1 . Duolingo — iOS/Android

Have you ever wanted to learn another foreign language? You might say: “English is hard enough. I don’t want to go through that again.”

Relax — learning a foreign language doesn’t always mean you have to sit in class and take endless exams. An app named Duolingo has been designed to help you memorize new words and grammar in creative ways, such as online lessons, games and interesting exercises.

Named   “the best language-learning   app” by   The Wall Street   Journal,   Duolingo   currently offers 30 languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Irish, Dutch, Danish, and Swedish.

Headspace: Meditation & Sleep— iOS

With homework to finish tests to prepare, it can seem like you don’t have a moment to relax and gather your thoughts. What’s to be done?

Meditation(冥想)may help, and here’s an app to get you started. Headspace teaches you to face some of the toughest problems of everyday life. It has courses on work and productivity, personal growth and   how to deal with troubling emotions like anger and fear. There are also courses designed specifically for kids and students about dealing with distraction and homesickness.

And, if that isn’t enough, Headspace can help us with the biggest single cause of stress and anxiety : lack of sleep. The combination of the app’s calming voices and relaxing music will help you get a good night’s rest, ready to face the challenge of the next day with optimism and energy.

Gentle Wakeup — Sleep & Alarm Clock with Sunrise — iOS/Android

Every device(仪器)has an alarm function these days. But what does this app have to offer?

The makers of Gentle Wakeup believe people can wake up w ell. The key is that the app wakes with light rather than sound. It offers a better move out of sleep through a “Sunrise” — a light slowly, gradually becomes brighter, just as the sun does. But the sunrise is only half of the waking process: The light grows for 20 minutes before you are eased out of your sleep by the natural early morning sounds of birdsongs. The makers believe users of the app will never wake up in the same w ay again: “Start getting awake by light and you will never w ant to wake up by sounds again”.

Forest: Stay focused — iOS/Android

Though phones make life more convenient, many people feel that they are addictive. Forest is a clever intervention(干预)designed to make people understand that there’s more to life than phones.

Here’s how it works: you plant a seed in the app and the longer you stay away from the phone, the more it grows. From a seed, it becomes a tree and then a forest at last. The makers say, the “sense of responsibility and achievement will encourage you to stay away from your phone and focus on w hat’s important in life”. And Forest has received some good review s from users, who say that’s exactly what it does: “It’s a phone game that gives you time rather than taking it away.”

1. From the passage, we can know that            .

A．all the apps mentioned above are available to Android users

B．Duolingo can help users through online lessons, games and tests

C．Gentle Wakeup is designed to wake people up using light alone

D．if students miss their home, Headspace can help

2. If you are a user of Headspace, you can              .

A．face some of the most difficult problems in your daily life

B．learn courses helping children how to focus their attention

C．solve the problem of stress, anxiety and lack of sleep

D．have a good sleep for the app’s calming voices and birdsongs

3. Forest users can help the trees to grow by .

A．keeping off their cellphones	B．running the app on a regular basis
C．developing a sense of responsibility	D．posting positive review s of the app

2 . AI(人工智能)makes our lives easier and better．Let’s see the amazing AI.

Cool driverless bus A bus door opens and you get on.Wait,where is the driver?Here is a new kind of driverless bus called Apolong. It can seat 14 people and doesn’t need a driver. The bus follows traffic rules. It stops every time it sees a stop light.	Your close fliend Hi,everyone. I’m Xiaoice,a chatbot(聊天机器人). I speak like a 17-year-old girl. If you feel lonely, you can talk with me. I’m good at singing, writing poems and telling stories.I want to be your friend!
World’s first AI anchor‘ Hey, look!The famous Chinese anchor(主播)Qiu Hao is reporting the news for us. But, is“he’’really Qiu Hao?The answer is“no”.This is the world’s first AI anchor． It looks and speaks just like a real person.It speaks both Chinese and English.It can work 24 hours without any mistakes. The AI anchor joins Xinhua’s reporting team. You might see it on TV   soon．	Popular AI artist This beautiful painting was at an auction(拍卖)in 201 8. It sold for about 3,000,000 yuan!But it is not a work by a famous painter, such as Vincent van Gogh. It was painted by an AI artist.Three Frenchmen created the Al. The AI artist studied over l5,000 paintings.In this way, it learned to paint.Now it is among the most popular artists in the world.

1. The fact about Apolong is that__________．

A．there is a driver in it	B．the door is opened by the passenger
C．there are 24 seats in it	D．it stops every time it sees a stop light

2. Xiaoice CAN’T ____________．

A．go out to play with you	B．talk with you if you feel lonely
C．be your friend	D．Sing,write poems or tell stories

3. The painting is ___________．

A．a work painted by Vincent van Gogh

B．worth about 3,000,000 yuan at an auction

C．studied by three French artists over l 5,000 times

D．among the most beautiful paintings in the world

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Xiaoice is a l 7-yea-old girl．

B．The AI anchor can only speak English．

C．The AI anchor can work 24 hours without mistakes．

D．The AI artist is one of the most popular artists in China．

5. We can probably see the passage in________________．

A．a guidebook	B．a notice
C．a novel	D．a newspaper

3 . Independence is something that can be difficult to achieve. But don’t worry because here we have four books that can help you. If you don’t buy less than three of them, you’ll be given a 20% discount!

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

Taking care of your finance is hard. Dave Ramsey, a famous businessman, is here to take you on the whole process of planning your finance, and show the myths of cash advances and debt consolidation (债务重整), to make sure your finance is healthy.

Price: $14.49

Grace’s Guide by Grace Helbig

Grace Helbig shared her tips to becoming a grown-up. The book is full of personal stories of Helbig, her struggles and the lessons she learnt from failing many times. This book is your on-the-go fun read with pictures and drawings of Helbig, and worksheets (作记录) to practice.

Price: $7.95

The Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela Liddon

Having suffered from eating disorder and living on diet, Angela Liddon promised to eat healthily forever. She threw out her fat-free butter spray (黄油喷雾) and low-calorie frozen dinners after learning how to properly cook. This book contains more than 100 recipes (食谱) covering breakfast, salads, soups, power snacks and the main dishes for a healthy meal at any time of the day. We all know that healthy eating is all part of being independent.

Price: $22.22

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

Life can be hard, especially when it comes to relationships with others. In the book, Strayed gives advice on love and life. She writes about different subjects: a son rejected by his parents, a mother who has lost her child. And the message hidden throughout all her advice is always that, if you want a good life, you have to create it.

Price: $8.76

1. How much will you save at least if you buy three of the listed books?

A．$5.68.

B．$6.24.

C．$8.95.

D．$9.10.

2. What is special for the book Grace’s Guide?

A．It is about how to grow up healthily.

B．It is mainly about how to work better.

C．It is based on its author’s life experience.

D．It teaches readers to learn from others’ life stories.

3. Which book should you choose for someone who is bad at getting along with others?

A．Grace’s Guide.	B．Tiny Beautiful Things.
C．The Total Money Makeover.	D．The Oh she Glows Cookbook.

4 . Need a Job This Summer?

The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.

Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.

Jobs for Youth

If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.

Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).

Summer Company

Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.

Stewardship Youth Ranger Program

You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.

Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.

Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)

Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.

1. What is special about Summer Company?

A．It requires no training before employment.

B．It provides awards for running new businesses.

C．It allows one to work in the natural environment.

D．It offers more summer job opportunities.

2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?

A．15-18.

B．15-24.

C．15-29.

D．16-17.

3. Which program favors the disabled?

A．Jobs for Youth.	B．Summer Company.
C．Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.	D．Summer Employment Opportunities.

5 . Formal Afternoon Teas

A pot of tea, a plate of finger sandwiches and a selection of pastries and scones: In America, this wonderful way to wile away the afternoon is commonly, though mistakenly, known as “high tea.” In Britain, where it originated, “high tea” is simply an old-fashioned name for the evening meal; it’s also called “meal tea.” The light, elegant, scone-centric meal served at fancy hotels is called “low tea” or “afternoon tea”. Whatever you call it, here are four places to get afternoon tea on Long Island. Prices are per person.

Chat Noir

230 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre

516-208-8521, chatnoirtea.com

Owner Emma Tso is a talented pastry chef, and her afternoon tea($22) includes sandwiches, miniature pastries, warm scones, cream and jam and a pot of tea. Open 7 days a week. Reservations required.

Robinson’s Tea Room

97-E Main St., Stony Brook

631-751-1232

Robinson’s service afternoon tea Tuesday to Sunday. $26 buys unlimited tea, about 10 finger sandwiches, fresh scones, cream and jam and desserts. Reservations required.

The Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe

225 Main St., Port Jefferson

631-476-8327, thesecretgardentearoom.com

The Street Garden’s menu has more modest options, but the full afternoon tea, $26.95, includes scones, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches, mini desserts and a pot of tea. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

The Hidden Oak Cafe

Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway, Great River

631-277-3895, bayardcuttingarboretum.org

The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday. Afternoon tea($25.95) includes tea sandwiches, desserts and pastries, scones with cream and jam and a pot of tea. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.

1. What do we know about British afternoon tea?

A．It’s known as “meal tea”.	B．It’s centered on desserts.
C．It’s served at fancy hotels.	D．It’s originated from America.

2. Which number should you call to reserve for a Monday afternoon tea?

A．516-208-8521	B．631-751-1232
C．631-476-8327	D．631-277-3895

3. Where can you get afternoon tea with fresh fruit?

A．At Chat Noir	B．At Robinson’s Tea Room
C．At the Hidden Oak Cafe	D．At the Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe

6 . Fairbanks, Alaska

For winter fun，head to Fairbanks，where you can stay at a lodge with glass-ceiling domes for northern lights viewing in comfort Want even more adventures? Consider a guided adventure that combines cross-country skiing and dog mushing（狗拉雪橇）.

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Night skiing in this Swiss town is some of the best in the world： full moon，inky quiet，and a clear sky full of stars. If you need energy for skiing, you can always refuel with pizza from the wood-fired oven at Murtel middle station. You can keep skiing until the last cable car at 1：40 a. m.

Quebec City, Canada

In winter, Quebec City comes alive as the cold freezes ponds into glittering skating paths. Don’t miss the largest winter carnival in the world, which offers more than 200 activities and welcomes nearly 500,000 people. And if you are lucky enough, you may see the green dancing lights.

Rovaniemi，Finland

Welcome to the home of Santa Claus, where you can watch ice sculpting，take a dog sled ride，and even get a reindeer sleigh ride. There are plenty of Christmas-themed restaurants here，too. Since you’re nearly at the North Pole, you can catch the northern lights. Book a stay at the local ice hotel, as well.

1. Who might be interested in this text?

A．People who like skiing.

B．People who like beaches.

C．People who like going hiking.

D．People who like delicious food,

2. If one wants to experience the atmosphere of carnival, what is the best choice?

A．Rovaniemi.	B．Quebec City.
C．St. Moritz.	D．Fairbanks.

3. What makes Rovaniemi different from the other three?

A．Guided adventures.	B．Northern lights.
C．Christmas-themed restaurants.	D．Delicious food.

7 . Here we introduce some rental houses to you.

Apartment Levant in Komiza

Overlooking one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Croatia, our two-storey house also gives you a full view of Komiza bay as well as neighboring island of Bisevo.The apartment has a wide，covered balcony and a small garden with lemon trees. It is only 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of the village, although it is on the edge of the village, with forests behind the house.

Apartment Domina

Located in the centre of the city, the apartment is protected as a historical site. All other facilities are at your fingertips such as restaurants, shops and museums. The apartment is fully equipped and air-conditioned, having a kitchen with a dishwasher, a satellite TV and the free Web access. It contains a bedroom with a double bed and antique furniture. Besides, the apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation.

Apartment Tonka

The apartment is located in an old stone house in the centre of Komiza. It offers two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom, and a living room with a furnished kitchen. The house is only a couple of minutes away from the old harbor, along the old town’s street where you can enjoy Komiza’s rich cultural history. The bus stop is less than 200 meters away, near the fruit and vegetable market.

Pearl of Issa

This two-bedroom apartment is only a few minutes’ walk from beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. It consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a dining room and a resting area with a sofa, which can be used as an extra sleeping place for one person, a bathroom and a balcony with comfortable garden furniture and barbecue equipment.

1. What can we learn about Apartment Levant in Komiza?

A．It is the most beautiful fishing village in Croatia.

B．It offers a chance to admire the whole Komiza bay.

C．It’s inconvenient to go to the centre of the village.

D．It lies in the center of the village with forests around.

2. Which of the following does Apartment Domina provide?

A．Portable washing machines.	B．Modern furniture.
C．Free Internet use.	D．Friendly pets.

3. Which of the following apartments contain two bedrooms?

A．Apartment Tonka and Pearl of Issa.

B．Apartment Domina and Pearl of Issa.

C．Apartment Tonka and Apartment Domina.

D．Apartment Domina and Apartment Levant in Komiza.

8 . Pet Emergency? Call us right away at(403)342-5200!

If you live in Red Deer or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian(兽医) to care for your pets—look no further．Dr．Pat Higgins is a licensed Alberta veterinarian，treating all types of pets．Your pets’ health and happiness are very important to us，and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve．

Deer Park Pet Hospital is a full service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical，surgical，and dental(牙科) care．Dr．Pat Higgins has years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet health care．Beyond first rate pet care，we make our clinic comfortable，kid-friendly，and calm，so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our Red Deer veterinarian．

We are happy to offer a number of resources that enable you to learn about how to take better care of your pets．Please feel free to browse our site，particularly the informational articles．The best veterinary care for animals is ongoing nutrition and problem prevention，so becoming knowledgeable about preventative pet care is vital to the ongoing success of your animal’s health．If you have any questions，call(403)342-5200 or email us and we’ll immediately get back to you．Our Red Deer veterinarian office is very easy to get to—and you can find directions on our Contact Us page! We also welcome you to subscribe to our newsletter，which is created especially for Red Deer pet owners．

At Deer Park Pet Hospital，we treat your pets like the valued family members．

Dr．Pat Higgins

Red Deer Veterinarian│Deer Park Pet Hospital│(403)342-5200

420 Allan Street#4

Red Deer，Alberta T4R 2K7

1. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A．To make an advertisement for a pet hospital．

B．To inform pet owners how to treat their pets．

C．To introduce a trusted veterinarian to pet owners．

D．To tell people to treat their pets better．

2. What does the hospital specially offer to pets?

A．Pet licenses and timely care．	B．Clinic rooms and pet playmates．
C．Good pet doctors and full services．	D．The best medicine and treatment．

3. What is the most important for pet health?

A．Food and exercise．	B．Nutrition and prevention．
C．Technology and equipment．	D．Experience and patience．

9 . Sagrada Fam ilia (2,056,448 visits/year)

Opening hours: 09:00—18:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September) Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with the Barcelona Card.

Disabled Access: Yes.

The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it is finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.

La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)

Opening hours: November—February: 09:00—18:30; March—October: 09:00—20:00

Admission: $ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card. Disabled Access: No.

This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it’s more commonly known as

La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓦). It was built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni

Gaudi (1852—1926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Her it age site with other

Gaudi buildings in Barcelona.

Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)

Opening hours: 6th April—4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00—20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00—18:30

Admission: $ 8.50 for entry to the museum and $ 17 for a guided tour. Disabled Access: Yes.

When you buy your ticket you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (双的) ticket for $ 15 w here you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.

Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year)

Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary relying on the time of the year. Admission: $ 8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.

Disabled Access: Yes.

This museum has a wide range of Miro’s works dating back as far as 1914. This art work collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.

1. Which of the following attractions is the most popular with people?

A．Sagrada Familia	B．La Pedrera
C．Barcelona FC Museum	D．Miro Museum

2. What do we know about the tourist attractions mentioned in the passage?

A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.	B．La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material.
C．Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans.	D．Miro Museum was built in 1914.

3. If you visit the stadium and the club with a tour guide in Barcelon a FC Museum, you should pay .

A．$ 25.5

B．$ 32

C．$ 42.5

D．$ 34

4. What do the attractions have in common?

A．They are all famous for their architectural style.	B．They are available for the disabled people.
C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons.	D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card.

10 . Philadelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family—friendly attractions.

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Don't miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.

Blue Cross RiverRink

Offering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross RiverRink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site bar and restaurant all year round.

Sesame Place

Big Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show's most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun.

Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches

On summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia's Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-to-five minute tales about the colonial era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square.

1. Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park?

A．People who are fond of colorful treetops.

B．People who want a relaxing day outdoors.

C．People who have a preference for skating.

D．People who are interested in water activities.

2. Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?

A．Sesame Place.	B．Blue Cross RiverRink.
C．Spruce Street Harbor Park.	D．The Parx Liberty Carousel.

3. What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?

A．It can be visited all year round.	B．It is available at a small charge.
C．It has educational significance.	D．It is aimed at serving the public.

4. What is the text aimed at?

A．Telling what we can do in some places.

B．Encouraging people to visit Philadelphia.

C．Recommending some places for family fun.

D．Comparing some attractions in Philadelphia.