【推荐2】Join Us in Creating the Sweetest Candy Experience

Search Engine Copywriter

Pay: $80, 000 every year

Job Description:

We are looking for a creative, hardworking person to join our team as a content developer. The responsibilities of the content developer include creating new and interesting content for our website and popularizing that includes product descriptions, social media and technical work.

Shopify Developer

Pay: $120, 000 every year

Job Description:

Candy Funhouse is looking for a Shopify Developer to manage, and improve the e-commerce (电商) store hosted on Shopify. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you’ll be responsible for developing new product pages, and running A/B tests to continuously improve site performance.

Chief Candy Officer

Pay: $100, 000 every year

Job Description:

We are looking for the world’s first and only Chief Candy Officer! This chance is work-from-home. The job includes deciding whether or not to give each treat with the official “CCO (Chief Candy Officer) Stamp of Approval”.

Social Media Personality

Pay: $110, 000 every year

Job Description:

We’ve got a pretty sweet brand, and we want someone to help make that brand as wonderful online as it is in real life. We’re looking for someone with good knowledge of both candy and pop culture, a natural ability to relate to fans, and someone who is willing to do the work necessary to help the brand be great on social media.

1. Which post offers the best pay?

A．Shopify Developer.	B．Chief Candy Officer.
C．Social Media Personality.	D．Search Engine Copywriter.

2. What is the responsibility of Social Media Personality?

A．Popularizing a brand on social media.	B．Developing new product pages.
C．Creating fun product description.	D．Managing the e-commerce store

3. Which part of a website might the text most likely be taken from?

A．Privacy Center.	B．Job Search.
C．Modern Technology.	D．Company Review.

【推荐1】Optional Tours in Langkawi

Line One
(Mangrove tours and eagle feeding)

Catch exciting movement and magnificent views of how eagles try to get their food skillfully at kilim river mangrove jungle safari visit limestone bats cave and have lunch on floating restaurant.

Price: adult rate RM 160.00/ person child rate (age 3—12yrs) RM 120.00/ person infant (below 3yrs) free

Time: 9:00 am—14:00 pm

Line Two
(Snorkeling and baby shark feeding)

Pulau Payar marine park with spectacular corals and colorful tropical marine life is one of the most beautiful and exotic marine parks in Malaysia.

Price: adult rate RM 220.00/ person child rate (age 3—12yrs) RM 150.00/ person infant (below 3yrs) free

Time 8:00 am—17:00 pm

Line Three
(Day cruise around Langkawi archipelago)

Experience swimming among fishes and view spectacular corals and exotic marine life.

Price: adult rate RM 450.00/ person child rate (age 3—12yrs) RM 350.00/ person infant (below 3yrs) free
Time 9:00 am—17:00 pm
Line Four
(Amazing sunset cocktail and dinner cruise)

Experience the amazing sunset scenery around the Andaman sea while having cocktail and dinner.

Price: adult rate RM 350.00/ person child rate (age 3—12yrs) RM 250.00/ person infant (below 3yrs) free
Time 16:00 pm—21 :00 pm
1. What is special about Line One?

A．It provides food.	B．It is the cheapest.
C．It lasts the longest.	D．It allows tourists to feed animals.

2. How much should a couple pay for a day cruise with their 3-year-old kid?

A．RM 450. 00.

B．RM 800. 00.

C．RM 900.00.

D．RM 1250.00.

3. Which line is best for the visitors to start their tour in the afternoon?

A．Line Four.

B．Line Three.

C．Line Two.

D．Line One.

【推荐2】Going against the tide of flocking to well-known yet generally jam-packed tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known resorts to seek unique, relaxed holiday experiences. “Reverse tourism” has been a new trend among young holidaymakers in China.

Large numbers of vacationers, especially young professionals who long to escape busy city life, tend to shun popular holiday destinations in order to get off the beaten track and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations, where they often have to afford pricey tickets, meals and hotel stays.

“Tourism used to be about sightseeing. Now it is about experiences,” Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy, told Beijing Daily. Lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” and “standardized” as developed ones and are able to offer more authentic experiences and natural encounters, according to social media posts. And unlike popular destinations, some underexplored places with little online information can offer more surprises.

COVID-19 is another key factor fueling reverse tourism. A traveler has no way of knowing what lies ahead before departure, be it a perfect holiday or one interrupted by a sudden outbreak. Travelers have thus become more cautious and tend to choose local attractions or places with fewer tourists.

“The rise of reverse tourism is hardly a bad thing,” said an opinion piece in Zhengzhou Daily. It means that vacationers now have more options, which brings more possibilities to the tourism market, the article explains. More importantly, it noted, the trend is set to force popular destinations to improve themselves.

Jiang Han, a senior researcher, said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market and is an opportunity for growth comparable to the camping economy. To give a real boost to the tourism market, Jiang suggested that more efforts be made to develop the potential of underrated, lesser-known destinations.

1. What does the underlined word “shun” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．flock.

B．avoid.

C．seek.

D．deny

2. Why do some vacationers choose less-traveled places?

A．Because they are not fond of socializing.

B．Because they don’t want to spend their money on tickets.

C．Because traveling to less populated areas is the only choice during the pandemic.

D．Because it can offer them more real experiences.

3. What is the impact of reverse tourism on the tourism market?

A．It dominated the tourism market.

B．It leads to a decline in the tourism market.

C．It makes well-known attractions less popular.

D．It creates more chances for the tourism market.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．More people get off the beaten track for relaxing break.

B．A large number of holidaymakers in China oppose reverse tourism.

C．Some ways to make less-known destinations popular.

D．Reverse tourism has great prospects recently.

【推荐3】Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman Empire. But when the empire broke down, this kind of tourism stopped.

In the early 17th century, the idea of the "Grand Tour" was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel（英吉利海峡）. They visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time, including Paris in France, and Rome and Venice（威尼斯） in Italy. Their tours lasted for two to four years, and the tourists stayed a few weeks or months in each city. The "Grand Tour" was an important part of young people's education—but only for the rich.

In the 18th century, tourism began to change. For example, people in the UK started to visit some towns, such as Bath to "take the waters". They believed that the water there was good for their health. So large and expensive hotels were built in these towns.

In the 19th century, travel became much more popular and faster. When the first railways were built in the 1820s, it was easier for people to travel between towns, so they started to go for holidays by the sea. And some started to have holidays in the countryside as cities became larger, noisier and dirtier. Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built. People began to travel more to faraway countries. The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people. Planes were made larger, so ticket prices dropped and more people used them.

Thus tourism grew. In 1949, Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays. The company organizes everything—plane tickets, hotel rooms, even food and tourists pay for it all before they leave home. The package tour（跟团游）and modern tourist industry was born.

The first travel agency（旅行社）in China was set up as early as 1949. But tourism did not take off until 1978. In 2002, the industry was worth 500 billion yuan and became an important part of China's social development.

1. Modern tourism was born___________.

A．in Roman times	B．in 1949
C．in the early 17th century	D．in the 19th century

2. __________played the most important role in the tourism development.

A．Transportation	B．Education
C．The first travel agency	D．People' s ideas

3. The underlined phrase "take off" in the last paragraph means____________.

A．a plane rising into the air

B．develop very fast

C．remove hats and clothes

D．bring down the prices

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Our teachers have worked in many countries; their experience will help you to develop international English communication skills.

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The college has students from more than 100 countries.

When you study English with us, you will have the opportunity to meet not only UK students, but also people from all over the world.

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1. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract students from around the world.

B．To make South Thames College London known.

C．To stress the importance of EIS courses.

D．To compete against other language schools in London.

2. From the passage we learn that ________.

A．the College’s history goes back over a century

B．the teachers there come from all over the world

C．the College has a good reputation among its EIS students

D．the courses there just focus on language learning

3. Which key information is NOT given in this passage?

A．Experience of teacher.	B．Main purpose of the College.
C．Range of Courses.	D．Approved quality from authorities.

【推荐2】Jon Williams has never had a bank account before. But now he is married and has a new job. He and his wife, Sherry, want to start keeping their money in a bank.

When he went to the bank, he was surprised. He told Sherry, “When you open a checking account, it’s like shopping. You choose the services you need. The man at the bank asked us to read this chart and choose the plan that is right for us.”

Types of Checking Accounts
Plans	Benefits	Fees
Special Checking ($ 25 to open)	* open with only $ 25 * 5 free checks per month	* $ 3.00 monthly service charge * $ 0.50 for each check over 5
Personal Checking ($ 100 to open)	* unlimited free checks * no fee to use bank’s automated teller machine ( ATM)	* $ 8. 00 monthly service charge * no fee when you keep a $ 750 daily balance or $ 1,500 in savings
EARN Checking ($ 200 to open)	* unlimited free checks * no fee to use bank’s ATM * pay 2% interest	* $ 8. 00 monthly service charge * no fee when you keep a $ 1500 daily balance or $ 2,000 in savings

Jon and Sherry thought over the number of checks they would write each month. Between home expenses and personal spending, they realized they would write as many as 25 checks in a month. They decided the Special Checking account would cost too much. It had a check charge and a service charge. The EARN Checking account would require them to keep too much money in the bank. They chose the Personal Checking account because the $ 8.00 service charge would be cheaper than paying $ 0.50 per check.

1. Which plan does a customer choose if he wants to get the interest?

A．None available	B．Special Checking
C．Personal Checking	D．EARN Checking

2. How much would the couple be charged monthly if they chose the Special Checking?

A．$ 2.5

B．$ 12.5

C．$ 13

D．$ 15.5

3. The couple chose the Personal Checking account at last because ________.

A．it provides unlimited free checks.

B．it needs no fee to use bank’s ATM.

C．it requires less charges and savings.

D．it demands the least money kept in the bank.

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Northside Festival Description: The music festival consists of artists, such as Sidney Gish and Orion Sun, free cake for everyone! If you're looking for a fresh festival with unique artists, look no further! Time: Saturday, June 9～10, from 12 pm to 6 pm Location: Baby's All Right, Brooklyn Tickets: $50 per person with no discount	Solely Women Description: The William Ris Gallery is showing an exhibit all about what females meet in front of life! Check out the exhibit before it's closed after this weekend! Time: June 8～10, from 12 pm to 5 pm Location: William Ris Gallery at Jamesport Tickets: Free
Broadway Commons Carnival Description: It's the season of carnival rides and food on stick-yes, the carnival is still in town. With free admissions and lights to light up the sky, who wouldn't want to send their day off at Dreamland? Time: May 31～June 17, from 5 pm to 11 pm Location: Broadway Mall Tickets: Free carnival parking, admission and Victoria Circus shows	Long Island's Festival Description: With exciting events ranging from beach concerts to parades, it's a large and impressive entertainment we can't wait for! You can also start your day with your family to have fun on the Long Beach board-walk. Time: June 8～10, from 10 am to 11 pm Location: Long Beach Tickets: $80 per adult for the concert, a 20% discount for children under 18

1. What can women choose to do if they want to know something to face in life?

A．Join the carnival at Dreamland.	B．Enjoy the concerts on the Long Beach.
C．Visit an exhibit at the William Ris Gallery.	D．Experience the music festival at Brooklyn.

2. How much should a mother with her 10-year-old child pay for concerts on the Long Beach?

A．$80.

B．$100.

C．$160

D．$144.

3. Which of the following events lasts the shortest time?

A．Northside Festival.	B．Solely Women.
C．Broadway Commons Carnival.	D．Long Island's Festival.

【推荐1】Americans like to travel during their holidays. Today, more and more travelers in the United States are spending nights at small houses or inns instead of hotels. They get a room for the night and the breakfast for the next morning.

Rooms for the night in private (私人的) homes with breakfast have been popular with travelers in Europe for many years. In the past five to ten years, these bed-and-breakfast places have become popular in the United States. Many of these American bed-and-breakfast places have only a few rooms. Some bed-and-breakfast inns are old historic buildings. Some inns do not provide telephones or television in the room while others do.

Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is much different from staying in a hotel. Usually the cost is much lower. Staying at an inn is almost like visiting someone’s home. The owners are glad to tell about the interesting places to visit in the area. Many vacationers say they enjoy the chance to meet local families.

1. Nowadays more and more travelers in the USA prefer to spend nights ________.

A．at small inns	B．at hotels
C．in the open air	D．in their cars

2. What does the word “inn” in the passage mean?

A．房间	B．客栈
C．建筑	D．饭店

3. Which is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Some Americans now stay in a bed-and-breakfast inn instead of in a hotel.

B．The bed-and-breakfast inns are private homes open to vacationers.

C．The owners provide a morning meal for their visitors and a room for the night.

D．The bed-and-breakfast inns have been popular in America for a long time.

4. One reason why American travelers are beginning to stay at bed-and-breakfast inns is that_________.

A．these inns are big and quiet

B．they don’t have to pay for the telephone

C．they can meet and talk with the local people

D．they can be shown around the area

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Brilliant display

New—The high-resolution（高分辨率的）display features sharp, dark text that reads even more like the printed pages.

Light that adjusts with you

New—Kindle Voyage can be read in bright sunlight or total darkness, and it's smart enough to know the difference. With a new adaptive front light, Kindle Voyage senses the light in your environment, and changes the setting to the ideal brightness. In order to more closely resemble reading on real paper, we researched and hand-tuned the optimal brightness setting for every lighting condition. When reading in the dark, the adaptive front light slowly lowers the display's brightness over to match the way the eye responds to darkness.

Effortless page turns

New—PagePress allows you to turn the page without lifting a finger. Simply apply pressure on the bezel surrounding the screen to turn the page, and PagePress will provide a silent haptic（触觉的）response for consistent and immediate reaction.

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Improved—At just 7. 6mm thin, Voyage is our thinnest Kindle ever. Kindle Voyage was designed to come one step closer to a sheet of paper. Comfortably hold Kindle Voyage in one hand for long reading sessions. With a magnesium(镁金)back and a glass front, Kindle Voyage is both durable and smooth.

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1. According to the passage, the adaptive front light _______.

A．is designed specially for reading in the dark

B．changes its brightness according to readers' eyesight

C．provides readers with suitable brightness while reading

D．can make reading on screen more comfortable than on the printed pages

2. Which of the following is TRUE about Kindle Voyage?

A．It was designed with easy page turns.

B．Its battery lasts longer than Kindle Paperwhite.

C．Customers enjoy a 30-day free trial of Kindle Voyage.

D．One of the new features of Kindle Voyage is the thin design.

3. The passage is most probably________ .

A．a science report

B．a news report

C．a commercial advertisement

D．a travel guide

【推荐3】We are always being told by the department of Health to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. But it’s not clear where the evidence for this comes from, and a large study by the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) two years ago of the dietary intake of more than 400,000 people found only a weak link between eating fruit and vegetables and a reduction in overall cancer risk. There is no evidence it reduces breast cancer.

Even so, how could anyone argue against eating more fruit and vegetables? Well, it depends on what fruit you are eating. A review article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal warns that a chemical in grapefruit can interact lethally with certain medicines. Even apple juice, the staple of many breakfast tables, may prevent our absorption of some drugs. Parents also often think fruit juice is a healthy alternative to fizzy drinks, but juices contain sugar and calories too — as much as a glass of Coke — so should be drunk in moderation.

Grapefruit has also been linked to an increase in breast cancer. A study in the British Journal of Cancer (BJC) of 500,000 women found that eating a quarter of the fruit a day increased the risk by 30%.

The solution?

There is one good reason for not eating grapefruit — it tastes sour. But it is unlikely to increase your risk of getting breast cancer; further research by the BJC showed no increase in rates of breast cancer for women who tuck into grapefruit or drink juice.

Grapefruit contains a type of chemical called furanocoumarin, which prevents the breakdown of some prescription drugs. As a result concentration of these drugs rise, and can have serious side-effects, including kidney damage, heart blockage, and deep-vein thrombosis.

Patient information leaflets should tell you what foods to avoid with which drugs. If in doubt, ask your doctor. So you don’t need to eat less fruit, and many still need to eat more. Another paper from the EPIC study found a 225 reduction in deaths from heart attacks in people who ate eight portions of fruit and vegetables a day compared to those who ate three or fewer. The way the study was designed, however, means that it can only suggest a link — it can’t prove one.

1. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Everyone should eat more grapefruit.

B．People should eat fruit selectively.

C．Parents should have their children drink more fruit juice.

D．Eating fruit and vegetables has been proven to reduce overall cancer risk.

2. What does the underlined word “lethally” probably mean?

A．Closely.

B．Wrongly.

C．Dangerously.

D．Quickly.

3. What do we learn about grapefruit?

A．It increases the risk of heart blockage.	B．It reduces deaths from heart attacks.
C．It reduces absorption of some drugs.	D．It causes increases of breast cancer in women.

4. Which of the following questions does the author mainly answer?

A．What is grapefruit?

B．Should people eat less fruit?

C．How can one reduce the risk of getting breast cancer?

D．What should patient information leaflets tell people?