The ebike has become an essential item, and even the King has been spotted riding one. According to the market research company Mintel, sales have almost tripled over the past five years. While ebikes have become increasingly commonplace, they are still undeniably expensive. You can pick up a perfectly adequate pushbike for £300, but most ebikes cost over £2,000. Now, Cycling Electric, designed to help consumers choose an ebike, offers the following recommendations.
Best folding bike
Carbo Model X
Price: £ 2,799|Weight: 13.3kg
Range: up to 34 miles
This is one of the most convenient bikes, from a little-known label. The lightweight Carbo X is the perfect example of convenience thanks to its carbon frame and belt drive, instead of a metal bike chain. This makes it lighter and less likely to get messy than an electric Brompton, with its more traditional, oil y chain.
Most stylish
Temple Cycles Classic
Price: from £ 2,995|Weight: 19kg
Range: up to 74 miles
This Bristol-based brand is known for its elegant pushbikes, which are hand-built in the city. This is its electric version. It’s a very sleek and functional commuter option and not too heavy. Temples have fewer proprietary (品牌专卖的) parts and so are serviceable in an y bike shop. Stylish as they may be, the VanMoofs and the Cowboys can be a bit more complex to get back-up and service.
The money-no-object option
Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX
Price: £ 5,380|Weight: 28. 4kg
Range: up to 93 miles
This is a prime example of the attention to detail delivering a high-quality experience in functionality, comfort and practicality — if you can afford it. It has the capacity to handle 25kg of luggage in a pannier, powerful road lights and a beautifully smooth motor.
1. What is the advantage of the Temples over other stylish ebike brands?| A．They are more light weight. | B．They are more comfortable. |
| C．They have more functions. | D．They have easier access to service. |
| A．Carbo Model X. | B．Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX. |
| C．Temple Cycles Classic. | D．The VanMoofs and the Cowboys. |
| A．A magazine column. | B．A store advertisement. |
| C．An official document. | D．A market research report. |
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【推荐1】Harvard student guides lead Highlights Tours and Quick Stops, available during the fall and spring semesters, except during holidays, winter sessions, and breaks. Fall tours begin on Friday, September 6, and ran through Wednesday, November 27. Spring tours start on Friday, January 31, through Friday, March13 and then from Wednesday, March 25 through Wednesday, April 29. Tours may also be offered in French and Chinese besides English.
Highlights Tours
Fridays, 12:30pm Saturdays, 2:00pm Sundays, 2:00pm
Visit towering Native American totem (图腾)poles and precious artifacts of the ancient world. See life-size casts of Maya monuments and exhibitions such as Wiyohpiyata which is about the 19th century warrior art, and Digging Veritas, which explores the history of Harvard. The themes of the exhibition vary every two days. Visit the museum near the fountain. Tours last 45 minutes, and museum admission is free. For groups of 6 or more, please reserve a scheduled group tour for the day and time of your choice by contacting reservations at 617-495-3216. Each guide may lead a maximum of 20 people per tour. These tours are mainly offered to people of college age or older. Groups with younger people may reserve K-12 school programs through reservation.
Quick Stops
Wednesday, 3:30pm Sundays, 11:30am
Let a Harvard student help you focus on a few special objects in the galleries. Each Quick Stop lasts about 25 minutes and offers replica (复制品)objects to handle while you are engaged in lively conversations. Tell us what the exhibits show you. Topics change daily and there is no age limit, but children between six and ten travelling with adults are free of charge.
For more information, please visit https://www.harvard.edu.
1. How long does the Fall tours last?| A．More than two months. | B．Within two months. |
| C．Within a month. | D．At least three months. |
| A．Call the guide at 617-495-3216. | B．Make the reservation ahead of time. |
| C．Take a 10-year-old child if they want. | D．Arrive at the museum 45 minutes earlier. |
| A．Wiyohpiyata is closely connected with Native American totem culture. |
| B．Digging Veritas explores the history of Native Americans. |
| C．You can get close to the special objects in the gallery. |
| D．One exhibition is about the art of ancient soldiers. |
| A．They have changeable themes or topics. | B．They are targeted at tourists of similar ages. |
| C．They tell about the Maya civilization. | D．They allow the visitors to guide the tours. |
| A．Tours are offered only in French or Chinese. |
| B．Visitors can have a tour on Christmas Day. |
| C．A child aged eight can travel free in Quick Stops with his parents. |
| D．Highlights Tours offers free museum admission just for children under ten. |
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1. Which address should you email at if you want to be a support worker？| A．careers@golden-care.com | B．info@wowee.com |
| C．info@top-model-agency.uk | D．jobs@coffeebeans.co.uk |
| A．bring a parent |
| B．get a free uniform |
| C．choose working hours |
| D．receive free tickets to events |
| A．The model opportunity is only meant for adults. |
| B．There is no need to be trained as a support worker. |
| C．Employees at Coffee Beans have few management opportunities. |
| D．Applicants to Wowee Magazine should be sociable and enthusiastic. |
【推荐3】Book Your Field Trip to Pacific Science Center
A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington State. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and creative programs inspire students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration meant to strengthen your curriculum and fuel lifelong enthusiasm for science, math, engineering and technology.
Schedule (安排) Your Field TripTo schedule your field trip, complete the registration request form available at the link www.pacificsciencecenter.org/field-tripsl/, or call (206) 443-2925 Monday — Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. not less than two weeks ahead of your visit date. We will contact you within two business days to set up your field trip.
New Fall/winter HoursStarting September 3, 2019 PacSci will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for holidays and weeks during Seattle Public School breaks. We will no longer be booking field trips on those days, as well.
Pricing| Field Trip Package | Price Per Student | |
| Exhibits Only | $9 | |
| Package 1 | Exhibits plus choice of one experiences | $11 |
| Package 2 | Exhibits plus choice of two experiences | $13 |
| Package 3 | Exhibits plus choice of three experiences | $15 |
One free adult general admission is covered for every 10 paid students. Free adult admission doesn’t include IMAX documentary. These adults will be charged a $4 IMAX documentary admission. Additional adults outside of the ratio (比例) will be charged the student admission rate. Pacific Science Center Memberships cannot be applied to field trips. Payment is due one week before you visit.
Available Experiences■ Planetarium Shows
■ IMAX Documentaries
■ Science on a Sphere Shows
■ Laser Shows
1. What can we know about Pacific Science Center?| A．It is famous for its typical architecture. |
| B．It offers students chances for free classes. |
| C．It’s where students can learn about science. |
| D．It is only accessible to students in Washington. |
| A．$118. | B．$125. |
| C．$127. | D．$134. |
| A．On weekends. |
| B．Any Monday or Tuesday. |
| C．Two workdays ahead of the visit time. |
| D．At least 14 days before the actual visit. |
The time has come: I’m graduating, and I thank you both for all your help during these 15 years. I still remember when you used to say, “You can be whatever you want.” I’m so glad you are my parents, especially when I hear kids say they don’t get on well with theirs. I’m glad that you support（支持）me when I decide to do anything. You always try to help, and that’s important to me.
Dad, I remember when you first took me fishing. I loved going even though I never caught anything. I also remember when you would get angry with me. I realize you were only trying to show me the right way. When I would cry, you would always be there to try to cheer me up. That’s why I call you a good, loving, caring dad. Sometimes you and Mom don’t agree with me, but you are there by my side in anything that I do, and that’s why I love you both so much.
Mom, I enjoy going out with you and having our happy time every Friday night, and I hope that never changes. I love telling you everything; the best part about you is that you listen. I’m glad we do a lot together. You love to have fun, and Dad does, too. You always give me your opinion and I listen.
Thank you for bringing me up.
Love always,
Allison
1. Allison writes the letter to show ________to her parents.| A．wishes | B．support | C．help | D．thanks |
| A．have problems with | B．get on well with |
| C．like to talk to | D．like to listen to |
| A．didn’t accept him | B．didn’t do things in the right way |
| C．didn’t catch any fish | D．didn’t agree with her parents |
| A．Cheering up each other. |
| B．Listening to each other and having fun together. |
| C．Encouraging each other. |
| D．Going out together. |
【推荐2】4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. to you.
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Your guide meets you at Beijing Capital International Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.
Enjoy Peking duck as welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 2: The Great Wall & the Summer Palace
Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours’ riding), have a break at the Beijing Bona Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing (观光) tour of the Summer Palace.
Suggested activity: Beijing opera shows (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-20:30 every evening)
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 3: Beijing city sightseeing & the local experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day’s touring: Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 4: Beijing Olympic sites
Visit the Olympic sites: the Bird’s Nest, the Water Cube and the Olympic Green, showing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.
After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.
For more information, just click here www.chinatour.com.
1. Whom is this advertisement aimed at?| A．Experts who study history and cities. | B．Foreigners who are new to China. |
| C．Kids who were born in other cities. | D．People who are interested in touring. |
| A．Day 3. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 1. | D．Day 4. |
| A．Visiting the Summer Palace. | B．Enjoying Beijing opera in the evening. |
| C．Going to the Beijing Bona Jade Museum. | D．Paying a visit to the Water Cube. |
| A．in a newspaper | B．in a travel magazine |
| C．on TV | D．on a web page |
【推荐3】Duolingo — iOS/Android
Have you ever wanted to learn another foreign language? You might say: “English is hard enough. I don’t want to go through that again.”
Relax — learning a foreign language doesn’t always mean you have to sit in class and take endless exams. An app named Duolingo has been designed to help you memorize new words and grammar in creative ways, such as online lessons, games and interesting exercises.
Named “the best language-learning app” by The Wall Street Journal, Duolingo currently offers 30 languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Irish, Dutch, Danish, and Swedish.
Headspace: Meditation & Sleep— iOS
With homework to finish tests to prepare, it can seem like you don’t have a moment to relax and gather your thoughts. What’s to be done?
Meditation(冥想)may help, and here’s an app to get you started. Headspace teaches you to face some of the toughest problems of everyday life. It has courses on work and productivity, personal growth and how to deal with troubling emotions like anger and fear. There are also courses designed specifically for kids and students about dealing with distraction and homesickness.
And, if that isn’t enough, Headspace can help us with the biggest single cause of stress and anxiety : lack of sleep. The combination of the app’s calming voices and relaxing music will help you get a good night’s rest, ready to face the challenge of the next day with optimism and energy.
Gentle Wakeup — Sleep & Alarm Clock with Sunrise — iOS/Android
Every device(仪器)has an alarm function these days. But what does this app have to offer?
The makers of Gentle Wakeup believe people can wake up w ell. The key is that the app wakes with light rather than sound. It offers a better move out of sleep through a “Sunrise” — a light slowly, gradually becomes brighter, just as the sun does. But the sunrise is only half of the waking process: The light grows for 20 minutes before you are eased out of your sleep by the natural early morning sounds of birdsongs. The makers believe users of the app will never wake up in the same w ay again: “Start getting awake by light and you will never w ant to wake up by sounds again”.
Forest: Stay focused — iOS/Android
Though phones make life more convenient, many people feel that they are addictive. Forest is a clever intervention(干预)designed to make people understand that there’s more to life than phones.
Here’s how it works: you plant a seed in the app and the longer you stay away from the phone, the more it grows. From a seed, it becomes a tree and then a forest at last. The makers say, the “sense of responsibility and achievement will encourage you to stay away from your phone and focus on w hat’s important in life”. And Forest has received some good review s from users, who say that’s exactly what it does: “It’s a phone game that gives you time rather than taking it away.”
1. From the passage, we can know that .| A．all the apps mentioned above are available to Android users |
| B．Duolingo can help users through online lessons, games and tests |
| C．Gentle Wakeup is designed to wake people up using light alone |
| D．if students miss their home, Headspace can help |
| A．face some of the most difficult problems in your daily life |
| B．learn courses helping children how to focus their attention |
| C．solve the problem of stress, anxiety and lack of sleep |
| D．have a good sleep for the app’s calming voices and birdsongs |
| A．keeping off their cellphones | B．running the app on a regular basis |
| C．developing a sense of responsibility | D．posting positive review s of the app |
