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Coolest Hotels in the World
Ariau Amazon Towers
The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan suit which is large enough for a big family. You’ll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.
Prices, starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to$3000 for the Tarzan Suite.
For more information,visite the website:http://www.ariautowers.
com                
The Ice Hotel
Every winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year,world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You’ll have your choice between hot or cold rooms,but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.
Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.
For more information, visit the website:http://www.icehotel.com
Propeller Island
Propeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German tist. Each room provides you with the promibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furmiture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You’ll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.
Prices:starting at just $91 a night,and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.
For more information,visit the website:http://www.propeller island. com
For information about other cool hotels in the world ,visit the website: http://www.bahamabeachclub. com
What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?

A．You can sleep in tree houses.

B．You can choose any of the towers.

C．It is designed for big families.

D．Every room has a walkway.

For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels,they have to pay at least______.

A．$111

B．$182

C．$600

D．$636

Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel the sea?

A．http://www.icehotel.com

B．http://www.ariautowers.com

C．http://www .propeller-island. com

D．http://www.bahamabeachclub. com

Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every year?

A．Propeller Island City Lodge	B．Ariau Amazon Towers
C．The Ice Hotel	D．Bahama Beach Club

Holiday News
Vacancies (空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome.Reduced prices for low season.
The Snowdonia Center
The Snowdonia Center for young mountain climbers has a mountain 1068.The beginners’ costs are ￡57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.
You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.
The World Sea Trip of a Lifetime
Our World Sea Trip of 2008 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.
On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.
During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.
You will visit all the places most people only dream about – from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong Kong.
For a few thousand pounds, all you’ve ever hoped for can be yours.
 What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?

A．Choose the holiday in Devon.	B．Go to the Snowdonia Centre
C．Join the World Sea Trip of 2008	D．Visit Acapulco and Hawaii

 In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?

A．It provides chances of family gatherings.

B．It provides customers with good food.

C．It offers a sport lesson.

D．It offers comfortable room.

What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?

A．You can have free meals on deck every day.

B．You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.

C．You will have chances to watch and act in a play.

D．You have to do your own packing and unpacking.

At the Snowdonia Centre, the beginners’ costs of ￡57 do not cover ______.

A．food

B．rooms

C．body exercises

D．walking shoes

Our grand China tour will show you a different China !
But you are required to present a U.S. Passport as an American when entering China. For some important information on how to apply for a passport, see the following forms.

What is most probably talked about before this passage?

A．International travel information.

B．An introduction to a journey to China.

C．The great changes happening in China.

D．Matters needed to be dealt with before going to China.

You can apply for a U.S. passport by mail if you ____.

A．have never had a U.S. passport before

B．got your most recent U.S. passport 17 years ago

C．were 17 when you received your previous passport

D．changed your name after getting your passport last time

Before submitting Form DS-11, you should____.

A．fill in all information on the form

B．print the form on both sides of the paper

C．fill the form in either black or blue ink

D．make an appointment with a Passport Agency

If you don’t fill Form DS-11 clearly, ____.

A．you must get another form from your local Passport Agency and refill it

B．you should ask for advice from Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad

C．you may get a late reply from a Passport Agency

D．you must hand it in and explain it personally

If you want a job of taking care of children, which ad will you answer?

A．LOST AND FOUND

B．ROOMMATES

C．FOR SAIL

D．HELP WANTED

You will call____ if you want to buy a radio.

A．800---0436

B．800—0739

C．800—4661

D．800—4964

If your aunt wants to rent a room from Feb.1^st to Apri.1^st, how much money should she pay?

A．$160

B．$ 129

C．$ 209

D．$418

Exploit your parking space
An unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to £200 or £300 a week. Put an advertisement（广告）for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.
Rent（出租）a room
Spare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed "rent a room" program, you won't have to pay any tax on the first £4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.
Make money during special events
Won't want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money, Grashpadder can advertise your space.
Live on set
Renting your home out as a "film set" could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free-but you will be charged if your home gets picked.
Use your roof
You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing  solar equipment(around￡14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.

1．	If you earn ￡5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on. A． ￡800 B． ￡500 C． ￡4500 D． 5000

2．	Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event? A． On Letpark. B． On Roomspare. C． On Grashpadder. D． On Roommateeasy.

3．	If you want to use energy free, you have to. A． sign an agreement with the government B． pay around ￡14,000 for the equipment C． sell the roof to some energy companies D． keep the roof unchanged for within 25 years

4．	For whom the text most probably written? A． Lodgers. B． Advertisers. C． House owners. D． Online companies

Elixir Written by Eric Walter Twelve-year-old Roth become a friend of Dr. Banting and his  Assistant,Mr.Best. who are in search of a cure for diabetes(糖尿病).She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals. Being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.

George Washington Carver Written by Elizabeth Macleod Meet the “Peanut specialist”, George Washington Carver, The inventor and professor who made over and above25 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern United States. See also MacLeod’s Albert Einstein: A life of Genius.

The Inuit Thought of it :Amazing Arctic Innovation Written by Alootook Ipellie and David MacD1. Explore more than one can help0 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familiar to us today to inventive concept that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people. Also see other books: the Chinese thought of it by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of it by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.

Made in Canada:101 Amazing Achievements Written by Bew Spencer What things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection? Here Are 101common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian, Including the Blackberry ,alkaline (碱)batteries the Blue Box recycling program.

Newton and the Time Machine Written by Michael McGowan Ten-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see Dinosaur up close. But it disappear on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen Certrude.in it !Can he save them Before time runs out?

 
Which of the following best describes Roth’s feeling in Book 1?

A．Painful	B．Curious
C．Frightened	D．Disappointed.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.

B．Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.

C．Alkalines batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.

D．George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.

In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Certrude are_____________

A．Newton’s human friends	B．the names of the time machine
C．two dinosaurs	D．the inventors of the time machine

If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by____________.

A．Elizabeth Macleod	B．Eric Walters
C．Rocky Landon & David MacDonald	D． Bev Spencer

1．	Which of the following is discouraged by the Friends organization? A． To build massive complexes for public amusement. B． To prevent possible damages to the National Park. C． To help protect and improve the Park for all to enjoy. D． To sponsor publications and projects in local school.

2．	One of the benefits for members of Friends is to. A． have Friends' goods free of charge B． visit any place not open to the public C． take part in work parties if they want to D． give talks in their fields on current issues

3．	The purpose of this poster is to invite more people to. A． raise money for the Friends organization B． join the Friends organization and be members of it C． work as managers for Pembroke shire National Park D． enjoy the landscape of Pembroke shire National Park

Seattle International Film Festival ：Future Wave Shorts Program
Seattle Washington
May/June annually
Deadline：March
A presentation of original short films created by youth aged 18 and under. Entries must be no longer than 10 minutes（including end titles）.The juried Future Wave winner receives a $500 each prize！
http://www.siff.net
Contact：Dustin Kasper 【dustin.Kasper @siff.Net 】
Entry fee：$20
University if Toronto Film and Video Festival
Toronto
February
Deadline：January
Annual Festival accepting all lengths and genres（流派），with an emphasis on student work.Submission （提交）form on festival website.
http://www.uoftfilmandvideofestival.ca
Contact: Steven Hoffner 【[e-mail]】
Entry fee：$15 (early)  $20（final）
Young Cuts Film Festival
Toronto Ontario
August 23th-27^th
Deadline：April 30^th
The Young Cuts Film Festival is one of the world’s most important film festivals for film makers under the age of 25 and is for student film makers and non-student film makers alike. It’s important because we not only evaluate young film makers’ short films for our own Festival competition，but we can also evaluate your film with an eye to establishing its market potential. For more information please go to our website at www.youngcuts.com or email us at [e-mail]
Contact：Peter Bailey 【[e-mail]】
Entry fee：$60.00—$90.00
Scene First Student Film Festival
Wilmington North California
June 14^th-16^th
Deadline：May
The 3-day national film competition provides student film makers with an opportunity to show their short films， network with industry professionals， and learn from academic and industry leadership ——all in a relaxed social environment.
http://www.scenefirstfestival.com
Contact： Sam Connelly 【[e-mail]】
Entry fee：$12

If you want to enter Seattle International Film Festival，you have to ______.

A．be above 18 years of age

B．apply before May

C．make a film no more than 10 minutes in length

D．make a film with end titles

Those who enter Young Cuts Film Festival can _______.

A．win some prize money

B．have their films sold at the film market

C．meet very professional film makers

D．know whether it is possible for their films to go into market

If a student film maker want to ask famous film makers for advice，he should go to ________.

A．Seattle International Film Festival

B．University if Toronto Film and Video Festival

C．Young Cuts Film Festival

D．Scene First Student Film Festival

Movies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies, such as the Oscars. But how about movies for phones? They are getting their turn at MoFilm—the first mobile film festival.
The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries. Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length—ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones.
New Platforms
The awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making  in the entertainment industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work.  Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works.
It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!
New Technology Advances
MoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However this could be overcome as technology advances.
In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.
Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere.
At the first MoFilm,        .

A．movies in the theater got their recognition

B．more than 100 countries took part in the competition

C．ideal films were five minutes or less in length

D．the winner was chosen by experts' voting

They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. The underlined word means “         ”.

A．disappointed

B．surprised

C．frightened

D．encouraged

Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of        .

A．online services	B．the mobile phone
C．technology advances	D．the screen size

What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Putting Movies on Mobiles

B．Introduction of Latest Mobile Phones

C．Mobile Phones’ Ceremonies

D．Film Awards Broadcast on Mobile Phones

Which statement is NOT true?

A．MoFilm is not a part of Hollywood.

B．Mobile phones are considered to be a new platform for short films.

C．MoFilm get their recognition through Oscars.

D．Films made for mobiles will likely be cleaner.

With Captain Cash’s help, we’ve put together the BIGGEST and BEST money-saving guide EVER - so what are you waiting for? Start saving NOW! The first step is to sign up to Captain Cash’s fantastic new website.
▲ Captain’s saving tip on car insurance
MAKE sure you give an accurate figure for your annual mileage when you get a quote - if you overestimate, your premium（保费）will rise.
▲ Captain’s saving tip on home insurance
Don’t overinsure your home - by sticking to the rebuild cost (the amount that really matters), you're covered if there’s a disaster. When in doubt seek independent advice.
Plus, pay your insurance policy in one hit, if you can. Many insurance companies charge higher interest rates when you pay in monthly installments.
▲ Captain’s saving tip on entertainment
BUY the latest CDs online from HMV via Captain Cash for great price deals. For instance, The Friends 15th Anniversary Complete Collection: 40 DVD box set is just £69.99 with free UK delivery - saving £30 on the RRP (Recommended Retail Price).
▲ Captain’s saving tip on utility bills
DON’T be loyal to expensive suppliers - always check out the best deals. Getting gas and electricity from the same company and paying by direct debit instead of cash or cheque also lowers the annual cost of your bills. You can also shave money from bills by turning appliances off, rather than leaving them on standby, and by turning the heating down by a degree or two.
What is Captain Cash?

A．A bookstore

B．An online shop

C．An expert

D．A website

What’s the RRP of 40 DVD box set of The Friend?

A．£39.99

B．£99.99

C．£59.99

D．£109.99

Which of the following is NOT TRUE concerning Captain’s saving tips?

A．Paying utility bills in cash is a more economical way.

B．Paying the full price when buying a home insurance is a wise choice.

C．Accurate estimate of your yearly mileage is key to a car insurance.

D．Power off the electrical appliances while they are not being used.

With Captain Cash’s help, we’ve put together the BIGGEST and BEST money-saving guide EVER - so what are you waiting for? Start saving NOW! The first step is to sign up to Captain Cash’s fantastic new website.
▲ Captain’s saving tip on car insurance
MAKE sure you give an accurate figure for your annual mileage when you get a quote - if you overestimate, your premium（保费）will rise.
▲ Captain’s saving tip on home insurance
Don’t overinsure your home - by sticking to the rebuild cost (the amount that really matters), you're covered if there’s a disaster. When in doubt seek independent advice.
Plus, pay your insurance policy in one hit, if you can. Many insurance companies charge higher interest rates when you pay in monthly installments.
▲ Captain’s saving tip on entertainment
BUY the latest CDs online from HMV via Captain Cash for great price deals. For instance, The Friends 15th Anniversary Complete Collection: 40 DVD box set is just £69.99 with free UK delivery - saving £30 on the RRP (Recommended Retail Price).
▲ Captain’s saving tip on utility bills
DON’T be loyal to expensive suppliers - always check out the best deals. Getting gas and electricity from the same company and paying by direct debit instead of cash or cheque also lowers the annual cost of your bills. You can also shave money from bills by turning appliances off, rather than leaving them on standby, and by turning the heating down by a degree or two.
What is Captain Cash?

A．A bookstore

B．An online shop

C．An expert

D．A website

What’s the RRP of 40 DVD box set of The Friend?

A．£39.99

B．£99.99

C．£59.99

D．£109.99

Which of the following is NOT TRUE concerning Captain’s saving tips?

A．Paying utility bills in cash is a more economical way.

B．Paying the full price when buying a home insurance is a wise choice.

C．Accurate estimate of your yearly mileage is key to a car insurance.

D．Power off the electrical appliances while they are not being used.

Become a professional dog trainer, dog walker or pet sitter with our expert education adn lifetime business support.
Top Dog Trainers School will teach you everything you need to know about running your new business. A diploma from Top Dog Trainers School will take you into an enjoyable careet with animals.
◆ We help you create a profitable and successful business from the bottom up with little overhead costs.
◆ We have 10 years lf animal care experience.
◆ We run a Dog Training business making over$150,00per year.
◆ You will leam how to rank your website at the top of search engines.
◆ Hands-on experience with animals and customer relations.
◆ We guide you through business insurance,taxes,licenses,and more.
Dog Trainers Course
In this 2 week course you will be taught how to run a profitable and enjoyable dog training business.
You will have hands on experience training and caring for at least 12 dogs ofall sorts ranging in size from a toy poodle to an Anatolian Shepherd.
You will leam about all available training techniques and equipment so you can provide personalized training for four customers.
We will train you how to run classes and private in-home lessons.
How to run a safe and secure kennel(狗舍）including advance animal health care.
Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters Course
In this 1 week course you will have experience caring for over a dozen dogs,parrots,chickens, ducks,cats,and horses.
We will teach you the secrets of successful dog walkers with hours of dog ,parrots,chickens,ducks,cats,and horses.
We will teach you the secrets of successful dog walkers with hours of walking experience.
We will teach you how to wash dogs and horses.
We will teach you how to properly care for cats and birds.
Top Dog Trainer School aims to            .

A．help people to be excellent experienced walkers

B．teach people how to do business successfully

C．help people to start a career related with animals

D．eam some money by giving diplomas to its leamers

We can infer from the passage that the Anatolian Shepherd,compared with a toy poodbl,is        .

A．much more expensive to buy	B．much smaller in size
C．more difficult to care for	D．more troblesome in training

Which of the following is not a peomise made by the dog trainer school?

A．To start your ownbusiness with affordable money.

B．To make a fortune after the training in the school.

C．To have wide experience in animal care.

D．To find a satisfactory job in this school.

Through the courses you will learn         .

A．the secrets of how to train the horses

B．how to take care of some pets and birds

C．how to search for business chanses on the internet

D．how to keep your customers'houses clean and healthy

We can resd the passage in the     part of a newspaper.

A．entertainment

B．advertisement

C．science

D．business

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____________ Earn up to $25,000 a year as a Medical Transcriptionist! No experience is needed. Work the hours you choose. Train at home in your spare time. The medical profession needs skilled transcriptionists. So if you can type, or are willing to learn, we can train you to work at home doing medical transcriptions from tapes dictated by doctors. Get free information! At-Home Profession Corp. Call Toll Free 1-800-475-0100 or visit www.athome.com

Globe Insurance Company Since 1951, Globe has grown in financial strength and reputation. With over 2.8 million policies in force, Globe is committed to providing affordable life, health and accident insurance for the entire family. It only costs $1 to start your Longlife coverage. Globe Insurance Company Call Toll Free, Seven Days A Week, 24 hours A Day. 1-800-358-1945 or visit www.globeic.com

.  The best title of the 3^rd advertisement would be _______________.

A．Training at Home	B．Learning at Home
C．Recording Work	D．Working at Home

.  ．According to the information above, if your child has hearing problems, you can turn to _______________.

A．At-Home Profession Corp	B．Globe Insurance Company
C．Bradford Publications	D．American Inventors Corp

.  From the advertisements above, we can learn that ____________.

A．Globe Insurance Company has a history of 51 years..

B．as a medical transcriptionist, you may earn $25,000 a month

C．Bradford Publications offers a treatment to hearing impaired parents

D．you can visit www.aic.com when you invent a new model of hearing aid.

One Day Tour: Great Wall & Summer Palace
Overview:  You will visit the famous Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace in one day.
Tour Description and Itinerary (行程)
One day Private Tour or Coach Tour: Depart everyday
Start from 8:30 am to around 6:00 pm, flexible schedule for private tour.
Itinerary:
Pick you up from hotel on departure time, then drive to the famous Badaling Great Wall, which is 60 miles away from downtown about one and a half hour driving. Sightseeing on Great Wall Badaling section for about 3 hours.
Visit scenic spots: Badaling Geat Wall, Badaling Fortress, Beacon-towers, "Looking-toward-Beijing Stone", etc. (Cable car is available for you to get to the highest point to have a bird view)
Drive to restaurant for lunch. After lunch, visit the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden- Summer Palace.
Visit scenic spots: 1. East palace gate, 2. the hall of benevolence and longevity, 3. hall of jade billows, 4. the hall of joyful longevity, 5. the covered walkway, 6. the marble boat, etc.
Transfer you back to your hotel after the whole day tour.
For the coach tour (small group in each bus, 6-10 persons per group):
★Suitable for economic or single travelers, make friends on the same bus, only English-speaking travelers on our bus.
★Travellers will be arranged in a small group, Keep group size less than ten in each air-conditioned bus;
★Vehicle mode: Coaster-New air-conditioned tour coach (click for picture)- 26 seats, only 6-10 persons per bus.
For Private Tour:
★Private tour is suitable for those individual or family travelers who is not willing to join the tour group, it may not feel very free when following the group. A designated car and private guide will follow you to go to the place you like, this package cost higher than coach tour.
★Vehicle mode: private luxury car or MPV van (click for picture)
For the private tour, you also need to go to one or two shopping stops every day.
Tour Price includes: 
1. Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.
2. Air-conditioned car, van or minibus for your private group.
3. Entrance tickets of the sightseeings.
4. English-speaking tour guide explain the sightseeings along the tour.
5. Typical Chinese lunch.
6. Chinese Jade shop visit.
Tour Package excludes:
Fee of cable car - cable car to the highest point of Great Wall, 60 RMB ($7.4)
Note: Children taller than 1.1 meter should be charged as full price, children shorter than 1.1 meter should be charged only half of the price.
How to Book?
1. You can book online or by email, tell us which hotel to pick you up, then receive our confirmation email.
2. When you arrive in Beijing, our tour guide will call you the night before the tour, if you are not in hotel room, we will leave a message in your room, to inform the time to pick you up in the next morning.
Payment Methods: 1.Cash to tour guide 2.Credit card 3.PayPal 4.Bank remit (wire transfer)
If a group of 26 Americans want to have a one-day tour in Beijing, they can            .

A．share the same bus	B．take 6 coaches at most
C．take 3 coaches at least	D．not speak English

For private tour,                                        .

A．travellers can ask the tour guide to change the travel schedule

B．travellers should pay the same amount of money as the coach tour

C．travellers must pay additional money for the entrance tickets

D．travellers needn’t pay additional money for the cable car

This passage is most probably taken from                     .

A．a travel guide

B．a newspaper

C．a magazine

D．the Internet

Spring is just around the corner and it’s a time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Here is a selection of festivals around the country that are a great excuse to get back in the spring sunshine.

Dana Point Festival of the Whales

Dana Point, California
March 7 to 8 and 14 to 15,2010
Each year, over two sunny weekends in March the town of Dana Point, California celebrates the return of migratory California Gray wh ales to this part of the Pacific Ocean. Festivities include whale-watching, an arts festival and educational hands-on activities for the entire family. Prices start at $ 29 per adult and $ 19 for children. For more information, visit www.dpfestivalofwhales.com.

Chandler Ostrich Festival

Chandler, Arizona
March 13 to 15, 2010
Chandler is the center of Ostrich(舵鸟) ranching in the U.S. You can see jockeys ride these feathered around the ostrich track at Tubleweed Park. General admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children aged five to 12 and kids four and under are free. For more information visit www.ostrichfestival.com.

Festival of Houses and Gardens

Charleston, South Carolina
March 19 to April 18, 2010
The Historic Charleston Foundation gives curious travelers the opportunity to explore gardens of some of the finest private residences in America. Each three hour tour (afternoons from 2 to 5pm and evenings from 6 to 9 pm) lets you visit eight to ten properties dating from the American colonial period. Prices range from $25 to $45. For more information, visit www.historiccharleston.org.

Tulip Time Festival

Holland, Michigan
May 1 to 9, 2010
You don’t need to travel to the Netherlands this spring to see and smell some of the world’s finest tulips(郁金香). The town of Holland is home to millions of colorful bulbs. The 81^st annual Tulip Time Festival, one of the largest flower festivals in America will kick off with fireworks on May 1. Admission fee ranges from $6 for the children’s area to $38 for theatre tickets. Tickets and more information are available at www.tuliptime.com.
A couple with their 4-year-old son will go whale-watching, they have to pay         .

A．$77

B．$ 58

C．$ 38

D．$ 48

The underlined word “jockeys” in the second ad is closest in meaning to         .

A．judges

B．riders

C．children

D．travelers

If you want to learn about the history of American colonial period, you can visit          .

A．Tulip Time	B．Houses and Gardens
C．Dana Point of the whales	D．Chandler Ostrich

It can be concluded that        .
A. All the festivals are held in March.
B. All the Festivals are concerned with animals
C. All the Festivals are held in the U.S.A.
D. All the Festivals surely interest children.