1 . J-K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, said that she had kept a fairy tale on her bookshelf for almost ten years. The story is called The Ickabog. She said that the story was the one that she wrote years ago in between writing the Harry Potter novels. She stressed, “It isn’t Harry Potter and it doesn’t include magic. This is an entirely different story.”
Ms Rowling had always thought of the story as one that belonged to her children since she read it to them when they were younger. In recent weeks, she’s worked to bring the book to a final version.
Several weeks ago, the author said she came up with the idea of publishing the novel for free on her website to amuse children who were stuck at home because of lockdown (活动限制). She discussed the idea with her children, who are now teenagers, and they thought it was a good idea.
The Ickabog is a fairy tale set in a kingdom known as “Cornucopia”. The author described The Ickabog as “a story about the misuse of power”. She said the story wasn’t written about anything going on now but could be about any time or any country. And she hoped children could learn the results of people misusing their positions.
Because the book was first written as a read-aloud one, Ms. Rowling thought it was well-suited to being published in parts on the Internet. The book will be officially published in November as a regular book, as well as an eBook and an audiobook. The money from the sales of those books will go to support groups that have been hit hard by the pandemic (流行病). Many fans said that they liked the idea. And they thought what J,K, Rowling was doing would make The Ickabog a second Harry Potter.
1. What did J.K. Rowling say about The Ickabog?| A．It took her almost ten years to finish it. |
| B．It wasn’t good enough to get published. |
| C．It might be a book suitable for all her fans. |
| D．It didn’t keep the style of her well-known works. |
| A．Show it on her website for free. |
| B．Keep it until her children grow up. |
| C．Rewrite it according to her children’s advice. |
| D．Sell it to support the bored children during the lockdown. |
| A．Caring for the weak is important. | B．They should respect their own cultures. |
| C．They should learn from powerful people. | D．Using power in the wrong way can be harmful. |
| A．J.K. Rowling’s good action will make The Ickabog a best-seller. |
| B．J.K. Rowling hopes her new book will attract young readers. |
| C．The Ickabog will become more popular than Harry Potter. |
| D．The Ickabog has something to do with Harry Potter. |
2 . The London Eye, formerly known as the Millennium Wheel, is on the South Bank of the River Thames. At an overall height of 135 meters, the London Eye was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel from 1999, when it was built, until 2006, when it was surpassed (超过) by the Star of Nanchang, in Nanchang, China. It is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions.
What is now called the London Eye originated as a work sent by David Marks and Julia Barfield of Marks Barfield Architects in 1993 to a competition. The competition is supported by The Sunday Times and Great Britain’s Architecture Foundation, for a new landmark in memory of the millennium (千禧年) in London. Although no winner was declared, Marks and Barfield carried out the development of the project themselves and found the site where the wheel now stands. Most of the money was provided by British Airways.
Construction began in 1998, and the wheel was put together over the river before being pulled up.The London Eye was ceremonially “opened” by Prime Minister Tony Blair on December 31, 1999, but didn’t admit its first paying passenger until March 9,2000. Originally scheduled to be taken apart after five years, it was kept in place because of continued popularity. In 2006 an LED lighting system was installed in order to make the wheel more noticeable after dark.
The wheel rests on two supports, which are fixed firmly to a foundation on the riverbank and lean (倾斜) out over the river at an angle of 65°. The power to turn the wheel is sent through rubber tires that are placed on the base of the structure. Placed on the wheel are 32 eggshaped “capsules”, as the cabins that carry the passengers are called. Their number agrees with the 32 boroughs (自治市) that (together with the City of London) make up Greater London. Each capsule can hold as many as 25 passengers. The wheel moves so slowly — two circles per hour — that it needn’t stop for passengers to get on or off, except for those with disabilities.
1. When was the London Eye the tallest Ferris wheel in the world?| A．In 1993. | B．In 1998. |
| C．In 2004. | D．In 2016. |
| A．To compete for a prize. |
| B．To memorialize the start of their business. |
| C．To attract more visitors to the River Thames. |
| D．To realize their dream of riding on a Ferris wheel. |
| A．It leant out more than 65°. |
| B．It was officially open to the public. |
| C．It was decorated with brighter lighting. |
| D．It faced the threat of being taken apart. |
| A．Greater London consists of 32 cities. |
| B．The London Eye spends an hour spinning around once. |
| C．Disabled people are forbidden to get on the London Eye. |
| D．The London Eye can hold eight hundred passengers at most. |
3 . Volunteer Marine (海洋的) Protection Program in Bali
Tianyar is a small fishing village in the northern part of Bali. Tianyar’s coral reef (珊瑚礁), which was highly bio-diverse and healthy, is currently in poor condition due to many years of improper fishing practices. After several visits from scientists, a project aimed at restoring and protecting Tianyar’s coral reef was started.
Volunteers
Volunteers should be at least 17 years old. A keen interest in marine life and protection is desirable. They should be physically fit and able to swim. A parental approval form shall be required for participants under 18 joining the program.
Responsibilities
Volunteers will help to construct artificial reef structures and organize beach and reef cleaning. Work Schedule
As a volunteer for the program, your general schedule would be:
| Sunday | On arrival, volunteers will be picked up from the airport and then transferred to Tianyar by car. |
| Monday morning | Detailed training shall be done, after which volunteers begin their project placement. |
| Monday to Thursday | This period will be the working days. Evenings will be free for you to relax or walk around Tianyar or make plans for the next day’s work. |
| Friday to Sunday | During your extended weekend, you can travel and explore other parts of Bali such as Ubud, Seminyak or Kuta. Modes of transport are easily available for travelling within the island. |
Accommodation
In Tianyar, accommodation will be provided in a guesthouse on the basis of same-gender sharing. Each room has a small kitchen with a refrigerator and stove. Tianyar accommodation is located in the main Tianyar town and all amenities (生活设施) are available within walking distance.
Cost
1 Week — $475; 2 Weeks —$695;
3 Weeks — $980; 4 Weeks — $ 1,270.
1. What’s the purpose of the project?| A．To help save and protect Tianyar’s coral reef. |
| B．To reduce Tianyar’s environmental pollution. |
| C．To attract more tourists to Tianyar. |
| D．To help develop the local fishery. |
| A．Get trained about their daily job. |
| B．Help with beach cleaning. |
| C．Travel around Seminyak. |
| D．Make plans for the day. |
| A．They are arranged according to their length of stay. |
| B．They will live in the uptown areas. |
| C．They have limited basic amenities. |
| D．They can cook themselves there. |
4 . The Historic Land of Maramure
The county of Maramures, located in the northern part of Romania, is famous for its traditional way of life that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years.
When to Go
May－June for wild flowers; July－September for hiking; September for harvest events like the Chestnut Festival (Baia Mare), Onion Festival (Asuaju de Sus), and Autumn in Chioar (Remetea Chioarului).
How to Get Around
Baia Mare is the region’s largest town and its transportation hub (交通枢纽). From Bucharest, the quickest choice is the 85minute direct flight to Baia Mare International Airport. Rent a car at the airport to travel regionally, and walk, hike, or bike in villages and rural areas. The Englishspeaking staff at the Maramures Tourism Office in Baia Mare (open on weekdays) can provide biking, driving, and hiking routes, plus information about public transportation and bike rentals.
Where to Stay
Small, familyrun guesthouses are located in many villages. Prices typically include breakfast or all meals. The Village Hotel in Breb has three guest rooms in the main house and three small houses, each restored or built using local materials.
Where to Eat or Drink
There’s a great restaurant offering traditional Maramures tastes beside the Casa Iurca de Calinesti Hotel, located next to Elie Wiesel’s birthplace in Sighetu Marmatiei. Weather permitting, sit in the courtyard and watch the chef roast a whole lamb or pig over the open fire.
What to Read before You Go
William Blacker’s memoir (回忆录) Along the Enchanted Way: A Story of Love and Life in Romania is an insightful look into the customs and cultural traditions of rural Transylvania and Maramures, where the author lived from 1996 to 2004.
1. What can we get from the Maramures Tourism Office in Baia Mare?| A．Car rental service. |
| B．Advice on hiking routes. |
| C．Training in driving on hill roads. |
| D．Bicycles available free of charge. |
| A．It offers many traditional Maramures foods. |
| B．It used to be Elie Wiesel’s living place. |
| C．It is the best hotel in the area. |
| D．It is next to a nice restaurant. |
| A．The proper ways of behaving in Maramure |
| B．The major tourist attractions in Transylvania. |
| C．The love story of William Blacker and his wife. |
| D．The poor living conditions in Romanian mountain villages. |
5 . Marydale Lodge has a warm and welcoming environment that provides secure accommodation with education for young people aged 11 to 18 years old.
We are currently recruiting for: Associate Head Teacher
Location: St.Helens,Merseyside
Hours of work: 37 hours per week—based on Teachers Terms & Conditions
We are pleased to advertise this unique opportunity for an experienced,qualified teacher to join our passionate education team within our secure children’s setting.
The successful candidate will have significant knowledge and experience within education of young people with special needs and have the ability to encourage their attendance and raise their aspirations.
You will be able to coordinate the teaching of all curriculum areas across the key stages,develop and strengthen our education setting and ensure that our staff have the understanding and knowledge to provide an outstanding provision.
Our benefits include:
Salary of ￡41,988 to ￡47,498 per year plus SEN and Secure allowance;
Teachers’ Pension Scheme & Life Assurance Scheme;
Competitive terms & Conditions;
Full induction,regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme;
Career Progression opportunities;
For an informal discussion for this role please contact Marie Higgins,Registered Manager of Marydale Secure Unit on 0824 24140.
For more information please visit our website or you can contact our 24-hour recruitment line on 0351 269 2045.
Closing date for completed applications: 9 am on Tuesday 22nd January
1. Who could get the education of Marydale Lodge?| A．Children aged 6. | B．Children aged 15. |
| C．Children aged 19. | D．Children of all ages. |
| A．A teacher. | B．Headmaster. |
| C．Staff member. | D．Associate Head Teacher. |
| A．To teach mathematics. |
| B．To make the teaching plans. |
| C．To encourage children’s attendance. |
| D．To provide the information about the vacant post. |
6 . A 37-year-old fast food courier(外卖小哥), Lei Haiwei, got the first prize in the third season of The Chinese Poetry Conference on CCTV on April 4th, 2018.
“My interest in ancient poems began as early as I was six years old,” Lei said after winning the poetry competition.
Lei Haiwei was born in a small village in Hunan Province. When he was young, his father taught him ancient poems by putting them on the kitchen wall for him to read.
“My father hoped I would grow up to be a man who keeps the mountains, rivers, lakes and seas in mind.” Lei said.
In 2001, Lei Haiwei graduated from a technical secondary school and found a job in Shanghai. There, he began to read books on ancient poems at bookstores or libraries in his free time because he didn’t have enough money to buy books. He also developed a habit of reciting(背诵)poems he liked and wrote them down after coming back home.
Lei Haiwei came to Hangzhou in 2008 and worked as a fast food courier. Every day, he had to take fast food to different people. On his busiest workdays, Lei Haiwei had to deliver more than 50 orders(订单)a day. Even so, his love for poems went on and he seized(抓住)any chance to recite poems.
As for his future plans, Lei Haiwei said he would go on reading and reciting more poems.
Will he take part in the next poetry competition?
1. When did Lei Haiwei get the first prize in the competition?| A．On March 7th, 2019. | B．On April 4th, 2018. |
| C．On May 5th, 2017. | D．On June 6th, 2016. |
| A．His sister. | B．His brother. | C．His mother. | D．His father. |
| A．he wanted to learn English there |
| B．he wanted to have a good rest there |
| C．he didn’t have any friends in the city |
| D．he didn’t have enough money to buy books |
| A．To take something to somebody. | B．To say something to somebody. |
| C．To lend something to somebody. | D．To speak something to somebody. |
| A．Fast Food Courier Won Sports Competition |
| B．Fast Food Courier Won Singing Competition |
| C．Fast Food Courier Won Poetry Competition |
| D．Fast Food Courier Won Dancing Competition |
Welcome to LoongBridge Volunteer Summer Camps! Click HERE to join us! Type/Focus: Arts, Community Service, Study Abroad, Teen Travel Description: For this year, we have 3 kinds of programmes for young students (aged 8–20) all over the world. Volunteer & Culture Camp (3 weeks): 29 June–20 July One-day visit to children Charity (慈善) Villages to give some help, understand their lives, and learn from these children who never give up though they have family misfortunes. Language & Arts Camp (3 weeks): 25 June–15 July Chinese language study through high-quality classroom education, one-to-one partnership with local Chinese students, real-life conversation, etc. Chinese traditional arts learning including Chinese painting, erhu and paper-cutting. Learning-China Camp (2–3 weeks): 4 July–20 July/15 July–5 August Chinese history learning from visiting museums and ancient capitals of China: Beijing, Xi’an and Luoyang. Learning about today’s China to know its rapid development and new challenges through activities, factory tours, city walks, etc. Understanding the lifestyles of Chinese people in different ages from talks, home visits, shopping experience, etc. Phone: (010)45652571 Email: info@loongbridge.com |
| A．a magazine | B．a website | C．a travel guide | D．a textbook |
| A．Chinese arts | B．Chinese geography | C．Chinese history | D．Chinese painting |
| A．children in Children’s Village | B．students in China |
| C．teens in Beijing | D．teens in foreign countries |
8 . L.A. Science Weekend: Natural History and Space
Join in The New York Times Journeys for three days of scientific leaning in Los Angeles. This program includes visits to the city’s most fascinating sites for natural history, zoology and space with experts helping you gain relevant knowledge.
Your New York Times experts:
Kenneth Chang is a science reporter for The New York Times. With a background in physics, he specializes in writing about the physical sciences. His articles have included the mysteries of neutrinos(中微子), and the discovery of a planet around a distant star.
Cornelia Dean is a lecturer at Brown University, a science writer and a former science editor of The New York Times. When she worked in the paper’s science department, members of its staff won every major journalism prize as well as the Lasker Award for public service. She is at work on her fourth book about how to make the best of the land in coastal areas.
John Schwartz is a reporter at The New York Times who writes about climate change. In his career at The New York Times, he has also covered the space program, which took him to half a dozen shuttle launches, two zero-gravity flights, and Space City in Russia, where astronauts train together to fly to the International Space Station.
Anahad O’Connor, who joined The New York Times in 2003, covers consumer health, medicine, science and other topics. As a graduate of Yale University with a degree in psychology and a focus on child studies, he is the author of four books, including the best-selling Never Shower in a Thunderstorm. His work has been featured in The Best American Science Writing, a collection of articles selected by Atul Gawande. Anahad is a frequent guest on national media programs, including PBS Newshour, Good Morning America, and NPR’s All Things Considered.
1. What do we know about Cornelia Dean?| A．She used to be a science reporter. |
| B．She got a personal award as a volunteer. |
| C．She specializes in the study of coastal land use. |
| D．She remains an editor of The New York Times. |
| A．Climate. | B．Psychology. | C．Space. | D．Health. |
| A．Kenneth Chang. | B．Cornelia Dean. |
| C．John Schwartz. | D．Anahad O’Connor. |
University of Johannesburg staff and registered students in possession of a valid University card qualify for membership of the UJ Library.
Access to facilities and services
1. Clients have access to all Campus Libraries on presentation of their own university card.
2. Books are issued to clients on the presentation of their own university card.
3. Lost cards must immediately be reported in writing to the Team Leader: Lending Services at the Campus Library or to the Campus Librarian.
Library hours
Library hours are revised annually and made available on the UJ Library web page. Campus libraries will be closed on public holidays.
Rules of conduct
1. Behavior which disrupts the activities of the Library or affects the right to a quiet and orderly work and study environment of other library clients is not permitted.
2. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Library or within a seven-meter radius (半径) of the Library entrance.
3. Books, other library materials, equipment or facilities may not be defaced, damaged or stolen.
4. Cell phones must be on silent in the Library.
5. Use of the computers in the Library is subject to time limits during peak usage periods.
In addition, clients may NOT:
a) link any device to the network without the written approval of the Information Technology Division;
b) remove or exchange computer equipment without the written approval of the Information Technology Division.
1. What is this text mainly about?| A．The UJ Library regulations. |
| B．The UJ Library computer use rules. |
| C．The guidelines for the UJ Library staff. |
| D．The register information of the UJ Library. |
| A．Use his ID card instead. |
| B．Report to the police station. |
| C．Inform the loss to the Library. |
| D．Revise his register information. |
| A．Shutting down one’s mobile phone. |
| B．Using the computers in the Library. |
| C．Linking disks to the Library network secretly. |
| D．Keeping an orderly work and study environment. |
10 . How do you decide where to travel? How do you find good deals on flights and accommodations? The best travel apps answer all these questions.
Hopper
Hopper is an app you definitely want to use while you’re planning a trip and before you buy any tickets. It tracks flight prices and gives you clear advice on the best time to buy tickets. You can book through Hopper, too, with a commission fee of 25 dollars.
Roadtrippers
Find interesting places to stop during a road trip with the appropriately named Roadtrippers. With this app, you can explore the unusual roadside attractions, museums, amusement parks and more. When you find a site you like, just add it to your trip, and Roadtrippers draws your route accordingly. You need to pay $29.99 per year to download maps and add unlimited stops along your route.
TripCase
TripCase is a free app that helps you organize your trip. To make an itinerary (旅行日程), you forward travel confirmation emails to TripCase, and the app does the rest, including flights, accommodations, rental cars, restaurant reservations, and more. The next time you launch the app, an organized trip is waiting for you.
Airbnb
With 20 dollars, Airbnb helps you find a place to crash, whether it’s a simple room in someone’s home or a luxurious beachfront property. The app also offers other kinds of bookings for travelers, such as tours, classes, and workshops.
1. What can you do with Hopper?| A．Get your flight tickets for free. |
| B．Draw your route according to your likes. |
| C．Find when to buy a flight ticket with the least money. |
| D．Compare the costs of different accommodations. |
| A．They provide bookings for classes. |
| B．They give you an organized trip. |
| C．They help you find accommodations. |
| D．They recommend attractions. |
| A．Hopper. |
| B．Roadtrippers. |
| C．TripCase. |
| D．Airbnb. |
