The Big Apple Circus Clown Care Program The Big Apple Circus Clown Care program brings joy and laughter to young patients in seven New York City pediatric(兒科的) facilities, and 11 more across the country. 90 specially trained professional “clown doctors” visit nearly 250,000 bedsides a year, interacting with the children, family members and staff. The Clown Care program is a part of the healing process for children who come to New York Presbyterian. The clown unit provides a unique way to reduce the stress associated with being in a hospital. Being able to bring a smile to the face of a sick child clearly complements(輔助) the excellent care provided by our doctors and nurses. We are thrilled to include the Clown Care program as part of our team. Please help continue this important work by making a financial contribution today at bigapplecircus.org.

【小題1】 Whose entry will be accepted by The New Yorker?

A．Richard, a post-graduate from Quebec, Canada, who sent his design on Dec.20.

B．Amy, a 28-year-old Asian-American teacher, who sent her design on Jan. 20.

C．Jessie, a 16-year-old student from New York, who sent her design on Dec. 29.

D．John, a 68-year-old retired engineer from San Francisco, who sent his design on Jan. 10.

【小題2】 Which of the following is NOT true about James Surowiecki?

A．James Surowiecki is the author of The Financial Page column.

B．James Surowiecki usually has discussions with people from different fields.

C．James Surowiecki speaks with a chairman about issues of medicine this month.

D．Visiting newyorker.com/go/vasella, you can watch the conversation of this month between James and an economist.

【小題3】 ___________ can be provided by The Big Apple Circus Care program for sick children.

A．Excellent treatment and care	B．Trained professional doctors and nurses
C．Unique methods to relieve stress	D．Special pediatric facilities

【小題4】Which of the following can be used by the Big Apple Circus Clown Care program to promote itself?

A． We help all children live happy lives.

B． Our doctors jump through rings to cure the blues.

C． Every life deserves world class care.

D． Work together for a healthier world.

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____________ Earn up to $25,000 a year as a Medical Transcriptionist! No experience is needed. Work the hours you choose. Train at home in your spare time. The medical profession needs skilled transcriptionists. So if you can type, or are willing to learn, we can train you to work at home doing medical transcriptions from tapes dictated by doctors. Get free information! At-Home Profession Corp. Call Toll Free 1-800-475-0100 or visit www.athome.com

Globe Insurance Company Since 1951, Globe has grown in financial strength and reputation. With over 2.8 million policies in force, Globe is committed to providing affordable life, health and accident insurance for the entire family. It only costs $1 to start your Longlife coverage. Globe Insurance Company Call Toll Free, Seven Days A Week, 24 hours A Day. 1-800-358-1945 or visit www.globeic.com

【小題1】.  The best title of the 3^rd advertisement would be _______________.

A．Training at Home	B．Learning at Home
C．Recording Work	D．Working at Home

【小題2】.  ．According to the information above, if your child has hearing problems, you can turn to _______________.

A．At-Home Profession Corp	B．Globe Insurance Company
C．Bradford Publications	D．American Inventors Corp

【小題3】.  From the advertisements above, we can learn that ____________.

A．Globe Insurance Company has a history of 51 years..

B．a(chǎn)s a medical transcriptionist, you may earn $25,000 a month

C．Bradford Publications offers a treatment to hearing impaired parents

D．you can visit www.aic.com when you invent a new model of hearing aid.

If you are looking for a summer camp job opportunity, the following are some summer camp jobs available for 2011 summer.
1. Fishing
Male 21----Teach fishing and fly-tying(飛釣) techniques. Live with 6-8 campers and instructors, teach basic outdoor skills, lead backpacking trips and assist with canoe trips．
Salary：$2,400.00一$3,000.00          Roaring Brook Camp Camp for Boys
480 Roaring Brook Road
Bradford, Vermont 05033, USA     Contact: Dr. Candice Raines at (800) 802-747-0282
2. Athletic Trainer
International Sports Training Camp is a specialized sports camp located on a private 100- acre lake in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are renowned for our outstanding facilities, innovative programs and friendly staff.
We are looking for both students and certified athletic trainers. Great working environment caring for kids sports injuries.
Salary: $2,500.00- $2,500.00
International Sports Training Camp
1100 Twin Lake Road
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360,USA   Contact: Kara Klaus Major at(570)6202267
3. Head Cook
Will manage kitchen staff of 4,order food and prepare meals and snacks for 50-60 campers and staff daily, during sessions and training periods．
Salary: $3,000.00-$4,000.00
Burgundy Center for wildlife Studies
HC 83.Box 38DD
Capon Bridge, West Virginia 26711, USA     Contact: Vini Schoene at(540)465-1516
4. Drama Department Head
Spend an unforgettable summer doing what you love in the outdoor setting! Work with talented staff and children on exciting plays, musicals and improv!
Camp Airy (for boys)is seeking an experienced individual with a theater background and experience in directing children’s productions.Supervise counselor staff and direct two major productions in our 600 seat Outdoor Theatre．
Our summer season runs from June 17 to August 18. Be sure to visit our outstanding web site at www.airylouise.org.
Salary: Depends on Experience
Camp Airy &Camp Louise
14938 Old Camp Airy Road
Thurmont, Maryland 21788,USA   Contact: Steve Goldklang at (410)466-9010
【小題1】Who would be most interested in the text?

A．College students.

B．General readers.

C．Holiday goers.

D．Job seekers.

【小題2】 Mr. Smith always finds pleasure in fly fishing, which telephone might he dial?

A．(570)6202267

B．(570)6202267

C．(800)802-747-0282

D．(410)466—9010

【小題3】The underlined word “improv” probably means _______.

A．formal performance	B．unprepared performance
C．normal practice	D．dancing and singing

【小題4】. Which of the following statements about athletic trainers is TRUE?

A．College graduates are preferred．	B．Only professional athletes can apply
C．They can earn as much as $3,500.00
D．Their job includes taking care of the injured kids

【小題5】. Which of the following organizations offers a flexible salary?

A．Camp Airy &Camp Louise.	B．International Sports Training Camp．
C．Roaring Brook Camp Camp for Boys.	D．Burgundy Center for wildlife Studies

One Day Tour: Great Wall & Summer Palace
Overview:  You will visit the famous Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace in one day.
Tour Description and Itinerary (行程)
One day Private Tour or Coach Tour: Depart everyday
Start from 8:30 am to around 6:00 pm, flexible schedule for private tour.
Itinerary:
Pick you up from hotel on departure time, then drive to the famous Badaling Great Wall, which is 60 miles away from downtown about one and a half hour driving. Sightseeing on Great Wall Badaling section for about 3 hours.
Visit scenic spots: Badaling Geat Wall, Badaling Fortress, Beacon-towers, "Looking-toward-Beijing Stone", etc. (Cable car is available for you to get to the highest point to have a bird view)
Drive to restaurant for lunch. After lunch, visit the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden- Summer Palace.
Visit scenic spots: 1. East palace gate, 2. the hall of benevolence and longevity, 3. hall of jade billows, 4. the hall of joyful longevity, 5. the covered walkway, 6. the marble boat, etc.
Transfer you back to your hotel after the whole day tour.
For the coach tour (small group in each bus, 6-10 persons per group):
★Suitable for economic or single travelers, make friends on the same bus, only English-speaking travelers on our bus.
★Travellers will be arranged in a small group, Keep group size less than ten in each air-conditioned bus;
★Vehicle mode: Coaster-New air-conditioned tour coach (click for picture)- 26 seats, only 6-10 persons per bus.
For Private Tour:
★Private tour is suitable for those individual or family travelers who is not willing to join the tour group, it may not feel very free when following the group. A designated car and private guide will follow you to go to the place you like, this package cost higher than coach tour.
★Vehicle mode: private luxury car or MPV van (click for picture)
For the private tour, you also need to go to one or two shopping stops every day.
Tour Price includes: 
1. Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.
2. Air-conditioned car, van or minibus for your private group.
3. Entrance tickets of the sightseeings.
4. English-speaking tour guide explain the sightseeings along the tour.
5. Typical Chinese lunch.
6. Chinese Jade shop visit.
Tour Package excludes:
Fee of cable car - cable car to the highest point of Great Wall, 60 RMB ($7.4)
Note: Children taller than 1.1 meter should be charged as full price, children shorter than 1.1 meter should be charged only half of the price.
How to Book?
1. You can book online or by email, tell us which hotel to pick you up, then receive our confirmation email.
2. When you arrive in Beijing, our tour guide will call you the night before the tour, if you are not in hotel room, we will leave a message in your room, to inform the time to pick you up in the next morning.
Payment Methods: 1.Cash to tour guide 2.Credit card 3.PayPal 4.Bank remit (wire transfer)
【小題1】 If a group of 26 Americans want to have a one-day tour in Beijing, they can            .

A．share the same bus	B．take 6 coaches at most
C．take 3 coaches at least	D．not speak English

【小題2】For private tour,                                        .

A．travellers can ask the tour guide to change the travel schedule

B．travellers should pay the same amount of money as the coach tour

C．travellers must pay additional money for the entrance tickets

D．travellers needn’t pay additional money for the cable car

【小題3】 This passage is most probably taken from                     .

A．a(chǎn) travel guide

B．a(chǎn) newspaper

C．a(chǎn) magazine

D．the Internet

Welcome to the Grand Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities（設(shè)備）to the full.
Dining-room
Breakfast is served in the dining-room from 8 to 9 a.m. The room staff will bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7 a.m. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door when you go to bed.
Lunch: 12 to 2:30 p.m..
Dinner: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Room service
This operates 24 hours. Phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed to the room staff.
Telephones
To make a phone call, dial（撥號(hào)）0 for the Reception Desk to be connected.
Shop
The hotel shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Laundry(洗衣房)
We have a laundry in the building, and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to collect them.
Bar(酒吧)
The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Banking
The Reception staff will cash checks and change money in many foreign currencies (貨幣).
【小題1】.
The above service notice can be seen ______.

A．in a hotel dining-room

B．in a restaurant

C．in a bedroom of a large international hotel

D．a(chǎn)t the entrance of a small family hotel

【小題2】.
.You have arrived and stayed at the hotel. It is 11 p.m. and you want a snack (快餐). What should you do?

A．Go to the hotel shop.

B．Go to the hotel bar.

C．Hang a message outside your door.

D．Phone the hotel shop assistants.

【小題3】.
Which of the following is TRUE?

A．You can’t have your breakfast in your room.

B．You can make a phone call in your bedroom.

C．Lunch is served from 12 to 2 p. m.

D．You can have dinner at midnight.

【小題4】.
Which is NOT mentioned in this service notice?

A．Washing clothes.	B．Booking tickets.
C．Drinking.	D．Changing money.

A. You and Me, Baby
Reading level: Baby - Grade 1
Hardcover: 40 pages
Language: English
List Price: $15.95
Price: $12.44 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
You Save: $3.51 （22%）
Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon. com. Gift - wrap available.
Only 4 left in stock-order soon（more on the way）. Want it delivered Thursday, September 27.
B. Ruff! Ruff! Where’s Scruff?
Reading level: Baby - Preschool
Hardcover: 16 pages
Language: English
Price: $11.16 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
Availability: In Stock. Sold by Amazon. com. Gift - wrap available.
Want it delivered Thursday, September 2.
Book Description: It’s bath time for Scruff. But does anyone know where he’s hiding? Have the cows seen him? Moo - no ！How about the pigs? Oink - no ! Looking for that dog is just too tough! But not for toddlers. If they look carefully, they’ll find Scruff hiding on every pop – up page !
C. The Giving Tree
Reading level: Ages 4 - 8
Hardcover: 64 pages
Language: English
Price: $11.55
Availability: Sold all year round and choose One - Day Shipping at checkout.
Book Description: Once there was a tree… and she loved a little boy. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her think… and the tree was happy.
D. Where the Wild Things Are
Reading level: Ages 6 - 10
Hardcover comic: 62 pages
Language: English
List Price: $16.95
Price: $11.53 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $ 25.
You Save: $5.42（32%）
Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon. com. Gift - wrap available. Want it delivered Thursday, September 12. Order it at once, and choose One - Day Shipping at checkout.
【小題1】.
. Little Tom who likes to read picture books with a hide - and - seek adventure, will be likely to buy ________.

A．You and Me, Baby	B．Ruff! Ruff! Where’s Scruff?
C．The Giving Tree	D．Where the Wild Things Are

【小題2】.
. How much will you pay if you order three books named “Where the Wild Things Are?”

A．$16.26

B．$34.59

C．$50.58

D．$75

【小題3】.
Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

A．The language of four kinds of books is English.

B．Four kinds of books are available at present.

C．The cover of four kinds of books is hardcover.

D．The reading level of four kinds of books are the same.

【小題4】.
. Where would this advertisement probably appear?

A．In a popular magazine.

B．On the front - page of a newspaper.

C．In a children’s story - book.

D．On the Internet.

Word Power 
Author(s): Kaplan  $13.95
You’ll never be at a loss for words again. Energize your vocabulary with must-know everyday words that are the essentials of a good vocabulary, engaging lessons to help you use words in text, hot words often found on tests, tips to help you figure out new words, roots, and more.
Grades: 8 & up   Ages: 13 & up  
Word Smart Junior 
Author(s): Russell Stauffer  $ 17.95
Now this is the way to add new words to your vocabulary! Word Smart Junior will make you laugh so much. You’ll be amazed that you’ve just learned more than 120 fascinating and very useful words! Parents, teachers, and friends will marvel at your eloquence (口才)!
Grades: 3-5  Ages: 8-10
Grammar Smart Junior
Author(s): Marcia Reynolds  $ 16.85
Do you quake when your teacher says, “Now it’s time for grammar”? Do your verbs agree with your subjects?
Fear no more! A big Hollywood producer and a famous movie star will help you learn all those nasty (討厭的) elements of grammar. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you learn, and how much fun it can be. You’ll finally know your grammar backwards and forwards, and you’ll never have to worry about it again.
Grades: 7-9 Ages: 12-14
Grammar Smart: An Audio Guide to Perfect Usage
Author(s): Julian Fleisher    $ 12.68
The words you use say a lot about you … but the way you put them together says even more. Your grammar makes an immediate and lasting impression on your teachers, and even your friends. So don’t make the mistake of thinking that grammar is too complicated. We’ve created Grammar Smart to help you write and speak with clarity and confidence.
Grades: 6-8   Ages: 11-13  
【小題1】.
If a ten-year-old boy wants himself to be admired because of his speech ability, he may buy         .

A．Word Power	B．Word Smart Junior
C．Grammar Smart Junior	D．Grammar Smart: An Audio Guide to Perfect Usage

【小題2】.
By saying “You’ll finally know your grammar backwards and forwards”, the writer means “       ”.

A．You will be clearly familiar with grammar

B．You will know the history of grammar

C．You will know the make-up of grammar

D．You will learn about the future of grammar

【小題3】.
The four books are all about         .

A．fiction and mysteries	B．parenting and teaching
C．literature and arts	D．language study

Bayfield Shopping Coupons (贈(zèng)券)

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 receipts to the customer service desk on level 4. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking. Offer until November 14.

2. Win a $1,000 CD Collection Win your choice of $1,000 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 plenty 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, showing in one of our five theaters at Bayfield Shopping Center. Offer good through December 1. Limit one 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 fast food in the Shopping Centre. 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．Special offers at a shopping center.	D．Things on sale in a big store.

【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 4 tickets for the price of three.

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

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

【小題3】.. We can know from this passage_________.

A．there are more than one theatre in the center

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

Spring is just around the corner and it’s a time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Here is a selection of festivals around the country that are a great excuse to get back in the spring sunshine.

Dana Point Festival of the Whales

Dana Point, California
March 7 to 8 and 14 to 15,2010
Each year, over two sunny weekends in March the town of Dana Point, California celebrates the return of migratory California Gray whales to this part of the Pacific Ocean. Festivities include whale-watching, an arts festival and educational hands-on activities for the entire family. Prices start at $ 29 per adult and $ 19 for children. For more information, visit www.dpfestivalofwhales.com.

Chandler Ostrich Festival

Chandler, Arizona
March 13 to 15, 2010
Chandler is the center of Ostrich(舵鳥) ranching in the U.S. You can see jockeys ride these feathered around the ostrich track at Tubleweed Park. General admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children aged five to 12 and kids four and under are free. For more information visit www.ostrichfestival.com.

Festival of Houses and Gardens

Charleston, South Carolina
March 19 to April 18, 2010
The Historic Charleston Foundation gives curious travelers the opportunity to explore gardens of some of the finest private residences in America. Each three hour tour (afternoons from 2 to 5pm and evenings from 6 to 9 pm) lets you visit eight to ten properties dating from the American colonial period. Prices range from $25 to $45. For more information, visit www.historiccharleston.org.

Tulip Time Festival

Holland, Michigan
May 1 to 9, 2010
You don’t need to travel to the Netherlands this spring to see and smell some of the world’s finest tulips(郁金香). The town of Holland is home to millions of colorful bulbs. The 81^st annual Tulip Time Festival, one of the largest flower festivals in America will kick off with fireworks on May 1. Admission fee ranges from $6 for the children’s area to $38 for theatre tickets. Tickets and more information are available at www.tuliptime.com.
【小題1】 A couple with their 4-year-old son will go whale-watching, they have to pay         .

A．$77

B．$ 58

C．$ 38

D．$ 48

【小題2】 The underlined word “jockeys” in the second ad is closest in meaning to         .

A．judges

B．riders

C．children

D．travelers

【小題3】 If you want to learn about the history of American colonial period, you can visit          .

A．Tulip Time	B．Houses and Gardens
C．Dana Point of the whales	D．Chandler Ostrich

【小題4】 It can be concluded that        .
A. All the festivals are held in March.
B. All the Festivals are concerned with animals
C. All the Festivals are held in the U.S.A.
D. All the Festivals surely interest children.

14 days from just ￡2, 090 pp
Fully inclusive from the UK
Price cover international airfares, departure taxes, fuel charge, local transportation all meals, entrance fees, guides, daily tours and visas for UK citizens.  
Days 1-3: UK-Shanghai
Fly to the great city of Shanghai and in the evening sample traditional shanghai food. Visit the beautiful YU Garden, Old Town. Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nampa Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920’s style Smkomen buildings and end your stay in shanghai with an amazing Huangpu river evening tour.  
Days 4-7: Shanghai-Yangtze River Tour
Fly to Yichang and change （approx: one hour）to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the three Gorges Dam before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three Gorges. We take a side tripe to the lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way.  
Day8: Chongqing—Chengdu
Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.  
Day9-10: Chengdu-Xi’an
Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the lovely animals We then fly to the historic city of Xi’an for two nights stay and enjoy traditional Shuijiao. Next day, explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century—the Terracotta Warriors（兵馬俑），followed by the ancient City wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.  
Day11-13: Xi’an-Beijing
Visit little wild goose pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-known Shanxi provincial museum before walking through the lively militia Quarter to see the Great Mosque. Later fly to Beijing for three nights stay and try Peking Duck. During our stay in Beijing, we stroll through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden city, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in china, and visit the summer palace. Next day we take a walk on the Great wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrzibatio show.  
Day14: Beijing-UK
Fly back to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.  
【小題1】. The underlined word “sample” in the passage probably means “___________”

A．buy

B．reserve

C．taste

D．make

【小題2】. The first and last scenic spots to be visited in Xi’an are __________. 

A．the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque

B．the Terracotta Warriors and shanghai provincial Museum

C．little wild goose Pagoda and Great Mosque

D．little wild goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter

【小題3】. The ad is mainly intended to ___________. 

A．encourage the British to travel in China

B．a(chǎn)ttract the British to traditional Chinese food

C．offer service of booking air tickets to tourists

D．provide the British with a better understanding of China.