【推荐1】Calling all poets! Time for Kids has a challenge for you: Write a rhyming poem and enter it in the TFK Poetry Contest. It must be a poem that does not copy another poet’s work.

How to enter: This contest begins at 12 pm on May 14 and ends at 12 pm on July 15. To enter online, visit our website and follow instructions to submit the following: (a)an original and previously unpublished poem; (b)the entrant’s first name only and email address; (c)a parent’s email address. Limit one entry per person or email account.

Judging: All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria: creativity and originality (50%),use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to contest theme (25%). Winners will be notified by email during the month of August and must respond within five days.

Eligibility(资格): Open to legal citizens of the United States who are elementary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at the time of entry.

Prizes: Our judge will select four semi-finalists (半决赛选手),from which one winner and three finalists will be chosen. The winner will receive an online class taught by Kenn Nesbitt. All the semi-finalists will receive a signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing, which is worth about $275. The semi-finalists’ poems will be published at our website.

1. How long will the poetry contest last?

A．One month.	B．Two months.
C．Three months.	D．Four months.

2. What does the poetry contest value most?

A．Whether the poem is novel.

B．Whether the poem is humorous.

C．Whether the poem is written in rhyme.

D．Whether the poem is suitable for the contest theme.

3. What can the semi-finalists win?

A．A $275 bonus.

B．An online class.

C．The position of the assistant editor.

D．A signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing.

【推荐2】Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.

Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015)
Nearpod ❖9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ❖Room 501 Nearpod is a software program that creates a rich context（语境）for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.	TEO ❖ 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ❖Room 502 Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.
Kahoot ❖10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ❖ Room 601 Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback（反馈）, including reports about their strengths and weaknesses.	Prezi ❖3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. ❖Room 602 Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students' attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on a variety of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.

1. Nearpod can be used to_____.

A．offer grammar tests	B．teach listening on-line
C．help vocabulary learning	D．gain fluency in speaking

2. If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to____________.

A．Room 501	B．Room 502
C．Room 601	D．Room 602

3. Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?

A．Nearpod.	B．Kahoot.
C．TEO.	D．Prezi.

4. A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by ______.

A．9:00 a.m.	B．10:30 a.m.
C．2:00 p.m.	D．3:30 p.m.

【推荐3】Coolest Hotels in the World

Ariau Amazon Towers

The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan Suite which is large enough for a big family. You'll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.

Prices: starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to $3000 for the Tarzan Suite.

For more information, visit the website: http: //www. ariautowers. com.

The Ice Hotel

Every winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, a special kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You'll have your choice between hot or cold rooms but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.

Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.

For more information, visit the website: http: //www. icehotel, com.

Propeller Island

Propeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist. Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You'll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.

Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional (另外)person for only 20 extra dollars. For more information, visit the website: http: //www. propeller-island, com.

For information about other cool hotels in the world, visit the website：

http: //www. bahamabeachclub. com.

For a full list of events, please see our website.

1. What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?

A．Every room has a walkway	B．You can choose any of the towers
C．It is designed for big families	D．You can sleep in the tree house

2. Spending a night in one of these hotels, two persons have to pay at least______.

A．$91

B．$162

C．$111

D．$182

3. To find out a hotel under the sea, you can visit_______.

A．http: //www. bahamabeachclub. com	B．http: //www. ariantowers. com
C．http: //www. Icehotel. com	D．http: //www. propeller-island. com

【推荐1】Discover the forest with friends!

Once again we will be hosting our popular Discovery Day Camp. This youth Discovery Day Camp returns this year for ages 7 --- 10. Join in the fun of exploring nature through a variety of outdoor activities, games and skill-building challenges. This 5 day camp will help your child discover how great the outdoors are, guided by our Outdoor Education staff. They will even get to create and take home their own pieces of nature.

Activities may include: fire and shelter building, Wolf Centre visit, Sled Dog visit、team building games and exercises.

Dates: July 27 --- July 31, 2020

Duration: Day trip

Times: Daily from 9：00am to 4： 00pm

Price Details: Per package, per person.

Price: $200 per youth plus HST. Register online under our Summer Events!

Skill Level: Beginner

Includes: AU tools and equipment associated （与……有关的）with activities. Participants will pack their own personal loots and lunch for the day.

Parents — are you not sure what to do while your children are enjoying our camps? We have lots of opportunities for parents while their children are exploring the Forest — Campsites, Accommodations, Cookhouse, Trails, and more! Check out our Events page and see if there are other activities you would like to participate in!

Do you want to mix it up and see what else there is in Halliburton? Check our local Tourism Website and see what the community （社区）has to oiler!

1. When does the camp begin?

A．On July 7th.

B．On July 10th.

C．On July 27th.

D．On July 31st.

2. What can you do at the camp?

A．Transport by sledges.	B．Create some fun games.
C．Visit endangered animals.	D．Learn some survival skills.

3. What does the camp provide for parents?

A．Experienced guides.	B．Accommodation in hotels.
C．Choices different from children's.	D．Opportunities to explore the forest.

【推荐2】One-to-one English tutoring personalised to you

English Score Tutors is the British Council's one-to-one tutoring platform for 13-to 17-year-olds.

●Build your confidence with fun sessions where you can learn at your own pace.

●Find the perfect . tutor for you ——choose from our list of qualified tutors.

●Study when you want, with sessions available 24/7.

●Improve with personalised sessions designed around you and your goals.

Learn at your own pace

We. understand everyone has their own ways of learning. Sessions on English Score Tutors are personalised to your level, needs and goals. Together with your chosen tutor, you will create a learning plan that focuses on the areas important to you.

Our tutors will get the best from you because each session is tailored to you as an individual. Your sessions will be enjoyable and give you plenty of time to practise speaking.

Flexible learning

Choose sessions at times that suit you. Fit them in around school, weekend activities and holidays, so that you can learn when you want to. You will get access to a personalised dashboard to keep track of your progress any time.

$1 introduction session

We offer a 30-minute introduction session where you can choose a tutor and get a feel for how sessions will work. After this introductory session, you can decide if you would like to purchase a pack of lessons to continue learning. Try your first session for just $1.

●Choose a tutor that you would like to study with.

●Understand your current language level and areas where you can improve.

●Get a personalised learning plan.

1. Who might attend English Score Tutors classes?

A．A preschool child.	B．A university student.
C．A middle-school student.	D．A working woman.

2. What can you do to understand how the sessions work?

A．Call the information centre.

B．Write a letter of inquiry.

C．Send an email to ask.

D．Buy an introduction session.

3. Which column of a website is this text probably taken from?

A．Take an Exam.	B．UK-China Youth Exchange Program.
C．Learn English Online.	D．Our Work in Arts.

【推荐3】AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!
Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut （初次登台）.
Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle. Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s group.                         
Earphones
These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s. They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players, giving these young people a plugged-in, cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears.        
Martian(火星的) language
They have created their own code-like online language. It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand. This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers.                           
Self-Portrait
Saying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is usual for this generation. A little bit of narcissism （自恋） never hurts anyone. It helps them reflect a little on their own lives. But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.
Text-messaging
They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak. This is a generation that respects efficiency(效率). However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.
1. Who do you think would most likely be the readers of the passage?

A．Teenagers

B．Educators

C．Socialists

D．Parents

2. According to the passage, if you belong to the Gen-90s , you will ____________ .

A．just appreciate yourself and ignore others’ strengths.

B．have your own symbols and lifestyle.

C．have the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s.

D．like music and dance very much.

3. According to the text, the writer will choose ______ as a good example to the Gen-90.

A．Li Hua likes music and always wearing ipod

B．Zhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently.

C．Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends.

D．Fangfang likes being taken photos and often posting them on line.

4. According to this passage, which is WRONG?

A．Not all teens are careful about posting photos online.

B．They type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking.

C．The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as a necessary part of life.

D．They don’t use the cool and complex online language in formal writing.

5. The main idea of the passage is about________.

A．the Gen-90s’ happy life

B．the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

C．the Gen-90s’ unique lifestyle and some practical warnings

D．the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s