Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum 
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capital Square 
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free. 
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am--4:00 pm.
(608) 264-6555
www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Swiss historical village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glarus 
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 am—4:00 pm. Admission is $20.
(608) 527-2317 www.swisshistoricalvillage.com
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe 
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 cafe overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!   
Gallery open Tue.—Sun., 10:00 am—5:00 pm.   
Cafe open Wed.—Sat., 11:00 am—3:00 pm.   
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00—3:00 pm.   
(608) 845-6600 www.artisangal.com
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus 
World-class exhibit—2000 quality souvenirs(紀念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome. 
Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm. 
(920) 623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com 
【小題1】Which of the following is on Capital Square?    

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

【小題4】We learn from the text that___________.    

A．Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year

B．Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river

C．tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum

D．Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe are open daily for 4 hours

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【小題1】This advertisement aims at calling on people to ________.

A．a(chǎn)ttend full-time universities

B．work part time to further their education

C．improve their education at home to get better jobs

D．earn their degrees in different ways that suit them

【小題2】 What does the writer of this ad intend to say by naming General Electric, IBM, Ford, etc.?

A．To show that their training is widely used in the country.

B．To show that the training program is fully supported by famous companies in the U. S.

C．To prove the value of their training in every area.

D．To show the importance of getting recognized by the most famous companies.

【小題3】How many ways are mentioned in the ad for people to get in touch with the Harcourt Learning    Direct?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

Apple Seeds
Circulation（發(fā)行量）: 1 Year, 9 Issues
Cover Price: $ 44.55
Price For You: $ 33.95
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Better Life
Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues
Cover Price: $ 44.55
Price For You: $15.00
Product Description: Designed for those who have a strong interest in personal lifestyle, Better Life is America’s complete home and family service magazine. It offers help with food, recipes, decorating, building, gardening, family health, money management, and education.
Humor Times
Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues
Cover Price: $ 36.00
Price For You: $ I 1.95
Product Description: Humor Times Magazine is for those who love to laugh! Full of cartoons and humor columns, it shows up in your mailbox once a month and keeps you smiling all year round ! In today’s world, you need a reason to laugh. So let’s find it in Humor Times.
News China
Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues
Cover Price: $ 47.88
Price For You: $19.99
Product Description: News China Magazine is the English edition of China Newsweek. The magazine covers the latest Chinese domestic news in politics, business, society, environment, culture, sports and travels, etc. It is the first comprehensive news magazine for readers interested in
China.
【小題1】 What do we know about Apple Seeds?

A．The soft cover enables it to be read and kept long.

B．It can be purchased as an award for your children.

C．It offers the biggest discount among all the magazines.

D．The magazine is going to surprise you for many years.

【小題2】 Tom wants to beautify his house, so he may choose ________.

A．Apple Seeds

B．Better Life

C．Humor Times

D．News China

【小題3】 What kind of people may buy News China ?

A．People who have an interest in personal lifestyle of the Chinese.

B．People who have a strong sense of humor and love to laugh.

C．People who want to enlarge the knowledge of their kids.

D．People who are interested in China’s politics, business and culture.

【小題4】Which magazine may best help relieve your work stress?

A．Apple Seeds

B．Better Life

C．Humor Times

D．News China

Planning your holiday? Whether you’re going to Yunnan or UK, it’s important to make sure you’re well-prepared. Here’s a handy checklist to help you.
Location
The first thing you have to decide is where you want to go. Of course a lot will depend on your time and budget. Do you want to relax on a beach, visit some famous landmarks, or hike through some beautiful scenery? All these things are available in China, but if your budget stretches, why not look at somewhere else in Asia, or even farther.
Packing
There can be such a thing as being over prepared when traveling, but you don’t want to forget something important. It can be a good idea to wear pants with zipped pockets. In certain countries local thieves will target unsuspecting tourists for their money. It can also be worth packing some basic medical supplies. If you are going to be moving around a lot, buy a good backpack. Finally, remember to pack clothes that are going to be suitable for the weather.
Accommodation
There are several things to consider when picking where you want to stay. Location is often the most important. When staying in hotels, it is often a good idea to book your first night in a new city. After all, you will not be familiar with the surroundings and will want somewhere to leave your luggage. However, don’t spend more than a couple of days at the same hotel. When you get to a new place, you might soon discover there’s somewhere better to stay.
Don’t forget
The key to a good holiday is detail. When you’re traveling, especially in a foreign country, don’t forget to change some money before you leave. If you’re traveling somewhere tropical, you might need some injections or pills to avoid disease. And it’s always worth taking out travel insurance, just in case you find yourself in a spot of bother during the trip. Don’t forget to check the exchange rates. The strong yuan has made traveling abroad cheaper recently. It can also be a good idea to write down the phone number of the closest Chinese embassy, in case you need help while abroad.
【小題1】You have to take all the following into consideration EXCEPT _______ when deciding where to spend your holiday.

A．culture

B．purpose

C．money

D．time

【小題2】Pants with zipped pockets are recommended mainly because _______.

A．it’s a good measure in case of emergencies

B．you’ll be expected to buy a lot of souvenirs

C．you’ll carry many small things with you

D．it will help you guard against local theft

【小題3】As for accommodation, the writer’s tip is _______.

A．to stay away from the downtown areas to get cheap places

B．to book one or two nights in the same hotel in case you don’t like it

C．to choose your location after you arrive at your destination

D．better not to leave your luggage in unfamiliar hotels

【小題4】It can be inferred from the last part that we should _______.

A．choose the most suitable kind of travel insurance

B．use RMB in all foreign countries since the yuan is strong

C．check the exchange rates so as to decide what currency (貨幣) to buy

D．get in touch with Chinese embassy if we need help when abroad

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

A．To attract the tourists to travel abroad.

B．To tell some travel information to tourists.

C．To help the tourists make good preparations for their holidays.

D．To remind tourists of the safety during their journey.

French lessons in France
Whatever your level is, choosing to take French lessons in France is the best way to learn French. Place yourself in the local culture and practice your newly found skills in your free time.
You will be taught by native (本地的) French speakers who have a love for teaching and use excellent teaching techniques. Lessons are interesting and you will speak French on the first day both inside and outside the classroom.
Learners
● Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced (高級的)
● Over 18 years old
Class Schedule (課表)
● Classes start on Mondays and run throughout the summer.
● Please arrive at the school by 815 am on your first day for a short level test. It will help to place you in the right class.
● Classes run from Monday to Friday each week.
● Classes start at 845 am each day depending on your level.
● You will have 3 classes per day lasting 55 minutes each.
● You will have a short break between classes.
Free Time and Tours
● The school offers a lot of cultural activities throughout the week. These activities can include cooking lessons, wine and cheese tasting, visits to Paris, cycling, movies and much more.
● You will have plenty of free time to explore (探索) the local area and practice your newly found language skills or just relax on this learning holiday with a difference.
Other Information
● You should bring a small dictionary, pens and paper with you.
Get more from your holiday, have fun, meet new people and take home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.
【小題1】What is special about the French courses?

A．They are taught in small groups.

B．The teachers are young French speakers.

C．People learn French in and out of class.

D．They will offer a wine tasting license.

【小題2】 On the first day, the students should ______.

A．take a language test	B．pay for their study
C．do a survey	D．introduce themselves to the class

【小題3】How many lessons are there in a week?

A．21.

B．30.

C．15.

D．12.

In the Night Garden
In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures. A mysterious tide of water appears suddenly next to Igglepiggle. He discovers that he can control it by moving his feet. Excited, he takes it to Makka Pakka who finds it very useful indeed.
Children Under 5
Today on BBC2 from 11:05am to 11:35am
Last of the Summer Wine
To relax, Howard tries a simple trick to change his appearance enough to fool even Pearl. But he soon discovers that taking over someone else's identity can be equally dangerous.
Comedy Sitcoms
Today on G.O.L.D. from 12:40pm to 1: 20pm
The Secret Circle
Cassie is an orphaned teenager who discovers that not only is she a witch but that she is also the key that will unlock a centuries-old battle between good and evil. When Cassie accepts a cute boy's invitation to the school dance, Adam struggles to control his anger.
Today on Sky Living from 10:00pm to 11:00pm
The Kid's Speech
Eleven-year-olds, Reggie and William, and 14-year-old Bethan, are determined to improve their speech. Along with their parents, they start a unique course at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering children. Over two weeks, they open up about their fears and frustrations.
Documentary
Today on BBC1 London from 10:35pm to 11:25pm
【小題1】 If Mary's little brother is free before noon, which play can he watch?

A．In the Night Garden.

B．Last of the Summer Wine.

C．The Secret Circle.

D．The Kid's Speech.

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

A．Igglepiggle finds something frightening.

B．Howard finds it funny to take over someone else's identity.

C．Adam is very angry when Cassie accepts a boy's invitation.

D．Reggie and William are afraid to improve their speech.

【小題3】 Which play can be used to inspire children who are afraid to speak in public?

A．In the Night Garden.

B．Last of the Summer Wine.

C．The Secret Circle.

D．The Kid's Speech.

【小題4】If you want to watch The Secret Circle you should choose channel ______.
A. BBC2 from 11:05am to 11:35am
B. G.O.L.D. From 12:40pm to 1: 20pm
C. Sky Living from 10:00pm to 11:00pm
D. BBC1 London from 10:35pm to 11:25pm

Write a winning story!
You could win ￡1,000 in this year’s Fiction Prize and have your story printed in Keep Writing magazine. Ten other lucky people will win a cheque for ￡100.
Once again, we need people who can write good stories. The judges, who include Mary Littlejohn, the novelist, Michael Brown, the television reporter, and Susan Hitchins, the editor of Keep Writing, are looking for interesting and original stories. Detective fiction was extremely popular last year, although the competition winner produced a love story. You can write down about whatever you want but here’s some advice to start your thinking:
Write about what you know
This is the advice which every writer should pay attention to and, last year, nearly everyone who wrote for us did exactly that. Love, family, problems with friends ---- these were the main subjects of the stories. However, you need to turn ordinary situations into something interesting that people will want to read about. Make the reader want to continue reading by writing about ordinary things in a new and surprising way.
Get your facts right
It’s no good giving a description of a town or explaining how a jet engine works if you get it wrong. So avoid writing anything unless you’re certain about it.
Hold the reader’s attention
Make the beginning interesting and the ending a surprise. There is nothing worse than a poor ending. Develop the story carefully and try to think of something unusual happening at the end.
Think about the characters
Try to bring the people in your story alive for the reader by using well-chosen words to make them seem real.
Your story must be your own work, between 2,000 and 2,5000 words and typed, double-spaced, on one side only of each sheet of paper.
Even if you’re in danger of missing the closing date, we are unable to accept stories by fax or email. You must include the application form with your story. Unfortunately your story cannot be returned, nor can we discuss our decisions.
You should not have had any fiction printed in any magazine or book in this country ---- a change in the rules by popular request ---- and the story must not have happened in print or in recorded form, for example on radio or TV, anywhere in the world.
Your fee of ￡5 will go to the Writers’ Association. Make your cheque payable to Keep Writing and send it with the application form and your story to:
Keep Writing
75 Broad Street Birmingham
B12 4TG
The closing date is 30 July and we will inform the winner within one month of this date. Please note that if you win, you must agree to have your story printed in our magazine.
【小題1】How should writers deal with ordinary situations while writing?

A．They should make them appealing to readers.

B．They should copy others’ ideas.

C．They should change some facts to make them interesting.

D．They should describe them as they are.

【小題2】What shouldn’t a writer do?

A．Making the contents interesting.	B．Getting the facts right.
C．Meeting the deadline.	D．Making the end ordinary.

【小題3】Writers should present their works in the following ways except that ____________.

A．they should write originally

B．they can type their stories as they like

C．they should follow some rules

D．they should hand in their stories in time

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

A．Late stories can be faxed if necessary.

B．Entry needs no fee.

C．Winners can have their stories printed in other magazines.

D．All stories should be presented by mail.

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 undamaged. 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．copy

C．design

D．landmark

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

A．a(chǎn) large number of tall towers

B．a(chǎn) number of apartments and hotels

C．head offices of Ottawa’s high tech industry

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．a(chǎn)rtwork by Americans and European

D．works by Canadian artists

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

A．It was originally for the military purpose

B．It is the oldest canal system in North America

C．The original structures remain never changed

D．People can only go boating from May to October

Swim Birthday Parties
Ages 3 and up.
Pool parties are during recreation swim in the 25-yard pool. Each party consists of an hour of celebration in a private room. Parties are for 1—5 children. All non-swimmers or children requiring floatation must be at arm’s length from the pool and accompanied by an adult or guardian.
Please contact Sarah Hagan 762—8384x210.
Fee: Members $ 175/Non-members $225
Youth Fitness Birthday Parties
Leave the party activities to us! Your party package includes:1/2 hour set-up,1 hour program time including equipment,props,etc.1 hour party time for cake,presents,etc.,1/2 hour clean-up time and 1 or 2 hours specialists. Parents supply decorations, food and paper goods. To schedule a Youth Fitness Birthday Party, call Mary Ann Genuario (x282).
Fee:$295 for up to 10 children,$10 each additional child—16 children maximum. Non-member price available upon request.
The Art Spot Birthday Parties
The Art Spot offers a variety of creative fine art parties for Ages 4—Adult! We supply the invitations, a balloon bouquet(花束), paper goods, project materials and a party host; all you need to bring is the cake!
Parties are one and a half hours, the first hour the group create their art project, and last 1/2 hour is for cake and presents! Parties are usually held on Friday nights and weekends but weekday parties are available.
Cost: $21 per child.
Rain or shine there’s no better place than the Art Spot for your child’s next party!
Nursery School Birthday Parties
If planning a party is not your thing, let us do the work for you! We offer a variety of pre-planned parties to choose from. You may also do a combination of 2 parties for boy/ girl parties. All parties are on Saturday afternoons between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and are one and a half hours in length. Parties include a craft or activity and paper goods. You may arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to set-up. To schedule a party please contact Kim Murphy(x214).
Fee(Up to 15 children):$200 Members/ $250 Non-member,$15 each additional child.
【小題1】The phrase “be at arm’s length” probably means“      ”.

A．be as careful as possible	B．be as long as an arm
C．be as near as possible	D．be as faraway as possible

【小題2】If 12 children take part in Youth Fitness Birthday Parties, they will pay      .

A．$ 455

B．$315

C．$ 200

D．$250

【小題3】If your child joins in the Art Spot Birthday Parties, he will       .

A．swim in the 25-yard pool	B．spend half an hour to clean up
C．create his own art project	D．o activities with other kids

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

A．You can schedule the party when it is convenient for you.

B．The number of people for these parties is limited.

C．ou need to bring nothing to join in the birthday parties.

D．All of these birthday parties center on a special theme.

Television in the United States is free. To pay for programs, there are many advertisements. Often these advertisements are short plays with actors. The following television advertisement is like many others that Americans see daily.
We see a man and his wife at the breakfast table. They have been married for a long time. They are not speaking to each other. They haven't spoken to each other at the breakfast table for years. The husband is reading his newspaper. We can't see his face. The wife looks very bored as she pours a cup of coffee for him. Today, she is using a new kind of coffee for the first time. The husband picks up his cup. He isn't very interested. He tastes his coffee. Suddenly he puts down his newspaper. Something is different.! Can it be the coffee? He takes another taste. It's wonderful! He smiles. He looks at his wife and says in amazement,
"Doris, when did you cut your hair?"
Doris is pleased. She answers, "Two months ago."
Doris asks, "Herbie, when did your hair begin to turn gray?"
He replies, "A long time ago."
Doris says, "Oh, very handsome."
Now they aren't bored any more. Breakfast is different. Has a new kind of coffee changed their lives?
【小題1】In the television advertisement, Doris looks bored because ______.     

A．she doesn't like the breakfast that morning

B．she has been married to Herbie for a long time

C．Her husband doesn't care much for her

D．Herbie isn't interested in the breakfast she cooks

【小題2】The TV advertisement wants to tell the viewers ______.      .

A．to have an immediate try at the new coffee

B．to have a good laugh at the good couple

C．that a nice breakfast must go with nice coffee

D．that advertisements can certainly increase goods production

【小題3】What does the author mean by saying the last sentence?

A．What kind of coffee can change people's lives?

B．How can a new kind of coffee change people's lives?

C．Nice coffee can change one's life.

D．A new kind of coffee costs quite a lot.

【小題4】This text is mainly about ______.     

A．who pays for TV programs in the United States

B．what a TV advertisement is usually like in the USA

C．why long married couples dislike speaking to each other

D．what made Herbie and Doris not bored any more