Argosy Christmas Ship Festival
Seattle      December1—December 23, 2010
The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a ship –to –shore holiday celebration that has become a local Northwest tradition. Aboard the Christmas Ship , some of the finest Northwest choirs(唱詩(shī)班) sing holiday greetings . These performances are broadcast via speakers to bonfire(篝火) sites and to other boats participating in the parade.
Holiday Island Lights Festival
Friday Harbor, Sand Juan Island       December 1—December 31, 2010
An island-wide holiday tradition that includes local businesses decorating contest, a tree lighting ceremony on Dec . 4 with shops staying open until 7:00 pm. On Dec. 11 a Lighted Boat Parade starts the evening, to be followed by the Santa ship coming into Friday Harbor for the children , shops staying open until 7:00 pm . Dec 18-19 Roche Harbor’s Christmas Festival begins at 3:00 pm and will include artists booths, Victorian carol singing , story telling, theater and dining.
Christmas Lighting Festival
Leavenworth        December4—December 19, 2010
This old –fashioned Lighted Farm Implement parade, which expressed its admiration for the Yakima Valley’s agricultural heritage, including entries with up to 35,000 lights decorating the tractor, plow or thresher of your choice! Pre-parade activities include a Christmas Tree Ceremony and other special entertainment before the parade. Join us and you’re sure to enjoy the carolers dressed in traditional clothing as they wander through out the Downtown area.
Holiday with Lights
Federal Way      December 10, 2010—January 1, 2011
With over a million twinkling lights displayed throughout the park, your heart will be filled with cheer and the spirit of the season! Holiday light displays, festive music and strolling caroler, visit with Santa, enchanted village rides, and much more.
小題1:Which of the following festivals lasts the longest?

A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival	B．Holiday Island Lights Festival
C．Christmas Lighting Festival	D．Holiday with Lights

小題2:If you want to attend a Lighted Boat Parade, you should go to _______.

A．Seattle

B．Leavenworth

C．Friday Harbor

D．Federal Way

小題3:If you want to learn something about agriculture heritage, you will possibly attend___.

A．Argosy Christmas Ship Festival	B．Holiday Island Lights Festival
C．Christmas Lighting Festival	D．Holiday with Lights

小題4:If you plan to attend one of the activities on Christmas Day, you will have ______choice(s).

A．one

B．two

C．three

D．four

Looking for Teens Interested in Child Care This is a chance for teens to accompany a child through projects and activities, play with them indoors and outdoors, help with arts and crafts, deliver flyers to homes in the neighborhood，and so on. When: We welcome teen volunteers whenever they are available. How often: Our volunteers determine the amount of time they give and their schedule. Where: Wilder Child Development Center, 911 Lafond Ave. St. Paul

Library Intern （實(shí)習(xí)生） Part-time, Temporary $12.48一$13 .87 /per hour Program: Wilder Research Responsibilities: Help with moving to new buildings, record reports and other documents using a specialized library database, get items from area libraries, help library users, help with literature searches, other everyday library chores, and so on. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with some library experience or a current Master of Library and Information Science student. Strong attention to detail, good search skills and customer service skills. How to apply: Send resume to Wilder Research, 1295 Bandna Blvd, or send an e-mail to jobs@wilder.org.

 

Site Responder Part-time, Regular $9.46一$10.52/per hour Program: Jackson St. Village Responsibilities: Work at night to handle emergencies, provide services such as lawn care and snow removal, support the needs of residents and take care of the property and buildings. Qualifications: Must have good communication skills and must be able to solve the problems and concerns of the residents, their visitors, and staff. Individuals or teams are encouraged to apply. How to apply: Send resume to Wilder Foundation, 516 Humboldt Avenue, St.Paul, MN 55107 or a fax to （651） 223-7273, or an e-mail to jobs@wilder.org.

小題1:As a volunteer in the child center, __________

A．you should follow the schedule of the center strictly

B．you must keep the child you look after indoors

C．you will earn some money for what you have done

D．you yourself can decide how long to stay there

小題2:What may NOT be needed if you apply to Wilder Research program?
A college degree and library experience.
B. Having knowledge of the Internet.
C. Being willing to help others
D. Being able to handle emergencies.
小題3:From the third advertisement, we can learn that __________．

A．only individuals can apply for the job

B．a(chǎn)pplicants should pay close attention to detail

C．a(chǎn)pplicants are required to do some physical work

D．a(chǎn)pplicants will deliver flyers homes in the neighborhood.

小題4:The three advertisements _________．

A．a(chǎn)re not all for part-time opportunities

B．a(chǎn)re not all chances to make some extra money

C．a(chǎn)ll can be communicated on the Internet

D．a(chǎn)re offered by the same organization

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小題1:We can probably read this advertisement ______.

A．in a newspaper

B．in a magazine

C．on the Internet

D．on TV

小題2:Yours choices will be displayed in order to ______.

A．To make it easy to keep track of the books.

B．To make sure you’ve selected a book.

C．To make an advertisement.

D．To show this is the postal destination.

小題3:Which of the following is true?

A．You must put what you choose in a basket as you do in a supermarket.

B．You can find your Shopping Basket nowhere but in View Basket.

C．You will get your personal account number the third time you order..

D．You can get an account number after you place an order online

小題4:The purpose of this advertisement is______.

A．to promote the sale of books

B．to show the procedure of ordering books online

C．to help readers apply for account numbers

D．to supply account numbers to readers

Fri, Jun. 1
Nightlife Back to the Age of Innocence
This performance, organized by the group Lifetime Wharf, will celebrate Children's Day and commemorate (紀(jì)念) the lost childhoods of office workers. Five bands will perform: DH & Chinese Hellcats, DUDE, Candy Monster, Residence A and Island Mood.
Where: Yugong Yishan Livehouse, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu. Dongcheng District
When: 8 pm
Admission: 60 yuan pre-sale. 80 yuan at door
Tel: 64042711
Sun. Jun. 3
Movie Chinese Girl by Guo Xiaolu
The indie film Chinese Girl directed by Guo Xiaolu , is about the life of a girl who lives in the countryside. The lead actress, Huang Lu , will attend the screening and answer participants’ questions afterwards.
Where: UCCA, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: 7pm
Admission: 15 yuan (10 yuan for students , free for VIP)
Tel: 57800200
Mon, Jun. 4
Script Reading
Scripts written by students from the 166^th Middle School of Beijing will be performed. They include: Love Sleeping Beauty, Lucky Ferris Wheel Production, Jane Eyre, Our Self-study Class and Farewell -- Bing Xin.
Where: Penghao Theater, 35 Dongmianhua Hutong, Dongcheng District
When: Until Jun. 5, 7: 30 pm
Admission: 80 yuan (40 yuan for students)
Tel: 64006472
Thu, Jun. 7
Movie Invictus
This film is directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman , both of whom were nominated for Academy Awards.
Where: China Film Archive, 3 Wenhuiyuan Lu, Haidian District
When: Until Jun 8, 7:30-10pm
Admission: 120-480yuan
Tel: 66550000
小題1:If Mr. Green (VIP), together with his wife and his three schoolchildren watches the movie Chinese Girl, how much will they pay for the admission?

A．30 yuan.

B．45 yuan.

C．50 yuan.

D．60 yuan.

小題2:Which of the following does NOT agree with what is said in the above advertisements?

A．The movie "Invictus" will be on until June 8.

B．The scripts written by the students include Love Sleeping Beauty.

C．Chinese Girl is about the life of a girl who lives in the countryside.

D．Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman were the directors of the film Invictus.

小題3:If Marry would like to know the content of Jane Eyre, where will she watch the program?

A．In UCCA, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.

B．In China Film Archive, 3 Wenhuiyuan Lu, Haidian District.

C．In Penghao Threater, 35 Dongmianhua Hutong, Dongcheng District.

D．In Yugong Yishan Livehouse, 3 -- 2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng District.

India has a very vast history and heritage. The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.
Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval（中世紀(jì)的）, modern India and contemporary India. Some of the historical travel packages are:
Forts and Palaces
The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.
India Heritage Tours
The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy（遺產(chǎn)）. The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.
South India Historical Tours
The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.
小題1:The main purpose of this passage is

A．to report some important events in the history of India

B．to introduce some tours that they can explore the history of India

C．to help study the culture and history of India

D．to tell us how to explore the history of India

小題2:Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore because

A．modern India has little to study

B．Indian people have an interesting lifestyle

C．its culture is greatly influenced by its history

D．India’s history is longer than that of any other country

小題3:Most forts were built in order to

A．honor the kings	B．a(chǎn)ct as a palace for queens
C．keep enemies away	D．a(chǎn)ttract tourists

小題4:According to the passage, Rajput heritage               .

A．is a famous fort in India	B．is one of the heritages in India
C．has a history of no more than 200 years	D．lies in South India

B

1. Six Hours Free Parking If you spend $ 100 or more in our stores you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent $100 or more, just take this coupon and your receipt to the customer service desk on level 4. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking. Offer here until November 14.

2. Win a $1000 CD Collection Win your choice of $1000 worth of CDs from JB Music Store. Just buy any two CDs and your name will go into the competition. Select your own prize from our wide variety of rock, pop, jazz and classical music. Competition ends November 14. Prize drawn on November 21. Check store for more information.

3. Buy One, Get One Free Buy one shirt or tie at Daniel’s Menswear, and get another shirt or tie of the same value free. Choose from any of our dress shirts and we will give you another one at no cost. Hurry! Offer ends November 14. Offer limited to one per customer.

4. 10% Off Present this coupon at The Book Store to get a 10% discount on any books you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children’s books, novels, travel guides, and science works. You are sure to find something that you will enjoy. Shop now for Christmas, we have a large quantity of toys as gifts for you and avoid the rush! Offer here until November 14.

5. Half-price Movie Tickets Buy any full-price movie ticket on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and you can buy a second ticket for a friend for only half price. The latest movies are here, being shown in one of our five theaters at Bayfield Shopping Center. Offer here through December 1, Limit on per customer.

6. Free Soft Drink Buy any meal for at least $6 at Mike’s Café, and receive a free soft drink. We serve the best food in the Shopping Center. Come in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. You won’t be disappointed! Free soft drink offer ends November 14.

小題1:What are these ads for?

A．Food you can order for delivery.	B．Places to go on vacation.
C．Things on sale in a big store.	D．Special offers at a shopping center.

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

A．Spending $50 means 3 hours of free parking.

B．One person can buy 5 tickets for the price of three.

C．At Mike’s Café, people can get a free drink after spending $6.

D．After buying two CDs, you can get another two CDs for free.

小題3:Which of the following is NOT mentioned at this mall?

A．Toy store.

B．Music store.

C．Restaurant.

D．Clothes store.

小題4:We can know from this passage ________.

A．you won’t get a free soft drink unless you spend more than 10 dollars on the meal.

B．if you buy a book there, you may pay less than half the price.

C．you may get a free one if you buy a shirt, or a tie, or a pair of shoes.

D．there is more than one theater in the center.

You are walking along a lane and never know what you will find. It might be a shop selling oil paintings, or a place where you can buy Dutch cheese. One thing is for sure, you will end up by a canal.
Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.
The year 2013 will be a good time to explore Amsterdam as the city has a lot to celebrate: the famous canal ring will turn 400 years old. Amsterdam will also celebrate the 160th birthday of Dutch painter of the Van Gogh museum, home to the biggest collection of the artist’s colorful works.
The famous canal ring is a trademark of the city. With more than 100 kilometers of canals, it is no wonder that Amsterdam is called the ‘Venice of the north’. But unlike the Italian town, where boats were originally used for transport, the canals in Amsterdam were mainly used for defense in the 17th century. Today ferries on canals offer a different way to explore the city.
But to truly experience Amsterdam, you can’t miss the city’s historic museums and monuments, among which Van Gogh museum is the most famous one. It holds 200 paintings, 700 letters and 500 drawings by the artist. Another famous museum is Anne Frank’s house. Anne Frank became famous around the world because of a diary she left explaining her and her family’s experience as a Jewish girl during World War II, hiding out in a house hoping that she would not be captured by German Nazis.
Amsterdam is small enough to walk or cycle almost anywhere, but it is rarely dull. Best of all it combines its glittering past with a rebellious edginess.
小題1:Which of the following is TRUE of the canals in Amsterdam?

A．They had to be rebuilt after years of use.

B．They protected the city in ancient times.

C．They were built to provide transport for the city.

D．They are the main theme of Van Gogh’s paintings.

小題2:In the passage, Amsterdam is described as a city _____.

A．that can be explored by foot

B．that is completely built on water

C．that has two historic museums in all

D．that is famous for its modernization

小題3:What can we infer from the passage?

A．People get lost easily in Amsterdam.

B．Van Gogh spent his life time in Amsterdam.

C．Many Jews in Amsterdam were caught by Nazis.

D．Taking a ferry ride is the most popular activity in Amsterdam.

Italian Lakes and Greek Islands (12 Days)
Your tour begins in Milan, Italy(意大利), and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort(勝地)of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home for your 7—night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment(娛樂(lè))areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.
You’ll spend 4 days touring Greek cities you’ve always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have an exciting tour to nearby Olympia without a guide. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.
Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a fun—filled Goodbye dinner—a perfect ending to a pleasant journey.
12 Days, 25Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9 Dinners
Day 1         Overnight flight to Italy
Days2—3       Regina Palace, Stresa, Italy
Days4—10     Costa Victoria ( Costa cruises)
Day 11        Hotel Leopardi, Verona, Italy
Day12        Leave for home
Please Note:

Leaving date	Price for one person
April 7	$2,099
June 2	$2,199
October 6	$2,099
November 3	$1,999

小題1:How is the journey planned?

A．It starts and ends in Italy.

B．It starts and ends in Greece.

C．It starts in Italy and ends in Greece.

D．It starts in Greece and ends in Italy.

小題2:What can be inferred from the travel plan?

A．The price may get lower than those in the plan.

B．The prices include three meals a day.

C．The price is the highest in summer.

D．The prices include entertainment service.

小題3:What does the underlined part “ the Costa Victoria” most probably refer to?

A．A famous hotel.	B．A beautiful resort.
C．A comfortable ship.	D．A long—distance bus.

小題4:Tourists will travel on their own in              .

A．Stresa

B．Olympia

C．Mykonos

D．Verona

Discover
Newsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders an stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published(出版) by Disney Magazine Publishing Co., Discover tells many of the same stories professionals(專業(yè)人員) read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue(每期) brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting.
Cover Price: $59.88
Price: $19.95($1.66/issue)
You Save: $39.93(67%)
Issues: 12 issues/12 months
Self
Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to women’s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-models and the “Eat-right Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly.
Cover Price: $35.86
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You Save: $20．86(58%)
Issues: 10 issues/12 months
Instyle
Instyle is a guide to the lives and lifestyles of the world’s famous people. The magazine covers the choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities. With photos and articles, it opens the door to these people’s homes, families, parties and weddings, offering ideas about beauty, fitness and in general, lifestyles. Publisher: The Time Inc．Magazine Company.
Cover Price: $47.88
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Wired
This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.
Cover Price: $59.40
Price: $10.00($1.00/issue)
You save: $49.40(83%)
Issues: 10 issues/12months
小題1:Which of the following magazines is published monthly?

A．Discover

B．Self

C．Instyle

D．Wired

小題2:Which two magazines are published by the same publisher?

A．Wired and Instyle	B．Discover and Instyle
C．Self and Discover	D．Self and Wired

小題3:Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?

A．Instyle

B．Wired

C．Discover

D．Self

Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Trevor The Taxi
In this children's story, suited to younger children, we have an adventure with Trevor. He is a taxi. Trevor loves his life:
“Sometimes he takes patients to the nursing home, where they can get better after being ill, and sometimes he takes people home when they have been shopping, and Stan puts all their packages inside Trevor's boot, so they will not get wet or broken.”
The black cab, in this adventure, goes far beyond the call of duty whilst he achieves his wildest dreams! What could this be? Well you will just have to read this short story for yourself!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Girl Who Believed In Fairies
The fairy queen is upset and the elves just don't know what to do:
“Oh dear, oh dear," sobbed the queen, getting her hankie all wet with her constant crying. For the twelfth time that day, Elgie the chief elf took her hankie and wrung it out on to the carpet of grass that grew all around the palace.”
How will they manage to help the queen? Why was she so unhappy? There is only one person that can help! Can she do it? This is a lovely fairy tale that will glow the embers of your heart - only for young girls!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Envious Kings
This story is suitable for 6 years and upwards.
Unfolding in the story pages of this recommendation is a children's story about two kings who were competing with each other:
“In spite of the easy life that the two kings had, they were not happy, for each of them kept thinking that the other one had a bigger and better palace, or owned more horses, or had more jewels or even had creamier milk.”
They were both petty and, through their envy, they caused themselves much trouble. Who do you think saved the day? Well, you will just have to read the story to find out!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: The Wise Old Woman
This story is probably suited to the 8 years old age range and upwards, although would appeal to adults, alike.
Here I introduce you to one of my kids on-line stories listed on the writing and literature section of Hubpages. In this parable you will find a magical world of wisdom involving trees, people and someone very special.
“As she stood and watched, the knowledge melted into her and the sapling grew...The magical transition took her breath away and as she watched on with ore, she noticed something strange.”
So, what was this strangeness and magical transition? Let me leave you with wonderment ... and a click of the link!
Free On-line Short Stories For Kids: Unusual Stories - Faffenburger's Odyssey
This story is probably more suited to the older child. So who is Faffenburger? Well with one of these free on-line short stories for kids, we enter into a different realm. A world of nonsense as Faffenburger moves within alpha and omega. This is a rather unusual story as you will find out!
“My friend, Henry Faffenburger stomped down the long lane on his short stumpy legs, moonlight glancing off his bald-spot, which was a little surprising as there was no moon that night. As he rounded the bend, he saw a pair of headlights coming toward him. They drew level, and stopped. A small man with yellow eyes emerged from the darkness behind the lights, and enquired if Faffenburger would like a lift.
"Where are you going ?" asked my friend. "Wherever you want to go", replied the owner of the yellow eyes.”
So, the adventure begins! Where will they go? Alpha, Omega or just the middle? After all, it was a long summer - especially the middle! Take a closer look at this - you might find something a little more strange and a little more hidden that you have noticed before. Intrigued? Well you should be with Faffenburger's Odyssey!
小題1:Which story is more well-received by young girls?

A．Trevor The Taxi	B．Faffenburger's Odyssey
C．The Wise Old Woman	D．The Girl Who Believed In Fairys

小題2:You can find the description of a night scene in _______?

A．The Envious Kings	B．The Girl Who Believed In Fairies
C．The Wise Old Woman	D．Faffenburger's Odyssey

小題3:According to the passage, the kings in “The Envious Kings” can be described as_______?

A．Jealous

B．powerful

C．rude

D．ugly

小題4:Who will most probably find the passage useful?

A．parents with children	B．children who love to surf the Internet
C．teachers in high school	D．experts who concern children