Planning your holiday? Whether you’re going to Yunnan or UK, it’s important to make sure you’re well-prepared. Here’s a handy checklist to help you.
Location
The first thing you have to decide is where you want to go. Of course a lot will depend on your time and budget. Do you want to relax on a beach, visit some famous landmarks, or hike through some beautiful scenery? All these things are available in China, but if your budget stretches, why not look at somewhere else in Asia, or even farther.
Packing
There can be such a thing as being over prepared when traveling, but you don’t want to forget something important. It can be a good idea to wear pants with zipped pockets. In certain countries local thieves will target unsuspecting tourists for their money. It can also be worth packing some basic medical supplies. If you are going to be moving around a lot, buy a good backpack. Finally, remember to pack clothes that are going to be suitable for the weather.
Accommodation
There are several things to consider when picking where you want to stay. Location is often the most important. When staying in hotels, it is often a good idea to book your first night in a new city. After all, you will not be familiar with the surroundings and will want somewhere to leave your luggage. However, don’t spend more than a couple of days at the same hotel. When you get to a new place, you might soon discover there’s somewhere better to stay.
Don’t forget
The key to a good holiday is detail. When you’re traveling, especially in a foreign country, don’t forget to change some money before you leave. If you’re traveling somewhere tropical, you might need some injections or pills to avoid disease. And it’s always worth taking out travel insurance, just in case you find yourself in a spot of bother during the trip. Don’t forget to check the exchange rates. The strong yuan has made traveling abroad cheaper recently. It can also be a good idea to write down the phone number of the closest Chinese embassy, in case you need help while abroad.
小題1:You have to take all the following into consideration EXCEPT _______ when deciding where to spend your holiday.

A．culture

B．purpose

C．money

D．time

小題2:Pants with zipped pockets are recommended mainly because _______.

A．it’s a good measure in case of emergencies

B．you’ll be expected to buy a lot of souvenirs

C．you’ll carry many small things with you

D．it will help you guard against local theft

小題3:As for accommodation, the writer’s tip is _______.

A．to stay away from the downtown areas to get cheap places

B．to book one or two nights in the same hotel in case you don’t like it

C．to choose your location after you arrive at your destination

D．better not to leave your luggage in unfamiliar hotels

小題4:It can be inferred from the last part that we should _______.

A．choose the most suitable kind of travel insurance

B．use RMB in all foreign countries since the yuan is strong

C．check the exchange rates so as to decide what currency (貨幣) to buy

D．get in touch with Chinese embassy if we need help when abroad

小題5:What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract the tourists to travel abroad.

B．To tell some travel information to tourists.

C．To help the tourists make good preparations for their holidays.

D．To remind tourists of the safety during their journey.

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Cover Price: $ 47.88
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Product Description: News China Magazine is the English edition of China Newsweek. The magazine covers the latest Chinese domestic news in politics, business, society, environment, culture, sports and travels, etc. It is the first comprehensive news magazine for readers interested in
China.
小題1: What do we know about Apple Seeds?

A．The soft cover enables it to be read and kept long.

B．It can be purchased as an award for your children.

C．It offers the biggest discount among all the magazines.

D．The magazine is going to surprise you for many years.

小題2: Tom wants to beautify his house, so he may choose ________.

A．Apple Seeds

B．Better Life

C．Humor Times

D．News China

小題3: What kind of people may buy News China ?

A．People who have an interest in personal lifestyle of the Chinese.

B．People who have a strong sense of humor and love to laugh.

C．People who want to enlarge the knowledge of their kids.

D．People who are interested in China’s politics, business and culture.

小題4:Which magazine may best help relieve your work stress?

A．Apple Seeds

B．Better Life

C．Humor Times

D．News China

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小題1:What kind of people will probably answer this advertisement?

A．High school graduates preparing to have at-home training.

B．College students preparing to study for a degree.

C．College students preparing to work in some big companies.

D．High school graduates preparing for college entrance examination.

小題2:People can get a Specialized Associate Degree by _____________.

A．doing full-time learning at school

B．working in some big famous companies

C．studying in their spare time

D．studying abroad for two years

小題3:How can you contact Harcourt Learning Direct?

A．By visiting the office on weekdays.

B．By sending an e-mail.

C．By making a call on weekdays only.

D．By sending a letter not later than today.

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 (3:30p.m on Saturday). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening hours: Monday through Friday:9:00a.m—8:30 p.m.
Phone: (412) 396—6754 Fax: (412)396—6752
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 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 1essons (Tuesdays 6 p．m．—8 p．m．)．   
Opening Hours：Tuesdays：6：00 p．m．—8：00 p．m．
Phone：(412)396—6644    Fax：(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 swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6∶30 p. m.—8∶30 p. m.
Phone: (412) 396—6312    Fax: (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 hour from Monday to Sunday
Phone：(412)396—6649  Fax：(412)396—6648
Watersports Club:
We are a two-kilometer 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. —4:00 p.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．Watersports Club

B．Diving Centre

C．Sailing Club

D．Riding School

小題2:If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax _____         ．

A．(412)396-6648

B．(412)396-6754

C．(412)396-6752

D．(412)396-6890

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

A．Watersports Club

B．Diving Center

C．Sailing Club

D．Riding School

小題4:Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A．Good equipment

B．Well trained staff members

C．Various less expensive medicines

D．Nursery for newly-born babies

AMERICANA HOTEL CRYSTAL CITY
Convenient location 5 minutes from Washington D.C. and one block to Crystal City METRO(地鐵),Crystal City Underground. Free Parking, free Deluxe Continental Breakfast and free Hotel Shuttle （區(qū)間公共汽車）Service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
14000 Jefferson Davis Hwy (endurance on S. Eads St.)
Phone (703) 979-3722
DAYS INN ARLINGTON
Days Inn Arlington is located two miles from the Pentagon, Lincoln Memorial. There is a restaurant which serves American style food, plus two meeting rooms and an outdoor pool. Free shuttle service runs to the Rosslyn Metro Station. Free parking is available on the property. Experienced staff welcome our guests.
Phone（703）525-0300
THE HIGHLANDER MOTOR INN
Comfortable rooms at moderate rates. Convenient location only minutes away from Washington area attraction. Near VA Square METRO Station and Ballston Commons Shopping Mall. Free continental breakfast, free parking.
Phone (703)524-4300
HYATT REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY
Conveniently located next to Washington National Airport and two miles from Washington D.C. Free Shuttle to and from National Airport, metro, local restaurants and shopping. Experience a view to remember at our rooftop restaurant “Chesapeake Grill”. Call for Reservations.
Phone (073)418-12341
小題1:If you want to stay in a hotel which provides free parking and free breakfast, which telephone numbers will you ring to ask for further information?

A．(703)979-3722 or (703)524-4300

B．(703)524-4300 or (073) 418-12341

C．(073)418-12341 or (703) 525-0300

D．(703)525-0300 or (703)979-3722

小題2:Which hotel is close to airports?

A．Americana Hotel Crystal City	B．Days Inn Arlington
C．Hyatt Regency Crystal City	D．The Highlander Motor Inn

小題3:Steven loves the idea of having delicious meal while enjoying the night view of Washington D. C. He will probably reserve a room by calling         .
A. (703)524-4300     B. (073)418-12341  C. (703)525-0300  D. (703)979-3722

Verbier language school
Beginner? Fluent? Young? Young at heart? VLS can help you learn or improve your language skills in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with fun, professional teachers.
What we offer:
·Individual (個(gè)人) and group French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Swedish lessons for children and adults.
·Exam preparation for TEFL, TOEFL, IELTS, Common Entrance, GCSE.
·Summer course.
·Translation services.
·Summer immersion (浸泡式) camps—language and activities including cooking, performances, art and crafts, walking, biking, various sports etc. 9am—4pm (lunch included)
·Winter immersion camps—language and skiing. 9am—4pm (lunch included)
Course + prices (Prices shown are for 1 hour lessons, per student):

Private lessons	90 dollars
Semi-private (2 people)	50 dollars
Group lessons (3-6 people)	30 dollars

Private—one-to-one tuition focusing on the individual needs of the student.
Group—learn in a relaxed and fun environment.
Maximum of 6 students per group so there are still plenty of chances to ask questions.
Children—learning with fun and games in private or group lessons.
Corporate—arrange private or group classes for your company aimed at your specific needs.
Conditions
·If registering by phone and email, classes are not confirmed(確認(rèn)) until a deposit(定金) has been received via the bank or Paypal. Please contact us for bank details.
·Payment for the classes must be paid in full in advance or at each lessons.
·Students must complete a test at their first lesson to make sure of their level.
Contact us
By post: Verbier Language School, Centre de l’Etoile, Case Postal 475, Rue de M dran 6, 1936 Verbier, Switzerland
By phone: + 41 (0) 79 653 22 27
By email: info@verbierlanguageschool.com
小題1:In the first paragraph, “Young at heart” refers to ___________.

A．optimistic people	B．people with a strong heart
C．old professional teachers	D．the elderly people

小題2: It can be inferred that IELTS is _________.

A．a(chǎn) language course	B．a(chǎn) language test
C．a(chǎn) sports competition	D．a(chǎn) summer camp

小題3: John and his father both attend the Group lessons to learn German. They learn two hours each day. How much do they need to pay per day?

A．200 dollars

B．180 dollars

C．120 dollars

D．60 dollars

小題4: In their first lesson, students are required to _______.

A．report their interest	B．take an exam
C．complete a form	D．pay by credit card

B
Father’s day Sunset Live Music Dinner Cruise
Sunday, June 16th, 2013
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join us abroad the 95’ Dana Pride for our special Father’s Day Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a unique evening of fun on the water, complete with live music by Mike O’ Brien and a delicious barbecue dinner.
Adult—$ 59
Kids (3-12)—$29
Two and under are Free 
LOCATION: Dana Point Harbor
BOOK ONLINE OR CALL: 949-496-5794
Rancho Days Fiesta
July 13, 2013
Celebration the history of Saddleback Valley, there will be children’s activities including free crafts projects. Help make and taste homemade ice cream and butter, warm bread from the oven. Dip water and grind (磨碎) corn while learning about the early days of Orange County.
Admission is $ 3 for children 3 to 12 years old and $4 for adults.
LOCATION: Heritage Hill Historical Park
INFORMATION: 949-923-2230
Annual Silverado Counter Fair and Art Festival
October 5-6, 2013
The 42^th Annual Silverado Country Fair explores the wonders of the area’s Old West rustic (鄉(xiāng)村的)culture, great live music tasty food, handmade arts, crafts and family games under the oak-trees below Orange Country’s famous Saddleback Mountain.
Daytime adult admission: $4/ Kids under 12: only $2
Saturday Night Music Fest (聯(lián)歡): $ 5 for everyone
LOCATION: Silverado Community Center
INFORMATION: 714-997-3968
Starr Ranch Sanctuary
October 20-21, 2013
Audubon California’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary invites you to our fall classes for adults. Join our wildlife biologist for two peaceful days at beautiful 4,000 acre Starr Ranch in southeast Orange County and experience nature hands-on as a wildlife researcher.
Cost: $ 95 for those not camping (including dinner) $100 for those camping (dinner and breakfast provided)
LOCATION: Starr Ranch Sanctuary
RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION: 949-858-0309
小題1:Which event is the most suitable for one who wants to enjoy dinner in a boat with live music?

A．Father’s day Sunset Live Music Dinner Cruise.

B．Rancho Days Fiesta.

C．Annual Silverado Counter Fair and Art Festival.

D．Starr Ranch Sanctuary.

小題2:At Rancho Days Fiesta, you can ________.

A．pay a great deal of money to join in camping

B．join in activities for the whole family

C．experience the early life of the Orange County

D．taste food made in the local factories

小題3:How much will a couple have to pay if they go to Saturday Night Music Fest with their 10-year –old son?

A．$ 12.

B．$15.

C．$10.

D．$5.

小題4:Mr. Smith wants to take his wife and daughter to have some family games in early October. He will call ________ for information.

A．949-496-5794

B．949-923-2230

C．714-997-3968

D．949-858-0309

★ Help Wanted
PAINTER
Must have at least 3 years painting experience. Commercial and new construction work. $10/hr. Immediate opening. Call 435-9201 with work history.
SECRETARY
Part time position available in friendly, busy office. Good typing and general office skills. Some
weekends required. High pay. Various duties. Apply (申請(qǐng)) at East Side Management, 500 Park Drive, Dewitt, NY. 13214.
★ Help wanted
VET ASSISTANT
Person needed for busy animal hospital. Some nights and weekends. Apply in person to Johnson Marks Animal Hospital, 404 Snow Road, Syracuse, NY 13224. After 4 p.m. only please.
NURSES' ASSISTANTS
Fulltime and part time positions available for modern nursing home. High pay. Call Mrs. Downes, R.N. at 543 7618.
★ Help Wanted
COOK NEEDED
Immediately. Busy downtown restaurant. Must be good and dependable. Experience preferred. Weekends required. Call 324-9817.
SALESPERSON
Experienced. Must have some knowledge of men's clothing industry. Available to work evenings and some Saturdays. Send resume (簡(jiǎn)歷) to: Martin Apparel, 237 Rockledge St., Syracuse, NY. 13224.
★ Help Wanted
TEACHER
Small private school needs English and maths teachers. Must have BS degree and at least 4 years teaching experience. Send resume to: Wales Charter School 19 South 8^th  St. NY. 13224.
HOTEL
Needs part time FRONT DESK CLERK No experience necessary. Excellent people and phone skills a must. Some computer skills helpful. $13/hr. Call: Mr. Jones 357-2897.
小題1: If you wanted to get a job as a maths teacher, send your resume to        .

A．237 Rockledge St. ,Syracuse, NY.13224

B．404 Snow Road Syracuse, NY. 13224

C．500 Park Drive, DeWitt, NY. 13214

D．Wales Charter School 19 South 8th St.NY. 13214

小題2: If you dislike working on Sundays, being a        should be your best choice.

A．cook

B．secretary

C．salesperson

D．vet assistant

小題3:If you want to get a job at       , you must have office skills.

A．Martin Apparel	B．East Side Management
C．Wales Charter School	D．Johnson Marks Animal Hospital

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小題1:What does the word FAQs in the title of the article mean?

A．Fully accepted qualities.	B．Fantastic African qualities.
C．Face – to – face associated quotations.	D．Frequently asked questions.

小題2:In what way will the medicine take effect to its fullest?

A．Take pills regularly and you are sure to achieve your absolute best shape.

B．Drinking more water daily will guarantee the pills to work efficiently.

C．A healthy diet, adequate water and more exercise will contribute.

D．High-calorie food and enough water are essential to make the pills work well.

小題3:It can be learned from the passage that___________________.          .

A．the pills are unpopular with film stars

B．a(chǎn)uto-rebilling and auto-reshipping are reliable business practices

C．Virginia Tech University doubted whether drinking water helps lose weight

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小題4:How can we buy African Mango securely?

A．We can place an order securely with the help of search engine.

B．The official web site is your best choice.

C．McAfee SECURE promises the security of your order.

D．Many web sites providing “free trials” service are considered to be secure.

小題1:In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ____________.

A．journals of travels	B．well-taken photographs
C．stories of Leonard Maltin	D．opinions on restaurants

小題2:Which of the following is TRUE about Campus Link?

A．It offers readers bread and butter.

B．It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs.

C．It helps you to recognize your schoolmates and teachers.

D．It is a source of inspiration for the community.

小題3:The poster aims to __________.

A．declare the rights of Campus Link

B．introduce someone worthy of feature

C．share views and articles among teachers

D．encourage contributions for the next issue