1 . AQUILA Children’s Magazine is the most intelligent read for curious kids. Full of enthusiastic articles and challenging puzzles, every issue covers science, history and general knowledge. AQUILA is a quality production, beautifully illustrated with contemporary artwork throughout.
Intelligent reading for 8-12-year-olds
Cool science and challenging projects
Inspires self-motivated learning
Exciting new topics every issue
AQUILA is created and owned by an independent UK company. It has 28 pages, printed on high-quality paper and there are no advertisements or posters. Instead it is full of well-written articles, thought-provoking (令人深思的) ideas and great contemporary artwork. Each monthly issue is centred around a new topic.
AQUILA works as a superb learning extension to current primary (or KS2 and KS3) curriculum (课程), but it is much more than that! Entertaining and always surprising, AQUILA is recommended because it widens children’s interest and understanding, rather than encouraging them to concentrate only on their favourite subjects. It gives children a well-rounded understanding of the world, in all its complexity.
The concepts in AQUILA can be challenging, requiring good comprehension and reading skills. Eight years is usually a good age to start. Some gentle interest from an adult is often helpful at the start.
In 2021 AQUILA will have been in publication for 29 years, but it has never appeared in newsstands or shops. We are subscription only.
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Birthdays
Select the Birthday option, write a gift message and choose the birthday month. We will dispatch to arrive at the start of the month you have entered. The package posts in a blue envelope marked “Open on your birthday”.
1. What is special about AQUILA?| A．It is available in shops. | B．It is for kids of all ages. |
| C．It prints readers’ artwork. | D．It has no advertisements. |
| A．Articles on modern art. | B．Family reading materials. |
| C．Knowledge beyond school subjects. | D．Ideas on improving reading skills. |
| A．Foreign language learners. |
| B．Children with learning difficulties. |
| C．Parent-child reading lovers. |
| D．Curious kids with good comprehension. |
2 . Most foodies (吃货) agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be tough. Now there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their diets and their dining out experiences.
Cheese & Wine Pairing app
Wine and cheese can be a great combination. But which wines go best with which cheeses? Max McCalman's Cheese Wine Pairing can help. It provides information about hundreds of different cheeses and advises wines to pair with each. Max McCalman's Cheese & Wine Pairing is free for iPhones and iPads.
Calorific app
What does 200 calories look like? It can be hard to picture. Calorific provides images of 200 calories worth of food. The pictures can help people on a diet and those who just want to eat healthier food. The app is free for iPads and iPhones. There is also a version that provides more information for a price.
HappyCow app
Vegetarians do not eat animal meat. Vegans do not eat any animal products. HappyCow is made for both groups. Users can search for vegetarian-vegan restaurants and stores around the world. A free version of HappyCow is available for Android that has ads and requires an Internet connection.
LocalEats app
Restaurant chains, like McDonald's, can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes travelers want to eat like locals. LocalEats is designed for that. It lists locally owned restaurants so users can try foods from that area. The app costs about a dollar.
1. If people want to go on a diet, they need ________| A．Cheese & Wine Pairing | B．LocalEats | C．Calorific | D．HappyCow |
| A．It is made for groups. | B．It is not free for iPhones or Android. |
| C．It is designed for travelers. | D．It is not available for vegetarians. |
| A．To help people choose free restaurants. | B．To advertise the best apps for iPhones. |
| C．To introduce some healthy eating habits. | D．To inform foodies of some useful apps. |
3 . The Honors Program in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (HPBMB) is offered to mature high school seniors with strong academic ability and achievement who seek careers in biological or biomedical science. Students can earn both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in approximately 6 years.
Applicants to the Honors Program in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology must be in their last year of high school.
Undergraduates will have the opportunity to work with top-level research scientists in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and also in clinical laboratories with scientists that are associated with the department. They will conduct intensive laboratory work in the areas of biochemistry, molecular biology or nutritional biochemistry starting in the summer before their first fall semester starts. By spring of their junior year；students will prepare an undergraduate thesis as preparation for their entry into graduate school. At that time, they will start taking graduate courses and continue to do research with a graduate faculty member.
To be considered students must:
• have a combined SAT I score of 1400(combined Math and Critical Reading scores)
• meet the SAT II score requirement of at least 600 in Math, and one science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
• have completed eight semesters of English and mathematics and two semesters each of Biology and Chemistry by the time they graduate from high school
• complete all components of your Common Application for undergraduate admission by November 1 of your senior year
• complete a supplemental application form for the Honors Program in Bio chemistry & Molecular Biology
• include a counselor recommendation, three letters of recommendation from teachers in support, of your application to the Honors Program and a personal statement
Send all Dual Admission Honors Program application materials to:
Dual Admission Honors Programs
Office of Admission
University of Miami
P. O. Box 248025
Coral Gables, FL 33124-4616
Fax number: (513)529-7592 (513)529-1950
For more information on the HPBMB, contact:
Dr. Thomas K. Harris
Director, Undergraduate and Medical Education
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Office: Gautier Building， Room 111
Phone: 305-243-3358
•E-Mail: tkharris@miami．edu
1. We can learn from the passage that________．| A．First- year students in a high school can apply for the program |
| B．It’s possible for graduates to obtain both a bachelor's degree and a doctor's degree |
| C．Graduates are promised a chance to work with top biomedical scientists |
| D．A thesis is not necessary if an undergraduate want to go to graduate school |
| A．A combined SAT I score of 1400 |
| B．SAT II scores of at least 600 in Math and one science |
| C．Three letters of recommendation from his teachers． |
| D．A letter of recommendation from the principal． |
| A．To tell students how to learn well in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology． |
| B．To introduce a very famous university, the University of Miami． |
| C．To attract excellent high school graduates to apply for the Honors Program． |
| D．To give information on how to contact Director of the Honors Program． |
4 . The best-sellers of Amazon’s self-help list
With Mental Health Awareness Week in full swing, we’ve turned to the best-sellers of Amazon’s self-help list. Here are the most popular books over the past year.
Quiet
Fearne Cotton
Written to control the inner voice that says you can’t and silence what Fearne calls ‘brain-chatter’ that holds you back and stops you from believing in yourself. It’s a handbook to help deal effectively with modern life filled with expert advice and ideas you can put into practice.
Can’t Hurt me
David Goggins
Sharing his astonishing life story—from poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse to a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world’s top endurance athletes. David Goggins reveals that most of us only ever tap into just 40% of our capabilities. Goggins refers to this as ‘The 40% Rule’, with his story lighting a path that anyone can follow to push past pain and reach their full potential.
The Wim Hof Method
Wim Hof
If you’re fascinated by Wim Hof and his amazing achievements. Think, barefoot marathons over deserts and ice fields. As an endurance (耐力) athlete, he’s multiple broken world records bearing the most extreme temperatures through the power of the mind. Exploring the ways to activate your potential and go beyond your limits. Taking control of both your body and life by releasing the great power of the mind Hoff explains his method for surviving extreme conditions.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Mark Manson
“Don’t hope for a life without problems. There’s no such thing. Instead, hope for a life full of good problems.” Manson makes the argument, backed by academic research and amounts of toilet humour, that improving our lives depends not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but rather learning to stomach lemons better.
1. Which of the following encourages self-confidence?| A．Quiet. | B．Can’t Hurt me. |
| C．The Wim Hof Method. | D．The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. |
| A．They are short story writers. | B．They are world-class athletes. |
| C．They suffer from physical abuse. | D．They advocate living a good life. |
| A．Share inspiring personal experiences. | B．Explore the potential of the human brain. |
| C．Provide guidance for better mental health. | D．Find approaches to amazing achievements. |
5 . How You Can Learn a Language in Only 10 Days
Most people recognize the many benefits of learning a foreign language: You can travel to foreign countries and feel comfortable, be a more productive and attractive employee in today’s competitive job market, and immerse (沉浸) yourself in the vast cultures around the world. In addition, scientific studies have shown that learning a new language helps to keep memories sharp and naturally improves brain function.
But do you know that you can learn a new language in as little as 10 days? The Pimsleur Approach to learning new languages help users pick up new languages quickly .Even the FBI and National Security Agency have purchased the Pimsleur Approach.
The Pimsleur Languag Programs
The entire Pimsleur Approach is what language learning should be: quick, fun and easy. You will learn a new language effortlessly without any reading, writing or computer use. The Pimsleur Approach has a 100 percent guarantee: speak in 10 days or you don’t pay.
Who is Dr. Pimsleur?
Pimsleur Approach is a language educator. He noticed that children have an amazing ability to learn new languages quickly. He spent his life developing this course to let you, as an adult, learn a new language as easily as a child would. You might not realize it, but you have already learned one language using the Pimsleur Approach.
Limited availability of special offers
The company is currently offering new customers a special offer of 50 % discount on tuition fees.The programs which normally cost $100 are now available for just %50. Better yet, they are also offering a money-back guarantee. So, if you find you are not learning as fast as they said, simply return it for a full payment.
For more information, please click here.
1. According to the first paragraph, ________ .| A．most people have learned a foreign language |
| B．you can find a job easily if you know a foreign language |
| C．learning a foreign language can improve brain function |
| D．it is hard to stay in a foreign country if you do not know its language |
| A．ask your money back | B．learn it again for free |
| C．change your teacher | D．ask Dr.Pimsleur for help |
| A．is the owner of the Pimsleur language programs |
| B．is a language educator who studies children’s languages |
| C．once worked for the FBI and National Security Agency |
| D．developed a course helping adults learn a new language easily |
| A．From an educational magazine. |
| B．On the Internet. |
| C．On a poster. |
| D．From the latest newspaper. |
| A．introduce an effective language-learning environment |
| B．present a language educator’s experiences |
| C．appeal to potential customers to use the approach |
| D．call on more adults to learn foreign languages |
6 . Easier is better with the Jitterbug.
The easy-to-use Jitterbug Flip has big buttons and an exclusive 5Star® Urgent Response button on the keypad.
EASY TO USE The large bright screen and simple YES and NO buttons make navigating the menu simple. Plus, the powerful speaker ensures every conversation will be loud and clear.
EASY TO ENJOY Wherever you go, a built-in camera makes it easy to capture and share your favorite memories. And with a long-lasting battery, you won't have to worry about running out of power.
EASY TO BEPREPARED In any uncertain or unsafe situation, simply press the 5Star® button and a highly-trained Urgent Response Agent will confirm your location, evaluate your situation and get you the help you need, 24/7.
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1. Which function is the most important for one who is in an unsafe situation?| A．The 5Star® button. | B．The large bright screen. |
| C．The powerful speaker. | D．The built-in camera. |
| A．An office lady fond of fashions. | B．A businessman showing himself off. |
| C．A young man interested in high-tech. | D．An old lady with a bad sense of sight. |
| A．Keep your old phone number. | B．Stick to a two-year contract. |
| C．Visit greatcall.com/Flip. | D．Pay monthly fees in time. |
7 . Glovelies
Using a phone or palmtop computer with touch screens while wearing gloves has always been difficult. Well, with Glovelies, you no longer have to write text messages with frozen fingers. Glovelies are stylish gloves with special pads (垫块) in the fingertips to help you type or scroll (滚屏) without difficulty. They come in a range of sizes and colors. Price: £15.00
Mini Vax
It is a tiny cleaner that you plug into (插入) your computer's USB port. Although it’s small enough to fit into your pocket, the Mini Vax is very powerful and you'll be amazed at how much dust and dirt it manages to suck up (吸取) from your computer keyboard. Your Mini Vax comes with three attachments of different sizes to help you reach all those difficult places. Color: gray / black. Price: £8.00
Cheeky Clock
Cheeky Clock might look like a normal digital alarm clock, but the difference is that Cheeky Clock is a clock with wheels. When the alarm goes off in the morning, Cheeky Clock jumps down from your bedside table and starts running around the floor looking for a place to hide. The alarm won’t stop until you find your Cheeky Clock and switch it off. By this point, you’ll be wide awake. It needs three AAA batteries (not included). Price: £40.00
Piano Magic
Have you ever wanted to learn to play the piano but thought that pianos were too expensive and took up too much room? Then Piano Magic is for you. Piano Magic is a real four-octave (八度) (forty-nine-key) keyboard which runs from the USB port on your computer. It sounds as good as a real piano and yet fits into a small backpack. It comes with a free “Master The Piano” program which teaches you the piano as you play along. Price: £60.00
1. How can you properly use Glovelies?| A．By wearing them. | B．By knocking on them slightly. |
| C．By typing text messages. | D．By connecting them with your computer. |
| A．Annoying but effective. | B．Fashionable but inaccurate. |
| C．Fast-moving and power-saving. | D．Clock-shaped and solar-powered. |
| A．It runs on batteries. | B．It is convenient to carry. |
| C．It looks like a real piano. | D．It can be played without a keyboard. |
8 . Travel Peru
Amazon Rainforest TourA short flight from Cusco takes you from the Andes into the Amazon rainforest. From there, you'll spend one day travelling by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rainforest.
Machu Picchu TourThis four-day walking tour will take you on amazing paths through the Andes Mountains on the way to the city of Machu Picchu. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city. Especially amazing is the Incas' dry stone method of building Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of the stones.
Cusco TourSpend four days enjoying the unique Spanish and local Indian culture high in the Andes at Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, admire the architecture, enjoy the excellent local food, and go shopping at the local markets.
Lake Titicaca TourEnjoy the beautiful countryside as you spend a day driving along the new highway connecting Cusco to Lake Titicaca. There, a boat will take you to stay with a local Uros family on an island for three days. Both the island and the Uros homes are made of water plants from the lake.
1. What is scheduled on Machu Picchu Tour?| A．Cutting dry stones. | B．Fixing stone walls. |
| C．Exploring the ancient city. | D．Enjoying unique animals. |
| A．Water plants. | B．Lake Titicaca. |
| C．The local island. | D．The beautiful sight. |
| A．They are in the rainforest. | B．They are on foot. |
| C．They have a local guide. | D．They last four days each. |
9 . If you are currently learning English, 1 highly recommend you check out the apps below.
Quizlet
When learning English, you probably have to memorize a lot of words. If you want to grow your vocabulary as fast as possible, a flashcard app like Quizlet is a great shortcut. With Quizlet, you can create a set of flashcards with new English words you are trying to learn, and practice typing them out until you know them by heart. It's a simple concept, but it's highly effective.
Spotify
Spotify is not a language learning app. But chances are that you already use it or a similar app for listening to music or podcasts（播客）, and one of the effective ways to study is combining something you already use into your existing habits. If Spotify is already on your phone, you can subscribe to some podcasts for English learners or download playlists of songs for learning English, or make your own.
Beelinguapp
Beelinguapp makes reading in English as convenient as possible. It shows you a text in your own language with the English translation side-by-side. Texts are short enough so that you can really dig into every word. They cover topics from fairytales, to science, to current news articles. There's even a "karaoke" feature where you can read along to audio, which helps you match up the English pronunciation with the English spellings.
Tandem
Tandem is a language exchange app which connects learners from all over the world. It can help you find a native English speaker who is trying to learn your native language, so you can swap language skills. If you only have five minutes to spare, you can simply exchange messages with a native English speaker. If you have more time, you can have a longer, digital language exchange" by sharing voice notes, or using video chat. It's a great way to test your English skills out with real people.
1. What is Spotify intended to help people do?| A．Develop a good habit. | B．Listen to music or podcasts. |
| C．Learn a foreign language. | D．Memorize words with flashcards. |
| A．Learners can use their native language as a reference. |
| B．It's convenient for learners to translate voice notes. |
| C．It provides learners a chance to tell their own stories. |
| D．Learners can sing English songs along to the music. |
| A．Quizlet. | B．Spotify. | C．Beelinguapp. | D．Tandem. |
10 . Best smartwatches you can buy right now
1. Apple Watch SE
The Apple Watch SE is the best smartwatch money can buy right now, but it’s only the right choice for you if you own an iPhone. If you do have an iPhone, you may wonder why the Apple Watch 6 doesn’t take our title of the very best smartwatch? That’s because the Apple Watch SE does almost everything that smartwatch can, but for a much lower price.
The Apple Watch SE comes with a high-end design and a great range of features that you can’t get on every other smartwatch right now. The battery life isn’t the best on the market based on our tests, and there isn’t an always-on display, but if you’re after a great value for money choice for your next wrist companion you should opt for the Apple Watch SE.
2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a wearable that had a lot of publicity around it. This sees Samsung return to Wear OS, having used Tizen for recent models. But this isn’t Wear OS as you might know it — it’s a new take on the operating system, designed alongside Samsung, and with a very Tizen-like skin on the top.
Add to that great performance, what we found to be a comfortable fit, a lightweight build, and interesting new body composition measurement tools, and this makes for a top smartwatch, especially for those interested in tracking their health and fitness.
But with some of its features requiring a Samsung phone, and no support for iPhones, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 isn’t something we can recommend to everyone. It also arguably isn’t worth upgrading to if you already own a recent Galaxy Watch.
3. Apple Watch 6
The Apple Watch 6 hasn’t taken the top spot in our best smartwatch list, but this is the absolute best device you can get if you own an iPhone. Why isn’t it ranked above the Apple Watch SE? Because it’s a lot more expensive than that option.
It isn’t a huge upgrade over the Apple Watch 5 though. There are new features like blood oxygen monitoring and an upgraded chipset, but largely it’s a similar device with the exact same screen and design.
That said, if you’re after an Apple Watch this is the best from the company ever, we just found the lack of any major upgrades a slight disappointment.
1. What is a disadvantage of the Apple Watch SE?| A．It has a poor range of features | B．The display is always on |
| C．It is poor value for money | D．The battery life is not outstanding |
| A．It doesn’t support iPhones | B．It is comfortable |
| C．It can’t be recommended to everyone | D．It uses a different operating system |
| A．The blood oxygen monitor | B．The screen |
| C．The price | D．The chipset |
