Ａｃａｄｅｍｙ ｏｆ Ｆｉｎｅ Ａｒｔｓ Ｍｕｓｅｕｍ Although this is hardly the most impressive art collection in town, you will still find some excellent pieces and gain an interesting insight into art education of the past in St. Petersburg, Russia. A number of works by the Academy’s teaching staff and various paintings are related to the history of the Academy. After entering the building through the main entrance, go upstairs and buy your entrance ticket from the small booth. Address: Universitetskaya Naberezhnaya 17 Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 7 pm Closed: Monday and Tuesday Telephone: +7 (812) 213-6496

Ｃｅｎｔｒａｌ Ｒａｉｌｗａｙ Ｍｕｓｅｕｍ This is undoubtedly the country’s best museum concerned with railways and the development of railways in Russia and the former USSR, from the very first Russian steam engine to the modern railways and engines of today. The Central Railway Museum also owns a collection of old cars. Address: Ulitsa Marata 24-a Telephone: +7 (812) 311-2549 +7 (812) 311-2547 Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (last admission 4:35 pm) Closed: Monday, Tuesday and the last Saturday of the month

Ｔｈｅ Ａｐｐｌｉｅｄ Ａｒｔ Ｍｕｓｅｕｍ This is one of St. Petersburg’s best-kept secrets! The Applied Art Museum is little known and rarely included in a tourist routine. Yet the museum is a real treasure for anyone interested in the fine arts. Its collection of over 30 thousand exhibits includes various decorative arts and crafts, including furniture, porcelain, and carvings. As with most Russian museums, all visitors are asked to leave coats and larger bags in the cloakroom. Don’t be surprised to see dozens of students throughout the museum, busy sketching (畫素描) the museum’s exhibits as well as the building. Location: Solyanoy Pereulok 13-15   Open: Daily, 11am to 5 pm Telephone: +7 (812) 273-3258

小題1:You could call _____ for information if you are interested in art education of the past in St. Petersburg.

A．+7 (812) 311-2549	B．+7 (812) 213-6496
C．+7 (812) 273-3258	D．+7 (812) 311-2547

小題2:If you want to visit the Central Railway Museum, you can enter at ____.

A．9 am on Wednesday	B．11 am on Tuesday
C．11 am on Thursday	D．4:40 pm on Sunday

小題3:It is implied that ____.

A．the Applied Art Museum is well-known in Russia

B．students are allowed to practice drawing in the Applied Art Museum

C．there are only works by the Academy’s teaching staff in the Academy of Fine Arts Museum

D．you can see both old and new cars on display in the Central Railway Museum

小題4:You may see all the following EXCEPT ____ in the Applied Art Museum.

A．furniture

B．paintings

C．carvings

D．engines

小題5:Why did the author write this passage?

A．To introduce three museums in Russia to us.

B．To tell us how to go to the finest museums in Russia.

C．To tell us the differences among these museums in Russia.

D．To give us a brief introduction to some artistic museums in Russia.

New Annotated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Price: ￡28.00
Publication Date: 30/11/2006
Publisher’s description:
Collect Doyle’s fifty-six classic short stories, arranged in the order in which they appeared in late-nineteenth-and-early-twentieth-century book editions, in a set complemented by four novels, editor biographies of Doyle, Holmes, and Watson as well as literary and cultural details about Victorian society.
Breaking Ground by Daniel Libeskind
Price: ￡16.00
Publication Date:11/10/2006
Brief description:
This is a book about the adventure life that can offer each of us if we seize it, and about the powerful forces of tragedy, memory and hope. For Daniel Libeskind, life’s adventure has been through architecture, which he has found has the power to reshape human experience. Although often relating to the past, his buildings are about the future. This biology of one man’s journey brings together history, personal experience, our physical environment and a fresh international vision.
In the Shadow of No Towers by Art Spiegelman
Price: ￡16.00
Publication Date:02/09/2006
Brief description:
On 11^th September 2001, Art Spiegelman raced to the world Trade Center, not knowing if his daughter Nadja was alive or dead. Once she was found safe---in her school at the foot of the burning towers---he returned home, to mediate(反省) on the trauma(創(chuàng)傷), and to work on a comic strip(連環(huán)漫畫). In the Shadow of No Towers is New Yorker Art Spiegelman’s extraordinary account of “the hijacking(劫機(jī)) on 9.11 and the following hijacking of those events” by America.
Light on Snow by Anita Shreve
Price: ￡14.00
Publication Date:07/10/2006
Publisher’s description:
This is the 11^th novel by Anita Shreve, the critically accepted bestseller. A moving story of love and courage and tragedy and of the ways in which the human heart always seeks to heal itself.
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
Price: ￡20.99
Publication Date:11/08/2006
Brief description:
Camping in the garden, riding bikes through the woods, climbing trees, picking wildflowers, running through piles of autumn leaves… these are the things childhood memories are made of. But for a whole generation of today’s children the pleasures of a free-range childhood are missing, and their indoor habits contribute to obesity, attention disorder and childhood depression. This book shows how our children have become increasingly distanced from nature, why this matters and how we can make a difference. Richard Louv is chairman of the Children and Nature Network and co-chair of the National Forum on Children and Nature. He is the author of seven other books and has written for newspapers and magazines including the New York Times and the Washington Post.
小題1:Who is the writer of the latest book published among the four books?

A．Arthur Conan Doyle	B．Daniel Libeskind
C．Art Spiegelman	D．Anita Shreve

小題2:If one wants to know something about Victorian society, he or she may read____.

A．Light on Snow	B．In the Shadow of No Towers
C．Breaking Ground	D．New Annotated Sherlock Holmes

小題3:Which of the following refers to tragedies?

A．Light on Snow�。Α�Breaking Ground

B．Light on Snow ＆　In the Shadow of No Towers

C．In the Shadow of No Towers ＆　Breaking Ground

D．New Annotated Sherlock Holmes　＆　In the Shadow of No Towers

小題4:Which book is based on a real big event?

A．Breaking Ground	B．In the Shadow of No Towers
C．Light on Snow	D．Last Child in The Woods

小題5:Who has also written for newspapers and magazines according to the text?

A．Arthur Conan Doyle.	B．Daniel Libeskind
C．Art Spiegelman	D．Richard Louv

School is over and it’s time for the family to get your children moving and have fun. Choose a suitable one from the following family activities.

Gymnastics Gymnastics helps to improve flexibility, strength, and teaches self-discipline. Although Olympic-level gymnastics take years of practice to master, more simple moves are easy to learn in a day and can be practiced at home. Suitable for: 4+ Cost: £6 an hour Contact: British Gymnastics; 084 512 97129; www.british-gymnastics.org

Surfing What is required to learn the art of surfing is to combine balance, coordination and patience, which means that it’s not easy to learning that, but the excitement of jumping to your feet on the board for the first time and riding a wave into the shore is an excellent experience. Suitable for: 8+ Cost: £30 an hour Contact: www.nationalsurfingcentre.com, 016 378 50737

Sailing Sailing is beneficial for developing confidence and provides a pure mental and physical challenge from the beginning. It can be done alone, and picking up the basics is not difficult. Suitable for: 8+ Cost: Free Contact: Royal Yachting Association; 084 534 50400; www.rya.org.uk

Diving This is a great way to make swimming even more fun. High board diving needs muscle control. Lessons begin at the poolside, where you will learn some basic skills before moving on to the boards, Try a saltwater pool, on warmer days, and enjoy the fresh air, high boards and water games. Suitable for: 13+ Cost: The first lesson, which lasts one hour, is usually free if you decide to carry on. £10/£20 an hour. Contact: Find your local swimming pool at www. britishswimming.org; 015 096 18700

小題1:If you have a child of seven, you would like to choose ______ for him/her.

A．Diving

B．Sailing

C．Surfing

D．Gymnastics

小題2:Taking a 10-hour course in diving needs at least       .

A．£200

B．£100

C．£90

D．£30

小題3:In order to build up your children’s confidence, you can call        .

A．015 096 18700

B．084 534 50400

C．016 378 50737

D．084 512 97129

小題4:According to the passage, we know that       .

A．it is very difficult to learn basic sailing skills.

B．it is impossible to practice gymnastics at home

C．self-discipline is needed to do high board diving

D．surfing needs qualities of patience and balance

Riding School：
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a. m.and 8:30 p.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m.
Phone：( 412)396—6644  FaxL412) 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 member, afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesday 6:00 p.m—8:00p.m)
Opening Hours:Tuesdays:6:00p.m—8:00 p.m.
Phone: (412)396—6644 Fax: (412)396—6644
Diving Center:
Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday:6:30p.m-8:30p.m.
Phone: (412)396-6312  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 hours from Monday to Sunday
Phone：(412)396—6649  Fax：(412) 396—6648
Watersports Club:
We use 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)39606899 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．Diving Center

B．Watersports Club

C．Riding School

D．Sailing Club

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

A．(412) 396-6706

B．(412) 396-6648

C．(412) 396-6876

D．(412) 396-6752

小題3:If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at___.

A．Monday through Friday:7:00a.m.——10:00 p.m.

B．24 hours from Monday to Sunday

C．Monday and Friday:6:30p.m.—8:30p.m.

D．Tuesdays:6:00p.m.—8：00p.m.

小題4:You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to _________.

A．Diving Center

B． Watersports Club

C．Riding School

D．Sailing Club

小題5:Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A．Well trained staff members.	B．Good equipment.
C．Nursery for newly-born babies.	D．Various less expensive medicines.

Part-time Front Desk Position Kirchoff, Inc．，a book development company，is looking for a part-time front desk office worker．This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful，dependable，and pleasant to work with．Also，you should be able to welcome guests，redirect phone calls，and take messages．More importantly，you can stay cool under pressure．You are expected to work 5：00—6：00 pm weekdays．You need to fill in some forms if you are interested． Forms can be collected at Kirchoff，Inc． 866 United Nations Plaza,#525 New York, NY 10017
Important Points to Remember When Swimming ·Wait at least an hour after meals. ·Follow the advice of lifeguards. ·Don’t dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with the shore. ·Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim. ·Don’t use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea. ·Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold. Cold can kill even strong swimmers. Help Telephone:212-543-5902 Atlantic City Beach Office
* Arrive on time. * Introduce yourself in a polite manner. * Read company materials while you wait. * Have a firm handshake. * Listen. * Use body language to show interest. * Smile and nod to the interviewer. * Ask about the next thing you should do. * Thank the interviewer. * Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to. For more information, please visit jobweb.com 368 Cooper Square, New York，NY 10008

小題1:If you want to work in an office, where can you get the forms to fill in?

A．Website：jobweb. com．

B．Atlantic City Beach Office.

C．368 Cooper Square，New York，NY 10008.

D．866 United Nations Plaza，#525，New York, NY 10017．

小題2:What does a person need most to be fit for the one-hour weekday job?

A．He should be cheerful，dependable, and easy-going.

B．He has to work from Monday to Friday.

C．He can remain calm in a difficult situation.

D．He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.

小題3:According to the above information，what is the right thing to do when you swim?

A．To keep close to the beach．	B．To dive into unknown waters.
C．To use floating toys on the water.	D．To swim soon after lunch．

小題4:The best title for the last piece of information would be   ．

A．Tips on Showing Interest in a Job

B．Steps to a Successful Interview

C．Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely

D．Rules of Body Language in an Interview

The Friends of the Amazon is a nonprofit association helping to preserve the forest, its wildlife and its native cultures in the Peruvian Amazon.  We are located 3 degrees south of the equator in the Region of Loreto, which is roughly the size of Montana and is one of the richest areas in the world in terms of flora(植物群) and fauna（動(dòng)物群）. Our team consists of lawyers, ecologists, sociologists, medical professionals and native Amazonians working together to protect the forest and its people from destruction. We use litigation（訴訟）, filing lawsuits against those who seek to destroy the forest and its native cultures. In addition to legal processes, we promote health, education, and the conservation of native plants and animals.
The Amazon Rainforest is commonly referred to as the "lungs of the planet" whose trees are essential for absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2, a greenhouse gas that causes global warming) and converting it into oxygen, thereby mitigating the rise of global temperatures and climate change.  An estimated 120 billion tons of carbon dioxide is absorbed in the Amazon Rainforest and global emissions of carbon dioxide increase with every tree of the rainforest that is cut down. That is why the survival of the Amazon Rainforest is vital for the survival of our planet, without which rising global temperatures could melt the polar icecaps and cause flooding of our coastal cities. 
Currently, the Amazon is under siege（圍攻）, with an estimated 1000 hectares being destroyed everyday.  After harvesting old growth forests, corporations are often replacing the native forest with palm oil plantations instead of reforesting with native tree species.  Palm oil trees are native to Africa, not the Amazon, and due to high profits, their promotion by international aid agencies and recent legislation in Peru, palm oil plantations represent perhaps the single greatest threat to the native Amazon Rainforest. 
In addition to conventional logging and deforesting to make room for crops such as palm oil and soybeans, the Amazon forest faces a new threat in the form of REDD projects and “Carbon Cowboys”.  REDD refers to Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation by using carbon offsets (“carbon credits”).  Under the guise of REDD projects, scammers are tricking native communities into signing unjust contracts in English without legal representation which essentially give these so called Carbon Cowboys the forest for free. These cheaters are making false promises of "billions of dollars in profits" from REDD and voluntary carbon offset （碳補(bǔ)償）projects by lying that they are representatives of the United Nations and World Bank in order to trick vulnerable indigenous Amazonians into ceding their land by signing unjust contracts with hidden clauses that give the Carbon Cowboys a power of attorney to do whatever they want with the forest for a period of 100 years.  Friends of the Amazon is actively filing lawsuits against these Carbon Cowboys and those who support them. 
For further information on our programs and to find out how you can help preserve the Amazon Rainforest, please contact:
Friends of the Amazon
153 Túpac Amaru Street
Iquitos, Peru
Phone: (+51) 985665374
For more specific information on supporting the goals of our nonprofit organization, please contact us using the email address listed below.
If you would like to learn how you can help preserve the Amazon Rainforest and its indigenous people, please contact us for more information at:
info(at)friendsoftheamazon.org
小題1:The Friends of the Amazon is the name of _________.

A．your best friend	B．a(chǎn) non-profit organization
C．a(chǎn) historic hero	D．a(chǎn) famous carbon cowboy

小題2:What does the underlined word “converting ” in the second paragraph mean?

A．changing

B．increasing

C．reducing

D．burning

小題3:Why is the survival of the Amazon Rainforest vital for the survival of our planet?

A．Because this forest absorbs a lot of carbon dioxide emitted by the world

B．Because people rely on this forest to get enough wood to build houses and furniture

C．Because people living here can get a large sum of compensation to offset carbon dioxide

D．Because the United Nations and the World Bank are helping preserving the land here

小題4:We can learn from the passage that palm oil trees _____________.

A．have produced much profit for the local people.

B．a(chǎn)re native to Amazon and fit in well with their surroundings

C．a(chǎn)re native to Africa and may do great harm to the native Amazon trees

D．a(chǎn)re used to replace the native forest because the local people can profit from them

小題5:The purpose of this article is _______.

A．introduce the largest rain forest in the world

B．to appeal to the government to take some measures to get rid of Carbon Cowboys

C．to advertise the rain forest as a favourite tourist destination

D．to arouse the awareness of the public to help conserve the “l(fā)ungs of our planet”

Welcome to this Website on the British Isles. Over the coming months it will be expanded to allow you to find information on all aspects of life in the British Isles. The British Isles is visited by millions of people each year, many returning time and again.
Wales: Wales is full of fascinating places to visit and stay. The castles of Beaumaris, Conwy, Harlech and Caernarfon are officially listed as world heritage sites and provide an insight into the troubled past of this great land. The national park of Snowdonia is stunning and provides walkers and climbers with many opportunities to challenge their limits. South Wales also has interesting places to visit: Pembrokeshire is especially inviting for tourists.
England: We all know about the attractions lf London but England has a lot more to offer outside of the city. The “English Riviers”, Torquay, is blessed with good weather and is a major tourist attraction. This is a great place to stay and explore the local seaside resorts.
Windsor castle is a great place to visit and the town and surrounding areas are beautiful. Warwick castle in the centre of England is world famous and holds regular evens (同額賭注) to show how life was like in the time it was built.
Scotland: A great place to visit, Scotland still has many places that are relatively uninhabited(杳無人跡的) and are great for getting away from it all. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles and the numerous lakes provide great fishing. In parts you can still hear Gaelic spoken and we all know about the Scottish expertise in making Whisky! You can also visit the ski resorts of Aviemore in the Cairngorms. Glasgow, the capital is now recognized as a centre of culture as well as being a great shopping centre.
小題1:The highest mountain in the British Isles is in ________.

A．Wales

B．England

C．Scotland

D．Chester

小題2:A mountain-climber will probably visit ________.

A．Wales and England	B．Wales and Scotland
C．England and Wales	D．Pembrokeshire and Torquay

小題3:Which of the following is NOT true about England?

A．Windsor castle is in the center of England.

B．London is the capital city.

C．You can enjoy good weather in Torquay.

D．There are more than one castles.

小題4:Where are you likely to get such information?

A．A TV program on tourism.	B．A newspaper.
C．A geography book.	D．The Internet.

Villa Nicoletta, Genuine Relaxation
Somewhere in the world, there’s a place where stress isn’t allowed and peace and genuine relaxation are the only demands of the day. If you could go there, you would thoroughly enjoy yourself. There are not too many places in the world like this, but this is one of them. It’s luxurious. It’s ultra-private.
Welcome to Villa Nicoletta
Villa Nicoletta is a 4-bedroom luxury villa and an oasis(綠洲) of rest and rejuvenation（恢復(fù)活力）in a land of unspoiled peace. Located on a 70-foot cliff overlooking the north shore of the island of St. Thomas and the pretty waters of Caret Bay, Villa Nicoletta offers the finest accommodations in the Caribbean for those seeking a vacation of elegance, peace and privacy. You’ll see how the sun blankets the landscape and water in shimmering brilliance by day and how the sky twinkles like billions of bright diamonds at night.
Completed in 2000, the 3,300-square-foot Villa Nicoletta is fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics.
When you book Villa Nicoletta, you shall book the entire villa.
Off Season: April 16 to December 14
★4 bedrooms — ＄5,700/week (8 people max)
Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people ＄200/night
Peak Season: December 15 to April 15
★4 bedrooms — ＄6,300/week (8 people max)
Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people ＄200/night
小題1:The villa can be rented to a maximum of _______ people at a time.

A．five

B．eight

C．thirteen

D．ten

小題2:If a family with 6 people spends a fortnight’s Christmas holiday in the villa, how much will they pay?

A．＄12,600.

B．＄15,400.

C．＄11,400.

D．＄13,200.

小題3:Villa Nicoletta is most likely to be popular with tourists who _______.

A．like adventure

B．want to escape the noisy life of the city

C．enjoy the winter sports

D．seek excitement in the sea

小題4:We can infer that _______.

A．you can share the villa with other tourists

B．the island of St. Thomas is famous for the ocean theme amusement park

C．fewer tourists stay in Villa Nicoletta in autumn than in spring

D．you can go in for extreme sports in Villa Nicoletta

Name ： Off the Beaten Path
Cover price： $ 30. 00
Our price： $ 19. 80
The best-selling Reader 'a Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It spotlights over 1,000 of the United States’ most overlooked must-see destinations.
Name ： Container Gardens by Number
Cover price： $ 15. 95
Our price: $ 9. 49
A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple num­bered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each displaywith an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.
Name： Best Weekend Projects
Cover price： $ 17. 95
Our price： $ 13. 96
Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.
Name： 1801 Home Remedies
Cover price： $ 40. 00
Our price： $29.96
Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound.
Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters(水泡）to allergies(過敏），and hiccups (打 嗝 ）.
小題1:You can most probably read the passage in a    _________   .

A．newspaper

B．travel guide

C．reference book

D．textbook

小題2:How much money could you save if you want to buy a travel book?

A．$ 6. 46.

B．$ 10. 20.

C．$ 13. 96.

D．$ 19. 80.

小題3:Which of the following could help you to deal with common diseases without a doctor?

A．Off the Beaten Path	B．Container Gardens by Number
C．1801 Home Remedies	D．Best Weekend Projects

小題4:What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To share his opinion about the books with readers.

B．To advise readers to read more in spare time.

C．To share the pleasure of reading with readers.

D．To advise readers to buy their books.

小題1:If Mr. Black has a desire to be a sports teacher, he should contact_______.

A．Airport Terminal Services

B．www. workatats. com

C．865-524-9881

D．tlgknoxvilletn@thelittlegym. com

小題2:As a driver in Local Delivery, John has to _________.

A．work hard to earn good money.	B．have printing skills
C．have interest in the position	D．be offered paid training

小題3:Mr. Smith can find a job as a mechanic at _______.

A．Washington DC Locations	B．Baltimore location
C．a(chǎn) fast paced company	D．Dillard

小題4:What is a must when one hopes to be a member of Dillard’s team?

A．He must be able to work in the evening and on weekends.

B．He must have experience.

C．He must have a good knowledge of shoe fashion and sales.

D．He must like top brands of shoes.