1 . University Shotokan Karate Club
Learn Karate—self-defense and fitness
The university karate club was founded in 1962. All grades from beginners to advanced are welcome. The classes are suitable for both men and women and several women have obtained their black belt.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
6.00—8.00 p.m.
WEAVER HOUSE GYM
FIRST LESSON FREE
Hardly any of us have experienced real violence, but, over the last few years, attacks on innocent people have increased. Each of us has some ability to defend ourselves, and by learning a form of self-defence, we are not only increasing that ability, but also doing something to build our own sense of respect. Karate will show you a lot of simple and effective techniques to protect yourself, giving you increase self-confidence.
Far too many people think martial arts (武术) are about violence. Martial arts training is based on a lot of respect, self-discipline, self-control and non-violence. We learn basic etiquette, courtesy and tolerance. Good manners and consideration for others are expected at all times.
Karate is the practice of blocking and striking techniques for the purpose of self-defence, health and self-development. Karate exercises the entire body. Techniques are practised on both sides of the body, therefore muscle imbalances do not occur and the strength, coordination, flexibility and agility of both sides of the body are improved. Regular training in Karate improves the body’s physical endurance and flexibility. It also helps concentration and produces the mental calm and assurance that come from knowing we can defend ourselves.
Karate has many benefits but they do not come easily or overnight. Training requires ongoing commitment and hard work. Some of you will give up, but a few of you will get your black belt.
1. The passage is mainly intended to_________.| A．tell readers the benefits of Karate |
| B．attract readers to join the club |
| C．encourage people to get their black belt |
| D．correct people’s misunderstand of Karate |
| A．More men than women have been its members. |
| B．It tests members to see what level they are at. |
| C．Members don’t need to pay for the lessons. |
| D．It offers 4 hours of lessons every week. |
| A．It cultivates people’s respect for themselves as well as for others. |
| B．It involves people’s arm muscles more than body muscles |
| C．It makes people healthy physically instead of mentally. |
| D．It focuses as much on self-defence as on attack. |
2 . Welcome to the Universities Summer School. Since 1982, Eton College has run a residential summer school for students with ambitions to apply to the best universities around the world. The summer school is not about improving A-Level grades but is designed to provide a lively and challenging ten days of study. You choose a subject with which you would like to engage further. We provide dynamic(有活力的) teaching and, more importantly, the company of like-minded students from all over the country with whom you can work and socialize.
Number: 130 boys and girls
Accommodation: Individual rooms in Eton boarding houses
Teaching: By Eton staff and university lecturers
Fee: The College subsidizes(给予补贴) the cost of the course. The inclusive fee is £ 450. The fee may be remitted(免除) partially or wholly in case of need. Application for remission of the fee should be made by letter at the time of application.
Timetable:
A typical day at the Summer School starts with breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
Lessons begin at 9:30 a.m. with two one-and-a-half-hour sessions running until lunch at 1 p.m.
In the afternoon, there is a further hour of teaching that begins at 2 p.m. It is followed by a programme of sports and activities ranging from swimming and dance to football and Eton Fives (our own game).
Each student meets their tutor in the late afternoon before the Summer School gathers in one of our lecture theatres for an evening talk.
Supper is at 7 p.m. Then students go back to their study bedrooms for personal study. The house staff and undergraduate assistants are on hand to support and advise at that time.
Please note that our courses are not designed for students wishing only to improve their A-Level grades. Our aim is to give students the enthusiasm and the knowledge to make a really persuasive application to the universities of their choice.
If you are a bright and ambitious student, please download an application form and send your application in to us by Mar. 1 of the year you would like to join the course. We look forward to hearing from you!
For further details, email the secretary: ecuss@etoncollege.org.uk
1. Eton’s Summer School offers a ten-day course for ________.| A．teenage boys only |
| B．students in financial difficulties only |
| C．those who want to improve their A-Level grades |
| D．those who desire a place at a top university |
| A．Mar. 1, 2019 | B．Mar. 1, 2020 |
| C．Mar. 1, 2021 | D．Mar. 1, 2022 |
| A．Eton’s Summer School has a history of over 30 years. |
| B．Eton’s Summer School students live on campus. |
| C．Eton’s Summer School students have classes from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. except for lunch break. |
| D．Summer School students meet their tutors only on the first day they arrive at Eton. |
3 . With its subtle(微妙的)rules on tipping and not-so-subtle rules about carrying ID,Las Vegas is better enjoyed after a little research.This smart booklet will save you the bother.
Tipping Las Vegas runs on tips.You should hand a dollar bill to the waiting staff who get you a drink,and the doorman who whistles you up a taxi.Taxi drivers and restaurant waiting staff should get 15%-20%(most bills do not include service charge);tour guides $5-$10;and you're oven expected to leave S2-S5 a day at the end of your hotel stay for the housekeeping staff you may never actually meet. On the plus side, the customer service in Las Vegas is second to none:if you tip well for a round of drinks in a club，for instance, a good waiter will later pick you out of the crowd and pour your drinks while you're still sitting in the fourth row. | Getting around The airport is close to the centre.You can catch a shuttle to the major hotels for$11-$15,or get a quicker taxi for about $25.(Walking on the Strip is fun for people-watching, with elevated pedestrian walkways.A monorail runs from the MGM Grand to SLS with stops at: Bally's and Paris;the Flamingo; Harrah's and The LINQ;Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Vegas. A double-decker bus called the Deuce also runs all the way up the Strip to Fremont Street in the Downtown area. |
Areas When you think of Las Vegas,you're thinking of the Strip:a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard,about four miles long,packed with hotels and casinos(娱乐场所)that extends from the Mandalay Bay hotel in the south to the SLS hotel in the north.There are two skyscraper hotels a little to the east,Palms and the Rio,and some smaller.cheaper ones to the west.The other great area for the visitor is Downtown.four miles north of the central Strip.Don't think you've seen Las Vegas without visiting it. | Health Especially in summer,make sure you stay well hydrated(含水的).All casinos and hotels are air-conditioned,sometimes heavily:consider carrying a jumper or jacket even during the summer.In the case of a medical emergency,call 911 or ask your hotel doorman for assistance. |
Other essentials Carry ID with proof of age (passport or driving licence) if you are going to a club;it will be checked no matter how old you! appear. |
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1. Which of the following is true of Las Vegas?| A．The Strip is one of its cultural symbols. |
| B．The age of club-goers is not necessarily to be checked |
| C．Visitors had better carry jumpers due to the rainy summer |
| D．Visitors can get an excellent customer service if they tip well. |
| A．3 | B．4 |
| C．5 | D．6 |
| A．tell visitors what they must know about the destination |
| B．help visitors learn about local customs and lifestyle |
| C．impress visitors with a cost-saving too |
| D．inspire more visitors to tour the city |
4 . Operation Green Sweep
(For teens currently in 6th 12th grades)
Operation Green Sweep is a volunteer program organized by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department for teens who want to earn community service hours by assisting with the cleaning of our city parks and community centers. Teens will be supervised while cleaning up various local parks, doing light trash removal and learning a thing or two about our parks and surrounding environment.
◎ Fridays, April 17 to May 29,2019
◎ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
◎ Cost: $45— covers this uniform shirt, the training book and transportation
How to register:◎ You may register in person or mail your completed form and payment to: Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, 94501.
◎ Phone registrations are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with MasterCard or VISA payment only. Please have your credit card ready before calling (510) 7477566.
◎ Save time and register online at www.Arpdeplay.com at your convenience.
Cancellation and refund policy:
If the program is cancelled by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department, your fee will be fully returned to you.
Cancellations put forward by the client must be requested digitally at least five business days in advance of the start of the program. We’ll charge a $15 administration fee,
Note:
If you miss more than two days, you may be dropped from the program without earning your hours. Please bring a snack, wear work clothes (no skirts or open-toed shoes) and sunscreen.
Teens are expected to act quickly, learn communication skills and learn to plan ahead. All volunteers must meet at the Veteran’s Memorial Building. Do not be late as transportation is provided to take teens to their destinations.
1. What can we learn about the Alameda Recreation and Park Department?| A．It offers free community service. |
| B．It spreads knowledge on nature. |
| C．It provides volunteer activities for kids. |
| D．It takes care of kids for busy parents. |
| A．Mail the park where you want to do the cleaning job. |
| B．Call (510)747-7566 at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. |
| C．Fax your registration form and American Express card number. |
| D．Apply online at www.Arpdeplay.com at any time. |
| A．$30 will be returned to your account |
| B．there is no need to make a request for cancellation. |
| C．no extra fee will be charged |
| D．you must hand in your request form in person |
| Reviews | |
| Cultural Breaks by Brian Aldiss Reviewed by Paul Kincaid Brian Aldiss is an amazing and frustrating writer．When he is on song, his style is forceful, disturbing and delectable．But he is a restless writer．He came into his own in the enthusiastic and experimental atmosphere of the New Wave, and he has been driven to try the new and the different ever since．That he is still experimenting now, 50years after his first appearance, is a measure of a man who has never been prepared to settle back on his laurels． |  |
| The Secrets of Jin-Shei by Alma Alexander Reviewed by Donna McMahon With so many fantasy novels using European-derived settings and mythology, ancient China makes a refreshing change．The landscape is tempting and yet familiar enough to feel very real, and the author uses magic sparingly, in ways appropriate to her society．This and the complex detail put into the backdrop makes the novel feel very much like historical fiction． |  |
| Straken by Terry Brooks Reviews by Nathan Brazil The third novel in the High Druid of Shannara series jumps straight back into the story where it left off．It continues the quest of unlikely hero Penderrin Ohmsford．Now equipped with the means to break in-and back out-of the Forbidding, where his aunt, the overthrown Ard Phys of Druids, is stranded, Pen must first get back to Paranor．His rescue attempt can only begin from within the chamber where Grianne Ohmsford disappeared．Unfortunately, this will deliver him straight into the hands of those responsible for his aunt's disappearance． |  |
1. The reviewer admires Brian Aldiss’ ability to ．
| A．write so many novels |
| B．continue to be inventive in his writing |
| C．write disturbing plots |
| D．have a writing career spanning over four decades |
| A．It is a good science of fiction setting |
| B．It is mysterious． |
| C．It is a less common choice of setting |
| D．It is very magical． |
| A．the adventures of an unsuspecting hero and his attempts to rescue his aunt |
| B．a quest about the High Druid of Shannara in a secret chamber in Paranor |
| C．the disappearance of a druid which foils the plans of the enemies |
| D．liberating a stranded aunt who is key to the knowledge of the Forbidding． |
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1. According to the text, what is special about Hotelopia?| A．It provides both online and offline service. |
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| Something Different with Franklin Cox, What’s On Around the City Looking for something a bit “different” this week, visit Phyllis Radelifme’s new exhibit - My Environment - at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe has a unique way of viewing the things around her! I must admit that I didn’t really understand some of her works. For example, “Flowers” didn’t really seem to have any flowers in it, and I didn’t see any cars in her “Traffic Jam.” But her use of color is truly amazing. If you’re looking for a way to expand your horzons, go take a look. |
| Weekend Hopping with Gillian Madsen, Northeastern News Last Sunday I went to see a new modem art exhibit by a young woman named Phyllis Radcliffe at the Century Arts Center. The whole gallery was filled with bizarre paintings and sculptures with names like “Flowers” and “Houses”, but I didn’t see anything that resembled any of those objects at all Instead. I saw a bunch of things that looked like my 8-year-old granddaughter brings home from art class at school! I don’t know anything about modern art, but I do know that staying at home and watching an old movie on video would have been a lot easier on my brain. |
 | New Discoveries with Sylvia Whitcombe, Modern Art Lowers’ Digest I am delighted to recommend Phyllis Radcliffe’s new exhibit My Environment, now showing at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe has evolved as an artist since her first show three years ago. Her use of color and form is breathtaking and her style shows a real passion for everyday thing in her life. While this exhibit may not be for everyone, I’m certain that many of you will find it both interesting and inspiring. |
| A．ancient | B．strange |
| C．remarkable | D．patriotic |
| A．Phyllis Radcliffe’s first art show | B．beyond our understanding |
| C．well worth seeing | D．somewhat childish |
| A．She has a unique interpretation of things around her. |
| B．She is quite talented in using colors and forms. |
| C．She is one of the greatest modern artists of the day. |
| D．Her works are disagreeable to the taste of some people. |
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1. In the film review, what is Paragraph A mainly about?
| A．The introduction to the leading roles. | B．The writer’s opinion of acting. |
| C．The writer’s comments on the story. | D．The background information. |
| A．a gun-crazy hunter | B．a brainy dog |
| C．a scary rabbit | D．a giant vegetable |
| A．It’s full of wit and humour. |
| B．Its characters show feelings without words. |
| C．It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis. |
| D．It is about the peaceful relationship between man and animals. |
9 . Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and do something worthwhile at the same time? You can do all the three with Global Development Association(GDA). Whatever stage of life you’re at, wherever you go and whatever project you do in GDA, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community(社区).
We work with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our volunteers are aged 17-24. Now we need volunteer managers aged 25-75. They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programmes. We have such roles as project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers.
Depending on which role you choose, you could help to increase a community’s access to safe drinking water, or help to protect valuable local cultures. You might also design an adventure challenge to train young volunteers.
Not only will you help our young volunteers to develop personally, you’ll also learn new skills and increase your cultural awareness. You may have chances to meet new people who’ll become your lifelong friends.
This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes:
Country | Schedule | |
4-week programmes | 7-week programmes | |
Algeria | 5 Jul. — 1 Aug. | 20 Jun. — 7 Aug. |
Egypt | 24 Jul. — 20 Aug. | 19 Jun. — 6 Aug. |
Kenya | 20 Jul. — 16 Aug. | 18 Jun. — 5 Aug. |
South Africa | 2 Aug. — 29 Aug. | 15 Jun. — 2 Aug. |
GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.
There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.
Find out more about joining a GDA programme:
Website:www.glodeve.org
Email:humanresources@glodeve.org
1. What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers?| A．To seek local partners. | B．To take in young volunteers. |
| C．To carry out programmes. | D．To foster cultural awareness. |
| A．Egypt | B．Algeria | C．Kenya | D．South Africa |
| A．explore new cultures | B．protect the environment |
| C．gain corporate benefit | D．help communities in need |
10 . The Harvard Pre-College Program is a nice experience for high school students. Alongside peers(同辈)from around the world, you’ll be introduced to college life as you attend classes, live on campus, and enjoy fun outings and activities.
◆Learning without limits
Biology, physics, law, writing and philosophy — these are just a few of the 30-plus courses you can choose from in each session. In our noncredit classes, we set aside grades so that you can fully commit to your growth as a well-rounded student. Class sizes typically range from 14 to 18 students to encourage interactive learning.
◆Living at Harvard
When you attend the Pre-College Program, you’ll live in a historic undergraduate house, near Harvard Square. You will be with your fellow Pre-College students, resident directors, and proctors who provide support. You’ll also enjoy meals in one of Harvard’s dining halls, which are a short walk from Harvard Yard and provide many options for a variety of dietary needs.
◆Thriving outside the classroom
The summer Pre-College Program offers many mentally challenging co-curricular(补充课程的)activities beyond the classroom. With faculty and Harvard-affiliated experts, you will have the opportunity to participate in workshops on topics like the psychology of color-blindness, classic literature from around the world and science of happiness. From our Cambridge scavenger hunt to a trip to the Sand Sculpting Festival at America’s first public beach, there’s no shortage of fun activities in the Pre-College Program.
1. What do we know about the 30-plus courses?| A．You can only choose five of them. |
| B．They provide credits for students. |
| C．You should set aside other subjects. |
| D．They assist your full development. |
| A．Near Harvard Square. | B．Close to Harvard Yard. |
| C．In one of the workshops. | D．In an undergraduate house. |
| A．To advertise meals. | B．To comment on an activity. |
| C．To introduce a program. | D．To recommend courses. |
