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The Best of Alaska
Nothing evokes(唤起)Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion(远足)to the last frontier!
Highlights(集锦)：
JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.
HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fjords（峡湾）. The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.
ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading(玻璃珠)and culture from these master artists.
SKAGWAY: Skagway is a lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor’s Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.
GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. We’ll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise(巡游) in Glacier Bay.
DATES/PRICES:
2014: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15.
7 days—$3,500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: Alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.
Contact:
Email: [e-mail]
Call: 18007663396
Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School
P.O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827
You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at ________.

A．Glacier Bay National Park

B．the Klondike Gold Rush National Park

C．the White Pass Yukon

D．the fjords

According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion ________.

A．will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts

B．can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or fax

C．are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines

D．can get lots of traditional native artwork free of charge

Which of the following requires a participant to pay additional fees?

A．Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.

B．A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.

C．Having the last supper at Juneau.

D．Flying from Juneau to his hometown.

It is known from the advertisement that________.

A．the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying out

B．Juneau, as the state capital, is much more beautiful than Haines

C．Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the past

D．Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beauty

HOTEL INFORMATION
Baymont Inn Ft.Lauderdale
3800 W．Commercial, Ft. Lauderdale．FL 33309
Lowest Prices 110% Guaranteed (保证)
Room Information
Rooms are equipped with Double, Queen , or King bed (s) , smoking or non-smoking based on location and availability. Provided in each spacious guest room is a hair dryer, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, 25’TV and guest voice mail．
Check-in Time：7:00 P. M.
Hotel Amenities：Air Conditioned, Free Parking, 24 Hour Front Desk, Pool, Television with Cable, Coffee Maker in Room, Hairdryers Available．
Beach Plaza Hotel
625 N．Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft．Lauderdale, FL 33304
Room Information
The oceanfront accommodations at Beach Plaza Hotel are some of the most affordable on Fort Lauderdale Beach．Each room features direct-dial telephone, cable television and daily maid service．The very affordable efficiency studios even include full kitchens! All rooms surround the private poolside garden courtyard．
Check-in Time：7:05 P. M.
Hotel Amenities：Air Conditioned, Coffee Maker in Room, 24 Hour Front Desk, Parking, Hairdryers Available, Pool, Television with Cable．
Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel
3711 N．Ocean Blvd, Ft．Lauderdale, FL 33308
Room Information
Guest rooms feature TVs, in-room movies, Internet access, in-room safes, alarm clock radios, hairdryers, refrigerators, microwaves, and balconies．
Check-in Time：7:00 A.M.
Hotel Amenities：Parking，Heated Pool, Television with Cable, and Coffee Maker in Room．
Which hotel gives a promise?

A．Beach Plaza Hotel．

B．Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale．

C．Baymont Inn Hotel．

D．Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel．

In which hotel parking is the cheapest?

A．Beach Plaza Hotel．

B．Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale．

C．Baymont Inn Hotel．

D．Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel．

If you ______ , you will probably go to Beach Plaza Hotel．

A．enjoy seeing films without leaving your hotel room

B．want to eat food cooked by yourself in the hotel

C．are fond of swimming in heated water

D．are a cigarette smoker

Which of the following is NOT true to the ads?

A．In Beach Plaza Hotel a 24-hour maid is available．

B．All of the three hotels provide television with cable．

C．You can keep your money in the room safe in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel．

D．While staying in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel, you can surf the Internet．

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.
The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival 2014
Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August
The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
When visiting the castle, you can____________.

A．get old-fashioned English roses as gifts

B．buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop

C．get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free

D．see how the local gifts are being made

How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?

A．10 days

B．One week

C．16 days

D．One month

Where can you park the coach?

A．In Mill Road

B．Inside the Castle

C．In the main town car park

D．At the main Castle entrance

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
2015 High School Video Contest
Here’s the Scoop on Pet Waste!
Submission Deadline March 27, 2015.

Eligibility Ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students that attend schools located in Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties are invited to participate in the video contest. Entries can be a team or individual effort. Guidelines » Each video must be uploaded to YouTube. The video’s YouTube link must be included in the entry/release form. » Team members must be from the same school. » The video must be between 30-60 seconds in length. » No professional assistance or use of copyright material is allowed, including background music. » Each student participating in the contest or appearing in the video must fill out a form. For teams, submit an entry/release form for each team member. » One video per team or individual. » All entry/release forms must be postmarked or received by Friday, March 27, 2015. Email: [e-mail] OR Mail: 2015 Water Video Contest Metro Water District 40 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30303

Judging Submissions will be judged based on the following criteria: » incorporation of the “Here’s the Scoop on Pet Waste’’ message. Use the "Here's the Scoop on Pet Waste’’ messaging fact sheet for background information on the issue. » Composition (length, technical construction, audio quality). » Entertainment value. » Accuracy of information. » Creativity. Prizes » 1st Place $1500 » 2nd Place $1000 »3rd  Place $500 50% of the prize money will go to the individual or team who submits the video and 50% to the high school they attend. Winners will be notified directly.

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What does the underlined word “Eligibility” probably mean?

A．Age.	B．Qualification.
C．Location.	D．Grade.

When entering the contest, ________.

A．one must ask his or her teacher to sign the entry form

B．winners can earn at least $750 as a prize

C．one can invite friends from other schools to act in the video

D．participants had better add some humor and fun to the video

Summer Hours
June 15 - September 15
Saturday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Regular Hours
January 1 - June 14 and September 16 - December 31
Saturday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Individual Ticket Prices

Venues	Adult（12＋）	Senior（60＋）	Child（3 - 11）	Group（at least 3 persons）
Exhibit	Halls	Exhibit	Halls	Exhibit

Exhibits:
◆ A Bird’s World
This exhibit includes a sample of every bird found in New England. It provides a lot of information about bird behavior, and New England birdwatchers will also find a useful bird “dictionary”. With this, you can learn how to understand the bird language you hear being chirped just outside your window at home.
◆Butterfly Garden
This garden offers a wonderful chance to get close to all kinds of living butterflies from New England and across the world. You can also look inside the “Emergence Box” to see hanging chrysalids（蝶蛹）change into adult butterflies. If you’re lucky, you might see a new butterfly crawl out of its casing.
◆Discovery Center
Designed for children under 8 and their parents, the Discovery Center offers lots of fun, hands - on activities that are designed to help them discover through playing. A perfect area for early learners, this educational environment emphasizes the use of real objects for exploring natural history, physical science, and technology topics.
◆Take a Closer kook
Explore the world around you using sight, hearing, touch and smell. Test yourself to see what you can discover when you pay attention to your senses, and learn how technology extends them.
If you visit the exhibits on a Wednesday in August, you can stay there until ________.

A．3 pm

B．8 pm

C．9 pm

D．5 pm

A child at 5 and its parents will have to pay ________.

A．$60.00	B．$80.00
C．$20.00	D．$68.00

People, who are interested in the human body, can visit ________.

A．Take a Closer Look	B．Butterfly Garden
C．Discovery Center	D．A Bird’s World

The passage is an advertisement of _________.

A．a sight - seeing park	B．a science park
C．a training center	D．an art center

The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.
Hours & Admission: Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.
Regular Hours: 10: 00 am to 5: 30 pm
Extended Hours: 10: 00 am to 7: 30 pm
December 26—30, 2014.
March 30—April 20, 2015.
Fridays and Saturdays, April 24—May 16, 2015.
May 17—September 7, 2015.
VISITING TIPS:

Limit the Number of Bags: All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods (三脚架). Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.

No Food and Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall.

Please Take Photos: You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods (单脚架) are not permitted without approval.

First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Center for assistance.
Visit the Welcome Center:
At our Welcome Center in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.
Open 10: 00 am to 5: 30 pm
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: NASM-VisitorServices@ si. edu
According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a museum _______.

A．where only adults can take part in some educational activities

B．everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets

C．where one can touch anything he likes

D．everyone can visit without time limits all the year round

If the Greens plan to visit the Museum at 6: 00 pm, it is accessible on _______.

A．December 24, 2014 (Wednesday)

B．March 1, 2015 (Sunday)

C．July 6, 2015 (Monday)

D．September 15, 2015 (Tuesday)

A visitor to the museum can _______.

A．eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court

B．take photos with tripods for personal use

C．bring fewer bags to go through metal detectors

D．get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls ill

The purpose of this passage is to _______.

A．make an advertisement for the museum

B．attract people to explore the universe

C．encourage adults to bring their children there

D．show what is on display in the museum

EVENTS
Long March exhibition
The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Long March．On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged(被围困的) bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930s．Explanations are all in Chinese．The show will end on November 20.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road
Admission: 8 yuan for Chinese /15 yuan for foreigners
Thai elephants
Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a pole, dancing and blowing a mouthorgan（口琴）．People are encouraged to have a tug-of-war(拔河比赛)with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them．The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at l:30 pm at weekends．The show will end on November 15．
Address: 189 Daduhe Road
Admission: 30-40 yuan
Dancing dolphins
Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and doing math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium（海豚馆） in Peace Park an attraction for children．Seals and sea lions also perform.
Hours: 10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm
Admission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children.(252 words)
If you go to visit the Long March exhibition with an Australian, how much will you pay altogether for the admission?

A．16 yuan．

B．30 yuan．

C．23 yuan.

D．20 yuan.

Which of the following is NOT done by the Thai elephants?

A．Riding bicycles.

B．Blowing a mouth-organ．

C．Having a tug-of-war with people.

D．Doing math．

The dolphinarium in Peace Park is a hall where you can see ______.

A．only seals and sea lions perform

B．only dolphins perform

C．not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform

D．only seals perform

AMERICANA HOTEL CRYSTAL CITY
Convenient location 5 minutes from Washington ,D.C. and one block to Crystal City Metro, Crystal City Underground. Alexandria. Free Parking, free Deluxe Continental breakfast and complimentary（收费的）Hotel Shuttle(区间公共汽车) Service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
14000 Jefferson Davis Hwy(endurance on S. Eads St.)
Phone [phone]
DAYS INN ARLINGTON
Days Inn Arlington is located two miles from the Pentagon ,Lincoln Memorial .There is a restaurant which serves American style food ,plus two meeting rooms and an outdoor pool. Complimentary shuttle service runs to the Rosslyn Metro Station. Complimentary parking is available on the property .An experienced staff welcomes our guests.
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THE HIGHLANDER MOTOR INN
Comfortable rooms at moderate prices. Convenient location only minutes away from Washington area attraction. Near VA Square Metro Station and Ballston Commons Shopping Centre. Free continental breakfast， free parking.
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HYATT REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY
Conveniently located next to Washington National Airport and two miles from Washington D.C.  Complimentary Shuttle to and from National Airport, metro, local restaurants and shopping .Experience a view to remember at our rooftop restaurants “Chesapeake Grill”. Call for Reservations.
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Which hotel does not provide service to drive its guests to the airport or metro stations?

A．Americana Hotel Crystal City	B．Days Inn Arlington
C．Hyatt Regency Crystal City	D．The Highlander Motor Inn

If you want to stay in a hotel which provides free parking and free breakfast , which
telephone numbers will you ring to ask for further information?

A．[phone] or [phone]

B．[phone] or (073) 418-12341

C．[phone] or (703) 418-12341

D．[phone] or [phone]

Which hotel is close to airports?

A．Days Inn Arlington	B．Hyatt Regency Crystal City
C．The Highlander Motor Inn	D．Americana Hotel Crystal City

See all of Manhattan in the comfort of our deluxe motorcoaches in your own language! An interesting and fact-filled narration guides you on your drive through the most famous uptown and downtown neighborhoods: Harlem, Museum Mile, Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Lincoln Center, Grant's Tomb, United Nations, St. Patrick's Cathedral and many more.
Select the 'City Tour in Foreign Languages and All Loops Tour' and get an extra value of the All Loops Tour Pass!
Then travel for 48 hours on our open-top double-decker buses all around Manhattan.

More information below: Downtown Loop Plus
Greenwich Village Times Square Empire State Building Flatiron building Union Square Soho Chinatown Little Italy Lower East Side East Village Rockefeller Center and more.	Tour Length 2+ hrs Operates Daily, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Not offered December 25th or January 1st Departure 8th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets.
Uptown Loop Plus
Central Park West Lincoln Center Dakota Apartments American Museum of Natural History Cathedral of St. John the Divine Grant's Tomb Apollo Theater Harlem Market The Museum Mile Fifth Avenue and more.	Tour Length 2+ hrs Operates Daily, 8:30am - 4:45pm, (4pm after October 27th) Not offered on December 25th and January 1st. Departure 8th Avenue between 46th & 47th Streets
Night Tour
The Empire State Building Greenwich Village Soho Chinatown Rockefeller Center Manhattan Bridge Brooklyn and more! Please Note: Not hop-on, hop-off.	Tour Length 2+ hours Operates Daily Not offered on November 28th, December 24th, December 25th, December 31st and January 1st. Departure Frequent Nightly Departures
The Gray Line New York Eat and Play Card
Save 10-50% off the entire bill for up to 4 people at 100+ of NYC's best restaurants, lounges, attractions, retailers, Broadway shows and more	Location Redeem web vouchers for your card at 7778th ave. Hours of Operation N/A Average Visit Time N/A

Terms and Conditions:
On-line tickets are non-refundable and can be redeemed（有效）up to ONE YEAR from
date of purchase. Any passenger requiring special assistance such as an ADA-accessible bus
（艾达可访问总线）is requested to inform us at time of reservation and must notify（通知）
us no later than 48 hours prior to departure.
If you (age 10) and your parents choose the tour, how much will you pay for the online tickets?

A．$212

B．$197

C．$187

D．$128

You live in the 8th Avenue, and which tour is best for you to Chinatown?

A．Downtown Loop Plus

B．Uptown Loop Plus

C．Night Tour

D．The Gray Line New York Eat and Play Card

Which of the statement is Not true according to the Ads?

A．The tour is comfort and luxury.

B．You can enjoy the sightseeing in your own language.

C．The online tickets are available for one year and can get refund if you like.

D．Inform the agency in more than 48 hours before departure if you have any requirements.

If you like to enjoy the The Gray Line New York Eat and Play Card, ________.

A．you can save 10-50% off the entire bill

B．you can use the web vouchers at 100+ of NYC's best restaurants, lounges, and more

C．the Average Visit Time is not applicable

D．you can use the web vouchers for your card at anyplace

September 30, 2014
Greetings shareholders(股东) ,
GLA Electronics of America Inc. is placed to show a summary of its yearly income report for the year 2014. Thanks to our recently-enlarged international markets, the total earnings reached US$160 million in 2014, with a net profit of US$ 40 million
CarPhone Quarterly Sales
GLA Electronics sold l.6 million CarPhones the whole year, with half of these being sold during the fourth quarter, which ended September 24, 2014. In addition, the first quarter saw sales of 400,000 units, with the remaining units sales divided equally between the second and third quarters.
CarPhone Sales Have Improved Greatly since 2011.
We are excited to announce that we sold more CarPhones in 2014 than in the year of 2011 to 2013 combined. In 2011, only 150,000 units were sold. Thanks to strong advertising afterwards, sales increased by 50% in 2012, and then double in 2013.
Distribution of CarPhone Sales by Region
Sales onside of North America made up nearly 50% of the total sales volume in 2014. Half of the units sold internationally were in Asian markers, with 300,000 units sold in Europe. The remaining units were sold in South America.
A Vision of the Future
GLA Electronics will continue to invest(投资) in the growth of our company. In 2015, we expect sales to increase by up to 300% , partly due to the upcoming opening of three large factories in China, Taiwan, and Malaysia. In addition, the demand for CarPhones continues to increase worldwide and shows no sign of slowing down. We are grateful for the success of 2014. Hopefully, the coming year will see continued growth.
Sincerely,
Brian Fisher
CEO
GLA Electronics of America Inc.
Based on the report, which of the following is true about GLA Electronics' earnings in 2014?

A．The first half of山e year saw the most earnings.

B．All four quarters showed similar earnings.

C．The least successful quarter was the first.

D．The most successful quarter was the fourth.

Which of these best describes CLA Electronics' sales since it started?

A．Sales growth has continued year after year.

B．Sales growth slowed down in 2013.

C．All the units were sold in North America.

D．Sales will increase thanks to strong advertising in China.

What does the underlined word "units" refer to?

A．Quarters.

B．CarPhones.

C．Dollar amounts.

D．Store locations.

The last paragraph suggests that the writer is ________about the future of the company.

A．cautious

B．modest

C．confident

D．worried

Amazon just released its list of the 10 best-selling books of 2014，and chances all you’ve already seen people reading them on the train．It's not too late to read—or reread—the bestsellers of the year．The following are the top four of them．
“The Invention of Wings”by Sue Monk Kid
Set in the south in the early 1800s，this Oprah Book Club book follows the complicated relationship between Handful，a slave，and Sarah，her owner，as they grow up together from childhood．Their confusing friendship，in the face of politics and societal norms，becomes a beautiful and difficult thing to watch as it changes over time．
“Gray Mountain”by John Grisham
When the economic recession(萧条)causes Samantha Kofer to lose her Wall Street law firm job．she takes a job at a legal aid clinic in Virginia until she can hopefully get back to big law．But while her new job，for the first time，puts her front and center in the court room，it also puts her in terrible danger．
“All the Light We Cannot See”by Anthony Doerr
This National Book Award Finalist follows both Marie—Laure，a blind French girl living with her father during World War II，and Werner，a German orphan with a skill for building and fixing radios．As their paths cross，this moving story will question how life and art are influenced by war．
“Twenty Seconds Ago(Jack Reacher，#19)”by Lee Child
After years of being out of the Army，Jack Reacher is pulled back into service at the CIA and State Department after someone tried to shoot the president of France．In Child’s latest Jack Reacher installment(系列丛书)，Reacher finds himself face to face with all old enemy and old memories．
If you prefer emotional(情感)stories，you’ll choose _______________.

A．The Invention of Wings and Gray Mountain

B．All the Light We Cannot See and Twenty Seconds Ago

C．The Invention of Wings and All the Light We Cannot See

D．Twenty Seconds Ago and Gray Mountain

What is Samantha Kofer?

A．A lawyer．	B．A doctor．
C．A merchant．	D．An official．

Which book has won the top honor?

A．The Invention of Wings

B．All the Light We Cannot See

C．Gray Mountain

D．Twenty Seconds Ago

What type of writing is this text?

A．A test report．	B．An announcement.
C．A book review．	D．Introduction of books．

	NEMS	NEWRI Environmental Master of Science
NEWRI: Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute
Be a leader in environmental science and engineering through the NEMS programme
NEWRI Environmental Master of Science (NEMS) is a primary graduate education and research programme conducted by Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU’s) NEWRI, with summer attachment at Stanford University. It aims to train engineers and scientists to meet the increasing environmental challenges for Asia and the wider region.	NEWRI-Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute NEWRI is enabling Singapore to be a global center of environmental science and technology in providing technological solutions to the world. It is committed to environmental and water technologies through its ecosystem of education, research and developmental activities. NEWRI is trying its best to pull together NTU’s water and environment-related centers and institutes, gathering one another’s strengths for the benefit of industry and society.
Master of Science Applications ● Applications open now and close on 30 May 2013 for Singapore applicants. ● Graduates having relevant engineering or science background, including final-year students, are invited to apply. ● Applicants are required to have a certificate of GRE. Further information and application materials are available at the Website: http:// www. Cee.ntu.edu.sg/Graduate/NEMS
Highlights of Programme: ★ Students spend a full summer term at Stanford taking regular courses and continue with the rest of their academic programme at NTU. ★ It is a 12-month full-time course in environmental science & engineering. ★Students under NEMS will have opportunities to do research projects under NEWRI as well as to continue for the Doctor’s degree. ★ Graduating students receive the NTU degree and a certificate from Stanford for their summer attachment.
Scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses at both Stanford and NTU are available
Enquiry contact:  Ms Christian Soh Tel：[phone]    Fax:[phone] Email: [e-mail] Information on other graduate programmes available at： www.ntu.edu.sg/cee/program/postgrad.asp

 
If one wants to apply for the NEMS programme, it is essential for him to __________.

A．make contact with Ms Soh

B．have passed the GRE test

C．possess a university diploma

D．major in engineering or science

Students admitted to the NEMS Programme __________.

A．are required to obtain a Doctor’s degree

B．will first have regular courses at Stanford

C．needn’t be released from their regular jobs

D．can receive degrees of both NTU and Stanford

What’s the main purpose of the NEMS programme?

A．To offer scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses.

B．To strengthen the cooperation between NTU and Stanford.

C．To introduce Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute.

D．To train experts on environmental science and engineering.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．30 May 2012 is the deadline for NEMS application.

B．Applicants for NEMS should have relevant work experience.

C．Other centers and institutes for environmental and water technologies also exist in NTU

D．Singapore is the global center of environmental science and technology.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world ,for over 250 years.

◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.
◆Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.

The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).
The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition．and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users.
The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).
How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？

A．￡9.80．	B．￡12.00．
C．￡14.20．	D．￡16.40．

Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？

A．Behind the exhibition hall．

B．Opposite the Visiturs’Centre．

C．At Windsor Street．

D．Near the Coffee House．

A wheelchair user may need help to enter_________．

A．the House	B．the garden
C．the Visitors’Centne	D．the exhibition hall

Here is some information for you if you want to make a visit to Xi’an.

Admission Fee:	CNY150 (March 1 - end of November)  CNY120 (December 1 - end of February) The fare is for the Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Site Park Through Ticket including the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Lishan Garden and shuttle buses inside the scenic area.
Guide Services:	The exhibits are so well explained in both Chinese and English. However, visitors can also enjoy the guide services. It costs around CNY 100 to hire a guide.
Ticket Selling Hours:	Sell tickets from 08:30 to 17:00 (March 16-Nov.15), stop check-in at 18:35; Sell tickets from 08:30 to 16:30 (Nov.16-March 15), stop check-in at 18:05
Transportation:	From Xi’an Xianyang International Airport: Visitors can take Airport Shuttle Line 2 to Xi’an Railway Station. The bus departs every hour from 10:15 to 19:15 at 1F of T2 and the ticket costs CNY 25. Visitors can also hire a taxi from the airport and the fare is about CNY 200. From downtown Xi’an: Take tourism bus No.306 from the east square of Xi’an Railway Station or 307 from the south gate of Tang Paradise. The whole journey takes about one hour. The bus fare is CNY7 per person.
Getting Around:	Battery-powered motor vehicles and ancient-style carriages are available for visitors to tour around the mausoleum. 30 free shuttle buses are traveling between the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum and the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses for tourists’ convenience. One can take them by showing the entrance ticket.
Recommended Time for a Visit:	The museum is crowded in the morning because there are too many group visitors. Therefore, independent visitors may visit the museum in the early afternoon to avoid the crowds. However, they should not miss the last bus that returns from the museum to Xi’an at 19:00.

A couple who want to visit the Museum in January should pay at least _______.

A．CNY 120

B．CNY 150

C．CNY 240

D．CNY 300

It can be learned from the passage that _______.

A．guide services are free of charge

B．there are more visitors in the morning

C．most guides speak in more than two languages

D．visitors can get around by free motor cars

Which of the following is false according to the passage?

A．Visitors with through tickets cannot take free shuttle buses.

B．The last bus returns from the Museum at 19:00.

C．Visitors had better enter the Museum with a ticket in the early afternoon.

D．Bus No. 307 starts from the south of Xi’an Railway Station.

The passage is written to_______.

A．introduce the history of Xi’an

B．give some detailed information to visitors to Xi’an

C．recommend transportation to tour around Xi’an

D．offer the guide services in Xi’an

EVENTS
Long March exhibition
The Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Long March．On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged(被围困的) bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930s．Explanations are all in Chinese．The show will end on November 20.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road
Admission: 8 yuan for Chinese /15 yuan for foreigners
Thai elephants
Eight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a pole, dancing and blowing a mouthorgan（口琴）．People are encouraged to have a tug-of-war(拔河比赛)with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them．The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at l:30 pm at weekends．The show will end on November 15．
Address: 189 Daduhe Road
Admission: 30-40 yuan
Dancing dolphins
Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and doing math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium（海豚馆） in Peace Park an attraction for children．Seals and sea lions also perform.
Hours: 10:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 7:30 pm
Admission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children.(252 words)
If you go to visit the Long March exhibition with two Australian, how much will you pay altogether for the admission?

A．38yuan

B．20yuan

C．16yuan

D．50yuan

Thai elephants can___.

A．dance

B．do math

C．eat bamboos

D．run

The dolphinarium in Peace Park is a hall where you can see ______.

A．only seals and sea lions perform

B．only dolphins perform

C．not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform

D．only seals perform