Need quick help with your homework? Let Real Kids direct you to the best sites on the Web.
     ※ An Introduction to Shakespeare
     Tales From Shakespeare
     Go to this site if you're studying Shakespeare and looking for an introduction to his work. The site includes
different plays by Shakespeare, which you can click on and read as stories.
     Recommended (推荐) by Alyssa Zuna
     ※ Powerful People
     The White House
     If you have homework or a research project on the President and the White House, this is an excellent site
to visit. It is filled with videos and pictures, including tours of the White House.
     Recommended by Tiana Jackson
     ※ Reading Resources
     Reading Rainbow
     This is a great place to find books for younger children. And there's also information on buying books and
national reading programs.
     Recommended by Rosemary Compton
     ※ The ABCs of Writing
     Edmonton Public Schools
     This is a good place to go if you are having trouble with your writing. All you do is click on one of the
writing steps, and it explains the step and gives you tips. The site has links to other pages with writing steps
for different grade levels.
     Recommended by Zack Dale

1. Where can you most probably read these passages?

A. In a newspaper.
B. On a booklist.
C. On a website.
D. On a radio program list.

2. Tom, a fourth-grade student who is asked to write a report about American presidents, will be interested
    in _____.

A. The ABCs of Writing
B. Reading Resources
C. Tales From Shakespeare
D. Powerful People

3. Which of the following people may be helpful to parents who want their child to be a good reader?

A. Alyssa Zuna.
B. Tiana Jackson.
C. Rosemary Compton.
D. Zack Dale.

4. From the passage, we can learn that _____.

A. these websites can help you communicate internationally
B. all these websites are educational and helpful to children
C. these websites are meant for students in high grades
D. all of these websites include some interesting pictures

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

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

A. know how to settle international problems
B. have a greater ability to discuss theories
C. become practical and open-minded
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. are interested in overseas fieldwork
C. study in the UK
D. plan to choose courses

     The Los Angeles Zoo has many public programs that aim to teach the public about animals and natural
protection.
Safari shuttle (旅游电车)
     While you're here, take the Safari shuttle for a quick trip from one end of the Zoo to the other. All day
long, seven days a week (from 10 am to 5 pm), the Safari Shuttle picks up passengers, circles the Zoo, and
returns to the main flamingo (火烈鸟) exhibit near the front entrance. You can get on and off the shuttle as
often as you like.
Food
     Safari Café (at the Zoo entrance) offers Starbucks coffee, fresh-baked cookies, and ice cream. Gorilla
Grill is the spot for toasted food, kids' meals, snacks, and ice cream. La Casita serves a variety of Mexican
food and refreshments (甜点). Silverback's Cafe offers sandwiches, salads, bread bowls, cold beer, and
refreshments.
Hour
     The Zoo is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day of the year except Christmas Day. Special summer long
hours are until 6 pm. from July 1 to September 7. Please remember, the Zoo starts putting animals in for the
night at 4 pm during regular hours, and at 5 pm. during summer hours. Admission Prices (票价)
     Adults (aged 13 and above): $ 9
     Seniors (aged 62 and above): $ 6
     Children (aged 2 to 12): $ 4
     Children (under 2): free
Items Not Allowed on Zoo Grounds
     Alcohol, Glass bottles, Pets, Bicycles, Skateboards, and In-line skate.
     If you are planning a picnic while visiting the Zoo, please do not bring any glass items or other things that
are easy to break. Also for the safety of the animals, no plastic bags are allowed within the Zoo.

1. Which of the following provides kids' meals?

A. Safari Café.
B. Gorilla Grill.
C. La Casita.
D. Silverback's Café.

2. People can see all the animals at the Los Angeles Zoo at ______.

A. 11 am. on Christmas Day
B. 4:30 pm. on May 5
C. 3 pm. on March 5
D. 6 pm. on September 7

3. How much does it cost if a couple with their one-year-old twins visits the Los Angeles Zoo?

A. $18.
B. $26.
C. $22.
D. $17.

4. When visiting the Los Angeles Zoo, people can ______.

A. ride a bike through the Zoo
B. have a picnic on the Zoo grounds
C. take food with plastic bags
D. take their pets along

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1. What kind of people will probably answer this advertisement?

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B. College students preparing to study for a degree.
C. High school graduates preparing to have at home training.
D. High school graduates preparing for college entrance examinations.

2. Which major is NOT mentioned in the advertisement?

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B. Physiology
C. Accounting
D. Bookkeeping

3. People can get a Specialized Associate Degree by _____.

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                                                           Summer Holiday Fun 2010!
     The summer holidays are upon us again Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
     "The Age of the Dinosaurs" is the museum's main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric
creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking around every corner! The
museum is open from 10:00 am t0 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday,and from 12:00 pm t0 4:00 pm on Sundays
in August.
     Call 01733 864663 for details.
Saxon Youth Club
     School holiday fun: Young people aged 13-19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in sports
activities, or try their hands at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road,
Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm PLUS-an aero ball tournament will take place on
Thursday 12th August between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm
     Call 01353 720274 for details.
Houghton Mill
     Alice through the Looking Glass-a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th, August. Bring
rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30pm, performance 6:30
pm-8:30pm Tea room will be open until end of the interval. Adult ￡io, Child ￡7, Family ￡20.
     Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
     Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches,. come and join the Farmland Team
Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book, just turn
up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above, each
child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price. Tickets
cost ￡7 per child.
     For further information, call 01223 810080.

1. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to _____.

A. Peterborough Museum
B. Houghton Mill
C. Saxon Youth Club
D. Farmland Museum

2. You want to watch the new play with your parents, so it will cost you _____. 

A.￡7
B.￡17
C.￡27
D.￡20

3. Which of the following activities needs parents' company?

A. Playing farmland games.
B. Watching a new play.
C. Competing in sports activities.
D. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition.

4. If Tom comes to Peterborough for amusement on August 19, he will have activities to choose from for
    himself.

A one activity
B. two activities
C. three activities
D. four activities

     This tour takes you back in history to a moment that "will live in infamy (声名狼藉)." Explore the historic
artifacts at the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center commemorating (纪念) the attack on Pearl Harbor, then travel
around beautiful Oahu on a Circle Island guided bus tour.
     The Arizona Memorial Visitor Center is Hawaii's number one visitor attraction. View the film of the attack
on Pearl Harbor and browse the historic artifacts on display. Then ride the Navy launch across Pearl Harbor
to visit the Arizona Memorial. Then, board a tour bus for a scenic trip around the island of Oahu. Get your
cameras ready for the beautiful view over Windward Oahu at Nu' uanu Pali Lookout. Visit Byodo-In Temple,
which is set against a picturesque mountain backdrop.
     You'Il also see the famous North Shore surfing beaches of Sunset, Banzai Pipeline, and Waimea Bay and
drive through rustic Haleiwa Town. Visit Dole Plantation and discover the history of Hawaii's pineapple industry
before enjoying a no host lunch at the Polynesian Cultural Center (lunch is not included in the listed price).
     Inclusions:
          Scenic bus tour of Oahu island
          Film viewing at Arizona Memorial Visitor Center, Pearl Harbor
          Visit of Byodo-In Temple and Dole Plantation
     Available:
          Mon-Fri.
     Hours of operation:
          7 AM to 5 PM
     Note:
     Strict security measures forbid purses, handbags, fanny packs, backpacks, camera bags, diaper bags,
luggage and/or other items. Visitors may bring a camera and cam-recorder. A storage facility, operated by a
private vendor, is available for visitors coming to the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum
& Park, the Battleship Missouri and the Pacific, Aviation Museum. The facility can be found at the entrance to
the USS Bowfin Submarine Park There is a nominal (象征性的) storage fee. The storage facility is in operation
daily 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

1. What is the purpose of the passage above?

A. To introduce the beautiful scene in Oahu.
B. To tell the writer attractions in Hawaii.
C. To attract more tourists.
D. To describe a wonderful tour in Oahu.

2. Which of the following is the right order of the tour?

A The Arizona Memorial, Byodo-In Temple, Nu' uanu Pali Lookout, Polynesian Cultural Center
B. Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, Sunset Beach
C. Pearl Harbor, North Shore, Byodo-In Temple, Dole Plantation
D. The Arizona Memorial, Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Cultural Center

3. A tourist will see everything below at Pearl Harbor except _____.

A. the Arizona Memorial 
B. some historic artifacts
C. a film
D. Windward Oahu

4. Which of the persons below will not be allowed to enter the attractions in Pearl Harbor?

A. Alice, a student from LA, comes with her parents, with a Sony digital camera in her hand.
B. Geogre Zhang, from Shanghai, leaves his backpack in a locker outside the entrance.
C. Billy, from Italy, with small bag in hand and inside the bag is a cam-recorder.
D. Hose, from Spain, who has left his luggage in the hotel.