Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

Seattle      December1—December 23, 2010

The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship –to –shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the Christmas Ship , some of the finest Northwest choirs(唱诗班) sing holiday greetings . These performances are broadcast via speakers to bonfire(篝火) sites and to other boats participating in the parade.

Holiday Island Lights Festival

Friday Harbor, Sand Juan Island       December 1—December 31, 2010

An island-wide holiday tradition that includes local businesses decorating contest, a tree lighting ceremony on Dec . 4 with shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On Dec. 11 a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children , shops staying open until 7:00 pm . Dec 18-19 Roche Harbor’s Christmas Festival begins at 3:00 pm and will include artists booths, Victorian carol singing , story telling, theater and dining.

Christmas Lighting Festival

Leavenworth        December4—December 19, 2010

This old –fashioned Lighted Farm Implement parade, which expressed its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage, including entries with up to 35,000 lights decorating the tractor, plow or thresher of your choice! Pre-parade activities include a Christmas Tree Ceremony and other special entertainment before the parade. Join us and you’re sure to enjoy the carolers dressed in traditional clothing as they wander through out the Downtown area.

Holiday with Lights

Federal Way      December 10, 2010—January 1, 2011

With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season! Holiday light displays, festive music and strolling caroler, visit with Santa, enchanted village rides, and much more.

1.Which of the following festivals lasts the longest?

A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival              B．Holiday Island Lights Festival

C．Christmas Lighting Festival                 D．Holiday with Lights

2.If you want to attend a Lighted Boat Parade, you should go to _______.

A．Seattle           B．Leavenworth       C．Friday Harbor      D．Federal Way

3.If you want to learn something about agriculture heritage, you will possibly attend___.

A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival              B．Holiday Island Lights Festival

C．Christmas Lighting Festival                 D．Holiday with Lights

4.If you plan to attend one of the activities on Christmas Day, you will have ______choice(s).

A．one              B．two              C．three             D．four

Sunday, October 5

Clear, 69°F

My wife, Eleanor , and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide, and the minibus which goes along with the boat. We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way. Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was kept.

After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on the boat. After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy,  a village with a large square and wooden houses.

Monday, October 5

Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69°F

We spent about two hours in Nancy, then sailed on the Canal de la Marne au Rhine. Kind of a lazy day, eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner. After dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat, where we will visit tomorrow.

It was pleasant to sit out on deck （甲板）and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.

Monday, October 7

Light rain, 64°F

This mourning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church ,  which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour the next day. We did lost of shopping ,  then walked across the bridge to see a very , very modern Catholic church with special Baccarat windows.

We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down the eastern side.  Later we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13^th century church at the Cordeliers. It contains the largest window by Marc Chagall-24 feet wide by 40 feet high.

Wednesday, Ocrober8

Cloudy.65 °F

Today we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne. We went through two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey. This river scenery is very different. We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some color on the other.

Thursday, Ocrober9

Cloudy, 66°F

Our dependable minibus was waiting to load the luggage and take us to the hotel where everyone went their separate ways. Our boating days are over until next time.

72. Where did the author get off the train?

A. Paris            B. Strasbourg           C. Nancy         D. Barn

73. On which days did the tourists spend most of their time on the boat?

A. Monday and Tuesday

B. Tuesday and Wednesday

C. Wednesday and Wednesday

D. Monday and Wednesday

74. From the text, we learn that Baccarat and Sorrenbourg are the names of

A. towns           B. churches              C. museums       D. mountains

75. What does the author think of the tour?

A. Tiring            B. Expensive              C. Enjoyable      D. Quick

Three Gorges Cruises(游程)

Day 1 Home → Beijing

We will meet you at the airport in Beijing and take you to the hotel in the downtown area.

Day 2 Beijing

After breakfast, you’ll visit Tiananmen Square. Then you will go to the Forbidden City, the home of Chinese emperors for more than 500 years. In the evening you will attend a welcome party and have a chance to enjoy Beijing Roast Duck!

Day 3 Beijing → Chongqing

After breakfast, you will fly to Chongqing and visit the Chongqing Museum. Then your cruise down the Yangtze River will begin on the five-star cruise ship, Regal China. You will spend the night on the ship.

Day 4 Chongqing → Fengdu

At 8:00 a.m., the cruise will leave Chongqing. Relax on the deck, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Ghost City — Fengdu for an excursion (短途游览) on the shore. Overnight on the ship.

Day 5 Three Gorges

You will sail through the Qutang Gorge and the Wu Gorge, and take a small boat down the Shennong Stream to enjoy the scenery.

Day 6 Three Gorges

After passing the Xiling Gorge, you will go on a morning shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam.

Day 7 Three Gorges → Wuhan →Shanghai

At 2:30 p.m., the cruise ship will arrive in Wuhan and the cruise tour will end. You will have a chance to visit the Yellow Crane Tower（黄鹤楼）, and then you will fly to Shanghai.

Day 8 Shanghai → Home

You will visit the Shanghai Museum in the morning. After lunch, you will visit the Bund （外滩）, which is said to be a landmark of Shanghai. Then you will be seen off at Shanghai airport.

1. How many nights will you spend on the cruise ship?

A. 2.                        B. 3.                     C. 4.                       D. 5.

2.On which day will you have an afternoon shore excursion?

A. Day 4.                 B. Day 5.          C. Day 6.                D. Day 7.

3.What is the order of the journey?

① the Wu Gorge                  ② the Yellow Crane Tower

③ the Xiling Gorge             ④ the Bund

⑤ Chongqing Museum         ⑥ Fengdu

⑦ the Three Gorges Dam    ⑧ the Forbidden City

A. ⑧⑤⑥③①②⑦④                 B. ⑧⑤⑥①③⑦②④  

C. ⑧⑥③⑤②①⑦④                 D. ④⑤⑥①②③⑦⑧

4. How much will a family with 2 adults and a 3-year-old child pay for the visit?

A. US$4375.            B. US$4905.      C. US$3950.  D. US$4537.5.

PAINTER

Must have at least 3 years’ painting experience. Commercial and new construction work.

$ 10/hr. Immediate opening. Call 435-9201 with work history.

SECRETARY

Part-time position available in friendly, busy office. Good typing and general office skills.

Some weekends required. High pay. Various duties. Apply at East Side Management,

VETERINARIAN ASSISTANT（兽医助理）

Person needed for busy animal hospital. Some nights and weekends. Apply personally to Johnson-Marks Animal Hospital, 404 Snow Road, Syracuse, NY. 13224.

After 4 p. m. only please.

NURSES’ ASSISTANTS

Full-time and part-time positions available for modern nursing home. High pay. Call Mrs. Downes, R. N. at 534-7618.

COOK NEEDED

Immediately. Busy downtown restaurant. Must be good and dependable. Experience preferred. Weekends required. Call 324-9817.

SALESPERSON

Experienced. Must have some knowledge of men’s clothing industry. Available to work evenings and some Saturdays. Send resume（个人简历）to: Martin’s Apparel, 237 Rockledge St. Syracuse, NY. 13224.

TEACHER

Small private school needs English and math teachers. Must have BS degree and at least 4 years’ teaching experience. Send resume to: Wales Charter School 19 South 8^th St. NY. 13214.

HOTEL

Needs part-time FRONT DESK CLERK. No experience necessary. Excellent people and phone skills a must. Some computer skills helpful. $13/hr. Call: Mr. Jones 357-2897.

If you want to get a job as a maths teacher, send your resume to ______.

       A. 237 Rockledge St. Syracuse, NY. 13224        

       B. 404 Snow Road, Syracuse, NY. 13224

       C. 500 Park Drive, DeWitt, NY. 13214           

       D. 19 South 8th St. NY. 13214

If you dislike working on Sundays, being a ______ should be your best choice.

       A. cook         B. secretary                   C. salesperson        D.veterinarian assistant

If you want to get a job at ______, you must have office skills.

       A. Martin’s Apparel                        www..comB. East Side Management

       C. Wales Charter School                                          D. Johnson-Marks Animal Hospital

Why not try your luck downtown, Bob? That’s __________ the best jobs are.

A. where             B. what

C. when                   D. why