Rockwatch—The Best Club on Earth
If you are young and interested in geology(地質(zhì)學(xué)), 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(侵蝕)．
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.
【小題1】Rockwatch Magazine mailed to its members tells about things related to ________.

A．geology B．a(chǎn)griculture
C．politics D．economics
【小題2】What activities are specially arranged for Rockwatch members interested in photography?
A．Guided walks. B．Rocky activities.
C．Yearly competitions. D．Academic workshops.
【小題3】When applying for Wildlife Watch membership, a Rockwatch member can enjoy ________.
A．free membership B．a(chǎn) special discount
C．a(chǎn) Rock Artist prize D．guided road shows
【小題4】You may join both Rockwatch and Wildlife Watch clubs by ________.
A．calling the two clubs B．providing references
C．a(chǎn)pplying separately D．filling in one form


【小題1】A
【小題2】C
【小題3】B
【小題4】D

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When it comes to relationship, we spend a lot of time discussing their joys, but rarely talk about the pain when they break down. Yet most people have a story about a broken relationship.
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【小題1】How did Angela Thompson deal with her friendship when it went wrong?

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