【推荐2】Onewheel Pint Mini Electric Board

Have fun getting around with the Onewheel Pint Mini Electric Board. Featuring a lightweight design, this device is ideal for trips to the coffee shop and casual riding. Reaching speeds of 16 mph, it offers a range of up to 8 miles on a single charge. Thanks to Simplestop technology, you can enjoy riding the board right away, even if you don't have experience. Moreover, the LED light bar display enables you to see notifications, battery status and more.

Pre-order from Indiegogo: S950

MAXFOOT Premium Affordable Foldable E-Bike

Featuring a foldable design, the MAXFOOT Premium Affordable Foldable E-Bike can take you an incredible 60 miles on a single charge thanks to the 48v lithium battery. When you're looking for a little exercise, you can pedal co your heart's content. When it's time to sit back and enjoy the ride, the power of MAX FOOT will kick in. On the handlebars （车把）is a clear display to show you just how much battery is left as well as your remaining range and speed.

Pre-order from Indiegogo: S797.8

FUELL Fluid Long-Range Commuter E-Bike

Upgrade the way with the FUELL Fluid Long-Range Commuter E-Bike. This powerful e-bike can take you up to 125 miles on a single charge. It comes in two models: the Pedelec and the S-Pedelec. The former offers a top speed of 20 mph while the latter up to 2S mph. Between the handlebars is a built-in full-colour display to give you battery level, distance, and speed. You can even charge your smartphone thanks to the USB charging port

Pre-order from Indiegogo: S2813

Calamus One Ultra-Drive E-Bike

The Calamus One Ultra-Drive E-Bike is an advanced, fast-charging one that will help you climb any mountain. On a single charge, it can travel up to about 50 miles. Additionally, this is a durable （耐用的） e-bike as it has a weatherproof computer and a navigation touch screen. On top of all this, the Calamus One will sense blind spots and warn you through the handlebars if there are any upcoming vehicles.

Pre-order from Indiegogo: SI997

1. Which of the following can travel farthest on a single charge?

A．The Calamus One Ultra-Drive E-Bike.

B．The Onewheel Pint Mini Electric Board.

C．The FUELL Fluid Long-Range Commuter E-Bike.

D．The MAXFOOT Premium Affordable Foldable E-Bike.

2. What is special about the Calamus One Ultra-Drive E-Bike?

A．It has a USB charging port.

B．It features a foldable design.

C．It can warn riders of possible dangers.

D．It is the most expensive of the four products.

3. What do the four products have in common?

A．They all provide navigation.

B．They can all run up to 20 mph.

C．They all have a full-colour display.

D．They can all be booked in advance.

【推荐3】Camp Chinqueka

June 23—Aug. 17； $ 3,600—$ 10,000

The active participants at Camp Awosting^’s all-girls sister camp are sure to give the boys a run for their money when it comes time to compete. With everything from swimming to sailing? dance? drama and gymnastics? the campers rarely stand still? and they are encouraged to do it all! Mornings and afternoons are packed with exciting happenings? and when the sun goes down, there are dances? movie nights and more to keep everyone entertained. Ages 6—16.

Curious Jane Summer Camps

July 8—Aug. 16 : Mon.—Fri. 9 am—3 :30 pm； per week $ 585

Curious Jane offers small artists in the third through sixth grades the chance to select a theme for a weeklong program. “Kitchen Chemistry “Stop Motion" “Sew Fun" and “Spy Science" are just a few of the offerings on the menu. Chances are, once the first session ends, your little camper will request a return ticket. Ages 7—12.

New Victory Theater Camp

July 15—19： Mon.—Fri. 9 am—4 pm； per week $ 525

Your actors will get an in-depth theater experience in which participants create an entire play all by themselves—from the script and music to the sets and props （道具）--under the direction of experienced artists. They'll also see professional productions of the “Victory Dance" show and experiment with different art forms. Ages 7——12.

Writopia Camp

Aug. 12—Aug. 23； $ 3,675

The WriCampia program in the Poconos is perfect for those desiring to pen the next great American novel. Published authors and playwrights help kids learn the secrets to writing? poetry and what makes a great novel? while campers also enjoy arts activities such as photography, theater and filmmaking. In the evening, everyone gathers around the campfire to exchange stories or test their team-building skills. Ages 7——18.

1. What is special about Camp Chinqueka?

A．Only girls are permitted to take part in.

B．Boys will be trained to run for money.

C．Campers will get performing experiences.

D．All are requested to see a film at night.

2. What is “Kitchen Chemistry"?

A．A subject at school.	B．A dish on a menu.
C．The theme of a program.	D．The topic of a discussion.

3. Which camp should those interested in writing novels go to?

A．Camp Chinqueka.	B．Writopia Camp.
C．New Victory Theater Camp.	D．Curious Jane Summer Camps.

【推荐1】Iceland Yoga Retreat (度假村) with Sagrada in the Golden Circle

April 8-12, 2020 Spring Yoga Retreat

Deposit for Iceland Yoga Retreat April 8-12,2020： $600.00

What’s Included

4 nights accommodations at the beautiful boutique hostel in the heart of the Golden Circle

·all delicious and healthy gourmet nordic cuisine meals (北欧美食)

·8 yoga classes

·3 qi gong classes with Eva Inglizian L.Ac.

·3 evening meditation (冥想) classes

·1 entrance fee to Fontana hot springs, sauna and steam

What’s Not included

·airport shuttle

·additional tours and trips

·wine, beer, and other alcoholic drinks

What To Bring

lots of warm layers; warm scarf, hat, gloves, wool socks, warm jacket, bathing suit, towel; yoga carpet; camera; water bottle. Iceland has the best tasting water on the planet!

Rate for 4 night yoga retreat (Prices are per person)

·1 person shared sharing with shared bathroom US $1195

·1 person Twin sharing with shared bathroom US $1295

·1 person Single room with shared bathroom US $1630

·Double Deluxe room with private bath US $2150 SGL / $1345 DBL

Cancellation Policy

Deposit is non- exchangeable.

Deposit is exchangeable to another attendee.

Full balance is due 30 days before start date of retreat.

If cancellation takes place more than 60 days prior to the retreat start date, any payments made will be refunded, minus your deposit.

If cancellation takes place between 30-60 days before the retreat start date, 50% of the trip price will be forfeited (没收).

1. What does your deposit include?

A．Airport shuttle.	B．Soft drink.
C．Additional tours.	D．One chance to Fontana hot springs.

2. If you want to keep a bathroom to yourself, how much will you pay?

A．US $1195

B．US $1295

C．US $1345

D．US $2150 SGL

3. What can we learn about deposit?

A．It costs $ 900.00 in all.

B．It can be exchanged according to cancellation dates.

C．It can’t be exchanged.

D．It can be used by none other than yourself.

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1. What’s the purpose of the letter delivered by the CEO?

A．To encourage customers to join in a special program for free.

B．To ask for the feedback of the customers.

C．To express festive greetings to the consumers.

D．To encourage customers to consume more on line.

2. How much can you save compared with the ordinary customers if you have two orders each with a two-day shipping and a over-night shipping?

A．$ 21.97	B．$ 25.96
C．$ 16.48	D．$ 9.48

3. What does “all-you-can-eat” mean in the first paragraph?

A．direct	B．unlimited
C．convenient	D．cheap

4. What does the last part infer?

A．They lose much in the special program.

B．The customers spend more in the future.

C．This program can offer a double-win in a long term.

D．Amazon.com is a very popular on-line bookstore.

【推荐1】For the soldiers, the true technological hero may be the body armor (盔甲).

Capable of stopping most bullets, the body armor worn by all of the troops is being trusted for saving many lives. Soldiers shot at close range are walking away with no more than broken ribs (肋骨).

While the newest smart bombs get more attention, improvements in soldiers’ armor are improving safety on the battlefield. The new body armor in particular, may help reduce deaths in the firefights.

In addition to the lighter and more protective body armor, soldiers now wear more comfortable, stronger helmets.

“Everything they have is much better,” says Robert Kinney, director of individual protection at the Army’s Soldier Center in Natick, Mass. “It means an increase in their quality of life.”

The new equipment is a result of years of research and development at the lab.

The new body armor, named “the interceptor”, is similar to but stronger than ones worn by the police. It can also protect the neck. Two other plates are put into it and cover vital organs. As a result, far fewer deaths arrive at military hospitals with abdomen (腹部) or, chest wounds, says Air Force Maj. Mark Ervin, a surgeon at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. “That’s remarkable,” Maj. Ervin says.

Altogether it weighs 16 pounds, one-third lighter than the previous armor that protects only against shrapnel (弹片) but couldn’t stop bullets. The lighter weight is a welcome improvement for soldiers already carrying 100 to 120 pounds of gear.

Soldiers’ helmets have also been improved since the first Gulf War. They also offer more protection. They are capable of stopping handgun or small machine gun rounds, but not high-powered shots.

1. Why is the body armor regarded as a hero?

A．It’s able to stop all the bullets.	B．It saves a hero soldier’s life.
C．It prevents rib injuries effectively.	D．It reduces deaths among soldiers.

2. Which of the following best describes the new body armor?

A．Stronger.	B．Heavier.
C．More expensive.	D．More attractive.

3. What is the main idea of the text?

A．The new body armor is able to stop most bullets.

B．The new body armor has saved many lives on the battlefield.

C．Soldiers are equipped with improved body armors and helmets.

D．Helmets are as important as the body armor to soldiers.

【推荐2】Harvard University, which is facing claims of racial discrimination against Asian-Americans in its admission process, has announced that its early acceptance rate for Asian Americans for the Class of 2022 has hit 24.2 percent, up from 21.7 percent a year earlier. The figures were released on Dec 12, 2017 by the school on its official website, the Harvard Gazette.

The early enrollments for the Class of 2022 also reflect an overall increase in other nonwhite students from previous years, the famous university said. African-Americans make up 13.9 percent of students admitted early, compared with 12.6 percent last year. At the same time, Latinos account for 9.8 percent, up 1 percentage point last year, and Native Americans and Native Hawaiians account for 1.8 percent, up from 1.1 percent.

“From small towns, suburbs, and cities — from throughout the United States and around the world — the Class of 2022 promises to be among the best classes in Harvard’s long history,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid at Harvard University.

Harvard is facing scrutiny from the Department of Justice and a separate lawsuit accusing the college of discriminating against Asian-Americans in its undergraduate admission process.

In November, 2017 the Justice Department cited a 2015 lawsuit that charges Harvard’s affirmative action policies discriminating against Asian-American applicants, in a letter setting a Dec 1 deadline for Harvard to hand over documents on its admission policies. Responding to that deadline, Harvard offered a compromise position in which the government’s lawyers would be able to examine all the records, including an electronic database, in the offices of Harvard’s lawyers, with some personal information redacted, according to The New York Times.

Harvard University reported that 16.6 percent of a total 29,652 students are Asian, according to college factual.com. Over the past five years, the total international population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 6.8 percent. China is the largest contributor to this growth, with about 1,263 students.

1. Why is Harvard University charged?

A．Because sometimes it doesn’t treat all students at school equally.

B．Because some people are unsatisfied with its admission policies.

C．Because it does not provide enough financial aid for poor students.

D．Because its total international population of students is decreasing.

2. Which make up the smallest percentage of students admitted early by Harvard?

A．Latinos.	B．Asian-Americans.
C．Native Americans and Native Hawaiians.	D．African-Americans.

3. The possible meaning of the underlined word “scrutiny” in Para. 4 is “________.”

A．careful and thorough examination	B．a plan or desire to do something
C．the feeling of being annoyed, upset, or impatient	D．the level that is considered to be acceptable

4. What can be the best title for the passage?

A．Class of 2022 is among the best classes in Harvard’s long history

B．Nonwhite students at Harvard University

C．Harvard announces its future admission policies

D．Harvard admits more Asian-Americans

【推荐3】We now are in a “golden age” of space-sample retrieval (取回) and exploration. Space agencies around the world are busy collecting, or planning to collect, samples from celestial bodies (天体) like asteroids (小行星), moons and planets.

China’s Chang’e 5 mission is the most recent sample-return mission that has been successfully completed. On Dec 17, the Chang’e 5 lunar probe (探测器) returned home and landed in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region after weeks of space travel, China Daily reported. This was the world’s first lunar sample-return mission since 1976. The mission retrieved an incredible 1,713 grams of samples of rocks and dust with the help of a drill (钻孔机) and a mechanical (机械的) arm.

Another space sample-return mission was completed on Dec 6. Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe returned a capsule to Earth containing valuable samples from the asteroid Ryugu. This was the second time asteroid samples have ever been collected and brought back to Earth. The first asteroid samples were collected by the original Hayabusa spacecraft back in 2010.

There will be more such missions in the near future. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which collected samples from the asteroid Bennu in October, is expected to return to Earth in 2023. Russia’s Lunar-25 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon in 2021 to collect lunar samples.

Collecting these samples from different celestial bodies is important because they can help to answer questions that have puzzled scientists for years, such as how life first came about or how water appeared on our planet.

“I cannot emphasize enough how valuable return samples are for increasing our understanding of the origin and evolution of our solar system and our place in the universe, and how we came to be,” said Ann Nguyen, a NASA planetary scientist.

Once the space samples are delivered to Earth, they are then analyzed with high-powered tools. These tools can help to reveal more detailed information than just photos or robotic rovers (探测车) alone.

As for the Chang’e 5 lunar samples, scientists will conduct various analyses, tests and experiments to determine the composition (构成), structure and physical characteristics of the samples. This information will help to deepen our knowledge about the history of the moon, as well as our solar system as a whole.

We have only just begun to scratch (抓) the surface of such celestial bodies, both literally and figuratively (象征性地). However, we have already learned so much and have a lot left to discover.

1. What do we know about the Chang’e 5 lunar probe?

A．It was launched on Dec 17.

B．It collected the world’s first lunar sample.

C．It brought back 1,713 grams of lunar samples.

D．It completed the most successful mission recently.

2. Which of the following collected the first asteroid samples?

A．Hayabusa.

B．Hayabusa 2.

C．OSIRIS-REx.

D．Russia’s Lunar-25.

3. What can the samples shed light on (阐明)?

A．The origin of life.	B．Structure of the solar system.
C．Which celestial bodies have water.	D．How water first appeared on the moon.

4. What will scientists do with the samples?

A．Analyze them and conduct experiments.	B．Determine their sources.
C．Compare them with space photos.	D．Scratch their surfaces.

【推荐1】With more than two million videos on YouTube, cats are one of the most searched things on the Internet. A new exhibition called “How Cats Took Over The Internet” opened at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York. It looked at the history of how cats rose to Internet fame, and why people like them so much.

Almost half of all original YouTube videos are of people ’s pets, and around 26 billion views are just for cats, making them the single most popular category. Some cats have become famous and earned millions of pounds after their owners posted their pictures online.

So how did cats become so popular?

Since the Internet became widely used in the 1990s, people have been sharing pictures of their cats via email. In 2005 one of YouTube’s co-founders Steve Chen posted a video of his cat called Pyjamas playing with a rope, making him the first person to upload a cat video to YouTube.

In 2007 Eric Nakagawa and Kari Unebasami started a website sharing funny pictures of cats, The site quickly became popular, and users were able to upload pictures of their cats with writing over the top. It now has over 100 million views a month and has created a whole new form of communication on the Internet.

Why cats? A scientific study has proved that looking at videos of cats can improve people's mood. Assistant professor Jessica Gall Myrick from Indians University, America, asked 7,000 people how they felt before and after watching videos of cats. The results showed that people felt happier after watching videos of cats, and that they felt less anxious.

The Internet has also been responsible for creating a number of famous cats such as Grumpy Cat, Lil BUB and Maru. They have appeared on lots of TV shows, advertisements and film festivals, and even have their own brands. Lil BUB even has her own charity, and has raised around $130, 000 for pets with special needs.

1. What’s true about cats according to the text?

A．Their fame is related to the widespread of the Internet and a relative website.

B．Cat videos take up half of all the original YouTube videos.

C．They are the first to be filmed among all the animals throughout the world.

D．They earned millions with their videos in the 1990s.

2. Why did Jessica make the study?

A．To improve people's mood and reduce people's anxiety.

B．To ask about people's present feelings and living conditions.

C．To find the effect of watching cat videos on people's mood.

D．To help people live their life to the fullest.

3. What’s special about Lil BUB?

A．She has the most videos online.	B．She is popular at home and abroad.
C．She has her own brands.	D．She has her own charity.

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

A．Cats become celebrities	B．Cat videos rule the Internet
C．Watching cat videos counts	D．Cats’ contributions to the world

【推荐2】The iPhone has been called a magical product because of its success over the years. However, now the iPhone seems to have lost its attraction.

Apple recently announced its financial results for the company’s first quarter of 2019, with a total income of $84.3 billion. It’s the company’s worst performance in about a decade. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, explained that the decline(下降) was mainly because of the weaker demand in China.

However, people believe that Apple itself is largely responsible for the decline. Gene Munster, from US research company, told CNN that “one- third of the issue” comes from the company’s move to sharply increase the price of its entire new products. This has made people less willing to change to the latest iPhones. For example, iPhone Xs Max, one of the company’s latest smartphones, costs $1,450 in the US before tax, and costs much more in other countries. Apple has also failed to introduce features that excite consumers in a forward-thinking technology market. The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max are being criticized for lack of any real notable new software features, reported CNBC.

Meanwhile, Apple also faces challenges from smartphone makers in China such as Huawei and Xiaomi, which have introduced less expensive but still quality smartphones. In 2018, Huawei introduced a triple-lens(三镜头) camera on its P20 Pro. The triple-lens camera is a popular feature that the iPhone lacks.

“In the past few years, the technology in Apple’s phones has not had any big breakthroughs, while the technology in domestic(国内的) phones has gotten better and better,” Feng Yin, a 32-year-old engineer in China, told The New York Times. “The difference is getting smaller.”

It’s not just Chinese consumers that have developed belief in domestic smartphone brands. Gregory from Paris bought his eighth Huawei phone in 2018. He also successfully persuaded his 56-year-old aunt, Jankowski, to buy one. “I wasn’t really worried about the fact that it was a Chinese brand,” Jankowski told The New York Times about her Huawei phone. “We know that they make amazing technological products.”

1. What’s the reason for the sales fall of Apple according to Gene Munster?

A．The weaker demand in China.	B．Expensive new products.
C．Failing to introduce new features.	D．The challenges from Huawei.

2. Which of the following statements is True according to the text?

A．Apple has lost its market in China.

B．The technology in Huawei has gone beyond Apple.

C．Many people complain that the iPhone updates too quickly.

D．More consumers begin to believe in Chinese smartphone brands.

3. How does Jankowski feel about her Huawei phone?

A．Content.	B．Curious.
C．Worried.	D．Disappointed.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Markets Call for Reform.	B．Is Huawei Taking Off.
C．Price Determines Sales.	D．Is Apple Losing its Appeal.

【推荐3】We offer several distinct options for you to choose the ticket that suits you best.

TICKET TYPE	DISCOUNT *	NOTES
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same day returns	25%	ticket cannot be altered or refunded
children	40%	children between 4 and 11
students	25%	student card must be shown
senior citizens	25%	senior card must be shown
groups(10-25people)	15%	discount on each section of the trip
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If you would like to charter a train, or make reservations for over 25 passengers travelling together, call the Sales Department.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A．describe the policies of changes and refunds.

B．provide some information about train ticket.

C．introduce the luggage allowance on the train.

D．compare the discounts of different ticket types.

2. If an elderly person with a valid card buys a standard-return ticket, he/she will receive at most a discount of______________

A．20%

B．25%

C．45%

D．50%

3. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A．You can get your ticket price refunded if you are 2 minutes late for the train.

B．Extra money will be paid on checked luggage of 15 kgs an hour before departure.

C．Same day returns can be changed to another day for a charge of 10% of the ticket price.

D．Travelers should ensure they are ready to board the train with at least 2 minutes to spare.