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Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky

On the distant world of Kiln lie the ruins of an alien civilization. A great mystery awaits humans: who were the builders and where are they now? These questions become realfor Professor Arton Daghdev, exiled(流放)from Earth to Kiln's off-world labour camp due to his mistake. Facing the planet's dangerous ecosystem ,Arton fights for survival. 

Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang

A sci-fi classic in a brand-new edition. From a high Babylonian tower that connects a flat Earth to the sky above, to an alien language that challenges our very sense of time and reality, Chiang's unique imagination invites readers to question their understanding of the universe and their place in it. 

War Bodies by Neal Asher

In a world ruled by robots, the Cyberat face a rebellion(叛乱)when the human Polity arrives. Piper, raised as a weapon, seeks help from the Polity after his parents are caught by enemies. As war worsens, Piper must face the puzzling technology implanted in his own body. It could either end their fight or cause serious consequences. The future of civilization hangs in the balance as the battle unfolds. 

In the Lives of Puppets byTJ Klune

In a strange little home built into the branches of a forest live three robots. Vic Lawson, a human, lives there too. The day Vic repairs an unfamiliar android labelled"HAP", he learns of a shared criminal past between the robots--a past spent in hunting humans. The robots, once hidden and safe, are now exposed. 

(1) Which book explores the relations between humans and the universe? A. Alien Clay. B. In the Lives of Puppets. C. War Bodies. D. Stories of Your Life and Others.
(2) Whose book uncovers the crime done by robots to humans? A. Adrian Tchaikovsky's. B. Ted Chiang's. C. Neal Asher's. D. TJ Klune's.
(3) Who is the text probably intended for? A. Book reviewers. B. Sci-fi lovers. C. Universe researchers. D. Robot developers.
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Four new books to read

The books that are included in this list can meet your reading needs at any time of year.

Nobody Will Tell You This but Me

Bess Kalb

In this book, the author shares the advice her beloved grandmother Bobby left her. Bobby was a powerful woman who should never be underestimated, and she was very knowledgeable about the family's traditions and secrets. The book proves that family bonds can endure through generations and beyond death.

We Came Here to Shine

Susie Orman Schnall

We Came Here to Shine focuses on the strong female friendship between an aspiring journalist and an unlucky actress at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Leaning on each other, these two ambitious women struggled against adversity(困境) at a time when women had little say.

A Star Is Bored

Byron Lane

Favored by television star Jonathan Van Ness, this novel is partly based on the author's experiences as the former personal assistant to Carrie Fisher, a legendary American actress. The book follows Charlie Besson, the new assistant to the Hollywood icon, Kathi Kannon. Their three-year journey together is an unforgettable adventure that is funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful.

Fast Girls

Elise Hooper

The story in Fast Girls took place during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens overcame difficult pasts to attain Olympic glory as the world's fastest female athletes. Beyond the athletic journey, they also aimed to challenge the social standards of what females can achieve.

(1) Who is the character in Bess Kalb's book? A. Bobby. B. Susie Orman Schnall. C. Carrie Fisher. D. Betty Robinson.
(2) What kind of book is A Star Is Bored? A. A biography. B. An industry report. C. A real-life based novel. D. A fictional adventure story.
(3) Which of the following books will you choose if you are interested in sports? A. We Came Here to Shine B. Nobody Will Tell You This but Me C. A Star Is Bored D. Fast Girls
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Best Gifts for Every Type of Mom

Do you want to reward Mom with New Year gifts? Millions of products are offered ontine, but don't get scared away. We have done the work for you by selecting best gift ideas for every type of mom. Just click "Add to cart" to shower Mom with love. 

Delicate Earrings—Best for the Jewelry Lover

Made from sterling silver, the carrings are lightweight and perfect for everyday wear They're also ideal for anyone with sensitive ears. Among the 8,000 plus five-star reviewers, April Farmer contirm this, saying,"Just about every material iritates(刺激) my ears, but I have had these in for three months now- and no iritation, no color changing, or fading of silver. I can't even tell they are in!"

KS Lunch Bag—Best for the Working Mom

This cooler bag will put a smile on mom's face during lunch hour, With thousands of five-star reviewers, the fashionable and functional KS bag has an insulated lining(隆热的内衬)that helps keep food and drinks fresh, and an inside pocket that holds utensils. Plus the soft lightweight design makes it easy to bring anywhere. 

Breville Express—Best for the Coffee Lover

Talk about a morning boost! If Mom is a true coffee lover, she's dreamed of owning a high-end espresso machine. Now you can make that dream a reality The Breville Express, which has more than 14,000 five-star reviews, comes in either black or stainless steel surfaces and offers the same dose-controlled grinding(研磨) that's normally reserved for fancy coffee shops. 

Beckham Pillows—Best for the One Who Needs a Good Night's Sleep

She deserves a peaceful night's rest after all the hard work she does every day, and she'll get just that with these Beckham pillows. The set of two affordable cooling gel pillows is ideal for back, stomach and side sleepers. It offers much-needed tenperature regulation that will keep her more comfortable than ever. 

It's a best seller with more than 126,000 five-star raviews, so it's pretty much a hit. 

(1) April Farmer's revicw indicates that the Delicate Earrings are ____ A. durable and. fancy B. simple and unique C. light and skin-friendly D. stylish and valuable
(2) What can we know from the passage? A. Delicate Earrings are best for formal occasions. B. KS Lunch Bag is silver portable and insulated. C. Breville Express features fine and quick grinding. D. Beckham Pillows suit different sleeping positions.
(3) Who is the passage intended for? A. Moins planning to reward themselves. B. People seeking gifts for their moms. C. Agencies selling products to moms. D. Salesmen studying moms'preferences.
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Train Information

All customers travelling on TransLink services must be in possession of a valid ticket before boarding. For ticket information,please ask at your local station or call 13 12 30.

While Queensland Rail makes every effort to ensure trains run as scheduled,there can be no guarantee of connections between trains or between train services and bus services.

Lost property (失物招领)

Call Lost Property on 13 16 17 during business hours for items lost on Queensland Rail services.

The lost property office is open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm and is located (位于) at Roma Street station.

Public holidays

On public holidays, generally a Sunday timetable operates. On certain major event days, i.e.

Australia Day, Anzac Day, sporting and cultural days, special additional services may operate.

Christmas Day services operate to a Christmas Day timetable. Before travel please visit translink.com.au or call TransLink on 13 12 30 anytime.

Customers using mobility devices

Many stations have wheelchair access from the car park or entrance to the station platforms.

For assistance, please Queensland Rail on 13 16 17.

Guardian trains (outbound)

Depart

Origin

Destination

Arrive

6:42pm

Altandi

Varsity Lakes

7:37pm

7:29pm

Central

Varsity Lakes

8:52pm

8:57pm

Fortitude Valley

Varsity Lakes

9:52pm

11:02pm

Roma Street

Varsity Lakes

12:22am

(1) What would you do to get ticket information? A. Call 13 16 17. B. Visit translink .com.au. C. Ask at the local station. D. Check the train schedule.
(2) At which station can you find the lost property office? A. Altandi. B. Roma Street. C. Varsity Lakes. D. Fortitude Valley.
(3) Which train would you take if you go from Central to Varsity Lakes? A. 6:42 pm. B. 7:29 pm. C. 8:57 pm. D. 11:02 pm.
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