1 . Botswana is situated in Southern Africa. There are many top-quality places to enjoy your African trip.
The Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta and is a top spot to visit during your Botswana trip. The whole delta covers an area of 15,000 km². The Okavango River ends in this area flooding the whole region. Besides the regular flooding, rainfall can drastically increase the size of this water body, up to 22,000 km².
The delta also contains the Moremi Game Reserve and it is one of the best places to see wildlife. Animals such as hippopotamuses, crocodiles, buffalo, rhinoceroses, elephants and antelopes can be very easily found in the region. There are over 500 species of birds in this area.
The Chobe National Park
The Chobe National Park is situated in Northwest Botswana. It is the third largest park in Botswana and is famous for its large wildlife population. The Chobe National Park has diverse animal habitats and it is wonderful to watch these beautiful animals right in front of you. The park is also very famous for its elephants and is considered to be the largest area for elephants in Africa. Apart from the huge elephant population, other wild animals such as lions, leopards, wild dogs, antelopes, hippopotamuses, buffalo and crocodiles can also be seen.
The Kalahari Game Reserve
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is situated in the Kalahari Desert, covering an area of 52,800 km². It is the second largest game reserve in the world. Large areas of trees, bushes and grass are widely spread in this reserve, thus adding to the beauty of the place. The reserve contains a huge concentration of wildlife. Many wild animals including giraffes can be spotted easily there.
1. This passage is mainly about_______| A．the writer’s traveling experience in Botswana. |
| B．some places of top quality to enjoy in Botswana. |
| C．beautiful countries to visit in Southern Africa. |
| D．activities people can do in Southern Africa. |
| A．Necessarily. | B．Gradually. | C．Greatly. | D．Hopefully. |
| A．the Okavango Delta. |
| B．the Chobe National Park. |
| C．the Moremi Game Reserve. |
| D．the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. |
2 . Waste Not
This eco-conscious shoulder bag is cut from old truck cloth, so each handmade bag features a unique look. The rest of the bag is constructed out of strong nylon from recycled water bottles. Sorry, pack addicts: students only. (Seriously, you need a student ID to buy one. ) Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack $170
Agenda Item
Most calendars have a systematized accounting of time boring. The Every Day Calendar is a touch-sensitive device that encourages you to keep up with a daily routine. Each day you follow through on a promise to yourself tap the corresponding (相关的) number on the face and an LED lights it up. You don’t have to use it every days—it’s there when you need it and functions as glorious wall art when you don’t. Every Day Calendar $300
Night Rider
Lumenus pill-shaped bike light smartly helps cyclists see and be seen in the park. Pair it with the companion app and it taps into your phone’s GPS for some location-aware tricks. It can increase visibility at night. The 30-hour battery is good for weeks. Lumenus ioLight $100
Light Cycle
At 35 pounds, the Turbo Vado SL is light for an ebike. It’s also slim enough to swing over a shoulder, with the 320-watt-hour battery and powerful motor all hidden in the frame.
Still, the bike’s range is 80 miles, and its speed reaches 28 mph. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ $4,500
1. Which of the following products is made of recycled materials?| A．Lumenus ioLight. |
| B．Every Day Calendar. |
| C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ. |
| D．Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack. |
| A．$100. | B．$170. |
| C．$ 300. | D．$ 4,500. |
| A．Using the Every Day Calendar is boring. |
| B．Lumenus ioLight can improve cyclists’ eyesight. |
| C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is convenient to be taken away. |
| D．Everyone is encouraged to buy Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack. |
3 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
4 . Online Free Courses
English Grammar and Style
We’ll present materials that cover grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure and punctuation. We’ll challenge you with quizzes and writing activities that will give you strategies to enhance the quality of your writing, and invite you to participate in discussions and assess the work of your peers (同龄人).
Length: 8 weeks
Instructor: Roslyn Petelin from the University of Queensland
Academic Writing Made Easy
From structuring and organizing an academic text to avoiding common mistakes that can negatively affect your credibility, this course offers a guide for those who want to improve their writing. Each week is comprised of video lessons, followed by exercises and tasks of assessing your peers' work.
The course requires upper-intermediate (中高级) to advanced English.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Heidi Minning from the Technical University of Munich
Preparing to Network in English
Networking in the business world is key to career success. But what is networking? And how do you do it in English? This course helps you understand the basics of networking and why it’s important. You’ll identify the key qualities you should focus on developing. Most importantly, you’ll grow and expand your business network and professional connections.
Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Joel Ozretich from the University of Washington
Using Emails for Networking in English
In this course, you’ll learn important strategies for writing effective emails. You' II learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You' II also learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message.
Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: Daphne Mackey from the University of Washington
1. What do the first two courses have in common?
| A．Both last for one and a half months. |
| B．Both involve some peer review tasks. |
| C．Both require upper-intermediate English. |
| D．Both are offered by the same university. |
| A．Roslyn Petelin. | B．Heidi Minning. |
| C．Joel Ozretich. | D．Daphne Mackey. |
| A．Improving email-writing skills. |
| B．Giving tips on academic writing. |
| C．Exploring grammatical principles. |
| D．Introducing the basics of networking. |
5 . No matter what type of top free Android app you are searching for, there are many similar apps that can puzzle you when it comes to choosing the best one. Here are some apps you should give a try in 2020.
Zomato
Zomato lets you discover restaurants near you to go and eat out or order food online and get it delivered. This Android app has multiple other unique features that address customer needs like a takeaway, table booking and discoveries. You can also find many discounts and offers on the restaurants.
CamScanner
CamScanner is a great app for students and we know that life can get rather busy as college students especially if they are holding a part-time job. This platform uses your phones camera to scan documents and provides assistance in the form of proofreading and editing your work.
Spotify
Spotify is one of the best music apps for Android that you shouldn’t be missing out on. It helps you to access world music－both streaming and downloading music of high quality. You would be able to listen to all your music favorites, albums, and also create your own playlists.
Groupon
Groupon is a platform that finds available deals in varied categories like electronics, entertainment, fashion, and many more. The physical store deals are displayed on an interactive map for an easier-to-see selection, online store deals also included. Extra discounts for students.
1. What can students do with CamScanner?| A．Record their college life. | B．Learn editing skills. |
| C．Find a part-time job. | D．Correct their work. |
| A．Zomato. | B．Spotify. | C．Groupon. | D．CamScanner. |
| A．To introduce some free Android apps. | B．To provide guidance on choosing apps. |
| C．To stress the popularity of Android apps. | D．To show the advantages of Android apps. |
6 . Here's this week's list of four open jobs throughout the local area. Whether you're unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we will try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week.
Happy hunting!
Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. -Roswell
World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 pm-6pm .Monday-Friday. The position pays $10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.
Experienced Servers-Chill's-Alpharetta
Chili's in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills. The pay is $2. 13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.
Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-Roswell
North Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred. More information about the position is available online.
Software Engineer-Controlscan-Alpharetta
Controlscan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer, Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology. Pay is commensurate (相称) with experience. More information about the position can be found online.
1. World Language Institute, Inc. is looking for _________.| A．a school bus driver | B．a full-time teacher |
| C．a Spanish manager | D．a Spanish teacher |
| A．Jane, hired by North Fulton Regional Hospital. |
| B．John, hired by World Language Institute, Inc. |
| C．Robert, hired by ControlScan |
| D．Sally, hired by Chili's. |
| A．to introduce some forms of online entertainment |
| B．to introduce some information about Roswell Patch |
| C．to provide some information for those who need a job |
| D．to hunt for those who want to work for Rosewell |
7 . Books for Children
| Fleabag and the Ring’s End Beth Webb More stories of Fleabag,the talking cat-star of this wonderful set of 3 books. Ages 9-12, 208 pages, paperback 07549-44116,£3.99 | Star of Wonder Pat Alexander A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy. Ages 7-12, 224pages, paperback 07459-39323,£4.99 |
| The Little White Horse Elizabeth Goudge A fairy tale and the winner of the Carnegie Medal. Ages 8-12, 240pages, paperback 07459-45783,£4.99 | My Very First Christmas Book Lois Rock and Alex Ayliffe A big, bright book, which presents the story simply and delightfully for very young children. Ages 0-3, 12pages, 200mm×200mm, board 07459-40560,£4.99 |
| The Not-So-Wise Man Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 wise men who traveled to Bethlehem and discovered the baby Jesus Christ.This is the tale of another one,who always missed the point. Ages 5-9, 32pages, 270mm×210mm,hardback 07459-38922,£8.99 | First Festival:Christmas Lois Rock An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs. Ages 4-7, 48pages 290mm×250mm, hardback 07459-39074,£8.99 |
1. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children,which book do you prefer?
| A．Star of Wonder. |
| B．My Very First Christmas Book |
| C．The Not-So-Wise Man |
| D．First Festival:Christmas |
| A．07459-45783 | B．07459-38922 |
| C．07459-40560 | D．07459-44116 |
| A．Lois Rock’s | B．Beth Webb’s |
| C．Pat Alexander’s | D．Elizabeth Goudge’s |
8 . Welcome to the British Museum, the grandest and the most spectacular of human history. The admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30. You can explore 10 departments including:
The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas includes around 350,000 objects. The scope of the collection is contemporary, and historical. It includes most of Africa, the Pacific and Australia, as well as the Americas. All of the collections were got during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and date from this time.
The Department of Asia
The Department of Asia covers the material and visual cultures of Asia – a vast geographical area of Japan, Korea, China, Central Asia, Afghanistan, South Asia and South-East Asia. The collection dates from about 4000 BC, to the present day. It represents the cultures and ways of life of local people and other minority groups.
The Department of Greek and Roman Empires
The Department of Greek and Roman Empires features antiquities (古董). It has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from the Classical world, with over 100,000 objects. These mostly range in date from the beginning of the Greek Bronze Age (about 3200BC) to the time of the Roman emperor Constantine in the fourth century AD.
1. The scope of the Department of Africa, Oceania and Americas doesn’t include .| A．Africa | B．the South America | C．Australia | D．Britain |
| A．The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas |
| B．The Department of Greek and Roman Empires |
| C．The Department of Asia |
| D．All of the above |
| A．the geographic features of Asia |
| B．the life styles and cultural traditions of some peoples |
| C．the relationships between Asian countries |
| D．the cultural fights between some native groups |
9 . Welcome to the Friendship Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities (设施) to the full.
Room Service
This operates 24 hours a day. Phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room staff.
Telephone: 48759
Dining Room
Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 a. m. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a breakfast tray to your room at any time after 7 a.m., if you place an order for it by telephone. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door when you go to bed.
Lunch: 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Telephone: 48752
Telephone
To make a telephone call, dial 0 for Reception and Laundry (洗衣店), and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also public telephone booths (电话亭) near the Reception Desk. Early calls should be booked with Reception.
Shop
The hotel shop is open for souvenirs (纪念品), gifts and toiletries (化妆品) from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: 48687
Laundry
We have a laundry on the premises (附属) and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to phone the laundrymen to collect them.
Telephone: 48867
Bar
The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Reception staff will cash cheques and exchange money in many foreign currencies (货币).
1. What should you do if you want a snack (快餐) at 9 a.m?| A．Go to the hotel shop. | B．Go to the hotel bar. |
| C．Tell the waiter. | D．Phone Reception |
| A．48752 | B．48867 |
| C．48687 | D．48759 |
| A．give us information about the services of the hotel |
| B．persuade us to stay in the hotel |
| C．tell us the ways of serving |
| D．promise us good service |
10 . Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt（隔离豁 免）countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.
France
Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports
Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.
Drive： Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.
Italy
British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.
Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.
Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.
Spain
A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.
Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.
Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.
Croatia
British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.
Plane: Returns from £ 35.
1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?| A．They can arrive before July 10. | B．It is cheaper than taking a plane. |
| C．They have to get to France first. | D．It is free to get food and groceries. |
| A．To travel the country freely. | B．Not to wear a mask in hotels. |
| C．To stand less than 1.5 meters away. | D．Not to obey self-isolation after arrival. |
| A．France. | B．Italy. | C．Spain. | D．Croatia. |
