【推荐1】Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up .The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from
Shakespeare’s period.
◆Enjoy the traditional   English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，its exhibition,and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users.
The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).
1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A．￡9.80．

B．￡12.00．

C．￡14.20．

D．￡16.40．

2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A．Behind the exhibition hall．

B．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre．

C．At Windsor Street．

D．Near the Coffee House．

3. A wheelchair user may need help to enter      ．

A．the House	B．the garden
C．the Visitors’ Centre	D．the exhibition hall

【推荐2】THE MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES OF 2020

Welcome to the year when your patience finally pays off. The movies 2020 is offering have us almost hyperventilating - mostly because it feels like we’ve been waiting forever for many of them to land in theaters.

The Grudge

Directed by: Nicolas Pesce

Opening on: January 3,2020

A remake of the American remake of the Japanese horror favorite, Grudge once again focuses on a vengeful ghost with a long memory. Critical darling Andrea Riseborough stars, and director Nicolas Pesce has some form: critics called his The Eyes of My Mother a haunting slasher.

Weathering with You

Directed by: Makoto Shinkai

Opening on: January 17,2020

The latest animated adventure from Makoto Shinkai, the acclaimed director of Your Name, centers on a pair of teens, one of whom can control the weather, who meet and form a bond with each other, before one of them reveals a secret that will change both of them forever.

The Gentlemen

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Opening on: January 24,2020

After a bit of a departure with 2019’s live-action Aladdin remake, Guy Ritchie returns to his roots with this British gangster tale about an American expat ( Matthew McConaughey) with a weed empire in London whose imminent retirement from the business spawns a criminal free-for-all for his territory. Fans of Ritchie’s early work are excited to see him at the helm of another crime caper, and it’s hard to beat the sight of a slimy-looking Hugh Grant playing against type’

The Rhythm Section

Directed by: Reed Morano

Opening on: January 31,2020

Blake Lively stars in the latest troubled female assassin movie, based on the eponymous novel by Mark Burnell. She plays Stephanie Patrick, a plane crash survivor who wants to get to the bottom of the disaster that killed her family and discovers it was no accident, which sets her on a path of revenge.

1. Who is a horror movie director?

A．Nicolas Pesce.	B．Makoto Shinkai.
C．Guy Ritchie.	D．Reed Morano.

2. Which movie is adapted from a novel?

A．The Grudge.	B．Weathering with You.
C．The Gentlemen.	D．The Rhythm Section.

3. What can we infer from the text?

A．The Grudge is the first remake of a Japanese movie.

B．Weathering with You may appeal to children.

C．The Gentlemen is based on a real story.

D．Blake Lively’s parents were murdered.

【推荐3】With Memorial Day and summer right around the corner, you’re bound to feel a serious case of wanderlust coming on. Whether you want to travel the world or just squeeze in a weekend getaway to your nearest National Park, camping is always the answer. Whatever you’ve got in mind, we’ve rounded up a selection of the world’s most beautiful camping spots to get you started.

Yosemite National Park, California

Ninety-five percent of Yosemite National Park is set apart for wilderness, which means no cars, no buildings, and no electricity. Sleep under the stars and hike up to Glacier Point for a view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. Make sure you store your food properly though-black bears are common!

Boya Lake Provincial Park, Canada

Boya Lake Provincial Park, known for the color and clarity of its lake, is a great place to   enjoy any type of water recreation. The lake is also one of the few in the north that’s warm enough for swimming. The area was carved out by glaciers, leaving many islands and lakes behind for modern campers to explore on the park’s hiking trails.

Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Corcovado National Park is home to five percent of the world’s biodiversity-National Geographic described it as the most “geographically intense” place in the world. Camping is a great option for a visit to Costa Rica: you’ll be at the heart of the rainforest, away from the country’s touristy resorts.

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

If you’ve always dreamed of safaris (野外观兽旅行), Maasai Mara is the place to go. The best time to visit this large game reserve is between July and October, when you can witness the annual migration (迁徙)of Thomson’s gazelle, zebra, and wildebeest to and from the neighboring Serengeti, in Tanzania. Camp on the banks of the Mara River and hang out with the local Maasai people, well-known for their unique customs and dress.

1. What are campers advised to do in Yosemite National Park?

A．To seek wild black bears.	B．To keep their food well.
C．To buy food in the store there.	D．To avoid the attack of black bears.

2. Which park offers the best lake view?

A．Yosemite National Park.	B．Maasai Mara National Reserve .
C．Corcovado National Park.	D．Boya Lake Provincial Park.

3. What is special about the Maasai Mara National Reserve?

A．Campers can experience folk customs there .

B．It has Nature Reserve for wildlife.

C．It allows camping along the river.

D．Campers can migrate with wild animals there.

【推荐1】Wanted, Someone for a Kiss
We’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.
Father Christmas
We’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00
Excellent pay.
Please contact(联系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.
Accountants Assistant
When you join them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver of for somebody who has office experience.
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A．Producer Vacancies,Kiss 100.

B．Mrs R.Oglivie,Palmlace Limited.

C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre

D．Wealden District Council.

2. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who __________________.

A．is aged between 24 and 40

B．may do some training work

C．should deal with general duties

D．can work for about a month

3. What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?

A．One with GCSE grade C level.

B．One with some office experience.

C．One having good computer knowledge

D．One trained in producing music programmes.

【推荐2】Welcome to Parkside Federation Academies

We are pleased to introduce you to a wide range of courses, training programmes and other activities.

Enrolment (注册)

You can enrol for any course on 01223 712340 from 29th June. You can download course information from http: //www.parksidefederation.org.uk/adult-learn-train/.

The office will not be open from 23rd July until 3rd September for enrolment in person due to building work, however, we will be taking bookings over the phone and by email during this time.

Our hosted enrolment dates are:

Parkside Campus: 12th September 10:00-12:00

Coleridge Campus: 10th September 18:00-19:30

Fees
·Fees are payable in full when you enrol.
·Refunds (退款) will be paid in fUll when a class is closed according to the College’s decision, or if you cancel your enrolment at least two weeks before the course starts. If you decide to cancel less than two weeks before the course starts you will receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund if a course has already started.
Learner information
·If you supplied your email address, you should expect to receive a confirmation email after your enrolment.
·Free parking is available in the evening at all centres.
·Upon enrolment you will receive learner information about college support as well as policies and regulations.
·In the event of severe weather conditions that result in school closure: please check the website http: //www. parksidefederation.org.uk/ or turn on local radio for up-to-date information.
·Concessionary fees are available: if you have an income lower than the government low-income level. Proof must be shown at enrollment, otherwise the full fee will be charged.
1. If you want to enroll in person, you should avoid_______.

A．29th June

B．24th July

C．10th September

D．12th September

2. How much can you get back if you cancel your enrolment a week before the course starts?

A．No refund.

B．A 20% refund.

C．A 50% refund.

D．A full refund.

3. How will the school inform learners if it is closed due to bad weather?

A．Give learners calls.	B．Write emails to learners.
C．Post notices on the website.	D．Announce the closure on local TV.

4. What will you receive upon enrollment?

A．A college map.	B．A free parking permit.
C．Confirmation of schedule.	D．Information about college policies.

5. What does the underlined word “Concessionary” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Reduced.

B．Standard.

C．Reasonable.

D．Unexpected.

【推荐2】Anyone who commutes(通勤)by car knows that traffic jams are an unavoidable part of life. But humans are not alone in facing potential backups.

Ants also commute—between their nest and sources of food. The survival of their habitats depends on doing this efficiently.

When humans commute, there’s a point at which cars become dense(稠密) enough to slow down the flow of traffic, causing jam. Researchers wanted to know if ants on the move could also get stuck. So they regulated traffic density by constructing bridges of various widths between a colony of Argentine ants and a source of food. Then they waited and watched, trying to find out at what point they are going to have a traffic jam.

But it appears that that never happened. They always managed to avoid traffic jam. The flow of ants did increase at the beginning as ants started to fill the bridge and then levelled off at high densities. But it never slowed down or stopped, even when the bridge was nearly filled with ants.

The researchers then took a closer look at how the behaviour of individual ants impacted traffic as a whole. And they found that when ants sense overcrowding, they adjust their speeds and avoid entering high-density areas, which prevents jams. These behaviors may be promoted by pheromones, chemicals that tell other ants where a trail is. The ants also manage to avoid colliding(碰撞) with each other at high densities, which could really slow them down.

Can ants help us solve our own traffic problems? Not likely. That’s because when it comes to getting from point A to point B as fast as possible, human drivers put their own goals first. Individual ants have to be more cooperative in order to feed the colony. But the research could be useful in improving traffic flow for self-driving cars, which can be designed to be less like selfish humans—and more like ants.

1. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Surviving.

B．Commuting.

C．Finding food.

D．Avoiding jams.

2. How did the researchers control the traffic density of the commuting ants?

A．Through closer observation.	B．By regulating their numbers.
C．By finding out the dense points.	D．By controlling the widths of their path.

3. How can ants avoid traffic jam according to the research?

A．They follow a special route.

B．They level off at high densities.

C．They never stop or slow down on the way.

D．They depend on their natural chemicals to adjust their speeds.

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

A．Traffic jams	B．Survival of an ant colony
C．Unavoidable? Not for ants!	D．Differences between human and ants

【推荐3】By day a Cairo dentist and by night a novelist, he spent years struggling to get published. Today, Alaa Al Aswany is a best-selling writer across the globe.

Aswany was born in Cairo in 1957. His father was also a novelist, who won the state award for literature in 1972. "He was my first professor of literature. He told me what to read and what not to read," said Aswany, who had a traditional French education and then went to Chicago to study for his dentistry degree.

In 2002, his novel The Yacoubian Building, was quietly accepted by a small, independ-ent publisher in Cairo. Its first, edition sold out in four weeks and it was the Arab world's best-seller for five successive years, selling 250,000 copies in a region where print runs seldom go beyond 3,000. Word spread quickly, people talked about it. It was made into a hit film and a TV serial, and has since been translated into 27 languages.

Aswany said, "Society is a living organism and you must keep up. That's why I still practise, though for only two days a week. I will never close the clinic (诊所). The clinic is my window. I open it to see what is happening in the street. You can't get disconnected from the street, as a writer； that's a common mistake. You can be too easily welcomed every night by the richest people and the most influential. It is very dangerous because it is that relationship with the street that made you successful in the first place."

1. What role did Aswany's father play in his writing career?

A．He aroused his interest in literature.

B．He taught him French in college.

C．He read him novels as a reward.

D．He sent him to Chicago to learn literature.

2. How did the novel The Yacoubian Building firstly become well known?

A．By its film adaptation.	B．By media advertising.
C．By the public concern.	D．By its amazing.

3. Why does Aswany still work as a dentist?

A．He likes the view in the street.

B．He needs to make a living as a dentist.

C．He wants to help the poor as a doctor.

D．He connects to real life through his clinic.

4. Which of the following can best describe Aswany?

A．Gegerous.

B．Hardworking.

C．Outgoing.

D．Humorous.

【推荐1】For the longest time,Amber Austwick was unable to speak.In fact,it took a donkey to inspire her first words. Amber,a 6-year-old girl in Birmingham,England,was born prematurely,along with her twin sister,Hope,in June 2010.

Both babies suffered severe bleeding in their lungs,but Hope got stronger while Amber needed a life-saving tracheotomy(气管切开术)that restricted air to vocal cords(声带).As a result,she was able to breathe,but unable to speak.But that changed three years ago,when Amber's mom,Tracy Austwick,took her to an animal shelter.It was there that Amber met Shocks,a donkey that had been rescued from abuse.

“It was quite scary really,”Tracy Austwick said.“Shocks was in the stadium and the riding instructor took little Amber to him and I found it scary for me because Shocks was so much bigger than her.”“But Amber wasn't scared and Shocks was really excited to meet her and they've kept that bond ever since.”The bond is so strong that when Amber was ready to say her first words,she said them to Shocks:“I love you.”

Amber's mother was shocked that her daughter spoke to Shocks.“It was such an emotional moment.I couldn't believe my daughter had finally found her voice,”she said.“Once she met Shocks he brought her out of her shell, she's a lot more confident with him and with friends at school who she loves to talk to about him and the donkey shelter.”

Although Shocks still lives at the shelter,he's part of the Austwick family.“Amber will always visit Shocks and she still sees him whenever she can,”Tracy said.

1. What do the twin sisters have in common?

A．They were born deaf and dumb.

B．They had vocal cord injured.

C．They suffered physical abuse.

D．They had severe lung problems.

2. The bond with Shocks made Amber______.

A．like going to the donkey shelter with her good friends

B．fear animals no longer and dare to get close to them

C．become more confident and willing to talk to people

D．fight against her lung disease bravely

3. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?

A．Shocks Helps Amber to Recover from Her Lung Bleeding

B．A New Medical Cure Is Applied to Rescue the Patients

C．Amber Has Developed a Strong Bond with Her Friends

D．Girl Who Couldn't Speak Tells A Donkey “I Love You”

【推荐2】Everyone knows that death is natural, but do you have any idea of the process of dying? Modern scientists divide the process of dying into two periods—clinical or temporary death and biological death. Clinical death occurs when the important organs, such as the heart or lungs, have stopped to function, but have not suffered permanent damage. The organism (有机体) can still be revived. Biological death occurs when changes in the organism lead to the “breaking up” of important cells and tissues. Death is then unchangeable.

Scientists have been seeking a way to lengthen the period of clinical death so that the organism can remain alive before biological death occurs. The best method developed so far involves cooling of the organism, combined with narcotic (麻醉的) sleep. By slowing down the body’s metabolism (新陈代谢), cooling delays the processes leading to biological death.

To illustrate how this works, scientists performed an experiment on a six-year-old female monkey called Keta. The scientist put Keta to sleep with a narcotic. Then they surrounded her body with ice-bags and began checking her body temperature. When it had dropped to 28 degrees the scientists began draining blood from an artery (动脉). The monkey’s blood pressure decreased and an hour later both the heart and breathing stopped: clinical death set in. For twenty minutes Keta remained in this state. Her temperature dropped to 22 degrees. At this point the scientists pumped blood into an artery in the direction of the heart and started artificial breathing. After two minutes Keta’s heart became active once more. After fifteen minutes, spontaneous (自发的) breathing began, and after four hours Keta opened her eyes and lifted her head. After six hours, when the scientists tried to give her a penicillin injection, Keta seized the syringe (注射器) and ran with it around the room. It showed that Keta had nothing different from any other healthy animal.

1. For a person who suffers from the clinical death, _________.

A．he can’t avoid final death

B．he is still very much alive

C．his most important organs are damaged

D．he still has the possibility of getting back to life

2. Scientists try to make the time of clinical death longer in order to ________.

A．cool the organism

B．slow down the body’s metabolism

C．delay the coming of biological death

D．bring important cells and tissues back to active life

3. How did the scientists put Keta into clinical death?

A．By surrounding her body with ice-bags and draining her blood.

B．By lowing her blood pressure and stopping her heart from beating.

C．By putting her to sleep, lowering her temperature and draining her blood.

D．By draining her blood, lowering her blood pressure and stopping her breathing.

4. Which of the following indicates that Keta is a healthy animal after the experiment?

A．Her heart beat again.

B．She seized the syringe and ran away with it.

C．She regained her normal breath.

D．She opened her eyes and lifted her head.

【推荐3】Venice, Italy is experiencing its worst flooding in more than 50 years.The floods resulted in calls Wednesday to help protect the historic city from rising sea levels. The water reached 1.87 meters above sea level Tuesday. It was the second-highest level ever recorded in Venice and just 7 centimeters lower than the historic flood of 1966.

Another wave of very high water followed on the same day."Venice is on is knees" Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said on Twitter.He added that St.Mark's Basilica suffered serious flood.like the entire city and its islands, while many squares and passages between buildings were left under water.The mayor said the city was in a state of emergency.

Nearly every home on the island appeared to have flood waters reaching their front doors or entrances.Water poured through wooden boards that were placed in front of doors to hold back water Travelers staying on the ground floor of hotels had to move to upper floors.At least one man died and 60 boats were damaged in the flooding.

The flood is believed to have caused hundreds of millions of euros in damage. "It is not just about the financial damage, but of the very future of the city.People would leave the city because of the flooding", Brugnaro continued. He blamed climate change for the "disastrous situation". He called for a quick finish of a project about building moveable undersea barriers to stop flooding. No start date is in sight. But now, the river levels are still rising. The worst may be yet to come. More bad weather is believed to come over the next few days.

1. What can the underlined part in paragraph 2 probably mean? ______

A．Under control

B．In trouble.

C．At an end

D．Out of order

2. Why is Brugnaro worried about the future of the city? _______

A．The damage is beyond repair	B．The rising sea is out of control
C．Tourists may stop visiting it	D．The city may disappear soon

3. What can we learn about the flooding in the last Paragraph? ______

A．It could have been stopped.	B．It may cause more damage soon
C．It has destroyed undersea barriers	D．It has been a regular natural disaster

4. How does the author describe the damage to the city? ______

A．By telling real stories	B．By introducing his experience
C．By giving explanations	D．By providing detailed results