Winter is a very special time in Northern Norway. Winter also means skiing, and Narvik can offer some of the best skiing in Norway. The view and light change frequently and no two days are the same. For many people, the northern lights are an unforgettable sight, and in Narvik the sky is especially clear and great for watching at night.
The tourist season lasts from February to April, although May can be fascinating too, often with fantastic dry snow and an unbelievable light lasting well into the evening.
Ski hire
It is possible for adults and children to hire skiing equipment such as snowboards. All equipment is prepared for us. If you would like to book your equipment, please email Narvikfjellet.
Cross-country skiing
There are 12 kilometers of cross country ski run in Narvik. You need to bring your own skis as there is no cross-country hire. However, equipment can be bought at local sports shops in and around Narvik.
Off-piste skiing（非場地滑雪）
In order to explore Narvik’s off-piste opportunities you need to know the dangers when choosing routes. It is suggested that you bring necessary equipment such as a shovel（雪鏟）and a GPS locator. Ask Narvikfjellet for an experienced guide. With a guide you can explore Narvik’s special off-piste areas in a safe manner.
Sometimes it is nice to do something different and not everybody enjoys skiing. Then you can go horse-riding, or visit the local museums.
Price examples for the 2013--2014 season
Time              Children(8-15 years old)       Adults
1 day             NOK 230              NOK 325
3 days        NOK 590               NOK 835
5 days        NOK 815               NOK 1,170
7 days        NOK 970               NOK 1,375
Children 0-7 years can enjoy the service for free
【小題1】. In Northern Norway, the tourist season may last ______.

A．one month

B．two months

C．three months

D．four months

【小題2】. What can we know from the text?

A．Narvik is located in the south of Norway.

B．You are provided with skiing equipment for free.

C．Narvik is only open to adults and children over eight.

D．You can book skiing equipment through the Internet.

【小題3】. When you go off-piste skiing, the following are a must EXCEPT ______.

A．a(chǎn) shovel

B．a(chǎn) horse

C．a(chǎn) guide

D．a(chǎn) GPS locator

【小題4】. If Mr. and Mrs. Smith stay in Narvik with their six-year-old daughter for three days in 2013,     they should pay ______.

A．NOK 1,160

B．NOK 1,425

C．NOK 1,670

D．NOK 2,260

【小題5】. You are most likely to find this text in a ______.

A．Travel Guide	B．Book Review
C．Medical Report	D．Science Textbook

Riding School：
You can start horse—riding at any age．Choose private or group lessons any weekday
between  9 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 1 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 1essons (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 hours 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 a．m to 4 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  Fax396—6890
【小題1】If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous，you should join ________ ．

A．Diving Centre

B．Riding School

C．Watersports Club

D．Sailing Club

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

A．(412)396—6752

B．(412)396—6648

C． (412)396—6876

D．(412)396—6706

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

A．Monday through Friday：7：00 a．m．—10：00 p．m．

B．24 hour from Monday to Sunday

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．Diving Center

B．Sailing Club

C．Riding School

D．Watersports Club

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

A．Well trained staff members．	B．Nursery for newly-born babies.
C．Good equipment．	D．Various less expensive medicines．

Singapore National Eye Centre “I could have lost my vision. SNEC restored (恢復(fù))my sight.”
A macular hole, a hole at the most crucial part of the retina brought Bonny Huang who is from Hong Kong to the Singapore National Eye Centre for treatment. The retina is the light sensing nerve tissue at the back of the eye. In no time the potentially blinding condition was treated and his vision is now restored.
“In April 2008, I noticed straight lines started to become distorted, and white patch appeared in the centre of my vision. I went to the Singapore National Eye Centre immediately. The ophthalmologist, a medical doctor who specializes in eye care and surgery, found a central macular hole in my left eye.” The treatment of this condition involves delicate judgment dependent on the experience of the doctor. The success of the recovery, however, relies largely on the face-down posture by the patient. “The Ophthalmologist explained to me the operational procedures, and taught me how to comply with the post-surgery face-down posture.	The best part is that when I forgot some of the key points he told me, he showed no sign of resentment but instead comforted me not to worry before he went through the points again. I underwent an operation which lasted for only one hour, and maintained a face-down posture for three weeks. The result was very successful.” “I once consulted my Ophthalmologist during his lunch time, and he attended to me without finishing his lunch. His understanding and concern shown towards his patients can be scarcely found in other medical centres. I am very pleased to have received timely treatment in Singapore National Eye Centre where the doctors care about their patients.”
50 senior and experienced eye surgeons, total staff strength of 460 Ultra-modern facility with state-of-the-art technology and equipment Quality assurance programme backed by 100% clinical audit of outcomes High impact research teams leading to latest treatment strategies Multi-expert approach to treatment of complex eye conditions 250,000 outpatient visits, 14,000 major eye surgeries, 13,000 laser procedures annually Singapore National Eye Centre 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, International Patient Service 24-hour Hotline: 65-6100- 9393 E-mail: ips@snec.com.sg or visit www.snec.com.sg

【小題1】According to this passage, the Eye Centre is ______.

A．a(chǎn) charity organization helping people solve their eye problems

B．a(chǎn)n institute focusing on eye-treatment research

C．a(chǎn) hospital specializing in eye-problem treatment and research

D．a(chǎn)n international institute treating people’s diseases

【小題2】Mr. Huang’s case in the advertisement is intended to ______.

A．give people advice on how to find good doctors to treat eye diseases

B．a(chǎn)ssure people of high quality of SNEC

C．explain the consequences of neglecting eye problems

D．tell foreigners they are welcome to SNEC

【小題3】Which of the following statements is TRUE of SNEC?

A．Patients outside Singapore should call SNEC on work days.

B．Latest treatment strategies result from multi-expert approach to treatment of eye diseases.

C．High impact research teams are invited to deal with complex conditions.

D．Nearly 11precent of the staff of SNEC are senior and experienced ophthalmologists.

A Child’s History of the World
Our Price: $28.00
Item #: 010821
ISBN: 978-8-8828-7028-7
Grades: 4—Adult
Product Description
V. M. Hillyer, the first headmaster of Calvert School, spent many of his school years studying only American history. Believing that studying world history would broaden children’s horizons and give them a better understanding of the world and history in general, he set out to write an understandable and comprehensive world history children could enjoy. A Child’s History of the World functions to familiarize young children with some historical events and people of significance while reading like a good story. The subjects are covered in chronological order, from the beginning of the world through the end of the Cold War. This gives the child a linear view of world history that allows the details to be filled in later. A Child’s History of the World is a basic reader and is not intended to be used as a supplementary reader.
Customer Reviews
This is a must-have book. It is a complete and engaging curriculum that is easy to use and understand. My girls are so close in age I was able to use it with all three at once and they loved it. And it’s inexpensive! Love the way it is written.
Katrena R. from Shingle Springs, CA
This is a great book. Everyone (elementary/primary aged) should have this book in their homeschooling library. My kids (ages 4-9) have all enjoyed this book. It is engaging and well written for young ones. There is a lot of information packed into this book and it is presented in a way that is not boring for kids. It is kind of like The Story of the World.
Patrice T. from Seattle
【小題1】We can know that A Child’s History of the World ________.

A．included many original historical pictures

B．included many interesting historical details

C．was introduced to Calvert School by V. M. Hillyer

D．was first used as a history textbook at Calvert School

【小題2】A Child’s History of the World was written ________.

A．in order of space	B．in order of time
C．in numerical(of numbers) order	D．in alphabetical order

【小題3】From A Child’s History of the World, children can know _________.

A．important events in America

B．famous places of historical interest

C．lives of many famous people in the past

D．some stories of ordinary people in the past

【小題4】According to Katrena R, her children _________.

A．read A Child’s History of the World to each other

B．learned A Child’s History of the World together

C．each had a copy of A Child’s History of the World

D．used A Child’s History of the World to improve their writing

Poster 1
I am a journalist living in Barcelona and I would like to travel exchanging my apartment. I have an apartment in the city center with 2 bedrooms. You can get to the airport by bus or taxi in 20 minutes. And there is a metro (地鐵）station really close to the apartment. The area has many shops , theatres , bars and restaurants.
Poster 2
I am looking forward to exchanging my apartment in Madrid for yours in a nice location in Beijing. It’s a really nice apartment in the centre of Madrid, within walking distance of the main attractions. You can walk to the Puertadel Sol, Royal Palace, Opera, Plaza Mayor, etc. in a few minutes ;everything is so close!The apartment has all the facilities (設(shè)備）and it is very modern.
Poster 3
Hello, I am a Canadian IT professional and accounting student looking for a room in Wudaokou or other areas near Shang Di ( my office location). I want to pay 1,400 RMB to 2,500 RMB depending on the room and location. I can sign a contract for at least three months. My email address: vhjvm-3584098242@hous.craigslist.org.
Poster 4
My 21-year-old son Matthew would like to visit China in the spring for three to four weeks. If you can offer him a safe, clean, cost-free place to stay, I will offer you or your family a stay at my second home 28miles outside of Reno, Nevada, USA . This is a single -story home on the edge of the desert. You have access to 70 acres of land, clean air and clean water. Fishing and golfing are available nearby. I will provide transportation to the home, and pick you up when you have finished. My son Matthew is honest, safe and clean-living.
Reply to :hbxdd-3537187673@hous. Craigslist.org.
【小題1】Poster 1 mainly focuses on the apartment’s ______.

A．Low rent

B．Large space

C．Quality facilities

D．convenient location

【小題2】Which of the following is TRUE of the Puerta del Sol？

A．It’s a district of Madrid.

B．It’s a main attraction in Madrid.

C．It’s the name of the apartment.

D．It’s an attraction outside of Madrid.

【小題3】Where is the house in Poster 4 located?

A．In a stadium.	B．In the countryside.
C．In the centre of a desert.	D．In an area of the downtown.

【小題4】Which poster doesn’t involve the exchanging of houses or apartments?

A．Poster 1.

B．Poster 2

C．Poster 3

D．Poster 4

If you're one of the 13 million Americans still struggling to find a job, or wanting to change jobs, a lot of your applications are probably being swallowed up by the "the black hole．" That's when you send in a job application and never receive any follow-up from the company．In fact, only 25 out of 100 applications ever get looked at by companies．
Now, a remarkable new service is helping job seekers instantly track almost every application they submit so they actually know what's going on．It's called Start Wire． corn and it lets job seekers track their applications and find out whether or not their applications have been reviewed, dismissed, or are still being considered．
How does it work? When you fill out a job application via a company website, you'll typically get an auto confirmation email from the company, thanking you for applying．And then, the waiting begins．
Start Wire has linked to more than 5 , 600 employers across the country and receives online updates on job applications for every one of their members．By allowing you to connect your job hunt to your Facebook and Linkedin accounts, it can notify you if you have any connections with the company that you apply for ．
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【小題1】You can probably read the passage from ___________.

A．a(chǎn) newspaper

B．a(chǎn) website

C．a(chǎn) poster

D．a(chǎn) magazine

【小題2】If your job applications are being swallowed up, it means that ______．

A．your personal information has been stolen

B．your job applications are under consideration

C．you can not receive any reply from the company

D．you have to pay money to get your applications back

【小題3】If you want to use Start Wire first you should ________.

A．make a call to the website	B．get access to some employers
C．register an account without payment	D．email the company you will apply to

【小題4】The passage is mainly intended to______.

A．prove the advantages of Start Wire

B．a(chǎn)ttract more people to use Start Wire

C．teach people how to access Start Wire

D．provide key facts about unemployment

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

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Do You Want To Learn English    Somewhere Different? Then come to Perth, the picturesque Capital City of Western Australia, Perth offers you… * Mediterranean climate * Lovely Indian Ocean beaches * Every sport imaginable * High standards of facilities and staff Intensive English Courses Available * 5 intakes per year * 10 week modules * Optional programs Cost: $2,000 AUD per 10 weeks WE PLAN THE PROGRAM TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS For further details, contact: TAFE International, Level 5, 1 Mill Street, Perth 6000, Western Australia Telephone: 619 320 3777

French SUMMER COURSES Adults Crash Course 9-19 August Intensive 3 or 4 hrs a day, morning or evening, $250(Beginners and Low Intermediate only) Adults Normal Course 9 July- 4 September 10 levels from Beginner to Advanced Once a week, Saturday 9am-1pm 32hrs $278 High School Crash Course 8-15 August Intensive 3 hrs a day, 1pm-4pm Years 8 to 12 24hrs $200 Starts Wednesday 8.8 2012 Club Francais 27 Claire St, Sydney, Phone 227 1746

【小題1】Where can you experience the latest way of teaching languages?

A．International Language Center.

B．TAFE International.

C．Club Francais

D．Global Language Learning Center.

【小題2】 The underlined word “picturesque” is closest in meaning to ____.

A．modern

B．traditional

C．beautiful

D．industrial

【小題3】Which of the following is true of Club Francais?

A．Adults Normal Course lasts about eight weeks.

B．Adults Normal Course is intended for beginners.

C．Adults Crash Course can be attended in the afternoon.

D．You should pay $50 an hour if you attend High School Crash Course.

【小題4】In which column of a newspaper can you most probably find this text?

A．News.

B．Knowledge

C．Advertisement

D．Health.

Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capitol Square
Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program.
Admission is free.Open the second day of a week through Saturday, 9?00 a．m.­4?00 p．m.Swiss Historical Village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glares
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America's heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth­ century Midwest.
Tue.­Fri., May 1st ­October 31st, 10?00 a．m.­4?00 p．m. Admission is $20.
(608)527­2317 www.__swisshistoricalvillage.com
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic  creamery. While visiting, enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café  overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue.­Sun., 10?00 a．m.­5?00 p．m. Café open Wed. ­Sat., 11?00 a．m.­3?00 p．m.
Sun. brunch with wine, 10?00 a．m.­3?00 p．m.  (608)845­6600__www.__artisangal.__com
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World­class exhibit—2000 quality souvenirs marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8?15 a． m.­4?00 p．m.   (920)623­1992 www.__columbusantiquemall.__com
【小題1】Which of the following is on Capitol Square?

A．Wisconsin Historical Museum.	B．Swiss Historical Village.
C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.	D．Christopher Columbus Museum.

【小題2】Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

A．Wisconsin Historical Museum.	B．Swiss Historical Village.
C．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.	D．Christopher Columbus Museum.

【小題3】Where can visitors have lunch?

A．At Wisconsin Historical Museum.	B．At Swiss Historical Village.
C．At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.	D．At Christopher Columbus Museum.

Our grand China tour will show you a different China!
But you are required to present a US passport when entering China. For some important information on how to apply for a passport, see the following forms.

YOU MUST SUBMIT FORM DS-11 IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE: ★You have never been issued（簽發(fā)）a US passport or ★You are under aged 16 or ★You were under 16 when your previous passport was issued or ★Your most recent US passport was issued more than 15 years ago or ★Your most recent US passport was lost or stolen or ★Your name has changed since your previous US passport was issued. NOTE: If the above statements do not apply to you, you can apply for a US passport by mail!

STEPS TO SUBMITING FORM DS-11: Read and understand Steps 1 and 2 before leaving this page. STEP 1: Complete and Print Form DS-11 ★If completing Form DS-11 online, print the completed form using black ink on one-sided pages ★If completing Form DS-11 by hand, make sure that all the information is complete and correct. The form should be filled in black ink. Do so legibly(字跡清楚地) or the application processing time may be delayed. NOTE: Form DS-11 can be obtained from your local Passport Agency. STEP 2: Submit Completed Form in Person You must submit Form DS-11 and other required documents in person at a Passport Agency, Form DS-11 may not be submitted by mail.

NEED A US PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY? You should make an appointment to be seen at a Passport Agency only if: ★The US passport is needed in less than 2 weeks for international travel ★The US passport is needed within 4 weeks to obtain a foreign visa Call the National Passport Information Center to make an appointment or visit a Passport Agency.

If you are overseas and need to apply for or renew your US passport, please follow the instructions in Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad.

【小題1】 What is most probably talked about before this passage?

A．Matters needed to be dealt with before going to China.

B．The great changes happening in China.

C．An introduction to a journey to China.

D．International travel information.

【小題2】You can apply for a US passport by mail if you _________.

A．have never had a US passport before

B．were 17 when you received your previous passport

C．got your most recent US passport 17 years ago

D．changed your name after getting your passport last time

【小題3】 Before submitting Form DS-11, you should __________.

A．fill the form in either black or blue ink

B．fill in all information on the form

C．connect the local agency by telephone first

D．print the form on both sides of the paper

【小題4】If you want to get the passport within half a month, you should _________.

A．call the National Passport Information Center or visit a Passport Agency

B．be an adult of more than 18 years old

C．offer to present your foreign visa to a Passport Agency

D．not pay a visit to Passport Agency