【推荐2】Safety is a huge concern whenever I run with my earphones in. But I need music to run. Otherwise all I hear is the sound of my own breathing. So I’ve found a compromise: I run with only one earphone in. The music sounds off. It’s an imperfect solution.

An updated pair of headphones, called AfterShokz, aim to do better. AfterShokz bills itself as using bone conducting technology to conduct music from the front of the ear, delivering sound through your cheekbone and inner ear. This keeps your eardrum (鼓膜) free to hear everything else.

“Earbuds (耳塞式耳机) are typically designed to block out all sound, which is fine when you’re inside. But when you’re outside, you need all your senses. It would be like sending you out cycling with a blindfold on,” says Rod Annet, managing director of AfterShokz.

Here’s where AfterShokz comes in. The headphones hook over the back of your head with the main “bud” resting high up against your cheek. This keeps your ear free to delight in other sounds.

So do they work? In a word, yes. During a 45-minute jog, they didn’t bounce or shift. I heard far more of my environment than I normally do: a nearby bike there; a runner passing me again to my left; and so forth.

What about the downsides? If you’re a huge fan of high-quality sound, you might find the headphones a bit tinny. One friend expressed concerns about missing the ability to get lost in the music as you might be distracted by other noises, although I personally didn’t find that an issue.

Yet those are all minor details. For me, probably the biggest problem is the price. Ranging between £ 49.96 to £ 83.29, AfterShokz headphones aren’t exactly cheap.

With all that considered, would I recommend them? Yes. AfterShokz headphones are quite useful. While out jogging, they were light, painless, and easy to use. They made me feel safer.

1. What is special about AfterShokz headphones?

A．They are a good choice for inside use.

B．They allow users to hear other sounds.

C．They can make music sound more beautiful.

D．They can deliver sound through your eardrum.

2. What does the author’s friend think of AfterShokz headphones?

A．They prevent users getting lost.

B．They deliver high—quality sound.

C．They often move while users are running.

D．They fail to allow users to enjoy the music.

3. The author thinks AfterShokz headphones       .

A．are too expensive	B．seem quite useless
C．make users feel pain	D．are too complex to use

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To express worries.	B．To introduce a product.
C．To share a personal story.	D．To complain about a product.

【推荐3】Most foodies (吃货) agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be tough. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their diets and their dining out experience.
Open Table
Open Table helps people choose restaurants when they want to go out to eat. Open Table users can also make restaurant reservations directly through the app or website. Open Table gives userspoints when they make reservations. The points can add up to discounts on restaurant visits.
Cheese & Wine Pairing app
Wine and cheese can be a great combination. But which wines go best with which cheeses? Max McCalman’s cheese and wine app can help. It provides information about hundreds of different cheeses and suggests wines to pair with each. Max McCalman’s Cheese & Wine Pairing app is free for iPhone and iPad.
Calorific app
What does 200 calories look like? It can be hard to picture. Calorific provides images of 200 calories worth of food. The pictures can help people on a diet and those who just want to eat healthier. The app is free for iPad and iPhone. There is also a version that provides more information for a price.
HappyCow app
Vegetarians do not eat animal meat. Vegans do not eat any animal products. The HappyCow app is made for both groups. Users can search for vegetarian-vegan restaurants and stores around the world. A free version of HappyCow is available for Android that has ads and requires an Internet connection.
LocalEats app
Restaurant chains, like McDonalds, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes travelers want to eat like locals. The website and app LocalEats is designed for that. It lists locally owned restaurants so users can try foods from that area. The app costs about a dollar.
1. If people want to go on a diet, they need________.

A．Cheese & Wine Pairing app	B．LocalEats app
C．Calorific app	D．Open Table

2. Which of the following apps is NOT free for iPhone or Android?

A．HappyCow app.

B．LocalEats app.

C．Calorific app.

D．Cheese & Wine Pairing app.

3. What is the main purpose of this article?

A．To show the differences in food apps.

B．To advertise the best apps for iPhones.

C．To introduce some healthy eating habits.

D．To inform foodies of some useful apps.

【推荐1】17-year-old Tibetan girl Cigla is a freshman at Nagqu No. 2 Senior High School in Lhasa, which sit 3,650 meters above sea level. She now plays point guard for the school’s 12-member female basketball team.

“Practice makes perfect. You get used to the altitude when you love the sport and train hard enough,” said the potential basketball star, who has been crazy about the sport since taking it up three years ago.

With outstanding speed and accurate passes, she never fails to shine on the basketball court, even when she competes against the boys. Though she is a freshman in high school, Cigla already has a clear picture of her future--entering a sports college to study basketball. In the eyes of Cila, who comes from a poor herder’s (牧民的) family in northern Tibet, studying in Lhasa, the most developed city in this area, has made it much easier for her to realize her basketball dream.

With an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Nagqu is among the most uninhabitable places in Tibet. Low-oxygen environments and extreme weather have long influenced the health of Nagqu students, hampering the development of primary education in the area.

Like Cigla, many students at the school are from poor farmers’ and herders’ families. Dawa Droma, a senior student also on the school’s female basketball team, recalled, “I had never touched a basketball before that game but joined the class team anyway. When I scored and heard my classmates cheer for me, I couldn’t feel more proud. That’s how I fell in love with basketball and why I never looked back.” Reflecting on the influence of basketball on her life, Dawa Droma said the sport had helped her get fit and build up confidence over the years. “Meeting players from different schools has certainly made me a more outgoing person,” she said.

1. What do we know about Cigla from the text?

A．She loves playing basketball but dislikes training hard.

B．She is in Grade One at a senior high school at a high altitude.

C．She’s been crazy about playing basketball since she was 12 years old.

D．She’s got used to the altitude because she has lived there for years.

2. In Cigla’s opinion, what can help her realize her basketball dream?

A．Her school’s location.	B．Her clear plans.
C．Her family background.	D．Her entering a sports college.

3. What does the underlined word “hampering” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．promoting.

B．maintaining.

C．interpreting.

D．preventing.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Dawa Droma barely feels proud when scoring.

B．Dawa Droma has been affected by basketball greatly.

C．Playing basketball improves Dawa Droma’s sense of touch.

D．Players from different schools have become Dawa Droma’s friends

【推荐2】A child’s birthday party doesn’t have to be ahassle; it can be a basket of fun, according to Beth Anaclerio, an Evaston mother of two, ages 4 and 18 months.

“Having a party at home usually requires a lot of running around on the part of the parents, and often the birthday boy or girl gets lost in wild excitement. But it really doesn’t have to be that way,” said Anaclerio. Last summer, Anaclerio and her friend Jill Carlisle, a Northbrook mother of a 2-year –old, founded a home party-planning business called “A Party in a Basket.” Their goal is to help parents and children share in the fun part of party planning, like choosing the subject or making a cake, while they take care of everything.

Drawing on their experiences as mothers, they have created 10 ready-to-use, home party packages. Everything a family needs to plan a party, except the cake and ice cream, is delivered to the home in a large basket.

“Our parties are aimed for children 2 to 10, ” Anaclerio said, “and they’re very interactive （互动） and creative in that they build a sense of drama based on a subject. For example, at the Soda Shoppe party the guests become waiters and waitresses and build wonderful ice cream creations.”

The standard $ 200 package for eight children includes a basket filled with invitations, gifts, games and prizes, paper goods, a party planner and the like. For more information, call Anaclerio at 708-864-6584 or Carlisle at 708-205-9141.

1. The main purpose of writing this text is ________.

A．to share information about party planning

B．to introduce the joys of a birthday party

C．to announce a business plan

D．to sell a service

2. The most important idea behind the kind of party planning described here is that ________.

A．parents are spared the trouble of sending invitations

B．guests play a part in the preparation of a party

C．it brings parents and children closer together

D．it provides a subject of conversation

3. What does the underlined word “hassle”(paragraph 1) probably mean ?

A．a situation causing difficulty or trouble

B．a plan requiring careful thought

C．a party designed by specialists

D．a demand made by guests

4. Which of the following is most likely to be a party planner?

A．	B．
C．	D．

【推荐3】Over the years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders’ main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.

Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻腾) ability. It’s a very common thing for gymnasts, so it’s easy for them to go into competitive cheerleading. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates.

Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. That’s why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.

Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid.

Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits for it are five times the number than for any other sport, partially because cheerleaders don’t use protective equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.

There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one teammate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.

1. What is the main purpose of competitive cheerleading?

A．To cheer up the competitors on the court.	B．To make the audience feel amused.
C．To attract more people to watch events.	D．To compare skills of participants.

2. What can be replaced the underlined word “integrate” in Paragraph 2 ?

A．Examine.

B．Identify.

C．Combine.

D．Experience.

3. Which of the following is true?

A．Competitive cheer-leading gains greater popularity than other sports.

B．Competitive cheer-leading is more likely to damage the body.

C．Game-time cheerleading requires more designed actions than gymnastics.

D．Game-time cheerleading lacks necessary guidelines to follow.

4. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
I: Introduction   P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion

A．	B．
C．	D．

【推荐1】Don’t let your kids be bored this summer! Join the Summer Fun Holiday Club atCanterbury College. Choose from over 30 activities which take place between 28 Julyand 8 August.

How to book?

Just complete the Registration （登记） Form and return it to Canterbury College inperson or by post with payments. Payments must be made in cash， by check， or bycredit card before your child’s first day.

Download the Registration Form at Summer Fun Holiday Club.com.

What do I need to know?

Age： The Summer Fun Holiday Club is designed for 11-16 years old.

Prices： $10 per half day， $20 per day and $80 per 5 days.

Arrival & Parking： All children should arrive at the college main reception 15minutes before the start time. We have a large drop-off and pick-up area. Public carparks can be found a few minutes’walk from site.

Lunch & Breaks： You will need a packed lunch for the 30 minutes’ lunch break.Vending machines （自动售货机） are available for drinks and snacks.Collection： Children should be collected within 15 minutes of the finish time.Refunds Policy： Refunds will only be given with a minimum of 48 hours' notice. Tocancel， call 01227-811259.

Clothing： Some activities may be messy， so please ensure your child brings clothingsuitable for their activities and that sensible footwear is worn.

1. For whom is the text mainly witten?

A．Teenagers.	B．Teachers.
C．Parents.	D．Pupils.

2. According to the text， which of the following is TRUE?

A．A packed lunch isn’t necessary.

B．Children under 18 can join the club.

C．Suitable clothes are of great use for activities.

D．You should hand in the Registration Form in person.

3. What type of writing is this text?

A．A diary.	B．A notice.
C．An invitation.	D．An advertisement.

【推荐2】Being a teenager is hard, which is why there are many amazing teen movies documenting the experience.Some are so good that they will become classics in a few years. Here is a list for you.

Mean Girls

"You go, Glen Coco!" "It's not going to happen!" "On Wednesdays we wear pink!" "You can't sit with us!" If you rank teen movies by how many lines（台词） of dialogues will live on forever, Mean Girls will certainly be on top. So many classic lines!

Eighth Grade

This movie will take you back to the eighth grade and remind you of all the good and bad times you had at that age. Kayla, a shy girl, who feels the most connected to the world through social media. It's Kayla's final week in the eighth grade and she promises to make it as great as possible before she moves on to high school.

13 Going on 30

This classic follows Jenna Rink, a girl whose wish on her 13th birthday is to grow up and escape from high school. The next day her wish comes true. She wakes up in her 30﹣year﹣old body only to find that she's an editor of a major magazine in America. Although she loves her new life at first, she quickly finds out that being grown﹣up isn't that much easier than being 13.

Shazam!

Shazam! is about a kid named Billy Batson, who suddenly gets magic powers from the Wizard Shazam. By calling Shazam's name, Billy can be changed into a hero with powers like strength, speed and flight. Like in all the other movies of this kind, in Shazam! Billy is tasked with defeating his enemy who wants to steal all his powers.

1. What is special about Mean Girls？

A．It is about girls' adventures.

B．It ranks first on the movie list.

C．It is aimed at amusing the audience.

D．It contains lots of classic dialogues.

2. Which movie refers to anxiety for adulthood？

A．Eighth Grade.

B．13 Going on 30.

C．Mean Girls.

D．Shazam!

3. What kind of movie is Shazam!？

A．A superhero film.

B．A documentary.

C．A comedy.

D．A love story.

【推荐1】With climate change and overfishing threatening our oceans, it is becoming increasingly important for researchers to closely observe and check sea animals and plants. However, it’s almost impossible to make it since human presence scares the animals. Now, thanks to the robot, aka SoFi, researchers may be able to solve the problem.

Built by MIT’s laboratory, the snow-white remote-controlled robot simulates fish, complete with a flexible tail that moves from side to side and two “fins (鳍)”.

When the robot is under the sea, a motor is pumping water into a pair of balloon-like rooms located in the robot’s tail. These rooms operate similarly to the key parts in engines. As one room expands, the tail bends to one side; when the motor pushes water to the other channel, the tail bends in the other direction. Thus the robot gains the ability to move to where it wants to go.

SoFi solves many of the issues that have affected the usefulness of previous robots --- some types of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)

AUVs traditionally often have had to be tied to a boat because radio frequency communications do not work well underwater. So researchers use sound waves. The new technology can travel greater distances, allowing drivers, by using a controller, to pilot SoFi from up to 50 feet away. SoFi can move around the ocean, unaffected by ropes. Also limiting traditional AUVs’ usefulness is the risk of hitting something, like hard stones. With the outside made of rubber and plastic that can keep its built-in electronics dry, SoFi can efficiently avoid hitting. So a soft robot is more likely to survive a potential crisis.

During test dives in Rainbow Reef, SoFi swam alongside the unsuspecting ocean life at depths of 50 feet for up to 40 minutes at a time, obtaining high-quality photos and videos. More importantly, it was able to do so without causing any disturbance. Researchers say sometimes the fish would swim alongside the strange-looking robot in curiosity, while at other times they appeared to completely ignore its existence. “It’s not perfect, but we’re improving it. Our efforts will pay off,” says Robert Katzschmann.

1. The robot SoFi is created to ________.

A．observe climate change	B．help to monitor sea creatures
C．catch fish and observe them	D．prevent overfishing in oceans

2. What does the underlined word “simulates” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Is modeled after.	B．Is designed for.
C．Is combined with.	D．Is applied to.

3. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly written to show?

A．The shape of SoFi.	B．The application of SoFi.
C．The structure of SoFi’s tail.	D．The theory of SoFi’s movement.

4. The materials for SoFi’s outside help SoFi to ________.

A．stay safe underwater	B．take high-quality photos
C．stay deeper under the sea	D．better attract sea creatures

5. What’s Robert Katzschmann’s attitude towards SoFi?

A．Satisfied.

B．Negative.

C．Hopeful.

D．Neutral.

【推荐2】Camp Fire USA

Camp Fire USA is a youth agency serving children from Pre-K through 12th grade. Camp Fire provides opportunities for youth to learn life skills, build their self-esteem, serve their communities, experience the outdoors, make friends, and have fun. Camp Fire programs are available to all people without regard to race, gender, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, economic status or mental or physical disabilities.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help with local events, child care for children with various needs, summer day camps, our Youth Volunteer Corps program, answering phones, clerical work, group activities, and program delivery.

Minimum Age: 11, depending upon task

Minimum Commitment: Varies; range is from 2 hours/month to 1 day/week

Contact: Program Manager

Address: 1635 NE 87th St, Ste B8 Redmond, WA 98052

Phone: 425-885-0477

FAX: 425-885-0201

Email: info@campfire-usa.org

Web: www.campfire-usa.org

Business Hours: By appointment or Friday 9 am-3 pm

Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of our marine environment. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed as interpreters to speak to guests about our exhibits, lead guided tours, lead activities for children, and assist with special events during the school year and summer

Minimum Age: 16

Minimum Commitment: School Year 一 Two weekend days per month (9:30 am - 5:15 pm); Summer 一 Two half day shifts per week (9:30 am - 1:45 pm or 1 pm - 5:15 pm).

Contact: High School Volunteer Supervisor

Address: 1483 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206-386-4351

FAX: 206-386-4328

Office Hours: Sun-Thurs, 8:30 am 一 5:30 pm

Aquarium Hours: Fall/Winter, Daily 10 am-5 pm; Spring, Daily 9:30 am - 5 pm Summer. Daily 8:30 am ~ 7 pm

Homeward Pet

Homeward Pet animal shelter provides food, shelter, medical attention, and love to homeless adoptable cats and dogs until permanent homes are found.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help take care of homeless dogs and cats by cleaning cages, feeding, petting, exercising, and playing with the animals.

Minimum Age: 16

Minimum Commitment: 3 months

Contact: Volunteer Coordinator

Site Address: 18800 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd., Woodinville, WA 98072

Mailing Address: PO Box 2293, Woodinville, WA 98072

Phone: 425-488-4444 ex 407

FAX: 425-481-6867

Business Hours: Wed - Fri, 3 pm - 7 pm; Sat - Sun, 1 pm ~ 6 pm

KidsQuest Children's Museum

KidsQuest Children's Museum provides interactive exhibits and programs integrating art, science, technology, and daily experiences to inspire life-long learning in children and families.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to assist with community events, leading hands-on activities with children and their families, birthday parties, workshops, and programs.

Minimum Age: 14

Minimum Commitment: None

Contact: Community Connections Manager

Site Address: 4091 Factoria Blvd SE Bellevue, WA 98006

Phone:425-637-8100

FAX: 425-747-7178

Business Hours:

Tues一Thurs, 10 am-5 pm; Fri, 10 am - 8pm; Sat, 10 am-5pm

1. Cat lovers will probably be willing to volunteer at________.

A．KidsQuest Children's Museum	B．Homeward Pet
C．Camp Fire USA	D．Seattle Aquarium

2. If you volunteer to work at Camp Fire USA, you'll have to work at least________.

A．two weekend days per month	B．three months
C．two hours per month	D．one school year

3. If you are disabled and interested in volunteering, the first choice among those posted here is to call __________.

A．425-637-8100	B．425-488-4444
C．425-885-0477	D．206-386-4351

【推荐3】When I was a kid growing up, I made friends with a man named Edwin E. Bailey. He ran the astronomical observatory（天文观测台） at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, USA. I would go to the Franklin Institute most Saturdays just to spend time with him. He was a good speaker and he seemed to know something about everything.

Sadly, he died of an illness several years ago. When he was in hospital, I went to visit him. In an effort to make small talk, I told him about all the places I had been to and how I had come to his bedside straight from the airport.

He then said with a slightly sarcastic manner（有点嘲讽的态度），“ You go all over the world to people who, ten years from now, won’t remember your name. But you haven’t left time for the people who really care about you.”

What he said hit me hard and changed my life. I decided to pay more attention to my family and friends, and not to let my time be used up by people to whom I make no difference.

Months ago a friend of mine got a call from the White House asking him to consult with (与……商议） the President of the United States．He said no because it was to be on a day he had promised to spend with his grandson at the seaside. The nation went on well without him, the President didn’ t miss him, but his grandson spent some valuable time with his grandfather.

1. What did the author think of Edwin?

A．He was hard-working	B．He was knowledgeable
C．He was quick to make friends	D．He was crazy about traveling

2. What changed the author’ s life?

A．Edwin’s words	B．Edwin’s death
C．Edwin s traveling experiences.	D．Edwin s working experiences

3. What does the underlined word " him"in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Edwin

B．A friend of the author

C．The President of the USA

D．The grandson of the author’ s friend

4. What does the author want to tell us by writing the text?

A．Doing is better than saying	B．A true friend is hard to find
C．Living in the past won’t help	D．First things should be put first