【推荐1】Sydney Tower

Address: 100 Market St, Sydney

Phone: 02 9333 9222

Fax: 02 9333 9203

Open time : 9:00 am to 10:30 pm (Saturdays to 11:30 pm)

Ticket: $60 (for an adult)        $30 (for a child)

Website: www.sydneytower.com.au

How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street

How to book tickets: by phone / fax or through the web

Attraction: Sydney’s best views are just the beginning! Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for exciting 360° views of our beautiful city.

1. Sydney Tower is ________ in Sydney, Australia.

A．the busiest street	B．The biggest station
C．The most beautiful park	D．The highest point

2. If you want to book a ticket to Sydney Tower, you can phone________.

A．02 9332 9222

B．02 9333 9222

C．02 9332 9203

D．02 9333 9223

3. Frank wants to go to Sydney Tower with his two children, so he will pay____.

A．$ 60

B．$ 90

C．$120

D．$150

【推荐3】Acting & Musical Theater

The Summer Acting＆Musical Theater program, which starts on Friday, July 3 and ends on Thursday, July 23, is created for talented students who have been inspired by musical theater.

The program develops the abilities of experienced performers who are serious about the field and eager to work hard. Our goal is to help you grow creatively through full-time, college-level theatre training under the direction of popular professional performers and teachers.

The students can improve their performance skills and can get the knowledge about the history of theater, the style of theater and so on. Students will complete the program with improved audition (试演) skills.

Classes aim to improve your command of body, mind and voice. Students will take a trip to see at least one professional production with program teachers. An exhibition of the students’ class work will be presented at the conclusion of the program to family, friends, students from other Summer College programs, and the University community.

Program Costs:

Accommodation: $3, 359; Traffic: $2, 234.

Audition requirements:

Auditions should include the following video materials:

●Two different songs;

●One age-suitable monologue (独白);

●One short dance part;

●A personal statement regarding your background and training, experience in performances, and personal goals in theater;

●Each part of the audition should be about one minute in length;

●You should be the only person shown in the audition;

●The audition is given online with your application.

Typical day:

9:00 am to noon classes focus on musical theater, including acting, voice, movement, dance and scene study.

1: 00 to 4: 00 pm classes involve additional work in acting, movement, and voice, along with rehearsals (排练) for public performances.

1. What do you know about the program?

A．Students can have chances to audition in films.

B．The program helps students grow healthily.

C．The program will last for three weeks.

D．The program provides accommodation for free.

2. The underlined word “production” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________.

A．writing

B．performance

C．conference

D．guidance

3. The audition materials include the following EXCEPT ________.

A．a performance with your partner	B．a short dance part in one minute
C．an online introduction of yourself	D．a suitable monologue in one minute

【推荐2】

Looking for Teens Interested in Child Care This is a chance for teens to accompany a child through projects and activities, play with them indoors and outdoors, help with arts and crafts ,deliver flyers to homes in the neighborhood，and so on. When: We welcome teen volunteers whenever they are available. How often: Our volunteers determine the amount of time they give and their schedule. Where: Wilder Child Development Center, 911 Lafond Ave. St. Paul

Library Intern （实习生） Part-time, Temporary $12.48一$13 .87 /per hour Program: Wilder Research Responsibilities: Help with moving to new buildings, record reports and other documents using a specialized library database, get items from area libraries, help library users, help with literature searches, other everyday library chores, and so on. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with some library experience or a current Master of Library and Information Science student. Strong attention to detail, good search skills and customer service skills. How to apply: Send resume to Wilder Research, 1295 Bandna Blvd, or send an e-mail to jobs@wilder.org.

Site Responder Part-time , Regular $9.46一$10.52/per hour Program: Jackson St. Village Responsibilities: Work at night to handle emergencies, provide services such as lawn care and snow removal, support the needs of residents and take care of the property and buildings. Qualifications: Must have good communication skills and must be able to solve the problems and concerns of the residents, their visitors, and staff. Individuals or teams are encouraged to apply. How to apply: Send resume to Wilder Foundation, 516 Humboldt Avenue, St.Paul, MN 55107 or a fax to （651） 223-7273, or an e-mail to jobs@wilder.org.

1. As a volunteer in the child center, __________．

A．you should follow the schedule of the center strictly

B．you must keep the child you look after indoors

C．you will earn some money for what you have done

D．you yourself can decide how long to stay there

2. What may NOT be needed if you apply to Wilder Research program?

A．A college degree and library experience.

B．Having knowledge of the Internet.

C．Being willing to help others.

D．Being able to handle emergencies.

3. From the third advertisement, we can learn that __________．

A．only individuals can apply for the job

B．applicants should pay close attention to detail

C．applicants are required to do some physical work

D．applicants will deliver flyers homes in the neighborhood.

4. The three advertisements _________．

A．are not all for part-time opportunities

B．are not all chances to make some extra money

C．all can be communicated on the Internet

D．are offered by the same organization

【推荐3】Today I achieved a dream that was born in April this year.Before April I never swam,biked or ran.I played basketball sometimes,but I did little in the way of endurance(耐力）workouts. One day in April,however,this changed.I want to find a way to challenge myself.I decided I was going to train for the Chicago marathon and complete it in six months.

The day finally came.For the first 11 miles,everything was going great.I was pacing(调整节奏）myself correctly and there wasn't too much pain or tiredness building up in my legs. Shortly after mile 12,however,I started to feel some pain.Miles 12-17 became a mental battle as I tried to convince myself to get to the finish line without walking.

Miles 17-20 were getting hard.I had to consciously push myself to stay at the race pace I was aiming for.My ankles(脚踝）were starting to hurt and my legs were giving out.At around mile 21 I got a stomach ache.I thought I might have to stop and walk for a minute,but the determination side of my brain took over and said,"Stick to your goals and never give up!”

The last 3-4 miles of the marathon were like nothing I have experienced.At the aid station at mile 24 I walked for a few seconds and drank some water.Then I started running and slowly I got back up to speed and went on.The last mile stands as the single most difficult thing I have done physically and mentally.Every step I took,my brain was screaming at me to walk.but I wouldn't listen.

When I crossed the finish line I was so happy and excited that I began to cry.I will never forget this day and I encourage everyone to go after that big event you have been thinking about, because although it will be hard,there are few more rewarding feelings than the feeling I had today crossing the finish line at the Chicago Marathon.

1. The writer ran a marathon because he/she wanted to

A．win a prize	B．get into shape
C．make a difference	D．take up a sport

2. What was the writer's mental battle at the Marathon?

A．To run or not to.	B．To walk or not to.
C．To stop or not to.	D．To rest or not to.

3. What played an important role in the writer's completing the Marathon?

A．Enthusiasm.	B．Interest.
C．Experience.	D．Determination.

4. How did the writer feel about the experience at the Chicago Marathon?

A．Painful.	B．Amazing.
C．Embarrassing.	D．Enjoyable.

【推荐1】When a heavy rain hit Beijing one afternoon in May, for many the first thing to do was to rush for cover. For photographer Yang Dong, however, his first thought was to take his camera. The next morning, Yang got up at 2:30 am and drove to the Great Wall. Arriving at the foot of the mountain an hour and a half later, Yang started to climb with all his photography equipment. Before sunrise, Yang had already set up his camera, hoping to catch an impressive moment when the Great Wall would be partly hidden in the clouds. With a large amount of patience, he got what he came for.

“After heavy rain or snow, the next morning is the best time to find a sea of clouds around the Great Wall,” Yang says in a phone interview. The 28-year-old became popular on the Internet sharing the stories behind his photographs of the Great Wall over the past five years, with his stories being viewed more than 150 million times. One Internet user comments: “Only repeatedly measuring the Great Wall step by step can he know which angle (角度) is the most beautiful. I have never met such a professional photographer like him.”

He is known as the Great Wall photographer, and his stories are well-known among the fans. What’s more, he was invited to play a lead role in the documentary (纪录片) Loving the Great Wall issued in January, and was also the spokesman for the 2019 China Great Wall International Foto Week.

1. When a heavy rain came, Yang Dong ________.

A．got up early	B．rushed for cover
C．drove to the Great Wall	D．got ready to take photos

2. What is the best time to take a picture of the clouds?

A．The morning after sunrise.	B．The afternoon after rain.
C．The next morning after rain.	D．The evening before snow.

3. What’s the attitude of the Internet user towards Yang Dong?

A．Admiring.

B．Doubtful.

C．Disappointed.

D．Uncertain.

4. What can we learn about Yang Dong from the last paragraph?

A．He was considered as a successful actor.

B．He gained some achievements in his field.

C．His stories were famous around the world.

D．He became the spokesman of the Great Wall.

【推荐2】I always loved looking at this hidden lane as I drove my children to school. Lying between a pizza restaurant and a house, the lane is easily overlooked. If you don’t take the time to glance to the left at the stop sign, you’ll miss it.

The tree-lined lane is pretty in every season. I have its images hanging in our home and at my workplace. Many people have asked me about them. When I told them where I took the pictures, they were always surprised. They probably never slowed down enough from their busy lives to notice the great beauty so close to home.

I supposed there might be a big old house at the end of the lane, but when my husband, Ron, and I went up there one day to give the owners copies of my pictures, we were both pretty surprised.

The house looks like it came right out of colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, and the grounds are breathtaking. You would never know that just a quarter-mile down the lane is a busy road.

I adore the natural beauty of the countryside throughout the year, from the heavy snows of winter to the bright new greens of spring, and I hope to always live where the seasons change. The place we live is a wonderful place to raise children, and the country is just a short drive away.

Empty nesters, Ron and I take many drives together, especially in the fall. We always head for the country. As I get older, I value the peace and beauty of the countryside even more. If you take the time to look around, you will always discover something wonderful, no matter where you are. What an amazing country we live in!

1. Why did most people feel surprised at the author’s pictures?

A．They didn’t know the lane at all.

B．They ignored the beauty of the lane.

C．The pictures were wonderfully taken.

D．The pictures reminded them of natural beauty.

2. What’s the purpose of the author and her husband visiting the old house?

A．To explore the lane.

B．To take good pictures.

C．To find a busy road nearby.

D．To offer photos to its owners.

3. How does the author feel about her living surroundings?

A．Indifferent.	B．Lonely.
C．Satisfied.	D．Silent.

4. What can we learn about the author’s present situation?

A．She is raising her children happily.

B．She lives together with her husband.

C．She has moved to live in the countryside.

D．She devotes herself to finding natural beauty.

【推荐3】In the US, tornadoes(龙卷风） are responsible for 80 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries each year. Although they happen quite frequently, tornadoes are difficult to predict. Why? Tornadoes develop from storms, but only some storms are likely to become tornadoes. Scientists don’t know where and when a storm will touch the ground and turn into a tornado. Today, the warning time for a tornado is usually just 13 minutes.

Time Samaras is a storm chaser. His job is to find tornados and follow them.When he gets close to a tornado, he puts a special tool called a turtle probe on the ground. This tool measures things like a tornado’s temperature, humidity (湿度), and wind speed. With this information, Samaras can learn what causes tornadoes to develop. If meteorologists(气象学家) understand this, they can warn people about tornadoes sooner and save lives.

How does Samaras hunt tornadoes? It’s not easy. First, he has to find one Tornadoes are too small to see using weather satellites. So Samaras can’t rely on these tools to find a tornado. Instead, he waits for tornadoes to develop. Every May and June, Samaras drivers about 40,000 kilometers across an area known as ToknownTornado Alley, looking and hoping to spot a tornado.

Once Samaras sees a tornado, the chase begins. But a tornado is hard to follow. Some tornadoes change direction several times—for example,moving east and then west and then east again. When Sanaras finally gets near a tonrnado, he puts the turtle probe on the ground. Being this close to a tornado is terrifying. Debris (碎片) is flying in the air . Then wind is blowing at high speed. He must get away quickly.

The work is risky, even for a skilled chaser like Samaras. But danger won’t stop his hunt for the perfect storm.

1. What do we know about tornadoes?

A．They can be predicted by satellites.	B．They usually come down in winter
C．The warning time for them is very short .	D．They often develop into storms.

2. A turtle probe is used to                 .

A．predict tornadoes	B．collect information about tornadoes
C．chase tornadoes	D．decrease the power of tornadoes

3. The third paragraph is mainly about                 .

A．how tornadoes develop	B．how the turtle probe works
C．how powerful Tornado Alley is	D．how Samaras chases a tornado

4. According to the text ,the job of a tornado chaser is                 .

A．difficult and dangerous	B．stressful and troublesome
C．mysterious and interesting	D．exciting and popular

【推荐1】Curtis Whitson knew the water fall was coming. He'd rafted down the Arroyo Seco, a river in central California, before. But this year was different. Heavy snow and spring rains had turned the usually manageable falls into something fierce. And this year, instead of his friends, Whitson's companions were his wife, Krystal Ramirez, and his 13-year-old son, Hunter. As the three of them approached the falls late in the afternoon of the third day of their camping trip, Whitson could tell from the increasing roar of water in the narrow canyon that they were in serious trouble. There was no way they’d be able to rappel down(绕绳下降) the rocks as planned.

“The water was just gushing through there with tremendous force,” recalls Whitson.

They could wade to the shore, but would anyone find them there? They had no mobile phone service, and they hadn’t seen a single person in the past three days.

As he considered what to do, Whitson hit on a bit of luck-he heard voices coming from the other side of the falls. He yelled, but the sound of the rushing water drowned him out.

We have to get these people a message, Whitson thought.

Then he spotted his green Nalgene water bottle. Whitson grabbed it and carved “Help!” on it. Ramirez also reminded him that he had a pen and paper, which she'd brought to play games with, in his backpack. Whitson knew it was a long shot. But he scrawled “We are stuck here at the waterfall. Get help please!” and pushed the note into the bottle, throwing it over the waterfall perfectly.                                          

“All right, that’s all we can do,” Whitson told Hunter.

It took 30 minutes to navigate back upstream to the beach where they made a fire. With no reasonable expectation that their message in a bottle would find its way to anyone, they spelled out SOS in white rocks. As the evening wore on, they placed a headlamp with a flashing light on a ledge (岩石突出部) . Then, just after midnight, they heard a helicopter hovering above them. Whitson ran over to the headlamp and started flashing it at the helicopter. He, Ramirez, and Hunter were waving and hollering when they heard the magic words: “This is Search and Rescue. You have been found.”

It was a moment of pure happiness as the three chatted with the officers who had rescued them. Together, they marveled at the unlikelihood of it all. Two men had seen the water bottle in the water. When they picked it up, they noticed the writing on it - “Help!”.

A few days after news of the rescue broke, one of the hikers contacted Whitson.

That’s when he learned the story. There were actually two little girls hiking with the men that day. It was the girls who first spotted the bottle and swam to get it. Whitson is planning on having a big barbecue to meet the hikers-and thank them.

1. Which was NOT the trouble the Whitsons faced?

A．The water falls were fierce.

B．There was no mobile phone service.

C．All of them were not experienced in rafting.

D．They had to rappel down the rocks.

2. Which is the order that the Whitsons helped themselves out?
① They spelled out SOS on the rocks.
② Whitson squeezed the note “Get help please” into the bottle.
③ Whitson yelled to the other side of the falls.
④ Whitson carved “help” on his green bottle.

A．③④②①

B．②③④①

C．①④③②

D．④③②①

3. What does the underlined part in paragraph 6 mean?

A．It is a fantastic idea.	B．It’s a big challenge.
C．It’s a wild attempt.	D．It’s a long exploration.

4. Whitson is planning to have a big barbecue ______.

A．to celebrate their survival

B．to show gratitude to the hikers

C．to have a family union

D．to meet and thank the rescue officers

【推荐2】“Anyone who offends China will be killed no matter how far the target is.” That is the tagline for Wolf Warriors 2, the Chinese box office hit. It sees a soldier entering into an African war-zone and saving hundreds of lives from Western bad guys. It’s basically the plot of your typical Hollywood action movie, but this time it’s a Chinese man upholding justice and keeping the world safe.

Following in the footsteps of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, martial arts expert Wu Jing is among a new generation of directors who were initially Chinese action stars. His first Wolf Warrior film came out in 2014, but it didn’t catch much attention. Mainstream movies, especially those promoting patriotism, usually don’t do very well in China. Wolf Warrior 2, however, has become a phenomenon. The massive response in China also made the film top the global box office worldwide last weekend, beating Hollywood blockbuster Dunkirk.

Many moviegoers said online that they were touched by the patriotic plot. “This movie is the best Chinese action movie,” one social media user wrote. “Shockingly good — hot blood and tough guys. I cried after watching it,” said another.

One reason for the enthusiastic response compared to the first Wolf Warrior film is its improved action scenes. Many in China have praised the film for its fighting scenes and special effects, saying they are of “Hollywood quality”. The movie, which is entirely privately funded, has also been lauded for its attention to details and features of close replicas of many of the latest weapons used by the Chinese army. Timing has also contributed to its success, with the Chinese nation in the times of a new wave of patriotism.

The film first came out just ahead of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese army, a hugely symbolic event for the country. Over the weekend, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) held a grand military parade, which presented the latest weapons of China. In a serious speech, which in parts was not different from lines from the film, President Xi Jinping promised to fight anyone who tried to tear China apart.

1. The text is meant to ________.

A．introduce a recent action movie

B．explain why Wu Jing is a successful director

C．compare Wolf Warriors 2 with Hollywood movies

D．claim that China is a super power in terms of weapons production

2. The reason why Wolf Warriors 2 becomes a box office hit is that ________.

A．it doesn’t promote patriotism

B．its combat scenes are of higher quality

C．the weapons in the movie are the most advanced

D．Wu Jing is becoming better at directing after failing his first movie

3. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A．Dunkirk has attracted more audiences compared to Wolf Warriors 2.

B．Social media users think highly of Wu Jing’s acting skills.

C．In the past, movies about patriotism often appeal to the public.

D．Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Wu Jing were actors at first.

4. The word “lauded” in paragraph 4 means ________.

A．encouraged

B．praised

C．criticized

D．awarded

【推荐3】At Blossom End Railroad Station, 22-year-old Stanley Vine sat, waiting for his new employer. The surrounding green fields were so unlike the muddy landscape of war-torn France. After four horrible years as an army private (列兵) fighting in Europe, Stanley had returned to England in February 1946. Armed now with some savings and with no prospects for a job in England, he answered a newspaper ad for farm help in Canada. Two months later he was on his way.

When the old car rumbled toward the tiny station, Stanley rose to his feet, trying to make the most of his five foot, four inch frame. The farmer, Alphonse Lapine, shook his head and complained, “You’re a skinny thing.” On the way to his dairy farm, Alphonse explained that he had a wife and seven kids. “Money’s tight. You’ll get room and board. You’ll get up at dawn for milking, and then help me around the farm until evening milking time again. Ten dollars a week. Sundays off.” Stanley nodded. He had never been on a farm before, but he took the job.

From the beginning Stanley was treated horribly by the whole family. They made fun of the way he dressed and talked. The humourless farmer frequently lost his temper, criticizing Stanley for the slightest mistake. The oldest son, 13-year-old Armand, constantly played nasty tricks on him. But the kind-hearted Stanley never responded.

Stanley never became part of the Lapine family. After work, they ignored him. He spent his nights alone in a tiny bedroom. However, each evening before retiring, he lovingly cared for the farmer’s horses, eagerly awaiting him at the field gate. He called them his gentle giants.

Early one November morning Alphonse Lapine discovered that Stanley had disappeared, after only six months as his farmhand. In fact no one in the community ever heard of him again. That is, until one evening, almost 20 years later, when Armand, opened an American sports magazine and came across a shocking headline, “Millionaire jockey, Stanley Vine, ex-British soldier and 5-time horse riding champion, began life in North America as a farmhand in Canada.”

1. Stanley Vine decided to go to Canada because ________.

A．he wanted to escape from war-torn France

B．he wanted to serve in the Canadian army

C．he couldn’t find a job in England

D．he loved working as a farmhand

2. Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A．Stanley joined the French army when he was 18 years old.

B．On the farm Stanley had to milk the cows 14 times a week.

C．The Lapine family were rich but cruel to Stanley.

D．Stanley read about the job offer in a newspaper.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．When Stanley first met his employer, he tried to impress him but failed.

B．Stanley had never worked on a farm, so he made a lot of mistakes.

C．Stanley’s weekly salary was not enough for him to live on.

D．Stanley left the farm by train, without telling anyone why he did so.

4. What did Stanley like doing after work each day?

A．Hitch-hiking to different towns.	B．Caring for the farmer’s horses.
C．Wandering around the farm alone.	D．Preparing meals on the farm.

5. Why was Armand so astonished when he read about Stanley in the magazine?

A．He didn’t know Stanley had been a British soldier.

B．He had no idea Stanley had always been a wealthy man.

C．He didn’t know his father paid Stanley so little money.

D．He didn’t expect Stanley to become such a success.