1 . Here are three of the best language leaning apps for mastering a new language, so take out your phone and download one of them!
Drops
Drops is a really good language-learning app for users who have a tight (紧的) study time. By spending just 5 minutes a day on this app, you will start to master a new language. It might sound unrealistic, but the app ensures that you don’t get bored. One of the biggest benefits of using Drops is that it gives you a beautiful explanation of all the words you are learning. Drops also brings fun games to make you interested in learning. However, you need to pay $15 every month if you want to use its functions or take its fast-learning courses.
Duolingo
Duolingo brings a series of fun courses that are easy to understand. One of the best things about Duolingo is that it learns and adapts to users’ learning style and provides lessons and exercises that bring the best results. Learners love Duolingo’s reward system which encourages them to study hard. The best part is that all the courses are free. However you have to pay if you want to get rid of ads and have offline access to the lectures.
Memrise
The special feature of this app is that it uses real native speakers to teach you their language. They create local videos that you can watch on the app. This is useful as you not only get the context (语境) of the words but also hear the clear pronunciation. Memrise teaches you a new language by showing you fun videos and offering fun games. The app is available for a free trial of three classes but you need to pay for your membership if you want to learn offline or unlock all the courses.
1. Drops is the most suitable app for learners ______.A.who can not concentrate on learning | B.who can not spare much time to learn |
C.who are used to learning from videos | D.who are slow in learning a language |
A.Its fast-learning courses. | B.Its local videos. |
C.Its fun games. | D.Its reward system. |
A.It offers all the courses for free. | B.It helps users remove advertisements |
C.Its teachers can be native speakers. | D.It is more suitable for offline learning. |
2 . When planning a travel recently, are you still considering the standard tourist destina-tions like Machu Picchu, Mt Qomolangma, which are always overvisited? Get off the beaten path and explore parts of the world you’ve never dared to experience before!
Hiking Paradise in Oceania
Made up of 10 islands, two large and eight smaller ones, it is packed with natural wonders long deep narrow boles in the ocean floor, grand waterfalls and amazing beaches. It’s essential for outdoor enthusiasts There’s enough hiking too, from World War Ⅱ heritage(文化遗产) tracks to a “cloud rainforest” hike and a hike up to the peak of Mount Alava.
Watching Red Crabs(螃蟹) in Australia
Technically a part of Australia, Christmas Island is occupied by around 50 million red crabs. Head to this remote island, and you will witness the incredible scenes of their annual migration(迁移), Plus remember to keep an eye out for dolphins and whale sharks that wan-der around the coastline. It’s not an easy place to get to, but the near-deserted beaches and friendly community make it worth the adventure.
Camping in Volcano Craters in Africa
Camping on the edge of an extinct wolcano crater is pretty excited when it comes to wild adventures. Not only are the sunsets and sunrises unbelievably beautiful at Tanzania’s Ngor-ongoro Crater, but visitors can spot a huge variety of wildlife: hippo, elephants, buffalo, zebra, leopard… There’s no fencing at the Simba Campsite, so there may be a visitor or two during the night.
1. What highlights Hiking Paradise in Oceania?A.The variety of wildlife. | B.Visitors at night. |
C.The scenes of red crabs | D.Spectacular waterfalls |
A.The sunsets and sunrises | B.The friendly community. |
C.The migration of whale shark | D.The amazing ocean holes. |
A.A research paper. | B.A health magazine |
C.A travel brochure. | D.A news report. |
3 . The four theme parks below offer the most thrilling (刺激的) rides and attractions in the world.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Located(坐落) in Virginia,USA,this theme park has some of the highestrated thrill rides in the world. The park’s famous roller coasters include Apollo’s Chariot,Alpengeist,Griffon,the Loch Ness Monster and Verbolten. The park also has thrilling water rides,rides for kids,other rides,shows,tours,animal exhibits and more. Divided into nine areas representing European countries,the park has won an award for the quality of its food.
Everland
As one of the world’s most popular theme parks,Everland is located in Yongin,Gyeonggido Province,South Korea. The park has 40 thrill rides,including a world-famous wooden roller coaster,and many other attractions such as an African hunting ride,a zoo,indoor and outdoor water parks,shows and more.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
This Lancashire amusement park is one of the most visited theme parks in the United Kingdom. Among the park’s 125 rides and attractions are the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the UK,a classic wooden roller coaster,a steel tower ride,the biggest indoor dark ride in the world,a host of rides for kids and more.
Port Aventura World
Located on Spain’s Costa Daurada,this park is divided into six theme areas. Five areas represent different locations including Polynesia,Mexico,America,China and the Mediterranean. The sixth and newest area has a Sesame Street theme. The park has many rides and attractions suitable for visitors of all ages.
1. What did Busch Gardens Williamsburg win an award for?A.The highest thrill rides. | B.A Sesame Street theme area. |
C.Good quality of its food. | D.A host of thrilling water rides. |
A.Busch Gardens Williamsburg. | B.Everland. |
C.Blackpool Pleasure Beach. | D.Port Aventura World. |
A.In Virginia. | B.In Yongin. |
C.In Lancashire. | D.On Costa Daurada. |
4 . Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.
Timetable | |
Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions. | Monday 19:00---21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe. |
Wednesday 19:30---21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science? | Friday 18:30---21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Windows XP. |
1. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _________.
A.Monday | B.Friday . | C.Sunday | D.Wednesday |
A.Mr. Morison | B.Dr. West | C.Mr. Thomas | D.Mrs. Green |
A.19:00 to 21:00 on Monday | B.8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday |
C.18:30 to 21:00 on Friday | D.19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday |