A child's birthday party doesn't have to be a hassle; it can be a basket of fun, according to Beth
Anaclerio, an Evaston mother of two, ages 4 and 18 months.
     "Having a party at home usually requires a lot of running around on the part of the parents,and
often the birthday boy or girl gets lost in wild excitement. But it really doesn't have to be that way,"
said Anaclerio. Last summer, Anaclerio and her friend Jill Carlisle, a Northbrook mother of a 2-year-old,
founded a home party-planning business called "A Party in a Basket." Their goal is to help parents and
children share in the fun part of party planning,like choosing the subject or making a cake, while they take
care of everything.
     Drawing on their experiences as mothers,they have created (制作)10 ready-to -use, home party
packages. Everything a family needs to plan a party, except the cake and ice cream, is delivered to the home
in a large basket.
     "Our parties are aimed for children 2 to 10", Anaclerio said," and they're very interactive (互动) and
creative in that they build a sense of drama based on a subject. For example,at the Soda Shoppe party the
guests become waiters and waitresses and build wonderful ice cream creations."
     The standard $ 200 package for eight children includes a basket filled with invitations, gifts, games and
prizes, paper goods, a party planner and the like. For more information, call Anaclerio at 708-864-6584 or
Carlisle at 708-205-9141.

1. he main purpose of writing this text is _____.

A. to share information about party planning
B. to introduce the joys of a birthday party
C. to announce a business plan
D. to sell a service

2. The most important idea behind the kind of party planning described here is that _____

A. it brings parents and children closer together
B. guests play a part in the preparation of a party
C. parents are spared the trouble of sending invitations
D. it provides a subject of conversation

3. What does the underlined word "hassle"(paragraph 1) probably mean?

A. a party designed by specialists
B. a plan requiring careful thought
C. a situation causing difficulty or trouble
D. a demand made by guests

4. Which of the following is most likely to be a party planner?

A.                        B.                       C.                 D. 

     Tales From Animal Hospital
     David Grant
     David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr. Gram tells us the
very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated, including familiar patients such as the dogs
Snowy and Duchess, the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond. He also takes the reader behind the
scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his day, from ordinary medical check-ups
to surgery (外科手术). Tales From Animal Hospital will delight all fans of the programme and anyone who
has a lively interest in their pet, whether it be cat, dog or snake!
    ￡14.99 Hardback 272 pp Simon Schuster
     ISBN 0751304417

     Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer
     Michael White
     From the author of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science, comes this colourful description of the life of the
world's first modern scientist. Interesting yet based on fact, Michael White's learned yet readable new book
offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him. Newton
is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history where magic (魔
术) ended and science began.
    ￡18.99 Hardback 320 pp Fourth Estate
     ISBN 1857024168

     Fermat's Last Theorem
     Simon Singh
     In 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the world's greatest
mathematical problem: Fermat's Last Theorem (定理). First put forward by the French mathematician Pierre
de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds,
including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem, and who had to
dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole Polytechnique. Through unbelievable determination
Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995. An unusual story of human effort over three centuries,
Fermat's Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike.
     ￡12.99 Hardback 384 pp Fourth Estate
     ISBN 1857025210

1. What is Animal Hospital?

A. A news story.
B. A popular book.
C. A research report.
D. A TV programme.

2. In Michael White's book, Newton is described as _____.

A. a person who did not look the same as in many pictures
B. a person who lived a colourful and meaningful life
C. a great but not perfect man
D. an old-time magician

3. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word"baffle as it is used in the text?

A. To encourage people to raise questions.
B. To cause difficulty in understanding.
C. To provide a person with an explanation.
D. To limit people's imagination.

4. The person who finally proved Fermat's Last Theorem is _____.

A. Simon Singh
B. Andrew Wiles
C. Pierre de Fermat
D. a French woman scientist

5. What is the purpose of writing these three texts?

A. To make the books easier to read.
B. To show the importance of science.
C. To introduce new authors.
D. To sell the books.

     In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after
they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a "bucket list" -a to-do list of all they
want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list.
So let's pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.
THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT
     Onto the pyramids, surely on anyone's bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips,
including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise(乘
船游览). From $1,384 include four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.
www.exotiktours.com 416-646-3347
TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
     One of the world's most fascinating images, India's Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look
calm. Toronto's Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to
Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport
transfer from $1,420.
www.gowaytravel.com 416-322-1034
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
     If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday's four-day Amazing Beijing
Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great
Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.
www.toureastholidays.com 416-929-0888
THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
     And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic (壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP
Adventures' Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays,
and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP
Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.
www.gapadventures.com 416-260-0999

1. The underlined phrase "kick the bucket" in Paragraph 1 means _____.

A. come to life
B. play a game
C. pass away
D. list interesting places

2. If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that _____.

A. the sights may not be so good
B. It is a tiring trip
C. you may not be used to the food there
D. it is an expensive trip

3. According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?

A. In Sherpa village.
B. Near the Forbidden City.
C. Through Egypt Express.
D. At Oberoi Amar Vilas.

4. Which of the following may offer you a do-it-yourself travel?

A. TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
B. THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
C. THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
D. THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT

                                                                   Safe burn
     Planning a home demands great care.The fireplace should be distinctive and elegant, with a fire that looks
like a fire, giving your family the warmth and protection they need.
     Every year 7,000 people die in fires in Britain, and hundreds of them are little children. Thousands more
are disfigured for life.
     When you choose a fire, choose Safe burn. It gives you the atmosphere of home comfort you are looking
for, and sets your mind at rest.
     Caithness Pride Caithness Pride. The ninth Duke of Caithness would only drink the best whisky, So he built
his own private still, in the heart of the Highlands, with the fresh water running in the stream nearby. When we
came into possession of the still, we paid the Duke's heirs a lot of money for it. But it was worth it. After all
what was good for the Duke is too good to be kept a secret.

1. The above two passages are _____.

A. the covers for two books
B. The descriptions about two pictures
C. The advertisements for two products
D. The advice on home planning and whisky drinking

2. Fire can provide people with all the following except _____.

A. heat
B. home comfort
C. great care
D. peace

3. From the second passage we've learnt that to make food whisky people need _____.

A. a famous person's name
B. a private still
C. good water
D. good land

4. In the second passage, they are trying to make it clear that _____.

A. their whisky was once drunk by a vey famous person
B. their whisky still was built by the ninth Duke of Caithness
C. their whisky is not expensive
D. their whisky is second to none

                                                                   Hotel Reservations
     Welcome to the Kampala Beach Hotel Reservations (预定) System. You can reserve a room or package
in one of three ways:(a)online,(b)by phone, and(c)by email.
     Did you know? You can take advantage of special savings by booking direct with us online.
     A. Online Reservations
     Enter your travel dates and the number of guests below to book your room online now.
     Click here to check on an existing online reservation.
     If you are searching for a specific package, please make sure your check-in and check-out dates allowing
for the minimum number of nights in the package.
     You may make reservations for a maximum of 4 guests per room. For requests of 10 rooms or more,
please refer to Group Accommodations.
     B. Reservations By Phone
     If you prefer to reserve by phone, please call:
     Toll Free from the USA, Canada, and Hawaii: +1-800-262-8450
     Worldwide Direct: +1-808-661-0011
     Hours (Hawaii Standard Time):
      Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
     Saturday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
     Sunday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     C. Reservations By E-mail
      If you prefer to submit (提交) an e-mail reservations request, click here.
     Submitting an e-mail request does not guarantee a reservation. For immediate confirmation and booking,
please use online reservations engine above.

1. What is the purpose of writing the passage?

A. To attract more tourists to the hotel.
B. To introduce a new hotel.
C. To show the importance of science.
D. To make the trip for tourists easier.

2. If you want an immediate booking, you'd better use "_____".

A. Online Reservations
B. Reservations By Phone
C. Reservations By E-mail
D. Did you know?

3. From the passage we can learn the hotel is in ______.

A. Canada 　
B. mainland America
C. French 　
D. Hawaii

4. If you want to book a package you have to _____.

A. submit an e-mail reservations request
B. make sure of your check-in and check-out dates
C. refer to Group Accommodations
D. wait for further notice

     Have you ever thought about what you would like to do after school? Perhaps one of these rather different
jobs will suit you.
     TASTER: Food companies need people to taste the products that they are making. So many kinds of no
bad-tasting food are put onto the supermarket shelves. All tasters do all day is take small bites of food. They
make notes of what tastes good and what tastes bad. It is not a job for those who would like to stay thin.
     SNAKE MILKER: This involves taking the poison out of a snake's teeth. You hold the snake over a glass
and make it open its mouth very wide. The poison will then drip from the back of the teeth into the glass;This
is known as milking the snake. You have to be very brave if you want to try this.
     GOLF BALL HUNTER: You will spend your day diving into. waterholes at different golf courses to hunt
for lost golf balls. You could be picking up as many as 5,000 balls a day. Many golfers are willing to buy used
golf balls and you could be making a lot of money.
     CLOCK CLEANER: Every day you will be climbing to the top of the clock towers in the city.
     Your responsibilities will be to oil, wind and repair the clocks. This is not a job for someone who is afraid
of heights.

1. If you are a taster, you call  _____.

A. pick up golf balls
B. oil and repair the clocks
C. get some milk from snakes
D. try different kinds of food

2. If you are afraid of heights, you'd better not choose the job as a _____.

A. taster
B. snake milker
C. clock cleaner
D. golf ball hunter

3. You can probably find this passage in a _____.

A. newspaper
B. textbook
C. report
D. novel

                                                                           PENRICE 
                                                                COMMUNITY COLLEGE
                                                                Cornwall Country Council
                                                 WE NEED TWO ASSISTANT HEADTEACHERS
                                                                     From January 2006 
                                                                L13-17(￡44 703-￡49 314)
      Penrice Community College is a highly regarded and successful 11-16 specialist languages college.
Following the recent appointment of a new Headteacher we're restructuring(重组)the leadership team
to create new roles.
     One post will be leading teaching teams with responsibility for curriculum and timetabling.
     The other post will be leading student based teams with responsibility for student learning outcomes
and the removal of barriers to student success such as poor attendance or disaffection.
     Penrice Community College is:
     ● A school with 1350 wonderful students
     ● High achieving with results well above average
     ● Mentioned twice in HMCI's outstanding schools list
     ● A british Council International School
     ● Situated in a beautiful part of mid Cornwall All enquires for information and application packs to
Daniellle Eyres on 01726 72613 or on secretary @ penricecornwall. Sch. Uk Closing date for applications
is Tuesday October 4th at noon. Interviews will be held on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th October 2005.

1. The purpose of the above passage is to _____.

A. introduce the advantage of a school
B. report the appointment of a new headteacher
C. call on more students to go to school
D. advertise for new assistants of headteachers

2. The two new posts are required to do all the following EXCEPT ______.

A. stopping students missing classes
B. getting students interested in learning
C. leading student based teams
D. arranging new curriculum

3. HMCI is probably the name of _____.

A. an educational organization
B. a school leader
C. a political party
D. a news reporter

4. How many ways are mentioned in which you can get in touch with the school?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five