Make a five-minute film and win!
Do you love the winter holidays but hate being bored? Then why don’t you enter the Film Street Summer Shorts Competition by making a short film this winter with your family and friends?
What you have to do
To enter the competition, you have to make a short film that is around 5 minutes long (It can be shorter but not longer!) on a digital camera, or mobile phone.
Awards
The best short film entered into our competition will be shown in Film Street’s Cinema and you’ll win a Cineworld Cinema pass for yourself and three more for other members of your filmmaking crew (演職員)。 If you have a Cineworld Cinema pass, you can watch as many films as you like for a year, for free, at any Cineworld Cinema.
Rules
We can’t show films that tell others about either your or any other kids’ names or addresses.
We can’t show films that hurt, harm or insult (侮辱) other people.
We can’t show films that have bad languages.
Copyright Checklist (版權(quán)清單)
Getting permission to use someone else’s work in your film can be expensive, so check your film to make sure that:
Your film is original and you haven’t copied anyone else’s.
There are no scenes of branding on shop signs, books, magazines or CDs.
There are no scenes of anyone else’s artwork.
Address and Date
Post your finished film on tape, CD or DVD by Monday, October 1^st, 2011 to:
Film Street Summer Short Competition
First Light Movies
Unit 6, Third Floor, The Bond
180-182 Fazeley Street
Birmingham
So what’s stopping you? Start making your Film Street Summer Short now!
【小題1】Who is the passage mainly written for?

A．Students	B．Parents
C．Teachers	D．Actors

【小題2】How many Cineworld Cinema passes will the winner of the competition be awarded in all?

A．One	B．Two
C．Three	D．Four

【小題3】From Paragragh 3, we can learn that _______.

A．the winner’s short film can be shown in any cinema

B．the competition is held by Cineworld Cinema

C．the winner can watch films for free for one year at any Cineworld Cinema.\

D．the winner will be paid for his short film

【小題4】The underlined word “original” is the closest in meaning to “_______”.

A．interesting enough

B．exciting enough

C．good for children

D．made by yourself

What’s On Stage
An acrobatic show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe (劇團(tuán)) will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time: 7:30 p.m., September 13-19
Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Exhibitions
Joint Show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time: 9:00 a. m.-5:00 p.m. until September 10
Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.
Time: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. until September 15
Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District
Literature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., daily
Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area)
Concerts
Beijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time: September 16
Place: The Olympic Center
Belgium orchestra：La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orehestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world in memory of the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.
Time: 7:30 p.m. September 11-14
Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
【小題1】What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned above?

A．When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.

B．Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.

C．Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.

D．Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.

【小題2】The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that ______.

A．it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

B．it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes

C．it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

D．it will let the audience choose the performers and the music

【小題3】Suppose it is September 14 today, how many activities can people choose to attend?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

【小題4】On the whole, we can conclude ______.

A．we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing

B．people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional

C．most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only

D．there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month

Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences，especially during Spring Break—a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip？Don't worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
Save：This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
Plan ahead：Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings.
Do your homework：No matter where you go，research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.
Plan sensibly：Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
Travel in groups：Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.
Work as you go：Need more money to support your trip？Look for work in the places you visit.
Go off the beaten path：Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser­known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.
Pack necessary things：The most important things to take are not always clothes. Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.
Use the Internet：The net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www.bargains­lowestfare.com_and_www.Economictravel.com.
By planning sensibly，even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.
【小題1】This passage is about________.

A．how to plan your travel

B．how to travel with enough money

C．how to make your travel interesting

D．how to get life experiences

【小題2】Before your trip，the first thing you should do is________.

A．to make a plan of the route

B．to get information from the Internet

C．to save money by spending less

D．to buy tickets in advance

【小題3】The writer advises you________.

A．to share costs with any other people

B．not to go to well­known places

C．not to visit dangerous places

D．to buy anything you want to buy

【小題4】During your trip，________.

A．you need more shoes than clothes

B．you shouldn't look for work all the way

C．you can gain valuable life experiences

D．you should forget to do your homework

Children like to imagine they are someone else in a game. As a parent you might never guess how it can benefit your child. It helps your child：
Develop Social Skills
As children play pretend games，they explore relationships between family members，friends and co­workers and learn more about how people interact.Playing doctors，they imagine how physicians care for their patients.Imaginative play helps develop empathy(移情) with others.If children can imagine how it feels to be left out of a game or to lose a pet，they are better able to help those in need.They become more willing to play fair，to share，and to cooperate.
Build Self­confidence
Young children have very little control over their lives.Imagining oneself as a builder of skyscrapers or a super hero defending the planet is inspiring to children.It helps them develop confidence in their abilities and their potential.
Promote Intellectual Growth
Using imagination is the beginning of abstract thought.Children who can see a king's castle in a mound of sand or a delicious dinner in a mud pie are learning to think symbolically.This skill is important in school where a child will have to learn that numbers symbolize groups of objects，letters symbolize sounds，and so on.
Practice Language Skills
Kids who pretend with their friends do a lot of talking.This helps increase their vocabulary，improve sentence structure and develop communication skills.
Get Rid of Fears
Pretending can help children get rid of their fears and worries.When children role­play the big，bad monster under the bed，they gain a sense of control over him and he doesn't seem quite so big or so bad.
【小題1】Which of the following can help children develop social skills in a game?

A．Pretending to be a super hero.

B．Preparing a delicious dinner with mud.

C．Helping a doctor to attend patients.

D．Pretending to be a doctor.

【小題2】Why can imagination build children's self­confidence?

A．It makes them feel as if they were much more powerful than they really are.

B．It helps them protect people and make much greater progress.

C．It helps them gain control over themselves.

D．It makes them more willing to play fair.

【小題3】Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?

A．While playing pretend games，children learn to get along with others.

B．Playing pretend games helps children to do well while they are in school.

C．Playing pretend games only helps children psychologically.

D．Playing pretend games is good for children's development.

【小題4】The best title for this passage probably is________.

A．Benefits of Playing Pretend Games

B．Tips on How to Improve Your Children's Imagination

C．Advantages of Playing Outdoors

D．Skills in Playing Pretend Games

Bayfield Shopping Coupons（贈(zèng)券）

【小題1】What do you do to get a 10％ discount at Tom’s Bookstore?

A．Spend $100.

B．Choose two books.

C．Buy some toys.

D．Present coupon No. 3.

【小題2】A second shirt will cost     after you buy one at $180.

A．$180.

B．$168.

C．$90.

D．Nothing.

【小題3】If you drive to Bayfield Shopping Center, which coupon might be most useful?

A．Coupon No. 5.	B．Coupon No. 2.
C．Coupon No. 4.	D．Coupon No. 1.

【小題4】What are these advertisements about?

A．Things to do in a store.

B．Things on sale in a store.

C．Great fun at a shopping center.

D．Special offers at a shopping center.

Traffic TV
Avoid the jams — see where tailbacks are before you set off and while on the move. Traffic TV is free to use on your personal computer and only £4 per month (see below for other network charges) on your mobile.
How does it work?
Over 7,500 Trafficmaster cameras monitor traffic flow on over 8,000 miles of motorways and roads across the UK keeping you up to date 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Traffic TV on your mobile
This downloadable application lets you see where jams are building up, the speed of vehicles at hotspots, and live pictures from thousands of roadside cameras.
Traffic TV is £4 a month for Orange mobile customers, after a 30 day free trial. On other networks Traffic TV is £5 a month, after a 7 day free trial.
Listen to live traffic news
Don’t want the download? Then simply dial the numbers below from your mobile to hear the latest traffic updates.
＊Orange mobile users call 177 (calls cost up to 55p a minute)
＊Other mobile users call 1740 (calls cost up to 59p a minute)
Help friends avoid jams
Simply enter your friend’s email address to send them a link to this service.
【小題1】You may read this advertisement most probably ___________.

A．in a travel guide	B．on a web page
C．on a road sign	D．in a newspaper

【小題2】How long may a customer use the service if his/her network is Orange and pays £20?

A．About 120 days.	B．About 127 days.
C．Five months.	D．Six months.

【小題3】What is the purpose of this advertisement?

A．To provide readers with live traffic information.

B．To help Orange customers to avoid traffic jam.

C．To attract mobile users to buy Traffic TV service.

D．To explain how Traffic TV and live traffic news work.

【小題4】How can users get live traffic information?

A．By telephone or through Internet.

B．By watching a TV programme.

C．By listening to the radio report.

D．By 7,500 Trafficmaster cameras.

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℉and 77℉ year around (expect the mercury(水銀柱) to drop at higher heights).
Beaches: 47 Golf Courts: 20 Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.
Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii's farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.
Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; nightly rates range from $35-$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 many 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 largest shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kona Coast.
【小題1】_______ are mostly interested in reading the passage.

A．Students

B．Tourists

C．Businessmen

D．Officials

【小題2】The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

A．28

B．32

C．37

D．44

【小題3】The underlined part "expect the mercury (水銀柱) to drop at higher heights" means _________.

A．Things are easy to lose weight at higher places

B．Dropping things from higher places is expected

C．Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places

D．Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places

【小題4】______ are not mentioned as traffic means to get around the Big Island.

A．Trains

B．Planes

C．Rental cars

D．Taxis

【小題5】Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.

B．You can call (800) 648-2441 to order some food.

C．You can find some courts to play tennis on the island.

D．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

Luggage
We ask you to keep a medium – sized suitcase per person, but a small holdall can also be taken onto the coach.
Seats
　　Requests for particular seats can be made on most coach breaks（巴士旅游）when booking, but since seats are booked on a first come, first serve basic, early booking is advisable. When bookings are made with us, you will be offered the best seats that are available on the coach at that time.
　　Travel Documents
　　When you have paid your deposit(訂金) we will send you all the necessary documents, so that you receive them in good time before the coach break leaving date. Certain documents, for example, air or boat tickets, may have to be reserved and your guide will then give them to you during the break.
　　Special Diets
　　If you require a special diet, you must inform us at the time of booking with a copy of the diet. This will be told to the hotels on your coach break. The hotels for certain coach breaks are tourist class and they may not have the equipment to deal with special diets. Any extra costs must be paid by yourself before leaving the hotel.
　　Accommodation (住宿)
On any coach break there are only a limited number of single rooms. When a single room is available, it may be subject to an extra charge and this will be shown on the brochure page.
Entertainment
　　Some of our hotels arrange extra entertainment which could include music, dancing, films, etc. The nature and frequency of the entertainment presented is decided by the hotel and therefore not guaranteed and could be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or insufficient numbers in the hotel.
【小題1】If you want to choose certain seats of the coach, you should          .

A．take little luggage

B．a(chǎn)void traveling in holidays

C．book your seats well in advance

D．a(chǎn)rrive early on the leaving date

【小題2】What should you do if you need a special diet?

A．Bring your own food with you.

B．Tell the organizer while booking.

C．Inform the hotel when you arrive.

D．Pay extra money with the booking.

【小題3】It may be necessary to pay extra for         .

A．single rooms	B．particular seats
C．entertainment	D．hand luggage

【小題4】Where is the passage mostly taken from?

A．A fashion magazine.	B．A business report.
C．A legal document.	D．A travel brochure.

IT’S over – millions of Senior 3 students across the country have finished their last exams. But in two years, it’ll be your turn in the examination room. How can you spend the time you have left to best effect? Read these thoughts from new graduates to get some pointers.
Cao A’min, 18
Xuanhua No 1 High School, Hebei
Study: Keeping pace (步伐) with teachers is a good way to study. Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic (系統(tǒng)的). But remember to work in a way that suits you. It’s also important to learn from past mistakes. Keep a notebook to make a record of the mistakes you make – it’ll help you avoid making the same ones later.
Zhang Zilu, 17
Xinyu No 1 High School, Jiangxi
Friendship: This time of life may be hard, but you’re not alone. You may be busy studying, but you can show you care by calling your friends or sending a short message. Don’t let your friendships die. Some boys and girls in my class were in love, but I’d advise against a relationship at this stage.
Zhan Yu, 17
Huanggang High School, Hubei
Health: It’s as important to live well as it is to study well, I think. I went to bed no later than 11:30 pm. It put me in the right mood for the next day. I didn’t follow a special diet (飲食), but I did make sure I ate a nutritious (有營(yíng)養(yǎng)的) breakfast each day.
Ju Shuntian, 18
Yantai Economic and Technological Development Zone Senior High School, Shandong
Relaxation: The person who plays well, studies well. Having a lot of schoolwork doesn’t mean having to give up on every other activity. I played basketball or took a walk to relax when I felt tired. Time out is not a waste of time but helps you study more efficiently (高效地).
Zhang Qingzhou, 17
Dongtai High School, Jiangsu
Options: Besides taking the big exam, you have other choices for college. I took the independent enrollment (自主招生) exam held by Peking University and some other students even prepared to study abroad. Pay attention to any relevant information you can find, whether it’s from school, the news media or another source (來(lái)源).
【小題1】Who is the passage mainly written for?

A．teachers

B．senior students

C．junior students

D．parents

【小題2】This passage shows students some aspects of proper arrangement except ________.

A．Study

B．Friendship

C．Health

D．Sports

【小題3】What’s Zhang Zilu’s attitude to students’ love happening in senior life?

A．Approval

B．Rejective

C．Neutral

D．Not mentioned

【小題4】If you’d like to take the independent enrollment, what should you do?

A．Do morning exercises every day

B．Go to bed later than11:30

C．Pay attention to any relevant information

D．Call your friends or send short message

This is a time of year when we think about giving and receiving presents. Can you find a little extra to give? On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to help.
Littleton Children’s Home
We DON’T want your money, but children’s toys, books and clothes IN GOOD CONDITION would be very welcome.
Also, we are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes for a few hours or days as guests. You have so much─will you share it?
Phone Sister Thomas on 55671
Children’s Hospice
We look after a small number of very sick children. This important work needs skill and love. We cannot continue without gifts or money to pay for more nursing staff. We also need storybooks and toys suitable for quiet games.
Please contact the Secretary, Little Children’s Hospice, Newby Road.
Street Food
In the winter weather, it’s no fun being homeless. It’s even worse if you’re hungry. We give hot food to at least fifty people every night. It’s hard work, but necessary. Can you come and help? If not, can you offer a little money? We use a very old kitchen, and we need some new saucepans(平底鍋). Money for new ones would be most welcome indeed.
Contact Street Food, c/o Mary’s House, Elming Way. Littleton Phone 27713
Littleton Youth Club
Have you got an unwanted chair? ─ a record-player? ─ a pot of paint ? Because we can use them!
We want to get to work on our meeting room!
Please phone 66231 and we’ll be happy to collect anything you can give us.
Thank you!
The Night Shelter
We offer a warm bed for the night to anyone who has nowhere to go. We rent the former Commercial Hotel on Green Street. Although it is not expensive, we never seem to have quite enough money. Can you let us have a few pounds? Any amount, however small, will be such a help.
Send it to us at 15, Green St, Littleton. Please make check payable to Night Shelter.
【小題1】What kind of people are these organizations designed for?

A．Homeless and sick children

B．Less fortunate members of our society

C．Hungry people who have no beds to sleep in

D．Friendly members of our society to help others

【小題2】If you like children and you could offer a happy family to a homeless child, you may contact ______.

A．Street Food	B．The Night Shelter
C．Littleton Children’s Home	D．Children’s Hospice

【小題3】What can be concluded from the passage?

A．There are too many social problems in this society.

B．People are very poor during the time of giving.

C．To offer help is just an excuse for these organizations to collect money.

D．There are many organizations trying to solve social problems.

【小題4】What kind of things would Littleton Youth Club like to collect?

A．Old furniture and second-hand electrical equipment.

B．An apartment and some saucepans.

C．Hot food and storybooks.

D．A sum of money and children’s toys.