【推荐1】During the summer holidays there will be a revised(修改过的) schedule(时刻表) of services for the students. Changes for dining-room and library service hours and for bus schedules will be posted on the wall outside of the dining-hall. Weekly film and concert schedules, which are being arranged, will be posted each Wednesday outside of the student club.
In the summer holidays, buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half hour during the day. The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7: 00 am to 7: 00 pm during the week and two meals from noon to 7: 00 pm on weekends. The library will continue its usual hours during the week, but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend hours are from noon to 5: 00 pm.
All students who want to use the library borrowing services must have a new summer card. This announcement will also appear in the next week’s student newspaper.
1. The main purpose of this announcement is to _________.

A．tell students of important schedule changes	B．tell students of new bus and library services
C．show the excellent services for students	D．ask students to renew their library cards

2. At which of the following times will the bus leave the main hall?

A．8: 00, 9: 00, 10: 00, 11: 00	B．8: 00, 9: 30, 10: 30, 11: 30
C．8: 30, 9: 00, 9: 30, 10: 00	D．8: 00, 9: 30, 11: 00, 12: 30

3. Times for films and concerts are not listed in this announcement because _________.

A．they are not to be announced	B．they are hard to arrange
C．the full list is not ready	D．the full list is too long

4. In the summer holidays, the library will have _________.

A．no special hours	B．special hours on weekdays
C．special hours on weekends	D．special hours both on weekdays and weekends.

5. We may infer that during the summer holidays _________.

A．the student newspaper will sell more copies	B．there will be a concert or a film once a week
C．many students will stay in the university	D．no breakfast will be served on weekends

【推荐2】As far as children’s museums go, new and exciting exhibits are always on the list to keep kids entertained and intrigued. But how to keep the kids interacting while still dealing with real life issues and enabling them to step into the footsteps of those with an entirely different view from their own? Enter the Israeli Children’s Museum in Holon.   The museum offers a thoughtful display of rotating(旋转的) exhibits and is home to three permanent exhibits. The exhibits — Invitation to Silence, Dialogue with Time, and Dialogue in the Dark — are unlike most any other experiences you’ll find in any typical children’s museum.

Invitation to Silence is an exhibit that enables participants to understand what it is like to live in the world of those who are hearing-impaired. The guides are deaf or hearing-impaired themselves and take participants on a 75-minute active journey, walking them through an experience of alternative communication, where non-spoken languages — "hearing with one’s eyes", sign languages and body languages are the only options.

Dialogue with Time is a one-of-a-kind exhibit guided by those 70 years old and older. It helps visitors to have the concept of old age and aging, through an intergenerational dialogue of experiences and games so that they can learn what it is truly like to age in our society as a whole.

Dialogue in the Dark is guided by the blind and those who are vision-impaired. The 75-minute tour is in complete darkness, tracking interpersonal and group dialogue settings that reassess the stereotypes(刻板印象) associated with being blind.

All three exhibits offer children and adults valuable social lessons and a peek into worlds that are otherwise hard to explain. These exhibits can give participants new views, gratitude, and empathy for the disabled while also championing their efforts in the challenges of everyday life, by giving power and admiration to each group.

1. The underlined word in the first paragraph probably means"_____".

A．relaxed	B．inspired
C．interested	D．energetic

2. The purpose of the text is mainly to"_____". .

A．present unique exhibits on display for children

B．talk about creative ways to make museums lively

C．attract visitors to a museum for students in Holon

D．introduce a museum for visitors to experience disability

3. How can visitors communicate with the guide in Invitation to Silence?

A．By making a phone call.	B．By using body languages.
C．By talking in a low voice.	D．By writing on a piece of paper.

4. Dialogue in the Dark helps visitors learn about problems with"_____". .

A．being deaf	B．being blind
C．being dumb	D．being too old

【推荐3】Each applicant to Harvard College is considered with great care. We consider each applicant to Harvard College as a whole person, and put enormous care into evaluating every application. We hope you will explore the information in this section to understand what we look for in our admissions process.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the Universal College Application. Each is treated equally by the Admissions Committee. Complete and submit your materials as soon as possible to ensure full and timely consideration of your application. View our Application Tips for step-by-step information.

When to Apply

Date	Deadline	Date	Deadline
November 1	Early Action Deadline	March 1	Financial Aid Application deadline
November 1	Early Financial Aid Application deadline	Late March	Decision letters mailed
Mid - December	Early Auction decisions released	May 1	Reply date for Admitted Students
January 1	Regular Decision deadline

What We Look For

We seek promising students who will contribute to the Harvard community during their college years, and to society throughout their lives. While academic accomplishment is the basic requirement, the Admission Committee considers many other factors—strong personal qualities, special talents or excellences of all kinds, perspectives formed by unusual personal circumstances, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities.

We outline everything you need to apply to Harvard.

Click https: //college. harvard. edu/admissions/apply to get detailed requirements.

1. Where can you find step-by-step information of how to apply?

A．Common Application.	B．Coalition Application.
C．Universal College Application.	D．Application Tips.

2. Which is the final day for Financial Aid Application?

A．November 1.

B．January 1.

C．March 1.

D．May 1.

3. What is the basic requirement to apply for Harvard University?

A．Academic accomplishment.	B．Strong personal qualities.
C．Special talents.	D．Unique perspectives.

4. Where does this passage probably come from?

A．Travel journal	B．Business newspaper
C．Fashion magazine.	D．University website.

【推荐1】AREA HOTELS

Spend your vacation with us. We offer luxury suites ( 豪华套房), an Olympic-sized pool, astate-of-the-art fitness center, and a beauty spa. Leave business cares behind while you relax at the Rosewood Hotel. You'll never want to leave! Call 800-555-0942 for reservations.

The Woodside Motel is the place to stay while visiting our city. After a day of sightseeing, relax in the comfort of your luxury room. All our rooms have king-sized beds, free movies, and mini-bars. Our outdoor playground and indoor recreation room (娱乐室) mean the little ones will never be bored. Babysitting service available. Enjoy your next family vacation at the Woodside Motel.

The Columbus Hotel is close to the city's finest restaurants and clubs. Enjoy the wonderful view of the city skyline from the Columbus Rooftop Restaurant. Host your next conference or banquet ( 宴 会 ) with us. We have a selection of reception rooms and banquet rooms suitable for conferences and   parties. Call   245-555-0982   to   speak to   our banquet coordinator (协调员), 245-555-0987 for dinner reservations at the Rooftop Restaurant, and 245-555-0862 to reserve a room.

Next time you re in town, stay at the City View Hotel. Whether you' re here to shop, play, or work, City View's location can' t be beaten. We're close to all major bus lines and right next to the city's business district. All rooms include kitchens. Call 492-555-5932 for reservations. Don' t forget to ask about out special weekly and monthly prices.

The Sunflower Motel offers reasonable prices and cable TV in every room. Pets are welcome (extra charge applies). Special weekend prices. Call 488-555-0821 for reservations.

1. Which hotel is most suitable for a couple with a six-month-old baby?

A．The Rosewood Hotel.	B．The Woodside Motel.
C．The Columbus Hotel.	D．The Sunflower Motel.

2. What number may you call if you are looking for a place to hold a big birthday party?

A．245-555-0982.	B．245-555-0862.
C．492-555-5932.	D．488-555-0821.

3. What is the advantage of the City View Hotel?

A．Its luxury suites.	B．Its convenient location.
C．Its personalized room service.	D．Its sports-themed entertainments.

4. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A travel journal.	B．A research paper.
C．A business report	D．A tourist guidebook.

【推荐2】阅读表达

Give Ugly a Chance!

When it comes to wildlife protection, all species—the good, the bad, and the ugly—should be treated equally. Pandas, dolphins, and other cute wildlife are important, but we must pay attention to less cute animals, too. The world needs all kinds—without variety, our planet cannot survive. So if you want the future to be beautiful, you have to give ugly a chance.

Don’t Make Paper with My Home!

Billions of trees are being cut down every year to make paper for humans. Every tree that is cut down is a part of the habitat of animals such as these koalas. In this way a lot of animal homes are being destroyed! Is it right to make animals homeless so that humans can have more paper?

1. Read the posters and write a one-sentence summary for each.
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. Complete the structure of the posters.

image
title		Give Ugly a Chance!	___________
content	situation	“Ugly” animals are not treated equally as cute ones.	___________
	reason	People don’t like them because of their appearance.	___________
	hope	Treat “ugly” animals equally.	___________

【推荐1】Humans have favoured red apples for generations, but rising temperatures could mean the end of a rosy red apple.

The ancestors of the modern apple were wild trees growing in what is now Kazakhstan. Today, wild apple trees still grow there, perfuming the air with fallen fruit and feeding the bears that move slowly through the forest, although the wild apples' numbers have become smaller by 90% in the last 50 years due to human development and their future is uncertain.

Apple colour arises from the expression level of certain genes in the skin, scientists have found. Interestingly, colour also depends on temperature. To get an apple that's fully red, temperatures must stay cool, David Change, an expert at Plant and Food Research in New Zealand, explains. As temperatures warm, he suggests, it could become more difficult for apples to turn red.

Colour probably didn't win other features of an apple when growers were evaluating a new tree, however. Instead, they focused on the taste and use for the apple: some are good for cider, some for pies, some for sauce, and some for eating. It didn't much matter exactly what the fruit looked like and whether it looked the same from tree to tree, because farmers were growing fruit for themselves and for their local market, and function mattered more than looks.

Bunker says that all changed about a hundred years ago. The redder apples might not be better than the yellower ones—in fact they might be worse---but, "red sells; that's the problem”.

"It happens to every single apple on the market," says Bedford. "That's just the nature of our desire to have apples the way we want them to look...ever since man has been making choices they've been making them redder and redder. "

1. What's the main idea of the passage?

A．Humans have been preferring red apples.

B．Rising temperatures make apples no longer red.

C．The ancestors of modern apple still exist.

D．Growers pay less attention to change the colour of apples.

2. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?

A．Scientists have found ways to change the colour of apples.

B．Apples will become red in winter because of the low temperature.

C．Apple colour is greatly influenced by temperature.

D．The higher the temperature is , the redder apples will be.

3. Which of the following statements will NOT win the favor of growers?

A．The colour of the apple.	B．The taste of the apple.
C．The use of the apple.	D．The function of the apple.

4. What does Bedford's words mean?

A．Every single apple on the market looks nice.

B．We humans desire to change the appearance of apples.

C．Humans have been choosing various apples.

D．Humans in fact prefer the apples which look redder.

【推荐2】I must have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books. There was not one night that I don't remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded.

I always wanted to know what my mom was reading. Hearing mom say, “I can’t believe what’s printed in the newspaper this morning,” made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself. I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew. So I carried around a book, and each night, just to be like her, I would pretend to be reading.

This is how everyone learned to read. We would start off with sentences, then paragraphs, and then stories. It seemed an unending journey, but even as a six-year-old girl I realized that knowing how to read could open many doors. When mom said, “The C-A-N-D-Y is hidden on the top shelf,” I knew where the candy was. My progress in reading raised my curiosity, and I wanted to know everything. I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.

Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual reading. I read for knowledge, and to make A’s on my tests. Occasionally, I would read a novel that was assigned, but I didn’t enjoy this type of reading. I liked facts, things that are concrete. I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.

Yet, now that I’m growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex, I find myself needing a way to escape. By opening a novel, I can leave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character. In these worlds I can become anyone. I don’t have to write down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this. I just read to relax.

We’re taught to read because it’s necessary for much of human understanding. Reading is a vital part of my life. Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning. And I’ve found that the possibilities that lie within books are limitless.

1. Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of mom’s hands？

A．She wanted mom to read the news to her.

B．She was anxious to know what had happened.

C．She couldn't wait to tear the newspaper apart.

D．She couldn't help but stop mom from reading.

2. According to Paragraph 3, the author’s reading of road signs indicates ________.

A．her unique way to locate herself

B．her eagerness to develop her reading ability

C．her effort to remind mom to obey traffic rules

D．her growing desire to know the world around her.

3. What was the author’s view on factual reading？

A．It would help her update test-taking skills.

B．It would allow much room for free thinking.

C．It would provide true and objective information.

D．It would help shape a realistic and serious attitude to life.

4. The author takes novel reading as a way to ________.

A．explore a fantasy land

B．develop a passion for leaning

C．learn about the adult community

D．get away from a confusing world

【推荐3】Smart thermostats (温控器)have become the face of smart home technology for most, but depending on what your home is like, it's possible to say the Ecobee3 is superior.

Most of the smart thermostats carry the same benefits, including the Ecobee3. They can learn your preferences and schedules, and then adjust the temperature accordingly. They're better-looking and more enjoyable to use than the basic pieces of plastic that occupy most households. And once you're able to heat up or cool down your house from your phone, without having to get out of bed, you won't want to go back to the past.

If you live in a larger house, the Ecobee3 can be much more convenient—offering you a couple of more remote sensors (传感器). Yes it gets pretty expensive at that point. But having those gives you effective control over the temperature in different rooms around your house. In comparison, other thermostats' measurements are largely limited to the area in which they're installed (安装).

If you live in a smaller place, that's no big deal；the Ecobee3 still has distinct advantages. It is touch-enabled, making it less annoying when you want to enter a Wi-Fi passwords see weather information, and so on.

Still, all the smart thermostats are pretty great. Which one is best just depends on whether you need a whole-home solution or a simpler one. For now, if it's the former, go with the Ecobee3. Their presence will probably make you more conscious about saving energy. Ecobee3 Smarter Wi-Fi Thermostat with Remote Sensor is available at all shopping websites.

1. How can you control Ecobee3?

A．By installing Wi-Fi.	B．By replacing its sensors.
C．By using the relative phone.	D．By closing power supply.

2. What advantage does Ecobee3 have compared with other thermostats?

A．Its size is different	B．Its price is lower.
C．Its password is simpler.	D．Its coverage area is larger.

3. What change will Ecobee3 bring to us?

A．It makes us enjoy travelling and work better.

B．It leads us to hope to open a shop online.

C．It leads us to build our own smart houses.

D．It helps us pay attention to environmental protection.

4. What's the author's purpose in writing the text?

A．To show the future of Ecobee3.

B．To attract people to buy Ecobee3.

C．To introduce how to use Ecobee3.

D．To explain why Ecobee3 was invented.

【推荐1】As a saying goes, "Don`t use a lot where a little will do." I recently saw a reality show about helping change struggling restaurants. The premise（前提）is that an expert comes in to help save a family business, and in the process helps the owners rebuild their relationships and their lives. In the beginning, the expert suggested the family reduce their menu from multiple pages to just one. They originally created a massive list of selections because they assumed this created more value. But in many instances, less is more.

This is a big part of the philosophy behind the website—Tiny Buddha. I publish one post from the community every day, which allows me to spend a great deal of time with writers. Traditional wisdom of the web suggests that more content leads to more page views, which eventually creates a successful site. Yet I’ve found the opposite is true.

Having a lower quantity allows more time to focus on quality, and also allows more time for connection through comments. In this way, it’s not about building a large community; it’s about developing and improving an engaged one. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no greater success than that. Regardless of your project or dream, the "less is more" philosophy can go a long way in creating value and enabling progress.

You may not have a large number of hours to commit, but this means you are encouraged to prioritize your goals, and that just may help you focus and become the most effective. You may not have abundant resources, but this means your passion and purpose may be your greatest possession, and there`s no limit to what you can accomplish when you invest yourself in a vision（构想）that moves and inspires you. You may not have countless readers or customers, but this means you can focus on providing excellent service, which can be far more valuable than dozens of cursory（粗略的）connections and standard experiences.

Most importantly, when we focus on doing less and doing it well, instead of doing more and assuming it better,we are less scattered（分散的）, more deliberate, less harried, and more attentive. And really, isn’t that what we want? It`s not just the goals and the outcomes we imagine; it’s the happiness and satisfaction we imagine we’ll experience when we get there. It may be the biggest advantage to do less: we create more space to enjoy those things now.

1. Which word can take the place of the underlined word "multiple"?

A．Only.

B．Little.

C．Many.

D．Thin.

2. We can learn from Paragraph 2 and 3 that_________.

A．the more content a website has, the more page views there will be

B．the more pages a website has, the better its quality will be

C．the less content a website has, the more time can be invested in quality

D．the "less is more" rule can apply to many aspects of making money

3. How does the author develop Paragraph 4?

A．By making lists.	B．By making assumptions.
C．By making comparison.	D．By analyzing reasons

4. What will we face when we focus on doing less?

A．Being less considerate.	B．Being more careless.
C．Being more harried	D．Being more concentrative

5. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Tiny Wisdom: When Less Is Less

B．Tiny Wisdom: When More Is More

C．Tiny Wisdom: When Less Is More

D．Tiny Wisdom: When More Is Less

【推荐3】C
The production of coffee beans is a huge, profitable business, but, unfortunately, full-sun production is taking over the industry and bringing about a lot of damage. The change in how coffee is grown from shade-grown production to full-sun production endangers the very existence of, certain animals and birds, and even disturbs the world’s ecological balance.
On a local level, the damage of the forest required by full-sun fields affects the area’s birds and animals. The shade of the forest trees provides a home for birds and other special(物种) that depend on the trees’ flowers and fruits. Full-sun coffee growers destroy this forest home. As a result, many special are quickly dying out.
On a more global level, the destruction of the rainforest for full-sun coffee fields also threatens(威胁)human life. Medical research often makes use of the forests' plant and animal life, and the destruction of such species could prevent researchers from finding cures for certain diseases. In addition, new coffee-growing techniques are poisoning the water locally, and eventually the world's groundwater.
Both locally and globally, the continued spread of full-sun coffee plantations (种植园)could mean the destruction of the rainforest ecology. The loss of shade trees is already causing a slight change in the world's climate, and studies show that loss of oxygen-giving trees also leads to air pollution and global warming. Moreover, the new growing techniques are contributing to acidic(酸性的) soil conditions.
It is obvious that the way much coffee is grown affects many aspects many aspects of life, from the local environment to the global ecology. But consumers do have a choice. They can purchase shade-grown coffee whenever possible, although at a higher cost. The future health of the planet and mankind is surely worth more than an inexpensive cup of coffee.
1. What can we learn about full-sun coffee production from Paragraph 4?

A．It limits the spread of new growing techniques.

B．It leads to air pollution and global warming.

C．It slows down the loss of shade trees.

D．It improves local soil conditions.

2. The purpose of the text is to        .

A．entertain

B．advertise

C．instruct

D．persuade

3. Where does this text probably come from ?

A．An agricultural magazine.

B．A medical journal.

C．An engineering textbook.

D．A tourist guide.

4. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?

A．	B．
C．	D．