1 . These days, short videos have got millions of views online. Many people create short videos on popular video apps like Douyin and Kuaishou. You can even add music and special effects to your videos. The videos are 15 seconds to a few minutes long. They show people doing activities like cooking, exercising and singing.
Teenagers especially enjoy these videos. More than 50 percent of students in Grade 10 and Grade 11 said they enjoyed watching these short videos. About 47 percent have posted their own videos, according to a recent report.
The videos let teenagers see funny and exciting things they wouldn’t usually see. Many teenagers like to share the funny things they do with others as well. For example, a 12-year-old user named Xiao Qianyu has posted videos showing her learning jazz dance. This has won her many fans.
However, the videos can also cause trouble. Some students spend too much time watching them and not enough time studying. Some videos have vulgar content that is not good for teenagers.
To deal with this problem, Douyin added a new function (功能) in April, 2018. It locks the app if someone uses the app for over two hours a day. In the same month, the government asked companies to control these apps well and get rid of bad videos.
1. What can people add to their short videos with these apps?| A．Music and special effects. | B．Douyin and Kuaishou. |
| C．Jazz dance. | D．Locking the app. |
| A．The app will be locked for over two hours. |
| B．They will not spend enough time studying. |
| C．Some vulgar videos will be shown to them. |
| D．They will win a lot of fans for themselves. |
| A．kind | B．funny | C．wonderful | D．harmful |
| A．the apps have been monitored (监管) much more strictly. |
| B．more and more teenagers enjoy sharing their short videos. |
| C．teenagers can add all kinds of special effects to their videos. |
| D．There will be no vulgar content in these short videos at all. |
2 . Are you looking for a private online English teacher? Here are some you can consider learning from.
Miguel Angel P.Mexico
﹩12 per hour
Speaks：English Native, Spanish Native
After studying English for 12 years, he then used his knowledge to work in different areas of tourism for the last 14 years. He has 5 years of experience teaching privately, but very recently he decided to get certified（认证）. He has successfully finished the 120﹣hour Teaching English as a Second Language course with a high grade.
Janna B.United Kingdom
﹩25 per hour
Speaks：English Native
She has 40 years' experience of teaching. Whether you are a beginner, or nearly fluent, she would like to help you to communicate well in different situations, formally and informally. She teaches task﹣based English and has special ways to help students who are never curious about English.
Kuthryn M.United States of America
﹩20.5 per hour
Speaks：English Native
She is an ESL teacher with 10 years' experience in education. She is an American now living in Seoul, Korea.She has taught English there for two years. She is also studying Korean, so she understands the learning process from both sides. She has experience teaching all ages, from kindergarten to adult learners.
Jake B.United States of America
﹩22 per hour
Speaks：English Native, Spanish Al, Chinese B1
She is a TEFL certified tutor. She is from the United States of America.She's a recent graduate of Reed College where she majored in Chinese studies. She will be moving to China soon to pursue a career in teaching English. She thinks short stories and songs are a great way to learn English and culture.
1. What do we know about Miguel Angel P.?| A．He can speak more than two languages. |
| B．He likes spending holidays in different areas. |
| C．He has experience both as a tour guide and a teacher. |
| D．He can help students make great progress with a 120﹣hour course. |
| A．Jake |
| B．B.Janna B. |
| C．Kathryn M. |
| D．Miguel Angel P. |
| A．Using a task﹣based teaching method. |
| B．Sharing Chinese culture with students. |
| C．Speaking several different languages in class. |
| D．Showing simple stories and songs to students. |
3 . Learning while at home doesn’t have to be a bore! Here are some super-fun way’s to keep your brain active this month.
BITESIZE
The BBC’s Bitesize website offers fun lessons on lots of subjects. Besides, Bitesize Daily on iPlayer and the Red Button has daily educational programmes hosted by experts, teachers and even famous faces. Cool!
·Head to bbc.co uk/bitesize
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Feel surprised about what life was like during the war? Or which animals have helped in wartime? In their video Adventures in History(shown to the public every Wednesday at 2 pm)the Imperial War Museum’s experts will bring great history right into your home.
·Check out iwm.org.uk/learning
ROYAL ACADEMY
Get your creative juices flowing with the Royal Academy’s collection of artistic activities, encouraged by well-known artists. Try your hand at all kinds of art, from crayons to animation!
·Find out more at tinyurl.com/royalacademyfamily
MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Bring the sea indoors with the Marine Conservation Society’s Cool Seas Explorers website. There are a lot of games and competitions where you can learn about everything from kelp forests to plastic pollution. Plus, there are galleries of super sea living beings for you to find out about.
·Swim over to mesuk.org/coolseas
1. Which website will a history-lover be interested in?| A．bbc.co.uk/bitesize | B．mesuk.org/coolseas |
| C．iwm.org uk/learning | D．tinyurl com/royalacademyfamily |
| A．MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY. | B．IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM. |
| C．ROYAL ACADEMY. | D．BITESIZE. |
| A．It is made by the BBC. | B．It offers many interesting games. |
| C．It plays videos every Wednesday. | D．It introduces knowledge about the sea only. |
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5 . Westbourne House offers a morning school transport service from Monday to Friday.
Routes
Based on the interest received from parents, we are running three minibus routes: Midhurst, Petworth and the Witterings. The interest received for each of these locations was reasonably spread out. We have therefore included pick-up points to accommodate as many families as possible while trying to keep the time of the journey at a reasonable length. The pick-up points along the route are as follows:
Midhurst Area 7.35 a.m. Midhurst 7.50 a.m. Singleton Petworth Area 7.30 a.m. Balls Cross 7.35 a.m. Petworth 7.45 a.m. Duncton | The Witterings 7.35 a.m. East Wittering 7.39 a.m. West Wittering 7.45 a.m. Shipton Green 7.50 a.m. Birdham |
Reserve a minibus seat
We still have seats available on each of the routes. Therefore, please complete the minibus reservation form to confirm your place/s. Seats will be available on a “first come first served” basis.
Fees
The minibus service will be offered at a price of £160 per term per child. A 5% discount is offered for a second child of the family.
Additional Information
Age of Children
Children must be at least 5 years old to use the minibus service.
Running Late or Absent
The minibuses are on a strict timetable to arrive at each pick-up spot on time. To ensure the children arrive at school on time, the minibuses will not be able to wait for any late arrivals. If children miss the bus, it is the parents’ responsibility to provide transportation and get them to school. If you know you will not be taking the bus one day, we ask that you please send a text message to your driver.
1. When and where can a kid catch the minibus in Petworth Area?| A．7.35 a.m. Midhurst. | B．7.39 a.m. West Wittering. |
| C．7.45 a.m. Duncton. | D．7.50 a.m. Birdham. |
| A．£ 320 | B．£ 312 | C．£ 304 | D．£ 240 |
| A．Wait for the next one. | B．Call the school for help. |
| C．Send a message to the bus driver. | D．Ask his parent to send him to school. |
6 . SHARK CONSERVATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Take a two-week trip that you will never forget as a volunteer with sharks on a beautiful stretch of South Africa’s coastline. Head out to sea to witness one of the world’s most powerful (and most misunderstood) creatures on this inspiring project, enjoying watching them from both above and below water.
The DAY-BY-DAY schedule
Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town on a Sunday. You will be collected from the airport and spend your first night in a guest house in the city centre.
Day 2: You will be collected bright and early from the guest house and taken down to the project. The drive takes about 90 minutes. You will receive a welcome and head out to sea to witness your first sharks!
Day 3+: Most days you will be out on the boat with the sharks, depending on weather. Help out with the full range of tasks on the boats, and in conservation initiatives on land too.
Last day: On the final day of your project you will be taken back to Cape Town for your onward travel.
The price is £829,including the voluntary work programme with accommodations, airport transfers, one night in a guest house in Cape Town, breakfasts daily and lunches when on the boats. Your trip can be extended at a cost of £ 375 per week.
It is an amazing experience! Some volunteers planned to stay for 4 weeks, extended to 6 weeks and still didn’t want to come home. If you’d like to chat about this holiday or need help, we’re very happy to help.
Call us at 01273 823 700.
Email us at rosy@responsibletravel.com.
1. When will you really begin your shark watching trip?| A．On a Friday. | B．On a Saturday. |
| C．On a Sunday. | D．On a Monday. |
| A．Sail on the ocean. |
| B．Return to Cape Town. |
| C．Buy some souvenirs. |
| D．Dive with sharks. |
| A．£ 375. | B．£ 750. | C．£ 829. | D．£ 1,204. |
7 . The Orchard
I had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple pie was far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！
Park Inn
The best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．
Richard’s Place
When we entered the restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！ This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！
The Riverside
It was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and colored lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．
1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？| A．Park Inn． | B．The Orchard． | C．The Riverside． | D．Richard’s Place． |
| A．The food． | B．The price． | C．The service． | D．The environment． |
| A．receive good service | B．enjoy its modern design |
| C．listen to wonderful music | D．enjoy the beauty of a river |
8 . Websites for Teenagers
Quint Careers
Quint Careers is the best website for teenagers seeking jobs or for career and college planning. It’s an enormous resource for teens which is devoted to succeeding in high school, picking a college major, getting financial aid and finding a job. Quint Careers offers job search tools with materials which include resumes, thank you letters and so on.
Teens for Planet Earth
This is a social networking site for teenagers who want to play a role in protecting our planet. They can connect with other green-minded teens, choose a project or create their own and really make a difference. Teens for Planet Earth encourages teenagers to get busy in their own communities. The website offers guidance on local projects related to animals, water, education and so on. Awards are given to active members.
I Am Bored
No one wants to be bored, especially teens. I Am Bored is the place to discover surprises and fun. There is much here to entertain teens from funny videos and pictures to web games to music and movie trailers. This site features jokes and sketch comedy as well as interesting blogs.
MEEZ
At MEEZ, teens can create their own avatars, rooms and virtual pets. It is a social community of creative people that combines avatars, virtual worlds and games. MEEZ offers contests and chats as well as homework help, a fashion centre and a writers’ corner. A chat area for younger teens is available. Other areas are music, art and sports. This is a great place for teens to hang out.
1. How does Quint Careers benefit teenagers?| A．It offers a chat area. | B．It helps teenagers find jobs. |
| C．It is run by a college. | D．It makes teen years interesting. |
| A．Become experts in environmental protection. | B．Watch funny videos. |
| C．Create their own project. | D．Offer awards to active members. |
| A．Quint Careers. | B．Teens for Planet Earth. | C．I Am Bored. | D．MEEZ. |
9 . Learning English requires action! First of all, it is better to find out what type of books is suitable for you to read and improve your English level. You might not understand everything you read. But reading one from cover to cover will give you a real sense of achievement. The key is to find the right book. Let’s take a look at these.
Practise English ConversationsClick here to buy!
This eBook will make conversations in English so much easier. There are over 30 audio files with typical conversations and exercises with answers at the back so you can practise what you’ve learned.
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1. Which book should you choose to study the expression about trade?| A．Travel English. | B．Business English. |
| C．Idioms-Learn 250 Idioms. | D．Practise English Conversations. |
| A．To show the content in four books. |
| B．To introduce the four English books. |
| C．To stress the importance of English learning. |
| D．To encourage readers to buy the books. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A website. |
| C．An essay. | D．A textbook. |
10 . Let us Transform Your Event into a Memorable Experience
Unique Acts
Our Circus offers a variety of unique entertainment, including circus performers, party activators, living statues, magicians, and more. Browse our catalog of the acts and let us know if anything sparks your interest. Our booking specialists will help you create the perfect entertainment package for your vision and budget!
Event Themes
Our Circus offers unique event entertainment and one-of-a-kind costumes added to any party theme. Let our creative team bring your imagination to reality! Whether you are planning a masquerade ball, a neon glow festival, or a secret garden party, we will transform your event into an unforgettable experience!
Stage Shows
Our Circus offers world-class circus shows and in-house productions which can be modified to any length of time. Don’t see what you’re looking for? We are happy to create a custom show for your event!
Kids’ Activities
Fun and engaging activities for children of all ages! Our interactive entertainment includes face painting, balloon twisting, giant bubbles, and more! Invite your guests to be a part of the action as they learn to hula hoop, juggle, and play in one of our family-friendly workshops.
1. Which event can be arranged with more flexible time according to your needs?| A．Unique Acts | B．Event Themes |
| C．Stage Shows | D．Kids’ Activities |
| A．Make their fantasy come true. | B．Book in advance with a lower cost. |
| C．Get involved interactively with their family. | D．Enjoy various performances from the circus. |
| A．To promote the events. | B．To report the events. |
| C．To share the experiences of the events. | D．To show the importance of the events. |
