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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
V.E. Schwab
In 1714, Addie LaRue made a bargain to live forever. Since then, she's traveled the globe trying to leave her mark on the world — but when you live for centuries, it's hard for anyone to remember your name. That is, until she meets a man in a hidden bookstore hundreds of years later who does. This time-traveling tale will fill your heart with magic and wonder.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Isabel Wilkerson
Through stories about real people （like Martin Luther King Jr.） and intense historical research, author Isabel Wilkerson links the hidden caste（等级）systems of America with India and Nazi Germany, and examines the solutions that are necessary in order for the country to move forward. This novel is eye-opening, informative and an absolute must-read.
Midnight Sun
Stepbenie Meyer
"Midnight Sun" was one of the most highly expected books of 2020. In this fifth companion book to the popular “Twilight” series, readers get a glimpse into the vampire Edward Cullen's views on his relationship with Bella Swan, accompanied with details of his past and inner thoughts. Fans. of the series will finally be able to understand the star-crossed lovers' tale as a whole.
The Girl With the Louding Voice
Abi Dare
This tale follows Adunni, a teenage girl growing up in a rural Nigerian village, who wants nothing more than an education. Despite many barriers that come her way, Adunni manages to escape poverty in order to build the life she dreamed of. This story of determination and hope will teach you about the power of reaching for your dreams and never giving up.
1. Who might like V. E. Schwab's book better?| A．History lovers. | B．Fantasy story lovers. |
| C．Art lovers. | D．Adventure lovers. |
| A．It belongs to one of a series of books. |
| B．It can arouse readers' fighting spirits. |
| C．It tells readers Meyer's inner thoughts. |
| D．It is written from Bella’s points of view. |
| A．Midnight Sun. |
| B．Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. |
| C．The Girl With the Louding Voice. |
| D．The lnvisible Life of Addie LaRue. |
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【推荐1】We offer five kinds of courses. Each course has been designed to help students according to their needs.
Course 1: General English
General English is designed to develop students’ basic communication skills in speaking and pronunciation, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary. Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am, $288 per week.
Course 2：Academic English
Academic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area. Monday to Friday：4：00 pm to 5：00 pm，$320 per week.
Course 3：High School ESL
Why not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES？We have High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for international students. Tuesday to Friday：8：00 am to 11：00 am，$25 per hour.
Course 4：Night Classes
Do you want to improve your English and get the best possible results in your GRE test？We have two night classes each week designed to meet your needs. Tuesday and Thursday evenings：8：30 pm to 10：30 pm, $60 per day.
Course 5：One on One
If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers，we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL. Tuesday and Friday：2：00 pm to 5：00 pm，$80 per hour.
Please click here to learn more about the courses!
1. Which course would be helpful for an English beginner?| A．High School ESL. | B．General English. |
| C．Night Classes. | D．Academic English. |
| A．360. | B．300. | C．600. | D．240. |
| A．Life style. | B．Opinion. | C．Health. | D．Study. |
【推荐2】Welcome to the Friendship Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities (设施) to the full.
Room Service
This operates 24 hours a day. Phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room staff.
Telephone: 48759
Dining Room
Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 a. m. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a breakfast tray to your room at any time after 7 a.m., if you place an order for it by telephone. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door when you go to bed.
Lunch: 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Telephone: 48752
Telephone
To make a telephone call, dial 0 for Reception and Laundry (洗衣店), and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also public telephone booths (电话亭) near the Reception Desk. Early calls should be booked with Reception.
Shop
The hotel shop is open for souvenirs (纪念品), gifts and toiletries (化妆品) from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: 48687
Laundry
We have a laundry on the premises (附属) and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to phone the laundrymen to collect them.
Telephone: 48867
Bar
The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Reception staff will cash cheques and exchange money in many foreign currencies (货币).
1. What should you do if you want a snack (快餐) at 9 a.m?| A．Go to the hotel shop. | B．Go to the hotel bar. |
| C．Tell the waiter. | D．Phone Reception |
| A．48752 | B．48867 |
| C．48687 | D．48759 |
| A．give us information about the services of the hotel |
| B．persuade us to stay in the hotel |
| C．tell us the ways of serving |
| D．promise us good service |
【推荐3】Here's this week's list of four open jobs throughout the local area. Whether you're unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we will try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting!
Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. -Roswell
World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 pm-6pm .Monday-Friday. The position pays $10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.
Experienced Servers-Chill's-Alpharetta
Chili's in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills. The pay is $2. 13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.
Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-Roswell
North Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred. More information about the position is available online.
Software Engineer-Controlscan-Alpharetta
Controlscan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer, Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology. Pay is commensurate(相称)with experience. More information about the position can be found online.
1. World Language Institute ,Inc. is looking for _________.| A．a school bus driver | B．a full-time teacher |
| C．a Spanish manager | D．a Spanish teacher |
| A．Jane, hired by North Fulton Regional Hospital. |
| B．John, hired by World Language Institute, Inc. |
| C．Robert, hired by ControlScan |
| D．Sally, hired by Chili's. |
| A．In a science newspaper. | B．In a textbook. |
| C．On a website. | D．In a geography magazine. |
| A．to introduce some forms of online entertainment |
| B．to introduce some information about Roswell Patch |
| C．to provide some information for those who need a job |
| D．to hunt for those who want to work for Rosewell |
【推荐1】July Competition - All Better
Cough drops and soup can help you feel better when you’ve caught a cold. So can comfortable blanket, a good book, or just the right game to take your attention away from cough. For this month’s competition, draw a picture of something that helps you feel better when you’re a bit under the weather. The winning entries (参赛作品) will be published in an upcoming issue (期刊) of Ask.
Competition Rules:
1.Your competition entry must be your very own work. Ideas and words should not be copied.
2. Be sure to include your name, age and address on your entry.
3. Only one entry per person, please.
4. If you want your work returned, enclose (附上) a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
5.Your entry must be signed or emailed by a parent or legal guardian (法定监护人), saying it’s your own work and that no one helped you, and that Ask has permission (准许) to publish it in print and online.
6.For informatized. com. on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, see the Privacy Policy page at cricketmedia.com.
7.Email a photo or scan (扫描) of your artwork to: ask @ cricketmedia.com, or mail to: Ask, 1 East Erie Street, Suite 525, PMB4 136. Chicago. IL 6061 1 Entries must be postmarked(盖邮戳) or emailed by July 30, 2022.
8. We will publish the winning entries in an upcoming issue of Ask.
1. What are the participants required to draw?| A．A cover for a book that they like best. |
| B．A game that they play to pass the time. |
| C．A thing they will do to deal with extreme weather. |
| D．A thing that can take their mind off their illnesses. |
| A．Visiting the website of cricketmedia.com. |
| B．Replacing his original work with a copy of it. |
| C．Including his parents’ names and address on it. |
| D．Attaching a self- addressed stamped envelope to it. |
| A．Posting your entry on July 29, 2022. |
| B．Sending a scanned copy of your entry. |
| C．Finishing the entry with the help of a parent. |
| D．Including the participant’s name on the entry. |
【推荐2】Top Schools for ESL Teaching
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programs prepare teachers to instruct students who do not learn English as their first language. Programs can lead to a certificate, an endorsement, a bachelors, or a graduate degree.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
The department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaii is a department that provides enough resources for finding out how people use and learn different languages.
The University of Hawaii has one of the oldest ESL departments in this field and offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in second language studies. The Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in second language studies allow students to specialize in language teaching or second language acquisition.
Columbia University at New York
The Teachers College of Columbia University offers a certificate program in TESOL, as well as a Master of Arts degree in TESOL. A Doctor of Education program is also available. Students who plan to teach in a New York State public school can complete a Master of Education degree in TESOL.
University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania
Students attending the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania can complete the ESL Program Specialist endorsement and add it to an existing Pennsylvania teacher license. Alternatively, they may complete the TESOL Certification for Higher Education Program to prepare to work in administrative positions within ESL departments at elementary or secondary schools, school districts, and colleges.
Michigan State University in East Lansing
Michigan State University offers a Master of Arts in the TESOL program. The program consists of 36 credit hours of coursework and it includes both theoretical and research-based studies. Students must complete a practicum in TESOL, which involves six weeks of teaching adult ESL classes. The program ends with either an essay or a comprehensive exam.
1. What degree is recommended to those expecting to teach in New York?| A．A Master of Arts degree in TESOL. |
| B．A Master of Education degree in TESOL. |
| C．A Bachelor of Arts degree in second language studies. |
| D．A Doctor of Philosophy degree in second language studies. |
| A．Theoretical and research-based studies. |
| B．The ESL Program Specialist endorsement. |
| C．The TESOL Certification for Higher Education Program. |
| D．The Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs. |
| A．Teach adult ESL classes for 6 weeks. |
| B．Hand in two essays at least in the end. |
| C．Do some practical research on the program. |
| D．Finish 30 credit hours of coursework at least. |
【推荐3】Bright Side did some research on many places throughout the world where you can buy a house for 1 dollar or for free!
Roubaix, France
If you like France, Roubaix located in the north of France is just for you. The local authorities want it to be populated and attractive. You can buy a small house in the industrial district for just $1. The buyer is supposed to live in this house for 3 years.
Buffalo. USA
Buffalo offers whoever qualifies to buy a house for $1. All you need is to be a lawful citizen of the city and invest amount of money into its decoration（装修. Doing this, the authorities are hoping to make the city beautiful again without spending money.
Liverpool, Great Britain
In Liverpool, most of houses were abandoned by the working class during the years of unemployment. The government is trying to sell the houses for just $1. If you want to buy such a house, it has to be your first deal on buying property (不动产).
Candela, Italy
If you still have any doubts about spending SI on a house, you should know: the government will pay you some money, if you move to Candela. In order to be paid, you need to become a permanent （永久的）citizen and have an income of $7500 per year. If moving alone, you will get S800, and if you are going with your family, the pay can be four times as much as only one person.
For more information of other cities, please Click Here.
1. Why do the authorities of Buffalo provide a house for people with 1$?| A．To improve the lives of poor people. |
| B．To make the city attractive at no cost. |
| C．To solve the problems of employment. |
| D．To attract people to the industrial areas. |
| A．You need to be an unemployed citizen. |
| B．You should live in the house for 3 years. |
| C．You must make the first house purchase. |
| D．You have to repair and decorate the house. |
| A．a textbook. | B．a magazine. |
| C．the Internet. | D．an announcement. |
【推荐1】Volunteer English Teachers Needed in San Jose
Our volunteer TEFL （Teaching English as a Foreign Language） internships（实习）are a great way to start your new work. You can get valuable experience in your teaching while you are helping others! You can also get the chance to travel around your host city or town and have a better understanding of the local people and culture.
Our volunteer TEFL internships are open to anyone who has studied in our TEFL courses and meets our need for each job chance. If you have taken a class in other TEFL courses and hold a recognized certificate （over 120 hours of study）, your applications for our internships will also be accepted.
How much you should pay for your internship?
Only $ 350 for each person!
What is included in the pay?
• Airport pick up from San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport.
• 4-day training before working, including living and meals.
• Bus trip from San Jose to the host town or city.
• Three meals daily that are provided by the host family.
• Support for getting Volunteer Visa（签证）to Costa Rica.
• 24-hour help from local program assistant.
• Anything that you use in your teaching at the local school.
What is excluded in the pay?
• The cost in your travelling around the country on weekends.
• Anything that you buy for your own use.
1. Who can have the chance to take the internship?| A．Those who have finished study in college. |
| B．Those who have travelled around San Jose. |
| C．Those who love to be working with children. |
| D．Those who have taken a course in the TEFL program. |
| A．$ 350. | B．$ 500. | C．$ 600. | D．$ 700. |
| A．Travel around the country. |
| B．Get to know the host families. |
| C．Take a training for 4 days before working. |
| D．Buy all the things they need in teaching. |
【推荐2】Summer Boarding Courses
Summer Boarding Courses(SBC)is an award-winning UK summer school provider for international students aged 11-17. Please join the students from over 100 countries.
SBC Canford Summer School(Ages 11-15)is located at Canford School,Tatler School Awards Public School of the Year 2019. It is within easy reach of the coastal town of Bournemouth and is one of the most popular UK destinations for English language learning outside of London.
Dates:Monday 6 July-Monday 10 August 2020 nam stt
Teaching Hours:15 Hours Per Week
Courses:General English,English Literature,Introduction to Business
Headington Oxford Summer School(Ages 13-16)is located in the beautiful city of Oxford, just a 30-minute walk from the city centre.It provides students with a wonderful setting in which to study and meet other students from around the world.
Dates:Saturday 4th July-Saturday 18th July 2020
Teaching Hours:20 Hours Per Week
Courses:General English,Summer Study,Global Young Leaders
SBC at Eton College(Ages 11-16),only 34 kilometers from London,provides students with the opportunity to study at one of the world’s most famous schools.Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI,Eton College has educated 20 British Prime Ministers as well as many authors,scientists,actors and explorers.
Dates:Monday 13 July-Monday 24 August 2020
Teaching Hours:15 Hours Per Week
Courses:General English,Mathematics,STEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,Maths)
Oxford College Summer School(Ages 15-17)gives students the chance to experience the very best of what Oxford has to offer.Students live and study in the famous university city of Oxford.For over 800 years it has been home to the leading academic minds in scientific and cultural studies.
Dates:Monday 6 July-Monday 17 August 2020./
Teaching Hours:15 Hours Per Week
Courses:Business&Leadership,Engineering,Medicine
1. Which school doesn’t provide General English?| A．SBC Canford Summer School. |
| B．Headington Oxford Summer School. |
| C．SBC at Eton College. |
| D．Oxford College Summer School. |
| A．It has produced many heads of government. |
| B．It has educated some leading academic minds. |
| C．It has invited authors and scientists as educators. |
| D．It has become a winner of Tatler School Awards. |
| A．Ages 11-15. |
| B．Ages 13-16. |
| C．Ages 11-16. |
| D．Ages 15-17. |
【推荐3】Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.
| Timetable | |
| Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students； you may also bring your own inventions. | Monday 19:00---21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe. |
| Wednesday 19:30---21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science? | Friday 18:30---21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Windows XP. |
1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _________.
| A．Monday | B．Friday . | C．Sunday | D．Wednesday |
| A．Mr. Morison | B．Dr. West | C．Mr. Thomas | D．Mrs. Green |
| A．19:00 to 21:00 on Monday | B．8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday |
| C．18:30 to 21:00 on Friday | D．19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday |
【推荐1】DIFFERENT PACKS, SAME GREAT QUALITY
Townsville, Australia’s largest farming families, enjoyed the most exceptional pasture in Australia. The people at Townsville blend dairy goodness and clever ideas to bring you great tasting innovative products, which have been shipped to America, Canada and exported to Austria.
Like our lightest one — instant skim (脱脂的) milk powder that makes 10 litres of delicious skim milk. So you never run out of milk again.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: TO MIX 1 CUP (250ML)
• Add 1/4 cup(25g)of instant Townsville Skim Milk Powder to 1/2 cup of hot or cold water.
• Add more water to make up 1 cup.
• For best result always add powder to water.
• For richer taste and extra nutrition, use additional powder to suit your personal taste or preference.
• To improve the natural taste of this product, we recommend storing the liquid milk in the refrigerator overnight before consumption.
NOTICE:
• Store powder in a cool, dry place.
• Keep refrigerated at or below 4 degrees centigrade no more than 3 days.
• Once opened, store in an airtight container.
1. In which country is Townsville — a world-famous dairy product brand made?| A．Australia. | B．Austria. |
| C．Canada. | D．America. |
| A．Add some sugar to the milk. |
| B．Remove the cream from the milk. |
| C．Put it in the fridge before using it. |
| D．Increase its amount in the liquid milk. |
| A．In a plastic bowl. | B．In a warm room. |
| C．In a watertight jar. | D．In a closed container. |
【推荐2】One of the most exciting parts of senior year is deciding where your class will go on your senior trip. It’s a time when you get to relax and celebrate getting through the past thirteen years with your class. Many schools use money their class has saved over the years and organization of the trip is done with the student union and teachers. If your school doesn’t organize class trips, you can gather your closest friends and take a trip.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California is the center of the entertainment industry. In Los Angeles enjoy Universal Studios amusement park and Hollywood Walk of Fame for entertainment.
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida is a great location to go for your senior trip. It is the home of Walt Disney World, where thrill seekers can enjoy the roller-coasters and other rides. Others may want to enjoy the environment and Disney atmosphere, which is enjoyable for adults and children alike.
Salt Lake City
For a colder trip, spend the days skiing and take the evening to curl up (蜷作一团) in front of a fire and socialize in the mountains of Utah. Try different restaurants in the area or visit local attractions for a change of pace. Most ski popular holiday centers close for the season in mid-April so if this is a choice, plan for the trip in March or earlier.
New York City
New York City, the Big Apple, is a great location for students that attend countryside schools. Students that live in farm country without the noise of a large city will enjoy the action that is happening continuously, no matter what time of day or night. Students can visit well-known areas such as the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, along with visiting some museums. There are multiple hotels and restaurants to suit any tastes.
1. What’s the purpose of the author in writing the text?| A．To recommend good trips for seniors in high school. |
| B．To introduce some famous American cities to readers. |
| C．To remind students to prepare graduation celebration. |
| D．To encourage schools to organize short holiday trips. |
| A．fine food |
| B．thrilling scenery |
| C．history museums |
| D．entertainment industry |
| A．Los Angeles |
| B．Orlando, Florida |
| C．Salt Lake City |
| D．New York City |
| A．home to Apple company |
| B．the land of fruit |
| C．the center of amusement parks |
| D．a sleepless city |
【推荐3】 Good Schools to Learn English
Atlanta English Institute (AEI)
It is designed for academically oriented, non-native speaking adults from beginners levels to those seeking mastery. Each program in the school is specially designed for our students and based on their current English levels and their goals. a student may register anytime, not merely at the beginning of a course. But at the middle of the course, registration time depends on the availability of space in the classrooms.
Atlanta International Language Institute (AILI)
It provides the opportunity to learn how to read, write and speak English as a second language for those who have little knowledge of the English language. Courses include ten continuous weekly classes and the classes meet once a week for two hours. The curriculum of this language program is built for groups of three or more students who can complete the material in ten weeks.
TALK Atlanta English School (TAES)
Located in the heart of Atlanta's Midtown Center area on Peachtree Street, it opened in 2011. Atlanta is home to numerous industries, making the Midtown location perfectly suited for corporate programs. With ample covered street parking space, the school is designed in the popular Atlanta loft style and has 10 large classrooms, a large and welcoming reception area, devoted full-time teachers and staff for teenagers and adults.
Language Institute of Georgia (LIG)
It is a well-established school in Atlanta that offers English classes using Graded Reader Method. Our maximum class size is eight students. Class meets once a week for two hours for six weeks. Please check our schedule section for start dates. Refunds (退款) have to be requested within a week of the start date of the class.
1. How many hours does it take students to finish the courses at AILI?| A．Ten. | B．Twelve. | C．Twenty. | D．Twenty-four. |
| A．The limited courses there. | B．The location of its reception area. |
| C．The deadline for a refund demand. | D．The requested levels of the students. |
| A．They are located in the same city. | B．They all use Graded Reader Method. |
| C．They have the same registration time. | D．They are all intended for adult learners. |
