International Library BOOKS, CDS AND VIDEOS OVER 100 FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES ENTRANCE FREE Monday—Friday 9:30 am—6:00 pm New England House, Museum Street | Painting Competition For young people 8-16 years old Paint a picture of an animal Send it to Young Artist Magazine 12 High Street Before 14 September and win a bicycle |
Holiday Sports Club 27 London Road July—August For young people (10-18) Play a different sport every day (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis and baseball) Price £25 a week | City University Film Club EVERY MONDAY 6 pm—9:30 pm Films from America, Australia and Britain Get your tickets from the Student Office Adults £3 Students £1.50 Cafe open for drinks and snacks |
| A．International Library is open six days a week. |
| B．The Painting Competition is for seven-year-old children and above. |
| C．The cafe is open for drinks and snacks in the International Library. |
| D．Two people should pay £50 a week for sports in Holiday Sports Club. |
| A．The Student Office. | B．27 London Road. |
| C．12 High Street. | D．New England House. |
| A．At 6:00 pm on Sunday. | B．At 6:00 pm on Monday. |
| C．At 7:00 pm on Tuesday. | D．At 7:00 pm on Saturday. |
2 . If you want to know the world, you must know famous global media. Here are four well-known ones that can help you learn about what are happening in the world without leaving home.
The Sun (http//www.sun.co.uk)
The Sun is a popular newspaper owned by News Corporation founded by Keith Rupert Murdoch. It is filled with the jokes about heads of state and major events both inside and outside Britain such as mayor’s trousers not being tied properly, politicians’ sleeping during conferences and so on. Its lively and popular style just meets the taste of the lower classes. Now its annual circulation (年发行量) has reached 23,100,000 copies.
Daily Mail (http//www.dailymail.co.uk)
Daily Mail, compared to The Sun, is a little more serious. Reading Daily Mail, you can not only understand main political and economic events, but also find some relaxing and helpful contents. Well-known for favorite topics for women, it is extremely popular with middle-class housewives. Now its annual circulation has come to 20,930,000 copies.
Onion News (http//www,theonion,com)
Onion News is the most popular satirical (讽刺的) magazine in the United States with a circulation of 6,900,000 copies a year, covering domestic (国内的), foreign and local news including entertaining newspapers and websites. Most onion readers are between 18 and 44 years old.
The New Yorker (http//www.newyorker.com)
The New Yorker is a comprehensive (综合性的) magazine of America. It is mainly on non-fiction (纪实文学), including reports and comments on politics, international affairs, popular culture, art, science, technology and business. It also publishes literary works, but mainly short stories and poems, as well as humorous sketches and its different style of the New Yorker cartoons. Its annual circulation adds up to 10,209,000 copies.
1. Which medium (媒体) has the smallest circulation? ________| A．Onion News. | B．Daily Mail. |
| C．The New Yorker. | D．The Sun. |
| A．A popular culture report. | B．A topic for women. |
| C．A humorous sketch (素描). | D．A short story. |
| A．Windows to the world | B．Popular magazines |
| C．Ways to stay at home | D．Global media |
3 . Buying gifts for friends and family can be one of the most difficult parts of the holiday season. But don’t worry! We can help! Here are some gift ideas to suit all pockets.
E-Skateboard
For a friend who used to skateboard as a teen but has got a bit out-of-shape over the years, how about an electric skateboard? Control your speed with the remote control and let the wind blow through your hair as you race down the street. Though it is not cheap, it might be worth trying.
Pillow Speakers
With these speakers, you can fall asleep to the sound of waves, your favorite broadcast, or a relaxing song. With earphones, the cable (耳机线) can be uncomfortable to sleep on. But this little flat speaker is placed under the pillow, and the sound can only be heard by the person resting on the pillow.
Key Finder
This is the perfect gift for people who're always looking for their keys.
Attach the key finder to your key chain, and by using your phone you can make the finder ring to let you know where it is. It can also warn you if your keys are too far away from you. If you drop your keys, the key finder app keeps track of the last place your keys were and displays the location on the map.
TV Back Lights
Leaving the lights on when watching a movie is too bright, but if you switch them off, it tires your eyes. These LED strips solve that problem and make your movie experience even more enjoyable. You can change the color of the lights to suit your mood using a remote control. And it’s under ten dollars, so if you’re saving money, this might be something to consider.
1. What is special about pillow speakers?| A．They won’t disturb others. | B．They improve your sleep. |
| C．They can change songs to suit your mood. | D．They protect your ears from noise. |
| A．make your phone ring | B．bring back your memory |
| C．show you their last position | D．send a message to your phone |
| A．They are all cheap gifts. | B．They are suitable for people of all ages. |
| C．They are all good for health. | D．They are all tech gifts. |
4 . The Complete Guide to Alberta’s Icefields Parkway
Introduction
The 144-mile Icefields Parkway is one of Canada’s most scenic road trip routes(路线) and is a must for visitors to Alberta. It has dozens of viewpoints where you can see glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, forests, and valleys. The parkway starts in Jasper National Park, and travels south to near Lake Louise, in Banff National Park. Most travelers will approach the parkway from Jasper National Park, though. The Icefields Parkway is open throughout the year, but most travelers will prefer to drive it in the warmer months.
Stops to Make Along the Way
Athabasca Falls: Around 30 kilometres south of Jasper, the 75-foot waterfalls are not exceptionally high, but they run with a large amount of water, making them some of the most impressive waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies.
Sunwapta Falls: Fed by the Athabasca Glacier, the Sunwapta Falls are divided into the upper and lower sections. The upper waterfalls are easily accessible, but you need to hike a short distance to get to the lower waterfalls. The lower waterfalls are definitely worth the walk if you want to escape the crowds in the summer. Sunwapta Falls are about 34 miles from Jasper.
Where to Get Supplies
If you’re spreading this road trip over more than one day, stock up on snacks in Jasper or Lake Louise and fill up your tank there, too. There are no major towns between Jasper and Lake Louise. In summer, there are a few places to eat and stay along the way, but prices tend to be high because of the lack of competition and the area’s remoteness.
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1. Where will most people begin the Icefields Parkway?| A．In Lake Louise. | B．In Sunwapta. | C．In Jasper National Park. | D．In Banff National Park. |
| A．The beautiful Athabasca Glacier. | B．The lower sections of Sunwapta Falls. |
| C．The beautiful Lake Louise. | D．The beautiful town of Jasper. |
| A．The food in Jasper is very delicious. | B．There are no towns along the way. |
| C．There are no places to eat along the way. | D．The food is expensive along the way. |
5 . Last month, girls took all the top 4 prizes at the Broadcom Masters, a competition for middle school students across the US.
Rachel Bergey won the Lemelson Award
She developed an equipment to catch the Spotted Lanternfly, an animal destroying trees in Pennsylvania. She got her idea when she was climbing on her favorite tree at her family’s farm. The Lemelson Organization gives the award to a student who provides answers to real-world problems.
Sidor Clare won the Marconi Award
She developed bricks that one day could be made on the Moon. That way, astronauts would not have to bring building materials with them when they build houses there.
Alexis MacAvoy won the Robert Wood Johnson Award
She designed a film to remove heavy metals from water. The award recognizes the student whose work shows the most promise in public health-related fields, and an understanding of how social problems affect（影响）health.
Lauren Ejiaga won the DoD STEM Talent Award
She studied how certain kinds of light from the sun affect plant growth. The DoD STEM Talent Award is given to a student for showing talent in science, technology, engineering or math. along with the leadership and technical skills necessary to success in the future.
At the Broadcom Masters, there were 30 winners-18 girls and 12 boys. They were chosen from 2.348 middle school students in 47 states. A group of scientists, engineers and educators selected the winners. Each winner’s school will receive $1,000 from the Broadcom Masters to support the school’s science program.
1. Who won the Marconi Award?| A．Rachel Bergey. | B．Sidor Clare. |
| C．Alexis MacAvoy. | D．Lauren Ejiaga. |
| A．The Marconi Award. | B．The DoD STEM Talent Award. |
| C．The Lemelson Award. | D．The Robert Wood Johnson Award. |
| A．Each winner will get $1,000. |
| B．Only girls are allowed to attend. |
| C．All the winners are middle school students. |
| D．It is started by a group of scientists and engineers. |
6 . For Stevens Point locals in the US, the city is flooded with delicious fried fish. Here are four top choices for the community to have a try.
Hilltop Pub&Grill
Hilltop Pub&Grill first opened in the 1980s and took the Stevens Point community by storm with its delicious food and unique decoration style. Its fried fish are beloved due to the use of “high-quality North Atlantic fish, with a light beer batter (面糊)”.
The Final Score Bar&Grill
The Final Score Bar&Grill aimed to become a local hot spot in 2001 when Jim Billings, the owner, took charge of the business. Billings feels that their five batter choices set them apart from their neighboring bars. Besides, various wines are available.
Point After Pub&Grill
Point After Pub&Grill started serving delicious food and cold beers in a welcoming environment in 2009. But its history runs much longer. “Before it was Point After Pub&Grill, it had been Northside Bar for 30 plus years,” explained Molski, the owner. Molski feels that the pub’s four special batter choices and other fish specials are what help make it an area landmark.
Two Harps Pub
This Irish pub opened its doors to the public in 2017 and has been drawing fans and locals ever since. “I had done my career for a long time and was kind of bored with it,” said Nick Moore, the owner. “And this opportunity fell into my lap, so I went with it. It really made sense to open up an Irish bar.” The growing pub advises guests to try a cold beer with their Friday fried fish.
1. What makes Hilltop Pub&Grill popular with customers?| A．The convenient location. | B．The special food. |
| C．The high-quality service. | D．The unique wine. |
| A．They are both run by the same company. | B．They are both famous for great wines. |
| C．They both feature some particular batter. | D．They were both founded ten years ago. |
| A．It is the newest among the four pubs. | B．It offers free cold beers to customers. |
| C．It only provides fried fish on Fridays. | D．It has a unique decoration style. |
