【推荐1】TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING, a skateboarding magazine in USA, is looking for a publishing assistant to help with the production of this award-winning publication.

You must be someone with ideas, energy and enthusiasm; someone with a passion for grammar, spelling and creative, original content; someone who's happy to get stuck in and work closely with a united, devoted team. You need to feel comfortable about working to tight deadlines (截止日期) and a passion for skating won't go astray (出错) either.

Responsibilities:
·Creating and researching story ideas
·Subediting and proofreading (编辑校订)
·Responding to customer enquiries
·Communicating with feature contributors
·Helping customers solve problems
·Assisting with database management
·Assisting with marketing operations
·Picture editing and uploading
·Updating the magazine website and uploading content into CMS
Requirements:
·Tertiary (第三等级的) qualifications in English, communications or editing/publishing
·Excellent oral and written language skills
·Excellent interviewing and research skills
·Solid editing and proofreading skills
·Ability to multitask and priorities (优先处理)
·Willingness to be a highly motivated and committed team member
If you think you've got the right stuff for this exciting role in publishing, send your resume and cover letter to Rex Clayton, Chief Editor, TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING Magazine: rex.Clayton@email.com
1. If you want to apply for the post, you must have a sense of ________.

A．humor	B．curiosity
C．cooperation	D．competition

2. If you want to join TRANSWORLD SKATEBOARDING, you're required to ________.

A．set up a magazine website

B．master more than one foreign language

C．be good at skateboarding

D．be able to do several things at the same time

3. The passage is mainly intended to ________.

A．seek partners for a magazine

B．recommend a position as an assistant editor

C．advertise for an assistant for a publication

D．introduce an award-winning publication

【推荐2】You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.

On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac

The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.

Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera

Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.

The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by Sanmao

The book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.

Lotus, 2006 by Annbaby

This novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism.The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.

1. Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?

A．On the Road.	B．Life is Elsewhere.
C．The Stories of Sahara.	D．Lotus.

2. Whose book could be the most suitable for your trip to Germany?

A．Jack Kerouac’s.	B．Sanmao’s.
C．Annbaby’s.	D．Milan Kundera’s.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture.

B．On the road advises a classic route for driving across the US.

C．The stories of Sahara records its authors’ own life in the desert.

D．Life is Elsewhere demonstrates Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s own life.

【推荐3】Kompong Phhluk Private Tour
Depart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.
Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.
After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, a school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.
Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.
Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.
Tour Details
·Departs 8:30am
·Returns around 2pm
·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation（卫生）, lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration.
·No passes required
Rates
·These rates are based on an English speaking guide.
·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.
·Children 11 years and under are 50%.
·Children 4 years and below are free.
·If your group is larger than 5 people, please email us for the best rate.
Number of People       Price Per Person
1 Person       $65
2 People       $45
3 People       $40
4 People       $35
5 People       $32
What to Wear
·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.
·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.
General Information
·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.
· Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy.
·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are very basic.
1. Kompong   Phhluk is famous for its ______.

A．local vegetables and different fish species

B．stilted-house villages and flooded forest

C．Rolous Market and an island pagoda

D．water-bird habitat and fish farms

2. A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.

A．$40

B．$80

C．$90

D．$120

3. Which of the following is not included in the rates?

A．A tourist guide.	B．Transport.
C．Drinks.	D．Local food.

4. We can conclude from the passage that ______.

A．the living standard in the village is quite low

B．the tourist facilities along the way are quite good

C．revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weather

D．giving local children small gifts is strongly recommended

【推荐1】Things to do in Miyakojima

Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.

Unique beaches

Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyakojima, where whites and stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in blue, attracting visitors with its beauty. Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped(拱形的) rock, is hidden in a small cove(小海湾), and can be reached by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.

Different kinds of colorful fish

Snorkeling(浮潜) is a must-try in Miyakojima, where there are thick coral reefs, all kinds of tropical(热带的) fish, and plenty of space to free div e to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore.

For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their favourite spots.

The bridges

Irabu Bridge connects Miyakojima and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m. It is the longest vehicle-only bridge in Japan. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike, two sea ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.

Fresh island taste

Delight your senses with melt-in-your-mouth Miyako beef, delicious Miyako noodles, or fresh fruit. Okinawa district have the highest mango products in Japan, and Miyako Island’s warm climate is best for growing fresh, juicy mangoes. Ice cream with a bit of salt known as “yuki shio (snow salt)” does more than simply keep you cool.

1. What can visitors do in Miyakojima?

A．Enjoy the arch-shaped rock on the Yonaha Maehama Beach.

B．Appreciate different kinds of tropical fish and thick coral reefs.

C．Take a walk on the Irabu Bridge, the longest bridge in Japan.

D．Taste the fresh j uicy mangoes and play with snow to keep cool.

2. Which is the best place for experienced snorkelers?

A．Aragusuku	B．Irabu
C．Waiwai beach	D．Yonaha Maehama Beach

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A travel leaflet.	B．A geography book.
C．An academic article.	D．A nature report.

【推荐2】If you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life, a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.

What is included in an Amsterdam bike tour

The bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour. Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes. Every tour especially has its own theme and route. You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.

A tour itself is a beautiful experience. Amsterdam’s architecture, markets, bridges, plazas and street atmosphere are memorable and comfortable to see from a bike seat. See them like most citizens of Amsterdam do.

Amsterdam bicycle tour basics

These tours are usually between one and two hours long. They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in Amsterdam information. What’s more, the tour guides usually know many languages and are used to overcoming language barriers(障碍).

Important during the bicycle tour of Amsterdam

Please don’t become so Dutch that you ignore( 忽视) the traffic laws. It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it. That is why staying alert (警惕的) and a little bit of biking experience can help you to go through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour. Also, unless you are 100% sure that the weather will be sunny, you’d better bring a jacket. When you start moving on the bike, the wet Amsterdam’s air can get quite cold.

1. What is special about an Amsterdam bike tour?

A．It provides a free bike.	B．It offers coffee and tea.
C．It has its theme and route.	D．It is a green tour.

2. Which of the following is suggested in the last paragraph?

A．Paying no attention to the traffic rules.	B．Bringing warm clothing.
C．Doing as the Dutch do.	D．Avoiding bad weather.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a history book.	B．In a research paper.
C．In an art magazine.	D．In a travel guide.

【推荐1】In Роtоmac Sсhоol, clubs are students-designed and led by a teacher, who guides student participants.

POLTICAL DISCUSSIONS CLUB

Whether you are interested in politics and have very strong opinions, or if you just want to listen to other people’s opinions, this club is for you. If you see something in the news you think would be a good, debatable topic, you can bring it in to our meeting every other week to have it debated. Even if you don’t know anything about politics, come in and learn something because politics play a huge role throughout our lives

INVESTMENT CLUB

Our mission is to educate students about the market economy and the potential risks and rewards involved with business. We plan to hold weekly and monthly competitions, in order to see who is most successful

DANCERS OF POTOMAC

The Dancers of Potomac meet to learn about and practice styles of contemporary dance with an eye toward raising awareness about the beauty and power of dance within the Potomac community.

BELLS CLUB

Bells Club is a group designed to designed to music we listen to between classes. It’s a great way to set the energy and introduce the beauty of music to the Potomac community.

INSONGNIACS

Insongniacs is a cappella singsing club, founded in the fall of 2012. The group performs a range of music from pop hit to traditional folk ballads.

1. If you want to learn more about the potential risks of a war, which club should you join?

A．POLTICAL DISCUSSIONS CLUB	B．INVESTMENT CLUB
C．DANCERS OF POTOMAC	D．BELLS CLUB

2. Which of the followings is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Students with background knowledge play a huge role in Political Discussions Clubs.

B．Students will be able to start a real business by joining the Investment Club.

C．Dancers of Potomac and Bells Club tend to help students to appreciate the beauty of arts.

D．Students good at dancing can have a chance to play an important role in Insongniacs.

【推荐2】The Lion Dance is one of the most widespread folk dances in China. The lion is the king of animals. In Chinese tradition, the lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck. The dance has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years.

Xushui Lion Dance

Hebei is the birthplace of the Northern Lion Dance. The Xushui Lion Dance is mainly performed during the Spring Festival and religious ceremonies of local temples. In the dance two people usually play the lion: one waving the lion head and the other waving the lion body and tail. The latter is one important feature of the Northern Lion Dance. The lion, with its exaggerated appearance, is mighty and valorous, and also naive and lovely. It can vividly perform watching, standing, walking,·running, rolling, sleeping and shaking its mane and also many other difficult acrobatics.

Tianta Lion Dance

The Tianta Lion Dance formed during the Sui and Tang period in Shanxi, is surprising, adventurous, vagarious, peerless and splendid, since it is performed on towering hath paces, which is really a breathtaking acrobatic scene. The protection and salvation of the Tianta Lion Dance is very important for research on local aesthetics, folklore, music and dance history.

Huangsha Lion Dance

The Huangsha Lion Dance originated in the Northern Song Dynasty and was popular in the Huashayang area of Linhai City, Zhejiang Province. Its biggest highlight is the ingenious adoption of martial arts into the performance. The Huangsha Lion Dance, valuable for research on local folklore, sociology, and aesthetics, now needs urgent protection and salvation. There are less than ten people alive who can perform the dance today.

Guangdong Lion Dance

The Guangdong Lion Dance is a typical Southern Lion Dance. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty and was later introduced to the south by immigrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance finally came into being in its present form that adopted local characteristics during the Ming Dynasty. It mainly focuses on the performance of the civilian lion dance, attaching much attention to movements like scratching an itch, shaking the mane and licking the hair.

1. Where did the Northern Lion Dance originate?

A．In Guangdong.

B．In Hebei.

C．In Shanxi.

D．In Zhejiang.

2. Which of the following needs protecting most now?

A．Xushui Lion Dance.	B．Tianta Lion Dance.
C．Huangsha Lion Dance.	D．Guangdong Lion Dance.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To call on us to protect the Lion Dance.

B．To teach us how to enjoy the Lion Dance.

C．To encourage the young to learn the Lion Dance.

D．To introduce us several representative types of the Lion Dance.

【推荐1】Many years ago, my mother read from the book Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey to me. I remember as if it were yesterday, hearing her voice at my side on a cold wintry night. My mother’s voice changed my world.

Long before I could read on my own, she shared with me the strength and beauty of McCloskey’s language a story of a little girl and her mother out in nature, co-existing with a mother bear and her own baby. The power of the story, of language and of my mother all came together. And it happened many times after that, over and over. The read aloud made me a reader.

Years later, I was reading aloud a picture book to a small child in a classroom. His life, so far, had not been easy. His childhood was troubled by poverty and loneliness. In that moment, in the joy of the read aloud, he had an idea that started something big.

What he said was this: “Mrs. Allyn, let’s make sure everyone knows how good this feels. Let’s have a holiday for the read aloud” Therefore, my organization, LitWorld, created a grassroots movement World Read Aloud Day in 2010 to honor this young boy’s wish for everyone to be able to have a read aloud every day.

Since the day he shared that good idea with us, World Read Aloud Day has become a worldwide event reaching over one million people in more than 65 countries around the world. This year we are over 600 cities strong, a number that is growing every day.

Children who grow up as readers become engaged citizens of the global world, and every child deserves the right to read. When I say that reading aloud will change the world, I know it sounds simple. But one of the many great things about giving kids access to the power of stories and sharing them together is that it is simple. It is also cheap and easily done. And the impact is huge.

1. How did the author’s parent change her life?

A．By reading aloud to her.

B．By listening to her reading.

C．By buying many books for her.

D．By encouraging her to read aloud.

2. According to Paragraph 3, the author was probably the little boy’s       .

A．mother	B．teacher
C．best friend	D．favorite writer

3. What does the small child’s idea in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．To start a holiday.	B．To reduce poverty.
C．To found LitWorld.	D．To overcome loneliness.

4. What can we know about World Read Aloud Day from Paragraph 5?

A．Its origin.	B．Its future.
C．Its purpose.	D．Its development.

5. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Sticking to reading isn’t easy.

B．Reading gives a high rate of return.

C．Reading aloud isn’t actually simple.

D．Kids should try to change the world.

【推荐2】I’ve spent over a year in India, and in those 365 plus days, I’ve learned a lot about getting around Indian cities. My biggest lessons have been learned through being cheated, particularly by taxi and rickshaw (人力车) drivers, but that doesn’t mean those are bad ways to travel, as long as you know what you’re doing. Below are the best ways to get around the city of Delhi, India, and tips for how to keep from being the victim of scams (欺骗).

Taking taxis is a great way to get around the city of Delhi and chances are, if you arrive in Delhi by plane, as soon as you make it through customs, you’ll be swarmed by Indian taxi drivers. At the Delhi airport, be sure to arrange for a taxi to your hotel at one of the two Delhi Traffic Police Taxi Booths. One is inside the airport, and one is outside. The key is to make sure to go to a booth run by the police   rather than by independent taxi drivers.

Rickshaws are one of my favorite ways to get around Indian cities, in part because it’s how the locals often travel. Auto-rickshaws are more common, but bicycle rickshaws are still used in Old Delhi. If you do have a chance to take a bicycle rickshaw, you should do it at least once for a unique experience that should only set you back about 15 rupees. Auto-rickshaw rates around Delhi range between 30 and 80 rupees, depending on distance.

If you really want to travel around Delhi like the locals, take a public bus. Indian buses become very crowded and most do not have air conditioning. They are, however, very cheap. A bus trip won’t set you back any more than 15 rupees, as long as you stay within the city limits. Since Indian buses get so crowded, try to board the bus at the start of the route so you can get a seat.

The train is a great way to get around within the city of Delhi. Fares are reasonable, between six and 22 rupees. All departure announcements are in both Hindi and English, and tokens can be purchased for between six and 22 rupees.

1. The author is trying to __________ in Delhi through this text.

A．explain the difficulties of traveling	B．expect us to travel around
C．show his/her experiences	D．give some advice of traveling

2. To avoid being cheated, you ought to _________ if you want to take a taxi at the Delhi airport.

A．go out of the airport	B．go to a police-run booth
C．show your ticket to the driver	D．pay more to the drivers to keep safe

3. The author suggests taking a rickshaw in order to __________.

A．help the local rickshaw drivers	B．enjoy the comfortable trip
C．gain some unique experience	D．save some money

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A．You’ll have to speak English if you travel around in India.

B．It will be difficult for you to get a seat if you get on the bus halfway.

C．A rickshaw driver only charges whatever amount you give him.

D．You won’t have to pay much if you travel around by bus in India.

【推荐3】Constant worry and tension can cause one to suffer hair loss. It would make sense that if it can cause this problem, perhaps it also may contribute to graying. However, there is no sound evidence to support this. Main factors in gray hair were thought to be age, stress, environment and improper diet.

In addition, genetics is a very powerful factor, if one of your parents turns gray at an early age, there is a good chance that you will too. The team led by Professor Andres Ruiz-Linares at University College London analyzed DNA samples of more than 6,000 volunteers in Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru. It identified a gene called IRF4 that is responsible for gray hair. He said the most important reasons for gray hair are genes rather than other influences. This newfound gene means that preventing or even reversing gray hair is now a possibility.

But most scientists think that the answer for gray hair comes from the cells in your hair. These are what determine the color and, eventually, the fade to grey. Your hair is made up of cells called melanocytes which produce pigments (色素) as they grow into the hair fiber. Our hair color is determined by the amount of melanin (黑色素) in our body. The more melanin a person has, the darker his or her hair color.

There are two different types of melanins: eumelanins (真黑色素) and pheomelanins (类黑色素).The former produces black and brown pigments, while the latter produces red and yellow pigments. The exact amount of these pigments determines whether a person has black, brown, blonde or yellow hair. As we age, the ability of the melanocytes to produce more pigments weakens.

Scientists are continuing to try and find ways to prevent graying hair. A team of scientists in France is working to try and stop the melanocytes from being damaged at the end of each hair cycle. They are trying to use a special enzyme to protect the cells from damage. If successful, it could lead the way for new products that keep our locks full of color for years to come.

1. What might play the most important role in the graying process according to Andres Ruiz-Linares?

A．genetics of human beings

B．constant worry and tension

C．the amount of food people eat and living environment

D．the amount of pigment

2. What do we know about yellow hair?

A．It will turn black as people get older.

B．The amount of pigments in it doesn’t change over time.

C．It contains more pheomelanins than eumelanins.

D．People with yellow hair have weaker ability to produce pigments.

3. What do the scientists from France aim to do?

A．To repair damaged hairs.

B．To shorten the hair cycle.

C．To protect hair cells against damage.

D．To study the relationship between health and hair color.

4. What does the underlined word “locks” in the last paragraph probably refer to?

A．melanocytes	B．hairs
C．cells	D．pigments