1 . Borrowing Rules of Some Public Libraries
General Borrowing Rules
Borrowing Periods
*3 weeks for books and magazines
*2 weeks for new books
*1 week for entertainment DVDs
*1 week for documentary DVDs
*3 days for new DVDs(with stickers)
Renewals (续借)
All items except DVDs, Interlibrary Loan items, and new books may be renewed once if no one is waiting for them. Renewals may be made by calling 794-4244 ext. 4721.
Limits on Borrowing Rules
Adults(18 and over)may borrow
*30 items total from any of the Vineland, Bridgeton, and Millville libraries
*5 books from Vineland Public Library on any one topic for 3 weeks
*4 entertainment DVDs for 1 week
*4 documentary DVDs for 1 week
*6 magazines for 3 weeks
First-time borrowers are limited to 2 items.
Children(17 and under)may borrow
*30 items total
*3 books on one topic
*4 videos or DVDs
*6 magazines
Fines
*15 cents per day for adult books, magazines and music CDs
*35 cents a day for new books(14-day loan from the New Book shelves)
*$2.00 per day for overdue videos and DVDs
*10 cents per day on children’s materials and Audio Books
*10 cents per day on all other library materials
Borrowers are responsible for the replacement cost of any damaged or lost items. A $3 processing fee will also be charged.
1. How long may a borrower keep a new DVD?A.Three days. | B.One week. |
C.Two weeks. | D.Three weeks. |
A.Adults. | B.Children. |
C.New borrowers. | D.Ones damaging items. |
A.15 cents. | B.30 cents. |
C.35 cents. | D.70 cents. |
2 . Last week my four-year-old son Basti and I went for a walk in a park.
That evening, I came across a community post from a (n)
The next morning, I had to break the
The lovely toy was returned. Feeling unhappy, yet I thought we had made a good
A.Climbing | B.Crashing | C.Noticing | D.Approaching |
A.found | B.bought | C.mentioned | D.recognized |
A.brief | B.shallow | C.amazing | D.familiar |
A.bed | B.dining-room | C.workshop | D.kitchen |
A.awkward | B.anxious | C.energetic | D.frightened |
A.damaged | B.lost | C.rented | D.stolen |
A.happy | B.angry | C.excited | D.concerned |
A.calmed | B.invited | C.contacted | D.comforted |
A.news | B.effect | C.cup | D.letter |
A.contributing | B.holding | C.painting | D.washing |
A.borrowed | B.hid | C.loved | D.needed |
A.accept | B.recover | C.return | D.keep |
A.plan | B.contribution | C.promise | D.decision |
A.quickly | B.slightly | C.fortunately | D.actually |
A.pulled up | B.cheered up | C.responded to | D.belonged to |
A businessman stops to cut a rose at a garden for his daughter, Bella. But a
Bella has to go to his castle
A wise and wealthy man bought a beautiful house with a huge garden. However, not all people
One fine day, the wise man woke up in a good mood (情绪). He opened the gate and a big bag full of garbage
5 . The West Philadelphia Tool Library
Who are we?
The West Philadelphia Tool Library (WPTL) lends tools to community members so they can perform simple home repairing tasks, tend their yards and gardens, build furniture, start projects, and learn new skills in a safe and affordable manner.
Where are we?
We are on the west side of S. 47th Street about 200 feet south of Woodland Avenue.
WPTL open hours
Monday through Thursday: 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Become a member
To join the Tool Library, stop by during hours of operation to complete the application, or join today by completing the on-line application.
After joining, but before you borrow your first tools, we will ask you to show us two forms of identification, including one that is a government-issued ID photo (like a driver’s license) and one that includes your current address. We also ask you for the names and phone numbers of two references (担保人), who know you well and who could guarantee your reliability in returning tools timely.
Your membership application is not complete until you pay your membership fees. We ask that you pay between $20 and $50 per year based on your income. Consider becoming a Lifetime Member for $400 if you can afford it. The money you pay will help the Tool Library buy more tools that you can borrow.
1. What can we know about the West Philadelphia Tool Library?A.It collects tools from the locals. | B.It helps the locals repair their tools. |
C.It provides the locals with a tool lending service. | D.It sells garden tools to local community members. |
A.At 10:00 am on Tuesday. | B.At 6:00 pm on Wednesday. |
C.At 9:00 pm on Friday. | D.At 8:30 am over the weekend. |
A.Complete the application. | B.Visit it during hours of operation. |
C.Hand in the application in person. | D.Supply WPTL with some tools. |
6 . 4 YouTube Channels That You Need to Watch
Yes Theory6.57M Subscribers
Driven by the motto “Seek Discomfort,” Yes Theory aims to spread a message of positivity and fearlessness through pursuing projects and missions that help bring people outside their comfort zones. There is no doubt that many of us may feel too scared to pursue ambitious goals, which is why Yes Theory takes on some of the most daunting (令人望而却步的) adventures to show people that discomfort helps achieve a great life.
Nas Daily2.45M Subscribers
Being a graduate of Harvard, Nuseir Yassin, also known as Nas Daily, makes an effort to provide a YouTube channel that highlights the “most incredible humans on planet Earth.” His videos often feature individuals who are creating change in the world, and he also covers some of the most important topics of discussion like climate change.
TED-Ed13.7M Subscribers
TED-Ed is one of the most famous YouTube channels when it comes to learning and inspiration. The channel has no specific video producer as it features presentations from people all around the world. These videos feature a wide variety of topics, and there is no specific subject that the channel focuses on. Instead, it provides insight into anything that can benefit the viewers, and it truly is a great resource to use if you would like to learn something new.
Be Inspired7.4M Subscribers
Be Inspired is a YouTube channel that provides videos to help people improve their overall well-being. These videos include a wide variety of topics such as sleep, stress, economics, jobs, setting and achieving goals, and creating plans. The channel also includes short and inspirational videos that help people realize the mistakes they are making and ways to solve them.
1. Which channel encourages viewers to challenge themselves?A.Be Inspired. | B.Yes Theory. | C.Nas Daily. | D.TED-Ed. |
A.Learning the latest news. | B.Meeting incredible humans. |
C.Having access to job opportunities. | D.Improving their overall well-being. |
A.They are inspirational. |
B.They are favored by students. |
C.They all have over 6M subscribers. |
D.They all have one specific video producer. |
7 . There once lived a monster named Nian, who lived deep in the sea and climbed up to eat cattle and
Then, one New Year’s Eve, the villagers were in a great
Around
To
A.cheat | B.greet | C.kill | D.cheer |
A.hurry | B.silence | C.trouble | D.satisfaction |
A.complaining | B.sweeping | C.decorating | D.packing |
A.monster | B.villager | C.beggar | D.sailor |
A.morning | B.noon | C.afternoon | D.midnight |
A.staying | B.stuck | C.returning | D.left |
A.angrily | B.calmly | C.cheerfully | D.secretly |
A.upward | B.downward | C.forward | D.backward |
A.black | B.red | C.yellow | D.white |
A.amused | B.concerned | C.relieved | D.scared |
A.celebrate | B.explore | C.benefit | D.exchange |
A.expensive | B.new | C.modern | D.dusty |
A.instructions | B.beliefs | C.contributions | D.regards |
A.behaviours | B.occasions | C.gestures | D.customs |
A.purpose | B.response | C.origin | D.description |
8 . New Zealand plans to put a price on sheep and cow burps (打嗝) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (排放). If the plan is passed, New Zealand will become the first country to tax (征税) farmers on each burp of their cattle, since the burps give out methane (甲烷) into the atmosphere.
“There is no question that we need to cut the amount of methane we are putting into the atmosphere, and an effective emissions pricing system for agriculture will play a key part in how we achieve that,” Climate Change Minister James Shaw said.
Animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of global warming. It is reportedly responsible for at least 14.5% of the world’s emissions. Moreover, cows are by far the biggest contributors. This is so because they produce 40% of global methane when they burp, fart (放屁) and produce waste. Also, methane is 80 times more warming than CO2 although it’s shorter-lived in the atmosphere.
New Zealand, which has a population of five million people, has around 10 million cattle and 26 million sheep. “Almost half the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, mainly methane,” the draft plan explained.
The “burp tax” is expected to take effect in 2025. Mr. Shaw wants farming to be more environmentally friendly. He also wants farmers to change the way they farm. He wants them to feed their animals on seaweed instead of grass. This will produce fewer emissions. Mr. Shaw also said farmers can reduce the tax they pay by planting more trees. Another suggestion is for cows to wear special masks.
New Zealand’s farmers support the government. They want to do their bit to help the environment.
1. Why will cattle’s burps be taxed?A.To raise more money. | B.To feed more cattle. |
C.To limit cattle’s price. | D.To better the environment. |
A.Its cows produce 40% of global methane. |
B.Its agriculture affects greenhouse gas emissions. |
C.It is responsible for at least 14.5% of the world’s emissions. |
D.There is 80 times more methane than CO2. |
A.Plant more trees. | B.Correct their way to farm. |
C.Feed their animals on grass. | D.Wear special masks when farming. |
A.New Zealand reducing greenhouse gas emissions |
B.New Zealand’s greenhouse emissions and animal farming |
C.New Zealand introducing a new tax to help the environment |
D.New Zealand’s farmers joining in the fight against climate change |
9 . One Monday afternoon in April, 45-year-old Rene Compean set out for a hike in Angeles National Forest in Southern California.
Rene parked his car near the Buckhorn Campground and headed up a trail in the Mt. Waterman area. Later, he texted a picture of setting foot on a rock to a friend, and the unclear image ended up saving his life!
A few hours into the hike, Rene took a wrong turn because a path marker was missing due to recent forest fires. He realized he was lost and texted his friend for help, explaining that he had no idea where he was and his phone was about to die. Unfortunately, he didn’t have location services on his mobile phone, so search and rescue teams couldn’t find him using GPS.
Rene was reported missing around 6 p.m. Temperatures dropped rapidly in the mountains, and rescuers searched through the night with no success.
When they set out in search of Rene the next morning, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office posted Rene’s picture to their social media pages, asking the public to help them identify the area.
Thankfully, the photo made its way to satellite mapping enthusiast Benjamin Kuo. As luck would have it, Ben has “a very strange hobby” that came into use in this situation. “I love taking a look at photos and figuring out where they’re taken,” Ben explained.
He studied the area below Rene’s legs for clues and came up with coordinates (坐标) for where he thought the hiker was. He then provided the details to the Sheriff’s Office. Thankfully, Ben’s coordinates had exactly pointed out his location! Believe it or not, officials found the hiker within three-quarters of a mile of the GPS coordinates Ben sent them. A helicopter was sent to the site, and there was Rene, tired out and cold from his night outside but otherwise unharmed.
1. What made it difficult for search and rescue teams to find Rene?A.Fires broke out in the forest. | B.The path marker was not correct. |
C.Rene couldn’t be located by GPS. | D.Rene’s picture was not clear enough. |
A.To help locate Rene’s position. | B.To attract the attention of the readers. |
C.To seek satellite mapping enthusiasts. | D.To inform people of Rene’s getting lost. |
A.Because he loved hiking and taking photos. |
B.Because he was quite familiar with the area. |
C.Because he was sent to the site by a helicopter. |
D.Because he was good at finding clues from photos. |
A.The bravery and calmness of Rene. | B.The extraordinary talent of Benjamin. |
C.The excellent photography skill of Rene. | D.The search and rescue teams’ rich experience. |
10 . Four Best Films for You
Dune
Now at last we have a big-screen Dune that may actually do justice to Frank Herbert’s science-fiction novel. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film runs for 155 minutes and still only covers the first half of the book.
The French Dispatch
It’s the 10th film of Wes Anderson, a writer-director. In The French Dispatch, he takes his meticulous(一丝不苟的)style to new extremes, so barely does a frame go by that isn’t ornamented(雕琢)with a split screen. It tells three short stories set in the fictional French town of Ennui-sur-Blase, and supposedly drawn from the pages of a New Yorker-style magazine in the mid-20th Century.
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Now that Marvel’s superheroes have saved the universe, their next job is obvious: they have to save the multiverse. In the third of the Spider-Man blockbusters starring Tom Holland, the teenage accidentally opens a portal (大门)to numerous parallel realities. “What people will be really surprised about is that it’s not fun, this film,” Holland told Total Film. “It’s dark and sad, and it’s going to be really affecting.”
Ron’s Gone Wrong
The first cartoon from a new British studio, Locksmith Animation, Ron’s Gone Wrong is a family comedy. The film’s co-writer and co-director, Sarah Smith, said, “In our movie, Barney ends up with Ron, a robot, who’s completely broken, who doesn’t agree with him and doesn’t know anything about him and they have to build this relationship from that point.”
1. Who is the director of The French Dispatch?A.Tom Holland. | B.Sarah Smith. | C.Wes Anderson. | D.Denis Villeneuve. |
A.Science-fiction. | B.Cartoon. | C.Action. | D.Documentary. |
A.It’s set in a French town. | B.It’s a family comedy. |
C.It’s about superheroes. | D.It’s the longest film. |