【推荐1】Don’t know where to choose gifts for friends or family? Here are five special gift shops featuring different kinds of gifts.

Games Gadgets

Tel:402-875-5543

Games Gadgets is the perfect one-stop (一站式的) shop for electrical goods. Here at Games Gadgets we provide a wide range of electronic goods at some of the very best prices around. From Cameras and GPS Sat Navs to Gaming Accessories and Computers, iPads and iPods, we have everything you could ever need.

Reba

Tel:406-637-2219

Reba supplies fashion clothes, jewellery (珠宝) and gifts to people throughout the local area. Reba is an independent store, supplying well-known brands as well as up-and-coming designers. Reba is a store for those who love clothes, jewellery and gifts and it always aims to ofier something different.

The Sweet Shop

Tel:421-896-3129

The Sweet Shop is a brand-new gift store created just for chocolate lovers. The shop sells a wonderful range of chocolate-themed goodies from dark to white chocolate. It is extremely popular with all kinds of parties, chocolate lovers and people who are looking for a fun activity.

Blue Department Store

Tel:419-156-9910

A favorite shopping destination for many foreigners, Blue is devoted to top brands including expensive famous wines which are all 30 percent oft, maybe 40 to 50 percent off. We have no more than70 kinds of world-famous wine in our store. Location: No. 6001 Oak Street, O Hare International Airport.

Quality Stuff Off-Price Department Store

Tcl:491-938-9012

Quality Stuff Off-Price Department Store opened only one month ago and it features new sportswear this season. They have well-known brands such as Nike, Adidas, Levis, Nautica and Hush Puppies. Quality Stuff Off-Price Department Store is famous for the reduced price of each item. Reduced rates vary from 40 percent to 80 percent. The best buys here are some brands, which find a nice balance between style, quality and price.

1. Photographers will most probably go to ________.

A．Game Gadgets	B．Reba
C．Blue Department Store	D．Quality Stuff Off-Price Department Store

2. What can you find at The Sweet Shop?

A．Wine.

B．Sportswear.

C．Chocolates.

D．Fashion clothes.

3. In which of the following stores could you buy reduced gifts?

A．Games Gadgets.

B．Reba.

C．The Sweet Shop.

D．Blue Department Store.

4. Which number should you call if you want to buy sportswear?

A．421-896-3129

B．491-938-9012

C．419-156-9910

D．402-875-5543

5. The passage above is ________.

A．an art review

B．a travel guide

C．an advertisement

D．an official report

【推荐2】Sunnyside School Bookshop   Sunnyside Secondary School
A Warm Welcome To All Secondary Pupils! Congratulations on getting into Singapore's premier school.   To do well in English, you must have a good English dictionary. May we recommend that you buy any of these two, which have been specially selected by the English teachers in the school. Select the one that fits your needs!
Foster's Advanced Learners' Dictionary
The most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary for intermediate (中级的) learners of English.
◆ Over 50,000 references, including new words created over the past ten years.
◆ 20 full-page colour illustrations.
◆ Grammar and spelling rules simply and completely explained.
◆ Lots of examples of how to use words in the correct context.
◆ l0-page appendix (附录) on “How To Write More Effectively".
Active Learners' English Dictionary
A most useful dictionary which not only helps you to learn new words but also shows you different ways of using them in your writing. Particularly useful for foreign students and non-native speakers of English!
◆ Over 48,000 references with explanations focusing on a speaker’s attitude and intentions.
◆ Each definition together with tips on how to use the word or its synonyms (同义词) in the correct context.
◆ Right margin (页边空白) gives a list of synonyms.
◆ Left margin gives information on grammar and spelling.
◆ Clear pronunciation guide.
1. The purpose of the notice is to________ .

A．educate the pupils	B．welcome new pupils
C．advertise the bookshop	D．make sales

2. Foster's Advanced Learners' Dictionary is better than Active Learners' English Dictionary in that it has________ .

A．more word entries	B．grammar tips
C．spelling tips	D．pronunciation tips

3. Both dictionaries have ________.

A．tips on spelling and grammar

B．tips on pronunciation

C．tips on writing

D．colour illustrations

4. Foster's Advanced Learners' Dictionary is for            .

A．very young learners

B．foreign students

C．relatively fluent speakers of English

D．non-native speakers of English

【推荐3】Lake Forest High School Clubs
Environmental Club
Club members are provided opportunities to realize their goals of environmental service. The majority of projects are student-initiated. Last year’s activities included: the LFHS Courtyard Garden upkeep, Bike to School Day with free cocoa and snacks, an “eat local” 100-mile dinner, recycling solutions for LFHS, beach clean­up through the Great Lakes Alliance, and Earth Week celebrations.
Meetings: First Friday of the month in Room 5 at 7：00 a．m.
Advisor: Ms Mary Beth Nawor, mnawor@lfschools.net
Peer Tutoring
Students volunteer to help fellow students in improving their academic and organizational skills. Students tutor LFHS and middle school students on an individually scheduled basis. LFHS tutors must have proficiency(精通) in the academic area in which they wish to tutor, but middle school tutors only need general academic proficiency.
Meetings: All tutoring is done on an individually scheduled basis.
Advisor: Ms Kathy O’Hara, kohara@lfschools.net
Young Idea
Young Idea is LFHS’s art and literary magazine. Students of all ages who love writing and art are encouraged to become part of the staff of this award-winning magazine. Young Idea encourages all students to submit art and literature works to the magazine, whether they are a part of the staff or not. From September to February, Young Idea meets on Thursdays after school in the Public Room to discuss the pieces that have been submitted to the magazine and provide feedback for the authors.
Meetings: See above explanation.
Advisor: Ms Debbie Zare, dzare@lfschools.net
Scout Buddies
Scout Buddies is a friendship club which helps build friendship among individuals with and without disabilities. Club members participate in a variety of social activities both within the school and in the community. Activities include organizing holiday parties in the school, bowling, going to the movies, and eating out in local restaurants.
Meetings: Monthly meeting dates vary, but in Room 134.
Advisor: Ms Donna Lovitsch, dlovitsch@lfschools.net
1. Which club provides help for students poor in study?

A．Peer Tutoring.	B．Environmental Club.
C．Young Idea.	D．Scout Buddies.

2. When is the staff of Young Idea most likely to meet?

A．6：30 p．m., August 11, Thursday

B．6：00 p．m., January 5, Thursday

C．7：30 a．m., November 17, Thursday

D．7：00 p．m., September 23, Friday

3. What is the requirement for students to join a certain club?

A．They are required to have a bike to join Environmental Club.

B．They need to be athletic to join Scout Buddies.

C．They need to win a literary award to join Young Idea.

D．They need to be academically proficient to join Peer Tutoring.

【推荐1】One Story is a non-profit literary organization, devoted to celebrating the art form of the short stories and supporting the writers who write them. If you are skilled at short stories and want to join us, pay attention to the following.

Submission Periods：Jan.15th--May 31st/Sept.1st--Nov.14th

What Kinds of Stories Is One Story Looking for?

One Story is seeking literary fiction. Because of our format, we can only accept stories between 3,000 and 8,000 words. They can be in any style and on any subject as long as they are good. More importantly, we are looking for stories that leave readers feeling satisfied.

Does One Story Accept Public Material?

No. One story is looking for previously unpublished material. However, if a story has been published in print outside of North America, it will be considered. Stories previously published online on blogs, personal websites, or online literary magazines will not be accepted.

Does One Story Consider Translations?

Yes. Please include the name of original author and language, as well as the name of the translator on the first page of your submission.

How Do I Submit to One Story?

We have an automated system for you to send us your work. It will securely send our editors your story and email you a confirmation that it has been received. To use the automated system, you need to have a One Story account. You already have one if you have subscribed to One Story or One Teen Story, joined our mailing list, or submitted a story to either magazine. When you are ready to submit, please visit our Submission Manager.

1. One story judges whether a work is good, mainly based on________.

A．readers’ response	B．its originality
C．editors’ comments	D．its theme

2. What should you do when handing in your work?

A．Include your creative inspiration.	B．Write a short recommendation for it.
C．Register an account beforehand.	D．Attach your private information to it.

3. What type of writing is this text?

A．A story review.	B．A press advertisement.
C．A magazine introduction.	D．A submission guide.

【推荐3】Riding Club:

You can start horse riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons on any weekday between 9 am and 8:30 pm (3:30 pm on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometres of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 am—8:30 pm
Phone: (412)396-6754
Fax: (412)396-6752
Sailing Club:

Our Young Sailors’ Course leads to the stage 1 sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers the sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesdays 6 pm—8 pm).

Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00 pm—8:00 pm
Phone: (412)396-6644
Fax: (412)396-6644
Diving Centre:

Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and a towel. Reduced rates for couples.

Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30 pm—8:30 pm
Phone: (412)396-6312
Fax: (412)396-6706
Medical Center:

The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.

Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday
Phone: (412)396-6649
Fax: (412)396-6648
Watersports Club:

We use a two-kilometre length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginner’s course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm, with lessons all through the day.

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 am—4:00 pm
Phone: (412)396-6899
Fax: (412)396-6890
1. If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join .

A．the Watersports Club

B．the Diving Centre

C．the Sailing Club

D．the Riding Club

2. If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax .

A．(412)396—6648

B．(412)396—6706

C．(412)396—6752

D．(412)396—6890

3. If you are planning to explore the ocean depth, you should attend your lessons .

A．24 hours from Monday to Sunday

B．Monday through Friday: 9:00 am—8:30 pm

C．at Tuesdays: 6:00 pm—8:00 pm

D．at Monday and Friday: 6:30 pm—8:30 pm

4. Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A．Good equipment.

B．Well trained staff members.

C．Various expensive medicines.

D．Nursing service.

【推荐1】In the United States，the baby boomer generation(婴儿潮一代) include those who were born in the time after World War II. Those babies have retired or are now reaching the retirement age. As these adults age, many of their adult children worry about how to take care of their aging parents. In the United States it is not common for several generations to live under one roof. Once children grow up and get married, they move out, leaving their aging parents to care for themselves. When these aging parents can no longer take care of themselves because of age or illness, it is not uncommon for adult children in the US to place their elderly parents in a nursing home.

A nursing home is a place that offers care for the elderly and ill. As the name suggests，nursing homes have professionals including nurses, doctors and social workers to help aging adults deal with the challenges of daily life. And their mental health could be guaranteed for elderly people to get relaxed, accompanied by those of the same age. Most nursing homes also have social activities for the elderly to participate in and keep active. These activities range from games to dance classes, and movie nights. Nursing homes are supposed to provide three nutritious meals for their residents.

Nursing homes are controversial, however. There have been cases across the country of staff in nursing homes treating the elderly residents badly and even robbing them. There are different states and federal agencies that are supposed to oversee(监管) nursing homes. Some people feel that it should be the responsibility of family members, especially adult children, to care for their aging or sick parents. However, many adult children have their own children and families to take care of, and do not have the means to care for their elderly parents; others worry about medical skills needed if their elderly parents are seriously ill. And these problems of caring for parents are bothering more and more adults in the US at present.

1. The first paragraph mainly about___________.

A．when the baby boomer generation in the US were born

B．whether the elderly and their children should live together

C．why Americans put their elderly parents in nursing homes

D．how Americans look after their aging parents differently

2. How many advantages of nursing homes are mentioned?

A．Three.	B．Four.
C．Five.	D．Six.

3. What’s the writer’s attitude toward sending parents to nursing homes?

A．Indifferent.	B．Understandable.
C．Favorable.	D．Disapproving.

4. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To discuss how to care for aging parents.

B．To ask the government to oversee nursing homes.

C．To prove nursing homes do more harm than good.

D．To show problems faced by American adult children.

【推荐2】In the past few decades, parental fears over their children's “fragile” egos (脆弱的自我) have dominated thinking. Rather than using failure to improve, participation and effort have become what is celebrated. Parents now see failure as a terrible disaster with negative consequences as opposed to something their children could recover and grow from.

In a recent study, administrators at Harvard observed that despite awesome grades, the kids entering college seem unable to take care of themselves and think for themselves. The study points to the fact that for all their lives their parents have taken care of every need, told them what path to follow and if any difficulty occurs, have made sure to fix it for them. As a result, children have lost the ability to feel competent and to be in charge of their own lives.

I was a baseball player. When the opportunity to coach my son's team came up, I was in two minds. I wanted my kids to do activities without their dad hanging around. But an old friend happened to be the head coach and he convinced me to help out. I coached it well, rarely having a hand in training my son. I found out the learning opportunities on and off the field were even better than I had imagined.

Last season, our team lost 0-13. In the post-game meeting, my message was, “You have to learn how to lose if you ever want to win.” When saying this to the team, I was met with blank stares. When I said it to the parents, there was some nodding but not everyone was on board. Shouldn't I be praising the kids for their every action? Why didn't I put only the best players at the “important” positions? How come I didn't replace kids who were struggling with players who could do better?

Luckily, the parents eventually got my message and I didn't get any push-back at all. They desired to learn more about life lessons that failure could teach their kids. And the team began to win games after early losses.

1. What does children's failure mean to parents?

A．Children's self-reflection.

B．Destructive effects on children.

C．A steppingstone to children's success.

D．Parental irresponsibility in raising children.

2. What prevents children thinking independently based on the study?

A．The rapidly-developing society.

B．Parents' high expectations of children.

C．Children's wrong attitude towards failure.

D．Too much parental intervention in children's life.

3. How did the author feel when offered the chance to coach his son's team?

A．Excited.	B．Confident.
C．Hesitant.	D．Uninterested.

4. What do the three questions in paragraph 4 imply?

A．Some parents doubted the author's strategies.

B．The players felt confused about their failure.

C．The author was to blame for the team's defeat.

D．The author ignored the head coach's good advice.

【推荐3】The year 2020 was probably the worst year for those who wanted to explore the world, as it was marked by travel restrictions (限制), grounded planes and closed borders. But we are very optimistic. Forbes reported that vacation bookings are on the rise. This list, therefore, is to inspire our future travels and the burning curiosity to see the world.

Egypt

The Giza Necropolis is a must-see tourist attraction; it is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), also known as the Giza Museum, has been described as the world’s largest archaeological (考古的) museum. It will open in April, 2021.

Costa Rica

A must-visit is the Corcovado National Park, internationally well-known among ecologists, where visitors can expect to see a variety of wildlife. Make sure to visit the tiny beach village of Santa Teresa, which is well-known worldwide for the best surfing in the entire country.

Kenya

If you love wildlife, then Kenya is the place to be in 2021. One must-visit destination is the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It is famous for the Great Migration (迁徙), when thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle travel to and from the Serengeti, from July through October.

1. Why did the author call the year 2020 the worst year for travel lovers?

A．Vacation bookings decreased sharply.	B．Chances to explore the world were rare.
C．Few people were willing to see the world.	D．Measures such as travel restrictions were taken.

2. Where will you go if you love wildlife?

A．Santa Teresa.	B．The Grand Egyptian Museum.
C．The Giza Necropolis.	D．The Maasai Mara National Reserve.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．The Giza Museum has been well-known to ecologists.

B．Surfing makes the beach village in Costa Rica famous.

C．The Corcovado National Park is located in the Serengeti.

D．The Great Migration in Kenya usually lasts three months.