Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.

Name: Susan Lane       Age: 22 Place: Reykjavik, Iceland, 2010. Cost: $7,000 Organization: AFS Experience: “I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.”

 

Name: Sara Small        Age: 23 Place: Crivitz, Germany, 2012. Cost: $8,000 Organization: EF Foundation Experience: “I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”

 

Name: David Links       Age: 16 Place: Stuttgart, Germany, 2012.. Cost: $6,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience: “I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.”

 

Name: Tom Jennings      Age: 21 Place: Conflans, France, 2011.. Cost: $7,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience: “There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to play each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchahge program it is how to take care of yourself.”

 

Name: Linda Marks       Age: 19 Place: Chonburi Province, Thailand, 2010. Cost: $3,500 Organization: Rotary International Experience: “There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”

 
小題1: According to the information, taking part in a foreign exchange program can cost _________.

A．from $6,000 to $8,000	B．from $3,500 to $8,000
C．a(chǎn)nything from $3,500	D．no more than $7,000

小題2:Which organization held more foreign exchanges?

A．EF Foundation	B．AFS
C．Rotary International	D．SCCE

小題3:The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include _________.

A．Susan Lane and Sara Small	B．Linda Marks and David Links
C．Tom Jennings and Linda Marks	D．Susan Lane and Tom Jennings

小題4:As a result of his experience in the foreign exchange program Tom Jennings learnt to become _________.

A．independent and adaptable	B．determined and independent
C．selfish and defensive	D．defensive and determined

小題5:If a student wanted to take part in a foreign exchange program, but had not enough money, then the best place would be _________.

A．Iceland and America	B．Thailand and France
C．Germany and Iceland	D．Germany and Thailand

The Museum: The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world's most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator．The only surviving London home of Dickens （from 1837 until 1839） was opened as a museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world．On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian age．       
Opening Hours
◇ The Museum is open from Mondays to Saturdays 10:00-17:00; Sundays 11:00-17:00．
◇ Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time．
◇Special opening times can be arranged for groups, who may wish to book a private view．
Admission Charges: Adults: ￡5．00; Students: ￡4:00; Seniors: ￡4．00; Children: ￡3．00; Families:￡14．00（ 2 adults & up to five children）
Group Rates: For a group of 10 or more, a special group rate of ￡4．00 each applies．
Children will still be admitted for ￡3．00 each,
Access: We are constantly working to improve access to the Museum and its collection．Our current projects involve the fitting of a wheelchair ramp for better access, a customer care kit and an audio tour for visitors with impaired (受損的） vision．Our Handling Sessions are also suitable for the visually impaired．The Museum has developed an online virtual tour through the Museum．Click here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online．
Hire the Museum: The Museum can be hired for private functions, performances soirees（社交晚會） and many other social occasions．
Find Us: The Museum may be reached by using the following buses: 7, 17, 19, 38, 45,46, 55, 243．And by these underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line．For a map, please click here．The British Museum and the Foundling Museum are within walking distance．
小題1:The passage is probably from a（n）         .

A．book

B．website

C．newspaper

D．a(chǎn)nnouncement

小題2:Compared to going there separately, if a family with two adults and five children go to the Museum together they will save

A．￡25．00

B．￡14．00

C．￡ 9:00

D．￡11．00

小題3:In the Charles Dickens Museum, people can not find          .

A．paintings

B．rare editions

C．manuscripts

D．cars

小題4:According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．The Museum is not very far from the British Museum．

B．In any case people cannot visit the Museum after 17:00．

C．Visitors with poor vision cannot enjoy the Museum．

D．Anyone cannot hire the Museum for other users．

小題5:The passage is written to         .

A．persuade readers to visit London．

B．inform readers about the history of the Charles Dickens Museum．

C．offer readers some information about the Charles Dickens Museum．

D．tell readers how to make use of the Charles Dickens Museum．

Enjoy free re-admission for a year if you buy your ticket directly from us. Tickets purchased directly from the Royal Collection can be transformed into a 1-Year Pass, giving 12 months’ free admission to Windsor Castle. This pass is valid for a year from the date of your first visit.
How do I transform my ticket into a 1-Year Pass?
1. Before you leave the site, please sign and print your name in the spaces provided on the back of your ticket.
2. Hand the ticket to a member of staff, who will stamp and validate(使…生效) it.
3. Keep your ticket for future visits.
Your ticket will only be accepted for re-admission if it has been stamped on the day of your first visit.
Subsequent(隨后的) visits
To gain admission on subsequent visits, your signed and stamped original ticket (now your 1-Year Pass) must be produced on arrival at the ticket counter. You will also be required to provide proof(證據(jù)) of signature, such as a passport, driving licence, or credit card. You will then be given a gift ticket for admission on that day. Children under the age of 18 are not required to show proof of signature.
Alternatively, to guarantee admission you may pre-book your subsequent visits by telephoning the Ticket Sales and Information Office, +44 (0)20 7766 7334. A booking fee applies. Pre-booked tickets will not be posted to you, but can be collected from the ticket counter on the day of your visit on production of your signed and stamped 1-Year Pass and proof of signature.
The benefits of the 1-Year Pass are not transferable, and your ticket may not under any circumstances be given to another person or re-sold. Any attempted use of the ticket by another party to gain admission automatically cause the ticket invalid.
Free re-admission is always subject to ticket availability and may be unavailable on up to 5 days each year when the site is open to the public. It is not possible to use your 1-Year Pass when the site is closed. Before planning a visit please see the Visit Pages on www.royalcollection.org.uk to check if any dates are excluded and to confirm admission details.
Dates when 1-Year Pass free re-admission is unavailable in 2012:
Saturday 7 April 2012
Sunday 8 April 2012
Monday 9 April 2012
Monday 7 May 2012
Monday 4 June 2012
Please note that gift tickets and tickets booked through a tour operator or ticket agent cannot be transformed into a 1-Year Pass.
Ticket Sales and Information Office
Official Residences of The Queen
London SW1A 1AA
www.royalcollection.org.uk
Telephone +44 (0)20 7766 7334
小題1:Which of the following tickets can be transformed into a 1-Year Pass?

A．gift tickets

B．tickets bought from Royal Collection

C．tickets booked from a tour operator

D．tickets bought from an agent

小題2:If you want to have a 1-Year Pass to Windsor Castle, you DON’T have to ______.

A．get your ticket stamped	B．sign your name
C．buy a ticket	D．show your proof of signature

小題3:If you transformed your ticket to a 1-Year Pass on 15 March, 2012, you could use it on ______.

A．9 April 2012	B．4 June 2012
C．10 March 2013	D．15 April 2013

小題4:To book a further admission with a 1-Year Pass, ______.

A．you need to pay some money

B．you can ask your friend to lend you his 1-Year Pass

C．you can have your gift ticket delivered to you

D．you need to show your passport and credit card on your arrival

55% of deaths caused by road accidents occur in the first few minutes after a crash. Up to 85% of these deaths could be prevented if first aid were given. The first person on the scene of a road accident will almost certainly be another road user. So as a driver your knowledge of first aid could make a real difference to someone in the event of a road accident.
Assess conditions
·Remain calm. Judge the scene and seriousness of the collision.
·Determine what has happened, how many people and vehicles are involved and the exact location.
·Determine how many casualties(傷亡人數(shù)) there are, what is the severity of the injuries, whether anyone is trapped, and whether there is a danger of fire.
Make safe
·Make sure you stay safe and keep off the road. If you need to stop or warn approaching cars, signal to them from the pavement. Wear reflective clothing, use warning triangles, flashing lights and warning lights. Don’t smoke.
·If you are in a car and you come across an accident, first park safely and turn off the engine before you get out to help. Use a triangle warning danger if necessary.
·Consider the safety of others. Don’t move the vehicles, look out for dangers — leaking fuel, chemicals, broken glass or dropping loads — guide uninjured passengers to a place of safety.
Call for help
Dial 999 (or 112) for the emergency services. If there is no phone nearby, send two people in opposite directions to seek help.
Do this as soon as you can or get someone else to do it while you deal with an injured person. You will need to tell the emergency services:
·where you are
·what has happened (describe the accident)
·how many people are injured
·whether they are breathing or bleeding.
The operator will talk you through what to do while you wait for an ambulance to arrive.
Apply emergency first aid
·Remain calm. Reassure the victims.
·Do not allow smoking or offer food or drink to casualties as this could hamper urgent medical treatment.
小題1:The passage mainly tells us ______.

A．how to reduce road accident deaths

B．how to perform first aid in a road accident

C．how to treat the injured people on the scene

D．how to protect us from being injured in an accident

小題2:When a driver is applying first aid, which of the following is proper?

A．Stand in the middle of the road to stop or warn approaching cars.

B．Leave the engine working when he gets out of his car to help.

C．Call 999 for an ambulance to come and leave the scene immediately.

D．Make sure the scene is safe enough and stay away from dangerous gas leaking.

小題3:What does the underlined word “hamper” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Affect.

B．Improve.

C．Demand.

D．Judge.

小題4:The passage is most likely to appear in a newspaper’s ______ section.

A．business and finance	B．sports and entertainment
C．travel and traffic	D．customs and cultures

With a busy life and job, pressure can make you look tired and aged. Kissi Health-Beauty Center gives classes, makes training plans according to your physical conditions, and sets up an individual file. All these things will help you to get to know your body and the way to keep it fit.
1) BODY-BUILDING
Imported gym equipment will help you build up your body’s muscles, making you look full of energy and strength.
2) GYMNASTIC EXERCISES
A bright and large exercise room with excellent equipment and music will give your body a chance to enjoy movement with rhythm.
3) SPECIAL “LAZY-BONE” FITNESS CENTER
“Lazy-bone” fitness equipment is the first bodyshaping set of seven beds in Houston. Designed according to human anatomic (解剖學的) and kinematic（運動學的）theory, the seven special beds will help you to exercise your waist, abdomen（腹）, hips（臀）or legs. In the relaxing hours you may try them to strengthen your muscles and lose weight.
*Tuition: “Lazy-bone” fitness card, 1000 dollars /month (gymnastic classes included).
*Open Time: 10:30 a.m. —10:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
*Tel: 59185700
*Address: 16 Johnson Street, Houston
小題1:The purpose of this passage is to ______.

A．give advice on health	B．introduce new ways of body-building
C．a(chǎn)sk you to go to the center	D．introduce ways to lose weight

小題2:If you want some exercise as well as relaxation after a busy day, you’ll go to the center and ______.

A．learn anatomic and kinematic theory	B．lie still on the special beds
C．join in the gymnastic exercises	D．buy a special card

小題3:Tom Everest who keeps a “Lazy-bone” fitness card can go to the center ______ this week.

A．11:30 a.m. Monday	B．11:30 p.m. Monday
C．10:00 a.m. Tuesday	D．10:00 p.m. Tuesday

小題4:According to the passage, the center wants to show it is _____ .

A．the most convenient	B．the largest
C．the newest	D．the most advanced

Amazing Rafting Adventures
White water rafting is one of the classic, wild, activities in the outdoors. It is also an opportunity for an unbelievable family adventure. Around the country, there are several rivers—and rafting outfitters—that are perfectly suited to the entire family.
Here are three of the best:
New River Gorge, West Virginia
Rafting in West Virginia is renowned for its established infrastructure, reliability, and easy access. These things make it an obvious choice for a family vacation. Famous areas, including the New River Gorge, offer everything from lazy floats to intense Class IV runs.
READ MORE: Water Water Rafting: Top 5 U.S. Locations
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole provides a full range of opportunities in the outdoors—and white water rafting is certainly one of them. Popular trips include the rough rapids of the Snake River and gentle floats in nearby Yellowstone National Park.
READ MORE: What You Need to Know Before Visiting Yellowstone National Park
Grand Canyon, Arizona
For really bold families, a multi-day trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon is the penultimate adventure. Guided trips typically pack in boats-worth of supplies so the overnight adventures are far from “roughing it.” Instead, evenings are catered in a rugged luxury style, allowing everyone to rest up for the next day’s activities.
Whether looking for a casual float or a challenging adventure, white water rafting is a great option for any active family vacation.
小題1:What is the common feature of the three rafting adventures?

A．All three rafting rivers are suitable for the whole family.

B．All three rafting rivers are boring to access and reliable

C．All three rafting rivers are suitable for active families

D．All three rafting rivers offer overnight adventures

小題2:Which of the following about Grand Canyon, Arizona is NOT true?

A．A multi-day trip down the Colorado River is really challenging.

B．Really brave families will like to have a multi-day trip down the river

C．Everyone can rest for the next day’s activities.

D．People can only enjoy the rough rapids down the river

小題3:What is the author’s attitude to white water rafting?

A．Passive

B．Encouraging

C．Discouraging

D．Negative

Group Tours of the Area of the 2012 Sites
These are recommended tours for groups. Individual visitors wishing to join please click here.
East London and the Olympic Park Tour
From Central London, travel through London’s East End — recently fashionable, multicultural residential areas, and once famous for market gardens, fine churches, and shipping-related industries. Hear a little of the dark side with stories of Jack-the-Ripper and street gangs.
Now into the 21st century, you arrive at the Olympic Park, already under construction. Imagine the 80,000-seat Main Stadium, the Multi-Sports Arena, Aquatics Centre, Velodrome, Olympic Village, Broadcasting & Media Centre and Stratford City.
For those who have a whole day in which to see East London we recommend a morning East London and Olympic Park tour combined with an afternoon Olympic Greenwich tour.
2012 Sites Tour
The tour starts in Stratford where you view the work in progress on the Olympic Park.
Hear the history of London’s Royal Docks, as you travel to the Boxing, Judo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Table Tennis and Taekwondo venue. View the O2 Arena. See the new London City Airport, Thames Barrier Park, University of East London, new waterside apartments and smart hotels.
For those who have a whole day in which to see 2012 Olympic London we recommend a morning 2012 Olympic Sites tour combined with an afternoon 2012 Olympic Greenwich tour.
2012 Greenwich Tour
Greenwich will host 6 Olympic events.Your tour of Greenwich will include the Greenwich Park, where the equestrian events will take place.
Cross the Meridian Line to see the large buildings at Woolwich. Finally, we can show you the exciting developments taking place on the Greenwich Peninsular, which will be hosting a number of Olympic events.
小題1:What can be learnt from the passage?

A．London’s Olympic Park is being built.

B．London’s East End hasn’t changed much.

C．More than 6 Olympic events will take place in Greenwich.

D．No events will be hosted on the Greenwich Peninsular.

小題2:Which of the following is not included in 2012 Sites Tour?

A．Hear the history of London’s Royal Docks.

B．View the O2 Arena.

C．See the new London City Airport.

D．Cross the Meridian Line.

小題3:If you want to visit the place where the equestrian events will take place, which tour will you choose?

A．East London and the Olympic Park Tour

B．2012 Sites Tour

C．2012 Greenwich Tour

D．Olympic Park Tour

We are looking for energetic volunteers who might be willing to volunteer their time. It’s a great way to build your volunteer experience, get involved in your community, meet new people and show your pride.
Computer Teacher
The computer teacher will be responsible for teaching older adults computer skills, including basic skills such as turning on computer or more media skills such as setting up email. This position requires patience, dedication and long hours on your feet. Computer skills needed. Ask Mandy, 01313377227.
Meals on Wheels
Do you have time in your schedule to make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community? Meals on Wheels drivers deliver nutritious lunchtime meals to homebound seniors on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our aim is to help seniors who are unable to go out themselves due to age or disability. A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle is required. Call Lucy,（781）2727177.
Tree Nursery Volunteer
Tasks are different according to season, but may include: collecting tree seeds from ancient woodland, preparing seeds for sowing, planting trees and tree aftercare. Some of the work is physical and outdoors, others such as seed preparation can be done indoors. No experience is necessary, but a knowledge or interest in botany would certainly be helpful. Ask Amrita, 07748623073.
Photography Volunteer
If you have a talent for photography, this may be the role for you. We need someone who can take great photos for posters and websites. We especially need photos of our events and volunteers. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience. You’ll also gain the satisfaction of seeing your work being displayed on the National Trust website and in literature. Ask Sarah, 01248600954.
小題1:If you are interested in teaching, you can get in touch with ________.

A．Mandy

B．Lucy

C．Amrita

D．Sarah

小題2:What do Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver for the seniors?

A．Breakfast.

B．Lunch.

C．Supper.

D．Snack.

小題3:Which kind of voluntary work doesn’t require special experience or skills?

A．Computer Teacher.	B．Meals on Wheels.
C．Tree Nursery Volunteer.	D．Photography Volunteer.

Spring is the time to go out and enjoy the weather and scenery. Here are some events to attend in March of 2012 in Oregon!
Oregon Country Fair (OCF), 9 am to 7 pm on March 8-10
OCF first started in 1969, and it’s blossomed into an outstanding example of what a non-profit should be. OCF is an event of shopping & atmosphere, and food ranging from Indian & Afghani cuisine to Italian & France cuisine. Wonderful craft & music never stop. From the time you get there until the time you leave, everyone has a smile on their faces, and they wave and say hello. For tickets, go and visit www. Oregoncountryfair.org.
30^th Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament, 8 am to 6 pm on March 12-14
The Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament is an amateur tournament that draws amateur volleyball players to the small town of seaside, as well as AVP Team players who are the best volleyball players. In the past years, it has drawn more than 700 teams playing on over 80 volleyball courts. Just go west, and you can’t miss it. It is about 20 miles south of Astoria. To learn more about it, visit the website www. Seasideor.com.
Hood to Coast Relay, 3:30 am to 6:45 pm on March 26-27
The Hood to Coast Relay is a 200-mile-long relay that consists of 15 000 runners and 4 100 volunteers. It’s the largest relay in the world, which goes from Mt. Hood to Pacific Ocean in Seaside, Oregon. People of the Oregon coast fear Hood to Coast, because local towns and streets are flooded. There are audiences cheering riders on, and many people set up stations to give riders water. If you would like to get the race route maps, visit the website www. Hoodtocoast.com.
Other event information
To learn about other events, visit the website www. aadfv. blogspot.com.
小題1:OCF covers the following EXCEPT _____.

A．music

B．dishes

C．dance

D．a(chǎn)rtworks

小題2:When was the first Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament held in Oregon?

A．In 1982.

B．In 1986.

C．In 1988.

D．In 1992.

小題3:If Lisa wants to learn more about an outing in Oregon, she may visit _____.

A．www. Seasideor.com.	B．www. Hoodtocoast.com.
C．www. aadfv.blogspot.com.	D．www. Oregoncountryfair.org.

小題4:Locals of the Oregon coast are afraid of the relay because ______.

A．the relay will last a long period

B．they have to offer food and water

C．the weather is bad during the relay.

D．too many people will go there.

	Apple iPad Mini Wi-Fi 16 GB - Black & Slate   $329 online    71 reviews   October 2012 - Apple - Handheld - 16 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 7.9 inch - With Camera - 10.9 ounces（1 pound ="16" ounces） With a touch screen and the ability to take an awesome 360-degree picture from the top of a mountain, its 7.9-inch display more than measures up to the complete iPad experience. View web pages. See where you are and what's around you using online maps. Flick（瀏覽） through your photos and watch videos in vivid detail. And wave hello to the family on a video call. With the same LED backlight technology and the same fast, fluid performance that the iPad is known for, the iPad Mini doesn't disappoint customers. And with automatic shake-resistant video, your videos are instantly ready to share.
	Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 16 GB – Black       $350 online     2,564 reviews March 2011 - Apple - Handheld - 16 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 9.7 inch - With Camera - 10 hour battery -1.32 pounds This device has two cameras, a dual-core（雙核） A5 chip, and the same battery life – all in a thinner, lighter Multi-Touch design. It makes surfing the Web, checking email, watching movies, and reading books feel natural. LED backlighting makes everything you see remarkably vivid and bright. With every turn of the device (even upside down), the display adjusts to fit. It has a wide, 178° viewing angle.
	Apple iPad 1 Wi-Fi 32 GB        $600 online     454 reviews        May 2010 - Apple - Handheld - 32 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 9.7 inch - 1.5 pounds   Apple iPad 1 Wi-Fi is a magical and revolutionary product and the best way to experience the web, email, photos, and video. Taking advantage of the large multi-touch screen and advanced capabilities of the iPad, you can do things that you can't do on any other device. The high-resolution（分辨率）, 9.7-inch LED-backlit display on the iPad is remarkably vivid. Thin and light and with a wide viewing angle, it automatically locates available Wi-Fi networks.

 
小題1:According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．The Apple iPad 2 has a single core and 360-degree viewing angle.

B．The Apple iPad Mini can store as much information as the Apple iPad 2 can.

C．The Apple iPad Mini’s performance is disappointing compared to that of others.

D．The Apple iPad 1 is the oldest, the most expensive and the smallest of all three.

小題2:According to the advertisement, which one probably attracts most attention?

A．Apple iPad 2	B．Apple iPad Mini
C．Apple iPad 1	D．Dual-Core A5

小題3:We know from the advertisement that____________

A．we can’t voice chat with friends using the Apple iPad Mini.

B．we need to locate available Apple iPad 1Wi-Fi networks ourselves.

C．with the Apple iPad Mini, your videos always remain relatively smooth.

D．the Apple iPad 2 display only adjusts when the device is turned upside down.