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(1) WANTED Are you hard-working?Do you like to meet people?If your answer is “Yes”, then we have a job for you as a waiter. Call AL Hotel at 556779! | (2) SUMMER JOB Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? If you want to work for our magazine as a reporter, please call Karen at 558366. |
(3) HELP WANTED Do you like babies? Can you look after one baby for two days? If you are sure to take good care of it, call us at 766588. $80 or more.Today! Hurry! | (4)CLEANER WANTED Can you make a large house clean and tidy? If you hope to get the job paid at $20 once, call us this evening. 18:00-20:00 Tel:633800 |
| A．TV show | B．newspaper | C．story book | D．radio program |
| A．558366 | B．633800 | C．556779 | D．766588 |
| A．$240 | B．$200 | C．$160 | D．$120 |
2 . King's College Summer School
King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King' s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:
Application (申请) date Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2011. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2011. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2011. | Courses English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours American History: 16 hours American Culture: 16 hours |
Steps A letter of self-introduction A letter of recommendation(推荐) ﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information. | Cost Daily lessons: $200 Sports and activities: $100 Travels: $200 Hotel service: $400 ﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King' s Street New York, NY 10016, USA E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo.com | |
1. You can most probably read the text in ________.
| A．a textbook | B．a travel guide |
| C．a newspaper | D．a telephone book |
| A．$200 | B．$400 |
| C．$900 | D．$500 |
| A．You can write to Thompson only in English. |
| B．The program will last two months. |
| C．As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2011. |
| D．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone. |
3 . NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS 2019 PHOTO COMPETITION!
Woo-hoo! Get your cameras and smartphones at the ready, because it's time for this year’s NG KIDS photography competition…
What you need to know
Competition is open only to legal residents(居民) of the UK and Ireland who are between the ages of 7 and 14.
We have THREE categories(类别) in the competition- animals, people and environment(a new category started this year). You can enter as many categories as you like but just ONE photo per category, please!
All photos should be sent through our website. If You’re not already registered(注册),you or your parent will need to do so at natgeokids.com/uk/photocomp-- it will only take a minute to do!
You can submit(提交)ONE photo for each of the three categories. Photos should be in JPEG format. Between 1MB and 5MB in size. Enter at natgeokids. com/uk/photocomp.
Before you submit your photo, make sure you rename it with your full name and the category you are entering. For example: Joe-Bloggs –Animals.Jpg
Don t forget to tell us your full name, date of birth and the title of your photo!
The prizes
Our Star Prize is a family holiday in Morocco!
And that' s not all! Each category winner will win a number of prizes, too, including an amazing
Nikon COOLPIX W150 camera, which is built to go anywhere!
The closing date is 23: 59 (GMT) on 21 October2019. Winners will be notified(通知) before 18 November 2019.
1. How is this year's competition different from that of last year?| A．It has a new category |
| B．It lasts about one month longer |
| C．It is open to kids from around the world |
| D．It will give more than one prize to winners |
| A．be 14 years old or older |
| B．get their parents’ agreement |
| C．submit their photos on its website |
| D．give their photos an amazing name |
| A．A research plan. | B．A science report |
| C．A nature magazine. | D．A tourist guidebook |
4 . People may set an alarm on the phone or clock that sounds like this: beep beep beep. That hard, unpleasant sound may be making it harder to shake off the sleepy feeling in the morning known as grogginess. So, is there a better way to wake up? A recent study says yes. The answer is music.
The study, carried out by researchers in Australia, involved 50 people. The researchers found that people who wake up to musical alarms reported feeling more awake and alert. Stuart McFarlane, a lead writer of the study stated, “We are very surprised by these findings as one might expect a harsh beeping sound to be more successful,” at waking up a person.
Sleep inertia is another term for grogginess. It means a person has a heavy feeling when waking up, and has trouble getting moving again after sleeping. McFarlane said people need to better understand sleep inertia’s harmful effects on human performance later in the day.
Not everyone will experience the full effect. But for those who do, “care should be taken” when performing duties that require a top performance within this period, he said. This includes “dangerous tasks like driving or riding our bikes” shortly after waking up. The same is true for people who work in dangerous situations shortly after they wake, including firefighters and pilots.
So, what makes musical alarms better for waking up? The researchers think the music may be more successful in reducing sleep inertia because it has several tones, compared to the single tone of a “beeping” alarm. McFarlane said that the changes over time between the music tones may help increase a person’s attention when waking from sleep.
And is there a kind of music that is best to wake up to? There may be, McFarlane said. “We could suggest alarm sounds that are tune full and easy to hum or sing along with. The current sounds I have been using include ‘Close to me’ by the Cure and ‘Borderline’ by Madonna.”
No matter how you wake up, experts say, the amount of sleep you get also matters a lot.
1. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?| A．What is grogginess? | B．Why are musical alarms better? |
| C．Which music is the best? | D．How can we overcome grogginess? |
| A．Sleep inertia is another cause for grogginess. |
| B．How long a person sleeps is of great importance. |
| C．The ‘beeping’ alarm is not effective mainly because of its noisy tone. |
| D．It is dangerous for everyone to effective mainly because of its noisy tone. |
| A．example of good musical alarms |
| B．more finding of the application of music |
| C．explanations about why music is more helpful |
| D．suggestions on how to sleep well and feel fresh each morning |
| A．Health. | B．Fiction. | C．Technology. | D．Entertainment. |
5 . Tours in Guizhou Province
Huangguoshu Waterfall Tour
Running: May 1st through November 10th
This tour transports you to one of Guizhou Province's most fantastic attractions, the largest waterfall in China? Here you can enjoy the magnificent waterfall and large cave landscape. Then we will take you to have a free taste of local food.
Departing from Guiyang: 7:30 am and 8:30 am
Duration (时长):7 hours
Price: 250 yuan
Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village Tour
Running: April 6th through October 23nd
This attractive tour takes you to the most special Miao village scenes of Guizhou. Enjoy the unique multi-stories turret 角楼)as you go through the traditional wooden houses town. Elegant Miao dresses are provided for you to lake beautiful photos, and you can participate in their festivities if you are lucky enough.
Departing from Guiyang: 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Duration: 1.5 days
Advance preservations required.
Qianling Mountain Park Tour
Running: March 1st through December 30th
This tour goes through the whole mountain on its way to Hongfu Temple which is quite famous in the southern pan of China. Here you can enjoy the history) of the famous temple and the delicious vegetarian food (素食)offered.
Departing from the hotel: 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 40 yuan
Site of the Zunyi Conference Tour
Running: January 10th through December 31st
Join us for a history tour of China through the historical district. Enjoy the special design and construction of the site as you get into the historical spirit of the conference.
Departing from Guiyang: 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Available upon request
1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?| A．Huangguoshu Waterfall Tour. |
| B．Qianling Mountain Park Tour. |
| C．Site of the Zunyi Conference Tour. |
| D．Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village Tour. |
| A．Learn about Chinese history. | B．Enjoy the beautiful site. |
| C．Attend the important meeting. | D．Join in the special design. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A travel journal. |
| C．A teacher's handbook. | D．A personal diary. |
6 . Things That You Can’t Miss in Macao
Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world's 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the exciting activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest bungee jump in the world.
Grab a traditional Portuguese dinner
Macao was colonized by Portugal (葡萄牙) before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed into many corners of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.
Visit a museum
Macao, as a tiny little city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both Eastern and Western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.
Selfie at the Ruins of St. Paul
The Ruins of St. Paul is the signature landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1583. However, after three fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged.
1. If you want to go bungee jumping, you should go to_______________.| A．the ruins of St. Paul | B．the Macao Towel. |
| C．a Portuguese restaurant. | D．the Maritime Museum |
| A．has a great influence on | B．is deeply impressed by |
| C．is well prepared for | D．is made up of |
| A．In a letter | B．In a history book |
| C．In a news report. | D．On a tourism website. |
7 . The days of dragging heavy luggage through an airport may be over thanks to a new robotic suitcase that follows its owner like a loyal dog.
Called Cowa Robot, the $650 carry-on suitcase moves on its own at a top speed of nearly 4.5mph and can find its way back to its owner within a distance of 164 feet.
To activate (启动) it, all the user has to do is press a hidden button in the handle and start walking — it will automatically keep up thanks to high-tech sensors in the case and a tracker bracelet (手环) worn by the traveler. High-tech sensors in the case and a bracelet make the Cowa Robot stays around 2 feet behind its owner.
Designed by a Shanghai-based startup, Cowa Robot was built with the latest in robotics to avoid objects in its path and actively look for its owner if it gets separated. The carry-on case has a built-in camera sensor to find its owner and it connects to a smartphone app via Bluetooth.
It follows at a 45-degree radius and can be programmed to follow a specific path, and it has a handle so it can be dragged when the airport is too crowded. The 10lb suitcase has four USB ports and a built-in battery that can charge a passenger’s mobile phone or tablet, and has a separate section for laptops or other devices. It is made from a sturdy German Bayer PC material to protect its contents and has a logo that lights up.
1. The suitcase will keep up with its owner because it is equipped with .| A．a handle and wheels | B．sensors and a tracker bracelet |
| C．a mobile phone and a tablet | D．a smartphone and a log |
| A．Inside an airport. | B．In a station. |
| C．In a crowded place. | D．In a noisy place. |
| A．A technology report. | B．A guidebook. |
| C．An announcement. | D．An advertisement. |
| A．A suitcase that travels fast. |
| B．A suitcase that looks like a dog. |
| C．A robotic suitcase that follows its owner. |
| D．A more expensive suitcase for travelers. |
8 . No video games are allowed after 10 pm. It is not allowed to play games for more than 90 minutes on non-holidays. No more than 400 yuan per month is allowed to buy virtual weapons and costumes.
The Chinese government has issued new regulations aimed at controlling teenager’s addiction to video games. Some officials believe that this problem is the reason why more and more young people are suffering from myopia (近视) and poor learning. The rules forbid users under the age of 18 from playing between 10 pm and 8 am. The rules demand that they shouldn’t play more than 90 minutes on non-holidays and more than 3 hours on weekends and other holidays.
Officials have taken stronger measures to monitor large technology companies and promote them to help spread the advocated cultural values. The official media regarded some games as “poisons” and banned some violent games. In addition, minors (未成年人) must use real names and ID numbers when they log into the game. These regulations also limit the a-mount of money that teenagers can use to purchase virtual items such as weapons, clothing, and pets through the app.
Analysts said that these regulations have been largely predicted by the industry and are unlikely to affect its earnings. However, young gamers may also find ways to bypass (绕开) the rules, such as using the parent’s phone number and ID number. “There will always be something imperfect,” said Daniel Ahmad, senior analyst at Niko Partners. However, he added that thanks to the regulations, China is now one of the most regulated video game markets in the world.
Yang Bingben is the owner of an industrial technology company. He noticed that his son often plays games that don’t require networking and is difficult to control. “We have something new to replace the games,” he said, “our thinking should be to build more stadiums, such as football stadiums and basketball courts.”
1. The new regulations will help Chinese teenagers with their ________.| A．intelligence | B．personalities |
| C．study and eyesight | D．constitutions and morals |
| A．They are adjustable. | B．They are effective. |
| C．They are creative. | D．They are worthless. |
| A．Teenagers are spending more time in the stadiums. |
| B．Football and basketball will be popular with teenagers. |
| C．Getting rid of the addiction to video games is impossible. |
| D．Doing sports helps prevent teenagers playing video games. |
| A．Literature. | B．Education. |
| C．Fashion. | D．Sport. |
9 . Using technology in the classroom can produce unbelievable results. But for note-taking, it may pay to keep it old-school and stick with pen and paper. Students who take notes by hand appear to process information more deeply than those who take notes on a laptop or an iPad and other technological appliances, according to a study published this year.
Using the new fashionable method generally produces more raw notes. But students using laptops tend to do worse than note-takers by hand when answering conceptual questions about the material.
Researchers from Princeton and UCLA conducted several experiments with college students watching some video lectures. In one experiment, note-takers by hand wrote down fewer words than those typing on laptops. But the two groups performed about the same when answering factual questions about the lecture material, and students who wrote longhand did much better than laptop note-takers on conceptual questions .
What gives? Students using laptops tended to write what they heard word by word rather than processing the information; that resulted in a sort of “shallower” learning, the researchers say.
In a second experiment, students taking notes on laptops were told not to write down what they heard word by word. It didn't help in spite of the instructions. They still took notes word by word and they still did worse on conceptual questions than those taking notes by hand.
In a third experiment, students were able to briefly study their notes before answering questions asked a week after the lecture. Those reviewing their longhand notes did far better than students reviewing their typed notes.
A student named Jerry from the experiment said, “The study is right, and we have to think about what was said to take the notes because I could not write down every word. I even developed complex letter symbols to help. To study for tests, I went over and underlined key points to reinforce them. The process helped me understand the lectures better.”
1. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 probably mean？___| A．It is necessary to take notes on a laptop or an iPad. |
| B．It is not worthwhile to take notes with pen and paper. |
| C．It needs much money to go to schools with a long history. |
| D．It may bring good results to use the traditional note-taking style. |
| A．The students using laptops don’t understand the instructions. |
| B．The students using longhand write down all that they hear. |
| C．The students using laptops learn worse than those by hand. |
| D．The students using longhand don't process the information. |
| A．Jerry is good at inventing letter symbols. | B．It's very hard for Jerry to write down notes. |
| C．Notes guarantee good performance in tests. | D．Jerry approves of the study and its result. |
| A．An education column. | B．A health magazine. |
| C．A travel guide. | D．A biology textbook. |
10 . 2020 Journalism Workshop
Learn print,radio,television,digital
Washington,DC area high school students are invited to apply to the Washington Association of Black Journalists' annual Urban Journalism Workshop. WABJ has been guiding the next generation of journalists since 1986 through this program. UJW was started by longtime Chicago Tribune and St. Louis Times Dispatch reporter George Curry and former Washington Post reporter Athelia Knight. During the workshop, students learn the fundamentals of print, radio, TV and digital journalism. Current and former professional journalists with The Washington Post，NPR and other media companies volunteer to teach participants. A scholarship is offered for qualifying seniors.
● Sessions are held for eight continuous Saturdays from 29 February—18 April；9 am—4 pm.
● Scholarship criteria includes an essay, stories produced in the workshop, class attendance and participation in all eight sessions.
● High school students, all classifications, in the greater DC area are encouraged to apply.
Students should contact UJW Coordinator Trina Williams at ujwdc @ aol. com for details or check with their high school advisers.
To download an application, read more about available scholarships or learn about the Urban Journalism Workshop, visit www. ujwonline. org, or contact: UJW Coordinator Trina Williams at ujwdc @ aol. com.
Applications and required materials must be received by Friday, 31 January 2020.
1. What can be learned if the students join the workshop?| A．The management of the UJW. |
| B．The basic skills of digital journalism. |
| C．The classification of electronic devices. |
| D．The qualities of environmental journalists |
| A．Saturday, 11 April. | B．Wednesday, 18 March . |
| C．Wednesday,29 January. | D．Saturday,22 February. |
| A．Sports. | B．Education. |
| C．Science. | D．Entertainment. |
