I do think that a book can inspire ideas and ways of thinking that have the power to transform our lives. Here are some books to serve the purpose.
Thinking, Fast and slow
Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize winner who has written an amazing book that dives into the mysterious world of our conscious and unconscious thinking patterns. By reading this book, you’ll gain a deeper understanding about how to make decisions and react to certain things in your life. Yes, this is a super thick book that seems challenging, but somehow the author makes it accessible and really fun to read.
The Power of Habit
Written by award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg, this book is an awesome mix of research, stories, and revelations(启示) about habits: how we form them, how we can change them, and how knowledge about human habits is transforming everything.
The Road Less Traveled
The first words in this classic and powerful book are: Life is difficult. Without hiding the true realities of life which is filled with conflicts, difficulties, and challenging decisions, M. Scott Peck guides us to a deeper level of self-understanding and creates a path we can follow to a fuller, more peaceful life.
The Power of Now
The key message of the book is simple and powerful: The way to true happiness is through learning to live in the now, without reliving the past or racing to the future. Eckhart Tolle helps us understand how our thoughts and emotions get in the way and what to do about it.
1. What do we learn about Thinking, Fast and Slow?| A．It’s too abstract to understand. |
| B．It helps readers to make decisions. |
| C．It divides our thinking patterns into different types. |
| D．It enables readers to understand themselves better. |
| A．Daniel Kahneman’s | B．Charles Duhigg’s |
| C．M. Scott Peck’s | D．Eckhart Tolle’s |
| A．The challenges of life. |
| B．A path to a better life. |
| C．The author’s understanding of humans. |
| D．The best way to settle conflicts. |
| A．Thinking, Fast and Slow | B．The Power of Habit |
| C．The Power of Now | D．The Road Less Traveled |
| A．They are classic and refreshing. |
| B．They are adventurous and challenging. |
| C．They are accessible and full of fun. |
| D．They are inspiring and helpful. |
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【推荐1】Uncle Sam
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games and exciting dances? Uncle Sam will be ready to teach children of all ages all these things at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00.Free.
Walking Tour
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Movie Time
Two films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See March of the Penguins at 1:30. Kung Fu Panda will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Take Me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and this Saturday night is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold. Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do You Want to Hear The Zoo?
The Zoo, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert this Saturday night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College.
1. You probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Indian food at ________ .| A．City Hall | B．Central Park | C．the City Theatre |
| A．10:00 a.m. | B．9:30 a.m. | C．3:45p.m. |
| A．music group | B．US concert | C．popular park |
| A．city news | B．weekend activities | C．music week |
【推荐2】Festivals in 2023
Roskilde Festival
With some of the biggest names in music, the Roskilde Festival in Denmark is preparing to bring fans an experience of a lifetime. Besides rock, electronic, and pop music, fans will also be treated to comedy, poetry, a carnival, and much more at this week-long festival. You can even rent a bike to get around the festival quickly.
Boomtown Fair
Boomtown is considered to be one of the wildest independent festivals in the world. Set up in 2009 in Winchester, United Kingdom, their takes place every summer in the city, offering entertainment for visitors of all ages. Additionally, it specially conducts arts and crafts workshops for kids. Tracing its origin (起源) to its “underground” roots. Boomtown offers every type of music, from folk and jazz to disco and punk.
Impact Festival
The festival stays true to its name and truly affect you through the experience you have while you attend the festival, You will spend your day meeting beautiful people, listening to some fantastic live music, seeing an combination (结合) of fashionable costumes and clothing, freeing your mind and spirit refreshed and dancing the might Away with n bunch of other people. You will be staying in Lodz, the third largest city in Poland, a beautiful city,
Wilderness Festival
The combination of some kinds of attractive music, amazing food, and a lovely atmosphere come together to give you the Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire, UK. Other than live music performances. the Oxfordshire Wilderness Festival also offers an environment for camping and enjoying the quiet backdrop of countryside.
1. Where should people go if they want their children to attend workshops?| A．Lodz | B．Winchester. | C．Roskilde. | D．Oxfordshire. |
| A．Impact Festival. | B．Wilderness Festival. |
| C．Roskilde Festival. | D．Boomtown Fair. |
| A．Appreciate comedy and poetry. | B．Watch fashion shows. |
| C．Taste free foods. | D．Learn some crafts. |
【推荐3】Interested in learning a new language but don’t know where to start? Here are the best online language learning courses we’ve put together for your reference.
Rosetta Stone
Price: $ 7.99 per month — $ 199 one-time payment
Number of languages: 28
Rosetta Stone has long been known as the go-to service for new language learners. It offers lessons that are short enough to complete each day, but long enough to actually get something out of. Rosetta Stone’s interface is generally easy to use, and its lessons include reading, writing, speaking and listening, all in one lesson. You can also choose to subscribe to a monthly payment or purchase a lifetime license.
Duolingo
Price: Free — $ 6.99 per month
Number of languages: 36
Duolingo has risen as a serious competitor to Rosetta Stone over the past few years. The service is perhaps best known for its Android and iOS apps, and those apps are available for free — which makes it easy to practice your chosen language without having to make a serious commitment. Alternatively, you can sign up for Duolingo Plus, which removes ads, offers offline courses, and more. Many consider Duolingo to be better for those who want to practice a language rather than learn from the very beginning.
Babbel
Price: $ 6.95 per month — $ 12.95 per month
Number of languages: 14
Looking for a service to challenge your language-learning skills? Babbel may be the way to go. Babbel is excellent at teaching phrases and words that you’ll actually use on a day-to-day basis. The service is also relatively cheap, so if you’re unsure if you want to commit to learning a new language yet, the low subscription prices ensure you don’t have to make a huge commitment.
Memrise
Price: $ 6.67 per month — $ 119.99 one-time payment (extra 10% off before July)
Number of languages: 16
If you learn best through repetition and flashcards, then Memrise may be the service for you. It’s relatively inexpensive, making it easier to sign up. Memrise isn’t necessarily the service for those who want to learn a language from scratch, but it’s a great learning aid, and good for those who already have a foundation in language-learning.
1. What is TRUE about Rosetta Stone?| A．It covers the widest range of languages. |
| B．It is intended for high-level learners. |
| C．It helps improve multiple language skills. |
| D．It offers a one-month free trial. |
| A．Rosetta Stone and Memrise. |
| B．Duolingo and Memrise. |
| C．Babbel and Rosetta Stone. |
| D．Babbel and Duolingo. |
| A．$ 119.99. |
| B．$ 129.50. |
| C．$ 107.99. |
| D．$ 199. |
【推荐1】The Best War Novels
The God of that Summer
by Ralf Rothmann
The masterful and painful story is set in Germany. Luisa, a young girl growing up in rural Germany during World War Two, has managed to escape the horrors of city bombing. Unafraid of the realities of life and death, Luisa supports her family until, one day, an incident changes her life forever.
The Librarian of Auschwitz
by Antonio Iturbe
Based on a true story, The Librarian of Auschwitz is about fourteen-year-old Dita. Keeping the libraries’ eight books safe, Dita knows she is putting herself in danger. But she also knows it can help her and her fellow prisoners maintain hope during the darkest of times.
Pippo and Clara
by Diana Rosie
Pippo and Clara are brother and sister. When their mother goes missing one morning, they both go in search of her regardless of the danger of the war. With Clara turning right and Pippo left, the children’s lives are changed forever.
All Quiet on the Western Front
by Erich Maria Remarque
This classic war novel of the First World War is written in the first person by a young German soldier. Paul Bauer is just eighteen and he enters the army with six school friends, each filled with optimistic thoughts. However, they witness such horrors and such severe hardship and suffering that they are unable to even speak about it to anyone but each other.
1. What did Luisa and Clara have in common?| A．They are brave and sensitive. |
| B．Their lives are changed by the war. |
| C．They suffer much during World War Two. |
| D．They are separated from their family members. |
| A．It is adapted from a real event. | B．It is written for children to read. |
| C．Its main character is a young girl. | D．It is a novel with a perfect ending. |
| A．Ralf Rothmann. | B．Antonio Iturbe. | C．Diana Rosie. | D．Erich Maria Remarque. |
【推荐2】As the saying goes, nobody’s perfect. That means we have room for at least some improvement in our lives. And no, we’re not talking about getting a better-paid job or a new haircut; we’re referring to inner improvement. If you’re wishing for some inner improvement in your lives, consider reading the following books.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens written by Sean Covey
To make this book age-appropriate and fun to read, Covey breaks up the text with cartoons, quotes, and brainstorming ideas to bring the book together. The book covers topics like body image, friendships, Internet safety, and much more. The book is especially good for teenagers.
A New Earth written by Eckhart Tolle
The book goes beyond teaching how to live in the moment and helps readers learn how to turn their suffering into peace. All types of suffering are addressed in the book. Whether your suffering is caused by anger, sadness, anxiety, or others, Tolle will help you see life from varied ways, awakening you to your life’s purpose.
Declutter Your Mind written by Barrie Davenport
This book is full of various exercises. You’ll learn how to change negative thoughts to positive ones, strategies to help with relationships, how to identify what’s important to you, how to set goals, and much more. This powerful book will do its part in offering various tips to deal with an overactive mind.
Big Magic written by Elizabeth Gilbert
From creating new habits to dealing with fear and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, Gilbert analyzes the difficulties a creative person may face in pursuing his dreams. The best part of this book is the usage of stories from regular men and women across the country.
1. Which book best suits one who’s struggling to find life’s purpose?| A．The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. | B．A New Earth. |
| C．Declutter Your Mind. | D．Big Magic. |
| A．Sean Covey. | B．Eckhart Tolle. |
| C．Barrie Davenport. | D．Elizabeth Gilbert. |
| A．Self-help books. | B．Science books. |
| C．Health books. | D．Adventure books. |
【推荐3】This brief book is aimed at high school students, but speaks to anyone learning at any stage of life. Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schooling.
The author, W. H. Armstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writing. In his opinion, reading doesn’t just mean recognizing each word on the page; it means taking in the information, digesting it and combining it with oneself just as one digests a sandwich and makes it a part of himself. The goal is to bring the information back to life, not just to treat it as dead facts on paper from dead trees. Reading and writing cannot be completely separated from each other; in fact, the aim of reading is to express the information you have got from the text.
Only a third of the book remains after that discussion, which Armstrong devotes to specific tips for studying languages, math, science and history. He generally handles these topics thoroughly and equally, except for some weakness in the science and math sections and a bit too much passion (激情) regarding history to his students, that was a hundred times more than my history teachers ever got across. To my disappointment, in this part of the book he ignores the arts. As a matter of fact, they demand all the concentration and study that math and science do, though the study differs slightly in kind. Although it’s commonly believed that the arts can only be naturally acquired, actually, learning the arts is no more natural than learning French or mathematics.
My other comment is that the text aged. The first edition apparently dates to the 1960s. As a result, the discussion misses the entire computer age.
These are small points, though, and don’t affect the main discussion. I recommend it to any student and any teacher, including the self-taught student.
1. According to Armstrong, the goal of reading is to________.| A．gain knowledge and expand one’s view |
| B．understand the meaning between the lines |
| C．express ideas based on what one has read |
| D．get information and keep it alive in memory |
| A．requires great efforts | B．demands real passion |
| C．is less difficult than learning maths | D．is as natural as learning a language |
| A．an advertisement | B．a book review |
| C．a feature story | D．a news report |
【推荐1】An Amazing Explorers Club In 2023 Summer
◆Participants: Full day club for children who aged 6〜15.
◆Time: Monday—Friday, July 10th〜28th, 8:30 am〜3:30 pm. We have weekends off.
◆Schedule:
WEEK Ⅰ | July 10th 2023 (Monday)〜July 14th 2023 (Friday) |
WEEK Ⅱ | July 17th 2023 (Monday)〜July 21th 2023 (Friday) |
WEEK Ⅲ | July24th 2023 (Monday)〜July28th 2023 (Friday) |
◆Tips:
1 Register for a single week or multiple weeks.
2 If you want to cancel your reservation and receive a full refund, please submit your application at least two weeks in advance.
◆Club Structure:
The day is divided into two thematic sessions per age group. Club members have a three-hour morning class engaging with a morning theme (8:30am to 11:30am) and a one-hour lunch break, followed by another three-hour class engaging with an afternoon theme (12:30pm to 3:30pm). Snack periods are held throughout the day. All club members should bring their own bagged lunch and snacks．
◆Club Content:
Explorers Club organizes engaging arts, history and science-related activities in every! class, and focuses on a range of topics that emphasize active learning, exploration and, most of all, fun! All club sessions are created with age-appropriate activities that are tailored to the multiple ways that kids learn.
◆Club Staff:
Club members enjoy a staff-to-child ratio ranging from 1:4 to 1:7 depending on the age group. Instructors are passionate educators who are experts in their fields and have undergone training and a background check.
1. Which of the following dates are you able to cancel your registration with a full refund?| A．July 10th. | B．June 22th. | C．July 9th. | D．June 26th. |
| A．By age. | B．By awareness. | C．By gender. | D．By nationality. |
| A．42. | B．30. | C．21. | D．15. |
【推荐2】Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.
Unique beachesYonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyako Island, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in bright blue, attracting visitors with its beauty. Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock (拱形石), is well hidden in a small cove (小海湾), and is accessed by walking through a narrow tunnel (隧道) of trees.
Diverse and colorful fishSnorkeling (浮潜) is a must-try in Miyako Island. Dense coral reefs, schools of tropical (热带的) fish, sea turtles and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore are standout features. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice, but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their ultimate spots.
Scuba divingMiyako Island is a popular diving place, with a wealth of dive sites to explore, including many underwater caves. Even those without a diving license need not be held back. Dive shops and tour operators also offer tours for beginners to explore Miyako Island’s rich underwater environment.
The bridgesIrabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyako Island and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m, drawing a gentle curve. The length of the bridge can also be read as “sango no shi ma,” meaning coral island in Japanese. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional beach options.
1. If you want to see an arch-shaped rock, which beach will you choose?| A．Yonaha Maehama. | B．Compact Sunayama. | C．Waiwai. | D．Irabujima. |
| A．By walking through a tunnel. | B．By walking through caves. |
| C．By snorkeling. | D．By scuba diving. |
| A．It connects islands of Miyako and Shimoji. | B．It is the smallest toll-free bridge in Japan. |
| C．It connects islands of Miyako and Aragusuku. | D．It is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. |
【推荐3】If you’re taking the train in Switzerland, your first stop should be the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) website. Except for a few scenic routes, SBB runs all the regional, commuter trains, and high-speed trains in the country.
Kinds
●R, RE, and IR are regional trains that are slower, cheaper, and stop at all or most stations between two major centers.
●IC or ICN (the N is for “night”) are fast trains that connect major cities but do not stop at smaller towns along the way.
●S or S-Bahn trains are frequent commuter trains that connect cities and suburbs. If you miss an S train, there’s usually another one coming soon after.
Service
The SBB website sells one-way or round-trip tickets between Swiss cities and other cities in Europe. They also sell City Tickets, including the train to that city, public transportation in the town, and a travel pass that typically allows access to several touristic sites.
Ways of buying tickets
To purchase a ticket or research schedule options, type in your point-to-point destinations first and preferred travel time. You can select the train that works best for you. Once you’ve selected your route, enter your passenger information. You’ll have the option to purchase a City Ticket. Complete your purchase with a credit card. You will be issued a voucher (票券).
Tips
Children below 16 years of age travel free. But you must pick up a Swiss Family Card before traveling. For travelers with disabilities, select “Barrier-free travel” from the pull-down menu labeled “Standard view” to see only trains that have wheelchair-accessible carriages.
Your ticket will not show a seat reservation. If you buy tickets at the SBB counter or office in the train station, you’ll have the option of reserving a seat in advance.
1. Which of the following is the feature of S-Bahn trains?| A．They run frequently. | B．They are cheap and slow. |
| C．They stop at all cities in Europe. | D．They only connect major cities. |
| A．Insert your credit card. | B．Input your coins. |
| C．Input your destination. | D．Choose your preferred train. |
| A．By calling SBB office to book tickets. | B．By buying tickets at the SBB counter. |
| C．By booking tickets at SBB website. | D．By paying some extra money. |
