【推荐1】Nowadays,with the development of the Internet,emojis are more and more popular among netizens.Some people even feel difficult to talk online without using emojis.Emojis help netizens to communicate with each other easily and vividly.Yet,not all emojis are properly used on social media.So we are going to introduce some common but confusing emojis to help you have a better understanding of these small signs.

1.A recent survey shows,over 53% people use the emoji when they are chatting online.Some people think it means “I’m shy,” but others only use it when they are surprised or shocked.But what does it really mean?It is still an unsolved question.

2.What do you think of this sign?Believe it or not,80% of netizens use it under the meaning of “It is not funny at all,but I have to smile.” Is it right?Of course not!It actually means that “I saw what you did (usually bad things) and I want to give you a sinister (奸诈的) smile.”

3.People have very different opinions on this emoji.The Apple company has told that this emoji means “high-five”.But most people still use the incorrect meaning—pray.Some netizens even think,“If you see this emoji as two people give each other a high five,you must be a bad guy.”

4.According to the official guidelines,it is used as “smile through tears”.However,most young netizens consider this emoji as “laugh to tears” or simply “LOL”,which means “laugh out loud”.

1. Why does the writer introduce these four emojis?

A．Because they are more important.

B．Because they are not so common.

C．To help netizens use them easily.

D．To help netizens use them properly.

2. After reading the passage,we still can’t understand the emoji ________well.

A．

B．

C．

D．

3. You are playing with your mobile phone while you are doing your homework,your brother sends you this sign ,what does he mean?

A．Stop doing your homework.

B．Send this emoji back to your father.

C．Go on playing with your mobile phone.

D．Put away your mobile phone and do your homework.

4. When your friend tells you online that he won first prize in the writing competition,which emoji will you send him?

A．

B．

C．

D．

【推荐3】Ways to Put Down Your Smartphone

For most people, when they wake up in the morning, the first thing coming to their mind is to find their smartphone. If it is the same to you, it is time for you to put your smartphone down.    1    

Pick up a newspaper

Read a newspaper and be amazed at how relaxing it is to read through the day's news. We will find our attention has increased and we will enjoy reading it.    2    Even the New York Times is only $9 a week for home delivery, plus digital access.

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Take your old radio out again, plug it in, and be amazed at how vital radio still can be. More importantly, you won't be attracted to check other apps and websites.

Cut off social media ties

We love Facebook or Twitter to communicate with friends and relations.    4    And turn off app and email information at some other time in any other places, so you aren’t attracted by them. Pile up your phones

Today, it seems nearly impossible to put your phone down for 60 minutes. However, whether dining at home or out on the town, stick to (坚持) a no-device policy.    5    Even better, you can also have a waiter place them out of site, so no one can break the policy.

A．Here are the results of giving up using your smartphone.

B．Here are some quick and easy ways to put them aside.

C．And don’t be worried about the cost.

D．Listen to the news report

E．Just check in at your lunch break or at the gym.

F．To make it stick, you can place phones in the center of the table.

G．Listen to the radio.

【推荐2】What’s on in Melbourne?

Melbourne Magic Show

The lights are not bright and you take your seat in an elegant back room of a five—star Melbourne hotel. The stage is set, the mood is relaxed and the guests are ready to witness the impossible made by Luke Hocking. You’ve seen magic shows before but probably never this close.

Cooks’ Cottage

Originally located in Yorkshire, England, and built in 1755 by the parents of Captain James Cook, Cooks’ Cottage was brought to Melbourne by Russell Grimwade in 1934. Navigator and explorer Captain James Cook never lived in the cottage—he’d been away from home for almost ten years when his father built it—but this connection to the Cook family was enough to prompt(促使)Grimwade to transport the cottage to the other side of the world.

ArtPlay

ArtPlay brings together children (from babies to 13 years of age) and artists to explore and create innovative art experiences that encourage self—expression and playful exchanges, ArtPlay offers creative encounters that are by, for and with children and can be experienced at ArtPlay or in your own home. Bookings or registration at the door is required for all onsite events.

Flight Experience Australia

Prepare for take—off as you sit in the pilot’s seat of a Boeing 737 jet airliner and take charge of the controls at Flight Experience Australia. As exciting as the real thing, and used by trainee pilots, the flight simulators(模拟器)include scenic flights, city circuits, team— building flights and even a course to overcome fear of flying.

1. What is Luke Hocking?

A．A magician.

B．An architect.

C．A painter.

D．A waiter.

2. What did Russell Grimwade do to Cooks’ Cottage in 1934?

A．He sold it to James Cook.	B．He rebuilt it with his family.
C．He moved it to Australia.	D．He brought it back to England.

3. Which of the following suits those who want to try driving planes?

A．ArtPlay.	B．Cooks’ Cottage.
C．Melbourne Magic Show.	D．Flight Experience Australia.

【推荐3】TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Extender(RE220)

Extend Range of Wi-Fi Internet Connection

Brand: TP-Link

Item Size: L×W×H, 2.6×4.3 ×3 inches

Item Weight: 89 g

Range: 1,200 Square Feet

Data Transfer Rate: 733 Megabits Per Second

List Price: $34.99

VIP Price: $22.28

About this item:

·Extend Wi-Fi Coverage — Increase Internet Wi-Fi coverage up to 1,200 square feet and connects up to 20 devices.

·Eliminate(消除)Wi-Fi Dead Zones — Enjoy smooth connection to any type of devices, including wired devices via Fast Ethernet port.

·System Requirements — Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows7, 8, 10, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux.

·Stay Connected — Expand Wi-Fi coverage for your smart phones, smart TV, Google Chromecast, Web Browsing, Alexa Echo, Ring and more.

·Easy Set Up — 2 simple taps and you are ready to connect; a smart indicator light helps to install the product in the best location.

All Wi-Fi extenders are designed to increase or improve Wi-Fi coverage, not to directly increase speed. In some cases, improving signal reliability can affect overall throughput.

Product description:

RE220 expands your existing Wi-Fi coverage with next generation 11AC Wi-Fi technology. It works with any standard Wi-Fi router(路由器)and creates stronger connections in hard-to-reach areas, allowing you to enjoy wireless coverage throughout your home or office.

1. How much can a VIP member save if he/she buys the product?

A．$9.57.

B．$12.71.

C．$22.28.

D．$34.99.

2. What’s a function of TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Extender?

A．It can increase the Internet speed.	B．It can enlarge the area Wi-Fi cover.
C．It can provide yon with free Internet connection.	D．It can improve your computer’s performance.

3. What can we use the smart indicator light to do?

A．Find where the TP-Link is.	B．Find where the Wi-Fi router is.
C．Know where to install the TP-Link.	D．Know how good our phone signal is.