【推荐1】International students' magazine

Would you like to talk to people of your age in another country? Here are just a few of the free websites we can recommend.     1    

What's your hobby?

This is a website where you can meet people who have the same hobbies and interests as you. You type in the name of something you enjoy, and then you can find other people in different countries who like the same thing.     2    

Serious teenage talk

Perhaps you like talking about more important things like education. On this site you can join in group discussions about things that are important to everyone.     3     We can learn a lot. So if you care about things like homeless people and human rights, come online and talk about them.

Exchange!

You probably think this site is about exchange visits where students go to other countries for a short time. It is, but that's not all you can do on this site.     4     You can exchange music, books and so on. In this way you can learn a lot about different cultures.

Learn a language

Do you want to learn another language? This website can find online language classes for nearly every main language in the world.     5     So if you’d like to learn German or Russian, go on the website and someone will help you.

A．One day perhaps you’ll meet and do your hobby together!

B．You can give advice to your friends online.

C．The Internet is changing the way we think.

D．Go online and make some friends.

E．It's good to hear the ideas of people from different countries.

F．You can also exchange things with teenagers all round the world.

G．And you can study in an international group with excellent teachers.

【推荐2】Events in Natural History Museum at South Kensington.

Dino Snores for Kids

16 August 2019, 18:45—22:00

This unique sleepover gives kids aged 7 to 11 the chance to explore the Museum after dark while taking part in fun and educational activities. At midnight, it’s time to settle down to sleep. In the morning, you’ll get to experience a live animal show before waving goodbye to the Museum when it opens to the public at 10:00. Adult:￡60. Child:￡60. Breakfast included.

Copycats at Lates

29 May 2019, 18:00— 22:00

Humans are exploring and copying nature’s solutions to meet the challenges of our modern world. Explore the Museum after hours and discover how cutting-edge research, technology and design are turning to nature to seek new ways of advancing society. Free entry, no ticket required.

Yoga Under a Whale

7 July 2019, 08:00— 09:15

Enjoy a yoga session inspired by the Museum’s connections with the natural world. Join us under Hintze Hall’s splendid blue whale skeleton for a cosy experience with movement and sound. After your class, enjoy special access to an exhibition or gallery before the Museum opens. Adult:￡35. Member gets a discount.

Crime Scene Live

8 June 2019, 18:30—22:30

A priceless stone has been stolen from the Natural History Museum and a killer is on the loose. It’s up to you to gather the evidence, analyze the facts and carry out experiments to bring the criminal to justice. Due to the nature of some of your detective duties we strongly recommend that you wear trousers and flat shoes. Adult:￡63. Ticket includes a free drink on arrival.

1. Which activity might appeal to children interested in animals?

A．Copycats at Lates.	B．Crime Scene Live.
C．Dino Snores for Kids.	D．Yoga Under a Whale.

2. What do we know about Yoga Under a Whale?

A．It takes place in the morning.

B．It is intended for the whole family.

C．It offers free admission to its members.

D．Its members should pay￡35 to visit the Museum.

3. What can you do if you take part in Crime Scene Live?

A．Enjoy a free meal.	B．Practise solving a case.
C．Read more detective stories.	D．Perform your duty in uniform.

【推荐3】In our annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, we asked our readers to rate their favorite cities in the world for arts and culture. These cities are centers of music and dance, museums,and theaters. Here are four of them where you can find inspiration in the arts,starting with the top spot.

Rome, Italy

At its peak, the Roman Empire extended over nearly two million square miles of land across Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa. Today, that history is on display everywhere. The city’s main attractions are famous not because of tourist advertisements,but because they are really so impressive. No wonder it’s known as the Eternal City:You could spend forever here and find new artistic and cultural treasures every day.

Paris, France

Hemingway famously called Paris “a moveable feast”, but wherever you go while in the city, there is always something to see, hear, taste or feel. With some 150 museums, Paris doubles as an art history class, offering the very best of the discipline across centuries and styles.

London, United Kingdom

London is inspiration and setting for the rise of Shakespeare, Dickens, Orwell and Eliot and the breeding ground for all those iconic (标志性的) bands: The Kinks, The Clash and The Stones. London is also Banksy’s favorite canvas, home to more than 1,000 galleries, and the kind of place where you can spend a whole day in a single museum and still be ready for more when it opens the next morning.

Vienna, Austria

As we all know, Western music would be unrecognizable without Austria’s capital, which nurtured many famous musicians. It’s also the site of the Vienna Secession, a revolutionary art movement founded in 1897 by Gustav Klimt. Visitors today can see the fruits of all that creativity in the city’s 100 – odd museums.

1. Why is Rome regarded as the Eternal City?

A．It had an important role in history.

B．Its history can be seen everywhere.

C．People can easily find new art and culture.

D．People can spend money well there.

2. What does the underlined word “nurtured” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Produced.	B．Affected.
C．Attracted.	D．Changed.

3. Which column can we probably find the text?

A．History.	B．Art.
C．Education.	D．Life.

【推荐1】Journalism Workshop

Learn print, radio, television, digital

Washington, D.C. area high school students are invited to apply to the Washington Association of Black Journalists’ annual Urban Journalism Workshop. WABJ has been guiding the next generation of journalists since 1986 through this programme. UJW was started by long-time Chicago Tribune and St. Louis Times Dispatch reporter George Curry and former Washington Post reporter Athelia Knight. During the workshop, students learn the fundamentals of print, radio, TV and digital journalism. Current and former professional journalists of The Washington Post, NPR and other media companies volunteer to teach participants. A scholarship is offered for qualifying seniors.

•Sessions are held for eight continuous Saturdays from 29 February to 18 April, 9 am — 4 pm.

•Scholarship criteria includes an essay, stories produced in the workshop, class attendance and participation in all eight sessions.

•High school students, all classifications, in the greater D.C. area are encouraged to apply.

Students should contact UJW Coordinator Trina Williams at ujwdc@ aol.com for details or check with their high school advisers.

To download an application, read more about available scholarships or learn about the Urban Journalism Workshop, visit www.ujw online.org, or contact: UJW Coordinator Trina Williams at ujw dc@ aol.com. Applications and required materials must be received by Friday, 29 January.

1. What can be learnt if the students join the workshop?

A．The management of the UJW.

B．The basic skills of digital journalism.

C．The classification of electronic devices.

D．The qualities of environmental journalists.

2. Which date is suitable for participants to attend the workshop?

A．Saturday, 10 April.

B．Wednesday, 18 March.

C．Wednesday, 29 January.

D．Saturday, 22 February.

3. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Sports.	B．Education.
C．Science.	D．Entertainment.

【推荐2】Read the following passage and then answer the questions.

When thinking back to an experience that has affected me the most, I can’t help but recall the first time I performed for a crowd with my band.

As I stood in the dark, in front of 300 people, my head began to pound and my eyes began to hurt from straining to see the faces before me. No matter how many times I wiped off my hands, they were covered with sweat, making them fumble across the strings of my guitar. Then, in a flash, the spotlights were turned on and the crowd yelled. My heart raced and I knew that the night of my first concert would be exciting and memorable.

The concert was held annually at Frank's school. Being the largest activity for the students in the spring, we were told to expect the whole school to come to see us play. That fact went over and over in my mind. True, I had played in the school band in concerts for many people, but that was with a large group and I had sat in the back. Here it was just the three of us, all up front. I had had different visions of what performing would be like, but what ended up happening was a pleasant surprise.

During the first song, the crowd stood in a mixed state of confusion and excitement. I could see nothing but their dark shapes, some swaying to the beat of the bass drum, others standing still, examining our every move. The song ended with hesitant applause.

Glancing at Frank, the guitarist and singer, I read a message in his eyes. "I don't think they like us." His look pierced through my heart and I almost left the stage, yet kept going anyway. The second and third songs went the same way with the crowd looking at us like monkeys in a zoo. But then the magic started.

Our fourth song we had was written for the occasion and it was as if it were the beginning of a trip that we would take with the crowd of onlookers. The funk bass and driving drums seemed to pick these people up like puppets and do with them what they pleased. The crowd danced and jumped and clapped, in and out of beat. Our music was giving these people a reason to lose their inhibitions and for a short time, enjoy themselves. By the end of the second to last song the crowd was at our mercy. Finally creating a situation that I had only dreamed of, during the last song the crowd began to sing the words. But it was not just any song, it was a song we had written. This sent my heart racing and I couldn't help smiling and even laughing. The song ended and an echoing roar came over the crowd.

The concert was to me part of a childhood dream. My friends and I were responsible for giving 300 people a good time for an evening. They sang my words and they hummed my tune, and all helped to make the dream come true. That night back in my room, I sat up all night. I saw the bodies dancing in front of me and heard their screams. Even though I may perform in college and in the future, this feeling is one I may never feel again.

Questions 1 to 5. Judge if the following statements agree with the information given in the passage. Choose A for TRUE if the statements agree with it; choose B for FALSE if the statements don’t agree with it; choose C for NOT GIVEN if the information the statements carry is not mentioned anywhere in the passage.
Questions 6to 9. Match the following words with their meanings in the passage. Note that there are four choices more than you need.

Question10. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
1. The three of us usually sat up front in the school band.
2. In the beginning, the audience was not fully absorbed in the performance.
3. The song written for the concert aroused the audience’s excitement.
4. When the fourth song started, the audience began to sing along.
5. In the end, the performers played more songs at the request of the audience.
6. straining
7. fumble
8. inhibitions
9. racing
10. What is the best title for the passage?

A．My Valuable Experience.	B．A Special Occasion.
C．My Childhood Dream.	D．A Memorable Concert.

【推荐3】Show Biz Summer 2023

Location: Rosewood Center for Family arts
Important Information:
● Tuition paid on the first day of class.
● No tuition refunds (退款) for not attending the class.
● Please accompany students to the first day of class.
● Registration begins one and half an hour before class time.
How To Register:
● Mail: fill out the form on the last page, black ink only.
● Be sure to list the class and group that you want & the dates.

Drama Days—$175 Entering Grades: Group A: 1st-2nd     Group B: 3rd-5th Time: July 2-July 6 ● Create the situations and scenes ● SHOWTIME—invite family and friends to your Friday Showcase! ● Bring a sack lunch and drink each day!

Hot Comedies—$175 Entering Grade: 5th Time: July 23-July 27 ● Tell a joke! Learn why old jokes can be the best! ● Work with your class to put on a Comedy Show for family and friends!

Acting—Just Acting—$225 Entering Grades: Group A: 1st-2nd     Group B: 3rd-4th Time: August 4-August 8 ● Start with the characters: Who are you? Be the Star of your Dreams. ● Work with your class to create the plot.

Summer Scenes—$225 Entering Grades: 5th-6th Time: August 11-August 15 ● Do you want to be an actor? ● Improve your skills with instructions from professional actors & directors.

1. If you want to attend Show Biz Summer 2023, you should know that ________.

A．tuition must be paid before July 2

B．there will be refunds if you miss the class

C．registration begins half an hour before class time

D．students had better not go alone on the first day

2. Which of the following classes suits those who love funny stories?

A．Drama Days.	B．Acting-Just Acting.
C．Hot Comedies.	D．Summer Scenes.

3. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A brochure.

B．A research paper.

C．A textbook.

D．A health magazine.

【推荐2】Five TV Programmes That Suits You

The World Around Us

Channel: C8

A study of the ancient Egyptian pyramids (金字塔)and the area around the River Nile in Egypt. The filming of this programme is a work of art as it is so thoughtfully done. As well as the obvious camels, there are also many other desert animals and plant life.

Time: Every Friday at 8：00 p. m.

Summer Holidays

Channel: M6

Some of the best summer holidays are on offer this year. Tonight's programme shows a weekend in Disneyland in Paris, cheap sailing holidays in the Mediterranean and a shopping and sightseeing trip to New York.

Time: Every Saturday at 7：00 p. m.

The Creative Mind

Channel: C4

As one of the most popular programmes on TV at the moment, The Creative Mind has different artistic themes from exhibition reviews, information about major and smaller museums, and interviews with artists, writers, actors and musicians.

Time: Every Wednesday at 10：00 p. m.

Prepared for Special Moments

Channel: TF1

The fun cookery programme that offers lots of exciting ideas from children's birthday parties to the candlelit（烛光的）dinner for the boss and his wife. It is easy to follow the instructions that show you how to make your dinner party a little bit special.

Time: Every Friday at 7：00 p. m.

Born to Run

Channel: W9

An interesting story of a young man with learning difficulties who overcame the problems in his life, through his great talent for sports. This is a true story of how one person made the most of his life and also helped many other people with similar problems.

Time: Every Sunday at 8：00 p. m.

1. Which channel should you turn to if you are very interested in wildlife?

A．C4.

B．M6.

C．C8.

D．W9.

2. Which programme is suitable for those who like watching TV interviews?

A．The World Around Us.	B．The Creative Mind.
C．Summer Holidays.	D．Prepared for Special Moments.

3. Which of the following words can best describe the hero of Born to Run?

A．Satisfied.

B．Humorous.

C．Selfish.

D．Strong-minded.

【推荐3】Lonely Planet collected a list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2020, taking you from blue Caribbean waters to thick European forests and beyond. Here are the destinations not to miss.

1. Sri Lanka

Known for its timeless ruins and culture, attractive beaches and welcoming people, Sri Lanka is a key destination for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation full of beach lounging (懒散地躺着), wellness retreats (疗养院) and flavorful food to explorers in search of the next greatest sight.

When to visit: Sri Lanka is busiest from December through March. However, the best weather can usually be found in April and September.

2. Germany

From cities filled with museums and nightlife to beautiful wildlife, Germany has something for everyone. Some tourist favorites include Berlin’s Museum Island, the Berlin Wall, The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, and the Black Forest.

When to visit: Germany is most popular among tourists in July and August. Lonely Planet recommends heading over in the fall and spring.

3. Zimbabwe

The attraction of Zimbabwe is all about its gorgeous landscapes and extensive wildlife. Victoria Falls National Park is among the best spectacles to see in this southern African country. Take view of the rushing, mile-long waterfall from Devil’s Pool, a natural infinity pool next to the fall, and peer at its 328 feet drop.

When to visit: April and October bring sunny days and clear, cold nights, while July through September is the best time for wildlife viewing and white-water activities.

4. Panama

The country may be small, but there is a lot to do and see in Panama. Panama City is a diverse and busy city, and it is celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2020 by throwing a huge celebration.

When to visit: High season in Panama is during public holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. The best prices seen are usually between mid-April and early December.

1. Which country will you choose if you want to visit museums ?

A．Germany.

B．Sri Lanka.

C．Zimbabwe

D．Panama.

2. What time is the best to see wild animals in Zimbabwe?

A．April.

B．October.

C．August.

D．December.

3. Where can we find the text ?

A．In a novel.	B．In a travel brochure.
C．In a physics textbook.	D．In a fashion magazine .