14 days from just ￡2,090 pp
Fully Inclusive from the UK
Price covers: International airfares, departure taxes, fuel charges, local transportation, accommodation, 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 Gardens, Old Town, Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nanpu Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920’s style Skikumen 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(三峽大壩) before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three Gorges. We take a side trip to the Lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way.
◆Day 8: Chongqing－Chengdu
Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.
◆Days 9～10：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 Shui Jiao. Next day, explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20^th Century－the Terracotta Warriors(兵馬俑), followed by the ancient City Wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
◆Days 11～13: Xi’an－Beijing
Visit Little Wild Goose Pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-known Shaanxi Provincial Museum before walking through the lively Muslim 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 Acrobatic Show.
◆Day 14: Beijing－UK
Fly back to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.
【小題1】The first and last scenic spots to be visited in Xi’an are           .

A．the Terracotta Warriors and Shaanxi Provincial Museum

B．the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque

C．Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque

D．Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter

【小題2】The underlined word “sample” in the passage probably means “     ”.

A．buy

B．reserve

C．taste

D．make

【小題3】The ad is mainly intended to        .

A．provide the British with a better understanding of China

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

C．offer services of booking air tickets to tourists

D．encourage the British to travel in China

【小題4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the ad?

A．The tourists will stay in Beijing for three nights before leaving for the UK.

B．The tourists will visit the 1920’s Shikumen buildings in Beijing.

C．The tourists will take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam during the tour.

D．The tourists will have to pay extra for fuel and meals.

2011 TEEN TRIP TO THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY
For Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades
LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY -- Class # 8389
Saturday, February 12, 2011
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Meet at THE UNDERGROUND (Veteran's Building -- 2203 Central Avenue)
Cost per person: $50 ($60 after January 22, 2011) Includes Lunch, Admission and Transportation
With a 4,000 sq. Ft. day-use lodge, the Leland High Snow Play has a huge supply of tubes to choose from, along with awesome tows (拖車) that will tow you up to the top of the hill! Our varied terrains (地形) have something for everyone, while the lodge provides a snack bar, video games, pool tables, five indoor rest rooms, a warm fire, and a sun deck with plenty of tables and chairs overlooking the play area outside. ADDITIONAL LIABILITY FORM REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP.
Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold, but dress in layers in case it warms up. Wear dry boots, socks, and sunscreen. If possible, bring a mobile phone in case of emergency, as well as money for snacks and a light dinner: or bring your own food and drinks.
Meet at The Underground (Veteran's Building -- 2203 Central Avenue) -- don't be late!
Do not bring electronic or fragile items during the trip. The ARPD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money. REFUNDS ARE ISSUED ONLY IF THE ARPD CANCELS THIS TRIP DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Click here to download "2011 Leland High Snow Play" flyers and the registration form (PDF, 261KB)
Click here to download "Leland High Snow Play Liability Form" (PDF, 14KB)
1. You may register in person, or mail the completed form to Leland High Snow Play, Inc.
Send the liability form and payment to the ARPD Office, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, 94501.
2. Faxed registration and liability forms accepted with MasterCard/VISA, (510) 747--7566.
3. Online registrations available at www.arpdeplay.com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form on the trip.
【小題1】The purpose of the text is to ________.

A．explain the details of a school activity

B．introduce a famous tour agency

C．urge teenagers to climb a snowy mountain

D．a(chǎn)dvertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play

【小題2】People who want to take part in the activity need to ________.

A．pay for dinner themselves	B．climb the hill themselves
C．wear hats to protect themselves from the sun	D．pay for tows individually

【小題3】From the text we can infer that ________.

A．the weather at the hill is changeable

B．the activity is very dangerous

C．12-year-old children are not allowed on the trip

D．the trip will involve outdoor activities only.

【小題4】To save money people should ________.

A．climb the hills instead of taking tows

B．bring extra clothing

C．register for the activity before January 22

D．register on the Internet after January 22

Willa Nicoletta, Genuine relaxation
Somewhere in the world, there’s a place where stress isn’t allowed and peace and genuine relaxation are the only demands of the day．If you could go there, you would thoroughly enjoy yourself．There are not too many places in the world like this．．．but this is one of them．It’s luxurious．It’s ultra-private．
Welcome to Villa Nicoletta．
Villa Nicoletta is a 4 bedroom luxury villa and an oasis(綠洲) of rest and rejuvenation（恢復(fù)活力） in a land of unspoiled peace．Located on a 70-foot cliff overlooking the north shore of the Island of St．Thomas and the pretty waters of Caret Bay, Villa Nicoletta offers some the finest accommodations in the Caribbean for those seeking a vacation of elegance, peace and privacy．You’ll see how the sun blankets the landscape and water in shimmering brilliance by day and how the sky twinkles like billions of flawless diamonds at night．
Completed in 2000, the 3,300-square-foot  Villa Nicoletta is fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics, including: 6 High Defintion flat-screen TVs all with 120-channel satellite television and four Dell computers with 19-inch flat-screen monitors, wireless broadband Internet and printer/scanner/fax capability. There are also 6 DVD players to go with the TVs, as well as CD players, radios and video games.
When you book Villa Nicoletta, you shall book the entire villa.
Off Season: April 16 to December 14
★4 bedrooms—$5700 /week (8 people max)
Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people $ 200/night
Peak Season: December 15 to April 15
★4 bedrooms—$6300/week(8 people max)
Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people $ 200/night
【小題1】The villa can be rented to a maximum of           people at a time.

A．five

B．eight

C．thirteen

D．ten

【小題2】If a family with 6 people spends a two-week Christmas holiday in the villa, how much will they pay?

A．$12,600.

B．$15,400.

C．$11,400.

D．$13,200.

【小題3】Villa Nicoletta is most likely to be popular with tourists who     .

A．like adventure

B．want to escape the noisy life of the city

C．enjoy the winter sports

D．seek excitement in the sea

【小題4】We can infer that        .

A．you have to share the villa with other tourists

B．the Island of St. Thomas is famous for the ocean theme amusement park

C．fewer tourists stay in Villa Nicoletta in autumn than in spring

D．you can go in for extreme sports in Villa Nicoletta

【小題5】The underlined word “twinkles” here means       .

A．shines with a light	B．falls like snow
C．burns with a spot	D．cries in surprise

RichardSolo 1800 Rechargeable Battery
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Use the iPhone while charging it. Even charge the RichardSolo 1800 and iPhone together at the same time. Take only one charger when traveling and wake up in the morning with the RichardSolo and the iPhone charged.
RichardSolo 1800 is largest in its class and holds its charge for months. Works with almost all iPhone cases.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed, with our 30-day return privilege. If you’re not satisfied for any reason, we’ll email you a pre-paid return label.
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【小題1】What is special about the battery?

A．It is built in an iPhone.

B．It is the smallest of its kind.

C．It can also be used as a charger.

D．It keeps power for about 30 days.

【小題2】Who mentions the transporting of the battery?
A. P.S.                      B. B.L.                C. M.C.          D. T.K.
【小題3】The customer comments on the battery are mainly about its       .

A．quality

B．service

C．function

D．shopping

Where can you find a nice place to relax on holiday for both you and your children? Well, I suggest you try the beautiful and green Isle of Wight (IOW). The Isle of Wight is one of the main tourist attractions. Here is some information on a few of the attractions on the IOW.
Dinosaur Isle
It is located in Sandown, a seaside town on the southeast coast. It's a large, lovely museum, both fun and educational. Here you can see a large fossil collection of all kinds of dinosaurs, as well as a gift shop. You can walk into the past and then the future, learning about the history and the development of the civilization of dinosaurs that lived 120 million years ago.
Robin Hill Country Park
The park is in the beautiful countryside, and is suitable for children's parties and games. It has five new gardens, and offers great opportunities to see and take pictures of the rare red squirrels.
The West of the Wight
Here we have the Marine Aquarium, the Archaeology Exhibition and the Model Railway. They offer another opportunity to combine fun with learning. This is a great place to see ancient boats crossing the narrow strait between the island and the mainland.
The Wight Bus Museum
This museum is run completely by unpaid volunteers. It has a bus collection stored in what was once a warehouse(倉庫). Most of the buses in the museum date back to around the 1910's.
With all of these choices, what are you waiting for? IOW Tourism welcomes you!
【小題1】Where can you learn something as well as have a good time?

A．Dinosaur Isle and Robin Hill Country Park.

B．Dinosaur Isle and the West of the Wight.

C．The Wight Bus Museum and Robin Hill Country Park.

D．The Wight Bus Museum and the West of the Wight.

【小題2】It can be learned from the passage that ____.

A．those running the Wight Bus Museum work for free

B．on Dinosaur Isle we can learn about all kinds of animals

C．there are five new gardens on Dinosaur Isle

D．the Wight Bus Museum can be visited free of charge

【小題3】The purpose of this passage is to ____.

A．show the development of tourism on the IOW

B．tell readers what is worth visiting

C．a(chǎn)ttract readers to come to the IOW

D．a(chǎn)dvise readers how to relax on holidays

【小題4】You can read this article in a ______.

A．travel magazine	B．science journal
C．book review	D．film advertisement

Ottawa is the capital of Canada. It is the second largest city in Ontario and the fourth largest city in the country.

The Centre Block is the main building on Parliament Hill (國會山). It is also the location of several ceremonial spaces, such as the Hall of Honor and the Memorial Chamber. The present Centre Block is the second iteration of the building，after the first was destroyed by fire in 1916，and it is one of the most recognizable buildings in Canada.

Downtown Ottawa is the commercial and economic centre of the city. Most of the buildings are office towers. While most of Ottawa’s high tech industry is based elsewhere, it has a significant presence in the downtown core. The downtown also contains a number of apartments, hotels, and the older single family homes and townhouses along its edges.

The National Gallery of Canada is one of Canada，s premier art galleries. The Gallery has a large and varied collection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photographs. Although its focus is on Canadian art, it also holds works by some noted American and European artists.

The Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America. At the very beginning，the purpose of the Rideau Canal was military, as it was intended to provide a secure supply and communication route between Montreal and the British naval base in Kingston. It remains in use today primarily for pleasure boating, with most of its original structures remained. The locks on the system open for navigation in mid-May and close in mid-October.
【小題1】What does "iteration" probably mean in the 2nd paragraph? _____.

A．Repair

B．Design

C．Copy

D．Landmark

【小題2】In the core of Downtown Ottawa, we could see _____.

A．a(chǎn) large number of tall towers

B．head offices of Ottawa’ s high tech industry

C．a(chǎn) number of apartments and hotels

D．the older single family homes and townhouses

【小題3】Collections in the National Gallery of Canada are mainly _____.

A．paintings and drawings	B．sculpture and photographs
C．works by Canadian artists	D．a(chǎn)rtwork by Americans and European

【小題4】Which of the following is true about the Rideau Canal? _____.

A．It is the oldest canal system in North America

B．It was originally for the military purpose

C．The original structures remain never changed

D．People can only go boating from May to October

Ice Hotel Quebec, located 30 minutes west of Downtown Quebec City, Canada, is only open during the winter season. The hotel is made entirely of ice. The two galleries at the Ice Hotel Quebec feature events such as ice painting and ice sculpture(冰雕) competitions.
Things to Do
Guests have a choice of different winter vacation activities, including cross-country skiing, ice skating, dog sledding (狗拉雪橇)， ice fishing and sliding(滑行). Ice Hotel Quebec has a sauna( 桑拿浴)，so remember to pack your bathing suit.
Rooms & Suites(套房)
The hotel offers 18 rooms and 14 theme suites built from 12,000 tons of snow and 400 tons of ice. The walls at Ice Hotel Quebec are four feet thick and allow the hotel to keep a temperature of -2℃ to -5℃.
The furniture at the hotel is made of snow and ice, including the beds. The beds are equipped with a thick foam mattress(泡沫床墊)and an extra thick sleeping bag. That is enough to prevent you from catching a cold.
Vacation Tip
Ice Hotel Quebec offers 30-minute guided public tours daily from 10:30am to 4:30pm. It costs $15 CAD for adults, $7.5 for children (under eight), $13for students\seniors (above sixty), and $42 for families.
Plan This Vacation
Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada will be open for its sixth season from January 5^th to April 1^st. Costs for overnight stays start at $199CAD per person.
If you’re looking for something really different to do on your next trip, think creatively and plan to visit the truly unusual Ice Hotel Quebec!
【小題1】If you visit the Ice Hotel, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT___________.

A．going fishing

B．going skating

C．a(chǎn)ppreciating ice sculptures

D．holding an ice party

【小題2】Sleeping is not a problem in the Ice Hotel because ____________.

A．the rooms are made of ice

B．the temperature is as high as -2℃

C．the sleeping bags are warm

D．the walls are four feet thick

【小題3】If Mr. Smith attends a 30-minute public tour with his wife and seven-year-old twin sons, he should pay at least_________.

A．$37.5 CAD

B．$45 CAD

C．$42CAD

D．$199 CAD

Better Body Gym Welcome all aged 18 or over Join us today and receive special offer! 1 month free membership! 2 free T-shirts! 2 free personal training hours! Start fighting the fat 30 minutes from the downtown area First-class gym with the best sports equipment Membership fees for one year are 2400 Yuan With reduction for shorter periods It’s never too late to sign up for it at www.weightloss club.com or call 5554567 for more information.

【小題1】Once you join the club today, you will be offered all except _________.

A．one month free membership	B．2 free T-shirts
C．2 free personal training hours	D．2400 Yuan

【小題2】According to this text, the gym _________.

A．is at the centre of the downtown area

B．is far away from the downtown area

C．takes in anyone

D．provides one month free membership always

【小題3】If you apply for half a year’s membership, you should pay_________.

A．2400 Yuan	B．more than 2400 Yuan
C．less than 2400 Yuan	D．nothing

【小題4】The writer seems to hope that _________.

A．More people will be interested in the Better Body Gym

B．More people will join the Better Body Gym

C．More people will be fond of losing weight

D．More people will contact with the Better Body Gym

	Fastest Time to Run 100 Miles on a Treadmill (跑步機(jī))	BROKEN
	The fastest time to run 100 miles on a treadmill by a team (of 12) is claimed at 9hr 5 min 17 sec by a team consisting of staff and prisoners at the Young Offenders Institute in Wigan to raise money for Children in Need.
	Largest Game of Chinese Whispers	UNBROKEN
	Sadly, the record attempt for the largest game of Chinese Whispers was unsuccessful on 13 November 2008. The existing record of 1330 children still remains.
	Fastest Mile with an Egg/Spoon in both hands	BROKEN
	The fastest mile egg and spoon race with both hands is 8 min 25 sec and was achieved by Ashrita Furman (USA) in an attempt broadcast by ESPN 260, at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 13 November 2008.
	Longest Mexican Wave	UNBROKEN
	The record for the Longest Mexican Wave was attempted by 250,000 people on the streets of Adelaide on 8 November 2008 – sadly, the wave was not completed by all participants and the attempt was unsuccessful. The current record of 157, 574 remains.
	Largest Kebab (烤肉串)	BROKEN
	The longest kebab measures 2047.47 m (1.27 miles) and was achieved by the ArcelorMittal Newcastle Works on occasion of the company’s annual Community Day, in Newcastle, South Africa.

【小題1】The above information is _________.

A．a(chǎn) series of sports events

B．a(chǎn) list of broken and unbroken records

C．a(chǎn) report of funny sports items

D．a(chǎn) description of challenging human limits

【小題2】Which of the following can NOT be found in the information?

A．The countries where the attempts were made.

B．The persons who made the attempts.

C．The reasons why some attempts failed.

D．The present record for each item.

【小題3】Which item was attempted individually?

A．Fastest Time to Run 100 Miles on a Treadmill

B．Largest Game of Chinese Whispers

C．Fastest Mile with an Egg/Spoon in both hands

D．Longest Mexican Wave

American Girl
It's packed with the things that matter most to girls: party plans, games, crafts and girl-to-girl advice.
American Girl is an appealing, age-appropriate teen magazine that allows young girls to be themselves.
The magazine features fun contests, puzzles, giggles, and more! Stories, creative games, cool contests and great sports tips for girls aged 7-11 are available in each issue of American Girl magazine.
Issues per year: 6     Cover price: $ 27.95     Sale price: $22.95
Ladybug
Beautiful, colorful, and delightful to read, each issue is filled with charming read-aloud stories, games for memory and skill building, songs, poems, and activities for beginning readers. Parents can visit our online Parents Companion that recommends additional activities, crafts, and books.
Issues per year: 9     Cover price: $44.50      Sale price: $33.95
Cicada
A monthly magazine for teenagers and young adults aged 14 and up. It offers high-quality fiction and poetry dealing with the issue of growing up, leaving the joys and pains of childhood behind, and becoming an adult. Cicada magazine also encourages its teen readers to submit their own writing for publication. It’s so inspiring and humorous that you will not be able to put it down.
Issues per year: 6   Cover price: $51.00   Sale price: $33.95
Sorts Illustrated for Kids
It covers sports kids like. Featuring interviews with sports heroes, entertaining comics, breathtaking action photos, tips from the pros (職業(yè)運(yùn)動員), news items of recent notes, games, puzzles, cartoons, fiction, advice from athletes, etc. Sports Illustrated for Kids is a magazine for children aged 8 and up.
Issues per year: 12      Cover price: $47.88      Sale price: $ 24.95
【小題1】Which of the four magazines is the most suitable for a 4-year-old child?

A．American Girl.

B．Ladybug.

C．Cicada.

D．Sports Illustrated for Kids.

【小題2】American Girl is a magazine different from the others because_______.

A．it features fun stories and great sports tips

B．it’s written specially for girls

C．it offers high-quality fiction and poetry

D．it comes out six times per year

【小題3】If you order a magazine with interviews with sports heroes for one year, how much can you save?

A．$5.00

B．$10.55

C．$17.05

D．$22.93