Best Gifts for Children
How to Code a Rollercoaster
This is a picture book about coding (编程). This book does a good job of introducing and explaining what code is, how computers understand it, and introducing common coding terms. The book is part of the popular “Girls Who Code” series, but it is intended for younger readers. (Penguin Random House, $17.99)
Marble Circuit
With brightly colored pieces, Marble Circuit doesn’t present as a difficult logic (逻辑) game — but don’t be too confident. After deciding on a card, players must put pieces and allow the right number of glass balls to run into each space at the bottom of the board. Because it requires greater ability to reason correctly than some other kinds of puzzles do, Marble Circuit is suggested for the over-8 crowd. (MindWare, $24.95)
Babu Set of 3 - Roller, Stacker, Rocker
As a classic block-building toy, Babu requires players to balance the blocks on a curved (弯曲的) base, try out different styles of towers or make special cars. (MindWare, $59.95)
Botzees
Kids can follow directions or use their imaginations to build a robot out of the 130 blocks, and then command it to dance, sing, drum and light up with an app on a smart device. Though the robot attracts younger testers, kids aged 5 and up enjoy the toy’s advanced features better. (Pai Technology, $99.99)
1. What do we know about How to Code a Rollercoaster?| A．It’s a difficult coding book. |
| B．It costs no more than $15.00. |
| C．It’s a coding book easy to read. |
| D．It is the first book of its series. |
| A．Logical skills. | B．Reading skills. |
| C．Coding skills. | D．Computer skills. |
| A．How to Code a Rollercoaster. |
| B．Marble Circuit. |
| C．Babu Set of 3 - Roller, Stacker, Rocker. |
| D．Botzees. |
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【推荐1】Are you looking for a reading lamp/ If you are, here are some for you to choose from.
Home Design Lamp With Side Reading Light Listed Price: $50 This lamp by Home Design Lighting is suitable to small or medium – side rooms. You can place it in the corner for a living room for mood light. You can also place it next to a tall bookshelf to help show a collection: Standing just over 71 inches tall, the lamp has a black – painted finish and a beautiful plastic shade(灯罩). | Import Wp 48’ Gry Goose Floor Lamp Listed Price: $60 Buy now and get up to 25% off the price! If you are looking for a lamp whose light looks like sunlight, then this is a great one that you should take a close look at. The lamp is best for reading and studying. Of course, it is also useful when you do any office work at night. |
KVART Floor Reading Lamp Listed Price: $ 45 It is certainly not the kind of lamp you want to provide enough light in your rooms. However, it is perfect if you need a floor reading lamp. A long flexible(易弯曲的) neck makes this lamp easy to change directions and direct the light wherever you might need it to be. The lamp is available in various colors as well. | Bell and Howell Brass Tone Sunlight Lamp Listed Price: $70 Buy now and get a 50% discount. This is a great sunlight lamp. It provides visibility to help you see more clearly and comfortably and also helps reduce eyestrain, An energy – efficient 27 watt bulb provides as much light as a l50 watt bulb. The lamp will add a beautiful look to any room. |
1. What do we learn about the first lamp?
| A．It has a red appearance. | B．It isn’t very bright. |
| C．It is really worth collecting. | D．It shouldn’t be in the sitting room. |
| A．The KVART Floor Reading Lamp | B．The Bell and Howell Brass Tone Sunlight Lamp |
| C．The Import Wp 48’ Gry Goose Floor Lamp | D．The Home Design Lamp With Side Reading Light |
| A．$35 | B．$40 | C．$50 | D．$45 |
【推荐2】Here are four homes for sale around the U. S. with links to past presidents, as well as their close families.
John F. Kennedy’s Weekend Retreat
A modest farm near Middle burg, Virginia, was built by John F. Kennedy and his wife in the early 1960s. The former first lady designed it herself. The four-bedroom property is currently back on the market for $5.95 million, decreased by $10.99 million when it was first put up for sale in 2013.
Jackie Kennedy’s Summer House
Another Kennedy-linked property for sale is the “Lasata” estate in the Hamptons, designed by architect Arthur C. Jackson and built in 1917. Set on more than seven acres of land near the ocean, it includes a ten-bedroom house that was restored in 2007, including a three-car garage building. It’s on the market for $38.995 million, a little bit higher than last year.
Chester A. Arthur’s Summer White House
Chester A. Arthur, who became the 21st president in 1881, spent some of his down time here. The three-story, six-bedroom Victorian mansion, which was built in 1796 and has been recently restored, is for sale with a $14.2 million price tag. Features include a library with fireplace, a formal dining and living room and a family room overlooking the garden and the swimming pool.
Barack Obama’s Summer Rental
This Martha’s Vineyard home which was built in the late twentieth century served as the summer White House to former President Obama. It is currently for sale for $19.125 million, down from $22.5 million in July 2015. Set on nine-and-a-half acres of land and with its own private road, this property no doubt acts as a perfect summer hideaway for those who didn’t want his every movement seen. In addition to privacy, other features include a heated pool, a half-basketball court, outdoor terraces and a two-bedroom guest cottage.
1. Which house has the longest history?| A．Barack Obama’s Summer Rental. |
| B．Jackie Kennedy’s Summer House. |
| C．Chester A. Arthur’s Summer White House. |
| D．John F. Kennedy’s Weekend Retreat. |
| A．Privacy. | B．Architecture. | C．Location. | D．Price. |
| A．Their prices are going down these years. |
| B．They have connections with U. S. presidents. |
| C．They have a history of more than a century. |
| D．They have more than 5 bedrooms in the house. |
【推荐3】AMERICANA HOTEL CRYSTAL CITY
Convenient location 5 minutes from Washington ,D.C. and one block to Crystal City Subway, Crystal City Underground. Alexandria. Free Parking, free Deluxe Continental breakfast and complimentary（收费的）Hotel Shuttle Service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
14000 Jefferson Davis Hwy(endurance on S. Eads St.)
Phone (703) 979-3722
DAYS INN ARLINGTON
Days Inn Arlington is located two miles from the Pentagon ,Lincoln Memorial .There is a restaurant which serves American style food ,plus two meeting rooms and an outdoor pool. Complimentary shuttle service runs to the Rosslyn Metro Station. Complimentary parking is available on the property .An experienced staff welcomes our guests.
Phone（703）525-0300
THE HIGHLANDER MOTORINN
Comfortable rooms at moderate(中等的) rates .Convenient location only minutes away from Washington area attraction. Near VA Square METRO Station and Ballston Commons Shopping Mall .Free continental breakfast ,free parking.
Phone(703)524-4300
HYATT REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY
Conveniently located next to Washington National Airport and two miles from Washington D.C. Complimentary Shuttle to and from National Airport ,metro ,local restaurants and shopping .Experience a view to remember at our rooftop restaurants “Chesapeake Grill.” Call for Reservations.
Phone(073)418-12341(800)233-1234
1. Which hotel does not provide service to drive its guests to the airport or metro stations?| A．Americana Hotel Crystal City | B．Days Inn Arlington |
| C．The Highlander Motor Inn | D．Hyatt Regency Crystal City |
| A．(703)979-3722 or (703)524-4300 | B．(703)524-4300 or (073) 418-12341 |
| C．(073)418-12341 or (703) 525-0300 | D．(703)525-0300 or (703)979-3722 |
| A．Americana Hotel Crystal City | B．Days Inn Arlington |
| C．Hyatt Regency Crystal City | D．The Highlander Motor Inn |
| A．(703)524-4300 | B．(073)418-12341 | C．(703)525-0300 | D．(703)979-3722 |
【推荐1】Most foodies (吃货) agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be tough. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their diets and their dining out experiences.
Cheese & Wine Pairing app
Wine and cheese can be a great combination. But which wines go best with which cheeses? Max McCalman’s Cheese & Wine Pairing app can help. It provides information about hundreds of different cheeses and advises wines to pair with each. Max McCalman’s Cheese & Wine Pairing app is free for iPhones and iPads.
Calorific app
What does 200 calories look like? It can be hard to picture. Calorific provides images of 200 calories worth of food. The pictures can help people on a diet and those who just want to eat healthier food. The app is free for iPads and iPhones. There is also a version that provides more information for a price.
HappyCow app
Vegetarians do not eat animal meat. Vegans do not eat any animal products. The HappyCow app is made for both groups. Users can search for vegetarian-vegan restaurants and stores around the world. A free version of HappyCow is available for Android that has ads and requires an Internet connection.
LocalEats app
Restaurant chains, like McDonald’s, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes travelers want to eat like locals. LocalEats is designed for that. It lists locally owned restaurants so users can try foods from that area. The app costs about a dollar.
1. If people want to go on a diet, they need________.| A．Cheese & Wine Pairing app. | B．Calorific app. |
| C．LocalEats app. | D．HappyCow app. |
| A．HappyCow app. | B．Calorific app. |
| C．LocalEats app. | D．Cheese & Wine Pairing app. |
| A．To show the differences in food apps. | B．To advertise the best apps for iPhones. |
| C．To introduce some healthy eating habits. | D．To inform foodies of some useful apps. |
【推荐2】Database maintenance (数据库维护) is an activity designed to keep a database running smoothly. A number of different systems can be used to build and maintain databases. Databases are used to maintain a library of information in a well-organized, accessible format (格 式).They usually are not static (静态的),because changes are constantly being made as material is added, removed, and moved around. Over time, this can cause the database to start to go wrong. Database maintenance is used to keep the database clean and well-organized so that it will not lose functionality.
One important aspect of maintaining a database is simply backing up the data so that, if anything happens, there will be another copy available. Some database systems actually do this automatically and then send the backup to another location every day, every week, or within any other set period of time. Backups are usually not enough, however.
Database maintenance includes checking for signs of corruption in the database, looking for problem areas, and checking for any detail in the database that might signal a problem. The goal is to keep the database operating smoothly for users, so that ideally they never need to think about maintenance issues. A database that is not maintained can become slow, and people may start to experience problems when trying to access records.
The maintenance of databases is generally performed by people who are comfortable and familiar with the database system and the details of the particular database, although some maintenance tasks can be performed by people who do not have experience. Numerous textbooks are available with information about database management, including how to maintain databases properly. It is also possible to take courses to learn about different database systems and how to care for databases. People can also earn certifications in specific systems which indicate a high level of competence.
1. What can we know about databases?| A．They are always well organized. | B．They are often changeable. |
| C．They mainly serve the library. | D．They can organize news. |
| A．Maintain a database. | B．Send a backup. |
| C．Correct mistakes. | D．Back up data. |
| A．To look for signs of breaking down. | B．To check for any detail. |
| C．To make database run smoothly. | D．To ensure the safety of users. |
| A．What database maintenance is. |
| B．How people keep database operating smoothly. |
| C．How people finish maintenance tasks well. |
| D．Why database maintenance is important. |
【推荐3】Facebook is an American online social media and social networking service. The Facebook website was launched on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates.
The founders had limited the website’s membership to Harvard students at first; however, later they expanded it to various other universities, and eventually to high school students as well. Since 2006, anyone who claims to be at least 13 years old has been allowed to become a registered（注册了的）user of Facebook, though differences exist in the youngest age requirement, depending on local laws. Facebook has more than 2 billion monthly active users as of June 2017. As of April 2016, Facebook was the most popular social networking site in the world, based on the number of active user accounts.
Facebook may be accessed by a large range of desktops, smartphones over the Internet and mobile networks. After registering to use the site, users can create a user profile showing their names and so on. Users can add other users as “friends”, exchange messages, post photos and so on.
Facebook makes most of its income from advertisements which appear on screen, marketing access for its customers to its users.
1. What does the underlined word “launched” in Paragraph 1 mean？| A．Prevented. | B．Started | C．Permitted. | D．Supplied. |
| A．Harvard students. | B．High school students. |
| C．Students in all universities. | D．Old people. |
| A．How to become a Facebook member. | B．How Americans communicate today. |
| C．A brief story of Mark Zuckerberg. | D．A brief introduction to Facebook. |
【推荐1】Here are some movie museums you can visit.
Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum
Reporter Steve Sansweet founded Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum in 1998. It’s a nonprofit museum that is the home to the world’s largest collection of privately-owned Star Wars memorabilia (纪念品), making it the Guinness World Record holder for “Largest Collection of Star Wars Memorabilia”.
La Cinématnèque Francalse
Paris’ La Cinémathèque Francaise is one of the world’s largest film collections Established in 1936, co-founders Henri Langlois and Georges Franju acquired a large collection of films and documents.
It’s a Wonderful Life Museum
It’s a Wonderful Life Museum opened in 2010. Actress Karolyn Grimes donated original photos and other memorabilia from her private collection.
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) opened in 2002 and it grew to be an international exhibition of film, television, and digital culture. Over the years, the ACMI has featured lasting and traveling exhibits.
1. What is special about Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum?| A．Henri Langlois and Georges Franju are its co-founders. |
| B．Karolyn Grimes donated photos and memorabilia to it. |
| C．It has featured lasting and traveling exhibits. |
| D．It is a Guinness World Record holder. |
| A．La Cinématnèque Francaise. |
| B．It’s a Wonderful Life Museum. |
| C．Rancho Obi-Wan Star Wars Museum. |
| D．Australian Centre for the Moving Image. |
| A．Steve Sansweet. | B．Karolyn Grimes. |
| C．Henri Langlois. | D．Georges Franju. |
【推荐2】Works by George Balanchine, with the music of George Gershwin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Igor Stravinsky, the innovative genius of George Balanchine is brought to the forefront. The following is the introduction of the four artists.
Artist 1: George Balanchine
It is difficult to overlook the influence of choreographer (舞蹈编剧), George Balanchine. Called the Father of American Ballet, he combined the classical training he received as a boy in St. Petersburg with originality to modernism. He transformed ballet into a 20th century art form.
Artist 2: George Gershwin
George Gershwin was amongst one of the most significant and popular music composers for Broadway musicals. He wrote music for both Broadway and classical pieces that connected him to the wider public.
Artist 3: Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer whose works had a revolutionary (革命性的) impact on musical thought. He was honored with the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal in 1954 and the Wihuri Sibelius Prize in 1963.
Artist 4: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is the very foundation of classical ballet. Russian-born Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable melodies (旋律) and innovative harmonies make his music loveable. Ballet audiences are fortunate to hear not only the works he intended for dance, such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, but also a wide variety of pieces that have been created by great dance-makers.
1. Which of the following is the achievement of George Balanchine?| A．He made ballet an art form of the 20th century. |
| B．He was thought as the Father of World Ballet. |
| C．He was good at giving classical training. |
| D．He combined music with modernism. |
| A．He was born in Russia. |
| B．He was a famous composer. |
| C．He influenced musical thought greatly. |
| D．He created music for Broadway musicals. |
| A．George Balanchine. | B．George Gershwin. |
| C．Igor Stravinsky. | D．Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. |
【推荐3】Whether you’re after a quiet beach holiday or an adventure-packed trip, with over 700 islands and 30 territories, the Caribbean offers many choices. Here we will provide practical tips to help you plan your dream Caribbean vacation.
Choosing the Best Time to Visit
Generally speaking, the Caribbean has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather year-round. Hurricanes are common during the summer months, so it’s advised to avoid travel during this season if possible. The best time to visit typically starts in November and runs through April. Be sure to check local weather forecasts before your trip.
Experiencing the Local Culture
The Caribbean is home to a variety of cultures. The local culture is a key part of the Caribbean experience, so make sure to soak up as much as you can. Visit museums and historical sites to get a deeper understanding of the local heritage, or explore local festivals for a display of music, dance, and art. Moreover, the people of the Caribbean are well known for their friendliness, so don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation.
Planning Your Activities
Whether you’re into diving, hiking, shopping, or simply lying on the beach, you will be able to pick between endless activities. Besides, you can try your hand at deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, or even bungee jumping. If you’re looking for something more laid back, take a guided tour of the island’s botanical gardens or explorer its national parks. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to review safety guidelines and pack all the necessary equipment before your adventure.
In conclusion, the Caribbean offers a diverse travel experience that caters to different preferences and budgets. With careful planning and a bit of research, you can plan a vacation that is truly unforgettable. So don’t wait — start planning your dream Caribbean trip today!
1. Which month is the best time to visit the Caribbean?| A．July. | B．December. | C．August. | D．June. |
| A．Visitors can experience different cultures and activities. |
| B．Visitors can have the opportunity to play local music. |
| C．Visitors have to be concerned about the safety of accommodation. |
| D．Deep-sea fishing is not allowed for the reason of ocean protection. |
| A．A fashion magazine. | B．A shopping guide. |
| C．A geography textbook. | D．A travel brochure. |
