The summer holidays are coming up. It's time to fill the bookshelves with quality literature for the kids. Here are some great books.
Josephine Wants to Dance by Jackie French
Price: $14.99 (for ages 4+)
Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her that kangaroos don't dance; they jump. But Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. When a ballet group comes to town and the lead ballerina (芭蕾舞演员) is injured, Josephine is called upon to help save the day. Can she do it, and, more importantly, does it matter that she's a kangaroo?
House of Secrets by Chris Columbus
Price: $19.99 (for ages 9+)
The Walker kids —Caroline, Brendan and Nell—may have saved the world, but they can' t save their home and must leave Kristoff House. Things can't get any worse, but then it turns out that the Wind Witch is still alive and planning an attack. To defeat her, the Walkers must return to the book world.The Walkers always help each other, but they must do it alone in their most important mission yet. And this time, if they fail, there's no chance of coming back.
Edge of Extinction Book 1 by Laura Martin
Price: $16.00 (for ages 9+)
If you like The Land of the Dinosaurs, you will love this book. Two hundred years ago, the first dinosaur was successfully cloned (克隆). Soon after, humans realized they'd made a big mistake. Thirteen-year-old Sky Mundy's father suddenly disappeared five years ago. Along with her best friend,Shawn,she steps out into the world above --a world of dinosaurs --to look for him. Then she learns that everything she's been taught has been a lie.
【小题1】Which book will you choose if your child is five years old?A.House of Secrets. | B.The Land of the Dinosaurs. |
C.Josephine Wants to Dance. | D.Edge of Extinction Book 1. |
A.They have to carry out the task alone. | B.They hate each other. |
C.They are afraid of the Wind Witch. | D.They live in a secret house. |
A.Animals live happily together. | B.It is full of dinosaurs. |
C.Many dinosaurs attack the earth. | D.Many adults are killed by the dinosaurs. |
A.are interested in raising animals |
B.want to make friends during the holidays |
C.want to explore an unknown world during the holidays. |
D.plan to educate their children during the holidays |
Technology makes listening to holiday music easier than ever. There are endless sources to help you find your favorite Christmas tunes and many other songs. People have explored how to listen to holiday music with high - tech devices.
Apple Music
This is the first year you can use Apple Music to listen to holiday songs. Apple Music has more than 30 million songs and is available in over 100 countries.
Tell voice assistant Siri to "play holiday music" to open the music program on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV. Apple Music app is available in the Google Play store, but not with voice assistant.
For the first three months, you can use it for free. After that, users have to pay a subscription fee.
Googdle Play Music
Google Play Music is also in the holiday spirit. Go to the Google Play Music Holiday page and search for "holiday music. "
Google Play Music in available for free if you don’t mind the advertisements. If you do, buy a paid subscription(订阅费)to avoid them. Google Play Music offers more than 30 million songs from 58 countries.
Tune In Radio
Listen to radio stations with Tune In Radio. This is an online service and offers stations from all seven continents (七大洲)in the world, including Antarctica(南极洲). Tune In Radio is available on your computer and is free to online user. In the United States, Britain and Canada, a paid subscription gives you more stations without advertisements.
【小题1】What can we learn about Apple Music?A.It is popular in over 200 countries. | B.It is a new tool to listen to holiday music. |
C.It can only be used for three month. | D.It can only be used after the subscription |
A.is favored by young people | B.doesn't allow any advertisement(广告) |
C.has the smallest number of songs | D.can always be used for free |
A.offers stations from around the world | B.is available on our mobile device |
C.have over 30 million songs | D.in expensive in America and Canada |
Before traveling around the world,take some time and find out what sightseeing destinations are. Some of those spots that most guides mention are the following thrilling attractions.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls has always been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of.There are a lot of spots that tourists love.Some of them are very dangerous for people. Yet the brave are ready to overcome their fear for a shot of lifetime.
Arctic Cliff Face
A cliff does not make the most comfortable place for camping.Camping on the ground is far safer an-yway. Despite all the inconvenience,the new trend is rapidly gaining popularity among climbing enthusiasts and outdoor addicts.
Auckland’s Sky Tower
Auckland’s Sky Tower is popular with bungee jumpers.Some celebrities,such as Beyonce,have al-ready tried it,which proves that the place is not only safe but popular as well. The tower is 630 feet tall. At the top of the structure there is an observation deck.Trust us,most of those reading this article would prefer to stay on the ground rather than climb up this scary structure.
North Yungas Road
The Road of Death is the right name given to a road in Bolivia.Hundreds of people die here every year.The major causeof all those accidents is the road.The problem is that it is too narrow and badly maintained while here the traffic is heavier than anywhere else. Nevertheless,it seems like tourists will continue visiting this strange road despite its scary nickname.
【小题1】What is Victoria Falls famous for?A.Its narrow and badly maintained road. |
B.Its dangerous but attractive spots for taking pictures. |
C.Its scary structure. |
D.Its thrilling camping. |
A.Auckland’s Sky Tower |
B.Arctic Cliff Face |
C.Victoria Falls |
D.North Yungas Road |
A.the traffic is the heaviest |
B.it is built on the edge of the rock |
C.each year many people lose their lives there |
D.there is no necessary protection equipment |
Some of our research projects rely on the generosity of people like you. Whether it’s using your home PC, taking part in a clinical trial, or simply volunteering your time for a study, you may be able to contribute to some of the ground-breaking projects which make the University of Oxford a world leader in research. Watch this space for ways in which you could get involved.
Seeking poor sleepers for insomnia (失眠) researchTrouble sleeping? Researchers from the Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute are evaluating different interventions aimed at improving sleep. We are looking for poor sleepers between the ages of 18 and 65. Participation will involve spending overnights in the sleep laboratory at Oxford, monitoring your sleep/wake cycle, and completing computerised tasks. If you are interested, please contact the research team at insomnia@ndcn.ox.ac.uk
Volunteers with lazy eye wantedWe are looking for volunteers with a history of lazy eye to take part in our brain scanning study. We are looking for healthy volunteers aged 18-45 with a history of lazy eye. You will also be asked questions about your medical history to check your suitability for an MRI scan. Call 01865 223622 for more information.
Oxford Vaccine GroupThe Oxford Vaccine Group is an independent multi-disciplinary (多学科的) clinical trials group. OVG works towards the goal of developing new and improved vaccines for the prevention of infection in adults and children, enhancing the understanding of immunity and studying the epidemiology of infectious diseases. To get more information, please see the OVG website.
Oxford Experimental lab for the Social SciencesThe Oxford Internet Institute, together with the Business School, is recruiting individuals to participate in computer-based experiments involving online surfing behavior as well as economic and political decision-making. We pay our subjects well, there are no special skills required and you don’t have to come to the lab in person Contact us at socialscience.study @ox.ac.uk for more information.
【小题1】What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To offer medical help to patients. | B.To look for experienced researchers. |
C.To introduce new research programs. | D.To recruit volunteers for research projects. |
A.carry out clinical trials | B.produce better vaccines |
C.learn more about infection | D.study the causes of diseases |
A.Oxford Vaccine Group | B.Insomnia research group |
C.Oxford Experimental lab | D.Brain Scanning study group |
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