【推荐1】Want an ideal home in magical Lucas Valley? Here is a room rented for the summer.

Home features:

*3 beautiful bedrooms, about 10’×11’ with 4’ window faces morning sun and beautiful view of courtyard garden and flowers. Can be furnished or unfurnished.

*Sunny island kitchen, floor to ceiling glass with garden views. Share use of all amenities of home, beautiful sunny yard, organic gardens, picnic table.

*Great outdoor pool, yoga and tennis 2 blocks away; 2 great farmers markets weekly 5 minutes away at SR Civic Center. Peaceful quiet neighborhood, easy parking right outside, 1.5 miles from 101, great access to all Bay Area.

Please be healthy and environmentally conscious, clean and considerate, no smoking, no drugs, no pets. Minimum lease till end of October 2017, longer fine.

Partial rent reduction option available for the right person—read more if interested: The owner seeks reliable help with routine home and office help (filing, organizing papers), garden watering and dog walking (up to 5 hours per week,prefer 1 hour available each morning   between 7-9am) or time on Saturdays. Please leave your phone number in response.

PLEASE PUT in your EMAIL:

*your phone number

*what date you are available to move in

*what skills you can contribute

1. What is the advantage of living in the advertised room?

A．You can swim without leaving home.

B．You can form a habit of protecting the environment.

C．You can save some money by helping the owner.

D．You can enjoy the setting sun through the window.

2. Who may be the right person to share the house with the author?

A．Tom, a student who is thoughtful and helpful.

B．Jim, a healthy young man who hates animals.

C．Mary, an outgoing girl who loves animals and raises a cat.

D．Mr Green, a warm-hearted man who smokes occasionally.

3. How can you get in touch with the author?

A．By fax.

B．In person.

C．By telephone.

D．By email.

【推荐2】Edu-pal.com is an Internet-based school located in Beijing, China. As the business grows, we need professionals and open-minded individuals from the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland who would love to contribute their knowledge, ideas, teaching experience, and creativity to our school.

Experience and Qualifications:

·Online native English speakers from the countries referred to above.

·Below 50 years old.

·Experienced in language teaching.

·CELTA or other TEFL certification or equivalent(同等的) experience is an advantage.

·Being able to speak CHINESE is an advantage.

·Able to teach the following subjects in all different age levels: English, Business English, Math, Science, Social Science, TOEFL, and IELTS.

Duties and Responsibilities for Video Class Recordings:

·The teacher should make a 20-minute video recording per lesson without a student using our materials and software.

·The teacher should make the video recording lessons interesting, lively and fun.

·Teachers should be more creative especially for beginner’s lessons.

Duties and Responsibilities for Online Class:

·Deliver one-on-one or group classes.

·Teachers should make the class lively and interesting.

·Providing feedback(反馈) on every lesson is a part of teachers’ work.

Payment and Benefits:

For VIDEO CLASS RECORDINGS 30-50 USD per hour.

For ONLINE CLASSES 15 USD per hour or 7.5 USD per 30 minutes.

A lot of prizes await you if our students like your videos. You’ll become famous and you can earn much more than you can imagine.

Lesson Schedule:

Mondays-Sundays at 4 pm-11pm(this schedule is flexible)

If you are interested to apply, you can send your resume(简历) with a photo and sample audio or video recorded class to my email address: 341317451@qq.com or 2564610797@qq.com. For more information about our company, you can also visit our website http://www. edu-pal.com.

1. The teachers will mainly come from ________.

A．Europe and Africa

B．developed countries

C．English-speaking countries

D．countries where English is studied

2. Who will be at an advantage among equivalent applicants?

A．Those whose age is below 50.

B．Those who can speak Chinese.

C．He or she that has teaching experience.

D．Those whose mother tongue is English.

3. If you are admitted as an online class teacher you should ________.

A．make your every lesson creative and interesting

B．make a 20-minute video recording every day alone

C．make video recordings per lesson with your students

D．provide feedback on every lesson

4. If a teacher teaches online classes three hours a day he will get ________.

A．22.5 dollars

B．45 dollars

C．90 dollars

D．150 dollars

5. We can learn from this passage that ________.

A．if a teacher has achievements he’ll get much more pay

B．the teacher must have CELTA or other TEFL certification

C．the teachers have classes every afternoon from Monday to Friday

D．resumes are sent to the website http://www. edu-pal.com

【推荐1】If you need to study while you are in London, then don’ t worry. London has a host of quiet study spots. Here are our top libraries.

The British Library
       The British Library is a must for bookworms and history fans. It is free to enter and a Reader Pass is available for students and members of the public over the age of 18. In the reading rooms, water bottles and bags must be left in the cloakroom (寄物处) and pencils are the only writing equipment.

Opening time: Sunday: 10: 00 am-12: 00 am     Monday-Saturday: 9: 30 am-8: 00 pm

The BFI Reuben Library

The British Film Institute (BFI) is a favorite on the South Bank cultural scene with its film festivals and stylish cinema on the doorstep of the Thames. Its Reuben Library is free to the public and you simply need to fill in a card to get access to the study spaces. When you get tired of work, you can enjoy the collection of resources about the film world here.

Opening time: Tuesday-Saturday: 10: 30 am-7: 00 pm

Ozone Coffee Roasters

There are many coffee houses in Shoreditch, but Ozone Coffee Roasters stands out among the rest with a good reason. Not only is the coffee delicious but the beautiful light-filled shop has an industrial feel and is equipped with plenty of booths (间隔) and benches for spreading out books and laptops.

Opening time: Monday-Friday: 7: 00 am-10: 00pm     Saturday: 8: 30 am-5: 30 pm

The National Art Library

Located in Kensington, the National Art Library provides the best research catalogue (目录) for the fine arts and is free to join for all members of the public by registering online or in person on their first visit.

Opening time: Saturday-Thursday: 10: 00 am-5: 30 pm       Friday: 10: 00 am-6: 30 pm

1. What do we know about the British Library?

A．It is just open to students.	B．It closes at 9:00 pm.
C．It has a long history.	D．It is free to enter.

2. What can you do in the BFI Reuben Library?

A．Get film resources.	B．Experience modern art.
C．Visit the River Thames.	D．Drink sweet coffee.

3. If you want to visit the National Art Library for the first time, what should do beforehand?

A．Book a seat on the APP.	B．Prepare your Reader Pass.
C．Register on line or in person.	D．Read the research catalogue.

4. Where can you go if you are free on Sunday afternoon?

A．The British Library.	B．National Art Library
C．Ozone Coffee Roasters	D．The BFI Reuben Library

5. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．The BFI Reuben Library is on the north bank.

B．The British Library has a strict management system.

C．Ozone Coffee Roasters is best known for its coffee.

D．The National Art Library often holds art festivals.

【推荐3】Coolest Hotels in the World

Ariau Amazon Towers

The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan suit which is large enough for a big family. You’ll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.

Prices, starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to$3000 for the Tarzan Suite.

For more information, visit the website:http://www.ariautowers.com

The Ice Hotel

Every winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You’ll have your choice between hot or cold rooms, but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience

Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.

For more information, visit the website:http://www.icehotel.com

Propeller Island

Propeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German list. Each room provides you with the probability of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You’ll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.

Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.

For more information , visit the website: http://www.propeller island.com

For information about other cool hotels in the world，visit the website: http://www.bahamabeachclub.com

1. What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?

A．You can choose any of the towers	B．You can sleep in the tree houses
C．It is designed for big families	D．Every room has a walkway

2. For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels, they have to pay at least

A．$636

B．$182

C．$202

D．$111

3. Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every year?

A．Ariau Amazon Towers	B．The Ice Hotel
C．Propeller Island City Lodge	D．Bahama Beach Club

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Spoiled for choice? That's likely how you'll feel after a mere day in Athens. The secret is in not trying to do everything. Instead, take in a couple of the tourist highlights and then get a feel for this attractive capital.

An ancient sight

The Acropolis (卫城) always comes out at the top of the list of things to see in Athens. The most famous of the western world's ancient sights continue to impress tourists as they climb the marble steps and stand before the graceful Parthenon. Views from up here are amazing.

A slow wander

Plaka is the city's oldest neighborhood, resting on the slopes of the Acropolis with cafs and fascinating architecture. The streets are perfect for getting lost in, giving wanderers the chance to discover cafs and bars where they can down some strong coffee among locals. Plaka is at its best in the early evening. Acropolis House Pension is a preserved 19th­century house that gives guests a glimpse into a Greek home.

A market scene

Varvakios Agora is Athens' central market. Locals come here to shop and look for everything needed in a Greek kitchen — from olive oil to meat. This is a look at local life as well as a window into Greek cuisine. The meat market is also home to some of the city's best pubs, feeding traditional food to crowds of customers from all walks of society.

A splash of nightlife

Athenian nights are filled with music, dancing and dining. Perivoli Tou Ouranou is a club with a strong atmosphere. Filled with the sounds of violins and guitars pelting out traditional blues­like music, it's sad but also beautiful and lively.

1. Which of the following is the best time to visit Plaka?

A．8:00.

B．12:00.

C．18:00.

D．22:00.

2. Varvakios Agora seems more attractive to a foreigner who ________.

A．wants to try cooking Athenian food	B．is interested in the history of Athens
C．likes taking photos of ancient buildings	D．hopes to buy some souvenirs for his friends

3. If you want to get a feel for traditional Greek music, you can go to ________.

A．Parthenon	B．Plaka
C．Varvakios Agora	D．Perivoli Tou Ouranou

【推荐2】Take a day trip from Dover to Calais for just ￡1

We’ve teamed up with P&O Ferries so you can enjoy a great day out in France with the family, sailing from Dover to Calais, plus, while on board, you can shop for lots of great bargains at reduced high street prices.

While on board, forget the stress of the high street and shop in style with P&O Ferries. Not only can you save up to 50 percent on the UK high street prices but you'll have plenty of choices of famous brand names such as Paul Smith, Dior, Hugo Boss, and Clinique, to name a few.

Stock up(贮备) on champagne, wine, beer and spirits at low prices! Why not fill up the car and save up to 30% off the UK beer, wine and spirits?

If you really want to treat yourself, why not enjoy the first-class dining experience—Mayfair’s famous Langan’s Brasserie, free for passengers of P&O Ferries’ ships.

Dover to Calais, day trips

Foot passenger from ￡1—Travel as a foot passenger from Dover to Calais, for just ￡1 from Sunday to Thursday or ￡1 on Fridays and Saturdays when booked online. There is a ￡1 more charge per person for booking by phone. Depart after 8:25 am and return before 9:00 pm the same day.

Car afternoon trip from ￡15—Depart after 12 at noon and return before midnight the same day with a car and up to 9 people for￡15 when you book online here or￡20 when booked by phone.

Car full day trip from￡18—Depart after 8：00 am and return before midnight the same day. This offer is for your car and up to 9 people from ￡18 when you book online or ￡23 by phone. A￡10 supplement applies for travel on Saturdays.

1. We can infer from the text that P&O Ferries may be             ．

A．a famous department	B．a wine producer
C．a ship service company	D．a big restaurant

2. Which of the following can be free?

A．Dinner of Langan’s Brasserie.	B．The UK beer, wine and spirits.
C．Products of famous brands.	D．Use of cars during the trip.

3. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To compare prices from different companies.

B．To tell the arrangement of a trip.

C．To advertise some services.

D．To introduce a new company