“In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight.”
“Two full inches in the first three days!”
These are the kinds of statements used in magazine, newspaper, radio and television ads, promising new shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device (設(shè)備；裝置). The promoters (推銷員；促銷員) of products say they can shape the legs, slim the face, smooth wrinkles, or in some other way to beauty or desirability.  
Often such products are nothing more than money--making things for their promoter. The results they produce are questionable, and some are dangerous to health.  
To understand how these products can be legally promoted to the public, it is necessary to understand something of the laws covering their regulation (條例). If the product is a drug, FDA（Food Drug Administration） can require proof （證明）under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that is safe and effective before it is put on the market . But if the product is a device, FDA. has no author to require premarketing proof of safety or effectiveness. If a product already on the marker is a danger to health, FDA can request the producer or distributor to remove it from the market voluntarily, or it can take legal action , including seizure （查封） of the product.  
One notable case a few years ago involved an electrical device called the Relaxacisor, which had been sold for reducing the waistline. The Relaxacisor produced electrical shocks to the body through contact pads. FDA took legal action against the distributor to stop the sale of the device  on the grounds that it was dangerous to health and life.  
Obviously, most of the devices on the market have never been the subject of court proceedings（法律訴訟）,and new devices appear continually. Before buying, it is up to the consumer to judge the safety or effectiveness of such items.  
【小題1】It can be inferred that ads mentioned in the text are ______.  

A．objective	B．costly
C．unreliable (不可靠的 )	D．illegal

【小題2】Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. The court is in charge of removing dangerous product.  
B. New products are more likely to be questionable.  
C. The production of a device must be approved by FDA.  
D. The promoters usually just care about profits.  
【小題3】 FDA can ask for the proof of safety and effectiveness of a product ________.  

A．if it is a drug

B．if it is a device

C．if its consumers make complaints

D．if its distributors challenge FDA’s authority

【小題4】The Relaxacisor is mentioned as_______.  

A．a(chǎn) product which was designed to produce electricity

B．a(chǎn) product whose distributor (批發(fā)商；批發(fā)公司) was involved in a legal case

C．a(chǎn) successful advertisement of a beauty product

D．a(chǎn)n example of a quality beauty product

【小題5】The author intends to __________
A. make consumers aware of the promoters’ false promises
B. show the weakness of the law on product safety
C. give advice on how to keep young and beautiful
D. introduce the organization of FDA. 

The National Trust has many campsites(野營地) in scenic locations all over the UK. Make the most of the last days of summer by living outdoors and taking in these beautiful landscapes. Here are some of the most popular places to go.
Low Wray, Cumbria
Low Wray is a lovely campsite situated on the western shore Windermere in the Lake District. There are magnificent views across the water to Wansfell Pike and the Fairfield Horseshow and the site is an ideal base for water sports with on-site access for launching.
Phone 05139463862 or book online.
Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire
This site is situated on the banks of the Great Ouse with spectacular views across the river to the Trust’s Houghton Mill, the last working mill on this river. Mill demonstrations are held every Sunday during the season and the site is situated near the picturesque village of Houghton. There are plenty of footpaths for walkers, horse riders and cyclists along the waterways.
Check availability or phone 01480466716.
Wasdale Head, Cumbria
Wasdale is a great base for climbers of all abilities. The site is nestled under the Scafell mountain range at the head of beautiful Wastwater, the deepest lake in England. Canoeing (劃獨(dú)木舟運(yùn)動) is possible on Wastwater although limited to no more than 15 on the lake at a time.
Phone 01212765416 or book online.
Highertown Farm, Cornwall
A small, basic campsite situated in the quiet hamlet of Lansallos with fine views of the south-east Cornwall coast and not far from a secluded beach. Bookings may be necessary at peak time.
Email or phone 01208265211
Lundy, Bristol Channel
Lundy Island is an unspoilt(未遭破壞的) island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery. There are passages from Bideford and Ilfracombe according to the tides, 1 April-31Oct and a winter helicopter service 1 Nov-31 March.
Email or phone 01271863636 for more information.
【小題1】Mike is fond of swimming. Which of the following campsites would he choose?

A．Low Wray, Cumbria

B．Lundy, Bristol Channel

C．Highertown Farm, Cornwall

D．Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire

【小題2】If you are interested in cycling, which number would you like to dial?

A．05139463862	B．01208265211
C．01480466716	D．01271863636

【小題3】If you are at Wasdale Head, _______.

A．you can swim in the lake

B．you can have fun in canoeing

C．it is dangerous to climb the Scafell

D．it is fun to go fishing along the bank

【小題4】 If your family want to go to Highertown Farm during official holidays, you’d better______.

A．book in advance	B．send emails first
C．dial 01218265211	D．bring your own tents

Bali Beach Resort has plenty of attractions. It is a holiday paradise（樂園）. The self-styled ‘Ultimate Island’ certainly has plenty for everyone.
Where in the world ?
Bali is located just off the eastern edge of the main Indonesian island of Java. To the east is the neighboring island of Lombok. To the south of Bali lies the expanse of the Indian Ocean, while to the north is the Bali Sea. The most popular resort with holidaymakers is Ubud north of Sanur.
When to go?
Bali has a tropical climate year round with an average daily temperature of 31℃(87℃F). The wet season is between October and April. The dry season is between May and September, and is the busiest time to visit the island as travelers take advantage of the long hot days and little rain.
Beach
Bali has a string of beaches, mainly in the south of the island. Head away from Bali’s beaches and a totally different world awaits you. Ubud is an easily accessible （接近的）jungle resort town with a good range of hotels, shops and restaurants. The active volcano of Mount Batur is a highlight and so are the mountain lakes.
Family fun
All of the resorts have plenty of facilities （設(shè)施）for families. In Ubud there is a monkey park, where young ones can see monkeys that are not kept in tiny cages and an elephant park where holidaymakers can ride an elephant.
Eating out
All of Bali’s holiday resorts offer international cooking to suit every tourist’s taste, with most of the better hotels having excellent restaurants. Indonesian Bintang beer is very popular.
Getting around
There are a limited number of local buses. The other public transport is to take the local “bemo” minibuses. These colourful little minibuses speed around the winding roads with fares negotiated （商議）on board, so it helps to speak a little of the local language. There are also taxis and both electric bikes and cars can be hired.
【小題1】From the passage we learn that Bali is __________.

A．on the east of the Lombok Island

B．to the west of the Lombok Island

C．off the north of Bali Sea

D．surrounded by the Indian Ocean

【小題2】The least busy time to visit Bali is probably in _________.

A．January and February	B．April and May
C．June and July	D．September and October

【小題3】_________ to get around Bali Beach Resort.

A．It is very convenient for visitors to take a local bus

B．You don’t need to pay money to take a “bemo” minibus

C．You have to learn to speak the local language

D．You may take an electric bike

Our village carpenter(木匠), John Hill, came one day and made a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size to fill the space between the two windows. When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for the job.
My wife said to me quietly, “It’s his ninth cup of tea today.” But she said in a loud voice, “It is a beautiful table, dear, isn’t it?”
“I will decide about that when I see the bill, ” I read:
One dining table, 10 November, 1989.
Cost of wood: ＄17.00
Paint: ＄1.50
Work: 8 hours (＄1 an hour) ＄8.00
Total: ＄36.50
When I was looking at the bill, John said, “It’s been a fine day, hasn’t it? Quite sunny.” “Yes,” I said, “I’m glad it is only the 10^th of November.”
“Me, too,” said John. “You wait. It’ll be a lot colder by the end of the month.”
“Yes, colder…. And more expensive! Dining tables will be ＄20 more expensive on November 30^th, won’t they, John?” John looked hard at me for half a minute. Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes? I gave his bill back to him.
“If it isn’t too much trouble, John,” I said, “Please add it up again and you can forget the date.”
I paid him ＄26.50and he was happy to get it.
【小題1】Why did John talk about the weather when the writer was looking at the bill?_______

A．Because he didn’t want the writer to go through the bill carefully.

B．Because it was really a fine day.

C．Because he wanted the writer to check the bill carefully.

D．Because he wanted to tell the writer what the weather was like.

【小題2】Why did the writer say that dining table would be＄ 20 more expensive on November 30^th ?__________ 

A．Because it was difficult to make dining tables in cold weather.

B．Because paint would be more expensive.

C．Because the cost of wood would be more expensive.

D．Because he thought John would certainly add to the cost of the dining table.

【小題3】From the story we know that _____________

A．John made a mistake in the bill.

B．John tried to fool the writer in order to get more money for his work

C．John had written out the bill before the writer got home.

D．John still wanted to get ＄36.50 for his work in the end.

GARDEN RESTAURANT Tel:  2706630 Add: 9020 Bridgeport Road Open: Mon. to Fri. 7:00a.m—2:30p.m. 5:00p.m.—9:00p.m. Sat. 7:00a.m—11:00a.m. 5:00p.m.—9:30p.m. Sun. 11:00a.m.—2:00p.m. 5:00p.m.—9:30p.m.	SKYLINE HOTEL Tel: 2785161 Add: 3031 No.3 Road ( at Sea Island Way) The Hangar Den: Wed. to Sun. Lunch from 10:30a.m. Coffee Shop: Mon.—Fri. 6:00a.m. Sat. 6:00a.m. Sun. 7:00a.m. Mon.—Wed. to 10:00p.m. Thurs—Sun. to 11:00p.m.
LANSDOWNE PARK SHOPPING CENTER Tel:  3562367 Add:  5300 No.3 Road Open: Mon. Tues. Sat. 9:30a.m.—5:30p.m. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 9:30a.m.—9:30p.m. Sun. 11:00a.m.—5:00p.m.	NEW YORK MUSEUM Tel:  364431 Add: Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. Open: Mon.to Fri. 9:00a.m.—5:00p.m. Sat. 9:00a.m.—1:00p.m. (Monday free)

【小題1】If you want to go out for lunch on Tuesday you can call up the number     .

A．2706630

B．7364431

C．3562367

D．2785161

【小題2】You do not have to pay on Monday if you go to     .

A．Skyline Hotel

B．Lansdowne Park Shopping Center

C．New York Museum

D．Garden Restaurant

【小題3】Suppose you want to enjoy yourself on Sunday mornings, you can go to     .

A．5300 No.3 Road

B．Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St.

C．9020 Bridgeport Road

D．3031 No.3 Road

【小題4】What can you do after 9:30p.m. on Sunday?

A．Visit New York Museum.

B．Do some shopping in Lansdowne Park shopping Center

C．Go to Garden Restaurant

D．Go to the Coffee Shop of Skyline Hotel

【小題5】According to the ad, which of the following is TRUE?

A．At 6:00 am every day coffee is served at SKYLINE HOTEL.

B．You can have supper every day at GARDEN RESTAURANT

C．Tel 2785161 can give you some information about shopping.

D．NEW YORK MUSEUM is open from Monday to Sunday.

Dear NMAI(National Museum of the American Indian) Supporter，
Old stereotypes(思維定式) die hard. And when it comes to the way Native Americans have been viewed throughout history and continue to be viewed today, the stories about life in Indian Country are sadly overshadowing the truths. Most Native Americans don't live in tipis(圓錐形帳篷), and we don't greet one another by saying,  “How.”
To combat misconceptions like these, I need help from people who understand there's more to Native American cultures than the offensive cartoons that you see in movies and television.
I think that you might be one of these people.
Please join NMAI today and enjoy exclusive benefits like our full－color quarterly magazine American Indian, and Members－only discounts at all Smithsonian, NMAI Museum Stores, and at our Zagat－rated Mitsitam Native Foods Café.
Plus, through this email, you can take advantage of our special price of $22－more than 10% off our regular membership charge.
With your support, the National Museum of the American Indian can tell the story both past and present of Native life and culture in North, Central, and South America.
In just one visit to either of our Museums in Washington, DC, or New York City, you can watch a performance by traditional Native dancers... attend a lecture by a leading voice from the world of Native literature... spend an afternoon taking an informative audio tour of the Museum's distinctive grounds... and try your hand at Native crafts like pottery and beadwork. And for those who are unable to visit the museums in person, much of our extensive collection of more than 800，000 objects is cateloged on our website.
Only with your generosity can we share the Native story, awaken children to an interest in Native culture, and bring the Museum experience to people who can't travel to our Museums in person.
By joining the Museum today, you will take the first step in putting an end to the old stereotypes and long－h(huán)eld prejudices that have contributed to an incomplete picture of Native traditions and accomplishments.
Sincerely，
Kevin Gover
Director
【小題1】What is the author's intention in writing this letter?

A．To call for more people to join in volunteer work.

B．To carry out researches on Native Americans.

C．To invite more people to be members of the museum.

D．To raise more donations for the museum.

【小題2】Which of the following statements describes the life and culture of Native Americans correctly?

A．They are good at pottery and beadwork.

B．Most of them live in tipis.

C．They greet others by saying, “How.”

D．They like designing offensive cartoons.

【小題3】If you join NMAI, you can enjoy the following benefits except ________．

A．free full－color quarterly magazine American Indian

B．Members－only discounts at all Smithsonian

C．Members－only discounts for buying in NMAI Museum Stores

D．a(chǎn) free meal at Zagat－rated Mitsitam Native Foods Café

【小題4】Regular membership fee  of the NMAI is about ________．

A．$30

B．$20

C．$15

D．$25

Name：Off the Beaten Path
Cover price：$30.00
Our price：$19.80
The best-selling Reader's Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It focuses on more than 1, 000 of the United States’ most overlooked must-see destinations.
Name：Container Gardens by Number
Cover price：$ 15.95
Our price：$9.49
A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.
Name：Best Weekend Projects
Cover price：$ 17.95
Our price：$13.96
Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.
Name：l80l Home Remedies(治療方案）
Cover price：$ 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（起泡；起瘡）to allergies, and hiccups（打嗝）.
【小題1】You can most probably read the passage in a ________ .

A．travel guide	B．medicine booklet
C．textbook	D．newspaper

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

A．$10. 20.

B．$6.46.

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】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Container Gardens by Number can help you improve your gardening skills.

B．Off the Beaten Path covers about 1, 000 famous traveling sites all over the world.

C．Best Weekend Projects may be useful for you to modify your living room.

D．1801 Home Remedies is designed for home use.

【小題5】What's the purpose of the passage?

A．To advise readers to buy their books.

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

C．To share the pleasure of reading with readers.

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

Online Voting —The Most Beautiful Places in China
What are the most beautiful places in China in your eyes? Please take part in our activity and vote online. We are looking forward to your choice and voice!
Everyone is welcome!
Rules:
1) Voting period: October 1 to November 30.
2) The results and the winners list will be released in December.
3) 10 votes are allowed.
4) Please leave your contact information when sending your votes. CRIENGLISH takes no responsibility if a winner fails to receive the award because of incorrect contact information.
5) Your comments will be important in choosing the winners.
6) CRIENGLISH reserves the right to decide the final winners.
7) CRIENGLISH reserves the right for final explanation of the rules.
Awards:
The three top winners will each receive an award worth 300 Yuan (about 48 US dollars);
The five second place winners will each receive an award worth 200 Yuan (about 32 US dollars);
The ten third place winners will each receive an award worth 100 Yuan (about 16 US dollars).
【小題1】You need to leave your contact information when sending your votes so that ______.

A．CRIENGLISH can post it online

B．everybody online can contact you

C．CRIENGLISH can reach you if you win a prize

D．CRIENGLISH can use it for some other purposes

【小題2】How many winners will be chosen in this activity?

A．8.

B．10.

C．15.

D．18.

【小題3】What can be learned about the rules?

A．The activity lasts three months.

B．Everyone must provide 10 votes at least.

C．Only the one giving his information can join the activity.

D．You’d better give a comment in order to win.

【小題4】The text invites people to ______.

A．travel around the ten most beautiful places in China

B．choose the ten most beautiful places in China

C．write an article about the ten most beautiful places in China

D．send some photos about the ten most beautiful places in China

【小題5】Who probably wrote the passage?

A．A Travel Research Agency	B．A Medical Center
C．An Animal Reservation	D．A Souvenir shopping mall

Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares(費(fèi)用) start at 80 cents. Be sure always to ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552 2222), Comfor (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENABLE CARS
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.
For car rental, call Avis on + 65 6737 1668.
【小題1】By an EZ-Link care, you can take ______.

A．both buses and trains	B．only trains
C．both buses and taxis	D．only rental cars

【小題2】When you take a bus there, always remember to ______.

A．take your own license(執(zhí)照) with you

B．a(chǎn)sk the driver how much your ticket is

C．buy the bus map of Singapore

D．book your ticket ahead of time

【小題3】What does the  underlined word “hassle” mean in the text?

A．trouble

B．fun

C．interest

D．cost

【小題4】What do you know about travelling in Singapore from the passage?

A．A local has great trouble finding his way around.

B．It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.

C．You can see a lot more in Singapore by taking a bus than by renting a car.

D．It’s very convenient(方便的) for visitors to travel in Singapore.

Dear Customers,
I love slipping (滑落) into a comfortable chair for a long read—as I relax into the chair, I also relax into the author’s words, stories and ideas. The physical book is so elegant that it disappears into the background, and what remains is the author’s world.
Today, we at Amazon are excited to announce Mindle, a wireless, portable reading device with instant access to more than 90,000 books, magazines and newspapers.
We’ve been working on Mindle for more than three years. Our top design objective was for Mindle to disappear in your hands—to get out of the way—so you can enjoy your reading. We also wanted to go beyond the physical book. Mindle is wireless, so whether you’re lying in bed or riding a train, you can think of a book, and have it in less than 60 seconds. No computer is needed—you do your reading directly from the device.
We chose the same wireless technology used in advanced mobile phones. But unlike mobile phones, there are no monthly wireless bills, no service or data plans, and no yearly contracts. There is no software to install (安裝，設(shè)置)。 We want you to get lost in your reading and not in the technology.
Mindle uses a new kind of display called electronic paper. Sharp and natural with no strong light, reading on Mindle is nothing like reading from a computer screen. Mindle weighs only 10.3 ounces—less than paperback—but can carry two hundred books.
Enjoy learning about Mindle and many thanks!
Jeff Bezos Founder & CEO
【小題1】This passage most probably is a(n)________.

A．a(chǎn)dvertisement

B．news story

C．lab report

D．letter of thanks

【小題2】From the passage we learn that Mindle is a device which ________.

A．has neither wires nor weight

B．is operated by a computer

C．disappears while you read

D．can find a book within one minute

【小題3】With the device, the reader is able to ________.

A．enjoy reading when driving a car

B．improve reading skills

C．gain access to free software

D．get rid of heavy books made of paper

【小題4】Different from mobile phones, Mindle________.

A．has a much more friendly screen

B．can work in the absence of electricity

C．doesn’t involve regular bills

D．is wireless and can be used anywhere.