Active New Zealand
      Adventure tours in New Zealand and South America website: www.activenewzealand.com
phone: 1-800-661-9073
     Destinations: South Pacific, New Zealand, South America, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica
     Activities: Bicycling, Mountain, Road, Cross-Country/Touring, Sea-kayaking, Hiking & Trekking,
Backpacking, Exploring, Day hiking, Family, Scuba & Snorkeling, Rainforest, Wildlife, Walking Adventure
Life Exceptional travel in Latin America and Antarctica
     website: www.adventure-life.com phone: 1-800-344-6118
     Destinations: Antarctica, South America, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Central America, Belize,
Costa Rica, Panama Activities: Kayaking, Rafting, Sea-kayaking, Hiking & Trekking, Backpacking, Exploring,
Day hiking, Multisport, Cultural, Archaeological, Historical, Scuba & Snorkeling, Nature, Rainforest, Wildlife,
Eco-focused, Culture-focused, Expedition Cruising Adventure Spirit / Travel Network Adventure tour
operator + Travel agency website: www.worldadventures.travel phone: 800-492-0257
     Destinations: Asia, Europe, South Pacific, Antarctica, Africa, South America, North America
      Activities: Bicycling, Paddlesport, Snowsport, Hiking & Trekking, Caving, Family, Multisport, Cultural,
Beach & Watersport, Scuba & Snorkeling, Nature, Photography, Safari, Geotourism, Fishing & Fishing
Lodges, Sailing & Cruise, Other, Expedition Cruising, Space, Educational, Walking, Horseback/Dude Ranch,
Self-Drive, Around the World Tours
 

1. Which of the following are NOT country names?

A. Argentina & Costa Rica
B. Bolivia & Chile
C. Peru & New Zealand
D. Safari & Scuba

2.  Which of the following statements is true according to the three advertisements?

A. If your are interested in history, you can click www.adventure-life.com for more information.
B. Both Travel Network and Adventure Life can take you to Africa.
C. If your want to enjoy Beach & Watersport, you can call 1-800-661-9073.
D. Active New Zealand can provide you adventure tours in New Zealand and Antarctica

3. If Jackson wants to travel around the world, he can call ______.

A. 1-800-661-9073
B. 1-800-344-6118
C. 800-492-0257
D. none of the above

     ________1. John is eager to improve his English, especially listening comprehension. He wants to contact
anyone who can provide him with tools to help him.
     ________2. Mr. Green is working for Red Cross. He is busy with his work even at the weekend. So he is
going to send his son to take some lessons on singing at the weekend.
     ________3. Sally prefers reading to singing. She would like to buy some reading materials on Saturday.
      ________4. Lily, who has just graduated from South China Normal University, is working in New Life
School. She needs some extra work at weekend.
     ________5. Mrs. Brown happened to find a blind boy at the corner of a street with worn clothes and thin
face. She felt pity on him and wanted to help him, but she didn't only want to give him money and food. She
wanted him to learn some skill to live on.

    A. Guangzhou Book Center
    After looking around, you can find the increasing learning English section (部分,区) as well as other
sections where you can find at least 10,000 different kinds of books.
     Working time:9:00am to 9:00pm
     B. Children's Activity Center
     The singing lessons here are great if you want to send your kids to practice their vocal cord (声带) from
8:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday of which the fee is $20.
     Apply(申请)to: (020) 8426 2473
     C. Red Cross (红十字会)
     We accept the tsunami (海啸) victims (受害人) in Indonesia, providing them with food, clothing and
shelter.
      Our address: 119, New City Road
     Our telephone: (020) 8807 7888
      D. New Life School
     Staff (全体人员) here, friendly, all graduated from famous normal university with at least three years'
experience of teaching. We can bring new hope to many blind and deaf children.
      Schooling fee: $10\term
     Apply to: (020) 2237 7209
      E. Guangdong's biggest audio and video market
      Located along Zhujiang River with advanced modern selling system, many different kinds of CDs, VCDs
DVDs on sale.
     Tel: (020) 8281 1188, Fax: (020) 8281 1288
      F. Babysitters (临时照顾幼儿者) Wanted
     Working time: 7:30 am to 5:30pm on Saturday to Sunday 50yuan \ hour
     Female between 19-28 years old, having certificate(证书)of normal education
     Tel: (020) 2837 5148

     New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate and enter the new year with a smile on your face. This year, there're
plenty of local activities for all ages and interests, so the smiles will come easily.
     BLUE CONCERT
     Blues band the Coyotes is playing at the Dance Barn,at 8 Barn View in Sudden Valley, The show will start
at 9 p. m. and benefit the charity Bikers Fighting Cancer. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call
224-2308 for more information.
     NEW YEAR'S LAUGHS
     Ring in the New Year and laugh out the old one at the Upfront Theatre Comic improvisers will hit on all the
highlights of the year with The Last Laugh of 2008. The 9 p. m. show will cost $15 and is open to all ages. The 11 P. m. show is to 21 and older and costs $18, which includes a champagne (香槟酒) toast. Call 733-8855 for more information.
     MAZE
     For a fun activity earlier in the evening,walk the labyrinth (迷宫) at the Leopold Crystal Bellroom. Wander
through the maze, based on the French Chartres Cathedral, for free from 4 to 9 P. m. Call 752-0048 for more
information.
     COUNTRY DANCING
     At the Bellingham Eagles Hall, live local music will help get the dance started at 8 p. m. Tickets are $15 for
adults, $10 for students and free for kids 12 and younger. For more information, call 676-1554.

1. In what way do these activities have in common?

A. They're all held in the same day.
B. They're all held by the same organization.
C. They're all organized for children.
D. They're all about the dancing and music.

2. Which of the following activities may be free for Tom aged 16?

A. COUNTRY DANCING.
B. NEW YEAR'S LAUGHS.
C. MAZE.
D. BLUE CONCERT.

3. If you want to know something about the Coyotes at 8 Barn view, you'd better call _____.

A. 676-1554
B. 733-8855
C. 752-0048
D. 224-2308

4. Which of the followings will be the highlights of NEW YEAR'S LAUGHS?

A. Wander through the maze.
B. The champagne toast.
C. Its live music.
D. The Last Laugh of 2008.

5. It can be inferred from the text that _____.

A. $10 is enough to book a ticket to Blue Concert
B. you can read the text on a telephone book
C. all these activities are international ones
D. New Year's Laughs will hold shows three times

     Thousands of jobs come into our Job Centre and Employment Office every week, but they get snapped
up (抢夺) quickly. So although we shall do all we can to help you, it's important for you to do all you can
to help yourself. This passage tells you how.
Registered for work
     Once you have registered for work we will match you against available (可获得) vacancies. You must
also register for work at the Job Centre in order to claim (demand) unemployment benefit. But you can
actually apply for benefit at the local Unemployment Office.
Getting a job through self-service
     Jobs that come in are put on self-service show as soon as possible. Half the people who find jobs through
Job Centres and Employment Offices find them through self-service. You can call in at any time to look at
the jobs shown.
If you want further help with finding a job
     If you want more help or advice, don't forget that's what we're here for. Our Employment Advisers can
help you with things like:
     *thinking about the different sorts of jobs you could do and which are best for you
     *jobs available locally or elsewhere
     *your suitability for a JOBS training course with a tax free allowance (津贴)
     *grants (补助金) to help you look, and move to, work in other parts
     Even though you have a clear idea of the sort of job and pay you want, you may find that something
different will suit you quite well. Keep this in mind when you're talking with the Employment Adviser.
If you don't find a job on your first visit
     Go into self-service as often as you can to look at the jobs on show there. Good vacancies are coming
in all the time that have just been registered for employment.
     If you can't get to the office easily, come in whenever you can. It'll help you to find a job faster if you
keep in touch.

1. The purpose of the passage is to ____.

A. provide general advice about what to do when you haven't job
B. suggest how to get the most benefit possible from a certain employment service
C. give information about services available for unemployed people
D. help to reduce the number of unemployed people

2. The people most likely to get jobs are those who ____.

A. make use of job information services at the Job Centre
B. regularly ask for help and advice at the Job Centre
C. use their own ideas and common sense in looking for a job
D. register for work immediately when the need arises

3. Unemployed people can actually claim benefit from ____.

A. the Job Centre
B. all the Unemployment offices
C. both the Job Centre and the Unemployment Office
D. the local Unemployment Office

4. When you're talking with the Employment Adviser, you'd better ____.

A. change your ideas of jobs when necessary
B. stick to your first idea of jobs
C. not talk about payment for work
D. talk about your own interest

     Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day privileges at four of America's greatest museums.
Note the participating museums, and their exciting special exhibitions that you will not want to miss, listed
below.
     Boston
     Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
     Chairs
     February 11-May 8, 2005
     Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of
chairs from the museum's collection and"chair photographs" from around the world presented in a
Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces.
     For more information: www.gardnermuseum.org
     New York
     The Noguchi Museum
     Noguchi and Graham
      December 1, 2004-May 1, 2005
     Noguchi's long-term collaboration with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in the
history of both modern dance and art. The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this
collaboration.
     For more information: www.noguchi.org
     Philadelphia
     Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
     In full View: American Painting (1720-2005)
     January 11-April 10, 2005
     Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America's artists for 200 years. The
 Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine
artists. 2005 at the Academy begins with the largest exhibition of Academy's distinguished American
collection in the institution's history.
     For more information: www.pafa.org
     Seattle
     Seattle Museum of Glass
     Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection
     Through November 7, 2004
     This exhibition includes over 200 pieces of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glassblowers near
Venice, Italy. Watch live glass-blowing shows in the How Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.
     For more information: www.museumofglass.org

1. Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?

A. www.pafa.org
B. www.Museumofglass.org
C. www.noguchi.org
D. www.Gardnermuseum.org

2. We learn from the text that Martha Graham is _______.

A. a dancer
B. a glassblower
C. a painter
D. a photographer

3. If you want to know the history of American painting, you may visit ______.

A. the Noguchi Museum
B. Seattle Museum of Glass
C. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
D. Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts

     International Studies (BA)
     Key features
     ● Recognizes the "global community" (国际社会)
     ● Has close connections with practical research
     ● Much of the teaching is done in small discussion groups
     About the course
     The course gives you chances to know great power polities between nation states. It will provide more
space to study particular issues such as relationship among countries in the European Union, third world
debt, local and international disagreement, and the work of such international bodies as the United Nations,
the European Union, NATO, and the World Bank.
     The course puts theories into the working of the international system with close attention to particular
countries. You will also have a better knowledge of methods of solving the international problems.
     Related (相关的) courses
     BA (Hons) Community Management
     BA (Hons) Public Policy and Management
     Employment possibilities 
     International organizations
     International business
     Earth Science (BSc)
     Key features
     ● Based on key courses and the latest research findings
     ● Pays much attention to practical skills
     ● Offers chances for fieldwork (实地考察)
     About the course
     The demand for natural resources is becoming an increasingly serious problem for the future of mankind.
Graduates in Earth Science will play an important role in meeting this demand, and in knowing the meaning
of using the natural resources.
     The course covers geography and geology. You will carry out fieldwork in the UK and possibly overseas,
and a research in an area of interest to you in the final year.
     Related courses
     BSc (Hons) Geograhpy
     BSc (Hons) Geology
     Employment possibilities
     Mineral, oil, water or other related engineering industries

1. International Studies is a course in ______.

A. international polities
B. international business
C. international systems
D. international bodies

2. After taking the course of International Studies, the students will ______.

A. become practical and open-minded
B. have a greater ability to discuss theories
C. know how to settle international problems
D. have good jobs in any international organizations

3. Earth Science, as described in the second text, ______.

A. is attractive because of the chances for fieldwork
B. pays more attention to practical skills than theories
C. is built on important courses and the results of recent studies
D. encourages students to play a role in using natural resources

4. It can be inferred that the above two texts are written for the students who ______.

A. enjoy research work
B. plan to choose courses
C. study in the UK
D. are interested in overseas fieldwork

                                                                Have Fun with Funny
     Faces Here is a great new toy just for you! It is called FUNNY FACES. It is small enough to fit in your
hand, but you can do so many things with Funny Faces!
     With Funny Faces, you can shape a mouth into a happy smile, or you can make a sad face. If you want to
show an angry face, you can make it appear to be fierce. The eyebrows (眉毛) move up and down, the eyes
turn from side to side, and the ears move slightly.
     It is lots of fun to play with Funny Faces, by yourself or with your friends, make up stories about the
different faces, put on a Funny Faces show and invite your friends to watch it.
     A Funny Faces toy costs only five dollars. It is a super toy that every child should have. Buy Funny Faces
today! You will find it in many stores in your city or town.
     And if you buy Funny Faces now, we will send you a FREE gift. It is a special case for your toy. You will
not find this case in stores. Here is all you have to do: 
      Cut off the top of the Funny Faces box. It writes "A Great New Toy!" 
      Write your name and address on a piece of paper.
      Mail both pieces to the Funny Faces address on the front of the box.
     Act today! This offer is good only until June 30.

1. According to the passage, what is Funny Faces?

A. A kind of toy.
B. A box.
C. A special show.
D. A picture.

2. With Funny Faces, we can ________.

A. make our friends angry
B. write names and address
C. shape a mouth into a smile
D. turn our eyes from side to side

3. Why does the author write this passage?

A. To tell us how to get a free gift
B. To encourage us to buy Funny Faces
C. To show us how to enjoy Funny Faces.
D. To advise us to put on an interesting show

4. We can see the passage is ________.

A. a story
B. a news report
C. a letter
D. an advertisement