【推荐1】

1. Who do you think the first ad is intended for?

A．Teens who receive their education at home

B．Teens who can’t afford to go to school

C．Teens who have no money to buy books

D．Teens who like reading at home after school

2. What are the likely to do if you go to Children’s Library on March 28?

A．You may borrow some books for children

B．You may donate your old prom dresses

C．You may get a prom dress free of charge

D．You may help to clean the prom dresses

3. Where should you go if you want to give away your dress?

A．Library Room 215	B．Library Room 131
C．Activity Room of Kid’s Corner	D．Customer Service De sk

【推荐2】If you are earning money and doing some of your own shopping, you may want to enroll in (注册) some well-known rewards programs at your favourite stores. Here are some of the most popular rewards programs.

The Student Price Card (SPC)

This is a card that all teens, aged 13 and up, should have in their wallet. It costs $10, but you will easily earn this back in savings from a wide variety of retailers (零售商) including 10% off at American Eagle, Urban Outfitters, Little Burgundy, Marble Slab and many more.

SCENE

This is perhaps one of the most popular rewards programs for teens, aged 14 and older. It’s a pity that the SCENE program was dropped by Sport Check last fall. However, other participating retailers are mostly restaurants such as Harvey's and Swiss Chalet. Once you collect 1.000 points, you will receive a free movie.

Starbucks

For starters, the Starbucks Rewards program gives you a free drink on your birthday. It also offers you the convenience of paying with your phone, instead of cash, at the register (收银机). You earn 2 stars for every $1 spent and after you collect 300 stars, you’ll be upgraded to Gold Status where you can cash in 125 stars for free food and drink. You must be 15 or older to participate in the program.

Air Miles

This program recently dropped the minimum age requirement from 18 to 16, which is a win for teens, although some would like it even younger. Air Miles is now a very popular rewards program, and has many participating retailers. You can choose to save up for a free flight or use the cash option at stores such as Starbucks, Cineplex and Kernels Popcom.

1. Which of the following cards may a 13-year-old apply for?

A．The SPC.

B．SCENE.

C．Air Miles.

D．Starbucks.

2. What benefit will teens get from SCENE?

A．A free international flight.	B．10% off at Urban Outitters.
C．1000 points for a free movie.	D．A free drink on their birthday.

3. If you want to become a Gold Status customer, how much should you spend in Starbucks?

A．$100.

B．$105.

C．$125.

D．$150.

【推荐3】

Timetable
Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions Mr. Johnson 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 (宇宙).
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, USA. Learn to use Windows XP.

1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on ______.

A．Sunday

B．Monday

C．Wednesday

D．Friday

2. The person who teaches Computer Science is from______.

A．Canada

B．Japan

C．Australia

D．America

3. You may learn something about a disease called TB from ______.

A．Dr. West	B．Mr. Morison
C．Mrs. Green	D．Mr. Thomas

【推荐1】Binge-watching is when a person watches more than one episode of a show in quick succession（一连串，连续）"． With developments in the speed and connectivity of the internet， increases in technology and the rise of on-demand entertainment companies， people can now have their favorite shows streamed directly to their television at their convenience．

This behavior is nothing new． In fact， " binge-watching" has been officially listed in dictionaries since 2015． The entertainment companies recognize this behavior and many take steps to encourage it． Often， instead of releasing each episode on a week-by-week basis， an entire series will become available concurrently． Once the episode finishes many platforms will display pop-ups with "you might like suggestions， or will automatically play the next episode"．

However， recent research suggests that out of the more than half of British adults who watch more than one episode of a show back-to-back， almost a third have admitted missing sleep or becoming tired as a result； and one quarter have neglected their household chores． Next we'll be missing work!

Bingeing has other connections-binge eating， binge drinking and binge smoking． All of them are often associated with a lack of control and a possible route to addiction． Lindsey Fussell， consumer group director， said： "The days of waiting a week for the next episode are largely gone， with people finding it hard to resist watching multiple episodes around the house or on the move．" If people find binge-watching hard to resist， coupled with the fact that it has shown to lead to negligence in many， are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction？

The countless of information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us is， many would say， a good thing． However， when the activity begins to bleed into other areas， causing us to stop functioning then it becomes a problem． So， what's the answer？ Moderation! Neither a tiny amount， nor too much． After all， as the old proverb says， "A little of what you fancy does you good．"

1. How did the writer develop the first paragraph？ ______

A．Listing some examples

B．Telling a story．

C．Giving a definition

D．Analyzing the cause and effect

2. Which of the following words can best replace the underlined word in paragraph 2 ______

A．naturally	B．gradually
C．Similarly	D．necessarily

3. What Lindsey said in Paragraph 4 implies that ______ ．

A．people have no patience to do work

B．people can't control their movements

C．people are addicted to watching television

D．people can't resist the temptation

4. What advice did the writer give at last？ ______

A．To draw life lessons from the episodes．

B．To watch episodes in a moderate way．

C．To enjoy entertainment as much as possible．

D．To keep online media from stopping functioning．

【推荐2】Get up close and very personal with the Aquarium’s largest exhibit and its biggest predators(食肉动物) with the new Shark Keeper program! After each participant prepares to feed the sharks and other fishes in the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Exhibit, they will then get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to feed our sand tiger sharks! Participants will also experience a tour of other behind-the-scenes animal care work areas and take home a real-life shark tooth.
Program Outline:
﹡Greeting from Educator
﹡Educational Program: misunderstandings about sharks, biology, pictures, shark tooth comparisons, animal overview, what to expect during the experience.
﹡Behind-the-scenes food prep
﹡Brief overview of Safety and Policies
﹡Feeding
Schedule:
Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 3:40 pm
Session: 3:40 pm
Length: 60 minutes
Requirements: All participants must be 16＋.
Price: $50.00, plus Admission(Members: $45.00). Space is currently limited to three participants per scheduled session.
How to Book: Phone: 631 208 9200,ext.H2O(426)
Online: When purchasing your Admission ticket, please select the Shark Keeper add-on under the Aquatic Adventures section of the shopping cart.
Guests with Special Needs:
Long Island Aquarium＆Exhibition Center makes every effort to accommodate guests with special needs. Please be aware that to participate in this program, guests must be able to navigate the animal habitat spaces with minimum assistance, and must be able to understand and take direction in English from staff members. To ensure the best experience, please contact the Call Center at 631 208 9200, ext. H2O(426) to discuss your individual needs.
Cancellations(取消):
There is a 72-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellation made within 72 hours will not be refunded. No-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled. Guests arriving late (after the required program check-in time) will not be permitted to participate in the program and will not be refunded or rescheduled. We encourage guests to arrive at the Aquarium with plenty of time to park, enter, and check into the program. Adventurers should report to the Main Entrance at least ten minutes ahead. The sessions will begin quickly at the scheduled time. Please plan accordingly.
1. After joining the program, you will _______.

A．feed sharks once a life time

B．get a real shark tooth as a souvenir

C．meet the biggest predators of sharks

D．draw some pictures of sharks

2. As a guest with special needs, you are expected to _______.

A．make sure of your individual needs

B．move around the center alone

C．follow the directions of staff members

D．seek as much assistance as possible

3. If you want to give up the program, you’d better _______.

A．report it to the center 10 min before the session

B．manage your plan again with 72 hours

C．expect to refund from the center

D．report the center 3 days in advance

4. What information can we learn from the program?

A．You can book the program in advance online.

B．There is no limit to the age of participants.

C．You need to pay ＄95 at least for the program.

D．A session is scheduled for 3 children every week.

【推荐3】An old friend from California called from the airport to tell me that he had arrived. I was not able to leave the office, but I had made plans for his arrival. After explaining (解释) where my new house was, I told him that I had left the key under the doormat (门垫). Since I knew it would be pretty late before I could get home, I suggested that he make himself at home and help himself to anything that was in the refrigerator(电冰箱).

Two hours later my friend phoned me from the house. At the moment, he said, he was listening to some of my records after having had a delicious meal. Now, he said, he was drinking a glass of orange juice. When I asked him if he had had any difficulty finding the house, he answered that the only problem was that he had not been able to find the key under the doormat, but luckily, the living room window by the apple tree had been left open and he had climbed in through the window. I listened to all this in great surprise. There is no apple tree outside my window, but there is one by the living room window of my next door neighbor's house!

1. The old friend of the writer called him ______.

A．to tell the writer to meet him at the airport

B．to ask the writer to make plans for his arrival

C．to ask the writer to leave the office

D．to tell the writer about his arrival

2. My friend climbed into the room because ______ .

A．he hadn't found the key	B．the living room window was left open
C．he had difficulty opening the door	D．there was an apple tree outside

3. Where did the old friend of the writer make the second call? ______ .

A．From the writer’s home	B．At the airport
C．In his office	D．From the writer’s neighbor's house

【推荐2】Dear Doctor,

My husband and I got married in 1965 and for the first ten years of our marriage I was very happy to stay home and raise our three children. Then four years ago, our youngest child went to school and I thought I might go back to work.

My husband was very supportive and helped me to make my decision. He emphasized all of the things I can do around the house, and said he thought I could be a great success in business.

After several weeks of job-hunting, I found my present job, which is working for a small public relations firm. At first, my husband was very proud of me and would tell his friends, “My clever little wife can run that company she’s working for.”

But as his joking remark approached reality, my husband stopped talking to me about my job. I have received several promotions and pay increases, and I am now making more money than he is. I can buy my own clothes and a new car. Because of our combined incomes, my husband and I can do many things that we had always dreamed of, but we don’t do these things because he is very unhappy.

We fight about little things and my husband is very critical of me in front of our friends. For the first time in our marriage, I think there is a possibility that our marriage may come to an end.

I love my husband very much, and I don’t want him to feel inferior, but I also love my job. I think I can be a good wife and a working woman, but I don’t know how. Can you give me some advice? Will I have to choose one or the other or can I keep both my husband and my new career?

Please help.

1. What do you think shows her husband was supportive?

A．He took up all the work she used to do.

B．He made all the decisions for her.

C．He gave her encouragement.

D．All of the above.

2. As her income increased _______.

A．she found a gap emerged between her and her husband

B．she bought more clothes and a new house

C．she did many things she had dreamed for

D．she felt very proud of herself

3. The dilemma of the working woman is a choice between _______.

A．husband and children

B．children and work

C．career and money

D．job and marriage

【推荐3】Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.

King’s Art Centre

A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition（展览）of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.

You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint—free of charge.

The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.

The Botanic Garden

The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.

The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.

Get to the display house to see Dianaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.

The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts（热爱者）. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.

Byron’s Pool

Many stories surround Lard Byron’s time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I’m not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.

It is also said that on one occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron’s Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don’t trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf-over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.

1. As is mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for ________.

A．attending the masters’ class	B．working with local artists
C．learning life drawing	D．seeing an exhibition

2. “Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are ________.

A．common insects	B．impressive plants
C．rarely-seen snakes	D．wildlife-enthusiasts

3. We can learn from the passage that Byron seemed ________.

A．to fear pet bears	B．to like walking
C．to be a heavy drinker	D．to finish university in 1805

【推荐1】In a cafe in south London, two construction workers are talking cheerfully. They sometimes break into loud laughter. They are discussing something, and their conversation looks fun and interesting. But I don’t speak their language. Out of curiosity, I interrupt them.

With friendly smiles, they both change easily to English, explaining that they are South Africans and were speaking Xhosa. In Johannesburg, where they are from, most people speak at least five languages, says one of them, Theo Morris. “My mother’s language is Sotho. My father’s is Zulu. I learned Xhosa and Ndebele from my friends and neighbors, and English and Afrikaans from school. I can speak well all of the languages mentioned above. I went to Germany before I came here, so I also speak a little German,” he adds.

“Is it easy to learn so many languages?” “Yes, it’s normal,” he laughs. He’s right. Around the world, more than half of the people speak at least two languages. Many countries have more than one official language — South Africa has 11. People, young or old, are increasingly expected to speak, read and write in at least one of a handful of “super” languages, such as English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish and Arabic.

Multilingualism (多语言) has many social psychological and lifestyle advantages. Moreover, many health benefits from speaking more than one language have been found, including faster stroke (中风) recovery.

Could it be that the human brain evolves (进化；演变) to be multilingual — that those who speak only one language are not realizing their full potential (潜能)? And in a world that is losing languages faster than ever — one every two weeks, half our languages will disappear hopelessly by the end of the century. What would happen if the rich diversity (多样性) of languages disappeared and most of us ended up speaking only one? That’s a serious problem we are facing.

1. Why does the author interrupt the two workers?

A．To join them in the conversation.

B．To stop them from laughing loudly.

C．To find out what language they’re speaking.

D．To learn the language that is spoken by them.

2. What do we know about Theo Morris?

A．He speaks all of his languages well.	B．He can speak seven languages.
C．He is from a single-language family.	D．He is confident of learning super languages.

3. Which of the following is one feature of multilingualism?

A．It is physically and mentally beneficial.	B．It is culture-specific.
C．It is a challenging task.	D．It is preferred by the young.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards the present situation of languages?

A．Objective.

B．Optimistic.

C．Concerned.

D．Doubtful.

【推荐2】阅读下列短文，选出最佳选项。
City College Union Company
Secretary/Typist
The Union is a student-run organization with a permanent staff of 20. Typing speed: at least 60 wpm.
The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements.
The basic salary for the position is $ 18,500 per year.
Enquires to R. Barbar 387-5075.
Emu Airline
Secretary
Emu Airline is now offering a part-time position for a secretary.
The position offers at least 20 hours’ work a week, with a view to full-time work in the future. Monthly salary is about $ 1,400.
Phone 899-3264 for an appointment.
Word Processor
Operator (full-time)
We need an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry. Only experienced operators are expected to apply.
Starting salary: $ 17,950 yearly.
Apply in writing to: the Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd 38 Green Hill Rd.
Sewing Machinist Wanted
Jeans Industry
We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city. Our products include jeans, skirts, shorts and so on. We are looking for sewing machine operators.
The factory works a 38-hour week over 4-5 days. Wages for this are $ 18,050 per year.
If you are interested, come over and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert.
1. What do these four advertisements have in common?

A．Each of them is commented by their manager.

B．They are located in the south of the same city.

C．Their companies are introduced in detail.

D．They all want people in the proper position.

2. The applicants for the post of a secretary in City College Union Company should have the following qualities EXCEPT .

A．ability of organization.

B．knowledge about filling the form.

C．typing skill.

D．writing rapidly.

3. The attractiveness of the post in Emu Airline is     .

A．its promising future.

B．its free flying.

C．its good salary.

D．its nice working conditions.

4. If you want to be a sewing machine operator, you may contact this company by

A．visit.	B．fax.
C．phone.	D．email.

【推荐3】If you’re a student, developing the following skills will help you achieve success in school and in life.

Time management. High-school students have an average of 35 hours per week of class time and college students have an average of 15 to 18 hours per week. Manage your free time wisely and you’ll make full use of each day.

Good study habits. If you've got them, it's great. If not, there's still them. Good study habits include the following：

●Finish homework in a timely manner.

●Always be prepared for class, and attend classes regularly.

●Review your notes daily rather than study for tests the night before.

●Set aside quiet time each day for study, even if you don’t have homework or test the next day!

Good note-taking. Your can’t possibly set down everything the teacher says sin talk at a pace of about 225 words per minute. But, you do need to set down the important materials. Note-taking should bee in a way that’s the most helpful to you. You can try writing notes on different colored cards. If you really have a problem with note-taking, you might ask your teacher if you can record daily lessons. Do whatever it takes.

Review of daily notes. Don't wait until the night before the test to review your notes. Go over your notes each day while the lecture is still fresh in your mind. Add any missing pieces.Compare your notes with a classmate’s notes. Review your notes each day to improve your learning and build towards your final goal: mastery of the subject or skill.

1. What’s the purpose of writing the passage?

A．It teaches students to manage their time.

B．It gives students tips to achieve success.

C．It stresses the importance of good study habits.

D．It suggests students working hard and efficiently.

2. What’s important for forming good study habits?

A．Finishing what you should do in time.

B．Setting aside quiet time if there is a test next day.

C．Having an average of 35 hours per month of class time.

D．Putting down as much words as possible when taking notes.

3. What is the main advantage of reviewing daily notes?

A．To add any missing pieces to your notes.

B．To help write down the important materials.

C．To help you to master the subject greatly.

D．To solve the problem with note-taking timely.