【推荐3】The fifth Close- up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) is now open for entries!

CUPOTY is an annual competition revealing the wonder of the world through close- up photography.

Enter now for a chance to win £ 2,500 cash and a trophy (奖牌). There are 10 categories to choose from and a Young category for under 18. The Top 100 images selected by the judge will appear in the winner's gallery as a permanent exhibition on this website. Our hope is that these pictures will help to inspire a wider appreciation of nature's wealth and a desire to protect it.

The Early Bird deadline is September 30th. Enter by then and save 10%. The final deadline for entries is October 9th. During the Early Bird offer, you may enter l for £ 10, 6 for £20, and 15 for £ 30.

Images can be spread across the categories and the same image can be entered into more than one category. (Every time a picture is entered into a category it counts as one entry.)

Pay for your entry

Select the number of pictures you wish to enter and pay with a card or through PayPal.

Prepare your image files

Resize a copy of each image so that it is:

★1920px or less along the longest edge

★at 300DPI

★in the sRGB color space

★without watermarks or signatures

Though not necessary, adding information to your image during file preparation gives you the opportunity to tell the judges anything interesting about the picture.

1. What can the winners get?

A．The top 100 images.	B．Some money and a trophy.
C．A chance to enter another competition.	D．A free trip to enjoy the nature.

2. How much should you pay for your 6 entries on September 3th?

A．£60.

B．£ 50.

C．£30.

D．£20.

3. What is a must if you want to participate in the fifth CUPOTY?

A．Making the photo watermark- free.

B．Paying for the entry through PayPal.

C．Submitting the same picture to a single category.

D．Offering extra information about the image.

【推荐2】Every animal species carries unique viruses that have specifically adapted to infecting it. Over time, some of these have jumped to humans — these are known as “zoonotic” viruses.

As the population grows, we move into wild areas, which brings us into more frequent contact with animals we don’t normally have contact with. Thus viruses can jump from animals to humans and they can spread between humans, through close contact with body fluids (体液) like blood or urine.

Because every virus has evolved to target a particular species, it’s rare for a virus to beable to jump to another species. When this does happen, it’s by chance, and it usually requires a large amount of contact with the virus.

Initially, the virus is usually not well-suited to its new host and doesn’t spread easily. Over time, however, it can evolve in the new host to produce variants that are better adapted.

When viruses jump to a new host, a process called zoonosis, they often cause more severe disease. This is because viruses and their initial hosts have evolved together, and the species has time to build up resistance. The new host species, on the other hand, might not have evolved the ability to tackle (应对) the virus. For example, when we come into contact with bats and their viruses, we may develop rabies or Ebola virus disease, while the bats themselves are less affected.

It’s likely that bats are the original source of three recently emerged coronaviruses: SARS-CoV (2003), MERS-CoV (2012) and SARS-CoV-2. All of these jump from bats to humans via an intermediate animal; in the case of SARS-CoV-2, this may have been pangolins (穿山甲), but more research is needed.

1. Why is it rare for a virus to infect another species?

A．The new host can deal with the virus.

B．The new species builds up resistance.

C．Every virus can’t adapt to the new species.

D．Each virus develops to target a specific species.

2. What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?

A．The resistance of the old species.

B．The ability of the new host species.

C．The process of the viral infection.

D．The reason for the virus variation.

3. Which of the following viruses are most likely to host in pangolins?

A．SARS-CoV.	B．SARS-CoV-2.
C．Not mentioned.	D．MERS-CoV.

4. What can we infer from the text?

A．Humans should not move into wild areas.

B．Wild animals are actually our best friends.

C．A virus can spread from animals to humans.

D．A virus can vary to infect another species.

【推荐3】Something makes your throat strange. It night be a piece of dust or some food that went down your breathing tube by mistake or mucus(黏液）that dropped down from your nose. You cough.

Sometimes you cough on purpose because you want to clear your throat. Other times you don't have to cough. Cough are useful. They clear your main breathing tube, the same way you clear a straw when you blow through it.

If you have mucus or dust or food in your throat, a cough will help to clear it out. But if you have an infection, a cough won't make it go away. That's why, sometimes, you keep coughing. If you do a lot of coughing, your stomach and chest muscles might ache from extra exercise.

Every cough happens in the same way: Firstly, you take a breath so that you have air in your lungs. Secondly, you close your throat and tighten up some of the muscles in your chest, getting them ready for the big push.

Coughs make an exploding sound because of the air that is pushed out of your lungs through closed lips in the back of your throat. These vocal cords(声带)are forced open by the air causing the explosion that we call a cough. They are the same vocal cords that make the noise when you sing or talk; you sound like you because of your vocal cords.

You can tell who is talking by the sound of a person's voice, but it's hard to tell who is coughing by the sound of the cough. People with high voices sometimes have low coughs. People with low voices sometimes have high coughs. That's because the sound of a cough depends upon how much air is blown out and whether or not the vocal cords are swollen from an infection.

1. What is the first step of a cough?

A．Sending out air.	B．Breathing in air.
C．Opening the mouth.	D．Closing your throat.

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．Coughs are bad for one's health.

B．Coughs can cure an infection.

C．A lot of coughs can make your chest muscles ache.

D．People with high voices always have high coughs.

3. What is the main function of cough?

A．Clearing your throat.	B．Cleaning your nose.
C．Preparing for singing a song.	D．Making an exploding sound.

4. What makes the sound of a cough different?

A．Throat.	B．Breathing tubes.
C．The amount of air blown out.	D．The voices of people.

【推荐3】These teenagers are devoted to community service and are gaining a deep sense of sat if action in that service. They are making a difference.

Sana Ahmed

Sana Ahmed described a cigarette pick-up at North Holywood Park. The event was organized by her schools American Cancer Society (ACS), which works to warn people of the dangers of smoking. The cigarette butts (烟蒂) were saved in a large container and used as a symbol in teaching others about the danger of smoking among other cancer-causing activities.

Woojin Cheon

Woojin Cheon volunteers with the Salvation Army and its child-care center. He helps elementary and middle school students from low-income families with their schoolwork. This work has also inspired Woojin to help raise money for students in financial need so they can buy necessary supplies and books.

Sean Garcia

Sean Carcia belongs to an organization called IXIM. IXIM was start d to create a community of Mayan refugees. Mayan customs were controlled in Guatemala during the Spanish Conquest. Many Guatemalans ran to Los Angeles, including Sean’s family. Each year, IXIM holds a toy drive for children with the help of the local fire department.

Rahul Goyal

Rahul Goyal volunteers at an on-profit organization called Caring Hand for Children. The organization provides education for those living in poor areas in India. One project is a cultural show that is held to raise money for this work every year. Rahul’s part of the show is a dance whose theme is related to a particular period of Indian history. Last year, the event raised $150, 000 to help over 1, 600 children.

1. What did Sana Ahmed do that for?

A．To help clean North Hollywood Park.

B．To advise people to give up smoking.

C．To introduce cancer-causing activities.

D．To collect cigarettes with a large container.

2. Why does Woojin Cheon raise money?

A．To finance poor students.

B．To help with his teaching work.

C．To work with the Salvation Army.

D．To offer volunteers what they really want.

3. Who offered the local people a chance to learn their history?

A．Woojin Cheon.	B．Sana Ahmed.
C．Sean Garcia.	D．Rahul Goyal.

【推荐1】March 25, 2020

Dear students and parents.

As our state continues to fight against the spread of COVID-19, the State Board of Education has voted to authorize the closure of all public schools in Oklahoma for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

Jenks Public Schools (JPS) will be transitioning to distance learning beginning April 6 through the end of the school year. All JPS school buildings and facilities will remain closed until further notice. All activities, athletic events, club meetings, school sponsored trips are canceled for the 2019-20 school year.

JPS administrators are working on plans for a district-wide distance learning program. Please be patient over the next week as these plans are finalized. As soon as more information is available, you will be notified.

The time being missed due to the coronavirus-related closure will not have to be made up. Summer will not be shortened and as of now, the start of the 2020-21 school year will not be delayed.

We recognize the disappointment and difficulty this closure is causing our students and families. Our thoughts go out to our senior class knowing they will not have the opportunity to walk across a graduation stage in front of their family, friends, and peers. Please be assured, we will find a way to honor our seniors and recognize their achievements.

None of this is easy but despite our distance, we are still one Trojan family. We will continue to love and support each other. We will always make decisions based on what is best for our students. Thank you for your trust. You will hear from us very soon.

Sincerely,

JPS Administration

1. What is the public schools’ plan for rest of the 2019-20 school year in Oklahoma?

A．Schools will be closed.	B．Students will not have any class.
C．Students might go back to school.	D．A distance learning program will be offered.

2. The time being missed due to the coronavirus-related closure will ______.

A．not affect school activities	B．be made up during summer break
C．delay the start of the next school year	D．not influence the start of the next school year

3. Jenks High School students graduating this year will _______.

A．be honored in a different way	B．have difficulty graduating this year
C．walk across a graduation stage alone	D．have a graduation ceremony without their parents

【推荐2】Statistically, air travel is by far the safest way to travel, and you can make flying even safer, just by following these simple rules. As your chances of being involved in an air accident are practically nil(零), many of these tips concern what you should and shouldn’t do to make your journey safer when you are airborne(升空的).
Fly on non-stop routes
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight, so flying non-stop reduces your exposure to these complex procedures.
Choose larger aircraft
Although small aircraft have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply(遵守) with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply. Also, in the unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.
Pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing
The information may seem repetitious(重复的), but it’s worth listening to the flight attendants. And even if you’ve flown before, it doesn’t mean you know everything about the aircraft you’re on, such as the location of the closest emergency exit.
Store things safely
Never put very heavy articles in the overhead storage bins. They may fall out when someone opens the bin and cause injury. Also, the bin may not be able to hold heavier objects during turbulence(气流).
Keep our seat belt fastened while you are seated
Cabin crew always tell you this, but it’s important. You would be seriously injured if the plane hits unexpected turbulence. Always fasten your seat belt if you are told to. The general rule of flying is this: If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later.
Let the flight attendant pour your hot drinks
Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you. Never ask to take a coffee pot from one of them.
1. What is the overall reason for these air safety tips?

A．What to do in the event of a crash.	B．How to avoid turbulence.
C．How to improve safety while you are flying.	D．How to avoid injury.

2. What is NOT the reason that you should choose larger aircrafts?

A．They are more comfortable.	B．They have stricter regulations.
C．They are tested more often.	D．There are more possibilities of surviving.

3. The underlined phrase “The general rule” in the fifth tip refers to ____.

A．anything the flight staff tell you to do	B．general safety advice
C．walking around the plane	D．pouring hot drinks

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．You are not supposed to ask for a coffee pot.

B．Take-offs is safer on non-stop flights than landings.

C．Every aircraft is different, so the safety procedures may be different.

D．Seat belts should be worn to protect against turbulence.

5. The b title of the passage should be ________.

A．The Safest Way to Travel	B．Air Safety Tips
C．Non-stop Routes	D．How to Ply a Plane

【推荐3】My husband and I recently went to Disney World with our children and grandchildren. We had a wonderful time and made lots of sweet memories together, but unexpectedly, I learned something as we made our way through the parks.

Our four grandchildren were excited about the attraction where children can drive the cars. Since our party was uneven (不均匀的) in numbers and two people fit in each car, I sat out that one and headed down to get pictures of everyone as they drove past on the track.

As I waited for my gang to drive by, I noticed a car with a father and his son who looked to be about 7. They rolled down the hill at the beginning, and then the car stopped. The young driver looked panicked, “I can’t do it.” His father quietly said, “Yes, you can.”

“No. I can’t!”   “Yes, you can, son.”

The little guy was almost in tears, “I CAN’T!” With deep patience, the father said, “Son, you can do this. I’m going to help you.” Then he talked him through pushing the gas pedal (油门踏板) and driving the car. Mere moments later with the father helping his son, the two went smoothly on their way down the track.

The scene brought tears to my eyes. That sweet whispered to my soul, “Yes, you can”. Then every time things got hard or when I had failures along the way, I would think “You can”.

Time and time again, the words patiently encouraged me on the journey. That’s where the true strength comes in. I am aware that I can not do things under my own power, but the words “Yes, you can” come beside me and provide wisdom and strength. There’s no way I can fail. Are you struggling with something today? Have the “I can’t” moments taken over? You can trust the words “Yes, you can”.

1. What did the author think of her family’s trip to Disney World?

A．Surprising.	B．Disappointing.
C．Satisfying.	D．Boring.

2. How did the boy feel before the car restarted again?

A．Excited.	B．Frightened.
C．Encouraged.	D．Moved.

3. What did the boy’s father do?

A．He encouraged the boy.	B．He let the boy drive all by himself.
C．He took the place of the boy and drove.	D．He was unwilling to help the boy.

4. What can be inferred from the text?

A．The author enjoyed traveling very much.

B．The author was unwilling to help lazy children.

C．“You can” has helped the author a lot.

D．The author hasn’t failed in anything.