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English Grammar and Style
We'll present materials that cover grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure and punctuation（标点符号）. Well challenge you with quizzes and writing activities that will give you strategies to enhance the quality of your writing, and invite you to participate in discussions and assess the work of your peers（同龄人）.
Length：8 weeks
Instructor: Roslyn Petelin from the University of Queensland
Academic Writing Made Easy
From structuring and organizing an academic text to avoiding common mistakes that can negatively affect your credibility this course offers a guide for those who want to improve their writing. Each week consists of video lessons, followed by exercises and tasks of assessing your peers’ work.
The course requires upper-intermediate（中高级）to advanced English.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Heidi Minning from the Technical University of Munich
Preparing to Network in English
Networking in the business world is key to career success. But what is networking? And how do you do it in English? This course helps you understand the basics of networking and why it’s important. You’ll identify the key qualities you should focus on developing. Most importantly you'll grow and expand your business network and professional connections.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor Joel Ozretich from the Univeraity of Washington
Using Emails for Networking in English
In this course, you’ll learn important strategies for writing effective emails. You’ll learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You'll also learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message.
Length ：4 weeks
Instructor: Daphne Mackey from the University of Washington
1. Where can you receive the courses you will learn?| A．In a school. | B．On the Internet. | C．In a training institution. | D．On the air. |
| A．Academic writing. | B．Email-writing skills. |
| C．Grammatical principles. | D．The basics of networking. |
| A．Narrow. | B．Lessen. | C．Enlarge. | D．Improve. |
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【推荐1】Top lists are lecturing people on everything from “100 places to visit” to “100 books to read”. Aren’t you just tired of being told what to do with your time?
Now you have a list to end all lists!
Take a look at the following two examples from the list of “101 things not to do”.
Swim with Dolphins?
Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, not every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded with tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers (螺旋桨).
Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening their mouths.
Go to See the Mona Lisa?
There must be something about the mysterious smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying, standing in front of you, holding their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most.
If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling. She’d be laughing.
So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforedie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20% discount.
1. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins ________.| A．is the world’s most popular tourist activity |
| B．gives fun to both tourists and dolphins |
| C．will make tourists busy and tired |
| D．can cause danger to dolphins |
| A．Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough. |
| B．It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile. |
| C．It is not satisfying as expected. |
| D．Queuing for hours is worthwhile. |
| A．To advocate a book. |
| B．To introduce a website. |
| C．To comment on popular lists. |
| D．To recommend tourist activities. |
【推荐2】The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028
211-535-7710 www.metmuseum.org
Entrances
Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
Hours
Open 7 days a week.
Sunday-Thursday 10:00-17:30
Friday and Saturday 10:00-21:00
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1，and the first Monday in May. Admission
$ 25. 00 recommended for adults, $ 12. 00 recommended for students, includes the Main Building and the Cloisters（回廊）on the same day; free for children under 12 with an adult.
Free with Admission
All special exhibitions, as well as films, lectures, guided tours, concerts, gallery talks, and family/children's programs are free with admission.
Ask about today's activities at the Great Hall Information Desk.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of Europe in the Middle Ages. The extensive collection consists of masterworks in sculpture, colored glass, and precious objects from Europe dating from about the 9th to the 15th century.
Hours
Open 7 days a week.
March-October 10:00-17:15
November-February 10:00-16:45
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
1. When can people visit the Cloisters Museum and Gardens?| A．At 11:00, on December 25th. |
| B．At 9:30, on March 3rd. |
| C．At 17:00, on February 16th. |
| D．At 15:00, on October 20th. |
| A．$12. | B．$37. |
| C．$ 25. | D．$ 62. |
| A．it opens all the year round |
| B．its collections date from the Middle Ages |
| C．it has a modern European-style garden |
| D．it sells excellent European glass collections |
【推荐3】Guide to the University
The TWU Cafeteria (Food)
The TWU Cafeteria is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It serves snacks (小吃), drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.
The Globe (Relaxation)
The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Sundays.
The Wellness Centre (Health)
Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is built for physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
The Writing Centre (Academic Support)
All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 –minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.
1. What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?| A．Do homework and watch TV. |
| B．Buy drinks and enjoy concerts. |
| C．Have meetings and study. |
| D．Add money to your ID and play chess. |
| A．The Globe, Friday | B．The Lower Café, Sunday |
| C．The TWU Cafeteria, Friday | D．The McMillan Hall, Sunday. |
| A．food | B．relaxation | C．academic support | D．health |
| A．News. | B．Science. | C．Business | D．Advertisement |
【推荐1】More than two million culture-hungry visitors are expected to gather at the Edinburgh International Festival. With a couple of million more mouths to feed, Edinburgh’s restaurants will be crowded all the time. If you can’t find a table, try these places.
Eleanore
Named after Roberta’s boat, Eleanore is comfortable with high-level seating and decorated in white and blue. Dishes range from small to big plates. It’s a great place to go for a drink, even when the kitchen is closed.
Kora
Named after the Greek God of Spring, Kora, the latest addition, is informal and relaxed. Like its natural and simple decoration, the menu follows a nature-to-plate rule, offering simply presented foods that are inspired by the seasons.
Bertie’s
Bertie’s is one of the city’s top fish-and-chips spots. Its style is grown up yet fun, delivering a relaxed dining experience. Its private area is the perfect place to celebrate parties and special group events for quiet dinners. The large space can serve groups of up to 30 guests.
Williams & Johnson
“Wille Jay’s”, as it is known to locals, specializes in single-origin coffees to celebrate their individual characters. They pride themselves on their seasonally picked coffees and their selection changes through the year as they continue to source new fresh crop beans. Each coffee is carefully designed to make the bean’s best smell and served in the airy cafe.
1. Where does the name of Eleanore come from?| A．Its high-level seating. | B．Roberta’s boat. |
| C．Its special decoration. | D．The Greek God of Spring. |
| A．Eleanore. | B．Kora. | C．Bertie’s. | D．Williams & Johnson. |
| A．The relaxed atmosphere. | B．The best smell of coffee. |
| C．The offering of various coffees. | D．The careful selection of coffee beans. |
【推荐2】Meet Us after School
Milwaukee Recreation provides quality after-school programs in over 100 public schools. We work with Child Care Camps, Community Learning Centers, Safe Places, and Cooperative Tutoring Sites.
Comic Art and Animation (动画)
Study comic book artwork and storyline skills. Work on drawing different characters and telling a story with pictures. The final project will be a finished comic book by each student. Class is taught by Gina Glembin.
Brinton (Ages 8 – 13). Sat., Feb. 2 – Mar. 23, 1:00PM – 2:00PM $36 per student
African Dance
Explore the art of African dance as you improve your rhythmic and creative movement skills. Experience African culture, music, dance and dress. Please wear comfortable clothing. All levels are welcome.
Morse-Marshall (Ages 6 – 10). Wed., Jan. 30 – Mar. 6, 6:30PM – 7:30PM $28 per student
Chess Club
If you are interested in learning how to play chess or already know how, this class is for you. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Don’t get “rooked” by your friends for not playing chess. Be the “king” or “queen” of your block. Chess games are supplied.
North Div (Ages 8 – 12). Sat., Jan. 26 – Mar. 16, 1:30PM – 2:30PM $26 per student
Kids’ Catering
This class allows young people to mix, measure, and bake their own delicious treats. Create a main course and side dishes. Learn table settings and practice proper serving methods, and then treat your family. Class fees are non-refundable and not eligible for free or reduced fees.
Hamilton (Ages 6 – 9). Sat., Jan. 26 – Mar. 16, 9:30AM – 10:30AM $46 per student
Spanish for Beginners
Hola! Enjoy learning basic word recognition and pronunciations of the Spanish language.
Gaenslen (Ages 6 – 14). Tue., Jan. 29 – Mar. 5, 6:00PM – 7:00PM $32 per student
1. What will kids learn from Gina Glembin?| A．How to make a picture book. | B．How to speak basic Spanish. |
| C．How to act out different stories. | D．How to do some African dance. |
| A．Comic Art and Animation. | B．African Dance. |
| C．Chess Club. | D．Spanish for Beginners. |
| A．In Brinton. | B．In North Div. | C．In Hamilton. | D．In Gaenslen. |
【推荐3】From children who have only recently learned to walk to teens, preschoolers to even parents, these backyard water toys and games will keep everyone occupied outside for hours on end this summer, and they will probably turn your backyard into a mini water park.
Note: ALL children’s water toys should he played with under the guidance and protection of parents or other adults.
Unicorn Sprinkler Standing 6 feet tall and shooting water out of its long straight horn on its head once you connect a water pipe, this thing will delight kids of all ages. Ages: 1 and up Buy It! $ 54 (originally $ 60); source.com | Fish Print Wading Pool For a simple way to keep the kids happy this summer, fill this cute 59-inch fish-and-turtle-printed pool with water or sand and let them play for hours. Ages: 1 and up Buy It! $ 15; source.com |
Fish and Splash Water Table From a fishbowl and a spinning leaf, to a water launcher and many animals for fishing, this activity table has plenty of clever bells to keep children amused for the afternoon. Ages: 2 and up Buy It! $ 40; tesco.com | Bubble Making Tool Your child’s interest in bubbles is not limited to the small floating kinds. With the bubble tool, kids can make bubbles so big in size that they can even stand inside them! Ages: 6 and up Buy It! $ 55 (originally $79); tesco.com |
| A．Safety. | B．Space. |
| C．Age. | D．Time. |
| A．Bubble Making Tool. | B．Unicom Sprinkler. |
| C．Fish Print Wading Pool. | D．Fish and Splash Water Table. |
| A．They offer a discount. | B．They need a water pipe. |
| C．They’re available online. | D．They’re designed only for children. |
