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Rockwatch—The Best Club on Earth
If you are young and interested in geology(地质学), then Rockwatch is the club for you. When you apply for membership, you'll receive a Rockwatch Rox file each. It has the information and top tips you will need to start enjoying geology. It's designed to serve as your own field notebook as well.
In it you will find your
·membership card
·fullcolour minimap
·thumbsup guide
·fact cards
Rockwatch Magazine
Our lively magazine is mailed to members three times a year. They can read reports and news from around the world, and articles on everything from diamonds to dinosaurs, earthquakes to erosion(侵蚀)．
Rockwatch Events
With each magazine you will receive a Rockwatch events calendar. Rocky activities suitable for families are listed and include road shows and guided walks.
The Rockwatch Rock Artist
Are you an artist, or a photographer? This is your chance to turn Rockwatch Rock Artist of a year and win amazing prizes in our annual competition.
Special Offer
Rockwatch members can have specially discounted Wildlife Watch membership. Wildlife Watch is the biggest environmental action club for young people, with 100 groups across the country. You can join both clubs together by filling in the boxes in the membership form.
Rockwatch Magazine mailed to its members tells about things related to ________.

A．geology	B．agriculture
C．politics	D．economics

What activities are specially arranged for Rockwatch members interested in photography?

A．Guided walks.	B．Rocky activities.
C．Yearly competitions.	D．Academic workshops.

When applying for Wildlife Watch membership, a Rockwatch member can enjoy ________.

A．free membership	B．a special discount
C．a Rock Artist prize	D．guided road shows

You may join both Rockwatch and Wildlife Watch clubs by ________.

A．calling the two clubs	B．providing references
C．applying separately	D．filling in one form

It's slimbudget time in Las Vegas
Las Vegas? It's where halfprice flights are wide open and where reservations are easily booked on a moment's notice. Tourism is down, so rooms are plentiful, as well as inexpensive.
Getting there: The best way to get there from McCarran Airport is to exit the baggage claim through Door 11 and check in at any number of shuttle booths. Shuttle vans that run between the airport and the Las Vegas Strip cost $6 for a oneway trip.
Leaving Las Vegas：Many Vegas vacationers are eager to get there and slow to leave. So take the “redeye” back home. Most redeye flights leave around midnight, leaving you with an extra night of gaming, and fun without added expense of a higher hotel charge. You can sleep the whole way home.
Romantic getaway: Las Vegas is no longer all about gaming. The artwork at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is certainly comparable to that at the Louvre. Speaking of Paris, take a trip up the Eiffel Tower at ParisLas Vegas. The Eiffel Tower Experience costs just $10($7 for kids) and is unquestionably worth the price of admission. For an intimate evening, don't hesitate to book reservations at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant. Get an impressive nighttime view of the Fountains at Bellagio by asking for seating alongside the floortoceiling windows. This is truly a oneofakind finedining experience. Details：www.parislasvegas.com.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes：Casinos(娱乐场) can appear very close together, but actually may not be. Know the tram systems that run up and down the Strip. Most tram lines are free.
Shows：Purchase show tickets at one of the many “Half Priced Show” booths on the Strip. You can experience a unique show each night of your stay. Need a look at what's playing when you'll be there? Visit www.booklasvegasshows.com.
Buffets：In Vegas you can take anything to the next level—including eating. Seven casinos on the Strip have teamed up to bring you an amazing deal：seven buffets—breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner—all for just $44.99 within a 24hour period. Details：www.harrahs.com/total/lasvegas/buffetofbuffets.
What is the author's purpose of writing the passage?

A．To introduce the present situation of Las Vegas.

B．To attract readers to travel to Las Vegas.

C．To tell readers how to go to Las Vegas.

D．To show his own travel experience.

If you want to know more about food in Las Vegas, you should ________.

A．visit www.parislasvegas.com

B．visit www.booklasvegasshows.com

C．visit www.harrahs.com/total/lasvegas/buffetofbuffets

D．visit www.newyorknewyork.com/attractions/

therollercoaster.aspx
If a couple and a 5yearold child want to take the Eiffel Tower Experience, they have to pay ________.

A．$10	B．$20
C．$27	D．$34

From the passage, we can conclude that ________.

A．Las Vegas is famous as a gaming city

B．eating in Las Vegas is very expensive

C．all the redeye flights leave around midnight

D．a round trip in Las Vegas costs $6

This is What a REAL Silver Dollar Looks Like
If you trust in the yen, the euro,
and the dollar...stop reading.
Because this is a story about
the sliver coin EVERYBODY wants.
You read the headlines.You know that troubled economic times have put global currency on a rollercoaster(过山车) ride.But millions have found a smarter way to build longterm value with highgrade collectable silver.And right now, those people are lining up to secure some of the last 2012 U．S.Mint Silver Eagles, America's Newest Silver Eagle Dollars. Today, you can graduate to the front of that line.Buy now and you can own these brilliant uncirculated Silver Dollars for only $38.95!
You Can't Afford to Lose
Why are we releasing(发行) this silver dollar for such a remarkable price? Because we want to introduce you to what hundreds of thousands of smart collectors and satisfied customers have known since 1984—New York Mint is the place to find the world's finest highgrade coins.That's why we're offering you this Brilliant Uncirculated 2012 U．S.Silver Eagle for as little as $37.45(plus s/h)．
Timing is Everything
Our advice? Keep this to yourself.Because the more people who know about this offer, the worse it is for you.Demand for Silver Eagles in 2011 broke records.Experts predict that 2012 Silver Eagles may break them all over again.Due to rapid changes in the price of silver, prices may be higher or lower and are subject to(受……影响) change without notice.Supplies are limited.Call immediately to add these Silver Eagles to your holdings before it's too late.

Offer Limited to 40 per household
2012 American Silver Eagle Coin
Your cost 14 Coins $38.95 each＋s/h
59 Coins $38.45 each＋s/h
1019 Coins $37.95 each＋s/h
2040 Coins $37.45 each＋s/h
Note：$10 s/h(shipping and handling) for each purchase
For fastest service, call tollfree 24 hours a day
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Offer Code(代码) ASE17704 Please mention this code when you call.

New York Mint
14101 Southcross Drive W．， Dept.ASE17704
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
www.NewYorkMint.com
What is stressed in the ad?

A．The coin is of high quality and worth collecting.

B．The coin can be circulated as a currency.

C．Limited supplies guarantee a stable price of the coin.

D．Demand for the coin is bound to break records.

If you buy six 2012 U．S.Mint Silver Eagles by post, you should pay at least ________.

A．$230.7

B．$233.7

C．$240.7

D．$243.7

The ad strongly encourages people to purchase the silver coins by ________.

A．shopping online

B．making a phone call

C．lining up in front of the stores

D．writing to the company

   2012 TEEN TRIP TO THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY
For Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades
LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY —Class # 8389
Saturday, November 12, 2012
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Meet at THE UNDERGROUND
(Veteran’s Building—2203 Central Avenue)
Cost per person: $50 ($60 after October 22, 2012)— Includes Lunch, Admission and Transportation With a 4,000sq. Ft. day-use lodge, the Leland High Snow Play has a huge supply of tubes to choose from, along with awesome tows(拖车) that will tow you up to the top of the hill! Our varied terrains(地形) have something for everyone, while the lodge provides a snack bar, video games, pool tables, five indoor rest rooms, a warm fire, and a sun deck with plenty of tables and chairs overlooking the play area outside.
ADDITIONAL LIABILITY FORM REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP.
Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold, but dress in layers in case it warms up. Wear dry boots, socks, and sunscreen. If possible, bring a mobile phone in case of emergency, as well as money for snacks and a light dinner; or bring your own food and drinks. Meet at The Underground (Veteran’s Building—2203 Central Avenue)—don’t be late!
Do not bring electronic or fragile items during the trip. The ARPD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money. REFUNDS ARE ISSUED ONLY IF THE ARPD CANCELS THIS TRIP DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Click here to download “2011 Leland High Snow Play” flyers and the registration form(PDF, 261KB)
Click here to download “Leland High Snow Play Liability Form”(PDF, 14KB)
1. You may register in person, or mail the completed form to Leland High Snow Play, Inc. Send the liability form and payment to the ARPD Office, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, 94501.
2. Faxed registration and liability forms accepted with MasterCard/VISA, [phone].
3. Online registrations available at www.arpdeplay.com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form on the trip.
The purpose of the text is to _____.

A．explain the details of a school activity

B．introduce a famous tour agency

C．urge teenagers to climb a snowy mountain

D．advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play

People who want to take part in the activity need to _____.

A．pay for dinner themselves

B．climb the hill themselves

C．wear hats to protect themselves from the sun

D．pay for tows individually

From the text we can infer that _____.

A．the weather at the hill is changeable

B．the activity is very dangerous

C．12-year-old children are not allowed on the trip

D．the trip will involve outdoor activities only.

Among other items, what do the participants need to take?

A．Their filled-in liability forms.

B．ID cards and a small amount of cash.

C．Their agreements with the tour agency.

D．Their registration forms downloaded from the Internet.

We will be traveling to the Presidio in San Francisco to visit the newly opened Walt Disney Family Museum. There are countless art exhibits and even a model of an early Disneyland Park.

We will enter the museum at the same time and then each family is free to enjoy the art exhibits in the museum. Lunch will be on you, so bring a lunch or bring money for the Museum Café. For those of you who are interested in exploring the Presidio, there is a free Presidio bus. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a must-see for anyone who likes Disneyland. Here are the details:

Date: March 22, 2013 Time: 9: 30 am to 4: 00 pm Location: Presidio, San Francisco

Cost per person: $35(Adult)/ $25(Aged 6~17)/ $10(Children under 6 years). A registration(登记)fee covers round-trip bus transportation to and from Alameda and admission into the Walt Disney Family Museum.

New pick-up location: Bayport Recreation Center, Jack London

Avenue. (Parents must be around children on trip. Please check in at least 15 minutes before setting-out time. )

Click here to download the “Walt Disney Family Museum” flyer(PDF, 245Kb).

It’s easy to register! You may register: In person or by mail at: Alameda Recreation and Park Department(2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501) Phone registrations with Master Card or VISA will be accepted for people 18 years old and over(510)747-7529. Fax form with Master Card or VISA to(510)747-7566. Save time and register online at www. arpdeplay. com. Registration deadline: March 7, 2013

Besides a registration fee, visitors may also need to pay for　　　.

A．the transportation to Alameda

B．the admission fee into the museum

C．the transportation from Alameda

D．their lunch inside the museum

How much will a couple have to pay if they take part in the activity with their 4-year-old daughter?

A．$60.

B．$70.

C．$80.

D．$95.

What can we infer from the passage?

A．A single child cannot take part in the activity.

B．The Walt Disney Family Museum has a long history.

C．The Walt Disney Family Museum is not popular.

D．The Walt Disney Family Museum is mainly for adults.

Which of the following statements is WRONG about the registration?

A．People can register online.

B．People can register by mail.

C．People can go to register in person.

D．People of all ages can register by phone.

This passage is most probably taken from a　　　.

A．newspaper	B．magazine
C．website	D．radio program

The following are the sculptures in the Underwater Museum, which are accessible in person by glass boat, or scuba diving.
	The Archive of Lost Dreams The Visual: It describes an underwater archive of messages in bottles. The Meaning: The bottles contain messages of dreams for future generations. The Hope: The statue is placed with the purpose of helping draw visitors away from the healthy parts of the reef. The Location: The Archive of Lost Dreams was placed 8 meters deep at Manchones Reef, close to Isla Mujeres. Behind the Scenes: The collection of bottled messages were provided by various communities who wrote about today’s values and their dreams for the future generations.
	The Gardener of Hope The Visual: Here a young Mexican girl lies in a garden surrounded by pots which will be grown with live coral. The Meaning: The young girl in the sculpture represents a model for hopeful future generations. The Hope: The base of the Gardener of Hope was built to attract various marine creatures. The coral in the pots is also expected to grow. The Location: The Gardener of Hope was placed 4 meters deep at Punta Nizuc near the coast of Cancun. Behind the Scenes: The pots here are filled with live coral cuttings that were saved from areas of the local reef system.
	Man on Fire  The Visual: Man on Fire describes a lone male figure covered in live fire coral to resemble fire. The Meaning: The sculpture symbolizes the unawareness of the “fire” our generation has started with the over use of limited natural resources. The Hope: Man on Fire has 75 holes planted with small live cuttings of fire coral which are expected to grow like fire. The Location: Man on Fire was installed 8 meters deep at the Manchones Reef nearby to Isla Mujeres. Behind the Scenes: The sculpture was cast from a local Mexican fisherman and it weighs over 1 ton.
	The Silent Evolution The Visual: Here more than 400 sculptures depict the timeline of human nature. The Meaning: It is a documentation of how society and people have changed over time. It is also to remind us of how we are connected to nature. The Hope: The installation is designed for forming a complex reef structure that marine life will claim as its own and inhabit. The Location: The Silent Evolution will be installed 8 meters deep behind the Manchones Reef. Behind the Scenes: The total installation will expand over 150 square meters and will weigh over 120 tons.
Attention:  Guided tours are a must. You can catch a tour from Aquaworld, which leaves every hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．You can tour individually without a tourist guide by glass boat.

B．The Gardener of Hope will remind us of the relationship with nature.

C．Bottled messages are filled with live coral cuttings for future generations.

D．Man on Fire can educate us to protect the limited natural resources.

Which sculptures are installed in the same area?

A．Man on Fire & The Silent Evolution

B．The Archive of Lost Dreams & Man on Fire

C．The Gardener of Hope & The Silent Evolution

D．The Archive of Lost Dreams & The Gardener of Hope

The writer introduces the sculptures to _______.

A．defend Mexican Tourism Industry

B．call on us to go on a tour to Aquaworld

C．appeal to readers to protect Marine Life

D．attract tourists to the Underwater Museum

The following are the sculptures in the Underwater Museum, which are accessible in person by glass boat, or scuba diving.
	The Archive of Lost Dreams The Visual: It describes an underwater archive of messages in bottles. The Meaning: The bottles contain messages of dreams for future generations. The Hope: The statue is placed with the purpose of helping draw visitors away from the healthy parts of the reef. The Location: The Archive of Lost Dreams was placed 8 meters deep at Manchones Reef, close to Isla Mujeres. Behind the Scenes: The collection of bottled messages were provided by various communities who wrote about today’s values and their dreams for the future generations.
	The Gardener of Hope The Visual: Here a young Mexican girl lies in a garden surrounded by pots which will be grown with live coral. The Meaning: The young girl in the sculpture represents a model for hopeful future generations. The Hope: The base of the Gardener of Hope was built to attract various marine creatures. The coral in the pots is also expected to grow. The Location: The Gardener of Hope was placed 4 meters deep at Punta Nizuc near the coast of Cancun. Behind the Scenes: The pots here are filled with live coral cuttings that were saved from areas of the local reef system.
	Man on Fire  The Visual: Man on Fire describes a lone male figure covered in live fire coral to resemble fire. The Meaning: The sculpture symbolizes the unawareness of the “fire” our generation has started with the over use of limited natural resources. The Hope: Man on Fire has 75 holes planted with small live cuttings of fire coral which are expected to grow like fire. The Location: Man on Fire was installed 8 meters deep at the Manchones Reef nearby to Isla Mujeres. Behind the Scenes: The sculpture was cast from a local Mexican fisherman and it weighs over 1 ton.
	The Silent Evolution The Visual: Here more than 400 sculptures depict the timeline of human nature. The Meaning: It is a documentation of how society and people have changed over time. It is also to remind us of how we are connected to nature. The Hope: The installation is designed for forming a complex reef structure that marine life will claim as its own and inhabit. The Location: The Silent Evolution will be installed 8 meters deep behind the Manchones Reef. Behind the Scenes: The total installation will expand over 150 square meters and will weigh over 120 tons.
Attention:  Guided tours are a must. You can catch a tour from Aquaworld, which leaves every hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．You can tour individually without a tourist guide by glass boat.

B．The Gardener of Hope will remind us of the relationship with nature.

C．Bottled messages are filled with live coral cuttings for future generations.

D．Man on Fire can educate us to protect the limited natural resources.

Which sculptures are installed in the same area?

A．Man on Fire & The Silent Evolution

B．The Archive of Lost Dreams & Man on Fire

C．The Gardener of Hope & The Silent Evolution

D．The Archive of Lost Dreams & The Gardener of Hope

The writer introduces the sculptures to _______.

A．defend Mexican Tourism Industry

B．call on us to go on a tour to Aquaworld

C．appeal to readers to protect Marine Life

D．attract tourists to the Underwater Museum

Bulletin Board Workshops are held at Women’s Health Centre, 1441 29 St. N.W. If you are interested, please call 944-2260 or visit www.womenhealthcentre.ca.
Eating to Get to Your Healthiest Weight	If you are seeking professional help with your weight-loss efforts, then this workshop series, presented by Dawn Peacock, BSc, RD, is for you. The workshop will take place on Fridays, July 10 between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. or July 24 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fee: $120
How to Reduce Depression & Anxiety	Depression and anxiety are two disorders that often affect women at the same time. They may go unrecognized and cause needless suffering. This four-part class, offered by Elizabeth Miles, MSc, Rpsych, will help reduce the suffering. The classes will be held on Wednesdays, July 8, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. or July 22 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fee: $120.
How Do I Protect My Bones?	Osteoporosis (骨质疏松) is a serious health condition that affects women as they age. Come to this workshop, presented by Irene Jackson, RN, MN, to find out more about osteoporosis and learn how you can reduce your risk factors and protect your bones. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fee: $150.
Raising Your Child in a Weight Obsessed World	We live in a world where television and restaurants are pushing super-sized hamburgers and soft drinks, while magazines feature pencil-thin models. This presentation, by Keri Sullivan, MSc, RD, Eating Disorder Program, will offer ways to build healthy environments and behaviours for children. The presentation will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fee: $150.

You are not free on Wednesdays. To help your child be in good shape, you need to join in _______.

A．Eating to Get to Your Healthiest Weight

B．How to Reduce Depression & Anxiety

C．How Do I Protect My Bones

D．Raising Your Child in a Weight Obsessed World

A woman with weight and bone problems can go to the evening classes _______.

A．on July 10 & Aug. 16	B．on July 8 & Aug. 24
C．on July 24 & Aug. 16	D．on July 22 & Aug. 24

Which of the following is TRUE, according to the ad?

A．To lose weight, women can attend the class offered by Elizabeth Miles.

B．Women may not be aware of the depression and anxiety they are suffering.

C．Hamburgers and soft drinks are the main causes of children’s bad behaviours.

D．Pencil-thin models are always shown on televisions.

We can infer from the ad that osteoporosis is likely to happen to _______.

A．the middle-aged women

B．women who are easily depressed

C．those who are getting old

D．overweight children

Here 's your weekly roundup of who's hiring in town and in nearby St. Charles County and Maryland Heights.
Who's Hiring: Petco
Location: St. Charles
Job: Cashier
Description: The cashier will help achieve store sales goals while helping to provide cus tomers with the products they need for happy and healthy pets. Petco is looking to you to pro vide exceptional customer service as you perform all aspects of point of sale service - cash, credit and check sales, returns and exchanges: This means offering quick and polite response  to those customers who choose to shop with us.
Requirements: While a high school diploma is preferred, you must be able to demonstrate basic math skill and strong communication skills. You must be customer service focused and able to interact professionally and effectively through both verbal and written communication with everyone with whom you come into contact.
To Apply: Apply online .
Who's Hiring: City of St. Peters
Location: St. Peters
Job: Temporary Parks Worker
Description: Performs general labor to repair and maintain parks, playgrounds. athletic fields, and trails. Operates and performs minor maintenance to light and heavy equipment, power tools, motorized equipment, and vehicles.
Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. High School graduate certificate. One year of applicable experience. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up t0 50 pounds and carry it a reasonable distance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
Pay: $15.27 per hour
To Apply: Apply in person ,fax t0 636-477-1044. or mail to: #1205-Human Resources. City of St. Peters, P.O. Box 9, St.Peters M0 63376.

Who's Hiring: Commerce Bank
Location: Maryland Heights
Job: Teller
Description: Responsible for handling deposits, check cashing, money orders, official checks. traveler's checks, and saving bonds. Know customers'  needs and suggest appropriate bank services.  Make referrals  (移交 )to sales staff to assist the branch in meeting its sales goals. Commerce Bank reserves the right to fill all Part Time Teller positions as soon as qualified candidates are identified.
To Apply: Apply online .
If you want to be a cashier

A．you should provide customers what they need for free.

B．you should make the customers satisfied all the time

C．you should exchange ideas with customers freely

D．you should select goods instead of helping the customers

If you apply for the Temporary Parks worker______  .

A．you must be an excellent athlete

B．you should finish the college course

C．you must be an American citizen

D．you should have your own vehicle

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．A teller should make advice for customers wisely.

B．A parks worker should weigh less than 75 pounds.

C．You must get in touch with Commerce Bank by phone.

D．You can earn the most if you choose City of St. Peters.

Northern Lights Tour
Located in the middle of the northern lights belt, Troms can offer some of the highest level* of northern lights activity on earth. Perhaps Tromso is the world's best place for a Northern Light? Tour.
Join one of our Northern Lights Holidays this winter. It could become one of the greatest experiences in your life.
DESTINATION  Troms county. Norway.
PRICE  $450 per person
WHEN  2th September until 31st March.
PICK-UP  Each evening at 6PM outside your hotel.
DROP-OFF  Earliest at 12AM. When we have a sighting we often stay out later, at no extra cost.  t
SIZE OF GROUP  Maximum 8 participants is recommended and normal, but not absolute A small group allows more freedom in terms of chasing the northern lights.
INCLUDED
-Transportation each day in a comfortable car
-A meal each day
-All necessary equipment such as snowshoes , flashlight, water-filled bottle. woolen
underwear, a warm hat, warm shoes. warm stockings, and reindeer skin In lie on. if needed.
-A guide who will do anything necessary to find the northern lights.
EXCITING CHASE
A Northern Lights Holiday means an intense and exciting chase to the coast or deep into the wild, perhaps even to the Finnish holder. Each day on a Northern Lights Tour we contact meteorologists shortly before departure to get accurate information. In order
to find out where we will have best chances to see the northern lights.
WE GUARANTEE A GREAT TRIP
The northern lights are unpredictable, but we guarantee that we’will do everything to find it. Patience is a keyword on Northern Lights Tour.
ECO-TOURISM
We offer ecologically sustainable and responsible tours Travelling in small groups is an essential part of the ecotourism concept, as small groups have lesser impact on nature and will not disturb the wildlife unnecessarily.
A small group is preffcrrd for the following reasons EXCEPT that          .

A．a small group is free to run after thr northern lights

B．a small group has less effect on cost

C．a small group can serve the travel < ost

D．a small group will not disturb wildlife

The underlined word “it” refers to “        ”.

A．the northern lights tour	B．patience
C．equipment	D．the northern lights

We can infer that         .

A．if tourists stay out late, they have to pay more

B．every tourist group is not sure to see the northern lights

C．every tourist group get the money back if they don’t see the northern lights

D．the northern lights can be seen every day from 20^thSeptember to 31st Marth

The passage is most likely to be taken from a(n)        .

A．advertisement

B．news report

C．science textbook

D．tourist brochure

Plan on traveling around the USA this summer. If you need help in arranging the trip, or want ideas about where to go and what to do, there are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.
http://byways. org
The National Scenic Byways Program covers l50 memorable roads. Some are natural routes, such as Route l along the California coast. Others focus on history(such as Route 6) or man-made attractions (the Las Vegas Trip). For each, you are provided with a map, told the route’s length and how long is allowed, and given detailed suggestions on sights and stop-offs.
www. oyster. com
This is the best website for reviews of hotels in US cities and resorts. The reviews are impressively thorough--covering locations, rooms, cleanliness, food and so on. Importantly, these are not promotional photos by the hotels, but more honest and revealing ones taken by inspectors. Search facilities are excellent. From the 243 hotels reviewed in the New York, you can narrow down what you are looking for by locations, facilities and styles, or just pick out a selection of the best.
www. 101usaholidays. co. uk
This is the latest offering that features l01 holiday ideas to the USA. It’s an impressively diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King to a golfing break in Arizona and a cycling and wine—tasting trip in California’s Napa Valley. Narrow down what you are looking for--whether by price, region, theme and who will be traveling--and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. It’s a really clever design.
www. mousesavers. com  
Walt Disney World in California can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people.
So turn to long established Mousesavers. com, dedicated to giving big discounts on tickets, hotels and dining at Walt Disney World. The website also offers general money—saving tips, suggestions for cheap and free stuff and brief coverage of other Florida and California theme parks.
If you are going to the USA for the man-made attractions, you can drive along________.

A．Route l

B．Route 6

C．the Las Vegas Trip

D．the California coast

Why are the photos of the hotels in US cities and resorts real in WWW. oyster. com?

A．Because they were taken by customers who once lived there.

B．Because there are comments of customers on each photo.

C．Because there are qualifications of the authority.

D．Because they are taken by inspectors of the website.

Travel ideas for a big family with kids and the old are available at         .

A．http://byways. org	B．www. oyster. com
C．www. 101 us holidays. co. uk	D．www. mouse savers. com

What can be inferred from the passage?
A. WWW.mouse savers.com is a newly established website.
B. Discounted tickets of Walt Disney World are not available for everyone.
C. California’s Napa Valley is famous for its wine.
D. The National Scenic Byways Proclaim covers all the roads in the USA.
Where does the text probably come from?

A．A news report.

B．A tourist brochure.

C．A culture journal.

D．A health column.

STAGE
Keep it in the air: The Chaoyang Theater is one of the Beijing theaters to present acrobatics (杂技) all year round. Top acrobatic artists invited from all over the country perform for Chinese and foreign tourists. The program contains trick cycling, leaping through hoops and Chinese magic tricks. Some of the artists have won prizes in international competitions. 
Time: 7:15 p.m. Daily 
Place: 36, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District 
Tel: 1716, 16818
Use your head: Green Hat is a new drama given by a group of young Chinese actors. It's a rewrite of American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous novel The Scarlet Letter. It describes the heroine's great courage in finding the true love against the public disagreement. 
Time: 7:15 p.m. until March 5, except Mondays 
Place: China Children's Theater 
Tel: 102220, 102210
Mix and match: Story of Puppets tells of a fairy, Zixia, who looks for true love in the human world. After watching a puppet play Peony Pavilion, she thinks there must be true love in reality, so she uses magic to turn the puppet characters into humans, wanting to fall in love with the puppet hero. But things don't go as she planned...Li Liuyi, the director of the play has made several successful attempts to present different traditional operas in one play. This time he combines Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Pingju Opera along with a band, using the structure of modem drama. 
Time: 7:30 p. m. until March 10, except Mondays 
Place: Small Playhouse of Beijing People's Art Theater 
Tel: 121118
Peking Opera: The Beijing Peking Opera Troupe will give two performances at the Chang'an Crand Theater. Each performance includes two classical excerpts (选段). One is Wenxi (a play focusing on singing and dancing); the other is Wuxi (a play full of acrobatic dancing). The first night will be The Crossroad and Presenting a Pearl of the Rainbow Bridge. And the second night will see the performance of The Goddess of Heaven Scatte. 
Place: Chang'an Grand Theater 
Tel: 813108
We can learn from the text that _____.
A Story of Puppets is a play held in China Children's Theater 
B. the artists who have won prizes will perform magic tricks 
C. on March 5 there will be two plays for us to choose 
D. the artists in the Beijing Peking Opera Troupe are from all over the country
If a tourist wants to see a performance on March 15, he can call _____ to book a ticket.

A．813108

B．121118

C．102220

D．16818

According to the text, which of the following statements is true?

A．The director of the Story of Puppets combines different operas in it.

B．Green Hat is based on a famous novel acted by some American artists.

C．Top Acrobatic artists will present their performances around our country.

D．The Beijing Peking Opera Troupe will give two performances with the same excerpts

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Events in New Jersey （From April 11th-23rd）
Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street．[phone]．
“Catch Me if You Can”, starring Leonardo DiCaprio．Monday, April 11th
“The Invention of Lying”, comedy．Thursday, April 14th, 8 p．m．
“Sideways”, starring Paul Giamatti．April 18
“Phone Call From a Stranger”, with Bette Davis．April 21
All are Free．
Studio Montclair, 33 Plymouth Street．[phone]．
“Sustainability and the Artistic Vision”, group show featuring artists who use sustainable materials．
Through April 23．
Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a．m．to 5 p．m．, or by appointment．
The Community Theater, 100 South Street．[phone]．
Russian National Ballet Theatre presents “Chopiniana” and “Romeo and Juliet”．
April 15, at 8 p．m．
$27 to $57．
Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue．[phone]．
“New Jersey Wood-turners”, adults learn to create art from pieces of wood found in nature．
April 18 at 7 p．m．
$8; members, free．
Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road．[phone]．
“Give Peace a Chance: John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-in for Peace Exhibition”, featuring more than 40 large-format images by the photojournalist Gerry Deiter．
Through April 22．
$7; children under 2, free．
Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a．m．to 4:30 p．m．
William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road．[phone]．
“The African Impact on the American Experience: Between Race and Culture”, panel discussion moderated by Prof．Lawrence Mbogoni．
Tuesday, April 12 at 12:30 p．m．
American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood Street．[phone]．
“The Line That Divides: NAFTA Trade Corridor”, exhibition of photographs, paintings and video by Pamela Calore．
Through April 23．
Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 4 p．m．, or by appointment．
$3 to $5; members and children under 12, free．
Which of the following number can offer you more information if you show interest in John Lennon and his wife?

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

How many events can you choose to enjoy yourself on Saturdays during April 11-23?

A．2

B．3

C．4

D．5

What can we know about “The Line That Divides: NAFTA Trade Corridor” according to the text?

A．Free admission is offered to certain groups of people．

B．The photos exhibited are about Pamela Calore．

C．It is accessible all day till April 23．

D．Arrangements in advance are required．

Who is the most likely one to satisfy a student majoring in African history?

A．Bette Davis	B．Lawrence Mbogoni
C．Gerry Deiter	D．Yoko Ono

Below are pages adapted from, http://sochi2014. com/en/
Sochi Volunteers
● 5 December 2013   Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team is Prepared for Games
On international Volunteer Day, 5 December, the Organizing Committee of the Winter Games in Sochi presented the national “Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team”, The Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team is complete, consisting of 25,000 volunteers from 26 volunteer centers across Russia as well as global volunteers.
● 6 August 2013   Sochi 2014 Sochi 2014 volunteer s meet athletics stars in Moscow
Approximately 2,000 Sochi 2014 volunteers will take part in the staging of the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Moscow from 10-18 August.
● 30 May 2013   “Sochi 2014”volunteers on the presentation of the Olympic and Paralympic medals
In St. Petersburg during the 11^th “Sport Accord”, Annual International Sports Convention was held on the presentation of the Olympic and Paralympic medals.
● 11 March 2013   Sochi 2014 Volunteer Training Program Launched across Russia
On March 11, the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee launched a large-scale project for training 25,000 volunteers for the 2014Games in Sochi.
Sochi Culture Activities
● International Ballet Stars Gala, 29 January 2014
Year of Russian Culture in the United Kingdom and Year of British Culture.
● Sochi 2014 Culture Olympiad to Present History of Sports in Russia, 20 December 2013
As part of the Year of the of the Museum of the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad the “ Training the Strength of the Body, Sports and the Romanov Family ” exhibition will be open starting from 21 December at the Sochi Art Museum.
● Sochi 2014 Cultural Program Culminates in Grand Finale, 16 December 2013
The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee has presented an entertaining Cultural Program for the guests and participants of the Olympic Games.
● Sochi 2014 Games Fans’ Anthem will Unite Spectators in the Stands, 31 October 2013
100 days before the start of the first ever Olympic Winter Games in Russia, the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad and General Partner of the Games Sberbank have unveiled the fans’ anthem for the Games. The anthem will be played at all Olympic venues and will be the main song at the sports fields for the competitions.
● “White Stick” Music Festival to Take Place during the Start of Sochi 2014 Torch Relay, 7 October 2013
On 7 October, during the launch of the Olympic Torch Relay, the “White Stick” IV International charity festival will take place against the backdrop of the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad in Moscow.
● Winners of Cultural Program Competition to Perform at Sochi Games, 19 September 2013
The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee’s cultural program Contest has come to an end and the winners have been announced. It took place within the framework of the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad.
● Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad to Showcase Russia’s cultural diversity, 22 August 2013
From August, 25 to September 8, the “Alluring Worlds, Ethnic Russia” travelling festival will travel along the coast of the Black Sea. The festival is part of the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad’s Year of the Museums and will illustrate Russia’s diversity.
Sochi 2014 Volunteer Training Program was launched on       ．

A．30 May 2013

B．11 March 2013

C．16 December 2013

D．19 September 2013

“White Stick" Music Festival took place in      .

A．Sochi

B．St. Petersburg

C．the United Kingdom

D．Moscow

Which of the following statements is true?

A．The 25 ,000 volunteers were from Russia.

B．Winners of Cultural Program Competition weren't known until 19 September 2013.

C．From August,25 to September,8,you were able to enjoy Winter Games in Sochi.

D．Few of the cultural activities were intended for creating atmosphere of Sochi Winter Games.

From the two boxes, you can learn that the activities were listed according to      .

A．importance

B．place

C．date

D．name