1 . We need people like you, who understand the power of science, to fund the research that will change lives in the future.
By donating to the Medical Research Foundation (MRF), you’ll be funding the research that future generations will depend on. MRF is an independent charity, focused solely on funding quality medical research. With close links to the Medical Research Council (MRC), we’re able to choose the most impactful studies and adapt quickly to meet any emerging health crisis, thanks to the support of people like you.
Your gift can support some of the brightest scientific minds. Many of these scientists are at the beginning of their careers, when funding is hardest to secure. Your support at this critical time can provide the springboard that a scientist needs to drive their research and career forward, ensuring they can continue to make life-changing discoveries.
MRF has supported researchers tackling pressing challenges like the Bird Flu, as well as vital areas of research that are often overlooked by other funders, ensuring we fill the gaps in our medical knowledge and protect the future of human health.
As someone interested in science, you will understand that while no one can predict what we will face next, we can be certain that it is only through ambitious, high-quality medical research that we will meet whatever new challenges come our way. By leaving a donation, you can have a lasting impact on science and on the future of human health.
| A．Provide service for the MRC. | B．Predict emerging health crisis. |
| C．Fund quality medical research. | D．Donate to people interested in science. |
| A．fill the gaps in medical knowledge |
| B．tackle the future pressing challenges |
| C．choose the most impactful medical studies |
| D．support some of the brightest scientific minds |
| A．To raise medical research funds. |
| B．To introduce the impact by donation. |
| C．To analyse the health crisis in the future. |
| D．To employ people devoted to medical research. |
2 . There’s no place like home—a place to put your feet up, relax and be yourself. But a brand new full-service private rental property named Homestead is redefining(重新定义) modern living, making you feel at home.
Freed from the small stuff
Right from moving in, convenience is built into the process, with fully-furnished, high-quality apartments available for residents and access to all facilities of Homestead and Wi-Fi included in monthly rental cost.
Feel at home
Not only are Homestead’s apartments beautifully designed and furnished to create a sense of relaxation and luxury, but the shared spaces for residents to use and socialise in—from the inviting reception area to the landscaped roof garden and stylish private dining rooms—all reflect a contemporary, high-quality reimagining of what renting ought to be.
Make hybrid work really work
As hybrid work, which focuses on the flexibility of working, is part of our lives now, the opportunity to shift between workspaces with ease is critical. Start the day catching up on emails in a stylishly-designed co-working space steps away from your front door, before taking calls on the outside platform or travel into your employer’s office when you need to.
Be a people person
Living at Homestead means joining a community of like-minded people. Whether you meet neighbours on the roof garden or in the cinema room, or choose to network in the co-working space, making friends couldn’t be more straightforward.
Tap here for helpful services
They say there’s an app for everything—and in this case, there is an app with everything. The Homestead App gives you quick access to a range of bookable services, from ordering takeaway to dog walking to cleaning services—all right on your doorstep, meaning more time to actually enjoy the rest of your day.
Visit Homestead and discover how full-service rental lets you make the most of homelike living.
1. What is the purpose of the passage?| A．To inform us of rental services. | B．To advertise a rental property. |
| C．To report on a different lifestyle. | D．To sell multi-functional apartments. |
| A．By offering shared working spaces. |
| B．By giving access to bookable services. |
| C．By supplying a full set of office equipment. |
| D．By providing training to improve efficiency. |
| A．Residents can live an old-fashioned life. |
| B．Homestead saves residents from buying furniture. |
| C．Residents are required to join a social community. |
| D．Homestead charges residents extra fee for using Wi-Fi. |
3 . Tailor your experience, and master the English language in our exciting and comprehensive language programmes. Choose your preferred city, and you’ll study with and befriend other international students.
Our English Learning Programmes
·Learn English in Universities
Courses have been developed in partnership with famous universities in Australia to improve your English language skills. You will get to experience campus life abroad.
·Small Group English Programme
These intensive English classes are hosted in different language schools along the east coast. Talk to our programme advisers to choose the best location.
·One-on-One Tutoring
Our programme organizes tailored learning experiences based on your English learning goals. You will live in local families and have chances to practise your oral English.
·High School Study Abroad
There are few things in life which can make you feel more grown-up like living and learning in another country. Pack this with many fun cultural activities. And you will also have opportunities to experience science subjects taught in English, such as lessons about rocks and minerals, plants and animals, and engineering practices.
Four steps to get into our English learning programmes
Step One: Review the programme information and complete our online application form to get the ball rolling.
Step Two: You will have a 15-min interview with your programme adviser to discuss your interests, needs, destination and duration. Within three days after the interview, the adviser will be in touch by email to let you know if your application has been successful. If so, we’ll send you a formal offer.
Step Three: To confirm your place in our programme, you’ll need to reply to our letter of offer and make payment online according to the instruction. Once this has been done, we’ll send you the documents containing all the information you’ll need regarding your study trip.
Step Four: Once your flights have been booked, let us know your arrival details so that we can organize airport pick-up. We’ll be excited to welcome you to our programme in person!
1. If Henry wants to try a biology class taught in English, he may join in ________.| A．Learn English in Universities | B．Small Group English Programme |
| C．One-on-One Tutoring | D．High School Study Abroad |
| A．Reply to the letter and pay the cost for the study trip. |
| B．Get in touch with the organizer to confirm the destination. |
| C．Review programme information to prepare for an interview. |
| D．Provide the programme adviser with personal needs and goals. |
| A．People planning to improve their English . |
| B．People willing to apply for English teaching jobs. |
| C．People aiming to help learners go abroad. |
| D．People loving to share English learning experiences. |
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5 . Earlier this year, the price on the bestseller, The Girl on the Train, was cut from $11.99 to $1.99 for one day only. The Da Vinci Code was given away for free for one week. Most people were completely unaware of these huge deals.
A select group of readers, however, had the inside scoop (消息) on all these deals. They were using our service at the deal site, BookBub, a daily email that offers limited-time deals on free or deeply-discounted e-books.
Easy Access
Over 10 million people have signed up for BookBub’s free service. Readers sign up with just an email address, and then select their favorite genres (类型). Each day, we send an email with free and discounted bestselling e-books in the selected genres. Just click, download, and read on a device.
Customized Categories
Ranging from mysteries to romance to cookbooks, there are more than 35 categories to choose from to customize your email.
Expert Editors
Each title is hand-selected by our editorial team to ensure the highest quality. In addition, each book is at least 75% off, and many are free, which makes it extremely low-risk to try new authors and genres.
Book lovers have now become practically attracted to this concept. In many cases, they’ve downloaded hundreds of books and saved hundreds of dollars using the service.
“I now have more books than I can read in a lifetime,” said Suzie Miller of Auburn, WA. She said she has downloaded more than 350 free e-books using the service.
Sign up to see today’s deals！
1. According to the passage, BookBub is unique mainly in its ________.| A．wide price range | B．rich selection of authors |
| C．various events for readers | D．personalized recommendations |
| A．prove popularity of the e-books | B．show the benefits of BookBub |
| C．call on people to read more e-books | D．offer guidance on using BookBub |
| A．promote a deal site | B．give advice on book choice |
| C．report a new way to read | D．compare e-books with paper books |
