 LeapPad Explorer 2, £68 Aimed at children between three and seven, it comes in pink or blue and with five built-in education games. Besides, the LeapPad does not allow access to the Internet — so it is impossible for your child to meet with anything improper. Pros: The education games are well-designed. Cons: Some of the games are shockingly expensive. |  iPad 4th generation, £399 — £659 The iPad is still the market leader. 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” available for the iPad. Simple to use, even for those who usually struggle with technology. Cons: Considerably more expensive than most competitors. |
 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, which are all pre-installed (事先安装好的) 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. Cons: The keyboard is an expensive add-on — costing up to £109. It might be cheaper to buy a laptop. |  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 (塞满) your suitcase. But most tablets have a shiny screen — which can be harmful to your eyes when you're trying to read. The Paperwhite is different: its matt screen and crisp black lettering (脆黑字体) 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 plus hundreds of thousands more to buy. Cons: No TV, films, games, Internet or camera. |
| A．LeapPad Explorer 2. | B．iPad 4th generation. |
| C．Microsoft Surface. | D．Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. |
| A．Hot e-book lovers. | B．Big fans of computer games. |
| C．Crazy movie goers. | D．Great developers of Teenage apps. |
| A．Security. | B．Convenience. | C．Size. | D．Price. |
| A．Excellent battery life. | B．Countless free books. |
| C．Eye-friendly screen. | D．Easy access to the Internet. |
| A．To introduce four tablet computers to readers. |
| B．To compare the prices of the four computer tablets. |
| C．To draw readers' attention to the development of technology. |
| D．To make readers aware of the differences of the four tablet computers. |
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【推荐1】United World Colleges(UWC)is a global education movement. UWC consists of 18 international schools and colleges on four continents. All of them provide a two-year pre-university education for students aged between 13 and 19. The academic curriculum in these final two years of secondary school is the IBDP. There are two main ways that you can apply to join the program:
■ Through the UWC national committee in you country of residence (居住) or citizenship.
The national committee system is a unique network of over 3,000 volunteers working in more than 158 countries to select students for the IBDP at UWC. The individuals include UWC alumni (校友) parents of alumni, education professionals, and community leaders who have embraced UWC’s mission and values.
■ Through the UWC Global Selection Program (GSP). It is designed for candidates who would like to apply nine to twelve months before the beginning of the school year, which usually begins in August.
Please note that you may not apply through two different UWC national committees or through a UWC national committee and the UWC Global Selection Program at the same time.
Choosing your application route to study the IBDP at UWC for 2023-2025:
| National committee selections | UWC Global Selection Program | |
| When are positions offered to successful applicants? | January-April 2023 | Within two weeks of attending a Global Selection Weekend |
| Is the number of positions available limited? | Yes | Yes |
| Are scholarships available? | 65% of students (based on their needs and financial assessment ) | No |
| Am I able to apply for a particular UWC school or college? | No (applicants may , however, list their preferences) | Yes(most applicans choose at least four campuses) |
| Can I apply in a language other than English? | In most cases ,yes | 20 |
| How can I apply? | The application process varies. It generally includes: a written application, an essay, a series of interviews conducted in person or online, group activities, community services, an exam and a weekend camp. | |
| A．It enlists only English-speaking natives. |
| B．It has campus on every continent of the world. |
| C．It offers a pre-university program to teenage students. |
| D．It selects potential students with the help of its own staff. |
| A．have parents of alumni with professional education |
| B．make a full assessment of her financial situation |
| C．send on the application before Dec.2022 through the GSP |
| D．attend a face-to-face interview with community leaders |
①when the new school year begins
②when the result from admissions is released
③whether the applicant can win a scholarship to the program
④whether the applicant can choose which campus to study in
| A．①②③ | B．①②④ | C．①③④ | D．②③④ |
Greetings from the Harvard Graduate School of Education! As we begin recruiting ( 招收 ) talented students from different backgrounds for the 2019-2020 academic year, we would like to ask about your plans for graduate study and highlight some new developments on the HGSE Admissions website.
Apply to HGSE
We are pleased to announce that our online application is now live! You can access the form, requirements, and instructions on our website. The application deadline for the Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed. L. D. ) is March 15, 2019, while the Master of Education (Ed. M. ) deadline is April 5, 2019.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education ( Ph. D. ) HGSE and the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences ( GSAS ) additionally offer the students a Ph. D. In Education. Applications for this research-based doctorate (博士学位) must be sent to GSAS by February 20, 2019. Connect with HGSE We have begun posting the schedule of our fall recruitment events on our website, the first of which is the New York City Idealist Grad Fair on Thursday, January 31 . Please check our website for details about this and other off-campus and online information sessions. Note that we are continuing to add events as they are scheduled.
Update Your Communication Preferences
Please take a moment to update your information ( e. g. , contact info, program preference ) to reflect any changes since you signed up Initially, so that we may communicate with you in a way that best fits your needs.
If you're no longer considering HGSE for graduate study, click on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this email message; you will no longer receive communications from the Admissions Office.
As always, you are welcome to contact us with your questions. We look forward to connecting with you in the near future and hope we will have a chance to read your application this spring.
Sincerely,Julia Deland, Ed. M.
Director of Admissions
1. An application for Doctor of Education Leadership must be submitted by ________.| A．April 5, 2019 |
| B．March 15, 2019 |
| C．January 31, 2019 |
| D．February 20, 2019 |
| A．update her information |
| B．subscribe the email messages |
| C．post her schedule on the website |
| D．organize some activities for the fair |
| A．To apply for positions. |
| B．To ask for suggestions. |
| C．To provide information. |
| D．To make recommendations. |
【推荐3】Give a little sunshine!
The Council on Aging (COA) runs a telephone friendship project called the Sunshine Call Program, matching over-60s with a friendly volunteer for a daily chat over the phone. The aim is simple — to help ease the loneliness and repair social networks.
Sheila, 77, a retired teacher, lived alone. She has been receiving calls from Rianne, a volunteer, for over two months. “Talking to Rianne is something I really look forward to — a breath of fresh air. We talk about everything — theatre, her work, books we’ve read. . . Listening to someone else’s life enriches 2011 and gives you something positive to focus on. ‘ “At the beginning, I had no expectation of how the phone calls would go, but it’s wonderful that it’s led to a genuine friendship. Rianne helps me a lot. . . ” |
Are you ready to add a little sunshine to a senior’s life?
The Sunshine Call Program initially links a volunteer with an isolate (独居的) senior for a daily call When comfortable the volunteer introduces a second senior to the call. Then another, until there are four seniors to one volunteer on what is essentially a conference call. Without having to leave the house, you will help the seniors meet and make new friends. They will then exchange phone numbers to chat on their own and reduce their isolation.
What are the volunteer qualifications?
Volunteers must have access to the Internet and be willing to be trained on the use of a chat app. COA will provide all supplies required to make the calls. Besides, volunteers must agree to participate in monthly meetings with other volunteers and guest speakers. All volunteers must be willing to provide a recent Criminal Record Check, the cost of which will be borne by COA. And the most important volunteer qualification is a sense of caring and a desire to help seniors in the community!
If you wish to volunteer with our Sunshine Call program, never hesitate! Just CLICK HERE to fill out the application form.
1. Why does the passage mention Sheila’s experience?| A．To show her loneliness |
| B．To share a sweet memory. |
| C．To stress the value of COA. |
| D．To praise Rianne’s kindness. |
| A．making weekly calls to seniors |
| B．visiting seniors during holidays |
| C．introducing new friends to seniors |
| D．teaching seniors to use smart phones |
| A．Learn the use of a chat app. |
| B．Prepare a computer by yourself. |
| C．Offer a letter of recommendation. |
| D．Have relevant working experience. |
| A．To inform the readers of COA. |
| B．To invite seniors to sign up for COA |
| C．To introduce volunteer work in COA. |
| D．To advertise for new volunteers for COA. |
| A．A newspaper for teenagers. |
| B．A website of an organization. |
| C．A guide for travelers. |
| D．A magazine for the elderly. |
My friend makes up stories about things she has done all the time and other people at school believe her. What should I do?
Anna
Dani says:
Often people make things up because they're worried that they are not interesting. So let your friend know that she doesn't need stories to make friends or impress others. Point out that when others discover the truth, they won't be impressed at all.
Dear Dani,
I have two best friends and they're always leaving me out! They never invite me to anything. What can I do?
Tom
Dani says:
Groups of three can be very difficult because one person often gets left out. Your friends may not realize how you feel. Talk to them about this and agree to plan the next outing together. With a bit of effort, a group of three can be a wonderful friendship!
Dear Dani,
I told my friend a secret, but then I found out she told it to somebody else. What can I do?
Daisy
Dani says:
We all make mistakes so give your friend another chance. But tell her that your secret is important to you and that she must not do this again. If your friend finds it hard to keep a secret, be careful what you tell her in future.
Dear Dani,
I'm friends with a boy, but some girls keep laughing at me about it. Can't girls be friends with boys as well?
Mary
Dani says:
Of course girls can be friends with boys. Some girls laugh at this because they don't really know any boys. Carry on enjoying your friendship. If the girls got to know this boy, they might stop teasing you.Why not invite one or two of them along next time you meet him?
1. Whose friend has a big mouth?| A．Tom. | B．Mary. | C．Anna. | D．Daisy. |
| A．Avoiding. | B．Hating. | C．Making fun of. | D．Taking pity on. |
| A．Adviser. | B．Storyteller. | C．Researcher. | D．Teacher. |
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If you have answered YES to the above, we would like to hear from you :
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Wowee Magazine is looking for writers for its website. Pay is based on the number of people who read your articles. You may also receive free tickets to events and free products to test. This is a great chance to get valuable work experience.
We want people who are: chatty, interesting, enthusiastic, skilled.
Contact us at info@wowee. com.
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Think you could be a model? If so, we’d like to meet you!
Working as a successful fashion model isn’t easy but it is very exciting and could be a great chance.
Girls should be over 16 with a minimum height of 172 cm and boys should have a minimum height of 182 cm. If you are under 16 and do not yet have the required height, we would still be interested in meeting you, but you must be accompanied by your parent.
Contact us at info@ top-model-agency. uk.
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Many different kinds of people come and work with us, so start your career at Coffee Beans today:
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Join us as a team member, assistant manager of the cafe manager, depending on your skills and experience.
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1. Which address should you contact if you want to be a support worker?| A．info@ wowee. com. | B．jobs@ coffeebeans. co. uk. |
| C．info@ top-model-agency. uk. | D．careers@ golden-care. com. |
| A．get a free uniform | B．bring a parent |
| C．receive free tickets to events | D．choose working hours |
| A．The chance to be a model is only for adults. |
| B．There is no need to be trained as a support worker. |
| C．Employees at Coffee Beans have few management chances. |
| D．Applicants to Wowee Magazine are supposed to be sociable and enthusiastic. |
【推荐3】FESTIVALS & ANNUAL EVENTS
From festivals every weekend in the summer months to light displays throughout the city in winter, there’s always something happening in Columbus! Check these highlights, or search our interactive events calendar for even more.
Columbus PRIDE Festival
June 2021, Scioto Mile
As we work to get through the COVID-19 outbreak, our number one priority is the well-being and safety of our community. Therefore, we have made the decision to cancel this year’s Pride Parade and Festival. A virtual component may be added at a later time.
Red, White & BOOM
July 3, 2021, Downtown Columbus
There are few more patriotic (爱国的) ways to kick off your Independence Day weekend than at the largest fireworks display in Ohio. Festivities start at noon and the big show starts at 10: 00 pm. Plan to be downtown very early, because the best spots go fast!
Columbus International Festival
Sept. 2021, Franklin Park Adventure Center
This event celebrates Columbus’ diverse cultural community with family-friendly attractions including a fashion show, music and entertainment, food and cooking demos, a shopping bazar (集市) and more.
AIMExpo
Jan. 21-23, 2022, Greater Columbus Convention Center
The largest show of the motorcycle and powersports industry in North America will highlight the exciting and diverse lifestyles represented by the modern industry and desired by today’s riders. Visitors are welcome to get involved in the different parts that powersports has to offer.
1. What caused this year’s Pride Festival to be canceled?| A．Bad weather. | B．Safety concerns. | C．Tight budgets. | D．Its unpopularity. |
| A．To make a bargain. | B．To attend a party. |
| C．To catch the train. | D．To get a better view. |
| A．AIMExpo. | B．Red, White & BOOM. |
| C．Columbus PRIDE Festival. | D．Columbus International Festival. |
