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Joshua, Helmut ,and Bethlehem Michelle O. Donovan ISBN 9781462058679 Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War II. Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps. Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.	More Things in Heaven Bill Bosworth ISBN 9780595433582 In his More things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders. More Things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experiences.
Encourage Me! Inspirational Poetry Gloria Coykendall ISBN 9781412027854 It is an easy-to-read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chronic depression… cure to strengthen identity and purpose.
Creation or Evolution Michael Ebifegha ISBN 9781450289023 Were humans created, or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical science.
Seeking the Edge Dr. Joseph L. Rose ISBN 9781462031795 Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life—driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.

Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?

A．Bill Bosworth.	B．Michelle O. Donovan.
C．Dr. Joseph L. Rose.	D．Gloria Coykendall.

The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.

A．9781462031795	B．9781412027854
C．9780595433582	D．9781462058679

What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A．Those who are searching for the meaning of life

B．Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

C．Those who study the art of writing

D．Those who like traveling abroad.

Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A．Seeking the Edge.

B．Creation or Evolution.

C．Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.

D．More Things in Heaven.

  Nothing gets the heart racing like a new roller coaster, and theme parks keep building them higher, faster and, well, just cooler than ever before. Here are five hot new coasters opening for the 2014 summer season.



Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．Thunderbolt was built in New York in 1925．

B．Goliath will not be built as a high coaster.

C．Magic Kingdom provides a short musical journey.

D．Banshee is the first female-inspired theme park ride.

Which roller coaster is most likely to attract people who like adventure and excitement?

A．Banshee.

B．Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

C．Goliath.

D．Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringott.

We can learn from the passage that

A．the five new roller coasters are made of the same materials

B．Banshee is the first of the roller coasters built by a woman

C．King Island is a branch of the company named Cedar Fair

D．the roller coaster in Orlando is located in the city of London

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Baymont Inn Ft.Lauderdale
3800 W．Commercial, Ft. Lauderdale．FL 33309
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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．

Father’s Day Sunset Live Music Dinner Cruise Sunday, June 16th, 2013 6:30pm-8:30pm Join us aboard the 95’ Dana Pride for our special Father’s Day Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a unique evening of fun on the water, complete with live music by Mike O’ Brien and a delicious barbecue dinner. Adult – $59    Kids (3-12) – $29    Two and under are Free LOCATION: Dana Point Harbor BOOK ONLINE OR CALL: 949-496-5794

Rancho Days Fiesta July 13, 2013 Celebration the history of Saddleback Valley, there will be children’s activities including free crafts projects. Help make and taste homemade ice cream and butter, warm bread from the oven. Dip water and grind（磨碎）corn while learning about the early days of Orange County. Admission is $3 for children 3 to 12 years old and $4 for adults. LOCATION: Heritage Hill Historical Park INFORMATION: 949-923-2230

Annual Silverado Counter Fair and Art Festival October 5-6, 2013 The 42^th Annual Silverado Country Fair explores the wonders of the area’s Old West rustic（乡村的）culture, great live music, tasty food, handmade arts, crafts and family games under the oak-trees below Orange Country’s famous Saddleback Mountain. Daytime adult admission: $4 / Kids under 12: only $2 Saturday Night Music Fest（联欢）: $5 for everyone LOCATION: Silverado Community Center INFORMATION: 714-997-3968

Starr Ranch Sanctuary October 20-21, 2013 Audubon California’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary invites you to our fall classes for adults. Join our wildlife biologist for two peaceful days at beautiful 4,000-acre Starr Ranch in southeast Orange County and experience nature hands-on as a wildlife researcher. Cost: $95 for those not camping (including dinner) / $100 for those camping (dinner and breakfast provided) LOCATION: Starr Ranch Sanctuary RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION: 949-858-0309

Which event is suitable for one who wants to enjoy dinner in a boat with live music?

A．Rancho Days Fiesta.

B．Starr Ranch Sanctuary.

C．Father’s day Sunset Live Music Dinner Cruise.

D．Annual Silverado Counter Fair and Art Festival.

At Rancho Days Fiesta, you can _______.

A．taste food made in the local factories

B．join in activities for the whole family

C．pay a great deal of money to join in camping

D．experience the early life of the Orange County

How much will a couple have to pay if they go to Saturday Night Music Fest with their 10-year-old son?

A．$12.	B．$15.
C．$10.	D．$5.

Mr Smith wants to take his wife and daughter to have some family games in early October. He will call _______ for information.

A．714-997-3968	B．949-923-2230
C．949-496-5794	D．949-858-0309

How cool can libraries be in an era（时代）of iPods and Kindles? More than you think．Only if you know where to go．
Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours．It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus．Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening．The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime
Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I．It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 0fthe library's oldest books．The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps（竖琴） in Ireland．Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland．
Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States
At first glance, it looks like a spaceship．Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970．It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels．The library hosts "Dinner in the Library," which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors．
TU Delft Library: The Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum．The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual Library．What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill．The roof covers 5,500 square meters．And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area．
Which of the four libraries has the longest history?

A．Central Library．

B．Geisel Library．

C．Trinity College Library．

D．TU Delft Library．

What makes Geisel Library different from the others is that

A．famous writers often deliver speeches there

B．it has a reoffer grassy hill

C．Queen Elizabeth I founded the library

D．it is the largest single library in the world

In Central Library, you can

A．buy souvenirs	B．enjoy sci-fi films
C．drink cocktails	D．see the old harp

Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; but donations are gratefully accepted.
At Your Fingertips
Park information [phone]
Emergencies [phone]
Ferryboat information [phone]
Lost and found [phone]
Dining, gifts & audio tour 344-0996
Transportation
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry; boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a.m.(The time for ferry is changeable)
Hours: May vary; call the number above
Closed: December 25
Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; children (age 3~17), $5. (Group rates are available for 25 or more adults.)
In summer, visitors will have ______ to visit Ellis Island.

A．a limited time	B．a longer time
C．a shorter time	D．a wonderful time

Which number would you call if our friend were suddenly ill? _______

A．[phone]	B．[phone]
C．[phone]	D．[phone]

Which of the following is NOT true?________

A．People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.

B．The boats departure time from Battery Park is at 9:15 all the year round.

C．Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.

D．Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.

Teen Climbing Camp 2014
This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally.
Rock Dimensions camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience by providing healthy communication between participants, individual goal setting, and challenges that lead to personal growth.
Dates
Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3
Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31
Locations
Climbing Tower at Footsloggers
Linville Gorge and Table Rock area
Local climbing areas near Boone
Responsibilities
Participants will meet Rock Dimensions guides at our location each morning and at the end of each day. Rock Dimensions will provide all climbing items, including a safety rope, a helmet and climbing shoes for each participant. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing, and personal items like sun cream, etc.
Pre-camp planning
Participants will receive the following information in their registration(注册) packet Medical Form, Responsibility Agreement, Clothing/Equipment List, and Directions.
Cost
$575/person for the 5-day camp
$325/person for the first 3 days
Anyone interested in participating in just the last two days of the camp should call to discuss cing and necessary skills/experience.
According to the text, Rock Dimensions camps will _______.

A．probably impress participants deeply

B．provide a few competitions

C．help the participants set their life goals

D．check the records of personal growth

What of the following do participants need to bring with them?

A．A safety rope.	B．A helmet.
C．Climbing shoes.	D．Appropriate clothing.

If Paul wants to participate in the climbing camp from July 27 to July 29 and his brother from July 27 to July 31, it will cost them _______.

A．575 dollars	B．650 dollars
C．900 dollars	D．1,150 dollars

What can we infer from the text?

A．Some experience is required of the participants.

B．It’ll be hard for teens to experience the climbing.

C．Parents are required to stay with their children.

D．Guides will talk about the prices

Every day we are adding more and more vacation ideas, destinations, tours, and articles. As you explore our website，you will find there is an ever-growing collection of things that will help make your vacation easier and more affordable．
We change our featured destinations very frequently so be sure to keep coming back to see what new ideas we have for your family vacation．We feature a different state，park, and city destination on the front page of the website．These change frequently, so be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you can be sure to keep up with all the new information．
Another great feature we are offering is Guest Articles．These may come from a travel professional，author, parent or child about their travel ideas or offers．These informative articles are great to read and are perfect for discovering valuable tips and tricks for the travel less stressful．Plus，in many articles you will discover some hidden gems(珍品)that you probably miss if you did not know about them．
One of the best things about our website is our ability to get you discounted Tours and Attraction Passes to the places you want to go most．This is a fantastic way to plan ahead and have your tours and passes paid for and pick them up before you leave your home．Now that is a helpful way to go．These programs can save you over 50％of what you could expect to pay when you arrive．And，we are adding new tours and programs every week．Be sure to check it out．
You can be sure we are working hard for you so that you can relax on your vacation. Let us do all the leg work for you so you can simply enjoy your family vacation!
Which of the following shows the organization of the text?(P=Paragraph)


What does the writer want to do by writing this text?

A．To give people tips on family vacations．

B．To offer travelers featured destinations．

C．To attract readers to surf a tourist website．

D．To introduce hidden gems for traveling．

What can we learn from Guest Articles?

A．steps to sign up for the family vacation website．

B．Tips on keeping up with new travel information．

C．Tips and tricks for a comfortable trip.

D．Tricks for enjoying a free family vacation

Which isn’t the benefit that the website brings to us?

A．We can get discounted Tours and Attraction Passes

B．We can get some information of new tours and programs

C．We can have our Passes in hand when starting off．

D．We can enjoy a family vacation with leg work．

For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission（入场费）, single-day use only.
Seaworld San Diego
A 6-minute tide（海潮）called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend（传说）of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, folks can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998.
DETAILS: General admission is $ 46.95 for adults, $ 37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www.seaworld.com
San Diego Zoo
There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a new panda cub（幼兽）, Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26.
DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children 2 and younger. 1 -（619）-234-5331 or www.Sandiegozoo.org
Maritime Museum of San Diego
The HMS Surprise, the 18th-century British warship featured in the film Master and commander, is on exhibit though Nov.30.
DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $ 8 for adults,$ 6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $ 5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. 1-（619）-234-8135 or www.sdmaritime.org
Old Town Trolley Tours
Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego? They can get a hometown pass and ride or free with your paid admission.
DETAILS: The main ticket booth（售票亭）is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs St. Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, daily $ 25.www. historictours.com/sandiego.
The purpose of this text is to_______.

A．warn	B．amuse
C．persuade	D．guide

If you want to enjoy the performance of dolphins, you should go to________.

A．Seaworld San Diego	B．San Diego Zoo
C．Maritime Museum of San Diego	D．Old Town Trolley Tours

If a couple visits San Diego Zoo with their children, one aged 3 and the other 2, the admission will be____________.

A．$35

B．$49

C．$56

D．$70

According to the text, Old Town Trolley Tours can be well described by the saying________.

A．“Love at first sight.”

B．“Kill two birds with one stone”

C．“Easy come, easy go.”

D．“Strike the iron while it is hot.”

It can be inferred from the text that___________.

A．San Diego Zoo will attract the largest number of children

B．there may be some stories about the island of Atlantis

C．tickets during the holidays are more expensive

D．the film Master and commander can be seen in Maritime Museum of San Diego

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Where : Becket,Massachusetts
When: June 15---- Aug.24
Each summer,this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights(最精彩的部分)this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.
Many events are free.Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where:Moab,Utah
When: Aug.29--Sept.9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music . But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical ,Jazz,Latin and other types of music to the land . This year there will be 16 concerts,including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minutes boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. noabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July19-28
There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival ,from an “Indian village”and Old West museum to country concerts.But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys (牛仔)and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23 cfdrodeo.com
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown,New York
When: July6--Aug.24
Each summer,opera lovers from around the country (and the world)travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman”and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200^th birthdays of both composers(作曲家)。
Tickets start at $26.  Glimmerglass.org.
If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”,which date suits you best?

A．June 15 .	B．July 19
C．August 24	D．September4

If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert , how much will you pay at least?

A．$18

B．$22

C．$36

D．$41

If you are a big fan of Wagner, you’re advised to go to ____.

A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival	B．The Glimmerglass Festival
C．Cheyenne Frontier Days	D．Moab Music Festival

Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?

A．Education	B．Art
C．Business	D．Literature

Diary of a Do – It – Yourself Book
This book based on Greg Hefley’s own “diary” lets kids express themselves in an exciting way. In the book, kids will be asked: What was the best dream you have ever had? The worst thing you have ever eaten? The best secret you have ever heard? This Do – It – Yourself Book is unique and special because it has blank pages for readers to write their own stories and keep their own diaries.
Author:         Jeff Kinney
List Price:     $10.95
Price:          $6.57           Buy it on Amazon.com.
You save:           $4.38（40%）
Train to Somewhere
Marianne, heading west with fourteen other children on a train, is sure her mother will show up at one of the stations along the way. Stop after stop goes by, and there is no sign of her mother in the crowds that come to look over the children. No one shows any interest in adopting shy Marianne, either. But that is all right. She has to be free for her mother to claim her. Then the train stopped at its final stop, a town called Somewhere…
Author:         Eve Bunting
List Price:     $6.95
Price:          $6.95           Buy it on Amazon.com.
You save:           $0.00（0%）
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories
This volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful(令人高兴的) selection from the rich store of Chinese legend. Discover many delightful animal characters as well as Chang’e and Guan Yin. Retold for an international audience, the stories with beautiful pictures will give children aged six to ten in other countries a chance to learn about both the tradition and culture of China.
Author:         Mingmei Yip
List Price:     $18.95
Price:          $12.89          Buy it on Amazon.com.
You save:           $6.06（32%）
The Way Science Works
The perfect introduction to show how science explains the world around us! Eye-opening experiments and extraordinary photography bring science to life. Discover science in action from the principles that explain everyday facts to the theories behind the technology in today’s fast-moving world. Full of facts about famous scientists, technology news and more.                              
Author:             Robin Kerrod
List Price:         $24.99
Price:              $16.49      Buy it on Amazon.com.
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Diary of a Do–It–Yourself Book is different from other books because you can        .

A．ask the author questions

B．write your own stories in the book

C．have a chance to see beautiful photos

D．read many interesting stories about the author

Amazon. com gives no discount on             .

A．Diary of a Do-It-Yourself Book

B．Train to Somewhere

C．Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories

D．The Way Science Works

Based on Train to Somewhere, how many children head west on the train.

A．15.

B．14.

C．13.

D．16.

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is written for           .

A．Chinese children aged 6 to 10

B．teenagers in other countries

C．junior students in other countries

D．foreign children aged 6 to 10

Whose book would you like to read if you are interested in science and technology?

A．Jeff Kinney’s.	B．Eve Bunting's.
C．Mingmei Yip’s.	D．Robin Kerrod’s.

Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear（鞋类）in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits（展品）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（名人）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 shoe shaped 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.

 
Where would you find a famous singer’s shoes?

A．Room3.	B．Room 2.
C． Room1.	D．The Footwear Library

All exhibits in each room       .

A．have the same shape	B．share the same theme (主题)
C．are made of the same material	D．belong to the same social class

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．Researchers come to the Footwear Library for information.

D．Room 3 has a richer variety of exhibits than the others.

The purpose of the text is to get more people to         .

A．visit the museum	B．design shoes
C．do research	D．follow celebrities

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 (4^th~ 6^th 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 Stain (2007), under 40 pages
Illustrated by David Ezra Stain
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 reminds them that although they have nothing to eat, they can still be thankful that they have each other.
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.

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’.

Who are the main readers of these books?

A．Adults.

B．Old people.

C．Little children.

D．Middle school students.

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.

1.How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday? ·Finding：A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day. ·Step：Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery－operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day. 2．How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday? ·Finding：Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30% wash their hands only 4 times a day—half of the number doctors recommend. ·Step：We touch our faces around 3，000 times a day—often inviting germs(病菌)to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds. 3．How often do you think about fighting germs? ·Finding：Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should. ·Step：Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge(海绵)that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.

What is found out about American seniors?

A．Most of them have good habits.

B．Nearly 30% of them bathe three days a week.

C．All of them are fighting germs better than expected.

D．About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day.

Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands ________．

A．twice a day	B．three times a day
C．four times a day	D．eight times a day

Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．We should keep from touching our faces.

B．There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth.

C．A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet.

D．We should wash our hands before touching a door handle.

Suppose you are working as a manager in a famous company in China, and you will be sent to New York for a further study soon, but you don't think your English is good enough. So you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.

What is special about the 2lst Century English Training Centre?

A．Its teaching quality is better.

B．It is the nearest to the city center.

C．Its courses are more advanced.

D．It requires an entrance examination.

Which school will you choose if you are busy in the daytime?

A．Global English Center and Modern Language School.

B．Global English Center and the International House of English.

C．Modern Language School and the 2lst Century English Training Centre.

D．The 2lst Century English Training Centre and the International House of English.

If you prefer to have English course on weekends, which telephone number will you call?

A．67353019.	B．67705272.
C．67801642.	D．67432308.