1 . The Bicycle Adventure Club (BAC) is a non-profit, bicycle touring club for serious cyclists with a current membership outnumbering several thousand. Members volunteer to create and lead a variety of bicycle tours. Our club goes back over 40 years to the Bicycle Touring Society. We have a large number of members who have been with the club for many years. We enjoy the fellowship of exploring the world with our cycling friends on tours developed by club members for other members.

Membership in BAC is open to experienced touring cyclists over 18 years old. The membership fee to join is $ 30 for an individual and $ 60 for a couple; renewal fees each year after that are $20 for individuals and $40 for couples and is due on the anniversary of your join date. Members that allow their membership to stop will need to rejoin the BAC at the full rate. Only BAC members can sign up for and participate in rides. New BAC members are required to have email access in order to receive club communications and to apply for club rides.

Each rider brings his/her own bicycle or rents one suitable for the ride. The bicycle should be in good condition and each rider is responsible for performing his or her own bike maintenance (维护) as necessary. It is up to each participant to determine that he or she is able to do any ride for which they sign up. However, the ride leader makes the final determination as to who is accepted for each ride.

If you’re a serious cyclist and this sounds like your type of club, please join us.

1. What can we learn about the Bicycle Adventure Club?

A．It is highly popular.

B．It is highly profitable.

C．It is newly-founded.

D．It is privately-owned.

2. How much do you have to pay if you rejoin the BAC?

A．$ 60.

B．$ 30.

C．$ 20.

D．$ 40.

3. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To recommend a travel agency.	B．To explain an eco-friendly tour.
C．To encourage outdoor activities.	D．To introduce a bicycle touring club.

2 . Produced by Hunan Satellite TV, Where Are We Going, Dad? invites five male celebrities from different fields and their children to spend quality time together in new environments while accomplishing various survival tasks.

Since it first aired in January, 2013, Where Are We Going, Dad? has been sweeping the whole nation and has become Chinas most popular show averaging more than 600 million viewers each week and 640 million downloads online. Even the China Daily, the official mouthpiece of the Chinese government praised its success, “The deep affection on display in the show is heart-warming. But what accounts for the show’s popularity?

Part of the appeal is the chance to peek into the lives of popular Chinese celebrities and their children. Audiences are delighted to watch the failed attempts of celebrity dads making dinner, combing hair, and disciplining children. At the same time, the cute kids themselves and their authentic and entertaining behaviors are very impressive and attractive.

“Another reason for the success of the show lies in the fact that it is a reexamination of the father’s role in traditional Chinese culture,” said the general director of the show. In a society. Still influenced by the concept that “men rule outside and women inside”, many Chinese fathers are poor at expressing their feelings toward their children. Usually they appear strict and distant. But on the show, we see fathers are much gentler on their kids and more involved in their upbringing. This show raises an important question for modern Chinese society — what is the role of fathers in today’s China?

A fascinating part of the show is that you can see many parenting styles. The five fathers on the show all have very diverse parenting styles, which is great because it shows people there isn’t just one way to raise a child. But Chinese parents increasingly realize that discussing and respecting their children’s choices may be a more appropriate way to prepare them for modern society. Meanwhile, the show can remind adults of their own childhood and the love of father. For those parents, they will rethink their own responsibility as parents and understand their kids better.

1. The chief function of the underlined sentence (in Paragraph 2) is ________.

A．to sum up the main idea of the paragraph

B．to introduce a new topic

C．to arouse reader’s interest

D．to express strong feelings

2. What can be inferred from the fourth Paragraph?

A．Traditionally children are not to be brought up by mothers alone in China.

B．Modern Chinese fathers wonder how to treat their children.

C．The role of fathers is changing in China.

D．More and more mothers go out to work.

3. Which of the following is NOT the reason for the show’s success?

A．People are curious about the celebrities’ life and their kids.

B．The show makes people reconsider father’s role in today’s China.

C．The show displays various parenting styles.

D．The audience think highly of the celebrities parenting styles on the show.

4. What is the best title of this passage?

A．Why Is Where Are We Going, Dad? So Popular?

B．The Celebrities in Where Are We Going, Dad.

C．What Is the Role of Fathers in Today’s China?

D．Various Parenting Styles in China

3 . University degrees represent a significant financial investment. So, from the very beginning we encourage you to take a long-term review and to think about what you want to do after you graduate. That way, you can construct the most appropriate combination of courses in order to acquire the required knowledge and skills.

Over 70% of our graduate students attain a graduate level position six months after graduating.

What guidance will I receive?

Together with Career Services, we will help you

● find out about the career opportunities available

● choose the most suitable options for you

● make effective job applications

● plan and manage your future career.

What skills will I learn ?

Employers will be looking for highly skilled recruits. A language study course does not just teach you facts, but also a range of skills, for example:

● the practical skills of carefully listening to and transcribing(转录) languages

● the analytical skills of describing and comparing languages or styles of languages

● the intellectual skills of examining and evaluating theories

● various changing skills

Our graduates are well prepared for careers which use these skills and others based on them, such as problem-solving, critical evaluation of evidence, attention to detail.

Lancaster Award

Achieve the Landscape Award, a certificate developed in partnership with employers to help you make the most of your time at Lancaster and to demonstrate the skills you have developed along the way. The Lancaster Award will help you stand out from the crowd and improve your future employment prospects.

What do students go on to do with a degree from our department?

Here are some typical areas that will be of interest to you once you’ve taken a degree from our department:

● Education: teaching in schools, colleges and universities in Britain, and teaching English as a foreign language abroad

● Journalism and media, public relations

● Publishing

● Management

● Higher degrees and research

1. What is the purpose of the Careers Service?

A．To introduce their career courses and level positions.

B．To present a significant financial investment

C．To help graduates plan and manage future career.

D．To make readers interested in their career service

2. What’s the advantage of the Lancaster Award?

A．It will make the graduate earn more money later.

B．It will help the graduates have a brighter future in career.

C．It will show the graduate’s communicative skills.

D．It will keep your work going more easily.

3. What will interest you if you have a degree from the department?

A．High income and management.

B．Education and employment prospects.

C．Future employment prospects.

D．Higher degrees and research.

5 . Have you ever dreamed of having your own custom deck (木制平台)? Decks make a beautiful addition to any home and they are great places to sit and relax. Here, we discuss several benefits of installing a custom deck on your property.

● Great meeting places. Does your family love to have a barbecue? A custom deck will give you plenty of space to host a barbecue, family picnics, and neighborhood parties. A deck can make a great meeting place for just about any open-air event.

● Room to grow. Decks are great places to grow your own food. A container garden can grow many of the fruits and vegetables you love to eat without the hassle of a traditional garden. So if you have green fingers (good at making plants grow), you should really think about adding a deck to your property soon.

● Quick installation. Most decks can be built in just a few days to weeks. While they are highly durable and permanent structures, they can be installed fast. This means that you will be able to enjoy your investment right away without the need to wait.

If you want to take advantage of these benefits, contact the decking professionals at https://newdaydevelopment.com/ to help you design and build the perfect deck for your needs. With our help, you can create a beautiful place to relax outside and enjoy special memories together. We’d be happy to discuss your questions or concerns.

1. What makes a deck a great meeting place possible?

A．Plenty of time to host family picnics.	B．Plenty of space to have outdoor activities.
C．A secret place to keep your personal room.	D．Nice atmosphere to host neighborhood parties.

2. What can we know about the custom deck from the text?

A．Its price.

B．Its market prospect.

C．Its drawbacks.

D．Its function.

3. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A news report.

B．A science magazine.

C．A product advertisement.

D．A culture report.

6 . 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.

2. What do The Marvels and Wish have in common?

A．They last very long.	B．They tell imaginary stories.
C．They came out on the same day.	D．Their main characters are teenagers.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A history book.

B．A newspaper.

C．A novel.

D．A diary.

8 . Do you want to up skill your autumn? From mastering the science of happiness to cooking, these free online courses will teach you some life skills in the cold, dark months.

Cook with bacteria

Everyone’s talking about gut bacteria (肠道细菌), which help digestion. In this free 14-week course from Harvard University, you’ll learn how to cook the foods that make them pop (出现). In this course, you’ll be guided through making bread, soy source, pickles and more. Organized by Harvard-founded Edx. org, you can sign up at any time and work at your own pace.

Become a global citizen

Our world faces great challenges-how can we act as citizens to create a better society for all? Find out how to make a difference to the world on this Bristol University course. It’s created by Future learn, which offers online courses from top universities. On the free plan you’ll need to complete the course in four weeks.

Master the science of happiness

What is happiness? How do we achieve it? The science of happiness is an eight-week course from the University of California, taught by top researchers in the field. Students learn how to apply the most up-to-date research to their own lives. It’s no surprise that it’s one of the most

Play your first chords (和弦)

Every future Jimi Hendrix has to start somewhere. In this six-week online course, pro guitarist Michael Palmisano takes you through the first steps on the road to leading campfire sing-alongs. The course has been taken by 62.000 students already on Udemy. com.

1. Which course is suitable for a healthy food lover?

A．Cook with bacteria	B．Become a global citizen
C．Master the science of happiness	D．Play your first chords

2. What can we learn about these online courses?

A．The courses last at least two months.

B．The courses provide hands-on practice for learners.

C．The courses are taught by professors from top universities.

D．The courses are free of charge.

3. In which column will you probably find the text?

A．Body and Mind.	B．Sports & Fitness.
C．History & Art.	D．Society & Culture.

9 . Student Film Festival

Student Film Festival celebrates learning across the curriculum through the exciting and dynamic medium of short film.

Through film, students can tell stories, investigate ideas, document learning in any area of study and express the complexity of their thinking through a range of genres and technical approaches.

With the creative use of digital media, students can integrate their personal perspectives to explore the diverse and challenging issues of our time.

It’s open to all students, regardless of school. We are accepting submissions in the following categories:

Cartoon (up to 30 mins)

Documentary(纪录片)(up to 60 mins)

Music Video(under 10 mins)

Science Fiction Short (up to 25 mins)

Situational Comedy (under 10 mins)

Web Series(up to three episodes, no more than 30 mins each)

So far, more than 20 entries have been selected across all categories. We will gradually announce the chosen entries for each category, giving you a chance to watch all the films online and vote for your favourites. Winners in all categories will be announced on Wednesday, 27 December.

Over the years, our film festivals have attracted thousands of filmmakers from around the world. Each festival features live screenings in our own school theater. Our 80-seat theater is outfitted with a 4K projector and seven speakers throughout the venue, delivering high quality in a first-class screening environment. Filmmakers whose works are accepted into our festival will receive free passes to the school theater, invitations to film masterclasses, and are considered for awards.

1. Which of the following can be a suitable submission to the festival?

A．A 20-minute recording of a short play.

B．A two-hour film recording your daily routine.

C．A five-minute fun video about students’ dormitory life.

D．A 22-minute educational video explaining popular science.

2. What can filmmakers do if their works are accepted?

A．Receive a film award.	B．Watch films for free in the school theater.
C．Interview film masters.	D．Deliver a speech in the venue.

3. What is the text?

A．A schedule for the film selecting process.

B．An invitation to a filmmakers’ celebration.

C．An announcement of a film festival awards.

D．An advertisement for an upcoming festival.

10 . Using dozens of cameras set up throughout Sweden’s big forests, weeks-long live broadcasts (电视节目) of deer and other wild animals have caught Swedish audiences’ hearts. As three deer nervously come to a lake on screen, comments on the live TV program flood in. “Go on!”; “Jump in!”; “They’re beautiful!” The program Den stora älgvandringen has attracted a large community that watches and comments on the animals’ every move.

Den stora älgvandringen is another example of the so-called “slow TV”, where things are just left to happen at their own pace (节奏). Broadcast for a few weeks each spring on TV and online, the video is recorded in real time from a control room lined with screens. Teams work day and night to offer different viewpoints from 30 cameras, some of which can be controlled from a distance. “We can’t decide what happens. We don’t want everything to be perfect. I mean that this is nature and anything can happen. And we really want to show what it is like,” producer Johan Erhag said. “On all the social media, most things are very stressful. There’s a lot of music in programs. There’s a lot of speaking. But this program is the totally opposite way.”

A hunter in his spare time, Persson said he enjoys the slow and natural pace of the show. “It’s kind of calming and also interesting. It’s basically wind blowing and you are waiting for something hopefully to show up. You might think that a day spent waiting would be a day lost but it’s not. Instead, it could be an activity that is quite healthy for more people,” Persson said.

“After watching the program, I find there are many things to look at and feel about nature,” Anders Lindberg, a columnist said. “The whole idea of sitting and watching nothing happening for hours in nature is wonderful. We can practice meditation (冥想), which ] think for many people is something they lack in big cities. Nature could be a powerful tool used to bridge the gap between the mind and the body, making us feel close to the world around us.”

1. What is special about Den stora älgvandringen?

A．It features animals’ fun activities.

B．It follows wild animals’ life in a natural way.

C．It records animal experiments in natural settings.

D．It uses digital sound effects to impress the viewers.

2. What does Persson say about the program?

A．It teaches him to protect animals.

B．It gives him a sense of achievement.

C．It brings him pleasure and relaxation.

D．It causes him to pay attention to health.

3. How can the program benefit people according to Anders Lindberg?

A．By showing humans’ role in wildlife care.

B．By raising their interest in outdoor activities.

C．By speeding up local tourism development.

D．By encouraging a deeper connection with nature.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Sweden calls for wildlife protection.

B．A realistic nature TV show attracts attention.

C．The beauty of Swedish forests comes into sight.

D．Directors show their creativity in a slow TV program.