【推荐1】A trip to London
My family had dreamed of a trip to London for a long time. Luckily it was possible for us to realize our dream because all of us were free on the weekend.
We planned to drive into Cambridge and caught the 7: 34 train to Liverpool Street Station.Then my wife and I would separate from Joan, my wife’s sister, to do different things and finally meet again for lunch. And after lunch, we would go to the concert.
But we were late because of a thick London fog. The train had to move along so slowly that it was not until 10:30 that it got there. In spite of our late arrival, Joan decided that she would go to see the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London while we went shopping. It was only after her sister had disappeared into the fog that my wife realized that we hadn’t decided where we should meet for lunch. Since I had our three tickets for the concert in my pocket, this was indeed a problem. We didn’t have any mobile phones at that time. There seemed to be nothing we could do except taking a taxi to the Tower of London, and try to find her there. Needless to say, we didn’t find her.
It was now one o'clock, and the concert began at 2: 30. “Perhaps she will think of waiting outside the concert hall,” said my wife hopefully. By this time the fog was so thick that road traffic had to stop, and the only way to get there was by subway. Hand in hand we felt our way along the road to where we thought the nearest station should be. An hour later we were still trying to find it.Just when I was about to become angry, we met a blind man tapping his way confidently through the fog. With his help we found the subway station which was just fifty meters down the road.
By now it was far too late to get to the concert hall before the performance began at 2: 30, so we decided to return to Cambridge. It took seven hours instead of the usual two to make that journey. Nor were we able to get any food and drink on the train. We were tired and hungry.
We finally reached home at ten. Opening the door we were amazed to find Joan at home; she had seen the Crown Jewels, had managed to get another ticket for concert, and had had a wonderful dinner at a restaurant. Of course, she managed to get home, too. Oh my god!
1. What did the writer plan to do after lunch that day?

A．Go to the concert.	B．Return to Cambridge.
C．Go shopping.	D．See the Crown Jewels.

2. The writer and his wife separated from Joan because _______.

A．they were late for the concert

B．Joan didn’t want to go to the concert

C．there was a thick fog

D．they planned to do different things until lunch time

3. Who helped the writer find the subway station?

A．A taxi driver.	B．A blind man.
C．His wife.	D．Joan.

4. The writer and his wife felt _______ on the train back home.

A．quite interested	B．rather disappointed
C．tired and hungry	D．very enjoyable

【推荐2】From the tropical paradise of United States’Miami to South China’s innovative city Shenzhen, The Lonely Planet released a list of top 10 cities which are worth visiting in 2019.It covers a mix of well-known and less-known destinations.Those places include second place Shenzhen,China;Novi Sad,Serbia in third place;Miami,Florida in fourth place,and Kathmandu,Nepal rounding out the top five.Let’s have a brief look at some of these attractive places.

Copenhagen,Denmark

With its modern design,15 Michellin-starred restaurants and highly bike-friendly culture,it is not surprising that Denmark’s capital has topped The Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities list.

Copenhagen’s street food scene is developing fast in Refshaleon, a former industrial area with a food and craft market,Reffen.

Novi Sad Serbia

While Novi Sad is not a noted as the capital of Belgrade,it’s much more fashionable.It’s home to the country’s annual EXIT! Festival,which is held each July at the 18^th century-era Petrovaradin Fortress.

The festival contributes to a vibrant music and arts scene and a youthful atmosphere.2019 European Youth Capital was held in Novi Sad.It may be a practice run for 2021,when the city will observe the important title of European Capital of Culture.

Kathmandu,Nepal

Three years after it was struck by a destructive earthquake,Kathmandu is welcoming visitors to a city which is much quieter,by design.

With cars banned from the historic center and motor horns banned across the Kathmandu Valley,it’s much quieter than it used to be in the past.

1. In which city can you enjoy riding bikes?

A．Shenzhen,China	B．Kathmandu,Nepal
C．Novi Sad,Serbia	D．Copenhagen,Denmark

2. In Novi Sad,Serbia you can_________________.

A．experience a quieter life style

B．visit the food and craft market,Reffen

C．try delicious food in Michellin-starred restaurant

D．appreciate energetic music and art with the young people.

3. Where does the passage most probably come from?

A．A science report

B．A book review

C．A magazine

D．A realistic novel

【推荐3】I was not a quiet woman by nature. As a backpacker in my 20s, I was always looking for that next adventure, something new and exciting that made me feel as though I had been the first person to experience it.

I realized I fell in love with that feeling when I jumped on board a sailboat as a tourist on the San Blas Islands , a group of remote islands on the east coast of Panama. Now , five years later,I find myself owning a sailboat and setting out from the United States with my husband ,John, to sail our new home back to Australia while admiring all that this beautiful, watery world has to offer on the way.

We will live off the power of the wind to fill our sails and move our boat, the energy from the sun to power our electronics and the natural products from the ocean to fill our stomachs. We will not be over- consuming electricity or overfishing as these are luxuries (奢侈品) that are not possible in the limited space that comes along with life on a sailing boat.

For people who are always curious about life, sailing provides an endless learning space. These learning opportunities consist of expected learning opportunities such as reading the weather, keeping maintenance (保养) , and learning anchoring (抛锚) techniques. Aboard our boat, we are constantly absorbing new knowledge about things like the electrical systems of the boat ,food preparation ,wildlife watching and the history of each country and port.

I am not to talk you into following me. For some this presents a challenge ; for others it is a chance to choose a lifestyle living off the grid (输电网). And again,I want to repeat that a lifestyle or trip like this may not be for everyone :some may find it emotionally inspiring , while others in the same circumstances may find it to be emotionally tiring. However, if you enjoy personal development and self- reflection , this aspect of sailing is invaluable.

1. When did the author fall in love with adventurous trips?

A．When she moved to Australia.

B．When she got her first sailboat.

C．When she set out to sail with her husband.

D．When she traveled in Panama in a sailboat.

2. What is special about the author’s latest sailing?

A．It is environmentally friendly.	B．It is well prepared in advance.
C．It mainly passes by big cities.	D．It uses the latest sailing technology.

3. How does the author possibly feel about her sailing experience?

A．Worried.

B．Satisfied.

C．Doubtful.

D．Regretful.

4. Which of the following may the author agree with?

A．Travel teaches us to reflect on our life.

B．Living a green lifestyle is highly recommended.

C．Sailing contributes a lot to personal development.

D．Partners should do something meaningful together.

【推荐1】Welcome！

We look forward to welcoming you this summer.Below you will find a list of forms for students accepted to our 2019 Salisbury Summer School.Please review the documents and fill out and return any applicable forms, Should you wish to spend overnight in the area when you drop off your child,please make arrangements well in advance as summer is a busy time of year in Conriecticut's northwest corner.(A.list of area hotels is found here.)

Both the elective course enrollment(登记)and the questionnaire are very important because we will be unable to design your child’s academic schedule without them.We would also like to draw your attention to the form regarding students leaving on weekends during summer school.

Accepted Student Forms(ASFs ):

●Elective Enrollment

● Questionnaire

● Weekend Permission

● Travel Form

● Pharmacy(用药)Form

●E& R Laundry Registration Form

The Salisbury School Health Center works with Magnus Health which is a secure and easy-to-use website for online submission and storage of your child’s medical information.You must access your child’s Magnus Health account in order to get and submit the required health forms before registration( Access the Pharmacy Form here). Health forms must be completed and submitted to Magnus Health by June 15, if not, summer school classes and activities may not be accessible to your kid.

For questions regarding Salisbury School required health forms or your Magnus Health account,please email healthcenter@salisburyschool.org.Alternatively,you may call the health Center at 860-435-5748.

1. What should they do if parents want to spend one night in the area?

A．Complete all the forms.	B．Book a room as early as possible.
C．Apply to Magnus Health	D．Tell the summer school in advance.

2. Which form should parents fill in if their kids leave on weekends during summer school?

A．Elective Enrollment.	B．Questionnaire.
C．Weekend Permission.	D．Travel Form.

3. What may cause students to miss some classes and activities?

A．Incomplete health forms.	B．Not returning ASFs by June 15.
C．Failing to register ahead of time.	D．Loss of Magnus Health account.

【推荐2】Four books that will change your life

Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do — Amy Morin

Do you struggle to get over your failures or pay much attention to things that are out of your control? Getting over these troubles can have an important influence on your daily life. Morin shares her most successful ways to overcome these difficulties.

How Will You Measure Your Life? — Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon

What do you think would make you happier at work? Perhaps high pay might be nice, or maybe some more admiration from fellow colleagues. Are you keeping a good balance in life? While career achievements can be satisfying, ignoring your family and friends can be harmful in the long run.

Finding Your Element — Ken Robinson

Have you ever felt pressured to live your life in a certain way? Society often encourages you to graduate from high school at 18, enter university, and then become a professional person, get married and have children. This may work for some people, but for many people it can be limited. Everyone has a passion. Find out how you can break society’s strict rules and find your position in life.

Emotional Intelligence — Daniel Goleman

Do our feelings hold us back? Would we do better if we became unfeeling creatures? You probably let feelings cloud your judgment more often than you know. Goleman explains how you can avoid letting your feelings rule you and make better decisions in life.

1. The first book is intended for readers ____________.

A．who want to be popular among colleagues

B．who want to control their feelings

C．who are experiencing failures

D．who want to get high pay

2. Which book suggests keeping a balance between work and life?

A．Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.

B．How Will You Measure Your Life?.

C．Finding Your Element.

D．Emotional Intelligence.

3. What do we know about Emotional Intelligence?

A．It helps us make wise decisions.

B．It shows us the importance of emotions.

C．It teaches us the way to live a different life.

D．It tells us how to break society’s strict rules.

【推荐3】TOURNAMENT OF ROSES     ----5 Days Los Angeles
Day 1 Los Angeles.( Sun.Dec.30)
Welcome to Los Angeles! This evening mixes with your traveling friends at the welcome reception.
Day 2 Los Angeles.( Mon.Dec.31)
Head to Pasadena for the always colorful ROSE BOWL FAMILY FESTIVAL and watch the floats (彩车)decorated with tens of thousands of flowers.This afternoon, you can take the included visit to the GETTY MUSEUM.This evening, join your travelling friends at a special New Year’s Eve DINNER AND DANCE GALA (盛会), complete with hats, party favors and live music.You’ll toast the New Year a little early tonight to consider an early morning departure (离开) to the Rose Parade.
Day 3 Los Angeles.Tournament of Roses Parade ( Tue.Jan.1)
Happy New Year! Get ready for one of the world’s most popular parades, and you’ll see it live! Globus has booked the GRANDSTAND SEATS at the beginning of the parade route for a good view.See the wonderful colorful floats, marching bands from around the world, and the famous people.
Day 4 Los Angeles.( Wed.Jan.2)
This morning view the individual floats in the POST PARADE VIEWING AREA.For many this is the most exciting part of the entire event.Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of film! Another special dinner tonight—a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER.
Day 5 Los Angeles.( Thu.Jan.3)
The tour ends today, with tour guests departing on individual schedules.
1. What activity can visitors enjoy on Dec.31?

A．Tournament of Rose Parade.

B．A farewell celebration dinner.

C．Post parade viewing area.

D．A dinner and dance gala.

2. The underlined word “Globus” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________.

A．the travel agency	B．the local government
C．Los Angeles	D．Roses Parade

3. According to the passage, you should bring your camera on ________.

A．Day 2.

B．Day 4

C．Day 3

D．Day 5

4. You can most probably read the passage in a ________.

A．textbook	B．news report
C．travel guide	D．history magazine