【推荐1】Dalmatian Coasts, Croatia

It’s no secret that summers on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia offer clear blue waters for swimming, beautiful sunsets, historic buildings and picture-perfect beaches. The best way to see the Dalmatian Coast is from your own sea kayak. But the temperature is far too high to be comfortable in the high season, so you need to wait until it drops but the sea is still warm.

Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos is usually very crowded with visitors in July and August, but the Greek meltemi winds can be a real problem in high summer. Later in the season, they are much calmer and you can spend your time lying on the beach without being angry with the sand. The best address is the Hotel Belvedere, but the cheapest hotel is the Grace Mykonos, which is good value in September, but even better a month later.

Aeolian Islands, Italy

Silily’s beautiful seven islands often attract Oscar-winners like Robert De Niro and Russell Crowe. September is the time to visit the Aeolian Islands, as the tourists have gone. Don’t miss Panarea, where the only way of getting around is on foot, and make sure you include the greenest island, Salina.

St Tropez, France

St Tropez in high season is full, but come the end of August, it soon returns to being the French Provencal fishing town of the 1960s. You can walk through its streets in peace and drop into its popular stores without the crowds. It’s also much easier to get a meal at places such as Alain Ducasse’s Spoon, or to drop into bars like Nikki Beach for a drink. The best places to stay are Hotel La Ponche or Le Beauvallon, a 10-minute boat ride across the bay in St Maxime.

1. Where can you go if you are interested in historic buildings?

A．Mykonos, Greece	B．St Tropez, France
C．Dalmatian Coasts, Croatia	D．Aeolian Islands, Italy

2. When is the best time to stay in the Grace Mykonos?

A．In October	B．In August
C．In July	D．In September

3. Why does the author say September is the time to visit the Aeolian Islands?

A．The weather is quite good	B．There are fewer tourists
C．There is a chance to meet stars	D．Green can be seen everywhere

4. Which word can best describe St Tropez at the end of August?

A．Hot	B．Busy
C．Green	D．Quiet

【推荐2】Here is a list of some of the best museums for children in America.

Please Touch Children’s Museum

This museum lies in Philadelphia. It offers Alice in Wonderland exhibits where young children can play with giant flowers and have tea parties. Kids can also play on musical instruments and babies can crawl on lily pads, which make musical sounds.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

This museum lies in Indiana. It holds a fair share of dinosaur fossils (化石). There are many fossils like the teenage T. Rex, Bucky and many others in an 8,000-square-foot area. Around 10,000 man-made objects, including a 55-ton steam engine and a 33-foot-tall water clock, are there in the 365,000-square-foot area. It also offers activities like dinosaur building, camps and classes featuring space themes and other educational programs.

Boston Children’s Museum

This museum lies in Massachusetts. The exhibits here are of health, art, science, culture and environment. In this museum, children also learn about Japanese culture. Activities like Play Lab, New Balance Climb and The Recycle Shop bring out the creativity in children.

National Museum of Play

This museum, which lies in Rochester area of New York, has a wide collection of dolls, games, toys and other home crafts dating back to the 19th century. Here, educational tours include stories of machines and other toys. Kids can walk in Sesame Street exhibit and cook food at play or TV studios.

Children’s Museum of Houston

This museum lies in Texas. Termed as the best playground for mind, this museum offers scores of activities for kids of every age. It even offers free family adventure events where families with their kids are encouraged to work on maths activities and games. Children also learn about broadcasting activities and preserving ecosystems.

1. One who has interest in environmental protection can choose to visit _______ .

A．National Museum of Play or Children’s Museum of Houston

B．Please Touch Children’s Museum or Boston Children’s Museum

C．Boston Children’s Museum or Children’s Museum of Houston

D．The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis or National Museum of Play

2. While visiting National Museum of Play, you can take part in _______.

A．dinosaur building	B．cooking food at play or TV studios
C．playing with giant flowers	D．New Balance Climb

3. If a couple with kids of different ages want to do activities together, they should go to ______.

A．Texas

B．Indiana

C．New York

D．Massachusetts

4. Who might be most interested in this passage?

A．Researchers.

B．Students.

C．Teachers.

D．Parents.

【推荐1】We know that choosing a college major can be very tough. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. Here’s what you need to know about college majors before you choose.

What is a major?

    1     Beyond general college requirements, you’ll also take a group of courses in a subject of your choosing such as Chemistry, Literature, or Political Science.

How important is my major?

The major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Many graduates find jobs that have nothing to do with what they studied in college. If you intend to earn a professional degree after college, you will probably need certain courses.     2    .

When do I choose a major?

This varies widely across schools and programs.     3    . Others require that you decide upon a major by the time that you set foot inside your first class.

    4    

Definitely. One of the most exciting aspects of college life is that it introduces you to new subjects and arouses new passions. However, keep this in mind: every major has necessary coursework. If you change your major late in the game, it may take more than the traditional four years to earn a degree.

What are minors and double majors?

If one field of study doesn’t satisfy your intellectual appetite, consider a minor. A minor is similar to a major in that it’s an area of academic concentration.     5     A double major provides you with an understanding or two academic fields. It allows you to become familiar with two sets of values and views while it also requires you to fulfill two sets of requirements.

A．Can I change my mind?

B．Is my major time-consuming?

C．It’s your specialized area of study in college.

D．Most students find one major is more than enough.

E．Some schools may give you one year or more to decide.

F．The only difference is that it doesn’t require as many classes.

G．Many future science doctors major in non-science related fields.

【推荐2】Academic Year Language Arts

This course focuses on close-reading and analysis paired with academic writing. Students learn thetorical(修辞的)analysis: how to recognize the “tools”an author uses to create certain effects in their writing. Students learn and apply these skills in the first trimester (Weeks l-12) by studying several short stories from The Best American Short Stories of the Century, coupled with a study of the book How to ReadLiterature Like a Professor. In the second trimester (Weeks 13-24), students continue improving their thetorical analysis skills by examining several challenging texts.

In the final trimester (Weeks 25-36), students will use what they've been developing to write their own essays.

What is encouraged in class?

·Close-reading and discussion of very challenging literary texts

·Targeted study of professional, published writing and in-class practice of academic writing skills

·Feedback on writing, including one-on-one conferencing with the teacher and group workshops

Homework

Throughout the year, students draft and revise several long-term writing projects.

Students will work on these projects mostly in class, but they'll also be expected to complete some writing at home. At the end of the year, students will choose one of these projects to revise and polish. Besides, students will also complete short reading tasks at home that will be discussed in class.

Teachers' feedback

Since students will complete most of their writing in class, there'll be many chances for the teacher to provide face-to-face feedback immediately while students are working. At the end of-each multi-week project, students will hand in their final drafts and receive detailed, formal written feedback from their teacher.

Exams

Students have to take an in-class exam at the end of each trimester. Exams will focus on the analysis and writing skills students are learning in class.

1. When are the participants expected to start writing their own essays?

A．In the l0th week.	B．In the 13th week.
C．In the 24th week.	D．In the 25th week.

2. Which of the following is encouraged in class?

A．Consulting publishers.	B．Reading aloud alone.
C．Sharing different ideas.	D．Recommending books.

3. What is the advantage of finishing writing in class?

A．The instant access to teachers' feedback.	B．The chance to avoid taking extra exams.
C．The possibility of drawing more attention.	D．The quick way to get the essays published.

【推荐1】Read the email and answer the questions.
From: Selena
To: Jiang
Subject: Visit to the US
Dear Jiang,

Great to hear you’re coming to the US! I hope I can convince you to stop by and visit us in New York. There’re so many things to see and do here in the Big Apple. It would take a lifetime to list them all! But knowing you as I do, I’d suggest walking through Midtown Manhattan. It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in the US and just can’t be missed!

Broadway district with its cafes, street performers and enormous and colorful signs really captures New York’s loud spirit! As Broadway is the heart of the American theater industry, it’s at night when it truly comes alive. Broadway is famous for its big theaters, showing Shakespeare, modern drama, dance shows or musicals-take your pick! With your love of singing and interest in amateur dramatics, I’d recommend a musical. It’s a moving and intense experience that I’m sure you would love-a bit like Peking Opera! Quite a few musicals are based on classic stories like Les Miserables or Peter Pan, and they might even inspire you to read the books, too!

My big news is that we’re all thinking about doing a big trip in China in the winter vacation. We’re looking for a combination of fun and traditional culture. Can you recommend a place of cultural highlights?

See you soon! （Fist bump! ）
Selena
1. Which place in New York did Selena recommend that Jiang should visit?
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2. What is special about it?
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