Chinese culture.

C．There are fewer cultural exchanges between China and Germany.

D．More and more foreign students come to study in China now.

【推荐1】Tom walked into a shop . It is a sign outside: "Second-hand (旧的) clothes bought and sold ." He was carrying an old pair of trousers and asked the owner（店主）of the shop, "How much will you give me for these?" The man looked at them and then said: "Two dollars."

" What !" said Tom. "I had guessed they were worth(值) at least five dollars."

"No," said the man, "they aren't worth a cent more than two dollars."

"Well," said Tom, taking two dollars out of his pocket. "Here's your money. These trousers were hanging outside your shop. The list price (标价)of them was six dollars and a half. But I thought that was too much money, so I wanted to find out how much they were really worth."

Then he walked out of the shop with the pair of trousers and disappeared before the shop owner could think of anything to say .

1. At first the owner of the shop thought that Tom __________ .

A．wanted to steal the trousers

B．wanted to buy the trousers

C．wanted to fool him

D．wanted to sell the trousers

2. The owner of the shop_______ 　for the old trousers .

A．would pay five dollars

B．would pay three dollars

C．would give Tom two dollars

D．would give Tom six dollars and a half

3. The shop owner insisted （坚持认为）that the trousers were worth
only two dollars because ____ .

A．he wanted to sell them cheaply (廉价地)

B．he wanted to buy them cheaply

C．he didn't like the trousers

D．they were old and dirty

4. From the story we know that _________ cheaper than the list price.

A．the owner sold the trousers two dollars

B．Tom sold the trousers one dollar and a half

C．the owner bought the trousers three dollars

D．Tom bought the trousers four dollars and a half

【推荐2】Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).

Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.

Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally cane to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.

Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values night help then see your purposes in life.

A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!

1. According to the passage who have a communication problem?

A．parents and other people	B．only school kids and their parents
C．teachers and their students	D．parents and children of all ages

2. How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?

A．5.

B．4

C．3

D．2.

3. The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means “________”.

A．建立

B．消除

C．通过

D．到达

4. If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you’d better ________.

A．argue with them	B．keep away from them
C．agree with them all the time	D．tell your parents what you care about

5. The best title for the passage is ________.

A．How to bridge the generation gap	B．How to deal with family problems
C．How to be good parents	D．How to be a good child

【推荐3】A student is learning to speak British English. He wonders (想知道): Can I communicate with Americans? Can they understand me? Learners of English often ask: What are the differences between British and American English? How important are these differences?             Certainly! there are some differences between British and American English. „There are a few differences in grammar. For example, speakers of British English say “in hospital” and “Have you a pen?” Americans say “in the hospital!” and “Do you             have a pen?”. Pronunciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound the“ir”s in words like “bird” and “hurt”. Speakers of British English do not sound theirs in these words. There are differences between British and American English in             spelling and vocabulary. For example, “colour” and “honour” are British, “color” and honor” are American. These differences in grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary are not important, however. For the most part, British and American             English are the same language.
1. American English and British English are different in ___ _____.

A．spelling	B．pronunciation
C．grammar	D．all of the above

2. What is not mentioned (提及) in the passage?

A．Whether there are differences between British English and American English.

B．Whether British English and American English are one language or two.

C．How the differences between British English and American English came about.

D．How important the differences are.

3. Most _____ say “Do you have a watch?”

A．British people	B．Americans
C．children	D．teachers

4. According to this passage, British people and Americans have _______ difficulty in understanding each other.

A．little

B．much

C．some

D．great