One of the major functions of an iPhone is, of course, to play music. The iTunes app has been designed in such a way as to take advantage of the iPhone’s touch screen. But what if you want to listen to music that isn’t in your iTunes library, or you want to discover new music without sitting in front of computer?
There are plenty of ways to access music, but not everyone knows what options are available. Either that, or there are so many options that going through all of them is tiring. For these reasons, here we offer a few convenient ways of listening to music on your iPhone without using iTunes.
Stream some radio (Tuneln Radio)
Tunnel Radio provides a quick and easy way to listen thousands of Internet radio stations on your Apple products. In addition to local radio stations, this app compiles more than 40 000 radio stations from around the country. What makes the app special is that it allows you to pause and rewind live radio----pause your station to take a phone call or rewind to replay a favorite song. You can also browse by genre of location, and the app includes plenty of talks, news, sports and weather stations in addition to music.
From desktop to smartphone (QQ Music)
QQ Music seems like obvious choice, and it is. It’s a streaming service based on the Tencent technology that is already wildly popular on the Internet and now also offers a (free) app. Through this app you can listen to existing playlists or create new ones based on the patterns of music you like. It works amazingly well and everything can be saved to your QQ account for access from a computer.
What was that song? (Shazam)
Shazam is an innovative and free app that cures your“what was that song?”problem. It happens to all of us : we hear a song (on TV or in a store ), love it, know we have heard it before but just can’t remember what it is called . With Shazam you don’t need to. Just hold your iPhone up and through its microphone, Shazam will identify the album, artist and song title for you. You can then either purchase the song in iTunes or search it on other apps for streaming. How cool is that?
【小题1】All of the options are strongly recommended to the users of ________.

A．iTunes

B．iPhones

C．computers

D．microphones

【小题2】 If you are to enjoy the freedom to go backward or make a phone call without missing anything your are listening, you can turn to_________.

A．Tuneln Radio

B．iTunes

C．Shazam

D．QQ Music

【小题3】What is possibly the best title for the passage?

A．Beyond the Music	B．Streaming Service of Music
C．Get easier accesses to music	D．Get Familiar t o Each Song

The booking notes of the play “The Age of Innocence”.
Price: $10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
-----in person
The Box Office is open from Money to Saturday, 10 a.m.----8 p.m.
-----by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, Master Card and Amex accepted)。
-----on-line/online
Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
-----online/on-line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com.
DISCOUNT
Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, those over 60 and full-time students.
Supersavers: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Booking: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
PLEASE NOTE: we are unable to exchange tickets for refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unpredicted circumstances.
【小题1】If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT______.

A．go to the Box Office on Sundays

B．use the Internet

C．ring the booking number and pay the tickets by credit card

D．complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office

【小题2】 If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?

A．$120

B．$126

C．$140

D．$150

【小题3】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre.

B．A school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets.

C．Full-time students can get best seats for $6 from one hour before the performance.

D．The audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show.

【小题4】 What kind of tickets are the cheapest?

A．The standby tickets for school parties of ten or more.

B．The standby tickets.

C．The ticket for saver discount.

D．The tickets for group booking.

Old Bear
Kevin Henkes(2008), under 40 pages
Target Audience: Preschoolers
Price: $3.8
Content: It is snowing really hard and Old Bear is getting ready for his long nap. As he sleeps, he dreams of being a cub again and enjoying the wonders of nature. He dreams about summer, fall, winter and spring and how each season brings him so much joy! The illustrations(插图) show the beauty of the seasons that Old Bear dreams about. Great book!
Half-Minute Horrors
Susan Rich(2009), 120~160 pages
Target Audience: Intermediates (4th~6th grade)
Price: $9.6
Content: Looking for a scary book that is also quick to read? How about a one-paragraph tale of terror or a simple drawing that will make your skin crawl? This book is a collection of very short stories, pictures and cartoons from an impressive group of authors and illustrators.
Leaves
David Ezra Stein(2007), under 40 pages
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein
Target Audience: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Price: $3.4
Content: It’s Little Bear’s first year. Fall has come to his island. When the leaves begin to fall, he wonders what to do. However, after following his instinct and sleeping through the winter, he awakens in spring to find everything blooming once again.
Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’
Eileen Spinelli (2003) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Megan Lloyd
Target Audience: Preschoolers
Price: $3.5
Content: The Tappletons (bears) are gathered together for their big Thanksgiving feast. However, all is not going well during the preparations. The turkey slides out of the house, down a hill and into a pond. There are no pies at the bakery and the lettuce for the salad has been given to the rabbits. As they sit down for the feast, Grandmother Tappleton reminds them that although they have nothing to eat, they can still be thankful that they have each other.
【小题1】Which book has the most pages?

A．Old Bear	B．Half-Minute Horrors
C．Leaves	D．Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’.

【小题2】What can we learn from the book Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’?

A．We should always keep things in order.

B．We should try to make more delicious food on Thanksgiving.

C．If we don’t work hard, there will be no food.

D．Family love is the most important thing.

【小题3】If you like reading horror stories, which book would you like?

A．Old Bear	B．Half-Minute Horrors
C．Leaves	D．Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’.

【小题4】Who are the main readers of these books?

A．Adults.	B．Old people
C．Little children	D．Middle school students.

【小题5】Where can you probably find this passage?

A．In a travel guide.	B．In an advertisement.
C．In a science textbook.	D．In an official report

E

THE BEST SHOPPING IN SYDNEY Sydney is one of the world’s biggest cities and has something for everyone when it comes to shopping．You will find excellent Australian products alongside the best that the world has to offer．At the bottom of Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of Sydney’s favorite stores including 16 jewelry stores and many gift and fashion shops．It’s all at Westfield Centerpoint． Tel: 9231 9300．

SOVEREIGN HILL This prize-winning living museum is where Australia’s history comes alive! Visit daily or stay for the night and experience life of the Gold Rush days．A wonderful nightly sound and light show, “Blood on the Southern Cross” tells the story of the famous Eureka Uprising．Enjoy shopping along  with real life character and entertainment．4-star hotel and breakfast． Tel: 5331 1944

ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT Come and enjoy our delicious Cantonese seafood right on the water’s edge in the historic fishing port of Williamstown with views of the city centre across Port Phillip Bay． Open 7 days a week Lunch: Sunday to Friday 11:00 am—2:00 pm Dinner: Monday to Saturday 5:00 pm—10: 30 pm Tel: 9397 6270 or 9397 7799

COOK’S COTTAGE Built by James and Grace Cook, parents of Captain  James  Cook, Cook’s  Cottage stands proud in the Fitzroy Gardens as a reminder of life in the eighteenth century, and as a celebration and commemoration of the life and travels of Captain James Cook． Open 9:00 am—5:00 pm daily, and until 5:30 pm during the summer． Information: 9419 4677

【小题1】Where can you spend the night in a tour?

A．Cook’s Cottage	B．Westfield Centerpoint．
C．Sydney Tower	D．Sovereign Hill．

【小题2】What is the time that Cook’s Cottage is open on Saturday in the summer?

A．11:00 am—2:00 pm．	B．5:00 pm—10:30 pm．
C．9:00 am—5:30 pm．	D．9:00 am—5:00 pm．

【小题3】The Anchorage Restaurant is __________．

A．in Williamstown	B．in the centre of the city
C．in Anchorage	D．in a Cantonese fishing port

【小题4】If you want to buy the best products in Australia, you may call __________．

A．9231 9300

B．9397 6270

C．5331 1944

D．9419 4677

The booking notes of the play “The Age of Innocence”.
Price: $10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
-----in person
The Box Office is open from Money to Saturday, 10 a.m.----8 p.m.
-----by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, Master Card and Amex accepted)。
-----on-line/online
Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
-----online/on-line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com.
DISCOUNT
Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, those over 60 and full-time students.
Supersavers: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group booking: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
PLEASE NOTE: we are unable to exchange tickets for refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unpredicted circumstances.
【小题1】If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT______.

A．go to the Box Office on Sundays

B．use the Internet

C．ring the booking number and pay the tickets by credit card

D．complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office

【小题2】If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?

A．$120

B．$126

C．$140

D．$150

【小题3】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre.

B．A school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets.

C．Full-time students can get best seats for $6 from one hour before the performance.

D．The audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show.

【小题4】What kind of tickets are the cheapest?

A．The standby tickets for school parties of ten or more.

B．The standby tickets.

C．The ticket for saver discount.

D．The tickets for group booking.

The Future Stars
General introduction
The Future Stars was set up in 1988 as a non-profit service center for child development devoted to providing quality childcare in a loving and educational environment for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Our funds mainly come from public donations.
A healthy curiosity about learning is the most important quality for early childhood development. We aim at offering high quality developmentally age-appropriate activities for early childhood, the most Important time of child development, so that they can do better after they start formal schooling.
Hours of operation
Childcare will be provided for the child from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday except for holidays. Children may not arrive before 7:00 am or remain after 6:00 pm. Should an emergency arise, the parent should immediately make us know in consideration of our work arrangements. A late charge of $ 1.00 per minute will be assessed if the child is not picked up by 6:05 pm. Charges for these services are to be paid directly to the staff person that has been looking after your child until your arrival, not to the center. Failure to pay late charges may affect continued services with the center.
Tuition (学费)
When it has been confirmed that a position is available for your child, you must pay a registration (注册) fee of $200 per child.
The weekly tuition fee is $ 98.00. You can make payments either by credit card or in cash on Monday every week. If your payment is not made by Tuesday at 9:00 am, you will be charged a $ 25.00 late fee.
For more information, please call 434-293-6110 or visit www.childdevelopmentcenter.com.
【小题1】The Future Stars is intended for______.

A．would-be parents	B．teenagers
C．child experts	D．pre-school children

【小题2】What can we know about late pickups from the passage?

A．They may affect continued services with the center.

B．Parents have to pay late charges for them to the center.

C．Parents have to inform the center of them right away.

D．They greatly disturb the work arrangements of the center.

【小题3】If you want your child to receive childcare services from the Future Stars，you must ___.
A. pay extra for delayed payment
B. pay every Tuesday
C pay $ 98 for registration
D. pay in cash
【小题4】What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract public donations.

B．To promote early education.

C．To tell the benefits of childcare.

D．To introduce a child development center.

Take Actions for a Better World: Volunteers Needed Six months’ preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers. Six months’ community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV/AIDS. Fights and Teacher Training. Qualification(条件):18 years, hard working and social engagement. Please contact us by e-mail: takeaction@betterworld.com

International Summer Job Hi, I’m ESL student in China. I’m 20, quiet and polite, and I speak reasonable English. I’m looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work and cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a job? I don't need to earn much, just enough in 2 months (July-August) to pay my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world. My email is: ram3462@hotmail.com

Part-time Work with Exchange Students YOUTH International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange students organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding (回报) in the community and earn some extra money. Applicants(申请人) best suited for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-culture communication, and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the U.S. Positions available in most states. If interested, please email staff@youth.org or call 888-123-9872.

Call for Native Speaker of English I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet. You don't need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The task involves reading texts and designing questions and answers. If you are willing to help me, then please email me: club3564@hotmail.com

【小题1】Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International?

A．One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.

B．One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseases.

C．One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.

D．One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.

【小题2】Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?

A．In some local offices in the U.S.

B．In an ESL organization in China.

C．In a preparation program in Denmark.

D．In an exchange student center in Africa.

【小题3】If Mrs. Black in the U.S. hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact ___.

A．takeaction@betterworld.com	B．ram3462@hotmail.com
C．club3864@hotmail.com	D．staff@youth.org

【小题4】What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do?

A．To interview people online.	B．To do some housework.
C．To offer advice on Child Aid.	D．To provide language exercises.

Wanted
Project Management Assistant
Responsibility:
Provide service for the project in Chongqing.
Provide assistance to the project manager for everyday work.
Responsible for file management, customer service for students & parents.
Requirements:
College degree and above.
Good English and computer skill.
Related working experience in an international organization.
Patient, careful, supportive. Have strong team work spirit.
English Teacher
Responsibility:
Conduct English teaching according to British education system.
Requirements:
University degree and above in English major or normal English.
Eager to learn and open-minded with creativity.
With deep understanding for different cultures.
(Warmly welcome the fresh graduates to apply for this position.)
Marketing Assistant
Responsibility:
Responsible for the local management of marketing & sales activities according to the instructions from the head office.
Collect related information to the head office.
Develop relationship with local media and customers.
Requirements:
College degree and above with good English (speaking & writing).
With basic idea of sales and marketing, related experience is preferred.
Working experience in the international organizations is a must.
Good communication and presentation skills
Accountant  
Responsibility:
Accountant work for Chongqing office and project.
Perform the finance management locally according to the rules & policy of the company.
Requirements:
College degree and above in finance area.
Good English and good computer skill. 
Have sense of finance management.
At least 2 years’ experience as an accountant in an international organization is a must.
Self-management, hardworking, independent and able to deal with pressure.
You can go to http:// www. 51job.com for more information.
Please mail or fax your resume (both in English & Chinese), diploma, training certificates and expected salary to the following address within two weeks. No personal visit or telephone call before that. Your materials will be kept in ACE files.
Add: Room 1806 Plaza Building Yuzhong District Chongqing 40010
Fax No: 023- 63728428
Email: acercq @ cta.cq.cn
【小题1】If you have just graduated from a university, you should apply for the position as _______.

A．a project management assistant	B．an accountant
C．a marketing assistant	D．an English teacher

【小题2】If you want to get the position as the project management assistant, in your resume you’d better say ___________.

A．you always have new ideas and can’t wait to see them realized

B．you can decide everything for yourself and have your plan carried out

C．you are good at persuading others to follow you and becoming a good leader

D．you are always ready to listen and help carry out good decisions

【小题3】If you want to apply for a position, you can _________.

A．go to the company or make a telephone call at any time

B．tell the company how much money you want for your position

C．go to acercq @ cta.cq.cn for the information about the employment

D．write about yourself either in English or in Chinese

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【小题1】The one who puts on the first advertisement probably wants to ______.

A．rent a beautiful flat of her own in Happy Valley

B．find another lady to share the cost to rent a flat

C．share her room in a flat with whoever has no pet

D．find a maid to look after herself

【小题2】According to the advertisements, you may _______. 

A．buy an old picture for $150

B．call 25720836 to see a beautiful park

C．buy two armchairs for $400

D．hire a maid（女仆）by paying $6,800

【小题3】If you want to buy some old furniture, you should  ______.

A．get in touch with NOVA ELECTRONICS

B．call 2524-5867 any day except Monday

C．do it before you move to another place

D．call either 2524-5867 on Monday or 2521-6011 onSaturday

【小题4】Once you get a part-time job in NOVA ELECTRONICS,  _______.    

A．you will be given 14 days off each year besides weekends

B．you will get $6,598 each month no matter how experienced you are

C．your have to work at least 4 hours a day

D．you should write a letter of application to Mrs. G Chan

Seek books that interest you. Reasonable prices. Best sellers for this season.

【小题1】Which author tells you the way to do things with children?

A．Chris Barnardo.

B．David Peace.

C．Rachel Carson.

D．David Kynaston

【小题2】Which book would an environmentalist probably be more concemed about?

A．Red or Dead.

B．Dadcando.

C．Silent Spring

D． Family Britain.

【小题3】What is the purpose of the writer?

A．To share newly-published books.

B．To summarize books for this season.

C．To find some interesting books.

D．To advertise popular books on sale.