Money Matters for Students
GETTING A GRANT（補助）
Who pays?
The Local Education Authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living.
Who can get this money?
Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course, although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not. Students must also have been resident in the UK for at least three years, which can exclude (排除) some students from overseas.
SPECIAL CASES
If a student has worked before going to college:
A student who is 26 or more before the course starts and who has worked for at least three of the previous six years will get extra money--￡155 a year if 26, increasing to a maximum of ￡615 at 29 or more.
If a student is handicapped (殘疾的):
LEAs will give up to ￡500 to help meet extra expenses—such as buying a tape recorder for a blind student, extra heating or special food.
Banking:
Most of the big banks offer special services to students who open accounts (in the hope that they will stay with the bank when they become rich officials). A student won’t usually have to pay bank charges as long as the account stays in credit. Some banks allow students to overdraw by ￡100 or so, and still don’t make charges (though they do charge interest).
小題1:A student from Japan who has been staying in England for a year and intends to go to college in a few months will _________.

A．get money if he is taking a first degree course

B．be unable to get money from any LEA

C．get money from any LEA when he has finished his course

D．have to open a bank account before he gets any money

小題2:Which of the following is TRUE?

A．A student already attending a course of advanced education is sure to get a grant.

B．A student aged 30 can get extra money—￡615 a year.

C．A student usually must pay back charges when the account is in credit.

D．Students are allowed to overdraw by ￡100 or so in any bank.

小題3:Why is it likely that a bank will welcome new students as their customers?

A．They know students receive money regularly.

B．They charge students extra.

C．They hope students will be rich in the future.

D．They need student accounts in term-time.

小題4:Where can you probably read this passage?

A．A notice-board in a college.	B．A dictionary.
C．A newspaper.	D．A banking office.

This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here are the highlights. 
Live Music - Late Night Jazz 
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie’s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.
PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 15-23 March PRICE: ￥80,120 TIME: 10:00p.m. till late! TEL: 6466-8736
Scottish dancing 
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent
PLACE: Jack Stein’s DATES: every Monday PRICE: Y60 including one drink TIME: 7:00 - ~0:00 p.m. TEL: 6402-1877
Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum 
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move! 
PLACE: Shanghai Museum PRICE: ￥30 (￥ 15 for students) TEL: 6888-6888 DATES: daily TIME: Monday - Friday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Weekends 9:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.
Dining - Sushi chef in town 
Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi ‘a(chǎn)rtist’ is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month. 
PLACE: Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATES: all month PRICE: ￥200 TIME: lunchtime TEL: 6690-3211
For a full listing of events, see our website. 
小題1:Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8: 00p. m. on Saturday, which one can you choose? 

A．Live Music - Late Night Jazz	B．Scottish dancing
C．Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum	D．Dining - Sushi chef in town

小題2:Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?

A．Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out.

B．The performance given by the American jazz band won’t last long.

C．Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.

D．It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.

小題3:From the text we may learn that Kamura is _______.

A．a(chǎn) cook

B．a(chǎn) waitress

C．a(chǎn)n instructor

D．a(chǎn)n artist

THEATRE
City Varieties
The Headrow, Leeds．Tel．430808．
Oct 10—11 only．A Night at the Varieties．All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Dural and the Tony Harrison Trio; Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favorite songs．
Performances: 8 pm nightly．
Admission: ?5; under 16 or over 60: ?4．
York Theatre Royal
St Leonard’s Place, York．Tel．223568．
Sept 23—Oct 17 Groping for Words—a comedy by Sue Townsend．Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries, Townsend now writes about an evening class, which two men and a woman attend．A gentle comedy．
Admission: First night, Mon: ?2; Tues—Fri: ?3．25—5．50; Sat: ?3．50—5．75．
Halifax Playhouse
King’s Cross Street, Halifax．Tel．365998．
Oct 10—17 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson．This is a magical comedy about real people．A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone．Don’t miss it．
Performances: 7:30 pm．
Admission: ?2．Mon: 2 seats for the price of one．
Grand Theatre
Oxford Street, Leeds．Tel．502116．
Restaurant and Café．
Oct—17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13．Sue Townsend’s musical play, based on her best-selling book．
Performances: Evenings 7:45．October 10—17, at 2:30 pm．No Monday performances．
Admission: Tues—Thurs: ?2—5; Fri & Sat: ?2—6．
小題1:Which theatre offers the cheapest seat?

A．City Varieties．	B．Halifax Playhouse．
C．Grand Theatre．	D．York Theatre Royal．

小題2:If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs, which phone number will you ring to book a seat?

A．502116．

B．223568．

C．430808．

D．365998．

小題3:We may learn from the text that Sue Townsend is _____．

A．a(chǎn) director

B．a(chǎn)n actress

C．a(chǎn) musician

D．a(chǎn) writer

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） 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．

Dining Experiences at Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Delicious cuisine is paired with excellent musical entertainment at Belmond Grand Hotel Europe．
TCHAIKOVSKY NIGHT
Every Friday, dine in Lobby Bar and be treated to a special musical accompaniment．
Enjoy timeless classics from the great Russian composer Tchaikovsky, performed by local dancers and a
chamber orchestra．
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm
Price: RUB 2, 000 per adult
RUSSIAN AFTERNOON TEA
Take a seat in the Mezzanine Cafe at a table laid out with Imperial Porcelain china．Feast on Borodinsky
bread sandwiches with various fillings, hot smoked trout（鱒魚）, delightful mini pirozhki and sweets such
as vatrushkas, all accompanied by good, strong tea and light music．
Available daily 2 pm - 6 pm, priced at 1800 RUB for two．
TAITTINGER CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Enjoy a wide variety of international dishes and unlimited drinks accompanied by live jazz at L'Europe
Restaurant every Sunday．A supervised playroom for children is also available．
Time: I pm - 4:30 pm
Price: RUB 4, 900 per adult; Children': up t0 7 - free / 7 t0 15 - RUBI, 800 / above 16 - full price
VODKA EXPERIENCE
Available in the Caviar Bar, let our seasoned chef take you through caviar and vodka pairings．
You can also take part in cocktail demonstrations, or enjoy vodka-themed treatments at the beauty salon．
Available daily 4 pm - 11 pm, priced at RUB 3, 000 for one bottle．
小題1:A couple with twins aged 5 dining at L'Europe Restaurant should pay at least          ．

A．RUB 14, 400	B．RUB 19, 600
C．RUB 9, 800	D．RUB 3, 600

小題2:Which of the following will be your best choice, if you like classical music?

A．Lobby Bar．	B．The Mezzanine Caf6．
C．Caviar Bar．	D．L'Europe Restaurant．

小題3:Where does this passage probably come from?

A．A science fiction．	B．A hotel brochure．
C．A recipe book．	D．A geography textbook．

The aims of the Illustrators(插圖畫家)Exhibition，staged as part of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair，organized by BolognaFiere and held from 19 to 22．March 2012，are to bring illustrators and publishers together and to promote illustrators and their works among publishers．
QUALIFICATIONS
*Individual illustrators or groups of illustrators of any nationality, if they were born before 31st December l994，whose artwork is intended for use in children’s books，are qualified to enter the Exhibition, either directly or through publishing houses or schools．
*Please state in the application form whether you are entering work for the Fiction or Non-fiction Category．Illustrators may only enter one category.
*Artwork previously presented to the Exhibition may not be re-entered．
*The confirmation form must be filled in and a photograph attached, then presented together with illustrations no later than 26 September 2011．
SHIPMENT
Entries may be delivered by post，express delivery service or by hand．From abroad，please use the following forms：Form “A” for registered mail or post by air；Form “B” if using an international forwarding agent or airline.
To avoid deiays, material should not be sent by normal post．Material should be sent “carriage paid”，including any customs and delivery costs．
BolognaFiere may not be held responsible for the non-arrival or late arrival of artwork．All published works must be accompanied by a declaration bearing the ISBN number，publisher’s name and address．
REQUIREMENTS
The illustrations (i.e. the size of the sheet) must not exceed (超過) the following dimensions：
Fiction：32*42cm(or 42*32cm)
Non-fiction：50*70cm(70*50cm)
Illustrations in larger formats will not be considered，nor will they be returned by BolognaFiere．The illustrations must be on paper or flexible board，maximum thickness 2mm(for scanner separation purposes).
SELECTIONPROCESS
All artwork received by the stated deadtine and meeting the specified requirements will be examined and selected by an international group(whose decision is final)，inclnding five members(from publishing houses and art schools) appointed each year by BolognaFiere.
ANNUAL
Each illustrator selected by the Committee will be granted two pages in the Annual，for the reproduction of all or some of the illustrations as well as a space for the bibliography(參考書目). BotognaFiere has the fight to choose the works to be published in the Annual and to make complete or partial reproductions．
EXHIBITIONS ABROAD
After the Bologna event，the illustrator Exhibition will travel to Japan under the supervision of JBBY．The illustrator exhibition may afterwards be transferred to other venues(場館)in other countries，The Exhibitions of illustrations held abroad follow the same rules and regulations as the illustrator Exhibition，and the provision(條款)of the regulations are extended to tile organizers of the exhibitions held abroad．
RETURN OF ARTWORK
All the works will be returned to their owners by BolognaFiere by the end of July 2012．
小題1:According to the text，the Illustrators Exhibitions       

A．will last five days in all in July every other year

B．is intended for college students who are good at painting

C．is held by the Bologna Children's Book Fair

D．can strengthen the relationship between illustrators and publishers

小題2:The illustrators of the Illustrators Exhibitions         

A．should be at least 16 and no more than 25

B．may re-enter their artwork after it is returned

C．should state the category of their artwork clearly

D．may choose to attach a photo to the application form

小題3:Which of the following is unacceptable for delivering entries?

A．Normal post．	B．Airline post．
C．Registered mail．	D．Express delivery．

小題4:What is BolognaFiere responsible for?

A．Paying for the delivery costs．

B．Late arrival of artwork．

C．Confirmation of the ISBN number．

D．Returning the illustrator’s works．

小題5:The Illustrators’ works will not be considered if they       

A．a(chǎn)re received after the day of 26 September 2011

B．a(chǎn)re smaller than the size 32*42cm

C．a(chǎn)re thinner than 2mm

D．don’t meet the demands of the international cxperts

Below is an introduction to Top 5 Teen Magazines from the US and the UK.
J-14
Marked to preteen and teenage girls ages 11-19, J-14 --a shortened name of “Just For Teens” --is packed with features like teen gossip, quizzes, fashion advice, posters, and celebrity(名人) interviews in every issue.
Some of the magazine’s most popular features include: “Hot Topic”, “Life’s Big Questions” and “Real Life”. Throughout the year, J-14 publishes several editions, such as “Summer Entertainment Guide”, “Back-to-School Special” and the annual “Best of Year Special and J-13 Teen Icon Awards” issue.
Teens who have a passion for pop culture would love a subscription to J-14 magazine!
Twist
Twist covers the latest fashion and stytles with lots of photos and easy-to-follow how-tos, giving teens both instruction and inspiration to experiment with what works for them. Body image(形象) and relationships are popular topics of interest to teens, and the magazine offers tips on building strong self-esteem.
Additional content in every monthly issue inculdes reader polls, teen celebrity gossip, news and interviews. During the yaer, Twist publishes several special editions about seasonal fashion and major teen events, like prom and back-to-school. The magazine publishes a “Best of Year” issue every December.
Teens who love fashion and celebrity news would love a subscription to Twist magazine!
Discovery Girls
First published in 2000, the magazine often addresses the topics of school, sports, and friendship.
Content in the magazine is created by girls, which gives it the authentic opinions of its target audience. Each bimonthly issus features quizzes, fashion advice, and games in addition to some regular sections that appear in each magazine. Mant of the following sections that appear in every issue also feature content submitted by readers: “The Worst Day”, “Embarrassing Moments”, “The Great Debate” and “Mailbag”.
Young girls and teens would find a friendly, identifiable voice in each issue of Discovery Girls, and parents would approve of giving a gift subscription to this award-winning magazine!
Boy’s Life
First published in 1911, Boy’s Life is written for young males ages 6 to 18 and is distributed in two editions. One edition is printed for the youngest members 6-to-10-year-old Tiger Cubs and first-year Webelos Scouts. The other is for ages 11-18 and is aimed at second-year Webelos Scouts through 18-year-old Boy Scouts.
A central focus of Boy’s Life is encouraging physical activity among boys, like camping, hiking, swimming, and kayaking. Each month, the magazine features articles on history, the outdoors, science, and much more. Fitness, technology, and video game and biik reviews are other common topics Boy’s Life often addresses.
A subscription to Boy’s Life magazine would make a great gift for active young boys!
Seventeen
Seventeen magazine celebrates teens where they are in life while also providing age-appropriate advice to the complex issues young women face every day.
The magazine organizes its content into five sections, such as “Your Body”, a range of fitness motivation and encouragement about positive body image, “Love & Guys”, advice columns and tips on understanding relationships with the opposite sex, and “Your Awesome Life”, personal development tips about hot topics like building confidence and selecting a college, plus inspirational stories about teens.
Special editions include the “Back-to-school Issue” in August and “The Freebie Issue” in May.
Teens who want to look good, feel great, and be their best would enjoy a subscription to Seventeen magazine!
小題1:According to the passage, what content do J-14, Twist and Discovery Girls share?

A．Teen gossip.	B．Advice on fashion.
C．Sports and friendship.	D．Self-respect building.

小題2:What content does Boys 'Life mainly center on?

A．Sports.	B．Games.
C．Beauty.	D．Education.

小題3:We can learn from the passage that       .

A．J-14 is distributed in two editions for teens of different ages

B．the content of Discovery Girls is closely related to teen girls

C．Seventeen covers aspects like looking good, keeping fit and writing stories

D．a(chǎn)ll the five magazines mentioned publish special editions except Boys 'Life

小題4:The main purpose of the introduction to the five magazines is       .

A．to distinguish their features

B．to explain the secret to their popularity

C．to encourage the subscription to the magazines

D．to arouse people's interest in reading teen magazines

Attention STARBUCKS 
Owners of Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Mug lid Recall---16 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug
We’ve recognized a fault at the cup. The fault might cause some lids to lift slightly from the body of the mug, and could possibly account for injury from hot liquid leaking(漏). So, we have given a lid recall notice immediately. The notice is only about STARBUCKS 16 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mugs which were sold between November 2012 and February 2013. The bottom of the mug is printed with “ThermoSServ”, the distributor’s name. There is not any printing on the mug handle.
At STARBUCKS, customers’ safety is valued above anything else. Therefore, no matter whether your lid is leaking , for your safety, we request you bring your mug to your nearest STARBUCKS ( NOT including Esso STARBUCKS), where they are sure to exchange the lid for a new lid that fits well and safely. The new lids are going to arrive March 1, 2013.
Don’t use your mug until you exchange the lid, please.
Here’s what you do:
* Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one.
* New lids will arrive March 1, 2013.
* Return your travel mug to a STARBUCKS store.
* Your lid will be exchanged for a new lid.
If you’d like to return the entire mug, bring it back at any time for a full repayment.
If you have any questions about this recall, please call us at:
Toll Free Number: 1-999-701-1717
9:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time STARBUCKS
小題1:The passage is written in order to ________.

A．warn against the danger of using the mug

B．tell people to exchange a lid

C．persuade people to buy a new lid

D．introduce a new type of mugs

小題2:The passage is mainly aimed at those who ________.

A．have 16 oz stainless steel mugs

B．often travel around

C．want to buy 16 oz stainless steel mugs

D．a(chǎn)re selling the mugs

小題3:According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．People should stop using the mug immediately.

B．People can get the money back if they return the mug.

C．People with questions can call the company free of charge.

D．People can return the lid between November 2012 and February 2013.

小題4:We can learn that STARBUCKS from the passage ________.

A．is a club for travelers

B．wants to make more money

C．is an organization helping customers

D．cares about the customers’ safety

小題5:The passage is most likely taken from a(n) ________.

A．news report

B．a(chǎn)dvertisement

C．tour-guide book

D．novel

Riding School:
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometres of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m. ~ 8:30p.m.
Phone: (412) 396-6754 Fax: (412) 396-6752
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesdays 6p.m.~ 8p.m.)
Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00p.m.~ 8:00p.m
Phone:( 412)396-6644Fax: (412) 396-6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week， in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30p.m.~ 8:30p.m
Phone: (412)396-6312Fax: (412) 396-6706
Medical Center:
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
Watersports club:
We use a two-kilometre length of river for speedboat racing， and water-skiing. A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.， with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m.~ 4:00p.m
Phone: (412)396-6899 Fax: (412) 396-6890
小題1:If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous， you should join _______ .

A．Sailing Club	B．Riding School
C．Watersports Club	D．Diving Centre

小題2:If you are planning to explore the ocean depths， you should attend your lessons at_______ .

A．24 hours from Monday to Sunday

B．Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m.~ 10:00 p.m.

C．Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.~ 8:00 p.m.

D．Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.

小題3:If you want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end， you can go to _____ .

A．Sailing Club	B．Diving Centre
C．Watersports Club	D．Riding School

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
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小題1:What does the underlined part "Congenital Heart Defect” refer to?

A．An activity．	B．A disease．
C．A program．	D．A disability．

小題2:Children aged 5 can take part in ______．

A．Camp Bon Coeur

B．Girls' Summer Camp

C．Kidcam Summer Camp

D．Tulane University Ripples Camp

小題3:Children taking part in Ripples Camp will ______．

A．have the chance to try cooking

B．stay in the camp for two weeks

C．meet kids from across the world

D．have different camp places to choose from