FOR RENT
Large, sunny office in convenient downtown location, near two bus routes, ample parking at the back. 900 sq. feet divided into two private offices and comfortable reception area, small kitchen, one bathroom. Modern 10-story building with two elevators. $l,750/month. First month's rent and security deposit equal to one month's rent required to move in. To see, call City Office Rentals at 382-0838 between 8:30 and 4:30, Tues. — Sat.
To: Marilyn Sawyer
From: Paul Lebowski
Sent: Tuesday, October 3
Subject: Office rental
Marilyn,
Here's a link to an office rental ad I found online: www.offices. com/10-01.1 think it's worth looking at even though the rent is a bit high. I know it is a good deal more than we are paying now, but look at the size. It's twice as big as our current office, and I'm sure we can use the space.
And it has a kitchen, a bathroom and a reception area just like we have now. Unfortunately it is nowhere near a subway station. That is a convenience I would miss having, but it does have parking, unlike our current office. I'm sure our clients would appreciate that. It would also be good to be in a building with an elevator. I'm really tired of using the stairs. I'd like to see the space as soon as possible. Could you call and make an appointment? Try and get one for tomorrow if you can, because after that I'll be away until next Monday, as you know. Thanks.
Paul
1. How big is Marilyn and Paul's current office?| A．450 square feet. | B．750 square feet. |
| C．900 square feet. | D．1,750 square feet. |
| A．It is near the subway. | B．It is in a 10-story building. |
| C．It is in a building with an elevator. | D．It cost more than the advertised office. |
| A．$900. | B．$1,750. | C．$1,800. | D．$3,500. |
| A．Monday. | B．Tuesday. | C．Wednesday. | D．Thursday. |
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【推荐1】Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential (居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.
Meal Plans available
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
It's important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host's permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.
Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes
Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practice English at home quite as much.
1. The passage is probably written for _______.
| A．hosts willing to receive foreign students |
| B．foreigners hoping to build British culture |
| C．travellers planning to visit families in London |
| D．English learners applying to live in English homes |
| A．Free transport | B．Medical care |
| C．Room cleaning | D．Physical training |
| A．Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2. |
| B．The business centre of London is probably in Zone 1. |
| C．Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre. |
| D．Accommodation in the city centre is not provided. |
| A．To experience a warmer family atmosphere. |
| B．To enrich their knowledge of English. |
| C．To enjoy much more freedom |
| D．To entertain friends as they like. |
Shipping containers are gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional houses. These 20-or 40-foot containers can be obtained for a little as several hundred US dollars apiece, and it’s not surprising that some industry professionals and even city planners consider them the future of home building. Below are details of some amazing homes made out of shipping containers.  London Container City(I and II) London’s Container City first sprang up in the heart of the docklands in 2001. It took just five months to complete the original 12 work studios. Shortly after that, a fourth floor of studios and living apartments was built on top of these. The first container city was so successful that another — Container City II — was added to it.  Los Angeles Redondo Beach house With its modern lines and appealing spaces, the award-winning Redondo Beach House is a luxury beachside showpiece built from eight recycled steel shipping containers, along with some traditional building materials. According to the architects, the modified containers are “nearly indestructible”.  Amsterdam Keetwonen Amsterdam’s massive Keetwonen complex houses 1,000 students and it is the largest container city in the world. The housing project is a roaring success and features units that are quiet and comfortable. Each resident enjoys a bathroom, kitchen and separate sleeping and studying quarters. The complex even has central heating and high-speed internet as well as areas for parking bikes.  Mexico M2ATK Container House M2ATK designed this unique container house for an artist. It’s fully equipped with heating and cooling, a kitchen and bathroom. On the bottom floor of the house are ‘‘public spaces” such as the kitchen and living room. The second floor is the bedroom, and the top floor is a studio space in which to work, read and “let fly the imagination”. |
1. Compared to traditional houses, container houses are _____.
| A．easier to maintain | B．less expensive to build |
| C．more comfortable to live in | D．more fashionable in style |
| A．It is the first container city in the world. | B．It’s equipped with modern facilities. |
| C．It features a luxury and unique style. | D．It includes living space and car parks. |
| A．Recycled material for Ideal Home | B．Shipping Container Home Challenges |
| C．Home in a Steel Box | D．Housing Options and Solutions |
Imagine a world where people live in modern homes nearly seven and a half feet above the sea. Rows of “new living pods” with the most advanced technology and drones (无人机) to deliver necessities will hit the market this year.
Ocean Builders, a Panama-based company that specializes in creative sea technology, showed what they describe as the “world’s first homes that are good for the ecosystem (生态系统)”. One of its three home models that are currently in production-the EcoPod, is designed to be a more affordable choice that features a rain collecting roof, huge windows and a smaller floor plan. It’s also built to be placed in a box to ship wherever a customer wants to set it up. The company’s long-term goal is to make environmentally friendly homes made from as many natural materials as possible. Some pods are under building now on the north coast of Panama in the Linton Bay Marina. SeaPods will be put primarily in warm, wet places.
“We are planting the SeaPod seed here in Panama, but our final goal is to have SeaPod homes in every corner of the ocean, all around the world, ” Ocean Builder’s CEO Grant Romnudt said in a statement.
Each pod has 833 square feet of living space, a master bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom and spare space. “We are trying to keep its price as close as possible to a common U. S. family home for the smallest pod with the choice to add features such as air conditioning and advanced kitchen, etc.” the company’s website says.
Orders for the first samples (样品) of customer pods will be placed in September. Boats and local water taxis will be used to send people to their SeaPods.Drones will deliver things such as food and medicine. A separate ship will collect larger deliveries, rubbish and wastes.
A “PodWatch Lifeguard Drone” will keep an eye on the water and send help if the need arises. This can be used either through a wristband with an SOS button that when pushed, a surface drone will appear and give you something to catch, or an AI camera watching the area.
These SeaPods aren’t just for looks. They also have the power to build new developing underwater ecosystems. SeaPods add shade, which would eventually attract sea life like fish,” Ocean Builders says.
“Every SeaPod that goes in the water gets us one step closer to recovering a sea ecosystem,” their website says.
1. How will the necessities be delivered to the living pods? (不多于4个单词)2. Where will the SeaPods be put primarily?(不多于6个单词)
3. When will the first samples of customer pods be ordered? (不多于 5个单词)
4. What will be used to send people to their SeaPods?(不多于7个单词)
5. What power do the SeaPods have according to Ocean Builders?(不多于12个单词)
【推荐1】New South Wales residents can sign up for a library card online and access a wide range of e-resources and e-books — and it’s free to join. You will receive your library card number via email (next business day). We will then send the card to you at a later date.
For everyone else, as online resources and collection items are only available to you within the library, you can only access them in the library.
With a library card you can:
•Request books and other collection material to use in the library.
•Borrow some of the library’s books and other collection material through other libraries. Speak to your public, academic or work library about requesting an inter-library loan.
•Print, scan and photocopy.
•Use library computers.
•Book a study room.
Update your library card:
•Update your email address, phone number and password.
•Reset a forgotten password.
•Ask a librarian to update your card or to update your address.
Need to use special collection material?
You will need a special collection card to request and use original material and rare printed material such as maps and pictures. Visit the library to get a special collection card. You will need to show two forms of identification that together have your:
•current address
•photo
•signature
Also you need to be over 18 years of age to get a special collection card.
1. How can New South Wales residents get a library card?| A．Use a self-service machine. | B．Buy it in the library. |
| C．Sign up for it online. | D．Send in an application. |
| A．Get an online account to use at home. | B．Borrow books from other libraries. |
| C．Download whatever you want. | D．Join in book discussion groups. |
| A．Pay some money for them. | B．Sign your name when using them. |
| C．Fill in a form of identification. | D．Get a special collection card. |
【推荐2】Do you want to entertain yourself at home with some old beach movies? Now I’d like to introduce some to you.
The Shallows (2016) Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
Blake Lively plays a medical student enjoying a little beach fun after her mom’s passing. She surfs some waves before a shark appears and traps her on a tiny rock in the shallows. The two play a game of brains that’ll keep you anxious. In the end, the girl lives on and heads right back out to surf again.
Cast Away(2000) Directed by Robert Zemeckis
This is the film that made the beach volleyball character Wilson a household name. The volleyball ball becomes Chuck Noland’s best friend in this film about living, loneliness, and never losing hope. The man lives for years alone on a desert island after he survives a plane crash. Tom Hanks dropped some weight to play the character.
Point Break (2015) Directed by Ericson Core
Keanu Reeves is at his best as Johnny Utah, the ex-footballer turning FBI agent on the hunt for bank robbers. Patrick Swayze is amazing as Bodhi, the robber who wants to avoid getting caught just long enough to surf the biggest wave of all time. The best scene takes place on a stormy beach.
Teen Beach Movie (2013) Directed by Jeffrey Hornaday
Two surfing lovers, Brady and McKenzie, whose relationship is nearing to a close, find themselves swept into a violent(猛烈的) wave that sends them into a beach movie musical in the 60’s. As a TV Movie, TBM looks very Disney. Kids love it and so do the adults!
1. What do The Shallows and Point Break have in common?| A．They came out at the same time. |
| B．They include run-after and escape. |
| C．They make the audience lighthearted. |
| D．They focus on protecting the beaches. |
| A．Tom Hanks | B．Patrick Swayze |
| C．Blake Lively | D．Chuck Noland |
| A．It is shown on TV. | B．It is a cartoon movie. |
| C．It is set on a beach. | D．It is about friendship. |
【推荐3】SEED Madagascar Volunteer
Whether your passion is sustainable community development or vital conservation work, we can offer you an unforgettable experience. No particular skills are required to volunteer in a short term with us and training is given locally, but if you do have particular experience in areas relevant to your program, all the better! .
Who it's for
High schoolers, university and college students, corporate team building groups are all welcome.
At a glance
●Program length: 2 - 4 weeks
●Start dates: flexible, please discuss with our team
●Group size: 10一30 participants
●Activities: construction/ conservation/ English teaching- combined as required
● Location: Saint Luce, Anosy region, Southeast Madagascar
What's included
●Transport costs for the duration of the program from Day 1 collection at Fort Dauphin airport to drop-off at the program's end
●Use of our beautiful campsites and facilities
● All meals while on program( Optional meals out at Fort Dauphin restaurants are extra. )
●Full training for building and construction tasks and conservation field research techniques
●Malagasy language lessons
Additional costs
| International flights(return from the UK) | ₤ 680—₤ 1,000 |
| Internal flights ( return from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin) | ₤ 280—₤ 400 |
| Comprehensive travel insurance | ₤ 60—₤ 150 |
| Tourist visa | ₤ 20 |
| Medical preparations | ₤ 30—₤ 80 |
| Personal equipment | ₤ 0—₤ 100 |
Contact us today via our online form: Online enquiry form
1. What should you bear in mind if you want to apply for SEED Madagascar Volunteer?
| A．It lasts for four weeks. | B．It doesn't have fixed start dates. |
| C．It requires relevant experience. | D．It is intended for high school students. |
| A．Comprehensive travel insurance. |
| B．Conservation field research techniques. |
| C．Short-term training for different languages. |
| D．Transport from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin. |
| A．₤ 560. | B．₤ 680. | C．₤ 1,360. | D．₤ 2,000. |
【推荐1】London is a huge city with more things to do than anywhere else. With the London Pass, you get free entry to over 50 specially selected places with one purchase. In the list you'll find:
• 19 historic buildings
• 22 museums and art galleries
• 8 tours, cruises and walks and entertainment activities
• 13 places of interest including boats and aquariums
• 12 restaurants and services
The London Pass not only offers great value and convenience, but also enables you to beat the queues at selected attractions. There are also special offers such as discounts at restaurants and theaters, where the attraction is normally free to the public. The London Pass also gives you great offers such as a free guided tour. So whether you prefer museums or cinemas, galleries or ice skating or zoos, with The London Pass there really is something for everyone.
You can buy Adult or child passes for 2, 3 or 6 days. See all ticket prices bellow and choose what you need.
| Description | Price |
| London Pass 2 days Adult-Item E-036 | $87 |
| London Pass 3 days Adult-Item E-037 | $104 |
| London Pass 6 days Adult-Item E-038 | $140 |
| London Pass 2 days child (5-15 years) | $62 |
| London Pass 3 days child (5-15 years) | $72 |
| London Pass 6 days child (5-15 years) | $100 |
You can contact us by sending emails or making calls. Please call 1-888-254-0637. Outside the US please call 00-800-84468370 or+ 1210 507 5997.
VIP reservations: Contact a Customer Service representative at 1-866-270-2849.
NOTE: If your reservation is made prior to November 15th, 2020 email sales@previewhotels.com.
1. According to the passage, with the London Pass you can probably do all the following things for free EXCEPT .| A．stays at hotels | B．see famous buildings |
| C．go boating | D．join in entertainment activities |
| A．won't be allowed to travel alone | B．won't have to pay for guided tours |
| C．will be fined unless they wait in line | D．can eat meals for free at some restaurants |
| A．$174 | B．$236 | C．S 244 | D．$270 |
| A．The London Pass has discounts for students. |
| B．16 years olds can enjoy the London Pass 2 days Child. |
| C．Children under 5 don't need the London Pass. |
| D．The London Pass can't be bought on weekends. |
| A．1-888-254-0637 | B．00-800-84468370 |
| C．1210 507 5997 | D．1-866-270-2849 |
By Franz Brandenberg
$16. 95(available as e-book)
Edward is sick and Elizabeth is well, and nothing could be more unfair! Edward gets to stay in bed and everyone treats him like a prince. Elizabeth has to get out of bed, go to school, do housework and practice the piano. "I wish I was sick too! "
Elizabeth cries, and soon that wish comes true. . . Pleasures of childhood are well shown in this close cat family, drawn with good humor by the illustrator(插画家)Aliki.
Donkey-donkey
By Roger Duvoisin
$16. 95
Hardcover (available as e-book)
Donkey-donkey has a problem. He is sad about his long ears. If only Donkey-donkey could have short ears like his friend Pat the horse, he would be excited. Then he starts to wear his ears differently: to the side like the sheep's, to the front like the pig's. . . will he always be like that? Can the Donkey-donkey learn to accept himself?
The Little Witch
By OtfriedPreussler
$15. 95(20% off)
Hardcover (available as e-book)
Once upon a time there was a little witch(女巫). She is still too young to be invited to Walpurgis Night, a party for all the witches of the land. But this year she decided to sneak(溜)in anyway, so what would be waiting for her?
The Man Who Lost His Head
By Claire Huchet Bishop
$17. 89
Hardcover
It's bad news when you wake up in the morning and find you've lost your head, but such things happen. Instead of bearing it, the man who loses his head in this book is going to make himself a new one. . . So what will he do? Will he be saved by someone?
1. What can we learn about I Wish I Was Sick, Too?| A．It is a picture book. |
| B．It is suitable for kids under 5. |
| C．Its story happens in a school. |
| D．Its story is mainly about friendship. |
| A．Franz Brandenberg's. | B．Roger Duvoisin's. |
| C．OtfriedPreussler's. | D．Claire Huchet Bishop's. |
| A．$12. 76. | B．$15. 95. |
| C．$16. 95. | D．$17. 89. |
| A．I Wish I Was Sick, Too. | B．Donkey-donkey. |
| C．The Little Witch. | D．The Man Who Lost His Head. |
【推荐3】If you walk through a park in the morning, you’ll see a series of beautiful movements performed in a slow, focused manner with deep breathing. While this may be a common sight for many, this practice was recently attractive.
On Dec, 17, China’s taijiquan (also known as tai chi) was officially listed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Tai chi is a traditional physical practice by relaxed, circular (环形的) movements. The origins of tai chi can date back to Wenxian County in Henan province in the mid-17th century. Now it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice.
Tai chi can be practiced any time and anywhere without equipment. It is a practical way for one to further balance, movement control and rhythm (节奏) of movement. However, for many, it is more than just exercise.
“Taijiquan is not just a sport to make people fit, but also contains Chinese culture and philosophy that can make people peaceful,” Yan Shuangjun, a researcher of taijiquan, told Xinhua.
Marleni Calcina from Peru is an example of the many people who have benefited from tai chi. She has practiced tai chi for more than 10 years. For her, it’s a way of life. Tai chi has taught her the value of “going slowly”.
She once felt great stress at work and in her life, but that began to change thanks to tai chi, which helped her “gain peace and inner harmony”, she told Xinhua News Agency. “For me now, practicing tai chi is like speaking with my soul.”
1. What is the main purpose of Paragraph1?| A．To tell us what is Tai chi. |
| B．To stress the importance of workout. |
| C．To introduce the topic of the article. |
| D．To describe an image of Tai chi. |
| A．more than 350 years | B．about 200 years | C．about 300 years | D．less than 250 years |
| A．Tai chi benefits her a lot in many ways. |
| B．Tai chi keeps her free of stress from work. |
| C．Tai chi has changed her attitude to life. |
| D．Tai chi costs her too much time and energy. |
【推荐1】I have had so many fantastic holidays, but my favorite memory is that of a few summer weeks spent in Italy when I was about 13. My mom had to go to a clinic there for treatment, and we all went together as a family and took the opportunity to have a beautiful vacation as well. It was my first time to be abroad and it was a vacation that broadened my perspectives, taught me a lot, and helped shape a bit of who I am today.
Although we did visit many famous places in northern Italy, we stayed mostly in a little town where some friends of my parents lived. Nothing helped me understand Italian culture better than my stay in this magical town that many haven’t even heard of.
Thanks to the holiday spent in Italy, I, quite a shallow girl, also discovered my passion for music, which stayed alive in me to this day and will probably stay forever. My parents’ friends had a son, Ricardo, who was a pianist. Dad had repeatedly but uselessly tried to make me study an instrument and stick to it. However, when I heard Ricardo play, I instantly lost my heart to music and felt a great desire to learn it. Ricardo taught me the first song I ever played on the piano, a silly, playful little time tune that I still know by heart.
We took a short trip to the Italian Alps at some points. I had never seen such majestic beauty before! The snow-capped peaks, the rocks, the fresh, harsh air - what an experience! And what I remember impressed me the most was the fact that, although this was a popular touristic area, the region was incredibly clean, still “natural”, with places that seemed to never have been touched by humans. Then, the shallow teen learned what a real treasure nature is and how important it is to protect it.
1. What was the main reason for the author and her family to go to Italy?| A．To cure her mother of her illness. |
| B．To experience a wonderful vacation. |
| C．To broaden and shape the author’s view. |
| D．To keep her mother company. |
| A．Her father’s guidance. | B．Ricardo’s performance. |
| C．Her friendship with Ricardo. | D．The first song she played on the piano. |
| A．Persistence in her passion for music. |
| B．Enjoyment of the beauty of nature. |
| C．Getting rid of her shallowness. |
| D．Valuing and preserving the environment. |
| A．My Favorite Holiday Memory. |
| B．A Trip Shaping My Personality. |
| C．Lessons from a Trip to Italy. |
| D．My Love for Music and Nature. |
【推荐2】Many people spend more than four hours per day on WeChat, and it is redefining the word “friend.” Does friending someone on social media make him or her your friend in real life?
Robin Dunbar, a professor at Oxford University, found that only 15, of the 150 Facebook friends the average user has, could be counted as actual friends and only five as close friends. WeChat may show a similar pattern.
Those, with whom you attended a course together, applied for the same part-time job, went to a party and intended to cooperate but failed, take up most of your WeChat friends. In chat records, the only message may be a system notice, “You have accepted somebody’s friend request”. Sometimes when seeing some photos shared on “Moments”, you even need several minutes to think about when you became friends. Also, you may be disturbed by mass messages sent from your unfamiliar “friends”, including requests for voting for their children or friends, links from Pinduoduo.com (a Chinese e-commerce platform that allows users to buy items at lower prices if they purchase in groups) and cookie-cutter blessings in holidays.
You would have thought about deleting this type of “friends” and sort out your connections. But actually you did not do that as you were taught that social networking is valuable to one’s success. Besides, it would be really awkward if they found that you have unfriended them already. Then, you keep increasing your “friends” in social media and click “like” on some pictures that you are not really interested. But the fact is that deep emotional connections do not come with the increasing number of your friends in social media.
If the number of your friends reaches 150, maintaining these relationships can be tough to you, and sometimes even will make you anxious. According to Robin Dunbar, 150 is the limit of the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships.
1. What can we learn from Robin Dunbar’s finding in Paragraph 2?| A．A Facebook user has 250 friends on average. |
| B．Most of the social media friends can be actual friends. |
| C．Among our social media friends, only a few people matter. |
| D．Only 15 people of a person’s Facebook friends can be close friends. |
| A．You have deep communication with them. |
| B．You benefit a lot from their mass messages. |
| C．You just have a nodding acquaintance with them. |
| D．You become friends with them in important occasions. |
| A．We will be anxious if we make friends online. |
| B．We should avoid making any friends in social media. |
| C．We should make as many friends as possible in social media. |
| D．We have difficulty managing relationships with over 150 people. |
【推荐3】John Reid lost his son Dakota following a deadly car crash last year. The 16-year -old had been a passenger in a car when it was struck by another vehicle and John took the decision to donate his son’s organs to help save others.
Dakota's family had no idea where his organs would be going, but recently a box turned up at their door addressed to John. Opening it,John discovered a toy bear sent from a man named Robert who had received his son's heart, with a note reading,"I would have preferred to give this to you in person, but not sure when that would happen.”
The bear was dressed in a“Best Dad Ever"" T-shirt and John pressed the bear's paw to hear the tear-jerking(催人泪下的) audio recording, his son's heart beating inside the man he had saved, John' s wife Stephanie recorded the moving moment the dad was left in tears by the unbelievable gesture, sharing the video on a social platform with the caption:“The gentleman who received Dakota's heart sent John a bear with Dakota's heartbeat, Thank you!"
Robert wasn't the only person the Virginia family's selfless decision helped, John said he had also been contacted by a farmer who received his son's kidney , and a 21-year -old man who can now see thanks to Dakota's eyes.
“When I got the bear,my heart was filled with joy. I did not expect any of this," John said.“Thanks to Bob,I can listen to his heartbeat again,”John hopes the moving video helps spread the word of the importance of organ donation, adding:“It was so comforting and satisfying to know he lives on. It has helped us so much to know he helped save lives. It is the best cure and comfort I could ever ask for. ”
1. What did Robert send John as a gift?| A．A T-shirt, | B．A toy bear. | C．A video. | D．A thank you note. |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Heart- broken. | C．Touched. | D．Unbelievable. |
| A．Four people have benefited from Dakota. |
| B．Robert sent the box to John by himself, |
| C．John attaches great value to organ donation. |
| D．Stephanie's video became popular online. |
| A．A Terrible Traffic Accident | B．A Decision that Pays Off |
| C．A Dear Gift from a Stranger | D．A Heart that Keeps Beating |
