 RINGING IN YOUR EARS?ENT DOCTOR DEVELOPED Tinnitus specialists are now recommending a new medically based program which can offer genuine relief for tinnitus-Sound Therapy! If you have: √Ringing in the ears √Work related noise exposure √Dizziness or vertigo(眩晕) √Difficulty hearing clearly √Blocked ear/s √Sleeping problems Sound Therapy may be the answer! CALL 1300 55 77 96 To learn exactly how our program works and get a FREE DVD info pack visit our website www.mysoundtherapy.com/rd or call 1300 55 77 96 and discuss your needs with one of our consultants “I suddenly realised I didn’t have tinnitus anymore!” Kelvin Pleming. Panel beater  Sound Therapy INTERNIATION Pty Ltd | Effective Tinnitus Relief - at last! Every year millions of people visit their doctors complaining of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and most are told that they just have to learn to live with it. Affecting approximately 20% of the population, tinnitus is a stressful condition that can cause sleeplessness, anxiety and social isolation. It is often accompanied by dizziness, a certain degree of sound sensitivity, blocked-ear or hearing loss. Now there is a new home-based treatment which comes from the research on the ear and brain. It uses high frequency stimulation, through music, to rebuild and organize brain connections. The result, for most listeners, is relief or reduction of tinnitus and related conditions. Benefits can also include better sleep, clearer hearing. better memory, relief of dizziness and vertigo(眩晕)and a general feeling that the brain is sharper and communication is easier. For a free DVD and information pack call the Sound Therapy national enquiry line on 1300 55 77 96. |
| A．20% of the sufferers visit doctors for it. |
| B．It may result in many health problems. |
| C．It is caused by sleeplessness and anxiety. |
| D．Tinnitus specialists may lose hearing. |
| A．By reducing one’s exposure to noise. |
| B．By offering patients tinnitus relief pills. |
| C．By hiring the best doctors and researchers. |
| D．By using music to improve brain connections. · |
| A．discuss with ENT doctors |
| B．buy some DVD info packs |
| C．talk to a consultant about his needs |
| D．participate in the program for free |
2 . STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM is a term that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here is a list of some of the best STEM summer camps for high school students.
Future Matters ProgramIt is an eight-week paid summer research experience for high school students. This is a hands-on program for worldwide students interested in going after a career in medical research. Students will attend seminars led by faculty and participate in discussions with peers.
Simons Summer ResearchIt is a seven-week program located at Stony Brook University. Students will have the opportunity to participate in special workshops, tours and events. They will conclude the program by producing a written research abstract and research poster.
Research Science InstituteIt is the first cost-free program of its kind. During this seven-week program, students will dive deeper into the world of science and engineering by experiencing the entire research cycle. In this program, students attend classes conducted by famous professors and prepare oral presentations to present their research.
Program in Math for Young ScientistsThis program is a six-week intensive mathematics program designed for students across the globe. Unlike common programs, it offers a great deal of independence for students to choose their own schedules and decide what they want to study. Besides learning, there is also “mandatory (强制)fun time” built into the weekly schedule so that students are able to have non-math related activities.
1. Which program will be summarized with written material?| A．Future Matters Program. | B．Simons Summer Research. |
| C．Research Science Institute. | D．Program in Math for Young Scientists. |
| A．Expense. | B．Requirement. | C．Duration. | D．Content. |
| A．Cultivating independent sill. | B．Attending non-math activities. |
| C．Enrolling international students. | D．Tailoring personal schedules. |
3 . Every year, TIME highlights inventions that are making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun. Here are some selected ones that will absolutely blow your kids’ mind.
Sphero Indi ($124.99)
Coding is a matter of problem-solving and pattern recognition. Sphero Indi teaches both, no screen required. Instead, kids use different-colored cards to move a robotic car from point A to B — green cards increasing its speed, pink cards telling it to turn left, and so on. “We really wanted to bring these abstract concepts into the physical world,” says Jeff Wiencrot, one of the product developers.
Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand ($39.95)
The effort to get kids interested in science just got a helping hand — a cyborg hand, to be precise. Kids build a robotic arm that copies their hand gestures, while they learn about engineering and robotics. Once assembled (组装) and slipped on like a glove, the device passes forces from the user’s fingers to the extended ones of the robotic hand.
Sproutel Purrble ($49.99)
For children who are upset for some reason, Purrble comes to their rescue. An interactive toy equipped with seven sensors that respond to touch, Purrble’s heartbeat speeds up when it senses somebody’s playing with it. Kids can then comfort their companion with gentle petting, slowing Purrble’s rapid heartbeat to a purr (咕噜声) — calming themselves as well in the process.
Lego recycled brick (Unpriced)
The Lego Group, intending to make all Lego bricks from sustainable resources by 2030, spent the past three years testing different recycled PET plastic materials, and finally developed its first recycled PET brick that is nearly identical to the usual brick. The Danish toy company hopes to integrate the recycled blocks into Lego sets in the next 18 to 24 months.
1. What do Sphero Indi and Thames & Komos Mega Cyborg Hand have in common?| A．They train kids in programming. | B．They are invented by kids. |
| C．They need fitting together first. | D．They combine fun with learning. |
| A．Sphero Indi. | B．Sproutel Purrble. |
| C．Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand | D．Lego recycled brick. |
| A．It is environmentally friendly. | B．It can be mass-produced. |
| C．It looks distinct from the usual one. | D．It is a solution to testing. |
4 . ISC’s sport camps are the only residential camps in Spain that focus on sport-specific development with 3 hours of training every afternoon, watersports activities every morning at the Mediterranean sea and leisure activities during the evenings. With coaching from professional staff, you are sure to leave the camp with an experience you’ll never forget.
We offer port camps for school trips throughout the year. During the months of July and August, our sport summer camps are aimed towards young students of 13 to 18 years of age. During the rest of the year, our camps are aimed at sport schools in order to develop and nurture (培养) young talents.
Where does it take place?This summer camp package takes place in Alicante, Spain. With an average of 300 sunny days a year, and an average temperature of 18 degrees, this coastal city is one of the most desired Mediterranean tourist destinations. During the leisure time, campers will be able to join in activities such as visiting the castle of Alicante, visiting the MARQ museum, walking around the fishing town of Campello and etc.
AccommodationAll of our students will be staying at ISC Campus next to the University of Alicante. The campus’ facilities and rooms provide all the homely comforts eager campers will need. Here at ISC Spain we take care of all the little details, so that each and every one of our students can feel at home.
1. What do ISC sport camps offer?| A．Watersports in the evening. | B．Admission to sport schools. |
| C．Leisure activities every morning. | D．Guidance from professionals. |
| A．It is a castle near Campello. | B．It is a popular tourist destination. |
| C．It is a coastal city with a hot climate. | D．It is best-known for summer sport camps. |
| A．To promote a summer camp package of ISC. |
| B．To recommend an ideal place for sport camps. |
| C．To describe the activities in ISC’s sport camps. |
| D．To introduce the requirement of a summer camp package. |
5 . Technology use in class
You will be allowed to use your favorite type of technology (e.g. , laptop, iPad) in class if you choose to do so, since some people prefer taking notes that way. If you decide to use it, please avoid distractions, like e-mail checking or accessing social media during class.
Academic integrity
You will be expected to be the author of the assignments you turn in for this course. Your papers will require you to draw upon existing research to inform and lend credibility (可信度) to your arguments. To credit the ideas of others properly, you must follow two main rules:
●Always cite the source of a finding, idea, or argument that is not your own, no matter how much rewording you have done.
●Always put the findings, ideas, and arguments you cite into your own words. If a direct quote is absolutely necessary, put the text in quotation marks (引号) and include a page number in your citation.
Absences and late assignments
You are expected to attend every class, since your participation in class will count towards your final grade. Students with excused absences will have a chance to complete missed class assignments (and participation) without punishment. Otherwise, class participation can only be completed during class. Assignments submitted after the deadline will be considered late assignments. Late assignments will be graded with ½ of the grade if submitted by no more than one week following the original deadline. If not submitted within one week following the original deadline, late assignments will not be graded.
1. Where is this text probably taken from?| A．A school regulation. | B．A college textbook. | C．An exam paper. | D．An academic article. |
| A．Avoid assessing media during class. | B．Submit your totally original work. |
| C．Present others’ ideas as your own. | D．Cite others’ ideas in a proper way. |
| A．You will be punished. | B．You will get a half grade. |
| C．You will receive a zero. | D．You will have to rewrite it. |
6 . Just Cycle And fold away
There’s no excuse not to get on your bike this spring. Get your indoor cycling fix and feel the benefits.
Great for general cardio (有氧的) fitness, exercise bikes can be a brilliant way of training at home. However, choosing the right bike is incredibly important, which is something that Roger Black and his team recognized when creating the Roger Black Folding Bike.
“Excellent value for money. Especially the ability to fold the exercise bike into a vertical (直立的) position and wheel it away for storage. This can also prevent you from throwing your clothes on it at the end of the day! Even if we are limited on space at home and work, we can continue physical activity with a Roger Black folding bike. This bike is helping me achieve my fitness goals following a recent running injury.”
——Brian Smith
“Best Present EVER are the words from my 77-year-old father who received his Roger Black fitness bike for his birthday. He said it is so simple and easy to use. The seat is VERY comfortable, so using it every day is a pleasure. It folds away nearly so it can be stored behind a door when necessary.”
——Anna Farnham
Roger Black is offering a 10% discount on the full www.rogerblackfitness.com range of home fitness equipment for all Reader’s Digest readers. Please use discount code DIGEST10 at checkout.
1. What can people do with a Roger Black Folding Bike?| A．Cycle in the mountains. | B．Work out at home. |
| C．Hang their clothes. | D．Get a discount. |
| A．Easy storage. | B．Reasonable price. |
| C．Comfortable seats. | D．Excellent quality. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A blog post. | C．A magazine. | D．An academic article. |
7 . Most people know about the most popular parks in the United States, such as Yellow-stone National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. Here are some of the little known national parks that everyone should try to visit.
Buffalo National River, Arkansas
The Buffalo National River travels for 135 miles through beautiful terrain (地形), and it flows uninhibited (无拘束的). Visitors to this park will find a myriad of activities to enjoy. Floating the river, is of course, one of the most popular activities. Visitors can enjoy the river’s waters by canoe,kayak or tube.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
Chaco Culture provides access to a wide variety of Chaco’s sites. In fact, Chaco Culture National Historical Park has the largest concentration of Chaco ruins outside of Mexica. The park also has a great night sky program. The Chaco Night SkyProgram includes presentations, astronomy which links modern astronomy with the astronomical knowledge of Chaco’s people.
Colorado National Monument, Colorado
The land is covered with towering monoliths within surrounding plateau and canyons. Visitors will be greeted with stunning views as well as plenty of activities. The Rim Rock Drive is a great option for car travelers wishing to enjoy the views of the landscape. In addition, Colorado National Monument is great for hiking. It is also a great destination for camping and biking.
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Crater Lake is one of the most unique areas in Oregon and the country. The park makes a great summer and winter time destination. Most of the year the park is covered in snow, the summertime window is very brief, lasting only from July to October. During the short summer visitors can enjoy the Rim Drive, hiking, camping, fishing, swimming in the lake and even take a boat tour of the lake.
1. Which destination would you choose if you want to float the river?| A．Buffalo National River, Arkansas. |
| B．Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. |
| C．Colorado National Monument, Colorado. |
| D．Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico. |
| A．Go swimming. | B．Go cycling. |
| C．Enjoy cultural relics. | D．Participate in charity activities. |
| A．Culture. | B．Travel. | C．Society. | D．History. |
8 . Photo Retouching Services
Fixthephoto offers online photo retouching (修图) services. Today we provide professional online retouching services of the highest level. Our retouchers make any kind of Photoshop work. Simply upload photos, write your requirements, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Photo Editing (编辑) Services We Provide:
Figure
Only $6 per photo. We will make portrait (肖像) photos look good and professionally edited. Our retouchers will improve body shapes and remove all unwanted imperfections.
Services included: color adjustment, skin smoothing, spots removal, and make-up correction.
Wedding
Only $0.25 per photo. Give a romantic feel to your photos. Our team will add highlights, adjust colors and improve the background fast.
Services included: color correction, smoothing out wrinkles on the skin and clothes and fixing lighting issues.
Product
Only $2.50 per photo. We will help you appeal to more customers. Our experts will skillfully edit your product photos and make them attractive.
Services included: background replacement, color correction, editing out shadows and noise reduction.
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Only $5 per photo. Make your jewellery photos shine and look perfect. We will enhance jewels, replace background, make color correction and remove any unwanted objects.
Services included: background replacement, making the jewels look shiny, color enhancement, reflection removal and making metal surfaces smoother.
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Our photography retouchers will meet all your needs. You take photos, we edit.
1. How much will you spend if your portrait photo needs make-up correction?| A．$0.25. | B．$5. | C．$2.50. | D．$6. |
| A．Figure and Wedding. | B．Figure and Product. |
| C．Product and Jewellery. | D．Wedding and Jewellery. |
| A．Open an account on this website. | B．Upload your photos to retouchers. |
| C．Give a detailed self-introduction. | D．Take down your own requirements. |
9 . Family: Poems—by Mr. Keith Keenan
·Kindle $0.00, Hardcover $12.50, Paperback $7.00
The poet describes personal thoughts and feelings in a lyrical journey to understand and celebrate his family. “Family” looks at living honestly in places, not illusions. Figurative language, a love of metaphor and sharp images all make the poems work.
Time to Heal—by Alexandra Vasiliu
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $21.94, Paperback $12.64
From the bestselling author comes an inspirational poetry book about love, healing, and growth. It is a reminder to strive to change for the better. Featuring more than 130 uplifting poems and black-and-white illustrations, it’s a great companion when you need to embrace self-love and personal transformation.
Seeds from a Birch Tree —by Clark Strand
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $26.80, Paperback $16.95
Seeds From a Birch Tree makes nature into a spiritual path. Its message was simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons—seventeen syllables at a time. With its mix of poetry and memoir(回忆录), the book guides us to the joy hidden in plain sight, leading us to get into a good state of body and mind.
A Poem for Every Day—by Allie Esiri
·Kindle $9.99, Hardcover $28.05, Audio CD $18.05
This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates—funny for April Fool’s Day, festive for Christmas. This is the perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages. These poems are informative, peaceful, and energetic!
There are a large number of poetry collections on Amazon. More information, please click here.
1. How much will you pay if you are to buy a hardcover edition of haiku?| A．$12.50. | B．$21.94. | C．$26.80. | D．$28.05. |
| A．Family: Poems features plain language. |
| B．Time to Heal features colorful illustrations. |
| C．Seeds from a Birch Tree focuses on human nature. |
| D．A Poem for Every Day focuses on festive celebrations. |
| A．A website. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A book review. | D．A travel brochure. |
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