The Museum of Childhood is Australia’s most comprehensive collection of childhood items including toys, dolls, infant and school material.
Housed in a modern facility（设施）, the displays reflect Australian childhood experience over time including play, child rearing(=raising),orphanage(孤儿院)childhood and home, school and war time experience.
There are many hands-on exhibits and education sessions including the famous” lesson” in the 1920s One Teacher Bush Classroom.
The Museum also hosts national touring exhibitions and conducts special activities on Sundays and school holidays(ring for details).
Open: Tuesday—Friday 10am—4pm,Sunday 10am—4:30pm,or by arrangement.
Special activities on Sundays as advertise.
Closed: Public holidays,16 December—18 January.
Location: Edith Cowan University campus, Bay Road, Claremont(take bus 208 and alight at the Bay Road and Princessinter section. The Museum is 15 minutes’ walk from Claremont.
【小题1】On_______ you can stay at Museum until half past four.

A．Wednesday

B．Friday

C．Sunday

D．Monday

【小题2】If you want to attend a special activity, you’d better come on________.

A．Monday

B．Tuesday

C．Saturday

D．Sunday

【小题3】The underlined word” alight “most probably means________.

A．get off

B．light

C．cross

D．go long

【小题4】The main purpose of the Museum of Childhood is to__________.

A．display toys, dolls, infant and school material.	B．reflect Australian childhood experience over time.
C．host national touring exhibition.	D．tell you the famous“ lesson” in the 1920s.

We have been providing performing arts information for over 14 years. Here you can search for plays, musicals, concerts and operas across the UK.

Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess at Apollo Theatre Children will be happy to see and sing along with their favorite characters. Bob, with his hard-working team, builds a new eco-centered wind farm in Sunflower Valley. This show is full of fun, and provides an educational message to help children learn about caring about the environment, recycling and, of course, teamwork. [Kids show] Dates: From 1st November, 2009 to 8th May, 2010, at 19:00. Price information:￡20.00 to ￡40.00

The Lion King at Sunny Theatre It is taken from an African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom. [Musical] Dates: From 24th September, 1999 to now. Tuesday to Saturday at 14:00. Sunday at 15:00. Not on show on Monday. Price information:  ￡22.5 to￡65.00

Mother Courage and Her Children at National Theatre Mother Courage sells food and clothing to soldiers and tries to keep her business and children alive at all costs during the war. Her encouraging story is told through humor and song. [Play] Dates: From 9th September, 2009 to 8th December, 2009 Price information:  ￡10.00

Duke Bluebeard’s Castleat Coliseum Theatre Full of curiosity, Judith persuades her husband to give her the keys only to discover a glowing jewel house, a garden of flowers, a kingdom, and a lake of tears. But what is behind them? [Opera] Dates: From 6th November, 2009 to 28th November, 2009 Nov 6, 10, 12, 20, 25 at19:30. Nov 14, 28 at 18:30 Price information:  ￡22.00 to ￡50.00

【小题1】The main purpose of the text is to inform readers of____.

A．film posters

B．performance information

C．the theatre’s advice

D．picture exhibitions

【小题2】Which performance will be on show for the shortest period of time?

A．Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess

B．The Lion King

C．Mother Courage and Her Children

D．Duke Bluebeard’s Castle

【小题3】What can we learn from the text?

A．The first three shows are inspiring.

B．The shows are intended for children.

C．All of them have won many awards.

D．The characters in the shows are brave.

LOST AND FOUND	ROOMATES
FOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black and white marking. Found near Linden and South U.Steve, 800---4661	FEMAL ROOMATE WANTED Own room near campus. Available December 1st. Rent $80 per month until March 1st.$129 there after. Call Jill for details,800—7839.
LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800---2896	NEED PERSON to assume lease for own bedroom in apt. near campus, $92/mo. Starting Jan. 1st. Call 800---6157 after 5:00
FOR SALE	HELP WANTED
MOVING: Must sell.TV b/w2 seconds, $50; AM/FM  transistor radio A/c or battery, $15;cassette tape recorder,$10; music records.Call John or Pat, 800—0739 after 5 or weekends.	BABYSITTER-MY HOME If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school-age children, please call Gayle Moore days 800—1111, evenings and weekends 800—4964.
USED FUR COATS and JACKETS GOOD CONDITION. $50---¥125. Call 800---0436 after 12 noon.	WAITRESS WANTED: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.---5 p.m. Apply in person, 207 s. Mai.Curtis Restaurant.

 
【小题1】If you want a job of taking care of children, which ad will you answer?

A．LOST AND FOUND

B．ROOMMATES

C．FOR SALE

D．HELP WANTED

【小题2】 You will call____ if you want to buy a radio.

A．800---0436

B．800—0739

C．800—4661

D．800—4964

【小题3】 If your aunt wants to rent a room from Feb.1^st to Apri.1^st, how much money should she pay?

A．$160

B．$ 129

C．$ 209

D．$418

Part I
If you are hunting a chance to improve yourself in English, TOP ENGLISH CITY will be a smart choice. We are members of "the International Language Workshop" and enjoy both of the good honor in English teaching and high quality of our teaching team. We are devoted to providing affordable, excellent English training programs for those who want to improve both their English knowledge and their language skills.
In TOP ENGLISH CITY, you will be a top English-speaker among your competitors and enjoy the advantage that your competitors have not. You will be proud of being a member of TOP ENGLISH CITY.
Courses designed:
Basic Studies… Sat. 8:00-10:00 a. m.
Intermediate（中级）Spoken English… Sun. 8:00-10:00 a. m.
Standard Spoken English… Sat. 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Basic Business English… Sun.8:00-10:00 a.m.
Intermediate Business English… Sun. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
TOEFL Super Studies… Sun. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Children's Weekend… Sat. &. Sun. 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Room 806 American Plaza Tianhexi Rd, 510150 Guangzhou
Tel: 86668888-8806
Part II
ENGLISH SALON
A place for you to practise your English, to exchange your English learning experiences, to know more about the culture of English-speaking countries, to make more friends who can speak very good English.
You will have free talks, famous English films and songs appreciation, English lectures and games; all are for you to improve yourself in English in the special, full-of-fun Salon.
How to Join:
We are a group with membership system, so if you want to join our group, please make an application to the Tianhe Office of Top English City, filling in the applying forms. You will be given a salon ID card, and becomes our member.
The Qualifications(条件):
You must be fluent in English-speaking or / and an English lover. Those who are now learning English in the Top English City will be advantageous.
For more information, please contact:
Mr Jiu Chan           at: 47129198
English Salon, your best friend! Join Right Now!
【小题1】Which of the following can be the best title for Part I?

A．Top English, your smart choice!

B．If you want to learn English, we can teach you!

C．Top English, the best English!

D．We have what you want!

【小题2】If you work in a joint Venture(合资)Company, you probably take the course:

A．Standard Spoken English	B．Intermediate Business English
C．TOEFL Super Studies	D．Children's Weekend

【小题3】Which of the following courses can be learned by the same person?

A．Basic Studies and Standard Spoken English.

B．Intermediate Spoken English and Basic Business English.

C．Standard Spoken English and TOEFL Super Studies.

D．Intermediate Business English and TOEFL Super Studies.

【小题4】If you want to join the English Salon, you should at least        .

A．be a university graduate

B．be a student learning English in the Top English City

C．be an English lover or can speak English well

D．make more friends and know more about the culture of the English

HELP PROTECT AUSTRALIA
Food, plant material and animal products from overseas — including many common souvenirs(纪念品) — could introduce some of the world's most serious pests (害虫) and diseases into Australia. Failing to declare quarantine items (要检疫的物件) on arrival could destroy our agriculture, tourism industries and natural environment.
Declare (申报)Or Be on Your Guard You must declare for inspection (检查) all food, plant material and animal products to check that they are free of pests and diseases.	Every piece of luggage is now screened or. x-rayed on arrival in Australia. If you fail to declare or get rid of any quarantine items, or make a false declaration:： ☆you will get caught; ☆you could be accused (指控) and fined more than A$60,000 and risk up to 10 years imprisonment(监禁); ☆you could be fined over A$200 on the spot. If you're not sure about items you are carrying,　ask a quarantine officer.

 
【小题1】Why are you asked to declare quarantine items on arrival?

A．They could contain some drugs inside.

B．They can’t be carried into Australia free of charge.

C．They are often the cause of various crimes.

D．They may carry pests or diseases into Australia.

【小题2】Which of the following items need you NOT declare if you have them in your  luggage?

A．A bottle of honey.	B．Dried flowers.
C．A hair-drier.	D．Wooden chopsticks.

【小题3】If you don’t declare quarantine items, ______.

A．you can probably get away with them

B．you will be discovered and punished

C．you can turn to the customs officers for help

D．you can give them away to a quarantine officer

【小题4】 Which of the following information can also be included in this notice?

A．Inspection equipment.	B．Size of your luggage.
C．Examples of quarantine items.	D．Souvenirs you can buy here

★Money and Happiness★
A Guide to Living the Good Life
Author: Laura Rowley
Publisher: Wiley (March 1, 2008)
Laura Rowley helps us all understand the money-happiness connection in our own lives so that we spend our time and efforts wisely. She offers insights that every reader can use to make smarter decisions that will lead to living a rich life in every possible definition of the term.
★Happiness★
The Science Behind Your Smile
Author: Daniel Nettle
Publisher: Oxford University Press (July 1, 2008)
This is the first book to look thoroughly at what happiness is and how it works. Nettle examines whether people are basically happy or unhappy, whether success can make us happy, why some people are happier than others, and much more.
★The Happiness Makeover★
How to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every Day
Author: M. J. Ryan
Publisher: Broadway (May 10, 2008)
Ryan’s own desire to be happier first led her to study what is known about happiness from brain science, psychology, and the wisdom traditions of the world. The Happiness Makeover draws on this wide-ranging knowledge and presents a plan that will help you:
Clear away happiness problems like worry, fear, envy, and dislikes.
Learn to think confidently.
Find daily ways to truly enjoy, even relish, the moments of your life.
★Health and Happiness★
Hormones and Qualities Llives
Author: Steven F. Hotze
Publisher: Forrest Publishing (April, 2008)
Dr Steven Hotze is leading a wellness revolution that advances a new model of healthcare. Unlike the popular medical way of treating individual symptoms(症状) with the familiar “anti” drugs, Dr Hotze deals with the basic causes of poor health.
In Hormones, Health, and Happiness you are shown how to reach and keep the best body functioning.
Based on a process of biologically the same hormones(荷尔蒙) and other natural treatments, it can help you enjoy a better quality of life.
【小题1】 According to the passage, which of the following books was the first to come out?

A．A Guide to Living the Good Life

B．Hormones and Qualities Lives

C．How to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every Day

D．The Science Behind Your Smile

【小题2】 If you want to know more about whether happiness has something to do with success, you should turn to _________________________________.

A．Money and Happiness	B．Happiness
C．The Happiness Makeover	D．Health and Happiness

【小题3】 Whose model will possibly help readers obtain health and wellness naturally?

A．Laura Rowley’s.

B．M. J. Ryan’s.

C．Daniel Nettle’s.

D．Steven F. Hotze’s.

【小题4】 Which is the best title for the passage?

A．What Is Happiness?	B．Recent Books on Happiness
C．Money and Happiness	D．How to Keep Yourself Happy

       Rafting the GRAND CANYON Welcomes You!
If you are looking for an exciting, fun and challenging white water tour, Rafting(筏运) the GRAND CANYON is here to help you plan the right tour for you. Whether you want to travel for two days or ten, hike in or not, go on an oar(船桨) boat or motorboat, through Class 3 or 6 water, we will help you find the trip that meets your needs.
For those who will be vacationing in the off-season, a rafting trip on the Native American Red River is available or a one-day trip is available on the Colorado River from Diamond Creek to Pierce Ferry.
Most of the trips depart from Lees Ferry, Arizona. We offer partial trips which allow you to get on or off at Phantom Ranch located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. You can have a hike, and with proper planning the mule(骡子) ride up or down is also an option. Most trips occur between April and October.
Since all rafting on the Colorado requires a permit, planning and reserving your trip requires reservations well in advance. Please let us know when you would like to go and we will contact all the river concessionaires(特许权获得者) to help you find the best trip for you.
To talk to us or to make a reservation, call us toll free:
1-800-222-6966
or 702-655-6060
If you have any questions regarding a trip, please CLICK HERE to fill out our form. This will speed up the process of getting you accurate information regarding that trip.
If you would like to send us an email about something other than an upcoming trip you can contact us at info@raftingthegrandcanyon.com.
We look forward to helping you plan your trip!
(Please NO Travel Agents.)
【小题1】If you want to enjoy rafting, you can travel        .

A．both in the off-season and the busy season

B．only in the off-season

C．only in the busy season

D．only between April and October

【小题2】All the following activities are recommended EXCEPT         .

A．hiking

B．swimming

C．rowing a boat

D．animal riding

【小题3】Which of the following is most likely to be a customer of Rafting the Grand Canyon?

A．Travel agents.

B．River concessionaires.

C．A couple who are planning their honeymoon.

D．An athlete who wants to have a rest after an injury.

The Best Rice Cookers
☆☆☆☆Tefal Automatic 2W3 Classic Rice Cooker
One of the largest rice cookers on the market, with a 2-litre capacity （容量）（up to 12 servings）．It looks "rather utilitarian", but gives "the least sticky results" and its removable power cord means it can be taken outdoors or to the table．It comes with eight recipes and once cooking is completed it automatically switches to "keep-warm mode"．Price; $29．99．Call 0800-616413 for stockists．
☆☆☆ Keiswood Rice Cooker and Steamer RC310
A "stylish looking machine with a heavy glass lid and a steam tray for steaming fish and vegetables．It cooks up to ten portions of rice（l．8-litre capacity）, and produces "good results" although the rice tends to get sticky on the bottom layer．It keeps the rice warm once cooking is completed, but the power cord is not removable．Price:$34．99．Call 01705-392333 for stockists．
☆☆☆Zojurushi Rice Cooker / Warmer NDAQ – N10W
This cooker has a one – litre capacity (five portions of rice) and keeps rice warm for up to 12 hours after cooking. The lid has a clip – lock and is sealed so cooking is pressurized. It cooks rice “perfectly”, though “at a price”. Price: $ 109.90. Call 0181 – 9982100 for stockists.
☆☆☆Magimix – 2 – Tier Steamer
A double – layer steamer with two large stainless – steel steam baskets. Rice is cooked in a heat – proff dish which is inserted in the bottom tier (层). It is “perfectly done” in just 20 minutes, with “no stickiness or scorching (烧焦).” The rice can also be kept warm on half power. Price: $ 89.95. Call 04183 – 427411 for stockiest.
☆☆☆Lakeland Ltd Microwave Multi – Steamer (Raf 4241)
A four – portion steamer which takes just ten mantes in the microwave to cook four “fluffy” portions of rice. It is alos suitable for vegetables, noodles and pasta and is “great for smallest quantities”. Price: $ 5.95. Call 015394 – 88100 to order.
☆☆Hinari Steam Supreme
A double – layer steamer which comes with an additional rice bowl and lid. Its main drawbacks are “time and capacity”; the rice bowl can only hold two portions and this takes 55 minutes to cool. The instructions are also confusing. “Good as a general steamer, mediocre as a rice cooker”. Price: $ 19.99. Call Alba Ltd on 0181 – 7873111 for stockiest.
【小题1】Which of the following is unlikely to be considered by a housewife who hates washing sticky cookers?

A．Tefal Automatic 2003 Classic Rice Cooker

B．Kenwood Rice Cooker and Steamer RC 310

C．magimix 2 – Tier Steamer

D．Lakeland Ltd Microwave Multi – Steamer (Ref 4241)

【小题2】     may not be so popular with customers as others because it is time – consuming, low in capacity and vague in instructions.

A．Zojurushi Rice Cooker / Warmer NDAQ – N10W

B．Lakeland Ltd Microwave Multi – Steamer (Ref4241)

C．Hinari Steam Supreme

D．Kenwood Rice Cooker and Steamer RC 310

【小题3】The phrase “at a price” describing Zojurushi Rice Cooker / Warmer NDAQ – N10W implies that its price is           .

A．low

B．high

C．above average

D．reasonable

We supply the bike, panniers, all the support gear, easy to follow maps, cycle routes and either the accommodation or several accommodation suggestions depending on the tour.
All you need to do is bring your cycle gear. Book your accommodation off the detailed list  if required, and you are all set for a cheap, environmentally friendly holiday in New Zealand.
We do all the hard work of sorting routes and where to stay — you just relax and enjoy the riding! Too easy.
There are more tours to come so if you don’t see a tour that suits your needs let us know!

Tour	Grade	Cost from	Options
2 Day Self Guided Road Tour Banks Peninsula	2	$182		View Map
2 days of self guided cycling on Banks Peninsula roads. Includes bike hire, trip notes, panniers and lots great riding around lyttelton Harbour.
3 Day Self Guided Road Tour Canterbury and the Southern Alps	2	$215		View Map
An easy three day introduction to cycle touring to the inexperienced cyclist. From the high alpine passes of Arthur Pass cross the fertile Canterbury plains to the endless sandy east coast beaches.
5 Day Self Guided Road Tour Christchurch to Queenstown	4	$480		View Map
The wonderful and wild West Coast in a flash! For the fit and keen cyclist
6 Day Self Guided Road Tour Christchurch to Queenstown	2	$365		View Map
A tour that gets you from Christchurch to Queenstown a different way with far less hills! Cycling through the center of the South Island where great feast of fresh Salmon and breath taking views of Mt Cook await.
8 Day Self Guided Road Tour Christchurch to Queenstown	3	$390		View Map
From Christchurch to Queenstown in eight days down the West coast. The Transalpine does the hard work for you across Arthurs Pass and drops you in Greymouth for the start of your tour.

【小题1】If you learned how to ride bike only a week ago, you should choose _______.

A．2 Day Self Guided Road Tour	B．3 Day Self Guided Road Tour
C．5 Day Self Guided Road Tour	D．8 Day Self Guided Road Tour

【小题2】Where can we mostly see the passage?

A．Newspaper

B．TV

C．Internet

D．Magazine

【小题3】What do you have to do when you want to enjoy your cycle tour?

A．Bring your cycle gear.

B．Bring your support gear and book your accommodation.

C．Book your accommodation.

D．Bring your bike gear and do some hard work.

                Welcome Aboard Your Piccadilly Flight To Heathrow
The Piccadilly line to Heathrow（伦敦希思罗机场）is not only the most convenient way to travel but also the most cost-effective. So the next time you’re travelling to Heathrow, make sure you fly Piccadilly line.
Your Piccadilly flight features：
● Departures from 36 stops on the Piccadilly line, or from over 200 stations only one change way
● Service every 5 minutes to and from Heathrow throughout the day
● Journeys from central London taking less than 50 minutes
● Only ￡ 3.70 for a single adult fare
● See tables below for journey times
Fares to and from central London
● Adult single ￡3.70
● Child single ￡1.50
If you are traveling as a group, then you are allowed to use the Family Travelcard, which means each adult can travel for ￡3.40 and each child for ￡0. 80.
The group must consist of 1 or 2 adults travelling with 1-4 children（from 09:30 Monday-Friday and at any time weekends and Public Holidays）.
Members within the group do not need to be related.
Travelling to Heathrow

	Mon-Sat			Sun
From	Journey Time	Frequency	First Train	Last Train	First Train	Last Train
Earls Court	39 mins	5 mins	05:55	00:43	07:15	23:49
Piccadilly Circus	49 mins	5 mins	05:45	00:32	07:05	23:38

Travelling from Heathrow

	Mon-Sat			Sun
To	Journey Time	Frequency	First Train	Last Train	First Train	Last Train
Earls Court	34 mins	5 mins	05:13	23:49	05:57	23:30
Piccadilly Circus	45 mins	5 mins	05:13	23:49	05:57	23:30

【小题1】 Which of the following statements is true about the Piccadilly line?

A．The Piccadilly line is the most convenient one around the world.

B．Taking the Piccadilly line can save more money than any other public transportation.

C．The Piccadilly line is the only public transportation to Heathrow.

D．The flight from Earls Court to Piccadilly Circus takes 39 minutes.

【小题2】At what time does the first train from Earls Court arrive at Heathrow on Sunday?

A．07:49

B．06:34

C．07:54

D．06:31

【小题3】When taking the Piccadilly line, whether to or from Heathrow, one may___________.

A．get to the destination within 34 minutes	B．get to the first stop no later than 23:30	C．get a discount once traveling in groups
D．expect a train every 5 minutes at the stop