1 . If you are currently learning English, 1 highly recommend you check out the apps below.
Quizlet
When learning English, you probably have to memorize a lot of words. If you want to grow your vocabulary as fast as possible, a flashcard app like Quizlet is a great shortcut. With Quizlet, you can create a set of flashcards with new English words you are trying to learn, and practice typing them out until you know them by heart. It's a simple concept, but it's highly effective.
Spotify
Spotify is not a language learning app. But chances are that you already use it or a similar app for listening to music or podcasts(播客), and one of the effective ways to study is combining something you already use into your existing habits. If Spotify is already on your phone, you can subscribe to some podcasts for English learners or download playlists of songs for learning English, or make your own.
Beelinguapp
Beelinguapp makes reading in English as convenient as possible. It shows you a text in your own language with the English translation side-by-side. Texts are short enough so that you can really dig into every word. They cover topics from fairytales, to science, to current news articles. There's even a "karaoke" feature where you can read along to audio, which helps you match up the English pronunciation with the English spellings.
Tandem
Tandem is a language exchange app which connects learners from all over the world. It can help you find a native English speaker who is trying to learn your native language, so you can swap language skills. If you only have five minutes to spare, you can simply exchange messages with a native English speaker. If you have more time, you can have a longer, digital language exchange" by sharing voice notes, or using video chat. It's a great way to test your English skills out with real people.
1. What is Spotify intended to help people do?A.Develop a good habit. | B.Listen to music or podcasts. |
C.Learn a foreign language. | D.Memorize words with flashcards. |
A.Learners can use their native language as a reference. |
B.It's convenient for learners to translate voice notes. |
C.It provides learners a chance to tell their own stories. |
D.Learners can sing English songs along to the music. |
A.Quizlet. | B.Spotify. | C.Beelinguapp. | D.Tandem. |
2 . Hampton Court Motor Cruiser
16 Hampton Court Road
TEL:208-977-1728
Hampton Court Motor Cruiser is a boat docked on the River Thames. Facilities (设施) include heating, Smart TV and Wi-Fi. The price per stay also includes the free use of a 4-seat electric boat and barbecue facilities. There is no staff at all on board during your stay.
Hilton London Green Park
4-6 Half Moon Street
TEL:207-629-7522
Hilton London Green Park stays in the heart of London. It features modern rooms with air conditioning. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and is free of charge. There is also a cocktail bar on site. All children and pets are welcome.
Arbor City
12 Osborn Street
TEL:207-247-3313
Arbor City Hotel is just next to the White chapel Art Gallery. It offers free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a safe and a shower. Parking is available on site and costs GBP 24 per day. For an additional charge, the hotel offers various breakfast options: English breakfast, Continental breakfast, Vegan and Dairy-free breakfast. The hotel is 10 minutes' tube ride from the West End.
Abercorn House Hostel
28-0 Bute Gardens
TEL:203-696-0215
Abercorn House Hostel is located just a 3-minute walk from Hammersmith Underground Station, with a 24-hour front desk. Guests can stay in rooms or dormitories fitted with a wardrobe. Some come with a shower, while others offer access to a shared bathroom. They can also use a shared kitchen to prepare their meals. Wi-Fi is available and costs GBP 1 per hour. Non-smoking throughout.
1. Which of the following can offer a river-view?A.Arbor City. | B.Abercorn House Hostel. |
C.Hilton London Green Park. | D.Hampton Court Motor Cruiser. |
A.207-629-7522 |
B.208-977-1728 |
C.207-247-3313 |
D.203-696-0215 |
A.28-30 Bute Gardens. | B.12 Osborn Street. |
C.4-6 Half Moon Street. | D.16 Hampton Court Road. |
A.a notice | B.an announcement |
C.an advertisement | D.an invitation |
3 .
Sheffield
Lincoln College of English
Classes for foreign students at all levels.
3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one year course.
Open all year.
Small class (at most 12 students).
Library, language laboratory and listening center.
Accommodation (住宿) with selected families.
25 minutes from London.
Course fees for English for one year are £1,380 with reduction for shorter periods of study.
1. This passage is probably taken from _______.A.an advertisement | B.a notice |
C.a poster | D.a piece of news |
A.Both foreign and native students. |
B.Only foreign beginners and the advanced. |
C.Foreign students from beginners to the advanced. |
D.Only foreign students advanced. |
A.Your parents. | B.Your classmates. |
C.The school where you study. | D.The family you have chosen. |
4 .
Location | Gift shop and snack bar |
•In Overseas Chinese Town, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province | • Lots of books, T-shirts and toys. • You will love our ice cream and fresh fruit juice. |
Tickets | How to get there |
・ All-day ticket of Happy Valley: ¥180/person. • Night ticket of Happy Valley: ¥ 60/person • Valid (有效的)between 18: 30 and 22:00. ・ Ticket of Happy Train: ¥40/ person. ・ Tickets of Happy Valley + Happy Train: ¥200/person. • Tickets are free to the people over 70 and under 3. | • By tourist bus No. 1 running between Luohu Railway Station and Happy Valley. • By bus No. 20, 21, 26, 27, then get off at Window of the World Station and walk for about 3 minutes to Happy Valley. • By subway Line 1 ( running between 06 : 30-23 : 30) , get off at the stop of Window of the World Station and leave from Exit A, then walk for about 3 minutes to Happy Valley. |
Groups "School groups are welcome on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. • The theme park is also available to rent(租用)for birthday parties. • The park is totally accessible(可到达的)to people with disabilities. • Visit us on the website to place your order for a group in advance. |
A.On Tuesdays and Thursdays school groups are welcome. |
B.Birthday parties can be held in the theme park at 23:30. |
C.You can get to the park by tourist bus No. 21. |
D.A person in a wheelchair can visit the park. |
A.¥540. | B.¥360. | C.¥600. | D.¥120. |
A.In a story book. | B.In a travel brochure(手册). |
C.In a language book. | D.In a magazine. |
5 . On the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.
Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)
Xibaipo
It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.
Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)
1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?A.Jinggangshan. |
B.Xibaipo. |
C.The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall. |
D.Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth. |
A.It focuses on Chinese achievements in art. |
B.It mainly advertises the coming anniversary. |
C.It applies modernized methods to the exhibition. |
D.It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu. |
A.At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays. | B.At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. |
C.At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays. | D.At 5:00 p.m on Sundays. |
6 . Free apps for learning English
SpeakingPal
Speaking English is important. SpeakingPal is one of the best apps for English learners to practice speaking. It allows users to chat with thousands of native English speakers. In short, to learn English, speak English.
Spell Checker
Speaking English is easy, but writing it is often much more difficult. If you start to learn it, you may find that you would get a lot of words misspelled. If you don’t want this to happen, we suggest you should try Spell Checker and correct your English spelling easily.
Learn English Video
In Learn English Video, you’ll find 2 thousand best videos offered on topics such as the UK food and culture, everyday lie and famous stories and poems. It can improve your English listening skills quickly.
Kobo Reading
The free top-popular Kobo Reading App gives you right to Kobo’s e-book store with 4 million e-books and magazines. Join millions of readers from around the world and read easily on your mobile phone or computer.
1. What can you use to help you with your writing?A.SpeakingPal | B.Spell Checker |
C.Learn English Video | D.Kobo Reading |
A.Happy readers | B.Personal computers |
C.Native English speakers | D.Chinese English teachers |
A.speaking skills | B.writing skills |
C.reading skills | D.listening skills |
A.Apps for learning English | B.The importance of learning English |
C.How to correct English spelling | D.How to speak English |
7 . Top Summer Music Festivals to Travel to
Summer is the best time of a year for music lovers, especially if you love the outdoor concert scene. The festival season is just kicking off, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months.
Primavera Sound
To kick off the summer, there's no better place than Barcelona. On the concert line-up, you'll find bands and singers like The Zombies, The Arcade Fire, and Bon Iver. Then spend some time tasting the local food and wine.
May 31—June 4; Barcelona, Spain
Music Type: Rock, hip hop
Price: $86—$323
Governors Ball
One of the great summer concerts in New York City is the Governors Ball Music Festival, which takes place in early June at Randall's Island Park. Some of the playing artists and bands include Tool, Phoenix, Lorde, Flume, and Wu-Tang Clan.
June 3—5; New York City, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip hop, pop
Price: $105—$405
Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo is another summer event that draws in crowds of around 60,000 each year. Some of the most well-known musicians and bands will be playing this year, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance The Rapper.
June 8—11; Manchester, Tennessee, USA
Music Type: Rock, hip hop
Price: $210—$554
Firefly Music Festival
Many people haven't thought of going to Delaware for a summer vacation, but mid-June is a great time to plan this trip if you love music. Headliners for this year's show are The Weeknd, Muse, Twenty One Pilots, Chance The Rapper, and Bob Dylan.
June 15—18; Dover, Delaware, USA
Music Type: Blues, rock
Price: $179—$499
1. What is special about the Firefly Music Festival?A.It performs blues. | B.It is popular with travelers. |
C.It is held in summer. | D.It has many famous musicians. |
A.On May 31. | B.On June 15. |
C.On June 9. | D.On June 4. |
A.These four music festivals are intended for music professionals. |
B.The Zombies is a music game for students from the music school to play. |
C.Some famous musicians will take part in the event to be held in Manchester. |
D.Chance The Rapper will not tour around the world but just stay in one city. |
8 . Indonesia’s festival scene is one of the most popular festivals in Southeast Asia, attracting thousands of music and party lovers every year. Make sure to keep an eye on these events.
We The Fest
Born in 2014, We The Fest has become the pioneer on the southeast Asian music festival scene. By mixing the pleasures of art, music, fashion and food, it’s a must-go event for festival lovers. In 2017 it took place over three days for the first time, with more than 50,000 participants. Great names like The Kooks, Phoenix, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have played on We The Fest stage.
DJakarta Warehouse Project
DJakarta Warehouse Project is the biggest EDM festival in southeast Asia, since 2014. When it was born, it wasn’t a festival, but a warehouse party organized by clubs in Jakarta. The event usually takes place in December. Past editions featured world-class DJs, including Carl Cox, Cashmere Cat, Robin Schulz and many others. Before going, make sure to pack your dancing shoes and get ready for a good dance.
Java Jazz Festival
Feeling inspired for some jazz music? BNI Java Jazz Festival history goes back 13 years ago: they are the pioneers of music festivals in Indonesia and held their 14th edition in 2018. They organize many other awesome music projects around the country. This one is unmissable.
A: M Festival
Last but for sure not least is A: M (Absence of Mute) Festival. 2018 has been its first edition, held in Kuningan City Ballroom with a lineup filled with awesome local names. Their mission is to help new musicians enter the industry. Shout out for that and look forward to the next year.
1. DJakarta Warehouse Project differs from other festivals in that ________.A.it lasts longer |
B.it starts as a club gathering |
C.it features Indonesia’s best DJs |
D.it aims at helping new musicians |
A.We The Fest. |
B.DJakarta Warehouse Project. |
C.Java Jazz Festival. |
D.A: M Festival. |
A.To highlight the popularity of music. |
B.To attract more visitors to Indonesia. |
C.To compare different Indonesia’s festivals. |
D.To introduce Indonesia’s festivals to the public. |
9 . Years ago, if a teenager had some problems in her life, she might go home and write in her diary. Now, a teenager with
The biggest difference is that blogging is much more
I have a little sister, and sometimes I go online to read her
The biggest
A.the same | B.embarrassing | C.difficult | D.daily |
A.familiar | B.special | C.similar | D.ordinary |
A.a personal | B.an ordinary | C.a common | D.a traditional |
A.attractive | B.public | C.convenient | D.quick |
A.thoughts | B.puzzles | C.mysteries | D.secrets |
A.tell | B.share | C.publish | D.solve |
A.instead of | B.as well as | C.in favor of | D.in spite of |
A.blog | B.diary | C.report | D.web |
A.Although | B.Since | C.When | D.Because |
A.only | B.already | C.still | D.never |
A.angry | B.aware | C.glad | D.worried |
A.problem | B.doubt | C.trouble | D.mistake |
A.pleasant | B.wrong | C.bad | D.funny |
A.Besides | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Then |
A.should | B.will | C.must | D.might |
A.reasons | B.disadvantages | C.shortcomings | D.advantages |
A.everyone | B.no one | C.anyone | D.someone |
A.happily | B.especially | C.quickly | D.particularly |
A.like | B.miss | C.need | D.help |
A.lose | B.stay | C.get | D.find |
10 . China’s TikTok, which has taken the world by storm, is working its magic in its home nation, too.
The Chinese version of TikTok, called Douyin, has amassed (累积) 400 million daily active users, parent company Byte Dance (字节跳动) revealed in its annual report this week. This is an impressive growth for the addictive video app, which had 250 million daily active users in January last year.
The report, which describes users’ behavior and trends, shows the cultural difference between China and the US, said Katherine Wu, an investor at New York-based firm Notation Capital.
Things that trend in these two countries are completely different. For example, knowledge-based content is extremely popular in China, but less so in the U.S. Also, those creators that did the most dance videos in China are users born in the 60s, while in the US, it seems that it’s mostly teenagers who are creating the dances.
Byte Dance claimed that Douyin has established itself as the largest knowledge, culture and art platform in China. 14.89 million “knowledge-based content videos” were shared on the app last year, it claimed. For example, one of the world’s most valued startups claimed that the number of users who posts videos about chemistry reached 130 million people last year. “On the art and culture front, videos related to those topics had 543.1 billion plays on Douyin last year.” it claimed.
Education has become a main use case for Byte Dance. TikTok, which is estimated to have earned more than $50 million last year, already counts educational content as one of the most consumed categories on its app across the world. The app launched an educational campaign in India last year, where it has amassed more than 200 million users.
1. The difference in trends between China and the US reflects the difference in ________.A.culture | B.education |
C.knowledge | D.hobby |
A.Music videos | B.Knowledge-based videos |
C.Humorous videos | D.Videos about chemistry |
A.analyzing reasons | B.showing survey results |
C.stating arguments | D.providing statistics and examples |
A.To introduce the app --TikTok. |
B.To help customers use TikTok. |
C.To reveal the popularity of TikTok. |
D.To recommend TikTok to customers. |