The Couch Surfing network is an online community stretching across the globe with over one and a
half million members. The basic concept is to provide a platform for travelers to contact people who are
willing to put them up free of charge. Travelers connect with potential hosts online and, if they like each
other, exchange details to make further arrangements.
     Basil is one traveler from Switzerland who is currently couch surfing with a Chinese host in Beijing.
"I thought staying in hostel is nice but you mostly meet foreigners and speak English. If you use Couch.
Surfing you have chance to meet people living here and really get a chance to know the life of the place
you visit." Basil was speaking during a regular meeting of the Beijing network of Couch Surfing with a
membership of almost 2 000.
     Although some people may have concerns about meeting complete strangers and giving them full access
to your house, Beijing group member Fred Sharp from California says that the Couch Surfing community
is one that generally attracts trustworthy people.
     "I have never had a problem with guests. I'd say that this Couch Surfing community worldwide is a fairly
trustworthy community. Like I say, always be cautious, make sure that you read everyone's profile that you
re considering hosting, and if it doesn't feel right just say 'no', it's ok."
     Originally launched in the US as a non-profit organization in 2004, Couch Surfing is growing fast across
the world. China is no exception with around 30 000 members and hundreds more signing up each week.
One of them is Beijing resident Hai Yan who joined in November 2009. She says the first time she hosted a
guest was a very positive experience. "My first guest was from Italy. He was very kind and helpful. He
bought me a present from Italy, a handbag. It's a famous brand!"
     As the organization grows from strength to strength, hotel owners across the world will be watching
very closely and possibly thinking twice about raising their prices too high.

1. The Couch Surfing network is intended to _____.

A. give reliable information about hotels
B. provide people with a platform to contact each other
C. find potential hosts who want to supply travelers with couches
D. offer travclers convenience to find suitable hosts for free accommodations

2. According to Fred Sharp, _____.

A. couch surfers can fully rely on Couch Sur fing community
B. Couch Surf ing community enables you to meet different people
C. Couch Surfing community is trusted by all couch surfers
D. couch suffers may form a judgment on hosts and make a final decision

3. We can infer from the passage that _____.

A. Couch Surfing has a long history
B. Hai Yan is satisfied with her host
C. Couch Surfing is getting popular in China
D. Basil works at the Beijing Network

4. The last paragraph suggests that hotels will _____.

A. be replaced by the organization
B. probably not charge too much
C. not consider raising their prices
D. show no concern about the organization

     "Experience may possibly be the best teacher, but it is not a particular good teacher." You might think that
Winston Churchill or perhaps Mark Twain spoke those words, but they actually come from James March, a
professor at Stanford University and a pioneer in the field of organization decision making. For years March
(possibly be wisest philosopher of management) has studied how humans think and act, and he continues to
do so in his new book The Ambiguities of Experience.
     He begins by reminding us of just how firmly we have been sticking to the idea of experiential learning:"
Experience is respected; experience is sought；experience is explained." The problem is that learning from
experience involves (涉及) serious complications (復(fù)雜化), ones that are part of the nature of experience
itself and which March discusses in the body of this book.
     In one interesting part of book, for example, he turns a double eye toward the use of stories as the most
effective way of experiential learning. He says "The more accurately (精確的) reality is presented, the less
understandable the story, and the more understandable the story, the less realistic it is."
     Besides being a broadly knowledgeable researcher. March is also a poet, and his gift shines though in the
depth of views he offers and the simple language he uses. Though the book is short, it is demanding; Don't
pick it up looking for quick, easy lessons. Rather, be ready to think deeply about learning from experience
in work and life.

1. According to the text, James March is ______.

A. a poet who uses experience in his writing
B. a teacher who teachers story writing in university
C. a researcher who studies the way humans think and act
D. a professor who helps organizations makes important decisions

2. According to James March, experience ______.

A. is overvalued
B. is easy to explain
C. should be actively sought
D. should be useless

3. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A. Experience makes stories more accurate.
B. Stories made interesting fail to fully present the truth.
C. The use of stories is the best way of experiential learning.
D. Stories are easier to understand when reality is more accurately described.

4. What's the purpose of this text?

A. To introduce a book.
B. To describe a researcher.
C. To explain experiential learning.
D. To discuss organizational decision making.

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1. Some of the four books were illustrated in order to _________.

A. help readers understand them    
B. persuade readers to buy them
C. reduce the cost of them
D. make them suitable to different readers

2. If you buy the four books on April 30, 2007, you will have to pay _________ for them.

A. $130  
B. $112
C. $65  
D. $18

3. The purpose of the passage is to _________.

A. show to readers how to use the four books
B. help children to learn English
C. enrich students' knowledge about nature
D. sell the four books to students

     OUR KIDS ARE AMAZING－especially compared with everybody else's (who seem to cry all the time).
How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful,
interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value－because you are the boss. 
     1. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET
     Here is a toy that doesn't need power－and the kids have to put it together themselves. This 50-piece
puzzle set is made of soft-edged hardwood and makes a complete hospital, with an X-ray room. It also
includes eight patients, a car and a driver. $ 135; flaxart. com.
     2. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL
     Sure, it's cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and
legs, a magnetic (磁性的) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months. $ 19.95; tinylove.com.
     3. ROBOSAPIEN
     This small, remote-control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed functions (功能),
including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function-which, sadly,
does not include doing windows. $ 99; robosapienonline. com.
      4. MINI PEDAL CAR
     Want a Mini Cooper but can't fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car,
which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable (可調(diào)的) seat, and ride away. But it could spoil them for
that used car they'll be driving when they turn 16. For ages 3 to 5. $ 189; mininss. com (click on "gear up,"
then "Mini motoring gear").

1. Which toy is said to have the special design for children's safety?

A. ROBOSAPIEN
B. MINI PEDAL CAR
C. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET
D. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL

2. Which toys are fit for three-year-old kids?

A. 1 am 3.
B. 2 and 4.
C. 1 and 2.
D. 3 and 4.

3. Educational value is mentioned in all the toys EXCEPT ______.

A. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET
B. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL
C. ROBOSAPIEN
D. MINI PEDAL CAR 

4. This passage is written for _______.

A. parents
B. children
C. the writer
D. the boss

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1. The voucher mentioned in the passage _______.  

A. includes shipping fees            
B. will be mailed to buyers
C. can't be used to pay taxes          
D. needs to be cashed at banks

2. What is the main advantage of the service from TextbookRental.ca? 

A. It helps students limit school expenses.
B. It sells new textbooks at a low price.
C. It sends interesting gifts to students.
D. It helps students who are poor at studies.

3. What can be learned about the activity of renting textbooks launched by TextbookRental.ca?

A. It can be enjoyed all over Canada.          
B. It deals with orders 24 hours a day.
C. The books can be returned in any condition.
D. The buyers can keep the books for 15 days.

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     1. Full-time Secretary Position Available: Applicants should have at least 2 years' experience and be able
to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd, 17 Browning
Street,Leeds.
     2. Part-time Job: We require three part-time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience
required. Applicants should be between 18 and 26 years old. Call 0115-765643 for more information.
     3. Computer Trained Secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full-
time position working in an exciting new company? If you want to know more about US, call at 0457-896754.
     4. Teaching Assistants Needed: Hania's Playschool needs 2 young teaching assistants to help with classes
from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.. Applicants should have references. For more information please visit
www.Haniaplayschool.co.uk.
     5. Weekend Work Available:We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part-time on weekends
for Rubberlast Group Ltd. Duties include answering the telephone and giving customers information. For more
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     6. University Positions Open:The University of Bristol is looking for 4 teaching assis-rants to help with home
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1. Which position is most suitable for a retired person?

A. Part-time shop assistant.
B. Teaching assistant in Hania's Playschool.
C. Weekend work in Rubberlast Group Ltd.
D. Teaching assistant in the University of Bristol.

2. If you have good computer skills and recently graduated from university (English degree), which jobs can
    you apply for?

A. Jobs 1,2 and 7.
B. Jobs 3,4 and 6.
C. Jobs 4,6 and 7.
D. Jobs 2,3 and 5.

3. Which is the only position that has a formal educational requirement?

A. Full-time secretary at United Business Ltd.
B. Home delivery representative for Yorkshire Post.
C. Teaching assistant at Hania's Playschoo1.
D. University positions at the University of Bristol.

A

I Heard It from Alice Zucchini: Poems About the Garden Juanita Havill Illustrated by Chirstine Davenier
2006,Chronicle
Books, $ 15.95.
Ages 4 to 8.
Reviewer: Jean Boreen, Ph. D.
B

 Busy in the Garden George Shannon Pictures by Sam Williams 2006,Creenwillow/HarperCollins, $ 15.99 and
$ 16. 89.
Ages 3 ~ 5.
Reviewer: Sheilah Egan.
C

The Biggest Fish in the Lake Margaret Carney Illustrated by Janet Wilson 2001,Kids Can Press, $ 15. 95.
Ages 4 to 8.
Reviewer: Sue Reichard.
D

The Little Fish that Got Away Bemadine Cook Illustrated by Crockett Johnson 2005 ( orig. 1956), HarperCollins, $ 14. 99.
Ages 3 to 7.
Reviewer:Barbara L. Talcrofe
E

A Grand Old Tree Mary Newell DePalma 2006,Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic, $ 16. 99.
Ages 2 to 5.
F

Tree of Life: the incredible biodiversity of life on earth Rochelle Strauss Illustrated by Margot Thompson 2004,
Toronto: Kids Can Press, $ 16. 95.
Grades 3 to 6.

1. This picture book explores the life of a tree that has deep roots, long arms, and many children. She provides
shelter for many animals and bears fruit. The author uses colorful, simple, yet detailed watercolor illustrations
to convey her words. The charming pictures show the many aspects in the life of a tree down to the caterpillars that eat the leaves. It is good for pre-school children.
2. This charming picture book highlights the life of a garden, from planting seeds to harvesting. With the
narrator as guide, the reader is led through a variety of free verse and occasionally rhymed poems that fill in the
story of a garden and its inhabitants. The pictures, delightful watercolors in bright pastels, add to the whimsical
feel of the poems. Young readers will certainly enjoy this fun and fanciful text.
3. This is a story from 1956 which introduces a little boy who likes to go fishing with a tree limb, a worm, and
a pin. Although he never catches anything, on this particular day he finally does hook three big ones, but the little one gets away. The boy pulls them home in his wagon and his mother cooks them for supper. The swinging
rhythms of the text and the good humor evident in the illustrations remain fun for the youngest readers.
4. This useful, attractive, oversize volume uses its height well, employing a tree metaphor to show the earth's
various kinds of life and how all living things, from bacteria to the largest mammals, are related. Each. spread
covers one branch of the animal kingdom. To make the enormity of species understandable, Strauss equates
individual species( e. g.,10,000 bacteria) with one leaf on the tree.
5.This is a story about how a grandfather teaches his eager granddaughter to catch speckled trout from the
stream in springtime. After a whole day on the lake, only Grandpa is lucky. The next morning the young
fisherman hurries to the dock alone, and soon she hooks the catch of a lifetime. Young readers will appreciate
this story that celebrates the special bond between the older and younger generation, while brilliant watercolor
illustrations capture the beauty of the natural world.

                                                                       Winners Club
                                                           You choose to be a winner!
      The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you
better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易賬戶) where you receive a
key - card so you can get to your money 24/7 - that's 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
     It's a club with impressive features for teenagers:
     ●No account keeping fees!
     You're no millionaire so we don't expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping
or transaction fees!
     ●Excellent interest rates!
     You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better
if you make at least two deposits (儲蓄) without taking them out in a month.
     ●Convenient
     Teenagers are busy - we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners
Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet …
You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket
money or your pay from your part - time job!
     ●Mega magazine included
     Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even
more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
     The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application
form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can't want to hear from you. It's the best way to choose to be a winner!

1．The Winners Club is a bank account intended for _______.

A．parents  
B．teenagers  
C．winners  
D．a(chǎn)dults

2．Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A．Special gifts are ready for parents.
B．The bank opens only on work days.
C．Services are convenient for its members.
D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

3．The Winners Club provides magazines which _______.

A．encourage spending            
B．a(chǎn)re free to all teenagers
C．a(chǎn)re full of adventure stories  
D．help to make more of your money

4．If you want to be a  of the Club, you must________.

A．be an Internet user              
B．be permitted by your parent
C．have a big sum of money          
D．be in your twenties

 5.What is the purpose of this text?

A.To set up a club        
B.To provide part-time jobs
C.To organize key-cards    
D.To introduce a new banking service

     Exhibition: Little Angels
     Date: January 10 - September 13, 2010
     Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
     This exhibition shows more than 25 paintings by the Mount brothers, exploring the ways
in which the artists use images of children in their work and why these images are still popular
today.
     Museum admission: $9 Adults /$7.00 Seniors /
     $4.00 Students'/Free for children under age six
     Where: The Long Island Museum 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 631-751-0066
     Summer Docs Series
     Date: June 25, 2010
     Time: 8:00 pm
     For the first time since its founding in 1993, The Hamptons International Film Festival,
working with Guild Hall, will expand its programme to host a summer documentary (紀(jì)錄片)
show with three films that focus on various cultural and social themes.
     Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin will serve as host for all three films, beginning with
The Cove, an environmental documentary about the dolphin capture (捕獵海豚) trade on
Friday, June 25th at 8:00 pm.
     The other films will be screened on July 31st and August 25th.
     Where: Guild Hall 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 631-324-0806
     Admission: $20 / $18 Guild Hall members
     Not Your Typical Solar Energy Class
     Date: June 18, 2010
     Time: 7:30 pm--9:30pm
     Sunshine is free and so is this "Not your typical solar energy class". Learn how solar
electric and solar hot water can cut your bills. Free admission, plus free food and drink,
and free "green" gifts.
     Where: The Velux Building 2905 Veteran' s Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, NY
516- 809- 7182
     Stony Brook vs. Brown
     Date: September 19, 20 I0
     Time :6:00 pm
     * High School Night
     * Tickets are free for all Stony Brook students with a Stony Brook ID. Wear red
and support your Stony Brookers! Tickets can be bought at our website.
     * Game time may change.
     Where: LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University Nichols Rd, Stony Brook,
NY 631-632 -9556

1. The title of the exhibition Little Angels probably refers to _____.

A. visitors
B. talented artists
C. the Mount brothers
D. children

2. The "Not your typical solar energy class" will _____.

A. give visitors free presents
B be held in NY 631 -324 -0806
C. provide food and drink at a low price
D. tell you how to cut bills when shopping

3. The last part is probably an advertisement for _____.

A. a web game
B. a sports game
C. a music concert
D. a sports meeting