1 . AQUILA Children’s Magazine is the most intelligent read for curious kids. Full of enthusiastic articles and challenging puzzles, every issue covers science, history and general knowledge. AQUILA is a quality production, beautifully illustrated with contemporary artwork throughout.
Intelligent reading for 8-12-year-olds
Cool science and challenging projects
Inspires self-motivated learning
Exciting new topics every issue
AQUILA is created and owned by an independent UK company. It has 28 pages, printed on high-quality paper and there are no advertisements or posters. Instead it is full of well-written articles, thought-provoking (令人深思的) ideas and great contemporary artwork. Each monthly issue is centred around a new topic.
AQUILA works as a superb learning extension to current primary (or KS2 and KS3) curriculum (课程), but it is much more than that! Entertaining and always surprising, AQUILA is recommended because it widens children’s interest and understanding, rather than encouraging them to concentrate only on their favourite subjects. It gives children a well-rounded understanding of the world, in all its complexity.
The concepts in AQUILA can be challenging, requiring good comprehension and reading skills. Eight years is usually a good age to start. Some gentle interest from an adult is often helpful at the start.
In 2021 AQUILA will have been in publication for 29 years, but it has never appeared in newsstands or shops. We are subscription only.
AQUILA Subscription
UK：12 Months￡55－4 Months￡30
Europe：12 Months￡60－4 Months￡35
World：12 Months￡70－4 Months￡35
Birthdays
Select the Birthday option, write a gift message and choose the birthday month. We will dispatch to arrive at the start of the month you have entered. The package posts in a blue envelope marked “Open on your birthday”.
1. What is special about AQUILA?| A．It is available in shops. | B．It is for kids of all ages. |
| C．It prints readers’ artwork. | D．It has no advertisements. |
| A．Articles on modern art. | B．Family reading materials. |
| C．Knowledge beyond school subjects. | D．Ideas on improving reading skills. |
| A．Foreign language learners. |
| B．Children with learning difficulties. |
| C．Parent-child reading lovers. |
| D．Curious kids with good comprehension. |
2 . Planning to get away? Think passport first
If you’re planning to get away from it all this year, you should think passport first. Checking you have a valid passport before you book your trip takes minutes but could save you the trouble and cost of not being able to go.
Renewing (更新) your passport before it runs out
You can renew your passport up to 9 months before it can no longer be legally used. So take the time now and save the tears later.
Applying for a passport for the first time
Our eligibility (资格) checks mean that it takes at least one week to issue (颁发) a passport. So make sure you don’t leave it to the last minute, and apply in plenty of time.
Help with your application is just around the corner
Selected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents offer a Check and Send service that helps you with your application. It’s convenient and you should receive your passport within 2 weeks.
If you need to apply for or renew a passport, you can either:
Pick up a Passport Application Form at Selected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents.
Or call the Application Form Request line on 0901 4700 100 or visit www.passport.gov.uk
If your need is urgent, call 0870 521 0410 for an appointment at one of our offices. We can’t guarantee to see customers without an appointment.
1. When applying for a passport for the first time, you need to know that ______.| A．passports can be legally used forever |
| B．passports are issued at the last minute |
| C．application checks take at least one week |
| D．applications are selected by post office branches |
| A．going to the offices directly |
| B．making a call for an appointment |
| C．visiting www.passport.gov.uk for a guarantee |
| D．getting in touch with Worldchoice travel agents |
| A．Certain types of passports. | B．Instructions on applying for passports.. |
| C．Advantages of holding passports. | D．Different functions of passports |
3 . Cambridge Shakespeare Festival 2020
Special Charity Performances
Once again, in loving memory of Margaret Elizabeth Crilly, the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival will continue its support of the Children’s Hospice in Milton and St. John’s Hospice on the Wirral, with a series of special charity performances. Every penny raised will go directly to these organisations.
All special charity performances begin at 2:00 pm in their usual venues (会场)；normal performances begin at 7:30 pm.
Eight Fantastic Performances
Hamlet 8 July-27 July
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8 July-27 July
Henry IV (Part I) 8 July-27 July
The Winter’s Tale 8 July-27 July
Much Ado About Nothing 29 July-17 August
The Tempest 29 July-17 August
Henry IV (Part II) 29 July-24 August
As You Like It 29 July-24 August
Tickets
Tickets cost £17 and £13 concessions (减价票).
Tickets are available to purchase on our website. We regret the necessary imposition (征收) of a £1.50 booking fee per ticket, but the increase in our own administration costs has made this unavoidable.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Concession tickets:
Please note, you will need to bring proof of eligibility (资格证明) to buy concession tickets. Student concessions only apply to those with proof of being in full-time education. Other categories for concession tickets include the old, unemployed and disabled.
Seating policy:
There are about 200 chairs at each venue available on a first come, first served basis. There is also a picnic area immediately in front of the chairs for audience members to sit on the lawn (草坪)－though this is ground-level only, you should not use your own chairs in this area. Please note: purchase of a ticket guarantees admission but does not guarantee a seat.
1. In which way are special charity performances different from normal ones?| A．Their venues. | B．Their showtime. |
| C．Their ticket prices. | D．Their seating policy. |
| A．On 24 July. | B．On 26 July. | C．On 28 July. | D．On 30 July. |
| A．£13. | B．£14. 50. | C．£17. | D．£18. 50. |
4 . Love to write? Want to see your work published and win some cash along the way? Then read on. The national Spark a Story writing contest is calling in all young story tellers!
Who can participate?
The contest is open to students in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, or those who are being home-schooled in the United States.
Deadline and requirements
You’re able to send your short story up to October 7th. It will be judged on creativity, originality and overall quality of writing. Your story must be original works and should be no longer than 5000 words. There is no minimum length requirements.
How can I send my short story?
There are three easy ways to send your short story:
*Online at http: // learn. hmhco.com/hmhsparkamind
*Send your short story as a PDF or Microsoft word document to Sparka@hmhco.com
*Send your short story via U.S. Mail to:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
222 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
What will I win?
The best stories will be published next year Winners will receive a free copy of the book and cash price of $100.
1. The passage is written for ________ to read.| A．students | B．teachers | C．parents | D．foreigners |
| A．Maria, grade 7, from New York. | B．Justin, grade 9, from London. |
| C．Catherine, grade 11, from Washington D.C. | D．Bastian, homeschooled from Paris. |
| A．Sending it online. | B．Sending it by email. |
| C．Sending it by US mail. | D．Sending it by fax. |
5 . Getting to work by bicycle has never been more popular. Governments and nations are transforming their cities and highways to meet the needs of this new generation of cycling enthusiasts, and in a world where green alternatives are the new must-have, average citizens are eagerly seizing their chance to help make their streets and their bodies cleaner than ever before.
Become an EBTC Member-Click Here.
The Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club (EBTC) is a recreational not-for-profit volunteer-run group devoted to promoting its members to cooperatively run bicycling trips during the spring, summer and fall, cross-country skiing trips in the winter, and social events all the year round. We welcome both road bike and mountain bike riders!
Benefits of Joining EBTC :
•Opportunity to create the kinds of events you like: enjoy dozens of events all year round,organized by members like you!
•Participation in the local cycling community.
•Use of club bicycle tools on tour and library materials.
•Discounts at various bicycle shops.
Why Cycle with a Group?
•It's more FUN !
•It encourages you to come out often and get healthy exercise without going to a gym.
•Develop skills and gain through the experience of others.
•Meet new and interesting people with a common interest in cycling.
•Meet a fun-loving, energetic and different group of individuals who enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
•Enjoy the outdoors experience with the companionship and security of a group.
•Group atmosphere provides challenge to strong cyclists and support and confidence to the green hand.
For more information on the EBTC:
Phone the Club Hotline at 780-424-2453 (780-424-BIKE)
E-mail: jprimeau edmontonbicycle. com
Mail us at :
Edmonton Bicycle & Touring Club
P. O. Box 52017
Garneau Postal Stn.
Edmonton, AB T6G 2T5 Canada
1. What is the aim of EBTC?| A．To call for governments to produce more bicycles. |
| B．To make money by organizing bicycling trips. |
| C．To popularize cycling by attracting more members. |
| D．To look for young volunteers for sporting events. |
| A．Participating in whatever events. | B．Meeting more new people. |
| C．Having bicycles free of charge. | D．Enjoying discounts in a gym. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
6 . London weekend Walks
1,000 Years of History
11:00 am Westminster Underground
This walk is the best choice for the first-time visitor. We’ll show you where kings and queens were crowned(加冕), where they lived and where they are buried. You will see where politicians have shaped the course of history over the years. This walk finishes at the House of Parliament, which you can visit afterwards at a good discount.
Canals and Cafes
11:00 am Camden Town Underground
Camden Town, with its canals, cafes and studios, is the home of many artists, musicians and writers. The high point of the walk is a visit to Camden Lock, London’s most exciting street market. You may like to take a canal trip to London Zoo after this walk.
Historic Greenwich
2:00 pm Tower Hill Underground
The walk begins with the best boat ride in London, five kilometers down the river from Tower Bridge to the Royal Naval College in Greenwich. From there you’ll walk through Greenwich Park past the Naval Museum and other historic buildings to the village itself. We’ll take you down narrow streets with busy shops and markets, back to the riverside where this walk ends.
Unexpected London
3:00pm Tower Hill Underground
This walk begins with a ride on Europe’s most modern city railway giving you fine views across the Thames and riversides area. We will get on and off the train for mini-walks to discover the hidden corners of the former port(港口) of London.
To go on one of our walks, simply meet your guide in the street outside the underground stations. All these walks last about two hours and end near underground stations. A walk costs ￡4.50(￡3.50 for the elderly).Children under 12 can go for free but they must be with an adult.
1. Which walk includes a visit to London’s most exciting street market?| A．Canals and Cafes. | B．Historic Greenwich. |
| C．Unexpected London. | D．1,000 Years of History. |
| A．Walk through the Royal Naval College. |
| B．Visit the Naval Museum. |
| C．Meet famous people. |
| D．Take a boat trip. |
| A．￡4.50. | B．￡7.00. | C．￡9.00. | D．￡13.50. |
7 . HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE
Join in the holiday fun at the powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition, evolution&Revolution: Chinese dress 1700s to now. DON'T FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus (马戏团)! 150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!
●Chinese Folk Dancing: Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: The Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance. A feature will be the Qin Dynasty Emperor’s court dance. Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing Opera performances.
Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11:30 am &1:30 pm.
●Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre: Well-known children’s play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group. Performance include Chinese fairy tales and plays.
Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11. 30 am &1. 30 pm.
●Chinese Youth League: A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances, and a musician playing Er Hu.
Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
●Kids Activity: Make a Paper Horse: Young children make a paper horse cut-out. (The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting, indicating a kind of advancement.) Suitable for ages 8-12 years.
Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 12:00 pm to 1:00pm.
●Club Med Circus School: Learn circus skills, including the trapeze (空中飞人), trampolining (蹦床) and magic. Not only for children over 5. There are 40 places available in each I hour and these must be booked at the front desk, level 4, on the day.
Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11:30 am &1:00pm.
Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse. Our family membership covers two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address.
Members receive Powerline, our monthly magazine, discounts in the shops and the restaurants, as well as free admission to the Museum. All this for as little as $50,000 a year! Call (02) 92170600 for more details.
1. When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?| A．On July 2. | B．On July 3. | C．On July 6. | D．On July 8. |
| A．Kids Activity | B．Chinese Youth League |
| C．Children's Arts Theatre | D．Club Med Circus School |
| A．Calling (02) 92170600. | B．Gaining family membership. |
| C．Coming for the holiday fun. | D．Paying Powerline $50,000 a year. |
Avengers: Endgame (IMAX 3D)
Release Date: April 26., 20l9(American) Run time:182 mins
Genres: Action| Adventure | Sci-Fi | Fantasy
After the damage events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is ruins. With the help of remaining allies (盟友), the Avengers gather once more in order to destroy Thano's actions and restore order to the universe.
Tickets: Adult: $17.00 Child: $14.00 Senior: $14.00
Shadow (CD)
Release Date: May 5, 20l9(America) Run time: l16mins
Genres: Action| Adventure
During China's Three Kingdom era (AD 220-280), in Pei, a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king faces danger both inside and outside. But the king has a secret weapon: a “shadow”, who can fool both Pei's enemies and the King himself.
Ticket Adult: $12.00 Child: $6.00 Senior: $7.00
Dunbe (IMAX 3D)
Release Date: March 29, 20l9 (America) Run time: l13mins
Genres: Adventure | Family | Fantasy
Dumbo, a young elephant, whose over-sided ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new adventure, Dumbo and his friends discover some dark Secrets.
Tickets: Adult: $16.00 Child: $12.00 Senior: $13.00
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (Real D 3D)
Release Date: May 10, 2019 (America) Run time: l04mins
Genres: Action |Adventure |Comedy |Family
Tim tries to figure out the strange death of his father, a police detective, with the help of his dad's former partner, a yellow Pokémon creature (Pocket Monster) named Pikachu. But they discover a shocking plot that could destroy the whole Pakteon universe.
Tickets: Adult: $17.00 Child: $14.00 Senior: $14.00
1. What would you recommend to a man who is interested in ancient stories?
| A．Avengers: Endgame | B．Shadow |
| C．Dumbo | D．Pokémon Detective Pikachu |
| A．25 dollars | B．28 dollars | C．20 dollars | D．31 dollars |
| A．They are all 3D movies. | B．They all feature adventure. |
| C．They are all released in May. | D．They all last less than two hours. |
9 . Skydive Greene County
Come out and let us teach you how to skydive today! We are located in Xenia, Ohio and are within a reasonable driving distance of major cities in Ohio. Situated on a private airport, Skydive Greene County offers world-class training. We didn't start skydiving but we are Ohio's oldest skydiving school which opened in 1961!
Tandem Skydiving
Tandem skydiving is required if this is your first-time skydiving. After filling out paperwork and watching a short video, you will be ready to make your skydive. Somewhere around 11,500 feet you will be secured to your tandem instructor. The door will open and you exit the plane.
Your freefall with your instructor will last for approximately 40-50 seconds. We can almost guarantee this will be the most exciting minute of your life as you reach the speed of around 120 mph, falling for about two miles back to the earth!
Don't forget to have a video taken of your skydive to show all those that didn't think you would jump from an airplane!
Static Line Courses
Once you have made your tandem skydiving, you can move on to our Static Line Program. The Static Line Jump is the traditional way to learn to skydive. We have classes throughout the year. Every student will be led through the entire day by a licensed instructor. Never does the student feel unattended. Once training is over, students will make their first jump on that very same day!
Price
$165.00 Tandem skydiving only
$175.00 Static Line Course only
Invite one of our professional videographers on your skydive: $125.00 DVD with photos
Come to learn with the best and make a skydive today! For further information, please call us at (937) 372-0700 or visit our website www. greenecounty.com!
1. Skydive Greene County _____________.| A．offers training in major cities in Ohio |
| B．is the oldest skydiving school in the USA |
| C．guarantees every skydiver a freefall experience |
| D．requires all the students to receive one-day training |
| A．$165 | B．$175 |
| C．$300 | D．$290 |
| A．To give a brief introduction to Skydive Greene County. |
| B．To attract readers to learn Skydiving in Skydive Greene County. |
| C．To make a comparison between Tandem Skydiving and Static Line Courses. |
| D．To convince the readers Skydive Greene County is the best place for skydiving. |
10 . Four books that will change your life
Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do — Amy Morin
Do you struggle to get over your failures or pay much attention to things that are out of your control? Getting over these troubles can have an important influence on your daily life. Morin shares her most successful ways to overcome these difficulties.
How Will You Measure Your Life? — Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon
What do you think would make you happier at work? Perhaps high pay might be nice, or maybe some more admiration from fellow colleagues. Are you keeping a good balance in life? While career achievements can be satisfying, ignoring your family and friends can be harmful in the long run.
Finding Your Element — Ken Robinson
Have you ever felt pressured to live your life in a certain way? Society often encourages you to graduate from high school at 18, enter university, and then become a professional person, get married and have children. This may work for some people, but for many people it can be limited. Everyone has a passion. Find out how you can break society’s strict rules and find your position in life.
Emotional Intelligence — Daniel Goleman
Do our feelings hold us back? Would we do better if we became unfeeling creatures? You probably let feelings cloud your judgment more often than you know. Goleman explains how you can avoid letting your feelings rule you and make better decisions in life.
1. The first book is intended for readers ____________.| A．who want to be popular among colleagues |
| B．who want to control their feelings |
| C．who are experiencing failures |
| D．who want to get high pay |
| A．Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. |
| B．How Will You Measure Your Life?. |
| C．Finding Your Element. |
| D．Emotional Intelligence. |
| A．It helps us make wise decisions. |
| B．It shows us the importance of emotions. |
| C．It teaches us the way to live a different life. |
| D．It tells us how to break society’s strict rules. |
