【推荐1】Basic Study Manual    Hardcover: $ 37.50

Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. Read this book and learn:

◎ What the three barriers to study are   － and what to do about them

◎ What to do if you get tired of a subject you are studying

◎ Twenty-six simple drills to help you learn how to study easily, rapidly and with full understanding

◎ Buy and read the Basic Study Manual and use it to dramatically improve your ability to study.

Study Skills for Life     Hardcover: $31.99

L. Ron Hubbard’s study technology for teenagers opens the door to their future success by giving them the ability to study and learn. Fully illustrated(配插图的) for easy comprehension.

Learning How to Learn   Hardcover: $24.99

The basics of effective study for 8-to   12-year olds, fully illustrated. Children who read and apply the materials in this book regain their liking for study and their ability to apply this knowledge in life. Get this book for a child you want to see win at his studies!

How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children             Hardcover: $34.90

In spite of billions of dollars spent on “educational research,” children are not taught the most basic skills of learning, even the most basic of these: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a search of educational books for children found not one that told them how to use a dictionary   －or that one should. Written for children 8 to 12-year old, this fully illustrated book will teach your child:

◎ How to find words in a dictionary

◎ The different ways that words are used

◎ What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean

◎ How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words

Includes a section for parents and teachers showing you how to use this book with children. Buy this book and give it to your Children to unlock their education.

What’s more, you’ll just pay 50% for it before May 1, 2008.

1. According to the advertisements, the four books are all intended for ________.

A．teachers	B．adults
C．children	D．women

2. Some of the four books were illustrated in order to ________.

A．help readers understand the book

B．persuade readers to buy them

C．reduce the cost of the books

D．make the books suitable to different readers

3. If you buy the four books on April 1, 2008, you will have to pay _______ for the four books.

A．$129.38	B．$111.93
C．$64.69	D．$34.90

4. The purpose of the passage meant to ________.

A．introduce the four books to teachers	B．help children to learn English
C．enrich students knowledge about nature	D．sell the four books to readers

【推荐2】Winter can also be a suitable season for fun. Here’s a list of some winter camps in Los Angeles to choose from. No matter which camps you choose, you will be happy!

Camp 1: Photo Camp

This adventure begins with a basic overview of camera functions and ends with an exhibition of the kids’ work from the week. Through games and outing, we’ll challenge the way we see. We’ll learn through instruction and practice how to make images, rather than take them. Finally, campers will develop their photographic eye and learn new ways of seeing.

Ages: 8-16

Dates: Jan 5-Feb 5

Address: King Gillette Ranch 26800 West Mulholland Hwy, Ca1abasas, CA 91302

Skill/Experience Level: Beginning/intermediate

What to Bring: flashcards, lunch, camera* (we have cameras for those who don’t)

Charges: $550

Camp 2: CodeREV Kids Tech Camps

CodeREV Kids Tech Camps are the ultimate camp experience in education and fun. Whether learning to write code, 3D model and animate(把…制成动画片)or developing the next great app or game, your kids and their friends will love sharing in the confidence-boosting experience of creating with technology as they explore and develop their multimedia STEM skills.

Ages: 12-16

Dates: Dec 17-Jan 11

Address: Santa Monica Tech Studio, 1639, 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Skill/Experience Level: Beginning

Charges: $650

Camp 3: Iverbe Virtual Dance Camp

Each dance class will begin with a warm up where students learn to properly prepare their foodies for dance. Students will learn a variety of techniques (modern, jazz and ballet). They will learn part of a dance each day. The goal is to have fun, get moving and learn more about dance! No previous experience necessary.

Ages: 9 and up

Dates: Jan 5-Feb 5

Address: 1024 Hanley Street, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Skill/Experience Level: Beginning

Charges: $400

1. If you attend Camp 1 and Camp 2, how much should you pay?

A．$950.

B．$650.

C．$1,050.

D．$1,200.

2. In what way is Camp 1 exactly the same as Camp 3?

A．Address.

B．Dates.

C．Charges.

D．Ages.

3. What do we know about the students in Camp 3?

A．They have to be 12-16 years old.

B．They should have a medium of level dance.

C．They can learn different kinds of techniques.

D．They can take part in this camp in December.

【推荐3】Worcester Animal Rescue League is a non-profit animal shelter that is cared for by a committed staff of paid employees and volunteers. WARL commonly needs volunteers to help with everything from animal care to general office support; from staffing special events to working on creative projects. Here is some detailed information.

Jobs	Abilities to	Days we need help	Times of jobs
Cleaning: cat cages; sweep and mop floors	bend and twist; climb step ladder	All7 days	Cat Cages: 8 am-10 am Sweeping &Mopping: 10am-11 am
Errands: pick up large quantities of donations from local establishments	drive own large vehicle; lift heavy boxes	Could be any day-we'll send you an email in advance	At a moment's notice
Office: computer assistance; writing thank-you notes	provide customer service; operate the computer skillfully; write neatly	Varies-could be a weekly task or as needed for an upcoming event	One hour for a regular weekly task, usually anytime between 9 am and 12 pm
Animal Care: feeding cats; walking dogs; training dogs (Note:previous experience required)	learn or be aware of cat &. dog behavior; run 1-3 miles; good balance is a must	Daily	4pm-6 pm

1. How long is a cleaner required to work daily?

A．One hour.	B．Two hours.
C．Three hours.	D．Six hours.

2. What qualifies you for office work?

A．Having great strength.	B．Driving trucks well.
C．Mastering computer skills.	D．Having a quick temper.

3. Which job favors working experience?

A．Cleaning.

B．Errands.

C．Office work.

D．Animal Care.

【推荐1】Contributors to Reader's Digest

Nicholas Hune-Brown

Writer, Toronto

“Fight of His Life”

Hune-Brown is a National Magazine Award w inning writer whose work has been published in Toronto Life, The Walrus, Hazlitt and The Guardian. He's also the senior editor at The Local, a magazine focused on long-form stories about health and social issues in Toronto. Read his story about a COVID-19 patient's incredible fight for survival on page 114.

Jarred Briggs

Artist, Plaster Rock, N.B.

“Beware Winter Rays”

Briggs's favorite part about being an artist is coming up with clever conceptual drawings—he lives for the moment when all the pieces of the puzzle begin to fit together. When he's not drawing, Briggs loves reading science-fiction novels, being outdoors and spending time with his three dogs. Take a look at his latest work on page 18.

Megan Murphy

Writer, Peterborough, Ont.

“Home for the Holidays”

Murphy's love affairs with writing began at a young age with nightly words “Dear diary”. Also an actor, Murphy co-created a show this year called The Verandah Society, in which she and a musician friend Anna Walker travel to people's homes and share music and stories. Read her humorous tale of a childhood Christmas ceremony on page 26.

1. What does Jarred Briggs like best about his job?

A．Working out puzzles.	B．Reading science-fiction novels.
C．Thinking up satisfying drawings.	D．Writing stories about social issues.

2. Who developed an interest in writing at a young age?

A．Nicholas Hune- Brown.

B．Jarred Briggs.

C．Anna Walker.

D．Megan Murphy.

3. What can you learn from the text?

A．It recommends some works of Reader s Digest.

B．It introduces senior editors of popular magazines.

C．Nicholas Hune- Brown is a COVID-19 survivor.

D．The Verandah Society is about a Christmas ceremony.

【推荐3】Borrowing Policies

The Henry G. Bennett Memorial Library provides materials and services to meet the information needs of graduate and undergraduate students, face-to-face and online learners as well as teachers and community members.

Borrowing for Students

General Collection: 21 days (fall and spring); 14 days (summer)

Curriculum Collection: 7 days (fall and spring); 7 days (summer)

Borrowing for Teachers

General Collection: 90 days (fall and spring); 90 days (summer)

Curriculum Collection: 90 days (fall and spring); 90 days (summer)

OK-Share Card

Any teachers or students of any OK-Share institution may use the collections of any OK-Share library on site. Upon completion of the OK-Share card application at their home library, teachers or students will be given an OK-Share card.

Services

OK-Share card borrowers are allowed two books in their possession at one time. Electronic tools may not be available to the OK-Share card borrowers.

Inform the library you use immediately if your card is lost or stolen. A $5.00 charge for a second OK-Share card must be paid to the lending library.

Books should be returned to the library where the library materials were borrowed. Materials returned by mail should be sent by first-class, insured mail. Materials sent by post office must be insured for at least $100.

Billing

The library is not responsible for informing borrowers that materials are overdue. OK-Share card borrowers are billed for fines for materials returned late.

1. What is the similarity for teachers and students to borrow materials?

A．They can keep them for 90 days anyway.

B．They all can borrow them in winter.

C．They can keep them in autumn for 14 days.

D．They can keep either general or curriculum collections.

2. Which is possible for OK-Share card borrowers?

A．Borrowing two books at a time.	B．Using necessary electronic tools.
C．Getting another card for free.	D．Getting materials mailed for free.

3. What will the library do if borrowers can’t return books on time?

A．Tell them the date in advance.

B．Punish them by fining them.

C．Forbid them to borrow books again.

D．Force them to hand in the OK-Share card.

【推荐1】Zoe Chambers was a successful PR (Public Relations) consultant (顾问) and life was going well—she had a great job, a beautiful flat and a busy social life in London. Then one evening in June last year, she received a text message telling her she was out of work. The first two weeks were the most difficult to live through.” she said. “After everything I’d done for the company, they dismissed me by text!I was So angry and I just didn’t feel like looking for another job. I hated everything about the city and my life.”

Then, Zoe received an invitation from an old school friend, Kathy, to come and stay. Kathy and her husband, Huw, had just bought a farm in north-west Wales. Zoe jumped at the chance to spend a weekend away from London, and now, ten months later, she is still on the farm.

“The moment I arrived at Kathy’s farm, I loved it and I knew I wanted to stay.” said Zoe. “ Everything about

my past life suddenly seemed meaningless.”

Zoe has been working on the farm since October of last year and says she has no regrets. “It’s a hard life, physically very tiring. ” she says. “In London I was stressed and often mentally exhausted. But this is a good, healthy tiredness. Here, all I need to put me in a good mood is a hot bath and one of Kathy’s wonderful dinners. ”

Zoe says she has never felt bored on the farm. Every day brings a new experience. Kathy has been teaching her how to ride a horse and she has learnt to drive a tractor. Since Christmas, she has been helping with the lambing-—watching a lamb being born is unbelievable, she says, “It’s one of the most moving experiences I’ve ever had. I could never go back to city life now. ”

1. When working as a PR consultant in London, Zoe thought she lived a        life.

A．satisfying

B．tough

C．meaningless

D．boring

2. The most important reason why Zoe went to visit Kathy’s farm is that          .

A．Zoe lost her job as a PR consultant

B．Kathy persuaded her to do so

C．Zoe got tired of the city life

D．Zoe loved Wales mare than London

3. How does Zoe feel about the country life according to the passage?

A．Tiresome and troublesome.

B．Romantic and peaceful

C．Mentally exhausting but healthy

D．Physically tiring but rewarding.

4. Which of the following is closest to the main idea of the passage?

A．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

B．Where there is a will, there is a way.

C．A misfortune may turn out a blessing.

D．Kill two birds with one stone.

【推荐2】Chances are that you probably haven’t given much thought to that bottle of Pringles other than wondering “how can I get the last few potato chips out of the tube without making my arms dirty.”

As it turns out, this salty snack has quite a story. It once was in the middle of a heated argument that questioned the materials and whether the chips were actually potato chips at all.

From 2007 to 2009, the makers of the “once-you-pop-you-can’t-slop” chips stood in front of three: different levels of the British law department trying to defend the decision that Pringles chips were not — by definition — potato chips.

Here’s how this comically complicated problem started. In the mid-20th century, a tax was born called the value-added or VAT tax. This “consumption tax” started off as a 10 percent tax on all goods bought from a business. More than 20 percent of the world’s tax income comes from the value-added tax making it a pretty big deal.

In Britain, most foods are free from the value-added tax, except for potato chips or “similar products made from the potato, or from potato flour”. This led to a long and hard journey to figure out whether or not Pringles were actually potato chips. If they were ruled as chips, Pringles’ parent company at the time, Procter & Gamble, would must pay a 17.5 percent VAT tax.

Procter & Gamble’s initial argument was that Pringles were not potato chips because they didn’t “contain enough potato to have the quality of ‘potatoness’”.They also argued Pringles didn’t resemble the shape of a potato chip.

In 2008, a lower British court agreed and ruled that Pringles were in fact not potato chips, mainly because they contained only 42 percent potato and had “a shape not found in nature”. But just a year later, the Court of Appeal re-examined and changed that decision, calling Procter & Gamble’s argument that the ingredients of a product didn’t define the product “hogwash”.

With that decision, the giant company had to pay $160 million in taxes, while, unwillingly, calling their novel potato chips, well, potato chips. And that is the story of Pringles and its brief dance with the world of taxes, junk food and British judges.

1. Why is a question raised in the first paragraph?

A．To arouse readers’ interest.	B．To get the answer from readers.
C．To warn readers of the food safety.	D．To remind readers to make full use of food.

2. Why are there arguments over whether Pringles were potato chips?

A．Pringles contain a low percent of potato.

B．The shape of Pringles is quite different from a potato chip.

C．Different taxes will be paid based on different judgments.

D．Different levels of the British judiciary have different opinions.

3. What can we finally conclude from the last two paragraphs?

A．Pringles are potato chips.

B．Pringles are regarded as junk food by British judges.

C．Pringles should be fined $160 million to the Court of Appeal.

D．Pringles chips contain enough potato and flour.

4. What's the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To show how to make Pringles.

B．To promote Pringles.

C．To explain the strict rules about the tax in Britain.

D．To introduce the story of Pringles with the tax in Britain.

【推荐3】TGBWP(the Great Books Winter Program) is an experience like no other in American education. For the past eleven years, TGBWP has gathered outstanding middle and high school students from across the world to read selections from the greatest works of literature, experience college-level lectures, engage in lively discussions and enjoy winter camp fun with other literary-minded students.

Here is a sample of what you will get at Great Books:

Membership in an international community of enthusiastic young learners and distinguished college teachers who read and discuss great books and big ideas. You will discuss the likes of Plato, Mark Twain, Dickens, and Tolstoy with other teens from around the globe who love literature just as much as you do!

Find your voice in the classroom. TGBWP gives students the opportunity to grow academically and socially as they prepare for high school and college. Open discussions encourage students to express themselves and give power to their ideas. Students gain confidence in their ability to read a text closely and express their ideas clearly both orally and in writing.

Experience time away from home and spend it at a top college -- choose from two campus settings: Amherst College in Massachusetts and Stanford University in California. This is the perfect opportunity to preview life on a college campus!

Don’t miss this opportunity to join students from 47 states and 28 countries in this unique learning environment.

Categories	Reading/Writing Arts/Photography/Film Music/Singing/ Dancing Travel/ Touring Academic/Pre-College
Ages	11-18
Type	Overnight/Residential

More information: CLICK HERE

1. What do we know about TGBWP?

A．A course on literacy skills improvement.

B．An education department of universities.

C．A camp suitable for teen literature lovers.

D．A program of studying American literature.

2. What does TGBWP offer its participants according to the text?

A．College-level evaluation in literature.

B．Admissions to world famous universities.

C．Free literature courses and literature works.

D．Chances to experience college life beforehand.

3. Suppose this text is an Ad, what else must be included in “More information”?

A．Contact information.	B．Membership benefits.
C．Registration requirements.	D．Activity arrangements.