3 . English Grammar Aids

Practice English Grammar

The app is available for both IOS and Android. Its main interface (界面) is a pleasing graphical display of your progress in each of the various modules. Tapping on one of these modules takes you to a section where you can see the grammar lessons in the form of flashcards. While the app is free with basic lessons, you have to purchase more content if you want access to every module.

Learn English Grammar

This app, too, has lessons covering different subjects and has sections to review and test your knowledge. Its testing system is a little more fun than Practice English Grammar's; you play simple games to enter the correct answers to quiz questions. This app is free for both IOS and Android, but you must pay for the complete range of content.

English Grammar Test

For testing your grammatical skills on Android devices (设备), you should also check out English Grammar Test. This app has a clean and attractive look, and feels professional and trustworthy. It also does a nice job of explaining why your incorrect test answers were wrong. Plus, you can enjoy its whole content without spending a penny!

Grammar Up

For brushing up on your grammar in a business setting, Grammar Up is a great choice. The app is free as a sampler on IOS and Android, and $5 for all the tests. Grammar Up offers some neat feedback (反 馈) in the form of graphs showing where your grammatical strengths and weaknesses lie, and this may help you decide where to concentrate your learning efforts.

1. In which part is Learn English Grammar better than Practice English Grammar?

A．Its main interface.	B．Its grammar lessons.
C．Its testing system.	D．Its content setting.

2. Which app is 100% free of charge?

A．Grammar Up.	B．English Grammar Test.
C．Learn English Grammar.	D．Practice English Grammar.

3. How does Grammar Up give feedback?

A．By using letters.	B．By using graphs.
C．By using quizzes.	D．By using flashcards

4 . Pali Overnight Adventures offers children and teens exciting experiences this summer. From broadcasting to street art, these are just 4 of the 17 highly unique camps being offered.

Broadcasting Camp

Become the next star reporter news writer, director or producer. While running every aspect of our own news station, kids and their fellow campers will create and host a broadcast airing each night at dinner for the entire camp. Every night it goes on the web, keeping parents and the world informed of the happenings at Pali.

Secret Agent Camp

In the movie Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise made being a secret agent seem like the coolest job ever. Campers who sign up for the 2-week secret agent camp can get to know about the life of real secret agents by learning strategies and military skills on the paintball field.

Culinary Camp

If your child enjoys being in the kitchen, then the culinary camp is definitely the right fit. Campers learn technical skills of roasting, frying and cutting, as well as some recipes that they can take home and share with their families.

Street Art Camp

This camp takes creative license to an entirely new level. Campers will share their colorful ideas and imagination with each other and work together to visualize, sketch and paint with non-traditional techniques to create the coolest mural which will be displayed in public for all to see.

1. Which camp will you choose if you are interested in survival skills?

A．Broadcasting Camp	B．Secret Agent
C．Camp Culinary Camp	D．Street Art Camp

2. Where is this text most likely from?

A．An ad	B．A scientific magazine
C．A novel	D．A news report

3. What is the purpose of writing this passage?

A．To advertise 4 camps

B．To introduce Pali

C．To introduce Pali Overnight Adventures

D．To appeal to children and teens to sign up for the camps

5 . Online Free Courses

How to Write an Essay

College Writing 2.1x is an introduction to academic writing for English language learners, focusing on essay development, grammatical correctness, an self-editing. The course includes a review of basic grammar, and strategies for writing effective sentences and paragraphs, introductions and conclusions, longer texts, and topic sentences. Students will take part in online discussions and complete an essay for this part of the course .

Length: 5 weeks

Effort:5-6 hours per week

Instructor: Maggie Sokolik from the University of California

Upper-Intermediate English: Technology Today

Take your English language skills to the next level. We will discuss technological advances as you improve your English vocabulary and grammar and learn how to write a business plan . The course includes video lessons, reading activities, grammar explanations and exercises, listening activities , and speaking practice.

Length:4 weeks

Effort:3-5 hours per week

Instructor: Derek Brown from the University of Washington

Sign Language Science : Factors Contributing to Natural Change

In this course, we will explore how language changes over time. We know from documentation that early American Sign Language ( ASL ) does not look the same as it does today. That's because, as it was passed down , it developed and changed . In this course, we will look at the historical data and discuss how the language changed.

Length : 5 weeks

Effort:3-5 hours per week

Instructor: Ted Supalla from the Georgetown University

Learn to Program in Java

Ready to start your programming journey? In this course, you'll learn not only how to code(编码） in Java but also how to break down problems and implement(实现）their solutions using some of the basic computer science tools.

Length : 4 weeks

Effort:8-10 hours per week

Instructor: Kasey Champion from the University of Washington

1. What do the first two courses have in common?

A．Both last for one and a half months

B．Both are offered by the same university

C．Both require students to have discussions online.

D．Both include an explanation of grammatical rules.

2. Who will offer the course on the development of finger spelling?

A．Ted Supalla.	B．Derek Brown.
C．Maggie Sokolik.	D．Kasey Champion.

3. What does the longest course focus on?

A．Testing English language skills.	B．Giving tips on academic writing.
C．Improving practical coding skills.	D．Discussing Sign Language science.

6 . The Master Gardener Foundation

Aim

The Master Gardener Foundation provides free information to the public on environmentally safe gardening practices and water conservation. The information is research-based and encourages limited use of farm chemicals and fertilizers.

Donation Activities

The master gardeners here did much donation work. They donated over 35,000 volunteer hours, serving 40,000 adults and more than 5,200 children. They did this through about 35 plant clinics, 6 demonstration gardens, 4 youth gardens, as well as a classroom program and dozens of workshops. The Master Gardener Foundation provides roughly two-thirds of the financial support for all these valuable activities.

Washington State University currently provides the salary and benefits of the Master Gardener Program. The foundation funds office space and supplies, as well as a part-time program assistant.

The Master Gardener Program

Safe and green gardening and water use practices are vital to preserving our environment. The Master Gardener Program seeks to provide this kind of education and information to the citizens for free. It is a highly successful example of cooperation between a foundation and volunteers.

Waiting for Your Donations

The Master Gardener Foundation is a non-profit organization, and all donations are allowed by law and support the Master Gardener Program and activities.

Please consider a donation to the Master Gardener Foundation and help keep our environment green!
1. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Science research.	B．Adopting children.
C．Donation work.	D．Contributing money.

2. What do we know about the Master Gardener Program?

A．It’s very expensive.

B．It proves to be unsuccessful.

C．It provides education just in producing farm chemicals.

D．It’s a bridge between the foundation and volunteers.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To encourage donations.

B．To describe volunteer work.

C．To spread the agricultural knowledge.

D．To give some suggestions to gardeners.

7 . These hotels don’t have all the necessary facilities（设施）, but each of them offers something different. Don’t miss them if you travel to Canada.

Sleep on a train at the Train Station Inn. This hotel is in an old train station in Nova Scotia. The owners, James and Shelley Le Fresne, use the station and the train as rooms. There are seven old train cars and there is also a restaurant in the dining car. Prices are from $89 to $169 per room or train car.

Sleep in a jail（监狱）in the Canadian capital, Ottawa.Here, you can sleep in the old downtown Ottawa Jail Hostel. There are group or private bedrooms. There are still bars on the doors!Prices are from $25 to $65.Don’t worry, there aren’t any criminals（犯人）there!

Sleep in a tepee（a tent of the American Indians）at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Alberta. At this hotel, there are guided tours and lessons in local culture. The best part：sleeping in a real tepee outside. The price is around $300, or$620 for a full package.

Sleep in a lighthouse at the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn. This hotel is on Newfoundland’s Quirpon Island. There are great views of the ocean from the windows. There are 11 private rooms in total. Prices are from $225 for a single to $350 for a suite（套房）.Meals are included in the restaurant. The hotel has the traditional look and feel of the lighthouse, so there is no Internet, TV or telephones in the rooms. There are tours available, and boat tours to the island are included.

1. What’s special in the Train Station Inn?

A．Its rooms are equipped with models of trains.

B．There are altogether eleven private bedrooms.

C．The rooms are changed from the train and the station.

D．The hotel lies nearby an old train station.

2. What can you do if you choose to visit Ottawaa?

A．Learn the history and culture of Canada.

B．Enjoy some alcoholic drinks in the bar.

C．Spend much money helping the criminals.

D．Sleep in a jail that is no longer in use.

3. Where can you choose to stay in a suite according to the passage?

A．In a tepee in Alberta.	B．At the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn.
C．In the Ottawa Jail Hostel.	D．At the Train Station Inn.

8 . Visiting During Coronavirus

Take time to walk in Shakespeare's footsteps, without the usual crowds. Your visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace will help us to ensure that Shakespeare's heritage survives this difficult period for future visitors to enjoy.

To keep our visitors and staff safe, we have introduced a timed ticket system. All tickets must be booked in advance, even if you have a pre-existing ticket. Groups larger than 6 are not allowed to book, meet, or interact at our site unless they are part of the same household. Sec below for more details and read about the extra safety measures we've put in place.

Please note that Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Shakespeare's New Place, Mary Arden's Farm and Hall's Croft will remain closed until at least spring 2021.

Pre-booking is essential

Online booking is essential to secure your time slot. We'll be unable to grant you entry without a pre-booked, tinted entry ticket. Tickets will be released every Friday, with availability up to 2 weeks in advance.

Before your visit

Please bear the following things in mind, and check our website and social media for updates before travelling.

● If showing COVID-19 symptoms please stay at home.

● Wear a face covering in indoor spaces (unless exempt).

● We may conduct temperature checks.

● Bag searches are in operation.

● We do not offer cloakroom/baggage store facilities.

● Be ready for cashless payments.

NHS Covid-19 Test and Trace app

Visitors are encouraged to download the NIIS Covid-19 Test and Trace app prior to arrival at Shakespeare's Birthplace and "check-in" by scanning the QR code available at the ticket desk and entrance to the shop.

1. Which of the following can you visit before spring 2021?

A．Shakespeare's Birthplace.	B．Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
C． Mary Arden's Farm.	D．Hall's Croft.

2. Which kind of ticket can ensure your entry during Coronavirus?

A．A ticket released on Friday.	B．An online booked annual ticket.
C．A pre-bought season ticket.	D．A pre-booked, timed entry ticket.

3. What is required before visiting?

A．You must stay at home for 14 days.	B．Your bag will be searched.
C．You should take enough cash with you.	D．You must have your face covered.

9 . Online Free Courses

English Grammar and Style

We’ll present materials that cover grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure and punctuation. We’ll challenge you with quizzes and writing activities that will give you strategies to enhance the quality of your writing, and invite you to participate in discussions and assess the work of your peers (同龄人).

Length: 8 weeks
Instructor: Roslyn Petelin from the University of Queensland
Academic Writing Made Easy

From structuring and organizing an academic text to avoiding common mistakes that can negatively affect your credibility, this course offers a guide for those who want to improve their writing. Each week is comprised of video lessons, followed by exercises and tasks of assessing your peers' work.

The course requires upper-intermediate (中高级) to advanced English.

Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Heidi Minning from the Technical University of Munich
Preparing to Network in English

Networking in the business world is key to career success. But what is networking? And how do you do it in English? This course helps you understand the basics of networking and why it’s important. You’ll identify the key qualities you should focus on developing. Most importantly, you’ll grow and expand your business network and professional connections.

Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Joel Ozretich from the University of Washington
Using Emails for Networking in English

In this course, you’ll learn important strategies for writing effective emails. You' II learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You' II also learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message.

Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: Daphne Mackey from the University of Washington
1. What do the first two courses have in common?

A．Both last for one and a half months.

B．Both involve some peer review tasks.

C．Both require upper-intermediate English.

D．Both are offered by the same university.

2. Who will offer the course on the importance of the business network?

A．Roslyn Petelin.	B．Heidi Minning.
C．Joel Ozretich.	D．Daphne Mackey.

3. What does the shortest course focus on?

A．Improving email-writing skills.

B．Giving tips on academic writing.

C．Exploring grammatical principles.

D．Introducing the basics of networking.

10 . No matter what type of top free Android app you are searching for, there are many similar apps that can puzzle you when it comes to choosing the best one. Here are some apps you should give a try in 2020.

Zomato

Zomato lets you discover restaurants near you to go and eat out or order food online and get it delivered. This Android app has multiple other unique features that address customer needs like a takeaway, table booking and discoveries. You can also find many discounts and offers on the restaurants.

CamScanner

CamScanner is a great app for students and we know that life can get rather busy as college students especially if they are holding a part-time job. This platform uses your phones camera to scan documents and provides assistance in the form of proofreading and editing your work.

Spotify

Spotify is one of the best music apps for Android that you shouldn’t be missing out on. It helps you to access world music－both streaming and downloading music of high quality. You would be able to listen to all your music favorites, albums, and also create your own playlists.

Groupon

Groupon is a platform that finds available deals in varied categories like electronics, entertainment, fashion, and many more. The physical store deals are displayed on an interactive map for an easier-to-see selection, online store deals also included. Extra discounts for students.

1. What can students do with CamScanner?

A．Record their college life.	B．Learn editing skills.
C．Find a part-time job.	D．Correct their work.

2. Which app will attract a shop-goer?

A．Zomato.

B．Spotify.

C．Groupon.

D．CamScanner.

3. What's the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce some free Android apps.	B．To provide guidance on choosing apps.
C．To stress the popularity of Android apps.	D．To show the advantages of Android apps.