【推荐1】What limits you from hiking more often? If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods，why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?

•Yukon Outdoors Club

Membership cost：$ 10 for a single membership；$ 15 for a family membership.

Description: The club coordinates day hikes，backpacking trips，canoe trips，mountain biking，cross-country skiing trips，snowshoeing trips and various workshops for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.

• Vernon Outdoors Club

Membership cost: A single membership is $ 25，and students pay $ 10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.

Description: Boasting a membership of close to 200 people，the Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Since the membership is comprised of outdoor lovers in general，they are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests.

• Pender Harbor Hiking Group

Membership cost: Free

Description: Now in its fourth year and boasting about 100 members，the Pender Harbor Hiking Group offers a way for members to get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance，so get on the mailing list or check the website regularly to find a hike that's right for you！

• UBC Varsity Outdoor Club

Membership cost: Students $ 40；non-UBC students $60.

Description: The UBC Varsity outdoor Club is a social group that hikes，mountaineers，kayaks，rock climbs and ice climbs. Travel and outdoor-minded UBC students and non-students are welcome to join. Members lead trips，run skills workshops, host presentations and tune gear. For a refundable deposit，members can borrow equipment from the clubroom's gear cache.

1. What is special about the Yukon Outdoors Club?

A．It has workshops	B．It involves trips of different levels.
C．It provides membership	D．It schedules she hikes in advance.

2. How much will the Vernon Outdoors Club charge a child in a family with membership?

A．$25

B．Half price

C．None.

D．$10

3. Which club will you choose if you don't want to bring your own equipment?

A．Yukon Outdoors Club	B．Pender Harbor Hiking Group.
C．UBC Varsity Outdoor Club	D．Vernon Outdoors Club

【推荐2】

Sunny English Club For students 200 yuan a month 9 Zhou Yu Street Tel: 3785290

Ocean Museum 9:00—17:00 Thursday to Sunday Price: 50 yuan 132 Xue Yuan Street Tel: 5439871 Show you a full picture of sea lives!

Health Centre 9:00—17:30 16 Young Le Street Tel: 3801451 Free exams for those over 70 Give you good advice to keep healthy!

1. You will pay _______ if you want to stay in the English club for half a year.

A．300 yuan

B．600 yuan

C．1200 yuan

D．2400 yuan

2. You can visit Ocean Museum _______ .

A．on Saturday

B．on Wednesday

C．on Monday

D．anytime

3. One can get free examinations in Health Centre if he is _______ .

A．9

B．17

C．67

D．73

4. If you are interested in the life of fish, you should go to ______ .

A．Health Centre	B．Ocean Museum
C．Sunny English Club	D．16 Yong Le Street

【推荐3】The Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 Fifth Avenue New York,NY 10028

Address

Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street

Hours

Open:7 days a week

Sunday-Thursday 10:00-17:30

Friday-Saturday 10:00-21:00

Closed:Thanksgiving Day,December 25,January 1,and the first Monday in May

Admission(门票费）

＄25.00 for each adult,$12. 00 for each student, includes the Main Building and The Cloisters(回廊）on the same day; free for children under 12 .

Free with Payment

All special exhibitions,as well as films,lectures,guided tours,concerts,gallery talks and family/children's programs are free with payment. Ask about today's activities at the Great Hall Information Desk.

The Cloisters Museum and Gardens

The Cloisters Museum and Gardens is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of Europe in the Middle Ages. The extensive collection consists of masterworks in sculpture, colored glass,and precious objects from Europe dating from about the 9th to the 15th century.

Hours

Open:7 days a week.

March-October 10:00-17:15

November-February 10:00-16:45

Closed:Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

1. How many days does the Metropolitan Museum of Art close in a year?

A．Two

B．Three

C．Four

D．Five

2. How much may they pay for the admission if an 11-year-old girl and her parents visit the museum?

A．$20

B．$37

C．$50

D．$12

3. Which is right about the Cloisters Museum and Gardens?

A．It opens all the year round.

B．Its collection dates from the Middle Ages.

C．It has a modern European-style garden.

D．It sells excellent European glass collections.

【推荐2】Hi, everybody !
Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore!
Now let me introduce to you some of the new film books in our store.
Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films from the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films are very popular in the States, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai.
Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s to the beginning of the 21st century. It is written for all lovers of French cinema: students and teachers, specialists and fans, and so on.
Maybe you are Indian film fans and star-chasers. Then here is Encyclopedia (百科全书)
of Indian Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full list of names of the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film industry is the largest in the world after our Hollywood.
If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of British cinema. This book contains a good many nice pictures.
In our bookstore, you can also find books about Mexican, Japanese, Australian, German and Italian films..
Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here!
1. The speaker of the passage is most probably _______.

A．the author of 25 New Takes	B．a tourist in the cinema bookstore
C．the manager of the cinema bookstore	D．a reader of Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema

2. How many Asian countries does the speaker refer to when he talks about the   
film books?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Nine.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage？

A．Indian cinema is second only to Hollywood.

B．The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars.

C．Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States.

D．The French Cinema Book covers over a century's French films.

4. The pose of the speaker is_______.

A．to satisfy the customers' various tastes

B．to keep the authors in the cinema bookstore

C．to offer the tourists chances to meet the film stars

D．to take the readers into film producers

【推荐3】

237 West Palmdale Boulevard Fresno, California 93706 AmToy Corporation Suite 15 TransAm Building San Francisco, California 94115 November 20, 2008 Dear Sirs, As a concerned parent, I am writing to protest your recent advertisement for Electro-Robo seen in local media is California. Specifically, I am referring to newspaper and magazine ads (attached to this letter) published the week of November 15. Children respond to your type of advertising in an immature way; that is, they are unable to understand how expensive some toys are for middle-class parents. Further, you product is violent in nature. Youth advertisement gives children the impression that it’s fine to have “two guns and laser eyes.” You also suggest that children need your toy to protect them “when you go outside.” This is not a healthy attitude for children to have. I hope you will stop advertising your product in such a way that may harm our children. Sincerely yours, (Mrs.) Alma Hernandez President, Parents for Non-violent Toys Enc.

It’s here! Ready for You, Now! It’s Electro-Robo! Every boy dreams of being in control of a robot, and AmToy can make your dream come true! Electro-Roho is the world’s first fully automatic robot with radio control. Standing 80 centimeters tall, Electro-Robo is like a friend at home. He can walk, talk, and even shake your hand! He has two guns and laser eyes to help you defend yourself when you go outside with him. Every boy needs Electro-Robo! Ask your Mom and Dad to buy Electro-Robo for your birthday or for Christmas, which is coming up soon. Imagine that you are in control of your friend for life, Electro-Robo! Available at all toy stores and department stores NOW!

1. What is the purpose of the letter?

A．To complain about a broken toy.	B．To oppose the advertising.
C．To order a gift for Christmas.	D．To apply for a job in a toy company.

2. Why does the writer of the letter that Electro-Robo is violent?

A．It is controlled by radio water.	B．It is expensive to buy.
C．It is 80 centimeter tall.	D．It bears arms.

3. What dose “Enc.” at the end of the letter mean?

A．Something attached to the letter.	B．A complaint to the toy company.
C．A hidden message	D．An encouraging response.

4. Electro-Robo can do all the following EXCEPT ______.

A．sitting down

B．shaking hands

C．talking

D．walking

【推荐2】Sharon, Aged 22

The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I don’t know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have for one night. It’s best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to do.

Frank, Aged 21

I think almost every kid feels both anxious and excited before their first day. You will probably love it. I know I did. You should join in some sports or activities that will make your high school experience more enjoyable. Good luck!

David, Aged 19

I’m not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening. But you’ll get used to it. Don’t be afraid of anyone; upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know you’re afraid. Just take it easy. Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly. After the first week it’s really not bad at all. Don’t worry.

Eddie, Aged 20

When I started high school, I was really nervous too, especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didn’t really know anyone. I suppose the best advice would be to just relax. The first couple of days can be a little bit hard, but things will become easier before you know it.

1. What can we infer from Sharon’s words about high school?

A．Teachers are quite strict.	B．Students often stay up at night.
C．Teachers provide little care for students.	D．Students should make good use of their time.

2. Who mentions the importance of friends?

A．David.

B．Frank.

C．Sharon.

D．Eddie

3. How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school?

A．Excited.

B．Worried.

C．Bored.

D．Relaxed.

【推荐3】Interschool Sports Programme is coming. It will start on 30th April and end on 15th June.

Students in our school will join the boys’ basketball games. Each Wednesday the players will travel by bus to Sports Centre, Erinvale Street, Corinda. They will leave school at 12: 20 p.m. It will take them about 20 minutes to get there. The games will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. Players must wear their school clothes and sports shoes. It will be great if they can bring large water bottles.

If you are good at playing basketball and want to join the games, please go to Mr. David’s office (Room503) before 15th April to fill in form. We will choose 15 players.

Volunteers are also needed. Anyone who wants to be a volunteer needs to send an email to Mr David (davidss@qq.edu.au) to introduce yourself before 20th April.

For more information, please call Mr David (6783-5682) or visit his office.

1. Interschool Sports Programme is about ________ long.

A．half a month	B．one month
C．one and a half months	D．two months

2. The basketball games will begin at ________.

A．12:20 p.m.

B．12:40 p.m.

C．1:00 p.m.

D．2:30 p.m.

3. If Peter wants to join the basketball games, he needs to ________.

A．practise every Tuesday	B．buy new sports clothes
C．call Mr David	D．fill in a form

4. If one wants to be volunteer, he or she needs to ________.

A．know something about basketball	B．send an email to Mr David
C．bring a large water bottle	D．wear sports shoes

【推荐1】Governors Ball

One of the greatest summer concerts in New York City is Governor’s Ball, which takes place in early June at Randall’s Island Park. Some of the many artists playing include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Date: June 2-4, 2019

Location: New York City, New York, USA

Music Type: Rock, hip-hop, pop

Price: $105-$305

Recommended places to stay in New York City:

·Super 8 Long Island City LGA Hotel

·Courtyard New York Manhattan/Upper East Side

Primavera Sound

To kick off the summer, there’s no better place to be than Barcelona. On the concert lineup, you’ll find bands like The Zombies, Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then take some time to soak up the local food wine, and culture.

Date: May 31-June 4, 2019

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Music Type: Indie, rock, hip-hop

Price: 80€ - 300€ (around $86-$323)

Recommended places to stay in Barcelona:

·Hotel 1898

·Hotel Barcelona Universal

Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo is another epic summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most iconic music legends will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weekend, and Chance the Rapper.

Date: June 8-11, 2019

Location: Manchester. Tennessee USA

Music Type: Rock, hip-hop

Price: $210.50-$554

Recommended places to stay in Manchester:

·Country Inn & Suites Manchester

·The Ambassador Inn & Luxury

1. On which of the days can you enjoy Rock, hip-hop in Governor’s Ball?

A．June 1, 2019.	B．June 3, 2019.
C．June 5, 2019.	D．June 7. 2019.

2. To witness Arcade Fire playing, which of the following is the recommended place to stay?

A．Courtyard New York Manhattan.	B．Randall’s Island Park.
C．Hotel Barcelona Universal.	D．The Ambassador Inn & Luxury.

3. What do the three events have in common?

A．They take place at the same time.

B．They invite the same performers.

C．They provide visitors with food.

D．They have some similar music style.

【推荐2】Put an ice cube from your fridge into a glass of water. You have a piece of string(线) 10 centimeters long. The problem is to take out that piece of ice with the help of the string. But you must not touch the ice with your fingers.

You may ask your friends to try to do that when you are having dinner together. There is a saltcellar on the table. You must use salt when you carry out this experiment.

First you put the string across the piece of ice. Then put some salt on the ice. Salt makes ice melt(融化). The ice round the string will begin to melt. But when it melts, it will lose heat. The cold ice cube will make the salt water freeze again.

After a minute or two you may raise the piece of string and with it you will raise your piece of ice!

This experiment can be very useful to you. If, for example, there is ice near the door of your house, you must use very much salt to melt all the ice. If you don’t put enough salt, the water will freeze again.

1. We must use _______ when we carry out this experiment.

A．fridge

B．some food

C．a table

D．some salt

2. How long will it take to carry out this experiment?

A．More than three minutes.	B．Five minutes or so.
C．Only one minute or two.	D．About ten minutes.

3. What is the task of this experiment?

A．Put the ice cube into the glass of water with the help of the string.

B．Take out the ice cube in the glass of water with the help of the string.

C．Take out the ice cube in the glass of water with your fingers.

D．Put some salt on the ice cube and then put the string across it.

4. How many things at least are used in this experiment?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Six.

D．Seven.

【推荐3】I had an interesting conversation with a reporter recently—one who works for you. In fact, he’s one of your best reporters. He wants to leave.

Your reporter gave me a copy of his resume and photocopies of six stories that he wrote for you. The headlines showed you played them proudly. With great enthusiasm, he talked about how he finds issues, approaches them, and writes about them, which tells me he is one of your best. I’m sure you would hate to lose him. Surprisingly, your reporter is not unhappy. In fact, he told me he really likes his job. He has a great assignment, and said you run a great paper. It would be easy for you to keep him, he said. He knows that the paper values him. He appreciates the responsibility you’ve given him, takes ownership of his profession, and enjoys his freedom.

So why is the looking for a way out?

He talked to me because he wants his editors to demand so much more of him. He wants to be pushed, challenged, coached to new heights.

The reporter believes that good stories spring from good questions, but his editors usually ask how long the story will be, when it will be in, where it can play, and what the budget is.

He longs for conversations with an editor who will help him turn his good ideas into great ones. He wants someone to get excited about what he’s doing and to help him turn his story idea upside down and inside out, exploring the best ways to report it. He wants to be more valuable for your paper. That’s what you want for him, too, isn’t it?

So you reporter has set me thinking.

Our best hope in keeping our best reporters, copy editors, photographers, artists—everyone—is to work harder to make sure they get the help they are demanding to reach their potential. If we can’t do it, they’ll find someone who can.

1. What does the writer think of the reporter?

A．Optimistic.

B．Imaginative.

C．Ambitious.

D．Proud.

2. What does the reporter want most from his editors in their talks?

A．Finding the news value of his stories.	B．Giving him financial support.
C．Helping him to find issues.	D．Improving his good ideas.

3. Who probably wrote the article?

A．An editor.

B．An artist.

C．A reporter.

D．A reader.

4. The article aims to remind editors that they should ________.

A．keep their best reporters at all costs

B．give more freedom to their reporters

C．be aware of their reporters’professional development

D．appreciate their reporters’working styles and attitudes

5. We can infer that this article is ________.

A．a book review

B．a research report

C．a letter

D．a piece of news