【推荐1】As far as children’s museums go, new and exciting exhibits are always on the list to keep kids entertained and intrigued. But how to keep the kids interacting while still dealing with real life issues and enabling them to step into the footsteps of those with an entirely different view from their own? Enter the Israeli Children’s Museum in Holon.   The museum offers a thoughtful display of rotating(旋转的) exhibits and is home to three permanent exhibits. The exhibits — Invitation to Silence, Dialogue with Time, and Dialogue in the Dark — are unlike most any other experiences you’ll find in any typical children’s museum.

Invitation to Silence is an exhibit that enables participants to understand what it is like to live in the world of those who are hearing-impaired. The guides are deaf or hearing-impaired themselves and take participants on a 75-minute active journey, walking them through an experience of alternative communication, where non-spoken languages — "hearing with one’s eyes", sign languages and body languages are the only options.

Dialogue with Time is a one-of-a-kind exhibit guided by those 70 years old and older. It helps visitors to have the concept of old age and aging, through an intergenerational dialogue of experiences and games so that they can learn what it is truly like to age in our society as a whole.

Dialogue in the Dark is guided by the blind and those who are vision-impaired. The 75-minute tour is in complete darkness, tracking interpersonal and group dialogue settings that reassess the stereotypes(刻板印象) associated with being blind.

All three exhibits offer children and adults valuable social lessons and a peek into worlds that are otherwise hard to explain. These exhibits can give participants new views, gratitude, and empathy for the disabled while also championing their efforts in the challenges of everyday life, by giving power and admiration to each group.

1. The underlined word in the first paragraph probably means"_____".

A．relaxed	B．inspired
C．interested	D．energetic

2. The purpose of the text is mainly to"_____". .

A．present unique exhibits on display for children

B．talk about creative ways to make museums lively

C．attract visitors to a museum for students in Holon

D．introduce a museum for visitors to experience disability

3. How can visitors communicate with the guide in Invitation to Silence?

A．By making a phone call.	B．By using body languages.
C．By talking in a low voice.	D．By writing on a piece of paper.

4. Dialogue in the Dark helps visitors learn about problems with"_____". .

A．being deaf	B．being blind
C．being dumb	D．being too old

【推荐3】

Mathematical Induction By Titu Andreescu & Vlad Crisan ISBN: 9780996874595 Price: US $ 84. 63 Buy now at a 20% discount!	`I serves as a very good resource and teaching material for anyone who wants to discover the beauty of induction(归纳法) and its applications. The authors explore 10 different areas of mathematics, including topics that are not usually discussed in an Olympiad-oriented book on the subject.
The Flight of a Buttrfly or the Path of a Bullet ? By Larry Cuban ISBN: 9781682531372 Price: US $ 32.00 Buy now at a 10% discount!	In this book, Larry Cuban looks at the uses and effects of digital technologies in K-12 classrooms, exploring if and how technology has transformed teaching and learning. In particular, he examines forty-one classrooms across six districts in Silicon Valley that have devoted much to including digital technologies into their education practices.
The Fight for America's Schools By Barbara Ferman ISBN: 9781 682530962 Price: US $ 60. 00 Buy now at a 15% discount!	This book examines how parents ,communities ,teachers, unions,and students are working together to oppose market-based reforms in education. Drawing on a series of rich case studies, the book explains how different groups work together toward common goals.
The White Chalk of Days By Mark Andryczyk ISBN: 9781618116611 Price: US $ 27.05 Buy now at a 10% discount!	It presents translations of literary works that imaginatively involve important problems in today's Ukraine and express its suffering and happiness. Featuring poetry，fiction, and essays by fifteen Ukrainian writers, the anthology (选集) offers English-language readers a wide collection of the most appealing literature written in Ukraine in the past fifty years.

1. How much is Mathematical Induction now?

A．About $ 16. 93.	B．About $ 64. 63.
C．About $ 67. 70.	D．About $ 84. 63.

2. What do we know about the book written by Larry Cuban?

A．It focuses on technological reform in education.

B．It aims to improve pre-school education.

C．It helps with students' mathematical ability.

D．It is based on various academic studies.

3. Which book is the most culture-specfic?

A．Mathematical Induction.

B．The Flight of a Butterfly or the Path of a Bullet? .

C．The Fight for America's Schools.

D．The White Chalk of Days.

【推荐2】Maybe you have a fairly good command of the English language.     1    ?The following steps are sure to help you.

Get prepared. There is no need to start from the beginning.    2    . So, pick out something from your list of things that you need to learn. Take a few minutes to decide why you want to learn this information and make sure that you focus on that particular point while studying. You can also take note of other interesting things,but now,focus on the task at hand!

Find ways to practice. Now that you know what you want to learn,jump over to Google or Yahoo and do a quiek search on your chosen topic of interest.     3    . These sites will provide you with tools and resources such as audio and video files to practice what you want to learn.

    4    . You studied what you wanted to learn and now you need to use it in real-life situations. Use what you just learned on your friends and family. Try to use it at least thirty times to really understand it well and make it a part of you.

Make evaluations.     5    , you can sit down for a few minutes and evaluate how you did. Did you learn everything that is required? Are you still weak in certain areas of this topic? If you are very determined to learn English, take note of these things. Start making plans now and start practicing it tomorrow.

Make sure you do these four steps every day and you will see your skillsprogressing steadily.

A．Put what you have learned into use

B．Are you looking for a place to practice and improve your English skills

C．Once you finish a day’s work

D．Just check up and find out where you are weak

E．From there, you should be able to find some sites

F．Why should you use what you learned on your friends

G．You can find partners online to help you learn English

【推荐3】As an English learner, we sometimes get questions like this: “How can I speak English with more confidence?” That is a great question.     1     Today, we have several pieces of advice to help you.

Every day, the most important person you talk to is yourself. That’s to say, your own thoughts matter. If you lack confidence as an English speaker, you may say things like, “English is too hard” “I’m so sorry for my English.” What’s worse, you are sure to start believing them.     2    

To sound more confident, speak slowly enough so that people can easily hear you. Many English learners worry that speaking too slow will make them sound inexperienced.     3     So avoid worrying that you are speaking too slow for the people around you.

    4     If you are not confident, you may try to say as little as possible. For example, if asked what people’s favorite color is, an English learner may give a short, direct response like, “blue”, while a native English speaker is likely to say, “Well, to be quite honest, I don’t really have an actual color, but I guess I may go for something like blue or grey.”

Read out loud. Reading out loud can help build confidence in how your English sounds. So next time you are reading a website, book or something else that you enjoy, take a few minutes to read the material aloud. Before reading aloud, read the story silently first. The second time, if there is audio, you can listen to the speakers as you read alone silently.     5     Then, try listening to the speaker and reading out loud at the same time.

A．But you are more likely to make mistakes if speaking too fast.

B．Then, speak loudly enough that anyone in the same room can easily hear you.

C．So replace unhelpful thoughts with better ones when speaking.

D．Using long sentences shows that you speak English confidently.

E．Then, try to read the story out alone.

F．Speak in complete sentences and give longer responses when possible.

G．Whatever language we are learning, we would all love to speak confidently.

【推荐2】Arizona’s Best Outdoor Dining

For office workers, they may want to hide somewhere to enjoy their own free time. Places combining good food with great weather and remarkable views may be their top choice. Here are four of the best outdoor restaurants in Arizona.

Pizzeria Bocce Patio Bar

This pizza bar shows the city’s rising scene. Chef Michelle Jurisin traveled to Italy to become certified by Verace Pizza Napoletana. Pizzas are made in the traditional way. The most popular dish is the Cire’s with homemade Italian sausage, mushrooms and fresh cheese.

Address: 1060 N. Main St., Cottonwood. Tel: 928-202-3597.

Burgers By the Bridge

Located at the base of London Bridge, this open-air restaurant serves as Lake Havasu City’s room. Sitting right at the water’s edge, diners enjoy beautiful views of the boats, the bridge and palm trees from their tables. The juicy Black Angus burgers are tasty; the lightly salted fish may be the best in the town.

Address: 401 English Village, Lake Havasu City. Tel: 928-302-6780.

Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill

It is a perfect combination of art and architecture. Natural stones, rusted metal panels (镶板) and window walls beautify the restaurant, which is unlike anywhere else in Sedona. Sitting outside, Mariposa provide red-rock views to accompany the excellent South American-inspired food. It is especially impressive at sunset.

Address: 700 State Route 89 A, Sedona. Tel: 928-862-4444.

The House

Dining at The House feels like hanging out at a friend’s backyard barbecue. The wood-framed building is simple inside. There’s a big garden with picnic tables outside. The menu is a mix of salads, sandwiches, chili and some burgers. Try the House Burger, cheese and fried onion strings. They are served with homemade chips.

Address: 1191 E. Hall, Show Low. Tel: 928-537-9270.

1. Which is the best choice for diners fond of the salted fish?

A．Burgers By the Bridge.	B．Pizzeria Bocce Patio Bar.
C．Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill.	D．The House.

2. What is special about Mariposa Latin-Inspired Grill?

A．It shows the city’s rising scene.	B．It serves homemade chips.
C．It has unique decoration.	D．It lies near London Bridge.

3. Which number should you call if you want to have a picnic?

A．928-202-3597.

B．928-537-9270.

C．928-862-4444.

D．928-302-6780.

【推荐1】Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) was founded by Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) in 1979. With the characteristics of foreign language and   educational publishing, FLTRP is now the leading comprehensive cultural and educational publishing organization in China with worldwide reputation. During the past 40 years after its founding, FLTRP has always been carrying out its business with the mission of “recording human civilization and bridging world cultures”. Relying on the academic advantages of BFSU, FLTRP is now capable of publishing diversified books and journals in more than 80 languages every year. In the meantime, FLTRP has also been actively engaged in exploring the transformation of educational services and digital innovation, expanding its global business and promoting cultural exchange between China and foreign countries, for which FLTRP is hailed as the “true industry leader” and the “epitome (缩影) of the reform and development of China’s publishing industry” in China’s foreign language publishing market.

Responding to the state call of carrying out the transformation of digital publishing, Beijing Viaton Education & Technology Co. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Viaton) was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of FLTRP. The main product of this company is the Viaton E-pen, which is developed with international advanced optical recognition technology and digital voice technology, recognizing the sixth generation of electronic teaching and learning products. FLTRP now has published more than 4,000 books in conjunction with the Viaton E-pen. With seven years of accumulation, Viaton E-pen has become a leading brand in the domestic E-pen industry. In 2017, Viaton launched the first intelligent E-pen, marking a new era of learning intelligence.

In 2020, FLTRP developed Viaton VT-E01, a bilingual translation machine to translate text, speech, or images from English into Chinese or vice versa. It employs A Modern English-Chinese Dictionary and A Modern Chinese-English Dictionary pressed by FLTRP, overwhelming more than 4,000,000 words with professional pronunciations. FLTRP perfectly combines professional resources and advanced technology to offer a comprehensive translation service for customers. Supporting multiple functions as a dictionary, a scanner, an audio player and most importantly a translator, Viaton VT-E01 provides a brand new method in daily English learning.

1. FLTRP is a leading publishing organization to ______.

A．reform China’s foreign language publishing market

B．develop advanced optical recognition technology

C．publish books and journals in different languages

D．launch new generations of digital voice technology

2. When did Viaton’s first intelligent E-pen come into the market?

A．In 1979.	B．In 2019.
C．In 2017.	D．In 2020.

3. Viaton VT-E01 can be used to do the following activities except ______.

A．translating text from Chinese into more than 80 languages

B．pronouncing more than 4,000,000 words professionally

C．scanning text, speech, or images in English and Chinese

D．working as an electronic English-Chinese dictionary

4. What is the purpose of FLTRP developing Viaton E-pens?

A．To combine professional resources and advanced technology.

B．To become a leading brand in China’s foreign publishing market.

C．To record human civilization and bridge world cultures.

D．To provide a brand new method in daily English learning.

【推荐2】Many on the Mountain

We often see people waiting in lines at supermarkets, theatres and amusement parks. Surprisingly, some people even have to wait in line at the summit (顶峰)of Qomolangma in the Himalayas.

The best time to climb the Himalayas is during the months of April and May, as well as some days in September and October. "In these periods of recent years, the path contains rocks and deep crack from melting ice due to the warm weather, which make expeditions up the mountain more dangerous,said Apa, an experienced Nepalese guide. During this year's climbing season, crowds of climbers became stuck in a long line near the summit. The line is above the mountain's highest campsite — about 8,000 meters above sea level.

However, most people can only spend a few minutes at the summit without extra oxygen supplies. Twenty-one mountaineers have died in the Himalayan mountains so far this year, according to Gripped, a magazine dedicated to mountain climbing. Eleven of these climbers died on Qomolangma.

This death count marks a four-year high. Overcrowding, inexperience and poor weather have been the most common causes of death, USA Today reported.

After these tragedies, one question remains: Why do so many people risk their lives to climb the mountain? The answer differs from climber to climber. Studies suggest that people who take risks tend to perceive themselves differently than people who avoid risky activities. But for adventurers who are drawn to the Himalayas, reaching the summit of Qomolangma is a lifelong dream, according to Discovery News.

''Qomolangma is like a light to bugs that attracts people once they hear about it. It represents the ultimate for many people, '' US mountaineer Alan Arnette said. Technological advances have also encouraged more people to climb the mountain. People can get high-tech safety equipment more easily than before. And with the internet, climbers know better than ever about how to reach the summit safely, Yahoo Travel noted.

1. What happened during this year's climbing season on Qomolangma?

A．Many climbers got stuck due to a snowstorm.

B．Climbers had to wait in line near the summit.

C．The highest campsite was closed for safety reasons.

D．There were not enough oxygen supplies for climbers.

2. What do we know from the USA Today report?

A．21 climbers have lost their lives on Qomolangma this year.

B．This year's climber death count is four times more than last year's.

C．Climbers who have less experience may have a higher risk of death.

D．Climbers can only spend a few minutes at the summit of Qomolangma.

3. What does the underlined word "perceive” in paragraphs mean?

A．Think.

B．Change.

C．Pretend.

D．Promise.

4. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?

A．The risks on Qomolangma.

B．Mountaineers lifelong dream.

C．Causes of mountaineers, deaths.

D．Reasons for climbing Qomolangma.

【推荐3】There were already signs that Michael Jordan was very talented（有才能的） as a young boy. Harvest Smith,a good friend,played basketball with him every day then, and thought he was the best player on their ninth-grade team.

The summer after ninth grade, Jordan and Smith both went to the Pop Herring's basketball camp to run for the high school team. All the other students looked much stronger than Jordan,because they were two or three years older than him.

To Smith,it was quite clear that Jordan was better than him. But on that day the results were announced.Smith's name was on the list. Jordan's was not.

It was the worst day of Jordan's young life. He kept reading the list, hoping that he had missed it, or that there was something wrong with the list. That day he went home and cried.

We knew Jordan was good,＂Fred Lynch, a coach said later,＂But we thought the jayvee（学校运动队第二队） was much better for him.＂ Jordan became the best player on the jayvee that year. There were matches in which he could get forty scores.He was so good that the jayvee matches became quite popular.

Smith found that Jordan had been very competitive before he was cut,and after that he seemed even more competitive than ever. His coaches found it,too."One day,the jayvee had a match. When I came into the gym, the match was just ending up.Their scores fell behind a lot. All the other nine players had given up,but one kid still played very hard. It was Jordan,and I quickly learned he was always like that."

Some time later,Lany High School had a very good basketball team,and its rising star was Michael Jordan 25Jordan went to the Pop Herring's basketball camp in order to．

1. Jordan went to the Pop Herring's basketball camp in order to

A．stay with his best friend	B．join the high school team
C．prove he was the best player	D．be a rising basketball star

2. What happened when Jordan was on the jayvee that year?

A．Everyone on the team liked Jordan．

B．There were not any matches that year．

C．The jayvee matches became quite popular．

D．Jordan got all the scores in the matches．

3. From the last sentence of the passage, we can infer（推断）that Jordan．

A．got an overnight success

B．was still on the jayvee some time later

C．became a basketball star in the world

D．was a member of the high school team