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1. What is the function of the device mentioned in the passage?

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B．To help users communicate better.

C．To make users heard again.

D．To help users understand a miracle.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the features the product has?

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B．It can replace a smartphone for daily communication.

C．Technology makes sound control easy and convenient.

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3. If you want to start a home trial,you are supposed to

A．offer your credit card to guarantee a risk-free trial

B．apply to the manufacturer for a telephone setting

C．purchase the product in local hearing aid stores

D．consult the company on line about the discount

【推荐2】Check off the Four Corners

Arizona，Utah，Colorado and New Mexico are not simply the only four American states that meet at a single point, but they also host the US's greatest concentration of national parks.

This is the place to come for that classic scene of the lonely desert road extending to the horizon. On your way，take in such sights as the Monument Valley and the mysterious remains of centuries-old civilizations in Colorado’s Mesa Verde.

Find beauty in the desert

With many miles of excellent roads，a self-drive trip in Namibia makes total sense. Plan a route north from capital Windhoek to wildlife-rich Etosha National Park，before crossing Damaraland to reach the Skeleton Coast. The most impressive desert views are in the Namib-Naulduft National Park to the south. At Sossusvlei，the landscape takes on the quality of a surrealist painting.

Cross half a continent

The 1,761-mile-long Stuart Highway runs north to south through Australia’s Red Centre. It is not a road where every turn shows new wonders ； the reward of this trip comes in the gradual change in your surroundings, from red soils’ in Australia’s outback to the tropical (热带的） leaves of the Indian Ocean coast.

Take the high road

Among all the crashing of continental plates that raised up the Canadian Rockies, a 144-mile route was left more or less clear at their center. The Icefields Parkway now passes through this amazing scenery； with the access it brings to icy lakes, waterfalls and icefields, the section between Banff and Jasper has a good claim to being the most scenic in the world.

1. Where can you experience ancient civilizations?

A．In Australia's Red Centre.

B．In the Canadian Rockies.

C．In Colorado’s Mesa Verde.

D．In the Namib-Naukluft National Park.

2. What can you do on a self-drive trip in Namibia?

A．Explore the Monument Valley.

B．Enjoy the striking desert views.

C．Save some endangered wildlife.

D．Go through the largest national park

3. What can you infer about the trips mentioned in the text?

A．They provide the amazing road adventures.

B．They offer new wonders across the world.

C．They are for those who love various national parks.

D．They are intended to raise environmental awareness.

【推荐3】       Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.
       King’s Art Centre
       A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.
       You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint — free of charge.
       The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.
       The Botanic Garden
       The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.
       The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.
       Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.
       The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.
       Byron’s Pool
       Many stories surround Lord Byron's time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I’m not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his roans. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
       It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron’s Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don’t trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf — over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.
1. As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for _____.

A．attending the masters’ class	B．working with local artists
C．seeing an exhibition	D．learning life drawing

2. “Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are _____.

A．common insects	B．wildlife-enthusiasts
C．rarely-seen snakes	D．impressive plants

3. We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed _____.

A．to fear pet bears	B．to be a heavy drinker
C．to like walking	D．to finish university in 1805

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．A way to become creative in art.

B．Some places for weekend break.

C．The colourful life in the countryside.

D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University.

【推荐1】Being a blogger can be a good business. Don’t you believe it? Read on!

Meet Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vaynerchuk.com)

Gary Vaynerchuk is a New Yorker who gained Internet fame because of a video blog that talked about everything related to wine. Through online blogging, he built his wine business from a $3-million-dollar-a year wine retail (零售) store to a $60-million-dollar wine wholesale business. Gary Vaynerchuk has built a multi-million dollar empire relating to his personal brand.

Meet Rand Fishkin (moz.com)

Rand Fishkin is a college dropout who started blogging about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) back 2022 while working for a family-run web development company. He was also providing SEO consulting services for a few small clients. SEOmoz has left the consulting business since then and focuses on creating awesome SEO software instead. The company makes millions of dollars each month.

Meet Pat Flynn (SmartPassiveIncome.com)

Pat is one of the most inspirational bloggers in the world. After losing his job, he was forced to struggle to support his growing family. He started a website called Smart Passive Income to track his progress with various websites and online money-making projects. He has built a massive following and readership thanks to his honesty. Over the last 6 months, Pat has earned, on average, around $50,000 USD per month.

Meet Andrew Sullivan (thedishdaily.com)

Andrew started his blog, The Daily Dish, near the end of 2020. By the middle of 2023, he was receiving about 300,000 unique visits per month. Just this year, Andrew made some big changes and decided to work on The Daily Dish full-time: On launch day in 2023, the blog reportedly took in over $330,000, charging $20/month per reader.

1. After Gary Vaynerchuck started his video blog, ________.

A．he spent most of his time making videos

B．his wine business really took off

C．he loved learning about wine

D．his online security has been threatened.

2. If you’re interested in software, whose blog would you most probably visit?

A．Gary Vaynerchuk’s	B．Andrew’s Sullivan’s
C．Pat Flynn’s	D．Rand Fishkin’s

3. Why would people most probably visit Smart Passive Income?

A．To learn how to make money online.

B．To learn how to find a job online.

C．To read very inspiring real-life stories.

D．To know about the history of various websites.

4. What do we learn about The Daily Dish?

A．It’s run by a company.	B．It’s famous for its blogger’s honesty.
C．It’s mainly about how to cook.	D．It earns money by its visits.

5. What can we learn from these bloggers’ experiences?

A．Being a successful blogger is very difficult.

B．The Internet has greatly influenced our life.

C．Successful bloggers can make a great fortune.

D．Everyone can succeed as long as she doesn’t quit.

【推荐2】The US has countless secret swimming holes throughout most states, many of which you’ve likely never heard of unless you’re from the area.

Havasu Falls (Arizona)

This attractive waterfall in the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a destination spot requiring a 10-mile walk to the falls. You can take a guided tour to the falls, or make it on your own. The Havasu Falls is on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which means you’ll need to get a permit to visit — this has become increasingly difficult as more people discover this hidden place.

Hamilton Pool (Austin)

Hamilton Pool was created when an underground river’s roof fell down suddenly, exposing what is now the swimming hole and creating a 50-foot waterfall that flows over the above limestone (石灰岩). You’ll have to reserve beforehand to gain entry to the Hamilton Pool Preserve.

Chutes and Ladders (Maul)

To get to this secret swimming hole, you’ll have to grasp a rope and slide down the face of a cliff for 40 feet, and then climb down about 8 feet of lava rock to the pool. Once there, however, you’ll be glad you have made the journey. The swimming hole is on the edge of the ocean — a natural pool, you could say — with a depth that invites you to jump in without crowds of people around to watch.

Homestead Crater (Utah)

The Homestead Crater is hidden under a rock dome (穹顶) with an opening at the top that allows for sunlight and air. It was once only accessible by that top opening, but there is now easy access through a side path for visitors. Go for a swim in the beautiful mineral spring water.

1. Which of the following do you need an official written statement to visit?

A．Havasu Falls.	B．Hamilton Pool.
C．Chutes and Ladders.	D．Homestead Crater.

2. What do you need to get to Chutes and Ladders?

A．A tour guide.	B．An invitation.
C．More outdoor skills.	D．A reservation in advance.

3. Which of the following can best describe the four places?

A．They are hidden in some areas.	B．They are shaped by limestone.
C．They are created by local people.	D．They are accessible through a hole.

【推荐3】Chicago Children’s Museum

This museum offers plenty of fun activities for kids. However, this is one of the few Chicago museums not “fun for the whole family” as adults and older kids will be bored to tears.

Address: 700 East Grand Ave. (Navy Pier), Chicago

Phone: 312-527-1000

Public transportation:

CTA bus lines #29 (State Street), #65 (Grand Avenue), and the # 66 (Chicago Avenue) all serve Navy Pier.

Parking rates:

* Monday through Thursday: $20

* Friday through Sunday: $24

* Holidays: $24

Hours:

* Monday through Friday: 10 a. m. —5 p. m.

* Saturday and Sunday: 10 a. m. —8 p. m.

Entrance fees:

* Adults: $12

* Children: $12

* Seniors (65+); $11

* Children (under 5): free

Activities:

Located on one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions, Navy Pier, the museum offers three floors of activities for kids, including:

* Play It Safe—all about home safety

* Inventing Lab—provides parts and instructions for creating things

* Kids Town—a playroom recreating a Chicago neighborhood where kids can pretend to do things like shopping for groceries and driving a CTA bus

* Climbing Schooner—a three-floor climbing building

* My Museum—kids get to create various art projects that are “all about me”

* Skyline—learn about skyscrapers (摩天大楼) and design your own

* Treehouse Trails-a play area designed like a forest

* Waterways—water activities showing how pumps and dams work

1. Who is the museum mainly designed for?

A．Adults.

B．Old kids.

C．Young kids.

D．The whole family.

2. How much will parents with a kid (6) and a grandfather (69) pay if they drive to the museum on Saturday?

A．$36.

B．$ 47.

C．$59.

D．$ 71.

3. Which activity is suitable for a kid who is fond of artworks?

A．Waterways.

B．My Museum.

C．Play it safe.

D．Inventing Lab.