1 . Whether you’re hiking through Yellowstone or camping in the Ozarks, choosing the best backpacking stove (炉子) to take with you can make a big difference. Read on for some of our top picks.
Soto Windmaster 4FlexBackpackers love its convenient built-in igniter (点火器), powerful heat output, and four-pronged (四管的) pot stabilizer, which provides a more stable platform for cooking than three-pronged stoves.
Buy it now at REISolo Stove Titan
The Solo Titan burns twigs, pine cones, leaves, and any other biofuels you may find out in nature, offering a safe and natural alternative to burning gas. The Titan is considered mid-size, ideal for cooking for several people.
Buy it now at SoloStoveFire Maple Star X2 Cooking System
Based on hundreds of reviews, hikers say they’re impressed by this gas-powered stove’s easy setup. The Star X2 also features Heat Exchange Technology, which the company says provides superior wind-resistance in different weather environments, helping to reduce overall boil time.
Buy it now on AmazonSoto Amicus
Weighing just 2.9 ounces, the Soto Amicus is well known for its light weight and attractive appearance. Multiple Amazon reviewers praise this backpacking stove’s easy setup and four integrated pot stabilizers, which create a stable base for cooking in the wilderness.
Buy it now on Amazon or REI1. Which stove suits you best if you want a quick meal?
| A．Soto Amicus. | B．Solo Stove Titan. |
| C．Soto Windmaster 4Flex. | D．Fire Maple Star X2 Cooking System. |
| A．Easy setup. | B．Wind resistance. |
| C．Relative stability. | D．Attractive appearance. |
| A．An adventure travel report. | B．An outdoor travel guide. |
| C．An advertisement for facilities. | D．A cookbook for easy meals. |
2 . The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.
Tonal
$2,995 AT TONAL.COM
Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.
Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV
$1,800 AT BEST BUY
8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over $5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got. It gets your money worth best.
VIVE Goggle
$499 AT VIVE.COM
Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set — that’s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde
$920 AT WALMART
For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.
1. Which device will get your money worth best?| A．Tonal. | B．Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde. |
| C．VIVE Flow. | D．Hisense 75” U 800 GR 8K ULED Roku TV. |
| A．They are user-friendly. |
| B．They help keep track of weight. |
| C．They appeal to gamers. |
| D．They are intended for who are allergic to dust. |
| A．A consumer review. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A novel. | D．A health report. |
3 . Here come four most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.
Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from Grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly.
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10-12 members from Grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Wednesday).
Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance, flexibility, and joint stability, but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from Grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday).
Media Club
The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from Grades 6 to 12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).
1. Which club will attract students who want to get both mental and physical benefits?| A．Basketball Club. | B．Public Speaking Club. | C．Yoga Club. | D．Media Club. |
| A．Set up a school radio. | B．Write imaginary stories. |
| C．Learn public speaking skills. | D．Interview teachers and students. |
| A．In a school introduction. | B．In a research paper. |
| C．In a history textbook. | D．In a guidebook. |
Departs：May-October 2007
Includes：
●Return flights from 6 China’s airports to Naples
●Return airport to hotel transport
●Seven nights’ accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Nice
●Breakfast
●The service of guides
●Government taxes
Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of the Europe’s most wonderful corners-Naples in Italy if you want to have a nice time in a beautiful small quiet place. The ancient Romans called the city “happy land” with attractive coastline, colorful towns, splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea. Your best choice for a truly memorable holiday!
Choose between the peaceful traditional villages of Sant’ Agata, set on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento, or the more lively and well-known international resort town of Sorrento, with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.
Breathtaking scenery, famous sights and European restaurants everywhere. From the mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins of Pompeii, and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful resorts of Positano, Sorrento and Ravello, the area is a feast for the eyes! Join us, and you won’t be disappointed!
Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hotel Nice. A single room, another ￥2,000. A group of ten college students , ￥10,000 for each .
Like to know more? Telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on : 0845—226—7788(All calls charged at local rates).
1. Who is the advertisement intended for?| A．Potential tourists. | B．College students. |
| C．Quiet people. | D．Old people. |
| A．transport between the airport and the hotel |
| B．telephone calls made by tourists |
| C．the service of guides to tourists |
| D．double rooms for every two tourists |
| A．￥12,000 | B．￥10,000 |
| C．￥2,000 | D．￥14,000 |
5 . South Korean Films
Beijing audience(观众) can view five new South Korean films, all with Chinese subtitles(中文字幕), until April 19 at the Tuixin Cinema on the Beijing National Library grounds.
Two other South Korean films completed their full runs(展出) at the Tuixin Cinema earlier this month.
Location: Tuixin Cinema, Beijing National Library, 39 Baishiqiao Road, Haidian District
Telephone: 86425566
My love, My Bride
April 15: 9: 00, 13: 00, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30
Kim’s War
April 16: 9: 00, 13: 00, 18: 15
Because You Are a Woman
April 17: 13: 30, 18: 15
Marriage Story
April 18: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 18: 15
Sopyonje
April 19: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30
Leon’s Show
Hong Kong popstar...Leon Lai will give a personal performance at 7: 30pm from tomorrow through to September 21 at the Shanghai Gymnasium. The show is to celebrate the opening of the 93 Huangpu Tourism Festival.
Tickets: 60, 90, 120, 180 yuan RMB, available (有票) at 66 Jiangning Road.
Address: Shanghai Gymnasium, 1111 Caixi Road N.
Tel: 29189188, 29171145, 49384952, 29197113
Russian Concert
The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra will put on some excellent Russian choral(合唱的) works at 7: 15pm on September 26 and 27 at the Shanghai Concert Hall. They will sing Russian folk songs and a Mass under a Russian conductor who is very famous for conducting chorus(歌唱队) and has given a successful choral concert in Beijing.
Tickets: 6, 8, 10, 12 yuan RMB, available at the hall’s ticket office.
Address: 523 Yan’an Road M. Shanghai
Tel: 32275694
Korean Songs
The Song and Dance Troupe of the Republic of Korea will give a Song and Dance show at 7: 30 pm tonight at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.
Tickets: 10, 20, 30 yuan RMB available at the theatre’s ticket office.
Address: 1376 Nanjing Road W. Shanghai
Tel: 29798663
1. The audience in _______ can watch the performance given by Leon Lai from tomorrow through to September.| A．Beijing | B．Korea | C．Shanghai | D．Hong Kong |
| A．Kim’s War; 29798663 | B．My love, My Bride; 32275694 |
| C．Because You Are a Woman; 29189188 | D．Marriage Story; 86425566 |
| A．Leon Lai, a Hong Kong pop star |
| B．The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra |
| C．The Song and Dance Trupe of the Republic of Korea |
| D．A Russian Philharmonic Orchestra |
| A．1111 Caoxi Road N | B．1376 Nanjing Road W |
| C．523 Yan’an Road | D．66 Jiangning Road |
| A．We can see all the South Korean films in the morning. |
| B．Leon’s show is to celebrate a festival. |
| C．There are some famous pop singers in Russian concert. |
| D．We can enjoy the Korean songs at the Shanghai Concert Hall. |
6 . Are you looking for a reading lamp? If you are, here are some for you to choose from.
Home Design Lamp With Side Reading Light
Listed Price: $50
This lamp by Home Design Lighting is suitable for small or medium-size rooms. You can place it in the corner of a living room for mood light. You can also place it next to a tall bookshelf to help show a collection.
Standing just over 71 inches tall, the lamp has a black-painted finish and a beautiful plastic shade.
KVART Floor Reading Lamp
Listed Price: $45
It is certainly not the kind of lamp you want to provide enough light in your rooms.’ However, it is perfect if you need a floor reading lamp. A long flexible neck makes this lamp easy to change directions and direct the light wherever you might need it to be. The lamp is available in various colors as well.
Import Wp48’Gry Goose Floor Lamp
Listed Price: $60
By now and get up to 25% off the price!
If you are looking for a lamp whose light looks like sunlight, then this is a great one that you should take a close look at. The lamp is best for reading and studying. Of course, it is also useful when you do any office work at night.
Bell and Howell Brass Tone Sunlight Lamp
Listed Price: $70
By now and get a 50% discount.
This is great sunlight lamp. It improves visibility to help you see more clearly and comfortably and also helps reduce eyestrain. An energy-efficient 27 watt bulb provides as much as a 150 watt bulb. The lamp will add a beautiful look to any room.
1. Which of the following comes in different colors?| A．The Home Design Lamp With Side Reading Light. |
| B．The Bell and Howell Brass Tone Sunlight Lamp. |
| C．The Import Wp48’Gry Goose Floor Lamp. |
| D．The KVART Floor Reading Lamp. |
| A．$35. | B．$40. | C．$45. | D．$50. |
| A．that has mood light | B．with a beautiful shade |
| C．that helps reduce eyestrain | D．with a long flexible neck |
7 . China has a lot to offer. Do you want to take a China tour? Here are some of our best sellers.
Tour 1 Wonders of China ( Price: $2,699 )
Beijing—Xi’an—Guilin—Yangshuo—Yangtze River—Shanghai
Suitable for those who love splendid Chinese culture, unique natural scenery and more leisure holiday. Visit Forbidden City, walk up to Great Wall, see amazing Terracotta Warriors, take cruise along Yangtze River and ride bikes along Yangshuo country.
Tour 2 Water Town and Yellow Mountains Tour ( Price: $1,409 )
Shanghai—Suzhou—Huangshan—Hangzhou—Shanghai
Suitable for those who like interesting water town traditions and amazing scenery. See gorgeous Yellow Mountains scenery and the prosperous Shanghai, visit a famous water town - Tongli, explore the classical beauty of Hangzhou and Suzhou.
Tour 3 Authentic Yunnan Discovery ( Price: $1,629 )
Kunming—Dali—Lijiang—Shangri-La
Suitable for those who are interested in minority (少数民族) culture and snow mountain. The Stone Forest, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge show you the creativity of the nature and the Lijiang Ancient Townand Shangri-La show you the colorful culture of the minorities there.
Tour 4 Golden Silk Road ( Price: $1,749 )
Xi’an—Dunhuang—Turpan—Urumqi
Suitable for those who are eager to uncover the secret of the Silk Road. Listen to the stories about the ancient Silk Road and see the relics on the channel which connected the eastern and western world.
Tour 5 In Pursuit of Kungfu Tour ( Price:$1,509 )
Shanghai—Xi’an—Luoyang—Dengfeng—Beijing
Suitable for Kungfu fans who want to learn Kungfu in Shaolin Temple. Lighten your trip by learning the most authentic Chinese Kungfu at Shaolin Temple, and the Longmen Grottoesc石窟) in Luoyang help you understand the spirit of Kungfu.
1. If the tourists want to explore the beauty of the snow mountain, they would probably choose ________.| A．In Pursuit of Kungfu Tour | B．Golden Silk Road |
| C．Authentic Yunnan Discovery | D．Wonders of China |
| A．Tongli is famous for the interesting water town traditions. |
| B．Beijing and Shanghai are the two common cities in Tour 1 and Tour 2. |
| C．Tourists can experience the culture of the minorities on the Silk Road. |
| D．Kungfu fans can learn Kungfu in the Longmen Grottoes. |
| A．show visitors the importance of some cities |
| B．supply visitors with the information of some China tours |
| C．offer visitors some trip tips |
| D．tell visitors the splendid Chinese culture |
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Over 100 paintings by modern China’s painting master Xu Beihong are on show at the National Art Museum of China, including his oil and ink works. Xu is skilled at painting birds and animals.
If you go:
9:00 am-5:30 pm, from September to November (closed on Mondays). 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010-64034951.
Musical performance for Japanese anime lovers
Music Fans Classical orchestra will provide a performance for Japanese anime and music lovers, bring together great works by celebrated Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi including melodies, in Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky and director TakeshiKitano’s film Kikujiro.
If you go:
7:30 pm, November. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 North Xinhua Steet,Xicheng District. 010-66057006.
Opera Film Carmen
The French opera film Carmen, directed by Tiziano Mancini, will be shown in Beijing on Saturday. It will be played in French, with English and Chinese subtitles .
Based on the novel of the same name by Prosper Mérimée, Carmen was the last work of famous French writer Georges Bizet, telling stories of the working class and ordinary people. It’s also one of the most popular operas in the world.
If you go:
8:30 pm, September. National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng District. 010- 66550000.
The Merchant of Venice
The Beijing Comedy Theater will put on William Shakespeare’s classic The Merchant of Venice from December15 to December 17. It will be played in Chinese.
If you go:
7:30 pm, December 15-l7; 2:30 pm, December 16. Beijing Comedy Theater, 11 Chaoyangmen North Street, Dongcheng District. 400-6103721.
1. Where can you go if you are free in October?
| A．The National Art Museum of China. | B．The Beijing Concert Hall. |
| C．The Beijing Comedy Theater. | D．The National Center for the Performing Arts. |
| A．It’s a British film. | B．It’s Georges Bizet’s best work, |
| C．It’s very famous in the world. | D．It will be played on Sunday. |
| A．Carmen. | B．Kikujiro. |
| C．Castle in the Sky. | D．The Merchant of Venice |
10 . Summer holidays are coming. Here are two posters for members of English Club in the schoolyard:
| Science and Technology Museum Opening hours Sunday--Wednesday : 10:00am--5:30pm Charge:$5 What’s on Ancient Technology—the ground floor Modern Technology— the first floor Space —the second floor The silk road: trade and travel — the second floor Please note The museum is closed for 3 days during the Spring Festival every year． Contact us Information desk:73238299 Email:stm99@1,63．com | To all climbers! Place: Castle Peak Indoor Climbing Centre Date: 8: 30 am, July, 15 Do: Sign in when you come to the centre. Climb with a partner. Wear a hard hat at all times. Wear the correct climbing shoes. Don’t: Don’t eat or drink anywhere except in the café. Don’t listen to personal music players while climbing. Don’t light fires. Good practice: Use a locker to store your things. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Wearing jewellery can cause accidents. Talking on a mobile phone while climbing can be dangerous. |
| A．downstairs | B．on the ground floor |
| C．on the second floor | D．on the first floor |
| A．10:00 am,Saturday． | B．2:30 pm,Saturday． |
| C．8:30 am,Sunday． | D．2:00 pm, Sunday |
| A．wear the correct climbing shoes | B．stay alone all the time |
| C．1isten to personal music players | D．talk on a mobile phone |
| A．wear a soft hat at all times | B．wear jewellery |
| C．eat something when you feel weak | D．keep your things in a locker |
