【推荐2】Great holidays in Europe!

Do you like the beach but want a bit more?

Then come on an Active Beach holiday atone of our centers in Greece, Turkey or Croatia.All the centers are near beautiful beaches and all offer sailing, wind surfing or water skiing with our excellent instructors. For achange from the water, you can also book a short trip to a nearby village and visit the colorful markets or eat in a local restaurant. Atthe end of the day, relax in your hotel room or dance the night away at one of our open-air clubs.

Who was King Arthur? Where did he live?

Join us on a five-day UK Road Trip holiday.Imagine life hundreds of years ago as we visit ancient Stonehenge, Roman Bath and TintagelCastle, the home of King Arthur. Learn the historyof these interesting places from your guide as you travel in one of our famous blue coaches. In the evenings we stop at some of the best youth hostels in the country. They have everything you need ,you don 't even need to pack a sleeping bag!

Are you bored with the usual holidays? Do you want to do something you really enjoy?

Then Fame Camp is for you! Spend a week at Hightree House in Yorkshire and learn how to play the piano, violin and guitar! Bring your tentand stay at a campsite near the house. At the end of the week try your new skills in a live performance .

How many countries can you see in 21days?

On our Explore Europe holiday, you can see ten! Learn about them from our best guides as you watch them go past from the window of an air-conditioned coach and stay at some of   Europe's top campsites on the way. Of course,we’ll also have time to do the important things such as visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the. historic Sistine Chapel in Vatican and eating appleѕtrudеl іn Vіеnnа.

For more information about any of these holidays, call 0845 333 4523 or visit www. comewithusuk. com.

1. Tourists who go on an Active Beach holiday.

A．can do some water sports

B．can cook by themselves

C．will enjoy an open-air concert

D．should bring their own sleeping bags

2. If you want to know more about Tintagel Castle, which holiday should you take?

A．Fame Camp.	B．Active Beach.
C．UK Road Trip.	D．Explore Europe.

3. What can we learn about Explore Europe?

A．It lasts 10 days.	B．It is a coach tour.
C．It is a self-guided tour.	D．It goes past 21 countries.

【推荐3】If you want to find a part-time job or learn something different during your spare time, you can have a look at the following jobs offered by the DC Public Library.

Teens of Distinction Program

The DC Public Library offers part-time jobs for teens through the Teens of Distinction Program. Teens work 10-12 hours per week all year long, helping the library with important tasks and projects. The Teens of Distinction Program is now hiring! To apply, you have to:

·be a DC resident

·have and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average

·be16to18yearsold

·be able to work 10-12 hours per week

·be able to work for DCPL for at least 9 months

Oh, and of course you have to impress us with your wonderful personality!

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

If you want to earn community service hours for school, Youth202 is a good choice.

Youth202 is a radio program created by youth and for youth. You can learn radio production skills, interview people around you, and help keep other tens to learn news, events, and anything else you think is important.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

Every summer, teens can work here to help library customers organize books and learn lots of new skills, such as program planning, writing and media production.

On Friday, January25 at 12: 15 p. m, the application for the 2014 SYEP will be open to teens between the ages of 14 and21.

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited this year, so teens are encouraged to apply early, and remember not to miss the deadline, Saturday, February 16.

1. Working for the Teens of Distinction Program, teenagers will ________.
①become a DC resident     
②work 10-12 hours per week
③work for DCPL for at least 9 months   
④have a wonderful personality.

A．③④

B．①②③

C．②③

D．①③④

2. What can't teenagers get in Summer Youth Employment Program?

A．Community service hours.	B．Program planning skills.
C．Writing skills.	D．Book management skills.

3. The aim of the text is to ________.

A．introduce the DC Public Library.

B．describe the job of library workers.

C．teach how to apply for part-time jobs.

D．offer teenager part-time jobs in the DC Public Library.

【推荐1】As more and more people speak the global languages of English,Chinese, Spanish,and Arabic,other languages are rapidly disappearing. In fact, half of the 6,000-7,000 languages spoken around the world today will likely die out by the next century, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

In an effort to prevent language loss,scholars from a number of organizations — UNESCO and National Geographic among them — have for many years been documenting dying languages and the cultures they reflect.

Mark Turin, a scientist at the Macmillan Center,Yale University, who specializes in the languages and oral traditions of the Himalayas, is following in that tradition. His recently published book, A Grammar of Thangmi with an Ethnolinguistic Introduction to the Speakers and Their Culture, grows out of his experience living, looking and raising a family in a village in Nepal.

Documenting the Tangmi language and culture is just a starting point for Turin, who seeks to include other languages and oral traditions across the Himalayans reaches of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. But he is not content to simply record these voices before they disappear without record.

At the University of Cambridge Turin discovered a wealth of important materials — including photographs, films, tape recordings, and field notes — which had remained unstudied and were badly in need of care and protection.

Now, through the two organizations that he has founded — the Digital Himalaya Project and the World Oral Literature Project — Turin has started a campaign to make such documents, found in libraries and stores around the world,available not just to scholars but to the youngers.

Generations of communities from whom the materials were originally collected. Thanks to digital technology and the widely available Internet, Turin notes, the endangered languages can be saved and reconnected with speech communities.

1. Many scholars are making efforts to________.

A．promote global language	B．rescue disappearing languages
C．search for language communities	D．set up language research organizations

2. What does “that tradition” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Having full records of the languages.	B．Writing books on language teaching.
C．Telling stories about language users.	D．Living with the native speakers.

3. What is Turin’s book based on?

A．The cultural studies in India.	B．The documents available at Yale.
C．His language research in Bhutan.	D．His personal experience in Nepal.

4. Which of the following best describes Turin’s work?

A．Write, sell and donate.	B．Record, repair and reward.
C．Design, experiment and report.	D．Collect, protect and reconnect.

【推荐3】C
Being able to multitask—doing several things at the same time—is considered a welcome skill by most people. But if we consider the situation of the young people aged from eight to eighteen, we should think again.
What we often see nowadays is that young people juggle an ever larger number of electronic devices(电子产品)as they study. While working, they also surf on the Internet, send out emails, answer the telephone and listen to music on their iPods. In a sense, they are spending a significant amount of time in fruitless efforts as they multitask.
Multitasking is even changing the relationship between family members. As young people around them. They can no longer greet family members when they enter the house, nor can they cat at the family table.
Multitasking also affects young people’s performance at university and in the workplace. When asked about their opinion of the effect of modern gadgets(器具)on their performance of tasks, many young people gave a positive response(反应). However, the response from the worlds of education and business was not quite as positive. Educators feel that multitasking by children has a serious effect on later development of study skills. They believe that many college students now need help to improve their study skills. Similarly, employers feel that young people entering the job market need to be taught all over again, as modern gadgets have made it unnecessary for them to learn special skills to do their work.
1. What does the underlined word “juggle” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A．Want to buy	B．Take the place of.
C．Use at the same time	D．Seek for information from.

2. In Paragraph 3, the author points out that      .

A．family members do not cat at the family table

B．family member do not greet each other

C．young people live happily in their families

D．young people seldom talk with their family members

3. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．Multitasking is harmful to young people’s development.

B．Young people benefit a lot from modern gadgets

C．Multitasking is an important skill to young people.

D．Young people must learn skills for future jobs.

4. The author develops the passage mainly by .

A．providing typical examples	B．following the natural time order
C．comparing opinions from different fields	D．presenting a cause and analyzing its effects

【推荐1】Have you experienced surfing on the shore? Have you ever seen a dog surfing on the shore? Visitors to Waikiki Beach may do a double-take at the four-legged surfer boarding on shore, but the regulars aren’t amazed at all. They know the eight-year-old dog is Bugsy, a local legend, whose owner, David Yew, taught the dog to surf.

Yew, 39, got the idea while he and Bugsy were out walking on the beach and came upon a statue of a surfer. Yew put the dog down on the surfboard to take a photo, and the scene looked so natural that Yew was inspired to take the next step. Soon enough, the two were surfing together. Bugsy ran right to the front of the board with his paws.

The two ride an 11-foot, rubber-padded longboard. He loves the water and dog-paddles. However, Bugsy wasn’t always so active. Two days after Yew, a doctor of emergency medicine, adopted the 12-week-old puppy from shelter, Bugsy came down with cough, which progressed to pneumonia（肺炎）. Yew rushed the dog to the ICU of a vet hospital where he stayed until Yew could no longer afford to keep him there. Bugsy needed further treatment, so Yew built his own ICU in his apartment. He covered an empty fish tank with plastic to use it for treatments. Finally, Bugsy pulled through.

Since then, the doctor and the dog have been inseparable. "Saving Bugsy’s life created unconditional trust between us,” Yew says. “He knows I’ll take care of him no matter what.” That may be what fuels Bugsy’s spirit. The pair surf together every week and have shared other adventures, including skydiving.

1. What does the underlined words in Paragraph I probably mean?

A．To have a try to surf with	B．To take two pictures with
C．To give double tips to	D．To be surprised to stare at

2. The reason why Yew built his own ICU is that ____.

A．Bugsy preferred to lie in a fish tank	B．he knew how to cure Bugsy of its illness
C．the vet hospital abandoned treating Bugsy	D．he couldn’t pay for the further medical cost

3. Which of the following can best describe Yew?

A．Competent and honest.	B．Diligent and well-off.
C．Good-natured and adventurous.	D．Modest and thoughtful.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Inseparable pair surfers.	B．The whole life of a pet dog.
C．Animals’ love for humans.	D．Adventures of a surfing dog.

【推荐2】IMPORTANT FALL SEMESTER 2020 UPDATE

Welcome back students! We hope that you had a productive and safe summer.

Our office staff is committed to your safety and well-being during the ongoing COVID-19. As the virus continues to spread and in accordance with University of Idaho safety efforts, our office procedures have changed for the fall semester. Please read the letter to all University Honors Program students from the director with important information.

The Honors Program enriches your experience at the University of Idaho.

·Small, enriching, discussion-based courses that count toward degree requirements

·Selective honors program-specific, four-year scholarships

·Special advising to help you get engaged in undergraduate research and prepare for graduate school

·Extracurricular academic activities such as “Fireside Chats” with professors and trips to regional honors conferences

·Free admission to on-and off-campus concerts and movies

·Leadership opportunities such as the Honors Student Ambassador Program. Peer Mentor Program and student clubs

·Supportive campus living groups

Students interested in finding out more about national competitive scholarships, fellowships and grants for summer research, and language program, please contact Dilshani Sarathchandra, coordinator of the Distinguished Scholarships Program at the University of Idaho, at dilshanis@uidaho.edu. Please also visit the program home page.

1. Who is the director’s letter intended for?

A．All the staff at the University of Idaho.

B．University of Idaho safety departments.

C．All University Honors Program students.

D．The officers changing the autumn semester.

2. What will you do to probably help you get a degree according to the passage?

A．Organizing academic activities.

B．Supporting campus living groups.

C．Taking part in special graduate research.

D．Attending enriching，discussion-based courses.

3. Which of the following is helpful if you aim to be a leader?

A．Student clubs.	B．Summer study.
C．Language programs.	D．Concerts and movies.

【推荐3】
Someday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the websites you've visited. Or perhaps someone will casually glance through your credit card purchases or cell phone bills to find out your shopping preferences or calling habits.
In fact, it's likely some of these things have already happened to you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen—the 2lst century is the equal of being caught naked.
Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy, and that it's important to reveal yourself to friends, family and lovers in stages, at appropriate times. But few boundaries remain. The digital bread pieces you leave everywhere make it easy for strangers to reconstruct who you are, where you are and what you like. In some cases, a simple Google search can reveal what you think. Like it or not, increasingly we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret. The key question is: Does that matter?
When opinion polls ask Americans about privacy, most say they are concerned about losing it. A survey found an overwhelming pessimism about privacy, with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is "slipping away, and that bothers me."
But people say one thing and do another. Only a tiny part of Americans change any behaviors in an effort to preserve their privacy. Few people turn down a discount at tollbooths (收费站) to avoid using the EZ-Pass system that can track automobile movements. And few turn down supermarket loyalty cards. Privacy economist Alessandro Acquits has run a series of tests that reveal that people will give personal information like Social Security numbers just to get their hands on a pitiful 50-cent-off coupon.
But privacy does matter—at least sometimes. It's like health; when you have it, you don't notice it. Only when it’s gone do you wish you‘d done more to protect it.
1. What would psychologists advise on the relationship between friends?

A．Friends should open their hearts to each other.

B．Friends should always be faithful to each other.

C．There should be a distance even between friends.

D．There should be fewer disputes between friends.

2. Why does the author say "we live in a world where you simply cannot keep a secret" (Line 5 Para.3)?

A．Modern society has finally developed into an open society.

B．People leave traces around when using modern technology.

C．There are always people who are curious about others' affairs.

D．Many search engines profit by revealing people's identities.

3. What do most Americans do with regard to privacy protection?

A．They change behaviors that might disclose their identity.

B．They use various loyalty cards for business transactions.

C．They rely more and more on electronic devices.

D．They talk a lot but hardly do anything about it.

4. Accorg to the passage, privacy is like health in that ________.

A．people will make every effort to keep it

B．its importance is rarely understood

C．it is something that can easily be lost

D．people don't value it until they lose it

【推荐1】Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt（隔离豁 免）countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.

France

Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports

Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.

Drive： Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.

Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.

Italy

British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.

Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.

Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.

Spain

A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.

Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.

Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.

Croatia

British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants   ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.

Plane: Returns from £ 35.

1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?

A．They can arrive before July 10.	B．It is cheaper than taking a plane.
C．They have to get to France first.	D．It is free to get food and groceries.

2. What will cause a visitor to be fined in Spain?

A．To travel the country freely.	B．Not to wear a mask in hotels.
C．To stand less than 1.5 meters away.	D．Not to obey self-isolation after arrival.

3. In which country is registration needed before arrival?

A．France.

B．Italy.

C．Spain.

D．Croatia.

【推荐2】Earth's forests are emptying.

Half of their inhabitants(栖息动物) have disappeared in the last 40 years, according to a latest report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

The report tracked populations of 268 species of forest-dwelling birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles worldwide between 1970 and 2014(the most recent year for which data is available). The results show that forest animal populations have declined by 53% worldwide, and humans are to blame.

More than 80%of all land animal, plant, and insect species call forests home. However, a combination of habitat destruction, hunting, the spread of invasive species, climate change, and diseases are killing off forest animals, the researchers said.

Without those animals, forests can't perform the functions we rely on, since animals pollinate(授粉) forest plants, spread seeds, and nourish the soil with their waste.

“Forests depend on a complete animal world to perform. functions essential to life,” Susanne Winter, a program director at the WWF, told Eco Watch.

One of the most critical roles forests play is in easing climate change. Trees suck enormous amounts of carbon dioxide out of the air and embed (吸纳) the carbon in their wood and the soil. A recent study found that planting new trees over an area the size of the US could suck away two-thirds of all the carbon dioxide emissions that humans have pumped into the atmosphere.

“Without animals, it is harder for forests to absorb carbon, as tree species important for protecting the climate could be lost without animals,” Winter said. Without them, those trees would have difficulty reproducing and forests would lose their best carbon-storing trees.

“Forests are our greatest natural ally in the fight against global warming,” Winter said. “If we want to reverse the worldwide decline in biodiversity and prevent the climate crisis, we need to protect the forests and the species living there.”

1. What do we know from the passage?

A．Half of earth's forests have emptied.

B．268 forest-living species have died out.

C．The number of forest animals has decreased.

D．80% of forest animals have lost their homes.

2. How many reasons are mentioned for the extinction of forest animals?

A．Five.

B．Four.

C．Three.

D．Two.

3. What is the key function of forests mentioned in this passage?

A．Nourishing the soil.	B．Producing carbon dioxide.
C．Pollinating forest plants.	D．Easing climate change.

4. Which of the opinions may Susanne Winter agree with?

A．Forests will disappear eventually.

B．We can't reverse the decline in biodiversity.

C．Forests can suck away all the carbon dioxide emissions.

D．Animals are vital to forests when it comes to reproducing.

【推荐3】Our open-top tours enable you to fully appreciate vibrant （充满生机的）Brighton and its renowned seafront, its best shopping areas, and the top-class restaurants at Brighton. Discover the city across 15 stops located to get you to visit it all!

Places of interest

Brighton City Sightseeing Tour takes you to visit one of the south-coast's most popular resorts. This city offers many things to do and places to go, from the striking Royal Pavilion, Regency architecture, and Victorian aquariums, to the famous Brighton Pier, Sea Life Centre, and pebble beach.

Tours

Buy your 24h ticket online and hop on and off our comfortable double-deckers as much as you like, to get to know the city at your own pace . You can also buy a Tour Plus ticket which includes all day travel on the local Brighton & Hove buses.

The hop-on and hop-off tours start just west of Brighton Pier. Further information including a lull timetable and map of the route is available at www. city-sightseeing, com.

Accommodation

If you need to stay, Brighton & Hove has a wide variety of options to suit all tastes and budgets. There are guest houses and bed and breakfasts in Brighton & Hove. This is a bustling （热闹的）area of the city with independent restaurants, antique shops and a lively village atmosphere and just a stone's throw from the beach. Pub Entertainment

If you are looking for some entertainment to go with your drinks then there are plenty of options at pubs in Brighton. Mrs. Fitzherbert's regularly has live bands playing and the Ladies' Mile host swing & jazz nights. Above the Grand Central you'll find the Nightingale Room with a regular program of events including theatre and comedy.

1. Where will you choose to visit if you are interested in ocean animal?

A．Royal Pavilion.	B．Brighton Pier.
C．Regency architecture.	D．Sea Life Centre.

2. What is special about Brighton & Hove?

A．It used to be a village.	B．It has many old shops.
C．It is very peaceful area.	D．It is not far from the beach.

3. What can visitors do in both Mrs. Fitzherbert's and the Ladies' Mile?

A．Having drinks.	B．Watching comedies.
C．Performing with actors.	D．Enjoying a live play.