【推荐1】

GETTING A GRANT Who pays? The local education authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living. Who can get this money? Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course, although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not. Students must also have been resident in the UK for at least three years, which can exclude some students from overseas.

SPECIAL CASES

If a student has worked before going to college? A student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the previous six years will get extra money – £155 a year if 26, increasing to a maximum of £615 at 29 or more. If a student is handicapped? LEAs will give up to £500 to help meet extra expenses – such as buying a tape recorder for a blind student, extra heating or special food. Banking? Most of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts (in the hope that they will stay with the bank when they become rich officials). A student won’t usually have to pay bank charges as long as the account stays in credit. Some banks allow students to overdraw by £100 or so, and still don’t make charges (though they do charge interest).

1. The phrase “a grant” in the first line most probably means _____.

A．bank interest	B．a credit card
C．an education fee	D．financial aid

2. A student from Japan who has been studying in England for a year and intends to go to college in a few months will _____.

A．be unable to get money from any LEA

B．get money if taking a first degree course

C．get money from LEA when finishing his course

D．have to open a bank account before getting money

3. A 31-year-old nurse wishes to qualify as a doctor at a university. She has worked since she was 25. How much extra money will she get a year?

A．None.

B．£155.

C．£615.

D．£515.

【推荐2】Interested in becoming a skydiver? Learn to skydive in SC with Skydive Carolina.We offer the most comprehensive skydive training in the United States with our AFP — Accelerated Freefall Progression program. All jumps are video recorded and are used during video debriefs (任务报告) after the skydive for immediate feedback and learning.

What is AFP?

AFP is a comprehensive, 16 jump program designed to train an individual with a strong foundation to become a solo, certified skydiver by building strong freefall and canopy skills. Upon completion of the AFP program, students will need to make 9 solo jumps and learn to pack in order to attain an A license.

What is an A license?

An A license certifies that a skydiver can safely jump with other skydivers and visit other skydiving centers.Attaining an A license requires a physical test, passing of a written test, a United States Parachute Association membership, a minimum of 25 jumps and showing ability to pack a parachute.

How is AFP different from tandem training?

Unlike a tandem skydive, your first jump will have you at the controls flying your very own parachute! On your first skydive, two instructors will jump alongside you giving you feedback using hand signals throughout the skydive. At the end of the freefall, you will deploy your own parachute and our ground crew will then talk you down via wireless radio giving you instructions based on the flight plan introduced during the first jump course. Click here to see an example of what jump number one looks like!

1. When you have skydive training with AFP,________.

A．you can watch video before skydiving

B．your jumps will be set down immediately

C．you will get feedback by watching videos

D．you must do some video debriefs first

2. On your first skydive with AFP, you ________.

A．will be flying your very own parachute

B．will be accompanied by two instructors

C．can talk to the instructors via wireless radio

D．can get feedback by watching video

3. Where is the passage taken from?

A．A travel journal.

B．A sports magazine.

C．A newspaper.

D．A website.

【推荐3】Admission & Opening Times

Museum Opening Times

The museum is open daily: 10 am—5 pm

Collections Centre opens daily: 11 am—5 pm

Last admission to the museum and Collections Centre is 4:30 pm.

Closed: December 24, 2017—January 1, 2018 inclusive

Museum Admission

Adult	£14
Child(5-16yrs)	£9
Under 5’s	FREE
Concession(优惠)(60 yrs+, unemployed, student)	£12
Family ticket(2 adults, 3 children)	£39
Groups of 12 or more(pre-booking essential)	£9

Your entry fee will be treated as a donation to our charity on which we may also be able to claim Gift Aid. In return you will receive FREE admission to the museum for a year with our Annual Pass (this excludes 5 Special Show Days per year).

Tickets for today’s date are only available to buy at the museum.

Museum Tours

An optional tour of the museum is included in your entry fee. The tours are available between 11:15 am and 2 :15 pm every day. They do not have to be pre-booked but have time limits.

Collections Centre

Access to the Collections Centre is included in your entry fee, so you will just need to show your museum admission ticket at the door to gain entry. The Collections Centre is open from 11 am to 5 pm with last entry at 4:30 pm.

Show Days

On most show days the normal museum entry prices are applied. There are, however, five Special Show Days per year when the admission price varies, including entry both into the show and the museum. On these days, Gift Aid tickets and promotional vouchers(促销券) are not valid. Advance discounted Show Day tickets are available online or via our Ticket Hotline 019-266 45033.

For more information about the British Motor Museum, please click here.

1. If you arrive at the museum at 4:35 pm, ________.

A．you may visit it for free

B．you will find it closed

C．you will still have enough time to enjoy it

D．you won’t be allowed to enter the museum

2. How much does a 65 -year old lady need to pay for the admission?

A．£9.

B．£12.

C．£14.

D．£39.

3. What can we know from the passage?

A．Discounted Show Day tickets can be booked by phone.

B．The museum opens later than the Collections Centre.

C．An optional tour of the museum needs pre-booking.

D．Extra fee needs to be paid for a visit to the Collections Centre.

【推荐1】A listener from Brazil recently wrote to us asking for some advice. He's planning a trip to the United States, and wanted to know about the best places to travel in America. Today, we tell about the most popular places to visit in the country, and hear about what makes them so appealing.

Each of the 50 states in America has interesting things to offer visitors, but some are more popular than others. Washington D.C. is famous for its historical places, like the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Los Angeles, California can see the Hollywood Walk of Fame or shop at stores on Rodeo Drive where they may see a star or two. The Grand Canyon in Arizona appeals to hikers, climbers and nature lovers as does Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Trip Advisor is a website where people can write reviews about their travel experiences. There are also ratings for hotels, restaurants, and places people have visited around the world. Every year, Trip Advisor makes a list of the top 25 cities to visit in the United States. The results are based on the opinions of visitors to the website.

America's major cities are still the most popular destinations for visitors. This is because of the good quality of services they provide tourists.

"They do a great job of giving travelers what they want while they're on vacation. They cater to (迎合) every type of traveler need. So whether you're traveling alone, you're traveling for business, you're traveling with your family — whatever it is, those destinations are really tuned in to (与…一致) delivering amazing experiences and just a lot of different opportunities when you're there." said Brooke Ferencsik, a tourist from Germany.

1. The author is most possibly________.

A．a radio announcer	B．a journalist
C．a university professor	D．a tour guide

2. Which of the following is the best place to visit if you want to know about American history?

A．Yellowstone National Park	B．The Grand Canyon
C．Los Angeles, California	D． Washington D.C.

3. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Welcome to Trip Advisor	B．America’s Major Tourist Attractions
C．The Power of the Internet	D．It’s Tourist Who Decide Where to Go

【推荐2】How to be safe when you are travelling on your own

Be sure to arrive during daytime     1     People looking to prey (欺骗)on tourists can do it with ease at night. Make sure your arrival time will get you where you are going during daylight hours..

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Make sure to keep your money in a money belt, keep your credit cards in another place, and your passport in another.

Look for people to group up with Have you met friendly people at the bar? See if they want to join you when you go out for dinner. See if there’s a tour group you can join up with.    3    

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It can be a struggle to carry a lot of bags around on your own. If criminals see you struggling, they may use the opportunity to grab one of your suitcases. Before you leave, be sure you can carry your luggage quickly and smoothly. If you can’t, it’s time to cut down your bags.

Trust your instincts(直觉)

    5     If you have a bad feeling about something, it’s probably for a reason and it’s best to go with your instincts. Even if your concerns are nothing, it can’t hurt to listen to them.

A．Store important things separately.

B．Travel with as little luggage as possible.

C．Never get close to possible dangers wherever you are.

D．Surrounding yourself with others will help keep you protected.

E．Ensure that your family and friends know exactly where you are anytime.

F．This is when bus stations, airports, and hotels will be at their most active.

G．If something makes you suspicious or nervous, it’s better to be careful and avoid it.

【推荐3】Four great Attractions to Visit in the UK

Alternative Technology Center

It began as a community looking for ways of life without fossil fuels (化石燃料). The group included gardeners and engineers and its early experiments looked at wind and solar power. Two years later, a visitor centre was opened to make more people know this community’s lifestyle. Today its renewable tech and gardens attract many visitors.

Wildwood Trust

It is a great place for all ages where you can see amazing wildlife native to Britain. It holds an amazing collection of over 200 British animals. With a huge adventure playground for kids, it is good for families. Wildwood Trust offers half-price tickets to those who arrive by public transport.

St Nicks

It’s surprising that the city centre is just a mile away when you walk through the grassy paths there. The place, now alive with birdsong and wild flowers, was once York’s rubbish tip (垃圾场). Now many apple trees grow there. And there’s a popular mini-Stonehenge in the middle, which is made of stones once thrown there.

Findhorn Foundation

The Findhorn Foundation has been trying to be a living model for the future since the 1960s. This is an eco-village with an arts centre and publishers; there are also films and plays on offer in the Universal Hall. Being in the Findhorn Foundation reminds you that powerful and positive visions for the future can be realized.

1. What is the aim of the Centre for Alternative Technology most probably?

A．To make more scientists join its experiments	B．To call for people to believe in science.
C．To support new technology for fossil fuels.	D．To share the idea of green living.

2. What can we know about the Wildwood Trust?

A．It offers many free adventures to children.

B．It encourages trips to the place by public transport.

C．It often organizes environmental activities.

D．It increases the public’s knowledge of foreign animals.

3. Which place will you visit if you want to have a taste of future life?

A．St Nicks.	B．Wildwood Trust.
C．Findhorn Foundation.	D．Centre for Alternative Technology.

【推荐1】You may hope to have healthy diets and a healthy body. You may want to eat tasty food that is easy to prepare. You may be inspired to exercise and stay in shape. The good news is that there are apps to help you.

Paprika

Paprika is an app to help users plan meals, shop and cook. You can save recipes from websites and from other apps to Paprika. The app can help keep a record of the foods you have in your home, so when you go shopping, it can remind you what are the required foods.

MealBoard

MealBoard is another app that can suggest recipes and help you plan meals. This app can suggest recipes based on the food you already have in your home. MealBoard can keep a list of what food you have and what you expect to buy. This app can scan bar codes (条形码) to add items to your list. Using this app, you can also note the expiration dates (保质期), so you know when your food is no longer usable.

MealBoard lets users save recipes from websites and then search them by foods used in the recipes. For example, you can search for recipes that have “chocolate” in them.

IEatWell

The IEatWell app supports healthy eating by giving users rewards for eating the right foods. If you like earning rewards for meeting your goals, IEatWell may work well for you. Instead of measuring how much you eat, IEatWell measures how well you eat. Tell the app what you are eating for your meal. You can even add a photo. The app will rate how healthy your meal is, and then give you a reward if you are eating well.

1. What do the apps Paprika and MealBoard have in common?

A．They can scan bar codes.

B．They can let you know what you need to buy.

C．They can keep a record of the meals you eat outside.

D．They can tell if the food has passed the expiration dates.

2. What can IEatWell do if you eat a healthy diet?

A．It can measure how much eat.	B．It can give you a reward.
C．It can give you a picture.	D．It can provide you with recipes.

3. What is the author ’s main purpose in writing the text?

A．To make some comparisons among game apps.

B．To introduce some ways about how to stay healthy.

C．To introduce several apps to help people keep fit.

D．To call on people to buy these apps.

【推荐3】Canadian Rockies Family Multi-adventure Camping Tour

Day 1: Awesome views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain are you to admire as you bike through Banff to Lake Minnewanka. Not ready to stop? Ride to Johnston Canyon and hike to a series of impressive waterfalls before arriving at your campsite.

Day 2: Travel around Kootenay National Park on foot. Witness a vast wildfire burnt area while keeping an eye out for the new-growth forest. Move into a hanging valley for a view of extraordinary Sianley Glacier. Hike a family-friendly route through a beautiful valley and stand in awe. of the wonderful upper and lower waterfalls.

Day 3: Keep your eye on the forest for deer, sheep and bears as you cycle to Lake Louise. Visit Moraine Lake and walk through an ice-carved valley beneath huge mountains to Consolation Lake. Kids join leaders for a special night out while adults relax at our campsite.

Day 4: Rafting on the Kicking Horse River-a good time with a taste of white-water thrills! The younger crowd teams up with a local guide for a rock-climbing lesson while grown-ups go for a classic Rockies walk to the historic Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse. Dig into a tasty lunch before returning to Banff.

Dates and Prices

Children 11 to 17 years old receive a 10% saving and children 4 to 10 years old receive a 20 % saving. The earlier you book, the more choice you’ll have and the lower your price will be. Arid you can always change your mind--you won’t be charged if you plan to go on another trip before your final payment is due.

July 1-4, 2022: $1, 800 per person

July 5-4, 2022: $1, 900 per person

August 1-4, 2022: $2, 000 per person

August 5-8, 2022: $2, 100 per person

1. What will tourists do on the second day of the tour?

A．Set up camp at Johnston Canyon.

B．Witness a vast wildfire in person.

C．Explore Kootenay National Park.

D．Walk through an ice-carved valley.

2. On which day can kids learn rock climbing?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 3.

D．Day 4.

3. How much should an 8-year-old boy pay for his trip during August 1-4?

A．$1, 600.

B．$1, 800.

C．$2, 000.

D．$2, 100