1. What should people be sure to do today?
| A．Stay inside. | B．Wear sunglasses. | C．Take an umbrella. |
| A．None at all. | B．Only a little. | C．Quite a lot. |
| A．Stormy. | B．Cloudy. | C．Sunny. |
| A．Local TV stations. | B．Important news. | C．Weather report |
2 . These days, more and more people go to the gym to work out. But with so many gyms out there, how do you know which one is the right one for you? We find some information about the best gyms in New York City so you can have a better idea of what each gym offers.
Planet Fitness
Initiation Fees (入会费):Regular membership,$5:Black Card membership,no initiation fee.
Membership Costs: Regular membership is $ 10 a month and includes free fitness training and free wifi. Black Card membership is $ 22. 99 a month and includes access to all Planet Fitness locations, free fitness training, free wifi, half-priced cooler drinks and worldwide travel deals.
Additional Fees: $ 39 membership fee a year.
Locations: Locations in all five boroughs (区).
Classes: None.
New York Sports Club
Initiation Fees: Neighborhood membership, $ 49, 99: Passport membership, $ 49, 99,
Membership Casts: Neighborhood membership, $ 44, 99 a month: Passport membership,$ 99.99 a month.
Additional Fees: Neighborhood membership, $ 49, 99 a year: Passport membership, $49, 99a year.
Locations: Locations in all five boroughs.
Classes: Studio classes, athletic conditioning, boxing, kickboxing and yoga.
24 Hour Fitness
Initiation Fees: $0 on select memberships.
Membership Costs: $ 79. 99 for Ultra Sport.
Locations: Midtown and Madison Square Park.
Classes: Studio classes, free weights, group cycling and personal training.
Chelsea Piers
Initiation Fees: Call to request.
Membership Costs: For a specific gym, varies (变化) by location.
Locations: Chelsea and Brooklyn.
Classes: Strength and conditioning, cycling and yoga.
1. How much must a regular member of Planet Fitness pay for the initiation fee?| A．$5. | B．$10. | C．$22.99. | D．$ 39. |
| A．Yoga. | B．Free weights. | C．Boxing. | D．Kickboxing. |
| A．It has no initiation fee. |
| B．Its gyms can be found in all five boroughs. |
| C．Its membership costs depend on its location. |
| D．Its black card members can enjoy half-priced drinks. |
3 . Special Offers
Free Soft Drink If you buy any meal for at least 6 yuan at Mike's Cafe, you can receive a free soft drink. We serve the best hamburgers and snacks in the mall. Come in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. Free soft drink offer ends on November 12. | Buy One, Get One Free Buy one shirt at LOTTE-Mart's Menswear, and get another shirt of the same value free. You can choose any tie here, then we will give you another one at no cost. Hurry! Offer ends on November 10. |
10% Off Show this ticket at Xinhua Bookstore to get a 10% discount on any book you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children's books, novels, travel guides and hobbies. You are sure to find something that you'll enjoy. Shop now for Christmas. | 6 Hours' Free Parking If you spend 100 yuan or more in RT-Mart, you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent 100 yuan or more, just take this ticket that you pay for your goods to the service desk. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking. |
| A．The best snacks. | B．A soft drink. |
| C．A delicious meal. | D．The best hamburgers. |
| A．On November 9. | B．On November11. |
| C．On December 10. | D．On Christmas Day. |
| A．4 yuan | B．36 yuan | C．40 yuan | D．44 yuan |
Singapore
Singapore Zoo allows animals to walk around in spacious environments that are similar to their natural habitats (栖息地). Kids can join in learning about the animals of Singapore Zoo in educational programs, guided tours and camps, including the Sleep with the Beasts Family Camp. wrs.com.sg
Chester Zoo
Cheshire, England
The most visited zoo in the United Kingdom, Chester Zoo asks a team of experts (专家) who do research on six key areas around the world to develop programs that hope to prevent animals from dying out. The zoo runs a number of activities, such as Sing for Songbirds, a partnership with singer/songwriter Ashley Fayth, which tries to make people notice the danger facing songbirds in Indonesia. chesterzoo.org
Wellington Zoo
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington Zoo is green in more ways than one. The zoo works very hard to reduce (减少) waste and reuse rain water. The zoo supports conservation (保护) programs, and its animal hospital, The Nest TeKōhanga, has treated over 3,400 wildlife patients since its opening in2009. wellingtonzoo.com
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, USA
Over 3,500 endangered animals call San Diego Zoo home, but the biggest achievement of this zoo is the number of endangered animals that are sent back into the wild. The zoo's breeding (饲养) programs provide valuable information on the behavior and health of endangered species in over 45 countries. San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research also asks over 200 conservation scientists to protect some animals from dying out. zoo.sandiegozoo.org
1. Where can people camp with their family?| A．At Wellington Zoo. | B．At San Diego Zoo. |
| C．At Singapore Zoo. | D．At Chester Zoo. |
| A．wrs.com.sg. | B．chesterzoo.org. |
| C．wellingtonzoo.com. | D．zoo.sandiegozoo.org. |
| A．It has been the most popular zoo in the USA for years. |
| B．It runs an animal hospital to treat wild animals. |
| C．It has helped some animals go back to nature. |
| D．It helps American endangered animals only. |
5 . Four apps to keep your life on track
From simple task scheduling to detailed task management, all these apps offer everything you need for efficient task recording.
Wunderlist
The app lets you create tasks, subtasks and allows you to share with your family, friends and colleagues. The whole app is designed in the most user-friendly way and offers you the ability to add deadlines, additional information and reminders.
Focuster
With Focuster, you just need to add all your tasks and the tool will arrange them immediately in order of importance. After adding all the tasks, just press the Now button and the tool will show the tasks you should be focusing on for the day.
TeuxDeux
This useful app lets you schedule and organize all your tasks for the whole week. Just add the tasks below the day column and you’re done. Want to move a task from one column to another? No worries. Its drag-and-drop interface (界面) lets you rearrange the task and add it to a different day’s column. Additionally, TeuxDeux lets you add repeating tasks for a day.
TickTick
TickTick allows you to add tasks, subtasks, custom reminders as well as deadlines for a day, a week, or a month. In order to provide you with more ease in task scheduling, TickTick offers a nice calendar view, where you can add or edit tasks on a weekly or daily basis. It also has experimental features, which you can turn on if you want to try out beta capabilities (测试功能).
1. To share your tasks with others，you’d prefer to choose ________.| A．Focuster. | B．Wunderlist | C．TickTick. | D．TeuxDeux. |
| A．They offer a beautiful calendar view. | B．They have great experimental features. |
| C．They have a very user-friendly interface. | D．They can help organize tasks for a week. |
| A．Completing your work more easily. | B．Obtaining everything you need faster. |
| C．Organizing your activities more effectively. | D．Getting access to the Internet more quickly. |
6 . 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. |
7 . Teen Summer Camps Abroad
Adventure, Volunteer, Study &Travel Programs
Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups
Celebrating 26 years of community-service-based adventure travel programs for high school students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Global Action and Adventure travel opportunities.
Location: Worldwide
Dates: 1-4 week programs: June through August
Cost: $1,950 per week (10% off book before May 10th)
Tel: 403-545-2202
ARCC Programs: Meaningful Service. Real Connections. True Adventure.
ARCC provides international adventure programs in 20 countries and 4 western states. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people.
Dates:2-5 week programs; June through August
Cost: $1,900—$2,200 per week
Tel: To get more information or request a catalog, call our headquarters at 415-332-5075.
French Summer Camp in the French Alps
High-quality Teenage French Summer program in Morzine in the French Alps, just an hour's drive from Geneva. Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment.
Dates: July 8th—August 19th
Cost:$2,412 for 2 weeks
Tel:450-790-0838
Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence, Italy
Spend this summer learning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence. Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy.
Dates:2-5 week programs; June 1st—August 30th
Costs:$4,095(2 weeks)/$6,295(3 weeks)/$7,095(4 weeks)
Tel.:888-462-2239
1. If you choose a two-week program with the lowest cost, which number would you call?| A．450-790-0838 | B．888-462-2239 | C．403-545-2202 | D．415-332-5075 |
| A．Its provider. | B．Its location | C．Its dates. | D．Its cost. |
| A．It lasts the whole summer. |
| B．It provides different week options. |
| C．It offers chances to learn the history of Geneva. |
| D．It helps participants learn French and have fun. |
| A．Educational Travel for High School Students and Groups |
| B．ARCC Programs |
| C．Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence |
| D．French Summer Camp in the French Alps |
8 . Ways to Improve Vocabulary in Just One Day
The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands . Try these tricks to make sure yours builds up.
Watch movies
"If you see the movie version of your favourite book you're likely to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the words in it," says Neuman, professor of Childhood and Literacy Education at New York University . "Seeing and reading something on the same topic is really important.”
Read magazines
If you want to improve vocabulary, don't just flip through your favourite magazine, really read it.
Listen to how words sound
Many people won't remember tricky words unless they come across them frequently. But if you hear a word that you think sounds interesting, you become word conscious(有意识的) and start using it yourself, says Neuman.
Join a book club
"Book clubs are a wonderful strategy to learn new words,” says Neuman. Not only will it force you to set aside time in your day to read, but it's also a good way to discover books you might not normally be drawn to.
Listen to the radio
Those types of programs can expose you to topics you may not be familiar with. Don't miss these middle school vocabulary words adults still don't know.
Pay attention to your surroundings
Next time walk down a busy street or take a walk in the park, try to describe what you're seeing as much as possible inside your head.
Read, read, read
Even if you don't stop to look up every single foreign word, chances are you can improve vocabulary simply by figuring out(想出) their meaning based on the context.
1. How many tricks mentioned above are through hearing?| A．1. | B．2. | C．3 | D．4. |
| A．By listening to the radio. | B．By joining a book club. |
| C．By walking around. | D．By watching movies. |
| A．Textbook. | B．Science report. | C．Website. | D．Novel. |
9 . Holiday Festival || Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Phone number (714) 738-6595
FREE ADMISSION
The Muckenthaler’s annual Holiday Festival features various activities, including live stage performances and a crafts fair. The event is best suitable for the family which provides free art workshops for kids, a children’s play area, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Boo at the L. A. Zoo || L. A. Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Phone number (323) 6444200
From: Sunday, Oct 1, 10:00 a.m.
To: Tuesday, Oct 31,4:00 p.m.
Treat the imagination at Boo at the L. A. Zoo, where you’ll find Halloween adventure every day in October and special entertainment-including live performances, special animal feedings, pumpkin carving, and more-on Saturdays and Sundays. With trickortreating throughout the Zoo on October 28 and 29 only, costumes are encouraged! Free with paid admission or GLAZA membership.
Yume ConUSA 2017 || Foothill College
Phone number(650) 949-7777
It will be bigger and better than last year and we will have more activities to look forward to! This year, Yume ConUSA will be having winter theme! Please do spread out the word of this event to your friends and family to make this event a success! We are sorry that we can only do pre-order ticket for Foothill College students.
Circle V|| The Regent
Phone number (323) 284-5727
It's a music and food event that celebrates animal's rights. Mercy For Animals and Spaceland Presents are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Circle V, taking place on Saturday, November 18th at The Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angeles Circle V will feature a diverse lineup of genres with performances by Raury, Reggie Watts, Dreamcar, Waka Flocka Flame and, returning to the stage for the second time, Moby.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW ;bit ly/CireleVRegent
1. Where can you go to attend a family-friendly event?| A．Muckenthaler Cultural Center | B．L. A. Zoo & Botanical Gardens. |
| C．Foothill College. | D．The Regent. |
| A．It needs booking in advance | B．It is u family-themed festival. |
| C．It has more activities on weekends. | D．It’s free to all visitors. |
| A．(714)738-6595. | B．(323)644-4200. |
| C．(650)949-7777. | D．(323)284-5727. |
10 . With the development of modern technology, robots are going into many fields of human beings. They can be instructed to carry different tasks and finish them well.
| Robot Alexander | Robot Joanna |
| 2.32 meters tall with a handsome face, designed in China. Price: $9,900 per robot. He helps to build cars and does simple jobs over and over again. Fewer people will do such boring jobs, but Alexander will never get bored. | A middle-aged lady who is 1.67 meters in height, designed in India. Price: $10,100 per robot. Joanna is easy-going and acts like a lovely housewife. She does a lot of housework, such as cooking, washing and keeping the house clean and tidy. |
| Robot Susan | Robot Charles |
| Only 1.10 meters in height, a pretty girl coming from France. She can sing many songs and dance to music. If you're tired from study or work, Susan will tell you funny stories and keep you laughing a lot. Price:$13,700 per robot. | A snake-shaped robot, designed in Australia, less than 1 meter long. Price: $9,760 per robot. If buildings fall down with people inside, Robot Charles can help to look for people under the ruins. |
| A．only 1.10 meters in height | B．2.32 meters tall |
| C．less than 1 meter long | D．1.67 meters in height |
| A．Play with snakes. | B．Tell you a funny story. |
| C．Cook delicious dishes. | D．Design a toy car. |
| A．Robot Alexander | B．Robot Joanna | C．Robot Susan | D．Robot Charles |
