（山西省太原五中2010届高三下学期五月月考A篇）

The Hearst Castle

       Hearst Castle is a palatial park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark．It was designed by architect Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947．In 1957 , the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of California．Since that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate and its considerable collection of art and antiques are open for public tours．Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year．

Guided Tours

       There are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens．

●Tour One is recommended for first time visitors．It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream．

●Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr.Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen．

●Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte．

●Tour Four features the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace．

●The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst's own visitors might have．

Ticket Prices

       Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover．Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles．

TOURS	ADULT	Ages 6 – 17
Experience Tour	$24	$12
Tours 2, 3 or 4	$24	$12
Evening tour	$30	$15

       * Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult．

Reservation Information

       While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1 - 800 - 444 - 4445, see below for times．

Reservation Call Center Hours
Dates	Monday-Friday	Saturday-Sunday
March-September	8AM to 6PM	8AM to 6PM
October-February	9AM to 5PM	9AM to 3PM

       Visit www．hearstcastle．org for more information．

56．Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present?

       A．William Randolph Hearst．                   B．Julia Morgan．

       C．The state of California．                      D．The Hearst Corporation．

57．If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose?

       A．Tour One．    B．Tour Two．   C．Tour Three．   D．Tour Four．

58．If a young couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?

A．36．              B．60．                  C．48．                D．75．

59．Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?

       A．At 8 AM on Monday in February．        B．At 9 AM on Sunday in March．

       C．At 7 PM on Friday in September．        D．At 6 PM on Saturday in October．

（江西省重点中学盟校2010届高三第二次联考C篇）

A. You and Me, Baby

Reading level: Baby-Grade 1 Hardcover: 40 pages Language: English List Price: $15.95 Price: $12.44 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. You Save: $3.51 (22%) Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. Only 4 left in stock--order soon (more on the way). Want it delivered Thursday, September 27.

B. Ruff! Ruff! Where's Scruff?

Reading level: Baby-Preschool Hardcover: 16 pages Language: English Price: $11.16 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Availability: In Stock. Sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. Want it delivered Thursday, September 2. Book Description: It’s bath time for Scruff. But does anyone know where he’s hiding? Have the cows seen him? Moo-no! How about the pigs? Oink-no! Looking for that dog is just too tough! But not for toddlers. If they look carefully, they’ll find Scruff hiding on every pop-up page!

C. The Giving Tree

Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 64 pages Language: English Price: $11.55 Availability: Sold all year round and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Book Description: Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy.

D. Where the Wild Things Are

Reading level: Ages 6-10 Hardcover Comic: 62 pages Language: English List Price: $16.95 Price: $11.53 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. You Save: $5.42 (32%) Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. Want it delivered Thursday, September 12. Order it at once, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout.

64. Little Tom who likes to read picture books with a hide-and-seek adventure will be likely to buy _____.

      A. Ruff! Ruff! Where’s Scruff?             B. You and Me, Baby    

       C. The Giving Tree                       D. Where the Wild Things Are

65. How much will you pay if you order three books named Where the Wild Things Are?

       A. $16.26                         B$ 75                        C. $ 50.58                D. $34.59

66. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?

       A. The language of four kinds of books is English.

       B. Four kinds of books are available at present.

       C. The cover of four kinds of books is hardcover.

      D. The reading level of four kinds of books are the same.

67. Where would this advertisement probably appear?

      A. In a children’s story-book               B. On the front page of a newspaper.

      C. On the Internet.                          D. In a popular magazine..  

（江西省九江一中2010届高三适应考试E篇）

Win a trip to the OREGON COAST-Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean. Build the biggest sand castle on the beach. Search tide pools for sea life. Watch the bright orange sunset over the ocean. Whether you’ve been to the Pacific Ocean before or have only closed your eyes and imagined it, we want to know how you would explore the Oregon Coast if you had the chance to go this summer.

JUDGING

1. Clear relationship between the Essay and the Drawing 40%

2. Creativity and skill in design and form of the Drawing 40%

3. Expression of the passion to draw and explore 10%

4. Journalistic quality, tidy nature and overall quality of the Essay 10%

PRIZE

   By entering, you will have the chance to win an all expense paid trip to the ORECON COAST. Activities will include: kite flying, studying beautiful sea creatures, searching for sea life in a boat, science exploration at a science center and roasting over a beach campfire.

Who may enter: The competition is 0pen to kids aged 6 - 14.

TERM :  Entries(参赛作品) must be postmarked no later than July 31 ,2009.

How to enter

     Surf travelogue. com/kids to download and print out an entry form.

     Be sure to mark whether you have or have not been to the Pacific Ocean in山e form. Create a drawing of the Pacific Ocean on a piece of paper using a pen or paints.

     Write an article of 100 words or less to explain why you want to go, what you think you would see and what you would explore if you have never been to the Pacific Ocean, or describe your favorite memories from your last visit.

Send to Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean. NG1145 14th street NW. Washington D. C. 20036

72. What is the most important for the judging?

 A. Whether your article is written in a neat way. 

 B. The article and the drawing should be closely related.

C.Whether you show your passion to draw and explore

D. The skill in your drawing the map of the AtlanticOcean.

73. If you win the competition, you may____

   A. search the beach for sea plants       B. fly a kite on the beach

   C. roast the sea creatures over a beach campfire  D. win an all expense paid trip to Washington D. C.

74. What information can you get from the passage?

  A. Your article should be 8t least 100 words.  B. Every kid can rake part in the competition.

  C. You must send the drawing before June 31, 2009. D. Your entry form should be downloaded and printed out.

75. You can most probably read the passage in _         .

A．a textbook    B．a travel guide    C．a newspaper       D．a research book

（河南省郑州智林学校2010届高三下学期模拟测试二A篇）

This August has seen athletes doing their sweaty part in the "Good Luck Beijing" sports events. Some foreign athletes have commented on the passion of Chinese spectators（观众）.

Not all the spectators, however, came out looking exactly good. Girls holding umbrellas on beach volleyball stands. Spectators crying sharply during the hockey matches. These can be unintended disturb. To avoid them, we'd keep in mind some special manners:

Beach volleyball

1. Dress down for beach volleyball. It's also a good time to show off your colorful top and sexy shorts.

2. Use protective cream for your skin. Wear sunglasses and bring something to drink. But don't carry something that blocks others' view.

3. Look all you want at the body shapes around you, but save some attention for the players' skills.

Archery & shooting

1. Sit at the back or on either side of the field. For safety's sake, do not risk out of there.

2. Above all, keep quiet during the match. Put your cellphone on vibrate or turn it off.

3. Do not use the flash on your camera, because it can disturb the athletes.

4. When the athletes are aiming at the target, keep your voice down.

Baseball, basketball & football

1. Drinks in glass bottles or cans are not allowed.

2. Don't bring a whistle. Referees use them and you can puzzle the players.

3. Players can be tense when taking a shot. Keep the cheering down at critical moments. Do not use the camera flash.

 4. If you easily get nervous, bring some snacks. Keep your mouth moving to calm you down.

Cycling & marathon

1. Spectators should keep off the track. Control your pets.

2. Cyclists or runners might look tired, sweaty and thirsty, but, do not hand them a bottle of water, a cool towel or anything else. Any help from spectators can disqualify（剥夺资格）an athlete.

3. Again, if a cyclist or runner falls, do not rush over to help. The best thing to do is to contact medical personnel.

56. When watching beach volleyball matches, you should not __________.

A. bring anything to drink             B. use an umbrella on stands

C. wear sunglasses                      D. look at the body shapes

57. You’d better not _________.

A. eat anything when watching matches    B. use camera flash when watching cycling

C. shout loudly when watching archery     D. stay where you sit when watching shooting

58. If you go to watch marathon, you can not ________.

A. bring your pets                       B. give athletes something to drink

C. cry sharply                             D. ask medical personnel to help athletes

59. The passage mainly tells us ___________.

A. how spectators disturb athletes               B. how spectators help athletes

C. dos and don’ts while watching matches   D. some rules for sports events

（河北省正定中学2010届高三下学期第二次考试A篇）

The Hearst Castle

       Hearst Castle is a palatial park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark．It was designed by architect Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947．In 1957 , the Hearst Coiporation donated the fortune to the state of California．Since that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate and its considerable collection of art and antiques are open for public tours．Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year．

Guided Tours

       There are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens．

●Tour One is recommended for first time visitor．It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream．

●Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr．Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen．

●Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte．

●Tour Four features the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace．

●The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst's own visitors might have．

Ticket Prices

       Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover．Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles．

TOURS	ADULT	Ages 6 – 17
Experience Tour	$24	$12
Tours 2, 3 or 4	$ 24	$ 12
Evening tour	$30	$15

       * Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult．

Reservation Information

       While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1 - 800 - 444 - 4445, see below for times．

Reservation Call Center Hours
Dates	Monday-Friday	Saturday-Sunday
March-September	8AM to 6PM	8AM to 6PM
October-February	9AM to 5PM	9AM to 3PM

        Visit www．hearstcastle．org for more information．

41．Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present?

       A．William Randolph Hearst．                 B．Julia Morgan．

       C．The state of California．                      D．The Hearst Corporation．

42．If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose?

       A．Tour One．                                          B．Tour Two．                           

       C．Tour Three．                                        D．Tour Four．

43．If a young couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?

       A．36．                   B．60．                  C．48．            D．75．

43．Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?

       A．At 8 AM on Monday in February．         B．At 9 AM on Sunday in March．

       C．At 7 PM on Friday in September．          D．At 6 PM on Saturday in October．

（2010年重庆市高考仿真试卷三D篇）

BOX OFFICE^®

Friday, October 09, 2009 | 10:22 pm

Latest numbers from BOX OFFICE^®, click for tickets & showtimes:

Zombieland finished on top of the box office once again on Wednesday．In the process, the Sony release was able to cross the $30 million mark．

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs finished in second as it continues its steady march to the $100 million plateau．Meatballs is holding up well even though it’s faced with direct competition from Toy Story/Toy Story 2 in 3D, which finished in third place on Wednesday．

Capitalism: A Love Story is turning out to be an underwhelming performer for Overture．Michael Moore’s influence appears to have faded considerably since Fahrenheit 9/11 reached the $100 million plateau in 2004．

Paranormal Activity is showing some serious potential．Paramount’s thriller jumped an impressive 22 percent from Tuesday to Wednesday, and it’s bound to post solid numbers this weekend．

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

	Title	Daily		Total Gross	Weeks	Distributor
1	Zombieland	$1,863,557	-16%	$30,880,456	1	Sony/ Columbia
2	Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs	$644,933	-6%	$83,525,279	3	Sony/ Columbia
3	Toy Story/ Toy Story 2 in  3D	$582,980	-11%	$14,385,648	1	Disney
4	Capitalism:A Love Story	$383,538	-10%	$6,031,590	2	Overture
5	Love Happens	$230,425	-8%	$19,554,810	3	Universal
6	Paranormal Activity	$100,548	+22%	$1,033,628	2	Paramount
7	Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince	$13,526	-2%	$300,274,819	12	Warner Bros
8	Ice Age:Dawn of the Dinosaurs	$11,950	-15%	$195,742,487	14	Fox

68．Which film finished on top of the box office on Wednesday in terms of the final profits?

A．Zombieland                           B．Paranormal Activity

C．Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince   D．Ice Age:Dawn of the Dinosaurs

69．Which film was produced by Fox?

A．Zombieland                           B．Paranormal Activity

C．Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince   D．Ice Age:Dawn of the Dinosaurs

70．Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Zombieland made history for Sony by crossing the $30 million mark．

B．Compared with Fahrenheit 9/11, Capitalism: A Love Story is a better-received film．

C．Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will surely beat Toy Story/ Toy Story 2 in 3D．

D．Paranormal Activity attracts more cinema-goers than it used to．

71．Where is this passage most probably found?

A．In a magazine．  B．In a newspaper． C．On a webpage．   D．From a film review．

（2010年重庆市高考仿真试卷三B篇）

LONDON (Reuters) – Visitors to London always have to be on the look out for pickpockets, but now there’s a more positive phenomenon-put pockets．

Aware that people are suffering in the economic crisis, 20 former pickpockets have turned over a new leaf and are now searching London’s tourist sites slipping money back into pockets．

Anything from 5 pounds ($8) to 20 pound notes is being secretly put in unguarded pockets or open handbags in Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and other busy spots．

The project, which runs until the end of August in London before being rolled out nationwide to major UK cities, is being funded by Talk Talk, which says it wants to brighten up people’s lives in unusual ways．

“It feels good to give something back for a change-and Britons certainly need it in the current economic climate,” said Chris Fitch, a former pickpocket who now heads Talk Talk’s put pocketing project．“Every time I put money back in someone’s pocket, I feel less guilty about the fact I spent many years taking it out．”

“The activity will avoid the City and Canary Wharf financial areas as we want to give the money to those who actually need it．” The put pockets have actually been told to avoid people that seem very well-off．

The put pockets are given a specific ID to show to public if caught in the act, and have plain-clothed guards who will explain the situation if spotted．

London’s police have been informed of the plan so put pocket aren’t arrested．The project will see at least 100,000 pounds given away．

60．All the following measures are taken to protect put pockets EXCEPT that________．

A．They are given a special ID．        B．Plain-clothes guards are around．

C．The police have been informed of the plan．  

D．They only work at tourist sites．

61．The put pocketing project was intended to ________．

A．give away 100,000 pounds           

B．make the former pickpockets feel less guilty

C．put money secretly in pockets           

D．make people feel better in bad times

62．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the project?

A．The project is funded by Talk talk．   

B．The project will run until the end of August．

C．Chris Fitch now heads the put pocking project．             

D．The project doesn’t mean to give notes to wealthy people．

63．Which do you think can best describe what the passage is mainly about?

A．20 former pickpockets turn over a new leaf．

B．A put pocketing project is launched in London．

C．It is good to give something back for a change．

D．Visitors need not look out for pickpockets any more．

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 ember! The museum is open from 10：00am to 5：00pm Monday to Saturday，and from 12：00pm to 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 spots activities，or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club，Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road．Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3：00pm．PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3：30pm and 6：30pm．

    Call 01 353 720274 for details

Houghton Mill   

    Alice through the Looking Class—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 5：30pro，performance 6：30pm—8：30pm．Tea room will be open until end of the interval．Adult ￡10．Child￡7．Family ￡20．

Booking advisable on 0845 4505157．

Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

    Farmland Gaines：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 12：00pm and 4：00pm 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．

56．If you are interested in cooking, you can go to          .

    A．Peterborough Museum               B．Houghton Mill

    C．Saxon Youth Club                        D．Farmland Museum

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

    A．￡7                     B．￡17                    C．￡27                      D．￡20

58．Which of the following activities needs parents’company?

    A．Playing farmland games                     B．Watching a new play．

C．Competing in spots activities．             D．Visiting the dinosaur exhibition．

 59．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

A baby can quickly damage a new mother’s well-laid plans for getting back to pre-pregnancy weight and shape.

The constant demands, together with the exhausting effects of interrupted sleep, can make it hard to find the time and energy to exercise or prepare healthy meals.

Here are some tips for common problems new moms face:

Problem: No time to cook proper meals. When you’re caring for a baby, cooking proper meals seems like a luxury. Instead you rely on convenience meals and processed foods.
Solution: Try to get more support. Friends, family members, and neighbors are often delighted to help, so don’t feel you have to do everything yourself. Use the extra time to prepare some healthy meals. Follow the basic rules of cutting down on fat and increasing fruit and vegetable intake.

Problem: Sugary or high-fat snacks. Tiredness can leave you feeling sleepy, run-down, and in need of an immediate help from sweets and high-fat snacks.
Solution: Turn snacking to your advantage. Eat high-fiber, low-fat, low-sugar snacks; these will fill you up without adding too many calories. For an energy boost, eat a banana, which is high in potassium -- a mineral essential for muscle and nerve function -- or try a handful of raisins, which are high in iron but low in fat.
Problem: No time or energy to exercise. A baby is a constant demand on your time, so you’re too tired or busy to exercise.
Solution: Increasing activity levels will help you obtain a net calorie loss, while toning exercises will tighten your muscles. Though you may feel too tired to do any exercise, it is worth persevering because in the long run your energy levels will increase. Involve your baby in your postnatal(产后) exercises; start by walking with the child in a carriage or sling. Swimming is another aerobic exercise that you can both enjoy by joining a mother and baby class. Many pools have childcare facilities, so you can swim a few laps on your own.

Problem: Lack of sleep. The new baby interrupts your sleep, depleting your energy and leaving you tense and exhausted.
Solution: Practice some relaxation techniques whenever you have a few free moments. Meditation, visualization, or yoga can help your body recover and give you more energy.

56. What’s the subject of the text?

A. The influence of babies on their mother

B. Weight-loss solutions for new moms

C. The reasons of new moms’ fatness

D. How to exercise and prepare healthy meals

57. What’s the common problem that new moms don’t face?

A. Living on convenience meals and processed foods.

B. Having sweets to get rid of tiredness and sleepiness quickly.

C. That new moms find it hard to have time and energy to exercise.

D. Sleeping too long can make them fat.

58. The underlined word “depleting” in the passage means ________.

A. consuming       B. disturbing       C. accumulating      D. saving

59. Which of the following is true?

A. It’s impossible to do any exercise with your baby.

B. You can’t swim alone in the pool with a baby.

C. Meditation or yoga can make you refreshed.

D. Low-fat and high- fiber snacks will add you too many calories.

Information for Visitors to the Hunterian Museum

Opening times

The Hunterian Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free and the museum is open to all.

Christmas closure dates

The Hunterian Museum is closed for the Christmas holiday from 5:00 pm on Tuesday 23 December 2008 until 10:00 am Tuesday 6 January 2009.

Location and local transport network

The Hunterian Museum is located inside The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE

How to find us

The College is centrally located at Lincoln’s Inn Fields within easy walking distance of Holborn (Piccadilly and Central lines) and Temple (District and Circle Lines) underground stations. It is a short taxi or underground journey from most major rail stations. Two NCP car parks are situated nearby.

Tel: 020 7405 3474

Group bookings

All groups must book in advance. An online booking form for groups is now available.

Admission is free. A donation of £3 per person is encouraged.

To book a visit please contact the museum on 020 7869 6560

or email: museums@rcseng.ac.uk

Curator(馆长) led tours for groups

Tours of the museum can be booked for up to 30 people:

l         An introductory tour lasts 30 minutes and is £100 plus VAT(增值税).

l         A specialized tour lasts 45 minutes and is £130 plus VAT.

l         Tours for schools are free, but donations are encouraged (£3 per person)

After hours tours (5:30—7:30 pm) are £130 per tour plus VAT. A tour will last 20-25 minutes and can accommodate no more than 30 people

l         After dinner talk by museum staff is £300 plus VAT

To book a tour or a place for the free tour, please call 020 7869 6560.

60. The Hunterian Museum is open ______.

    A. at 11:00 am Friday Dec 19, 2008                       B. at 10:00 am Tuesday Dec 30, 2008

    C. at 5:00 am Wednesday Jan 7, 2009                    D. at 4:00 pm Sunday Jan 11, 2009

61. If a tourist gets off the underground at the Temple underground station, he ______.

    A. has to take a taxi to the museum

    B. must take another underground to the museum

    C. can just walk to the museum

    D. will go to the museum by bus

62. Which of the following statements is true?

    A. The price of the admission ticket is ￡3 plus VAT.

    B. Whoever wants to visit the museum must book ahead of time.

    C. Tours after 5:30 pm cannot be available without any exception.

    D. A group can book a free tour to the museum on the Internet.