Little Brother
By Cory Doctorow, 382 pages, $19.95
In the very near future, Marcus Yallow is walking with his friends in San Francisco when a 9/11-sized terrorist attack occurs blocks away. Everyone around is secretly taken away by the Department of Homeland Security to see whether they're terrorists. However, during the investigation, one of his friends dies mysteriously. The friends try to find out the truth. If you read only one science-fiction novel this year, make it this one.
The Flying Troutmans
By Miriam Toews, 274 pages, $32
The heart of the book is a road journey in Canada made by Hattie，Thebes and Logan to find Cherkis, the kids' dad. It's rich in dialogue, sometimes funny, sometimes surprisingly sad, always character-true. Toews is an extraordinarily gifted writer, with tough-minded compassion (同情) for her characters.
Reading By Lightning
By Joan Thomas, 388 pages, $22.95
We're in 1930s Canada, where Lily's father arrived three decades earlier to be promised fertile agricultural land. But they had been cheated and thrown in the middle of Manitoba. Now William Piper and his wife farm their land and place little hope in this life.
What They Wanted
By Donna Morrissey, 325 pages, $32
A father has a heart attack; a brother and a sister leave Newfoundland and go to Alberta, Canada to work； a tragedy brings reconciliation (和解), but also terrible loss. Primarily a novel of character, it's also a novel of Canada, of two very specific and vividly drawn places. Donna Morrissey's characters are troubled, sensitive, quick to be moved to anger or pain, and just as quick to laughter and affection.
【小題1】If Jim only has 20 dollars, which book could he buy?

A．The Flying Troutmans.	B．What They Wanted.
C．Little Brother.	D．Reading By Lightning.

【小題2】According to the text, we know that The Flying Troutmans is      .

A．full of dialogue

B．a(chǎn) sad story

C．a(chǎn)bout tourism

D．a(chǎn) real story

【小題3】In Reading By Lightning, why did William Piper arrive in Canada?

A．To carry out his promise.	B．To work in a big city.
C．To get work experience.	D．To seek his fortune.

What’s on stage
An acrobatic(雜技)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(寒意)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 September10
Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings: The Wangfung 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 September15
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 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(管弦樂隊(duì)): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(紀(jì)念) 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 here?

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

B．Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.

C．Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.

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 let the audience choose the music

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

C．it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

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

【小題3】Suppose it is September 14th 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．people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional

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

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

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

Now hiring music teachers in Tarrytown

Location:	Tarrytown, NY
Company:	Musika LLC
Posted:	Auput3U 2013

  Company:
Musika-Muaic Teacher Organization has distinguished itself as the "go to" company for teachers looking for students. Founded in 2001, Musika has thousands of students already in the program and hundreds of calls are received daily.
Job description:
Musika is always seeking enthusiastic and friendly instructors. Teachers are independently required to instruct one-on-one lessons in the students' homes, as well as at their own teaching studios. Each teacher is able lo select which students fit their locations, schedules, and leaching levels.
Job requirements:
Applicants MUST be able to sign a contract and agree to teach for one year, provide at least three professional references, show a love of teaching!
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Bachelor degree in music, 5 to 10 years private music lessons teaching experience, and a car lo travel to students' homes.
Pay:
Pay is to be decided depending on experience and other factors.
IMPORTANT: Musika conducts thorough criminal background checks and has a zero tolerance policy for any type of criminal activities.
【小題1】According to the passage, Musika is______.

A．a(chǎn)n organization training teachers

B．a(chǎn)n organization providing musical tutoring jobs

C．a(chǎn) school in which students can get regular musical education.

D．a(chǎn) private school that provides professional musical education

【小題2】Any applicant must satisfy the following qualifications EXCEPT ______to get a job.

A．a(chǎn) Master degree in music

B．no records about criminal activities

C．a(chǎn) car to travel to students’ homes

D．a(chǎn)t least 5 years private music lessons teaching experience

【小題3】From the passage, we can infer that______.

A．teachers often divide students into several groups in class

B．different teachers for the same job may have different pay

C．students can choose their teachers according to their levels

D．teachers oust agree to teach for one year.

Christmas, Easter and birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! What’s better than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relatives and close friends?
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From a selection of Advent calendars to party planning or Christmas-stocking fillers we have all the possibilities covered so that your children and grandchildren will really have a memorable time with attractive gifts and original ideas.
Bring that festive spirit to all those traditional days, and ensure you are always ready for any possibility. Granny Look’s extensive links are bound to make every special occasion an entirely different experience from the year before and allow everyone to feel entertained and content.
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【小題1】If you want to send some invitations to your daughter’s classmates, where will you search for the information?

A．At Christmas.	B．At Birthdays.
C．At Advent Calendars.	D．At Christmas–stocking fillers.

【小題2】According to the passage, we can infer _______.

A．you can only get special ideas for Christmas, Easter and birthday parties

B．in Granny Look you can buy many traditional or fun Advent calendars for children at Christmas time

C．there is no personalized invitation in Granny Look for you to select

D．Granny Look provides a wide range of links for people to prepare for special occasions

【小題3】From the text, we know that “Granny Look” is ______.

A．a(chǎn) website that helps you to prepare for special occasions

B．a(chǎn) company that sells all sorts of products on the Internet

C．a(chǎn) person who guides you to make your yearly celebration a real success

D．a(chǎn) magazine that helps the family to prepare for special occasions

B

Evening Workshops
Optional evening workshops will be held at small restaurants or other meeting places near the conference hotel. Meals and other costs are not included but are also optional. Locations will be announced at the conference site. Workshops are very loosely organized and most represent discussions that have been held at Society for Economic Botany (SEB) meetings over a series of years.
Workshop 1: Student Network
Date	Wednesday evening, Feb. 5th
Chairs	Hugo de Boer and Arika Virapongse
Sponsor	Society for Economic Botany
Description	Student members of the SEB hold a networking mixer each year in order to meet each other and to become familiar with a variety of educational programs and faculty advisors(大學(xué)指導(dǎo)老師). Faculty members who are part of training programs are encouraged to join the mixer to meet and talk with students.
Workshop 2: Botanical Film Making
Date	Wednesday evening, Feb. 5th
Chair	David Strauch
Sponsor	University of Hawaii
Description	Digital film making is a particularly useful tool of linking cultural information to recognizable plants. This workshop is aimed towards increasing the quality of material recorded by giving participants greater control over the medium. We will cover technical aspects (e.g. camera settings, audio), technical aspects (framing, lighting, focus), and some ways of presenting the material. Experienced filmmakers are encouraged to attend, and participants are welcome to bring their own camera equipment.
Workshop 3: Collections for Botany — Collections Development and Management
Date	Friday evening, Feb. 7th
Chair	Jan Salick
Sponsor	Society for Economic Botany
Description	SEB is a network of researchers who have been developing standards for the development of collections of artifacts, plant samples and related materials. Participants discuss successes, problems, and funding sources for solving management issues.

【小題1】One of the purposes of a networking mixer held each year is to ________.

A．provide students with greater control over the media

B．link cultural information to recognizable plants

C．help the students to deal with most of the environment issues

D．help the students to be familiar with educational programs

【小題2】Which of the following is true according to the poster?

A．Evening workshops will be held at small restaurants with meals included.

B．Participants have more than one option on Feb.5th than another night.

C．Workshops have nothing to do with the discussions held at SEB meetings.

D．Faculty advisers can join the mixer without training experience.

【小題3】You are a college student, interested in plants and good at taking TV pictures. Which of the Evening Workshops is most suitable for you?

A．Botanical Film Making.	B．Collections for Botany.
C．Student Network.	D．Society for Economic Botany.

·The Hotel Portixol，a hotel that oozes(滲透) style and has thoughtful extras in Palma Majorca.
·Location
In the bay of Portixol，a 30-minute walk or 10-minute cycle east of the old town，overlooking Portixol port.
·Character
The square white building，with its blue shutters(百葉窗) and dark wooden balconies，stands out as you approach Portixol. Inside as well as out，Hotel Portixol oozes style － wicker(柳條) sofas in a shade deck. Thoughtful extras include free bicycle hire and telescopes in each room.
·Rooms
Thirteen of the 26 rooms have balconies，overlooking the sea. All have large showers and king-size beds. Our corner room had double glass doors on two sides which created a much-needed breeze.
·Food
Breakfast is a feast，with a huge selection of fresh fruit，yogurts，cereals，meats，cheeses and breads. The lunch and dinner menus mix traditional Mediterranean food with eastern and European classics.
·Why Palma?
Parts of Majorca have a certain reputation，but calm，sweet Palma is a far shout from the island's busy and sometimes tacky(俗氣的) beach resorts so popular with hen and buck parties.
The Majorcan capital is also one of the easiest short-break destinations in Europe. The old town is a 10-minute taxi ride from Palma airport，while the tangled(亂蓬蓬的)streets inside the old city wall combine the best restaurants，shopping and culture Majorca has to offer.
While very hot in summer，temperatures remain pleasant during the rest of the year.
·Getting there
Easy Jet flies to Palma from most airports in the UK，from ￡29.99 one way. A taxi from Palma airport to the city centre costs about ￡8; or you can catch a bus which costs a few euros.    
【小題1】If you'd like to buy what you like，you had better go to________.

A．the old city of Majorca	B．Palma beach resorts
C．the city centre of Majorca	D．the east of the old town

【小題2】How much will be spent if a family of three goes to the city centre of Palma for a round-trip?

A．Over ￡114.	B．Less than ￡228.
C．More than ￡180.	D．Only ￡76.

【小題3】The passage is mainly written to those________.

A．want to travel to Majorcan capital

B．enjoy traveling out freely

C．will stay in a hotel in Palma

D．like to go shopping in the city centre of Majorca

【小題4】What's the best title of this passage?

A．Hotel Portixol，Palma，Majorca

B．City Portixol，Palma，Majorca

C．The transport in Majorca

D．The view in Palma

If you want to attend the hottest events of 2014, don’t waste your time looking through dozens of hotel options or vacation packages. Instead, look to cruise ships that can ferry you to and from the most expected holiday, sporting, and cultural events of the year.
Here’s a look at the some of the most popular:
Australian Open in Melbourne (January 13–26, 2014)
Tennis fans worldwide are eager for the tickets to matches at any one of the four annual Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. In January 2014, luxury cruise line Silversea will offer fans a three-night pre-cruise package to the 109th Australian Open in Melbourne. Silversea passengers will attend third round singles matches at Rod Laver Arena on January 17 and 18 before taking the 382-passenger Silver Shadow for a special 15-night Melbourne to Bali voyage.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (February 28–March 4, 2014)
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is one of the most popular celebrations of its kind in the world, drawing two million visitors each and every day of the festivities that include parades, street fairs, and costume balls. Holland America’s Maasdam will spend three days in Rio during Carnival as part of its 26-day Amazon & Carnival Explorer journey.
2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil (June 12–July 13, 2014)
If you’re a soccer fan that came up empty in the search for a hotel room for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Rio de Janeiro, there’s still hope. Book MSC Cruises’ 18-night Miami to Rio voyage aboard Divina. The ship departs Miami on May 24 and arrives in Rio just in time for the World Cup.
New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong (December 31, 2014)
Hong Kong is a magical destination and New Year’s Eve festivities and fireworks pull out all the stops to make a holiday trip to that city even more attractive. Crystal Cruises’ all-inclusive luxury ship, Symphony, will spend two nights in Hong Kong-- and celebrate New Year’s Eve Chinese-style—during its 15-night holiday voyage that leaves Bangkok on December 21. This roundtrip voyage also calls on Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam.
【小題1】According to the passage, which of the following ships will take the longest time of voyage?

A．Silver Shadow.

B．Maasadam.

C．Divina.

D．Symphony.

【小題2】The events that will take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2014 are ___________.

A．Carnival and FIFA World Cup

B．New Year’s Eve fireworks and Carnival

C．the Australian Open and Grand Slam events

D．New Year's Eve fireworks and FIFA

【小題3】Where does this passage probably come from?   

A．In a sports magazine.	B．In a textbook.
C．In a science report.	D．In a travel brochure.

【小題4】The main purpose of the passage is to ___________.

A．give information about the hottest events of 2014

B．introduce cruise ships to some big events of 2014

C．describe the most popular tourist destinations in 2014

D．persuade readers to take cruise ships for 2014 holiday

【小題1】Which of the four books above was published the latest?

A．The Help．	B．The Hunger Games．
C．Publication Manual．	D．Diary o f a Wimpy Kid．

【小題2】Suzanne Collins' book was published by         ．

A．Berkley Trade

B．Amer Psychological Assn

C．Scholastic Press

D．Amulet Books

【小題3】What is the list price of Josie Wags' book?

A．$9.

B．$14

C．$16

D．$28

【小題4】Which of the four books have something to do with science?

A．The Hunger Games and Publication Manual．

B．The Hunger Games and Diary of a Wimpy Kid ．

C．The Help and Publication Manual．

D．The Help and Diary of a Wimpy Kid．

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We would like to wish all our readers a wonderful winter break. Our January magazine is now in the shops and available digitally. We’re looking forward to sharing more adventures and discoveries with you in 2014, including:
At a crossroads in the Atlantic
As the population of Ascension Island rises up to mark the 200th anniversary of British rule, Fred Pearce wonders what the future might have in store for this strange part of land.
Photostory: On the road again
A selection of images from an exhibition opening this month at the Royal Geographical Society go hand in hand with M Aurel Stein’s early 20th century photographs of the Silk Road.
Dossier: Going underground
Mark Rowe discusses the role that carbon storage can play in the global effort to reduce carbon dioxide emission (排放).
Net loss
Kit Gillet reports from the Gulf of Thailand, whose fisheries (漁場(chǎng)) have been almost destroyed by the commercialization of the Thai fishing industry.
And don’t forget…
…a round-up of the latest geographical and climate science news; a hot spot focus on Turkey; advice on taking photographs in Antarctica; an interview with Lucien Castaing-Taylor, professor of visual arts at Harvard; plus lots, lots more…
Buy your copy now, click here and save up to 35% or call +44 (0)1635 588 496. Geographical is also available in WHSmith and many independent news agents.
【小題1】Who took photos of the Silk Road?

A．M Aurel Stein.

B．Fred Pearce.

C．Mark Rowe.

D．Lucien Castaing-Taylor.

【小題2】If you want to read something about global warming, you can read         .

A．At a crossroads in the Atlantic

B．Photostory: On the road again

C．Dossier: Going underground

D．Net loss

【小題3】 Which of the following statements is true?

A．Ascension Island has a bright future with more population.

B．Commercialization contributes to the loss of fishery in Thai.

C．The January edition of 2014 is to come out in the winter break.

D．The topics of this magazine focus on geography and interviews.

【小題4】The passage is written to         .

A．share adventures and discoveries

B．give advice on taking photos

C．a(chǎn)ttract readers to buy the magazine

D．introduce the content of the magazine