1 . Beauty and Well-being Benefits of Handed Massage Guns

What are they?

Originally beloved by athletes, massage guns are gaining popularity as a stress or pain-relieving tool. A quick and convenient alternative to a traditional deep-tissue massage, many offer detachable heads to target calves, ankles or the top s of shoulders, available in a range of sizes and speeds.

What are the supposed benefits?

If you often find yourself aching after the gym or a long day of work, a massage gun may well be your new best friend. Sending pulses at a steady frequency that is difficult to achieve manually, they allow you to target a specific area of tightness, loosening lactic acid buildup muscle and allowing for greater mobility and muscle flexibility. Even if you’re not so physically active, a couple of minutes of regular massaging can do wonders for your complexion.

Through vibration frequency, the movement of a massage gun will encourage blood and lymphatic (淋巴的) circulation, giving a new vibrancy and comfort to skin as toxins (毒素) drain out and oxygen flows through. If you’ve been feeling heavy or struggling to unwind, massage guns are also thought to be a useful tool in the rehabilitation (康复) of depression, anxiety, digestive disorders and stress-related insomnia.

Do they actually work?

Once you get used to the quiet humming noise, the swift, targeted relief a gun can offer more than justifies the initial spend. Leading the market is the Lola, a lightweight handheld gun in a sleek matte finish with four speeds that tucks easily into the pocket of an overnight bag. The key is to operate within your own comfort-be sure to fit the adjustable heads firmly and work through the speed functions slowly, building up to higher pressures only if necessary. While concerns about suitability for specific conditions or injuries should always be discussed with a doctor, the massage gun is certainly proof that both internal and external beauty can be achieved by listening that little bit closer to our bodies.

1. What is not the supposed benefits of handed massage guns?

A．To target a specific area of tightness.

B．To allow for greater mobility and muscle flexibility.

C．To encourage blood and lymphatic circulation.

D．To help lactic acid build up in muscles.

2. What can we learn about handed massage guns?

A．Many offer fixed heads to target diverse muscles.

B．The initial spend is too high to be justified by their functions.

C．They can help rehabilitate people with depression and anxiety.

D．Their suitability for specific conditions and injuries is certain.

3. What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To show the beauty and well-being benefits of handed massage guns.

B．To inform us the availability of different sizes of handed massage guns.

C．To share with us the popularity of handed massage guns among athletes.

D．To compare handed massage guns with doctors on suitability for injuries.

2 . User Guide of Tsinghua University Libraries

Welcome to the best place of Tsinghua Yuan — Tsinghua University Library. Here we have magnificent buildings, abundant resources, convenient facilities, professional staff, considerate services, free atmosphere, etc. We are ready to provide warm welcomes, great supports, and best services for you.

Activate Borrowing Services

As a new user, you need to activate borrowing services by clicking on our homepage. The system adopts INFO system for identification. For freshmen, activating identity on the Electric ID Service System is required before first login. Post-doctors graduating from other universities shall submit a copy of their doctoral dissertation (博士毕业论文) together with their IC Card when making an application at the library card center to open your library privileges.

Borrowing Privileges

Upon presenting a valid university IC Card, you can access and borrow books according to the privileges listed below.

Loan Quotas (借阅限额)
Borrowers	Loan Quotas	Hold Quotas
Teachers and Students	100 copies	20 copies
International Non-degree Students	5 copies	3 copies

Online Reservation

You can reserve books that have been checked out to other users. You will be informed by E-mail or WeChat once the requested book is available. The requested books will be kept at loan desk only for 3 days.

Renewals

You may renew books online and the new return date is 8 weeks after the renewal day. You may renew books for many times, however, the longest period for general books is 32 weeks (224 days).

Fees for Late Return

Readers who fail to return the books by the due date will be charged ¥ 0.20 per day per book.

1. What do we know about activating borrowing services at the libraries?

A．The services are automatically activated for students.

B．Post-doctors all need to submit a copy of their dissertation.

C．Freshmen activate the services online before their first login.

D．Post-doctors are required to use the Electric ID Service System.

2. What is the best way to do if the book you want to read has been borrowed by others?

A．Wait that guy to return the book to the libraries.

B．Ask a librarian for the information of the borrower.

C．Make an online reservation for the book you need.

D．Borrow it via the system anyway and wait in the queue.

3. Which of the following applies to you if you are a student of Tsinghua University?

A．You may borrow altogether 120 books at one time.

B．Your requested book will be mailed to you once ready.

C．You may renew your books as many times as you wish.

D．You will be fined if you have books past due at your hand.

3 . Have you considered contributing your skills and expertise virtually towards achieving sustainable human development efforts? Through the Online Volunteering service of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, you can connect with UN agencies, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations — from any device, anywhere in the world. While extending your network, you can also get first-hand practical experience.

Requirements:
·To sign up on the Unified Volunteering Platform and apply for Online Volunteer assignments, you must be at least 18 years of age.
·There is no particular background required to become an Online Volunteer. Each Online Volunteer assignment is different and has its own requirements, set by the host organization.
· As an Online Volunteer, you can only support organizations remotely in assignments up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks for each assignment.
Criteria and service rules:
· Online Volunteers are not under contract with the UNV programme or the engaging organization.
· Online Volunteers do not receive any kind of financial benefits.
·For each Online Volunteering assignment, a maximum of 25 Online Volunteers can be engaged.
Procedures:
· Volunteers find assignments of their interest and apply.
· Organizations select the volunteers they want to engage.
· Volunteers and organizations work together online.
· Volunteers and organizations provide feedback on their cooperation.
· Organizations issue an electronic certificate of appreciation to their volunteers.
1. Through the UNV programme, one can ______.

A．travel around the world	B．improve their network skills
C．set up civil society organizations	D．work on sustainable development

2. Which is a requirement for the applicants?

A．Being no less than 18 years.

B．Finishing 25 online assignments.

C．Working at least 20 hours a week.

D．Having some practical experience.

3. When working in the UNV programme, volunteers will ______.

A．sign a contract with an organization

B．find tasks of their interest and apply

C．get a paper certificate of appreciation

D．receive some kind of financial benefits

4 . Volunteer in Africa

Dreaming of volunteering in Africa? International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) will enable you to be immersed in vibrant cultures, discover unique wildlife and make valuable contributions to the local communities.

Common questions about volunteering in Africa

What volunteer work in Africa does IVHQ offer?

Whether you want to volunteer and teach English in Africa, support construction projects, wildlife volunteering, or nursing and medical volunteer abroad projects, IVHQ has volunteer work in Africa that is suitable for volunteers with a range of skills and experience.

How much does it cost to volunteer in Africa?

Our fully hosted Africa volunteer programs start from as little as $20/day! This includes your accommodation, meals, airport pickup, orientation and comprehensive support services that you won’t find elsewhere.

Is it safe to volunteer in Africa?

We have a comprehensive approach to managing safety and reducing risks across all of our programs, which gives volunteers the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe, secure and healthy. This includes:

All local teams are trained in volunteer management, are required to undertake first aid training and ensure that programs adhere to IVHQ’s Risk Management Policy.

All IVHQ volunteers receive pre-departure and 24/7 in-country support, are required to have travel insurance and are strongly encouraged to take our online pre-departure training which can be accessed for free.

How to volunteer in Africa

Applying to volunteer in Africa is simple! Once you’ve decided which country you want to volunteer in and which Africa project you would like to join, you can apply. It’s free, only takes a few minutes and there is no commitment needed at this stage. Our team of Volunteer Travel Specialists will then guide you through the next steps to secure your spot and start preparing for your trip.

1. In Africa, IVHQ volunteers can ________.

A．manage construction projects

B．organize program orientation

C．work as language teachers

D．undertake first aid training

2. What does IVHQ provide to ensure the safety of volunteers?

A．Volunteer projects suitable for all.

B．An online pre-departure training.

C．Well-trained local communities.

D．Lectures on cultural difference.

3. Which of the following should be done at the application stage?

A．Selecting countries and projects.

B．Obtaining passports and visas.

C．Making some commitments.

D．Arranging accommodations.

5 . Discovery Pass

With a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, you can

• get unlimited booked travel to more than 365 destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network

• choose a pass that suits your travel plans: 14 days, one month, three months or six months

• choose a class of travel that suits your style: Economy or First Class (Premium).

Please note that you cannot book a child ticket online with a Discovery Pass. You will instead need to call 13 22 32 or visit a sales agent.

Before purchasing a pass, please read the relevant terms and rules. A NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass is non-refundable and it cannot be assigned to another person.

Prices

Pass type	14 days	1 month	3 months	6 months
Adult Economy	$232	$275	$298	$420
Adult Premium	$300	$350	$400	$550
Child Economy	$121	$143	$154	$220
Child Premium	$154	$176	$220	$275

How to purchase a pass and book trips

Step 1: Purchase a Discovery Pass

Choose a time limit and class of travel that suits your needs.

Step 2: Book your trips

After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to one month to book your first trip. The time limit on your pass will start from the departure date of your first booked trip. All trips must be booked and taken before the expiry (到期) date indicated on the pass. You must book each trip before you travel.

Find out more about ways to book your ticket? Visit our website:

https: /transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/regional-tickets-fares/ways-to-book-your-ticket

1. You can use a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass to ______.

A．book a child ticket online	B．choose a class of travel that suits you
C．choose a weekly, monthly or yearly pass	D．get booked travel to unlimited destinations

2. If a mother with a child wants to buy a one-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass for Economy Class, she should pay     .

A．$353

B．$418

C．$693

D．$876

3. What can we know about a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass?

A．A pass can be given to another person.

B．A pass can be refunded to NSW Trains.

C．The time limit on a pass starts from the day of your purchase.

D．You should book your first trip within one month after your purchase.

6 . Join the Sydney City Library

1. Create a City of Sydney account and join the library

Experience greater security and access to our library and other services by joining with a City of Sydney account. Your City of Sydney account uses your email address and a password as the login (登录). You’ll be able to use the same login to access other City of Sydney services.

① Go to the library online catalogue (目录) and select Join

② Select Create an account and follow the instructions

③ When the account is created, select Join the library

2. Join the library without an email address

If you don’t have an email address you can still join the library.

① Go to the library online catalogue and select Join

② Select Create an account and then the option I don’t have an email

③ Follow the prompts to complete the library membership form

3. Activate (激活) your membership

To ensure your full membership and collect your library card, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing. You need to show proof of identity and permanent residential address. Official documents such as a driver licence, student card, bank statement or rates are accepted.

Applicants under 18 years old

A parent or guardian is required to approve your application. They need to visit a branch with you to show proof of identity, including their residential address and medicare card listing your name. For online memberships this proof of identity should be emailed to librarymemberships@cityofsydney. nsw. gov. au

1. What’s the benefit of having a City of Sydney account?

A．You can spend less money.	B．You can borrow more books.
C．You can enjoy safer access.	D．You can log in without a password.

2. What do you need to activate your membership?

A．Library card.	B．Email address.
C．Identity documents.	D．Bank password.

3. What is this text?

A．A guide.

B．A poster.

C．A report.

D．A notice.

7 . Intern (实习生): United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)

Job Title: Digital Business Solutions Intern

Work location: Remote/Beijing

Duration: Six months

The Digital Bureau Solution is responsible for ICT operations within UNESCO, and reports to the Assistant Director General to Administration(ADG/ADM). The team oversees the implementation of UNESO’s digital strategy, with the delivery of more integrated and properly designed, project and knowledge management in support of programme delivery; the supply of a flexible IT infrastructure (基础建设), and best-in-class service management to enable effective programme delivery; and the supply of strengthened cyber security and digital risk management.

Job responsibilities

Network Monitoring and Arrangement: Assist in monitoring network performance and diagnosing connectivity issues using network monitoring tools; while gaining hands-on experience with network device arrangement, including routers, switches, and firewalls;

Cloud Platform Familiarity: Gain experience with cloud platforms by setting up and arranging cloud resources; assist in planning the migration of pre-stored applications and workloads to the cloud:

Server and Network Troubleshooting: Learn to troubleshoot network problems, such as slow connections or connection lost;

Documentation: Help update and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams and device inventories;·User Support and Troubleshooting: Provide basic user support, including password resets and account creation, and learn about helpdesk ticketing systems;

Requirements

You must be at least 20 years old to apply.

You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD, 12 months prior to the start of the internship; You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an advantage; You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.

Applicants need to register an account for UNESCD and enter the application process after completing their personal information resume. In the Application information, if you want to do this job offline, select duty station: China, Beijing.

1. The Digital Bureau Solution is to ______.

A．control the Assistant Director General to Administration

B．improve more integrated project and knowledge management

C．create a flexible IT infrastructure, and good service management

D．offer strengthened cyber security and digital risk management.

2. Being an intern in UNESCO, one will help to ______.

A．monitor network performance and diagnose connectivity issues

B．gain experience with cloud platforms by planning the applications

C．update and maintain network documentation for network diagrams

D．provide basic user support by learning about helpdesk ticketing systems

3. Which is a requirement for the applicants?

A．Being younger than 20 years old when applying.

B．Having a Master’s degree or PhD while applying.

C．Commanding English and French excellently, both written and spoken.

D．Having a rich knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.

8 .
1. How long will it take to complete the writing course?

A．2 hours.

B．4 hours.

C．4.5 hours.

D．6 hours.

2. If you attend “How to be a time manager”, you will produce ________.

A．a study plan

B．written works

C．text summaries

D．a questionnaire

3. Which course can help you understand yourself better?

A．Writing for your course.	B．How to be a time manager.
C．A better reader.	D．Which position for me.

4. The passage probably comes from ________.

A．A science report.

B．A website.

C．A guidebook.

D．A menu.

9 . Te Papa Tongarewa

Te Papa Tongarewa is the museum of art, science, and the natural history of New Zealand. The name translates to “our container of treasured things and people that spring from mother earth here in New Zealand”.

Te Papa is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm, except on Christmas Day. Admission is free for everyone, but charges apply to certain exhibitions and events.

·Guided tours

Introducing Te Papa Tour will give you a great opportunity to understand the various views and cultures you will meet throughout New Zealand.

Te Papa@Twilight Tour is an excellent choice to avoid the crowds and discover Te Papa’s highlights as the sun begins to set. You can discuss our diverse natural environment, and the continued growth of Maori culture with a private guide.

Take a journey with Maori Experience Kinaki Tour, to discover how first peoples of the land have formed unique foods provided by the natural world. The tour will conclude with a shared kai, traditionally-inspired food tasting.

·Plan an education visit

If you are an educator, choose from our range of education programmes. Each can be adapted to your needs. Both in-person and virtual visits are accessible.

We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead of time.

During the visit, we require you to bring adults to supervise (管理) students closely as you are responsible for their safety.

Food and drinks(except bottled water)are not allowed in exhibition areas. Schools are welcome to eat lunch in the outdoor courtyard. You may also choose to buy lunches from our café and are welcome to use cafe space to eat.

1. According to the passage, Te Papa Tongarewa ______.

A．shows local collections	B．is full of worldwide treasures
C．hosts all the events for free	D．is open the whole year round

2. Which trip of Te Papa offers typical traditional food?

A．Introducing Te Papa Tour.	B．Te Papa@Twilight Tour.
C．An education programme.	D．Maori Experience Kinaki Tour.

3. For an education visit to Te Papa _____.

A．booking a week ahead is required	B．the museum ensures students’ safely
C．eating in exhibition areas is accepted	D．the museum supports personalized service

10 . The Common Young Writers Program (TCYWP) welcomes high school students passionate about creative writing to join our virtual classes for two inspiring weeks dedicated to fiction writing. Students will learn and experiment with the key building blocks of fiction and be guided through the process of writing and revising their own short stories. At the end of the program, students will emerge more confident in their skills and more connected to a supportive writing community.

Taught by the editors and editorial assistants of Amherst College’s literary magazine, the summer course run Monday-Friday and are open to all high school students.

Fiction Class

Our fiction class guides students through the process of writing a short story. No previous writing experience is necessary. Through daily writing assignments and class meetings, students will learn about the key building blocks of fiction and will each complete their own short story by the end of the course. In addition to submitting daily assignments, students will meet as a group with our instructors online. Students will also meet individually with an instructor to discuss their own short stories, and will not only receive written feedback on their first drafts and final stories, but on all daily assignments.

Students should expect to spend around 3-4 hours each day on their assignments, including meeting times. Class size will be small, and we’ll break into small groups for discussions during each session.

Cost & Scholarships

The cost of the TCYWP two-week program is $725. We hope that no student will let financial difficulty prevent them from applying. Tuition waivers (学费减免) will be awarded to students with strong applications who cannot attend the program without financial assistance. In the application, students will have the opportunity to briefly describe their financial circumstances and state the amount they could afford to pay, if any, if accepted into the program. No documentation is required. Contact us at info@thecommononline.com, if there is any question.

1. Participants of the Common Young Writers Program will ______.

A．attend a virtual learning course

B．meet great writers from colleges

C．become passionate about writing

D．gain confidence in writing reports

2. In the Fiction Class, students need to ______.

A．complete a writing assignment every day

B．discuss their own story in a group meeting

C．prove they have previous writing experience

D．spend more than 4 hours on their assignments

3. Which is a requirement for the tuition waiver?

A．Recommendation from the TCYWP office.

B．Certificate of the academic achievement.

C．Documents to prove the need of financial help.

D．Application to explain the financial difficulties.