1 . What limits you from hiking more often? If not having a suitable hiking partner is keeping you out of the woods, why not take a look at the great hiking clubs across Canada?
Yukon Outdoors ClubMembership cost: $10 for a single membership
Description: The club organises day hikes, backpacking trips, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing trips for members to gain new skills and valuable information. The trips are open to everyone and range from easy to moderate to difficult.
UBC Varsity Outdoor ClubMembership cost: Students $40; non-UBC students $60
Description: The UBC Varsity Outdoor Club is a social group that hikes and rock climbs. Members lead trips, run skills workshops, and host presentations. Members can borrow equipment from the club. The UBC VOC has also constructed a few huts in the Coast Mountains.
Pender Harbor Hiking GroupMembership cost: Free
Description: The Pender Harbor Hiking Group offers a way for members to meet like-minded people and get fit. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance, so check the website regularly to find a hike that suits you! Hikes are usually one and a half to two hours long every Monday and Wednesday morning, but some full-day hikes are scheduled, depending on member interest.
Vernon Outdoors ClubMembership cost: A single membership is $25, and students pay $10. Children are free when they come with a registered family member.
Description: The Vernon Outdoors Club is an active group that enjoys hiking and cycling. Members are encouraged to share their activity ideas and interests. The group organises a Tuesday Activity each week.
1. If you want to learn some mountain biking skills, which club will you choose?| A．Vernon Outdoors Club |
| B．UBC Varsity Outdoor Club |
| C．Yukon Outdoors Club |
| D．Pender Harbor Hiking Group |
| A．They are mostly held on weekends. |
| B．Their schedule is always emailed to the members. |
| C．More full-day hikes are offered than half-day hikes. |
| D．They are arranged two months ahead of time. |
| A．$50 | B．$60 | C．$75 | D．$125 |
2 . Thanks to the evolution of technology, the learning-centred mobile apps can help maintain learning even outside the classrooms and make the learning activities more efficient.
Study Blue
With Study Blue, teachers can create flashcards and interactive sessions. Meanwhile, you can view the study materials anywhere anytime and share flashcards with your teacher & classmates in real time.
App Features
• Unlimited access to over 500 million study materials.
• Quizzes to track your study process.
• Set reminders on bookmarked contents.
Ratings: 4.4/5 Users: 1,000,000+ Download: Android, iOS
TED
TED helps educators to bring out a colorful classroom and prepare unique lecture presentations. Thousands of sessions by experts can help you to get knowledge & topics to discuss in classrooms.
App Features
• TED talk videos with subtitles (字幕).
• Discover interesting lectures.
• Playing is possible with no Internet connection.
Ratings: 4.6/5 Users: 10,000,000+ Download: Android, iOS
Quizzes
Quizzes make your study more interesting. There are millions of teacher-created quizzes on Quizizz and you can compete with friends online. Teachers can make the whole class play together and assign individual homework.
App Features
• Customized games for individuals.
• Track & get timely progress reports.
• Teachers are the quiz masters.
Ratings: 4.8/5 Users: 1,000,000+ Download: Android, iOS
Pocket is a solution to learning lectures on the go. You can instantly save articles or video content for improving your classroom studies. Teachers can communicate with students and parents virtually.
App Features
• Dark-colored themes for night use.
• Multi-language support.
• Access to saved articles without the Internet.
Ratings: 4.6/5 Users: 10,000,000+ Download: Android, iOS
1. What can students do with Study Blue?| A．Learn how to create flashcards. | B．Share study progress with friends. |
| C．Stay connected with teachers. | D．Compete with classmates on quizzes. |
| A．They both have an offline function. | B．Users can communicate with each other. |
| C．They both provide lectures by experts. | D．Users can learn foreign languages on them. |
| A．TED. | B．Pocket. | C．Quizizz. | D．Study Blue. |
3 . Seeking a suitable university for you? The University of Waikato is the right one. It is internationally recognized for its excellence and achievements. It will help you develop advanced research skills. As a university student you can get first-class research facilities with trained teachers to help, support and advise you in your study. We pride ourselves on our high standards, our research success and our international recognition. For further information: inf@waikato.ac.nz
●Degree
We offer a wide choice of bachelor’s degrees for international students, which include: Arts, Communication Studies, Social Sciences, etc. Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education are only for New Zealand citizens. For further information: deg@waikato.ac.nz
●Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are different from department to department, generally from $5,000 to $6,000 a year. For further information: tui@waikato.ac.nz
●Accommodation
You can have a room in a 4-bedroom flat, which will cost about $100 a month with other regular living costs of about $150 a month for one person. For further information: ave@waikato.ac.nz
●Health
The Student Health Service provides excellent medical services for students. The Medical centre is open five days a week, including student holidays with four doctors and nurses to meet your medical needs. For further information: heal@waikato.ac.nz
●Sports
The Centre is a great place to have sports activities. Trained exercise teachers can help you work out a training plan and keep you active. The sports hall has volleyball, basketball and indoor football courts and a swimming pool as well. There are also a large number of sports clubs at Waikato. For further information: sport@waikcato.ac.nz
1. You have to pay at least a year if you study at the University of Waikato.| A．$5,250 | B．$8,000 | C．$9,000 | D．$11,000 |
| A．Go to a hospital nearby. | B．Buy some medicine in a drug store. |
| C．See a doctor at the school medical centre. | D．Try to get help from your classmates. |
| A．introduce the University of Waikato to readers |
| B．instruct readers to choose a right university |
| C．persuade readers to choose the University of Waikato |
| D．show how proud the author is of the university |
4 . Space Center Houston offers a variety of age-appropriate and inspiring camp experiences with safety top of mind. In the wake of covid-19 we aim to continue inspiring all generations through the wonders of space exploration while maintaining the highest level of safety for all. Our Explorer Camps introduce children ages 4-11 to science, technology, engineering and math through engaging and hands-on learning activities. Discover and explore our Explorer Camps for ages 67 and below.
JOURNEY TO MARS
June 14-18, July 12-16, Aug 9-13 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
While demonstrating best safety practices, campers are involved in activities that arouse their interest in science along with their sense of adventure. These young engineers learn the basics of rocket, discover coding, and explore hands on science activities.
ENGINEERING BASICS
June 7-11, Juy 5-9 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
Campers discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration in Engineering Basics. Taking LEGO bricks “out of the box and to new and exciting places”, this camp gets your little builders using lego bricks like never before. These engineers-in-training will participate in problem-solving activities, building simple machines, art projects, androbotics.
JOURNEY TO SPACE
June 28-July2, Juy 26-30 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
How do astronauts work in space? Why is Venus so hot? Will people ever go to Mars? How do robots work? what do engineers do? all these questions are answered as campers explore space through art, science, robotics, and engineering activities This camp leaves all inquiring minds inspired to continue their journey.
EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY
June 1-5 $229.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP
Campers discover what it takes to send people, supplies and spacecraft beyond earths atmosphere. During this five-day adventure, former astronauts will deliver speeches on how they live and work in the space station.
1. Which camp provides campers with knowledge of rocket?| A．JOURNEY TO MARS. | B．ENGINEERING BASICS. |
| C．JOURNEY TO SPACE. | D．EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY. |
| A．Coding. | B．Creative thinking. | C．Rocket design. | D．Supply delivery. |
| A．It will be open in August. |
| B．It is a 4-day Explorer Camp. |
| C．Campers can learn problem-solving skills. |
| D．Campers will have a chance to meet astronauts. |
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours.
Bookings necessary.
Cost: 15£ for adult,10£ for child When: March 14, April8
Trip 2 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours.
Bookings necessary.
Cost: Free When: May 8, September15
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley in the National Park. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost:12£ for child, 15£ for adult When: May 15, July 22
Equipment to be needed:
·Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
·Wear good walking shoes-no high heels.
·Wear a hat for day walks.
·Dress warmly for night walks.
·Children must be with an adult.
·Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
·Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.
Bookings:
·Bookings for the above trips can be made by telephone (893-4847) or on the Internet at www.blue — mountaintour.com.
1. On which trip can you have fun at night?
| A．Trip 2. | B．Trip 3. | C．Trip 1. | D．Trip 1 & 3. |
| A．In a large valley. | B．In a park in the mountains. |
| C．In a special kind of zoo. | D．In three different countries. |
| A．39£. | B．40£. | C．Free. | D．42£. |
1. What service is being advertised?
| A．Carpet cleaning. | B．Food service. | C．House repair. |
| A．$15. | B．$25.46. | C．$29.95. |
| A．Master Cleaners. | B．Repair workers. | C．Housewives. |
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1. If you take interest in psychology, which book may you purchase?| A．The Resistance. | B．Brain Hacking. | C．Looking for America. | D．A Marine on Trial. |
| A．They cover nearly all aspects of life. | B．They tell about scientific discoveries. |
| C．They are books from newspaper reporters. | D．They are mainly about the present America. |
| A．In a magazine. | B．In a travel handbook. | C．In a social survey. | D．On a website. |
8 . MOVIE GUIDE FRIDAY
| Harry Potter Ⅲ 14:00 21:00 Science Fiction Now Harry Potter has been in the wizardry school for three years. He begins a new life. How is everything going? | Mr. Bean 9:00 18:00 Comedy Rowan Atkinson is a great actor. His movie Mr. Bean is coming. It’s very funny. Don’t miss it. |
| Hi Mum 11:00 16:00 Comedy Do you like Jia Ling? She is both the actress and director of this movie. It’s so interesting and moving. Come and have fun! | The Monkey King 17:00 22:00 Cartoon It is picked from Journey to the west. This movie describes a brave hero who is fearless to fight against all gods … Children, come and see it! |
1. What kind of movie is Mr. Bean?
| A．Comedy. | B．Science fiction. |
| C．Cartoon. | D．Action movie. |
| A．Harry Potter Ⅲ | B．Mr. Bean |
| C．Hi Mum | D．The Monkey King |
| A．The Monkey King or Mr. Bean | B．Hi Mum or Harry Potter Ⅲ |
| C．Harry Potter Ⅲ or The Monkey King | D．Hi Mum or Mr. Bean |
| A．Rowan Atkinson | B．Jia Ling |
| C．Harry Potter | D．The Monkey King |
9 . Smart Things on Their Way
Google Clips
Google Clips is designed to be put somewhere in a room to take pictures by itself. It can also be attached to an object or a person's clothing.
Google says Machine Learning helps the camera choose the best times and situations for taking pictures and videos. Interested buyers can join a waiting list for the product to be on the market.
GoPro Hero
GoPro also uses Machine Learning to power its QuikStories characteristic. This tool takes existing photos and videos and automatically (自动地) creates a finished video piece, complete with music and effects.
Snap Sunglasses
Messaging app Snapchat sells a pair of sunglasses with a built-in camera that can record short videos with the push of a button. Snap Inc. says the product is designed to “catch the moment, without taking you out of it.”
The glasses can record short video clips that can be shared with Snapchat users. Snap Inc. has started selling its sunglasses online.
Apple iPhone X
Apple's new iPhone X has a new Face ID system that it says will unlock the phone just by having the user look at it. This replaces the Touch ID on previous ones that used a fingerprint to unlock the phone.
Apple says the system works by projecting more than 30 000 dots on the face to create a kind of map. Apple says its facial recognition is even safe enough to allow payments through its Apple Pay service.
1. What do Google Clips and GoPro Hero have in common?| A．Both can only be used indoors |
| B．Both can be bought online now |
| C．Both are operated with the help of Machine Learning |
| D．Both can create a video piece automatically |
| A．The glasses have a camera that can be attached to an object |
| B．The glasses can cover the person who takes the picture |
| C．The glasses can store long videos and share them online |
| D．The glasses have music and effects |
| A．It can recognize the user's face |
| B．It can take a picture of the user's face |
| C．It can be unlocked by a fingerprint |
| D．It is absolutely safe |
10 . When life takes you away from home, take technology to help guide and entertain you. Apps can help make your trip easier and more fun. Travel apps are very helpful to guide you on your trip. Some apps help you plan your trip and others help you travel.
TripIt
TripIt is a helpful app to organize travel plans. Sign up for a free account at the TripIt website and download the app to have all of your travel plans handy in one place.
TripIt will create a travel plan that will be shown in the TripIt app on your phone. No need to hunt down emails when it is time to travel. Everything will be in one place, on the TripIt app.
TripIt is free but a paid version is available that has more functions.
Google Translate
When traveling outside your home country, you may need some language help. Google Translate is an app that can help you understand a language other than your native tongue.
The Google Translate app translates between 103 different languages. Copy text into the app to see a translation. You can also handwrite text onto the screen. Use your phone’s camera to see a translation of signs. Point the lens at words to see the translation on the phone’s screen. The app works even without an Internet connection.
Google Translate is available for free.
OpenTable
OpenTable is a restaurant reservation app to help users discover and make reservations at restaurants.Search by location, cooking, reviews and prices.
OpenTable includes 31,000 restaurants around the world. Check the app to find information and make reservations within the app.
OpenTable is available free for Android and iPhone and iPad.
1. How does the app “TripIt” benefit the users?| A．It provides jobs concerning travel. |
| B．It helps them plan their trip. |
| C．It helps them sort out emails about travel. |
| D．It helps them communicate better. |
| A．Read it to the phone. |
| B．Use the Google search engine. |
| C．Refer to an e-dictionary on the phone. |
| D．See it through the phone's camera. |
| A．Book food in advance. |
| B．Deliver food to a place quickly. |
| C．Buy raw materials to produce good dishes. |
| D．Cook food according to the recipes the app provides. |
