【推荐1】Films to regain cinematic love

The magic spell of motion pictures still works. After a months-long departure from cinema, Chinese filmgoers are eager to celebrate the charm of the big screen again. On Monday, cinemas started to reopen. Here are 3 titles on top of the screening schedule.

Dolittle

After his wife's death, Dr. John Dolittle(Robert Downey Jr. from Ironman)decided to hide from the world with his beloved animals. But he has to take a journey to a mysterious island to find a healing tree, which is the only medicine that can help the dying Queen Victoria in Buckingham Palace.

Ne Zha

Mixed Yuan Bead(宝珠)is divided into a Spirit Bead and a Demon Bead. Ne Zha is the one who should be the Spirit. Bead hero but the Spirit Bead and the Dernon Bead are switched. Then Ne Zha is one of the best animated(动画的)films ever made by China and No. 2 on the box office chart for all films ever screened on the Chinese mainland. The box office hit has reached more than 700 million dollars worldwide.

Coco

This Disney-Pixar production offers a heart-warming comedy combining fantasy, music, family values and Mexican culture. Miguel, a little boy from a family of shoemakers, dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his role model, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the amazing and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming magician Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

First screened in 2018, Coco brought home two Oscars, including Best Animated Feature Film, one Golden Globe and one BAFTA Award.

1. Which movie is about a doctor's mysterious adventure?

A．Dolittle.	B．Ironman.
C．Coco.	D．Ne Zha.

2. What do Ne Zha and Coco have in common?

A．They are both winners of awards.	B．They are both based on myths.
C．They are both produced in China.	D．They are both animated movies.

3. Where is the passage probably from?

A．A textbook on movies.	B．A film review in a magazine.
C．A website on film recommendation.	D．An introduction of a cinema.

【推荐2】Let Kids with Cancer Be Kids Again!

We care about the needs of kids with cancer

Camp quality originated in 1983 in Sydney, Australia. The camp was created to give kids with cancer and their family a place to interact with other children and have an extraordinary summer. Activities are designed with kids in mind such as swimming, fishing, arts and crafts, and even the beloved campfires.

Companions and volunteers

The safety of campers and staff(员工)is of top priority to Camp Quality Arkansas. Each staff member is required to attend a training session. Within these sessions, each potential staff member gets to know the program and then a decision is made to decide whether he or she will fit best in the camp.

“In all of our volunteers we look for adults who can lead with their own actions and have a child-like spirit. This ability to have fun is essential to the success of the camp. While the companions work directly with the campers, we are always on the lookout for volunteers to fill the positions of RNs, certified lifeguards, photographers, and kitchen staff,” said Amber Dovel, volunteer coordinators at Camp Quality Arkansas.

A unique function of the camp is that for each kid a companion is assigned. A companion is a reminder of “hope, courage, and happiness, not only during the week of camp, but all year round,” according to the official website.

Contact us

For more information visit www.campqualityusa.org or contact Director, Chris Jennings at Chris. Jennings@camoqualityusa.org.

1. Camp Quality Arkansas runs training session for possible staff to ________.

A．teach them the skills needed to go camping

B．offer them a chance to communicate with campers

C．see whether they are suited to the camp programs

D．inform them of the safety standards during the week of campers

2. What’s unique of Camp Quality Arkansas?

A．It offers campers companion care beyond the week of camp.

B．It welcomes adult staff with a child-like spirit.

C．It designs all kinds of activities for kids with cancer.

D．Its volunteers are from all walks of life.

【推荐3】We work with Cambridge County Council's Participation Team to create opportunities for young people to visit the University and learn more about it. The following events are scheduled for the 2019/2020 academic year.

SuperStar workshops

12 workshops are planned for young people aged 7 to 11. These half-day visits will be held throughout the year, at times when young people are not at school. If participants complete 8 of the 12 workshops, they will be awarded the nationally recognized SuperStar Crest Award.

Please note, workshops will only run if we have a sufficient number of attendees (usually around 3+ participants).

Explore University Days

Explore University Days are for young people aged 12-15. Participants visit the University for two days and take part in a variety of university-related workshops, and other fun activities.

Previous participants have joined in the following:

• Visited the Sports Centre

• Took part in a Neuroscience workshop

• Enjoyed a two-course meal at a University College

Dates will be confirmed in early December 2019, and a schedule for event will follow in the New Year.

Events for post-16 students

If you are studying for your post-16 qualifications and are considering applying for Cambridge or would like to find out more about a specific subject, the following events might be for you:

• University and College Open Days

• Subject Masterclasses

• Cambridge Science Festival

1. What can the participants do in SuperStar workshops？

A．To stay only half a day.

B．To get a gift.

C．To enjoy a free meal.

D．To visit the Sports Centre.

2. Which event is specially for applicants of Cambridge？

A．SuperStar workshops.

B．The Neuroscience workshop.

C．Explore University Days.

D．Events for post-16 students.

3. The events in the passage most probably aim to     .

A．introduce some courses

B．advertise Cambridge University

C．enrich students’ spare time life

D．promote children’s interest in touring

【推荐2】On Nov.18th,1908, three men went up in a balloon. They started early in London. The headman was Augusta Gaudron, and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon and they were ready for a long way.
Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope, and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight. It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand.
After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 metres, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men's basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand; but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice.
At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 metres! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had travelled 1,797 kilometers from London!
1. Three men flew in balloon ________.

A．for nearly 1,800 kilometers

B．to another city

C．to visit Poland

D．more than a century ago

2. The metal box was used for ________.

A．carrying the bags of sand

B．keeping drinking-water

C．carrying ropes of the basket

D．changing weight

3. When the balloon went up higher, ________.

A．the temperature of the balloon began to fall

B．They saw the sun go down

C．They made a hole in the basket with their knives

D．They could see a black hole on the ground

4. Which of the following is NOT true?________

A．The three men started their journey before the sun rose.

B．The balloon began to go up when they threw bags of sand out of the basket.

C．When they pulled the box into the basket, the balloon began to climb up.

D．The three men had to land because they felt cold.

【推荐3】新加坡以其干净的环境、出色的教育而闻名于世，在这样的花园城市里游玩肯定非常有趣，接下来我们一起去游览一下这座花园城市吧！

A Tour in Singapore

July was a very wonderful month for me because I had a chance to go to Singapore.It was the first time I went to a foreign country.So I had a special experience.

As the old saying goes，“There is no best in the world，but there is better.” I knew it after I had been to Singapore.

Singapore is called “a Garden City”．The weather is warm the whole year.You can walk under the bluish－green(绿中带蓝的) sky with white clouds in it，and you will be intoxicated(陶醉的) with the sweet flowers and green trees and grasses.When you are having meals，a number of little birds will fly to your plate and share food with you.Singapore is a home for both human and animals.

The students in Singapore are talented.They are zealous(热心的)，polite，brave，united and healthy.In the process of making friends with them，we learnt a lot from each other，although we were from different countries and spoke different languages.

The most profound(深远的) thing to me is that the students from Human High School are honest.I still remembered the day that they had to write from memory.They didn’t look around though they sat next to each other.I think it was very good though it was a little thing.

This travel in Singapore made me know a lot.I will never forget it.

Questions：Have you ever been abroad? If so，can you say something about your experience?

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B．Adventurous activities.

C．Educational activities.

D．Free activities.

4. Where can the passage be probably found?

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C．In a textbook.	D．In a TV guide.

【推荐2】When thinking about quitting（停止）smoking...

List all the reasons why you want to quit. Every night before going to bed, repeat one of the reasons 10 times.

Decide positively that you want to quit. Try to avoid negative thoughts about how difficult it might be. Develop strong personal reasons as well as your health and responsibility to others. For example, think of all the time you waste taking cigarette breaks,rushing out to buy a pack,hunting a light, etc. Set a date for quitting—perhaps a special day like your birthday,a holiday. If you smoke heavily at work, quit during your vacation. Make the date holy seriously, and don't let anything change it. Begin to condition yourself physically; start a modest（适当的）exercise; drink more water; get plenty of rest.

Immediately after quitting...

The first few days after you quit, spend as much free time as possible in places where smoking is prohibited, e.g. libraries, museums, theatres, department stores, etc.

Drink large quantities of water and fruit juice. Try to avoid wine, coffee, and other drinks which remind you of cigarette smoking.

Strike up a conversation with someone instead of a match fora cigarette.

If you miss the feeling of having a cigarette in your hand, play with something else—a pencil, a pen, a ruler. If you miss having something in your mouth, try a fake（仿制的）cigarette.

1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A．Whenever you feel like a cigarette, try to forget it by sleeping.

B．If you miss the feeling of having a cigarette in your mouth,play with a pen.

C．Try to start a conversation before asking for a light.

D．Every might before going to bed, repeat all the reasons 10 times.

2. According to the passage, what does the underlined word “prohibited” mean?

A．forbidden	B．allowed
C．received	D．welcomed

3. If the passage is in a newspaper, which section is it in?

A．Sports	B．News
C．Culture	D．Health

【推荐3】Cruise(巡航)lines worldwide suspended sailings March 13 because of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Now companies such as Carnival and Disney are pushing out their return dates and canceling more trips, meaning passengers can receive full refunds for the price of their trips.

Those who want to take their chances and postpone — even though there’s no firm date when this pandemic will end — can choose to receive a credit for a future cruise. Just remember: If you choose a credit, you have given up your refund. Cruise companies want you to stick with them, and are offering extra perks(津贴) and credits to keep you on board.

Carnival Cruises

On Wednesday, Carnival Cruises announced it would suspend Alaska sailings through June 30 and scrap all San Francisco cruises for the rest of the year. Typical five-day cruises along the California coast called at Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, before returning to the Bay Area.

The company also canceled cruises aboard Carnival Radiance (an upgrade of the Carnival Victory) through Nov. 1, and Carnival Legend, through Oct. 30. Carnival Legend typically sails from Seattle to Alaska in summer months.

Passengers whose trips have been canceled may opt for a refund or a future cruise credit.

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line on Monday extended its suspension for sailings departing in April. Passengers who had tickets on any of its four ships through April 28 may receive a refund or a cruise credit for a trip within 15 months of their original departure date, according to the company’s website.

Disney also warned passengers about sailings aboard the Disney Wonder that are scheduled to resume April 29. The itinerary(行程) calls for a stop in Vancouver, Canada, but Canada has closed its ports at least through July 1.

1. What can the passengers select if they want to cruise later?

A．Refunds

B．Credits

C．Perks

D．Chances.

2. What do we know about Carnival Cruises?

A．Carnival Legend typically sails from Seattle to Alaska in winter months.

B．Passengers whose trips have been canceled only choose a future cruise credit.

C．Carnival Radiance is canceled through Oct.30.

D．San Francisco cruises will be canceled for the rest of the year.

3. What may happen if you had tickets on any of the ships of Disney Cruise Line？

A．You will receive refunds before April 28.

B．Your trip will be delayed till June.

C．You will receive a cruise credit for a trip.

D．You will receive refunds on April 29.