1 . The Boston Public Library’s October talks feature a range of outstanding persons and topics.

*The South Boston Historical Society presents an author’s talk by Jim Lynch. He will discuss the lives of three generations making a living on the Boston’s seaside in his novel The Longshoremen: Life on the Waterfront on Friday, October 2, from 6:30 p. m. to 9:20 p. m. at the South Boston Branch.

* Margaret Ellen Newell, a great author, explores the stories of Indians enslaved by English settlers in New England and shows how they influenced New England society in very important ways in the eighteenth century. It’s on Sunday, October 4, from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m.in the Commonwealth Salon at the Central Library in Copley Square, at 700 Boylston Street.

*Nancy Schin is best-known for her sculpture in Boston, notably her bronze duck and ducklings in the Boston Public Garden. She will explore her major public projects, including what inspired them, and what goes into making a beautiful work of public art on Monday, October 19, from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. in the Commonwealth Salon, at 700 Boylston Street.

*Erica Ferencik details The River at Night, set against the tough beauty of the Maine wilderness, which describes the risky journey of four friends in the undeveloped world where they fight to survive a boat accident. It is on Friday, October 23, from 6:40 p. m. to 9:20 p. m. in the Commonwealth Salon.

* Frederick Douglass Opie, author of Southern Food and Civil River Feeding the Revolution, shares the ways southern food nourished (滋养) the fight for freedom going back ages along with valuable recipes associated with the era; It’s on Monday, October 26, from6 p. m. to 9 p. m. in the Commonwealth Salon.

1. What’s the theme of Margaret Ellen Newell’s talk?

A．A brief history of New England.

B．The formation of New England society.

C．The stories of English settlers in America.

D．The influence of Indian slaves on New England.

2. Which of the following talks should an adventurer choose most probably?

A．The talk on Oct. 2.	B．The talk on Oct. 4.
C．The talk on Oct. 23.	D．The talk on Oct. 26.

3. What do these talks have in common?

A．They’re all given by some famous authors.

B．They’re all held at the South Boston Branch.

C．They all recommend some admirable persons.

D．They are all library talks to be held in October.

2 . Australian snowfields offer a unique experience for skiers looking for fresh snow with a beautiful backdrop.

Perisher Ski Resort (度假胜地)

Where: a six-hour drive from Sydney

If you like big ski resorts, then Perisher is for you. The resort features the best ski runs inAustralia. You can stay at Perisher without the crowds of a ski village with options like the MarritzHotel. Many skiers prefer to stay in the nearby town of Jindabyne, where you’ll find a variety of classic country cafés.

Thredbo

Where: a five-hour drive from Sydney

Whether you’re skiing down Australia’s longest ski run, or finding your feet in the beginner’s area, Thredbo has it all. You’ll have unforgettable experiences like the Sunrise Session to enjoy the first run of the day. When darkness falls, you have warm accommodation options like The Eastern orThe Denman.

Falls Creek Alpine Resort

Where: a five-hour drive from Melbourne

Falls Creek is a pedestrian (行人) — only ski village, where all the accommodation, dining and snow activities are ski-in/ski-out, so bring your boots! The largest ski resort in Victoria, it’s also great for families, with a ski school and child-friendly runs. If you love to explore something beyond the park, take a backcountry tour to find fresh snow.

Mount Hotham

Where: a four-hour drive from Melbourne

The ski village at Mount Hotham is on the top of the mountain, meaning your first ski of the day is down to the chairlift. This is a mountain for those who like their runs steeper (陡峭) and deeper, with an impressive mix of advanced and expert ski runs as well as a separate beginners’ area.

1. How long does it take to drive from Sydney to Perisher Ski Resort?

A．Four hours.

B．Five hours.

C．Six hours.

D．Seven hours.

2. What is special about Thredbo?

A．It features Australia’s longest ski run.	B．It has the steepest ski run in Australia.
C．It is the largest ski resort in Victoria.	D．It sits at the foot of a huge mountain.

3. Where should you go if you want to ski with a child?

A．Thredbo.	B．Mount Hotham.
C．Perisher Ski Resort.	D．Falls Creek Alpine Resort.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many children does the show star?

A．3.

B．4.

C．5.

2. What is Benny Bubbles’ superpower?

A．He can fly in the sky.

B．He can create force fields.

C．He can operate unusual devices.

3. What do the young kids do?

A．They run a school.

B．They control everything.

C．They help the community.

4. What does the creator want to tell by the show?

A．Working hard at school.

B．Learning to be independent.

C．Applying science to daily life.

4 . Here are four books for teens to read before they turn 18, including a mix of classics, young adult fiction and non-fiction. Parents may even want to re-read.

The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

This may be one of the most powerful books of the decade, which deals with themes of race and community in a moving way that will speak to any teen. This book is an award winner and one for both parents and their children.

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

This book is a series of short writings surrounding the experiences of Esperanza Cordero, a Latina girl living in Chicago. It will take readers along a coming-of-age story that explores happiness, heartbreak and everything in between.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

This novel centers around a boy with autism (自闭症) and a mystery that the readers get to experience from the viewpoint of Christopher John Francis Boone. He doesn’t understand human emotion, and living this mystery through this angle is a thoughtful way for teens to understand the ways in which people can differ yet also be the same.

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’ Engle

Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of embracing who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.

1. What do we know about The House on Mango Street?

A．It consists of short writings.	B．It reflects the happiness of a girl.
C．It mainly deals with race conflicts.	D．It is a description of Latina children.

2. What is Christopher John Francis Boone?

A．A reader.

B．A hero.

C．A writer.

D．A publisher.

3. Which book has been adapted into a film?

A．The Hate You Give.	B．A Wrinkle in Time.
C．The House on Mango Street.	D．The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

5 . The Four Best Online Agriculture Classes

If you’re thinking about going back to school for a degree in agriculture or are just interested in picking it up as a hobby online courses are a great way to learn something new without breaking the bank .

Colorado State University

Why we choose it: Colorado State University’s online agriculture programs are our top choice because the university offers everything from training programs and certificates to individual agriculture courses and undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Pros(优点): Offers both credit and non-credit agricultural courses;

Several undergraduate and graduate programs to choose from

Cons(缺点): Credits are more expensive than other options on our list.

Future Learn

Why we choose it: Future learn stands out as the best option for free online agriculture classes because the platform lets students learn about unlimited topics without having to pay for lessons.

Pros: Courses can be taken for free;

Classes are taught by experts in the USA and abroad.

Cons: Students cannot earn a degree.

Oregon State University

Why we choose it: We choose Oregon State University as the best option for readers seeking an online bachelor’s degree in agriculture due to the school’s multiple online undergraduate   programs related to the agricultural business.

Pros: Courses are fully online, and students receive the same degree as on-campus learners; Credits are less expensive than many other online degrees.

Cons: Does not offer an online graduate degree in agriculture;

Course offerings are more theoretical and less practical.

Coursera

Why we choose it: Coursera is the top choice for students who want to earn certificates in

agriculture-related topics because the platform’s certificates are well-regarded and easy to add to LinkedIn, a huge professional database.

Pros:Flexible course schedules;

Classes are extremely well-reviewed;

Certificates are easy to share with your network on LinkedIn.

Cons: Course offerings are more theoretical and less practical.

1. Which of the following offers the most courses?

A．Coursera.	B．FutureLearn.
C．Oregon State University.	D．Colorado State University.

2. What can we know about Future Learn?

A．Its ranking is the highest.	B．It can offer a degree.
C．It can provide free lessons.	D．Its course schedules are inflexible.

3. What do the last two classes have in common?

A．Their courses are less practical.	B．Their certificates are easy to add to Linkedln.
C．Their credits are more expensive.	D．Their degrees are the same as those in school

6 . Welcome to Our English Club

The importance of the English club in schools has great potential(潜力) to develop your English language skills. Moreover, the English club has more detailed importance in achieving the goals, like increasing fluency in speaking and building confidence to think and speak English, providing opportunities for students to improve listening skills, and creating opportunities for students to express their opinions, to help students learn correct English pronunciation and so on.

Club activities: Evening Free Talking Time, Professional Knowledge Lectures, and English Speech Contests.

Time of the events: Every Wednesday 19: 00-19: 40

Requirements for being a member: All the students who can follow our English club rules and love English.

Registration(登记) time: From now until December 9th

Registration method: After filling in the registration form, send an email to eecapg123@163. com. You can get the registration form through N: /Common/Dept-Share/Gmo/Eva Ning/English Club.

Any question, please call 0812-1833-8653.

All the free club activities are waiting for you. Come on & Join us!

1. When are the English club events?

A．On Wednesdays.

B．On Thursdays.

C．On Saturdays.

D．On Sundays.

2. What is the first step to be a member?

A．Paying for an ID.

B．Passing a test.

C．Filling in a form.

D．Sending a message.

3. What is the text?

A．A book review.

B．A poster.

C．A news report.

D．A diary.

7 . In February Chen Qiqi was riding on a field trip, seeking interesting plants in South China’s Hainan province. Suddenly, she ______ and gave other passengers a shock.

As the car pulled over, she jumped off and ______ to a plant. Chen ______ the plant at close quarters, while taking pictures and shooting it from various angles. “It was Entada phaseoloides (榼藤) and I couldn’t wait to share it with my ______,” she says.

She applied for studies of ______ protection at college in 2016. The college study has given her ______ knowledge of plants and the plant-hunting ______ has made her have a good ______ of the natural world. These led to her option of becoming a teacher at a (n) ______ education institute after graduation.

However, the lockdown interrupted her plans so she couldn’t ______ with it. Instead, she picked up skills of video shooting, which ______ her to be a plant video blogger. Her short videos cover a ______ range of plants, including red spider lily, box bean and air plants, etc. In Chen’s ______ on TikTok, over 100 videos explaining varieties of plants have earned her almost 1 million followers.

“I feel proud and my job is ______ when people say they know about some plants because of me. As for her future plans, Chen says she ______ to carry on exploring the world of plants.

1.

A．hesitated

B．screamed

C．stopped

D．collapsed

2.

A．drove

B．walked

C．rolled

D．rushed

3.

A．cut

B．smelt

C．removed

D．observed

4.

A．audience

B．students

C．passengers

D．staff

5.

A．plant

B．community

C．food

D．wildlife

6.

A．formal

B．previous

C．systematic

D．abstract

7.

A．choice

B．degree

C．experience

D．requirement

8.

A．taste

B．command

C．view

D．comment

9.

A．nature

B．health

C．life

D．environment

10.

A．conflict

B．proceed

C．compare

D．end

11.

A．forbade

B．reminded

C．enabled

D．forced

12.

A．narrow

B．new

C．superb

D．diverse

13.

A．account

B．idea

C．profile

D．setting

14.

A．amusing

B．valuable

C．challenging

D．practical

15.

A．pretends

B．manages

C．longs

D．ceases

8 . We’re excited to welcome you and your child to the world of ABC Reading Eggs!

Your child’s school has provided access to the award-winning online reading program for kids. The highly personalized learning journey will build your child’s reading skills at their own speed on a fun and safe digital platform (平台).

Your child can use ABC Reading Eggs and ABC Reading Eggspress at home on a computer. They’ll also have access to a huge online library of over 2.500 e-books to enjoy whenever they want!

To use ABC Reading Eggs at home, simply follow these steps:

1. Go to app.readingeggs.com/login.

2. Enter your child’s login (登录) details (see below):

Login name: angus13668                  Password: yearl

To create your own parent account, which will let you follow your child’s progress and receive reports, follow these steps:

1. Go to wwwreadingeggs.com.au/liukschool and sign up with your email address and chosen password.

2. At the “Link to School Account” step, enter your child’s login details (provided above).

3. Click on “Start” below your child’s name and you’ re ready to begin your journey!

If you have an existing account, simply select “Add another child” and under Option #2 (“Link a child with a school”), enter your child’s login details and click “Link child”.

If you have any questions, call our friendly customer service team on 02 8585 4020 or email info@readingeggs.com.

We hope you and your child enjoy the ABC. Reading Eggs journey!

1. What can be learned about ABC Reading Eggs?

A．It is famous for its well-decorated library.	B．It offers classes to adults at all levels.
C．It is an online reading program.	D．It owns an international school.

2. What should a parent do if he wants to receive reports?

A．Call his child’s teacher.	B．Create his own parent account.
C．Go to app.readingeggs.com/login.	D．Set up an email account for his child.

3. What is the type of the text?

A．An advertisement.	B．An announcement.
C．A lesson plan.	D．A guide.

9 . A UK education opens doors, wherever you are or go in the world. UK scholarships (奖学金) help you get the chance to join an excellent list of schoolmates.

The Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship was set up in 1902. Today, it is regarded as the oldest scholarship in the world. The Rhodes Scholarship is presented to postgraduate students wishing to study at the University of Oxford. It covers all tuition fees and return airfare to the UK.

Commonwealth Scholarships

This UK scholarship is designed for applicants from developing commonwealth countries who want to go into master’s study in the UK. Each scholarship provides airfare to and from the UK, tuition fees, examination fees and money spent on living.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Each year, Gates Cambridge offers 80 full-cost scholarships to topping applicants from countries outside the UK to get a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. About two-thirds of these will be offered to PhD students. This UK scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge.

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship

The University of Edinburgh offers its Global Research Scholarship to 30 advanced overseas students who plan to join in a PhD Research Program. It covers all fields of study offered at the university. The scholarship does not cover money spent on living.

1. Which may have the longest history?

A．The Rhodes Scholarship.	B．Commonwealth Scholarships.
C．Gates Cambridge Scholarship.	D．Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship.

2. What do Commonwealth Scholarships and Gates Cambridge Scholarship have in common?

A．Their applicants should be British.	B．The US government offers them.
C．They are given to PhD students.	D．They include living cost.

3. In which part of a website can we find the text?

A．Travel.

B．Education.

C．Nature.

D．Science.

10 . Great Barrier Reef (礁)

Marine Conservation Volunteer Program — Cairns

Are you looking for meaningful travel opportunities that put the focus on the protection of easily-damaged ecosystems and threatened marine species? This project is well suited to volunteers who want to help with the reef species monitoring, sea turtle recovery and weekly beach plastic removal.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, unless volunteering with a friend or family member who is 18 or older. You aren’t required to have any specialized experience, as you’ll receive comprehensive training to prepare for carrying out research-based activities at sea. Please note that you need to be able to float and swim at least 50 meters. Please be sure to rate your swimming ability when you apply to volunteer in Australia. All volunteers will be tested upon arrival to the program.

Volunteer schedule

First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be accompanied to your project by our local staff. Volunteers typically work in morning and afternoon shifts (换班) that last around 3 to 5 hours each.

Weekdays: A typical volunteer day is as follows:

7:30 AM Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation.

8:00 AM Volunteers leave home and travel to their project.

8:30 AM-1:00 PM Volunteer work and a lunch break.

1:00 PM-3:30 PM Volunteer work.

6:30 PM Dinner at the volunteer accommodation.

Please note this schedule will vary depending on the needs of your particular project. To ensure the safety of our volunteers and respect of others in the volunteer apartment, a curfew (宵禁) of 11:00 PM has been put in place from Sunday to Thursday and a 2:00 AM curfew for Friday and Saturday.

1. What can you do in this project?

A．Do daily beach clean-ups.	B．Count the number of reefs.
C．Do research on ecosystems.	D．Help improve turtles’ population.

2. Which of the following is the requirement of the program?

A．Previous training experience.	B．Adequate professional knowledge.
C．Basic swimming ability in the ocean.	D．Participation with a family member.

3. What do we know about the volunteer schedule?

A．You don’t need to work all day long.	B．You have to follow the fixed schedule.
C．You take all meals at the accommodation.	D．You are guided by the local staff every day.