The following courses are what you may be interested in to expand your academic knowledge.
Stanford OnlineStanford Online is the digital extension of Stanford University. You can attend free courses, browse (浏览) the content library or take the courses for credit after paying. The course instructors teach in real-time, so the options change each semester. Different programs you can pursue include graduate and professional education.
Harvard University Online CoursesThey offer free and paid classes with a vast subject range, including art and design, business, and computer science. The site’s search features make it easy for you to find classes to fit your schedule. You can browse courses based on your learning plans, such as scheduling classes in two weeks, three months or a year from now.
Open Yale CoursesOpen Yale Courses gives you free access to a wide range of Yale University’s classes. There’s no certificate, degree or course credit option available through the site because it’s exclusively a free offering for those who want to expand their academic knowledge. The available classes are classroom recordings and provide the educational material you require for increasing various skills.
MIT OpenCourseWareIt provides individuals with free access to over 2,500 of its undergraduate and graduate classes. All courses are free for users, and there’s no registration required to view and watch the lesson materials. Additionally, the site makes the video classes easy to download for you to watch offline or to share with your friends, family members or colleagues.
1. What makes Harvard University Online Courses special?| A．The flexibility. | B．No charge. |
| C．The diverse content. | D．No registration. |
| A．Stanford Online. | B．Harvard University Online Courses. |
| C．Open Yale Courses. | D．MIT OpenCourseWare. |
| A．They can be learnt offline. | B．They’re offered by universities. |
| C．They are classroom recordings. | D．They are developed by students. |
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【推荐1】The courses below bring together heart and mind expanding materials designed to inspire your personal growth and expand your awareness of all that is happening in our world.
The Hidden Knowledge
It is designed for those who want to dive into the deep cover-ups in our world. This course inspires learners to make a difference and build a better world, yet unlike the other courses here, the focus is largely on exploring and exposing all that is hidden and secret in our world. This eye-opening course is careful to present only reliable materials.
The Transformation
Have you ever felt that you are here to help transform our planet to a new way of living based on love? If so, this course may be the choice for you. This profound course harmonizes the light and inspiring aspects of life with the more challenging shadow sides of existence.
The Inspiration
While the other courses include materials on the challenging aspects of our lives sometimes referred to as the shadow, this course focuses almost exclusively on the lighter side. Every page of the course will touch and inspire you to open to more love and deeper connections in your life. With all of the violence in the media today, this course is like a fresh mountain breeze-so rich and fulfilling!
The Insight
Are you ready to be the change you want to see in your life and in our world? This journey will enhance your awareness and provide tools enabling you to build a better life and world. Course lessons in this new academic year will deepen your insight and embolden you to be the change you want to see in the world. To begin this journey, click below.
See our quick guide to help you decide which course is best for you.
1. The Hidden Knowledge encourages learners to ________.| A．spread the truth | B．create positive impacts on the world |
| C．show their courage | D．offer reliable materials to the course |
| A．The Insight. | B．The Transformation. |
| C．The Inspiration. | D．The Hidden Knowledge. |
| A．A course notice. | B．An academic magazine. |
| C．A school website. | D．An entertainment guide. |
【推荐2】Liu Jiaoyang, 16, carefully winds a bobbin (绕线筒) with thread, places it on her sewing machine and then presses her foot down to begin sewing. While she’s doing this, she pretends to guide cloth through the machine.
Each Tuesday afternoon, after the bell rings for the fourth period, Liu becomes a fashion designer. At the same time, the rest of the students at the High School Attached to Yunnan Normal University in Kunming are also having classes a little bit different from the usual ones. Some students dance, others create robots, and still others review films. These are just a few of the 28 elective courses the school began to offer last month. “The fashion design class has become the bright point of my week. I learn how to choose colours and cloth as well as sewing and sketching (素描) skills. It’s all helping me to realise the dream of becoming a fashion designer I’ve had since I was a little girl,” Liu said.
Design is Liu’s passion, but for other students the electives are more an opportunity to take a fun course that relieves the pressure of schoolwork. Some students, for example, are learning how to play bridge.
Chen Xiejiao, 15, is one of them. “Many people think that playing a card game like this in class is a waste of time. But in fact, bridge is a very challenging game that helps develop memory and math skills,” she said.
Li Ke, 15, is studying robotics. “I hope to have built and designed my own robot by the end of the semester. It will be able to complete a task, like moving a ball from one place to another,” he said.
1. Which do you think is the best title for the passage?| A．Novel Elective Courses |
| B．How to Use a Sewing Machine |
| C．Three Students in the High School Attached to Yunnan Normal University |
| D．The Most Popular Course in the School |
| A．There are 28 elective courses the school began to offer in Liu Jiaoyang’s school. |
| B．Liu Jiaoyang shows great interest in the fashion design class. |
| C．Liu Jiaoyang is going to be a fashion designer in the future. |
| D．Liu Jiaoyang is not good at learning science subjects. |
| A．be offered chances to realise their dreams and reduce their pressure |
| B．make a beautiful dress by themselves |
| C．avoid doing their heavy homework |
| D．waste their time in playing a game |
| A．tired and bored | B．active | C．interested | D．both B and C |
【推荐3】Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.
Timetable
| Sunday 8:30-11:30 Personal Inventions. You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions. | Monday 19:00-21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe. |
| Wednesday 19:30-21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science? | Friday 18:30-21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University, US Learn to use Linux. |
| A．Sunday | B．Monday |
| C．Wednesday | D．Friday |
| A．8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday | B．19:00 to 21:00 on Monday |
| C．19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday | D．18:30 to 21:00 on Friday |
| A．Canada | B．Australia |
| C．New Zealand | D．America |
【推荐1】The most affordable countries to buy a home
The cost of living in countries like the US, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting(拥有) an extremely low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.
Ecuador
Ecuador is similar to the US in many ways, and as a result it has become a popular American getaway. It even uses the US dollar for its currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than to cook for yourself on a budget in the US. You can even buy a house of around $50,000 and hire someone to tend it while you’re away.
Mexico
Although the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide what you might need. You can live off mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food and any sightseeing.
Argentina
Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history and many places to explore, not to mention the fact that it’s not very expensive to live there. A proper-sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the US.
Vietnam
Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.
1. Which country may be the most popular destination for Americans?| A．Ecuador. | B．Mexico. |
| C．Argentina. | D．Vietnam. |
| A．About $9,800. | B．About $8,800. |
| C．About $8,000. | D．About $7,000. |
| A．They both have a long history. |
| B．They both have great restaurants |
| C．They are both attractive to tourists. |
| D．They both have high living cost. |
【推荐2】Wifi UltraBoost
Have you ever noticed how much slower your Internet gets during the peak hours of the day? Luckily, there’s finally a solution! It requires only one simple device, Wifi UltraBoost, to put an end to this and many other annoying Internet problems!
How does it work?
Wifi UltraBoost spots your existing signal, improves its characteristics, and then sends already expanded Wi-Fi through all the barriers it meets on its way—whether it’s concrete walls or multiple floors. It also solves our main problem — Internet providers slowing down the speed — by preventing data usage reports from reaching Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the first place.
What are its main features?
•Working with any Internet router (路由器). •Using the frequency of 2.4 GHz.
•Achieving the transfer rate of up to 300Mbps. •Being easy to set up.
What problems does it solve?
•Slow Internet connection. •Weak Wi-Fi signals beyond 30 meters.
•Bad quality of video calls. •Wi-Fi “dead spots” around your house.
•Thick walls that weaken the signals. •Insufficient download and upload times.
How to use it?
•Step 1: Get Wifi UltraBoost from the official website.
•Step 2: Plug Wifi UltraBoost into a socket (插座) and start the equipment.
•Step 3: Be amazed at your Wi-Fi speed!
Why should we get Wifi UltraBoost today?
Wifi UltraBoost brings noticeable results immediately after you plug it in. For a limited time, Wifi UltraBoost is available to you at a price that is 60% lower (instead of $99.99)! Order now and enjoy your improved Internet connection!
1. What is Wifi UltraBoost?| A．An application to transform networks. | B．An organization to limit Internet speed. |
| C．A piece of equipment to improve Wi-Fi. | D．A formal provider to offer Internet service. |
| A．It is useful, easy to operate, but power-wasting. |
| B．It is applicable, highly efficient, and convenient. |
| C．It is popular, technically advanced, and trendy. |
| D．It is competitive, well-performing, but critical. |
| A．Guarantee high-quality video calls. |
| B．Help Internet routers function normally. |
| C．Set up an Internet connection among Wi-Fi signals. |
| D．Save the electricity used to surf the Internet. |
| A．$ 39.99. | B．$59.99. | C．$ 69.99. | D．$99.99. |
| A．An announcement. | B．A product review. | C．An official report. | D．An advertisement. |
【推荐3】New Zealand Car Rental
Customers who demand superior service and value hire Apex rental cars. With a wide section of over 15 different types of vehicles including small economical cars, medium-sized and full-size sedans（轿车），station wagons（旅行车），4WDs and people movers as well as 14 conveniently located branches throughout New Zealand, you can be sure to find a vehicle that is perfect for your travel needs.
Guaranteed No Hidden Costs
When you hire a car from Apex Car Rentals, there are no hidden surprises. All rates include GST（消费税），comprehensive insurance and unlimited kilometers. Apex also offers a very affordable Collision Damage Waiver upgrade option which allows customers to reduce their legal responsibility for paying money for damage in the event of an accident to $ 0.
With Apex there are no hidden costs, guaranteed：
* No extra charges for one-way hires and free airport/hotel transfers
* No booking or administration fees
* No credit card processing fees
* No extra driver fees
* No surcharges for seniors and drivers under 25
* No hidden fees； all rates include GST, insurance and unlimited kilometers
Free Ferry Tickets
Crossing Cook Strait? Your vehicle ferry ticket could be free, and Apex can help you book passenger tickets. Check vehicle availability for more information.
Apex Car Rental Optional Extras
| GPS navigation hire | $ 7.60/day |
| Affordable Roadside Assistance Cover | $ 4.00/day |
| 4G portable wi-fi units hire | $ 12.00/day |
| Child and booster seats（车载的儿童座椅） | $ 12. 00 each |
Winter Extras
| Ski and snowboard racks（搁物架）hire | $ 25. 00 each |
| Snow chains hire | $ 25.00 each |
1. Which of the following is an advantage of Apex Car Rentals?
| A．It values private cars for free. |
| B．It has 15 branches in New Zealand. |
| C．It has more than 15 types of vehicles. |
| D．It has a wide section of payment methods. |
| A．Hiring a driver. | B．Purchasing insurance. |
| C．Paying by credit card. | D．Renting a child seat. |
| A．Apex can’t help you book passenger tickets. |
| B．You needn't pay to rent Ski and snowboard racks or snow chains. |
| C．There are extra charges for one-way hires and airport/hotel transfers. |
| D．Customers can pay no money for damage due to their legal responsibility. |
