1 . Lose Yourself in a Good Book for Australia Reads

In November, we're inviting Australians of all ages and from all walks of life to share and celebrate the joys of reading. Whether you're picking up a book for the first time or your head is already stuck in one, there are plenty of books, activities and events as parts of our festivities.

On Thursday, November 12 we'll celebrate Australian Reading Hour. You're invited to stop what you're doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or the children in your life. Join us and relax. Get inspired and find joy in books!

This year we are hosting three online events to celebrate the many benefits of reading.

☆Australia Reads Main Event—Wednesday, November 11 from 12:30 pm

☆Australia Reads Kids—Monday, November 9 from 10:30 am

☆Australia Reads Teens—Tuesday, November 10 from 12:30 pm

Reading has some little-known benefits including reducing stress by 68%—it even works faster than listening to music, going for a walk or enjoying a cup of tea. What's more, a bedtime story six days a week can put kids almost a year ahead when they start school. If those benefits aren't enough to persuade you to pick up a book just yet, Australia Reads has also kindly donated a bunch of books to give away!

You will be offered FREE books by visiting our friendly team at King George Square bus station, Thursday, November 12 from 7: 30 am.

We'll be giving away a range of adult and kid books to celebrate Australian Reading Hour until we run out of books.

These are just some of the exciting books we'll have on offer as part of the giveaway—but remember, we'll have limited numbers available, so first come first serve!

·The Greatest Hit ,William Kostakis

·Frankie Fish and the Tomb of Tom foolery, Peter Helliar

·Tashi and the Stolen Forest ,Anna Fienberg

·The Girl in the Mirror , Rose Carlyle

For more information: https: / / australiareads.org.au/

1. The online activity for teens will be on           

A．November 9	B．November 10
C．November 11	D．November 12

2. If you go to the event at King George Square bus station, you may               

A．come across four writers

B．get a copy of The Greatest Hit for free

C．celebrate the festival by giving away free books

D．volunteer in the activity organized by Australia Reads

3. What is the purpose of Australia Reads?

A．To attract people to buy books.	B．To inspire people to write books.
C．To encourage people to read books.	D．To invite people to donate free books.

2 . Beautiful Islands in the World

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Waiheke is just a 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland. Join a wine test and relax over a delicious vineyard (葡萄园）lunch. Visiting Waiheke is a great journey, where you can either take a relaxing walk explore the beaches or fly smoothly in the forest with a zip-line（飞索）.

If you want to stay on the island overnight, we advise you to stay at the “Delamore lodge”, where you will enjoy relaxing spa treatments, delicious food and wine and a wonderful swimming pool with a good view.

Madagascar.   Africa

Madagascar is the fourth largest island on our planet and a dream destination for outdoors lovers where you can see rare animals, rain-forests and great white sandy beaches. The Avenue of the Baobabs is a must- see if you are traveling to Madagascar. You must also visit one of Madagascar’s natural parks to see its wild animals. From July to October, pass by “Nosy Be” to see one of the rarest animals on the planet, Omura’s whales(鲸).

Kauai. Hawaii

Kauai is part of the Hawaiian Islands and is also named “the Garden Island”. It is indeed an island made up of sharp mountains and waterfalls. On the south shore, you'll find sites of cultural, historical and geological importance alongside beautiful beaches. The island of Kauai has been well-known for more than seventy Hollywood movies and television shows, such as Indiana Jones , Jurassic Park and Jurassic World.

Jamaica

In Jamaica, you will fall in love with the warm Caribbean weather, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets and great waterfalls.

Our favorite spots: the romantic “Reach Falls” in Portland and “Negril town” for its great concerts and beautiful sunsets. Walk into Floyd’s Pelican Bar, named after the birds that like to sit on its roof. It’s one of the world’s coolest bars and is lying in the middle of the sea!

1. When can you see Omura’s whales in Madagascar?

A．In January.

B．In June.

C．In September.

D．In November.

2. Which place is famous for Hollywood movies?

A．Kauai.

B．Madagascar.

C．Jamaica.

D．Waiheke Island.

3. What can you enjoy doing in Jamaica?

A．Talking with film stars.	B．Attending great concerts.
C．Having a vineyard lunch.	D．Playing with wild birds.

3 . Airline Info

Book a flight

The Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) offers daily Regional Jet service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). With just one connection you can travel to more than 200 domestic and almost 100 international destinations. Just visit airfarewatchdog. com to book your flight today.

Schedule

Please check the Flight Status on our main page or with American Airlines (AA. Com) for the latest information.

Departures

Flight	Departs	Arrives	Destination	Days
3443	5: 50 a.m.	7: 29 a.m.	Chicago’ O Hare	Daily
3570	6: 24 a.m.	7: 50 a.m.	Dallas / Fort Worth	Daily ex Tue Wed
3554	11: 05 a.m.	12: 29 p.m.	Dallas / Fort Worth	Tue Wed Only
4179	3: 01 p.m.	4: 29 p.m.	Dallas / Fort Worth	Mon Thu Fri Sat Only
3589	4: 03 p.m.	5: 45 p.m.	Chicago O’ Hare	Mon Thu Fri Sun Only
4179	5: 25 p.m.	6: 52 p. m .	Dallas / Fort Worth	Sunday Only

Arrivals

Flight	Departs	Arrives	From	Days
4179	12: 55 p.m.	2: 28 p.m.	Dallas / Fort Worth	Daily ex Sunday
3589	1: 30 p.m.	3: 18 p.m.	Chicago O’ Hare	Daily
4179	3: 15 p.m.	4: 44 p.m.	Dallas Fort Worth	Sunday Only
3532	8: 25 p.m.	10: 09 p.m.	Chicago O’ Hare	Mon Thu Fri Sat Only
3523	9: 05 p.m.	10: 35 p.m.	Dallas / Fort Worth	Daily ex Tue Wed

Notice

Schedule Effective July 8th—August 4th 2020

DFW Service is provided on ERJ-175

ORD Service is provided on ERJ-145

Please arrive 1hour and 30 minutes before departure time.

Ticket counter closes 45 minutes before departure time.

Screening starts about 45 minutes before departure time.

1. When would you leave on Tuesday from MHK to ORD?

A．5:50 a.m.

B．1:30 p.m.

C．4:03 p.m.

D．8:25 p.m.

2. Which flight would you take if you go from DFW to MHK on Monday night?

A．3589.

B．4179.

C．3532.

D．3523.

3. What should you do if you want to take a flight from MHK to DFW?

A．Buy an ERJ-145 ticket ahead of time.

B．Follow the schedule after August 4th 2020.

C．Check in at least 45 minutes earlier than departure time.

D．Arrive at the airport one hour earlier before departure time.

4 . If you’re looking to buy a gift for your children, why not keep up with the trend and get the best hoverboard?

What is a Hoverboard?

A hoverboard is a two-wheeled personal transportation device. It’s electrical, portable and became highly popular in 2015. Typically, this self-balancing device operates like a powered skateboard.

How Does a Hoverboard Work?

The device may have many designs, but the mechanism itself isn’t complicated. Basically, a standard hoverboard contains:

•Battery: stores the electrical power. Almost all hoverboards use a high-watt lithium-ion battery.

•Gyroscope (one for each wheel): allows riders to tilt (倾斜) the hoverboard while maintaining balance and adjusting their direction.

•Motor (one in each wheel): provides the power to the wheels to keep the rider balanced and upright.

•Logic board: functions as the hoverboard brain. It processes data—your speed, tilt, etc.—and sends information to the motors. This unit controls the power of the board so riders can adjust their speed.

All the above components work together to control the power and tilt of the hoverboards so the rider is balanced, upright and moving at a controlled speed.

Why Buy a Hoverboard?

Undoubtedly, hoverboards are cool. You’ve probably seen kids riding one around the house. They’re a phenomenon and everybody wants in. So, why deny your kids and prevent them from being part of this trend?

Where is a hoverboard legal?

Despite their wild popularity, hoverboards have yet to become “street-legal”. Currently, some places prohibit anyone under 16 from using these devices, and hoverboards are banned in academic institutions and public places, like campus buildings, parks, shopping malls and subway stations. Some places have also put speed limits on the devices and restricted their use to bike paths. However, open areas—including your yard—are free of these restrictions.

1. The logic board of a hoverboard can ______.

A．store electricity	B．power the wheels
C．send information to the riders	D．receive data and give command

2. According to the passage, you can see a hoverboard ______.

A．on campus	B．in parks
C．on bike paths	D．in shopping malls

3. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To evaluate a gift’s quality.

B．To suggest a gift option.

C．To compare new hoverboard models.

D．To explain functions of the latest hoverboards.

5 . Are you fed up with staring at a computer screen for hours straight just to review your classes? It’s a problem that many of us encounter(遭遇).So why not pick your headset and learn via a podcast?

Podcast, or boke, refers to a range of audio programs on different audio platforms. According to China Daily, podcasts have become popular among young Chinese people who would like to enjoy the peace and power of learning through sound.

Established in 2012, China’s largest online audio platform, Ximalaya saw its subscribers pass 600 million by December 2019.Among these users over 46 percent were born between 1990s and 2000s.On average, active users listen to podcasts for nearly three hours per day.

The emergence of domestic(国内的)online radio platforms and the convenience brought about by smart devices are certainly two reasons for the popularity of the format.Its flexible nature also makes it a winner among the young audience.

“Audio is a good medium for content that can break the limit of time and space,” Jiang Feng, vice-president of Ximalaya, told China Daily. He added that podcasts have become an important channel for people to acquire information and knowledge .It also can accompany listeners in many different circumstances including working ,studying, exercising, traveling and just before going to bed.

Apart from providing company, the new media form also gives people a platform to speak out about important issues.

A senior high school student who wanted to be admitted to the Central Academy of Drama failed his national college entrance examination twice. He talked about the pressure he faced on an audio program called Please Listen, launched by Mango TV on Feb 19,2020.The program was designed to relieve audiences’ worries by sharing their own stories.

Podcasts tend to be a discussion, and just like real life conversations, they follow a flexible structure and usually last for at least an hour. More often than not, you can’t summarize two or three important points from those conversations, like you could from articles. They often do not have conclusions, either. It’s a very freeform medium that is very friendly to listeners,” Pan Aijuan,a podcast listener and book editor at a publishing house, told China Daily.

At the same time, the use of podcasts trains people to first listen to others before offering one’s own opinions. It helps build up our patience and listening skills. Cheng Yanliang, a co-founder of the podcast Left and Right, stated that“ audio programs can filter（减缓）those bad-tempered people who would lose patience after reading several paragraphs and start writing awful comments to insult others”.

With such advantages,“ podcasts are entering the mainstream(主流)in China”, noted China Daily.

1. Why does the author mention Ximalaya in the third paragraph?

A．To inform the readers of its fast development.

B．To show the impact it has on users.

C．To discuss the characteristics of podcasts.

D．To demonstrate the popularity of podcasts in China.

2. What is the main aim of the audio program Please Listen?

A．To help audiences ease their worries.

B．To amuse audiences in different ways.

C．To allow audiences to comment on current affairs.

D．To give audiences a platform to acquire knowledge.

3. Why does Pan Aijuan think podcasts are friendly to listeners?

A．They can accompany listeners in different circumstances.

B．They provide listeners with a sea of information.

C．Their content usually follows a flexible structure.

D．It is quite easy to draw a conclusion from a podcast.

4. How can podcasts influence people’s personality according to the text?

A．They can make people more cheerful.

B．They can make people more patient.

C．They can make people lose their temper more easily.

D．They can help break the habit of insulting people online.

6 . SUMMER PROGRAM

Program Title:
London: Creativity, Innovation and Leadership
The Academic Program:

The first week	A mix of traditional academic lectures about British history and contemporary culture.
The second week	Creativity, innovation and leadership through interactive workshops and comparative student-led sessions.

Program Dates:

•Teaching will take place daily finishing 4 pm every day from July 23 to August 3.

•Accommodation check-in on Sunday July 22 and check-out on Saturday August 4.

Number of Participants:

The cost is based on a minimum of 30 students(£2,450 per student). In addition there will be two group leaders who will accompany the group. Please note that we cannot accept a reduction in the number of students without adjusting the cost of the program.

Accommodation:

Participants will be accommodated in King's College London student dormitory. Each apartment has a single bedroom, laundry room and free Wi-Fi connection.

The program fee will include:

•Weekday breakfast and lunch on campus(Monday-Friday only).

•Academic lectures, seminars and workshops.

•Guided excursions and site visits.

•Cultural and social activities as outlined.

•Accommodation inside campus.

•Course certification.

• Airport transfers on arrival and departure

English culture, King's College London, academic study …If you are interested, come and sign up!

1. What can students do in the first week of the program?

A．Go for excursions	B．Learn about British history
C．Do some interactive workshops	D．Take part in student-led sessions

2. When will the teaching of the program take place?

A．Every day from July 23 to Aug 3.	B．Weekdays from July 23 to Aug 3.
C．Every day from July 22 to Aug 4.	D．Weekdays from July 22 to Aug 4.

3. If Sam joins in the program, he will_______.

A．pay£ 1,450 at most	B．have a single bedroom be
C．pay for Wi-Fi by himself	D．accompanied by a volunteer

4. The program fee includes_______.

A．visa application fee	B．three meals every day
C．accommodation outside campus	D．guided excursions and site visits

7 . Whistler Olympic Park, having hosted ski jumping, cross-country skiing and biathlon (冬季两项) for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, remains an active centre for competitors, the local community and visitors. Located a short drive south of Whistler, the park offers activities and programs all year-round.

Winter at Whistler Olympic Park

Discover Whistler Olympic Park through cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biathlon and more.

Find yourself in the park’s fantastic landscape and discover its Olympic history.

Take a lesson such as ski jumping in the youth program.

Gather around the outdoor open fire or in the warm Day Lodge restaurant after a day out in the snow.

Summer at Whistler Olympic Park

Open daily for tours, self-guided activities and sightseeing from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There is a small park access fee ($15/vehicle). This fee is for the benefit of local, national and international Nordic athletes for summer and winter training. Free park entry for 2020/2021 season pass holders and non-motorized vehicles.

Tours

Olympic Biathlon Tour

Feel like an Olympian with this hands-on introduction to biathlon! On your walk to the shooting range, learn about the park’s sports and history. It also provides the best angle for taking photos of the Olympic monuments.

Take aim and shoot a real gun! In a mini race, including walking and running, get your heart rate up, stay focused and take aim to hit the targets!

Tour Dates: Daily from June 28 – September 1, 2020

Ages: 8 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)

Pricing: Adult $55, Youth $45

E-Bike & Biathlon Adventure Tour

The comfortable electric assist mountain bikes have wide wheels for a smooth ride, and an electric motor to help you climb hills with ease.

Visit the Olympic monuments and enjoy breathtaking viewpoints, such as the Top of the World lookout with views of Black Tusk and surrounding mountain ranges.

Test your skills at the biathlon range, shooting at Olympic targets.

Tour Dates: Daily from June 28 – September 1, 2020

Ages: 10 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)

Pricing: $95 per person

For more information, please log in from our homepage.

1. If you want to learn ski jumping, you should probably go to _____.

A．Olympic Biathlon Tour	B．Winter at Whistler Olympic Park
C．Summer at Whistler Olympic Park	D．E-Bike & Biathlon Adventure Tour

2. Which group of visitors can enjoy free park entry?

A．Season pass holders.	B．Children under age 8.
C．Locals from the community.	D．Teenagers with parents.

3. What can you do during the E-bike tour?

A．Ride a bike around the lake.

B．Gather around the open fire.

C．Visit the Olympic monuments.

D．Photograph monuments at the best angle.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．A sports and leisure centre.	B．Exciting sports adventures.
C．Year-round training programs.	D．History of an Olympic Park.

8 . While silver-glassed mirrors still serve a useful purpose when reflecting your image back to you, some fashion and beauty leaders figured that if you added smart technology to mirrors, they could elevate(提升) the customer’s experience. This vision is now a reality thanks to the significant advances in artificial intelligence(AI), augmented reality (AR), and gesture recognition technology. Several smart mirrors have been created and applied in our daily life.

Wella Professionals Smart Mirror

Wella Professionals Smart Mirror is Coty's version of smart mirror that had won the CES 2019 Innovation Awards. This mirror allows stylists to provide more personalized suggestions. It is able to do a live AR hair color try on and can provide a 360-degree of the style so the customer can see what it will look like from all angles. In addition, using facial recognition technology (FRT), it can search past styles for each customer, allowing the stylist and client to really assess what works and what doesn't.

Memory Mirror

Memory Mirror, a digital mirror created by Memo Mi, combines a full-length mirror with high-tech including a 70-inch LCD, computer and HD camera that can record videos so you can save, share and review your try-on sessions.

Sephora 3D AR Mirror

Sephora is a beauty retailer that offers a 3D augmented reality mirror. Customers trying out different products can move their faces from side to side, and the highlighted eye shadow or lipstick stays where it is supposed to create a very realistic effect. The technology is expected to not only enhance the customer experience but drive sales. When it's easier to experiment with different looks, it makes it easier to discover new products to purchase.

SenseMi’s Virtual Dressing Mirror

While your haircut, hair color and makeup choices are important for your overall look, SenseMi expanded the makeover capabilities to create a virtual dressing mirror, too. The company's smart mirror is used in retail stores, and there's a home version that allows you to “try” on clothes digitally.

Artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality (VR) will help to make retail stores more interactive(互动的) and the online experience more real-life. Perhaps more importantly, with the help of smart mirrors, the days of bad haircuts and color and makeup choices will be a thing of the past.

1. Which technology helps Wella Professionals Smart Mirror search customers' past styles?

A．VR

B．FRT

C．AR

D．AI

2. What do we know about Sephora 3D AR Mirror?

A．It can record customers' try-on sessions.

B．It allows customers to try on clothes digitally.

C．It can provide an all-round image of hairstyle.

D．It helps customers try out products realistically.

3. Which mirror can be used in our home?

A．Memory Mirror.	B．Sephora 3D AR Mirror.
C．SenseMi's Virtual Dressing Mirror.	D．Well a Professionals Smart Mirror.

9 . The Lake District Attractions Guide

Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens

History, Culture & Landscape(景观). Discover and enjoy 4 centuries of history, 5 acres of celebrated and award-winning gardens with parkland walk. Owned by the Hasell family since 1679, home to the International Marmalade Festival. Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.

Open:29 Mar-29 Oct，Sun to Thurs.

Tearoom，Gardens & Gift Shop:10:30-17:00(16:00 in Oct).

House:11:15-16:00(15:00 in Oct)

Town: Pooley Bridge & Penrith
Abbot Hall art Gallery & Museum

Those viewing the quality of Abbot Hall’s temporary exhibitions may be forgiven for thinking they are in a city gallery. The impressive permanent collection includes Turners and Romneys and the temporary exhibition programme has Canaletto and the artists from St Ives.

Open: Mon to Sat and Summer Sundays. 10:30 -17:00 Summer.10:30 -16:00 Winter.
Town: Kendal
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

Discover, explore and enjoy award-winning Tullie House, where historic collections, contemporary art and family fun are brought together in one impressive museum and art gallery. There are four fantastic galleries to visit from fine art to interactive fun, so there’s something for everyone!

Open: High Season 1 Apr – 31 Oct: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 11:00 – 17:00.

Low Season 1 Nov – 31 Mar: Mon to Sat 10:00 – 16:30, Sun 12:00 – 16:30.

Town: Carlisle
Dove Cottage & The wordsworth Museum

Discover William Wordsworth’s inspirational home. Take a tour of his Lakeland cottage, walk through his hillside garden and explore the riches of the collection in the Museum. Visit the shop and relax in the café. Exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year.

Open: Daily, 09:30 – 17:30 (last admission 17:00).

Town: Grasmere

1. When is the House at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens open on Sundays in July?

A．09:30-17:30.

B．10:30-16:00.

C．11:15-16:00.

D．12:00-16:30

2. What can visitors do at Abbot Hall Art Gallery & Museum?

A．Enjoy Romney’s works.

B．Have some interactive fun.

C．Attend a famous festival.

D．Learn the history of a family

3. Where should visitors go if they want to explore Wordsworth’s life?

A．Penrith.

B．Kendal.

C．Carlisle.

D．Grasmere.

10 . THE OLYMPIC STUDIES CENTRE

YOUR SOURCE OF REFERENCE FOR OLYMPIC KNOWLEDGE

The IOC Olympic Studies Centre is the world source of reference for Olympic knowledge. Our mission is to share this knowledge with professionals and researchers through providing information, giving access to our unique collections, enabling research and stimulating intellectual exchange.

As part of the IOC, we are uniquely placed to collect and share the most up-to-date and accurate information on Olympism. Our collections include the IOC archives (档案), the official publications of the IOC and the Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games as well as books, articles and journals.

HERE TO HELP

Whatever your interest in the Olympic Movement—academic or professional—we will help you find the information you need, quickly and easily. We’re here to:

Answer your questions: share factual and historical information, Games results and statistics

Give personalized guidance: help you find what you need in our extensive library and archives

Lend you books and publications, even internationally

Give you online access: to our electronic documents

Award research grants: to PhD students and established researchers

Connect you to our network: of academic experts in Olympic studies

Join the academic community interested in Olympic studies

One of our key roles is to facilitate communication and cooperation between the IOC and the international academic community in order to promote research and stimulate intellectual exchange.

This worldwide community is mainly composed of over 40 Olympic Studies Centers and hundreds of individual scholars and university students working on academic projects related to the field of Olympic studies.

Thanks to this regular exchange and the work conducted by the academics, we enrich the world’s Olympic knowledge, share new analysis on key topics related to the Olympic Movement and can provide guidance to universities wishing to launch initiatives on Olympic studies.

Join our academic mailing list

University professors and researchers are invited to join our academic mailing list to be informed about our future activities and other updates concerning Olympic studies initiatives. To join, email us with a brief description of your academic status and your full contact details.

VISIT US

You’ll find us next door to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, except on public holidays and on Christmas. You don’t need an appointment to use the library and the study rooms. If you would like to see the historical archives or need personal guidance to find your way around our collections, please fill out our visitor request form.

1. The Olympic Studies Center mainly aims to ________.

A．give personalized guidance

B．provide resources on the Olympics

C．receive Olympic fans across the world

D．update information on Olympism for officials

2. What can be learned about the academic community?

A．It is organized by Olympic officials.

B．It launches projects at universities.

C．It promotes academic exchanges.

D．It provides electronic documents.

3. If you want to visit the center, you have to ________.

A．fill out a visitor request form	B．enter the Olympic Museum
C．make an appointment	D．arrive on workdays