【推荐2】As a gesture of friendship，Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo，Japan gave Washington,D.C a gift of more than 3,000 Japanese cherry trees on March 17,1912.Every spring, the cherry trees in Washington，D.C.take bloom(开花)，beginning one of the country's loveliest celebrations,the National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 17-April 15). Book your trip now to see this vibrant display of pink and white in this city full of history!
Washington,D.C. Cherry Blossom In-Depth Tour

Price: $45/person
Available: Mar.25-Apr.15
Duration: 1 Day
Highlights: Visit Washington， D.C.;experience the peak period of cherry blossom(April 8-12)
Itinerary: Guests will start to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival and discover the beauty of cherry blossoms. Next,we will begin our sightseeing city tour including Lincoln Memorial,White House,US Capitol,Madame Tussauds Wax Museum,Washington Monument and International Spy Museum. Then visit the next tourist spot,the Jefferson Memorial,It's the best location to view the cherry blossoms.Finally,guests may board a Potomac River cruise to see the city from the water.Then tour ends.
Price Includes: Ground Transportation
Admission Fees:

Destination	Adult	Child	Senior
International Spy Museum(optional)	$21.95	$14.95(3-12yrs)	$19.95(Over 65 yrs)
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (optional)	$23	$17(3-12yrs)	$20(Over 65 yrs)
Potomac River Cruise(optional)	$26	$18(3-12yrs)	$23(Over 65 yrs)

Note:If you would like to join in the optional activities,please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide.You cannot buy the tickets on your own or use City Pass.The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
1. On March 25,tourists___________。

A．experience the peak period of cherry blossom

B．have a discounted tour of a city full of history

C．enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival

D．witness the first day of the festival

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Japan presented cherry trees to attract tourists to Washington,D.C.

B．The tour covers five tourist spots without admission fees.

C．Admission fees can   be paid in cash or with City Pass.

D．Each tourist must choose at least one optional destination.

3. It costs___________ for a 16-year-old student and his grandpa (aged 67) to go on the tour，with the wax museum included.

A．$110	B．$136
C．$133	D．$127

【推荐3】

Charles Darwin University Bookshop There are some new books in our shop: No Easy Day In No Easy Day, the author Mark Owen takes readers onto the field of battle in America’s ongoing War on Terror and details of the selection and training process in the military. Mark Owen honors the men risking everything for the country. Dropping Acid Dropping Acid is the first book to offer a nontraditional diet to help cure reflux(反酸). Using her extensive research, Dr. Koufman explains why a change in diet can reduce some of the most common symptoms. Her recipes use tasty fats as flavorings and include a variety of dishes that prove living with reflux doesn’t mean living without delicious food. Almost Home Almost Home tells the stories of six remarkable young people from across the United States and Canada as they face life alone on the streets, and offers practical insights into how to prevent homelessness and help homeless youth move to a hopeful future. All the stories inspire us with victories of the human spirit. Some money from the sale of each book will help support kids who benefit from Covenant House’s shelter and services. Daring Greatly In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown questions everything traditional about vulnerability. Based on twelve years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. Daring Greatly will spark a new spirit of truth and trust in our organizations, families, schools and communities.

Please note: Choose your books carefully. All books and packs have a specific ISBN. CDU Bookshop will accept returns for books in new condition and provide credit notes/exchanges for incorrect orders for books purchased from the CDU Bookshop website. We cannot accept returns or exchange books if the book is purchased from another bookseller.

Trading hours Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm       (Wednesday: 8:30am - 6:00pm)

Contact us: Building Red 1.1 - 05 Central Place, Casuarinas campus T:(08) 8946 6497 F:(08) 8946 6656 Bookshop@cdu.edu.au

1. From the advertisement we learn that ________.

A．the book No Easy Day describes the lives of the terrorists

B．the book DroppingAcid offers medical solutions to cure reflux

C．the book Almost Home tells us how to stop homelessness

D．the book Daring Greatly advises us to struggle for everything

2. All of the following are true EXCEPT ________.

A．Dr. Koufman uses tasty fats as flavorings in her recipes

B．Mark Owen speak highly of the men keeping America safe

C．some money from the sale of Almost Home is donated to Covenant House

D．Dr. Brown firmly holds a view that vulnerability is just weakness

3. According to the advertisement we can infer ________.

A．people can buy books on weekends at CDU Bookshop

B．some of the books at CDU Bookshop have a specific ISBN

C．people can buy books from both the CDU Bookshop and its website

D．books bought from other booksellers can be returned to the CDU Bookshop

【推荐1】Four remarkable inventions

For more than half a century, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been the place for companies and inventors to display their newest and coolest gadgets.

Here are our picks for some of the most interesting and creative inventions.

The Sweet Little Rolling Robot

Sangsung has released Ballie, a tennis-sized robot that can follow you around the house, answer your questions, and entertain your pets. Since it’s equipped with a camera, it can keep an eye on your home while you’re away. It’s like a smart assistant that goes wherever you do, rolling into your bedroom to ring your wake-up alarm, rolling to the kitchen to turn on the toaster and giving you the weather report as you brush your teeth.

The Insoles to Pick Up Your Pact

Any runner knows the right shoes are key to your speed. But Nurvv insoles promise more than mere cushioning. The insoles transmit data to a coaching app, which offers information on your technique and performance. It measures your foot strike and assesses your injury risk. The app then generates personalized workouts to set targets and help you beat your best speeds. Half marathon, here you come!

The No-Studio-Needed Yoga Class

Can’t keep up your commitment to a yoga studio membership? The Yoganotch personal yoga assistant lets you drop into a virtual class any time you want. Follow along with a set series while 3-D sensors tell you whether you need to straighten your legs a bit more. The idea it that it improves your from while reducing the risk of injury.

The Dau-Enhanced Grill

While working by sight, smell and feel, a chef may appreciate Weber’s new Smart Grilling Hub. It can monitor your pork and turkey while an app gives advice about cooking technique and safe temperatures.

1. What can the Sweet Little Rolling Robot do?

A．Feed your pets.	B．Play tennis with you.
C．Take you wherever you want.	D．Assist you to do your housework.

2. Which of the following is suitable for a runner?

A．Ballie.

B．Nurvv.

C．Yoganotch.

D．Smart Grilling Hub.

3. Which of the following your people will choose to use Yoganotch?

A．A man who usually jogs in the park.	B．A boy who is interested in 3-D films.
C．A lady who is doing yoga these days.	D．A students who prefers ball games.

4. What do we know about the Weber’s invention?

A．It uses virtual reality.	B．It is convenient for cooking.
C．It makes meals for you automatically.	D．It helps you do well in your yoga exercises.

【推荐2】A Color Run at School

What Is a Color Run?

The event is usually a five-kilometer untimed run. Participants are doused(浇涂上)from head to toe in a different colored powder at each kilometer mark. This activity inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi is perfect for promoting community and happiness.

A color run is a fun event perfect for schools. It is a way to promote health and activity among children. Schools can choose whether they want to host a color run by themselves or have one organized by an event organizer.

Why Should I Take Part in a Color Run?

Taking part in a color run will help you improve your overall physical health. It’s a great way to burn calories and get out. You will also be able to meet new people.

How to Set Up a School Color Run?

To set up a school Color Run, you will first need to decide what time you want it to start. Then, you will need to contact the principal at your school. They will then tell you if there is enough space available at the named location. You will need to inform the class teachers and include information in the student handbook. Next, you should contact the parents/guardians of the students at the school through a mailed letter or email. With everything listed above completed, you will have your event organized and ready to go!

1. What do we know about a Color Run?

A．It sees runners covered from head to toe.	B．It used to be a part of Holi.
C．It’s designed for schools only	D．It sets no time limit.

2. What benefit may kids get from a school color run?

A．Better physical health.	B．Prize money from the race.
C．Friendship with the principal.	D．T-shirts with a rainbow pattern.

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To advertise.

B．To inform.

C．To entertain.

D．To criticize.