Aquatic Adventures!
     Help Us Get Ready for Showtime!
     Trainer Program
     What does it take to work with seals or sea lions? Find out with Atlantis Marine World's Trainer
Program and go behind the scenes with our Marine Mammal staff and:
﹒Learn how we train our animals and help train our sea lions to learn how to paint
﹒Go into the seal exhibit with trainers
﹒Join in a seal training period - and get to pet and feed one of our harbor seals
﹒Help prepare food for seals
﹒Attend our Sea Lion Show
﹒Get a kiss from sea lion, Java - and take home a photo
     Summer Adventure Days - Camp! Atlantis Style!
     Our camp program adds interactive excitement to your child's summer vacation. Children ages 3 to
14 discover the wonders of the sea environment through age - appropriate activities.
     Pirate Snorkel Adventure
     Yo-ho-ho, this is a whole lot of fun! Join us this summer for our interactive Pirate Snorkel Adventure
and help Captain Poseidon locate missing treasure. While searching our lake, don't miss tropical fish from
all around the world. When you're done, you'll walk away with some booty (战利品) of your own-a ＄2.00 game card and a pirate eye patch (海盗眼罩) featuring our very own Jolly Poseidon!
     Smooth Sailing: Taste Long Island Wine Cruise Now Accepting Reservations!
Experience the magic of Taste Long Island, a Saturday evening wine and cheese cruise aboard the
Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat. Featuring local wines, this adventure along the Peconic River is a relaxing
way to enjoy both beautiful scenery and fine wines. Guests 21 and older only. Members and Green Key
Cardholders enjoy 25％ off.

1. If you attend Atlantis Marine World's Trainer Program, you can _____.

A. watch the performance of sea lions.      
B. learn how to paint sea lions.
C. get a chance to kiss sea lions.          
D. help prepare a seal exhibit.

2. The activities in Summer Adventure Days are divided according to _______.

A. children's hobby.                    
B. children's age.
C. the price.                          
D. the type of sea animals

3. In which activity will you get something as a reward?

A. Atlantis Marine World's Trainer Program.
B. Summer Adventure Days.
C. Pirate Snorkel Adventure.             
D. Smooth Sailing.

4. What is special about Smooth Sailing?

A. Guests under 21 cannot be accepted.
B. It provides famous wines from all over the world.
C. Guests usually get a discount.
D. It doesn't accept bookings.

                       RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENTS
                       Beijing City International School
Position: IT manager
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
     Prepares and carries out the annual budget of the department.
     Builds and develops the whole school IT system
     Provides excellent IT services with IT team for teaching and business.
Requirements/Qualifications:
     Bachelor or above,  majoring in Information Technology or Finance.
     Good command of both Chinese and English
     Minimum 5 years working experience, 3 years in a managerial level
     Able to work in a collaborative style
KAI CABLE INC.
Position: Sales Internship
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
        Builds and develops good relationship with new customers
        Maintains strong relationship with the existing customers
        Explores potential customers further
        Conducts market ~ competitors analysis to improve customer satisfaction.
Requirements/Qualifications:
        Graduates with Bachelor degree.
        Major in Finance, Economics, International Trade.
        Fluent English (in both written ~ spoken) and Mandarin(汉语).
        Familiar with MS office, especially Excel and PowerPoint and Internet application
        Willingness to accept challenges and work under pressure.
        Strong sense of responsibility.
        Prepare for business trainee.

1. Both of the recruiting ads include the following information EXCEPT__________. 

A. positions available                      
B. working duties
C. a good command of computer skills        
D. the degrees needed of the applicants

2. Ben majoring in Finance is a fresh graduate with a good knowledge of English. Which  
      position can he apply for?

A. IT manager.                          
B. Neither of the positions.
C. Both of the positions.                    
D. Sales Internship.

3. According to the 1st ad, which of the following is NOT included in the daily duties of an  
     IT manager?

A. Making a plan of the annual expense of the department beforehand.
B. Analyzing the needs of the market and developing its IT systems.
C. Offering assistance if people have any computer problems.
D. Managing and controlling the money of the department.

     Have you dreamed of building your own machine? Do you wish you could invent something new? Here we look at a few British inventions of recent times.
Adaptive glasses
     Do you wear glasses? If so, can you imagine life without them? In 1985, Joshua Silver, a professor at   Oxford University, asked himself, "Can I invent a pair of glasses that could be changed
by the wearer?" He designed two plastic lenses (透镜) that are filled with a special liquid. Using
syringes (注射器) you change the liquid between the lenses until you can see clearly. The glasses are
not beautiful but they are easy to use and cheap to make.
     The wind-up radio
     When you switch your  TV on tonight, think about all those people without electricity. Thinking about
this, Trevor Baylis came up with the idea of designing a radio that could be powered by hand. In common with Joshua Silver he wanted his invention to be cheap and easy to use. He wanted even the poorest
people in developing countries, who don't have electricity and cannot afford batteries, to use it. The radio
has a generator(发电机)which is powered by turning a handle. In 1996 it won the BBC Design Award for Best Product and Best Design.
     The Dyson vacuum(真空) cleaner
     In many homes around the world you can see a cleaner that looks like a spaceship. This is the Dyson
vacuum cleaner which uses something called "cyclonic separation" to separate the dirt. You do not need
a bag for your cleaner and it does not get blocked so it is very practical. The idea came to Sir James
Dyson after he kept having problems with his vacuum cleaner. He decided he could design a better one
and in 1993 he opened his own factory. The Dyson is now one of the best-selling cleaners in the UK and Dyson is believed to have earned over a billion pounds.
     The Zapata flyboard
     Have you ever dreamed of zooming through the water and leaping in the air like a dolphin? Now you
can, thanks to a flyboard, built by water sports enthusiast Frank Zapata. With it you can dive back in the
water  and out again. It's possible to jump to incredible heights out of the water-over 30 feet. The basic
flyboard model comes in at ￡4,200.
     So keep dreaming and inventing. One day you might get it right.

1. Which might be the best title for the passage?

A. Greatest Inventions
B. Scientists' Stories
C. Magic Glasses
D. Beautiful Minds

2. What can we learn about adaptive glasses?

A. They are very expensive.
B. The inventor is a student
C. The glasses are fragile.
D. They don't look very nice.

3. Which invention won an award?

A. Adaptive glasses.
B. The wind-up radio.
C. They Dyson vacuum cleaner
D. The Zapata flyboard.

4. The Dyson vacuum cleaner was invented with the purpose of .

A. helping people use cleaners easily
B. making Dyson a rich businessman
C. keeping the house cleaner than before
D. taking the place of human cleaners

20.A
Nickname:   Hawaii's Island of Adventure  
Size:        4,028 square miles
Population:  148,677.The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on
the west.
Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around .
Beaches:     47 ; Golf Courses: 20 ; Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.
Agriculture:  The bulk (主体) of Hawaii's farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island,
including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.
Hotels:     9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from $ 35-$ 5,000.
Airports:    Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.
Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and
Kona International Airports as well as many resorts.In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas
are serviced by taxi.
Resources:  Call (800) 648-2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island
Visitors Bureau.See www.bigisland.org for updated information.
Shopping:   The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.

1. The passage is intended to be read by _______.

A. students          
B. businessmen  
C. tourists
D. immigrants

2. The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

A. 28      
B. 32        
C. 37      
D. 44

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island?

A. By train.        
B. By air.
C. By rental car.  
D. By taxi.

A. 20 Years Younger
     The book details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth and enjoy
better health, improved energy, and a positive outlook on life. The four basic programs are: an exercise
system for fighting muscle and bone loss, a longevity-focused diet, sleep rejuvenation, and wrinkle-fighting skin care. Woven throughout the text is practical advice on changing appearances, controlling stress,
staying mentally sharp, avigating medical tests, and much more.

B. Born To Run
    Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure
inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world's greatest distance
runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.

C. Natural Running
     In Natural Running, Abshire explains how modern running shoes distort the efficient running technique
that humans evolved over thousands of years. He reviews the history of running shoes and injuries, making the case for barefoot running but also warning about its dangers.

D. Woodworking
     This book includes excellent instruction from a best-selling woodworking author on all aspects of
woodworking with hand tools. He approaches setting up the all-hand tool shop, explains how the tools
work in wood, addresses the joinery, and finishes with instructions on building a workshop accessory to
use with hand tools. Also included are other sample projects and information on finishing the hand
worked projects.                    

E. Whittling Little Folk: 20 Delightful Characters to Carve and   Paint
     At the beginning of the book, readers will find step-by-step carving and painting instructions for a Scandinavian inspired man and woman. Once they have learned to carve these two projects, readers will find an additional 18 patterns that can also be created with the same technique and some subtle changes.

F. Quick and Easy Meals
     The book offers healthy, low-carbon Primal-approved recipes that can all be completed in under half
an hour and, in many cases, in just a few minutes. Sisson and Meier show you how to delight your family
or guests every time with quick, delicious meals using local produce, CSA meats, healthy fats (yes, and
real butter) and common herbs and spices.

请阅读以下购书者的信息,然后匹配相关的书籍.
1. Carina is fond of art and likes carving very much. In order to make something for the coming Mothers
Day, she is searching a new idea.
2. Daisy is a busy salesgirl, who is difficult to find time to cook. She likes home meals.
3. Alexander is a college student. He likes running. He wants to know more about the secret of shoes and running.
4. Sammy majors in PE. He will do a research on how to train long distance runners.
5. Nancy is looking for a book about advice on controlling stress, changing appearances, and enjoying a
better health

Upcoming Kids & Youth Events
The Race to Space
Date: February 27, 2012
Does life exist in outer space? How can we tell? In 1970 the first robot landed on the moon, and then,
scientists have created different kinds of machines to move around planets to help us answer our space
question. Come learn more about their interesting history.
Fee: $10 for adults and children over 1 year old. Under 1 year old FREE. $9 for older people.
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00am ~ 7:00pm. Closed Monday.
Where: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY
Learn and Play
Date: February 28~March 2, 2012
Fun at the farm for preschoolers. Programs by Cornell Cooperative Extension educators are parent-child
interactive (互动的). Includes story, snack and animal visits. Ages 24~60 months.
Two periods available: 10:30 am~11:30 am or 1:00 pm~ 2:00 pm. $10 per child. Please call or visit our
website for additional information.
Where: Suffolk Country Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave (County Road 21), Yaphank,
NY
Arctic Animals for Preschoolers
Date: March 13, 2012
Time: 10:00am~12:00 noon
Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home with a Cornell Cooperative
Extension educator. How do they do it? Prepare warm clothes.
Ages 3~5 (with an adult). $25 per child (includes one adult, each additional adult $ 5)
Where: Sport Fishing Education Center, Ocean Parkway, Babylon, NY
Usdan Center Open House
Date: March 31, 2012
Time: 11:00am~2:00pm
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, one of America's largest not-for-profit(非盈利的)
summer arts camps, named a "Best Of for 2010", is now preparing for its 44th season, FREE admission.
Open houses will give students and their families a chance to tour the center and get information on Usdan's more than 40 programs - including music, dance, theater, writing, nature and chess.
Where: 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights, NY

1. How much does it cost if your grandparents bring you to Children's Museum after school?

A. $29.          
B. $28.          
C. $18.          
D. $10.

2. In what way do you learn and play in Suffolk County Farm and Education Center?

A. Parents and children work together.      
B. Children are asked to work on the farm.
C. Animals can be taken home to be raised.  
D. Educators lead children to visit the farm.

3. What is the special feature of Sudan Center Open House?

A. You may go there all day.          
B. You need register in advance.
C. You can go to the camp for free.    
D. You are asked to show your art talent.

4. On Monday, you cannot go to          .

A. Usdan Center Open House                
B. Sport Fishing Education Center
C. Suffolk County Farm and Education Center    
D. Long Island Children's Museum

5. We can learn from the events that         .

A. the events last from February to May
B. children should be with at least two adults
C. visiting Sport Fishing Education Center, you must prepare warm clothes
D. you can learn space knowledge in Usdan Center Open House

Cwu
The communication union
Head of reach
Salary:￡55.271
We are looking for a Head of research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information
Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage
a team of three researchers and four support staff.
The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic nature across the
rang of businesses in which the CWU has or seeks membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking
and direction of the union as a whole.
You will need: prove line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; good research
skills, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical
and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to and
knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; knowledge and /or experience of
the postal and/or telecommunications industry.
To apply, please request an application pack by emailing hr@cwu.org or by telephoning HR (human
Resources) on 020-8971 7482. When applying please state your source.
Closing Date for Application: 4th August 2011/10/24
Anticipated interview date: 17th August 2011/10/24
No agencies please

1. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement?

A. Arts    
B. Sales    
C. Jobs    
D. News

2. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT       

A. ask a agency for an application form
B. dial 020-8971 7482 for more information 
C. email hr@cwu.org  for an application pack
D. send in your application before 4th August 2011

3. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed?

A. A school teacher with a master's degree.
B. A university graduate majoring in computer science.
C. A director from a research centre with a master's degree
D. A clerk from a telecommunication

     WASHINGTON - President Obama and his wife, Michelle, handed out Halloween treats to area
children and military families at the White House Sunday evening.
     Local students between 6 and 14 years old, along with children from military families, were invited to
celebrate Halloween on the North Lawn.
     The president and first lady, along with Mrs.Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, spent about 30
minutes passing out goodie bags.Obama wished each child a happy Halloween as he distributed the
treats, pausing occasionally for hugs or to comment on costumes.
     Later, the military families continued the celebration inside the White House.
     The first couple joked to assembled reporters about children walking the long driveway in order to
work off (消化掉) the snacks."This is the Let's Move method of trick-or-treating (不给糖就捣蛋),"
Obama said, referring to Mrs.Obama's campaign to combat childhood obesity (肥胖).
     The goodie bags contained a box of White House M&Ms, a cookie made by pastry chef (点心师)
Bill Yosses, and dried fruit.
     As they made their way across the lawn, the children meet a vast range of costumed characters
ranging from a spooky Frankenstein (科学怪人,小说《弗兰肯斯坦》的主角) to the Scarecrow
from "The Wizard of Oz ." Music from a jazz band dressed in pirate gear rang out across the White
House grounds.
     Multicolored pumpkins and gourds lined the driveway - individually, in gravity-defying stacks and as
part of a large mound over 5 feet tall.Pumpkin-headed scarecrows (稻草人) made of cornstalks loomed
over the path with menacingly raised arms.Under the White House portico, a mobile resembling bats
flying through clouds fluttered around a lantern.
     Some of the local trick-or-treaters were students at Bancroft Elementary, which helps tend the first
lady's  White House garden, and Tubman Elementary, which has a relationship with the White House
chefs.
After trick-or-treating ended, the Obamas stood near the front door, welcoming the military families
inside, helping children climb the short flight of steps and thanking parents for their service.

1.What is the news report mainly about?

A. President Obama and first lady celebrated Halloween with children.
B. President Obama and his wife Michelle handed out Halloween treats to children.
C. Children from military families were invited to celebrate Halloween at the White House.
D. Trick-or-treaters met a vast range of costumed characters from Frankenstein to the Scarecrow.

2. From the passage, we know that ______ do not necessarily appear when people celebrate Halloween.

A. Goodie bags
B. Pumpkins and Gourds
C. White House M&Ms
D. Costumed characters

3.When celebrating Halloween at the White House, the Obamas did the following EXCEPT______.

A. Wishing each child a happy Halloween
B. Thanking reporters for their covering the event
C. Helping children climb the short flight of steps
D. Hugging children and commenting on their costumes

4.The passage is mainly developed by ______.

A. analyzing causes
B. making comparisons
C. examining differences
D. following the time order

     Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B&Bs(bed & breakfast)
across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for
your stay at their lowest prices! Don't miss it. Just collect the vouchers(活动券)in our B&B Daily
printed from 01/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and
conditions below:
     ●The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.
     ●The offer is of two kinds: ￡20 per room, valid(有效的)during stay period of
02/04/2012-31/05/2012 and then again 01/09/2012-31/10/2012；￡35 per room, per night, valid
during stay period of 01/06/2012-31/08/2012.
     ●The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.
     ●The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2012.
     ●Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.
     ●If voucher holders book either the ￡20 or ￡35 per room per night, any additional services such as
lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take
up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.
     ●Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve(保留)
the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.
     ●Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.
     ●The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional ￡10 may be
paid to confirm(确认)the booking and will be returned on arrival.
     ●The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders' bookings for people under the age of 18.

1. The voucher can be used for a stay at the chosen B&B on ______.

A. 09/01/2012      
B. 04/02/2012      
C. 01/03/2012      
D. 28/04/2012

2. How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?

A. ￡70            
B. ￡40            
C. ￡35          
D. ￡30

3. What right do the B&Bs reserve?

A. To charge extra ￡10 for bookings with no vouchers.
B. To refuse bookings for guest under the age of 18.
C. To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.
D. To request extra charges as tips.

4. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to ______ .

A. book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs
B. have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money
C. use the B&B offer together with other offers
D. book the stays though B&B Daily