【推荐1】Here are apps that can help you make a schedule and a budget, take better notes, organize a big project, and stay safe. Check out these apps to get a head-start on being on top of your life!

Flashcards Deluxe

Price: $3.99

Platform: IOS and Android

Flashcards can be a very effective way to study, and Flashcards Deluxe makes creating them very easy. You can input information right into the app, make cards with up to five sides, and even add pictures and sounds to cards. The app can be set to automatically turn off cards that you get correct so you can focus more on the ones you get wrong.

Circle of 6U

Price: free

Platform: Android, IOS

When you’re on a college campus, walking home late at night can be frightening. So, make sure to download Circle of 6U, which helps you feel more secure. Not only does it help you find your location, but it makes communicating with your trusted friends easier. Once you build a network of trusted contacts in the app, it lets you send a pre-edited group message, with your location, to all of them in two taps.

CampusBooks

Price: free

Platform: IOS, Android

The CampusBooks app helps you get the lowest price when you’re buying or renting textbooks, and helps you get the highest price when you’re ready to sell! If you need a book right away, you’ll be shown the closest stores and libraries that have your book in stock.

Dragon Dictation

Price: free

Platform: IOS

Dictating homework and emails to the Dragon Dictation app can save your time! You can send your dictation to a text, email, or paste it into any application. The included editor will suggest words, and the app will improve its accuracy over time as it gets to know your voice. It also works in many languages other than English.

1. Which app can you choose for safety concern?

A．Flashcards Deluxe.	B．Circle of 6U.
C．CampusBooks.	D．Dragon Dictation.

2. What can Dragon Dictation do?

A．It can add pictures to your email.	B．It can save your money on books.
C．It can correct your spelling mistakes.	D．It can understand your voice.

3. Who is the text mainly intended for?

A．Students.	B．Librarians.
C．Businessmen.	D．Programmers.

【推荐2】Ellis Island is located in New York. Harbor Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donations are gratefully accepted.

At Your Fingertips

Park information　　　　　　　(212) 363-7620

Emergencies　　　　　　　　(212) 363-3260

Ferryboat information　　　　(212) 269-5755

Lost and found　　　　　　　(212)363-7620

Dining, gifts & audio tour　　　(212)344-0996

Transportation

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry; Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a.m. (The time for ferry is changeable)

Hours: May vary; call the number below

Closed: December 25

Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; Children (age 3~17), $3. (Group rates are available for 25 or more adults.)

Ticket & schedule information: (212) 269-5755

1. In summer, visitors will have ____ to visit Ellis Island.

A．less time	B．a longer time
C．two hours more	D．wonderful hours

2. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.

B．The ferry schedule is the same all the year round.

C．Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.

D．Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.

3. We may infer from the passage that____.

A．visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat	B．there are more visitors in winter
C．Ellis Island is open every day all year round	D．Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island

【推荐3】The Best Fitness Apps for 2020

Whether you’re looking to slim down, run farther, bike faster or just get healthier, these apps can help you meet your fitness goals in 2020.

	8fit ＄59.99 per year;$44.99 per half-year;$19.99 per month for meal plans and more workouts 8fit creates a personalized program for your diet and exercise based on the results you want to see. 8fit covers a lot of details of your fitness plan, such as what time of day you exercise and whether you’re an ambitious cook or just prefer simple meal plans.
	Blogilates ＄0.99 per month for workout calendar;$0.99 for some videos Blogilates offers plenty of workouts on-demand, as well as recipes, fitness recommendations, and a healthy dose of body .The majority of the content in the app is free, although the workout calendar costs you $0.99 per month and some videos are an additional $0.99.
	Charity Miles ＄12.99 per month; two-week free trial Charity Miles donates money to the organization of your choice when you use the app to record miles running, walking,or bicycling. An included calculator(计算器)shows you how much money you can raise if you meet different goals, such as getting 50 people to fund you at＄0.30 per mile.

1. Which of the following best describes 8fit?

A．It presents users with simple meal recipes.

B．It costs users $19.99 every month for meals.

C．It offers users better and detailed fitness plans.

D．It meets users’ personal needs for diet and exercise.

2. What is special about Charity Miles?

A．You’ll get 50 dollars per mile by using it.	B．The calculator in it records your workout.
C．Users raise money for charities through it.	D．It provides users with services free of charge.

3. The passage is intended to            

A．help people meet fitness goals	B．introduce top fitness apps
C．give suggestions on keeping fit	D．promote a positive lifestyle

【推荐1】Why Is Exercise Cool?

•Exercise Strengthens Muscles

Did you ever do a push-up or swing across the monkey bars at the playground?    1    By using your muscles to do powerful things, you can make them stronger. For older teens and adults, this kind of workout can make muscles bigger, too.

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Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible, which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble. Being flexible is having “full range of motion”, which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain.

•Exercise Keeps the Balance

    3    Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function, breathe, walk around, and do all the basic things.    4    If you’re not very active, your body won’t need as many calories. Whatever your calorie need is, if you eat enough to meet that need, your body weight will stay about the same. If you eat more calories than your body needs, it may be stored as extra fat.

•Exercise Makes You Feel good

It feels good to have a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoy—like running, jumping and playing with your friends. It’s also fun to be good at something, like scoring a basket, hitting a home run, or perfecting a dive.

But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood.    5    It’s just another reason why exercise is cool!

A．Exercise Makes You Flexible

B．Exercise Makes Your Heart Happy

C．Those are exercises that can build strength.

D．So you want to do some aerobic (有氧的) exercise right now?

E．But if you’re active, your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy.

F．Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy.

G．When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical which may make you feel happier.

【推荐2】There are lots of skiing lovers around the world. To get the most out of your time on the mountain you should think through each part of your adventure- equipment, clothing, food, and travel.     1    , the more time you can spend on the slopes.

Equipment

Your skiing equipment — composed of your skis, poles, bindings, helmet, and goggles — should be checked over, and possibly tuned up, before you pack your bags for the mountain.     2    . Inspect your boots to make sure they fit properly. Check your goggles and put them on with your helmet to see that they fit comfortably and offer a wide field of view.

Clothing

Your jacket and snow pants should be properly fitting and recently cleaned. Make sure your gloves are in good shape and offer a sense of comfort.     3    . Don’t forget extra items like warm socks, neck warmers and ski masks as well.

Food

Anyone who has ever purchased lunch at the ski lodge knows just how expensive it can be. Packing your own lunch saves you money and gets you back on the slopes faster.     4    , bring plenty of fluids to drink on breaks between runs.

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Know your way to the mountain before you hit the road and consider writing down directions if you know you’re heading into areas with spotty service. At the mountain, choose a designated meeting place in case the group becomes separated- a spot near the main lift often works well. Check the forecast and current conditions of the mountain. Many ski resorts will have live updates on the number of open trails and lifts.

A．Routes and planning

B．Spots and conditions

C．If you are fully prepared

D．The more prepared you are

E．While bringing a bottle of water with you on the mountain isn’t recommended

F．Besides, long underwear goes a long way in keeping your legs warm and comfortable

G．If you are taking your skis onto the slope for the very first time, they may also need a fresh wax

【推荐3】If a president, a legendary philosopher, and one of the best-selling authors of all time credited the same secret for their success, would you try to follow it too? What if the secret was something you already knew how to do? In fact, you probably do it every day. Here’s what Friedrich Nietzsche wrote: “It is only ideas gained from walking that have any worth.” Thomas Jefferson: “Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.” And Charles Dickens made his point: “If I could not walk far and fast, I think I should just explode and perish (死亡).”

Researchers have traced numerous connections between walking and generating ideas. A Stanford University study found that participants were 81 percent more creative when walking as opposed to sitting. According to the study, walking outside — versus on a treadmill (跑步机) — produces the most novel and highest-quality ideas in participants who walked and then sat down to do creative work.

The movement aspect of walking is obviously key. You’ve probably heard the phrase Exercise your creativity, which refers to the brain as muscle. Our creative mindset is triggered by physical movement, which is exactly why walking — with your dog, a friend, or alone — feeds creative thinking. Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your habitual surroundings and your comfort zone, which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities.

Research has shown that immersion in nature, and the corresponding disconnection from multimedia and technology, increased performance on a creative problem-solving task by a full 50 percent in a group of hikers.

So why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking? Turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world, to hear conversations and natural sounds, to notice the way people move, the way the sun reflects in a puddle. Walk not just for exercise. Walk for wonder.

1. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

A．To inform us of the examples of these great minds.

B．To stress the importance of walking.

C．To explain why walking is popular with people.

D．To show the great influence of the great minds have on us.

2. What does the writer probably support?

A．By going outside, one can’t help but get distracted by the scenery.

B．Walking on a treadmill makes participants do the most creative work.

C．It is necessary to walk out of your habitual surroundings and comfort zone.

D．Absorbed in multimedia and technology, hikers can increase performance on creative problem-solving tasks.

3. What does the underlined word “triggered” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Caused.

B．Changed.

C．Covered.

D．Cured.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Developing a good habit of walking.

B．Benefits of walking.

C．New possibilities of walking.

D．Walking for a more creative mind.

【推荐2】Saint Paul has four ice rink (溜冰场) locations. All hockey (冰球) rinks have boards and nets. See below for locations, hours, and updates.

Cold Weather Policy: Rinks will close if temperatures reach -25F.

Warm Weather Policy: In order to prevent extended closures due to damaged ice, rinks will close if melt water is visible on the surface.

Rink Hours & Locations:

Rink hours and conditions are subject to change without notice. Rinks will close periodically for maintenance. Appointed hockey rinks may be unavailable for open skating during hockey practices or scheduled open hockey times. Please call the numbers listed below to confirm details.

Our maintenance crew and dedicated volunteers work hard to keep the rinks clean, but Saint Paul snow piles up fast and freezes easily, which can quickly reduce the skateable surface area of the rink. Even if you feel you can't commit to volunteering, you are still desired to help by clearing snow while visiting the rinks. Thank you for doing your part to make Saint Paul rinks great.

1. What situation can cause rinks to close?

A．No water is found on the surface.

B．The temperatures are below 25F.

C．Rinks undergo maintenance checks.

D．The boards and nets are almost broken.

2. Which rink will you go to if you are available at 8 pm on Tuesdays?

A．Phalen.

B．Palace.

C．Groveland.

D．Langford Park.

3. What is the purpose of the last part of the text?

A．To advertise Saint Paul's ice rinks.

B．To stimulate visitors to remove snow.

C．To present Saint Paul's snow piles.

D．To praise rinks' crew and volunteers.