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Word Power 
Author(s): Kaplan  $13.95
You’ll never be at a loss for words again. Energize your vocabulary with must-know everyday words that are the essentials of a good vocabulary, engaging lessons to help you use words in text, hot words often found on tests, tips to help you figure out new words, roots, and more.
Grades: 8 & up   Ages: 13 & up  
Word Smart Junior 
Author(s): Russell Stauffer  $ 17.95
Now this is the way to add new words to your vocabulary! Word Smart Junior will make you laugh so much. You’ll be amazed that you’ve just learned more than 120 fascinating and very useful words! Parents, teachers, and friends will marvel at your eloquence (口才)!
Grades: 3-5  Ages: 8-10
Grammar Smart Junior
Author(s): Marcia Reynolds  $ 16.85
Do you quake when your teacher says, “Now it’s time for grammar”? Do your verbs agree with your subjects?
Fear no more! A big Hollywood producer and a famous movie star will help you learn all those nasty (讨厌的) elements of grammar. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you learn, and how much fun it can be. You’ll finally know your grammar backwards and forwards, and you’ll never have to worry about it again.
Grades: 7-9 Ages: 12-14
Grammar Smart: An Audio Guide to Perfect Usage
Author(s): Julian Fleisher    $ 12.68
The words you use say a lot about you … but the way you put them together says even more. Your grammar makes an immediate and lasting impression on your teachers, and even your friends. So don’t make the mistake of thinking that grammar is too complicated. We’ve created Grammar Smart to help you write and speak with clarity and confidence.
Grades: 6-8   Ages: 11-13  
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If a ten-year-old boy wants himself to be admired because of his speech ability, he may buy         .

A．Word Power	B．Word Smart Junior
C．Grammar Smart Junior	D．Grammar Smart: An Audio Guide to Perfect Usage

.
By saying “You’ll finally know your grammar backwards and forwards”, the writer means “       ”.

A．You will be clearly familiar with grammar

B．You will know the history of grammar

C．You will know the make-up of grammar

D．You will learn about the future of grammar

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The four books are all about         .

A．fiction and mysteries	B．parenting and teaching
C．literature and arts	D．language study

Bayfield Shopping Coupons (赠券)

1. Six Hours Free Parking If you spend $100 or more in our stores you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent $100 or more, just take this coupon and your receipts to the customer service desk on level 4. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking. Offer until November 14.

2. Win a $1,000 CD Collection Win your choice of $1,000 worth of CDs from JB Music Store. Just buy any two CDs and your name will go into the competition. Select your own prize from our wide variety of rock, pop, jazz, and classical music. Competition ends November 14. Prize drawn on November 21. Check store for more information.

 

3. Buy One, Get One Free Buy one shirt or tie at Daniel’s Menswear, and get another shirt or tie of the same value free.     Choose from any of our dress shirts and we will give you another one at no cost. Hurry! Offer ends November 14. Offer limited to one per customer.

 

4. 10％ Off Present this coupon at The Book Store to get a 10％discount on any books you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children’s books, novels, travel guides, and science works. You are sure to find something that you will enjoy. Shop now for Christmas. We have plenty of toys as gifts for you and avoid the rush. Offer here until November 14.

 

5. Half-price Movie Tickets Buy any full-price movie ticket on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and you can buy a second ticket for a friend for only half price. The latest movies are here, showing in one of our five theaters at Bayfield Shopping Center. Offer good through December 1. Limit one per customer.

 

6. Free Soft Drink Buy any meal for at least $6 at Mike’s Café, and receive a free soft drink. We serve the best fast food in the Shopping Centre. Come in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. You won’t be disappointed! Free soft drink offer ends November 14.

. What are these ads for?

A．Food you can order for delivery.	B．Places to go on vacation.
C．Special offers at a shopping center.	D．Things on sale in a big store.

. Which of the following is true according to the ads?

A．Spending $ 50 means 3 hours of free parking.

B．One person can buy 4 tickets for the price of three.

C．After buying two CDs, you can get another two CDs for free.

D．At Mike’s Cafe, people can get a free drink after spending $ 6.

.. We can know from this passage_________.

A．there are more than one theatre in the center

B．if you buy a book there, you may pay less than half the price

C．you may get a free one if you buy a shirt, or a tie, or a pair of shoes

D．you won’t get a free soft drink unless you spend more than 10 dollars on the meal

14 days from just ￡2, 090 pp
Fully inclusive from the UK
Price cover international airfares, departure taxes, fuel charge, local transportation all meals, entrance fees, guides, daily tours and visas for UK citizens.  
Days 1-3: UK-Shanghai
Fly to the great city of Shanghai and in the evening sample traditional shanghai food. Visit the beautiful YU Garden, Old Town. Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nampa Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920’s style Smkomen buildings and end your stay in shanghai with an amazing Huangpu river evening tour.  
Days 4-7: Shanghai-Yangtze River Tour
Fly to Yichang and change （approx: one hour）to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the three Gorges Dam before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three Gorges. We take a side tripe to the lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way.  
Day8: Chongqing—Chengdu
Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.  
Day9-10: Chengdu-Xi’an
Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the lovely animals We then fly to the historic city of Xi’an for two nights stay and enjoy traditional Shuijiao. Next day, explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century—the Terracotta Warriors（兵马俑），followed by the ancient City wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.  
Day11-13: Xi’an-Beijing
Visit little wild goose pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-known Shanxi provincial museum before walking through the lively militia Quarter to see the Great Mosque. Later fly to Beijing for three nights stay and try Peking Duck. During our stay in Beijing, we stroll through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden city, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in china, and visit the summer palace. Next day we take a walk on the Great wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrzibatio show.  
Day14: Beijing-UK
Fly back to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.  
. The underlined word “sample” in the passage probably means “___________”

A．buy

B．reserve

C．taste

D．make

. The first and last scenic spots to be visited in Xi’an are __________. 

A．the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque

B．the Terracotta Warriors and shanghai provincial Museum

C．little wild goose Pagoda and Great Mosque

D．little wild goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter

. The ad is mainly intended to ___________. 

A．encourage the British to travel in China

B．attract the British to traditional Chinese food

C．offer service of booking air tickets to tourists

D．provide the British with a better understanding of China.

Rules for the University Entrance Examination
●You must be at the examination center ten minutes before the examination starts. If you are more than ten minutes late, you may not enter the examination center. The examination takes place at the same time in different states.
●You must have proof of your name and grade as well as official examination number. Show these when you come to the examination center.
●Depending on which examination you are taking, you may bring certain items into the examination center. Mathematics examinations may allow you to use electronic calculators (计算器). Other subjects may allow you to use dictionaries and other reference material. Please read the notes sent with your timetable carefully.
●You must bring your own pencils. None will be provided for you. The following items are not allowed in the examination center: walkmans and radios, head sets, any food or drink, schoolbags, electronic equipment (unless specifically permitted for various subjects), and mobile phones.
●Once in the center, you must sit at the desk with your examination number on it. When you sit down, place your examination number at the top corner of your desk.
●You must remain silent during the examination. You must not disturb other people who are taking the test.
●If you need a drink or toilet break, you should raise your hand and wait for the supervisor (监督者) to speak to you. You will be given water or the supervisor will take you to the bathroom. You are not allowed to talk with anyone during the break.
●You must write your answers in the official answer sheet. Your supervisor will provide extra paper if you wish to make notes.
●You may leave the examination room at any time if you do not plan to return. If you finish early and want to leave, please move well away from the examination center.
●The supervisor will warn you fifteen minutes, five minutes and one minute before the end of the examination. When the supervisor says that the time is up, you must put down your pencil and wait at your desk until your paper is collected.
What kind of examination are these rules probably for?

A．A local exam.	B．A final exam.
C．A college exam.	D．A national exam.

What are you allowed to have with you when you take mathematics examination?

A．Related material.	B．Proof of yourself.
C．A cell phone.	D．A dictionary.

What should you do if you finish the test early and want to get a better result?

A．Take some notes carefully.

B．Leave the room immediately.

C．Remain in your seat and check again.

D．Raise your hand to inform your teacher.

What can be provided for you during the exam?

A．Pencils.	B．Food and drink.
C．Extra paper.	D．Calculators.

Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure
Size: 4,028 square miles
Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.
Temperature: Averages between 71℉and 77℉year around (expect the mercury(水银柱) to drop at higher heights).
Beaches: 47    Golf Courts: 20    Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.
Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.
Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; nightly rates range from $35—$5,000.
Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.
Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.
Resources: Call [phone] to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for updated information.
Shopping: The largest shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kona Coast.
_________ are mostly interested in reading the passage.

A．Students

B．Businessmen

C．Tourists

D．Immigrants

The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

A．28

B．32

C．37

D．44

The underlined part “expect the mercury(水银柱) to drop at higher heights” means _________.

A．Things are easy to lose weight at higher places

B．Dropping things from higher places is expected

C．Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places

D．Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places

 __________ are not mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island.

A．Trains

B．Planes

C．Rental cars

D．Taxis

What can we infer from the passage?

A．You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.

B．You can call [phone] to order some food.

C．You can find some courts to play tennis on the island.

D．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

   Editor’s notes: AWL is well known for its dictionaries and English language teaching materials． Some readers have written in to ask us for the latest information on high quality books on English, so here we introduce two texts that aim to improve spoken English fluency．
Let’s speak （Beginner)
By Bev Dusuya, Naoko Ozeki and Kevin Bergman
ISBN: 962001359X
Speak Up（Pre-Intermediate)
By Bev Kusuya, Nako Zeki
ISBN: 0583338050
“Teach the students about your culture and help them talk about their own．” How often are these worthy goals kept from being achieved by the limitations of your beginner level learners? Students at all levels want to talk about culture．
Topics include food, shopping, sports, fashion, the roles of men and women, health, music, and many more．
These are all chosen from surveys of over 15,000 students about their own interests in cross-cultural communication．
“Let’s Speak” and “Speak Up” share a special but excellent way that allows all students to take part in．
The series has questions which start thinking and then help collect opinions about personal topics． Conversation practice is provided by ready to use （现成的)models of basic exchanges on the topic． Also, the cultural information presented in the series comes in the form of interesting, relevant（相关的）facts and ideas from other countries through listening tasks and Culture Quiz exercises．
Team activities in books provide lively problem solving games to enable sharing and comparison of cultural values．
“Let’s Speak” is fit for entry level students of all ages． “Speak Up” provides for the needs of higher level beginners, offering the same careful listening and speaking help, but with slightly more open ended discussion．
For any information about AWL’s books, please get in touch with the following addresses:
Beijing Addison Wesley Longman Information Center
Room 2306, FLTRP Beijing
19 Xi San Huan Beilu, Beijing 100081
Tel: [phone] （010) 68917788
Fax: [phone]E-mail: [e-mail]
In the sentence “Teach the students about your culture and help them talk about their own”, “your culture” here means the culture of           ．

A．the English native speakers	B．the English learners
C．the readers of the two books	D．the readers of the newspaper

Which of the following are mentioned about the two books in the passage above?
a．publisher       b．titles          c．content         d．writers 
e．prices          f．pages           g．book number

A．a,b,d,f

B．a,c,d,g

C．b,c,d,e

D．b,c,e,f

The two books have in common everything EXCEPT         ．
A．the same interesting topics
B．the same level of learners
C．proper ways to excite the learners to talk
The passage above is probably taken from the            section in a newspaper．

A．EDUCATION	B．NEWS
C．ENTERTAINMENT	D．BOOKSHELF

TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TEENSGIVING?
TEENSGIVING is an exciting event where hundreds of New York City teens gather together annually for a remarkable day of community service. This year, TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 participants will once again better New York City and impact thousands of lives!
When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010?
SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
Where is TEENSGIVING?
All over New York City. Everyone will meet at the 92nd Street Y (92nd and Lexington) at 9:00 AM for the event kick-off. Then, all TEENSGIVING volunteers will disperse across the city to work with our partnering agencies where they will make a HUGE difference (and have fun!).  
Who participates in TEENSGIVING?
Hundreds of teenagers from around the city. Teens come from the 92nd Street Y, various city schools, youth groups, and organizations in the area. In addition, many adult volunteers (ages 21 and older) will donate their time to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.
What projects do participants do at the agencies?
Sample projects include painting park benches, planting gardens, visiting and playing with underprivileged children, assembling craft kits for children in hospitals, assisting at animal shelters, working at soup kitchens, delivering meals and celebrating with families at homeless shelters.
Do I get anything for participating in TEENSGIVING?
Yes! Everybody benefits! Teen volunteers will receive *6 hours* of community service credit, good towards honor society, high school graduation and college application requirements. Adult volunteers will be “thanked” with a light breakfast, a gift certificate for their troubles, and the satisfaction of helping our city’s youth contribute to their community. In addition, all teen and adult volunteers will receive a cool TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 T-shirt.
This sounds awesome! How do I register for TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010?
Interested teens and/or adults should e-mail the TEENSGIVING Coordinator Josh Hyman at [e-mail] (subject: TEENSGIVING) to receive more information and to register for this fantastic event!   
**Teens can also contact their school’s Community Service Advisor
TEENSGIVING is sponsored by the 92nd Street Y.
TEENSGIVING is an event held ____________.

A．from time to time

B．every year

C．every two years

D．twice a year

Teenagers may do the following in the event EXCEPT ____________.

A．watering flowers

B．cooking

C．cleaning streets

D．taking care of animals

An adult volunteer may get ______ for his time devoted to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.

A．community service credit and a T-shirt

B．a high school certificate, a T-shirt and a light breakfast

C．a T-shirt, a light breakfast and a gift certificate

D．a gift certificate and community service credit

The writer’s purpose in writing the passage is to __________.

A．inform readers of some frequently asked questions

B．introduce TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 to readers

C．encourage readers to ask more questions about TEENSGIVING

D．call on readers to participate in TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010

Who might buy the house after reading the above advertisement?

A．Some young students.	B．A couple with little money
C．A big rich family	D．A big poor family

What room has several possible uses?

A．The living room.	B．The bedroom.
C．The dining room.	D．The kitchen.

What is emphasized(强调)in the description of each room?

A．Floor.

B．Entrance.

C．Size.

D．Windows.

B
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．Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale．	B．Beach Plaza Hotel．
C．Baymont Inn Hotel．	D．Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel．

In which hotel parking is the cheapest?

A．Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale．	B．Beach Plaza Hotel．
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．are fond of swimming in heated water

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

D．are a cigarette smoker

Which of the following is NOT true to the ads? 

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

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

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

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

INVITATION TO A GOING-AWAY PARTY Sunday, June12 Dear Li Yang and Lu Ming, You are invited to a party for our foreign teacher Miss Green’s return to England for her holiday. She leaves on June 21. The best part of the party will be when we sing and dance together. Party given by: Students’ Union Date: Saturday, June 18,2006 Time: 6:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.       Place: The Students’ Dining Hall Reply by: Friday, June 17 Food and drinks will be provided at the party. Zhang Yu PS: This event is NOT to be missed! We hope to see you there!

 
When will they have the party?

A．On Sunday, June12th.	B．On Friday,June 17th.
C．On Saturday, June18th.	D．On Tuesday,June21th.

How long will the party last?

A．For three hours.	B．For two hours and a half.
C．For four hours and a half.	D．For three hours and a half.

According to the invitation, which sentence is TRUE ?

A．Miss Green leaves on Tuesday.	B．They are not going to sing.
C．They are not going to dance.	D．They can’t eat food at the party.

Who are Li Yang and Lu Ming?

A．Zhang Yu’s teachers.	B．Zhang Yu’s students
C．Zhang Yu’s schoolmates.	D．Zhang Yu’s sisters.

Austin Children’s Museum
This 7,000-square-foot museum aims to entertain and educate children up to age 9. In its Global City exhibit, people can go shopping for groceries, order lunch at a diner, pretend that they’re doctors or construction workers, and more. In other fun exhibits, they learn about Austin’s history, explore the world of water, and experience life on a large Texas farm.
Open time: From Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, 12:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
Address: 201 Colorado St, Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: [phone]
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Founded in 1899, it is the world’s oldest children’s museum, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and special events. The Mystery of Things teaches children about cultural and scientific objects and Music Mix welcomes young virtuosos (名家).
Open time: From Wednesday to Friday, 2:00 p.m.～5:00 p.m.
On Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
Address: 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, New York 1213
Phone: [phone]
Children’s Discovery Museum
This museum’s hand-on exhibits explore the relationships between the natural and the created worlds, and among people of different cultures and times. Exhibits include Streets, a 5/8-scale copy of an actual city, with streets lights, and waterworks, which shows how pumps can move water through a reservoir system.
Open time: From Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, from noon. Closed on holidays.
Address: 180 Woz Way, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, California 95110
Phone: [phone]
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
This museum is the largest of its kind. Exhibits cover science, culture, space, history, and explorations. Among them are the Space Quest Planetarium (additional fee), the 33-foot-high Water Clock, the Playscape gallery for preschools, and the Dinosphere exhibit, along with hand-on science exhibits.
The largest gallery, the Center for Exploration, is designed for ages 12 and up.
Open time: From Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
Address: 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
Phone: [phone]
Suppose that December 25 is Tuesday, which of the following museums can you visit?

A．Austin Children’s Museum.	B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
C．Children’s Discovery Museum.	D．Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

If you want to see how pumps can move water through a reservoir system, you should visit the museum in _____.

A．Texas

B．New York

C．California

D．Indiana

After entering the museum you need to pay an additional fee to see _____.

A．the Center for Exploration	B．the Space Quest Planetarium
C．the Global City exhibit	D．Waterworks

Which of the following is not exhibited in Children’s Museum of Indianapolis?

A．culture

B．history

C．explorations

D．special events

The purpose of writing this passage is to _____.

A．ask adults to visit museums

B．compare some museums and decide which one is the best

C．introduce some museums and encourage parents to visit them with their children

D．introduce some exhibits and museums to foreigners

Sri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.
Arrive
The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The country’s main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city.
Why now?
The best time to visit Sri Lanka’s southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, you’ll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lanka’s main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.
See
There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many outstanding ruins. Other mustsees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambulla’s cave temple, the country’s largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picture-like town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where age-old customs, arts, and crafts remain.
Do
Sri Lanka owns about 1,600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colourful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the world to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.
Taste
Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet.
Did you know?
Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the world’s largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).
Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka?

A．Anuradhapura.

B．Kandy.

C．Colombo.

D．Polonnaruwa.

If you want to know something about “Diwali”, you’d better go there in          .

A．November.

B．May.

C．September.

D．October.

We can learn from the passage that Sri Lanka          .

A．is in the Pacific Ocean	B．is famous for its excellent food
C．is the world’s largest producer of tea	D．has only flights to London

The author wrote the article in order to          .

A．let readers know what is famous in Sri Lanka

B．introduce the picturesque landscape of Sri Lanka

C．let people get more travel information about Sri Lanka

D．make Sri Lanka well known throughout the world

The apartments for sales,40 minutes’ walk to the gold coast beach, on the ground floor is a private patio(天井), fully fitted kitchen, resting room with feature fireplace and a second reception room which could be used as a dinning room or third downstairs bedroom. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, one of which leads onto a sunny terrace(阳台), fully tiled bathroom with bath and shower. The property is in excellent condition throughout and is ready to move straight into Sky TV, telephone and broadband are connected.
Status: Available                                 Price: EUR￠115,000
Telephone: [phone]         Location: Mollina Malaga Province Spain
Apartment furnished for sale at an unbelievable price. The apartment is part of a small complex with swimming pool and a public resting-room with TV, relaxing area, changing areas, etc. The apartment is on the market fully furnished, air conditioning, with good environment to all divisions of the apartment. If you are thinking tapping into the rental market while the property is empty during the year, this property could be your best bet at the best possible price.
Number of Bedrooms: 2
Status: Available                                 Price: EUR￠147,000
Telephone: [phone]                     Location: Sao Leiria Portugal
Nice villa for sale. The villa has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Beach at walking distance. Outside there is a swimming pool. The villa is just outside inland coast in a small villa of 20 houses.
Status: Available                               Price: EUR￠340,000
Telephone: [phone]                     Location: Inland Costal Area
The apartments in the first advertisement have the following advantages Except ________.

A．the rest room has a fire fireplace

B．the bathroom has bath and shower

C．the apartments are ready to move straight into

D．it has a public resting-room with TV

If you want to buy an apartment with a public relaxing area, you should dial ________.

A．00351-981888988	B．00331-961777017
C．04811-961999018	D．05355-941445535

What’s the meaning of the underlined part in the second advertisement?

A．Knocking into.

B．Putting into.

C．Taking advantages of.

D．Getting into.

From the advertisements we can know the apartments ________.  

A．are in different areas	B．are in the same developing area
C．are of the same price	D．belong to the same developing company

Art of sushi making Bei Restaurant at the Opposite House offers the last sushi preparation class by Max Levy, a New Orleans-born New Yorker, who learned the art of sushi making from masters in Japan. Classes are scheduled at 11:30 am on Dec.2 or 5. Cost is 388 yuan per person, including materials and use of materials. 010-6410-5230	Festive buffet CBD restaurant at Grand Millennium Beijing offers a festive buffet（自助餐）, featuring roast turkey, until Dec.30. Turkey will be matched with stuffing, cranberry sauce, bread and butter pudding, honey-glazed ham, brandy fruit cakes, and existing gourmet buffet selections. 010-6530-9383
Christmas dinner party Beijing Minzu Hotel prepares a dinner party on Christmas Eve. There will be song-and-dance performances, with famous French wines and exciting prizes to win. Cost is 1,680—2,580 yuan per person. 6—10 pm, Dec.24, 1/F, Coffee Mill, Four Seasons Restaurant, 2/F Jin Xiu Palace, and 11/F East Hall and West Hall. 010-6601-4466 ext 162	Christmas shopping Get a gift idea at The Peninsula Beijing, where there is a wide range of offerings, or shop in style at The Peninsula Arcade, for fashion, jewelry, leather and other gifts. Or try online shopping at peninsula.com. The Peninsula Boutique is open daily from 11:00am—9:30 pm. 010-8516-2888 ext 6691

Many customers are attracted to Bei Restaurant for its ________.

A．brandy fruit cakes	B．song-and-dance performances
C．jewelry and leather	D．art of sushi making

If you want to buy some Christmas gifts for your friends, you’d better go to _________.

A．Beijing Minzu Hotel	B．Grand Millennium Beijing
C．The Peninsula Beijing	D．Bei Restaurant

If you are sure to order delicious Turkey by Dec. 30, you can phone _________.  

A．010-8516-2888

B．010-6601-4466

C．010-6530-9383

D．010-6410-5230

Ten Chinese PhD students are demanding that Beijing Normal University Professor Yu Dan be away from her television show on CCTV10. They argue that her on-air explanations of Confucius’s Analects (孔子《论语》) are “incorrect and misleading”.
Yu is known for explaining Confucius’s Analects to a TV audience. But some complain that her explanations are unfaithful to Chinese tradition.
But Yu doesn’t seem to worry too much about her critics, saying, “It’s a matter of personal choice. Some like KFC, while others like McDonalds.”
STEALING some online gamer’s password might seem less harmful than credit card theft. It does keep the victim from wearing himself out all night playing. But it is not all that nice, says 19-year-old Zhang Qiwen, in Shanghai.
Last August, Zhang accidentally downloaded a Trojan while playing Warcraft. The Trojan is a type of virus used by hackers to steal people’s passwords. Overnight the Trojan transferred all the “gold” (game credits) from Zhang’s private account to an unknown account. Zhang hopes the police will find and punish the thief, who can also pocket some cash since the stolen “gold” can go on sale online.
New England’s largest indoor public garden has opened here in a historic park, and officials expect it to become a center for learning about plants as well as a top attraction for visitors.
The glass-walled Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, which opened on March 2, offers a tropical garden, an orchid garden, and a Mediterranean room with a collection of citrus trees. The center also has two classrooms and will offer gardening classes provided by the University of Rhode Island.
Roger Williams Park, named for the city’s 17th-century founder, also has a zoo. The park already attracts more than 2 million visitors a year, and Providence Mayor David Cicilline said that he expects the new center will attract more and more visitors to Providence.
Which of the following statements is true?

A．Confucius’s Analects is like KFC or McDonalds in China now.

B．19-year-old Zhang was angry because a hacker stole his “gold”.

C．The Trojan is a new online game.

D．The garden is run by a university.

We can learn from the passage that ______.

A．there are four gardens in Roger Williams Park Botanical Center.

B．No one likes Yu Dan’s explanation of Confucius’s Analects.

C．Yu Dan won’t show up on CCTV any more for explanations of Confucius’s Analects.

D．Some people make money by stealing online gamers’ game credits and selling them.

Where is Roger Williams Park?

A．It’s in England.	B．It’s in Providence.
C．It’s in a botanical center.	D．It’s in a famous zoo.

You are very likely to read the passage in ______.

A．a biology textbook	B．a fashion magazine
C．a newspaper	D．a book review