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WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGUHBORHOOD & LOCAL AREAS

Spring Wildflowers Around Unicol

The wildflower program will begin with a slide (幻灯片) show and lecture on Wildflowers. There will be organized wildflower walks that will help both the novice (初次的) and experienced wildflower enthusiast to better appreciate the colorful and fascinating world of mountain wildflowers. Preregistration (预先登记) is required. 706 878 3983 $2 parking. 1788 GA Hwy. 356, Helen, GA, 706-878-3983, Toll Free: 800-573-9659, www.gas - tateparks.com. Directions: GA Hwy. 356

Wings of Flight

Programs on birds, bats, butterflies included activities, educational discussions, crafts and more. Program fees may be required for some activities. $2 Park Pass. Please call 1-800-573-9656 for additional info. 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA, 706-265-8888, Toll Free: 800 573-9656. www.gastateparks.org. Directions: GA Hwy. 52 from Dawsonville

3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT          

The Chestatee Wildife Preserve, located in Dahlonega, Georgia presents their 3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT. Fun and prizes for children ages 1 12. Admission is adults $ 10.00, children $ 5.00. April 12 th at 2:00 p.m.

The preserve houses (收容) a variety of over 100 different species of animals. Among the residents are Bengal and Siberian tigers, African and Barbary lions, chimpanzees, wallabies, kangaroos, wolves, fox, buffalo, white tigers, elk, peacocks and the list goes on.

Chestatee Wildlife is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Call us at 706-864-9411.

Directions: 400 North to end. Continue on Longbranch Rd., 5 miles to Hwy. 52. turn right and follow 1 mile. Turn right on Old Dahlonega Hwy. We are 1/2 mile on the left.

64．All of the following are included in the wildflower program EXCPET          .

       A．a slide show                                        B．a discussion        

       C．mountain flowers                                 D．organized tours 

65．To take part in some activities of the programs on birds, bats and butterflies, one has to pay       .

       A．$ 2 each              B．certain fees          C．less than $ 2        D．only $ 2

66．Children ages 1 12 may win prizes if they       in the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

       A．have fun              B．hunt for eggs       C．find eggs             D．take part

67．By “the list goes on” it is meant that        .

       A．the animals mentioned in the list will continue to be on show

       B．the list of the species housed by the Preserve live on

       C．the list of the animals living in the Preserve is long

       D．the preserved animals will continue to be listed

Calendar of Events

WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGUHBORHOOD & LOCAL AREAS

Spring Wildflowers Around Unicol

The wildflower program will begin with a slide （幻灯片） show and lecture on Wildflowers. There will be organized wildflower walks that will help both the novice （初次的） and experienced wildflower enthusiast to better appreciate the colorful and fascinating world of mountain wildflowers. Preregistration （预先登记） is required. 706 – 878 – 3983 $2 parking. 1788 GA Hwy. 356, Helen, GA, 706-878-3983, Toll Free: 800-573-9659, www. gas - tateparks.com. Directions: GA Hwy. 356

Wings of Flight

Programs on birds, bats, butterflies included activities, educational discussions, crafts and more. Program fees may be required for some activities. $2 Park Pass. Please call 1-800-573-9656 for additional info. 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA, 706-265-8888, Toll Free: 800 –573-9656. www. gastateparks.org. Directions: GA Hwy. 52 from Dawsonville

3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

The Chestatee Wildife Preserve, located in Dahlonega, Georgia presents their 3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT. Fun and prizes for children ages 1 – 12. Admission is adults $ 10.00, children $ 5.00. April 12 th at 2:00 p.m.

The preserve houses （收容） a variety of over 100 different species of animals. Among the residents are Bengal and Siberian tigers, African and Barbary lions, chimpanzees, wallabies, kangaroos, wolves, fox, buffalo, white tigers, elk, peacocks and the list goes on.

Chestatee Wildlife is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call us at 706-864-9411.

Directions: 400 North to end. Continue on Long branch Rd., 5 miles to Hwy. 52. turn right and follow 1 mile. Turn right on Old Dahlonega Hwy. We are 1/2 mile on the left.

1．All of the following are included in the wildflower program EXCPET          .

       A．a slide show                                        B．a discussion

       C．mountain flowers                                 D．organized tours

2．To take part in some activities of the programs on birds, bats and butterflies, one has to pay       .

       A．$ 2 each              B．certain fees          C．less than $ 2        D．only $ 2

3．Children ages 1 – 12 may win prizes if they       in the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

       A．have fun              B．hunt for eggs       C．find eggs             D．take part

4．By “the list goes on” it is meant that        .

       A．the animals mentioned in the list will continue to be on show

       B．the list of the species housed by the Preserve live on

       C．the list of the animals living in the Preserve is long

       D．the preserved animals will continue to be listed

Becoming a fireman is a challenging and competitive job today. A fireman’s main duty is being scheduled according to the fighting and extinguishment(熄灭) of fire which definitely requires being a strong man, both mentally and physically.
The duty of a fireman involves protection of life and property of the public. They are the servicemen who are decisively selected by an organization to deal with situations like fire. The duty of a fireman intentionally consists of helping innocent people in their time of need. Such type of jobs is one of those few jobs where service is provided for people when they need help immediately. This may include rescuing people from a building at fire, providing them with medical facilities, extinguishing fire in a house or in a large commercial building. Serving people is the main intention of these professionals. The satisfaction which a fireman gets from this type of job cannot be compared to any other profession in the world.
Such profession demands top-level commitment and professionalism from .those who have chosen it as a career. Fireman should possess the highest level of courage and patience to put their lives in danger for the sake of others. They undergo lessons of maintaining patience for long hours and go through complete preparation to become successful and well-organized professional firemen. There are certain tests that are recommended before becoming a fireman.
It’s not that easy to become a fireman nowadays. A fireman is supposed to deal with unexpected situations, and they should be skilled at communicating with others and be self-disciplined at the same time.
In order to be a good fireman, one must undergo（经历、接受） strict local fire department’s training program after passing all the tests. All the fire departments conclude a two-to-four-month course, including classroom training and practical training that cover firefighting techniques, fire avoidance, dangerous materials and urgent situation medical actions. Completing this training, trainees go through the department’s trial period of service that can last from three to six months, depending on the methods of selection.
Firemen usually work both indoors and outdoors. They have to be on duty at all times and mostly work in shifts of at least 8 hours. They are also provided with several benefits which include medical aid plan, pension fund, annual leave and many more.
Title: Fireman

It was the second day of the three-day Golden Beach Music Festival on Huangdao Peninsula, west of Qingdao, one of China's most renowned coastal tourist cities. Lines of orange beach umbrellas stood out along the coastline against the big blue sea and sunny sky. Brightly colored tents dotted Golden Beach, which is said to be the best beach in China with the longest stretch of untainted silver sand.
With one hour to go before the start of the show on September 13, Liu Siyuan, one of the festival's chief promoters, was sitting alone at the sound-mixing station with his head buried in a box lunch. His cellphone, which was close at hand, kept ringing from time to time and Liu picked it up to answer all kinds of questions and give orders on everything from booking train tickets to disposing of trash.. “I'm so busy these days, since I have to arrange everything for the festival. How would I know how to deal with the garbage on the beach?” he said.
But that didn't matter a bit to festival goers. On the first day, more than 1,000 music fans, local residents and tourists gathered at Golden Beach to enjoy dynamic music mixed with local beer, sea breeze and sunshine.
“This is the most unforgettable music festival I've ever attended,” said Mu Er, a music fan and magazine editor who came all the way from Shanghai especially for the beach festival. Mu has been to many other domestic music festivals, including those held on grassland and in city parks.
“Nothing can compare to the beach music experience, which is so extraordinary, relaxing and so much fun,” she said, while wandering around a market where vendors sold postcards, CDs, hats, masks, rock-themed T-shirts and other small handmade products.
Festival goers turned the beach into a giant playground—playing football, swimming, riding motorcycles, flying kites, or just simply sitting on the beach and drinking beer. "(The beach is) damn awesome!" said Joe, a musician from Wales who plays bass with a local five-piece rock band called The Dama Llamas, as he was about to go on stage.
60. Mu Er, a music fan and magazine editor, came to Golden Beach            
A. to see the best beach                  B. to be on holiday
C. to play his own music                D. to attend the music festival
61. Mu Er felt the most interested in        
A. buying postcards                   B. wandering around
C. experiencing the beach music         D. selling hats and T-shirts
62. It can be inferred that festival goers         
A. have a lot of fun on the beach       B. have built a giant playground
C. play football every day             D. sit and drink free beer every day

Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre.

The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with ??2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged.

The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost ??470 million.

One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.”

There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.”

Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre.

Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.”

Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.”

Critics of the plan argued that ______.

    A. the theatres would be overcrowded

    B. it would be a waste of money

    C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets

    D. the government wouldn’t be able to afford it

According to the supporters, the plan should ______.

    A. benefit the television industry

    B. focus on producing better plays

    C. help increase the sales of tickets

    D. involve all the young people in England

Which of the following is TRUE about the plan?

    A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding.

    B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket.

    C. It may not benefit all the young people.

    D. Free tickets are offered once every day.

We can infer from the passage that in England ______.

A. many plays are not for young people

 B. many young people don’t like theatre

    C. people know little about the plan

    D. children used to receive good arts education

According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______.

A. controversial      B. inspiring      C. exciting      D. unreasonable