1 . AQUILA Children’s Magazine is the most intelligent read for curious kids. Full of enthusiastic articles and challenging puzzles, every issue covers science, history and general knowledge. AQUILA is a quality production, beautifully illustrated with contemporary artwork throughout.
Intelligent reading for 8-12-year-olds
Cool science and challenging projects
Inspires self-motivated learning
Exciting new topics every issue
AQUILA is created and owned by an independent UK company. It has 28 pages, printed on high-quality paper and there are no advertisements or posters. Instead it is full of well-written articles, thought-provoking (令人深思的) ideas and great contemporary artwork. Each monthly issue is centred around a new topic.
AQUILA works as a superb learning extension to current primary (or KS2 and KS3) curriculum (课程), but it is much more than that! Entertaining and always surprising, AQUILA is recommended because it widens children’s interest and understanding, rather than encouraging them to concentrate only on their favourite subjects. It gives children a well-rounded understanding of the world, in all its complexity.
The concepts in AQUILA can be challenging, requiring good comprehension and reading skills. Eight years is usually a good age to start. Some gentle interest from an adult is often helpful at the start.
In 2021 AQUILA will have been in publication for 29 years, but it has never appeared in newsstands or shops. We are subscription only.
AQUILA Subscription
UK：12 Months￡55－4 Months￡30
Europe：12 Months￡60－4 Months￡35
World：12 Months￡70－4 Months￡35
Birthdays
Select the Birthday option, write a gift message and choose the birthday month. We will dispatch to arrive at the start of the month you have entered. The package posts in a blue envelope marked “Open on your birthday”.
1. What is special about AQUILA?| A．It is available in shops. | B．It is for kids of all ages. |
| C．It prints readers’ artwork. | D．It has no advertisements. |
| A．Articles on modern art. | B．Family reading materials. |
| C．Knowledge beyond school subjects. | D．Ideas on improving reading skills. |
| A．Foreign language learners. |
| B．Children with learning difficulties. |
| C．Parent-child reading lovers. |
| D．Curious kids with good comprehension. |
Still Alice In this film, we can catch a glimpse of a family’s relationships, fears, concerns and struggles. Alice, the film’s main character, copes bravely with Alzheimer’s disease: she’s the perfect example of an iron-willed woman. Julianne Moore’s amazing performance adds extra charm to this character. Not surprisingly, Julianne Moore won the 2015 Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role. |
Coco Before Chanel The movie is about a strong woman who was not afraid to defy(挑战)society and its conservative and old-fashioned morals. Some say it’s a dull and monotonous(老套的)movie, but it would be more accurate to say that it’s simply an unhurried one — a technique that makes it all the more fascinating. Audrey Tautou is graceful in the role of Chanel. |
Mona Lisa Smile This movie teaches you about dignity, courage and persistence, and the central theme is learning to have a mind of your own. Katherine Watson (Julia Roberts) is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the famous all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated morals of society, Katherine inspires her traditional students including Betty and Joan to challenge the lives they are expected to lead. |
Elizabeth This is a wonderful film about Elizabeth I, who was faced with the difficult task of becoming a wise and strong monarch(君主). Cate Blanchett is amazing in the role of the queen—majestic, powerful, and strong-willed—who opens a “golden age” in the history of England. Suspense, passion, betrayal, adventure—all these things are combined in this thrilling and epic movie with perfect scenes, gorgeous costumes and shocking performances by the actors. |
| A．They’re strong-willed and brave. |
| B．They’re great professional women. |
| C．They suffer from serious illnesses. |
| D．They are always challenging traditional virtues. |
| A．is mainly set in Wellesley College |
| B．is especially popular with traditional students |
| C．is a film whose theme is learning to think independently |
| D．is a dull but unhurried movie |
| A．Julianne Moore | B．Audrey Tautou |
| C．Julia Roberts | D．Cate Blanchett |
3 . Judges Sought for Student Research Showcase
Sigma Xi is seeking professional researchers and science communicators to judge the Student Research Showcase, a science communication competition for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Judges from the following disciplines (学科)are needed April 3- 10 to evaluate and provide feedback on presentation websites.
• agriculture, soil, and natural resources
• cell biology and biochemistry
• environmental sciences
• human behavioral and social sciences
• math and computer science
• physics and astronomy
Each volunteer will judge up to 10 student websites that contain a research abstract, slide show, and video. Judges interact with contestants(参赛者)by posting comments and questions on the sites, allowing flexibility with each judge's personal schedule. No travel is required. The students compete to be named a division winner and receive up to $ 500.
Sigma Xi membership is preferred, but not required, to judge. To volunteer by March 31，go to https://www. sigmaxi. org/meetings-events/volunteer.
The Public Can Help
Everyone can vote for the People's Choice Award winner, based on the quality of the presentation's video. The winner receives up to $ 250.
Find more details at https://www. sigmaxi.org/meetings-eventsistudent-research-showcase.
1. Who is the most likely candidate for the judge of the showcase?| A．A professor of western literature. | B．An undergraduate of cell biology. |
| C．A specialist in human social sciences. | D．A member of Sigma Xi. |
| A．Evaluate lectures given on science. |
| B．Assess science presentation websites. |
| C．Interview the contestants at a given time. |
| D．Vote for the People's Choice Award winner. |
| A．$ 250. | B．$ 500. | C．A free travel. | D．A slide show. |
4 . Here are four books recommended by one of the most respected editors from Reader’s Digest. If you have time to dip yourselves into the books, they can surely offer much food for thought.
Face It
Debbie Harry
HARPERCOLLINS
Picture this: it’s the late 1970s and the punk music scene is starting to take hold. The band releases the album ParallelLines, which becomes the greatest hit. Everyone wants to attend her concert and some teenage girls even dream to be her. Now 75, Harry bares all about herself in Face It, starting from her childhood. Part shocking, this book is as humorous, moving and vigorous as its subject.
Scatterbrain
Henning Beck
NEWSOUTHBOOKS
If there is no obvious connection among what we see, the brain will substitute in the rest of the information without you even noticing, Beck says in the chapter Memory. In this “user’s guide for your brain”, he argues that mistakes are the keys to success. He combines science with brain-boosting advice and real-life stories to take the reader on a fascinating adventure through human memory.
You’ re Not Listening
Kate Murphy
PENGUINERANDOM HOUSE
When was the last time you listened to someone? Really listened without thinking about what you wanted to say next? And when was the last time someone really listened to you? Compared with talking, listening isn’t considered so important, argues journalist Kate Murphy, but she insists it is actually the more powerful position in communication. Her insights could transform your conversations, your relationships and your life.
The Right-Brain Work Out
Russel Howcroft with Alex Wadelton
PENGUIN
In 1968,1600 five-year-olds were given a creativity test. They were retested at ages 10 and 15 and their scores were compared against adults. While 98 per cent of five-year-olds were assessed in the “highly creative” range (genius level), only two per cent of adults could be considered “highly creative”. In The Right-Brain Work Out, the authors promise to re-train your brain to be more creative, using 70 questions to challenge you.
1. What can we learn from the passage?| A．Parallel Lines became a great success in the 1970s unexpectedly. |
| B．Face It mainly reveals things about the band to the general public. |
| C．Scatterbrain helps stimulate your brain to take more adventures. |
| D．Beck holds that the importance of mistakes shouldn’t be ignored. |
| A．Two tests were given separately to the subjects. |
| B．The effect of the brain exercise is clearly proved. |
| C．Some questions are designed to enhance creativity. |
| D．Genius kids reserve their creativity into adulthood. |
| A．Face It | B．Scatterbrain |
| C．You’re Not Listening | D．The Right-Brain Work Out |
5 . Non-Credit Courses
The Pre-College Program offers non-credit courses. Students will experience college-level courses given by some of our college’s leading experts and will receive written feedback (反馈) on their work at the end of the course. Pre-College students will also receive a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.
All non-credit courses meet from 9:00 a. m.-11:30 a. m. daily and may have additional requirements in the afternoons or evenings.
COURSE: Case Studies in Neuroscience
·June 11— July 2
·Leah Roesch
Using student-centered, active-learning methods and real-world examples, this course is designed to provide a fuller understanding of how the human brain works.
COURSE: Psychology of Creativity
·June 15—June 28
·Marshall Duke
Why are certain people so creative? Is it genetic (遗传的), or a result of childhood experience? Are they different from everyone else? This popular psychology course highlights the different theories of creativity.
COURSE: Creative Storytelling
·June 21 — July 3
·Edith Freni
This college-level course in creative storytelling functions as an introduction to a variety of storytelling techniques that appear in different forms of creative writing, such as short fiction and playwriting.
COURSE: Sports Economics
·July 19 — August 1
·Christina DePasquale
In this course we will analyze many interesting aspects of the sports industry: sports leagues, ticket pricing, salary negotiations, discrimination, and NCAA policies to name a few.
1. Who is the text intended for?| A．The general public. | B．College freshmen. |
| C．Educational experts. | D．High school students. |
| A．Sports Economics. | B．Creative Storytelling. |
| C．Psychology of Creativity. | D．Case Studies in Neuroscience. |
| A．Leah Roesch’s. | B．Edith Freni’s. |
| C．Marshall Duke’s. | D．Christina DePasquale’s. |
6 . The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) seeks Festival Support Staff for 2020 festival season to provide office and on-site support for three large-scale festivals. Positions available include:
•Programming Administration Assistant
Responsibilities include programming research, marketing and event organization. The position may also be responsible for press and photo document management, social media updates, and customer service.
Qualified applicants will be careful and organized, with excellent people skills and a general interest in the traditional arts. Computer literacy is essential. Contract runs May1-December15.
•Festival Assistant
This position provides festival staff support. Responsibilities include document creation, travel purchase, data entry, and database maintenance.
Qualified applicants will be outgoing and open-minded, with effective oral and written communication skills and computer literacy. Prior experience with festival planning is preferred. Contract runs May18-October30.
•Production Associate
The Production Associate is a key member of the production team who will work closely with the Production Manager on all festival audio, backline, and lighting needs.
Qualified applicants will be responsible and adaptable, with excellent people skills. Prior experience in concert production is preferred. Contract runs June15-October30.
All Positions: Experience with database entry, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat is required. Must have a clean driving record, or reliable transportation. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Some evenings, weekends, and travel are required.
All positions are full time with contract. Deadline is April 20, 2020.
1. What will a programming administration assistant most probably do?| A．Plan and design a program. |
| B．Create social networking websites |
| C．Deal with complaints from customers |
| D．Photograph newspapers and documents |
| A．May1-December15. | B．May18-October30. |
| C．June15-October30. | D．April20-October30. |
| A．Communication skills. | B．Language levels. |
| C．Working experience. | D．Knowledge on traditional arts. |
7 . Will Traditional TV Ever Be Replaced by Streaming?
For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century.
A Slow Decline
While the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television's dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade.
Changing Viewing Habits
In the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively.
Still the King
Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations.
While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn't look like it's going anywhere any time soon.
| A．This has been the trend for the last couple of decades. |
| B．The original content has included massively popular shows. |
| C．Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along. |
| D．The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services. |
| E．Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service. |
| F．While demand for streaming services is up, TV continues to be the most watched overall. |
| G．Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want. |
8 . BEST BODY FITNESS
About us
You don’t want just gym membership. You want membership that means something. And that means you need support, expert help and a community.
Best Body Fitness isn’t just a gym: it’s full-service fitness membership made for you.
Here’s how it works:
STEP ONE: Your assessment
We begin with an assessment session. This is a chance for you to see what we do at Best Body. Our assessment plans are no-cost and no-risk. We’ll also make a training plan specifically for you.
STEP TWO: Your training
When you decide to become a Best Body member, we show you what to do, how to do it and why you are doing it. After a few sessions with an expert private trainer you will feel comfortable working out on your own. But don’t worry, we’ll always be nearby if you have questions.
STEP THREE: Your membership
Membership works on a month-to-month basis. There are no sign-up fees and no cancellation fees. Start and stop whenever you want. And the best part? Our fees are the most competitive in the whole downtown area.
STEP FOUR: Your community
At Best Body Fitness, we see everyone as part of a big team. And when you work with a team, you can do great things. Join any of our specialized classes, led by expert instructors. Come to our nutrition classes. Participate in our regular social events. Everything is included in your fee.
Finally, share some reasons why our members have chosen us over any other fitness centre in the city.
It’s so EASY
Easy to start, stop, cancel or refund membership
Easy to access — we’re open 24/7, we never close
Easy to do exercise — we have lots of equipment, no long wait
Easy to find — in the centre of town, near public transport and with parking
1. Which statement about Best Body Fitness is correct?| A．It provides you with a fitness assessment after training. |
| B．It offers you a customized training plan. |
| C．It allows you to work out without any fees. |
| D．It asks you to work out on your own. |
| A．Its price is quite good. | B．Its time is enough. |
| C．Its classes are no-risk. | D．Its trainers are experienced. |
| A．News report. | B．Speech. |
| C．Announcement. | D．Advertisement. |
9 . Best Wine Club Gifts
Here are the best wine club gifts that you can give to yourself or your beloved ones this month.
Vinebox Club: for the person that’s scared of commitment
To get started with Vinebox, you’ll just take a quiz on your favorite flavors and tastes. Then Vinebox will select 3 or 6 different brands of wines and send them straight to your door. Enjoy their surprise!
Cost: $ 27 a box
Winc Choice: for the new wine drinker
Just note that when you’re gifting a Winc subscription, the gift receiver isn’t going to get a box. Instead, it will be a Winc gift card that offers him a variety of choices.
Cost: You choose the amount that you want to gift.
Cellars Wine Club: for the picky wine drinker
From international to local wines, and all the way from sweets to 90+ point offerings, there’s an amazing wine club out there. For lovers of sweet wines, its Sweet Club series, which offers sweeter wines, like moscato d'asti and rieslings, is perfect.
Cost: $29-$79 a month.
Blend (混酿酒) Club: for the on-the-go wine drinker
You can choose between a red blend, a white blend, a rosé blend, or all three in their variety pack subscription.
Cost: Get the first 3 blends at only $27 for subscription, or $12 per blend.
1. What is special about Winc Choice?| A．It offers a variety of colorful sweet wines. |
| B．It only sells wines to the registered members. |
| C．The gift receiver will get a card to choose his favorite wines. |
| D．The gift receiver needs to take a test on his favorite flavors. |
| A．$9. | B．$12. |
| C．$27. | D．$39. |
| A．Vinebox Club. | B．Cellars Wine Club. |
| C．Blend Club. | D．Winc Choice. |
10 . School will be back in session by midAugust. The good news, kids and parents？There’s still time to enjoy yourself. From sports to movies, here’s a selection of familyfriendly activities we found, including some deals to make it easier on the wallet.
Free Golfing for Kids
Tired of your kids being in the house all summer？Get them outside, physically active and possibly interested in a new sport. Kids 5 to 15 can leave their electronic devices and onto the golf course with one free bucket of range balls and free golfing with one paid adult. 7:00 am－6:30 pm daily through Aug. 31. Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Blvd. , Land O’Lakes. (813) 9967122. plantationpalms. net.
Family Movies in Historic Theatres
Families can experience a bit of Tampa Bay history as they watch movies in two renovated(翻新的) area landmarks(地标).
As part of the summer Hollywood Classic Series, Tampa Theatre invites you to 1939’s The Wizard of Oz(Aug. 26). (You can remind the kids that Tampa Theatre is old enough to have showed The Wizard of Oz on its first run.) $10. 711 N Franklin St. , Tampa. (813)2748982. tampatheatre. org.
Together with Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 201819 Broadway Season, the historic Capitol Theatre presents movie versions of the Broadway musicals. Next up is The Lion King(Aug.11). $5. Upgrade to $9 for unlimited fountain drinks and popcorn. 3pm 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. (727) 7917400. rutheckerdhall. com.
Summer Series
Curtis Hixon Park has turned into a 12, 000squarefoot play wonderland focused on fitness and adventures. Free. Rotating(循环的) daily activities include live animals and animal education by Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park(Aug. 6), kids fitness classes by the YMCA(Aug.11), kidfriendly recipes by Salt Block Catering(Aug. 7) and craft activities by the Hillsborough County Library(Aug. 8). Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. (262) 9399908. tampasdowntown. com.
1. Which number should you call if you want to go golfing?| A．(262)9399908. | B．(727)7917400. |
| C．(813)2748982. | D．(813)9967122. |
| A．They have been rebuilt many times. |
| B．They were built about eighty years ago. |
| C．They are famous in the Tampa Bay area. |
| D．They have turned into a play wonderland. |
| A．At the YMCA. | B．At Lowry Park. |
| C．At Salt Block Catering. | D．At the Hillsborough County Library. |
