【推荐1】The International Consumer Electronics Show CES has changed in recent years because 2022 of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, an online version of the event was held for the first time. This year, the physical show returned to Las Vegas, Nevada. But the number of attendees decreased by about 70 percent. CES is produced by the Consumer Technology Association. It’s known as the place where many companies across the globe show their latest technology offerings. Here is a look at some of the top products presented at CES 2022.

AirSelfie camera

Electronics maker AirSelfie launched its latest self-flying camera designed to take “selfie” pictures. The new device, called Air Pix, is a small, light camera that flies through the air and takes high-quality photographs and videos. A video on the company’s website explains that Air Pix can fly, frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand.

Labrador’s assistive robot

Robot maker Labrador announced the launch of its Retriever robot. The small, self-driving machine is designed to hold things and, as its name suggests, also retrieve (取回) things. The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone. It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a user’s home. The company says the Retriever is designed “to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home”.

Self-driving tractor

American-based farm equipment producer John Deere presented a fully self-driving tractor. The company says the vehicle is equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields. Farmers can control the vehicle and see the tractor’s progress in real time through a mobile device. John Deere says the concept is to help farmers do more work with fewer tools and other people.

1. Who are most likely to be interested in Labrador’s assistive robot?

A．Photographers.

B．Cleaners.

C．Housewives.

D．Farmers.

2. What do Labrador’s assistive robot and the self-driving tractor have in common?

A．They both have voice control.	B．They both are really very smart.
C．They both help with housework.	D．They come from the same producer.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To show the wide popularity of CES.

B．To advertise some famous technology companies.

C．To predict some future electronic products.

D．To introduce some technology products from CES.

【推荐2】Which tablet computer should YOU be buying: They are this year's must have... and there's a style to suit everyone？

Best for young children LeapPad Explorer 2, ￡68 Aimed at children between three and nine (though a nine-year-old might find it a little simple), it comes in pink or blue and with five built-in education games (you can buy more). Besides, the LeapPad does not allow access to the internet — so it is impossible for your child to meet with anything inappropriate. Pros: The education games are well-designed, the built-in video camera is a fun way to play at being a film director. Cons: Some of the games are shockingly expensive. And the power adaptor is not included.

Best for teenagers iPad 4th generation, ￡399-￡659 The iPad is still the market leader, and for good reason. If the teenager in your house enjoys playing computer games, the latest offering from Apple is the one to choose. Pros: No other tablet can compete with the near one million ‘apps’ (the name Apple created for specially-designed downloadable programs) available for the iPad. Simple to use, even for those who usually struggle with technology. Cons: Considerably more expensive than most competitors.

Best for working parents Microsoft Surface, ￡399-￡559 Tablets are brilliant for leisure — but what if you want to do a bit of work? No tablet can yet compete with a full-size laptop computer, but this is the only tablet that allows you to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint (they are all pre-installed and included in the price) and you can buy a pretty lovely mini- keyboard for typing letters and emails, which also doubles up as the cover. Pros: The Surface is good for watching movies — a bonus when stuck in the airport on a business trip — and surfing the internet. Con: The keyboard is an expensive add-on — costing up to ￡109. It might be cheaper to buy a laptop (though a tablet is much smaller and lighter).

Best for bookworms Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, ￡109 Nearly all tablets let you download books. It's a great way to take a mountainous pile of hardbacks on holiday without stuffing your suitcase. But most tablets have a shiny screen — which can be very distracting (分心) when you're trying to read. The Paperwhite is different: its matt screen and crisp black lettering imitate the look of words on paper brilliantly. And yet you can still read the words in the dark. Pros: Easy on the eye, excellent battery life, 180,000 free books (if you subscribe to the Amazon Prime customer loyalty service) plus hundreds of thousands more to buy. Cons: No TV, films, games, internet or camera.

1. h iPad 4^th generation, you can ____.

A．become a film director and have fun

B．download more “apps” than any other tablet

C．compete with a full-size laptop computer

D．read the words clearly in the dark

2. Which of the following about LeapPad Explorer 2 is TRUE?

A．It is designed only for children in the kindergarten.

B．The power adaptor I not free of charge.

C．You have to pay extra to install Microsoft Word.

D．You can surf the internet to find anything interesting.

3. You enjoy reading and want to protect your eyesight. You would like to buy_____.

A．Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

B．iPad 4th generation

C．Microsoft Surface

D．LeapPad Explorer 2

4. If you want to ____, the tablet Microsoft Surface is your best choice.

A．choose a tablet for your young child

B．operate a tablet without any difficulty

C．concentrate on what you read without distraction

D．add something to your prepared PPT for a presentation

【推荐3】Most people are happy to receive gifts just because of their social customs, but in fact they don't like them, As the New Year approaches, we may be eager to see the joy on the faces of those who receive gifts. How to prepare a thoughtful gift?Here are some recommended brands for you.

Patek Pillippe, a Swiss watch manufacturer (制造商) founded in 1839, located in Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. A Patek watch isn't a device for telling time. It can transfer values across generations. It is intended to express the attitude of modern men towards parenthood. The real spirit of this brand is closeness, emotion and togetherness. Those are what you want enjoy and pass on from generation to generation.

Cognac. Cognac is a type of brandy made from distilled white wine. In fact, the word “brandy” comes from a Dutch word which means burnt wine. The origin of Cognac dates back to the 16th century when Dutch sellers came to a French region to buy salt, wood, and wine. And soon this brandy is named after its birthplace, a little town in southwest of France. Cognac is the most complex wine to make and it takes the longest time to produce—centuries, in some cases.

Frifuli is both the group name and the brand name. Founded in 1982 in Athens, Greece. Frifuli designs and manufactures jewelry. Today it has more than 390 stores in 25 countries around the world. At the beginning, Frifuli was to design and manufacture jewelry. With the addition of the watch series in 1994 and the accessories (饰品) series in 1998, Frifuli has gradually become a fashion brand covering the three fields of jewelry, watches and accessories.

1. What do Patek Pillippe and Frifuli have in common?

A．Both have a long history.

B．Both are the names of the manufacturer and the brand.

C．Both do one same business.

D．Both do business in several fields.

2. Which statement is true according to the text?

A．Most people receive gifts because they really like it.

B．Petek Pillippe is a brand to show parents' love.

C．Cognac costs a long time to produce.

D．Frifuli only concentrates on manufacturing jewelry.

3. Where does Cognac come from?

A．Swiss.	B．Greece.
C．Holland.	D．France.

【推荐1】Diving& Marine Conservation in Thailand for Teens

Summer 2 weeks	Sunday, July 5th 2020---Saturday, July 18th 2020 Sunday, July 26th 2020 ---Saturday, August 8th 2020 Sunday, August 9th 2020---Saturday, August 22nd 2020
Summer 4 weeks	Sunday, June 28th 2020 ---Saturday, July 25th 2020
Winter 2 weeks	Sunday, December 6th 2020---Saturday, December 19th 2020

Placement location: Ao Nang

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Age requirements: 15-18 years old

Price: 2 weeks: $28,200; 4 weeks: $37,450

If you' re interested in marine(海洋的) life and want to try living on the beach, this project is perfect for you!

All volunteers on our conservation project in Thailand will be met by one of our staff members. You will complete a three-day Open Water course to qualify you to dive. You will also become familiar with the underwater sign language.

Once you have your diving certification, your efforts will be rewarded by going down into a beautiful underwater world. By observing and analyzing reef damage and   fish populations, you will play a part in conserving this precious ecosystem off the coast of south West Thailand. You will also help with a beach clean-up.

After your two /four weeks you will return home with a universally recognized qualification, a wealth of diving experience, and the knowledge that you have made a useful contribution to the preservation of a wonderful marine ecosystem.

1. How much does the project ending on July 25th 2020 charge?

A．$28,200

B．$37,450.

C．$56,400

D．$65,650.

2. What will volunteers be doing on July 27th 2020?

A．Learning to dive.	B．Flying to Ao Nang.
C．Cleaning up the beach.	D．Identifying marine animals.

3. Who will be most probably attracted by the project?

A．Teens living on the coast of South West Thailand.

B．Teens having a good command of sign language.

C．Teens aimed to protect the ecosytem of the ocean.

D．Teens wanting to befriend with the sea animals.

【推荐2】Let’s learn about some of the most interesting abandoned settlements, from ancient ruins to modern ghost towns.

Angamuco, Mexico

The city of Angamuco in North America, built around AD 900, is thought to have had 100,000 citizens and included pyramids, road systems, vegetable gardens and ball courts. It was a major center for the Purepecha, competitors to the Aztec peoples. Both of their cultures were destroyed in the 16th century when Europeans introduced bad diseases there.

Termessos, Turkey

Alexander the Great once compared this great city — located 1,000 meters up a mountain — to an eagle's nest. And despite surrounding it in 333 BC,the failed to take it. The most famous site of this city was a Roman-style theater. The city was abandoned around 200 AD because of a big earthquake.

Gedi, Kenya

Lying on the Indian Ocean coast, among thick forests, this settlement is thought to have been founded around the 13th century. Gedi had running water and flushing toilets. Scientists have also found vases from the Ming Dynasty and Venetian glass on the site. Its abandonment several centuries later still remains a secret.

Mohenjo-daro, Pakistan

Founded around 2500 BC, this Indus Valley city had a street system and a complex drainage (排水) system. The city developed successfully, with up to 40,000 settlers living off the floodplain which was rich in good soil,and traded with Mesopotamia. However, the cause of its decline from 1900 BC still puzzles scientists today.

Priyat, Ukraine

After reactor No.4 at Chernobyl exploded in April 1986, giving off deadly radiations (放射物) into the atmosphere, several nearby settlements were moved elsewhere. Among them was Priyat, once a city built to house nuclear (核能) workers, Three decades later, this place had been repopulated by deer, wolves and other animals. You can now tour the town and get a radiation screening when you leave.

1. If you are interested in Chinese culture, you can visit________.

A．Angamuco, Mexico	B．Termessos, Turkey
C．Gedi, Kenya	D．Priyat, Ukraine

2. What did Gedi and Mohenjo-daro have in common?

A．The advanced toilets similar to modern ones.

B．The benefits gained from the floodplain.

C．The unknown causes of the abandonment.

D．The same geographic characteristics.

3. What can you see now at Priyat according to the passage?

A．Certain kinds of wildlife.	B．Nuclear workers.
C．Deadly radiations.	D．Settlers in the area.

【推荐3】Keeper for a Day Program

Do you love animals and ever find yourself wanting to know what a zookeeper does all day?

Why not check out our Keeper for a Day Program and find out for yourself how unbelievable the job can be! You can work with a zookeeper to find out how the animals are fed and taken care of every day, and how our keepers play a very important role in conservation and research programs. Whether you're interested in animal care as a career or just want to have some fun, this program is worth all the sweat and smells!

Toronto Zoo Keeper for a Day Program Fee(aged 14 & up):

Full Day Rate(8.5 hrs)	Half Day Rate(4 hrs)
DS $300 for zoo members	DS $200 for zoo members
DS $350 for non-members	DS $250 for non-members

To register in advance for the Keeper for a Day Program:

1. Choose your top 3 areas you would like to experience, in order of your preference. Please notice that only one area will be chosen. Your top choice is not promised and may change without notice.

2. Fill out the registration by clicking here.

3. Send the registration form via e-mail(preferably) or fax/mail and pay by credit card(AMEX/VISA or MASTERCARD) only.

4. You will be sent an e-mail for confirmation within 2—3 weeks after we receive your registration. The e-mail confirmation letter will contain detailed information about your Keeper for a Day Program at the Toronto Zoo.

For any further questions please e-mail Toronto Zoo Keeper for a Day Coordinators at keeperforaday@ torontozoo. ca.

1. Who is the Keeper for a Day Program designed for?

A．Zookeepers.	B．Animal lovers.
C．Environmentalists.	D．Animal researchers.

2. How much can a zoo member save for a whole-day program?

A．DS $50.

B．DS $100.

C．DS $150.

D．DS $200.

3. What should people do to take part in the Keeper for a Day Program?

A．Pay by check.	B．Register at zoo.
C．Choose only one activity.	D．Register online.

【推荐1】Young Adult Groups

●Around the World in 80 Books — 9,186 members

If you love exploring the world through books, you have come to the right place! It all started as a challenge on TNBBC in 2009, and now we have our own group! Challenge participation is not a requirement of joining. Anyone who loves reading books is welcome.

Website: http: //www.worldinbooks.com

Rules: Respect each other’s opinions and have fun!

●Readers That Love Giveaways — 734 members

This group is for readers that enjoy entering give-aways and finding freebies（免费物）! Follow us for the newestbargain, discounted, and free e-books, as well as new releases and book recommendations. Website: http: //www.fireandicebooktours.com

Rules: Please share your items in the appropriate folders!

●Book Loving Kiwis — 706 members

A group for New Zealand book lovers（and authors）and lovers of New Zealand books（and books in general）. Aplace to share what we’re reading, introduce books we have written, and discuss and recommend books. Please recommend us to your friends.

Website: http: //www.kiwisbook.com

Rules: Enjoy reading! Respect all group members and their opinions.

●A Book and a Cappucino — 77 members

This group is for anyone who likes to read and likes to read at their own pace. It does not matter how much or how little you read. It’s just a friendly place to discuss what you’re reading and to get ideas for your next read. You can participate as much or as little as you like.

Website: http: //www.bookandcappucino.com
Rules: Be respectful to all. Everyone has a right to share opinions.
1. Which of the four groups is the most popular?

A．Book Loving Kiwis.	B．A Book and a Cappucino.
C．Around the World in 80 Books.	D．Readers That Love Giveaways.

2. Which website should you visit if you want free reading materials?

A．http: //www.fireandicebooktours.com.	B．http: //www.bookandcappucino.com.
C．http: //www.worldinbooks.com.	D．http: //www.kiwisbook.com.

3. Who is the text mainly intended for?

A．New authors.	B．Young adults.
C．Book dealers.	D．Book lovers.

【推荐2】Upon first look, the world of business is no place for young women. And many people have told my cofounders and me that in many circumstances. Pessimistic though people are about women’s chances in conducting business, three of us female college students, without any experiences, started our business with a greatly aggressive goal: to set up a seaweed farm in North Carolina and grow as much seaweed as possible to help cut down carbon emissions (排放) and pollution filled with nutrition from agricultural activities.

In the beginning, our ideas were either ignored or mocked by the researchers from whom we sought help and advice. But we carried on with our research–if others wouldn’t provide us with answers, we weren’t afraid to try to work them out by ourselves. We experiment on species which could grow in warmer waters, and we had identified potential markets into which we planned to sell the product. We've spent the last two years setting up the first seaweed farm in NC, applying for a patent (专利) and competing with five final teams in front of the United Nations for 2 million.

Despite all of our efforts, many industry experts remained unwilling to take us seriously. But as often happens in business, the same characteristics we were ignored for were, in reality, our biggest competitive advantage. Our age gave us the strength to learn from failure, and our background as environmental scientists, rather than businesswomen, helped us find new marketing opportunities. For every 10 farmers who claimed nobody would ever want to feed their cows seaweed, we found one who was interested. For every 15 cosmetics producers who refused to answer our cold calls, we stuck to the one with an interesting idea for a seaweed lotion.

Over the course of our early business development efforts, we have had access to a wealth of resources, programs, and individuals who work constantly to help us succeed. By staying focused on bringing our ideas to light, our team has demonstrated that entrepreneurship (创业) is exactly the right place for the hopeful.

1. What was the major cause for their difficulty in starting business?

A．They were women.	B．They were young.
C．They lacked experience.	D．They suffered prejudice.

2. What did they do to make their business successful?

A．They expanded their seaweed farms.

B．They experimented on seaweed species.

C．They got their product officially recognized.

D．They consulted the United Nations.

3. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．How they got others interested in seaweed.

B．How they succeeded from their so-called weaknesses.

C．How they made themselves more competitive.

D．How they approached potential customers.

4. Which of the following can best describe the three women?

A．Innocent and simple-minded.	B．Ambitious and self-centered.
C．Adventurous and persistent.	D．Courageous and stubborn.

【推荐3】Summer is coming and you might be delighted in the stories and images these summer picture books bring.

Sun, Sun by Brad Gray

For this rhyming celebration of fun in sun, all your family needs to take in summer’s very best. Life-like illustrations light the senses and bring back memories of summer’s past and dreams of the summers to come.

Available from Amazon, $9.99

When We Go Camping by Margriet Ruurs

What goes into camping? Setting up tents and looking at stars? Sure, but there’s also so much more! Get to know nature and all the mystery and wonder she brings as a family goes on an outdoor adventure. As educational as it is fun, this image-rich story will lead your child to explore deeper into the woods than ever before.

Available from Amazon, $ 8.93

The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli

Ever wonder what would happen if you swallowed a watermelon seed? A crocodile has wondered (and worried) about it quite a bit! Will he grow a watermelon in his belly? Will he sprout crazy vines (藤)? He’s not quite sure, but when the concerned crocodile accidentally swallows a seed, his imagination takes over and amusement arises!

Available from Amazon, $ 9.95

Three Little Words by Amy Novesky Dory

“Just keep swimming!” message of perseverance is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like they were drowning. Follow Dory’s an unforgettable adventure as she finds her way in this beautiful water color adventure of friendship and survival.

Available from Amazon, $ 12.06

1. Which book do you buy if you enjoy sleeping outdoors?

A．Sun, Sun

B．When We Go Camping

C．The Watermelon Seed

D．Three Little Words

2. What troubles the crocodile in The Watermelon Seed?

A．A plant might grow in his body.

B．He shouldn't have eaten the watermelon.

C．A seed won't come out of his stomach.

D．He doesn't know how to take care of the plant.

3. What message does Three Little Words give its readers?

A．Swimming is dangerous.	B．Adventure is interesting.
C．Never give up.	D．Swimming is useful.

【推荐1】My Favorite Books

Jeffrey Archer, a well-known novelist and playwright in the UK , has spent a very famous and much admired 45-year-long writing career creating bestsellers such as Not A Penny More , Not A Penny Less, Kane and Abel and Paths of Glory. Here he lists his all-time favorite reads.

Sredni Vashtar

BY SAKI （H. H. MUNRO） ,Dover Publications ,150

I put Munro's short stories equal with R. K. Narayan's. They are my favorite short-story writers. Both write beautifully， but they are also pretty good stories. It’s that rare combination of both. This book is a gem（佳作），as is Narayan's Malgudi Days.

The Count of Monte Cristo

BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS, Rupa Publications , ₹ 295

This is a masterpiece. It’s too long by modern standards? of course. If Dumas was around today， he'd write books of 400 pages. With no television, no other distraction, he wrote books of 1，500 pages. And the surprising thing is that he wrote The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers in the same year! You couldn't do that today!

Reunion

BY FRED UHLMAN，Farrar ，Strausand Giroux ，₹ 864

A wonderful insight into two young Germans---one Jewish, one aristocratic — in 1939, when they're both at school. This is a very fine book, which would help anyone understand the problems the Jews were facing in the late 1930s.

A Tale of Two Cities

BY CHARLES DICKENS, Penguin Classics , ₹ 250

I think this is probably a book I have reread the most number of times. I love the idea of him (Dr Manette)sacrificing his life for something bigger and more glorious than himself. Quaintly old-fashioned in the modern world—I love it. This was Dickens' most successful book, possibly because it was story, story, story, and impossible to put clown!

1. Who does "I" refer to in the text?

A．Alexandre Dumas.	B．Fred Uhlman.
C．Charles Dickens.	D．Jeffrey Archer.

2. Which of the following is concerned with the Jews?

A．Reunion.	B．A Tale of Two Cities.
C．Sredni Vashtar.	D．The Count of Monte Cristo.

3. How much will you pay if you buy Charles Dickens' most successful book?

A．₹ 150.

B．₹ 295.

C．₹ 864.

D．₹ 250.

【推荐2】Walter Peak High Country Farm，on the western shores of Lake Wakatipu，is famous in history. Its sheltered bays were used as camping sites by Maori travelling to the Mararoa and Oreti Rivers on Moa hunting and pounamu (greenstone) gathering expeditions.

Things to do

Situated on picturesque Lake Wakatipu's wester shores，the farm is the perfect place to spend a few relaxing hours. The Farm Tour itself is a wonderful，interactive experience for the whole family， with something to keep everyone entertained and happy. Our rural host will meet you after you leave the steamboat and take you for a walking tour of the farmyard. The first stop is the holding pens (畜栏），where you can help feed the sheep and deer，and even get up close to the Scottish highland cattle. Then walk slowly through the lakeside gardens to the charming Colonel’s Homestead for morning or afternoon tea. Afterwards the farmer will lead you over to the shearing shed (剪羊毛棚）where you can watch the farm dogs rounding up sheep on the hills， and see the farmer cut the wool off a sheep. You will then board the steamboat for your cruise back to Queenstown.

Ticket Information

Child Ticket $ 22. 00

Adult Ticket $ 77.00

Visitor Information

OPENING TIME: 10 AM

CLOSING TIME:4 PM

Additional Information

All tickets purchased at MyFun must make a booking at +64-3441—8166. Please mention your My Fun barcode (条形码)number when making your booking. Please print out your voucher (收据）and take along with you to the attraction. Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

Purchase of the tickets depends on our partner’s terms and conditions.

1. Where can a visitor have morning tea?

A．On the steamboat.	B．At the holding pens.
C．In the shearing shed.	D．In the Colonel’s Homestead.

2. How much should a parent with a child pay for the Farm Tour?

A．$99.	B．$ 121.
C．$ 176.	D．$198.

3. A visitor who has bought tickets at MyFun must_____ .

A．take the voucher to the Farm

B．contact MyFun and get discount

C．tell the Farm your MyFun barcode number

D．call +64-3441-8166 to print out your voucher

【推荐3】Keeper for a Day Program

Do you love animals and ever find yourself wanting to know what a zookeeper does all day?

Why not check out our Keeper for a Day Program and find out for yourself how unbelievable the job can be! You can work with a zookeeper to find out how the animals are fed and taken care of every day, and how our keepers play a very important role in conservation and research programs. Whether you're interested in animal care as a career or just want to have some fun, this program is worth all the sweat and smells!

Toronto Zoo Keeper for a Day Program Fee(aged 14 & up):

Full Day Rate(8.5 hrs)	Half Day Rate(4 hrs)
DS $300 for zoo members	DS $200 for zoo members
DS $350 for non-members	DS $250 for non-members

To register in advance for the Keeper for a Day Program:

1. Choose your top 3 areas you would like to experience, in order of your preference. Please notice that only one area will be chosen. Your top choice is not promised and may change without notice.

2. Fill out the registration by clicking here.

3. Send the registration form via e-mail(preferably) or fax/mail and pay by credit card(AMEX/VISA or MASTERCARD) only.

4. You will be sent an e-mail for confirmation within 2—3 weeks after we receive your registration. The e-mail confirmation letter will contain detailed information about your Keeper for a Day Program at the Toronto Zoo.

For any further questions please e-mail Toronto Zoo Keeper for a Day Coordinators at keeperforaday@ torontozoo. ca.

1. Who is the Keeper for a Day Program designed for?

A．Zookeepers.	B．Animal lovers.
C．Environmentalists.	D．Animal researchers.

2. How much can a zoo member save for a whole-day program?

A．DS $50.

B．DS $100.

C．DS $150.

D．DS $200.

3. What should people do to take part in the Keeper for a Day Program?

A．Pay by check.	B．Register at zoo.
C．Choose only one activity.	D．Register online.