Safety is a huge concern whenever I run with my earphones in. But I need music to run. Otherwise all I hear is the sound of my own breathing. So I’ve found a compromise: I run with only one earphone in. The music sounds off. It’s an imperfect solution.
An updated pair of headphones, called AfterShokz, aim to do better. AfterShokz bills itself as using bone conducting technology to conduct music from the front of the ear, delivering sound through your cheekbone and inner ear. This keeps your eardrum (鼓膜) free to hear everything else.
“Earbuds (耳塞式耳机) are typically designed to block out all sound, which is fine when you’re inside. But when you’re outside, you need all your senses. It would be like sending you out cycling with a blindfold on,” says Rod Annet, managing director of AfterShokz.
Here’s where AfterShokz comes in. The headphones hook over the back of your head with the main “bud” resting high up against your cheek. This keeps your ear free to delight in other sounds.
So do they work? In a word, yes. During a 45-minute jog, they didn’t bounce or shift. I heard far more of my environment than I normally do: a nearby bike there; a runner passing me again to my left; and so forth.
What about the downsides? If you’re a huge fan of high-quality sound, you might find the headphones a bit tinny. One friend expressed concerns about missing the ability to get lost in the music as you might be distracted by other noises, although I personally didn’t find that an issue.
Yet those are all minor details. For me, probably the biggest problem is the price. Ranging between £ 49.96 to £ 83.29, AfterShokz headphones aren’t exactly cheap.
With all that considered, would I recommend them? Yes. AfterShokz headphones are quite useful. While out jogging, they were light, painless, and easy to use. They made me feel safer.
【小题1】What is special about AfterShokz headphones?

A．They are a good choice for inside use.

B．They allow users to hear other sounds.

C．They can make music sound more beautiful.

D．They can deliver sound through your eardrum.

【小题2】What does the author’s friend think of AfterShokz headphones?

A．They prevent users getting lost.

B．They deliver high—quality sound.

C．They often move while users are running.

D．They fail to allow users to enjoy the music.

【小题3】The author thinks AfterShokz headphones .

A．are too expensive	B．seem quite useless
C．make users feel pain	D．are too complex to use

【小题4】What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To express worries.	B．To introduce a product.
C．To share a personal story.	D．To complain about a product.

   Like any college student，Connor Cox was excited when he received a package from home. He assumed it was filled with food and other goodies. He tore open the box and，indeed，found a surprise inside: garbage. It turned out that he'd left home without taking out the trash as he'd promised his mother，so she mailed it to him. -Source: BuzzFeed.com

A Florida man drove his 24-year-old daughter to a job interview. When she came back to the car with a large amount of cash，he figured she'd gotten the job and that this was her advance（预付款）. Not quite. Unbeknown to the man，he had become his daughter's getaway driver in her fifth — and final — bank robbery. — Source: SunSentinel.com

A French made a trip to have the car washed with his child. After he got home in Massachusetts，the six-year-old called 911 to report a crime. The perpetrator（犯罪者）was his father. The criminal act？Dad ran a red light. Even though he was brought to light by his own kid，the father talked his way out of a ticket. —  Source: CBS Boston.com

A grandfather labeled his three-month-old grandson a terrorist. A question on the visa waiver（弃权声明书）to get into America asks Britons if they've ever engaged in "robbery，murder，terrorism".；In filling out the form for his grandson，Paul Kenyon carelessly checked yes. After explaining the mess to the American embassy，some Kenyon family members missed their flight to Orlando because they had to wait for the baby's visa to arrive in the mail. — Source: The Guardian

【小题1】What did Connor Cox find when he opened the package？

A．Rubbish.	B．Food and sweets.
C．His mother's note.	D．Winter clothes.

【小题2】What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 probably mean？

A．The father got a ticket.

B．The father lost his way.

C．The father didn't get fined.

D．The father talked a lot with his son.

【小题3】Why did some Kenyon family members miss their flight？

A．Because they had to wait for the baby's visa.

B．Because they failed to take visas with them.

C．Because the flight was controlled by terrorists.

D．Because they wanted to take other flights.

【小题4】What do the four stories have in common？

A．They all happened in America.

B．They all came from the Internet.

C．They were all surprising and interesting.

D．They all happened between parents and children.

   With exams just around the corner, now is a good time to explore some of UCL's lesser-known study spaces and get down to some revision. Here are some good choices for you.

UCL Senate House Hub

The UCL Senate House Hub opened in 2015 and provides 144 study spaces. What's more, you can check how many spaces are available online before you head for the hub! Located on the third floor of the South Block of Senate House, the center has room for individual and group study in traditional library spaces, as well as casual armchairs and bar-style desks.

UCL Eastman Dental Library

The newly decorated UCL Eastman Dental Library is located halfway along Gray's In Road and is open from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am-8:00 pm. The library has 72 study spaces, and many IT facilities are available. The library also has a study room for meetings and a computer room with an interactive whiteboard.

UCL Language & Speech Science Library

The UCL Language & Speech Science Library （LaSS） has disabled access and has recently been decorated to add extra study spaces. With only 49 spaces, LaSS is smaller than most other UCL libraries and tends to fill up relatively quickly, 80 get there early to avoid disappointment.

Senate House Library

This one may be cheating as the Senate House Library is not technically a UCL library. However, all UCL students and staff can register for free membership online. With millions of books and journals, the Senate House Library offers some places a little less used by UCL students but perfect for getting down to some hard work.

【小题1】The four places are mainly introduced to students who    .

A．love reading	B．are preparing for exams
C．like learning online	D．prefer to study in the library

【小题2】What should students do online before they go to the UCL Senate House Hub?

A．Make an appointment in advance.

B．Check the center's opening hours.

C．Check whether there are available seats.

D．Find out the hub's location.

【小题3】How many places may offer Internet services?

A．One.	B．Two.
C．Three.	D．Four.

【小题4】What can be inferred from the passage?

A．The UCL Senate House Hub has the longest history.

B．The Senate House Library is not used by UCL students.

C．The disabled have no access to all the four places.

D．LaSS may be the smallest one among the four places.

   The editor of the new Cool Camping Britain guide chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland.

Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides

Is this Britain’s most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, it’s not hard for campers to see how the island inspired The Lord of the Rings author’s fantasy landscapes. The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.

Open April — September, from ￡5 per tent per night.

Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk

Deep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two fields separated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. It’s a great place to do nothing but get into nature. You can put up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.

Open Easter —October, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall

This site, by a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse（凉亭）with books and games for a rainy day. There are many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks on the farm and a pub just a 10- minute stroll away. There’s very little to do here, no bells and no whistles. Campfires are encouraged.

Open Easter — September, from ￡10 per tent per night.

Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Sciily

Its only campsite, Troytown, couldn’t be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest advantage — so bring plenty of books to read and don’t expect a phone signal. But at least one of life’s necessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.

Open March-- October, from ￡7. 50 per tent per night,

【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides?

A．It has been open for a few years.	B．A beautiful lake surrounds it.
C．It offers the longest service.	D．The rent of a tent per night is the lowest.

【小题2】Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?

A．Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides.

B．Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk.

C．Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall.

D．Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.

【小题3】In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you can’t ________.

A．contact others by phones	B．view the bay from the hillside
C．get everyday necessities	D．relax yourself by reading

假如你是某中学学生会主席李华。你校学生会拟举办一次英语演讲比赛，请你按下面内容用英文写一则书面通知。通知发布的时间是2018年9月10日。要点如下：

举办目的	提高同学们的英语口语水平	参加对象	高一学生
报名地点	学生会办公室	比赛地点	学校会议室
报名时间	9月25日前	比赛时间	10月25日晚上7点开始
其他事宜	1. 演讲时间不超过5分钟； 2.邀请五位英语老师当评委, 奖励前三名。

 
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：sign up报名  judge评委
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