1 . Four Best Language Exchange Apps
HelloTalk
HelloTalk is a language exchange application that allows you to talk with others from around the world for free. You can write a brief summary about yourself in your profile（简介）, choose your native language and select the language and level that you’re currently learning. Then you’re able to search for native language partners from around the world! What sets HelloTalk apart from similar apps is that native speakers can edit your messages and correct your grammar while you chat together.
Lext Talk
Lext Talk is an application that allows users to connect with people from around the world. Once your profile is complete, you can select which language you speak and which language you’d like to learn. A very convenient feature that Lext Talk offers is its map. Users can use Lext Talk’s map to search for language partners in their areas, or find a partner in a specific region.
Doongle
Like the feature of Lext Talk but you have an Android phone? Don’t worry, there’s a similar app for all Android users too! Doongle allows its users to share voice messages, photos and more. Like Lext Talk, Doongle also has a map feature. Doongle offers a particular group chat feature, where you can talk about English grammar or share tips on how to make a pizza with others.
italki
With italki, you get to choose your teachers based on your interests and goals. You pay per lesson but you get what you pay for. You can choose to take lessons anytime and anywhere to your liking. If you don’t know which teacher to choose, don’t worry. All teachers will have a video introduction of themselves and you could also judge by looking through previous re—views from students.
1. What’s special about HelloTalk?| A．It is the best application to learn grammar. |
| B．Users’ errors can be corrected in the message. |
| C．HelloTalk offers quality lessons at a low price. |
| D．Users can choose language partners by gender. |
| A．HelloTalk. | B．Lext Talk. | C．Doongle. | D．italki. |
| A．Doongle doesn’t have a map feature. |
| B．HelloTalk doesn’t offer a text chat feature. |
| C．Lext Talk is not suitable for Android users. |
| D．italki doesn’t offer much detail of teachers. |
2 . From cheap family rooms to child discounts and wonderful kids menus, London’s best family hotels have many ways to make them an unforgettable stay. Browse (浏览) our favorite hotels for families in London on this website and get ready for your family stay.
Luna Simone Hotel
Not far from Victoria Coach Station, it offers welcoming bed and breakfast accommodations with a child-friendly focus. It offers affordable family rooms just minutes away from Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park and the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Nightly rate: £120.00 per room
Telephone: +442078345897
Travelodge London Docklands
It has everything you need for a good night’s sleep, offering great-value rooms close to the River Thames, with fast rail connections to the city center. To accommodate families, there are family rooms, which come equipped with a sofa bed and can sleep up to two adults and two children under 16.
Nightly rate: £29.00 per room
Telephone: +448719846192
Holiday Inn London-Kensington Forum
Book a family-friendly room and enjoy a cheap but comfortable stay in one of London’s most fascinating (极有吸引力的) areas, within walking distance of Harrods, the Natural History Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. Children under 18 stay free in a family room, and under-12s also eat for free from a healthy and special kids menu.
Nightly rate: £80.00 per room
Telephone: +442073706815
Generator London
Generator is part of Europe’s fastest growing, hostel brand and offers fashionable accommodation. The family rooms as well as larger rooms (woman-only) satisfy different travellers. The atmosphere (氛围) and its food show the local culture and it has competitive prices. Besides, it offers free Wi-Fi in all public areas.
Nightly rate: £16.80 per room
Telephone: +442073887666
1. What can we know about Luna Simone Hotel?| A．It has a theatre. | B．It provides free breakfast. |
| C．It offers an extra sofa bed. | D．It is near St James’s Park. |
| A．£33.60. | B．£58.00. | C．£160.00. | D．£240.00. |
| A．Luna Simone Hotel. | B．Generator London. |
| C．Travelodge London Docklands. | D．Holiday Inn London-Kensington Forum. |
3 . News Around the World
If you feel pressured for your work, here are four pieces of news you can scan and relax.
Across the River in Rome
A man has walked across the Tiber River in Rome. As a tightrope artist, he is skilled at walking on a tightrope. But this time the tightrope is 135 meters long and 20 meters above the river, which is the longest and highest. The man sets a new Italian record. He said this walk was difficult with wind and rain.
A new spoon for astronauts
Nikolas Grafakos makes a special spoon for astronauts, which helps astronauts eat more easily during long trips to Mars. Normal spoons are a little longer for astronauts and hard to eat with at zero gravity. The new spoon is something between a spoon and chopsticks. You hold it in your hand and press it at the end. It is easier to deliver food to our mouth, making it possible for astronauts to eat more kinds of food.
Pink Chocolate
Have you seen a kind of natural pink chocolate? Some people don't accept that, saying that the pink chocolate is rare and must cost a lot. Others say that in general, all cocoa beans turn into dark chocolate. During the process of making, they unbelievably change colour. They suppose there must be something strange about the gene of cocoa beans. Or maybe it is just white chocolate with some fruit.
Car Jumps and Rolls
A stunt driver set a Guinness World Record. This is his 21st Guinness World Record title. To jump with a car, he must get everything prepared and make exact calculations ahead of time. The car goes for 160 meters away and then; the car jumps. It flies 15.37 meters and even rolls in the air.
1. What does the man mentioned in paragraph 2 do?| A．A stunt driver. | B．A tightrope artist. |
| C．A spoon inventor. | D．A chocolate maker. |
| A．It is longer than the normal one. | B．It is helpful for astronauts to eat less. |
| C．It is hard for astronauts to use on earth. | D．It is easier for astronauts to use in outer space. |
| A．Fly 15.37 meters high. | B．Set a Guinness World Record. |
| C．Walk 20 meters above the river. | D．Drive his car for 160 meters away. |
4 . There are around 400,000 students in London. As university can be a costly time, many of these students will want to look for part-time work. Here are 4 relatively easy jobs to bag yourself in London and ensure a bit of pocket money through your university experience.
Waitressing
It is not hard to find waitressing jobs since London has an abundance of pubs and eateries. Gumtree and Indeed are good places for such opportunities. Hospitality UK and Next door are other great websites. However, as many of these positions are advertised on the windows of restaurants and pubs, going inside and asking the staff there about the positions is a much better idea. This will also demonstrate you as active and confident. Rates are around £12--15 an hour.
Mystery (神秘)shopping
It may not have you laughing to the bank but it's extra pocket money. You go at any time as a regular customer and check out the services that the business provides. You report back to the client and they will pay for your purchases alongside £5 —10.
Care Assistant
For those who have a heart of gold and want to help, caring is the way. There's a huge demand for people to spend your free time with elderly people or help people with disabilities. It can be cooking meals or making sure they're taking their medicine on time.
Receptionist
If you're a good communicator and can act professionally, a receptionist might be a great opportunity for you, which will help you build administrative skills and experience. Receptionist jobs are available at doctors surgeries, dentists, gyms, large offices and more.
1. Which is the preferable way to land a waitressing job?| A．Referring to Gumtree. | B．Surfing Next door. |
| C．Inquiring about positions in person, | D．Contacting advertisement company. |
| A．Amusing bank staff. | B．Working at fixed times. |
| C．Making purchases for clients, | D．Feeding back service quality. |
| A．Waitressing. | B．Mystery shopping. |
| C．Care Assistant. | D．Receptionist. |
5 . We work with Cambridge County Council's Participation Team to create opportunities for young people to visit the University and learn more about it. The following events are scheduled for the 2019/2020 academic year.
SuperStar workshops
12 workshops are planned for young people aged 7 to 11. These half-day visits will be held throughout the year, at times when young people are not at school. If participants complete 8 of the 12 workshops, they will be awarded the nationally recognized SuperStar Crest Award.
Please note, workshops will only run if we have a sufficient number of attendees (usually around 3+ participants).
Explore University Days
Explore University Days are for young people aged 12-15. Participants visit the University for two days and take part in a variety of university-related workshops, and other fun activities.
Previous participants have joined in the following:
• Visited the Sports Centre
• Took part in a Neuroscience workshop
• Enjoyed a two-course meal at a University College
Dates will be confirmed in early December 2019, and a schedule for event will follow in the New Year.
Events for post-16 students
If you are studying for your post-16 qualifications and are considering applying for Cambridge or would like to find out more about a specific subject, the following events might be for you:
• University and College Open Days
• Subject Masterclasses
• Cambridge Science Festival
1. What can the participants do in SuperStar workshops？| A．To stay only half a day. |
| B．To get a gift. |
| C．To enjoy a free meal. |
| D．To visit the Sports Centre. |
| A．SuperStar workshops. |
| B．The Neuroscience workshop. |
| C．Explore University Days. |
| D．Events for post-16 students. |
| A．introduce some courses |
| B．advertise Cambridge University |
| C．enrich students’ spare time life |
| D．promote children’s interest in touring |
6 . 你受学生会委托为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一则通知，请大家观看一部英语短片Growing Together，内容包括：
(1)短片内容：学校的发展；
(2)放映时间、地点；
(3)欢迎对短片提出意见。
注意：
(1)词数100左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . The O. Henry Museum
The aim of the O. Henry Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts，works and archival (档案的) materials relative to the author, for literary» educational, and historical purposes that are accessible to the public. The museum was set up in 1934, under the authority of the City of Austin, and is both a National Register Property and a National Literary Landmark.
The O. Henry Museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5:00 pm. Admission is free. Tours are also available for free. Please contact the museum at least one week in advance to schedule a tour for a group of 10 or more. Metered parking is available on the street in front of the museum. The museum’s gift shop has for sale T-shirts, coffee mugs, DVDs, and an array of books by and about O. Henry.
Group tours:
We ask for one-week advance notice of groups more than 10 people, including schools, church groups, and organizations.
Donations:
Donations greatly benefit the museum and its programs. Inquire about contributing.
Volunteer:
Contact us about volunteering at the museum. We are currently in need of a gardener and a volunteer docent (讲解员).
Staff:
Valerie Bennett, Curator
valerie. bennett@ci. austin. tx. us
Michael Hoinski, Culture & Arts Education Specialist
michael. hoinski@ci. austin. tx. us
Elizabeth Taylor, Docent
Location:
409 East Fifth Street, Austin, Texas 78701
1. According to the text, we can know the O. Henry Museum .| A．opens to the public for a whole day |
| B．won its fame when it was set up |
| C．focuses on collecting works of O. Henry |
| D．teaches people how to write literary works |
| A．get paid by becoming a docent |
| B．buy books written by O. Henry |
| C．get many donations from the museum |
| D．park cars near the museum in any time |
| A．Going there on a workday. |
| B．Contacting the museum in advance. |
| C．Donating some money to the museum. |
| D．Preparing well to be her students’ guide. |
8 . On Aug 29, 1988, the University of Wisconsin-Madison juniors Tim Keck and Christopher Johnson published the first-ever issue of The Onion. The two founders claimed it was the “finest news source” in the US. 25 years later, the news has become one of the most established media presences in the US. But don’t expect accuracy and timeliness from it, because The Onion only publishes fake news or news satire (讽刺). Its aim is to make readers laugh and see things from a different angle.
Will Tracy, The Onion’s editor-in-chief, told the NPR in an interview. “The stories are presented in that sort of news voice which improves the news to a certain level of importance. The news isn’t actually understandable but it has an ability to elegantly locate a problem with concise and plain words.” For example, when George W. Bush became the US president in 2001, The Onion published a satire piece predicting massive debt and a huge growth in military spending. The headline said it all—Bush: “Our long national nightmare of peace and prosperity is finally over”.
Traditional media outlets are cautious when reporting sensitive topics such as religion and race. Tracy says/‘Nothing is off limits for The Onion, no matter how uncomfortable they may make some readers.” But editors at The Onion do stand a fine line, as Tracy explains: “What you have to be really careful about is what the target of the joke is. If the target of the joke is wrong, then it doesn’t feel right and it also doesn’t feel funny.” The Onion made the public outrageous when earlier this year, it tried to make fun of a 9-year-old Oscar-nominated (奥斯卡提名的) actress by using highly impolite language. It later apologized.
1. What do we know about The Onion from Paragraph 1?| A．Its news materials are all timely and accurate. |
| B．It often makes fun of the public based on the real news. |
| C．It aims at making readers feel relaxed and see problems from different points. |
| D．Its first articles on Aug 29, 1988 were written by Tim Keck and Christopher Johnson. |
| A．The Onion often scolded the US president Bush. |
| B．The Onion, s editors were very familiar with their news. |
| C．The Onion could put their satire into effect in simple and clear words. |
| D．The Americans would face lots of difficulties when Bush became president. |
| A．Angry. | B．Glad. |
| C．Ambitious. | D．Impolite. |
| A．It has never apologized for what it published. |
| B．It needs to be cautious about the target of the joke. |
| C．It enjoys treating children as the targets of the joke. |
| D．It avoids reporting news about politician, religion and race. |
 | Gypsies According to the linguistic and genetic researches, ancestors of the Gypsies left the land of India in the amount that did not go beyond 1,000 people. Today there are about 10 million Gypsies in the world. Some scientists believe that Gypsies were Egyptians. |
 | Sumerians Sumerians must be the mysterious people in the ancient world. We know nothing about their origin and nothing about the origin of their language. The Sumerians were rather advanced—they became the first in the Near East to use a wheel, to create an irrigation system and their unique writing. And besides, they were impressively good at maths and astronomy. |
 | Maya Some scientists believe that they are connected to legendary atlantes (男像柱), others suppose their ancestors were Egyptians. It’s thought that the Maya created an efficient agricultural system and had deep astronomy knowledge. Their calendar was used by other people of Central America. Maya applied the hieroglyphic writing (象形文字) system. Now it seems that the Maya came from nowhere and disappeared nowhere. |
1. Whose ancestors do some scientists believe were Egyptians?
| A．Gypsies and Maya. | B．Maya and Sumerians. |
| C．Gypsies and Sumerians. | D．Europeans and Sumerians. |
| A．exist on the earth now | B．have 10 million people |
| C．have no writing system | D．be creative in some fields |
| A．The origion of the Maya has been discovered by scientists. |
| B．The ancestors of the Gypsies left the land of India in the middle ages. |
| C．The Europeans were thought to be the most mysterious people in the ancient world. |
| D．The Sumerians were the first to use a wheel in the irrigation system in the Near East. |
10 . Summer Camps
Make your summer magical with a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience!
Half-day, week-long camps are held from 9 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4pm.
Daily snacks will be provided and even become part of the hands-on fun!
Session 1---Ocean Commotion（暴动）
Set sail for fun and adventure on the deep blue sea!Campers explore uncharted land at The Magic House and discover something fishy as they come into the exciting world of sea creatures.
June 6-10
June 13-17
June 20-24
Session 2---Super kids Explore Earth
Campers become superheroes to the earth as they learn about the environment and discover how to use their super powers to protect it! During this action-packed week, campers will explore the earth from the sky to the sea and participate in fun, earth-friendly activities such as turning trash into treasure.
June 27-July 1
July 11-15
July 18-22
Session 3---Once Upon A Time
At this unique fairy tale-themed camp, campers have a magical, make-believe adventure through the pages of some of their favorite storybooks. Campers experience gaint-sized fun as they use their imaginations to travel to places found only in fairy tales.
July 25-29
August 1-5
August 8-12(am sessions only)
All campers must be registered in advance.
1. What does the underlined word “one-of-a-kind” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Long | B．Unique |
| C．Official | D．Moving |
| A．To encourage reading. |
| B．To inspire imagination. |
| C．To develop the spirit of adventure. |
| D．To raise environmental awareness. |
| A．Read fairy stories. |
| B．Travel the country. |
| C．Search for treasure. |
| D．Learn about animals. |
