Best Apps to Practice Language Skills
Babbel
Babbel is a popular online language-learning platform that offers courses in 14 different languages. Babbel’s courses are designed to teach users practical, everyday language skills that can be used in real-life situations. The platform uses interactive lessons that cover topics such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural insights to help learners build their language skills. Babbel’s courses are available on desktop and mobile devices, making it easy for users to learn on the go. Babel operates on the subscription based model, which costs $19.99 per month.
Memrise
Memrise use a variety of interactive techniques, including spaced repetition, audio and visual cues, to help learners remember new words and phases more effectively. Memrise’s courses also prioritize practical, everyday language skills over academic language. Additionally, Memrise offers a community feature where users can interact with other learners and native speakers to practice their language skills. A monthly subscription to Memrise will cost $12.99.
Busuu
Busuu offers comprehensive courses in 13 different languages, all of which feature audio recordings of native pronunciations. The lessons are organized into topics. And what’s more, each course even comes with a separate travel course for those who need to quickly get the basics before a trip abroad. Uniquely, Busuu also allows users to engage native speakers in their learning process. However, to access most of the features and course materials, users have to invest $11.99 a month.
Drops
Drops uses engaging visuals and game-like exercises to help learners remember new words and phrases more effectively. The platform offers short, bite-sized lessons that last only a few minutes. This makes it easy for users to fit language learning into their busy schedules. According to Drops, its online courses contain over 20,000 beautiful illustrations and 3,300+ words covering 180+ topics. A subscription to Drops will cut you back by $12 per month.
1. How much will a user pay for a 10-month subscription to Memrise?| A．$119.9. | B．$120. | C．$129.9. | D．$199.9. |
| A．Drops. | B．Busuu. | C．Babbel. | D．Memrise. |
| A．Its community feature. |
| B．Its personalized learning plans. |
| C．Its vast library of learning materials. |
| D．Its fascinating game like learning experience. |
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【推荐1】GREATBRITISHBREAKSAND EUROPEAN RAIL HOLIDAYS
Five-day breaks from £475pp — chosen departures up until October 2023.
Arena Travel pride themselves on creating unforgettable vacation. Take a look below at a choice of their UK and Ireland breaks, or travel further afield to visit some of Europe’s most famous places. All their holidays will allow you to sit back, relax and travel in style while taking in the sights from the comfort of your seat.
REASONS TO BOOK
Price promise
Your holiday will not be sold for less; furthermore, if the price of your holiday does increase, you will not be asked to pay more.
Safety and wellbeing
We have stringent hygiene (严格的卫生) standards and ways to help keep you safe.
Peace of mind
All of our holidays offer customer protection.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Well-planned list of the places you will visit.
Inclusive travel by rail, air, or coach (except UK holidays)
Quality accommodation in carefully chosen hotels
Many meals and excursions (短途旅行)
The services of an experienced tour manager
| RAIL HOLIDAY | DESTINATION | DEPARTURES | DURATION | PRICE (pp) |
| Little Trains of Norfolk | UK | May-September 2023 | 5 days | £475 |
| Exploring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Coast | Ireland | May and September 2023 | 6 days | £1,095 |
| Glacier Express Winter Magic | Switzerland | February and March 2023 | 5 days | £1,295 |
| Nice Carnival and the Menton Lemon Festival | France | February 2023 | 6 days | £995 |
To book or to request a brochure call 01858 438335, or visit radiotimes.com/holidayoffers.
1. What do we know about the holidays provided by Arena Travel?| A．They will last until October 2023. |
| B．They will offer services all over the world. |
| C．They will provide a cheaper price for a family. |
| D．They will provide sea travel during the journey. |
| A．A personalised journey. | B．An expert plan for the holiday. |
| C．Free tickets for transportation. | D．Accommodations in 5-star hotels. |
| A．£1,295. | B．£1,095. | C．£995. | D．£475. |
【推荐2】Young Writers Awards
About the Contest
Bennington College has a unique literary tradition. We’ve bad twelve Pulitzer Prize winners, three US poet laureates, four MacArthur Geniuses, and two of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. In celebration of this, Bennington launched the Young Writers Awards to promote excellence in writing at the high school level. Students are invited to enter with the following work:
● Poetry: A group of three poems
● Fiction: A short story (1,500 words or fewer) or one-act play
● Nonfiction: A personal or academic essay (1,500 words or fewer)
Three students among all the finalists are selected in each category (类别) as first-, second- and third-place winners. We welcome participation of both US and international students.
Awards & Rules
First-place winners in each category are awarded a prize of $1,000; second-place winners receive $500; third-place winners receive $250.
● No charge for entrance. Fees for accidents caused by participants are required.
● All entries must be original work reviewed, approved and guided by a teacher. We will use your teacher as a contact for the competition should we have any questions. For homeschooled students, please also contact a teacher to assist in your writing even if you have experience in such competitions.
Young Writers Awards finalists and winners are also qualified for college scholarships at Bennington if they choose to apply for this college and get admitted. Young Writers Awards finalists who gain admission to Bennington College will receive a $10,000 scholarship every year for four years, for a total of $40,000. Young Writers Awards winners admitted to Bennington will receive $15,000 every year, for a total of $60,000.
1. What can be learned about the Young Writers Awards?| A．It’s a long-time tradition. |
| B．It rewards three winners at last. |
| C．It accepts participants worldwide. |
| D．Finalists will be admitted to Bennington. |
| A．Find a teacher to help with the entry. | B．Pay an entry fee on time. |
| C．Have related writing experience. | D．Hand in a personal essay. |
| A．$10,500. | B．$15,500. | C．$40,500. | D．$60,500. |
【推荐3】Visit the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is an advocate for the plant world. We welcome all to learn about the importance of plants and plant science, and the joy of gardening.
UPCOMING EVENTS
·HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW
The NYBG’s Holiday Train Show—a favorite holiday tradition—has been making memories for over 30 years! See model trains pass through a wonderful display of more than 190 replicas (复制品) of New York landmarks, each re-created from natural materials.
·T. H. EVERETT: A LIFE IN PLANTS
Through T. H. Everett’s extensive archive (档案) held by the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, we explore this influential man’s extraordinary career, from his modest beginnings in England and early training at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to his path to the New York Botanical Garden.
ADMISSION
All visitors, including members, need tickets for entry to the Garden. Purchase at the Garden or reserve your tickets in advance online and display them on your mobile device for quicker entry.
Pricing | Public | Member |
Adult | $15 | Free |
Senior (65+) | $7 | Free |
Student (with ID) | $7 | Free |
Child (2-12) | $4 | Free |
Child under 2 | Free | Free |
·January-July:10:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m. ·August-December:10:00 a. m.-6:00 p. m.
1. What can visitors do at the HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW?| A．Celebrate a traditional holiday. | B．Tour the garden in a train. |
| C．Watch a model-trains show. | D．Recreate landmark replicas. |
| A．T. H. Everett’s career life in plant study. | B．T. H. Everett’s influence on botany. |
| C．T. H. Everett’s educational background. | D．T. H. Everett’s contribution to the garden. |
| A．Free. | B．$4. | C．$15. | D．$19. |
【推荐1】One of the most rewarding ways to plan a trip is by building it around a specific event connected to a deep passion. Here are some unmissable events worth travelling for 2024.
International Kite Festival—Gujarat, India
Kite-makers from around the world launch their creations at this cheering celebration of the return of sunshine after winter. You’ll enjoy traditional styles from Japanese rokkaku to Malaysian wau bulan. Locals and visitors get involved, too—so bring your kids and join in. The festival takes place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Ride Africa Kenya—Rift Valley, Kenya
Wheeling from Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara, this 310-mile, seven-day route takes up to 60 cyclists through Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate and Narok. It’s held to raise funds for the Child.org Charity, which supports newborns’ care in the country. Run in combination with the Kenyan Wildlife Service, the event includes a large number of animal sightings.
Jungle UItra—Manú National Park, Peru.
With racers facing 143 miles of dense Amazon rainforest-and even denser heat and humidity-this is among the toughest ultra-marathons. Passing such terrain (地形) demands determination, but the friendship and trust of the trail team will keep you going. Peru’s four-million-acre national park comprises diverse tropical habitats.
Lakia-Jukola Relay—Kauhava, Finland
This is one for old-school hikers, as your team of six needs solid map-reading and compass navigation skills for the overnight. It’s among the world’s most celebrated challenges, during which you will enjoy Finland’s most dramatic scenery. Sign up for the later legs to see in the sunrise.
1. Which of the following is family-friendly?| A．International Kite Festival. | B．Ride Africa Kenya. |
| C．Jungle Ultra. | D．Lakia-Jukola Relay. |
| A．To compete with cyclists worldwide. | B．To explore the wild animals in Africa. |
| C．To enjoy the natural scenery of the valley. | D．To collect money for a charitable institution. |
| A．Specialized biking skills. | B．Passion for dramatic scenery. |
| C．Teamwork and cooperation. | D．Adaption to tropical weather. |
【推荐2】Welcome to the Natural History Museum at South Kensington
Time:
Open Monday-Sunday
10: 00-17: 50(last entry 17: 30)
Closed 24-26 December
Tickets
Book a free ticket or become a member for the entry.
At 17: 00 each day, a limited number of tickets will be released for visits the following day. Tickets are now available for visits up to 26 July.
Transportation
By subway
The nearest subway station is South Kensinglon, about a five-minute walk from the Museum’s main entrance on Exhibition Road. Gloucester Road station is about a 12-minute walk from the main entrance on Cromwell Road.
By bus
Several bus routes stop near the Museum. Visit Transport for London’s website for more information.
By car
We do not have parking facilities on-site and parking around the Museum is limited.
Disabled parking
We have a very limited number of parking spaces on-site for the disabled. Please book in advance by calling us on +44 (0)20 7942 6230. You can access these spaces via Queen’s Gate, SW7 5HD, to the west of the Museum.
We need your help
The Natural History Museum is a charity which relies on your support. And the Museum’s role now is more important than ever. Our scientists are uncovering answers to big issues facing humanity and the planet, and together, we can deal with these challenges. So if you could help us with a donation-no matter the size-we’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
1. What’s the last time to enter the museum?| A．17:00. | B．17:30. | C．17:50. | D．18:00. |
| A．Provide personal information. | B．Become a member. |
| C．Arrive in advance. | D．Book by phone. |
| A．To introduce some scientists. | B．To advertise the museum. |
| C．To encourage donations. | D．To handle big challenges. |
【推荐3】The Faculry of Arts and Sciences (FAS)offers undergraduates a wide range of courses to satisfy individual objectives and interests. Students are responsible for knowing the rules that apply for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degmes.
GRADING SYSTEM
LETTER GRADES
●A, A- Extraordinary performance in all respects concerning the course.
●B+, B, B- Good comprehension and skills of the course material full involvement with the course requirements and activities.
●C+, C, C- Meeting the basic requirements for assigned work and class activities.
●D+, D. D- Work with minimal command and participation of the course materials and activities.
●E Work unsatisfactory and unworthy of the course credit.
NON-LETTER GRADES
●ABS Students who miss a regularly scheduled midyear or final examination are given a failing grade of Absent (ABS), which will be changed only if the student is permitted to take a makeup with 32 examinations.
●EXLD An Excluded (EXLD)indicates that the student was not permitted to continue in the course and received no credit. Exclusion from a course is equivalent in all respects to failing it.
●SAT/UNS The grade of Satisfactory includes letter grades from A to C-; the grade of Unsatisfactory represents work below C- and is considered a failing grade.
GRADE POINT AVERAGES
A=4. 00, A-=3. 67, B+=3. 33, B=3. 00, B-=2. 67, C+=2. 33, C=2. 00, C-=1. 67, D+=1. 33, D=1. 00, D-=0. 67. E, ABS, UNS, EXLD=0.
CREDIT REQUTREMENTS
·All candidates must pass 128 credits(the equivalent of 32 4-credit courses)and receive letter grades of C-or higher in at least 84 of those credits. Each course is of 4 credits and the length of a semester.
·The only non-letter grade that counts toward the requirement of 84 satisfactory letter-graded credits is Satisfactory (SAT).
·Forty-eight of the required 84 letter-graded credits should be completed by the end of sophomore year. Ordinarily, no first-year student or sophomore may take fewer than three letter-graded courses(4 credits per course)in any term.
1. According to the passage, on what base are letter grades given to the undergraduates?| A．Overall performance. | B．Exam scores. |
| C．Course credits. | D．Class attendance |
| A．8 points | B．11 points |
| C．10. 2 points | D．9. 7 points |
| A．An educational newspaper | B．A high school website |
| C．A university student handbook | D．A psychological brochure. |
