Summer Boarding CoursesAges: 8~12 Dates: Mond...

Summer Boarding Courses

Ages: 8~12　　 Dates: Monday 13 July~Monday 10 August 2020

Courses: General English or Junior Summer Study

SBC Oxford Summer School is held at the world-renowned Dragon School in Oxford. The Dragon School is one of the UK's top Prep Schools and is located in a beautiful area of leafy Oxford. The summer school is just a 20-minute walk from the centre of this historic city. Our summer school for young learners has one member of staff for every five students, thus making it the ideal choice for students studying away from home for the first time.

Ages: 13~16　　 Dates: Saturday 4th July~Saturday 18th July 2020

Courses: English, Mathematics, Humanities, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)

Eton College provides international students with the opportunity to study at one of the world's most famous schools. Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, Eton College has educated 20 British Prime Ministers as well as numerous authors, scientists, actors, and Olympians.

Ages: 15~18　　 Dates: Monday 6 July~Monday 3 August 2020

Courses: Business & Leadership, International Relations, Law and Medicine

Cambridge College Summer School takes place at Clare College, the University of Cambridge. Clare College was founded in 1326 and is the university's second oldest remaining college. The picturesque campus is located on the banks of the River Cam and just 15 minutes from the centre of Cambridge. The summer courses are specifically designed for international students. Our courses teach English through the study of specific academic subjects and prepare students for further study or professional life in their chosen field.

1.What can we learn about the Dragon School in Oxford?

A.Students graduate here at the age of 12.

B.A class here is no bigger than 5 students.

C.It's located not far from the city center.

D.It's offering summer courses for the first time.

2.Which one will you probably choose if you are interested in engineering?

A.Dragon School. B.Clare College.

C.Oxford College. D.Eton College.

3.How do students learn English at Cambridge College Summer School?

A.Through the course of General English.

B.Through the study of academic subjects.

C.Through further study in other chosen fields.

D.Through communication with international students.

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Beijing ?（13, July） China sent up a new data relays atellite （数据中继卫星）, Tianlian I -02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan province．The new satellite will promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking （对接）．

The satellite was launched on a Long-March-SC carrier rocket at 11:41 p．m．, sources at the centre told Xinhua News Agency．The satellite separated from the rocket 26 minutes after its launch and was then successfully delivered into a geostationary transfer orbit （地球同步转移轨道）.

Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the satellite is the country's second data relay satellite．The first, Tianlian I -01, was launched on April 25．2008．

The two satellites will form a network to improve communications between China's spacecraft and bases on Earth, according to the centre．They will also be used to help the nation's first space docking, scheduled for the second half of this year．

As planned, China will launch space module Tiangong-I （天宫1号）, which was designed as a platform that will dock with an unmanned spaceship, Shenzhou, for the county's first space-docking mission this year．

Two more Shenzhou spaceships will dock with Tiangong-I next year, and one will be manned by two or three astronauts, according to China Manned Space Engineering Office, which was the main user of the Tianlian I series data relay satellites．

"The new satellite can cover a greater area to track and command the country's space vehicles m low-Earth orbits, such as manned spacecraft and remote sensing satellites, from a higher position m outer space．Only three satellites of this kind are needed to form a global communication network, and China has two now．" Pang Zhihao, a researcher and deputy editor-in-chief of Space International, said．

The satellite could also equip astronauts with real-time communications, which will benefit the county s future manned space flights, he said．

1.What is the main purpose to send up Tianlian I -02 ?

2.From the passage we know________.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the news report?

4.The best title of the passage could be _____．

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Beijing—（13, July） China sent up a new data relay satellite（数据中继卫星）, Tianlian I-02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan province．The new satellite will promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking（对接）．

The satellite was launched on a Long-March-3C carrier rocket at 11:41 p．m．, sources at the centre told Xinhua News Agency．The satellite separated from the rocket 26 minutes after its launch and was then successfully delivered into a geostationary transfer orbit （地球同步转移轨道）．

Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the satellite is the country's second data relay satellite．The first, Tianlian I-01, was launched on April 25．2008．

The two satellites will form a network to improve communications between China's spacecraft and bases on Earth, according to the centre．They will also be used to help the nation's first space docking, scheduled for the second half of this year．

As planned, China will launch space module Tiangong-I, which was designed as a platform that will dock with an unmanned spaceship, Shenzhou, for the county's first space-docking mission this year．

Two more Shenzhou spaceships will dock with Tiangong-I next year, and one will be manned by two or three astronauts, according to China Manned Space Engineering Office, which was the main user of the Tianlian I series data relay satellites．

“The new satellite can cover a greater area to track and command the country’s space vehicles in low-Earth orbits, such as manned spacecraft and remote sensing satellites, from a higher position in outer space．Only three satellites of this kind are needed to form a global communication network, and China has two now．” Pang Zhihao, a researcher and deputy editor-in-chief of Space International, said．

The satellite could also equip astronauts with real-time communications, which will benefit the country's future manned space flights, he said．

1.What is the main purpose to send up Tianlian I-02 ?

A．To test the function of a Long-March-SC carrier rocket．

B．To carry some astronauts into space to do some research．

C．To send more information and clearer pictures to mobile phones on the earth．

D．To promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking．

2.From the passage we know________．

A．one more such satellite is needed to form a global communication network

B．the satellite was developed by China Manned Space Engineering Office

C．it was less than three years since China launched its first date relay satellite of this kind

D．the satellite could help track and command space vehicles in orbits because it's lower in position

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the news report?

A．Shenzhou Ⅷ is a manned spaceship．

B．Tiangong-I will dock with three Shenzhou spaceships next year．

C．the satellite is of great importance to China's space exploration．

D．china’s first space docking will be done in the second half of next year．

4.The best title of the passage could be___________．

A．China Launched a New Space Shuttle

B．China's Plan for Space Exploration

C．China’s Progress in China's Space Exploration

D．New Satellite Helps China's Space Exploration

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Beijing—（13, July） China sent up a new data relay satellite（数据中继卫星）, Tianlian I-02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan province．The new satellite will promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking（对接）．

The satellite was launched on a Long-March-3C carrier rocket at 11:41 p．m．, sources at the centre told Xinhua News Agency．The satellite separated from the rocket 26 minutes after its launch and was then successfully delivered into a geostationary transfer orbit （地球同步转移轨道）．

Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the satellite is the country's second data relay satellite．The first, Tianlian I-01, was launched on April 25．2008．

The two satellites will form a network to improve communications between China's spacecraft and bases on Earth, according to the centre．They will also be used to help the nation's first space docking, scheduled for the second half of this year．

As planned, China will launch space module Tiangong-I, which was designed as a platform that will dock with an unmanned spaceship, Shenzhou, for the county's first space-docking mission this year．

Two more Shenzhou spaceships will dock with Tiangong-I next year, and one will be manned by two or three astronauts, according to China Manned Space Engineering Office, which was the main user of the Tianlian I series data relay satellites．

“The new satellite can cover a greater area to track and command the country’s space vehicles in low-Earth orbits, such as manned spacecraft and remote sensing satellites, from a higher position in outer space．Only three satellites of this kind are needed to form a global communication network, and China has two now．” Pang Zhihao, a researcher and deputy editor-in-chief of Space International, said．

The satellite could also equip astronauts with real-time communications, which will benefit the country's future manned space flights, he said．

1.What is the main purpose to send up Tianlian I-02 ?

A．To test the function of a Long-March-SC carrier rocket．

B．To carry some astronauts into space to do some research．

C．To send more information and clearer pictures to mobile phones on the earth．

D．To promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking．

2.From the passage we know　　　　　　　　 ．

A．one more such satellite is needed to form a global communication network

B．the satellite was developed by China Manned Space Engineering Office

C．it was less than three years since China launched its first date relay satellite of this kind

D．the satellite could help track and command space vehicles in orbits because it's lower in position

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the news report?

A．Shenzhou Ⅷ is a manned spaceship．

B．Tiangong-I will dock with three Shenzhou spaceships next year．

C．the satellite is of great importance to China's space exploration．

D．china’s first space docking will be done in the second half of next year．

4.The best title of the passage could be___________．

A．China Launched a New Space Shuttle

B．China's Plan for Space Exploration

C．China’s Progress in China's Space Exploration

D．New Satellite Helps China's Space Exploration

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

–More than 13.7 million Americans were unable to find work in July.

--Yeah, most ________ jobs for months.

A. are seeking                   B. sought                          C. have been seeking    D. had been seeking

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Summer Boarding Courses

Summer Boarding Courses(SBC)is an award-winning UK summer school provider for international students aged 11-17. Please join the students from over 100 countries.

SBC Canford Summer School(Ages 11-15)is located at Canford School,Tatler School　 Awards Public School of the Year 2019. It is within easy reach of the coastal town of Bournemouth and is one of the most popular UK destinations for English language learning outside of London.

Dates:Monday 6 July-Monday 10 August 2020 nam stt

Teaching Hours:15 Hours Per Week

Courses:General English,English Literature,Introduction to Business

Headington Oxford Summer School(Ages 13-16)is located in the beautiful city of Oxford, just a 30-minute walk from the city centre.It provides students with a wonderful setting in which to study and meet other students from around the world.

Dates:Saturday 4th July-Saturday 18th July 2020

Teaching Hours:20 Hours Per Week

Courses:General English,Summer Study,Global Young Leaders

SBC at Eton College(Ages 11-16),only 34 kilometers from London,provides students with the opportunity to study at one of the world’s most famous schools.Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI,Eton College has educated 20 British Prime Ministers as well as many authors,scientists,actors and explorers.

Dates:Monday 13 July-Monday 24 August 2020

Teaching Hours:15 Hours Per Week

Courses:General English,Mathematics,STEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,Maths)

Oxford College Summer School(Ages 15-17)gives students the chance to experience the very best of what Oxford has to offer.Students live and study in the famous university city of Oxford.For over 800 years it has been home to the leading academic minds in scientific and　 cultural studies.

Dates:Monday 6 July-Monday 17 August 2020./

Teaching Hours:15 Hours Per Week

Courses:Business&Leadership,Engineering,Medicine

1.Which school doesn’t provide General English?

A.SBC Canford Summer School.

B.Headington Oxford Summer School.

C.SBC at Eton College.

D.Oxford College Summer School.

2.What makes SBC at Eton College different from the others?

A.It has produced many heads of government.

B.It has educated some leading academic minds.

C.It has invited authors and scientists as educators.

D.It has become a winner of Tatler School Awards.

3.Which age range is Headington Oxford Summer School for?

A.Ages 11-15.

B.Ages 13-16.

C.Ages 11-16.

D.Ages 15-17.

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It has been announced that the 2014 World Cup＿＿＿＿＿in Brazil from June 12一July 13，2014，in 12 hosting cities．

A. will stage　 B. has staged 　C. will be staged　 D. is staged

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On ________ Monday morning in July，Mr. Anderson happened to find his missing father among the people at ________ church.

A．a；the　 B．the；/　 C．a；/　 D．/；a

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SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIES

Family, Friends, and Neighbors, get cool !

Bring your picnics, blankets and low-back chairs!

The Parks & Community Services Department presents free outdoor movies with popcorn at Bellevue Downtown Park this summer. Grab a blanket, a low-back chair, family, friends, neighbors or co-workers, and head to the park. Sponsored by Inome, films will be shown under the stars on a huge, 40-foot inflatable(可充气的) screen with a state-of-the-art projection(放映) and sound system.

The movie series begins on Tuesday, July 2, 2014. Activities, which last about one hour, begin at 8 pm before each movie, so come early, stake your ground and have some fun. Movies are family-friendly and carry a PG (parental guidance) rating.

Support a great cause; each movie night is accompanied by a different charity. Please bring suggested donated items to support the organization of the night. Your donations will make a difference to the poor, disabled and disadvantaged.

● Location- Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE Fourth St. Bellevue at Downtown Park’s parking lots.

● In case of inclement weather, such as heavy rains, or violent storms, movies will be held indoors at the South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way.

● Movies and activities are subject to change without notice.

1.The movie series lasts about __________.

A. eight weeks　　　　　 B. five weeks

C. seven weeks　　　　　 D. ten weeks

2.Movies begin at about __________.

A. 6 pm　　 B. 7 pm　　 C. 8 pm　　 D. 9 pm

3.We can infer that the Summer Outdoor Movies is mainly intended to _________.

A. provide amusements and entertainments for the kids

B. collect money for the poor, disabled and disadvantaged

C. promote new products made by Whole Foods Market

D. offer chances to young people to display their talents

4.The underlined word “ inclement” means “______”.

A. fine　　 B. bad　　 C. cool　　 D. Hot

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This summer’s top four European music festivals

LONDON

LOVEBOX

Where: Victoria Park

When: July 15-16

No other country does a festival like the British and few festivals are as fun as Lovebox in Hackney’s Victoria Park. Dancing, disco balls, and more dancing. Don’t miss local acts Stormzy, Kano and Katy B who represent our homegrown talent. Good food is at the heart of Lovebox: go on an empty stomach to taste pizza from Voodoo Ray’s, hamburgers from Le Bun and cheese sandwiches from The Cheese Truck.

BUDAPEST

SZIGET

Where: Obudai-sziget

When: 10-17 August

On an island in the middle of the Danube is one of Europe’s most atmospheric festivals. 40,000 people crowd into 266-acres（英亩）of woodland for a week-long party. This year’s big-name acts will hold you there all day or you could check out the riverside beach, or the artworks there.

PARIS

ROCK EN SEINE

Where: Domaine National de Saint-Cloud

When: August 26-28

Rock and roll and Paris aren’t typical partners but Rock en Seine puts them together with excitement. As this is a great event where there’s even an art exhibition. All this plus wonderful views of the Parisian skyline (地平线) and Marie Antoinette’s rose garden.

BERLIN

LOLLAPALOOZA

Where: Treptower Park

When: Sept 10-11

Held in Treptower Park in the east of Berlin, 60,000 mostly local people come for the rock music and the friendly atmosphere — kids are just as welcome as grown-ups. Take a break from the music to seek out the rose garden. Keep it going all night in some of Berlin’s coolest clubs in neighbouring Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.

1.Which of the following festivals lasts the longest?

A.Lollapalooza in Berlin. B.Rock en Seine in Paris.

C.Lovebox in London. D.Sziget in Budapest.

2.What is the characteristic of the Lollapalooza music festival?

A.Some of its performers are homegrown talents.

B.It combines rock’n’roll with an art exhibition.

C.Many works of art are used for decoration.

D.Most of the people attending it are locals.

3.Where can you go if you’re particularly interested in rock music?

A.Berlin and Paris. B.London and Paris.

C.Budapest and Berlin. D.London and Budapest.

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