【推荐1】Upcoming Events of New York Chinese Cultural Center
Fan Dance
Sunday, September8, 2:00pm-3:00 pm, $15 per child
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library

Learn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.

Dragon Boat Festival

Friday, September13,2:00pm -2:30pm

Fresh Meadows Park

Come and celebrate with us in the thousand-year-old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and enjoy the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.

Dance to China

Sunday, September15, 2 pm

Spruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038

Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and Beijing opera . Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.

NYCCC School of the Arts Open House

Saturday, September21, from 1:00pm -3:00 pm, $12 per child

PS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002

Join us and see Chinese dance, kung fu, and acrobatic (杂技的)performances performed by our current students. Come and see our students’ beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1-2 pm. The show will be from 2-3pm.

1. Where can you learn about China-US trade and immigration history?

A．In New-York Historical Society Museum & Library.

B．In PS 124, Yung Wing School.

C．In Spruce Street School Auditorium.

D．In Fresh Meadows Park.

2. How much should a family of 4 (aged 75, 38, 36, 5) pay to participate in Dance to China?

A．$48.	B．$ 52.
C．$55.	D．$ 57.

3. What does NYCCC aim at?

A．Training dancing instructors.	B．Producing beautiful artwork.
C．Promoting Chinese folk arts.	D．Examining trade and immigration.

【推荐1】Many French teachers and parents complain that their kids are less bright than they were. They say young people visit museums less often and spend too much time on the Internet. They only read comics（连环图画） and listen to music，and like American culture more than their own. But is this true？A recent survey shows that many French kids spend their time as other kids always have.

Most French teens love music，with 86% putting it as their top hobby，above the cinema，sport and television.

French kids read a lot and like different things，from Japanese cartoons to American novels.

Many French people worry that their children watch too many American films and listen to too much American music.

But the results of this survey show that French young people like their own culture.

As Silvia Berlin，a student from Paris，says，"I love watching American TV，but I watch more French programmes. I love being French!"

1. Many French teachers and parents___.

A．think their kids are as clever as they were

B．don't think their kids are as clever as they were

C．think their kids are more clever than they were

D．don't think their kids are clever at all

2. Most French teens' top hobby is____.

A．going to the movies	B．doing sport
C．watching TV	D．listening to music

3. The French kids like all of the following except___.

A．Japanese history	B．Japanese cartoons
C．American films	D．American music

4. This passage is mainly about a survey of____.

A．French parents' complaint	B．French kid' study
C．French kids' interests	D．French teachers' complaint.

【推荐2】The desire to sleep late can be almost too much to resist at weekends. This Saturday morning, though, there was something important enough to get me up early. Yawning widely, I got out of bed and put on some old jeans and a T-shirt. After combing the house for work gloves, my dad came up with a pair my mother used for gardening and took them along.

We hopped(跳) in the car and headed into Boston. Guided by my directions, Dad was somehow-able to get us to our destination: a row of two-story houses. They were in the process of being built,mostly by volunteers like us.

After grabbing a huge leather tool belt, I met the people I would be working with. Virginia, James and Wilbur were all more than twice my age but treated me like a peer(同龄人). We got to work nailing the frames of walls. By lunch break I had hit what seemed like every tough spot in the whole house, and pried(撬起) countless bent nails. The rest of the day went by quickly as I gained efficiency with my hammer. Soon it was time to pack up.

As l was leaving, a woman came into the house. She saw the progress we'd made upstairs and started looking around the rooms. Then I realized who the woman was-her family would be living in the house. As she walked through each room, I could see her planning where furniture would go.

Even though I had only been there one short day out of weeks of construction. I felt a great sense of accomplishment. When these houses finished, six families would have nice homes.

Thanks go to Habitat for Humanity for giving me such an opportunity to make a difference in others' lives. Habitat for Humanity is an international organization. Local information can be found by visiting www: habitat. org. You are welcome to join and be part of the change you want to see in your community.

1. What is the important thing the author mentioned in Paragraph l?

A．Sleeping at weekends.

B．Building some houses.

C．Gardening with his mother.

D．Finding his father a pair of work gloves.

2. What can be learned about the author from Paragraph 3?

A．He worked with people'of his age.	B．He was an awkward nailer at first.
C．He finished work before lunch break.	D．He learned a lot from his workmates.

3. Which of the following words can best describe the author?

A．Caring.

B．Brave.

C．Ambitious.

D．Sensitive.

4. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?

A．Call more people to volunteer.

B．Stress the importance of labor work.

C．Advertise a local nonprofit organization.

D．Introduce the benefits of joining Habitat for Humanity.

【推荐3】When people communicate, they use more than words. People's body language shows important information just like speech does. When someone lies with their words, their body language often tells the truth. The next time you wonder if someone is telling you the truth, try watching their hands.

A person who is being honest will usually turn one or both of their palms (手掌) towards the other person. If a person is beginning to “open up” or share important information, you may notice them turn their palms towards you. Like most body language, this unconscious (无意识的) gesture usually gives the other person the feeling that the speaker is speaking honestly.

When people lie, they tend to hide their palms by putting their hands behind their back or holding them. Others will keep their hands in their pockets if they are lying or trying to hide information. Salespeople are sometimes trained to watch out for this specific example of body language when a person is saying that they can't afford a product or service. Sometimes professional liars try to use open-palm gestures to fool others. But a careful listener may tell it is a lie through their body language such as lack of eye contact and touching the nose.

Research has also suggested that if people normally turn their palms to face their listeners, they tend to be more honest themselves. If you want people's honesty, talk to them and ask them questions while keeping your palms turned out. This will put pressure on the people you are talking to.

Human body language, emotion, and communication are directly connected. By showing that you are honest, with your palms towards people, your body language pushes others to tell you the truth.

1. Turning one's palms towards others is a symbol of _____.

A．confidence	B．politeness
C．patience	D．honesty

2. How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed?

A．By telling stories.	B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By providing explanations.

3. Talking with your palms open will encourage others to _____.

A．behave actively	B．gesture carefully
C．be honest with you	D．forget their pressure

【推荐1】The Breakfast Club

Starred by John Hughes, 1985

Five high school students with nothing in common are forced to spend an entire Saturday together in detention (拘留). At seven a.m. they had nothing to say, but by four p.m, they had bared their souls to each other and became good friends — the Jock, the Brain, the Criminal, the Princess, and the Kook.They were finally able to talk about themselves while they were forced to stay together.

Pretty in Pink.

Starred by Howard Deutch, 1986

Pretty in Pink looks at the central dilemma of adolescence where one’s dreams are much larger than one's confidence. Molly Ringwald plays Andie Walsh, a poor girl living with her father and working in a downtown record store. The school she attends is full of wealthy snobs (势利小人) and she likes a rich kid Blane.There is nothing new about the plot-rich boy and poor girl love each other and snobbery nearly destroys the romance.

Clueless

Starred by Amy Heckerling and Alicia Silverstone, 1995

Cher, played by Alicia Silverstone, is one of the most popular girls at Beverly Hills High School where rich kids hang out, talk to each other on cell phones and occasionally attend classes.

At 15 going on 16, Cher has it all — a white Jeep, an extensive wardrobe with a computer to help select the perfect dress, and an unbelievable ability to charm, cajole and whine (哄骗和哭诉) until others obey her requests.The dialogue is wiry and entertaining.

1. The Breakfast Club is about ______ .

A．a prince and a princess

B．several criminals

C．several students

D．some tourists

2. we can conclude from Pretty in Pink that ______ .

A．the love between Molly and Blane aren't going smoothly

B．Molly and Blane eventually get married

C．Molly’s and Blane’a parents quite agree to their love

D．the love between Molly and Blane defeats snobbery

3. Which of the following is starred by Howard Deutch？ ______

A．The Breakfast Club.

B．Pretty in Pink.

C．Clueless.

D．Beverly Hill Schoo1.

4. We can infer that the Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink and Clueless are three ______ .

A．world-famous paintings about religion

B．Disney’s cartoons about love stories

C．films about teenagers

D．ancient Roman fairy tales

【推荐1】Every man dreams of having a good car. With luxury cars, like Bentley, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce, going into the world of SUVs, if you have deep pockets, you will be spoilt for choice.   

◆Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

Using a new aerodynamic system allows it to set a car lap record of 6: 44 97 at Nurburgring, one of the longest and most challenging circuits in the world. Plus, carbon fiber can be seen everywhere, which makes the car strong and lightweight. There’re only 900 being built and you’11need to cough up $517, 770 to buy one.   

◆Aston Martin DBX

The DBX is Aston Martin’s maiden SUV product.   It features a choice of two gas engines—a 4.0-liter V8 from Mercedes and a 5.2-liter V12 from its own. The price is predicted to be around $250, 000.   

◆Audi E-tron

Being an eco-friendly motoring. it is an all-electric SUV that makes up for its rather ordinary appearance with design, luxury and technology. At the front and back are electric motors which insure progress is rapid. In addition to plenty of storage space, the Audi E-tron provides side cameras instead of side mirrors and air suspension that adapts to the terrain (地 形). Hand over $74, 800 and it’s yours.   

◆Tesla Roadster

Tesla Roadster will turn most heads, Zero to 60 in 1.9 seconds means it will leave most cars for dust. The top speed is 250 mph, which is also unheard of for most cars—let alone an a11-electric one. Having advanced autonomous driving systems and a huge touchscreen for surfing the Internet, it won’t make you regret for paying $200, 000.

1. What’s special about Lamborghini Aventador SVJ?

A．It offers two gas engines.	B．It is an all-electric SUV.
C．It uses lightweight materials.	D．It has the most challenging circuit.

2. Which car is suitable if you want one with adaptable air suspension?

A．Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.	B．Aston Martin DBX.
C．Audi E-tron.	D．Tesla Roadster

3. Which of the following does Tesla Roadster provide?

A．Self-driving systems.	B．A gas-saving engine.
C．Side cameras.	D．Much storage space.

【推荐2】English Village is near the city of Paju in South Korea. It has a concert hall theater, and even a city hall. There are restaurants and coffee shops too, and the waiters in them are all English-speaking foreign teachers.

Students of about 13 or 14 years old are sent here to study English for two to four weeks. From nine to nine each day, they put their hearts into games, activities and tasks, which are specially designed to get them to communicate with English speakers. One of the most popular activities is making their own videos by using digital cameras and computers. The students are then asked to talk about their films in English.

There are lots of places for the kids to practice English speaking. For example, they can take money out of a pretend bank, and then use it to tip their waiter at the restaurant.

English village was built by Jeffrey John, an American businessman. He has worked in South Korea for a long time. He wants to make English learning be a happy and enjoyable task. “Everyone in Korea seems afraid of meeting and talking with foreigners,” said John, “but as you can see, the young girls who spent only three days in English Village are a lot more confident. They are no longer afraid of meeting foreigners and answering questions in English.”

1. What is one of the children’s favorite activities in English Village?

A．Going to the theatre.	B．Chatting in the restaurants.
C．Working in the pretend bank.	D．Making films by themselves.

2. Why did John build English Village?

A．He wanted to make a lot of money.

B．He wanted to make English leaning fun.

C．He wanted to make a lot of friends.

D．He wanted to be a good English teacher.

3. It can be inferred that John ______.

A．is doing business in America

B．is good at making his own films

C．is now staying in South Korea

D．is learning languages in South Korea

4. According to John, English learning in English Village is______

A．successful

B．boring

C．difficult

D．passive

【推荐3】Along the river banks of the Amazon and the Orinoco there lives a bird that swims before it can fly, flies like a fat chicken, eats green leaves, has the stomach of a cow and has claws (爪) on its wings when young. They build their homes about 4.6m above the river, an important feature (特征) for the safety of the young. It is called the hoatzin.

In appearance, the birds of both sexes look very much alike with brown on the back and cream and red on the underside. The head is small, with a large set of feathers on the top, bright red eyes, and blue skin. Its nearest relatives are the common birds, cuckoos. Its most striking feature, though, is only found in the young.

Baby hoatzins have a claw on the leading edge of each wing and another at the end of each wing tip. Using these four claws, together with the beak (喙), they can climb about in the bushes, looking very much like primitive birds must have done. When the young hoatzins have learned to fly, they lose their claws.

During the drier months between December and March, hoatzins fly about the forest in groups of 20 to 30 birds, but in April, when the rainy season begins, they collect together in smaller living units of two to seven birds for producing purposes.

1. What is the text mainly about?

A．Hoatzins in dry and rainy seasons.

B．The relatives and enemies of hoatzins.

C．Primitive birds and hoatzins of the Amazon.

D．The appearance and living habits of hoatzins.

2. Young hoatzins are different from their parents in that        .

A．they look like young cuckoos

B．they have claws on the wings

C．they eat a lot like a cow

D．they live on river banks

3. Why do hoatzins collect together in smaller groups when the rainy season comes?

A．To find more food.

B．To protect themselves better.

C．To keep themselves warm.

D．To produce their young.