If you want fully enjoy your vacation, then you’d better check the Durban City Tours! This is actually one of the best choices in South Africa today.
There is nothing more relaxing than to think about that there is a place to go and relax, right? City life is strained, but you can escape this situation and be in the place where there is nothing but relaxation. Here in Durban you will get to see all the amazing tourist attractions. If you love animals and want to see some elephants wandering around the streets, then Durban is the place to go. You can even get to ride one if you want!
Here you will also get to taste all the delicious South African food. You can choose from Italian cooking to its native dishes. Durban is a great place to tour with your friends and family. You will learn a lot about its history through the landmarks you will see down the streets. Tourists and even the local villagers just can’t get enough of these treats!
However, it is important that you make the necessary arrangements. There are actually lots of tour guides that will help you as you make your journey along the streets of Durban. But if you prefer the best tour guides here in Durban, then you’d better choose the Street Scene Tours. Their staff are all well-trained and professional. They will certainly make your stay here an unforgettable one. No wonder tourists prefer the Street Scene Tours when it comes to Durban City Tours.
【小題1】The underlined word“strained”in Para. 2 means ______.

A．easy

B．stressful

C．relaxing

D．wonderful

【小題2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A．Durban is relaxing city.	B．People don’t like city life.
C．It is good to have a place to relax.	D．One can have fun riding elephants.

【小題3】If you walk in the streets of Durban, what will impress you most?

A．Tourists from all over the world.

B．The buildings and many kinds of animals.

C．The streets and some wandering elephants.

D．The friendly local people and the scenery.

【小題4】What does the last sentence in Paragraph 3 show?

A．The food can’t satisfy them.	B．They are bored with the streets.
C．They are treated very well here.	D．never get tired of the sights.

Captain Good Fellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, Free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Take Me out to the Ballgame
It’s Sunday, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold；don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert on Sunday night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College.
【小題1】You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food________.

A．a(chǎn)t the front entrance of City Hall	B．a(chǎn)t the Ballgame
C．a(chǎn)t Central Park on Saturday	D．a(chǎn)t 5:00 pm

【小題2】You can see movies at ________.

A．the City College	B．the Museum Theatre
C．the City Theatre	D．the Central Park

【小題3】If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget_________.

A．your comfortable shoes	B．your beautiful walk
C．your learning about local history	D．your worries

【小題4】“The Zoo” is ________.

A．a(chǎn) park with lots of animals

B．US concert

C．a(chǎn) music group

D．going to give the concert at 8:00 am

【小題5】The best title of this passage is ________.

A．Special Events This Weekend

B．Have Fun With Us

C．Come And Play With Us

D．How To Arrange Your Holidays

Riding School:
You can start horse - riding at any age．Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9:00 a．m．a(chǎn)nd 8: 30 p．m．（3: 30 p.m．on Saturdays）．There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country．You will need a riding hat．
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.--8:30 p.m．
Phone: （412） 396 -6754  Fax: （412） 396 -6752 ．
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage I Sailing qualification．You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid．Have fun with other course members, afterwards in the clubroom．There are 10 weekly two - hour lessons （ Tuesdays 6 p.m．-- 8 p.m．）．
Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m．--8:00 p.m．
Phone: （412） 396 -6644  Fax: （412） 396 -6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one - month courses in deep - sea diving for beginners．There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely．You only need swimming costume and towel． Reduced rates for couples．
Opening Hours:  Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p.m．--8:30 p.m．
Phone: （412） 396 -6312  Fax: （412） 396 -6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems．Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores．
Opening Hours: 24 hour from Monday to Sunday
Phone: （412） 396 -6649  Fax:（412）396 -6648
Watersports Club:
We use a two - kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water - skiing, a beginners course consists of ten 20 - minute lessons． You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently,  but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m., with lessons all through the day．
Opening Hours:  Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m．
Phone:（412）396 -6899  Fax:（412）396 -6890
【小題1】If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join     _ ．

A．Watersports Club	B．Medical Centre
C．Sailing Club	D．Riding School

【小題2】If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax        ．

A．(412）396 - 6648	B．(412）396 - 6706
C．(412）396 - 6752	D．(412）396 - 6876

【小題3】If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at    _______  ．

A．24 hour from Monday to Sunday

B．Monday through Friday : 7:00 a.m．-10:00 p.m．

C．Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m．- 8:00 p.m．

D．Monday and Friday: 6: 30 p.m．- 8: 30 p.m．

【小題4】You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to    ___  ．

A．Watersports Club．	B．Diving Center
C．Sailing Club	D．Riding School

【小題5】Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A．Good equipment．

B．Well trained staff members．

C．Various less expensive medicines．

D．Nursery for newly - born babies．

Put on your sunglasses and enjoy the island, the sun and the blue sea. Malta combines (結(jié)合) learning English with the Mediterranean way of life: you will have a language course and a great holiday at the same time.
Your language course
Our school lies in Sliema, only a few meters from the sea, the beach road and cafés. The school is in an old Maltese building. Our teachers use a modern teaching method and you will learn English quickly.
Brief information

Class size: 10, at most 15 students

Minimum (最小的) age: 13

Language levels: all

Internet access: in the Internet cafe

The leisure (休閑) programmes
Our school and team leaders organize varied leisure programmes. There will be a welcome party on your first day. You will also take part in beach volleyball, and beach parties.
Other activities include: Discos, visit to Popeye Village, Water Park, bowling, cinema, ice skating (different prices).
Accommodation(住宿)
Family: You will live in friendly host families that the school has known for years. All families are near the school (20 minutes on foot or by bus).
Supervision (監(jiān)督)
Our team of friendly teachers, team leaders and host families will always be there for you.There is also an emergency phone number for parents and students.
Dear parents, please note that there are periods of time when your children are unsupervised, for example on the way to school. We are happy to discuss any questions you may have. Please contact us by phone or email.
【小題1】If you want to attend the English course in Malta, you should ______.

A．be at least 13 years old

B．have a higher English level

C．learn English without the Internet

D．be watched all the time

【小題2】Where will you live if you attend the English course in Malta?

A．In an old Maltese building.

B．In a local family.

C．In a café in Sliema.

D．In Popeye village.

【小題3】What information can you get from the passage?

A．There are at least 15 students in a class.

B．You can take part in any activity for free.

C．You will have a good time while learning English.

D．It takes you 20 minutes to go to school by bus.

【小題4】The passage is mainly written for ______.

A．travelers to Malta

B．teachers planning to work abroad

C．host families wishing for students

D．teenagers learning English

NSE Summer School is suitable for those who are at, or are about to start university. It will begin accepting applications in January 2013.
Courses: Accounting and Finance; Economics; Management; Law; International Relations; Government and Society Dates: Session I: 7 July~25 July       Session2: 28 July~15 August
Rate: Standard Rate: One session: $1,400; Both session: $2,400
Reduced Student Rate: One session: $1,100; Both session: $1,875
The reduced student rate applies to full-time students registered at a university or college anywhere in the world. Accommodation is not included, and fees range from $500~~$1,000 for 20 nights. Applicant requirements:
If you have studied in the USA then you do not need any additional English qualifications. Students from other countries will generally not require a visa to study at the Summer School； however, you will enter the USA as a “Student Visitor”. You are permitted to change courses before the start of the program and within the first three days of the session.
Contact hours and teaching methods:
Summer School courses are full-time and normally consist of 48 contact hours over the three-week period, taking the form of 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classes. Lectures, attended by all students, take place in either the morning or afternoon supplemented by small one-hour classes, of approximately 15 students.
Assessment and examinations:
Assessment for Summer School is based upon the results of either two written examinations, or a final written examination and assessment work. Everyone is required to take the examinations and no exception can be made for any reason.
Summer School lecture series:
Famous economists一Tony Giddens and David Held—have agreed to give lectures to Summer School participants in July in 2013.
If any questions, please click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions/ Contact Us Page.
【小題1】During the course, ______

A．students can learn about everything from culture to science

B．students can choose not to attend the lectures they don’t like

C．world-famous economists will give students lessons every day

D．a(chǎn)ll the students must take part in the exams without any excuse

【小題2】From the passage, we can learn that______.

A．the program is specially designed for foreign students

B．NSE Summer School 2013 is a university-level program

C．students can change their courses whenever they want to

D．a(chǎn) visa is required to study at the NSE Summer School 2013

【小題3】The purpose of the advertisement is to______.

A．a(chǎn)ttract students to NSE Summer School

B．introduce famous economists to students

C．help students to pass the final exams

D．a(chǎn)dvertise for new staff for university

【小題4】You will most probably find this passage______.

A．in a newspaper

B．in a guidebook

C．on a webpage

D．in a magazine

The Wimpole Estate The Wimpole Estate, which now belongs to the National Trust, was built in 1640. Along with Wimpole Hall, the location offers 60 acres of formal and informal gardens, a working kitchen garden and a home farm featuring rare breed animals. Perfect for autumnal walks! Please note: The members are free all the year. Getting there: The Wimpole Estate is 8 miles southwest of Cambridge. Park open: All year, dawn till dusk. Admission: (non-members) ￡4.90 for adults and ￡2.80 for children.

 

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Experience a unique fragment of the wilderness this autumn, which once covered much of East Anglia. Wicken Fen is the oldest nature reserve in the country, and is famous for its rich plant, insect and bird life --- a delight for naturalists and strollers alike! Please note: The members are free all the year. Getting there: Wicken Fen is 17 miles northeast of Cambridge. Open: All year, dawn till dusk (except Christmas Day) Admission: (non-member) Adults ￡3.80; children ￡1.20.

 

The Peterborough Ghost Walk Or perhaps a night time walk in Peterborough is more up your street? In this case why not try the Peterborough Ghost Walk? The guided walking tour stars at the Museum and Art Gallery in Priestgate and winds its way through the city, lasting about one and a half hours. Please note: The walk is not recommended for young children or those of a nervous disposition. Getting tickets: Visit the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery or the Tourist Information Center or telephone 01733-343329. Tour dates: Please telephone the above number. Ticket prices: Adults ￡4.00 and ￡2.00 for children.

【小題1】Who would be most interested in Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve?

A．A historian.

B．A naturalist.

C．A farmer.

D．An artist.

【小題2】How much would a member pay if he goes to the Wimpole Estate with his two children?

A．￡5.60.

B．￡7.70.

C．￡8.90.

D．￡10.50.

【小題3】The Peterborough Ghost Walk might give people a feeling of _______.

A．joy

B．release

C．fear

D．shame

【小題4】Which of the following is TRUE about the Wimpole Fstate?

A．It is an old private farm.

B．People can have a walk in it at any time.

C．People can see some endangered animals there.

D．The best time to go there for a walk is in the fall.

King’s College Summer School
King’s College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of king’ s College and other colleges in New York . Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:

Application date ●Students in New York should send their applications before July 18,2007. ● Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16,2007 ● Foreign students should send their applications before July 10,2007.	Courses ● English Language Spoken English :22 hours Reading and Writing : 10 hours ● American History : 16 hours ● American Culture : 16 hours
Steps ● A letter of self-introduction ● A letter of recommendation (推薦) * The letters should be written in English with all the  necessary information.	Cost ● Daily lessons :$200 ● Sports and activities : $ 100 ● Travels: $ 200 ● Hotel service : $400 * You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.

Please write to :
Thompson , Sanders
1026 king’s Street
New York, NY 10016 , USA
E-mail : KC – Summer – School @ yahoo. com
【小題1】 You can most probably read the text in __________.

A．a(chǎn) newspaper	B．a(chǎn) travel guide
C．a(chǎn) textbook	D．a(chǎn) telephone book

【小題2】 Which of the following is TRUE about king’s College Summer School? _____________.

A．Only top student can take part in the program

B．King’s College Summer School is run every other year

C．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program

D．Only the teachers of king’s College give courses

【小題3】 If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school_____________.

A．$ 200

B．$ 400

C．$ 500

D．$ 900

【小題4】 What information can you get from the text ?

A．The program will last two months.

B．You can write to Thompson only in English.

C．As a Chinese student , you can send your application on July 14,2007.

D．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

King’s College Summer School is an annual(每年的) training programme for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centres are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25th to August 15th. More information is as follows.

Application date ·Students in New York should send their application before July 18th, 2010. ·Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16th, 2010. ·Foreign students should send their applications before July 10th, 2010.	Courses ·English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours ·American History: 16 hours ·American Culture: 16 hours
Steps ·A letter of self-introduction ·A letter of recommendation ·The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.	Cost ·Daily lessons: $200 ·Sports and activities: $100 ·Travel: $200      ·Hotel service: $400 ·You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.

Please write to: Thompson, Sanders
1026 King’s Street New York, NY 10016, the USA
E-mail: KC-summer-School@yahoo.com
【小題1】You can most probably read the above in a _____.

A．newspaper

B．travel guide

C．telephone book

D．textbook

【小題2】If you live in your uncle’s home in New York, you just need to pay the school _____.

A．$200

B．$300

C．$500

D．$900

【小題3】It’s true that______.

A．trips to museum and culture centers are part of the program

B．only the top students can take part in the program

C．King’s College Summer School isn’t in New York

D．only the teachers of King’s College give courses

【小題4】We can learn the following from the passage except _____.

A．the time of this year’s summer school

B．the courses of this year’s summer school

C．the address of King’s College Summer School

D．the telephone number of King’s College Summer School

【小題1】You will pay _______ if you want to stay in the English club for half a year.

A．300 yuan

B．600 yuan

C．1200 yuan

D．2400 yuan

【小題2】You can visit Ocean Museum _______ .

A．on Saturday

B．on Wednesday

C．on Monday

D．a(chǎn)nytime

【小題3】One can get free examinations in Health Centre if he is _______ .

A．9

B．17

C．67

D．73

【小題4】If you are interested in the life of fish, you should go to ______ .

A．Health Centre	B．Ocean Museum
C．Sunny English Club	D．16 Yong Le Street

Teaching materials for learning Chinese are provided here. There are sites where you may find interesting instructions suitable for you. Here are some sites to begin your surfing.
You may start with these pages from this website — just to get a little taste of it without working too hard.
● A Is For Love
Flash cards for learning a few Chinese words
● Listening to the sound of Chinese
Play a few words of Chinese on your computer.
● A few Chinese words
Each word is enlarged for easy study.
If you are studying Chinese, these tools can help.
● Zhongwen site
More than a dictionary!
● Clavis Sinica
Excellent program by Professor David Porter. It displays a whole document in Chinese [GB] or [BIG5], and gives individual word’s definition, pronunciation as well as much more information when you click on that word. If you are studying Chinese, this is a very useful tool.
● Chinese Character Visual Dictionary
If you like to know more, go to the following sites on the Internet.
● The Chinese Outpost
Pronunciation, Character and Grammer By Mark Andrew Baker. The best. A must-visit site.
● Learn Cantonese / Mandarin Online
● Internet Based Chinese Teaching and Learning
● Rainland Kids discover Chinese — Site is in Germany
If you want to have a better understanding of China, go to this one.
● Wanfang Data
As an affiliate (分支) of Chinese Ministry of Science && Technology, Wanfang Data has been the leading information provider in China since 1950s. With a wide range of database resources and value-added services, Wanfang Data has become a gateway to understanding Chinese culture, medicine, business, science, etc.
【小題1】The underlined lines are probably some ______.

A．books

B．websites

C．tips for learning Chinese

D．dictionaries for learning Chinese

【小題2】This passage is most probably from ______.

A．a(chǎn) TV programme

B．a(chǎn) teacher’s lecture

C．a(chǎn) newspaper

D．the Internet

【小題3】If you want to know each Chinese character’s definition, pronunciation and much more information, you’d better surf ______.

A．Zhongwen site

B．A Is For Love

C．Clavis Sinica

D．A few Chinese words

【小題4】If you want to know China about its culture, medicine, business, science, you’d better surf ______.

A．Learn Mandarin online	B．Wanfang Data
C．Rainland kids discover Chinese	D．The Chinese Outpost