1 . Thirty female contestants, all older than 30, took part in a reality show this summer, competing for five places in a performance group.

The program immediately became a hot topic nationwide, as the entertainment industry in China traditionally favors women in their early 20s or even younger.

Named Sisters Riding the Winds and Breaking the Waves, the show premiered (首映) on June 12 on Hunan Television and Mango TV, a livestreaming platform.

Actresses Ning Jing, 48, and Christy Chung, 50, along with singers Zhang Hanyun, 31, and Yu Kewei, 37, were among the contestants. A panel (专门小组) of coaches joined the show, including a well-known actor, the head of a music company, a celebrity manager, a music director and a stage director.

The first episode attracted more than 15 million viewers and sparked heated debate online. The contestants showed their dancing and singing abilities with solo and group performances.

Yang Chang, who works for a media company in Beijing, said: "Bringing these women together arguably contributed to making the most interesting reality show of the year. It sends a message that although we live in a youth-obsessed (着迷的) culture, there's still something to be said for the enduring appeal of women who are established and experienced."

Molly Tang, another fan of the show, who is approaching 30, said: "The women are very cool, fashionable and attractive. They have their own styles, rather than following a trend. I really admire their courage in breaking conventional stage or screen stereotypes (刻板印象)." She added that after watching the show, she is no longer afraid of becoming older.

1. Why did the program become a hot topic?

A．Because the contestants are traditional.

B．Because Hunan Television and Mango TV have huge influence on youngsters.

C．Because the female contestants are all old.

D．Because its contestants contrasted sharply with traditional shows.

2. Which of the following is NOT TURE according to the passage?

A．5 contestants will be the final winners and form a group.

B．A music director and a stage director also joined in the show as contestants

C．The contestants performed singly and cooperatively.

D．Mr.Yang admitted that we live in a youth-obsessed culture.

3. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?

A．Mr. Yang is not a fan of the reality show.

B．Mr. Yang favors the experienced entertainers more than the young ones.

C．Miss. Molly is in her 30s.

D．Miss. Molly got inspired and became more confident.

4. What can we learn from the success of the show?

A．The older people get, the more attractive they become.

B．People get old, but gold will shine.

C．Never follow the trend.

D．It is never too old to learn.

2 . If you’re looking to widen your children’s vocabulary, then consider one of these dictionaries for kids.

Scholastic Children’s Dictionary

Not only does the Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary ($ 16.36) have definitions for tens of thousands of words, but it also includes guides to grammar, geography, and US presidents. It’s a perfect reference book for children in grades 3-7.

● Kid-friendly pronunciation guides
● Helpful example sentences
● Up-to-date technology, scientific and cultural terms
The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary

The American Heritage Children’s Dictionary ($13.95) is a dictionary for children in grades 3-6, with vocabulary suitable for children, easy-to-understand definitions, lively example sentences, and enjoyable color pictures.

● Detailed world maps
● A valuable tool for teachers
● Handy for homeschooling
Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary

Written for young ones in grades 3-5, the Merriam-Webster s Elementary Dictionary ($14.49) makes its explanations richer by sentences taken from children’s literature, and has pronunciation paragraphs for each letter.

● Provides synonym (同义词)
● Explores Greek and Latin roots
● History of many words
My First Dictionary

This is the perfect go-to reference book for children ages 5 and up. With 1,000 word entries and supporting pictures, it is a fantastic addition to any child’s library. The lively My First Dictionary ($11.21) explains commonly-used words in terms that speak to a child’s personal experience, so it’s easy to understand.

● A picture for every word
● Includes interesting games
● Basic for the recommended age
1. What is special about the Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary?

A．It introduces US presidents.

B．It provides interesting games.

C．It explores the basic form of words.

D．It includes sentences from children’s books.

2. Which dictionary provides word history paragraphs?

A．My First Dictionary.

B．Scholastic Children ’s Dictionary.

C．Merriam- Webster ’s Elementary Dictionary.

D．The American Heritage Children ’s Dictionary.

3. How much should you pay if you want to buy a dictionary suitable for a 6-year-old boy?

A．$11.21.

B．$13.95.

C．$14.49.

D．$16.36.

3 .

WANTED A boy or a girl to deliver (递送) newspapers. Hours: 3:30 am—8:30 am Mon. to Sat. Pay: $ 10 a day Call Mr. Green at 9757-9858.

SUMMER JOB Do you like talking with people? Do you want to work for a newspaper? We need a reporter. Come and work for us. Please call Chen Jie at 13583965458.

HIKING CLUB Join us for a 10-mile (英里) country walk on Saturday, October 5th. Meet at Market Square at 2:00 pm. Call Zhang Peng at 13853966859.

1. Mrs. Green wants to go hiking with her students. They should meet at Market Square________.

A．at 2:00 am on October 5th

B．at 8:30 on Monday morning

C．at 4:00 pm on Saturday

D．at 14:00 on October 5th

2. If your sister likes talking with people and wants to be a reporter, she can call________．

A．13853966859

B．5697-8695

C．9757-9858

D．13583965458

3. If you want to deliver newspapers, you must work ________ a week．

A．4 hours

B．5 hours

C．30 hours

D．35 hours

4. If you want to get the summer job, you can call________．

A．Zhang Peng

B．Mary

C．Mr. Green

D．Chen Jie

4 . Write On is the longest-running literary journal of writing for kids in New Zealand. We celebrate the best of children's writing and provide an opportunity for publication. The magazine is published twice yearly in Winter and Summer.

New Competition for Issue 55: What Year Is It?

We've had enough of 2020 already! So your challenge is to write a story of up to 400 words set in ANY OTHER YEAR. That could be 2019, 5 BC, or 3020! The trick will land us right in the middle of the most important part of the story!

Thanks to Scorpio Books' generosity, the prizes for the competition are as follows:

YEARS 4-6: Two winners will receive a $ 20 Scorpio Books voucher(代金券).

YEARS 7-8: Two winners will receive a $ 30 Scorpio Books voucher.

YEARS 9-10: Two winners will receive a $ 50 Scorpio Books voucher.

Competition Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions

●All submissions must be made via this online form.

●Please format your work in size 12, Times New Roman, black. Only .doc or .pdf files are accepted.

●Please rule pictures out—let your wonderful writing create the pictures.

●All entries will be judged blind, so please don't write down your name or school on your entry.

●The entry fee is $ 5 per entry or $ 25 for six entries from a school.

●Winning entries will come out in Issue 55, about one and a half months after the closing date of October 23.

1. What do we know about the competition?

A．It is aimed at foreigners.	B．It is supported by Scorpio Books.
C．It is free for all participants.	D．It is held every two years.

2. What is the requirement for the competitors?

A．Sending their works only as PDFs.	B．Submitting their works by mail.
C．Attaching no pictures to their works.	D．Including their names on their works.

3. What benefit can the winners get from the competition?

A．Getting their works published in December.

B．Receiving free copies of the magazine.

C．Being awarded at least $ 20 in cash.

D．Having a chance to tour New Zealand.

5 . YOU ARE WANTED

Brunetti Café

We’ re looking for breakfast and lunchtime waiters and waitresses to work in our café on Sundays.

Call Bella on 612398745 (8 a.m. — 4 p.m.)

Babysitter needed

We need a babysitter to look after our boys aged 5 and 7 after school from4 p.m. — 6 p.m.

Monday to Friday.

£40/ week.

Call Mary on 678345211

Holiday job

Do you want to earn some extra money this summer? Do you speak another language? We need French, Spanish or German speakers to work for us in the City Museum shop from Tuesday to Friday.

Send your CV to citymuseum @job. lkj

Newspaper round

We need young people to deliver newspapers on Monday and Friday mornings before school, The paper round takes 30 minutes in the village of Brook. Papers must be delivered before 8 a.m. and you must have your own bike.

Send your CV to postoffice @brook. com

1. How much will you be paid every week if you look after Mary’s children?

A．£40.

B．£50.

C．£60.

D．£70.

2. If you want to work in the City Museum shop, you must ________.

A．have your own bike

B．speak another language

C．be interested in museums

D．be at work before 8:00 a.m.

3. If you want to work before going to school in the morning, you can ________.

A．call Mary on 678345211

B．call Bella on 612398745

C．send your CV to citymuseum @job. lkj

D．send your CV to postoffice @brook. com

6 . Are you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new?

Check out one of these hot new restaurants.

Fast Best

Fast food doesn't have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren't bad either.

Your Local Caff (小餐馆)

Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts—sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs—with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite tunes from the 1980s.

Last Days of the Raj

A centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot!

The Chocolate Box

The owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don't come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes.

1. Fast Best suits a person ______.

A．who has a sweet tooth	B．who loves spicy food
C．who wants to have good breakfast	D．who gets 30 minutes off for lunch

2. Which is true about Last Days of the Raj?

A．You can listen to great music in it.	B．It serves hot food with pepper.
C．It serves an all-day breakfast.	D．It is prefect for vegetarians.

3. Which restaurant serves only desserts and sweets?

A．Fast Best.	B．Your Local Caff.
C．Last Days of the Raj.	D．The Chocolate Box.

7 . Exciting Adventure Options to Choose From!

BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our sanctuary(保护区）。 The Bent's grasslands, trees and woods provide great habitat(栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another, such as Warblers, Vireos, Indigo Buntings, Thrushes, Orioles, and more. This walk will be made to the members in your party.

Suitable for ages 5 and up

Program Fee:$150

NATURE HIKE(Any time of year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River! Your personal guide will show you notable habitats and wildlife around the center trails. Nature is exciting and always changing, so you never know what we will find along the way! This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking.

Suitable for ages 8 and up

Program Fee:$150

POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around the Pomperaug River! During this recreational(休闲的） program, an Audubon naturalist will share the human and natural history of the river and teach you how to catch fish and animals. The Bent will supply you with necessary tools, such as nets, containers, and field guides. Once the animals are caught, we will observe and identify(确定身份） them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.

Suitable for ages 8 and up

Program Fee:$150

OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on a walk through the grassland and forests in hopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut: the Great-horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Eastern Screech-Owl.

Evening event

Suitable for ages 10 and up

Program Fee:$225

1. Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?

A．BIRD WALK.	B．NATURE HIKE.
C．POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.	D．OWL PROWL.

2. What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION?

A．Find out their health.	B．Do a scientific research.
C．Cook them as food on the table.	D．Set them free back to the river.

3. Whom is this text written for?

A．Students.

B．Teachers.

C．Scientists.

D．Adventurers.

8 . Basketball Camps and Programs

IMG Academy Basketball Camp

New York City, NY 11368, USA

Phone: 800-872-6425

The camp contains technical instruction and drills as well as guided game-situational play combined with physical and mental training. IMG coaches (教练) have experience in competing and coaching at the professional levels and work with campers through position-specific drills along with competition elements and situational play.

Kutsher's Sports Academy

109 Lake Buel Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, USA

Phone: 413-644-0077

KSA offers children the chance to learn, play and improve in the sports they love. Campers enjoy the best summers of their lives in a fun and caring environment. All of our programs are directed by trained and professional college and high school instructors. We're devoted to providing campers with the opportunity to participate, play and learn every single day. Since campers are able to choose their own schedule, they're often excited about what the day has to offer.

Nike Basketball Camp

955 Peachtree Parkway Cumming, GA 30041, USA

Phone: 1-800-645-3266

We provide courses of every ability level, beginner to advanced, every week this summer. Campers will train in small group instruction using the most advanced equipment including Shootaway Gun 10k, HomeCourt AI Ballhanding Stations, and Vertimax. Due to local and state regulations, we have to reduce our enrollment (注册) numbers significantly this year. So please be sure to book early.

Behn Basketball Camp

55 Pecunit Street Dedham, Ma 02026, USA

Phone: 916-476-8132

Behn at Dedham High School has been growing the game throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Located on Boston's southwest border in Norfolk County, Dedham High School is a great spot for boys and girls, ages 8~16 of all abilities to improve their basketball skills! The camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically.

1. How can you learn about the camp with situational play drills?

A．By calling 800-872-6425.	B．By calling 413-644-0077.
C．By calling 1-800-645-3266.	D．By calling 916-476-8132.

2. What can you do at Kutsher's Sports Academy?

A．Enjoy an easy winter holiday.	B．Train yourself using Shootaway Gun 10k.
C．Work on environmental protection.	D．Choose your own training schedule.

3. Which camp requires early booking?

A．IMG Academy Basketball Camp.	B．Kutsher's Sports Academy.
C．Nike Basketball Camp.	D．Behn Basketball Camp.

9 . Cambridge Cinema

Admission

Everyone entering the theatre must have a ticket. We strongly encourage all parties to arrive 30-45 minutes earlier to any showtime.

2D Movies

Adults: $ 4

Student: $ 3

3D Movies

Adult: $ 5

Students: $ 4

What is on?
Spies in Disguise (3D)

Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, fashionable and confident. Walter is not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention，creating the awesomegadgets(小器具)Lance uses on his missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way.

Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy (2D)

This film tells the story of Mike deGruy, a curious and enthusiastic underwater filmmaker who died suddenly in 2012.He filmed the oceans for more than three decades.

Dolittle(2D)

Dr. John Dolitlle lives in his large country house in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes seriously ill, he doctor starts an adventure to an island to find the cure.

How to Build a Girl (2D)

The film tells the story of Johanna Morrigan, an ambitious music journalist in 1990s Wolverhampton. It is a comedy film based on Caitlin Moran’s novel of the same name.

1. How much should a 13-year-old girl and her parents pay to watch Spies in Disguise?

A．$ 11.	B．$ 12.
C．$ 14.	D．$ 15.

2. Who has the special ability to talk to animals?

A．Mike deGruy.	B．Walter Beckett
C．John Dolittle	D．Johanna Morrigan.

3. What type of film isHow to Build a Girl?

A．Comedy.	B．Crime.
C．Thriller	D．Adventure.

10 . City Books

About us

Covering over two floors, City Books has a large range of carefully chosen books, including a great number of books of local interest.

Founded and run by Paul and Inge Sweetman, the shop is on Western Road, in the Brunswick area of Brighton and Hove, right in the centre of the city.

In a competition held in Brighton and Hove, City Books was voted by locals “The Best Shop in Brunswick”. The shop has also been shortlisted twice for the national “Independent Bookshop of the Year Award”.

Events

Our literary (文学的)events provide an opportunity to listen to some great authors. During these relaxed evenings you will have the chance to put questions to the guest and buy signed first editions (版本)at reduced prices.

Ordering

We are happy to order almost any book in print if it is not already available in our shop. You can place orders by telephone, post, email or in person at the bookshop. We can usually make sure books are delivered within 1-3 business days. We will hold the order for you to pick up at the store.

Opening hours
9:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday
11:00 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday
Contact us
City Books
23 Western Road
Hove BN3 1AF
01273 725306
info@city-books. co. uk
Twitter@CityBooksinHove
1. What do we know about City Books?

A．It lies in a quiet street	B．It is a small bookshop.
C．It is popular with the locals.	D．It is run by the city government.

2. What can people do during literary events?

A．Join a reading group.	B．Get free signed books.
C．Communicate with authors.	D．Enter a literary competition.

3. People can get their ordered books_______.

A．by post	B．in person
C．in less than three days	D．during the daytime any day