【推荐1】International Summer Camps for Teenagers

What do you do with a teen whose summer holiday plans amount to sleep and WeChat? Try an international summer camp.

Village Camps
Salavas, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
+33475881681
Best for: River fun
Suitable for: 11-17 years;￡1996 (13nights), starting 30 June or 14 July

This granddaddy of European camps (now in its 49^th year) has sites in Austria, Portugal, Switzerland and elsewhere, but few can boast(有)a location as spectacular as the Summer River Experience Camp on the banks of the Ardeche.

It's a well-run operation with rock climbing and canoe(独木舟)training ending in a two-day 30km canoe descent of the Gorge with an overnight sleep in a tent.

Camp Adventure Academy
Lethem, Germany
+4940410094900
Best for: Survival
Suitable for: 7-16 years; ￡375 for one week, June 23-August 31

Set in the beautiful Luneburger Heide National Park, Survival Camp is the ultimate(终极的)outdoor adventure.

Survivors head into the forest to learn survival techniques and face the toughest challenges from lighting fires and building shelters to crossing rivers.

At the end of the week, each participant will receive a certificate, proclaiming them a true survivor and ready to battle the most difficult of situations.

Ocean Youth Trust
Gosport, England
Best for: Seafaring
Suitable for: 12-25 years; six-night sail-￡575 person from 16 to 22 July, 29 July to 1 August or 4 to 11 August.

Not truly a camp, but this has adventure, friendship and sheer thrills in spades(大量). OYT gives sail training to hundreds of disadvantaged children each year and during the holidays, offers places to children from mainstream backgrounds too.

Youngsters learn to sail, navigate and cook on OYT's 32-metre boat Prolific, crewing the boat (with expert help) on voyages to France and the Channel Islands.

1. What’s the advantage of Village Camps?

A．Teenagers can learn some survival techniques.

B．Teenagers can experience some adventures.

C．Each participant will receive a certificate.

D．Teenagers can get canoe training.

2. Which camp is suitable for Jack’s eight-year-old son?

A．Village Camps.	B．Camp Adventure Academy.
C．Ocean Youth Trust.	D．None.

3. If you want to learn how to sail, which camp(s) can you try?

A．Ocean Youth Trust.	B．Village Camps.
C．Camp Adventure Academy.	D．Ocean Youth Trust and Village Camps.

【推荐2】One Day University was founded by Steven Schragis in 2006. He came up with the idea after he dropped his daughter off at college in New York. The school had about a dozen professors giving short talks about a variety of subjects. All the parents had the same reaction: “I wish I were the one going to college!”

One Day University creates fascinating days of learning designed to inspire your mind. We work with over two hundred professors from the country’s top colleges. No matter what you love, you’ll find that every One Day U event is filled with exploratory talks that will challenge you as if you were a student in college once again! And just like your college days, you’re sure to meet new friends with a shared belief of learning. At One Day U, there’s no homework and no grades. Just learning for the sake of learning!

SATURDAY, JULY 21;9:30 am—4:00pm Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University; Washington. DC
LITERATURE 9:30 am—10:35 am	The Lost Indian Culture Jeremi Suri/University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Award
SCIENCE 10:50 am—11:55 am	How the Brain Works John Hall/University of Wisconsin-Madison William H. Kiekhofer Distinguished Teaching Award
MUSIC 12:10 pm—1:15 pm	The History of Jazz Anna Celenza/Georgetown University Teacher-Scholar Award
	Lunch break 1:15 pm—2:30pm
PSYCHOLOGY 2:30 pm—4:00 pm	Genius, Creativity and Depression Jessica Payne/University of Notre Dame Bok Center Award for Teaching Excellence

Live Event Full price: $125                  Visit OneDayU.com or call 800-300-3438.

1. What do we know about One Day U?

A．It aims to reward college students.

B．It was founded by Steven Schragis and his daughter.

C．It is in cooperation with hundreds of top universities’ professors.

D．It is intended to help its participants get excellent grades at college.

2. Who will give talks about The History of Jazz?

A．John Hall.

B．Jeremi Suri.

C．Anna Celenza.

D．Jessica Payne.

3. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To show the history of One Day U.

B．To advertise the events of One Day U.

C．To explain how to learn at One Day U.

D．To stress the great influence of One Day U.

【推荐3】Winners Club

You choose to be a winner

The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户) where you receive a key - card so you can get to your money 247- that's 24 hours a day,7 days a week!

It's a club with impressive features for teenagers:

●No account keeping fees!

●You're no millionaire so we don't expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no accounts keeping or transaction fees!

●Excellent interest rates?

You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good ate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits(储蓄)without taking them out in a month.

●Convenient

Teenagers are busy-we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet.You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!

●Mega magazine included

Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.

The winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key - card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!

1. The Winners Club is a bank account intended for

A．parents	B．teenagers
C．winners	D．adults

2. Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A．Special gifts are ready for parents.	B．The bank opens only on work days.
C．Services are convenient for its members .	D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

3. The Winners Chub provides magazines which

A．encourage spending	B．are free to all teenagers
C．are full of adventure stories	D．help to make more of your money

4. If you want to be a member of the Club, you must

A．be an Internet user	B．be permitted by your parent
C．have a big sun of money	D．be in your twenties

【推荐1】Mount Huangshan(Anhui)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site set amidst“the loveliest mountains of China,”Mount Huangshan, aka Mount Yellow,is a once—in—a—lifetime trek for many Chinese.

The 1,863—meter mountain is renowned for its oddly shaped pines,spectacular rock formations,hot springs and seas of misty and melancholy clouds.A trip here provides a mountain of feeling.

Admission fee:RMB 230 between March 1—November 30

RMB 150 between December 1—February 28

Major cities connected to Huangshan Airport by direct flights include Beijing,Shanghai,Guangzhou and Xi'an.

TEL::0559—5561111

Huangguoshu Waterfall(Guizhou)

The highest waterfall in Asia,majestic Huangguoshu“Yellow Fruit Tree”Waterfall plunges a dramatic 77.8 meters across a 101—meter—wide span.

The best visiting season is June to August,when the water reaches a peak flow of 700 cubic meters per second.

Admission fee: RMB 180 between March 1—October 31

RMB 160 between November 1—February 28

The nearest traffic hub to Huangguoshu Waterfall is Huangguoshu Airport. It's about six kilometers away. Major cities connected to Huangguoshu by direct flights include Beijing and Guangzhou.

TEL:0851—33596663

Shennongjia(Hubei)

More than 400 people claim to have seen a Bigfoot—like creature among the lush vegetation of Shennongjia over the past century, yet no hard evidence has been found to prove the“yeti's”existence.

The 3,200—square—kilometer nature reserve also purports to be“the only well—preserved subtropical forest ecosystem in the world's mid—latitudes,”with more than 5,000 species of animals and plants. It's home to snub—nosed or golden monkeys,a rare and protected species in China.

Admission fee: RMB100

Wuhan is the nearest major city and traffic hub to Shennongjia. From Wuhan's long—distance bus station at Xinhua Lu, take the daily coach to Xingshan County. Then transfer to a mini—bus from Xingshan to Shennongjia.

TEL:0719—8128855

For more information, just click: http://edition. cnn. com/travel/article/china—beautiful—places/index. html or Wechat: CNN—Travel. Letters are not recommended at all, though.

1. Which is the best choice for hot spring—lovers with tight budgets?

A．Mount Huangshan in October	B．Huangguoshu Waterfall in July
C．Mount Huangshan in December	D．Shennongjia at any time

2. When can you enjoy the splendid scene of Huangguoshu Waterfall?

A．On May Day	B．On CPC Founding Day
C．On New Year's Day	D．On National Day

3. How many approaches are mentioned in all to get relevant travel information?

A．2	B．3
C．4	D．5

【推荐3】The Palm Islands are the largest artificial islands in the world and are under construction in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. They are being developed as tourist, leisure, and residential resorts, and will increase the coastline of the country by 120 kilometres.
After four years of planning and careful consideration of the environmental issues, construction started in 2001. Dutch engineers with experience of reclaiming land from the sea were employed in the building of the first two islands. The site for all three islands is an area of the sea where the water is not very deep. Sand is taken from the seabed and sprayed into the construction site. Although the shallow water facilitates this process, the islands are still very exposed to the currents and tidal movements of the sea. Rocks are used to hold the sand in place resulting in a large crescent （月状的） structure. This acts as a breakwater and protects the islands from the sea.
The first two islands are in the shape of date palm trees and consist of a trunk and 17 frond, or leaves coming off the trunk. The first island, named Palm Jumeirah, has three five-star hotels in the trunk, and luxury homes in the leaves. It is astonishing that when these homes went on sale in 2004, they were all sold within three days.
The second palm, Jebel Ali, was started in 2002 and is designed to be an entertainment centre. Six marinas （小游艇船坞） are planned, with a water theme park, and homes built on stilts （桩柱） in the water.
The Palm Deira planned to be the largest of the three islands, with a length of 14 km and a width of 8.5 km, an area larger than the city of Paris. It will consist of residential properties, marinas, shopping malls, sports facilities, and clubs. These will be open to both residents and tourists.
More artificial islands, the World Islands, are now being constructed near the Palm Jumeirah. They consist of 300 private islands grouped into the shape of the continents of the world and will be used for estates, private homes, community islands, and resorts.
Unquestionably, these artificial islands are one of the wonders of the modern world. They will also maintain Dubai’s status as one of the leading tourist destinations in the region.
1. According to the passage, all the following are right EXCEPT___________.

A．Some Dutch engineers are experienced in reclaiming land from the sea.

B．The islands are being built in the shallow water of the sea．

C．All the luxury homes on Palm Jumeirah were sold.

D．The World Islands are bigger than the Palm Jumeriah．

2. The underlined word “facilitates” in the second paragraph probably means___________．

A．holds back	B．makes easier
C．slows down	D．leads to

3. What is the passage written for?

A．To introduce the wonderful artificial islands.

B．To show how to build artificial islands.

C．To offer a travel service for tourists.

D．To prove the Palm Islands are the largest artificial islands in the world.

【推荐1】Read the information taken from the pain reliever bottles and answer the questions.

Medicine A

Drug Facts Active ingredient             Purpose (in each tablet) Pain reliever/ 325 mg…………..…………fever reducer

Uses provides temporary relief of ■ headache     ■ pain and fever of colds ■ toothache     ■ muscle pain ■ minor pain of arthritis

Warnings Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.

Ask a doctor before use if you have ■asthma ■stomach problems that persist or recur ■ulcers ■ bleeding problems Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ pain worsens or lasts more than 10 days ■ fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days ■ new symptoms occur ■ redness or swelling is presents ■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

Directions ■ adults: 1 to 2 tablets with water. Dosage may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours. ■ children under 12: consult a doctor.

Medicine B

Drug Facts ------------------------------------------------ Active ingredient             Purpose (in each gelcap) Pain reliever/ 500mg…………………..…fever reducer

Uses ■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache, muscular aches, backache, the common cold, toothache, minor pain of arthritis ■ temporarily reduces fever

Warnings Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take This product or other pain relievers/fever reducers. This product may cause liver damage.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommend dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions ■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) ■ adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 gelcaps every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours. ■ children under 12 years: do not use this adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage.

1. Which medicine may hurt liver according to the instructions?

A．Medicine A.	B．Medicine B.
C．Both medicines.	D．Neither medicine.

2. These two medicines are most suitable for _____.

A．a child who has a common cold	B．an adult who has trouble falling asleep
C．a teenager who slightly hurt his wrist	D．an old man who has stomach bleeding

3. Which of the following can be found in the instructions?

A．Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI).	B．Ingredients of the medicine.
C．Facts about the origin of the medicine.	D．Names of the doctors to consult.

【推荐2】There are some typical of trains you’ll find yourself traveling on in France. SNCF (法国国家铁路公司) operates a mix of high-speed services on major routes and slower regional services between smaller stations around France. Find out more about each train type below.

TGV High-speed: up to 320 km/h Connects Paris with major cities in France Double-decker trains One of the most popular modes of transport for long-distance travel in France. These modern trains run on around 50 high-speed routes and always require a reservation in advance.

Inter-cites Stops at cities not part of the TGV network Day and night services Night trains between Paris and Toulouse, Rodez, Briancon and Latour-de-Carol Inter-cites trains are mainly used for medium-distance journeys across France. Although not as fast as TGV trains, they service a lot of stations across the country that aren’t on TGV routes. Reservations are usually required on most Inter-cites services.

TER Regional trains (one for each region in France) Low-cost Stops at smaller stations around France TER stands for Transport Express Regional and there are 20 different regional TER services operating across France. Popular with commuters (远距离通勤的人), you’ll likely board one of these trains for shorter distance travel to smaller cities and towns throughout France. You won’t need a reservation to board a TER train.

Sleeper trains Overnight travel to several destinations in France Comfortable and secure cabins Opportunity to save on accommodation Operated by Thello, the popular night train route in France starts in Paris and works its way down into Italy. If you want to save money on accommodation during your trip, taking a sleeper train lets you wake up feeling refreshed at your next destination.

1. What do TGV trains and Inter-cites trains have in common?

A．Both can travel at 320 km/h.	B．Both are double-decker trains.
C．Both usually require a reservation.	D．Both connect big cities in Europe.

2. What is special about TER service?

A．It features night services.	B．It travels as fast as TGV trains.
C．It is suitable for long-distance travel in France.	D．It offers regional services at relatively low costs.

3. Which best suits people who travel to Italy and want to save money?

A．TGV trains.	B．Inter-cites trains.
C．TER trains.	D．Sleeper trains.

【推荐1】Here are some of the strangest aviation ideas in recent history.

Double-Decker Seating

In 2015, Airbus filed a patent for a design for a double-decker cabin seating arrangement. Passengers would sit one on top of the other, with upper-tier passengers climbing steps or a small ladder to reach their seats. While the design does have some advantages, the idea of climbing a ladder during flight seems unreliable.

Separated Cabins

This patent was awarded to Airbus. Rather than waiting for a flight to arrive and be cleaned, passengers could simply board a ready cabin, which would be moved into the plane’s body as soon as it was ready. When the plane reached its destination, the cabin would be separated again. Different cabins with different kinds of seating or levels of comfort could be used for flights of different lengths or destinations.

Windowless Cockpits

For ideal design, airplane noses should be long and pointy. But there’s the whole “pilots have to fit in the cockpit” problem. Well, what if the cockpit didn’t have to go in the nose of the plane? That’s part of the thinking behind this Airbus patent application, which suggests replacing the plane’s window with a digital viewing surface. Without a window, there’s no reason the cockpit needs to go in the front of the plane—it could go in the middle of the plane, or even in the tail.

Nap Straps

Airbus is not the only company in the strange patents contest. Boeing’s got its own patent, Nap Straps. With this invention, passengers looking for a nap can find an “upright sleep system” beneath their seat. In action, the whole thing is somewhat like a traction device for someone who’s been in a terrible accident.

1. Which shows the disadvantage of double-decker seating?

A．Crowded.

B．Expensive.

C．Small.

D．Unsafe.

2. Why are separated cabins designed?

A．To improve flight speed.	B．To save passengers’ time.
C．To increase comfort level.	D．To ensure passengers’ safety.

3. Which design is intended for pilots?

A．Double-decker seating.

B．Separated cabins.

C．Windowless cockpits.

D．Nap straps.

【推荐2】Owen Williams and his wife befriended their eighty-year-old neighbor, Ken Watson, when they moved into their home in Wales three years ago. When their daughter, Cadi, was born a year later, Watson became a grandfather figure, taking the time to drop off Christmas presents for the child. Watson died in October.

On Monday, Watson’s daughter stopped by the Williams home with a large bag containing 14 wrapped Christmas presents her father had bought and wrapped for Cadi.

Williams posted notes about what happened on Twitter to spread some Christmas spirit. He wrote that he wasn’t sure whether he should give his daughter all the presents now, or hold onto them and give her one a year. Twitter responded in a big way, with many saying the story brought them to tears. So many people weighed in about the gifts, in fact, that Williams made a Twitter poll. So far, more than 55,000 people have voted on how he should distribute the gifts.

Williams, who is a social-media consultant, said the majority of people are voting for giving Cadi one present a year. He said he has no idea what is in the packages, but he’s leaning toward listening to the will of the voters.“I think we’re going to turn it into a Christmas story for our daughter,” he said. “We’ll do one a year for the next 14 years. It feels like the right thing to do now. If she opens a box of Lego when she’s 16 then so be it.”

He said he was struck by how many people have responded by saying their neighbors are virtual strangers to them.“The thing that stands out to me is how few people know their neighbors,” Williams said. “People are saying, ‘That’s so lovely. I don’t even know my neighbors.’ … This Christmas, take your neighbors a bottle of wine or a small gift, a token. Just say, ‘Hi.’ You can open a new world like we did.”

1. How old is Cadi?

A．two years old

B．one year old

C．three years old

D．18 months old

2. What happened when Williams told the story on Twitter?

A．He received a lot of donations.

B．He received a lot of suggestions.

C．He was moved to tears by the response.

D．He decided that he should give his daughter the presents.

3. The underlined word Lego probably refers to _____.

A．A delicious edible gift	B．An adult gift
C．A meaningful gift for teenagers	D．A gift for children

4. What makes Williams feel surprised?

A．Few people have relationships with their neighbours.

B．Neighbours can be extremely kind and generous.

C．More people are opening new worlds with their neighbours.

D．Many people are sharing similar experiences.

【推荐3】People around the world are finding different ways to reduce stress during the coronavirus (冠状病毒) pandemic. Some have tried running, gardening, doing puzzles, cooking — but what about screaming (尖叫)?

Promote Iceland, which encourages tourism to the country, is encouraging people to scream to reduce depression. And even if you can’t travel to Iceland to do it, you can scream into your device and your voice will be broadcast throughout the empty Icelandic countryside.

An advertisement of the campaign shows yellow loudspeakers playing the screams of people from around the globe in front of peaceful scenery like glaciers, caves and waterfalls. A button at the top of the site invites users to join in with the phrase, “Tap to scream.”

“You’ve been through a lot this year and it looks like you need the perfect place to let your frustrations out,” Promote Iceland says. “Record your scream and we’ll release it in Iceland’s beautiful, wide-open spaces. You’ll feel better, we promise.”

According to a news release, the speakers are located at seven locations across Iceland. People who participate receive a video of their scream as it's broadcast from one of the stunning locations.

“Prolonged indoor living, loneliness, endless teleconferencing (视频会议), as well as restrictions (限制) on travel between countries, have increased people’s stress,” Promote Iceland says.

Zoe Aston, a mental health consultant, even offered screaming tips to people looking to participate. Some of her advice includes choosing what type of scream to use — volume, words or breath.

The campaign is light-hearted, but Promote Iceland still wants users to take mental health struggles during the pandemic seriously.

“This is a starting point,” Aston said. “If you need mental health support, it is necessary for you to seek for professional help.”

Some professional suggestions are put forward, and there are netizens’ views on the activity in the forum below.

1. What is the purpose of the campaign of Promote Iceland?

A．To encourage tourism to the country

B．To encourage people to scream to reduce depression

C．To call on people to donate to Iceland

D．To advise people to protect the environment in Iceland

2. Which is NOT true about the campaign of Promote Iceland?

A．Participants use the button at the top of the site to “tap to scream”.

B．Participants scream into the device and their voice will be broadcast.

C．Loudspeakers play the screams of people in peaceful scenery.

D．Participants send a video of their scream and it’s broadcast.

3. Why is Zoe Aston mentioned in the passage?

A．She is the organizer of the campaign.

B．She is not in favor of the campaign.

C．She gives some screaming tips and attaches importance to mental health help.

D．She thinks the coronavirus pandemic has increased people’s stress.

4. Where is the passage likely from?

A．A medical journal

B．A website

C．A research report

D．A travel guide