1 . What is a book nowadays in a world of Kindles and iPads? Traditional publishers are traveling a long and confusing road into the digital future. Here's the conventional wisdom about publishing: People expect e-books to be cheaper than physical books, and that drives down prices. But the story's not that simple. For one thing, digital publishers have the same problem that traditional publishers do:piracy(盗版).
It turns out, though, that some publishers are doing pretty well despite the piracy problem. "We've had an amazing year," says Sourcebooks President Dominique Raccah. "Last year was the best year in the company's history. This year we beat that, which I didn't think was even possible." Raccah adds that her company is doing well because of digital publishing.
It turns out there are some huge advantages-at least for publishers. A big one: The price of an e-book isn't fixed the way it is with physical books. Ten years ago, a publisher would have sent out its books to the bookstore with the price stamped on the cover. After that, it was done - the publisher couldn't put a book on sale to sell more copies.
"The exciting thing about digital books is that we actually get to test and price differently, " Raccah says. That's what American publisher Little, Brown and Company did with Robert Dallek's book An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy. In the middle of November, Little, Brown and Company dropped the price from $ 9. 99 to $ 2. 99 for 24 hours. That sparks sales; it gets people talking about it," says Terry Adams, a publisher with Little, Brown and Company.
If you read the new e-book 40 Years of Queen, you will find it full of links. Links to iTunes, where you can buy the music you've been reading about. That's another huge advantage of e-books:Publishers can sell you things inside your book.
There's still one big problem putting pressure on publishers. "We actually don't have a good gifting tradition yet for e-books," says Raccah. Despite all the advances in reading technology, physical books are still the best Christmas presents.
1. How does Raccah feel about her company's achievement this year?| A．It's really disappointing. | B．It's less than satisfactory. |
| C．It's just what she predicted. | D．It's far beyond her expectations. |
| A．To stress it had its own advantage. |
| B．To show its marketing was not flexible. |
| C．To complain about the changing prices of books. |
| D．To indicate the unpopularity of physical books. |
| A．It was written by John F. Kennedy. |
| B．It caused disagreements among buyers. |
| C．It was sold at a huge discount for one day. |
| D．It was sold at a different price every week. |
| A．Buy items mentioned in the book. |
| B．Find links to other relevant books. |
| C．Get some background information. |
| D．Listen to music in the book for free. |
2 . The OECD is a global economic forum working with 38 member countries (including UK, US, Canada, Australia, Belgium, etc.) and more than 100 emerging and developing economies to make better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. We provide a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental changes, seeking solutions to common problems.
We aim to improve our efficiency and effectiveness; staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
What do Young Professionals do?
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) brings talented young professionals into the OECD to work and develop their career with the guidance of senior colleagues.
The Program lasts two years during which our Young Professionals (YPs) work with experienced and enthusiastic people, representatives of a rich diversity of cultures, languages and professional backgrounds.
They work with senior national policy makers who participate in the OECD's technical and policy meetings each year.
Are you an ideal candidate for this Program?
First, to be qualified, you must satisfy these 2 criteria:
• be born on or after 30 September 1989 (exceptions will be made for nationals of OECD
member countries which have compulsory military service）
• have an OECD member country nationality
Then you should have:
• an advanced academic degree in a subject of relevance to the OECD's work
• a minimum of two years’ full time professional experience in related fields for candidates with Master's degree（s）
• strong quantitative and analytical skills demonstrated by academic achievement
• knowledge of country policies and institutions and an understanding of political and reform processes
For more information, please contact us at www. oecd. org/social-media.
1. What is special about OECD?| A．It's a website working for 38 countries. |
| B．It establishes some policies beneficial to economy. |
| C．It is aimed at improving the economic situations globally. |
| D．It offers more job opportunities to those loving sharing experiences. |
| A．They're young and really smart. |
| B．They're talented and rich experienced. |
| C．They're skilled people in a certain area. |
| D．They're gifted young people in a specific field. |
| A．A 26-year-old American accountant. |
| B．A 34-year-old Canadian doctor. |
| C．A 31-year-old economics PHD. |
| D．A 35-year-old Australian teacher. |
3 . Mid-Atlantic Appalachians Backpacking& Environmental Service Leaders
Are you ready to take a journey that will change your life? You won't look at day-to-day drama the same way after you've reached the top of a high mountain. Joining the journey changes you. Your crew, your instructor, and your adventures will have a lasting impact (影响) on you as you rise to meet thrilling natural challenges in some of the country's wildest places.
__________:Learn and practice wilderness, teamwork and leadership skills. Find connections with your crewmates based on support and respect (and fun too), and in the thick of challenges, discover there is more in you than you know.
Value strengths and strengthen values: Uncover your unique character strengths, develop your leadership abilities and learn how to let compassion(同情心)in to everyday life by pushing your own limits and working alongside those of your age.
Show mastery: As you gain confidence in new skills, take on more decision-making responsibilities. Work together to achieve team goals, solve problems and succeed both as individuals and as a group.
What you'll learn: For high school students, the opportunities to carry more weight and make impactful decisions with accompanying consequences fills the journey as you go through numerous trials and victories. It's all about independence.
After you come home, many of the character, leadership and service traits (特征) you uncovered on your journey stay with you, helping you plan and direct your daily life with more success.
START DATE:07/06/2020 END DATE:08/08/2020
AGE RANGE:16-18 COST:$3, 674(Life insurance is optional. )
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1. What does the journey benefit you most?| A．It helps you to be a leader. | B．It tests your own limits. |
| C．It makes you think deeply. | D．It leads you to adventures. |
| A．Have more than before | B．Respect others |
| C．Build skills, form connections | D．Support yourself |
| A．Life insurance must be bought. | B．One who is over 18 is welcome. |
| C．It's a free and helpful programme. | D．The journey takes place in summer. |
4 . Do you want to go to Spain to experience its festivals in spring? If you do, here are some that are worth experiencing.
15-19 March: Las Fallas Festival, valencia
Huge cardboard, wood, and plaster statues are made into the shape of traditional figures or even modern cultural figures like Shrek and former American President Obama. The creations are on display all over the city before being burned in one of the many bonfires, which takes place among much partying.
23 April: Saint George Festival, Barcelona
Sant Jordi, or St George, is the patron saint of Catalonia (as well as England and about 10 other countries and regions). But St George's Day in Barcelona is also the city's version of Valentine's Day when romance sweeps the city. The tradition is for the man to give his lady a rose in return for a book.
30 April to 7 May: Feria de Sevilla, Seville
Spring Fair, the Feria, is a joyful festival with masses of food, drink, music and dancing. To the west of the city a huge area is given over to the creating a small ''town'' of tents for drinking, eating and socializing. Most of the tents are private and invitation only but there are seven public ones.
Mid-May: Fiesta de San Isidro, Madrid
It's Madrid's largest festival. Music and dancing is everywhere with Latin rhythms happening at concerts all over the city. The festival starts with a grand procession of giants, followed by an opening speech in the Plaza Mayor. Over the next few days, entertainment takes over the city's public spaces.
1. What do we know about Las Fallas Festival?| A．Statues are burned during the party. | B．American President displays his statues. |
| C．It is held to burn things for good luck. | D．People only party at home with bonfires. |
| A．Give their girls a book as a gift. | B．Join a grand procession of giants. |
| C．Express their love to their lovers. | D．Pray to St George for a happy marriage. |
| A．On 23 April. | B．On 15 March. |
| C．In the middle of May. | D．At the beginning of May. |
5 . National Park Association of Queensland Activities Vegetation Management Group
Saturday 14th March 2020
Location: Jolly’ s Lookout carpark, D’Aguilar National Park
Leader: Angus McElnea (0429854446 or gus mcelnea@hotmail.com)
Get your hands dirty! Come and spend a couple of hours to help with lantana(a type of flowering plant) control and revegetation(植被再造) work in the Boombana and Jolly’s Lookout areas of D’Aguilar National Park, west of Brisbane.
Wynnum North Boardwalk
Sunday 15th March 2020
Location: Wynnum North Boardwalk Leader: Jocelyn Dixon (0733788486)
Fee: $5(members) $10(non-members)
Join with us to view the water and bush birds of this area. A track from Wynnum North Road leads to a secret place for viewing a diverse mix of birds walking around in water. From there we will take a short walk to the Mangrove Boardwalk.
May Long Weekend Camp
Saturday 2nd May to Monday 4th May 2020 Leader: Tony Parsons (0433224544)
Join us for a long weekend in Border Rangers National Park, camping at Sheep Station Creek campground. Spend the days exploring the national park, and evenings around the campfire. We will have the chance to view Mt Warning from the Pinnacle at sunrise and sunset. Bring your family and stay for the weekend or come down for a day. It will be enjoyable.
Central West Qld National Parks
Saturday 29th August to Sunday 6th September 2020 Leader: Wendy Bell(0733002473)
Exciting opportunity to visit and explore at least six national parks in the comfort of a big coach and be accommodated, rather than camping. Basic cost of the tour is $3, 400 per person. Total cost includes all transport, all meals, and activity fees.
1. Who will you call if you are interested in bird-watching?| A．Angus McElnea. | B．Jocelyn Dixon. | C．Tony Parsons. | D．Wendy Bell. |
| A．May Long Weekend Camp. | B．Wynnum North Boardwalk. |
| C．Vegetation Management Group. | D．Central West Qld National Parks. |
| A．It is a weekend activity. |
| B．Lots of walking is involved. |
| C．The organizer provides the transport. |
| D．Visitors have to bring their own food. |
6 . Travelling with kids isn’t always easy, but it’s always fun．If you are considering abandoning the camping holiday this year．Why not visit one of Europe’s famous cities instead? Here are Europe EHIC Services Limited’s top picks．
Barcelona，Spain
BarceIona is sure to be well loved by younger visitors．The city streets are filled with street performers who swallow fire and juggle swords．If your kids enjoy a challenge，they may even enjoy a bird’s－eye view from the top of the Mirador de Colom．Barcelona even has the Museum of Chocolate which your children will jump at the chance to taste．
Berlin,Germany
Berlin has sights for adults and children in equal measure．With Legoland Discovery Center，Aqua Dome and the Berlin Zoo，the city will not be lacking in choices for your kids．Berlin also has plenty of child-friendly transport，parks and plenty of delicious dishes．
Amsterdam，Netherland
It’s easy to jump on a canal or bus tour in Amsterdam in order to prevent tired little feet．If you have confident cyclists in the family，you can rent a bike and paddle around the city instead．The Tropenmuseum is a popular favorite as the roof top turns into a beach in the summer months．
Reykjavik，Iceland
This city is perfect for kids of all ages．They will love the natural wonders that the city has to offer，such as the hot springs．The Northern Lights，whale watching and trying on Viking armor（盔甲）will also create unforgettable memories for your kids．
No matter where you decide to take your kids on holiday，it’s important that you all have valid and in-date European Health Insurance Cards．Don’t leave yourself or your kids unprotected；apply for your EHIC today．
1. What can visitors do in Barcelona?| A．Enjoy exciting performances in the street． |
| B．Visit a special Lego place in person． |
| C．Make chocolates with their own hands． |
| D．Paddle around the city． |
| A．Berlin． | B．Barcelona． |
| C．Amsterdam． | D．Reykjavik． |
| A．A travel agency． | B．An insurance agency． |
| C．An educational institution． | D．A health center for children． |
7 . Welcome to Inspire 21
Our aim is to provide “Inspiring words for the 21st century”. So, here we offer a unique collection of inspiring short stories, motivational short stories, and humorous short stories for you to read and share.
If you do care to share, click the “SHARE” button in the bottom left corner of each page. And thanks for telling others about Inspire 21.
The inspiring stories that are labeled (标记) “TRUE” are done so to the best of our knowledge, but we do not have full proof in some cases. However, all of these stories and messages are provided because of their uplifting content, whether true or not. Many books we’ve read and movies we’ve watched were totally untrue, but we enjoyed the inspiration they gave us—especially if they had a happy ending.
So, please read and share these stories at your own discretion (判断力). Thank you for your understanding!
Also, many of the inspiring stories used here are used with permission from the author. However, we cannot grand(授予) permission to reuse any of these inspirational stories, as the majority of them are not ours.
Lastly, many inspiring stories (emailed to us or we came across online) are listed as “Author Unknown”. If you happen to know the author’s name, to whom credit should be given, please contact us with that information so we can keep our inspiring story collection accurate. Thank you again!
1. What does Inspire 21 do?| A．Encourage people to use inspiring words. |
| B．Offer books and movies with a happy ending. |
| C．Collect both true stories and untrue message. |
| D．Provide short storied for people to read and share. |
| A．Uplifting | B．Unique |
| C．Accurate | D．Humorous |
| A．Reuse inspiring stories. | B．Give credit to unknown authors. |
| C．Write more true stories. | D．Make Inspire 2I more popular. |
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Featuring 160 colorful Lego bricks to create anything your young kids can imagine, this item is designed to allow children complete flexibility. If you are looking for instruction sheets, many are found on the Lego site.
If you buy it together with the LEGO IDEAS BOOK, the price for both will be $115.44.
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1. According to Marissa McRoberts, this set of Lego Bricks ______.| A．is a perfect starter set |
| B．costs too much money |
| C．should contain more pieces of bricks |
| D．is much cheaper compared with other Lego bricks |
| A．a few wheels | B．a strong container |
| C．technic elements | D．The LEGO IDEAS BOOK |
| A．He got the chance from a man who had an additional set. |
| B．He ordered two sets and was then offered a discount. |
| C．He grabbed the bargain when it was first served. |
| D．He made a deal with the seller for a lower price. |
9 . Low-cost Gifts for Mother’s Day
Gift No. 1
Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for all doctor’s visits whether she has a disease or needs a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say there is no need, but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part? This one is free.
Gift No. 2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what time she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No. 3
Enough sleep is connected with general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”
Gift No. 4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts, 10 percent of whose price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things — many of which are “green” — and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
1. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits?| A．To take notes. | B．To be with her. |
| C．To buy medicines. | D．To give her gifts. |
| A．In Gift No. 1. | B．In Gift No. 2. |
| C．In Gift No. 3. | D．In Gift No. 4. |
| A．enjoy good sleep | B．be well-organized |
| C．get extra support | D．give other help |
Our school activities are suitable for all ages and levels including primary, secondary and A-Level. We offer workshops, hands-on activities and a teacher support service to help you get the most out of your visit. All school services are free, but must be booked in advance.
Darwin Centre
Find out who you really are and where you come from in our interactive films about evolution, described by Sir David Attenborough.
Hands-on Activities
Get up close and personal with Museum in these hands-on activities, where you can handle real specimens from our collections. Hundreds of real, natural history specimens for students to touch and explore are in our hands-on science centre.
Self-led Activities
Pupils can engage with specimens through role-play in a self-guided explorer challenge through the Museum.
The Great Debate School Program
Students are introduced to the history of the debate during a lively tour. They are then divided into groups and use exhibits to prepare presentations representing the views of the debated key characters.
Booking
All school activities must be booked in advance by calling the schools booking line: 4420 7942 6666.
1. If you want to join in the school activities, you ________.
| A．have to pay for the services |
| B．should be an A-Level student |
| C．need to visit the school web |
| D．must book in advance |
| A．The Great Debate Schools Program |
| B．Darwin Centre |
| C．Hands-on Activities |
| D．Self-led Activities |
| A．Darwin Centre. | B．The Great Debate School Program. |
| C．Self-led Activities. | D．Hands-on Activities. |
