【推荐1】

1. What is the advantage of Fineways’ new food labels?

A．They provide extra nutritional information.

B．They warn customers about unhealthy foods.

C．They show different customers’ nutritional needs.

D．They remind customers of the harm of unbalanced nutrition.

2. According to the passage, the new labelling system can help to ______.

A．reduce the amount of food you take

B．follow GDAs by mixing various foods

C．make your choice of more delicious food

D．satisfy the growing demands for nutrition

3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A．A dinner menu.

B．A research report.

C．A fashion magazine.

D．An advice brochure.

【推荐2】Everyone knows about New York City's most popular attractions, but here are some activities you might not think about doing on your NYC( New York City) vacation. Surprise yourself with some great things to do in New York City.

Looking for something thrilling to do while you visit New York City? For over ten years, Trapeze school New York has been teaching people how to fly on the trapeze. Their beginner classes last two hours and cost $50-70, plus one-time $22 registration fee. From April to October, their outdoor location on the Hudson River offers a spectacular setting for the experience, but they also have an indoor location that is open year-round.

Learn to Surf

Rockaway Beach is a popular destination for East Coast surfers, but even if you’ve never surfed, there are plenty of folks happy to teach you at Rockaway Beach. Locals Surf School offers two-hour group lessons starting at $80, including all the vehicles you need. Frank from Rockaway Beach also offers surfing lessons.

Get Kissed by a Sea Lion

Sign up for a Sea Lion Encounter at the New York Aquarium, and you' ll have the chance to get to get up close and personal with the Sea Lions after the show. After a short orientation, participants will each get a chance to pose for a photo and get a kiss from a sea lion. Sea Lion Encounters cost $20 and are offered after Sea Lion Celebration shows. Participants must be at least 5 years old, and those who're 5-7 years old must be held by their parents/caregivers during any animal interaction (互动).

Experience Fall Leaves

Although New York City doesn't have as many colorful leaves as New England, there are still some great ways to enjoy the changing leaves during a fall visit to New York City, both in the city and beyond. Whether you want to walk around one of New York City's great parks or take a fall leaves sightseeing cruise up the Hudson River, you can get a taste of the beautiful fall colors when you visit New York City.

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1. How much will a beginner pay at least to learn to fly on the trapeze?

A．$94.

B．$72.

C．$82.

D．$92.

2. What is recommended to those who would like to explore surfing experience?

A．Rockaway Beach.	B．Locals Surf School.
C．The New York Aquarium	D．The Hudson River.

3. Where do you probably read the text?

A．A historical magazine.	B．A scientific report.
C．A travel review.	D．A travel guidebook.

【推荐3】Picasso Blue and Rose' at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris

Through Jan.6.2019

In its first major partnership with the Musée National Picasso﹣Paris， the Mus6e d'Orsay presents a show about Pablo Picasso's "Blue and Rose periods．"Some iconic（标志性的）Picasso works from this period in 1900～1906 ﹣﹣which experts consider a key point in his career﹣﹣will make their first appearance in France for this exhibit． The show features over 300 works， including 80 paintings， 150 drawings， sculptures and prints， alongside photographs and letters from this time in the artist's life．

‘Hodler Parallelism' at the Kunstmuseum Bern in Switzerland

Through Jan． 13， 2019

This year marks a century since the death of one of Switzerland's most famous painters： Ferdinand Hodler． To honor his great achievements， the Kunstmuseum Bem and Geneva's Museum of Art and History have joined forces for a show focused on his theory of parallelism． Hodler considered parallelism a key principle of his work and employed it through the use of repetition， patterns， symmetry（对称） and mirror images， The show features 99 of Holder' s works．

' Claude Monet' at the Albertina in Vienna

Through Jan． 6， 2019

For the first time in over 20 years， a large﹣scale Monet exhibit can be seen in Austria． The Alhertina has gathered 100 paintings from more than 40 international museums and private collections， including the Musée d'Orsay in Paris， the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston， the National Gallery in London， the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo， and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow．   Highlights include the works： "On the Boat，" "Boulevard des Capucines，" "Grainstack in Sunlight，" and "The Japanese Bridge．"

1. What does Picasso's "Blue and Rose periods" mean？

A．His paints are full of blue color and roses．

B．It may mean the key point in his career．

C．It means the first appearance in Paris．

D．It means that Picasso fell in love then．

2. What is special about ' Claude Monet' at the Albertina in Vienna？

A．The paintings are from all over the world．

B．The paintings are all from international museums．

C．Monet's paints are exhibited first time in Vienna．

D．Claude Monet's most famous paintings are not included．

3. What do the three exhibits have in common？

A．The three exhibits displays only oil paintings．

B．The three exhihits won't end until January， 2019．

C．The three exhibits are all about less known painters．

D．The three exhibits were all about modern painters．

【推荐1】Who Was E.B.White?

Today, most people remember E.B.White as the beloved children’s book author who gave us Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, but did you know that most of his career was spent writing for famous magazines like The New Yorker? His lifelong dream to write a children’s book about a mouse would take years to get published. A few years later, White would publish yet another children’s book inspired by a pig he had raised and a spider.

Who Was Johnny Cash?

Find out in this biography that takes us from Cash’s childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm to his first days in rockabilly through his most famous years as a country music legend and icon of American songwriting. Due to his wide range of musical talent, Johnny Cash has been inducted into the Country, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, and Gospel Halls of Fame. He also won 18 Grammys and 9 Country Music Association Awards.

Who Was Charles Schulz?

Charles Schulz always loved drawing from the time he was a young child, and as he grew older, he turned this passion into a successful career. His early doodles of his naughty dog and of a shy boy inspired two of his most familiar and beloved characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy.

Who Was Levi Strauss?

As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family’s dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn’t looking for gold — he wanted to provide the miners with strong clothes to wear. His solution? Blue jeans — which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world.

1. What did EBWhite devote most of his time to?

A．Writing articles for magazines.	B．Raising animals for children.
C．Writing books for children.	D．Drawing pictures for magazines.

2. Why did Levi Strauss go to California?

A．To look for gold.	B．To seek a good job.
C．To develop his family’s business.	D．To make clothes for miners.

3. Whose childhood hobby led to his future success?

A．E.B. White’s.	B．White’s. B. Johnny Cash’s.
C．Charles Schulz’s.	D．Levi Strauss’.

【推荐2】Toronto Zoo

You may think you need to look far and wide for the best zoos in the world but there’s an impressive zoo right here in Canada. The Toronto Zoo is home to over 16,000 animals. The zoo also has an amazing Discovery Zone for children to learn more about the animals and their natural habits. Another thing that makes this zoo worthy of a visit? Its conservation policy. The Toronto Zoo has helped in the effort to conserve endangered animals from all around the world, and is presently one of the very few animal-friendly zoos in North America.

Basel Zoological Garden

Basel Zoo, which lies in Basel, Switzerland is a non-profit 200 that first opened up in 1874 making it one of the word’s oldest. Rated as one of the top 200 in the world by Forbes Traveler in 2008. Basel Zoo is an awe-inspiring sight to see. There are presently over 6, 000 unique animals housed there. Basel Zoo has also bred(繁殖)several endangered animals, making it one of the most animal-friendly zoos, too,

National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

As the largest 200 in South Africa, there isn’t much you won ‘t see at this amazing habitat for animals. While many of the animals have been bred and raised in the zoo, there is enough room in this vast park for the animals to run freely. Here you’ll find African animals and the third latest collection of fantastic trees in South Africa. If you’re looking for an adventure—packed day, with its magnificent animals in a cruelty—free environment, a trip to pretoria, it may be your best bet.

1. How many aspect make Toronto Zoo special?

A．Five.

B．Four.

C．Three.

D．Two.

2. In what way is Basel Zoological Garden different from the other two?

A．It offers children a special zone.

B．Visitors can see animals run freely.

C．It lies on the mountain top.

D．It doesn’t run for profits.

3. Where can you see a large collection of fantastic trees besides animals?

A．National Zoological Gardens.

B．Discovery Zone.

C．Basel Zoological Garden.

D．Toronto Zoo.

【推荐1】Do you want to travel back in time? What about traveling into the future? There’s an easy way to do it.

One way you can make a time travel journey is by writing a letter to your future self to be opened in the future. To your future self, the letter will be a visit to the past. What can be gained by writing a letter to yourself? It depends on how good your letter is. You have the chance to say something to your future self. What would you want to communicate? You’ll be able to talk to yourself 5, 10, 15 years down the road. There may be instructions for your future self, or you may have goals that you will want to check up on.

There are a lot of things you could include in your letter or letters to yourself. The more you include, the better the letter will be to you. Here are some ideas of things to include in your letter:

Your thoughts and feelings about life, religion, politics, society, etc; Your feelings for your family; Your likes and dislikes; Your dreams; The type of person you want yourself to become...

Be creative with what you put in your letter. Include a picture of yourself or family to show the period from which the letter came.

You can store your letter in a number of different ways. You can give your letter to a friend or family member to keep and mail to you. If you can get others to take part, have them write letters to themselves as well and ask someone to be the letter holder until it’s time to send the letters. You can also use a service online to store your letter and e-mail it to you.

Make the most of your letter writing, and you’ll help your future self make the most of the present.

1. How can you travel into the future?

A．By traveling back in time.

B．By writing a letter to your future self.

C．By opening a letter from the past.

D．By paying a visit to the future.

2. If you want to gain more in the future, what should you do?

A．Have the chance to say something to your future self.

B．Talk to yourself 5,10,15years down the road.

C．Write more about instructions for your future self.

D．Include as many things as possible in your letter.

3. Why had you better put a picture in your letter?

A．To check up on your goals.

B．To prove your feelings for your family.

C．To show the time when the letter was written.

D．To find out your thoughts and feelings now.

4. Which could be the best title for the passage?

A．How to Write a Letter to Your Future Self.

B．What to Communicate with Your Future Self.

C．What to Include in a Letter to Your Future Self.

D．How to Make the Most of Your Letter.

【推荐2】In April, Jackline Oyamo, 31, was laid off from her job as an electronic sales assistant at a shop in Kibera, one of the world’s largest slums (贫民窟) of Nairobi, Kenya. The measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic meant fewer customers and staff cutbacks. “After losing my job, it was extremely difficult to keep feeding myself after I exhausted my small savings,” she says.

But Oyamo is able to get fresh produce for free from Victor Edalia, a 30-year-old urban farmer in her neighborhood. Last November, Edalia, who works.as a driver by day, changed a trash dump site in the slum into an urban garden. He signed an agreement with a local chief to use the land. Now, the plot, about a quarter of an acre, grows vegetables such as tomatoes, onions and spinach.

Edalia originally started the farm to increase his income. The idea was to sell vegetables to hotels. But once the pandemic hit, he changed the plan. He wanted to find a way to “give back,” he says.

So throughout the pandemic, Edalia has been providing free supplies of vegetables to 10 needy families and individuals in Kibera. They include young people who lost their jobs in the pandemic, like Oyamo, as well as single mothers and families with households of more than seven people. They can drop by the farm up to three times a week to pick up a supply of vegetables.

Moses Omondi, team leader of Adopt a Family, a local nonprofit that’s been providing dry food donations like maize flour to 500 families in Kibera, thinks Edalia’s program is promising. “I think it’s a pretty smart approach,” he says. “In addition to supporting struggling families during these tough times that face starvation while at home, it helps to reduce anxiety and helplessness of a Kibera family.”

1. What happened to Oyamo in April?

A．She had a very hard time after losing her job.

B．She sold electronic products to get enough food.

C．She quit her job to protect herself from COVID-19.

D．She spent her savings to help control the pandemic.

2. Why did Edali Change his original plan for running the farm?

A．To find a way to pay off his debt.

B．To offer free vegetables to people in need.

C．To sell vegetables to the needy families and individuals.

D．To make more money by selling vegetables to hotels.

3. What’s Omondi’s attitude to Edalias program?

A．Doubtful.

B．Uninterested.

C．Hopeful.

D．Disapproving.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．How Can We Help the Poor?

B．What Can People Do in the Pandemic?

C．Job Losers Help Grow Vegetables

D．Urban Farmer Gives Greens to the Poor

【推荐3】You may not like it, but learning English is absolutely necessary if you want to succeed abroad. Not just that, you have to show your knowledge of the English language on one of the two major English proficiency(精通) tests: the IELTS or the TOEFL.

Which test you should take depends on your goal. The TOEFL remains the top exam in the U.S. But the IELTS is gaining ground in the U.S. and it has already been the preferred test in the U.K. and Australia. There are also differences in the test themselves. They both measure the four main language requirements: speaking, reading, writing and listening. However, the tests are very different in their forms and methodology. “Compared with the TOEFL, the IELTS test requires you to actually have a grasp of the language and ability to use it, rather than simply being well prepared for the test,” explained IELTS examiner Julian Fisher.

The key reasons for this are that the IELTS test requires fill-in answers besides multiple choice(选择题), and its speaking section is done with a real examiner instead of a computer. “The face-to-face interview with a trained speaker of English allows for real-life communication, which shows real academic(学业的) and workplace situations, ” said senior exam marketing officer Pang Shuai.

What scores do I need? For the IELTS, a band score of 5 to 7 is fine for the majority of undergraduate and post-graduate programs. For top schools, you will probably need at least a 7. When it comes to the TOEFL , there is a range. It all depends on the colleges. Ordinary schools will let you get by with a score as low as 60. For a top-tier university, on the other hand, you will need to score upward of 100 points on your TOEFL.

1. What does Paragraph 2 suggest?

A．The TOEFL score is preferred in Australian universities.

B．Universities in the U.K. mainly see students’ IELTS scores.

C．The IELTS is more widely accepted than the TOEFL by US. School.

D．In the U.S., the TOEFL score is not as important as it once was.

2. Which of the following is a difference between the TOEFL and the IELTS?

A．There are no fill-in answers in the TOEFL tests.

B．The IELTS tests focus more on test-taking skills.

C．The IELTS interviews test-takers on the computer.

D．The TOEFL checks four English skills, while the IELTS doesn’t.

3. What does Pang Shuai think of the face-to-face interview?

A．More exams should take this exam form.

B．It is helpful in one’s studies and at work.

C．This exam form can make test-takers more relaxed.

D．A test-taker can score high simply by preparing well.

4. Which of the following is correct if you want to go to a top university in the U.K. or U.S.?

A．A 7 on the IELTS is probably a must.

B．A score of 60 on the TOEFL is enough.

C．You should take both the TOEFL and the IELTS.

D．You need a 7.5 on the IELTS for post-graduate programs.

【推荐1】SEED Madagascar Volunteer

Whether your passion is sustainable community development or vital conservation work, we can offer you an unforgettable experience. No particular skills are required to volunteer in a short term with us and training is given locally, but if you do have particular experience in areas relevant to your program, all the better! .

Who it's for

High schoolers, university and college students, corporate team building groups are all welcome.

At a glance

●Program length: 2 - 4 weeks

●Start dates: flexible, please discuss with our team

●Group size: 10一30 participants

●Activities: construction/ conservation/ English teaching- combined as required

● Location: Saint Luce, Anosy region, Southeast Madagascar

What's included

●Transport costs for the duration of the program from Day 1 collection at Fort Dauphin airport to drop-off at the program's end

●Use of our beautiful campsites and facilities

● All meals while on program( Optional meals out at Fort Dauphin restaurants are extra. )

●Full training for building and construction tasks and conservation field research techniques

●Malagasy language lessons

Additional costs

International flights(return from the UK)	₤ 680—₤ 1,000
Internal flights ( return from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin)	₤ 280—₤ 400
Comprehensive travel insurance	₤ 60—₤ 150
Tourist visa	₤ 20
Medical preparations	₤ 30—₤ 80
Personal equipment	₤ 0—₤ 100

Get started
Contact us today via our online form: Online enquiry form
1. What should you bear in mind if you want to apply for SEED Madagascar Volunteer?

A．It lasts for four weeks.	B．It doesn't have fixed start dates.
C．It requires relevant experience.	D．It is intended for high school students.

2. Which of the following is provided without extra charge?

A．Comprehensive travel insurance.

B．Conservation field research techniques.

C．Short-term training for different languages.

D．Transport from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin.

3. How much do two participants pay for the International flights at least?

A．₤ 560.

B．₤ 680.

C．₤ 1,360.

D．₤ 2,000.

【推荐2】Owen Williams and his wife befriended their eighty-year-old neighbor, Ken Watson, when they moved into their home in Wales three years ago. When their daughter, Cadi, was born a year later, Watson became a grandfather figure, taking the time to drop off Christmas presents for the child. Watson died in October.

On Monday, Watson’s daughter stopped by the Williams home with a large bag containing 14 wrapped Christmas presents her father had bought and wrapped for Cadi.

Williams posted notes about what happened on Twitter to spread some Christmas spirit. He wrote that he wasn’t sure whether he should give his daughter all the presents now, or hold onto them and give her one a year. Twitter responded in a big way, with many saying the story brought them to tears. So many people weighed in about the gifts, in fact, that Williams made a Twitter poll. So far, more than 55,000 people have voted on how he should distribute the gifts.

Williams, who is a social-media consultant, said the majority of people are voting for giving Cadi one present a year. He said he has no idea what is in the packages, but he’s leaning toward listening to the will of the voters.“I think we’re going to turn it into a Christmas story for our daughter,” he said. “We’ll do one a year for the next 14 years. It feels like the right thing to do now. If she opens a box of Lego when she’s 16 then so be it.”

He said he was struck by how many people have responded by saying their neighbors are virtual strangers to them.“The thing that stands out to me is how few people know their neighbors,” Williams said. “People are saying, ‘That’s so lovely. I don’t even know my neighbors.’ … This Christmas, take your neighbors a bottle of wine or a small gift, a token. Just say, ‘Hi.’ You can open a new world like we did.”

1. How old is Cadi?

A．two years old

B．one year old

C．three years old

D．18 months old

2. What happened when Williams told the story on Twitter?

A．He received a lot of donations.

B．He received a lot of suggestions.

C．He was moved to tears by the response.

D．He decided that he should give his daughter the presents.

3. The underlined word Lego probably refers to _____.

A．A delicious edible gift	B．An adult gift
C．A meaningful gift for teenagers	D．A gift for children

4. What makes Williams feel surprised?

A．Few people have relationships with their neighbours.

B．Neighbours can be extremely kind and generous.

C．More people are opening new worlds with their neighbours.

D．Many people are sharing similar experiences.

【推荐3】Washington DC Family Vacation Package

Take your whole family to the nation’s capital for the Washington DC Family Vacation Package so you can enjoy three nights’ lodging in the DC area.

Create This Package in 3 Easy Steps:

1. Choose Dates & Times for Your Activities   ➪ Click Here

2. Select Your Lodging from Over 92 Hotels

3. Confirm & Checkout

Three Nights’ Lodging in your choice of over 92 hotels.

Grand Tour of Washington DC

DC After Dark

Prices Starting at:

Ages 19 and Up: $246.00     Ages 12-19: $84.00     Ages 3-11: $69.00     Ages 0-2: $54.00

The package also includes the Half-Day Grand Tour of Washington DC and the DC After Dark experience.

The Half-Day Grand Tour of Washington DC is sure to provide some unforgettable memories to your entire family. This tour lasts about four hours and includes sights of famous buildings such as the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and more. Then, set off upon the DC After Dark tour. This tour allows visitors to see the most famous DC spots with beautiful night lights. Just a few of these buildings include the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the US Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, and more.

Don’t forget that your package also takes care of three nights’ lodging, so you always have a comfortable place to return to at the end of the day. DC has many lodging options inside and just outside the city to ensure that everyone can find a place that fits their preference!

1. What can you do in the Washington DC Family Vacation Package?

A．Spending four hours there.	B．Enjoying the daytime activities only.
C．Having limited hotels to choose from.	D．Appreciating the landmarks of the DC.

2. How much do a couple taking a baby along need to pay for the package?

A．$ 546.

B．$561.

C．$ 237.

D．$ 222.

3. Where is the passage from?

A．A magazine.

B．A travel brochure.

C．A website.

D．A newspaper.