1 . Pet parents — cats and dogs under 20 pounds — can travel on Capitol Corridor for $30 one-way! If your furry family member fits the bill, take them on your next adventure. Check out the information below and how to book your next trip. Our check-in process is simple, making traveling with your four-legged friend easy and enjoyable.
What to Know
As you plan your next train trip with your pet, note that we welcome a maximum (最大) of 6pets per train. Booking needs to happen in advance and only one pet reservation is allowed per customer. Pets cannot be booked with multi-ride tickets, bus connections or unaccompanied minors (未成年人).
When at the station, your pet must always travel in a carrier, which counts as one piece of carry-on baggage, and the combined weight of your pet and carrier is 20 pounds. While aboard trains, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier. It is not permitted in the Café, or Quiet Cars.
How to Book
Select your trip on the booking machine.
Add your travel details and proceed until you see the option to customize (定制) your trip.
Add a pet to your booking for $30.
Contact 800-USA-RAIL if you need to change your reservation.
The Rules
Your pet must be at least eight weeks old and be unsmelly, harmless, not disruptive, and require no attention during travel.
You confirm that your pet is up to date on all vaccinations and accept responsibility for your pet by signing the pet release document at check-in.
1. How much does a pet owner have to pay for the pet for a round-trip?| A．$15. | B．$30. | C．$45. | D．$60. |
| A．Book ahead of schedule. | B．Take a carrier weighing 20 pounds. |
| C．Buy a multi-ride ticket. | D．Contact 800-USA-RAIL first. |
| A．Eat in the Café. | B．Sleep in Quiet Cars. |
| C．Travel in a carrier. | D．Lie behind the door. |
2 . Freewater
—By Amina Luqman-Dawson, $8.7 Ages 10—14
Homer and his sister run away from a big farm, escaping a life of slavery (奴隶). After crossing dangerous swampland (沼泽地), they reach Freewater, a settlement for former slaves. But their mom is still at the farm. Homer sets out to rescue her. Will they all be together again?
Iveliz Explains It All
—By Andrea Beatriz Arango, illustrated (插图) by Alyssa Bermudez, $7.8 Ages 12 and up
In this story, Iveliz keeps a journal and writes about her mental health struggles. She is hoping that seventh grade will be better than the previous year. But she has difficulty getting on well with some people in her life. It is getting in the way of a fresh start.
The Last Mapmaker
—By Christina Soontornvat, $7.5 Ages 8—12
The main character in this fantasy adventure, Sai, can perfectly copy anyone’s handwriting. Her talent wins her a job on a boat that may be heading to a land. Sai holds secrets about her past, and she discovers that she’s not the only one hiding something. This story has a great ending.
Maizy Chen’s Last Chance
—By Lisa Yee, $9.8 Ages 8—12
The Golden Palace restaurant in Minnesota has been in Maizy’s family for years. When her grandfather gets sick, she and her mom travel from their home in Los Angeles to help at the restaurant. Maizy must adapt to the fact that she is the only child of color in the town. She also tries to solve family mysteries.
1. What can be learned about Iveliz Explains It All?| A．It’s for children under ten. | B．It has pictures. |
| C．It’s about slavery. | D．It costs the least. |
| A．She has to save her mother. |
| B．She can’t get on with others. |
| C．She fears her secret will be discovered. |
| D．She is different from the other children. |
| A．The authors have special talents. |
| B．They are all about children. |
| C．They are written in simple language. |
| D．The main characters struggle with something. |
3 . Good Morning Britain (GMB) launches special “listening benches” in order to solve loneliness. EastEnders star Maisie Smith joined Susanna and Martin in the studio to talk about her involvement in a special part of the 1 Million Minutes campaign — GMB’s special “listening benches” across the country.
Six special “listening benches” have been designed by six celebrities, and can be found in six cities across the UK — and they’re in place to encourage people to strike up a conversation. Maisie joined the show to share why the campaign is important to her.
“I’m always very open about mental health,” Maisie explained. “It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, what you have — everyone is going through something and I just think the world would be a kinder place if everyone understood that.”
“I think especially growing up in the limelight (引人注目) as a teenager, you’re very judgemental of yourself when you do see comments of other people judging you. It can add to the stress of the things you’re already going through. I think people do think I’m confident because I cover my nerves with a big smile and that’s what I’ve been doing in my whole life.”
Susanna asked Maisie if she had a technique for dealing with her nerves. “It depends on what it is,” said Maisie. “A lot of the time — and it’s going to sound really stupid — but I write a script. I write down all of the questions that I could be asked and try to come up with something so that my brain won’t go blank when I’m under pressure.”
1. What is the theme of “listening benches”?| A．Caring for oneself. |
| B．Changing the world. |
| C．Dealing with loneliness. |
| D．Protecting the environment. |
| A．To let people know about her life. |
| B．To ask more people to express their mind. |
| C．To set up a model for other celebrities. |
| D．To share her feelings of the campaign. |
| A．Protective. | B．Outspoken. | C．Serious. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．A programme on mental health. |
| B．GMB interviewing celebrities. |
| C．Techniques for responding to nerves. |
| D．Preparations before being interviewed. |
4 . The Books of Jacob By Olga Tokarczuk.Translated by JeniferCroft.
928 pages; ₤20; To be published in America by River head Books in February; $35
The novel that secured its author the Nobel prize of 2018 covers a “fantastic journey across seven borders, five languages and three major religions, not counting the minor sects”. At the centre of this fiction of faith, the book presents a real-life 18th century mystic.
Great Circle By Maggie Ship stead.
608 pages; $28.95; Doubleday; 16.99
A sweeping story that alternates between the life of a persistent female pilot in the 1930s and that of a millennial film star to play her in an auto-biographic movie. “In death, each of us destroys the world,” the author observes —but her marvelous novel is a moving reflection on the will to survive.
Klara and the Sun By Kazuo Ishiguro.
Knopf; 320 pages; $28; ₤20
The author’s first novel since winning the Nobel prize in 2017 is an adult drama in which advanced human-like robots are bought by wealthy parents as company for their children. Alongside the futuristic guess, this is a satire (讽刺) on ambitious parenting.
Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth By Wole Soyinka.
464 pages; $28; Bloomsbury Circus; ₤20
The first work of fiction by the Nobel prize winning playwright for 50 years is both a complex thriller and a criticism of Nigeria’s political class. The narrator is a doctor who finds that a trade in human body parts is being run from his hospital.
1. Who pubulished his/her first novel since winning Nobel Prize?| A．Wole Soyinka. | B．Kazuo Ishiguro. |
| C．Jennifer Croft. | D．Maggie Shipstead. |
| A．Great Circle. |
| B．Klara and the Sun. |
| C．The Books of Jacob. |
| D．Chroniles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth. |
| A．Kazuo Ishiguro originally won the Nobel Prize for Klara and the Sun. |
| B．The Books of Jacob conveys the genuine aspects of 18th century mystic. |
| C．Wole Soyinka writes a doctor who won the Nobel Prize 50 years ago. |
| D．Maggie Ship stead adapted her book into a drama. |
5 . The Tucson Festival of Books will be held on March 4-5, 2023 at the University of Arizona campus and will include exhibits, presentations, author signings, and panel discussions across a wide variety of genres (流派).
What you get:
·A one-hour book signing session—You’ll sign books during your own one-hour book signing in the Author Solutions gallery at the Tucson Festival of Books.
·Promotional materials—You’ll get 50 bookmarks that you can give to readers and fans, plus a poster displayed during your book signing to promote the event.
·50 softcover copies of your book—Sign and give away 50 copies of your book to excited readers at the festival.
What You Need to Know
The deadline to sign up is January 20, 2023, but spots will be filled on a first-come, first- served principle, so don’t wait. To reserve your book signing spot, contact our marketing consultant today.
Please Note:
·Your book must be live and available for sale before purchasing this service. ·Authors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and expenses.
· This event is held outdoors, so please check the weather forecast so you can plan accordingly.
·Only one author is allowed per book signing.
·You are not allowed to bring copies of your book to sign in addition to the 50 copies we will provide for you. Authors may keep any copies of their book that remain after the signing, but these copies may not be sold at the fair.
1. Who is the text intended for?| A．Students. | B．Publishers. |
| C．Writers. | D．Advertisers. |
| A．A softcover book. | B．A travel ticket. |
| C．A signed poster. | D．50 bookmarks. |
| A．Reserve a signing spot on January 20, 2023. |
| B．Learn about the weather on March 4-5, 2023. |
| C．Bring more than 50 copies of your book to the fair. |
| D．Stay in the Author Solutions gallery for at least 2 hours. |
6 . Borrowing Policies
The Henry G. Bennett Memorial Library provides materials and services to meet the information needs of graduate and undergraduate students, face-to-face and online learners as well as teachers and community members.
Borrowing for Students
General Collection: 21 days (fall and spring); 14 days (summer)
Curriculum Collection: 7 days (fall and spring); 7 days (summer)
Borrowing for Teachers
General Collection: 90 days (fall and spring); 90 days (summer)
Curriculum Collection: 90 days (fall and spring); 90 days (summer)
OK-Share Card
Any teachers or students of any OK-Share institution may use the collections of any OK- Share library on site. Upon completion of the OK-Share card application at their home library, teachers or students will be given an OK-Share card.
Services
OK-Share card borrowers are allowed two books in their possession at one time. Electronic tools may not be available to the OK-Share card borrowers.
Inform the library you use immediately if your card is lost or stolen. A $5. 00 charge for a second OK-Share card must be paid to the lending library.
Books should be returned to the library where the library materials were borrowed. Materials returned by mail should be sent by first-class, insured mail. Materials sent by post office must be insured for at least $ 100.
Billing
The library is not responsible for informing borrowers that materials are overdue. OK- Share card borrowers are billed for fines for materials returned late.
1. What is the similarity for teachers and students to borrow materials?| A．They all can borrow them in winter. |
| B．They can keep them for 90 days anyway. |
| C．They can keep either General or Curriculum collections. |
| D．They can keep them in autumn for 14 days. |
| A．Using necessary electronic tools. |
| B．Borrowing two books at a time. |
| C．Getting materials mailed for free. |
| D．Getting another card for free. |
| A．Punish them by fining them. |
| B．Tell them the date in advance. |
| C．Force them to hand in the OK-Share card. |
| D．Post a fine bill to them. |
7 .
Hope Book Club A book club is a small group of persons that are reading the same book in order to share different feelings and opinions about the book. The book club meets once a month for an hour of lively discussion. All students (3+), teachers and parents are welcome! Here you can discover a new world, learn new ideas and make new friends! What you should do: ★You will read the book on your own and then discuss your reading in the book club. ★You must keep up with your reading so that you can join as a part of your group. The book club will decide what pages or chapters you will read. ★You should take down notes and thoughts as you read. ★Everyone in the book club is expected to join in the discussion. More tips: ★Keep our place clean. ★No pets and no smoking. ★Take good care of books and return them on time. ★You must ask for leave if you cannot join in the discussion. Fees: Kids from 3—7: Free; Kids from 8—18: 10 dollars a month; Adults: 15 dollars a month. If you are interested, call 487-256-656 or 487-266-545, send an email to hopebook@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.hopebookclub.com. |
| A．30 dollars. | B．60 dollars. | C．75 dollars. | D．90 dollars |
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
| A．Books aren’t allowed to be taken out of the club. |
| B．Joining in the discussion is encouraged in the club. |
| C．You can choose your favourite books to read in the club. |
| D．The members in the club don’t have to finish what they need to read. |
8 . Nowadays social media influencers have powerful influence. The concept of an influencer —a person who inspires or guides the actions of others—has been around for centuries. Before social media, influencers were famous persons or politicians far away from our lives.
In an age when anyone can be an influencer, content creators use their content on social media to influence others around the world.
Because of this, young people can see themselves represented more directly online through influencers. This can be important for the development of an adolescent’s identity.
| A．They can have role models who are like them and reachable. |
| B．It’s possible that young people use their social networking platforms. |
| C．On the contrary, that kind of work and people behind it should be celebrated. |
| D．Some have even become key opinion leaders, holding great cultural influence. |
| E．The rise of influencers comes as young people spend more time online than before. |
| F．However, the influence and power of today’s social media influencers is more noticeable. |
| G．Though some influencers’ actions affect the youth’s attitude to life, many can be positive. |
9 . Live music is back! Do you want to start booking tickets to shows ahead of time? Here’s a guide to the hottest artists that will be hitting the stage this summer.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat will be celebrating the release (发行) of her album with a July 4th performance in Brooklyn. She’s also set to perform at Miami’s Rolling Loud Festival, Leeds and Reading Festival (UK) and Austin City Limits Festival throughout the summer and early fall.
Madison Beer
Madison Beer will be touring Canada and the US starting in October as a part of her “Life Support” tour. which is also going international in the spring. Alongside Doja Cat, she’s also playing at Leeds and Reading Festival in the UK over the summer.
Bleachers
Bleachers, the official stage name of songwriter and record producer Jack Antonoff, is officially going on tour across America starting in September. “We don’t waste time live and there has not been a stage where we haven’t shown what we are…we are coming home,” Bleachers said in an Instagram post.
Haim
Our favorite sisters are set to play at various music festivals and shows. By far, we know they’re playing the Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas and the All Things Go Music Festival in Maryland. If you live in the UK, you’re in luck because Haim also announced that their UK tour is officially rescheduled for this September. They’ll be hitting up Glasgow, Nottingham, Cardiff, Manchester and London!
Billy Joel
Billy Joel will be touring across some cities in the US starting in August and performing at the United States Grand Prix in October. He will be primarily performing in New York City with six shows at Madison Square Garden in the fall.
1. What’ s the purpose of Doja Cat’s July 4th performance?| A．To celebrate a festival. | B．To promote her new album. |
| C．To support her foreign tour. | D．To collect money for another album. |
| A．Austin City Limits Festival. | B．The show at the United States Grand Prix. |
| C．Leeds and Reading Festival. | D．The shows at Madison Square Garden. |
| A．Haim. | B．Billy Joel. | C．Bleachers. | D．Madison Beer. |
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