Whether you are a beginner or already a regular runner, these apps will come in handy for planning routes that avoid busy places on your next run
Strava
Just put in whether you’re running or cycling, how far you’d like to go and whether you’re keen to avoid hills, the app will then suggest a number of routes near you, based on where other runners have been. It is a good way to see running routes you might not have explored.
Komoot
As you plan the route, it’ll work out the distance of your run and give you the option to input your running speed, allowing the app to work out how long the route shall take you.
Map my run
Map my run gives runners the option to plan their own route, or the ability to search through popular running routes near you, which is even more helpful for beginners. The app gives you the option of saving your favourite routes and accessing them on the app if you get lost mid-run.
OS Maps
Another hugely popular map-building platform, OS Maps is pretty high tech when it comes to planning a running route. You’ll need a subscription to get some of the features, but using the free app you can find local running routes. There are almost two million routes stored in the routes database, and many of them are free.
1. What is special about Strava?| A．It can be used to play music. | B．It is pretty high technology. |
| C．It can plan cycling routes. | D．It works out the running distance. |
| A．Map my run | B．Komoot |
| C．Strava | D．OS maps |
| A．To teach running skills to users. |
| B．To share running experience online |
| C．To introduce four apps about running. |
| D．To show the increasing popularity of running. |
2 . This page summarizes the service offered by some of the best online tutoring websites on the Internet. We provide a brief summary of each of the websites, the service they offer, the cost of their service and our opinions of the pros and cons of each website.
In our opinion, Tutor Vista.com offers the best buy in the field of online tutoring service. For $100 per month your child can have unlimited tutoring. There are significant discounts for multi-month contracts ($ 50/month for 12 months or more).
Tutor Vista.com is founded by Krishnan Ganesh in 2005 with headquarters in Bangalore, India. Its mission is to provide world-class tutoring and high-quality content to students around the world—anytime, anywhere and in any subject.
Tutor Vista.com only hires experienced tutors. Most have a master or Ph. D. degree as well as 5 to 10 years’ teaching experience and they must pass strict certification exams.
You can schedule sessions with your preferred tutor in advance. Using a technology called VoIP, a student and a tutor talk naturally with headphones and microphones. The student and the tutor also share a “Whiteboard” that they both can write on. No special software is required but a headset with microphone is recommended. The company takes advantage of the highly educated, low-wage-base Indian population to offer the most cost-effective online tutoring service on the Internet.
Pros:◆Highly qualified tutors.
◆Unlimited online tutoring.
◆Low cost.
Cons:◆Maybe some language problems.
◆Voice interaction requires purchase of headset with microphone ($25~50 from Amazon).
1. How much do you have to pay if you make a contract for 1.5 years on Tutor Vista.com?| A．$1,800. | B．$1,200. | C．$900. | D．$2,000. |
| A．He can communicate with the tutor through chatting online |
| B．He can call the tutor directly anytime. |
| C．He can write an email to his tutor and wait for the reply online. |
| D．He must wait some days to meet the tutor personally. |
| A．Other tutoring websites. |
| B．The best service provided by TutorVista.com. |
| C．The qualified teachers from Tutor Vista.com. |
| D．The great benefit of learning on Tutor Vista.com. |
3 . The summer holiday is coming! Do you want to have a wonderful and meaningful vacation? If you are interested in animals and nature, come and join us!
Youth Explorer has prepared you with a Three-Day-Program! You can take part in many activities and meet with animals — lions, monkeys, tigers and so on! More information about the program is as follows:
Age: Students aged 10 to 15.
Groups: Two programs for you to choose. Each program needs at most 15 students.
| Program A Dates: 15—17 July Days: Monday to Wednesday Time: 9:30 am — 4:00 pm | Program B Dates: 6—8 August Days: Tuesday to Thursday Time: 9:30 am — 4:00 pm |
Program cost: $200 for members; $230 for non-members.
How to do: Simply come to our center to get an application form.
Send your completed form to us before July 10th.
Notes:
No free lunch is offered. You may either bring box lunch or pay for lunch at our restaurants.
Both programs will start 1 DAY later if there is a warning of rainstorms.
1. Who can join the Three Day Program?| A．Children under 6. | B．Students over 16. |
| C．Children aged 7—9. | D．Students aged 12—14. |
| A．On Sunday. | B．On Wednesday. | C．On Tuesday. | D．On Monday. |
| A．$600. | B．$630. | C．$660. | D．$700. |
4 . Graphic Design for 13 to 16 Year Olds Online Short Course
Course description
Graphic Design for 13 to 16 year olds will explore the world of visual communication as you unravel the possibilities of graphic design.
Through a series of fun and engaging workshops, you will experiment with a range of hands-on materials and processes.
We’ll encourage you to develop your work through brainstorming and visual research, to feed your inspiration.
Course outcomes
You’ll leave with a small body of work and a broader understanding of the possibilities offered by working in the area of graphic design. You will have gained skills that can be used in building a future portfolio(作品集).
All our Online Short Courses include:
*Live online lessons with the same tutors
*Access to VLE with course content
*Forums for support
*Certificate upon completion
How to book:
*Click “add to basket”
*If you are an adult booking a place for a child or teenager, you will need two email addresses, one for your booking confirmation email and one for the student
*Select the option to book for someone else
*Add the bookers’ details under your details
If you need help with booking please use our online chat or call 0207 514 7015. Please note that all courses are taught in UK time. Online courses are closed to all new bookings 48 hours prior to the course starting.
1. How will the students learn through the course?| A．By doing practical exercises. |
| B．By watching preloaded videos. |
| C．By conducting online research. |
| D．By receiving one-to-one instruction. |
| A．A certificate. | B．A portfolio. | C．A job offer. | D．A tutor's signature. |
| A．Booking in UK time. |
| B．Calling to confirm in advance. |
| C．Booking at least two days before it starts. |
| D．Avoiding using more than one email address. |
5 . Cave Exploring
FEBRUARY 7, 8 AM-6 PM
Come explore undeveloped caves without the use of built-in electricity, walkways, or stairs. Prepare to get muddy! On this trip, cavers will climb slowly through tight cave entrances that open into large caves, some of which have been forming for thousands of years.
Do remember that there are delicate ecosystems you should protect well.
Location: Vallecito
Cost: Student $ 35∣Public $ 75
Utah Spring Break Road Trip
APRIL 15-20, 5 AM-6 PM
Explore the southwest on this Utah Road Trip with Peak Adventures! See huge rock arches, sweeping desert views, and glowing sunsets reflecting off orange Utah sandstone. Daily activities will include camping, hiking, and sightseeing. Opportunities for higher adventure activities as determined by the group.
Location: Utah
Cost: Student $ 480∣Public $ 700
Tahoe Day Hike
DECEMBER 10, 7 AM-6 PM
Experience the fresh air and grand Lake Tahoe views while hiking in D. L. Bliss State Park. Destinations may include Balancing Rock, Rubicon Point, and the highest lighthouse in the United States. If weather and snow pack permit, we may have the opportunity to try snowshoeing! Be sure to pack your camera!
Location: Tahoe
Cost: Student $ 35∣Public $ 75
Full Moon Hike
FEBRUARY 6, 4 PM-11 PM
Come hike under the full moon! Experience nature in different views, first by the colorful sunset, then by the light of the full moon! This beginner adventure is a great way to make new friends.
Location: Cronan Ranch
Cost: Student $ 25∣Public $ 40
1. Which activity can you join in during spring?| A．Cave Exploring. | B．Tahoe Day Hike. |
| C．Full Moon Hike. | D．Utah Spring Break Road Trip. |
| A．Proper equipment. | B．Environmental protection. |
| C．Safety items. | D．Avoiding getting lost. |
| A．Cronan Ranch. | B．Vallecito. | C．Utah. | D．Tahoe. |
1．自身优势；
2．对工作的规划与设想。
注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：广播员broadcaster
7 . Teenagers love to socialize. These websites give them a chance to do that while playing games, exploring virtual (虚拟的) worlds and taking puzzles, and of course, they need to be safe online and fight any cyber bullies (网络欺凌) in the meantime.
Instagram allows teenagers to upload photos of their daily lives and share them with friends. People say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and that must be true because Instagram has around 300 million users who are active each month. The platform is all about photos with short captions (说明文字). When it comes to Instagram’s users, 53 percent of them are aged 18-29, but a big percentage of those may be even younger and simply list their age as 18 in order to use the platform.
Habbo Hotel
Habbo Hotel is a place for teens to chat. Each teen receives a personal room to decorate with virtual objects. They can also dress their avatars (网络头像) in virtual clothes or create games to play with friends. The room might have music, be set up like a classroom, or have other features so different avatars can visit one another. Each room teens can interact in has an adult moderator (管理员) to make sure it stays safe.
Fanlala
Fanlala is a social network that gives teens who love celebrities, music and TV shows a place to interact. Through it, users can get the latest news and gossip on their favorite shows, as well as take quizzes and polls to test their knowledge. Teens can set up their own profiles (简介) on Fanlala and interact with other users.
Teen Chat
Teen Chat is a place for teens to interact with one another through forums according to their interests. For example, there are chat rooms for those who love anime (日本动画片) and for those who’ve just started college. There are also chat rooms for things like music, games, and sports. The platform offers a “Friend Finder” tool that will help teens search for people who live locally to them.
1. What makes Instagram different from other sites listed in the text?| A．It has the largest number of users. |
| B．Only those above 18 normally use it. |
| C．It’s a great place for people to share photos. |
| D．The majority of its users are in their early 20s. |
| A．Instagram. | B．Habbo Hotel. | C．Fanlala. | D．Teen Chat. |
| A．Sites for socializing | B．Tips on online chatting |
| C．How to fight cyber bullying | D．Free chat rooms for everyone |
8 . National Gallery of Canada
Position
National Gallery (美术馆) of Canada
380 Sussex Drive (大道)
P.O. Box 427, Station A
Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 9N4
Telephone: 613-990-1985 or 1-800-319-ARTS
Fax: 613-993-4385
Directions
From Highway 417, take the Metcalfe exit. Follow Metcalfe Street around the Museum of Nature and continue to the north until you reach the end of the street at Wellington. You will see Parliament Hill. Turn right onto Wellington Street and continue in the left hand road until you reach Sussex Drive. As you approach Sussex Drive, you will see the Chateau Laurier hotel on your lefthand side. Make a left turn onto Sussex Drive and continue until you see the Gallery on your lefthand side, at the corner of St. Patrick and Sussex. The Gallery is a large glass building with two towers. Just beyond the St. Patrick/Sussex crossroads you will see the entrance to the Gallery’s underground parking.
Opening Hours
1 May — 30 September
Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursdays to 8 pm.
1 October — 30 April
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm; Thursdays until 8 pm. Closed Mondays.
Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and 2 January 2012 (Monday).
Tickets
$9: Adults
$7: The elderly and full-time students (ID required)
$4: Youth (12-19)
$18: Family (2 adults, 3 youths)
Free admission for children under 12 and members of the Gallery.
Free admission Thursdays after 5 pm.
1. Which of the following is the closest to the Gallery?
| A．The Metcalfe exit. | B．The Museum of Nature. |
| C．Parliament Hill. | D．The Chateau Laurier hotel. |
| A．For 2 days. | B．For 4 days. | C．For 5 days. | D．For 6 days. |
| A．0 dollars | B．14 dollars | C．18 dollars | D．26 dollars |
9 . Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program.
Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am -- 4:00 pm.
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of every day life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.—Fri., May 1st –October 31st , 10:00 am—4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts (手工艺品) in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue. –Sun., 10:00 am—5:00 pm. Café open Wed. –Sat., 11:00 am –3:00 pm. Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00—3:00 pm.
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit –2000 quality souvenirs (纪念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm.
1. Which of the following is on Capitol Square?| A．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café. | B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Wisconsin Historical Museum. | D．Christopher Columbus Museum. |
| A．Christopher Columbus Museum. | B．Swiss Historical Village. |
| C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery café. | D．Wisconsin Historical Museum. |
| A．tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum |
| B．Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river |
| C．Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year |
| D．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café are open daily for 4 hours |
10 . Finding and keeping a part time job while attending high school can be a difficult task but millions of teens are able to manage part-time work along with their other responsibilities. The following are some popular part-time jobs and some business opportunities for them.
Animal Shelter Worker
If you love animals, working at an animal shelter could be a great part-time job while you are in school. Shelters hire minimum-wage employees to spend time with the animals and clean out their cages. If you want to become a vegetarian(兽医), this part-time job provides you with hands-on experience, working closely with animals. For more information, please click http://www.animals.com/ or call at 020 7713 0836.
Arts and Crafts Production and Sales
If you have artistic skills, there may be a market for items that you make by yourself, especially during the winter holidays. Towards the end of the year, schools and churches hold arts and crafts fairs, and eager shoppers line up to buy Christmas decorations, wreaths, and last- minute gifts. If you are interested, please send your information to 3050 Bowers Avenue with one piece of your artwork.
Grocery Store Employee
Grocery stores hire students throughout the year. There are many different jobs at a grocery store, students can sweep the floor, manage the storehouse do promotion or even operate a cash register. Part-time employees can expect to make minimum weight working at a grocery store. Cash register operators are only available for students having relevant work experience, and they can be paid a bit more than other options listed here. If you want to be a member in the store, please send an e-mail to storevolunteers.@netzero.net.
Lawn(草坪) Care
Doing lawn care part-time lets you get outside and take a sun bath, while you can also get paid to work. Doing lawn care can be hot but making your schedule, choosing your clients and being outdoors can make running a lawn care service the ideal part-time business.
1. What can we know about working in Animal Shelter Worker?| A．It requires working for long. | B．It can prepare for future work. |
| C．It makes students love animals. | D．It can train students' patience. |
| A．Sweepers. | B．Cashiers. | C．Storage keepers. | D．Sales promoters. |
| A．To show the importance of part-time jobs. |
| B．To show the ways to choose a part-time job. |
| C．To introduce some part-time jobs to teenagers. |
| D．To introduce a helpful way to apply to college. |
