【推荐1】Read the information taken from the pain reliever bottles and answer the questions.

Medicine A

Drug Facts Active ingredient             Purpose (in each tablet) Pain reliever/ 325 mg…………..…………fever reducer

Uses provides temporary relief of ■ headache     ■ pain and fever of colds ■ toothache     ■ muscle pain ■ minor pain of arthritis

Warnings Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.

Ask a doctor before use if you have ■asthma ■stomach problems that persist or recur ■ulcers ■ bleeding problems Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ pain worsens or lasts more than 10 days ■ fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days ■ new symptoms occur ■ redness or swelling is presents ■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

Directions ■ adults: 1 to 2 tablets with water. Dosage may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours. ■ children under 12: consult a doctor.

Medicine B

Drug Facts ------------------------------------------------ Active ingredient             Purpose (in each gelcap) Pain reliever/ 500mg…………………..…fever reducer

Uses ■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache, muscular aches, backache, the common cold, toothache, minor pain of arthritis ■ temporarily reduces fever

Warnings Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take This product or other pain relievers/fever reducers. This product may cause liver damage.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommend dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions ■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) ■ adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 gelcaps every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours. ■ children under 12 years: do not use this adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage.

1. Which medicine may hurt liver according to the instructions?

A．Medicine A.	B．Medicine B.
C．Both medicines.	D．Neither medicine.

2. These two medicines are most suitable for _____.

A．a child who has a common cold	B．an adult who has trouble falling asleep
C．a teenager who slightly hurt his wrist	D．an old man who has stomach bleeding

3. Which of the following can be found in the instructions?

A．Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI).	B．Ingredients of the medicine.
C．Facts about the origin of the medicine.	D．Names of the doctors to consult.

【推荐2】Experience around food is about the place. The time and the people, and “the best meal” can be found in a fine dining restaurant or in a crowded street market. How can you recreate that special moment influenced by place and time? Travel is becoming the most popular reason to visit many places around the world. Here are the places that consistently excite the senses.

South of France

Markets with fresh fruits and vegetables and butcher shops are abundant. Regional (地区的) wines are excellent. And freshly baked French bread with French butter is what memories are made of. Take a chair in an ancient walled city for a meal with a view that you will never forget.

Barcelona

This bustling city filled with unique buildings is a city for lovers of history, architecture, and food. Kiosko Universal, a counter restaurant at one comer of the market, prepares some of the simplest and best food we’ve ever had. Give yourself a week to explore and see everything the city offers. The city is not to be missed.

Italy

It’s hard to choose one place or city to visit. Some of our favorite places include the coastal regions on the Adriatic and Tuscany. Friuli stole our hearts last year with its many unique wines, small artisan food producers, and influences from neighboring countries like Austria and Germany.

Mexico City

From unbelievable food markets and casual street stands, Mexico City has become the place to travel for the food lovers. If you want to eat locally, order a Hurache, a street food specialty. All you will need is a local microbrew or Mezcal (龙舌兰酒) to wash it down.

1. Where can you taste delicious food while enjoying beautiful scenery?

A．South of France	B．Barcelona
C．Italy	D．Mexico City

2. What is Kiosko Universal?

A．A market	B．A butcher shop
C．A restaurant	D．A street stand

3. What do you need to help swallow Hurache when eating it?

A．Bread	B．Beer
C．Juice	D．Fruit

4. What do the four places have in common?

A．They are tourist attractions	B．They have ancient buildings
C．They lie in Europe	D．They are famous for tasty food

【推荐3】When choosing an employer, we understand that rewards play an important role. That’s why we try hard to provide competitive pay and industry-leading (业界领先的) benefits aimed at helping you maintain your health, attain financial security now and in retirement, develop professionally, and achieve the right work/life balance. Here’s what Harvard offers.

Paid Time Off. Harvard helps you maintain your work/life balance with a generous time off and leave policy.

Tuition assistance. Harvard encourages personal and professional growth. Our Center for Workforce Development and Tuition Assistance Program make it easier to learn new skills and earn additional certifications.

Housing and Transportation. At Harvard, we work with employees to find their place in the larger community. Our real estate (房地产) office can help you with resources to locate the perfect home, the employees’ credit union can help with a mortgage (按揭), and our 50% subsidy (补助金) on MBTA passes and discounted carpooling options help make your commute (通勤来往) easier.

Fitness and Wellness. Staying healthy is a part of everyday life for our employees. Whether it’s low-cost access to Harvard’s athletic facilities, enrollment in a workplace mindfulness program, or complementary therapies like massage at our Center for Wellness, we’ve got you covered.

Employee discounts. Not only does your Harvard ID provide access to our extensive museums, libraries, and collections; it can be used for discounted tickets to museums, movies, sporting events, theatre, dance, music and amusement parks. Our Outings & Innings program helps connect you to local and regional cultural and recreation activities.

1. Harvard employees can enjoy the following benefits EXCEPT ________.

A．paid vacations	B．perfect living conditions
C．further learning opportunities	D．free access to sporting events

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Harvard puts the interests of its employees before everything else.

B．Employees should demonstrate the ability to learn new skills.

C．Harvard ID guarantees employees additional benefits.

D．It’s difficult for employees to find their place in Harvard.

【推荐2】Museums are cathedrals to science and understanding, but not all science museums are equal. The following 4 examples are all well worth visiting in the future.

The Natural History Museum in London

It is one of the best science museums in the world. With exceptional exhibits all wrapped up in a masterpiece of architectural design, this museum is a must visit for anyone who travels to London. As the name suggests the main theme of the museum is natural history and it features collections about animals, plants, human biology, minerals, and natural resources.

The Exploratorium in San Francisco

The museum, full of engaging and educational exhibits, truly lives up to its nickname" The Scientific Fun House" and offers a very different museum visiting experience. The design team challenged themselves to create a space to display the strangest, most amazing and most exciting aspects of science possible to amaze and inspire young minds. Its main mission is to create young scientists by letting them see just how exciting science can be.

The Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne

It is located in Lucerne in Switzerland and is filled with different modes of transport. Most of the exhibits are Swiss car models from the early 1900s onwards but it also includes planes, trains, shops, and some communication technology. It's not all about science and technology - there is also a large collection of the works of Hans Erni, a well-respected local artist.

The National Air and Space Museum in Washington D. C.

The museums in the world. Exhibits within the museum take you on a visual feast of a tour, from the first attempt to fly right through to the incredible achievements of the explorations into space.

1. Which city are you most likely to visit if you're into dinosaurs?

A．Lucerne	B．San Francisco.
C．Washington	D．London

2. Which museum offers works of an artist?

A．The Exploratorium in San Francisco.

B．The Natural History Museum in London.

C．The Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne.

D．The National Air and Space Museum in Washington D. C.

3. The Exploratorium in San Francisco is mainly designed to _________.

A．introduce the human flight history	B．present the wonder of science
C．display different car models	D．show great architecture worldwide

【推荐3】As is known to all, nowadays many students are interested in studying abroad.

Attending schools abroad has many advantages. First, by looking at our own country from outside, we can best see the strong points and weak points of our nation and therefore widen our vision and broaden our minds. Second, while studying in a foreign country, we can travel widely, visiting famous scenic spots and making friends with the local people. Third, we can use the foreign language in our daily life so that our ability in that language may be improved quickly. But the most important is to learn advanced science and technology. For all these advantages, it is really worthwhile to go abroad for education.

However, as everything has two sides, there are also some disadvantages in attending a foreign university. The most serious problem is the language barrier (障碍). Most of the students who are ready to go abroad do not prepare themselves well for the new language environment. As a result, on arriving there, they will find it difficult to understand what the instructors are saying in class. Besides, for not knowing about the customs and way of life of the local people, they may run into trouble in dealing with various situations. Therefore, misunderstandings often arise. Furthermore, the cost of living is much higher than that in our country, so most students have to find part-time jobs in order to help support themselves. Faced with these difficulties, many students find themselves unable to pay full attention to their studies and some students may even fail in their courses and learn little.

Therefore, given an opportunity to attend a school abroad, one must consider the factors carefully before making up his mind. On the one hand, it is a good thing to go and study abroad. But on the other hand, one must not neglect (忽视) the disadvantages.

1. According to the passage, the following are all advantages of studying abroad EXCEPT        .

A．having more chances to get good jobs

B．improving foreign language ability quickly

C．visiting well-known scenic spots

D．learning advanced science and technology

2. The underlined word “instructors” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to        .

A．neighbors	B．teachers
C．strangers	D．classmates

3. Why do some students find part-time jobs?

A．Because they want to learn more skills in a different country.

B．Because they want to make full use of their spare time.

C．Because they are not interested in studying.

D．Because they have to support themselves.

4. The passage mainly tells us that        .

A．studying abroad is a good way to learn advanced science and technology

B．everything has two sides

C．people should think twice before going abroad

D．going abroad has more advantages than disadvantages

【推荐1】As an excellent international organization to deliver both camping and an academic opportunity, Eagles Landing International （ELI）offers school-aged students the opportunity to experience targeted academic programs, global leadership development, and exposure to an authentic camping experience.

ELI ACADEMIC STREAMS

At ELI, we create global leaders by integrating camping with personalized academic activities designed around our two learning streams.

English Language Immersion--We believe that the best way to learn a language is to live that language. Personalized activities prepare campers to be as successful as possible in achieving their language goals. Daily interactions with our American campers give campers the opportunity to apply newly acquired language skills.

Global Leadership--For those who have a more advanced English language level, we design activities that teach the skills based on cultural intelligence,communication strategies, as well as critical thinking that are necessary in today’s modem, global society.

ELI CAMP LIFE

With a focus on the development of social-emotional and physical well-being, ELI campers will grow as global community members and leaders.

Accommodation

Our International Village provides the ultimate security and peace of mind in an environment beneficial to learning and social interaction. Male and female campers will be housed on separate floors with on-duty supervision （监督）24 hours a day.

Meal plan

Student-campers will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as a morning fruit break. Special dietary needs can usually be accommodated with advanced notice.

To truly appreciate the way it inspires our student-campers to learn, perform, and compete at the highest levels every day, join us in South Florida for an unforgettable experience.

ELI Typical Weekly Schedule

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday &Saturday	Sunday
9:15-9:55	Academics	Academics	Academics	Academics	Short trips: Beach, Disney, Universal, Water Park, etc.	Clean-up
9:55-10:10	Fruit Break	Fruit Break	Fruit Break	Fruit Break
10:10-10:50	Academics	Academics	Academics	Academics		Brunch
10:55-11:30	Basketball	Water Slide	Yoga	Track		Swim
11:35-12:35	Swim	Swim	Swim	Swim
13:35-14:15	Music	Science & Nature	Music	Science &Nature		House keeping
14:20-14:35	Ice Cream	Ice Cream	Ice Cream	Ice Cream
14:40-16:00	Rest Hour	Rest Hour	Rest Hour	Rest Hour		Weights, Gym, Field
16:00-16:40	Academics	Academics	Academics	Academics
19:30-20:30	Evening Program	Evening Program	Evening Program	Evening Program		Evening Program

1. What does ELI offer its campers?

A．Overseas trips.

B．A flexible schedule.

C．Safe accommodation.

D．Meals from different countries.

2. What makes ELI different from other camps?

A．It provides programs by age group.

B．It focuses on developing social skills.

C．It creates a new way of learning languages.

D．It combines camping with academic programs.

3. According to ELI Typical Weekly Schedule, campers _______.

A．are free in the evening

B．can enjoy a variety of sports

C．are quite busy with academics

D．are expected to plan their weekends

【推荐2】Today:

A chilly (寒冷的) and frosty start for many this morning, followed by a day of sunshine and local showers. The showers will be slow moving and heavy at times, particularly in the east with a risk of thunder.

Tonight:

Showers will ease this evening and clear spells (一段时间) will develop causing a widespread frost. However, rain will push into the northwest during the early hours, turning heavy at times.

Friday:

Rain, locally heavy, will continue southeastwards through the day with strong winds. Elsewhere, it’ll be bright with some sunshine.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Rain across central parts on Saturday will ease and move northwards. Largely dry elsewhere with some misty sunshine. Mixture of sunshine and showers on Sunday and Monday, turning warmer.

Updated at: 0404 on Thu 31 Mar

UK 6-30 days

UK outlook for Tuesday 5 Apr to Wednesday 13 Apr:

A generally unsettled picture is likely next week, with showers or longer spells of rain affecting the majority of the UK, but with some drier and sunnier interludes (间歇). Temperatures will probably be around normal for most, but central and southeastern areas may see some warmer air moving up from the continent at times. The week after next will probably continue to be changeable with showers or longer spells of rain crossing the UK, but with some brighter and drier interludes in between. Temperatures may become rather low across the north and northwest later next week.

Updated at: 1236 on Wed 30 Mar

UK outlook for Thursday 14 Apr to Saturday 30 Apr:

It is likely to be changeable with a mixture of sunny spells and showers. However, some longer drier spells are also likely, particularly in northwestern areas. Overall temperatures will remain around normal for the time of year but with some warmer spells developing at times.

Updated at: 1237 on Wed 30 Mar

1. Which of the following may best describe today’s weather in general?

A．Cold but fine.	B．Cold and rainy.
C．Showers and thunder.	D．Frosty and rainy.

2. The weather of tonight is similar to Friday in that       .

A．it has strong winds	B．it has frost
C．it has heavy rain.	D．it is mainly sunny.

3. What will the weather be like in Britain from April 5 to 13?

A．It will be quite dry.	B．It will be rather cold.
C．It will be generally rainy.	D．It will be hot in the north.

【推荐3】Everybody should have some level of first aid ability, because accidents and medical emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. St John First Aid courses give you the knowledge and confidence to provide effective first aid whenever it’s needed.
First Aid Level 1
Ideal(理想的) for anyone who wants to learn basic first aid or needs to renew their first aid qualification. Courses can be held at St John or your workplace.
Fee: $162(includes GST)
Duration(持续时间): Eight hours
First Aid Level 2
Includes all course content from First Aid Level One, plus an additional half day. Ideal for special first aiders, health and safety managers and anyone who needs a first aid qualification.
Fee: $235(includes GST)
Duration: 12 hours
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC)
Advanced training for first aiders who already hold unit standards 6400 and 6402. Ideal for people who require advanced first aid skills or a pre-hospital emergency care (PHEC) qualification for their work.
Fee: $635(includes GST)
Duration: Three days
Child First Aid
Ideal for parents, grandparents and other family caregivers. A recognized qualification for childcare workers.
Fee: $65(includes GST)
Duration: Four hours
Outdoor First Aid
First aid response for accidents and medical emergencies in the wilderness. For groups of eight or more.
Duration: One to two days depending on experience
Sports First Aid
First aid response for common sporting injuries and medical emergencies. Includes ACC injury prevention advice.
Duration: Eight hours.
1. If you want to learn basic first aid at St John, you must ________.

A．know a little about first aid

B．take the course at your workplace

C．have a first aid qualification

D．spend eight hours on the course

2. Pre-Hospital Emergency Care teaches people ________.

A．special first aid skills

B．advanced first aid skills

C．first aid in childcare

D．injury prevention advice

3. The main purpose of the text is to ________.

A．introduce the courses about first aid

B．teach people knowledge of first aid

C．change people’s attitude to first aid

D．let people renew their first aid qualification

【推荐1】The summer I turned 16, my father gave me his car --- a gift wasted on me at that age. The important thing was that Hannah and I could drive around.

Hannah was my best friend, a year younger but much taller, almost five foot ten. “Hannah's a knockout,” my mother always said. And that summer she signed with a modeling agency. She was already doing runway work.

A month after my birthday, Hannah and I went to the movies. On the way home, we stopped at the McDonald’s drive-through, putting the fries on the seat between us to share. “Let’s ride around a while,” I said. It was a clear night, full moon slung low over the desert. Taking a turning too fast, I plowed (撞)through a neighbor’s wall and drove into a full-grown tree.

We were taken in separate ambulances. I’d cracked(使裂开)my cheek bone; Hannah’s forehead had split wide open. End of her modeling career. What would I say to her?

When her mother, Sharon, came into my hospital room, I started to cry. She sat beside me and took my hand. “I rear-ended(追尾) my best friend when I was your age, ”she said, “I totaled her car and mine.”

“I’m so sorry.” I said.

“You’re both alive,” she said, “The rest is window dressing. I forgive you. Hannah will too.”

Sharon’s forgiveness allowed Hannah and me to stay friends throughout high school and college, to be at each other’s weddings … The scars are so faded that no one else would notice, but in the sunlight I can still see it just below her hairline --- for me, a mark of grace(优雅).

1. Why did the author think her father’s present was a waste?

A．It wasn’t necessary for her.	B．She had already owned a car.
C．Her family was very poor then.	D．She didn’t have a driving license.

2. What did the author and her friend do after leaving the movies?

A．They went for a drive.	B．They enjoyed beautiful scenery.
C．They made a visit to a neighbor.	D．They worked at the Mcdonald.

3. What is the best title for the text?

A．A valuable gift from my father.	B．The meaning of friendship.
C．An unforgettable journey.	D．The gift of forgiveness.

【推荐3】Maybe you pop vitamins supporting brainpower, or stock upon these foods that boost brain health. But new guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology suggest there's something better you can do to keep your mind sharp.

A quarter of adults aged 80 to 84 experience mild cognitive (认知的) impairment, according to AAN. To address the widespread problem, a group of neurologists and Alzheimer's (阿尔兹海默氏症的) specialists went through existing studies to define the best ways to prevent and treat cognitive decline-and you might be surprised by what they included and what they didn't.

Surprisingly, the AAN guidelines don't include any medication (药物) or dietary recommendations. The authors stress that there haven't been any high-quality, long-term studies finding foods or medication can help cognitive decline. The guidelines also say doctors can consider suggesting cognitive training to patients with memory loss but not to rely on it. So far, the report's authors say the evidence is too inconclusive to say for sure if brain exercises, like memory and attention training or problem solving for everyday issues associated with memory loss, are beneficial. Still, these morning brain exercises can't do any harm.

But there was one big discovery from the new guidelines: Exercising just twice a week could improve cognitive decline. One study showed adults with mild cognitive impairment who did resistance training twice a week scored better on executive function and associative (联想的) memory tests than a group that worked on balancing, stretching, and relaxing.

What's more, another study had older adults attend either biweekly health classes or sessions of aerobics, strength training, balance exercises, and multitasking training. Six months later, the ones who'd exercised regularly scored better on cognitive health and memory tests, plus had less brain shrinkage.

AAN now recommends doctors tell patients with memory loss to exercise twice a week to keep their minds sharp. This is the best time to exercise if you want to improve your memory. It looks like you've got just one more reason to clear time in your schedule for a workout — even if it's only on the weekends.

1. What does the underlined word ''impairment'' in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Error.

B．Decline.

C．Development.

D．Presence.

2. AAN may be uncertain about       .

A．strength training	B．resistance training
C．exercises twice a week	D．brain exercise

3. Which of the following may the author agree with?

A．Daily exercises are beneficial to Alzheimer.

B．The AAN guidelines attach importance to workout.

C．Medication is of significance in the AAN guidelines.

D．Stocking up on vitamins supporting brainpower means nothing.

4. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Exercise.

B．Entertainment.

C．Science

D．Health