According to Beth Anaclerio, an Evaston mother of two, ages 4 and 18 months, a child’s birthday party doesn’t have to be a hassle; it can be a basket of fun, “Having a party at home usually requires a lot of running around on the part of the parents, and often the birthday boy or girl gets lost in wild excitement．But it really doesn’t have to be that way,” said Anaclerio．Last summer, Anaclerio and her friend Jill Carlisle, a Northbrook mother of a 2-year-old, founded a home party-planning business called “A Party in a Basket．” Their goal is to help parents and children share in the fun part of party planning, like choosing the subject or making a cake, while they take care of everything．
Drawing on their experiences as mothers, they have created 10 ready-to-use, home party packages．Everything a family needs to plan a party, except the cake and ice cream, is delivered to the home in a large basket．
“Our parties are aimed for children 2 to 10,” Anaclerio said, “and they’re very interactive（互動(dòng)） and creative in that they build a sense of drama based on a subject．For example, at the Soda Shoppe party the guests become waiters and waitresses and build wonderful ice cream creations．”
The standard $200 package for eight children includes a basket filled with invitations, gifts, games and prizes, paper goods, a party planner and the like．For more information, call Anaclerio at 708-864-6584 or Carlisle at 708-205-9141．
小題1:The main purpose of writing this text is _____．
A．to share information about party planning
B．to introduce the joys of a birthday party
C．to sell a service
D．to announce a business plan
小題2:The most important idea behind the kind of party planning described here is that _____．
A．it brings parents and children closer together
B．guests play a part in the preparation of a party
C．parents are spared the trouble of sending invitations
D．it provides a subject of conversation
小題3:What does the underlined word “hassle” probably mean?
A．a(chǎn) party designed by specialists．
B．a(chǎn) plan requiring careful thought．
C．a(chǎn) demand made by guests．
D．a(chǎn) situation causing difficulty or trouble．
小題4:Which of the following is most likely to be a party planner?
A．B．
C．D．

小題1:C
小題2:A
小題3:D
小題4:A

試題分析：這篇文章主要講了一位兩歲小孩的母親創(chuàng)建了家庭聚會(huì)計(jì)劃。這樣聚會(huì)的目的是拉進(jìn)孩子和父母的關(guān)系。介紹了這種服務(wù)的價(jià)格及內(nèi)容。
小題1:主旨題：根據(jù)The standard $200 package for eight children includes a basket filled with invitations, gifts, games and prizes, paper goods, a party planner and the like．For more information, call Anaclerio at 708-864-6584 or Carlisle at 708-205-9141．可知寫這篇文章的目的是出售服務(wù)，故選C。
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)題：根據(jù)Their goal is to help parents and children share in the fun part of party planning, like choosing the subject or making a cake, while they take care of everything．可知這樣聚會(huì)的目的是拉進(jìn)孩子和父母的關(guān)系，故選A。
小題3:猜詞題：根據(jù)it can be a basket of fun, 可猜出“hassle”意思可能是困難的事情，故選D。
小題4:細(xì)節(jié)理解題：聚會(huì)計(jì)劃可能會(huì)用筆記本作記錄，故選A。
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                              Welcome to Gold Coast Wax Museum
HIGHLIGHTS
The Gold Wax(蠟像) Museum is one of the Cold Coast's longest running attractions.  It's a collection of famous figures.  It's Australia's largest museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax figures copies of British and Australian History.
The Wax Museum is visited by many thousands of people each year who are shocked at the amazing realism of the life-size figures in authentic costumes. This is your invitation to wander through at your leisure and meet many important and famous people's figures on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Come face to face with such celebrities as Michael Jackson, President Obama, past President  John F. Kennedy, King Hussein, members of the Royal Family, and many others whose lives have all  left an indelible(擦不掉的) mark on our world.  Information cards are located alongside each figure.
The Gold Coast Wax Museum contains figures which have been made by leading local and overseas sculptors to international standards, equal in quality to the world's best, as seen in Europe, the United Kingdom, and U. S. A.  The detail in the figures is amazing -and includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours for one hand, and the eyes are so real that they seem to follow the viewer around.
Price
Child (1-3yrs) free
Child (4-12yrs) $ 22. 00
Adult  $ 29. 00
Family (2 Adults + I Child) $68.00
Opening hours
Open 7 days a week, 10a. m.  to l0p. m.
Closed at Christmas Day (25 Dec. ) and Anzac Day (25 Apr. )
Location
Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise ( Gold Coast ) QLD
How to get there
You can choose any of the Gold Coast airport transfers, car rentals, shuttles and private transfers to/from your hotel. Many coach  operators also offer Gold  Coast transfers to surrounding attractions, beaches, and the more distant destinations, throughout the day.
What to bring
Bring your sense of adventure and your camera and  see something exciting and quite unique.
For further information, please click here to see more about the Gold Coast Wax Museum.
小題1: If you visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, you can
A．see many members of the Royal Family in person in the Museum
B．enjoy some world-class vivid max-works in the Museum
C．meet many leading local and internatioanal sculptors in the Museum
D．e at any time of the year except at Christmas Day
小題2: If a couple and their l0-year-old son visit the Gold Coast Wax Museum, they may pay_____．
A．$87B．$80C．$68D．$58
小題3: You will most probably find this passage ______.
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The Firegathering
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The Firegathering festival returns to an unidentified place somewhere in the Sussex countryside this May.The ticket price is a very agreeable ￡40，an amount that the organisers promise covers only the costs of staging the event.As well as the night­club singers and dancers and circus performers，you can expect live performances from local stars.If this looks like it might be right for you，you’d be well advised to book your ticket soon；the event has sold out every year since its beginning four years ago.
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B．No profits will be made from the festival.
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C．By giving performances.
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A．All of them entertain attendants with music.
B．All of them have a long history.
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Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善機(jī)構(gòu))．Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things －many of which are“green”－and then choose a meaningful charity from a list.When your mother gets the gift，she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
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C．In Gift No.3.D．In Gift No.4.
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Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories fleshed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
“Jack, did you hear me?”
“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. it’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.
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“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.
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“He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important. Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral.” Jack said.
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“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.
“The box is gone,” he said.
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“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.
It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
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“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.
Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside,
“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bernett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes. Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.
Inside he found these words carved: “Jack. Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”
“Oh. My God! This is the thing he valued most …”
Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.
“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.
46. Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?
A. College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Belser.
B. Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.
C. Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.
D. His present busy life washed away his children memories.
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A. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing
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C. Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address
D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together
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A. Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.
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C. Because he thought he had to keep his word.
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50. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?
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Opening Hours: Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m. ~ 8:30p.m.
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The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also， all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.
Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday
Phone: ( 412)396-6649Fax: (412) 396-6648
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Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m.~ 4:00p.m
Phone: (412)396-6899 Fax: (412) 396-6890
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A．Sailing ClubB．Riding School
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A．24 hours from Monday to Sunday
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C．Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.~ 8:00 p.m.
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小題1:The purpose of this passage is to _____.
A．warnB．a(chǎn)museC．persuadeD．guide
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A．Sea World San DiegoB．San Diego Zoo
C．Maritime Museum of San DiegoD．Old Town Trolley Tours
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This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally.
Rock Dimensions camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience by providing healthy communication between participants, individual goal setting, and challenges that lead to personal growth.
Dates
Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3
Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31
Locations
Climbing Tower at Footsloggers
Linville Gorge and Table Rock area
Local climbing areas near Boone
Responsibilities
Participants will meet Rock Dimensions guides at our location each morning and at the end of each  day. Rock Dimensions will provide all climbing items, including a safety rope, a helmet and climbing shoes for each participant. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing, and personal items like sun cream, etc.
Pre-camp planning
Participants will receive the following information in their registration(注冊(cè)) packet Medical Form, Responsibility Agreement, Clothing/Equipment List, and Directions.
Cost
$575/person for the 5-day camp
$325/person for the first 3 days
Anyone interested in participating in just the last two days of the camp should call to discuss pricing and necessary skills/experience.
小題1:According to the text, Rock Dimensions camps will _______.
A．probably impress participants deeply
B．provide a few competitions
C．help the participants set their life goals
D．check the records of personal growth
小題2:What of the following do participants need to bring with them?
A．A safety rope. B．A helmet.C．Climbing shoes.D．Appropriate clothing.
小題3:If Paul wants to participate in the climbing camp from July 27 to July 29 and his brother from July 27 to July 31, it will cost them _______.
A．575 dollarsB．650 dollarsC．900 dollarsD．1,150 dollars
小題4:What can we infer from the text?
A．Some experience is required of the participants.
B．It’ll be hard for teens to experience the climbing.
C．Parents are required to stay with their children.
D．Guides will talk about the prices with parents.

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