There is plenty for kids and teens to do in the Syracuse area during the summer, including some great
educational opportunities. Here are the top four. Rosamond Gifford Zoo Camp
     The zoo offers separate camps for kids. The camps for kindergarteners run from 9 am to 12:30 pm,
and cost $115 for zoo members and $135 for non-members. Kids entering 7th and 8th grades will have
half a day from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. The cost is $149 for members and $160 for non-members. All camps
feature numerous educational activities and animal encounters. The camps run from August 14 to August
19. Registration starts from July 10 for members and July 15 for non-members. Active Learning Services
at Christian Brothers Academy
      From August 1 to August 5, Christian Brothers Academy will host Active Learning Services from
USA Chess. Topics of learning will include Chess Camp (age 5-15), and Video Game Creation Program
(age 8-15). Chess Camp promises improved chess skills through chess instructors utilizing demo (演示)
boards and historic games. Half day sessions will cost $280 for the Computer Camps. A full day of Chess
costs $400, and a half day of Chess followed by a half day of Computer Camps cost $430. Syracuse
University Summer College
     From July 5th to August 12th, Syracuse University will host pre-college programs for high school
students. The Summer College will offer a wide variety of programs including architecture, engineering and
computer science, public communications, and eco-fashion. The programs are taught by the teachers of
Syracuse University and include hands-on activities. The costs range from $2325 to $7642. The Sheldon
Institute at SUNY Oswego
     The State University of New York will hold two-week educational enrichment programs for students
entering grades2-4 from July 25 to August 5. Children will have a set program featuring art, science,
technology, cultural appreciation and writing. Tuition for the programs is only $320 and a downloadable
application is available.

1. If a preschool boy and his 8th-grade brother attend the Zoo Camps, they should pay _______.

A. $264
B. $275
C. $295
D. It depends.

2. When should a child start to attend the Zoo Camps?

A. On July 10
B. On July 15.
C. On August 14.
D. On August 19

3. What do we know about the Chess Camp from the passage?

A. Children can learn improved chess skills through it.
B. Only children aged 8-15 can attend it.
C. Whole day sessions will cost $250 for it.
D. It will last for two weeks.

4. Where can children attend the largest number of programs with low cost?

A. Christian Brothers Academy
B. The Sheldon Institute
C. Rosamond Gifford Zoo
D. Syracuse University

     Hawaii's Big Island
     Nickname: Hawaii's Island of Adventure 
     Size: 4,028 square miles
     Population: 148,677.The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the
west.
     Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year round (expect the mercury (水銀柱) to drop at
higher heights)
      Highest Peak: Mauna kea,13,796 feet
     Agriculture: Hawaii's agricultural products are mainly grown and processed On the Big Island, including
coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.
     Lodging: 9,655 rooms total；Nightly rates range from$35 to$5,000.
     Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.
     Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and
Kona International Airports as well as numerous resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas
are serviced by taxis.
     Resources: Call(800)648-2441 to order a video poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors
Bureau. See WWW.Bigisland,org for updated information.
     Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.

1. The passage is intended to be read by _____. 

A. tourists
B. businessmen
C. students
D. immigrants

2. The average population per square mile on the island is about _____.

A. 28
B. 32
C. 44
D. 37

3. What does the underlined part "expect the mercury (水銀柱) to drop at higher heights" mean?

A. Things are easy to lose weight at higher places.
B. Dropping things from higher places is expected.
C. Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places.
D. Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places.

4. Which is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island?

A. By train.
B. By air.
C. By rental car.
D. By taxi.

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

1. If you like sports writing, you will most probably______.

A. go to Blue Tent at 11:15a.m.
B. enjoy Jami Bernard's talk
C. listen to Christine Brennan
D. attend the Art of the Review

2. Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of _____.

A. The Art of the Review
B. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
C. New York Writers, New York Stories
D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game

3. We can learn from the text that ______.

A. sports writers are a type of audience
B. New York Times is a gold mine company
C. Denise Grady will discuss political policy
D. book reviews may affect book sales

     BRITAIN is a popular tourist place. But tours of the country have pros and cons.
     GOOD NEWS
     Free museums. No charge for outstanding collections of art and antiquities.
     Pop music. Britain is the only country to rival (與…匹敵) the US on this score.
     Black cabs. London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them
at weekends or night.
     Choice of food. Visitors can find everything from Ethiopian to Swedish restaurants.
     Fashion. Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect highly brand names such as Vivienne
Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too. 　　
     BAD NEWS 　　
     Poor service."It's part of the image of the place. People can dine out on the rudeness they have
experienced," says Professor Tony Seaton, of Luton University's International Tourism Research Center. 　　
     Poor public transport. Trains and buses are promised to defeat the keenest tourists, although the over
crowded London tube is inexplicably (難以理解的) popular.
     Lack of languages. Speaking slowly and clearly may not get many foreign visitors very far, even in the
tourist traps (圈套). 　　
     Rain. Still in the number one complaint. 　　
     No air-conditioning. So that even splendidly hot summers become as unbearable as the downpours. 　　
     Overpriced hotels. The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark.
     Licensing hours. Alcohol (酒) is in short supply after pm even in"24-hour cities".

1. What do tourists complain most? 　　

A. Poor service. 　　
B. Poor public transport.
C. Rain. 　　
D. Overpriced hotels.

2. What do we learn about pop music in Britain and the US through this passage?

A. Pop music in Britain is better than that in the US.
B. Pop music in Britain is as good as that in the US.
C. Pop music in Britain is worse than that in the US.
D. Pop music in Britain is quite different from that in the US.

3. When is alcohol not able to get? 　　

A. At 9: 00 pm
B. At 0: 00 pm
C. At : 00 pm
D. At 2: 00 pm

4. Which of the following is true according to the passage? 　　

A. You have to pay to visit the museums. 　　
B. It's very cheap to travel by taxi there. 　　
C. You cannot find Chinese food there.
D. The public transport is poor there.

1. _____ can get a Special Admission ticket for himself/herself.

A. A 56-year-old bus driver
B. A school girl with her valid student card
C. A policeman in his forties
D. A U.S. army officer on active duty

2. If you want to enter the Expo Park once every week in one month and don't want to bother to buy the
    ticket each time, you can buy a _____ ticket.

A. Single Day Admission
B. Special Admission
C. 3 Day Admission
D. 7 Day Admission

3. The function of the table is to _____.

A. remind the public of the difficulty buying the Expo tickets
B. show which groups of people can get admission into the Expo Park
C. provide information about the Expo tickets and regulations
D. introduce all the visiting regulations in the Expo Park

     Our company, Eastern Energy, is here to help and provide you with personal advice on any matters
connected with your bill or any other questions about your gas and electricity supply.
     Moving Home
     Please give as much notice as possible if you are moving home, but at least 48 hours required for us
to make the necessary arrangements for your gas and electricity supply. Please telephone our 24-hour line
at 0131 6753 219 with details of your move. In most cases we are happy to accept your meter reading on
the day you move. 
     Meter Reading
     Eastern Energy uses various types of meter ranging from the traditional dial meters to new technology
digital display meters. Always read the meter from left to right, ignoring any red dials. If you require
assistance, contact our 24-hour line at 0600 7310 310
     Energy Efficiency Line
     If you would like advice on the efficient use of energy, please call our Energy Efficiency Line at 0995
7625 513. Please do not use this number for any other enquiries (詢問).
     Special Services
     Passwords一you can choose a password so that, whenever we visit you at home, you will know it is
us. If you want more information, please ring our helpline at 0995 7290 290.
     Help and Advice
     If you need help or advice with any issues, please contact us at 0131 6440 188.
     Complaints (投訴)
     We hope you will never have a problem or cause to complain, but,if you do, please contact our complaints
handling team at PO Box 220, Stanfield, ST55 6GF or telephone us at 0131 6753 270.
     Supply Failure
     If you experience any problems with your electricity supply, please call free at 0600 7838 836, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.

1. Who is this passage most probably written to?

A. People applying for energy supply.
B. People moving home.
C. Persons in need of help.
D. Energy users of Eastern Energy.

2. If you have any complaints, what should you do?

A. Make a call or send a mail.
B. Contact Help and Advice.
C. Go to the company directly.
D. Ask for special services.

3. According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. You are not expected to read your own gas or electricity meters.
B. It is now cheaper to use gas than electricity as a form of heating.
C. You are not charged for the call when you report supply failure.
D. You should inform Eastern Energy of a change of address on arrival at your new home.

_______ 1.Li Hua's uncle is fond of reading story books. He reads all kinds of stories such as love stories,
historical stories, detective stories, etc. However, there is no doubt that science fiction stories are his favorites.
_______ 2.Li Hua's mother works for a local newspaper. She used to write a column (專欄) about love but
now she is making a survey about how much foreigners know about Chinese people and culture.She has been
collecting materials in China and from abroad.
_______ 3.Li Hua's father is a history teacher who is very interested in the history of China, especially China's
modern history. What's more, he pays special attention to the development of China's minority areas.
_______4.Li Hua's cousin is a senior middle school student who is going to take the College Entrance
Examination next year. But she is not good at English, especially English grammar. So she is looking for some
books which are helpful.
_______5.Li Hua's little brother is studying in a Middle School. He as well as some other students is going to
pay a visit to an American middle school and stay there for three week He is a little worried because he knows
nothing about American school life.

A. Into Tibet: The CIA's First Spy and His Secret Expedition to Lhasa (by Thomas Laird) This book introduces
the identity and specific spy activities of Douglas Mackiernan, the first CIA agent (中情局探員) who was killed
on duty by armed Tibetans. The author of the book based his description on detailed research based on the
memories of former CIA agents and interviews with related eyewitnesses in Tibet and India.
B. Practical English Usage (by Michael Swan) This book is a practical reference guide to language points. It
deals with over 600 points which regularly cause problems for foreign students of English. Most of the points
treated are grammatical, but there are also explanations of a certain number of common vocabulary problems.
Being a reference book, it contains information at various levels, ranging from relatively simple points to quite
advanced problems.
C. Battlefield Earth (by L. Ron Hubbard) An intelligent and creative masterwork of adventure in the far future,
L. Ron Hubbard's Battlefield Earth describes an Earth controlled for a thousand years by an alien invader-and
man is an endangered species. New York Times best-selling author L. Ron Hubbard has created a vast,
unforgettable and exciting world in Battlefield Earth.
D. Xu Ling's American Adventure ( by Mary Williams) Xu Ling is an excellent Chinese student from Hangzhou.
As his father goes to America for a one-year training, Xu Ling, as well as his mother goes with his father and
begins his new life in Eisenhower High School. The book consists of 21 chapters, each reflecting Xu Ling's
life in America in a different aspects. The book is written in the most fundamental words and is intended for
Chinese middle school students.
E. Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul (by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen) This is a book for husbands
and wives and lovers and anyone who dreams of finding their soul's true mate (配偶). Each story in this book
was written by someone who has been transformed by love. Some stories will make you laugh. Some will make
you cry. But above all, the stories in this book sing high praise for love's ability to endure, beyond years, beyond
difficulty, beyond distance, beyond even death.
F. Where's the Duck in Peking? (by Cliff Schimmels) Whether you are a China expert or a novice, this book will
give you insight into the hearts and minds of the Chinese people. Cliff brings the reader to tears on one page and
belly laughter on the next. This profound look into China's everyday life is a must-read for anyone interested in
working in China or working with the Chinese people.

     Seattle International Film Festival: Future Wave Shorts Program
     Seattle Washington
     May/June annually
     Deadline: March
     A presentation of original short films created by youth aged 18 and under. Entries must be no longer
than 10 minutes(including end titles). The juried Future Wave winner receives a $500 each prize!
     http://www.siff.net
     Contact:Dustin Kasper 【dustin.Kasper @siff.Net 】
     Entry fee:$20
     University if Toronto Film and Video Festival
     Toronto
     February
     Deadline:January
     Annual Festival accepting all lengths and genres (流派), with an emphasis on student work.Submission
(提交)form on festival website.
     http://www.uoftfilmandvideofestival.ca
     Contact: Steven Hoffner 【uoftfilmfest@harthousetheatre.ca】
     Entry fee:$15 (early) $20(final)
     Young Cuts Film Festival
     Toronto Ontario
     August 23th-27th
     Deadline:April 30th
     The Young Cuts Film Festival is one of the world's most important film festivals for film makers under
the age of 25 and is for student film makers and non-student film makers alike. It's important because we
not only evaluate young film makers' short films for our own Festival competition, but we can also evaluate
your film with an eye to establishing its market potential. For more information please go to our website at
www.youngcuts.com or email us at  info@youngcut.Com
     Contact:Peter Bailey 【info@youngcut.Com】
     Entry fee:$60.00-$90.00
     Scene First Student Film Festival
     Wilmington North California
     June 14th-16th
     Deadline:May
     The 3-day national film competition provides student film makers with an opportunity to show their short
films, network with industry professionals, and learn from academic and industry leadership-all in a relaxed
social environment.
     http://www.scenefirstfestival.com
     Contact: Sam Connelly 【samc@campusentertainment.net】
     Entry fee:$12

1. If you want to enter Seattle International Film Festival, you have to _____.

A. be above 18 years of age
B. apply before May
C. make a film no more than 10 minutes in length
D. make a film with end titles

2. Those who enter Young Cuts Film Festival can ______.

A. win some prize money
B. have their films sold at the film market
C. meet very professional film makers
D. know whether it is possible for their films to go into market

3. If a student film maker want to ask famous film makers for advice, he should go to ______.

A. Seattle International Film Festival
B. University if Toronto Film and Video Festival
C. Young Cuts Film Festival
D. Scene First Student Film Festival

                                                    Summer Holiday Fun 2010!
     The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough! 
     Peterborough Museum
     The Age of the Dinosaurs' is the museum's main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric
creatures via some great hands-on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking (潛伏) around every ember!
The museum is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday,and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on
Sundays in August.
     Call 01733 864663 for details
     Saxon Youth Club 
     School holiday fun:Young people aged 13-19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in spots
activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road.
Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place
on Thursday 12th August between 3:30pm and 6:30pm.
     Call 01 353 720274 for details
     Houghton Mill
     Alice through the Looking Class-a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30, August. Bring
rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open at 5:30; performance
6:30 pm-8:30pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the interval. Adult￡10. Child￡7. Family
     Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
     Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
     Farmland Gaines: From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches,come and join the Farmland Team.
Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner!No need to book, just turn
up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday 19th August. Suitable for children aged four and above,
each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price
Tickets Cost￡7 per child.
     For further information, call 01223 810080.

1. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to _____.

A. Peterborough Museum
B. Houghton Mill
C. Saxon Youth Club
D. Farmland Museum

2. You want to watch the new play with your parents, so it will cost you _____.

A. ￡7
B. ￡17
C. ￡27
D. ￡20

3. Which of the following activities needs parents' company?

A. Playing farmland games
B. Watching a new play
C. Competing in spots activities
D. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition

4. If Tom comes to Peterborough for amusement on August 19, he will have _____ activities to choose
    from for himself.

A. one activity
B. two activities
C. three activities
D. four activities