【推荐1】Translaty is a simple yet life-changing invention that helps you to overcome any difficulties caused by foreign languages, whether you’re in a business meeting with an international customer or relaxing somewhere on a Spanish beach. This pocket-size device is able to instantly recognize and translate over 40 different languages, making intercultural communication completely effortless!

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1. What do we know about Translaty?

A．It is of little benefit to businessmen.

B．It provides materials for language courses.

C．It assists people in improving language skills.

D．It helps remove language barriers in communication.

2. We can learn from the text that __________.

A．using Translaty requires special knowledge

B．Translaty offers one-way translations

C．it is convenient to carry Translaty

D．Translaty has been sold out now

3. Where is the text most likely from?

A．A magazine.	B．A textbook.
C．A guidebook.	D．A website.

【推荐2】1. Scenic landscapes on stamps: A nine-day tour in the cities of Xuzhou,Suqian and Huai'an in northern Jiangsu province.

This route is associated with local culture, characteristics, and creativity. It offers a taste of the famous canal cities.

2.Life on the Grand Canal: A seven-day Jiangsu tour through the cities of Nanjing, Suqian, Huai'an,Yangzhou and Suzhou.

This route presents the most authentic, economic, cultural and entertainment-focused activities along the canal from both ancient and modern times.I allows visitors to ride in boats and observe local fishermen fishing.

3.Food,culture,leisure and health;Seven-day experience of local life in Zhenjiang Changzhou,Wuxi and Suzhou

To increase tourists’ interest in the traditional culture and crafts of Jiangsu, the route will include pottery,embroidery(刺绣), paper-cutting, cooking and other hands-on experiences. It includes scenic spots along the Beijing-Hangzhou Gran Canal, ancient water towns, historical streets and ancient fishing villages.Visitors can join in the recreational farmhouse experience and pick up both fruits and vegetables

4．A walk into history: Six-day tour in Xuzhou, Suqian,Huai’an,Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, Changzhou and Wuxi

The Beiing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the entire province and has been a part of Jiangsu's culture for thousands of years. Inspired by the canal, the route includes historical cities Xuzhou, Suqian, Huai'an,Yangzhou along with Zheniang Changzhou and Wuxi.

1. Which of the following do the four travel routes share?

A．A time duration of less than a week.

B．Ancient towns in southern Jiangsu.

C．The Grand Canal.

D．The city of Suqian.

2. Which route is the best for an in-depth tourist who wants to cover fewer cities with more time?

A．Route 1

B．Route 2

C．Route 3

D．Route 4.

3. What can you enjoy in the route only covering Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou and Zhenjiang?

A．Rowing a boat.	B．Trying on paper-cutting.
C．Growing vegetables.	D．Fishing with local villagers.

【推荐1】A Guide to the University

Food

The TWU Cafeteria is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It serves snacks(小吃), drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards.You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings with your friends and to study.

If you are on campus in the evening or late at night,you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Cafe located in the bottom level of the Douglas Center. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.

Relaxation

The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Sundays.

Academic Support

All students have access to the Writing Center on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary and other academic skills. If you need help, you can sign up for an appointment by finishing the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.

Transportation

The TWU Express is a shuttle(班车)service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping center, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.

1. What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?

A．Do homework and watch TV.	B．Buy drinks and enjoy concerts.
C．Have meals and meet with friends.	D．Add money to your ID and play chess.

2. How can you seek help from the Writing Center?

A．By applying online.	B．By calling the center.
C．By filling in a sign-up form.	D．By going to the center directly.

3. What is the function of the TWU Express?

A．To carry students to the lecture halls.	B．To provide students with campus tours.
C．To take students to the Mattson Centre.	D．To transport students to and from the stores.

【推荐2】The day finally came. I was very excited as I stood in line, waiting to receive my high school diploma. I looked around at the graduating class of our small Christian school and wondered how we had grown up so fast. After that weekend we would go our separate ways. Many planned on attending college far away, as I did. Others had jobs lined up and few were thinking about marriage.

Directly in front of me was a friend I’d known for six years; we had been on many adventures together. He grinned, looking a little smug(洋洋得意的). He and a couple of students had played one last triok before they graduated: The night before, they’d slipped into the principal’s home and used rolls of toilet paper to decorate his house and yard. I eyed the principal on the stage. He gave no indication that anything was wrong.

We moved slowly up in line. My friend walked across the stage and received his diploma. Then my name was called. I took a deep breath, nervously climbed the steps, crossed the stage under the hot lights and stopped in front of the principal. He gave me a big smile, shook my hand and handed me my diploma. I couldn’t wait to open the diploma   case and find my name, certifying that I had graduated. However, when my friend opened his case, we all burst out laughing. Instead of a diploma, a single square of toilet paper was placed inside.

Our high school principal had a great sense of humor and took this opportunity to play a trick back on the boys. I thought they were required to clean his house and yard, but they got off easily. They were allowed to graduate.

Sometimes we get lucky when we do something wrong. However, sometimes we don’t. I often wonder how those who do wrong things get rid of troubles. We have decisions to make throughout our lives. The surest way to stay out of trouble is to avoid it in the first place.

1. What would the writer do after graduating from high school?

A．Get married.

B．Become a writer.

C．Find a regular job.

D．Continue his study.

2. Why did the writer’s friend seem pleased before receiving his diploma?

A．Nobody had discovered his criminal behavior.

B．He had succeeded in play a trick on the principal.

C．He had been praised by the principal for his achievements.

D．He was about to graduate from high school with great honors.

3. How did the author’s friend feel the moment he opened his diploma case?

A．Satisfied.

B．Touched.

C．Embarrassed.

D．Calm.

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Keeping away from Wrong Choices.

B．Cherishing Every Opportunity in Life.

C．Avoiding Making One Mistake Twice.

D．Learning Valuable Lessons from Failure.

【推荐3】Imagine a school where self-awareness is celebrated, students are encouraged to solve maths problems by writing on the walls and applying learned lessons to real life is more important than homework. These are a few of the concepts that makes Space of Mind School unique.

Located in a home built in 1896 in Florida, US, the program serves students in grades 2 through 12 and will accept kindergarten students next year. It also offers an after-school program for students who attend traditional schools, as well as evening programs for adults and educators and weekend events for families.

There is a different atmosphere from that of a traditional school building. Tables and brightly colored walls are white boards. In the science room, students are studying climate changes at a weather station, while in the music room, a student is solving an equation (等式) with his academic coach while he connects music theory and maths.

The daily schedule at the school also stands out. “ We don’t assign boring or exhausting homework.” said Space of Mind founder and CEO Ali Kaufman. “ Instead of homework, we ask that they go home and take a video of themselves applying a lesson they learned or cooking a meal for their family that they learned how to make at school.”

For lunch, instead of traditional cafeteria dishes such as pizza, the school offers organic meals made out of products from local gardens and farms. “ Our students also run a business at the Delray Beach Green Market on Saturdays so they can understand sustainable living practices and how to run a business,” Kafman said.

“ We are also the first school program in Florida to start and end each day with 15 minutes of meditation (冥想),” Kaufman said. “ The positive results we have been seeing in the students from meditation are amazing. We are really about infusing social, emotional and creative skills with academic and life skills.”

1. Space of Mind School_________.

A．assigns no homework.	B．urges students to use what they learn.
C．teaches students to earn money in class.	D．focuses on knowledge learning.

2. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Yoga enjoys great popularity in US.

B．The practice of meditation is amazing.

C．The meditation session lasts 15 minutes daily.

D．The students benefit from meditation.

3. The underlined word “infusing" in the last paragraph probably means______.

A．emphasizing	B．checking
C．developing	D．helping

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．What makes Space of Mind School outstanding.

B．Why Space of Mind School is popular in US.

C．How the after-class programs of space of Mind School are organized.

D．How Space of Mind School cultivates students' life skills.

【推荐1】On today’s blog post, I’ll talk about my favorite magazines. I love reading books and magazines, and I’m learning so many useful tips about health y living, daily life, etc.

Women’s Health

Women’s Health has a unique content. You can find various interesting information about healthy living or exercises you can do at home. I also love their writers because they explain every topic so simply that you can even understand biological articles.

Healthy Food Guide

I totally recommend it to everyone because it has lots of useful information about being healthy during your daily life. In this magazine, you can find articles about foods you often eat but don’t have much idea what they contain or if they’re healthy. If you are searching for new diets, this magazine gives you all the information.

Time Out

Time Out is a well-known magazine and it’s free in my city. Every time I see a Time Out magazine, I get it because it has lots of useful tips. I got Time Out London when I was in London, and I discovered new restaurants, galleries, museums and events. This magazine has various information about the city life. For example, it gives you the events that are happening near you. It gives you tips for the railway stations and other transportation choices.

La Cucina Italiana

If you love cooking Italian food, this magazine is for you! It has lots of recipes and also restaurant reviews. You can also find popular restaurants near you in this magazine. I’ve also read articles by famous chefs from my city.

1. What do Women’s Health and Healthy Food Guide have in common?

A．They have a unique content.	B．They have information about health.
C．They explain every topic simply.	D．They teach people how to cook.

2. Which should we choose to find comments on restaurants?

A．La Cucina Italiana.	B．Time Out.
C．Women’s Health.	D．Healthy Food Guide.

3. What can we learn about the author?

A．He lives in London.	B．He often goes travelling.
C．He loves and enjoys life.	D．He likes collecting recipes.

【推荐2】Shakespeare’s Family Homes Pass

Enter the world of Shakespeare and see the places that inspired a genius, with entry to five historic properties (房产) in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The properties:

Shakespeare’s Birthplace --- Enjoy a multimedia exhibition and live theatre

Hall’s Croft ---Visit the traditional herb gardens and home of Shakespeare’s daughter

Susanna Anne Hathaway’s Cottage --- Hear readings of Shakespeare’s most popular sonnets Maty Arden’s Farm---Watch falconry displays and traditional crafts

Shakespeare’s New Place --- Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare and explore where he wrote some of his most iconic works like his four tragedies (悲剧).

Price             Adult (（18⁺）)                      £20

Child （3-17）                    £10       Under 3: free

Concession （优惠）       £15       60⁺ and students （18-25） with ID

*Tickets are valid (有效) for one visit to each of your 5 properties in a 72 hour period,

*Please note that customers who are disabled can buy a concession ticket and then will be able to have one carer admitted free.

Opening dates and times

Winter Season: 4 November 2019 - 15 March 2020

Shakespeare’s BirthPlace: open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Shakespeare’s New Place: open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Halls Croft: open Monday - Sunday, 11am-4pm

Mary Arden’s Farm: closed

*Shakespeare’s BirthPlace, Shakespeare’s New Place, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: open on the 24 December 10am-lpm, closed 25-26 December.

Spring/Summer/Autumn Season: 16 March 2020 - 1 November 2020

Shakespeare’s BirthPlace and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: open Monday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm.

Shakespeare’s New Place, Hall’s Croft and Mary Arden’s Farm: open Monday - Sunday 10am-5pm

Closing times listed above are last entry.

Houses close 30 minutes after last entry.

1. According to the advertisement, visitors can ________.

A．hear Shakespeare’s sonnets at Shakespeare’s Birthplace

B．explore where he created some of his master works

C．visit the properties many times with the ticket in 72 hours

D．visit the 5 properties free of charge on Christmas Day

2. If Tom, who is disabled, visits the properties with his wife and 13-year-old son, he should at least pay ________.

A．£10

B．£25

C．£30

D．£50

3. Li Hua, a fan of Shakespeare from China, will visit Shakespeare’s BirthPlace on July 25. He should exit at the latest before ________.

A．4:00 pm

B．4:30pm

C．5:00pm

D．5:30 pm

【推荐1】In high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses. I was quickly labeled a "brain." I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.

But in early June of senior year, the principal called me into his office. He asked me to give a speech at graduation. I was surprised to look at him, my heart thumping. This was the reward for my hard work? I murmured something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record.

I finally agreed to a compromise. I would share the honor with five other students. I agreed to introduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, full-length speech.

Graduation day soon arrived, I’d been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized. The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the stage without falling down. I faced my classmates. My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong. But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my seat. I accomplished something I’d never dreamed of — I spoke in front of hundreds of people.

Although I didn’t realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to take part in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness. I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation — or ever. But I’m glad I did. I no longer hesitate when I’m faced with the prospect of doing something I feared. I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.

1. Why was the writer called a "brain"?

A．She was the most intelligent student.

B．She was the head of her small group.

C．She was a bookworm all the time.

D．She did more coursework for good grades.

2. What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A．She ruined her health by studying hard.

B．She got the reward as was expected.

C．She was grateful for giving a speech.

D．She wasn't good at physics at school.

3. How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech?

A．Excited.	B．Moved.
C．Scared.	D．Embarrassed

4. What did the speech bring to the author at last?

A．She had nothing to fear in life,

B．She won enough college credits.

C．She got rid of her sense of shyness.

D．She desired to become a speaker.

【推荐2】Persuasion is to convince someone to agree with you, just like art which also calls for special techniques to accomplish. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos.

Ethos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education he has in the field. After all, you’re more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.

Pathos is a speaker’s way of connecting with an audience’s emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats to make the viewers feel pity, so they will be more likely to donate money.

Logos is the use of facts, statistics or other evidence to support your argument. An audience will believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me”.

Although ethos, pathos and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when used together. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.

1. What is the purpose of persuasion?

A．To advise somebody to support you.

B．To help someone have special skills.

C．To convince somebody to realize his aim.

D．To talk someone into being honest.

2. What is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience to trust him?

A．Pathos.	B．Ethos.
C．Logos.	D．Education.

3. What do a politician and an animal charity have in common?

A．Both prevent themselves from being hurt.

B．Both save people from terrible wars.

C．Both make the audience support them.

D．Both persuade people to donate money.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Convince the Audience.	B．Three Basic Tools of Persuasion
C．Believe Me.	D．Strength of Persuasion

【推荐3】You know that old saying that laughter is the best medicine. Well, studies have long shown that laughter can have a positive effect both physically and emotionally. In South Korea, a nation more used to holding back its emotions, at least one hospital is encouraging patients to let loose on their regular basis.

Laughing, for those cancer patients and their families, is a weekly exercise at Seoul National University hospital. It is something that does not come easy for them, but an hour of laughter therapy (疗法） is all it takes to fight depression that often follows chemical treatment. Lim Song Li, a therapist at the hospital, was once a depression patient herself. She now is a laughter therapist and says when you laugh, blood vessels expand,and sugar levels drop, producing an abundance of hormones (激素）linked with happiness and pleasure. But in Korean culture, where Confucian tradition dominates(主导）social behavior,laughing is not a nature thing. Korean men are taught not to cry more than three times in their lifetime. And the sound of a Korean woman's laughter should not be heard outside the fence of her home. But inside this hospital,they are letting it out. By the end of the session, they make belief laughs somehow become their own.

If laughing requires effort,more natural to Koreans, it is singing. The sing-song star therapist, famous for her therapy sessions to fight housewife depression,Jeong Ji Song says singing is an easier way to express inner feelings,especially for Korean women brought up in the conservative background. For some,these classes can be a stress-management tool,but for many more who suffer from depression, learning to sing out their heart can be a healing process.

It not only helped Ying Seung Woo come out of severe depression, but also presented her with a new career. After taking up singing therapy, she found a talent in herself-cheer-leading. And now she is taking courses to become a certified therapist.

1. The author mentions South Korea to show.

A．there are few people suffering from depression in South Korea

B．laughter has a positive influence on Korean women' s health

C．people in South Korea are used to expressing their inner feelings

D．people in South Korea have attempted to use laughter therapy

2. Why does the hospital encourage patients to laugh?

A．Laughter can help ease patients' pain.

B．Laughing can help patients fight depression.

C．Laughter is a natural thing in the Korean society.

D．Laughing is not allowed in the Korean tradition.

3. ·What does the underlined word “healing” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Curing.

B．Controlling.

C．Suffering.

D．Fighting.