【推荐1】Classified advertising is that advertising which is grouped in certain sections of the paper and is thus distinguished from display advertising. Such groupings as ―Help Wanted, RealEstate(不动产), Lost and Found are made, the rate charged being less than for display advertising. Classified advertisements are a convenience to the reader and a saving to the advertiser.

The reader who is interested in a particular kind of advertisement finds all advertisements of that type grouped for him. The advertisers may, therefore, use a very small advertisement if it was placed among larger advertisements in the paper. It is evident that the reader approaches the classified advertisement in a different frame of mind from that in which he approaches the other advertisements in the paper. He turns to a page of classified advertisements to search for the particular advertisement that will meet his needs.

As his attention is voluntary, the advertiser does not need to rely too much extent ondisplay type to get the reader’s attention. Formerly all classified advertisements were of the same size and did not have display type. With the increase in the number of such advertisements, however, each advertiser within a certain group is competing with others in the same group for the reader’s attention. In many cases, the result has been an increase in the size of the space used and the addition of headlines and pictures. In that way, the classified advertisement has in reality advertisement. This is particularly true of real estate advertising?

1. The following facts are advantages of classified advertising EXCEPT ____.

A．It helps to reduce the advertising cost.

B．It attracts the target readers’ attention easily.

C．It provides more information for the readers.

D．It doesn’t have to rely too much on display type.

2. Which is the example given of types of classified advertisement?

A．Houses for sale.	B．People who are asking for help.
C．Job hunting.	D．People who are lost.

3. What do readers usually do when they look through classified advertisements?

A．They are in a new frame of mind to buy anything.

B．They look for something they need.

C．They feel lost in so many classified advertisements.

D．They maintain the same emotions as reading display advertisements.

4. According to the text, in which way have the classified advertisements changed nowadays?

A．They are charged for no money.

B．They are divided into more groups.

C．They are less formal than ever.

D．They depend more on display type.

【推荐2】Of all the American blockbusters, some popular movies are rolled out for the teenagers. With the preparation of popcorns, you can choose one of them for your teen to watch with you or their friends.

1. Dead Poets Society

An English teacher, called Mr. Keating, guides his students, who hope to be lawyers and doctors, to poetry and free-thinking. With each student coping with some issues, he urged them to set up Dead Poets Society for reading and writing poems.

2. The Hunger Games

Based on a book by Suzanne Collins, the story set in Panem, a destroyed country in North America. Each year, boys and girls, coming from 12 districts of Panem, take part in Hunger Games. Broadcast alive, this competition is exciting because all the participants play the games against death.

3. The Breakfast Club

It begins with five students at the Shermer High School, Claire, a princess, John, a criminal, Andrew, an athlete, Brian, a bookworm and Allison, an unfortunate person, who are forced to spend 9 hours together on a Saturday. In spite of their differences, they find that their social problems are more similar than they think.

4. Eighth Grade

Kayla is a shy, socially anxious girl trying to get by the last few weeks of middle school. She earns the “most quiet” girl title in school, but at home, she posts online self-help and motivational videos that not many people watch. Kayla is raised by her single father Mark, who tries to disconnect Kayla from the social media.

1. Who helps teenagers form a Dead Poets Society?

A．Mr. Brain.	B．Mr. Keating.
C．Suzanne Collins.	D．Ms. Claire.

2. Which film is adapted from a book according to the passage?

A．Eighth Grade.	B．Dead Poets Society.
C．The Hunger Games.	D．The Breakfast Club.

3. Whom is the passage most likely to be targeted at?

A．Teachers.

B．Teens.

C．Friends.

D．Parents.

【推荐3】

Noticeboard A Computer problems? Experienced IT engineer will sort out problems with home computers (PCs and Macs). Phone ‘the Computer Doctor’ now for a free estimate. 09651 325693 B DRUMMER WANTED For recently formed band. Must have ability and experience. We play mostly indie rock. Many songs already written. Some performances in local pubs in Nov/ Dec. Send details and sound samples to: newband@hotmail.com C Babysitter wanted For 2-year-old twins – occasional weekday evenings for up to six hours. Would be suitable for a student with some experience. £4.50 an hour. Phone Jan on 719 873 466 D Lost!!! Small grey cat missing in Lees Hall area. She’s frightened of dogs and teenage boys. If you see her, please, please phone: 09651 324472 We really miss her! E Get fit to the sound of Latin rhythms! It’s easier than you think and loads of fun. Join us TODAY! Beginners classes:              Monday / Wednesday              11 - 12am Intermediate classes:       Tuesday / Thursday                    2 - 3pm Advanced classes:              Monday / Wednesday              7 – 8pm Come and book your place before September 25 at Lees Sports Centre F Room to Let Two students looking for one more to share house. Own room with single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Near university campus and shopping centre. £250 per month + bills (including Wi-Fi). Non-smokers only. Phone Luka on 719 533 857 G PRESCO Supermarkets Part-time supermarket work Evening and weekend hours available. Experience of shelf-stacking an advantage but not essential. Apply to the store manager PRESCO. 32 Main Street, Lees Hall

1. Experience is a must in ________.

A．PRESCO Supermarkets	B．Babysitter wanted
C．Drummer wanted	D．Zumba

2. Which of the following is a likely outcome after reading the notices?

A．You’ll find a part-time job.	B．You’ll rent a cheap room.
C．You’ll have your laptop fixed.	D．You’ll form your own band.

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the Noticeboard?

A．If you want to improve you dancing skills, you should attend the class at 11am on Monday.

B．If you want to find a part-time job during weekend hours, you can phone 719 873 466.

C．If you rent the room in ad F, you’ll have free access to Wi-Fi.

D．The “Computer Doctor” will pre-judge the possible problem with your computer free of charge.

【推荐1】For travelers looking to get fully involved in a new destination, our hiking expeditions offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy your surroundings-and engage in a thrilling physical challenge.

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Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail

Trip Type: Signature Land

Activity Level: Light

● Take in wide views of Canada’s magnificent Rockies from the glass-domed, Gold Leaf service cars of the Rocky Mountaineer train.

● Explore Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks in a lot of ways, including a lake cruise, nature hikes, and a thrilling skytrain (缆车) trip.

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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii

Trip Type: Expedition Cruise (乘船游览)

Activity Level: Light or Moderate

● By special permission, spend four full days exploring the rich wildlife and culture of Haida Gwall-a group of small islands known as the Canadian Galapagos-aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion.

● A National Geographic photographer joins select departures to give onboard talks and provide hands-on instruction during short trips.

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Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness Explorer

Trip Type: Family

Activity Level: Light-Moderate

●   Set out on a wildlife journey through Denali National Park and Preserve to spot the Resident “big five”-grizzlies, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves.

● Visit the famed Alaska Sea Life Center for an up-close look at playful sea otters, Colorful puffins, and octopus with long legs.

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Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Private Expedition

Trip Type: Private Expedition

Activity Level: Light-Moderate

● Go camping just outside the border of Yellowstone, and settle into Bentwood Inn, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World near the base of the very tall Tetons.

● Raft the Snake River on a thrilling white-water adventure or on a leisurely float through Grand Teton National Park with a private guide.

1. What is unique for the journey to Canadian Rockies?

A．Mountain views.	B．A thrilling skytrain trip.
C．Nature hikes.	D．An expedition cruise.

2. What do you need to travel to the Canadian Galapagos?

A．Superb physical qualities.	B．A wide knowledge of wildlife and culture.
C．Special permission.	D．A National Geographic photographer.

3. Which is the best choice for a sea life journey with your kids?

A．A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii.

B．Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Private Expedition.

C．Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness Explorer.

D．Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail.

【推荐2】If you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites (世界遗产保护地) may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). It’s particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.

Khami Ruins National Monument

The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.

Henderson Island

Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.

Old City of Jerusalem

As a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” the following year.

1. Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley?

A．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.

B．It is famous for many ancient objects.

C．It has been untouched by human beings.

D．It lies in the southern part of Sichuan Province.

2. From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem ________.

A．was ruined in the mid-16th century

B．was once business center for trade

C．has over 140 kinds of birds living there

D．is a holy city for three major religions

3. According to the passage, which World Heritage site was most recently set?

A．Henderson Island.	B．Khami Ruins National Monument.
C．Old City of Jerusalem.	D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

【推荐1】I had moved to Japan for a long- term client consulting engagement. After a few days in a Tokyo hotel I moved to an apartment. After being moved in by my colleagues, it was time to get dinner. I found a pizza deliver flyer in my mailbox, and decided to simply order a pizza as. I might have the previous week in Manhattan. The phone call to Cali Pizza was easier than anticipated and while waiting for the pizza I set about unpacking.

Unfortunately, after 45 minutes no pizza. I figured that my “easy” call really wasn’t and that I would need to make alternate plans for dinner. While thinking about what to do next, my phone rang. It was Cali Pizza calling to say that they could not find my apartment based on the address that I had given them. Once it was determined that I had provided an incorrect address, the clerk on the phone asked me to describe what I could see from my window. After some back and forth they seemed satisfied that they knew where I was.

A few minutes later the pizza arrived, This is when my “customer delight” experience took over. First, the delivery person apologized repeatedly for being late, then he showed me the small blue metal plate on my building with the correct address, and finally he refused to accept payment for the pizza because he was late. Net result: one delighted customer (me), and frequent orders from Cali Pizza during my two-year stay in Japan.

Such “customer delight” experiences become stories I have used to illustrate what it means to truly delight a customer.

1. What did the writer do first after he moved in the apartment?

A．Deliver flyers.	B．Place an order.
C．Call his colleagues.	D．Set about unpacking.

2. why was the delivery delayed?

A．The number on the flyer was inaccurate.

B．The clerk was unfamiliar with the address.

C．The wrier provided an inaccurate address.

D．The pizza was sent to a wrong address.

3. Which of the following best explains “took over” underlined in paragraph 3?

A．Disappeared.

B．Dominated.

C．Promoted.

D．Decreased.

4. What can we learn from the story?

A．It’s never easy to settle down in a new city.

B．A delayed delivery may result in good profit.

C．One can’t be too careful when placing an order.

D．A short-term loss of benefit may reward a lot.

【推荐2】American like to visit the national parks. In 1996, over 250,000,000 people visited areas run by the National Park Service. Experts predict that by 2010, 500,000,000 people per year will visit the parks. As a result, people are trying to think of ways to protect the parks from the crowds.

The crowding of the parks has caused several problems. One is that there is not enough space for all of the people who want to use the parks. To deal with this problem, national parks may require reservations months in advance for some spots. The Park Service may also raise entrance fees at these places.

Another problem caused by increased park use is pollution. Some garbage and waste can be cleaned up, and the cleanup can be paid for by increased entrance fees. To cut down on noise pollution and air pollution, officials may decrease the number of cars allowed in parks. If this happens, people may use buses to travel around the parks. Officials may also limit the use of jet-skis, snowmobiles (摩托雪橇), motorboats, and sightseeing helicopters and planes.

The parks are also threatened by development that is going on around them. For example, around Yellow Stone Park, many motels (汽车旅馆), golf courses, resorts, and other tourist attractions have been built. Some of these developments affect areas that are used by animals. People will have to learn to agree about ways to protect the parks. If they do not, there will soon be no reason to visit these national treasures.

1. By 2010, the number of visitors will rise by ______ per year.

A．250 million

B．500 million

C．2.5 billion

D．5 billion

2. If you want to visit the national parks, you may have to _____ in the future.

A．pay less than before	B．stay there for months
C．book the ticket before months	D．fill in a form to apply for the ticket

3. Entrance fees may be increased _______.

A．just for the benefit of the National Park Service

B．either to limit the number of visitors or to pay for the cleaner

C．not only to protect the animals but to reduce the noise pollution

D．merely for the development of the national parks

4. What does the underlined sentence in the passage mean?

A．People are not supposed to visit the national parks for fear that they will harm the animals.

B．Only if more man-made tourist attractions are built will more people visit the parks.

C．It is reasonable to keep the balance between the development of the parks and the reserve(保护区).

D．People will not visit the national parks since there are no golf courses and resorts.

5. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．High fees may probably keep some people out of parks.

B．Helicopters and planes will not be used in parks any longer.

C．The bus will become the only tool in parks with the purpose of pollution reduction.

D．The National Park Service welcomes as many visitors as possible.

【推荐3】It may seem as if Mother's Day was invented by a company named Hallmark,   but   people have been taking time on the calendar to give a shout-out to Mom for a long time. The Greeks and Romans had mother goddess festivals — although their celebrations didn't involve the menfolk taking their underappreciated mothers out to dinner. A more recent tradition was   Mothering Sunday, which developed in the British Isles during the 16th century. On the fourth Sunday in April, young men and women who were living and working apart from their families were advised to return to their mothers’ houses.

Mother's Day as it is observed in the United States started in the 1850s with Ann Jarvis, a West Virginia woman who held “Mothers' Work Days” to promote health and hygiene(卫生 ) at home and in the workplace. During the Civil War, Jarvis organized women to improve sanitary conditions for soldiers on both sides, and after the war she became a peacemaker, furthering the cause by bringing together mothers of Union and Confederate                    soldiers and promoting a Mother's Day holiday.

Jarvis's work inspired another 19th-century woman, Julia Ward Howe. In 1870 Howe published her “Mother's Day Proclamation”, which envisioned(设想) the day not as appreciation of mothers by their children but as an opportunity for women to exercise their collective power for peace. Howe started holding annual Mother's Day celebrations in Boston, her hometown, but after about a decade she stopped footing the bill and the tradition faded away.

It was Jarvis's daughter Anna who succeeded in getting Mother’s Day recognized as a national holiday. After her mother died, in May 1905, Anna started holding yearly ceremony on   the anniversary and conducting a tireless PR campaign to have the day made a holiday. In 1908   she succeeded in enlisting the support of John Wanamaker, the Philadelphia department store magnate and advertising pioneer, and by 1912 West Virginia and a few other states had adopted Mother's Day. Two years later, President Woodrow Wilson signed a resolution   declaring   the second Sunday in May a national holiday.

It wasn't long, though, before whatever ideals the day was supposed to celebrate were buried under an amount of greeting cards and candy. By the 1920s Anna Jarvis was campaigning against the holiday she had been instrumental in creating. “I wanted it to be a day of emotionalism, not profit,” she said.

1. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that              .

A．mothers didn't get enough appreciation in the past

B．Mother's Day was invented by Hallmark

C．young people all returned to their mothers' houses

D．Greeks and Romans were the first to celebrate Mother's Day

2. Who plays the most significant role in creating Mother's Day?

A．Ann Jarvis.	B．Julia Ward Howe.
C．Woodrow Wilson.	D．Anna Jarvis.

3. Why did Anna Jarvis go against celebrating Mother's Day in the 1920s?

A．Because it was extremely emotional.

B．Because the festival was not profitable.

C．Because the celebrations went against the original spirit.

D．Because the day was celebrated in the form of exchanging greeting cards and candy.

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．The Definition of Mother’s Day

B．The Argument on Celebrating Mother's Day

C．The Story Behind the Creation of Mother's Day

D．Different Forms of Celebration on Mother's Day

【推荐1】This must be the coolest school ever…just look at their new classroom! Pupils at Milton Hall School in Essex will soon be treated to lessons inside an actual private jet (喷气式飞机).

The Cessna Citation jet was noticed by the school’s media manager Jon Baker, who was having a flying lesson at Southend Airport. He thought it would make a good classroom. The school bought the disused private jet and said it was “a lot cheaper than building a classroom”. Once it’s washed and renovated (修复), it will be able 1o house classes of up to 5 children. “The children just want to get inside it, but we need to make it safe first,” Mr. Baker said. “I'll comfortably fit half a class when we're finished. The children have been writing stories about how they think it got there.” “It will receive a full makeover to turn it into a completely new exiting learning space ," Claire Reynolds, the school's business manager, said.

The city's health and safety team has examined the jet and will be monitoring the renovation. The school says it will take up to four months to change the space with seating, lighting and solar panels. “We have a lot of experts on site, including Mr. Baker, who’s a real plane enthusiast. It's his hobby,” Ms. Reynolds said. “Our school has limited space for expansion and we wanted to find an exciting and unusual way to further attract our children and expand on their learning.”

The jet will eventually become a center for ICT (Information and Communications Technology) and media studies. Teachers also hope the experience of learning inside such a special space will inspire the children’s creative writing.

1. When did Mr. Baker find the private jet?

A．When he was having a flight.	B．When he was on an exhibition.
C．When he was taking a flying lesson.	D．When he was watching a movie.

2. The school bought the plane for_________.

A．its comfortability	B．its affordability
C．its beauty	D．its size

3. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The plane can be used as a classroom directly.

B．The jet classroom will do good to students' learning.

C．Mr. Baker wanted to have a jet classroom for he is a plane enthusiast.

D．The jet is large enough to hold many students.

4. In which section of a newspaper will you possibly red this passage?

A．Entertainment.	B．Health.
C．Celebrity.	D．Society.

【推荐2】Tesla’s lifestyle products tend to cash in on the brand appeal of the electric carmaker   and its   very publicly engaged chief manager Elon Musk, and the new Tesla Wireless Charger is no exception. It is not for the car, but for the cellphone.

The device, which is sold on Tesla’s website alongside hats and the company’s existing desktop and portable chargers, is a small, Apple-like device that costs $65. It has an integrated USB-C cable for when you want to plug it directly into your device, and a USB-A port for non-USB-C devices. You can get it in black or white, but it only comes with 6,000mAh of juice and 5W of output   charging (The wired charging method gets you 7.5W).

For about half the price, you can get Anker’s 10,000mAh Power Core charger, which has 12W of output charging but no wireless charging capabilities. For $50, you can get an RAV Power 10,400mAh wireless charger with 10W of output.

Of course, nobody is really buying this for the functions. They’re buying it because it has a Tesla logo on it and it looks really nice, which is totally fair for $65 and the ease of use wireless charging allows. It’s not a bad purchase for a big Tesla fan.

1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．A Wired Charging Method	B．A New Wireless Charger
C．A New Tesla Car	D．A New Apple Device

2. If you spend $32.5, you can get ______.

A．a desktop

B．a Tesla wireless charger

C．an RAV Power wireless charger

D．an Anker’s 10,000mAh Power Core charger

3. A new wireless charger has ______.

A．12W of output charging	B．10W of output charging
C．5W of output charging	D．7.5W of output charging

4. Where is the passage most probably from?

A．A literary essay.	B．A science report.
C．A historical novel.	D．A sale website.

【推荐3】Films to Expect in October

October is approaching and new films will be on soon. Here are three breath-aking films which are highly recommended. See which will appeal to you best?

Rebecca

The most famous adaptation of Rebecca is the Oscar-winning Alfred Hitchcock classic starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. How can Ben Wheatley's new version possibly compete? One answer is to have Kristin Scott Thomas as Mrs. Danvers, a stroke（中风）of casting genius which is enough to justify the film's existence. Another is going back to the book and trying to get closer to the actual story. You think you know it but you just don't.

On Netflix from 21 October

Possessor

Andrea Riseborough stars as an assassin（刺客）who can control other people's bodies and get them to do the killing for her. Her latest job is to kill an IT tycoon（Sean Bean）and his daughter（Tuppence Middleton）by possessing the daughter's future husband（ Christopher Abbott）. David Ehrlich of IndieWire claimed, "90 minutes of Andrea Riseborough and Chriustopher Abbott engaging in psychic（灵媒）warfare over control of the latter's body is more satisfying".

On 2 October in the U. S. and 9 October in Canada

Honest Thief

Liam Neeson plays Tom, a retired bank robber who promises to return his ill-gotten gains in exchange for a reduced prison sentence so that he can settle down with the woman he loves（Kate Walsh）. But the two FBI agents（Jai Courtney and Anthony Ramos）assigned to fetch the money decide to steal it instead and frame Tom for murder. Unfortunately for them, he is a man with a very particular set of skills, so explosions, car chases, and shoot-outs all come.

On 14 October in France, 15 October in Portugal and 16 October in the U.S.

1. What do we know about Ben Wheatley's new Rebecca?

A．It is the best adaptation.

B．It is produced closer to the original.

C．Kristin Scott Thomas edited it.

D．Laurence Olivier starred in the film.

2. When can you first enjoy Possessor in the U.S.?

A．2 October.	B．9 October
C．14 October.	D．15 October.

3. What can be expected in Honest Thief?

A．True love.	B．Thrilling action.
C．Fantastic scenery.	D．Psychological control.