【推荐1】Do you pretty love going to documentary film festivals? If you do, here are some which you’d not miss.

Colorful Documentary Festival

It’s clear that it focuses on documentaries exploring the social and cultural developments in the world. Lying on the nice coast of Greece, the festival’s side events host exhibitions, concerts and parties.

Visions Festival

Changing to new management in 2015 in Nyon, Visions Festival quickly became the important event for documentary films with major reports and historical inquiries.

Hot Festival

What is impressed is that it allows participants to meet sectors of the whole of the British documentary industry under one roof, which attracts the leading names of British documentaries and promotes the screenings of today’s documentaries for the future.

Silver Festival

As is well-known to us all, it includes a week-long international film festival and a five-day conference-the large professional conference of its kind in the US. Meanwhile, the conference promotes documentary films as a leading art form, supports the work of independent filmmakers, and encourages public dialogues around the issues and ideas explored in films.

And just a few minutes’ distance away from downtown Washington, D.C., screenings take place at the Silver Theatre, one of the premier film exhibition spaces in America.

1. According to the text, Colorful Documentary Festival is popular with those who show interest in ________.

A．experimental films and essays	B．parties of famous actors and actresses
C．basic reports and historical research	D．films about social and cultural developments

2. Which of the following festivals features British documentaries?

A．Hot Festival

B．Visions Festival

C．Silver Festival

D．Colorful Documentary Festival

3. What can we learn from Silver Festival?

A．The documentary film isn’t the only form at it.

B．It’s a festival mainly for independent filmmakers.

C．It has the largest conference of its kind worldwide.

D．It’s the most famous international film festival worldwide.

【推荐3】The Best and Worst Things to Buy in March

Frozen food

Grocery store ads aren’t the only places to find deals on freezer-section treats. To take advantage of the deepest discounts, combine coupons (优惠券) from sponsoring brands, such as Dole, Green Giant and Tyson Foods, with grocery store sales. Plus, look for printable savings on Coupons. com and EasyHomeMeals.com. Brands participating in National Frozen Food Month will offer more than 180, 000 coupons that make frozen food among the best things to buy in March.

Boxed chocolates

If you desire to give a gift to a friend in March, consider chocolate. Two minor holidays in March provide the perfect excuse: National Chocolate Caramel Day on March 19 and National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day on March 24. You can discover chocolate deals online as well as in stores. Head to sites like RetailMeNot.com to find discount coupons for boxed chocolate savings of 10 percent or more.

New cars

With the latest car models filling dealers’ lots, you’ll have a hard time finding discounted models from the year before. Car dealerships are less motivated to offer steep discounts from March through May. Instead, plan to buy your car during the fall or winter. You should also research the auto you want at TrueCar before heading for the dealership. The site offers information on what people in your area paid for vehicles equipped with the options you want.

Spring clothing

When warm weather makes you want to head outdoors, resist the urge to do so wearing the latest fashions. You won’t find March deals on swimsuits, Easter dresses or other spring items. To find discounts on clothes of this spring, hold off until Memorial Day weekend. You can also look for online and in- store savings at Amazon, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers.

1. Which things offer discounts in March according to the text?

A．Frozen food and new cars.

B．Boxed chocolates and new cars.

C．Frozen food and boxed chocolates.

D．Boxed chocolates and spring clothing.

2. What does the author advise us to do?

A．Register on a site.

B．Attend a holiday event.

C．Consult people in our areas,

D．Look for discount information online.

3. Which of the following festivals is celebrated after March?

A．Memorial Day.

B．National Frozen Food Month.

C．National Chocolate Caramel Day.

D．National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day.

【推荐1】University Room Regulations

Approved and Prohibited Items

The following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.

Access to Residential Rooms

Students are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.

Cooking Policy

Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.

Pet Policy

No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is brought to the Student Court.

Quiet Hours

Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.

1. What if a student is found to have told his combination to others?

A．The combination should be changed.

B．The Office should be charged.

C．He should replace the door lock.

D．He should check out of the room.

2. What do we know about the cooking policy?

A．A microwave oven can be used.

B．Cooking in student rooms is permitted.

C．A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.

D．Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.

3. When can students enjoy a party in residences?

A．7:00 am, Sunday.	B．7:30 am, Thursday.
C．11:30 pm, Monday.	D．00:30 am, Saturday.

【推荐2】Welcome to Cöteborg University

Cöteborg University is one of Sweden’s largest and most popular universities.

We are very proud of this and believe that there are several reasons for our popularity. The principal reasons we believe to be the high quality of our education and research and the broad range of courses that we offer. In addition to this, Cöteborg University provides an attractive and exceptionally (格外的) high-standard study environment. Most parts of the university are situated in the city centre and this enriches city life as well as student life.

Cöteborg has a lot to offer its students: it has a rich and varied cultural life with many theatres, concerts and festivals. For those looking for outdoor life, forests and vast recreation (娱乐) areas are not far away from the city centre; the sea and the archipelago (群岛) are also within easy reach. Industry and commerce are expanding, and have a joint interest with the University in meeting the ever-changing and growing demands of society.

Cöteborg University strives (努力) to be an attractive choice for students from all over the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cöteborg University.

1. The main reasons for Cöteborg University’s popularity according to the passage is ______ .

A．the high quality education and research and the wide range of courses

B．the convenient traffic

C．its excellent location and fast developing economical environment

D．famous professors and friendly students

2. Which of the following statements is true?

A．The university is in the city centre.

B．The students can live outdoor.

C．The cultural life of the university is very rich.

D．The University has no interest in growing demands of society.

3. What’he main purpose of this passage?

A．To bring fame to Cöteborg University.

B．To introduce the wonderful cultural life in Cöteborg University.

C．To declare Cöteborg University’s goal and interest.

D．To attract students all over the world to apply for Cöteborg University.

【推荐3】It is very common for a person to have a good friend. My good friend is Diana. She is a rich and proud girl. She often thinks that she is too good for anyone, so nobody wants to be her friend.

One day after school, I was waiting for Diana when Vivien came up to me. She gave me a biscuit. I accepted it. We talked and joked, and from then on, I began to spend more time with Vivien than with Diana. I felt a little uneasy.

After a few days, I went to see Diana for some snack. When Vivien came and sat with me, she offered me a sandwich. She also offered one to Diana, but Diana refused it. She walked away. I was angry with Diana for being so rude and thoughtless. “Never mind,” Vivien said, “I'm used to it.”

After school, I tried to catch up with Diana. While walking home, I tried to correct her attitude, but she would not listen to me. She said, “Go and join your Vivien. I know you make new friends and forget the old ones.”

For the next few weeks, we did not talk to each other. Then, one day, Diana came to Vivien and me, saying, “I'm really sorry about what I did. I'm a spoiled girl, but I also need good friends just like you. Would you please forgive me?” Vivien and I looked at each other and smiled. From then on, Diana, Vivien and I have been good friends.

1. The writer was angry with Diana         .

A．so Diana walked away

B．because she was too good for anyone

C．when Diana refused Vivien's sandwich

D．though she asked the writer to forgive

2. According to the passage, it is clear that         .

A．Diana didn't like sandwiches

B．Diana and the writer were good friends

C．Vivien didn't want to make new friends at all

D．the writer forgot her old friends after she had new ones

3. Vivien's saying “I'm used to it” shows that         .

A．she liked to be refused	B．someone refused to give her things
C．Vivien used to be rude to others	D．some people were rude to her before

4. Diana asked Vivien and the writer to forgive because         .

A．she realized she was wrong

B．she was a rich and proud girl

C．they didn't spend much time with her

D．Vivien and the writer didn't talk to her

5. What's the best title for the passage?

A．Three friends at a school

B．Two best friends at a school

C．The mistake among the three friends

D．The trouble between Diana and Vivien

【推荐2】As autumn sets in, cities around the globe turn their attention to art, architecture, and design with a wealth of exciting events worth traveling for.

New York City

October is a major month for architecture in New York, with Archtober New York ( October 1 〜31 ) and Open House New York ( October 12 ~ 14 ) taking place. Highlights of Archtober include National Design Week, and the Architecture and Design Film Festival. And Open House New York will open hundreds of sites for unique access, tours, and parties.

Bangkok

The Bangkok Art Bienniale will kick off on October 19 with events spread out along the famous sites along the Chao Praya River, including Wat Arun, Wat Pho, and Suan Lumpini Park. As part of the Biennial, the Marina Abramovic Institute will put on a new performance lasting for three weeks in mid-October.

Eindhoven, Netherlands

You've probably been to Amsterdam, but what about Eindhoven? The midsize Dutch city—home to the famous Design Academy Eindhoven —becomes a major destination every October for designers, when Dutch Design Week takes over. Across hundreds of locations around the city, Dutch Design Week will present works by more than 2 ,500 designers over the course of the week of October 20 〜28. It's also home to a booming design scene crowded with graduates of the Academy who have remained and set up studios.

Mexico City

Mexico's dynamic capital draws aesthetes(美学)and architecture fans all year long, but this October is an especially exciting time to go, as Mexico City is celebrating its status as the World Design Capital. Taking place October 10 ~ 14, Design Week Mexico will motivate the city's architects and designers around a series of events at cultural institutions like the Tamayo Museum, the National Museum, and Lincoln Park.

1. Which of the following events lasts for a month?

A．Archtober New York.	B．Open House New York.
C．Bangkok Art Bienniale.	D．Dutch Design Week.

2. What is special about Eindhoven?

A．It is a middle-sized European city.

B．It has some first-class universities.

C．It holds a noticeable design event every October.

D．It has produced many famous modem designers.

3. What is special for Mexico City this October?

A．It is observing its special status in the design field.

B．It houses many first-class museums.

C．It is celebrating its status as capital city.

D．It has produced many world-famous artists.