【推荐1】Have you ever been sure that you were pronouncing a word correctly only to find out just how wrong you were? On today's Education Tips, we will talk about four American English pronunciation apps.

Say It: Pronunciation

(iOS l Android)

Users of Say It: Pronunciation can practice more than 35, 000 words.

With the app, you can:

 Take a pronunciation test of words pre-chosen by the app, from easy to difficult

 Touch letters from the IPA to hear what each sounds like

 And choose a time that you want to practice and get reminders from the app each day

But its usability is limited. You would need to get full use of the app with $6.99.

ELSA Speak

(iOS l Android)

ESLA Speak uses artificial intelligence (AI), to act as your own American English pronunciation teacher.

With the app, you can:

 Take a speaking test to help you understand your biggest pronunciation problems

 After the test, ELSA Speak puts together your personalized lesson plans

 Do four different types of lessons: pronunciation, listening, syllable stress and conversation

 And share your pronunciation recording with a friend or teacher

It has a free 7-day trial version, after which, you would need to pay for the full version, ranging from $0.99 - $99.

Accent Training

(iOS l Android)

It was designed for iPad and can operate on an iPhone. It also has an Android version, which goes by the name American English Accent Guide.

With the app, you can:

 Practice listening to and using reduced speech

 Read along as you listen to short passages and see, in red, which phrases are reduced

 Take a test on conversations with the computer

The app is free, but unwanted ads show up often. You can choose whether to pay $2.99 to remove them.

English Pronunciation Tutor

(iOS l Android)

On Android, the app is called American English Pronunciation Tutor.

With the app, you can:

 Focus on one element of pronunciation in each unit. For instance, Unit l is about the front vowels

 Record yourself saying words and compare yourself to the model

 And take a listening quiz on the sounds of each unit

The app is free for the first unit only. After that, you would pay $5.99 to activate the full version.

1. What can we learn from Say It: Pronunciation?

A．Users can practice at most 35,000 words.

B．It can remind users of their daily learning.

C．It is named differently in the Android version.

D．Users can take a test of the words chosen by themselves.

2. Which app can be used without purchase in the learning process?

A．ELSA Speak.	B．Say It: Pronunciation.
C．Accent 'Training.	D．English Pronunciation Tutor.

3. What is the shared service offered by the four apps?

A．AI teachers.	B．A relevant test.
C．A free trial version.	D．Recorded explanations.

【推荐2】Great Apps for Kids

Silly Street Learn & Play
age 4
Free

It is an educational app based on a physical game that aims to build character through play. Kids can play solo or with up to 6 players. They can read the directions or turn on the sound to have them narrated. The free game includes six card packs that target curiosity, adaptability, and other character skills through entertaining tasks. The prompts(提示)on the cards encourage kids to express themselves.

Cramble
age 7+
$0.99

It is a lightly educational game that uses comparisons to create questions that players answer for points. The app puts together the size, weight, and more of buildings, animals, and other objects to create clues. Along with the Quiz game mode, there’s also a Compare mode in which players read mix-and-match comparisons.

Spaceteam
age 9+
Free

It is a free cooperative game for two to eight players that requires a separate device for each player. It works best when everyone is on the same Wi-Fi connection and in the same room. Kids will need to be confident readers as there are a number of made-up words that need to quickly be read aloud or recognized on screen. It also tends to get loud, so it’s best played where it won’t bother others.

Geocaching
age 14+
$9.99

This expensive but very cool GPS app makes it possible for the whole family to go geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunt game. Geocaches can be hidden in rough terrain and public locations. Since you are going to locations that are known by and will attract others, this app creates some dangers of exposure to strangers. While this game might be okay for older teens by themselves, a better route would be to always play this game with friends.

1. What is the purpose of Silly Street Learn & Play?

A．To teach children how to tell stories.

B．To help children read through special cards.

C．To help children build character through games.

D．To teach children how to talk about their feelings.

2. What is one of the characteristics of Spaceteam?

A．It can be noisy.

B．It can be used offline.

C．It is sold at a low price.

D．It is suitable for any age groups.

3. Which app should you choose if you’re looking for an outdoor adventure?

A．Cramble.	B．Spaceteam.
C．Geocaching.	D．Silly Street Learn & Play.

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Acorn Glade York

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Willow Valley Holiday Park

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Hole Station Campsite

Hole Station Campsite is an adult-only site offering private woodland clearings, and there’s a private toilet on every site. Campfires are allowed and, because it’s adult-only, it’s the perfect place to relax. Your campsite includes a kitchen shelter with an over-the-fire grill for barbecue.

Old Oaks Touring Park

Winner of Best Adult Site, this beautiful adult-only park offers large areas where you can truly relax and enjoy the fantastic views. Its peaceful location, unique wildlife and great network of nearby footpaths make it the perfect “get away from it all” destination with a fishing lake to enjoy.

1. Which camping site best suits pet lovers?

A．Acorn Glade York.	B．Willow Valley Holiday Park.
C．Hole Station Campsite.	D．Old Oaks Touring Park.

2. What makes Old Oaks Touring Park different from the others?

A．A nearby coast.	B．A kitchen shelter.
C．Wooden houses.	D．Special wildlife.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A news report.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A camping website.	D．A geography magazine.

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ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE

September to April|4 Nights; £1,529 per person.

HIGHLIGHTS

· Discover Iceland at your leisure, with included car hire and good standard   accommodation.

· Hunt for the awe-inspiring northern lights.

· Enjoy incredible landscapes, and natural wonders including waterfalls, hot springs and beautiful National Parks.

CLASSIC SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER

May to July |11 Nights; £8,200 per person.

HIGHLIGHTS

· Observe spectacular wildlife, including the iconic polar bears and whales.

· Enjoy amazing polar scenery and midnight sun.

· Experience exciting Zodiac cruises and shore excursions.

10 DAYS PANTANAL AND AMAZON

June to October|9 Nights; £6,256 per person.

HIGHLIGHTS

· Immerse yourself in the birding paradise of the Amazon Rainforest.

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HWANGE & VICTORIA FALLS FAMILY SAFARI

November to March|11 Nights;

Adults: £3,245 per person; Children: £1,064 per person.

HIGHLIGHTS

· Start your Africa experience with a visit to the iconic Victoria Falls.

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1. What is special about ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE?

A．Northern lights.	B．Polar bears and whales.
C．Midnight sun.	D．Victoria Falls.

2. Which option is available for tourists to travel in August?

A．ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE.

B．CLASSIC SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER.

C．10 DAYS PANTANAL AND AMAZON.

D．HWANGE & VICTORIA FALLS FAMILY SAFARI.

3. How much does it cost a couple with two children for a Family Safari?

A．£5,373.

B．£6,437.

C．£8,618.

D．£10,799.