1 . L. Bean Quad backpack

If you need a backpack that can carry large and small objects and is comfortable to wear, this is the backpack for you. The reasonable price and customers’ 100% satisfaction makes this a great buy any way you look at it. While it’s not the most beautiful backpack on the planet, it does look nice at first sight.

Kanken 15” backpack

This Kanken bag is a great choice for school kids of grade one to six or adults with narrow shoulders. Weighing under 450g, it’s easy and comfortable to carry this bag around. The simple design with a lot of eye-catching colors may have you fall in love with it at once.

Timbuk2 Command backpack

If you want to safely carry your laptop and look stylish, the Timbuk2 Command backpack is the one for you. The soft back is made for a comfortable wearing experience. The clean coloring and lines of the bag may make you more “grown-up”.

Amazon Basics backpack

With a lowest price among all these backpacks, the Amazon Basics backpack is a great choice for college students on a tight budget. There are tons of storage choices in this backpack, so it’s easy to forget exactly where you placed a certain object. It is a basic black backpack with a few designs and is never going to appear on a fashion T stage.

1. What makes L. Bean Quad backpack attractive?

A．The color and the design.

B．The style and the quality.

C．The cost and the public praise.

D．The lightweight and the simplicity.

2. Which backpack might be the most suitable one for a Grade-3 student?

A．Kanken 15” backpack.

B．L. Bean Quad backpack.

C．Amazon Basics backpack.

D．Timbuk2 Command backpack.

3. Which of the following is an advantage of Amazon Basics backpack?

A．Fashion.

B．Price.

C．Comfort.

D．Storage.

2 . It can be tough to pull kids away from their computers and mobile devices these days. While they’re playing games, wouldn’t it be great if they could be learning at the same time? Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.

Understanding Math($3.99; iOS)

Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math. The app tracks your child’s progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize(订制)your child’s learning experience to suit the needs.

Word Creativity Kit($2.99; iOS)

Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules. The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.

Barefoot World Atlas($4.99; iOS)

Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the screen. Each region features a set of sub-topics, from wildlife and natural features to native people, landmarks, and architecture. These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs, sounds, and hundreds of mini videos.

My Grades & Homework($0.99; iOS)

A combination of grades and homework tracker, My Grades & Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format and offer a glance at your child’s assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.

1. Which app is beneficial to children’s writing skills?

A．Understanding Math.	B．Word Creativity Kit.
C．Barefoot World Atlas.	D．My Grades & Homework.

2. What is the common part of the four apps?

A．They need purchasing when downloaded.

B．They help children improve their grades.

C．They make studies fun because of mini videos.

D．They inform parents of their children’s progress.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To wish readers to bring in more similar apps for children.

B．To encourage parents to allow their students to play apps.

C．To design the educational apps to combine fun and learning.

D．To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use.

3 . Welcome to the Painting Competition for Woodlands Students

The International Anti-Drug Day this year is coming soon. In order to raise teenagers’ awareness to fight against drug taking, the City Art Council is going to hold a painting competition for the students in our city. Students who want to take part in the competition can hand in their own 2D paintings in either of the following two ways:

Each school will be provided with a box for students to put in their paintings. Boxes will be picked by the City Art Council on Thursday, June 23rd, 2016, before the end of the school day.

Paintings can be also handed in on Friday, June 24th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Woodlands Art Hall (175 Riverside Street).

All paintings are required to be 60 cm wide by 80 cm long or smaller. Larger sizes will not be accepted. Each student can only hand in one painting. The final decision on the competition results will be made on June 26th, the Anti-Drug Day. The name list of the winners will be made known on the website of the City Art Council on the same day. All winning paintings will be shown to the public at the City Youth Park from June 27th till the end of July.

Prizes:

1st Prize (10 students) ＝$ 300 Gift Card each

2nd Prize (20 students) ＝ $ 200 Gift Card each

3rd Prize (30 students)＝ $ 100 Gift Card each

For further information:

Visit http://www. woodlandsartcouncil. org or call 2569-8632.

1. The size of the paintings like ______ will be accepted.

A．50 cm wide by 90 cm long	B．70 cm wide by 60 cm long
C．60 cm wide by 90 cm long	D．60 cm wide by 70 cm long

2. The public can enjoy the winning paintings ______.

A．at the City Youth Park	B．at 175 Riverside Street
C．at the Woodlands Art Hall	D．at the City Art Council

3. What can we know from the passage?

A．Each student can take part in the competition with one 3D painting.

B．Each of the second prize winners in the competition will get 300 dollars.

C．Students can get more information about the competition in two ways.

D．Students must put their paintings in the school box on June 24th.

5 . In England, there are а few сhаіnеd (用锁链栓住) lіbrаrіеѕ still hidden away in medieval (中世纪的) buildings. The following list is based on those libraries that are open to tourists.

Wells Cathedral Library, Somerset

The medieval library of Wells Cathedral was built in the mid-15th century. Most of the 2,800 volumes (书) in the collection today were got in the 16th to 18th centuries. The earliest book is a copy of Pliny’s Naturalis Historiae printed in 1472. The library also has a set of Aristotle’s works finished in 1497.

Phone: 44 (0)1749 674483

Cost: Guided tours cost ￡10 per person

Merton College Upper Library, Oxford

The oldest part of Merton College Library, known as the Upper Library, dates from 1373. Presently, one remade book chain is provided as an example of how the chained library might have looked. Although the original chains are gone, the library is a step back in time.

Phone: 44 (0)1865 276310

Cost: ￡5 per person; ￡3 for University members

Wimborne Minster Library, Dorset

The Chained Library of Wimborne Minster dates to the mid-17th century. After the Trigge Library of St Wulfram’s, it is one of the first public libraries in the UK. Many of the book chains survive at Wimborne.

Phone: 44 (0)1202 884753

Opening Times: Daily, 10:30 am-12:30 pm and 2 pm- 4 pm

Cost: Free

Hereford Cathedral Library, Hereford

The library of Hereford Cathedral has collected 229 medieval manuscripts (手稿) and 1,200 early printed books. A key attraction in the library is the famous medieval Mappa Mundi dating back to 1300. Hereford Cathedral has been named Autism Friendly and joined in Disabled Access Day, an event in the UK to celebrate accessibility across the country.

Phone: 44 (0)1432 374200

Opening Times: Monday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing)

Cost: Grown-up, ￡6; Student, ￡5

1. How much will a student from Merton College spend on visiting Upper Library?

A．￡3.	B．￡5.
C．￡6.	D．￡10.

2. Where should visitors go if they want to visit one of the first public libraries in the UK?

A．Somerset.	B．Hereford.
C．Dorset.	D．Oxford.

3. What do we know about the Hereford Cathedral Library?

A．It is friendly to the disabled.	B．It allows people to enter at 4 pm.
C．It has the same price for everyone.	D．It successfully remade Mappa Mundi.

6 . A Cappella Competition

Do you love to sing?

Come and show off your talents at the Chilton Youth A Cappella Competition!

>October 20th, 11:00 a. m.-17:00p. m.

>Edward Greatcoat Theater, Sealey Road, Chilton

>Rules

Please remember that this is a cappella (清唱)competition!

No instruments or recorded music will be allowed.

Competitors may sing published or original songs in any style.

Competitors must be between 8 and 15 years old.

There are four categories:

（1）Solo（8-11 years old） （2）Solo（12-15 years old）

（2）Group（8-11 years old） （4）Group（12-15 years old）

★Competitors under 12 years old must stay with a parent or other adult at all times.

★Each competitor must pay an entry fee of $10.

★Winners will receive S500 and a course of 20 lessons with famous voice teacher Vickie Leonard.

★Winners will be decided by three judges from the Chilton School of Music. Their decision is final.

>Additional information

★Please arrive at the Edward Greatcoat Theater between 9: 00 a. m. and 10: 00 a. m. to register, as the competition will start at 11: 00 a. m. The parking lot has limited spaces so you are advised to come as early as possible.

★Shared dressing rooms with showers will be open for all competitors.

★Tickets for the competition are available at the theater from October 1st. There is no charge. for these, but again, spaces are limited.

1. What do we know about the event?

A．Competitors shouldn't be more than 15 years old.

B．Competitors shouldn't go into the dressing room.

C．Competitors take part in this competition for free.

D．Competitors can't sing a song written by themselves.

2. What time will the registration end?

A．9：00a. m.

B．10：00a. m.

C．11：00a. m.

D．12：00a. m.

3. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To invite people to a concert.	B．To attract more visitors to the theater.
C．To offer free singing lessons.	D．To inform a singing competition.

7 . On the banks of the beautiful Macquarie River, Bathurst is a town of pretty tree-lined streets, beautiful parks and wonderful heritage buildings. Many activities are held there year-round. Here are some for you.

The Lazy Sunday Afternoon

January 1

Join us for the Lazy Sunday Afternoon as we show you local award-winning wine from Three Views Vineyard. Please call in advance to book. Enjoy cheap wine tastings and a selection of cheeses. For those who do not want to drive, a pick-up is available.

International Museum Photograph Day

January 15

Celebrate International Museum Photograph Day with a selfie at Bathurst Regional Council Museums with free entrance. To win a prize for the most imaginative photographs, just use the marking Museum Photograph Day Bathurst when you post on Facebook.

Bathurst Miniature Railway

From February 1 to February 16

Bathurst Miniature Railway operates every third Sunday of the month. It is located next to the Tennis Centre in Durham Street. The club started in 1977 and today operates nearly 600 meters of race track in Durham Street Bathurst. Over the years more tracks for your enjoyment of sports have been added.

Challenge Bathurst

From November 28 to December 1

Challenge Bathurst is a great opportunity to drive your own street car or track racing car on the famous Mount Panorama Racing Circuit. With the most exciting 6.2 kilometers of bitumen (沥青) on the planet open for your speeding enjoyment, you won’t want to miss your chance to gain an unforgettable experience.

1. What do we know about the Lazy Sunday Afternoon?

A．It is held monthly.	B．It is free of charge.
C．It refuses to offer pick-up service.	D．It requires booking ahead of time.

2. Who would like to attend International Museum Photograph Day most?

A．A man loving food and wine.	B．A girl fond of taking pictures.
C．A kid expecting free car rides.	D．A teenager wanting to play tennis.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To introduce some events in Bathurst.	B．To advertise some summer activities.
C．To show races on the Bathurst streets.	D．To provide opportunities for indoor sports.

8 . It can be hard to keep kids busy sometimes, especially when school is out. Whether your kid is in pre-school or high school, there are fun, educational, and even some free apps on this list for them.

ABCmouse. com

ABCmouse.com is available both as an app and a website. It uses fun storyline-based videos, quizzes, and activities—there’s even a virtual map outlining your child’s learning path to keep kids engaged.

Ages:4-8

Cost:One-month free trial, then $ 10/month subscription (订阅).

EPIC!

Epic! is an app for kids with an e-book library that contains over 35,000 children’s books. This app is a perfect way to take reading wherever your device goes, and it’s great for families with kids of various ages.

Ages: 2-12

Cost: one—month free trial, then $ 8/month.

QUIDK MATH

Kids know that math can be boring, but this app transforms numbers into something more creative and interactive (互动的). Quick Math Jr. is an app for kids with 12 different math games that feature fundamental math skills and concepts.

Ages: 4-8

Cost: free

BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week

For 20 years, BrainPOP has been providing kids all over the world with in-depth, yet easy to understand educational videos on everything ranging from Mozart to food allergies. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week is an app that helps younger kids get these videos, plus short quizzes on them.

Ages :6-9

Cost: free, optional subscription(订阅)is $6.99/month

1. How much is it if you want to use EPIC! for the first year?

A．$ 120

B．$96

C．$110

D．$ 88

2. Which app will be suitable if a child wants to improve the skill about number?

A．QUICK Math

B．EPIC!

C．ABCmouse. com

D．BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week

3. What do the four apps have in common?

A．They are interactive.	B．They are educational.
C．Players have quizzes.	D．They are free of charge.

9 . Skills and job training for young people

Learn about the Youth Skills Connections Program (YSCP), which helps young people aged 15-29 build the skills today's employers are looking for and get real work experience.

How it works

Through the Youth Skills Connections Program you'll get:

• hands-on training with a local business, university or not-for-profit business development organizations, including industry associations

• in-demand skills that will make you more employable

• real work experience and connections that will make it easier for you to find employment

Who is qualified

You can apply if you're:

•between the ages of 15 and 29 as of your entry in the program

• a resident of Ontario, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Age requirements for some training programs may differ due to the individual requirements of the program. Some programs may only be available for youth between the ages 18 to 29.

If you are on social assistance, you can still apply to the Youth Skills Connections Program. Your monthly social assistance payment may not be affected.

How to apply

You need to apply directly to an organization offering the Youth Skills Connections Program. The list of organizations offering the Youth Skills Connections will be updated regularly. You can set up an appointment to discuss the application process or get more information by contacting the participating organization nearest to you.

1. What is the purpose of the Youth Skills Connections Program?

A．To help young people start a new business.

B．To provide young people with job training.

C．To prepare young people for college education.

D．To encourage young people to work for non-profits.

2. Which requirement may change according to different programs?

A．Age.

B．Citizenship.

C．Residential area.

D．Level of education.

3. How can applicants apply to the Youth Skills Connections Program?

A．By consulting social assistance services.

B．By contacting participating organizations.

C．By setting up an appointment with YSCP workers.

D．By uploading personal information to an appointed website.

10 . Four Interesting Science Museums

Polytechnic Museum, Russia

For many guests of the capital, some of the most vivid childhood memories are associated with this museum. A variety of technical fields are presented in 65 halls-Mining, Space, Energy, and Transportation, etc. And the exposition（博览会）is the only museum project in Russia about the history of the bike. The interactive division "Technoplay" is open, where you not only can but also need touch most of the exhibits with your hands. In addition to self-experimentation, for personal requests the museum's experts will show many entertaining experiments.

Eureka, England

The Eureka educational center is a huge complex where modern science and technology are becoming clear, even to kids. The main exhibition is devoted to the human body, the laws of physics and natural things. Visitors can obtain energy or create paper with their own hands. On the area of the Eureka educational park there is a botanical garden and a collection of minerals from the rock types of Finland is presented there.

Deutsches Museum, Germany

In this museum you can see more than 100 thousand different items from windmills（风车）to medical equipment. All aspects of industrial production appear before the eyes. Several museum rooms are arranged especially for children-there are exhibits that entertain kids starting from three.

NEMO, the Netherlands

The largest Dutch research centre stands ready to share its secrets with everyone. This immersion（沉浸）in the world of science and technology will not be dull. All significant information is presented in the form of exciting games. All exhibits are interactive; visitors are allowed to touch, pull and press on anything. The museum is for children from 6 to 16, as well as for their parents-it will be interesting to all.

1. What can visitors do at Polytechnic Museum?

A．Learn how the bike developed.	B．Touch all of the exhibits.
C．Watch entertaining movies.	D．Show entertaining experiments.

2. Where should visitors go if they are interested in plants?

A．Polytechnic Museum.	B．Eureka.
C．Deutsches Museum.	D．NEMO.

3. What makes NEMO unique?

A．It is specially designed for children.

B．It is the largest museum in the world.

C．It shows information of exhibits in games.

D．Some exhibits can be touched or pressed.