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As a leading Chinese language school and a cultural exchange institute in China, Global Exchange Education Center has been providing Mandarin (or Putonghua) language courses and cultural exchange programs for over a decade.
How to apply for our programs
■In order to apply for all of our programs, you must be
at least 18 years old.
in good health,
a senior high school graduate.
■Application Procedure for Chinese Language Programs
Step 1. Send us a completed application form by email or fax.
Step 2. Send us $ 60 application fee after receiving our email confirmation.
Step 3. Arrange the payment transfer.
Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.
■Application Procedure for Chinese Business Internship (实习）Program
Step 1. Send us a completed application form with your CV and personal statement for the program by email or fax.
Step 2. Send us $ 310, including $60 application fee and $ 250 internship placement deposit, after receiving our letter of acceptance for the program.
Step 3. Arrange final payment transfer after receiving our second confirmation.
Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.
■Personal Statement for applicants for Chinese Business Internship Program
You should state why you want to take this program and what your expectations of the program are. How you will make use of this program in your future career.
■ APPLICATION DEADLINES
The applications for most programs are reviewed on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to submit your application ahead of the application deadlines.
■Confirmation
Having received your application, Global Exchange Education Center usually sends out an email confirmation for the booking within 2-5 working days.
The text is probably written for ______.

A．junior high graduates	B．international students
C．job seekers	D．language trainers

If you apply for both of the programs, the total application fees will be ______.

A．$120

B．$310

C．$250

D．$ 370

Which of the following is not necessarily included in applicants’ personal statement?

A．Their purposes of taking the program.

B．Their expectations of the program.

C．Their future practice of the program.

D．Their feedbacks on the program.

The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato’s Closet in Chaelotte, NC is a private company, which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and graceful brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Plato’s closet targets teens and those in their 20s. Plato’s Closet , with stores in Matthews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories(装饰品) that are currently popular at about one third the retail prices(零售价).
The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie &Fitch. Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people, there are a variety of shoppers at Plato’s Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s, 40s, and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like.
If you are selling
Unlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment(寄售),Plato’s Closet buys on the spot.
Items can be gently used, but must be in very good condition.
Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.
There is no negotiation; prices are set company-wide. If what you sell amounts to $30 or less, they’ll give you cash. More than that, you’ll get a Visa cash card.
Secondhand success
Don’t get discouraged if you can’t find something on your first trip. Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.
Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.
Price comparison
Jackets: New York & Company black blazer, $12; retail: $37
Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.
Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps, $12; retail: $89.
Jewelry: Necklaces, $3-$5; retail: $18-$30.
What is the difference between Plato’s Closet and other resale shops?

A．They offer service for people of different ages.

B．The offerings in Plato’s Closet are more expensive.

C．Plato’s Closet only offers high-end brands for women.

D．Plato’s Closet also sells books to customers.

Which of the following about Plato’s Closet is NOT true?

A．Hollister and Abercrombie &Fitch are the two hottest brands in Plato’s Closet.

B．Women in their fifties can’t find proper clothes and accessories in Plato’s Closet.

C．Goods in Plato’s Closet are sold at 67 percent off retail prices or so.

D．Plato’s Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.

In Plato’s Closet, which of the following is not accepted?

A．Items you sell must be in very good condition.

B．You can negotiate with buyers about prices of goods.

C．The clothes you sell should be less than two years old.

D．You can sell your goods on the spot instead of on consignment.

If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Plato’s Closet, you can save _______.

A．57.9 dollars	B．15 dollars
C．77 dollars	D．25 dollars.

Item 78431  The Video Camera Pen
$129. 95 ;  Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :[phone]
This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing(拍摄，录制)videos or still images with a click of its button. Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its battery provides up to two hours of power before requiring a recharge.
Item 78098  The Wristwatch Camcorder
$149. 95;  Available for 3-day Shipment; Order by Phone :[phone]
This is the men's watch with an unnoticeable camera located at the two-o'clock position, yet the watch's hands never make it covered. So you'll be always ready to capture a famous person or a pet's ridiculous actions. The camera's rechargeable battery provides up to two hours of use from a four-hour charge.
Item 77918  The only 55 Inch Widescreen Personal Movie Theater
$ 249. 95 ;  Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone:l-800-321-1484
This is the only personal media viewer that provides a private viewing experience just like watching a widescreen 55 inch television from 10 meters away. It connects to a video iPod, iPhone, portable DVD player with two AA batteries providing up to six hours of continuous operation.
Item 77281  The Digital Phone Album Watch
$ 99. 95 ;  Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :[phone]
This is the watch that vividly displays 120 of your favorite digital photographs. You can download digital photographs to the watch. The watch can be viewed in the Photo Album mode (模式) or digital mode ( time and date view).  A six-hour charge provides up to 10 days of use.
What's the purpose of this passage?

A．To show how fashionable the items are.

B．To compare some goods.

C．To teach how to operate the items.

D．To advertise some goods.

What do Item 78431 and Item 78098 have in common according to this passage?

A．They both sell well.

B．They both have unusual appearances.

C．They both can take photos.

D．They are both cheap.

If you're a movie fan, you probably show strong interest in_______.  .

A．Item 77918	B．Item 78431
C．Item 77281	D．Item 78098

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．In fact, Item 78098 cannot tell time.

B．In a way, Item 77281 is convenient for users.

C．Item 77918 works as a DVD player.

D．All the items include rechargeable batteries.

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In some countries, membership is compulsory if you wish to stay in HI hostels listed on this site. To find out what is applicable in the country you wish to visit, please check the Membership Savings Program.
Apart from cheaper accommodation in many of our 4,000 hostels worldwide, membership also gives you access to thousands of travel-related savings at home and abroad. Please check locally with your HI hostel on arrival for details of these great benefits which can include: reduced-price admission to attractions and museums, discounts on meals, transportation and lots more.
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Which of the following is NOT promised by Hostelling International?

A．A safe and clean place to stay.

B．Welcoming atmosphere.

C．Membership benefits.

D．Opportunities to meet local people.

Which of the following is TRUE about the HI hostels?

A．Accommodation discounts for members are not available at every HI hostel.

B．For some HI hostels, you have to be a member to find accommodation.

C．You will enjoy high quality services at the cheapest possible price.

D．Free public transportation to your destination is ensured.

If you want to be a member of HI, ______.

A．you can either call the HI Youth Hostel Association office or buy a membership online.

B．you should book a room at an HI Youth Hostel first.

C．you can buy a membership at an HI Youth Hostel Association office or outlet.

D．you can buy a membership when you check in at an HI Youth hostel.

Life On Air (Hardback) Was:15.99   Our price: 12.99 In stock: Ready to be dispatched Quantity:    1        Add to Basket This volume of memoirs Sir David tells stories of the people and animals he has met and the places he has visited. A lot has changed since his first television documentary and this updated edition of Life On Air Sir David tells us of his experiences of filming in the 21st century. Be the first to review this product

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Which book might a young man faced with difficulties in his career choose?

A．Life On Air.	B．Our Zoo.
C．Nigella Christmas	D．Doctor Who

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．This passage is probably taken from a newspaper column.

B．People are likely to get a discount whichever book they purchase.

C．Each of the reviewers thinks highly of the four books.

D．All of the four books don't belong to a certain book series.

Welcome to Gold Coast Wax Museum
The Gold Wax(蜡像) Museum is one of the Cold Coast's longest running attractions.  It's a collection of famous figures.  It's Australia's largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax figures copies of British and Australian History.
The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of people each year who are shocked at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in authentic costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people's figures on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Come face to face with such celebrities as Michael Jackson, President Obama, past President John F. Kennedy, King Hussein, members of the Royal Family, and many others whose lives have all left an indelible (擦不掉的) mark on our world.  Information cards are located alongside each figure.
The Gold Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been made by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards, equal in quality to the world's best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and U. S. A.  The detail in the figures is amazing -and includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand, and the eyes are so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.
Price
Child (1-3yrs) free
Child (4-12yrs) $ 22. 00
Adult  $ 29. 00
Family (2 Adults + I Child) $68.00
Opening hours
Open 7 days a week, 10 a. m. to l0 p. m.
Closed at Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and Anzac Day (25 Apr.)
Location
Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise ( Gold Coast ) QLD
How to get there
You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Many coach operators also offer Gold Coast transfers to surrounding attractions, beaches, and the more distant destinations, throughout the day.
What to bring
Bring your sense of adventure and your camera and see something exciting and quite unique.
For further information, please click here to see more about the Gold Coast Wax Museum.
If you visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, you can

A．see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Museum

B．enjoy some world-class vivid max-works in the Museum

C．meet many leading local and international sculptors in the Museum

D．come at any time of the year except at Christmas Day

If a couple and their l0-year-old son visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_____．

A．$87

B．$80

C．$68

D．$58

You will most probably find this passage ______.

A．in a guidebook	B．in a magazine
C．in a text book	D．on a webpage

Trip 1 Black Bear Count
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: Free When: May 8
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 hut 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: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
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. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip . 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 When: May 8, May 15, May22
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 trade by telephone（893 — 4847）or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com
Where are these trips?

A．In a large city.

B．In a park in the mountains.

C．In a special kind of zoo.

D．In three different countries.

On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

A．Black Bear Count	B．Garland Valley
C．Flashlight Adventure	D．None of the trips

Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

A．Good walking shoes	B．A pair of glasses
C．Food and water	D．A sleeping-bag

For good health, be sure to eat fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and lie as seldom as possible. A researcher is hoping this advice will someday take hold, based on results of a "science of honesty" study she completed.
Half of 110 participants were told to stop telling major or minor ("white") lies for 10 weeks, while the other half (the control group) was given no special instructions about lying.
The 110 people ranged from ages 18 to 71 and came from both sexes and all income levels. All came to a laboratory each week to complete health and relationship questionnaires and to take a test showing the number of major and minor lies they had told that week.
When those in the no-lie group told three fewer white lies than in other weeks, they complained less of headaches, tenseness, anxiety and other problems than those in the control group. In addition, they reported that their close personal relationships had improved and their social interactions(交往) had gone more smoothly.
“The link was that clear," said study author Anita Kelly, a professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. "Lying less was clearly associated with better health for those people."
Previous research indicates that Americans average 11 lies per week, from the little white lies to save face or falsely praise others to major lies about serious matters. Kelly said her study differs from former studies because it didn't focus on how to detect a liar, but on the potential health consequences of telling lies.
“People might recognize the more harmful effect lying can have on relationships, but probably don't recognize the extent to which it can cause a lot of stress," said Dr. Bryan Bruno at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
At the end of the study, some participants had created smart ways to avoid lying. Kelly noted that some realized they could simply tell the truth about their daily achievements rather than exaggerate(夸张), while others responded to a troubling question with another question to take the person’s attention away. They also stopped making false excuses for running late or failing to finish tasks.
“People usually think white lies are acceptable. In fact, white lies are trouble, not just major lies," Kelly said. "As long as you like, you can find effective ways to avoid lying in many cases. It depends on you.”
“But the goal doesn’t have to be the absolute absence of lies … the goal would be a reduction in lies,” she added.
According to the author, doing the following things is good for health EXCEPT              .

A．eating fruits and vegetables	B．exercising regularly
C．lying as seldom as possible	D．watching TV

The “science of honesty” study by Anita Kelly focused on           .

A．the effect lifestyles have on health.

B．the link between lying and health.

C．how to improve relationships

D．how to discover a liar.

Which of the following is TRUE about the research?

A．All the participants were adults.

B．The control group was asked to stop lying.

C．The participants had ten physical examinations.

D．All the participants were of the same income level.

The finding of the research is that           .

A．white lies help to improve relationships.

B．few people realize lying harms their health.

C．Americans tell 11 lies per week on average.

D．Lying less results in better health mentally and physically.

This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here are the highlights.
Live Music—Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.

Scottish Dancing
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you are tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.
Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.

Exhibitions—Shanghai Museum
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. Your can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!

Dining –Sushi chef in town
Sushi(寿司) is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi ‘artist’ is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.

For a full listing of events, see our website.
Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?

A．Exhibitions –Shanghai Museum

B．Scottish dancing

C．Live Music—Late Night Jazz

D．Dining—Sushi chef in town

Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?

A．Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out .

B．The performance given by the American jazz band won’t last long .

C．Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.

D．It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.

From the text we may learn that Kamura is _________.

A．a cook	B．a waitress
C．an musician	D．an artist

A.	You can know my personal meaning from my name--- Bachelor Button; If you are among those singles who can’t get away from self-pity, don’t worry. You can have me and thus be blessed with good fortune for your life--- I’m sure you’ll be envied by your married friends!
B.	Dear friend, maybe you’re troubled by endless everyday chores of all sorts --- the rent, bills of all kinds, a hateful boss, stupid gossip, quarrels with your beloved, a rebellious child… Don’t worry. Come to me, Bell of Ireland. Take me home and good fortune will be yours after you cast light over the darkness.
C.	I am Daisy, which means cooling you down. It’s not easy for you to be a match for me. I’m a loner in this word which can be too sophisticated. I keep wondering why people, who are pure, clean and true when they are young, tend to become less and less lovely when they get older. Please remain pure and true. I’m always so.
D.	Flowers are usually related to gaiety, love admiration, adoration, friendship… those happy sorts of things, but not for me. I’m useful when you feel guilty and want to say sorry to your beloved. Have you made your girl feel annoyed? Take me to her and you’ll win her back.
E.	Born elegant and noble, we Tulips are believed to the symbol of trust, the declaration of love, and unchangeable faith. We’ve often seen young men send their girls roses. But if a young man wants to send his girl the tulip, he must make sure whether his love is elegant and noble and faithful enough.
F.	I’m Zinnia. I don’t belong to those rare species. Go to parks, suburbs and mountains and you’ll find me everywhere--- on the sides of paths and rivers, under trees in weeds… you can’t avoid seeing me. That’s right; this is my meaning: “ Think of me every day.” Don’t forget me!

 
以下是一些人的相关信息，请把他们情况与他们应该所购买的鲜花匹配起来。
Kenny has been both excited and unsettled for a couple of weeks. He believes that he has found his dream girl, whom he met at his company’s annual party at the end of last month. He fell in love with her at the first sight. He wants to express his love to her tomorrow.
Tom is thinking of celebrating Jane’s coming birthday, one of his best friends. As soon-to-be graduates from senior high school, they’re puzzled about their future study and life. He finds his many classmates have become so complicated, thinking a lot  about winning and losing in their future social lives. But Jane is different.
Mr. Zhou’s parents are worried about him. “He is 38 years old, but still single. What can we do?” They will be very happy if their son gets married. Next week, they will go to Guangzhou to see their son and they are looking forward to finding a gift for him to help them realize their dream.
Cindy seems to be in the worst period of her life. Last month, her boss told her that she was no longer included in the long-term program of the company, where she had worked for more than 10 years. It was clear that she’d better quit. But that was not the end. Two weeks ago she was turned down in a job interview. Life is hard. She needs to be blessed.
Last year, Bruce was extremely happy to get the news of being promoted to be the general manger of marketing. He has become a man “up in the air” since then, flying here and there on business. One day, he suddenly realized he almost completely ignored his family. Next time when he goes home, he wants to make an apology to his wife and kids.

Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (October-March)    09:00-20:00 (April-September).
Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: Yes.
The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The project’s vast scale (规模) and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00-18:30 (November-February)    09:00-20:00 (March-October)
Admission: $9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila, but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓷砖).
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year)
Opening hours: 6th April-4th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00-20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00 to 18:30.
Admission: $8.50 for entry to museum and an extra $17 for a guided tour.
Disabled access: Yes.
It is now generally considered as the best football museum in the world. You can see so many trophies (奖杯), pictures and statues of great football players. I’m not a football fan but I still enjoyed walking round this museum.
Miró Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miró’s works dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection includes not only his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures.
Which of the following attractions is the most popular?

A．Sagrada Familia.	B．La Pedrera.
C．Barcelona FC Museum.	D．Miró Museum.

What can we know about the four tourist attractions?

A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.

B．La Pedrera is well known for its colors.

C．Barcelona FC Museum will attract football fans.

D．Miró Museum was built in as early as the year of 1914.

If you visit the Barcelona FC Museum with a tour guide, you should pay       .

A．$8.5

B．$25.5

C．$17

D．$25

What do the four attractions have in common?

A．They are famous for their architectural styles.

B．They are all accessible for the disabled people.

C．Their opening hours are changeable in different times.

D．Tourists can get a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card.

In order to help customers to find what they want quickly，it’s important to keep the thou- sands of titles in the Main Street Movies store organized properly．This section of the Employee Handbook will tell you how to organize videos．

Each Main Street Movies store has three main sections：
1．New Releases Wall．
2．Film library．
3．Video Games．
New Releases Wall．A1most 70 percent of movie rentals are new releases，and that is the first place where most customers go when they enter the store．The center section of shelves on this wall holds Hottest Hits．When new titles come into the store，place them on this wall in alphabetical order．The shelves beside Hottest Hits are called Recent Releases．The New Releases Wall，including the Hottest Hits and Recent Releases shelves，holds about 350 titles.
Film Library．The thousands of tides in the Film Library are organized into categories.   The films within each category are displayed alphabetically．Here are the categories and their    two-letter computer codes：
*Foreign Language tides include films that were originally made in a foreign language  and films with foreign language subtitles．A sticker on the back of each box tells which type of  film it is.
Video Game．All the video games in Main Street Movies are arranged in alphabetical order．Although video games represent only a small percentage of our inventory(库存)，they are stolen more often than any other type of goods in our store．Therefore，video games are never displayed on the shelves. Shelves in the Video Game section hold cardboard with pictures and information about each game．When a customer wants to rent a particular game，you can find the game from the locked case behind the counter．
Whom do you think this passage is most probably written for?

A．The readers in the store．

B．The manager of the store．

C．The customers in the store．

D．The salespersons of the store．

How can a customer find a film with foreign language subtitles?

A．Check the computer．

B．Cheek the center section．

C．Look at the back of the box．

D．Watch a few minutes of the film．

Why can’t video games be seen on the shelves?

A．Because they’ve been sold out．

B．Because they’re in the storehouse．

C．Because they’re in a locked case behind the counter．

D．Because they represent a small percentage of the inventory．

It’s often interesting to take a look at some of the lists that arrive toward the end of the year such as top devices, best gadgets, most desirable high-tech gift and more. Apart from cell phones and tablets, and Apple and Samsung products, this year many other gadgets made it on the most wanted list from Yahoo Tech and the most searched list from Bing. com. Read on to find out what they are.
Wireless headphone
Portable Bluetooth headphones represent the next evolution in headphone technology. If you have a compatible smartphone with Bluetooth, the obvious benefit is that you can get rid of the wires snaking from your backpack or pocket. Many of the wireless headphones in the market also have a built-in microphone for taking calls hands-free.
Product to buy: Beats Studio Wireless
Features:  Signature look, and powerful audio performance with intense bass and high-mid boosting, plus plenty of accessories.
Price:   1898 yuan
Smartwatch
The primary advantage of a smartwatch over traditional watches is that they reduce how often you have to pull your phone out of your pocket. With it, the information on your smartphone goes straight to your wrist, and you can decide first if they are worth dealing with.
Product to buy:   Pebble smartwatch
Features:   Understated design, with easy setup and instant information, and customizable watch faces, plus synes（同步）with Android or IOS.
Price:  $99 (about 612 yuan)
Portable Bluetooth speaker
Bluetooth speakers are steadily growing in popularity because they let you take the party anywhere. They can be paired with your music device, and they are able to withstand incidental bumps. Though small in size, Bluetooth speakers provide a steady soundtrack for even the lengthiest bacchanalia (狂欢)。
Product to buy:  Logitech UE Boom
Features:  Water and stain resistant, 360-degree sound, 15 hour battery life, with a variety of color patterns.
Price:  1499 yuan
Fitness band
Basically, fitness bands are smartwatches without the watch. They keep track of your exercise progress and, at the same time, allow you to monitor vitals such as your heart rate, calories burned and amount of time spent exercising. Some even monitor your sleep patterns.
Product to buy:   Fitbit Flex
Features:  Long battery life (five days), with silent vibrating alarm, and wireless syncing to smartphones.
Price:   898 yuan
According to the first paragraph, a smartphone that __________ is a compatible one.

A．goes with other devices

B．has a large capacity

C．represents technological evolution

D．has signature look

How much money is he likely to spend on some of the products if a man is an enthusiastic musical fan?

A．3397 yuan	B．1510 yuan
C．2397 yuan	D．2510 yuan

Which of the following words can best summarize the common feature of the above products?

A．Wearable	B．Cheap
C．Android	D．Wireless

Which of the following statements is Not True according to the passage?

A．Smartwatch and Fitness band are similar products to some extent.

B．Beats Studio Wireless features plenty of accessories.

C．All the products can sync with Android or iOS

D．Tablets are on the most wanted list of high-tech products of this year

Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.
King's Art Centre
A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.
You could attend a class teaching you how to 'learn from the masters' or get more creative with paint ---- free of charge.
The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.
The Botanic Garden
The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.
The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.
Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.
The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called 'Hissing Sid' is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.
Byron's Pool
Many stories surround Lord Byron's time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of "mess and drunkenness". However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I'm not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his roans. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron's Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don't trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf- ----over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.
As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for_____.

A．attending the masters' class	B．working with local artists
C．seeing an exhibition	D．learning life drawing

"Torch Aloe" and "Venus Flytrap" are_____.

A．common insects	B．wildlife-enthusiasts
C．rarely-seen snakes	D．impressive plants

We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed_____.

A．to fear pet bears	B．to be a heavy drinker
C．to like walking	D．to finish university in 1805

What is the passage mainly about?

A．A way to become creative in art.

B．Some places for weekend break

C．The colourful life in the countryside.

D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University.

Free Fun Guides
Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums Sept. 25
What a weekend! This Saturday, Sept. 25, hundreds of U.S. museums are admission free for the Smithsonian’s yearly Museum Day.
Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a free offer that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Air & Space Museum in San Diego.
Free Books for Kids @ Barnes & Noble!
If your kids love to read — and we hope they do! — be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book!
It’s easy for kids ages 12 and under to participate. For Barnes & Noble’s Passport to Summer Reading program, just download and print out your passport. Read any eight books, make a list of them on the back of the passport and bring it to any Barnes & Noble by September 7. Choose your free book from the list.
FREE Night of Theater Across the U.S. in October
It’s the yearly run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 U.S. cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions.
While the kickoff date is October 15, many of the theaters start releasing their free tickets by Oct.1 or in waves during the month of October for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance.
Find your city on the Free Night of Theater Website and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations.
What is new about this year’s Museum Day?

A．People must buy tickets for visiting a museum.

B．Two museums offer free admission.

C．People will get free tickets online.

D．People can visit museums online and get a small gift.

Which of the following shows the similarity between Museum Day and Free Night of Theater?

A．They take place once a year.

B．The same number of free tickets is given away.

C．The tickets can be used in any U.S. city.

D．They last for the same length of time.

The main purpose of the passage is to___________.

A．give guidance on how to have some fun

B．help people who are very poor

C．introduce ways to save money

D．provide information about free things to do