Guest Services Front Gate Guest Services can help you with anything from finding out what time your favourite show starts to purchasing tickets. The Guest Services location inside Front Gate also serves as a message centre, lost children’s area and lost and found. Canada’s Wonderland does not offer personalized public paging (传呼).	Food & Drink Options Shops are located throughout Canada’s Wonderland. Picnic baskets and coolers are welcome at the shelter located outside Wonderland on the north side of our Front Gate. Outside food and drinks are not allowed in the park. Bottled water may be brought into the Park.
ATMs ATMs are located just inside the Park beside Stroller, Locker and Wheelchair Rentals at the Front Gate, as well as KidZville (beside Guest Services), Splash Works (two locations), and outside Thunder Run.	Pet Care A pet care facility is located outside our Front Gate on the south side for a daily fee. Water and air-conditioned shelters are provided. Guests are asked to provide food and exercise.
First Aid If you need medical assistance, tell any park employee who will call First Aid and have them come to your location.	Stroller, Locker and Wheelchair Rentals Stroller, locker and wheelchair rentals are available inside the Park at the Front Gate, beside Thrills Are Wonderland.
HIQ Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted while riding or standing in line for rides or in any of the children’s areas or the Water Park. Smoking is permitted in designated (指定的) areas only.	Failure to observe all Park rules could result in being driven out of the Park without refund.

【小题1】The leaflet is to inform visitors of the Park’s ______.

A．advanced management	B．thrill performances
C．entertainment facilities	D．thoughtful services

【小题2】A visitor to the Park can ______.

A．rent a stroller outside Front Gate	B．ask for first aid by Thunder Run
C．smoke in the Water Park	D．leave his pet at KidZville

Low-Cost Gifts for Mother's Day
Gift No. I
Offer to Be your mother's health friend. Promise to Be there for any and all doctor's visits
whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say "no need," another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor's visit. The Best part ? This one is free.
Gift No. 2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. "Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother's life," Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No. 3
Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. "Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortaBle pillows to encourage Better sleep," Savard said. "We know that good sleep is very important to our health."
Gift No. 4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother's Day By picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构) Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful But inexpensive things -many of which are "green" - and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will Be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
【小题1】What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor's visits?

A．Take notes.

B．Be with her.

C．Buy medicine.

D．Give her gifts.

【小题2】What can be a gift of organization for your mother?

A．Keeping her medical information together.

B．Buying all gifts for her from one company.

C．Making a list of her medical check－ups.

D．Storing her medicines in a safe place.

【小题3】Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother's sleep?

A．In Gift No. 1.	B．In Gift No. 2.
C．In Gift No. 3.	D．In Gift No. 4.

【小题4】Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to________．

A．enjoy good sleep	B．be well－organized
C．get extra support	D．give others help

Amazing Rafting Adventures
White water rafting is one of the classic, wild activities in the outdoors. It is also an opportunity for an unbelievable family adventure. Around the country, there are several rivers—and rafting outfitters—that are perfectly suited to the entire family.
Here are three of the best:
New River Gorge, West Virginia
Rafting in West Virginia is renowned for its established infrastructure, reliability and easy access. These things make it an obvious choice for a family vacation. Famous areas, including the New River Gorge, offer everything from lazy floats to intense Class IV runs.
READ MORE: Water Rafting: Top 5 U.S. Locations
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole provides a full range of opportunities in the outdoors—and white water rafting is certainly one of them. Popular trips include the rough rapids of the Snake River and gentle floats in nearby Yellowstone National Park.
READ MORE: What You Need to Know Before Visiting Yellowstone National Park
Grand Canyon, Arizona
For really bold families, a multi-day trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon is the penultimate adventure. Guided trips typically pack in boats-worth of supplies so the overnight adventures are far from “roughing it.” Instead, evenings are catered in a rugged luxury style, allowing everyone to rest up for the next day’s activities.
Whether looking for a casual float or a challenging adventure, white water rafting is a great option for any active family vacation.
【小题1】What is the common feature of the three rafting adventures?

A．All three rafting rivers are suitable for the whole family.

B．All three rafting rivers are boring to access and reliable

C．All three rafting rivers are suitable for active families

D．All three rafting rivers offer overnight adventures

【小题2】Which of the following about Grand Canyon, Arizona is NOT true?

A．A multi-day trip down the Colorado River is really challenging.

B．Really brave families will like to have a multi-day trip down the river

C．Everyone can rest for the next day’s activities.

D．People can only enjoy the rough rapids down the river

【小题3】What is the author’s attitude to white water rafting?

A．Passive

B．Encouraging

C．Discouraging

D．Negative

Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help others in your spare time? Then join us to be a volunteer! We’re a non-profit(赢利的)organization. We have volunteer jobs of all ages．Anyone，from twelve-year-old children to people in their seventies can become a volunteer．
You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of the children whose parents are working．Hospitals need volunteers to look after children whose parents are seeing a doctor．Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without homes．There is something for everyone.
“As a volunteer，I don’t want to get anything．Seeing the children’s happy faces，I’m happy，too” said Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62．“I often played computer games in my spare time before．Now it is happy for me to help older people learn how to use computers．”said another volunteer at the age of 18．
If everyone helps out a bit，we’ll have a better world to live in．Interested? Call us l-800-555-5756 or visit our website：www．activol．com．
【小题1】When do the volunteers help others?

A．In their spare time

B．At weekends

C．on weekdays

D．In the evenings

【小题2】      can be a volunteer．

A．Children

B．Old women

C．Anyone aged12—70

D．Young people

【小题3】Volunteers want to get   when they help others．

A．money

B．computers

C．everything

D．nothing

【小题4】Carlos Domingo does volunteer work with      .

A．animals

B．children

C．computers

D．older people

STUDY BOOKS
Basic Study Manual Hardcover: $ 37.50
Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. Read this book and learn:
* What the three barriers to study are and what to do about them
* What to do if you get tired of a subject you are studying
* Twenty-six simple drills to help you learn how to study easily, rapidly and with full understanding
Buy and read the Basic Study Manual and use it to dramatically improve your ability to study.
Study Skills for Life Hardcover: $ 31.99
L. Ron Hubbard’s study technology for teenagers opens the door to their future success by giving them the ability to study and learn. Fully illustrated for easy comprehension.
Learning How to Learn Hardcover: $ 24.99
The basics of effective study for 8 to 12-year-olds, fully illustrated. Children who read and apply the materials in this book regain their liking for study and their ability to apply this knowledge in life. Get this book for a child you want to see win at his studies!
How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children Hardcover: $ 34.90
In spite of millions of dollars spent on “educational research”, children are not taught the most basic skills of learning, even the most basic of these: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a search of educational books for children found no book that told them how to use a dictionary or that one should. Written for children at 8 to 12-year-olds, this fully illustrated book will teach your child:
* How to find words in a dictionary
* The different ways that words are used
* What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean
* How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words
It includes a section for parents and teachers showing you how to use this book with children. Buy this book and give it to your children to unlock their education. What’s more, you’ll just pay 50% for it before May 1, 2006.
【小题1】Some information of the four books were illustrated in order to _________.

A．help readers understand them	B．persuade readers to buy them
C．reduce the cost of them	D．make them suitable to different readers

【小题2】Which one is the book written for 8 to 12 years old to use a dictionary?

A．Basic Study Manual	B．Study Skills for Life
C．Learning How to Learn	D．How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children

【小题3】 If you buy the four books on April 1, 2006, you will have to pay _________ for them.

A．$ 129.38

B．$ 111.93

C．$ 64.69

D．$ 34.90

【小题4】The purpose of the passage is to _________.

A．introduce the four books to readers	B．help children to learn English
C．enrich students knowledge about nature	D．sell the four books to students

Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day visit 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, 2012
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
Noguehi and Graham
December 1, 2011-May 1, 2012
Noguchi’s long-term collaboration（协作） 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—2012）
January 11--April 10, 2012
Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America’s artists for more than 200 years. The Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine artists. 2012 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, 2011
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 Hot Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.
For more information：www. museumofglass. org
【小题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

【小题2】We learn from the text that Martha Graham is ___________.

A．a dancer

B．a glassblower

C．a painter

D．a photographer

【小题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

Our travel experts are eager to assist you with your cheap flight tickets and package deal bookings.
Call us for cheap air ticket deals on flights from all UK airports.
Cheap Flights to Los Angeles
Those who are indeed booking tickets on flights to this city of USA will surely be impressed by the sheer vastness and popular tourist attractions like Disneyland, Hollywood’s Universal Studios, Six Flags and downtown Los Angeles. With warm and sunny climate, LA is a year-round destination and one can seek cheap deals on flights tickets any month of the year.
Book your cheap flight to Los Angeles from £484 only.
Cheap Flights to New York
The inspiring skyline of Manhattan is an unforgettable sight when first glimpsed. and New York is a city that knows how to attract the visitor. Visit the Statue of Liberty, take a horse-drawn carriage round Central Park, take a photo at Times Square，see a show on Broadway, or explore Chinatown
Book your cheap flight to New York from £459 only.
Cheap Flights to San Francisco
San Francisco is a big city with a small-town charm delighting its visitors. This “City by the Bay，，has a gorgeous ocean setting, wonderful architecture, and the Golden Gate Bridge that dominates the landscape. There's so much to see and do. You can enjoy a ride in a cable car, visit fashionable Nob Hill and Union Square. And the city's long-established Chinatown are essential. There's no shortage of amazing nightlife with restaurants, night clubs, and bars of every description.
Book your cheap flight to San Francisco from £564 only.
Hurry! Call us now to get this cheap flight deal. Call Southall Travel 24/7 to book cheap flights.
【小题1】If you like to enjoy the most sunshine of the year, you’ll probably book the ticket to     ．

A．San Francisco

B．New York

C．Chinatown

D．Los Angeles

【小题2】What is special about San Francisco is that you can_________.

A．enjoy wonderful nights	B．visit famous squares
C．see famous plays	D．ride a horse-drawn carriage

【小题3】How can you book the flight tickets?

A．By phone.

B．On the Internet

C．With a personal visit.

D．Through a hotel.

【小题4】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce three famous cities.	B．To attract tourists to book flights.
C．To introduce some travel experts.	D．To recommend tourist activities.

Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.
Room 1
The celebrity footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities' choice of footwear extremely interesting.
Room 2
Most of our visitors are amazed—and shocked—by the collection of “special purpose” shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example, there are Chinese shoes made of silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much！
Room 3
As well as shoes and boots, the museum also exhibits shoe­shaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example, there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that look like legs！
The Footwear Library
People come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.
【小题1】Where would you find a famous singer's shoes?

A．Room 1.

B．Room 2.

C．Room 3.

D．The Footwear Library.

【小题2】All exhibits each room ________.

A．share the same theme

B．have the same shape

C．are made of the same material

D．belong to the same social class

【小题3】Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．The oldest exhibits in Room 1 were made in the 1950s.

B．Room 2 is the most visited place in the museum.

C．Room 3 has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two.

D．Researchers come to the Footwear Library for data.

【小题4】The purpose of the text is to get more people to ________.

A．do research

B．design shoes

C．visit the museum

D．follow celebrities

Tales From Animal Hospital
David Grant
David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr Grant 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 program and anyone who has a lively interest in their pet, whether it be cat, dog or snake I !
$ 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 colorful 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.
£8.99 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 (法则)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
【小题1】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 colorful and meaningful life

C．a great but not perfect man

D．an old-time magician

【小题2】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.

【小题3】If a student wants to read a book about a famous scientist and he doesn’t want it too serious to read, which of the three books in the above is suitable?

A．The first.	B．The second.
C．The third.	D．Both the first and the second.

Volunteers Mentors are needed Volunteer Centre Westminster is looking to recruit enthusiastic volunteer mentors. Mentoring training will be provided, support & supervision is in place For more information please contact Yohannes Hagos On 0207 087 4351 Email johnnes@volunteer.co.uk Mobile 07501227795

 

Join Us for the ABC 2011 Challenge A 6 day Hike or Bike in South Africa. 21st-31st October in support of child burns victims. For more information check out our website www.abc2011 challenge.com To join our team and receive a free welcome pack email ABC2011@crippssears.com The Phoenix Burns Project Registered Charity No:NPO:57-154 PBO:930031313

 

Volunteer for Advance and help us to Improve quality of care that older people receive in care homes. Advocacy in Barnet Volunteer Volunteer Advocate Advocacy in Barnet offers a free, independent and confidential advocacy service to all people over the age of 18 living in the Borough of Barnet. Advance-a voice for old people through Advocacy provides advocacy to older people living in care homes and other residential settings and accessing day centres on a weekly basis. Advance does this by recruiting volunteers over 50 years of age and training them to become advocates. To APPLY:www.advocacyinbarnet.org.uk or Heena/Janet-0208 201 3415 or heena@advocacyinbarnet.org.uk Next training round for introduction to Advocacy-end of August 2011 followed by one day trainings in Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights

 

Wanted: Volunteer Appropriate Adults to support Vulnerable Adults at Kingston Police Station Kingston Advocacy is currently looking for new volunteers to act as appropriate adults. Volunteers act as appropriate adults for vulnerable adults who come into contact with the police. The appropriate adults sit with the vulnerable person when they are being interviewed by the police to ensure that the interview is conducted fairly and to facilitate communication between the police and the vulnerable person. Unpaid Volunteers are required 7 days a week and the scheme operates from 0900hrs to 2330hrs. No Experience Necessary! We will provide you with preparation and support. Further information please contact Peter Pritchard, Scheme Coordinator Siddeley House, 50 Canbury Park Road Kinston upon Thames Surrey KT2 6LX Tel no: 0208 549 1028 Email: peter@kag.org.uk or rights@kag.org.uk Website: www.kag.org.uk

 
【小题1】Which of the following does NOT provide training?

A．The ABC 2011 Challenge.	B．Advance.
C．The Volunteer Centre Westminster.	D．The Kingston Advocacy.

【小题2】We learn from the ads that Advance wants volunteers who ­­­______.

A．are over 18 years old	B．have relevant experience
C．can come to help every week	D．need only one day of training

【小题3】What kind of person might apply to Kingston Advocacy?

A．One who hoped to be paid.

B．One interested in doing interviews.

C．One curious about police life.

D．One who can work late into the night.