【推荐2】Riding School:

You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday. There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Saturdays)

Phone:(412)396-6754　Fax:(412)396-6752

Sailing Club:

Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification. You will learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons.

Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Phone:(412)396-6644　Fax:(412)396-6644

Diving Centre:

Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need swimming costume and a towel. Reduced rates for couples.

Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Phone:(412)396-6312　Fax:(412)396-6706

Medical Center:

The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.

Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday

Phone:(412)396-6649　Fax:(412)396-6648

Water sports Club:

We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lessons all through the day.

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Phone:(412)396-6899　Fax:(412)396-6890

1. If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join________.

A．Diving Centre	B．Riding School
C．Water sports Club	D．Sailing Club

2. If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax____.

A．(412)396-6752	B．(412)396-6648
C．(412)396-6890	D．(412)396-6706

3. If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at________.

A．Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

B．24 hours from Monday to Sunday

C．Tuesdays:6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

D．Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

4. Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A．Well trained staff members.

B．Nursery for newly-born babies

C．Good equipment.

D．Various less expensive medicines.

【推荐1】After years of debate, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and moved to the park. By 2016, the Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than 170.

Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and other parts of United States, but they were gradually displaced by human development. By the 1920s, wolves had disappeared from the Yellowstone area. They went farther north into the deep forests of Canada, where there were fewer humans around. The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results. Deer and elk populations—major food sources(来源)for the wolf—grew rapidly. These animals ate large amounts of plants, which reduced plant diversity(多样性)in the park. With the disappearance of gray wolves, coyote(草原狼)populations also grew quickly. The coyotes killed a great number of red foxes in the park, and completely drove away the park’s beavers(河狸).

As early as 1966, biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park. They hoped that wolves would be able to control the elk and coyote problems. Many farmers were against the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets.

The government spent nearly 30 years thinking up a plan to reintroduce the wolves. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages the wolf packs in Yellowstone. Today, the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at Yellowstone. Elk, deer, and coyote populations are down, while beavers and red foxes have made a comeback. The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well.

1. What does the underlined word “displaced” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Killed one by one.	B．Separated from relatives.
C．Forced to move out.	D．Followed secretly.

2. Which is an unexpected result of the disappearance of gray wolves?

A．The number of deer increased fast.	B．More people moved into the park.
C．Red foxes ate too many plants.	D．Beavers in the park were all killed.

3. Biologists suggested the government reintroduce the wolves because _______.

A．they believed it could keep the park back to normal

B．they knew the government was considering that too

C．they were sure it would solve the elk and coyote problems.

D．they thought farmers needn’t worry about animals and pets

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Wildlife research in the United States.

B．Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area.

C．A war between American farmers and gray wolves.

D．The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park.

【推荐2】Who says inventions are only made by grown-ups and professionals? Over the years, children have also succeeded in making their useful contributions to the world. Here are a few inventions that came to life from the minds of young children.

Hero Helmet

Seven-year-old Samuel Meyer's invention is aimed at stopping people from riding their bikes or skateboards without using a helmet. The Hero Helmet features an inbuilt remote that controls a lock on the wheels which unlocks when the Helmet is being worn by the rider. Samuel says: no helmet, no bike.

Robotic Earthworm

The first thought that comes to mind is, why a robotic earthworm? Well, ten-year-old David Cohen had some useful applications in mind. He believed it could be used to find victims after a flood, earthquake or fire. The robot could get into small and dangerous places where search dogs and humans could not go.

B. E. A. C. O. N.

Fifteen-year-old Hannah Herbst's invention, which stands for Bringing Electricity Access to Countries through Ocean Energy, was inspired by her pen pal who lives in Ethiopia and did not have access to lights. So she came up with B. E. A. C. O. N, which absorbs energy directly from ocean waves. Her invention won the “Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge” in 2015 and other numerous awards.

Portable Wheelchair Controller

At only eight years old, Amelia Fox created the invention to help lift people in and out of their wheelchair. This invention was not just born out of the desire to create something. Amelia developed this controller for her brother, who had just got hip surgery and needed the wheelchair to move around.

1. Who is the youngest inventor?

A．Samuel Meyer.

B．David Cohen.

C．Amelia Fox.

D．Hannah Herbst.

2. Which of the following can be used as a rescue tool?

A．Hero Helmet

B．B. E. A. C. O. N.

C．Robotic Earthworm.

D．Portable Wheelchair Controller.

3. Why did Amelia Fox create the invention?

A．To give her brother assistance.

B．To benefit the earthquake victims.

C．To generate electricity effectively.

D．To protect bike riders from injuries.

【推荐1】Visiting Washington, D.C. is not a waste of your time and money. There are many destinations in Washington, D.C. that you can include in your journey, which make your travel to this great city worth your time and money. Here are some notable attractions that the city can offer.

Smithsonian Institution

It is the image of 19^th sandstone called Castle. This is an institution that has got more than nine museums. A one-day tour is not enough to cover it all. The best places to visit are Air and Space Museum and Museum of Natural History.

Jefferson Memorial

This place houses the 19-foot statue of America’s third president. In addition, there are some writings in the wall like Declaration of Independence and some Jefferson’s writings.

Michel Richard Citronelle

This famous chef got a restaurant at the heart of Washington, D.C. He prepares wonderful dishes to dignitaries who frequent this place. It is not only about attractive menu, but the service is professional. The multi-course is accompanied with wine. The restaurant’s wine cellar houses thousands of bottles.

Mandarin Oriental

This is a taste of Asia in the district. The hotel amenities (设施) are world class with pool and spas. The restaurant shows the city’s view on a flat screen TV and the rooms have Internet access.

The White house

It should not be missed. It is one of the most significant buildings in the city. Its architecture is grand and suits the city’s landscape. There are guided tours that you can join in.

Twins Jazz

If you want to enjoy jazz music, this is the place to be. You can hear grassroots musicians play. The food is also good.

1. What can you visit in Smithsonian Institution?

A．Castles.

B．Museums

C．Statues

D．Restaurants

2. What can you do in Michel Richard Citronelle?

A．Taste Asian food.	B．Cook delicious dishes.
C．Enjoy good food and service.	D．Swim and enjoy free Wifi.

3. Which of the following is your best choice as a music lover?

A．Jefferson Memorial

B．Mandarin Oriental

C．The White House.

D．Twins Jazz

【推荐2】Here’s the bad news: Men are hurting, and, according to many researchers, masculinity (男子气) is what is hurting them and making it hard for them to maintain friendships. Society tells men to hide their feelings and expects them to be aggressive, so many men lose their friendship when growing up. The good news is that those skills can be recovered!

There are a lot of experts who can help, and here’s what they recommend:

1.Accept your own desire and normalize it for the people in your life. Way, an expert, recommends sharing articles about masculinity and friendship so that you can start these conversations! Concentrate on them and don’t forget you have the entire Internet at your fingertips, friend!

2. Model vulnerability. Say the thing that frightens or worries you, like “I’m afraid nobody will go to my party,”or”I miss my grandma every day.” Doing so will make it easier for other people to follow your lead. We are all on the elevator to a society where emotional availability is normalized, and I want you to press “door open”.

3. Ask more questions. People sometimes feel they might be prying (爱打听的) if they ask someone about themselves—especially when their friend is sharing something tough. But if you get curious in moments of vulnerability you will open the door to all kinds of growth in your relationship. Take the opportunity to really see your friend and show them they matter by following up.

4. Get close with the children in your life. Way’s research says that the top priority that helps children (especially boys) grow up to have enriching friendships is to be close with an adult relative who was not afraid to express emotions. So， if you are a father，stepfather，or thinking about becoming one， or if you have nieces or nephews, take the opportunity to be close to them and help them grow up to be good friends, too.

1. What is the common concept of being a man?

A．To have no friends at all.

B．To maintain friendships.

C．Not to show true feelings.

D．Not to hurt others aggressively.

2. Which is NOT recommended according to the passage?

A．A man should show his vulnerability in front of his fellows.

B．A man should accept and normalize people’s desire in his life.

C．A man should take the opportunity to be close to child relatives.

D．A man should show his friends they matter by asking questions.

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

A．Ways to Help Men Have Friendship.

B．How to Express True Feelings.

C．Ways to Become a True Man.

D．How to Be Brave to Have Friends.

【推荐3】A Trip Along the Three Gorges

In August 1996, Peter Hessler, a young American teacher of English, arrived in the town of Fuling on the Yangtze River. He and a colleague were to spend two years there teaching English at a teacher training college. They were the only foreigners in the town. The first semester finished at the end of January and they had four weeks off for the Spring Festival. They could go anywhere they wished. They decided to take a boat downstream.

We decided to buy tickets for the Jiangyou boat. Our colleagues said, "You shouldn't go on those ships. They are very crowded. They are mainly for goods and people trading along the river. They don't stop at the temples and there won't be any other foreigners." That sounded fine to me. We just had to show our passports and they let us get on the boat.

We left the docks on a beautiful afternoon. The sun was shining brightly as we sailed downstream through a hilly region. Men rode bamboo rafts along the river's edge and coal boats went past. As the sun set we docked at Fengdu. We could see the sun setting behind the white pagoda. It was beautiful.

We slept through the first gorge, which is called the Qutang Gorge. The gorge narrows to 350 feet as the river rushes through the two-mile-high mountains. "Oh, well," my friend said, "at least we have two more left."

At Wushan we made a detour up the Daning River to see some of the smaller gorges. The next day we went through the big gorges on the Yangtze River. It was a lovely morning as we went through the Wu Gorge. We passed the Xiang River, home of Qu Yuan, the 3rd century BC poet. There was so much history along the Yangtze River. Every rock looked like a person or animal, every stream that joined the great river carried its legends, every hill was heavy with the past.

As we came out of the third gorge, the Xiling Gorge, we sailed into the construction site of the dam. All the passengers came on deck. We took pictures and pointed at the site, but we weren't allowed to get off the boat. The Chinese flag was blowing in the wind. On a distant mountain was a sign in 20-foot characters. "Build the Three Gorges Dam, Exploit the Yangtze River," it said.

1. Peter and his colleague came to China to         .

A．have a trip along the Three Gorges	B．study the history of China
C．teach English at a teacher training college	D．do business with Chinese people

2. At the first gorge，Peter and his colleague             .

A．saw the sun setting behind the white pagoda	B．left the docks on a beautiful afternoon
C．made a detour up the Daning River	D．slept through the gorge and saw nothing

3. Qu Yuan’s hometown was situated on         .

A．the Xiang River	B．the Daning River
C．the Qutang Gorge	D．the construction site of the dam

4. The writer and his colleague enjoyed          at Fengdu.

A．the hilly region

B．coal boats

C．riding bamboo rafts

D．the sun setting behind the white pagoda

5. What did Peter Hessler and his colleague do as they came out of the third gorge?

A．They rode bamboo rafts along the river’s edge.

B．They got off the boat to take pictures.

C．They sailed into the construction site of the dam.

D．They made a detour up the Daning River.

【推荐1】Hall of Human Life(Permanent Exhibit)

Should you have your baby’s DNA sequenced? What keeps you awake? Step inside the Hall of Human Life. the Museums new biology exhibition, and encounter such far-reaching questions on an amazing journey inside the human body. Through digital media and personal interaction, you become “part of the story”, as you contribute your own data in a process of learning and discovery.

A Birds World(Permanent Exhibit)

This exhibit features the Museums extraordinary collection of birds，displaying over 300 species in New England. Here, you can learn to interpret the bird language taking place just outside your window at home.

Test your observation skills and see if you can get past different birds without them alerting(发信号)other animals to your presence. Learn to identify birds from a distance by recognizing unique flight patterns. Practice your flying technique in the Bird Walk.

Butterfly Garden(Permanent Exhibit)

Walk among the free-flying residents of this warm conservatory. It is a wonderful opportunity to get close to a variety of living butterflies from New England and across the globe. The “Emergence Box” offers a window into the butterfly behavior. Look inside to see hanging chrysalides (蝶蛹)transform into adult butterflies. Tickets are required and visitors should reserve at least two weeks in advance.

1. How can you become part of the story in the Hall of Human Life?

A．By keeping awake.	B．On an funny journey.
C．By answering questions.	D．Through offering the personal data.

2. What can you do in A bird’s World?

A．Learn the bird language.	B．Watch all bird species.
C．Make your flying technique better.	D．Send signals to birds.

3. What is the main function of the Emergence Box in the Butterfly Garden?

A．Hanging chrysalides.

B．Getting close to butterflies.

C．Keeping the conservatory warm.

D．Observing butterflies through its window.

【推荐2】The writer Margaret Mitchell is best known for writing Gone with the Wind, first published in 1936. Her book and the movie based on it, tell a story of love and survival during the American Civil War. Visitors to the Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta, Georgia, can go where she lived when she started composing the story and learn more about her life.

Our first stop at the Margaret Mitchell House is an exhibit area talking about the writer’s life. She was born in Atlanta in 1900. She started writing stories when she was a child. She started working as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal newspaper in 1922. One photograph of Ms. Mitchell, called Peggy, shows her talking to a group of young college boys. She was only about one and a half meters tall. The young men tower over her, but she seems very happy and sure of herself. The tour guide explains: “Now in this picture Peggy is interviewing some boys from Georgia Tech, asking them such questions as ‘Would you really marry a woman who works?’ And today it’d be ‘Would you marry one who doesn’t?’”

The Margaret Mitchell House is a building that once contained several apartments. Now we enter the first floor apartment where Ms. Mitchell lived with her husband, John Marsh. They made fun of the small apartment by calling it “The Dump”.

Around 1926, Margaret Mitchell had stopped working as a reporter and was at home healing after an injury. Her husband brought her books to read from the library. She read so many books that he bought her a typewriter and said it was time for her to write her own book. Our guide says Gone with the Wind became a huge success. Margaret Mitchell received the Pulitzer Prize for the book. In 1939 the film version was released. It won ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

1. The book Gone with the Wind was ________.

A．written in “The Dump”	B．awarded ten Academy Awards
C．first published on a newspaper	D．adapted from a movie

2. According to the passage, Ms. Mitchell stopped working as a reporter because________.

A．she was rich enough	B．her husband didn’t like it
C．she was injured（受伤）then	D．she wanted to write books

3. What can be inferred from the passage about Margaret Mitchell?

A．Her height made her marriage unhappy.

B．Her interest in writing continued as an adult.

C．Writing stopped her working as a reporter.

D．Her life was full of hardship and sadness.

4. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．A Trip to Know Margaret Mitchell.

B．Gone with the Wind: A Huge Success.

C．An Introduction of the Margaret Mitchell House.

D．Margaret Mitchell: A Great Female Writer.

【推荐3】Many high school students want to know the differences between the school life in high schools and universities. In order to help them get ready for the life in the university, four college students are invited to share their school life and give advice to high school students.

Student	School life	Advice
Huang Jing (Guangxi)	High school: I lived with my parents. I walked to school every day because it was near my home. University: I have to live in a dormitory (宿舍) with four roommates.	Learn to take good care of yourself.
Lu Qiang (Hubei)	High school: I spent most of the time having classes and doing my homework. University: I have more time to learn what I'm interested in.	Form the habit of learning by yourself.
Yan Tingli (Zhejiang)	High school: I didn't like PE classes at all and I seldom did sports. University: PE classes are very important to us. We have to pass the PE tests to graduate.	Do sports regularly.
Zhong Zhi (Anhui)	High school: I stayed at school all day long and learned from books. University: I take some part-time jobs to get some working experience.	Take part in some social activities.

1. Where does Huang Jing come from?

A．Guangxi.

B．Hubei.

C．Zhejiang.

D．Anhui.

2. What is Lu Qiang's advice?

A．Taking care of yourself.	B．Forming the habit of learning by yourself.
C．Doing sports regularly.	D．Taking part in some social activities.

3. Who didn't like PE classes in high school?

A．Huang Jing.

B．Lu Qiang.

C．Yan Tingli.

D．Zhong Zhi.

4. Why does Zhong Zhi take part-time jobs at university?

A．To make some friends.	B．To improve his English.
C．To enjoy good food.	D．To get some working experience.

5. Who do the four students give advice to?

A．Parents.	B．High school students.
C．Doctors.	D．Middle school teachers.