Serving only adults, Ramsey House offers you professional hotel standards of accommodation and food service coupled with the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of a high-class non-smoking guest house.
Situated within walking distance of St David’s, the smallest city in Europe, the house stands in its own attractive gardens and has private off-road parking. In the opposite direction, there is easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, where you can see some of Britain’s most spectacular coastal scenery with its abundant bird life and wild flowers.
We have three double and three twin rooms. Each is individually furnished and decorated to 4-star standard with comfortable beds, central heating, remote control color TV, hair dryers and plenty of mirrors. All the rooms have a modern, well-lit en-suite bathroom with WC, shaver socket and electric shower.
All first-floor rooms have views of either the sea, the Cathedral or open country, and there are three ground-floor rooms with garden views, ideal for guests unable to climb stairs.
Our full Welsh breakfast offers you a great start to the day with homemade bread, cookies and preserves. We can also prepare fresh picnic lunches for your day out walking the Coast Path or on the beaches.
There is comfortable lounge with lots of books and leaflets about Pembrokeshire to help you plan your trips. Weather permitting, guests may enjoy the peace and quiet of our gardens and watch the birds feeding. Drinks are served in both the garden and lounge.
We also have secure bicycle storage, a drying room and light laundry facilities.
Nearby are some of the safest and cleanest beaches in Europe offering a variety of water sports including sailing, surfing, wind-surfing and sea angling. Visitors are welcome at St. David’s City Golf Club and several other Pembrokeshire clubs. We are also conveniently situated for easy access to the bird sanctuary islands of Ramsey, Skomer and Skokholm.
A warm welcome awaits you at Ramsey House all year round. You will find it the ideal touring center in all seasons.
House Owners: Ceri &Elaine Morgan
01437 72021
小題1:According to the passage, St. David’s is the name of _________________.

A．a(chǎn) Bed & Breakfast hotel	B．the Coast Path
C．a(chǎn) Welsh town	D．Ramsey House

小題2:Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Guests may come to this house by car or by bike without parking problems.

B．Guests have to eat their lunches out on the Coast Path or the beaches.

C．Guests staying in the lowest-level rooms have a good view of the sea.

D．On the Coast Path guests can enjoy water sports and play golf.

小題3:Which of the following tourists may not be interested in this ad?

A．Ana, a wheelchair user, who enjoys holidays by the coast.

B．A married couple with two young children showing interest in Pembrokeshire.

C．Tina, a Ph.D graduate, who attaches great importance to travel safety.

D．Xavier, a bird-watching enthusiast, who knows little about the local area.

Halloween Fun Run
Start date: Sept. 9---Oct. 28
Rate: $80 / $10 per class
Time: 4:15---5:15
Dress according to weather. Please note that your child does not need to run races in order to participate in this run training. Focus is on fun and participation. No run experience needed. All ages of kids are welcome.
Class format: 40 minutes of running and running games.
Saturday Indoor Long Rides 2---5 pm
Start date: Sat. Oct.17---Dec.19
Pre-registered rate: $200 / $ 20 per ride
Drop-in rate: $22
This class is designed for road riders, Ride to Conquer Cancer participants, athletic cross-training, and people wanting a great weekly challenge. Participants are encouraged to work within their own level of comfort. No previous riding experience needed; all are welcome. We will begin long rides at 2 hours, and after a few weeks add 15 minutes until we reach 3 hours. At that point, rides will remain 3 hours in length until the outdoor season begins.
Please bring liquid that you drink, nutrition and a towel. Room accommodates 18 spin bikes(健身車).
Family Fun Fit Private Coaching
Learn with Christina Kaufmann. Family Fun Fit’s Private Coaching Service begins with a one-hour face-to-face meeting where we map out where you are and where you wish to be. Next, Christina creates a personalized training program and schedule that will systematically train you and encourage you to achieve your desired goal.
Clients(顧客) have the access to the coach via email or phone. Christina’s past clients have successfully achieved their goals.
This service is ongoing(進(jìn)行中). Cost is $150 per month.
小題1:Halloween Fun Run is held to make kids ______.

A．learn how to compete

B．become professional runners

C．have a good time

D．build self-confidence

小題2:When you attend Saturday Indoor Long Rides, you’re required to _____.

A．begin long rides at three hours

B．have precious riding experience

C．prepare some drinks

D．be a road rider

小題3:What do we know about Christina Kaufmann ?

A．Her class is very lively and interesting.

B．She gives her instructions on the phone in most cases.

C．She offers service for free.

D．She helps make training plans.

小題4:What’s the purpose of the text ?

A．To introduce Christina Kaufmann.

B．To help people form good habits.

C．To try to teach people how to keep fit.

D．To encourage people to join the club.

☆Locks
You have a special card which operates the electronic lock on your room door and a key for the main door of the door of the hotel. These are your responsibility and should never be lent to anyone, including your fellow classmates. If you lose them you will be charged £20 per replacement. Do not leave your room unlocked even for short periods. Unfortunately, theft from student hotels is very common and insurance companies will not pay for stolen goods unless you can prove that your room was broken into by force.
☆Visitors
There are rarely any rooms available for visitors, except at the end of the summer term. Stan Jenkins, the hotel manager, will be able to tell you and can handle the booking. A small charge is made. Stan also keeps a list of local guesthouses, with some information about what they’re like, price, etc. You are also allowed to use empty beds for up to three nights, with the owner’s permission (for example, if the person who shares your room is away for the weekend ), but you must inform Stan before your guest arrives, so that he has an exact record of who’s in the building of a fire breaks out. Students are not allowed to charge each other for this.
☆Kitchens
There is a kitchen on each floor where light meals, drinks, etc. maybe prepared. Each has a large fridge and a food cupboard. All food should be stored, clearly marked with the owner’s name, in one of these two places. Bedrooms are too warm for food to be stored, and the cleaners have instructions to remove any food found in them. After using the kitchen, please be sure you do all your washing up immediately and leave it tidy. If you use it late in the evening， please also take care that you do so quietly in order to avoid disturbing people in nearby bedrooms.
小題1:If a friend visits you for the weekend, he or she can        .

A．stay at a local guesthouse

B．book an empty house for free

C．use an empty bed without permission

D．share your room by paying your roommate

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

A．Your insurance will cover what you have lost．

B．The cleaners will take away food left in the bedrooms．

C．Spare rooms are least likely to be available in summer．

D．Students will be fined for lending their cards to others．

小題3:The passage is probably taken from ____．

A．a(chǎn) travel guide book	B．a(chǎn) hotel brochure
C．a(chǎn) school poster	D．a(chǎn) club newsletter

●Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
9:00-9:45a.m. Blue Tent
Panelists(成員): Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.
Hosted by Denise Gray, science writer for The New York Times.
How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world? The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.
● Sports writing: For the Love of the Game
9:50-10:35a.m. Blue Tent
Panelists: Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.
Hosted by William C. Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.
Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.
● The Art of the Review
11:15-12:00a.m. Green Tent
Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.
Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review.
How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of the book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.
● New York Writers, New York Stories
3:00-3:45p.m. Green Tent
Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.
小題1:If you like sports writing, you will most probably_______.

A．go to Blue Tent at 11:15a.m.

B．enjoy Jami Bernard’s talk

C．listen to Christine Brennan

D．a(chǎn)ttend the Art of the Review

小題2: Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ______.

A．The Art of the Review

B．Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

C．New York Writers, New York Stories

D．Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game

小題3:We can learn from the text that_______________.

A．sports writers are a type of audience

B．New York Times is a gold mine company

C．Denise Grady will discuss political policy

D．book reviews may affect book sales

Why buy a new car when you can improve the one you have with the latest technology? Here are two new methods that will not only make life behind wheel more comfortable but may also end up saving you money.

WI-FI on Wheels It’s not enough that children complain about having nothing to watch on television. These days, they even complain about having nothing to watch in the car. Fortunately, for every unsatisfied youth, there is a new technological solution: Wi-Fi Internet access for the back seat of your vehicle. In the United States, Chrysler is the first to offer such a system, which turns any Chrysler or Dodge into a Wi-Fi hotspot. Called UConnect, the $499 dealer-installed option is a high-speed cell-like Internet connection with a wireless router that sits in your car’s trunk. Monthly service costs $29 for Internet access, which is available to any device that has Wi-Fi and is within 100 feet of your car. With UConnect, passengers can check emails messages on a laptop, send instant messages to friends or watch YouTube videos online. It allows passengers to search for movie listings on a smart phone or connect a Sony PSP video game player to the Web. It also offers the ability to freely upload photos from a Wi-Fi-equipped digital camera to an online sharing service like Flickr. For critics who claim that putting Wi-Fi Internet access in a car feeds the danger of driver distraction, parents may well disagree: What’s more distracting, the temptation to check email or a lot of children talking to you from the back seat?

Watch Your Back Blind spots behind cars and SUV’s make backing up dangerous as well as potentially deadly for children. Nationally, the group Kids and Cars estimates that two children a week are killed by cars backing up. The Transportation Department is establishing visibility standards for future vehicles, but there’s no need to wait. A back-view back system can be an expensive option in a new car. In the 2008 Subaru Tribeca, for example, the back-view camera option is available only in connection with the inner navigation system, at a price of $2,400. And professionally equipped systems can cost $400 or more. However, there are now inexpensive back-view packages you can help yourself, such as the $130 Audiovox ACA250 Wireless Vehicle Rear Observation System. It includes a camera that increases on a back license-plate holder and grasps onto a vehicle’s backup light. It can send a back-view image to a small L.C.D. Monitor that can be carried into electronic equipment and increased on the dashboard(儀表板). Audiovox claims the camera housing is not afraid of dust. In some areas where radio waves are plentiful, the image can be affected by occasional interference, but the picture, with its wide 110-degree camera point, is good enough to see things or children behind you.

 
小題1:What is the best title of the passage?

A．DIY methods for your car.

B．How to save money in your life?

C．The way of putting a back-view system.

D．The importance of putting internet access in your car.

小題2:What’s the parents’ attitude to the safety concern of car Internet access?

A．They agree with the critics’ opinion.

B．They consider it a great danger for driving.

C．They think that talking with children is more dangerous.

D．They believe it unnecessary to have car Internet access.

小題3:What’s the potential danger for children?

A．Electronic equipment.	B．Backing-up car.
C．Earphones behind the wheel.	D．Highway engine failure.

小題4:How can the back-view package see the back of the car?

A．With a cell phone.

B．With an inner navigation system.

C．With a dashboard.

D．With a camera onto the side of backup light.

Babysitter Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to rebecharv@aol.comor call 800-4964.
Office Manager Wanted
Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business. Strong skills in organisation and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial (金融的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers.
Please reply to jim@californiaaquatics.comor call 800-6978 to apply.
Waiter/ Waitress Wanted
A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics of fine dining and customer service.
If you’re interested, please contact us at job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.orgto apply. This is a part-time job.
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Duties include:
●Cleaning the washrooms
●Cleaning the furniture
●Sweeping the floors
●Other general cleaning Some experience is necessary. Pay:$15 per hour
Replyto:job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.orgor call 800-8197.
小題1:Which of the following position is a full-time job?

A．Babysitter.	B．Office manager.
C．Waiter / waitress.	D．Office cleaner.

小題2:If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?

A．job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.org

B．job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.org

C．jim@californiaaquatics.com

D．rebecharv@aol.com

小題3:What can we learn from the passage?

A．The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.

B．One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.

C．A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour.

D．Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.

小題4:Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress?

A．Being familiar with computers.

B．Having knowledge of wines.

C．Knowing more about menus.

D．Working well with others.

In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” ------ a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.
THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT
On to the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise (乘船游覽). From $1,384, including four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.
www.exotiktours.com  416-646-3347
TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420.
www.gowaytravel.com   416-322-1034
THE GREAT WALL, CHINA
If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.
www.toureastholidays.com    416-929-0888
THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic (壯麗的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.
www.gapadventures.com     416-260-0999
小題1:The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ____.

A．come to life	B．play a game
C．pass away	D．list interesting places

小題2:According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?

A．In Sherpa village.	B．Near the Forbidden City
C．Through Egypt Express.	D．At Oberoi AmarVilas

小題3:If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that ____.

A．the sights may not be so good.

B．it is a tiring trip

C．you may not be used to the food there

D．it is an expensive trip

小題4:Which of the following websites may offer you more information about Agra?

A．www.gowaytravel.com	B．www.exotiktours.com
C．www.gapadventures.com	D．www.toureastholidays.com

Tayka Hotel De Sal
Where: Tahua, Bolivia
How much: About $95 a night
Why it’s cool: You’ve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? That’s something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt—including the beds (though you’ll sleep on regular mattresses(床墊) and blankets). The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric dried-up lake that’s the world’s biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633-square-mile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste of wet salt that hardens when it dries. When rain starts to dissolve the hotel, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.
Green Magic Nature Resort
Where: Vythiri, India
How much: About $240 a night
Why it’s cool: Ridding a pulley(滑輪)-operated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of your open window—there is no glass!—you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy. Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel, or just sit on your bamboo bed and read. You don’t even have to come down for breakfast—the hotel will send it up on the pulley-drawn “elevator”.
Dog Bark Park Inn B&B
Where: Cottonwood, Idaho
How much: $92 a night
Why it’s cool: This doghouse isn’t just for the family pet．Sweet Willyis a 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. You can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps of the loft(閣樓）in Willy’s head, or hang out inside his nose. Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters, there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant (消防栓）outside.
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Where: Ayvali, Turkey
How much: Between $130 and $475 a night
Why it’s cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool, about 65℉in summer. (Don’t worry—there is heat in winter.)
小題1:What do we know about Tayka Hotel de Sal?

A．It is located on a prehistoric lake.

B．It should be protected against the rain.

C．Everything in the hotel is made of salt.

D．You have to cross a rope bridge to the hotel.

小題2:What is the similarity of the four hotels?

A．Being expensive.	B．Being comfortable.
C．Being natural.	D．Being unique.

小題3:What does the underlined part “Sweet Willy” refer to?
A. The name of the hotel.
B. The name of the hotel owner.
C. The building of Dog Bark Park Inn B&B.
D. The name of a pet dog of the hotel owner.
小題4:Which of the hotels makes you have a feeling of living in the far past?

A．Tayka Hotel De Sal	B．Green Magic Nature Resort
C．Dog Bark Park Inn B&B	D．Gamirasu Cave Hotel

小題5:What may be the purpose of the writer writing the passage?

A．To show his wide knowledge

B．To introduce some interesting hotels

C．To develop business in tourism

D．To attract attention from the readers

From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore, nature is everywhere you’re not looking in some of Earth’s most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train—or a short drive- away from the annoying crowds.  Here are a few favorites to get you going:
Mount Hollywood Trail（林間小道，鄉(xiāng)間小路） Los Angeles
It’s not a skyscraper or a Ferris wheel, and there’s no expensive restaurant up top. But if you want an absolutely unforgettable, no-admission-charged, 360-degree view of the entire Los Angeles region, it’s yours. All you have to do is walk a little. One of the preferred exercise routes, the Mount Hollywood Trail, is easily accessed from the parking lot of the famous Griffith Observatory; you see what you get at the end of this steep 1.5-mile trail, which winds its way through the Griffith Park wilds up to the mountain’s 1,640-foot peak.
Bronx River, New York
It may not be on your Top 10 list of things to do when you finally get to the Big Apple, but exploring the almost-secret river that flows through one of New York’s most mysterious boroughs (自治市) is an unforgettable experience. The Bronx River Alliance, a non-profit group that has worked tirelessly to bring the much-abused river back to life , operates cycling and canoeing trips along the river, from the rugged Hunts Point section down near the harbor on up through the borough.
Southern Islands, Singapore
Believe it or not, tightly packed Singapore does have plenty of open space left. There are actual trails right in the middle of everything, if you know where to look. But to really get away from it all, the Southern Islands, a small group of little green dots just off the city state’s southern shoreline, are just the thing.
Lee Valley, London
This East London river valley changed last summer, when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park, built directly in the middle of the valley. Inside the park, beautifully landscaped sections quickly became a favorite relaxation spot for games goers. At present, you’ll find miles of walking paths worth exploring. Start at the Waltham Cross train and follow the signposted walking route southbound, guiding you past important historic industrial areas, through interesting city neighborhoods, past the western side of Olympic Park and on to the Thames.
小題1:If someone wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience for free , he can go to ______.

A．Mount Hollywood Trail and Bronx River

B．Mount Hollywood Trail and Southern Islands

C．Lee Valley and Southern Islands

D．Bronx River and Lee Valley

小題2:The writer of the passage wants to ________.

A．inform the readers that nature exists in crowded big cities

B．a(chǎn)ppeal to more people to outdoor adventure

C．recommend several historical spots to readers

D．present various approach to outdoor adventure

小題3:We know from the passage ________.

A．it’s difficult to find a proper trail in packed Singapore

B．the Thames is not far away from the East London river valley

C．The Bronx River Alliance has succeeded in running the river

D．you may have trouble reaching the Mount Hollywood Trail

請(qǐng)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)的標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑。

小題1:What you are reading is a(n) _______.

A．draft

B．poster

C．schedule

D．a(chǎn)dvertisement

小題2:Xiao Wang wants to buy his girlfriend a gold ring (origin price: 1200 yuan) and a skirt (origin price: 200 yuan), how much will he pay on this day?

A．260 yuan.

B．1140 yuan.

C．1400 yuan

D．1220 yuan

小題3:Miss Yang bought a pair of shoes (origin price: 500 yuan) and a T-shirt (origin price: 100 yuan), and she has ICBC bank card. How much will she pay for these?

A．370 yuan

B．360 yuan

C．350 yuan

D．300 yuan

小題4:Which of the following statements is true?

A．Not all the restaurants accept the special coupons on that day.

B．With the money for one shirt, I can get two shirts.

C．A woman with her baby can’t get the cokes and popcorn at UME.

D．I can see a Hollywood blockbuster with my lover with 50 yuan on that night .