1 . BooksRun
Rent books online at BooksRun and read to your heart’s content.Rent used and new books and textbooks online with BooksRun! Search for the ISBN, the title or the author and get the best deals.
Why rent books online with BooksRunBest book and e-book rental offers
● Low prices that fit any budget
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Free delivery and returns
● Free standard shipping on all orders — no minimum order price!
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Wide selection of books for rent
● More than 100,000 tiles on hand, updated daily
● All kinds of subjects, from law to engineering
Excellent customer service
● Reach us through email, phone, and live chat
● A professional customer support team
How to rent books
1. Find your book
To rent a book, enter its ISBN or title in the search field. Choose a suitable rental period: 35/60/90 days, or longer.
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3. Extend or purchase your book rentalUse the free return label included with your rental order to return your book on time. Need more time? Get 15 more days for just $15, or buy the book with one click!
Our green promise● All our packaging is made out of recycled or fully recyclable materials.
● For every book you rent, we give you points you can donate toward planting trees.
1. What can you get at BooksRun?
| A．Cost-free e-books. | B．Free return shipping. |
| C．A discount on textbooks. | D．Low-priced packaging service. |
| A．$4. | B．$8. | C．$15. | D．$19. |
| A．It mainly deals with used books. | B．It has a strict deadline for returning books. |
| C．It makes a generous donation every year. | D．It operates in a sustainable way. |
2 . Starting to write short stories: An online workshop with Stuart Evers
This is an online paid event organized by The Guardian
Award-winning writer Stuart Evers leads a highly practical and confidence-building master class in writing short stories.
Regardless of your experience, under Stuart’s expert guidance, you will take the first crucial steps in short storytelling, with a special focus on coming up with ideas, so that you will have a newfound confidence in your ability to continue crafting short stories, far beyond the course.
Course content●What makes a short story?
●How to generate ideas for short stories
●Writing techniques that can be put into practice instantly
●Writing exercises that allow different ideas to spark off one another
This course is for…▲A Writers who want to learn the fundamentals of the short story form and develop their skills through practical writing exercises
▲Anyone looking to build their confidence in storytelling
Course Details★Date: Tuesday 31 June 2024
★Time: 6pm-9pm (GMT)
★A catch up recording will be shared after the class and will be available for two weeks.
You will be sent a link to the webinar 24 hours and 30 minutes before the start time. Please email masterclasses@theguardian.com if you do not receive it.
This event will be hosted on a third-party live streaming platform Zoom, please refer to their privacy policy and terms and conditions before purchasing a ticket to the class.
Once a purchase is complete we will not be able to refund you if you do not attend or cancel your event booking. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
1. What does the course pay more attention to?| A．Creating characters. | B．Writing techniques. |
| C．Forming creative ideas. | D．Writing exercises. |
| A．Not receiving the access link. | B．Learning the online workshop. |
| C．Getting some learning materials. | D．Purchasing a ticket to the class. |
| A．Unconditioned refund. | B．A recording of lectures. |
| C．Free booking on Zoom. | D．24 hours of broadcasting. |
3 . Discovery Pass
With a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, you can
• get unlimited booked travel to more than 365 destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network
• choose a pass that suits your travel plans: 14 days, one month, three months or six months
• choose a class of travel that suits your style: Economy or First Class (Premium).
Please note that you cannot book a child ticket online with a Discovery Pass. You will instead need to call 13 22 32 or visit a sales agent.
Before purchasing a pass, please read the relevant terms and rules. A NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass is non-refundable and it cannot be assigned to another person.
Prices
Pass type | 14 days | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months |
| Adult Economy | $232 | $275 | $298 | $420 |
| Adult Premium | $300 | $350 | $400 | $550 |
| Child Economy | $121 | $143 | $154 | $220 |
| Child Premium | $154 | $176 | $220 | $275 |
How to purchase a pass and book trips
Step 1: Purchase a Discovery Pass
Choose a time limit and class of travel that suits your needs.
Step 2: Book your trips
After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to one month to book your first trip. The time limit on your pass will start from the departure date of your first booked trip. All trips must be booked and taken before the expiry (到期) date indicated on the pass. You must book each trip before you travel.
Find out more about ways to book your ticket? Visit our website:
https: /transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/regional-tickets-fares/ways-to-book-your-ticket
1. You can use a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass to ______.| A．book a child ticket online | B．choose a class of travel that suits you |
| C．choose a weekly, monthly or yearly pass | D．get booked travel to unlimited destinations |
| A．$353 | B．$418 | C．$693 | D．$876 |
| A．A pass can be given to another person. |
| B．A pass can be refunded to NSW Trains. |
| C．The time limit on a pass starts from the day of your purchase. |
| D．You should book your first trip within one month after your purchase. |
4 . 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. |
| 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. |
| A．Read orientation materials. | B．Submit the application. |
| C．Visit the volunteer entrance. | D．Receive professional training. |
5 . Welcome to American United Travel Company. We’ll help you spend a perfect holiday. For over 6 years, we have been organizing value for money summer holidays, whether it’s a late holiday deal or your main summer holiday. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a luxury 5-star holiday, or you just want to relax and soak up the sun, we’ve got access to the very best flight and hotel deals throughout the world. We are proud to offer you various services unlike other tour companies where we offer one-stop shop for complete tourism.
Our Services Include
Tours. Meet & Assist Services. Airport Transfer. MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Conferences, Exhibitions) private Jets. Ground handling (24 hours) VIP services on arrival & departure. Adventure Tour.
Means of Transportation Reservations
We operate for all means of transportation available in the country, starting with buses for groups to car rental to individuals.
Guidance
We have the most qualified guides who speak French, English, German, Italian, and Spanish. We bank on their communication skills as well as their knowledge in various fields.
Fancy Dinners
We prepare outdoor dinners in particular places such as castles, beaches, old and traditional houses, etc. Usually, these dinners are arranged according to the clients’ choices.
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Don’t worry about luggage size and weight when travelling. Give your bags to Luggage Concierge in advance and they will be waiting for you at your destination when you arrive.
Call one of our experienced travel consultants on 18884700610 to secure one of these fantastic deals.
1. What is special about United Travel company?| A．It provides one-stop complete tourism. | B．It supplies the best flight and hotels. |
| C．It offers transfer service. | D．Its guides speak various languages. |
| A．Send it to your destination directly. | B．Carry it by yourself. |
| C．Keep it as light as possible. | D．Hand it to Luggage Concierge. |
| A．To diversify the economy. | B．To attract tourists. |
| C．To conserve the environment. | D．To entertain readers. |
6 . Influential Art
| Sheila Metzner: From Life Jan. 20, 2024-Feb. 25, 2024 This exhibition celebrates the artistic skill of the internationally respected American photographer Sheila Metzner. Her unique style integrates aspects of Pictorialism andModernism to create an aesthetic (美感),which not only stands out in the history of photography but also becomes very closely associated with the best of 1980’s fashion,beauty and decorative arts trends. | William Blake: Visionary Jan. 17, 2024-Feb. 24, 2024 A remarkable printmaker, painter, and poet, William Blake (1757-1827) developed a very wildly unconventional world view. By combining his poetry and images on the page through unique drawing techniques, Blake created some of British art’s most striking and lasting imagery. This major international loan exhibition explores the artist-poet’s imaginative world through his most celebrated works. |
| Alfredo Boulton: Looking at Venezuela (1928-1978) Daily, through Jan.16, 2024 Alfredo Boulton was one of the most important intellectuals of the 20th century inLatin America and an influential photographer of the modern period. Through his large collection of works, Boulton generated a new cultural definition of Venezuela. This exhibition explores Boulton’s wonderful photography, his relationships with modern artists and his influence on the formalization of art history in his country. | Eugèn e Atget: Highlights from the Mary & Dan Solomon Collection Daily, through Jan. 25, 2024 Around the turn of the 20th century,photographer Eugène Atget broke new artistic ground. Walking at dawn with his heavy camera, he photographed the soul of Paris and its surrounding areas by focusing on its old alleyways, shop fronts, architectural details,staircases and street sellers. This focused exhibition features highlights from the artist’s work, which continues to influence quite a few photographers today. |
1. What did Sheila Metzner and Alfredo Boulton have in common?
| A．They shaped artistic expression. |
| B．T hey explored cultural diversity. |
| C．They photographed American life. |
| D．They focused on modern photography. |
| A．French fashions. | B．Natural landscapes. |
| C．Architectural designs. | D．Urban street scenes. |
| A．William Blake: Visionary. |
| B．S heila M etzner:F rom L ife. |
| C．A lfredo B oulton:L ooking at Venezuela(1928–1978). |
| D．E ugène A tget: H ighlights from the Mary & Dan Solomon Collection. |
7 . Movies Released in November
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
It’s prequel (前传) time again. In December, we’ll get to see the founding of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in Wonka, but first there’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Based on the dystopian YA novel by Suzanne Collins, the prequel is set 64 years before the previous Hunger Games films.
Released (发行) internationally from 15 November.The Marvels
Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel returns to save the planet from evil aliens, but her job is made considerably harder this time by a big problem that links her to two other superheroines (超级女英雄). Every time she uses her superpowers, she exchanges places with either Photon (Teyonah Parris) or Ms Marvel (Iman Vellani). The worlds we go to in this movie are worlds unlike others you’ve seen in the MCU.
Released internationally from 8 November.
Wish
Walt Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary with a cartoon that shows the themes and animation styles of the studio’s first century. Wish is a musical fairy tale set in a magical land where King Magnifico (Chris Pine) can satisfy his citizens’ wishes. But a 17-year-old girl, Asha (Ariana DeBose) , questions whether the king should keep that power all to himself. She wishes on a star -and the star then falls from the sky to help her.
Released intermationally from 22 November
Napoleon
Ridley Scott’s 28th film tells the story of Napoleon Bonaparte, a famous person in French history. It’s reported to be three hours long, with six major battle sequences — although it’s as much a character-driven drama as it is a war movie.
On general release from 22 November.
1. Which movie is about a historical figure?| A．The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. | B．The Marvels. |
| C．Wish. | D．Napoleon. |
| A．They last very long. | B．They tell imaginary stories. |
| C．They came out on the same day. | D．Their main characters are teenagers. |
| A．A history book. | B．A newspaper. | C．A novel. | D．A diary. |
8 . Writing anything imaginative and questioning usually comes down to one ordinary question: what if? What if there were ghosts who could move through the walls? What if a man were to turn into salt? What if there was a book of real predictions? These questions form clear starting points, while character, setting, and the beginning point are key parts.
In this masterclass with Natasha Pulley, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street and creative writing lecturer, you will be guided through the strategies that help craft magical realism, from story planning to the final completion.
Combining practical writing exercises with theory and discussion, this masterclass will give you the tools and inspiration to build your ideas into a novel.
Course contentFinding your ideas quickly and easily
Extending the outline into more complex world-building
How to use historical language to enrich your work
How to think about novel structure
Course DetailsDate: Thursday 12 October 2023
Time: 6: 30 pm - 9: 00 pm
You will be sent a link to the online class 24 hours prior to the start time. Please email masterclasses @theguardian. com if you do not receive the access link 24 hours before the scheduled start time. If you require any adjustments to enable your participation in this course, please get in touch with us through email as well.
1. What is the main objective of this masterclass?| A．To teach the process of publishing journals. |
| B．To guide participants in turning ideas into novels |
| C．To provide instructions on writing book reviews. |
| D．To explore and discuss theories of magical realism. |
| A．Finding ideas to compose a lecture. |
| B．Obtaining inspiration to craft a bestseller. |
| C．Learning to analyze the structure of a novel. |
| D．Applying historical language to enhance writing |
| A．Reach out to Natasha Pulley for help. | B．Seek support from fellow participants. |
| C．Contact the course provider via email. | D．Check the course website for updates. |
9 . Four European Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss in 2023
Chelsea Flower Show, London
Also known as the “Great Spring Show”, the Chelsea Flower Show is a wonderful showcase of garden designs and flower displays (展览). Many gardeners come to London from around the world for the five-day event. The fastest way to reach the festival is to get a taxi from London Kings Cross Station, which usually takes around 13 minutes.
St Patrick’s Day, Ireland
St Patrick’s Day celebrates the passing of the patron saint (守护神) and is a national holiday in Ireland. The capital Dublin takes things to a whole other level, with wonderful street performances, concerts, and displays of artworks. You’ll also get the opportunity to take part in some Irish dancing.
Oktoberfest, Germany
This year will mark the 188th anniversary (周年纪念日) of Munich Oktoberfest. What was previously a few stands is now Germany’s largest celebration, which is expected to hold anywhere between 5,000 to 11,000 festival goers.
Though the rides and games are amazing, the beer tents are where the most exciting events are held. All the people are encouraged to dress up and join in the street activities, which include live performances from famous bands.
Fiesta de San Isidro, Spain
Each year, Spain holds the Fiesta de San Isidro during the spring in memory of the patron saint of Madrid. Over the course of a few days, the whole city becomes a sea of Latin culture, including Spanish music, dance, and theatre both indoors and outdoors. You’ll typically see patrons in their San Isidro costumes selling traditional sweet snacks on the streets.
1. Where should you go if you are a flower lover?| A．London. | B．Ireland. | C．Germany | D．Spain. |
| A．Stands. | B．Beer tents. | C．Riding games. | D．Live performances. |
| A．Oktoberfest. | B．St Patrick’s Day, |
| C．Chelsea Flower Show. | D．Fiesta de San Isidro. |
10 . This Genius Device Makes No Language “Foreign” Anymore
What Is NativePro?
NativePro is a Japanese high-tech invention that is taking the world by storm. It lets you communicate in more than 40 languages. The device that was previously used by government sand large corporations only is now available to you. You can use it when travelling, for business meetings or whenever you wish to say something in a different language.
How Does It Help You?
Choose the language in which you want to communicate before you press the “A” button and start talking. Then release the “A” button and your translator will automatically translate your speech into a selected foreign language.
Press button “B” and let your foreign friend speak. Then release the “B” button and your device will automatically translate his speech back into your native language
What Makes It So Special?
◇Portable design fits easily in your pocket.
◇It supports real-time translation and text translation is also available.
◇It provides fast and accurate two-way communication in over 40 languages·
◇with sound loud enough, it is comfortable to use in crowded places and hear clearly.
How Can I Buy The NativePro?
Order the NativePro translator from its official website. The regular price is $200 each.Rightnow, you can get a 40% discount off that.
1. What should you do at first when using the device?| A．Select a foreign language. | B．Talk in your own language. |
| C．Press and hold the “A” button. | D．Record what the foreigner says. |
| A．It is weighty but easy to use. | B．It needs users to speak loudly. |
| C．It offers instant two-way translation. | D．It is suitable for reading practice. |
| A．$160. | B．$200. | C．$240. | D．$400. |
