Personal Robot
Make your parents and teachers happy!
Are you having problems finishing your homework on time? Do you avoid tidying your room until your mom shouts at you? You don’t need to worry if you buy a Mr. Helping Hand personal robot. Mr. H can be programmed to organize your homework. Your own personal robot will follow you around, putting away books and objects that you have left on the floor or bed.
Mr. H also has these features (特点):
• weighs only 500 grams
• includes long-lasting batteries(电池)
• comes with a 5-year guarantee
• remembers simple instructions
Originally (最初) sold for $499
NOW ONLY $ 299
WATCH CONTROL
This is a watch that James Bond would be proud to wear!
This is NOT a watch for ordinary people!
Your electronic PENGO WATCH CONTROL
• acts as a remote control for TVs and videos.
• gives you a daily weather forecast.
• reminds you when to hand in your homework.
• sets off a silent warning alarm when parents or teachers are near.
Besides, your PENGO WATCH CONTROL will always tell you the time accurately!
Originally sold for $199
NOW ONLY $ 99
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1. With help from a Mr. H, you can ________.A.stop using batteries |
B.finish your homework on time |
C.remember your teacher’s instructions |
D.get your room tidied on your way home |
A.$499 | B.$299 | C.$199 | D.$99 |
A.repair your TV | B.organize your homework |
C.be a James Bond | D.know what the weather is like |
A.On a notice board | B.In a company brochure |
C.On a teenage website | D.In a college newspaper |
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【推荐1】University Shotokan Karate Club
Learn Karate—self-defense and fitness
The university karate club was founded in 1962. All grades from beginners to advanced are welcome. The classes are suitable for both men and women and several women have obtained their black belt.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
6.00—8.00 p.m.
WEAVER HOUSE GYM
FIRST LESSON FREE
Hardly any of us have experienced real violence, but, over the last few years, attacks on innocent people have increased. Each of us has some ability to defend ourselves, and by learning a form of self-defence, we are not only increasing that ability, but also doing something to build our own sense of respect. Karate will show you a lot of simple and effective techniques to protect yourself, giving you increase self-confidence.
Far too many people think martial arts (武术) are about violence. Martial arts training is based on a lot of respect, self-discipline, self-control and non-violence. We learn basic etiquette, courtesy and tolerance. Good manners and consideration for others are expected at all times.
Karate is the practice of blocking and striking techniques for the purpose of self-defence, health and self-development. Karate exercises the entire body. Techniques are practised on both sides of the body, therefore muscle imbalances do not occur and the strength, coordination, flexibility and agility of both sides of the body are improved. Regular training in Karate improves the body’s physical endurance and flexibility. It also helps concentration and produces the mental calm and assurance that come from knowing we can defend ourselves.
Karate has many benefits but they do not come easily or overnight. Training requires ongoing commitment and hard work. Some of you will give up, but a few of you will get your black belt.
1. The passage is mainly intended to_________.A.tell readers the benefits of Karate |
B.attract readers to join the club |
C.encourage people to get their black belt |
D.correct people’s misunderstand of Karate |
A.More men than women have been its members. |
B.It tests members to see what level they are at. |
C.Members don’t need to pay for the lessons. |
D.It offers 4 hours of lessons every week. |
A.It cultivates people’s respect for themselves as well as for others. |
B.It involves people’s arm muscles more than body muscles |
C.It makes people healthy physically instead of mentally. |
D.It focuses as much on self-defence as on attack. |
【推荐2】Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure
A 35-minute hand-clapping, foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival.
“Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure” has all the good stuff, including the fence painting, the graveyard, the island and the cave. It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre.
This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer, and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn.
Tumer, a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star act or of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”.
McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular, with five shows to his credit. This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre.
Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer.” For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.
1. Who wrote the music for “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure”?A.David Kisor. | B.Joe McDonough. |
C.Nathan Turner. | D.Robbie McMath. |
A.They study in the same school. | B.They worked together in ”Ragtime“. |
C.They are experienced on stage. | D.They became friends ten years ago. |
A.Research funding. | B.Training opportunities. |
C.Technical support. | D.Educational resources. |
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A.Teachers. | B.Students. | C.Engineers. | D.Job hunters. |
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General English is designed to develop students’ basic communication skills in Speaking and Pronunciation, Reading, Listening, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary. Tuesday to Friday: 9: 00 am to 11: 00 am, $288 per week.
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Academic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area. Monday to Friday: 4: 00 pm to 5: 00 pm, $150 per week.
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Why not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES? We have High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for international students. Tuesday to Friday: 8: 00 am to 11: 00 am, $25 per hour.
Course 4: One on One
If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers, we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL. Tuesday to Friday: 2: 00 pm to 5: 00 pm, $80 per hour.
1. What had you better choose if you want to take IELTS?A.General English. | B.High School ESL. |
C.One on One. | D.Academic English. |
A.9: 00 am. | B.11: 00 am. | C.2: 00 pm. | D.4: 00 pm |
A.Its lessons are given in the morning. |
B.It’s more expensive than the other courses. |
C.It’s especially designed for English beginners. |
D.Its lessons are designed to only improve writing skills. |
【推荐2】Pet Hotels
Where to Board Your Pet During the Holiday? Here are a few comfortable pet hotels for you. Search for Pet Hotels in our app to find these listings on a map that have spaces available for the upcoming holidays. Remember to show your vaccination records in case pets are rejected.
B&M Pet HotelPrice per day: A cat, 15 dollars. Dog boarding rooms, from 28 to 68 dollars.
Booking: Contact Golden Chen via call or WeChat (GoldenChen68)
Animals allowed: Also welcomes rabbits, turtles, guinea pigs and more.
Services: Dog training, and four daily walks for dogs.
Someone’s PetPrice per day: A dog, from 23 to 60 dollars according to size. It is 18 dollars per cat, with an additional charge of 10 dollars for each additional cat.
Booking: Call 15000386785/18917471594.
Animals allowed: Both cats and dogs are welcome.
Services: washing, grooming and pet beauty.
Pet Bamboo MansionPrice per day: A cat, 20 dollars. For dogs, 56 dollars.
Booking: Call 13524761908 or contact Buddy Dog via WeChat.
Animals-allowed: Accommodate both cats and dogs.
Services: For dogs, there are three walks per day, and swimming facilities.
Offer a 20-40% discount for reserving them, in advance.
Cozy pet TownPrice per day: A cat, 14 dollars. A dog, ranging from 20 to 34 dollars depending on size.
Booking: Add the owner on WeChat (CozyPetTown)
Animals allowed: Only cats and dogs
Services: Swimming, training, grooming.
1. Which hotel offers the lowest price for three cats per day?A.B&M Pet Hotel. | B.Someone’s Pet. |
C.Pet Bamboo Mansion. | D.Cozy Pet Town. |
A.It requires contact via call and WeChat. |
B.It has various rooms for dogs based on size. |
C.It offers dog walking and swimming facilities. |
D.It provides a preferential price for early booking. |
A.Call the owner directly. | B.Visit the hotel in person. |
C.Contact the owner via WeChat. | D.Book through the Pet Hotels app. |
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1. Why is the HairMax Laser Band so special?A.You can keep your hands free when using the HairMax Laser Band. |
B.You have a 5-month trial of the band with money back guarantee. |
C.The band has proven to be effective for all of your hair problems. |
D.The band requires no operations but medicines to regrow your hair. |
A.To prevent hair fall. | B.To keep the hair watery. |
C.To nourish the damaged hair. | D.To add volume to make it fuller. |
A.$195 | B.$97.5 | C.$175 | D.$215 |
Douban rating: 7.3
IMDb rating: 7.0
Set in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the story happens between a farm boy Isa and his friend Kalbinur. Isa's mother, deaf and dumb, depends on her son to look after her. Kalbinur, though a smart Uyghur girl at school, finds the Chinese language hard to master at the village school. Isa reads a story called A First Farewell in school, and although he does not fully understand the idea of farewell, he will soon experience it himself.
The film won the Asian Future Best Film Award at Tokyo International Film Festival in2018 and a Crystal Bear at the 2019 Berlinale.
Sheep Without a Shepherd
Douban rating: 7.7
IMDb rating: 6.7
Li Weijie and his wife, A Yu, have lived in Thailand for 17 years and raised two daughters. At the age of 40, Li runs an internet company and is well liked by the townspeople. However, the family's peaceful life is suddenly interrupted by an unexpected guest. In this town filled with drug trafficking, fairness comes into a critical testing moment.
The Pursuit of Happiness
Douban rating: 9.1
IMDb rating: 8.0
This film is based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Gardner has invested heavily in a device known as a “bone density scanner”. However, the devices do not sell. As Gardner works to make ends meet, his wife leaves him and he loses his apartment. Forced to live out on the streets with his son, Gardner takes on an unpaid internship as a stockbroker, with few chances for advancement to a paid position. Before he can receive pay, he needs to survive in the competition through six months of training, and to sell his devices to pay off debts.
Ne Zha
Douban rating: 8.5
IMDb rating: 7.5
The Primus(天尊) makes a Mixed Yuan Bead(珠) into a spirit bead and a demon bead. The spirit bead can be re-incarnated in a human to help King Zhou set up a new dynasty, the demon bead will create a devil and harm humans. Ne Zha is the one who should be the spirit bead hero but he becomes a devil incarnate, because the spirit bead and the demon bead are switched.
1. Which film is best received by viewers?A.A First Fareveell. | B.Sheep Without a Shepherd. |
C.The Pursuit of Happiness. | D.Ne Zha. |
A.It won a Future Best Film Award in 2019. | B.It was highly recognized. |
C.It tells of a story about a businessman. | D.It was first shown in Xinjiang province. |
A.A First Farewell. | B.Sheep Without a Shepherd. |
C.The Pursuit of Happiness. | D.Ne Zha. |
【推荐2】Clowns (丑角) have been around for a long time. They not only make us laugh at the circus (马戏团) but they used to make the king and his followers laugh in court. The earliest of these fun-makers are called “fools”. In Greek and Roman times these fools dressed up like clowns do today with painted faces and funny costumes (戏服). They danced around the stage and did things to make people laugh as clowns do in circuses today. By medieval times (中世纪) every court had its fools. Fools wore bright colours and had bells (大肚子) on their shoes and their hats.
They were not really meant to be foolish and often they would say wise and sensible things to the king which nobody else was brave enough to say. The king never got cross with the fool as this was his job. He was meant to be both wise and foolish and try to make the situation in court less serious.
Of course people wanted to have their own kind of fool and shows developed in the 1500s in which fools (or Zanies) performed to make the crowd laugh. This kind of entertainment became so popular that it started a special kind of drama in Italy called Commedia dell´arte, which gradually turned into our comedy programmes today. When you watch the antics (滑稽剧) of Charlie Chaplin or Rowan Atkinson, you are watching a kind of comedy that is directly originated from the fools of ancient Rome and Greece.
1. How do clowns entertain people?A.By their amusing talk and body language. |
B.By their amusing voices and body langauge. |
C.By their clothes, songs and the way they talk. |
D.By their clothes, make-up and the way they act. |
A.In different towns in Europe. |
B.In shows in ancient Greece and Rome. |
C.At fairs or market where there were a lot of people. |
D.in the building where law cases could be heard and judged. |
A.Before the fifth century. |
B.Around the tenth century. |
C.During the Middle Ages. |
D.In the sixteenth century. |
A.got satisfied | B.got through |
C.got angry | D.got delighted |
【推荐3】BOXTEL, Netherlands — chickens roam the orchards, cows chew the cud and pigs roll in the mud on a warm day on a Dutch farm ——but the pastoral (乡村)scene is not as traditional as it seems.
The farm is owned and run by a cooperative of hundreds of local consumers and aims to change habits in a low-lying country engaged in an existential fight against climate change. Nearly 200 families decide what the farm will produce — and they will eventually eat — and employ a farmer to tend to the animals for meat and eggs and grow the dozen kinds of fruits and vegetables.
“The main aim of the members is to eat natural products, produced near to where they live, in a more sustainable (可持续的)way,” said Douwe Korting, co-leader of the Boxtel Cooperative, in the southern Netherlands. People are really starting to see that a change toward a different way of eating is essential," he added.
It costs 2,000 euros ($2,200) to join the collective (集体的)farm, which is 10 minutes by bicycle from the town, and then a weekly fee of around 10 euros per person.
In return, members receive the food they want and stress the importance of knowing what they eat is local and seasonal.
Known as Herenboderderij, or People's Farming, the guiding principle is that everything centers on the needs and riches of nature, even while using new technologies, ” said its founder Geert van der Veer. Soon the poultry (家禽) will be joined by a robot that can sense when the fruit is ripe, as well as a drone that will survey the fields to support and reduce the needs for manpower.
1. Why did the families start the farm?A.To reduce the cost of food. | B.To improve their eating habits. |
C.To replace the old tradition. | D.To provide more chances for exercise. |
A.Decide what to produce and eat what they grow. |
B.Work on the farm close to where they live. |
C.Own and operate the farm in a more effective way. |
D.Feed the animals and grow fruits and vegetables. |
A.It'll provide natural products. | B.It'll be charged by new technology. |
C.It'll cost everyone less than 10 euros. | D.It'll encourage people to love nature. |
A.A diary. | B.A guidebook. |
C.A novel. | D.A newspaper. |
【推荐1】It is not rare in China that many seniors take advantage of their retirement years to please their grandchildren.
Some are good at sugar figure blowing art-the maker uses sugar as its basic material to boil and blow into various figures. Some can weave, using even the most unexpected materials such as leaves, and some excel in carpentry, using wood to carve lifelike dolls and toys.
Recently, in a small village in Fujian province, one — and — a — half — year — old Dandan became the most enviable child. His grandfather made a wooden " mantis cart (螳螂车)"for him. The wooden components on both sides of the cart would rise and fall with the metal wheels, resembling a mantis. This one-of-a-kind toy was filmed by the child's parents and posted online, immediately arousing curiosity.
The grandfather, Li Shishui, 70, who has been a carpenter for more than 50 years, retired in 2018. In his spare time, he picks up his old craftsmanship and uses the scrap (小块)wood from his old house to make the "mantis cart" with long legs. He also makes pure wooden toys such as robots , birds and even an "Iron Man".
When Dandan goes out in the “ mantis cart", it never fails to turn heads and children of the neighbors next door shout and cry to their parents for one too.
Full of childlike fun, fatherly love and delicate design, the wooden toy, not merely catches the heart of children in his neighbourhood, some netizens also express their envy after watching online videos. "I want a grandpa like him too. " "Does grandpa want a granddaughter?" Some also recollect that although their grandfather is not a carpenter, these videos have brought back their fond memories when they were young — their grandfather also made some gadgets (小物件)for them.
Therefore, many believe, parents should stress the importance of the education of their children's interpersonal communication skills at an early age. Children who grow up in the love of their elders can expect to be more brave, positive, optimistic and confident than other children.
1. What does the author mean by the underlined part "This one-of-a-kind toy”?A.The toy is hard-won. | B.The toy is specially made. |
C.The toy is of high quality. | D.The toy is the only one made by Grandpa Li. |
A.All the components of it are made of wood. |
B.Its online videos were not immediately accepted. |
C.Its insect-like features attract both children and adults. |
D.It was hand-made by Grandpa Li, a craftsman of sugar figures. |
A.Much importance should be attached to children's behavior. |
B.Children under the care of their elders may have better personalities. |
C.Some netizens envy Dandan as their grandparents are not carpenters. |
D.Some children of the neighbors cry as Dandan doesn't share the toy with them. |
A.Fashion. | B.Entertainment・ |
C.Lifestyle. | D.Transportation. |
【推荐2】Millions of people die of hunger in southern Africa every year, but when Zambia was offered thousands of tons of free maize by the US, the government politely paid no.
“We don’t know whether the food is safe,” said Zambia’s commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Dipak Patel.
His worries are shared by countries around the world that are in two minds about America’s genetically modified(GM,转基因的)crops. Just last week, EU(欧盟)member nations were discussing whether or not to import GM sweet corn from the US.
Ever since people started farming, they have tried to crossbreed(杂交) plants to make them stronger or better tasting. At one time, only related plants could be crossed with each other.
But when GM techniques were developed in the 1970s, scientists were able to put a single gene from a living creature into an unrelated creature.
This means they can make crops more productive and resistant to disease by adding genes from other species. They can also create food with special characteristics, such as “golden rice”, which is enriched with vitamin A. But many people believe GM foods are a health risk.
“If left to me, I would certainly not eat GM foods,” said Scottish scientist Arpad Pusztai. “We are putting new things into food which haven’t been eaten before. The effects on the immune system(免疫系统) are not easy to predict.”
At the moment, the official argument is that GM foods “are not likely to present risks for human health”. But there are still many questions to be answered as the foods are produced in different ways.
Some experts believe the genetic material added to plants can transfer to humans and give damage to our bodies. Further harm could be caused by the genes from GM plants crossbreeding with naturally produced crops.
1. We learn from the passage .A.people have discovered that GM foods will do harm to human health |
B.millions of Zambia people die of eating too much GM foods |
C.people are still not sure if GM foods will do harm to human health |
D.genetic material added to plants will damage our bodies sooner or later |
A.Unsure | B.Worried |
C.Likely | D.Careless |
A.It is produced from plants added genes from other species. |
B.GM foods can have special characteristics. |
C.GM foods will affect people’s immune system. |
D.GM foods have been produced since 1970s. |
A.Supportive. | B.Neutral. |
C.Doubtful. | D.Critical. |
Listen — Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.
Help them — If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra (额外的) pencil or pen with you to classes in case (以防) they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.
Be there for them — Try to make something for your friend to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a friend. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve (值得) to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve to be with them when they’re having a good time!
______ — Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!
1. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should _____.
A.give him or her some advice |
B.just listen unless asked |
C.calm him or her down |
D.share your feelings as well |
A.try to do everything for them |
B.put them before ourselves |
C.change their bad habits first |
D.ignore their faults |
A.Life without a friend is death. |
B.A friend is easier lost than found. |
C.A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
D.A man is known by his friends. |