【推荐1】Say good-bye to everything you hate about cell phones. Say hello to Jitterbug.

“Cell phones have gotten so small, I can barely dial mine.”

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“I'll be paving for minutes I'll never use!”

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“I had to get mp son to program it”

Your Jitterbug set-up process is simple. We'll even pre-program it with your favorite numbers.

“My phone's battery only lasts a couple of days.”

The Jitterbug's battery lasts for up to 25 days on standby.

“I tried my sister's cell phone...I couldn't hear it.”

Jitterbug is designed with an improved speaker. There's an adjustable volume control, and Jitterbug is hearing-aid compatible.

“I don't need stock quotes, Internet sites or games on my phone, I just want to talk with my family and friends.”

Life is complicated enough...jitterbug is simple.

“What if I don't remember a number?”

Friendly, helpful Jitterbug operators are available 24 hours a day and will even greet you by name when you call.

“I'd like a cell phone to use in an emergency, but I don't want a high monthly bill.”

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“My cell phone company wants to lock me in on a two-year contract!”

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1. According to the advertisement above, we know _______.

A．Jitterbug has a larger keyboard and a bigger screen.

B．if you buy Jitterbug, you will get a hearing aid.

C．Jitterbug operators will call you within 24 hours.

D．if you call now, you'll get a Jitterbug 5 for free

2. When you call to order a Jitterbug 5 cell phone, you have to _______.

A．pay $ 24.99	B．change the rules
C．buy a car charger	D．mention promotional code 59424

3. How does the advertiser introduce Jitterbug?

A．By comparing it with other cell phones.	B．By providing details about its patterns.
C．By giving information about different fees.	D．By describing its advantages and disadvantages.

【推荐2】The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do. The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the many different tours there

Walk to Tour the City

When touring the city by walking, you aren't going to walk much. What's more, there are far more benefits. This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible. A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighborhood level, which can be very interesting in a number of different ways.

Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay

The waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the city's development over the last century. Touring San Francisco from the water is completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city.

Take a Bus Tour

If you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city, one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here. A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city

Tour San Francisco From the Air

While it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco, touring the city from the air is one of the most unique and exciting ways to see the city. Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides point out attractions from high above. If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air, you'll be creating memories that you won't forget forever.

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1. How should you tour San Francisco in order to appreciate its buildings?

A．By air.

B．By bus.

C．On foot.

D．By boat

2. What can we learn about the waters of San Francisco Bay?

A．They have high-quality sea water.

B．They are explored on a localized level.

C．They were not in use until the last century.

D．They have helped the city to develop.

3. Where can we most probably read this text?

A．In a magazine.

B．In a newspaper.

C．On a website.

D．On TV.

【推荐3】If you fancy a break over the festive season, then why not join Solos Holidays on one of their special Christmas or New Year breaks. These social events are a great opportunity to mix and associate.

Stratford Christmas Market

A wonderful way to start getting into the festive spirit on this 2-night Christmas market break. Wander under the twinkling lights while shopping for homemade gifts and tasting warming wine, roast chestnuts or luxury（奢侈的） chocolates. Explore historical Stratford-upon-Avon and enjoy dinner on both evenings where you can relax, join in the hotel’s party night and hit the dance-floor with other single guests.

Departure： 7th December

Price：£380, Breakfast Dinner

New Year in Brighton

Head to the south coast and the busy town of Brighton for a 3-night break this New Year. Celebrations begin with a Solos welcome drink before joining other single guests for dinner and musical entertainment. The next morning we take the fun ‘Only in Brighton Tour’ showcasing all things special about Brighton, before New Year’s Eve kicks off with a Gala dinner and party to take us into 2019.

Departure: 30th December

Price: £555, Breakfast & Dinner

To find out more about Solos Holidays Black Tie Balls, Party Nights, Dances & Festive Breaks that take place at venues（场所）across the UK throughout December： call 0844826 8515 or visit solosholidays.co.uk

1. When will the two events be held?

A．On New Year breaks.	B．On Christmas breaks.
C．Over the festive season.	D．Throughout the winter.

2. In what aspect is the first event different from the second one?

A．Parties.	B．Dinners.
C．Drinking.	D．Shopping.

3. What can we learn about the two events?

A．The prices include three meals a day.

B．The two events are likely meant for singles.

C．The two events are only held in December.

D．Visitors can learn more about the events by letter.

【推荐1】Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800, 000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. The park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a 3-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.

*Things to do

Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature trails to all-day back-country hikes.

Joshua Tree National Park has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.

Rock-climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5,000 feet in height.

*When to visit

Joshua Tree National Park is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and summer months are the least crowded.

*What to bring

In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and trail maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centers.

*Fees

Parking fees: You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit for $15, a single-entry permit for $5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual pass for $60.

Camping fees: They vary by camping ground.

1. What is NOT a must to bring when someone visits the park?

A．A camera.

B．A telescope.

C．Maps.

D．Water.

2. When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?

A．March.

B．May.

C．June.

D．September.

3. If someone goes to the park by car and stay there for 9 days, how much at least he should pay for the parking fees?

A．$60.

B．$15.

C．$25.

D．$30.

【推荐2】The State of Colorado has four of the best parks out of the 58 national parks in the United States. The parks have some of the best scenery of all the national parks.

Black Canyon (峡谷) of Gunnison National Park

This park offers the most breathtaking views from up in the mountains into the canyons below. While exploring the canyons, you will find that the walls drop nearly straight down into the narrow valleys of the snake-like rivers below. Visitors are offered more than 100 camping sites, and a lot of bird species and many animals are native to the area.

Rocky Mountain National Park

It is the only national park in the north central region in the state of Colorado. Elevations in this park are anywhere from 8,000 feet to 14,259 feet at the top of Longs Peak. While traveling throughout this park you will notice two very different climates because of the difference the upper peaks of the Rocky Mountains make. You can enjoy 359 miles of hiking trails, a lot of places for camping, horse-back riding and beautiful scenery.

Mesa Verde National Park

This is probably the most interesting national park, offering a fascinating trip back in time to 600 AD up to 1300 AD. This park was declared a protected national park in 1906 because of the cliff dwellings(住所) that were found throughout the area, which were once home to American Indians. Many of these dwellings can be walked through, while you imagine what each room may have been used for so many years ago.

Great Sand Dunes (沙丘)National Park

The Great Sand dunes National Park lies in south central Colorado, about 127 miles from Pueblo. This park has the tallest sand dunes in all of North America and has trails for hiking. The natural sandy beaches around the small rivers and lakes are good for swimmers.

1. What's the most breathtaking thing in the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park?

A．The animals.

B．The walls.

C．The rivers.

D．The camping sites.

2. In the Rocky Mountain National Park, tourists may NOT be able to________.

A．go sightseeing

B．boat

C．ride a horse

D．camp

3. If you are interested in history, you are advised to visit________.

A．the Rocky Mountain National Park

B．the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park

C．the Great Sand Dunes National Park

D．the Mesa Verde National Park

4. What's the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A．Persuading people to visit Colorado while in America.

B．Showing people which park is the best of the four in Colorado.

C．Introducing the best four parks in Colorado to people.

D．Telling people some traveling information in Colorado.

【推荐3】Earlier this year, we asked our readers to vote for their favorite children’s museums. Shortly after announcing the winners, these museums had to close their doors to help protect their communities from the spread of COVID-19. But they also bring some of their programming online.

The Magic House|St. Louis, Missouri

The folks at The Magic House in St. Louis are sharing their expertise through their Magic at Home series. Each edition features a project that kids and their parents can do with household materials, like making a banjo or animal figures.

City Museum|St. Louis, Missouri

While City Museum is closed to visitors, the museum staff, artists and historians have launched City Museum on Air. This series takes place each weekday with an eclectic lineup of programming—everything from free art classes, storytelling sessions and museum tours at upcoming exhibits.

Kohl Children’s Museum|Glenview, Illinois

This winning children’s museum calls itself “The place where awesomeness lives”, and would-be visitors can bring that awesomeness into the home through its library of online teaching resources, story time sessions and “Home Zone” projects. Kids can learn how to fold paper airplanes, learn about the physics of wheels or make their own recycled paper.

1. When is online programming of City Museum accessible?

A．At weekends.	B．At any time.
C．On weekdays.	D．On holidays.

2. What do The Magic House and Kohl Children’s Museum have in common?

A．Stressing hands-on experience.

B．Demonstrating how wheels work.

C．Offering storytelling courses.

D．Teaching how to copy animal figures.

3. What results in the closing of children’s museums?

A．The spreading of a disease.

B．The decrease of would-be visitors.

C．The readers’ votes on museums.

D．The development of digital programming.

【推荐1】Walk from the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre, stroll along the Seine River and enjoy the beautiful sights in Paris now!

The Arc de Triomphe The most monumental one of arehes celebrating the victory of war, was built between 1806 and 1836. Even though there were many modifications（修改）to the original plans, the Arch still keeps the essence of the original concept which was a powerful, unified symbol of France. Climb up to its top for a splendid view of Paris, especially the Eiffel Tower in the distance.

The Musée de I’Orangerie The 1852 stone structure facing the Seine River was once a place that helped to store orange trees of the Tuileries Garden from the cold in the winter. Now, It's home to Claude Monet's excellent water lily（睡莲）paintings. It is one museum not to miss, it feels as if you're standing in Monet’s garden at Giverny! But, in addition to those of Monet, there are also works by Renoir, Cezanne, and Picasso.

The Louvre The splendid, baroque palace and museum sits along the right bank of the Seine River in Paris. It is one of the city's biggest tourist attractions. It has a history of about 800 years. There are several ways to visit the Louvre museum. Read it up in advance and find paintings of da Vinci, Raphael, Napoleon and Joan of Art that will interest you, or approach the Louvre like exploring the darkest continent, where you will discover amazing things.

1. Which place is probably most attractive to one loving military history.

A．The Louvre	B．The Eiffel Tower
C．The Arc de triomphe.	D．The Musée de I'Orangerie

2. What do we know about the Louvre?

A．Raphael was one of its designers

B．It is located beside the Seine River

C．It was set up in the middle of the fifteenth century.

D．You can climb up to its top for a splendid view of Paris.

3. What can we learn about the Musee de I’Orangerie?

A．It is home to water lilies

B．It was once Monet’s garden

C．It mainly displays Picasso's works

D．It once helped to store orange trees.

【推荐3】Over the years, cell phones have become smaller and smaller with lots of complicated features. They are hard to use, and hard to see. But the Lively Flip phone has simplified everything. It makes calling simple!

EASY TO USE

A large screen, big buttons and list-based menu make the Lively Flip an easy way to stay connected to friends and family. A long-lasting battery and powerful speaker make conversations loud and clear. Plus, navigation buttons marked “Back” and “OK” make using the menu easy and intuitive.

EASY TO STAY SAFE

Feel prepared and protected anytime, anywhere with our Emergent Response Service. And with Emergent Care, you can speak to a live nurse or doctor right from the comfort of your home. With the Lively Flip, help is available whenever you need it.

EASY TO ALERT LOVED ONES

The Lively Flip keeps all your loved ones informed about your well-being when they download the Jitterbug® Link app to their smartphones. You can stay active and independent while they feel more connected and reassured (放心的).

Buy now and get a FREE Car Charger, a $25 value! To order or learn more, call 1-866-493-9280.

1. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A news report.
C．A technology report.	D．An advertisement.

2. What can you do with the Lively Flip?

A．Write texts or make calls by using your voice.

B．Speak to a live nurse or doctor in your home.

C．Navigate your car without Internet connection.

D．Download the Jitterbug® Link apps for free.

3. Who is the Lively Flip probably intended for?

A．Elderly people.	B．College freshmen.
C．Educational experts.	D．Elementary school teachers.

【推荐1】Dear Mr Black,

I used to have a really good group of friends. Now they're all getting into smoking and drinking. I want to find a new group of friends, but I'm shy. How can I know who are the types of people I should make friends with, and who will accept me?

Yours,

Mike

Dear Mike,

You've already made a very important step because you've realized that it's time to find new friends. Making and keeping good friends is a challenge for all of us, whether you are shy or not. Since you've done this successfully before, one thing is to think back on how you developed friendships in the past.

Probably the best way to make and keep friends is to find others who share your interests. Lasting friendships often develop between people who enjoy the same activities. You also want to be with friends who share your values and goals for life. It just depends on what your own interests are.

That old saying is also true — the best way to have a friend is to be a friend. Reach out to the others who share your interests, sit with them at lunch, invite them to join you in the activities you all like, listen to their thoughts and tell them yours. Being a real friend takes time and effort. With time and effort, I'm sure you will find some very good friends during your school years and you'll always be in touch after leaving school.

Yours,

Tom Black

1. Mike wrote the letter to ________.

A．ask Mr Black why people don't like him

B．ask Mr Black why his old friends left him

C．ask Mr Black to introduce some friends to him

D．ask Mr Black for some advice on making friends

2. Why does Mike want to leave his old friends?

A．Because they try to make him smoke and drink.

B．Because they have formed some bad habits.

C．Because they no longer want to spend time with him.

D．Because they have never treated himas a good friend.

3. In Mr Black's opinion, making and keeping friends is ________.

A．not so easy

B．just hard for shy people

C．an easy task for some people

D．especially difficult for students

4. In Paragraph 2 of his letter, Mr Black mainly suggests that Mike should make friends with those who ______.

A．have good goals for life

B．can set good examples to him

C．have a lot of money

D．have the same interests as him

【推荐2】Video producer and musician Justin Scholar enjoyed his fantastic moment weeks ago when he spotted his latest work playing on a huge electronic screen at New York’s Times Square.

“It’s sort of the American dream to see your name up inlights,’’ says the 25-year-old New Jersey native. “I’d never really cared about my name being that big, but going to New York and seeing the big screens, you always wonder if your work is going to make it up there.

The video that helps Scholar fulfill his “ American dream" was shot and produced in China, where Scholar is living and working as a media company owner. Scholar took his first Chinese class in high school seven years ago and made his first trip to Shanghai in 2015 through a study-abroad program when he was a student in New York University. The film and TV major changed his focus from technical art to traditional arts during his study in Shanghai, spending most of the time learning ink-and-wash painting, calligraphy and the guzheng,a traditional Chinese musical instrument. He also fell in love with the city, where he ate a lot of authentic xiaolongbao, or steamed meat buns, and felt safe walking on the streets at 3 am.

Shanghai impresses Scholar as an efficient, modern city calling for greater business prosperity with foreign participation, so he returned two years later, when his career at home was already booming after making commercials for big names such as Coca-Cola and Jaguar.

Thanks to a combination of luck and talent, he achieved the goal soon with a Chinese friend as his business partner, and the company has already produced some 15 videos for pop icons, fashionistas, and art museums in merely six months. The video that plays at Times Square, a tourism promotionalfilm for southwest China’s Chongqing city, is the company’s first project contracted(签合同) by a local government in China.

1. What did Scholar study in Shanghai?

A．TV media.	B．Technical art.
C．Traditional arts.	D．The Chinese language.

2. What is the author s purpose in writing Paragraph 3 and 4?

A．To change to a new topic for writing.

B．To make a conclusion of the first 2 paragraphs.

C．To dive deeper into the previous topic.

D．To add the background information of the video.

3. What do we know about Scholars video?

A．It was shot at Times Square.

B．It showed attractions of Chongqing.

C．It was shot in the year 2015.

D．it showed his college life in Shanghai.

4. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．China opens up new routes to international tourists.

B．Shanghai attracts an increasing number of foreigners.

C．American dream unexpectedly comes true with the great video.

D．Young American brings Chinese tourist video to Times Square.

【推荐3】Shortly before Christmas last year, Brazilian piano player Joao Carlos Martins invited his friends to a bar near his home. He wanted to show them the best gift he had received in many years: A new pair of gloves.

They are not just gloves, however. The specially made bionic devices are letting the 79-year-old play with both hands for the first time in more than 20 years.

By his retirement last March, he had undergone 24 medical procedures to try to reduce pain caused by a progressive disease and from a series of accidents. Before the gloves, which were especially developed for him, Martins could only play songs slowly with his thumbs and, sometimes, his pointer fingers.

However, one designer believed Martins' retirement had come too early. That designer, Ubirata Bizarro Costa, created special bionic gloves for Martins' hands. The gloves help move his fingers up after they press on the piano keys. Costa said he created early models based on images of Martins’ hands. But he said those models were “far from ideal”. He then decided to tell Martins about his efforts. Costa and Martins then spent several months testing different models. The perfect match came in December, and cost only $ 125 to build.

These days, Martins never takes off his new gloves—even when he goes to sleep. Martins said he has received more than 100 devices in the last 50 years as possible solutions to his hand problems. None worked well or long enough. “But these gloves do,” he said.

The new gloves have given Martins a new goal. He hopes to play the piano at New York's Carnegie Hall in October. He is already set to conduct a concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of his first appearance there.

1. What can we guess about Joao Carlos Martins?

A．He enjoyed playing the piano in a bar.

B．He has received the most valuable gift in his life.

C．He has just retired from a music company.

D．He often discussed with his friends about music.

2. What can we infer about this special pair of gloves?

A．It has existed for over 20 years.

B．It was developed mainly for the disabled.

C．It can be worn to reduce the physical pain.

D．It realizes Martins' dream to play the piano with two hands.

3. How did Costa create this special pair of gloves?

A．By pressing Martins’fingers against the piano keys.

B．By conducting many tests to find the ideal model.

C．By working with other designers and companies.

D．By repeatedly examining images of Martins’ hands.

4. What's the best title for the text?

A．Technology Improves People's Life

B．Magic Gloves Let Brazilian Pianist Play Again

C．Costa Creates the Special Gloves for Martins

D．Martins Receives the Best Christmas Gift