【推荐1】Our Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun, educational excitement that helps students learn Spanish fast. Our Spanish Summer program allows our students to learn from highly trained, certified teachers and be absorbed in the language and the culture of Costa Rica.

Features include:

*Intensive (强化的) daily Spanish classes

*Extracurricular classes in dance, cooking, music and handiwork

*Outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rafting, and ziplining (高空滑索)

*Homestay with a local Costa Rican family

*Volunteer work in needy neighborhoods

Our Teaching Methods:

We are proud to use TPRS — Total Physical Response Storytelling — in our curriculum. This innovative method uses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary, increase fluency, and get students involved by giving them the opportunity to alter the details themselves. Because of the silliness, creativity, and repetition involved, TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlessly.

Memorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow, inefficient ways to learn a new language. The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation. In our Spanish classes, students can expect to speak up to 80% of each class. By speaking in the new language freely and consistently, students can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that they have learned at the same time. This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for future use, making it much easier to progress.

1. Which of the statements about the program is true?

A．It offers weekly Spanish classes.

B．It focuses more on outdoor activities.

C．It gives teachers a chance to receive training.

D．It provides activities about the Spanish culture.

2. What’s not typical of the Teen Summer Spanish Program?

A．Students participate in voluntary work on campus.

B．Students stay with a local family.

C．There are Spanish classes provided every day.

D．Students attend classes in art and music.

3. What do you know about TPRS?

A．It aims to increase fluency without teaching vocabulary.

B．It applies amusing stories to teaching Spanish.

C．It involves no repetition in the process.

D．It guarantees the students’ writing fun stories.

4. What is the best way to learn a language according to author?

A．Memorizing a larger vocabulary.

B．Mastering grammar structures clearly.

C．Communicating more in the new language.

D．Writing stories to share with others.

5. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To employ certified Spanish teachers.

B．To attract teen foreigners to a program.

C．To promote a Spanish summer school.

D．To introduce language learning approaches.

【推荐3】Treasures from the Al Thani Collection

Location: The Meridian Gate (Wu men)

Dates: April 17，2018 through June 18，2018

The Al Thani Collection allows visitors to see cultural landscapes that have been lost in the depths of history. Artefacts from Egypt and Persia throw light on mysteries known to few. Different peoples have marked these relics with their own styles, which reflect the unique sources of each culture but strike the viewer with an equally powerful charm.

Exhibition Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of Zhang Boju’s Birth

Location: Hall of Martial Valor (Wuying dian)

Dates: April 3, 2018 through May 16，2018

The exhibition features traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy from state-owned museums. Divided into three sections, the exhibition displays artwork organized in order of time, which offers a comprehensive overview of Zhang Boju’s collection through this impressive gathering of the collector’s works.

Discovering the Hall of Mental Cultivation

Location: The Gate of Uprightness (Duan men)

Dates: April 3, 2018 through April 24, 2018

The exhibition allows visitors new ways to explore the history of the Forbidden City with a simple click and celebrates the 93 anniversary of the Palace Museum, established on October 10， 1925. Adding to the Museum’s new displays, this exhibition combines traditional Chinese culture and contemporary technologies.

Kulangsu Gallery of Foreign Artefacts from the Palace Museum Collection

Location: Kulangsu, Xiamen, Fujian Province

Dates: May 13, 2018 through June 24, 2018

The gallery is a major place for the Palace Museum to showcase its splendid collection of international art. Most of these works have been kept in the storehouse of the Museum and have never been shown to the public. Originally from Europe, East Asia, and North America, these international works date from the sixteenth to the twentieth century.

1. Which exhibition displays antiques from the Middle East?

A．Treasures from the A1 Thani Collection.

B．Exhibition Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of Zhang Boju’s Birth.

C．Discovering the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

D．Kulangsu Gallery of Foreign Artefacts from the Palace Museum Collection.

2. Those who appreciate Chinese paintings will probably go to________.

A．The Meridian Gate	B．Hall of Martial Valor
C．The Gate of the Uprightness	D．Kulangsu

3. What is special about “Discovering the Hall of Mental Cultivation”?

A．It adopts complex technologies.	B．It honors the Forbidden City.
C．It combines diverse cultures.	D．It offers a digital experience.

【推荐2】If you are traveling abroad, whether for business or pleasure, sooner or later you will find yourself in a local restaurant. The following dos and don’ts may help you behave properly in different countries.

France

“People don’t only insist on outstanding food and fine wine--they also set great store by good manners for eating at least in up-market restaurants,”. says Stephane Calmeyn. The French are old-fashioned about paying the bill to. “Women are often given a menu with no topics.” says Calmeyn.

Brazil

“In many restaurants, the bill is already equally divided by the number of people in your party.” Brazilian people traditionally keep track of how much they owe. “You collect your empty bottles under or next to the table, so that you can simply count them up at the end of the night” says Zampil.

Norway

In Norway it is perfectly acceptable to lean across someone to get the salt, pepper or butter “We call it Norwegian arms. The custom means you aren’t constantly troubling other guests to pass you this or that.” explains Carina Mælen. Another thing you are allowed to do is toast with an empty glass. “Because a toast is considered a symbolic action, and there is no need to always wait until every last person has filled their glass.” says Mælen.

Argentina

You won’t catch people sharing a table with strangers in an Argentinian restaurant, “They expect to be free from strangers’ attention.” says Daniel Weigandt. Invited to a friend’s home for dinner? “Whatever you do, don’t be early or even punctual. Ideally you should get there 10 to 15 minutes late!”

1. What is traditional about dining in France?

A．The bill is often equally divided.	B．Gentlemen usually settle the bill.
C．Customers collet their empty bottles.	D．People make a toast with empty glasses.

2. Why do people have Norwegian arms at table?

A．They prefer not to bother others.	B．They consider it as a symbolic action.
C．They can’t wait to fill their gasses.	D．They would like someone to pass the sauce.

3. Which of the following countries values privacy most?

A．Brazil.

B．France.

C．Norway.

D．Argentina.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To offer travelling tips to visitors.	B．To introduce different table manners.
C．To encourage people to eat heathy food.	D．To recommend restaurants in some countries.

【推荐3】Meryl Streep is an American actress who has worked in theatre, television and film. She is regarded as one of the most talented actresses of all time. The following is a list of movies that Meryl Streep has been involved with:

Kramer vs. Krammer (1979)

In the film, Meryl plays a mother caught up in a custody dispute (拘留纠纷). Her co-star, Dustin Hoffman, said, “She’s extraordinarily hardworking. I think she thinks about nothing else but what she’s doing.” Meryl won her first Oscar for her performance in this film.

Sophie’s Choice (1982)

Meryl plays Sophie, a Polish war survivor. To prepare for the role she learned to speak German and perfected a Polish accent. Film critic Roger Ebert said, “This is one of the most astonishing and yet one of the most natural performances I can imagine.” Meryl won her second Best Actress Oscar for her performance.

Out of Africa(1985)

Meryl is Karen Blixen, a Danish woman living in Kenya in the early 20th century. The story follows Karens attempts to run a coffee plantation and her love affair with big-game hunter Denys. The film is based on the memoirs(回忆录) of the real Karen Blixen.

A Cry in the Dark (1995)

This is based on the true-life case of the disappearance of baby Azaria. Meryl plays Linda Chamberlain, a mother who is wrongly accused of killing her own child. After spending four years in prison, it was found that wild dogs had taken away the baby. Meryl won Best Actress at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.

The Bridge of Madison County (1995)

This movie is based on one of the biggest bestsellers of the 20th century (the book sold 50 million copies worldwide). Meryl plays Francesca Johnson, an Italian war bride living in 1960s Iowa. It’s about her brief affair with photographer Robert Kincaid.

Mamma Mial(2008)

This is a romantic comedy based on the stage musical Mamma Mial, featuring the music from 1970s Swedish pop group ABBA. Meryl plays Donna Sheridan, a hotel owner on the Greek island of Kalokairi. Mamma Mial made over U.S. $ 600 million worldwide. Apparently, Meryl had seen the musical in 2001 and was completely absorbed in it. She had no idea that seven years later she’d be in the movie version.

1. For which of the following films did Meryl have to learn a new language?

A．Kramar vs. Kramar

B．A Cry in the Dark

C．Sophies Choice

D．The Bridges of Madison County

2. Which of the following films are based on true-life stories?

A．Out of Africa & A Cry in the Dark.

B．Kramer vs. Kramer & Sophies Choice.

C．Sophies Choice & The Bridge of Madison County.

D．The Bridges of Madison County & Mamma Mia

3. It can be learned from the text that the movie Mamma Mial      .

A．was first shot in 2001

B．probably has audiences screaming with laughter

C．has won Meryl a lot of awards

D．is based on a popular book

4. What do we know about Meryl?

A．She enjoyed the musical Mamma Mial greatly.

B．Her first film was Kramer vs. Kramer.

C．She has won one Oscar to date.

D．Shes more interested in films than TV programs.

5. What can be inferred from the text?

A．Mamma Mial is about the story of the pop group ABBA.

B．The Bridges of Madison County was set in Italy.

C．Roger Ebert thinks Meryls best film is Sophies Choice.

D．Dustin Hoffman speaks highly of Meryl.

【推荐1】There’re plenty of popular activities for kids and teens to attend in the Syracuse area in the US during the summer holidays, including some great educational chances. Here are the top four.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo Camp

The zoo offers separate camps for kids. The camps for kindergarteners run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and cost $115 for zoo members and $135 for non-members. Kids entering 7th and 8th grades will have half a day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. The cost is $149 for members and $160 for non-members. All camps have educational activities and animal encounters. The camps run from August 14 to August 19. Registration starts from July 10 for members and July 15 for non-members.

Active Learning Services at Christian Brothers Academy

From August 1 to August 5, Christian Brothers Academy will host Active Learning Services. Topics of learning include Chess Camp (ages 5-15), and Video Game Creation Program (ages8-15). Chess Camp promises to improve chess skills through instructors’ using demo (演示) boards and historic games. Half-day sessions cost $250 for Chess Camp and $280 for Computer Camp. A full day of Chess costs $400, and a half day of Chess followed by a half day of Computer Camp costs $430.

Syracuse University Summer College

From July 5 to August 12, Syracuse University will host pre-college programs for high school students. The Summer College will offer a wide variety of programs, including architecture, engineering, computer science, public communications and eco-fashion. The programs are taught by teachers of Syracuse University and include hands-on activities. The costs range from $2322 to $7642.

The Sheldon Institute at SUNYOswego

The State University of New York will hold 2-week educational enrichment programs for students entering grades 2-4 from July 25 to August 7. Children will have a set of programs: art, science, technology, PE, cultural appreciation and writing. Tuition for the programs is only $320 and a downloadable application is available.

1. If two non-member pre-school boys attend Zoo Camp, how much should they pay?

A．$230.

B．$320.

C．$270.

D．$298.

2. What can be known about Chess Camp?

A．It will last for two weeks.

B．Whole-day sessions cost $250 for it.

C．Only children aged 8-15 can attend it.

D．Children can improve their chess skills there.

3. Where can children attend the largest number of programs with low costs?

A．Syracuse University.	B．The Sheldon Institute.
C．Rosamond Gifford Zoo.	D．Christian Brothers Academy.

【推荐2】If you ever visit an English village,make sure to look out for morris dancing.Undoubtedly one of the strangest   of English culture, morris dancing is a form of folk dancing that dates back to the 15th 15th century.If       you ever get the opnortunity,you really have to see it.

Men and   women   wearing old-fashioned,tattered(褴褛的)clothing dance in the street of towns and villages across the country during   the holiday periods. Women wear long，frilly (有 褶皱边的）skirts and men wear short trousers w.th bells attached to them. They dance to traditional folk music which is often played on traditional musical instruments.

Some groups carry heavy black sticks which they bash (击打）against each other while they dance. Other groups wave handkerchiefs in the air whilst they perform. The dances are usually performed near a pub so that when it s over, the dancers and spectators (观众）can sing some traditional folk songs over a pint of beer. The festivities (欢庆）will often continue long into the night, by which point most people are too drunk to think about performing again.

Morris dancing is a great English tradition but it’s facing a big crisis (危机).As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people are joining morris dancing groups. The dancers are getting older and older and eventually, if nothing is done to change this trend, the tradition will die out within the next few decades.

If you’ve ever had the fortune to see morris dancing, you may understand why teenagers aren’t rushing to sign up. Putting it bluntly (直截了当地)，it’s not exactly the coolest thing for an 18-year-old to be doing. Why dress up in bells and funny costumes when you could be going clubbing (逛夜店)？ Or playing sport? Or doing anything else?

However, it would be a great shame to lose such a fun and vibrant (有活力的)part of England’s history and culture. It’s important to look after some traditions and customs especially when it’s something as harmless and happy as morris dancing. So here's a toast to the next generation of would-be morris dancers! Let's hope they don’t leave it too late.

1. What is the article mainly about?

A．The popularity of morris dancing in the UK.

B．The origins of mortsdancing   in the UK.

C．Different   attitudes       toward morris dancing in the UK.

D．traditions and development of morris dancing in the UK.

2. Which of the following is TRUE about morris dancing according to the text?

A．Dancers usually wear long dresses with bells attached.

B．People sing traditional folk music while they dance.       beers

C．Dancers perform with sticks or handkerchiefs in their hands.

D．People prefer to dance till nighttime in pubs and then stop to drink beers.

3. What crisis is morris dancing feeing?

A．There is a lack of professional dancers.

B．It is losing appeal among young people.

C．It is accused of lacking fun and variety.

D．Its traditions and customs have been forgotten.

4. What is the author’s attitude toward morris dancing?

A．It is a good way for people to stay healthy and positive.

B．It is a cultural heritage that deserves more attention.

C．It is too old-fashioned and needs to be improved.

D．It is flin and vibrant and every teenager should learn to do it.

【推荐3】Don’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

PopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices change from $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.

144 School Street June 13-August 15   Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pm

The Crow’s Nest

Each summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.

2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29   Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm

Bargetto Winery

Join us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main Street

July 20 - July 21     Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pm

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.

Chaminade Lane     July 26       Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm
1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?

A．It lasts two days.	B．It is held on Thursdays.
C．It has been held twice.	D．It can be paid in credit card.

2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?

A．Enjoy tacos.	B．Talk with artists and foodies.
C．Watch the sunrise on the beach.	D．Watch the performance of the bands.

3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?

A．The Crow's Nest.	B．Bargetto Winery.
C．Chaminade Resort & Spa.	D．Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

【推荐1】A couple had two little boys aged 8 and 10 who were very naughty. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that if any trouble occurred in their town their sons were probably involved.

The boys' mother heard that a clergyman in the town had been successful in educating children so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The clergyman agreed but asked to see them individually. So the mother sent her 8-year-old first in the morning with the elder boy to see the clergyman in the afternoon.

The clergyman, a huge man with a loud and deep voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him strictly, “Where is God?”

The boy's mouth dropped open but he made no answer, sitting there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed. So the clergyman repeated the question in an even stricter tone “Where is God?” Again the boy made no attempt to answer. So the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and shouted" Where is God?"

The boy screamed and escaped from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his elder brother found him in the closet, he asked “What happened?”

The younger brother replied out of breath, “We are in big trouble this time. God is missing--and they think we did it.”

1. What were the two boys like?

A．They always made trouble.	B．They were brave.
C．They were easygoing.	D．They were honest.

2. What did their parents plan to do?

A．They gave up their children.

B．They liked their children very much.

C．They wanted the clergyman to educate their children.

D．They helped their children to make trouble.

3. What do you suppose the boy felt when he was asked by the clergyman?

A．Happy.

B．Sad.

C．Afraid.

D．Surprised.

【推荐2】I come from a broken family. After we grew up， my sister and I could go years without speaking. And that is where this story begins.

My sister Jeanne and I were born only 14 months apart， but by the time we were teenagers we had lost touch. By age 19， I had moved away from our home in Wisconsin to live on my father’ s horse farm in Virginia. Jeanne got married at 18， moved to Chicago， and I didn’ t know what. We lived separate lives in separate states， and our connection somehow ended.

Fast － forward about five years. I was 24 and on a trip with my fiancé （未婚夫） to New York City，a place I had never been. During a day of sightseeing， we were crossing a very busy street loaded with people. Everyone was in a hurry. I had laughed at something my fiancé said， and I suddenly heard my name yelled from somewhere behind me： “ Cheryl！ ” I froze in my steps in the middle of the road. Tears welled up in my eyes. I knew without a doubt that it was my sister Jeanne. I yelled back before even turning to look. “ Jeanne？ ”

It was her. I began pushing people out of my way to get to her. The crowd started to part—even by New York standards， we must have seemed crazy. And there we were， standing in the middle of a Manhattan street， facing each other and smiling. I couldn’ t believe it.

I later asked how she’ d known it was me—she never saw me！ She said it was my laugh. I wouldn’ tsay my laugh is all that unusual， but I guess to a family member it’ s infectious（有感染力的） . It hits your heart and goes deep in your mind.

Since that time， my sister and I have never been separated. We both moved back to Wisconsin. Wetalk daily. Many years have passed， and we are now in our 50s. I truly believe God played a huge part in bringing us together. But our meeting by chance wasn’ t just a sign. I see it as more of a lesson， a reminder not to lose touch with loved ones. It is too easy to remain lost. After our sister － to － sister miracle（奇迹） ， I don’ t plan to let that happen again.

1. What can we learn about Cheryl in the first two paragraphs？

A．She got on well with her sister.	B．She came from a normal family.
C．She was brought up in Wisconsin.	D．She moved to Chicago with Jeanne.

2. How did Jeanne recognize her sister on the street？

A．By her yell.	B．By her name.
C．By her looks.	D．By her laugh.

3. What does the underlined word “ that” in the last paragraph refer to？

A．Meeting.	B．The trip.
C．Separation.	D．The miracle.

4. What can be the best title for the text？

A．Long－Lost Sisters	B．New－Found Families
C．Life－Long Journey	D．Long－Standing Friendship

【推荐3】There are many non-verbal cues(信号)that have completely different meanings in different cultures. One of the most important means of non-verbal communication is eye contact. Eye contact, which simply means one person looking directly at another person's eyes, seems to have strong implications(含意)in almost every culture, although these implications change vastly across the globe!

What does eye contact mean in the United States? Here, if you have good eye contact with a person, it generally shows that you are interested in the person you are looking at and in what that person is saying. If you look down or away from a person rather than meeting his or her gaze(凝视)，you are considered to be impatient or uninterested in him or her. Also, if you avoid making eye contact with a person, you may be thought to lack self-confidence.

However, eye contact is much less common and considered less appropriate in many other cultures than it is considered in the United States.

In Japan, eye contact equals aggression. If you look someone in the eye, they look away. Direct eye contact is considered rude or aggressive. It's all right to make brief eye contact, but during most time of the conversation you should look somewhere else.

As you can see, it is vital to know what eye contact communicates before you visit a new place.   Before traveling, you could go to your local public library or a bookstore and look through a book about the culture of the country you plan to visit. Learn how to use eye contact and other body language wisely so that you are considered polite, and so that you can better connect with people in a culture that is foreign to you!

1. What is stressed in the first paragraph?

A．The variety of body language.

B．The development of globalization.

C．The importance of non-verbal communication.

D．The existence of cultural differences.

2. What does good eye contact mean in America?

A．Reaching an agreement.	B．Improving self-confidence.
C．Continuing the conversation.	D．Stopping talking aimlessly.

3. What does the author suggest people do before visiting a foreign country?

A．Bring some books.	B．Make detailed plans.
C．Know the local culture.	D．Learn a new language.