【推荐1】One Day University

One Day University was founded by Steven Schragis in 2006. He came up with the idea after he dropped his daughter off at college in upstate New York. The school had about a dozen professors giving short talks about a variety of subjects. All the parents had the same reaction: “I wish I were the one going to college!”

One Day University creates fascinating days of learning designed to inspire your mind. We work with over two hundred professors from the country’s top colleges to create events. No matter what you love, you’ll find that every One Day U event is filled with exploratory talks that will challenge you as if you were a student in college once again! And just like your college days, you’re sure to meet new friends who share the belief that learning is a rewarding lifelong process. At One Day U, there’s no homework and no grades. Just learning for the sake of learning!

SATURDAY, JULY 21; 9:30 am — 4:00 pm Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University; Washington. DC
LITERATURE 9:30 am — 10:35 am	The Lost Indian Culture Jeremi Suri / University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Award
SCIENCE 10:50 am — 11:55 am	How the Brain Works John Hall / University of Wisconsin-Madison William H. Kiekhofer Distinguished Teaching Award
MUSIC 12:10 pm — 1:15 pm	The History of Jazz Anna Celenza /George-town University Teacher-Scholar Award
	Lunch break 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
PSYCHOLOGY 2:30 pm — 4:00 pm	Genius, Creativity and Depression Jessica Payne / University of Notre Dame Bok Center Award for Teaching Excellence

Live EventFull price: $125

Visit OneDayU. com or call 800 -300 -3438.

1. What do we know about One Day U?

A．It aims to reward college students.

B．It was founded by Steven Schragis and his daughter.

C．It is intended to help its participants get excellent grades at college.

D．It is in cooperation with hundreds of top universities’ professors

2. Who will give talks about The History of Jazz?

A．George town.	B．Jeremi Suri.
C．Anna Celenza.	D．Jessica Payne.

3. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To show the history of One Day U.

B．To advertise One Day U events on July 21.

C．To explain how to learn at One Day U.

D．To stress the great influence of One Day U.

【推荐3】Are you looking for a magazine for your kids? Here are some that you may like.

Anorak

6 issues (期) per year

This magazine is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 8. In every edition of Anorak, you will find fun stories to read and plenty of colorful pages to keep you happy.

Ask

9 issues per year

The magazine Ask (Arts and Sciences for Kids) challenges bright young minds and satisfies their curiosity. Each issue of this magazine helps kids in the 2nd-4th grade explore the world along with the past and present great inventors, artists and scientists.

Appleseeds

9 issues per year

Appleseeds is an award-winning magazine of adventure and exploration for kids aged 7-9. This magazine has amazing stories and interviews. Kids will receive activities, maps, puzzles, and games that are related to the theme.

Babybug

9 issues per year

This magazine begins a lifelong love of reading books for babies and toddlers (初学走路的孩子).

American Girls

5 issues per year

This is an ad-free, award-winning magazine.

It provides attractive features like original (原创的) stories, party plans and projects, advice and quizzes. It is designed for girls aged 8-12.

1. Who is Ask most probably suitable for?

A．Children who love playing fun games.

B．Children who love reading fun stories.

C．Children who love reading about great scientists.

D．Children who love experiencing adventure and exploration.

2. What do we know about American Girls?

A．It has no advertisement.

B．It comes out every other month.

C．It isn’t easy for kids under ten to read.

D．It often organizes different activities for its readers.

3. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To stress the importance of reading.	B．To introduce some magazines for kids.
C．To advertise some new magazines on art.	D．To explain why these magazines are popular.

【推荐1】Will you want a part-time job after class to make some money and improve yourself? Here are some good companies.

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)

It is a well-known fast food shop. Working hours are flexible. Fit 10 hours of work into your week. There is also a 10% discount and a free pound of chicken every week.

Position: selling assistant (experience wanted)

Website: www.kfc.com

Convenience Food Market

It sells natural and organic food. Working hours are not fixed. Benefits include paid-time off and a 25% discount. There are also training courses on food every week.

Position: secretary

Website: www.conveniencefoodmarket.com

Sicilian Coffee

Sicilian is still at the forefront of coffee revolution. It offers flexible hours and highest part-time pay. Most importantly, it treats its employees like family. However, there is no discount offered to its employees.

Position: assistant coffee taster (experience wanted)

Website: www.siciliancoffee.com

Yagol

Yagol is a clothes store which focuses on casual comfort. Employees (even part-time employees) have the chance to get a 30% discount on its clothes. Besides, part-time employees can come to work anytime they like as long as they work for 3 hours a day.

Position: salesperson

Website: www.yagol.com

1. Which website should you visit if you want to sell coffee?

A．www.kfc.com	B．www.yagol.com
C．www.siciliancofee.com.	D．www.conmveniencefoodmarket.com.

2. Which company offers its employees the best discount?

A．KFC.	B．Convenience Food Market.
C．Sicilian Coffee.	D．Yagol.

3. What do the four companies have?

A．Working hours are flexible.	B．Training courses are offered.
C．Employees can get high pay.	D．Related experience is wanted.

【推荐3】Around the world, there are hundreds of cities with brightly coloured streets and incredible graffiti that help to bring the streets alive. Here are some of the most colourful streets in the world to add to your list of places to visit.

EI Caminito, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Within the La Boca neighbourhood of Buenos Aires lies EI Caminito Street. This small but colourful street has rows of homes and businesses painted in every colour imaginable. And the pretty turquoise (青绿色) and yellow paths for walkers make the street even more beautiful. Home to cafes and shops, this street is typically a hot spot for tourists.

Rainbow Row, Charleston, America

Many people claim that if you don’t visit Rainbow Row then you haven’t really been to Charleston at all The row of 13 houses, painted in pretty pale soft colours including baby blue, soft pink, lemon yellow, and green, are private houses that date back to the 1700g, Just around the corner in the same neighbourhood, you’ll find small ice cream shops, coffee shops, and independently owned stores to do some window shopping for a fun girl’s getaway weekend. .

Old Town Colmar, France

One of the most colourful areas in France is Old Town Colmar, a little village often referred to as the Little Venice of France with a history of over 1,100 years. The canal running through the center of the village is surrounded by half-wood houses of different colours. The village takes special care of the flowers that line the canal, which add to its collection of shining colours.

Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark

The harbour district of Copenhagen is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions, with good reason — the colourful street is only less impressive than the views of the boats on the harbour. Nyhavn is home to traditional homes painted in bright colours; some have been changed into cafes and shops.

1. Which street has colourful ground?

A．Old Town Colmar.

B．EI Caminito.

C．Rainbow Row.

D．Nyhavn.

2. Why is Old Town Colmar regarded as the Little Venice of France?

A．Because the canal flowing through the village.	B．Because the shining colours added to the view.
C．Because the houses in pretty pale soft colours.	D．Because the flowers decorating the canal.

3. What attracts tourists most in the harbour district of Copenhagen?

A．The pretty colorful street.	B．The beautiful private houses.
C．The attractive cafes and shops.	D．The charming boat scene.

【推荐1】For many, choosing the perfect summer holiday destination is no easy job. Here’s why Portugal could prove the perfect summer destination to suit everyone.

Delicious local cuisine(烹饪/菜肴)

Portuguese cuisine is up-and-coming on the world scene, with an abundance of dishes in every shape and flavor. Behind every Portuguese dish, there’s the recipe(烹饪方法) of a mother, of an aunt or an uncle, of a grandmother or a grandfather. The local cuisine is rooted deep in the hearts of the Portuguese people, which is one of the reasons why Portuguese food is so special. Whether it’s at the table of a top restaurant or a traditional inn, the food offers up the unforgettable taste of the Iberian Peninsula. We recommend you try the popular grilled sardines(沙丁鱼) that can be found all over the city’s, traditionally served with a side of boiled potatoes and vegetables or salad.

Take the sun back with you

The summer weather is a huge benefit to Portugal, with over 2, 500 hours of gorgeous sunshine each year. Stepping outdoors to see anything but the beautiful glow of the sun is something you needn’t battle with the indecisiveness of the climate in certain other European destinations.

Holiday-goers can bring back the sun-kissed yellowish-brown color by enjoying the beautiful Marinha beach in the beach capital, Algarve. There’s certainly no lack of inspiration to enjoy a drink in the sun!

Take a dive into a diamond blue joy

The Portugal is famous for its deep blue, and the summer not only offers up the opportunity to enjoy a range of sea-based activity like surfing, but it also allows you to explore the sea world beneath the waves.

Surrounded by cliffs and close to a small fishing village and harbor, Arrifana beach is a popular destination among surfers. Why not head out to the Santa Cruz Ocean Spirit on the 19-28^th July? This is an International Wave Sports Festival noted for its national and international sports events like surfing, ski-boarding, wave skiing, and bodysurfing.

The very best kinds of holidays are the ones that do not require a holiday to recover from it!

1. What’s special about Portuguese food?

A．Being loved and shared.

B．Being traditionally homemade.

C．Enjoying varieties of colors.

D．Being served at all corners.

2. What is a joy for a visitor to the Marinha beach?

A．Taking a drink in the sun.

B．Seeing anything but sunshine.

C．Celebrating the sports Festival.

D．Exploring the sea world.

3. What does the writer think of a holiday in Portugal?

A．Tough.	B．Tiring.
C．Relaxing.	D．Adventurous.

【推荐2】Places of Interest in Wales

Conway: On the north Wales coast, Conway is where you’ll find the world’s smallest house, as well as a much larger “house”，Conway Castle, which was built in the 13th century.

Anglesey: This beautiful island is joined to the rest of north Wales by a road bridge and a railway bridge, and it’s just a short drive from Conway. Here you can visit the village of Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll which has the strangest name in Europe. Don’t miss the station. The sign runs the complete length of the platform! Also on Anglesey is Beaumaris Castle, which was started in the 13th century and to this day remains unfinished.

Sonwdonia: Just a couple of hours’ drive from Beaumaris is the Snowdonia mountain range, which takes its name from the highest mountain in Wales, Mount Snowdon. From there, visit the famous Swallow Falls at nearby Betws­y­Coed.

Portmeirion: In 1925 Clough Williams­Ellis bought an attractive piece of Welsh land for less than ￡5,000. He then set out to show the world how a naturally beautiful castle could be built without being damaged and spent the next 50 years building the town of Portmeirion with a style of Italy.

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1. What do we know about Anglesey?

A．It is far from Conway.

B．It can be reached by train.

C．It lies in the south of Wales.

D．It has the smallest house in the world.

2. Where can visitors go if they want to see the Italian­style building?

A．Conway.

B．Anglesey.

C．Sonwdonia.

D．Portmeirion.

3. What can visitors get from the brochures?

A．Introduction of the climate in Wales.

B．Characteristics of buildings in Wales.

C．Information about adventure activities.

D．Detailed information about people in Wales.

【推荐3】The Mississippi is a romantic river whose relationship with man goes back beyond its discovery by the Spaniards in the 16th century. Indians used the river as a highway and as a source of food, and it was they who gave it its name —''misi'', meaning ''great'' and ''sipi'' meaning ''water''.

When the length of its great tributary (支流), the Missouri, is added to it, the Mississippi becomes the third longest river in the world. From the source of the Missouri to the tip of the delta (三角洲), it is 2,480 miles long. Its head waters have been compared to a healthy, thick-branched tree, healthy because its main branches, or tributaries, are navigable for most of their length.

The Indians paddled up and down the river in their canoes. The first streamer was launched in 1810. It had a single great paddle-wheel at the stern, and was known as a ''paddle-wheeler.'' Throughout the 19th century these unique ships were queens of the Mississippi. They have become part of American history and American literature. The noted writer, Mark Twain, immortalized (使不朽) the river in his greatest novel, Huckleberry Finn, and Oscar Hammerstein immortalized it in his song, Old Man River, which was made popular all over the world by the great black American singer and actor, Paul Robeson.

1. The Mississippi was discovered by the      .

A．Americans	B．Indians
C．Spaniards	D．Queens of the Mississippi

2. Indians gave       the name ''misi and sipi'' meaning ''great water''.

A．the Mississippi	B．the Missouri
C．the tributary	D．the delta

3. Because most of the Mississippi's length can be navigated, it has been compared to a        .

A．branch

B．river

C．paddle

D．tree

4. During     the single paddle-wheel ships were queens of the Mississippi.

A．the 16th century	B．the 19th century
C．the 17th century	D．the 15th century