A.She expects to see it. |
B.She has no interest in it. |
C.She thinks it is not very good. |
2 . Grading Policies for Introduction to Literature
Grading Scale
90-100, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, E.
Essays (60%)
Your four major essays will combine to form the main part of the grade for this course:
Essay 1 = 10%; Essay2= 15%; Essay3= 15%; Essay4= 20%.
Group Assignments (30%)
Students will work in groups to complete four assignments(作业) during the course. All the assignments will be submitted by the assigned date through Blackboard, our online learning and course management system.
Daily Worth/In-Class Writing and Tests/Group Work/Homework (10%)
Class activities will vary from day to day, but students must be ready to complete short in-class writings or tests drawn directly from assigned readings or notes from the previous class’s lecture/discussion, so it is important to take careful notes during class. Additionally, from time to time I will assign group work to be completed in class or short assignments to be completed at home, both of which will be graded.
Late Work
An essay not submitted in class on the due date will lose a letter grade for each class period. If it is not turned in by the 4th day after the due date, it will earn a zero. Daily assignments not completed during class will get a zero. Short writings missed as a result of an excused absence will be accepted.
1. Which accounts for the main part of a student’s final grade?A.Essays. | B.Homework. |
C.Group Assignments. | D.In-Class Writing and Tests. |
A.Completing short assignments. | B.Reviewing previous lectures. |
C.Participating in group work. | D.Taking careful notes. |
A.Culture. | B.Advertisement. | C.Education. | D.News. |
3 . Kitchen Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
Food Chopper (切碎机) with Storage Container
Using a food chopper to save time and effort when preparing dinners is always a smart idea. But using a food chopper that doubles as a storage container is more convenient. This one is made of BPA-free plastics and comes with three interchangeable blades (刀片) so you can chop your vegetables in various sizes.
Available on Amazon, $18.99
Mixing Bowl Set with No-skid (防滑的) Bottoms and Pour Spouts
This clever set of mixing bowls solves a few problems we didn’t realize we had. For one thing, it has no-skid bottoms, so you can more easily have control over the bowl while using a hand mixer or other tools. And for another, the specially designed part makes it easy to pour liquid from the bowl into a pan or baking dish with hardly any effort. Plus, they’re pretty cute.
Available on Amazon, $21.97
Rubbermaid Fresh Works Produce Saver
Do you feel like you’re constantly throwing away fresh vegetables you just bought? Rubbermaid’s Fresh Works containers come in a variety of sizes, and are made to help food and vegetables remain fresh for as long as possible — saving your time and money in the long run.
Available on Amazon, $6.99
Heat-Resistant Gloves
These aren’t your grandma’s potholders. These heat-resistant gloves are made with high-quality silicone, making them effective against high temperatures and non-slip. They’re also multi-purpose, since you can use them inside when removing plates from the oven or outside while barbecuing.
Available on Amazon, $14.99
1. What can we know about the Food Chopper?A.It protects people from getting burnt. | B.It is used to contain liquid. |
C.It is made of BPA plastics. | D.It has two main functions. |
A.It is convenient to clean. | B.It keeps steady when used. |
C.It helps you save a lot of money. | D.It saves you time for cooking. |
A.$18.99. | B.$21.97. | C.$6.99. | D.$14.99. |
4 . If someone says you are too old to learn to swim, ignore them. Remind them of then 75-year-old Rosemary Caruana, the grandmother who knows you’re never too old to learn to swim. She thought she was unable to swim at all. More than that, she had a strong dislike for the water. But despite this, she found herself in her swimming costume at her local pool.
Caruana took her grandson swimming and was watching her grandson in the pool. She decided she needed lessons. So after her grandson’s lesson she approached the swimming teacher and asked whether or not she would be able to take some swimming lessons. The teacher told Rosemary that you’re never too old to learn to swim and said she’d be happy to teach her.
“I watched my youngest grandson swimming and thought, this is ridiculous...you’re 75-year-old, he’s swimming, you’re not-and you live on an island. So I asked his teacher if she would teach me and she said yes.”
Over the next 12 months, Caruana attended each session to build up her swimming ability. She had a goal, which was to swim a length of the pool. She did it. She still takes part in her swimming lessons each week, and now looks forward to each session rather than panicking as she had in the early months.
“Now, 12 months later, I absolutely love it. And I can now do four lengths of the main pool which is 25 meters, two on my front and two on my back. I do still need my wonderful instructor Sally beside me, though. I am not quite confident enough to go it alone.”
You are never too old to learn: inspired?
You are never too old to learn to swim, said Rosemary. If you are a grandmother inspired by Rosemary to learn to swim, then use our Poolfinder widget to track down your nearest pool below.
1. Which of the following statements is true?A.Caruana had a love for water at first. | B.Caruana started to learn to swim at 75. |
C.All grandmothers can learn to swim. | D.Caruana is old enough to learn to swim. |
A.There were no local pools when Caruana was young. |
B.Caruana’s grandson asked her to teach him swimming. |
C.Caruana could do 25 meters after attending one session. |
D.The swimming center has different pools in various areas. |
A.To tell a story. | B.To make an advertisement. |
C.To introduce a practical trick. | D.To prove one’s ability. |
A.You are never too old to learn to swim | B.How a grandmother loves swimming |
C.Rosemary Caruana, an old grandma | D.What a wonderful swimming instructor! |
A.She expects to see it. |
B.She has no interest in it. |
C.She thinks it is not very good. |
6 . Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Getting There
The easiest way to get to Amboseli is by air. Airkenya has daily flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi and Mombasa Air Safari to Amboseli from Mombasa, Malindi and Diani on the Kenyan Coast. The drive from Nairobi is 4 hours. The road is paved to Namanga but the remaining 75km to Amboseli’s Meshanani Gate is over a rough dirt road. It takes roughly 2.5 hours to cover the 94km between the Chyulu Gate in Tsavo West and Amboseli. The passage on this road should be undertaken only in the presence of an armed convoy. A four-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended.
When to Travel
The best time to visit Amboseli National Park is the dry season from January through April and June through October when vegetation is thin and animals congregate at the water holes making them easy to spot. The long rains are in April and May and short rains in November and December.
Health & Safety
Amboseli lies in a malaria risk area and travelers’ diarrhea is a common ailment affecting tourists in Kenya. When packing your suitcase don’t forget to include neutral colored, long-sleeved shirts and trousers, DEET insect repellent and high factor sunscreen. Sleep under a treated mosquito net or in a screened or air conditioned room.
Admission & Fees
An entrance fee is charged and, in general, is included in the rate of the safari lodge or camp.
Things to Keep in Mind
Road transfers should be undertaken during the day rather than at night. Be aware and be weary of both small and large tricks.
1. What may be the best choice if we go to Amboseli National Park by land?A.Going in a group on foot. | B.Going alone with enough food. |
C.Going by car with guards. | D.Going by car with a family. |
A.In February. | B.In May. | C.In July. | D.In October. |
A.Dark-colored coats. | B.Multicolored sweaters. |
C.Light-colored T-shirts. | D.neutral colored, long-sleeved shirts. |
7 . The Children’s Library is currently offering pick-up service. Customers may tell us your requests for any books or movies over the telephone by calling (561) 6552776, on Mondays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Customers can click here to browse our available titles. Limits on requests are 15 per family. Pick-up time is 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the same week when requests are made. Please note some items listed as available may become unavailable before your order is filled.
Once a request is made, library staff will call you to confirm your request, and reserve pick-up time for Tuesday or Thursday between 10 a.m. and noon.
When arriving for pick-up, customers are asked to drive through the Rovensky staff parking lot, attached to the building which houses the Children’s Library. On arrival, call our Children’s Library to let them know you are here and a staff member will place your bag. Please remain in your vehicle. Please place all returns in our book drop.
The Children’s Library offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including Preschool Story Time, Family Story Time and special events. Programs for children in kindergarten and higher grades are offered during the season, November through April, on selected weekdays. Children are invited to borrow books, use iPads, play games, build with blocks and enjoy special programs at no charge.
Children of all ages, newborn through 17, must always be accompanied by an adult while in the Children’s Library. Likewise, all adults must be accompanied by a child.
1. When can customers make a call to tell the requests?A.10: 30 a.m., Tuesday. | B.11: 30 a m. Thursday. |
C.10: 30 a. m., Monday. | D.1: 00 a.m., Monday. |
A.Drive through a park. | B.Pay some money for books. |
C.Remain in the Library. | D.Inform the library of their arrival. |
A.On a notice. | B.On the Internet. | C.In the library. | D.In a newspaper. |
8 . Let’s be honest, if anyone could need some extra care, it’s Mom! Moms are constantly taking care of others, so on Mother’s Day, why not spoil Mom with everything she needs to give herself a much-needed mommy timeout.
Nespresso VertuoPlus
For many moms, self-care starts first thing in the morning with the help of a little, or a lot, of coffee. The Nespresso VertuoPlus can make the perfect cup of coffee that can only be described as “heaven in a cup”. This machine, which tops our list of best single-serve coffee makers also comes with a starter set of capsules in a variety of flavors.
Get Nespresso VertuoPlus at Amazon for $178.55.
Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser
Among all the household chaos moms are dealing with, this fresh gift will help Mom feel relaxed every time she takes a moment to breathe. It comes in a pretty glass vial with eight reed sticks to keep Mom’s house smelling great for weeks. They can excite people who make ends meet. They’re neutral enough to fit in with any decoration, so go ahead and buy a few so Mom can use them throughout her home.
Get the Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser at Target for $10.
Jo Malone
If your mom considers smelling like a fresh, summer breeze as part of her self-care routine, then Jo Malone’s Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne is the perfect perfume choice. It’s a light fragrance that smells slightly sweet. Fair warning if Mom is shy: People will want to sniff her.
Get Jo Malone at Sephora for $ 75.
Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial
It’s hard to think of a better self-care gift for Mom than a luxurious spa facial, but what if Mom could get similar results, right from home? Mom will feel and look like she’s fresh from the spa in less than 10 minutes with the Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial from Murad. The formula contains Vitamin C (known to brighten skin), exfoliators to scrub away dead skin cells and it works on all skin types.
Get Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial at Amazon for $ 79.
1. What can be bought for Mom who needs a morning pick-her-up?A.Nespresso VertuoPlus. | B.Lemon Zest+ Sage Oil Reed Diffuser. |
C.Jo Malone. | D.Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial. |
A.Expensive. | B.Portable. | C.Unappealing. | D.Affordable. |
A.They can be purchased at Amazon. | B.They’re self-care goods for Mom. |
C.They fit the mom on her feet all day. | D.They’re favored by those keeping neat. |
1. What does the center aim to do?
A.Offer a relaxing place for sick people to recover. |
B.Encourage people to live a healthy life. |
C.Provide a colorful life for the retired people. |
A.Doing exercise after lunchtime. |
B.Exercising as planned. |
C.Trying all kinds of exercise. |
A.Relaxing in the garden. | B.Watching TV. | C.Holding parties. |
A.By informing the library of demands. |
B.By paying a little more booking fee. |
C.By contacting the people at reception. |
10 . Tickets for the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Concerts
Due to extremely high demand, tickets for the three traditional end of year concerts of the Vienna Philharmonic are drawn by lot (抽签) over this website at the beginning of each year. In this way, music lovers from all over the world have an equal chance to purchase these highly desired tickets.
Application Period: February 1—28, 2020
During this period, interested persons are invited to apply on this website for tickets to the Preview Performance (December 30, 2020, 11:00 am), the New Year’s Eve Concert (December 31, 2020, 7:30 pm), and the New Year’s Concert (January 1, 2021, 11:15 am).
Price Categories
The number of the tickets for the New Year’s Concert is limited to two, and the number of the tickets for the Preview Performance and New Year’s Eve Concert can be up to four. The ticket prices range between $35 and $1,200 for the New Year’s Concert, $25 and $860 for the New Year’s Eve Concert, and $20 and $495 for the Preview Performance.
You can view the status of the draw at any time under your personal account. Should you make a change in your application, you would only do so during the application period (February 1—28). In March, you will be informed of the results of the draw in the “My Account” area and by e-mail.
1. How long is the application accessible?A.About one month. | B.About ten months. |
C.About eleven months. | D.About half a month. |
A.6. | B.12. | C.8. | D.10. |
A.On December 30. | B.On December 31. | C.On March 1. | D.On January 1. |