Dunster City Library provides a wide range of Library Special Needs Services for people who don’t have access to our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Dunster City, we’ll provide a wide range of library services and resources including:
Large printed and ordinary printed books
Talking books on tape and CD
DVDs and music CDs
Magazines
Reference and information requests
Home delivery service
Let us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver he resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library, You can also choose the resources you need personally. Talking books and captioned videos
The library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge. Languages besides English
We can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.
How to join?
Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register in advance or discuss if you are eligible (合适的)for any of the services we provide—Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am—5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.
1.Library Special Needs Services are meant for .
A. those who are fond of reading
B. only those who have walking disabilities
C. people living in Dunster City with an illness or disability
D. those who can’t get medical help in Chester City
2.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Books with different languages are available.
B. People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.
C. Few entertaining resources are offered here.
D. People have to choose what they need by themselves.
3.To get home delivery service, you must .
A. only choose printed books
B. have others choose the resources for you
C. pay the library ahead of time
D. register ahead of time
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In the near future, we may be using our eyes to operate our smart-phones and tablets, even when it comes to playing popular games like Fruit Ninja.
The Gaze Group has been developing eye-controlled computer technology for nearly 20 years. But those devices have been firstly designed to help those with disabilities, and are very expensive.
“After a while, we figured out that probably the best way is to go for a mass-market way,” says Gaze’s Sune Alstrup Johansen. “where everybody would have this available.”
Johansen and some of his colleagues have formed a new company, the Eye Tribe, which is hoping to develop the technology on a mass commercial level.
The technology works when combined with the computing device toward the user’s face. After making sure of the user’s eye movements, the technology is then able to easily find where a person’s eyes are moving, and then allow the eyes to control a cursor (光标).
“Our software can then determine the location of the eyes and know where you’re looking on the screen to make sure what you’re looking at,” reads an explanation on the Eye Tribe site.
There has been a gradual change toward hands-free technology in recent years, particularly in the gaming world. Recently Xbox released the Kinect device, which lets users control their Xbox and play certain games using only their hands, legs and voices. But sill, most of these devices have been more of a gimmick than a practical way to use one’s hands to control a mobile device. Johansen said a replaceable filter (滤光器) would be a cheap, convenient way for most consumers.
And even as companies like The Eye Tribe work to create such a product for the average user, making the eye-controlled technology more accessible and less expensive will have similar benefits for physically disabled users.
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1.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
A. An introduction of a new device.
B. An introduction of smart-phones.
C. An introduction of eye-controlling technology.
D. An introduction of a new technology for the disabled.
2.The underlined word “gimmick” probably means ________.
A. truth
B. phone
C. trick
D. review
3.According to the passage, we can learn that ________.
A. the eye-controlling technology was first developed for the blind.
B. there is no such a phone as we can use only with our eyes at present
C. the present developing of the technology will bring no good
D. the eye-controlling technology is only intended for the disabled people
4.This passage is probably taken from ________.
A. an experiment report
B. a science fiction
C. a school textbook
D. a science website
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In the US, many people prefer sports and sports are not just for fun. They’re almost a “religion”. Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favorite teams and athletes play in person. Other fans watch the games at home, sticking to their TV sets, never missing a game. Many a wife becomes a “sports widow” during her husband’s favorite season. Americans’ devotion to sports has created a new class of wealthy people: professional athletes. Sports stars often receive million dollar salaries. Some even make big money by appearing in advertisements for soft drinks, shoes and almost everything.
Sports are an important part of American culture. Throughout their school life, Americans learn to play many sports. Many students try out for the school teams. Athletic events at universities attract scores of fans and benefit the whole community. Many people also enjoy noncompetitive activities, like hiking, cycling, horseback riding, camping or hunting.
Many sports were imported from other countries. Europeans brought tennis, golf, bowling and boxing to America. Football and baseball came from other Old World games. Only basketball has a truly American origin. Americans export sports fever as well. Satellites broadcast games to sports fans around the globe. NBA is a good example. The names of American superstars like basketball great Michael Jordan have become household words all over the world.
1.Many a wife becomes a “sports widow” in the US probably because ________.
A. they are serious in religion
B. their husbands stick to sports
C. they are devoted to sports
D. their husbands are missing
2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The US sports stars can earn a large sum of money via the media.
B. American people like to exchange different sports from each other.
C. Lots of American people take part in noncompetitive activities.
D. American students go in for various sports and athletic events.
3.We can infer from the passage that ________.
A. most Americans like competition
B. all the Americans are sports fans
C. sports culture influences the world
D. America has invented many sports
4.The writer mainly intends to tell us that ________.
A. how important sports are in America
B. where sports can help to make money
C. why sports are so popular in America
D. what affect American’s everyday life
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Stephen Hawking, the brilliant British theoretical physicist who published wildly popular books exploring the mysteries of the universe, has died, according to a family spokesman. He was 76.
Considered by many to be the world’s greatest living scientist, Hawking was also a cosmologist, astronomer, mathematician and author of numerous books including the landmark “A Brief History of Time,” which has sold more than 10 million copies.
With fellow physicist Roger Penrose, Hawking combined Einstein’s theory of relativity with quantum theory(量子理论) to suggest that space and time would begin with the Big Bang and end in black holes. He also discovered that black holes were not completely black but emit(释放) radiation and would likely eventually evaporate(蒸发) and disappear. “It will be difficult enough to avoid disasters on planet Earth in the next 100 years, let alone next thousand, or million. The human race shouldn’t have all its eggs in one basket or on one plant. Let’s hope we can avoid dropping the basket until we have spread the load.”
Hawking suffered from ALS (amyotrophic latcral sclerosis), a disease which is usually fatal within a few years. He was diagnosed in 1963, when he was 21, and doctors initially gave him only a few years to live. The disease left Hawking wheelchair-bound and paralyzed. He was able to move only a few fingers on one hand and was completely dependent on others or on technology for everything—bathing, dressing, eating, even speech. “I have been lucky that my condition has progressed more slowly than is often the case. But it shows that one need not lose hope.” Dramatically, he even guest-starred in the “Star Trek”, “The Simpsons” and the 2014 movie “The theory of Everything”.
Hawking leaves behind three children and three grandchildren. “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today,” Hawking’s children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, said in a statement. “He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world. “We will miss him forever.”
1.From the passage, we can learn that ________.
A. Hawking was diagnosed with the fatal disease since he was born.
B. Hawking was once the main character in the movie and TV series.
C. Hawking just published one book titled “A Brief History of Time”
D. Hawking had to rely on other people and technology to do everything in life.
2.Which of the following is NOT believed by Stephen Hawking?
A. The space and time would end in black holes.
B. Black holes are not exactly black in color.
C. The disasters can be avoided in the next thousand or million years.
D. Black holes can give off radiation and will disappear in the end.
3.What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. The humans should explore other planets to live.
B. The humans should stay together to fight the disasters.
C. The earth will be destroyed if humans continue to live here
D. No other planets can replace the earth as the living place.
4.What would be the best title of the passage?
A. A Star Just Went Out in the Cosmos
B. The Achievements of Stephen Hawking
C. Stephen Hawking’s Suffering of the Disease
D. The Predictions of the Great Man
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How to get siblings (兄弟姐妹) to get along
One of the greatest gifts of parenthood is seeing your children form a relationship with each other that is independent of you. By giving them someone else to play with, you can free up some time for yourself. Here are four techniques you can use to help your children appreciate each other while they’re young.
1. 1. The No.1 thing parents can do to help their kids stay on good terms with each other is not to compare them with each other. Never say “Your sister never…” or “Why can’t you do what your brother does?” 2.
2. Stay out of the way. Try not to get too involved in your kids’ arguments. Learning cooperation and problem-solving is an important skill in life.3.And don’t blame the older one for not “knowing better.” That puts pressure on the older child and leads to unhappiness.
3. Activities and opportunities. Have your kids go to their siblings’ games and activities. 4.
“My kids go to each other’s activities, and take part in activities together,” says Patricia Walters-Fischer, mother of two. Not only do her children go, but they also offer support, encouraging each other before a big game or performance and offering comfort when things don’t go well.
4. Vacations. Don’t ignore the value of a family vacation for bringing siblings together. When kids are away from their friends and forced to spend time together, they often enjoy each other. 5. In fact, a weekend camping trip offers some of the best opportunities for working together, having fun and experiencing something new.
A. Never shout at them.
B. Don’t compare.
C. It doesn’t need to be anything extremely great.
D. That only serves to fuel the competition.
E. Give them a project, and they will learn how to work together.
F. They may need help solving a conflict, but try not to take sides.
G. Get them involved in one another’s lives, so they can have a better appreciation of who their sibling is.
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Mother’s Day, 2017 was the last time that all my three kids would be kids at home. I was _______ a Mother’s Day to remember.
That morning, I got up early and left for _______, since I was the math teacher in the same school with my boys. The boys and I were going _______as usual, so I expected the time I’d have with the three of them surrounding me during break. I entered the office after my class, _______the crowd for their faces. I didn’t find the boys, but wasn’t too worried _______their classes often ran late. I found a row with plenty of room for all four of us, _______seats for my handsome young men.
The longer I sat there, the more _______and angry I got. How could they _______their mother on this of all days? I couldn’t _______my work, only on how I’d been wronged. _______the time the last morning class ended, I could hardly wait to get home and give them a piece of my mind.
Arriving home, I noticed a pile of roses on the ground. I looked closer and saw the roses were the _______of a track made from fresh flowers, which led to our room. As I _______the flowers, the door got opened and three _______faces greeted me. They let me see what they’d been working on all _______.
The words were _______the entire floor, “Happy Mother’s Day, We Love You. ”They were placed with _______. The space was _______with sweet of roses and other flowers. They’d asked for a(an) _______and worked all morning, gathering fresh flowers and arranging them into surprise message.
I immediately realized I’d been much too hurried in my _______of the situation. While I had been feeling unloved, they’d spent their time writing a _______to show how much they really cared.
1.A. allowing B. realizing C. expecting D. declaring
2.A. church B. school C. hospital D. factory
3.A. actually B. completely C. separately D. sincerely
4.A. searching B. leaving C. calling D. asking
5.A. once B. though C. until D. because
6.A. changing B. choosing C. marking D. saving
7.A. confident B. absurd C. hurt D. calm
8.A. cheat B. unite C. ignore D. frighten
9.A. throw away B. focus on C. cut down D. figure out
10.A. Upon B. For C. In D. By
11.A. introduction B. requirement C. closing D. beginning
12.A. selected B. followed C. smelled D. picked
13.A. shouting B. flying C. smiling D. running
14.A. day B. night C. morning D. afternoon
15.A. wandering B. covering C. transforming D. replacing
16.A. flowers B. books C. hardships D. efforts
17.A. full B. filled C. empty D. magic
18.A. score B. exception C. leave D. account
19.A. change B. explanation C. improvement D. judgment
20.A. word B. message C. letter D. promise
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Older sister Maria always wanted to be a doctor. She finished medical school with top grades and glowing references. So I wasn’t surprised when she landed a dream job as a consultant in Australia.
A. found B. created
C. arrived at D. quitted
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Melissa was inspired by a presentation about the Paralympic Games which increased her swimming to a competitive level. Although she was considered a long shot, Melissa made the 2008 USA Paralympic Team and represented her country in Beijing, China.
A. a talkative woman
B. somebody who has difficulty achieving something
C. a wealthy woman
D. somebody who is good at taking a shot
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For those who live in a fast food fantasy world, eating it every day, believing that it is fast, convenient and inexpensive, it can be catastrophic.
A. ideal B. fair
C. acceptable D. terrible
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He did not feel the need to say compliments, since he believed one should be confident within his heart.
A. wishes B. complains
C. apologies D. praises
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This doesn’t mean Guillermo gave up his hard-working personality or his drive to be successful.
A. desire B. ability
C. need D. quality
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I happened to be walking along the city street when I set my sight on a bakery, where a man with a tall hat is making 1.cake, so I stopped 2. (watch) how it was made. After watching it for several times for the next few3. (day), I decided to make one myself. With everything I needed 4. (prepare), I began to carry out the whole process 5. the help of the instruction book without 6. (interrupt). After three times of failure, I finally made it and couldn’t be more 7. (excite).
From this experience, 8.I have learnt is that as long as you try, God will always be on your side; on the contrary, if you just do things halfway, only 9. (leave) the rest unfinished, the regrets will 10. (definite) come after you.
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1.The research, which c__________ of several parts, requires to be done separately.
2.Jeremy s__________ highest in the basketball matches of this year and became the annual star player in America.
3.The boy h__________ this pencil box and let the other students guess where it was.
4.The witness gave a v__________ account of what happened at the crime scene.
5.All the c__________ in the badminton match are so strong and tough that I am afraid that I can’t beat them.
6.This kind of dressing style was out of date years ago, but now it has __________ and people began to love it again. (再流行)
7.After years of practising and competing in swimming, he finally decide to __________(退役).
8.The end of the war __________ the beginning of the new life, which was a good sign for the civilians. (标志着)
9.Unity is the __________ of victory. (保证)
10.The newly-built railway __________ as far as the other side of the mountain and offers instant help for the villagers. (延长，延伸)
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假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I am used to be a naughty boy, who always made my parents annoyed from time to time. One day, as I was wandering around the field near my house, a cricket attracts my attention and I couldn’t help catch it. I was noticed doing all this by Nick, a friend of mine, and he said to me, “Let’s put the cricket on Selina’s desk to frighten her, all right?”Of course I said yes, and I, together with him, were going to do just as what we had discussed. A few minutes before our trick, Selina saw it and was so frightened that she fell off the chair and broke his head. Afterwards, criticizing by my parents, I was made apologize to her. This lesson taught me a lot, warning me not to play a trick at other people. Since then, I have done things much well than before and become a man with manners and dignity.
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当前不少文学作品被改编成电影。有人选择看电影，有人则喜欢读原著。请你以“Film or book, which do you prefer?”为题，按照下列要点写一篇英语短文，词数100 左右:
1、看电影: 省时、有趣、易懂
2、读原著: 细节更多、语言优美
3、我的看法及理由
参考词汇: original work (原著)
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