1 . Best Online Exercise Classes

Online exercise classes are changing the way we think about fitness, and here are some of the best apps for online exercise classes for you to select.

Daily Burn

Daily Burn offers a 30-day free trial, so you can get a feel for the classes and instructors before you make the decision. It provides over 1,000 classes ranging from choices for beginners to advanced athletes, all taught by expert trainers. There are classes that are 10 minutes and ones that are an hour, so you can do a workout that’s perfect for your schedule.

Alo Moves

Through this app, you’re given the chance to connect with encouraging coaches and other hard-working members, and take more than 2,500 different yoga classes of all styles and all difficulties. You can even take classes or practice yoga with any of your friends online. At a price point of $20 per month, it’s surely one of the reasonable at-home choices.

Booya Fitness

Classes offered include cardio (有氧运动) kickboxing, sports conditioning, dancing, and even more. Even if that sounds like you’ll need much expensive equipment, Booya Fitness promises that 75% of their workouts can be completed with just an exercise mat (垫子). Booya Fitness is also very selective (严格挑选的) in the music they play because they know a good song can make your cardio workout motivating. It’s a best choice for the middle and upper class.

Peloton

Peloton’s service is based on live classes intended for anyone who has a bike, and they require the Peloton branded equipment to join in. There are new classes every day, and thousands of classes to choose from. What’s more, there is also a treadmill users can purchase for running- and walking-based classes, and a TV app for strength classes. However, it will charge you more for the convenient service.

1. What can we know about Daily Burn?

A．It offers 30-day free trial classes freely.	B．It’s only suitable for advanced athletes.
C．Most classes are taught by experienced trainers.	D．It’s intended for anyone who has a bike.

2. What is Booya Fitness particular about?

A．Prices.

B．Sports facilities

C．Trainers

D．Music

3. Which of the following may suit those who want to seek a fair price?

A．Daily Burn.

B．Alo Moves.

C．Booya Fitness.

D．Peloton.

2 . Tax Refund for Visitors to Canada

There is refund (偿还) of the tax money (GST) paid on such items as: clothes; electronic products; cosmetics and short-term accommodation (住宿).

Any goods about food; tobacco products; alcohol; entertainment and goods that you consume in Canada do not qualify for refund.

You can claim a refund of the tax money if you meet the following conditions:

◆You are not a citizen of Canada at the time you apply for a refund.

◆The goods you purchase are for personal use.

◆You have paid GST on these purchases.

◆Only original receipts (收据) of the goods you purchase are available. No photocopies are accepted.

◆Each receipt indicates a minimum purchase amount of Canadian dollars $50, not including GST.

◆The total amount of your purchases should reach Canadian dollars $200, not including GST.

◆The receipts should be stamped by the customs officers in the customs offices in one of the Canadian international airports.

You can mail us your receipts of purchases within one year with your original plane boarding pass back home and your home address. We will mail back your tax money in cash within six weeks after we get your receipts. Any false claim will cause a serious offence.

Please fill up the tax refund application form if you fully understand the information with your signature. Mail the form to:

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Suite 104, 275 Pope Road Canada.

For more information: Call Canadian customs service at 1-800-461-9999

1. All the tax money spent on the following goods or items can be refunded except on _______.

A．cameras and CD players	B．hotel living expenses
C．pants and jackets	D．movies and concerts

2. The tax refund instructions are aimed at those who _______.

A．pay for their purchases in cash

B．buy goods and use them outside Canada

C．travel or work in Canada as foreigners

D．are interested in making shopping trips abroad

3. The tax refund application form should be mailed to Canada Customs and Revenue Agency_______.

A．before the buyer leaves Canada

B．after the buyer leaves Canada

C．when the buyer is in the Canadian International Airport

D．after the buyer has the receipts stamped at the airport

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many readers does this magazine have around the world?

A．About 20 million.

B．About 25 million.

C．About 45 million.

2. When was the first Time magazine issued?

A．In 1923.

B．In 1962.

C．In 2003.

3. What is the most notably special issue of Time magazine about?

A．The 100 best novels.

B．The 100 best TV show.

C．The 100 most influential people.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the main audience for the announcement?

A．Soccer players.

B．Parents of soccer players.

C．The youngest soccer players.

2. What do we know about the youngest group?

A．They are too young to play.

B．The transportation will be arranged by the speaker.

C．There aren’t enough players to make teams.

3. What is required to join the weekend camps?

A．Some insurance.

B．Some reservations.

C．Some paperwork.

4. What can we learn about the speaker?

A．His name is Steve.

B．His child plays soccer.

C．He is a soccer coach.

5 . Discover the Huge Health Benefits of Strength Training

One of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you age is to do strength and power training exercises. It is known that when you are in your thirties, you will begin to lose muscle mass. This loss actually contributes to achy joints, the increased risk of injury, and the “middle-age spread” we all fear. What’s more, the older you get, the faster muscle mass loses. It means that eventually, simple tasks like getting out of a chair and climbing stairs can become more difficult.

Strength training can help you build muscles, make you strong, increase your staying power and make everyday activities easier. By combining strength and power training exercises, you’ll not only get stronger, but also improve your reaction speed. As you grow older, that’s critical because it can help prevent falls. Here is a book, Strength and Power Training for All Ages, for your reference.

Common sense about fitness in the book:

·The key muscles to work for an injury-free body

·How to tell how much weight is suitable for you

·How to strengthen the bones most likely to break

·How to take pressure off your knees when walking or running

·Why you’ll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exercise

Four total body workouts in the book:

·Build bones

·Fight diseases

·Improve balance

·Strengthen muscles &Increase muscle power

Get a copy, start training, and then you’ll discover a whole new self.

1. What will happen as people age according to paragraph 1?

A．They will need less exercise.

B．They will improve reaction speed.

C．They will experience muscle loss.

D．They will have better staying power.

2. What does Strength and Power Training for All Ages mainly teach people to do?

A．Train their brains.	B．Build a sound body.
C．Treat bone diseases.	D．Cut down their weight.

3. What is the text?

A．A notice.	B．An oral folktale.
C．A scientific paper.	D．An advertisement.

6 . Here are some interesting places for you to enjoy yourself while you are staying in Beijing.

Here is the timetable of science activities in the Children’s Palace

Timetable
Monday (4 weeks) 19:00 — 21:30 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West. Would you     like to know more about the outer space?	Tuesday (5 weeks) 18:30—20:30 Photography Mr. Brown from Italy. Learn   to take good pictures, please bring your own camera.	Wednesday ( 12 weeks) 18:30 — 21:00 Computer Science Prof. Harry Morison from Oxford University. Learn how to use Windows 2000.
Thursday (4 weeks) 19:00 — 21:00 Modern Medicine Prof Lucy Green. Would you like to know medical advances?	Saturday ( 16 weeks) 14:00 — 17:00 Technical English Prof. Rose Beet. Do you want     to learn the technical words and articles?	Sunday (2 weeks) 8:30 — 11:30 Exhibition of Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions.

1. The teacher who teaches photography is from ______.

A．China

B．Italy

C．America

D．England

2. The computer science class may last for about ________.

A．4 weeks

B．16 weeks

C．5 weeks

D．12 weeks

3. If you want to learn technical English, you should go to the Children’s Palace on ______.

A．Sunday

B．Saturday

C．Thursday

D．Wednesday

7 . 4 World-Class Ski Resorts That Don’t Cost Much

Purgatory

Purgatory Resort represents the classic Rocky Mountain skiing experience, with open alpine runs, powdery glades(雪道) , aspen groves(白杨林)and Colorado sunshine. New lifts and strategic snow-making improve the attractions of carefree runs and parents will welcome the wallet-friendly Power Kids policy: Children 12 and under ski free. Day lift tickets from $44 to $139.

Nelson

The small mountain town of Nelson, British Columbia, has its reputation for some of B. C. ‘s best skiing, with deep, dry powder blanketing its 2, 367 acres. Skiers can enjoy old style chairlifts, uncrowded slopes, 40 feet of powder annually and a lodge with food. The ski hill boasts no Wi-Fi, and in town the nightlife maintains Nelson’s unique identity. Day lift ticket from $74.

Bridger Bowl

Just sixteen miles north of Bozeman, Mont, is Bridger Bowl, a nonprofit resort rich in ski culture and loved by local families and college students. Its 2, 700 feet of vertical drop includes a mixture of a green hand and intermediate(中级的)glades, plus challenging pitches for excited seekers. All key ski-day needs are available. Day lift ticket from $70.

Mad River Glen

Ski-cooperative Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vt, is a legend in American ski culture. Unlike at many U. S. ski areas, daily skier numbers are limited and leisurely lifts let ascending skiers take in the view. The clean and tidy base lodge remains the major center to recharge and warm up, and retrieve belongings casually left on hooks all day. Day lift ticket from S49.

1. How much will a couple with a child aged 10 at least cost on buying day lift tickets in Purgatory Resort?

A．$44.	B．$88.
C．$132.	D．$139.

2. Which resort is suitable for a beginner of skiing?

A．Purgator.	B．Nelson.
C．Bridger Bowl.	D．Mad River Glen.

3. Where do you think the passage is taken from?

A．A travel journal.	B．A public speech.
C．A geography textbook.	D．A tourist guide.

8 . Day 1 Kuitun-Huocheng

Drive to Huocheng for about 6 hours, where 29 minority groups live. After checking in at the hotel, drive to the Sayram Lake, which is also praised as “the last drop of the Atlantic tears”. The best time to visit it is from June to August, when the water is extremely clear and blue and many unknown flowers are in the full blossom (盛开).

Day 2 Huocheng-Yining

In the morning, visit the Khorgos Port between China and Kazakhstan. Have a brief visit to the border cooperation area. Then visit the lavender flora (薰衣草植物群) park. It is the third largest lavender park in the word, only after Provence and Furano. At last, drive to Yining and check in at the hotel.

Day 3 Yining-Nalati Grassland

The Nalati Grassland is a famous pasture (牧场) since ancient times. This is also a famous tourism and holiday resort in Xinjiang which is well-known for beautiful grassland scenery. You could join in the horse riding on the boundless grassland and get close to the local KaZak culture. It is much colder here than in the city especially in the morning and evening, so please take some warm clothes with you.

Day 4 Nalati-Bayanbulak

Today’s private tour will cover the Bayanbulak Grassland and the Swan Lake Natural Reserve. The Bayanbulak Grassland is the second largest grassland in China being known for rich grass, numerous flocks of sheep and varied plants. The Swan Lake is located in this grassland. Actually, it is made of a group of small lakes. You could go up to the Bird Watch Platform built there to appreciate the splendid scenery of the swans, lakes, mountains, clouds, and blue sky.

1. When is the best time to visit the Sayram Lake?

A．In spring.

B．In summer.

C．In autumn.

D．In winter.

2. Where is the temperature much lower than in the city?

A．The Swan Lake,	B．The Khorgos Port.
C．The Nalati Grassland.	D．The Bayanbulak Grassland.

3. In which day can visitors enjoy a landscape of lakes and mountains?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 3.

D．Day 4.

9 . Kangaroo Kids

Fall Jump Rope Workshop

Invited: All skill levels, kids ages 6 and up

Skills Taught: Single / Long Rope, Speed, and Double Dutch (交互花式跳绳)

Learn new skills with nationally recognized jumpers!

Jumpers must be willing to learn and have fun!

Saturday, November 9, 9:00-16:00

North Laurel Community Center

9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd • Laurel, MD 20723

Participant Fee: $55 by 10/21 ($65 after 10/21)
Judge’s Clinic Fee: $25 by 10/21 ($35 after 10/21)
How to Register (register by 10/30)

Use our online registration system for all event registrations, T-shirt orders; and lunch orders. Please register and pay at http://registration. kanagrookids.org/FallWorkshop. First-time users will create a user account to register for the Fall Workshop as a participant. Please create only one user account per household. All members of a family will be part of one account.

NOTE: PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLYAS POSSILE, ASPACE IS LIMITED.

T-shirt Order

Workshop T-shirts: $18, order by 10/18. Shirt Size (please circle during order): YS/ YM /YL/AS/ AM /AL

Jump ropes, T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes, and water bottles will be available for sale at the event on November 9. There will be instructors helping adjust the length of your jump ropes.

Lunch Order

Subway lunch (sandwich or salad, fruit drinks and cookies): $8, order by 10/30.

Workshop Hours: 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00

Lunch: 12:00-1:30

1. What is the early bird participant fee?

A．$25.

B．$35.

C．$55.

D．$65.

2. What are family participants asked to do?

A．Bring their own lunch.	B．Create one registration account.
C．Register for the same instructor.	D．Adjust the length of their jump ropes in advance.

3. When is the deadline for ordering a T-shirt?

A．10/18.

B．10/21.

C．10/30.

D．11/9.

10 . Become a Volunteer for Los Angeles Animal Services

Thank you for your interest in our volunteer team! We are looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of abandoned animals in our care.

We need friendly, outgoing and personable volunteers to assist the public and work with the staff in our animal shelters and at on-site and off-site adoption events.

Our dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals are in need of care, attention, walking, playing, socialization and engaging with people. You may choose to work with any or all of our animal populations.

Volunteers are also needed to assist with other important roles such as adoptions, greeting customers, photography, videography, playgroups, humane education, public relations and some office tasks.

Volunteer opportunities are available during our business hours. Tuesday to Saturday: 8: 00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Shelters are closed on Mondays and on holidays.

Apply online today!

1. Once your application receives preliminary (初步的) approval, you’ll receive orientation (培训) materials and the volunteer agreement to review and sign.

2. Once you return all the necessary paperwork, you’ll have access to our volunteer entrance and other resources, to start your online and on-site training.

3. Once you complete your First Day Classroom and First Day On-site Training, you’ll be able to help with Boredom Busters Daily Enrichment for the animals, and also to train to work with dogs, cats, rabbits, or all three!

Join us and start making a difference! Los Angeles Animal Services recognizes the contributions made by volunteers and is committed to providing a volunteer program that offers challenging opportunities where volunteers can make a difference in the lives of the animals Los Angeles Animal Services cares for.

If you have any questions, please contact the Los Angeles Animal Services Volunteer Office at ani.volunteers@lacity.org.

1. Who will most probably be interested in the program?

A．People who love animals.	B．People who desire to find a job.
C．People who want their pets adopted.	D．People who plan to volunteer on holidays.

2. When is the right time to volunteer at the shelters?

A．From 11: 00 am to 5:00. pm on Monday.	B．From 8:00 am to, 11: 00 am on Sunday.
C．From 2: 00 pm to 5: 00 pm on Sunday.	D．From 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm on Monday.

3. What should you do before getting the volunteer agreement?

A．Read orientation materials.	B．Submit the application.
C．Visit the volunteer entrance.	D．Receive professional training.