1 . Book reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.
The Book Thief
Listed on The New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.
The Diary of Young Girl
Even Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the colorful description of people around the Mississippi River make this novel a great book to read.
1. Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?| A．The Book Thief | B．The Diary of Young Girl |
| C．Animal Farm | D．Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
| A．All of them are about wars. |
| B．All of them are about farms. |
| C．All of them are intended for history lovers. |
| D．All of them were written during World War II. |
| A．instruct youngsters how to improve skills |
| B．tell youngsters some wonderful reading habits |
| C．introduce several good books to youngsters |
| D．give youngsters advice on writing a book review |
2 . Funded Programs Allow You To Explore Canada And Learn French
Are you open to exploring Canada for a few weeks, meeting new friends, learning French and participating in unforgettable worthy adventures? The Explore Programs or Odyssey Programs may be right for you!
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
Offered during the spring and summer for people with any skill level in French, the Explore Programs are language programs which allow you to discover another region of Canada while learning French. There is a three-week Explore (from 13 to 15 years old) program and an Explore program if you're a student 16 years old or older.
FUNDING
The three-week Explore program： $ 2,000 (taxable income).
The Explore program for 16+year olds： $ 2,800 (taxable income).
The funding covers the major expenses for participating in the program： tuition, teaching tertials, workshops, meals, hotel, and most of your activities. Aside from personal spend-money (for snacks or souvenirs, etc. ) you will need to cover registration fees and travel expenses.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (资格标准)
In order to qualify for the Explore (from 13 to 15 years of age) funding, you must：
---be a Canadian citizen or resident (those studying in Canada as a student)；
---be 13, 14 or 15 years old by the time your Explore (from 13 to 15 years of age) course gins； and have been a full-time student for at least one term during the current school year.
There is no age limit for participation in Odyssey, but you need to meet all the other eligible requirements in the Explore program. There are no French-language-skill requirements apply for the Odyssey program.
For full details please visit wwww.myodyssey. ca.
1. Which of the following can you do if you join in the Funded Programs?| A．Go abroad. | B．Meet old friends. |
| C．Experience an adventure. | D．Be a full-time student. |
| A．Students' books. | B．Trip expenses. |
| C．Hotel expenses. | D．Suppers. |
| A．Age requirements. | B．English requirements. |
| C．French requirements. | D．Learning time. |
3 . Sagrada Familia (2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (October-March) 09:00-20:00 (April-September).
Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: Yes.
The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The project’s vast scale (规模) and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00-18:30 (November-February) 09:00-20:00 (March-October)
Admission: $9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila, but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓷砖).
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)
Opening hours: 6th April-4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00-20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00 to 18:30.
Admission: $8.50 for entry to museum and an extra $17 for a guided tour.
Disabled access: Yes.
It is now generally considered as the best football museum in the world. You can see so many trophies (奖杯), pictures and statues of great football players. I’m not a football fan but I still enjoyed walking round this museum.
Miró Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miró’s works dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection includes not only his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.
1. Which of the following attractions is the most popular?| A．Sagrada Familia. | B．La Pedrera. |
| C．Barcelona FC Museum. | D．Miró Museum. |
| A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona. |
| B．La Pedrera is well known for its colors. |
| C．Barcelona FC Museum will attract football fans. |
| D．Miró Museum was built in as early as the year of 1914. |
| A．They are famous for their architectural styles. |
| B．They are all accessible for the disabled people. |
| C．Their opening hours are changeable in different times. |
| D．Tourists can get a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card. |
4 . Singapore is a city full of fun and adventure through the modernization and natural wonders. Come to see and explore the popular landmarks(地标) of Singapore and know the interesting facts and stories behind them.
Esplanade
One of the famous public parks in Singapore, Esplanade is a performing art center where different kinds of performances and shows are held every day. Built in 1970, the Esplanade hub(中心) is famous for shopping, dining and entertainment.
Merlion Park
Merlion of Singapore has two elements(元素) and each element represents a different meaning. The downside fish sculpture(雕塑) symbolizes(象征) the fishing villages of Singapore's past while the lion head is a Singapura, which means "lion city” in Sanskrit. The water comes out of the mouth of Lion and falls down in Singapore River.
Chijmes
Now, it is famous for its shops and entertainments; once Chijmes was a Catholic Convent School in the 1800s. This famous compound (大院) is home to several buildings of their unique architectures. The compound got a new name of Chijmes in 1990 for its amazing sound of tower bells. Now, Chijmes has been turned into a perfect nightlife entertainment place for tourists.
Singapore Flyer
Standing at a breathtaking height of 165 meters, Singapore Flyer is Asia's largest observation wheel, which was launched in 2008. The beautiful panoramic(全景的) views of Marina Bay and the city can be observed from its top height.
The Cenotaph
Built in the year of 1922, The Cenotaph is a war memorial(纪念碑) telling the stories of the 124 British soldiers who fought and died in World War II. The Cenotaph is standing in the Esplanade Park with a proud inscription (碑文）at its base which reads "They died so that we might live”.
1. Which of the following has the longest history?| A．Esplanade. | B．Chijmes |
| C．Singapore Flyer. | D．The Cenotaph |
| A．See panoramic views of Singapore | B．Observe all kinds of sea creatures. |
| C．Eat out with friends and family. | D．Visit old and unique architectures. |
| A．It is a fish sculpture with a lion head. |
| B．It is an old fishing village of Singapore. |
| C．It is Asia's largest observation wheel. |
| D．It is an amusement park on Singapore River |
| A．Music lovers. | B．Sports fans. |
| C．Painting lovers. | D．History lovers. |
5 . I'm a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look quite good when you're in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language.The list below is 4 apps (计算机应用程序) that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download (下载) them for free.
Babbel－Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language.It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments (作业)．You need to pay every month，but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a teacher!
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences.It's all completely free too! It's well designed，looks great and will help you learn，remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem: Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things，the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn.You can then have text，voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language，and in return you learn theirs，all by simply communicating with each other.It's a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Learn English — busuu
This app is perfect if you want to learn English.There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids.You'll find yourself working through interactive (互动的) tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.
1. Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication?| A．Babbel — Learn Languages |
| B．Tandem: Language Exchange |
| C．Duolingo: Learn Languages Free |
| D．Learn English — busuu |
| A．It's completely free to use. |
| B．It's specially designed for English learning. |
| C．It's unsuitable for beginners. |
| D．It's the best app for English learning. |
| A．They cover all languages. |
| B．They are expensive. |
| C．They contain many tests. |
| D．They are free to download. |
| A．To sell apps to language learners. |
| B．To introduce language learning apps. |
| C．To teach language learners to use apps. |
| D．To teach languages through apps. |
6 . Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Amusement Park, Gurgaon
Like any other city, Gurgaon has some of the thrilling and exciting water amusement parks. Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Amusement Park was established in 1994 which is made for audiences of all age groups and is one of India's first water park resorts. It is the best place for your much-needed rest and relaxation purposes.
Main Attractions
The main attractions include the tornado, pendulum, slides for different age groups, billiard, discotheque, bowling alley, food spots for a picnic. The place also offers both indoor and outdoor adventures. They offer complete entertainment activities that will cater to all your needs.
Timings
Park is open every day from 1: a.m. to 8 p.m.
Entry Fee
For children below 3 years. tickets and entry are free.
For 3 to 10 years old children，the entry fee is 300 Rupees per person.
For adults, entry fee is 400 Rupees per person.
How to Reach
Wet ‘n’ Wild is just one kilometer inside from the main NH 8. It is located 26 km away from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The nearest railway station to the park is the Parthi railway station which is 60 km away and the nearest bus stop is at Rampura.
Tel： +91-124-4812100
Website： www.wetnwildresorts.com
Email： infc@wetnwildresorts.com
Therefore, if you are thinking about visiting a fun-filled amusement park with your family, then stop now because Wet 'n' Wild is waiting for you! This non-stop fun ride will help you in experiencing a new dimension of thrill.
1. Which of the following is true about Wet 'n' Wild Water Amusement Park?| A．It is a responsible park. | B．It has foods for different age groups. |
| C．It is open all day long. | D．It has various entertainment activities. |
| A．1，600 Rupees. | B．1,400 Rupees. |
| C．1.200 Rupees. | D．1,100 Rupees. |
| A．To persuade. | B．To advertise. |
| C．To entertain. | D．To describe. |
7 . Writing Contests
FIL Prize
A nine-month fellowship at the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington Chestertown, Maryland, is given annually to the winner working on an essay that addresses the history or legacies of the American Revolution and the nation's founding ideas The winner will get a scholarship of $45,000.Submit an essay sample (样本) of any length. FIL., Prize, C.V. Starr Center, Custom House, 101 South Water Street. Chesertown. (740) 765-3442
Vassar Miller Prize
A prize of $1.500 and the publication is available annually to a poetry collection, The famous poet Rosanna Waren will judge. Using the online submission system, you submit a manuscript (手稿) of 50 to 80 pages with a $25 entry fee.
University of North Texas Press, 1155 Union Circle#311336, Denton, TX76203. (940) 565-2142.
Pulitzer Prizes
Four prizes of $15, 000 each are given annually to the U.S. writers for books of fiction general non-fiction, and biography or autobiography published in the United States during the current year. For books published between January 1 and June 14, submit four copies of the book, an author’s biography and a photograph, and a $50 entry fee by June 15.The deadline for books published during the second half of the year is October 1.
Pulitzer Prizes, Prizes in Letters, Columbia University, Pulitzer Prize Office, 2950 Broadway, New York. NY 10027. (212) 854-3841.
Spokane Prize
The total prize money is $30, 000 and half of it is given annually to the winner. Other three participants in the top four will each receive $5, 000.The winner and other finalists will also be invited to read at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. Writers Andrea Barrett and Alex Espinoza will judge. All pieces of works taking part in competition must be books of fiction published during the current year. Submit four copies of a short story collection, and the novel will be published by October 31.
Faulkner Foundation, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C.20003.(202)898-9063.
1. If you win FIL. Prize, what can you do?| A．Gain the research fund. |
| B．Become a prional writer. |
| C．Be hitted into Washington Coll. |
| D．Have a chance to study American Experience. |
| A．They provide a scholarship. |
| B．They are given to various types of works. |
| C．They are given more than once in a year. |
| D．They not only pay attention to works published in the U. S. |
| A．They both need entry fees |
| B．They both support online submission. |
| C．They both have certain word limit for entries. |
| D．Their entries both have already been published. |
8 . EVENTS
Long March exhibition
The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged(被围困的) bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930s.Explanations are all in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road
Admission: 8 yuan for Chinese /15 yuan for foreigners
Thai elephants
Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a pole, dancing and blowing a mouthorgan(口琴).People are encouraged to have a tug-of-war(拔河比赛)with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them. The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at l:30 pm at weekends. The show will end on November 15.
Address: 189 Daduhe Road
Admission: 30-40 yuan
Dancing dolphins
Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and doing math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium(海豚馆) in Peace Park an attraction for children. Seals and sea lions also perform.
Hours: 10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm
Admission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children. (252 words)
1. If you go to visit the Long March exhibition with an Australian, how much will you pay altogether for the admission?| A．23 yuan. | B．30 yuan. | C．16 yuan. | D．20 yuan. |
| A．Riding bicycles. | B．Doing math. |
| C．Having a tug-of-war with people. | D．Blowing a mouth-organ. |
| A．only seals and sea lions perform |
| B．only dolphins perform |
| C．not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform |
| D．only seals perform |
9 . Primary English Teachers Wanted—Sri Krish International School
Job Summary: You are required to teach students based on national curriculum guidelines within your specialist subject areas, including planning, preparing and delivering lessons. Encouraging students in joining in lessons and other school-related activities is especially a requirement.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15,000—s20,000 a month
Experience: 2 years (Required)
Education: Bachelor’s (Required)
Maths Teacher Wanted—Thrive Info Tech
We are looking for mathematics or related majors. You are supposed to start working in September 2020.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $10,000—$15,000 a month
Experience: 1—2 years
Education: Bachelor’s (Required)
Robotics Teacher Wanted—Edjoy
We are looking for computer faculty (才能) and robotics faculty with good communication and computer programming knowledge. Weekend timing will be 9:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: $1,000—$1,250 a day
Experience: 2 years
Education: Bachelor’s (Required)
Teachers Wanted—Victory Secondary School
Hi, we are looking for teachers for the academic year 2020-2021 for a reputed school at Saravanampatti.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable (可协商的)
Primary Teacher for English
Secondary Teachers for Social Studies
Language: English (Preferred)
1. Which school needs part-time teachers?| A．Edjoy. | B．Thrive InfoRTech. |
| C．Victory Secondary School. | D．Sri Krish International School. |
| A．Having master’s degree. | B．Making students take part in the lessons. |
| C．Being kind and humorous. | D．Planning well before delivering lessons. |
| A．Being able to speak the local language. | B．Knowing the local traditions.o |
| C．Having rich voluntary experiences. | D．Speaking fluent English. |
10 . Great Activities for Nature Lovers
Hiking
One of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesn’t require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.
Backcountry Camping
Why limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend (or longer) adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent, sleeping gear, food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. If you’re an experienced hiker and camper, this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.
Mountain and Road Biking
Unlike long hikes through the woods, biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes, between trees, and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires aren’t suited for rugged terrain, consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.
Gardening
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers. There’s something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grew yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in nature is that it doesn’t have to break your budget and anyone can do it.
1. What does hiking need for hikers?| A．A world map. | B．A strong desire. |
| C．Practical skills. | D．Necessary equipment. |
| A．To a backyard. | B．To a forest. |
| C．To a mountain. | D．To a distant place. |
| A．Hiking | B．Backcountry Camping |
| C．Gardening. | D．Mountain and Road Biking |
