【推荐1】Pick your own fruits at Larriland Farm

We will open with the ripening of the strawberries in late May or early June, 2015. The strawberry leaves are turning green and starting to grow. Soon they will blossom (开花) and then 30 days later there will be ripe fruits. Looking forward to seeing you in the strawberry field!

We work very hard to grow top quality fruits and vegetables for you to pick your own or purchase in our farm market. We consider the soil and the plant material to be our most valuable resources. To keep the farm healthy and safe we use Integrated Pest Management and Best Management

Practices.

The harvest season begins when the strawberry crop ripens in late May. The harvest season ends with the apple crop in early November. The first Sunday in November is our last day for the season. Thanks for picking at Larriland Farm. We can’t grow without you.

We are located in central Maryland, in western Howard County. The farm is 3 miles south of 1-70 (Exit 73) on Rt. 94, Woodbine Road. This is near Lisbon, east of Mt. Airy, and west of Columbia   and Ellicott City. The address is 2415 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797.

Please call or visit our website http://www.pickvourown. com the day you are coming, just before leaving your home, to find out what’s available that day. So, to avoid the disappointment of going home empty-handed, call 410-442-2605 or 301-854-6110. The telephone recordings and this website are updated throughout the day, and every day, as needed.

We provide picking containers for adults. We suggest that children share with their parents or bring their own containers. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. ATM available in the Red Bam. Please pay at each field where you pick.

1. When was this advertisement probably posted?

A．In early March, 2015.	B．In late March, 2015.
C．In early April, 2015.	D．In late April, 2015.

2. Why are visitors advised to call Larriland Farm before coming to it?

A．To learn what they need to bring.

B．To remind the farm to update its website on time.

C．To know the present picking condition.

D．To remind the farm to arrange everything well ahead of time.

3. What can we learn about Larriland Fann?

A．Its website is updated once a day.

B．Fruits are its only source of income.

C．The harvest season lasts four months.

D．Where visitors pick determines where they pay.

【推荐1】The US is home to many vast parks that provide a refreshing respite (暂息) from the stresses of daily life.

Lake Houston Wilderness Park
◆4,787 Acres
◆Location: 30 minutes north of downtown Houston, Texas

Lake Houston is the only park in the city of Houston’s park system that allows overnight camping. The entire place is heavily wooded with some bodies of water and it is home to different species of animals. Park authorities encourage visitors to practice caution since the place is also home to numerous species of snakes.

People visit this place to get in touch with nature and enjoy cabin life, canoeing, and hiking.

Forest Park
◆5,172 Acres
◆Location: in the northwest corner of Portland, Oregon

Forest Park is a popular place for runners, and hikers, and covered in thick woodlands that act as the city’s air purifier.

And it is home to hundreds of species of birds and more than 60 species of mammals.

Lake Stanley Draper
◆6,190 Acres
◆Location: in Southeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

It has many facilities that allow visitors to enjoy the water and the company of friends and family.

An extensive trail system spreads across heavily wooded areas. Mountain bikers love the rugged landform that offers a thrilling escape through thick forests, curves, and slopes.

Jefferson Memorial Forest
◆6,218 Acres
◆Location: 15 miles south of downtown Louisville, Kentucky

It allows urban dwellers a quick escape without leaving the city. Some trails go through the thick forest and some small streams. There’s a quaint fishing lake, a conference center, and recreational facilities.

1. What is special about Lake Houston Wilderness Park?

A．People can camp overnight.	B．It has many kinds of animals.
C．It is easy for people to exercise.	D．People can enjoy cottage life here.

2. Which nature park attracts mountain bikers?

A．Forest Park.	B．Lake Stanley Draper.
C．Jefferson Memorial Forest.	D．Lake Houston Wilderness Park.

3. What do these four nature parks have in common?

A．There are more than 60 species of mammals.

B．They can be accessed from within the city.

C．They can be found just outside city limits.

D．There are many recreational facilities.

【推荐2】Many people travel to enjoy and enrich themselves. As poet Jalaluddin said,“Travel brings power and love back to your life.”However, their travel methods may be different every year. Lonely planet listed three top trends of 2019. Let’s take a look.

Solo travel

Traditionally, travel seems to be a group activity to have fun together and avoid loneliness. But that changed in 2019. Traveling on your own means that you are the boss of everything, choosing wherever you want to go. For some people, it also shows a better, more confident person, ready to solve anything. Traveling alone in a totally foreign land can be challenging. “It opens up your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone,” Said Kristina, a traveler from the US.

Augmented(增广的) attractions

World travel can be expensive. But virtual reality and augmented reality, or VR and AR, are giving more possibilities to “travel” for little cost. With ever-improving headsets, smart-phones and Wi-Fi connections, technologies have changed the way we travel, bringing the 360-degree experience of museums, theme parks and historical sites to our homes.

In 2019, NASA provided a VR experience of Mars, allowing people to “walk” its surface with just a headset. Paris’ famous museums, meanwhile, provided more applications with AR technology. This gives visitors more context and information about exhibits. With that, visitors can view a sea cow growing flesh before their eyes. These trends will help you beat the crowds and experience new kinds of travel.

Getting off the beaten path

In order to avoid the crowds, many liked to visit less famous places after searching online or following local agencies in 2019. With less transportation and fewer things to do, hitting upon small towns lets people slow down and notice the little things. Take a walk, ride a bike, drink coffee, take a deep breath and explore.

1. The author’s main purpose of writing this passage is         .

A．to introduce the travel trends of 2019	B．to encourage more people to travel
C．to recommend travel hot spots	D．to explain what makes a good trip

2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A．Solo travelers are free to make their own decisions.

B．Travelling alone benefits people a lot.

C．NASA provided a real experience to Mars for people.

D．VR and AR make it cheaper for people to “travel”.

3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Famous places are still popular with many travelers.

B．Many people begin to explore new ways of travelling.

C．Many people like to search for places online.

D．Less transportation of small towns causes inconvenience.

【推荐1】People from all over the world filled the cruise ship (游轮). My husband, Dale, and I were sailing along the Alaskan coast, and there were so many things to do : eat delicious food, swim in the pool or relax in the cafe.

But I couldn’t stop thinking about my secret dream: to sing on a cruise ship. You must have thought I was crazy. Back when Dale and I went on our first cruise, the music made me want to sing onboard, to share the joy I got from the cruise.

We greeted the other passengers in the cafe, and the host said something to get things started. Then he opened the floor to anyone who wished to speak. Dale raised his hand. “My wife has a song she’d like to sing.”

The host nodded his head. The other passengers looked at me hopefully. I stood up, my heart beating fast. Dale held my hand. The group applauded (鼓掌) as I finished the final note. Yd barely touched the chair when someone called out, “Sing another one!” Everyone agreed. I sang two more songs. What a day! What a trip!

The next afternoon, Dale and I were walking to our room when I heard my name. It was a woman from the cafe. “Won’t you sing something for me?” I sang right there in the hallway. Heads turned toward me. One man nodded to my words. A woman smiled as she passed. We continued to our room. But we didn’t make it far. Another woman stopped us. “You have a great gift,” she said.

We sailed on. And all the way, people kept asking me to sing. Dale and I had gotten used to it by now. I felt honored, but not because the other passengers liked my voice.

1. Why did the author look forward to singing on a cruise ship?

A．To show off her gift on music.

B．To attract more attention.

C．To make more friends.

D．To express her joy with the music.

2. Why did the host open the floor on the cruise ship?

A．To encourage others to speak.

B．To invite someone to enter the cabin.

C．To invite people present to drink.

D．To advise starting a dance party.

3. What can we know about the author from the text?

A．She was a professional singer.

B．She sang two songs in the cafe at that time.

C．She felt nervous the first time she sang in the cafe.

D．She became famous all over the world after that sail.

4. Why did the author feel honored?

A．She could sing songs with beautiful voice.

B．She could do anything as she wished.

C．She was popular among other passengers.

D．She finally realized her secret dream.

【推荐2】A 74-year-old man is pounding(沉重地走)the pavement in the hope of finding a kidney for his sick wife. Wayne Winters began walking along the streets near his home in Farr West, Utah early this month with a sandwich board containing an unusual request. “Need Kidney for Wife, "the sign reads. Winters' phone number and his wife Deanne's blood type are also included.

Deanne has severe kidney failure and is in need of a transplant. Desperate to do something to help his sick wife, Winters walks along the streets armed with a new suitnew shoes, and his sign with a piea(恳请)for a kidney. Though he doesn' t walk fast. Winters' unusual method of tracking down a kidney for Deanne has attracted plenty of attention. In addition to the motorists and passers-by who have seen Winters out walking miles a day, his request for a kidney has now hit the In ternet and attracted the attention of millions more people.

Winters said he was inspired to pound the pavement on behalf of his wife after seeing a story online about another man who did the same thing and got national attention. Rush hour is his favorite time to walk up and down the streets because drivers are slowed down.

Though he hasn't had any success yet, Winters remains confident he will find a kidney for

Deanne, and says he won’t rest until he makes it. Winters has stated even after a match for Deanne is found, he will continue to raise awareness about kidney donation because it is now his Mlife mission". In fact, the back of his current sign includes a message aimed at helping others in need. It read," 1,000 kidneys are needed in Utah and Idaho. "

The National Kidney Foundation reports the average wait for an individual s first kidney transplant is over three and a half years, and can vary depending on health, compatibility（兼 容性）and availability of organs. The organization also notes over 3,000 new patients are added to the kidney waiting list each month, and 13 people die each day while waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant.

1. Why is the old man walking along the streets?

A．To help his sick wife.	B．To do some exercise.
C．To look for something he has lost.	D．To appreciate the sights of the city.

2. What encouraged Winters to think of walking along the streets?

A．Others' advice.	B．A moving movie.
C．A story online.	D．His devotion to his wife.

3. According to Para . 4, how can we describe Winters?

A．Optimistic and kind.	B．Patient and generous.
C．Passive and stubborn.	D．Positive and successful.

4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．A kidney transplant is a life-saving operation.

B．Getting a suitable kidney for a patient is not easy.

C．New patients that are added to the kidney waiting list.

D．The success of a kidney transplant depends on several factors.

【推荐3】Frederick learned how to read and write at an early age. He also worked hard in the Baltimore Shipyards and saw how horrible slavery could be. He was beaten on several occasions,by his masters and other shipyard workers. He finally decided to escape, dressed as a sailor, and made it to the North.

In New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1838, Frederick married Anna Murray. The couple soon met up with a black man named Nathan Johnson, who invited them to stay with him and his family. At that time, Johnson was reading Sir Walter Scott's book The Lady of the Lake. . Eager to leave his old identity behind, Frederick. changed his last name to Douglass, after a character in the book.

His first exposure to the Anti-Slavery Society was through reading the newspaper, The Liberator. He soon met William Lloyd Garrison, the newspaper' s editor and one of the leaders of the Anti-Slavery Society. Douglass gave a speech at a Society meeting, and many people were very much impressed. Douglass then went to work for the Society. And he worked for it for many years.

After a time, people began to doubt the sincerity of his stories. How could this man who spoke with such big words and such high- minded concepts have been a slave just a short time ago? To answer these charges，Douglass published his life story, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.

Douglass then went to England, where he made important friends in England, who helped him buy his freedom. Frederick Douglass returned to the United States in 1847 as a free man. He moved to Rochester, New York, and began publishing a newspaper, The North Star. The newspaper’s motto was this: “Right is of no sex, truth is of no color and we are all fellow citizens.”

After Lincoln's election and the outbreak of the Civil War, Douglass continued to press for the freedom of slaves and a new cause, the introduction of black soldiers into the Union Army. In 1863，both the things happened. Lincoln issued The Emanci pation Proclamation, and Congress passed a law approving black soldiers in the army.

Frederick Douglass died in 1895 after a long illness. His voice continued to be heard long after his death.

1. Why did Frederick change his name to Douglass?

A．To forget his terrible past.	B．To stay with Nathan Johnson's family.
C．To get a job in the Anti -Slavery Society.	D．To make the name easy to remember.

2. How did Douglass begin to know the Antir-Slavery Society?

A．By giving a speech at a Society meeting.	B．By working for the Anti-Slavery Society.
C．By meeting William Lloyd Garrison.	D．By reading the Society' s newspaper.

3. For what purpose did Douglass publish his life story?

A．To get the money to travel to England.

B．To tell others his own terrible experience.

C．To clarify some people' s doubt about his stories.

D．To continue his struggle for the freedom of slaves.

4. When did Douglass become a free man?

A．Before he went to England.	B．After he met Nathan Johnson.
C．In 1847 when he returned from the UK.	D．After Lincoln's election as president of the US.

【推荐1】Elaine's Etiquette (礼节) Classes

Teddy Bear Tea Party

This tea party is great for preschool boys and girls! Children can bring their favorite teddy bear, doll or action figure to attend the party! With songs and role-play, children will learn their first steps to proper manners!

Course Description

·Pre-schoolers       

·Al-hour presentation

·$10 per student       

·Includes dessert, fruit and lemonade

Etiquette Advantage Course

We’re excited to announce our new youth course, “The Etiquette Advantage”! Children will learn how to exhibit polite behavior at home or in public. The course will discuss dining tips, communication through technology and person to person, and more!

Course Description

·lst-5th graders       

·2.5-hour course             

·$50 per student

Polished Presence Series

As children start junior high school, they will need to have the tools to show up in the world with a polished presence and the ability to behave properly in a variety of social and professional situations Our so-year-long program will help them access the key to success.

Course Description

·6th-12th graders

·September 20, 2020-May 16, 2021

·Meets once each month on Sundays

·2.5-hour session from 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

·S400 per student; Early bird gets a 20% discount by August 15th.

Timeless Manners Class

Our class will teach young people not only everyday manners but also basic etiquette and tips that will make them appear more professional while attending a job interview. They will learn how to use the power of politeness to present the best of who they are in different situations.

Course Description

·College graduates       

·l-hour workshop             

·$40 per student

1. What do we know about Teddy Bear Tea Party?

A．It is designed for 1st-5th graders.	B．It is a hands-on learning process.
C．It lasts about two hours each time.	D．It needs kids to take food and drink.

2. How much should a child pay if he or she applies for Polished Presence Series on August 7th?

A．$80.	B．$200.
C．$320.	D．$400.

3. Which of the following classes is most suitable for job seekers?

A．Teddy Bear Tea Party.	B．Etiquette Advantage Course.
C．Polished Presence Series.	D．Timeless Manners Class.

【推荐2】A wild baby bison (野牛) at Yellowstone National Park had to be killed because of tourists.

The tourists thought that the baby bison looked cold. They put it in their car and drove to a park ranger (管理员) station.

A ranger described the action of the tourists as a “dangerous move” because adult bisons can look after their babies very well and they will attack to protect their young.

Park rangers took the animal from the car and set it free. But, sadly, the baby was refused by its family because it had the smell from humans.

Yellowstone National Park explained on Facebook that the smell from people can cause parent animals to refuse to accept their young. The park tried again and again to make the baby bison lives with its parents. After several times they had to give up.

Many people expressed anger at both the tourists and the park.

The park said that they did not have the ability to care for a young bison. They also said that it is “not the task of the park to save animals”.

The tourists were fined (罚款) $110 for touching park wildlife. Park rules say that visitors to Yellowstone should stay at least 22 meters away from all wildlife, and at least 90 meters away from bears and wolves.

One ranger said that Yellowstone recently added many safety signs that say staying near the wildlife there is dangerous to humans and animals as well. Those signs are written in English and other languages.

1. The tourists took the baby bison to a park ranger station because they thought it looked ______.

A．sad

B．hungry

C．happy

D．cold

2. The park ranger described the action of the tourists as a “dangerous move” because _______.

A．the tourists drove in a wrong way

B．adult bisons would attack the tourists

C．adult bisons couldn’t look after their baby well

D．the tourists would make the baby bison sick

3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The park refused to send the baby bison back.

B．The visitors saved the baby bison.

C．Many people are angry at the bison family.

D．The smell from humans may bring trouble to bisons.