Never go into a supermarket hungry! This is a good piece of advice. If you go shopping for food before lunchtime, you’ll probably buy more than you plan to. Unfortunately, however, just this advice isn’t enough for consumers (消費者) these days. Modern shoppers need an education in how and how not to buy things at the store. First, you check the weekly newspaper ads. Find out the items that are on sale and decide if you really need these things. In other words, don’t buy anything just because it’s cheaper than usual! “New and Improved!” or “All Natural” on the front of a package influence you. Instead, read the list of ingredients (配方) on the back. Third, compare prices: that is, you should examine the prices of both different brands and different sizes of the same brand.
Another suggestion for consumers is to buy ordinary items instead of famous brands. Ordinary items in supermarkets come in plain packages (普通包裝). These products are cheaper because producers don’t spend much money on packing or advertising. The quality, however, is usually as good as the quality of well-known name brands. In the same way, in buying clothes, you can often find high quality and low prices in brands that are not famous. Shopping in discount clothing stores can help you save a lot of money. Although these stores aren’t very attractive, and they usually do not have individual dressing rooms, not only are the prices low, but you can often find the same famous brands that you find in high-priced department stores.www.zxxk.com
Wise consumers read magazine ads and watch TV commercials, but they do this with one advantage: knowledge of the psychology (心理) behind the ads. In other words, well-informed consumers watch for information and check for misinformation. They ask themselves questions: Is the advertiser hiding something in small print at the bottom (底部) of the page? Is there any real information in the commercial, or is the advertiser simply showing an attractive image? With the answers to these questions, consumers can make a wise choice.
【小題1】All the following statements are true about the phrase “ordinary items” in Paragraph 2 except ________.

A．ordinary products are usually cheaper than famous brands

B．producers spend less money on packaging of ordinary items

C．ordinary items never say “New and Improved” or “All Natural”

D．the quality of ordinary items is usually as good as that of famous brands

【小題2】What does the writer think about ads?

A．They are believable.	B．They are attractive.
C．They are helpful to consumers.	D．They are full of misinformation.

【小題3】One of the author’s suggestions to consumers is ________.

A．to make use of ads

B．to buy only ordinary items instead of famous brands

C．to buy high quality items such as famous brands after lunch

D．not to buy items with words like “New and Improved” or “All Natural”

【小題4】The author implies(暗示) that _________.

A．a(chǎn)ds sometimes don’t tell the truth

B．discount clothing stores are good places to go to

C．going into the supermarket hungry, you may buy less than you plan to

D．the quality of ordinary items is usually higher and the prices are relatively lower.

Trip 1  Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them.
The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: Free                 When: May 8
Trip 2  Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: ＄ 15                 When: May 8, May 15
Trip 3  Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: ＄ 12               When: May 8, May 15, May 22
Equipment to be needed:
·   Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
·   Wear good walking shoes--no high heels.
·   Wear a hat for day walks.
·   Dress warmly for night walks.
·   Children must be with an adult.
·   Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
·   Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.
Bookings:
Bookings for the above trips can be done by telephone (893 - 4847) or on the Internet at (www. Bluemountaintour.com)
【小題1】Where are these trips?

A．In a large city.	B．In a park in the mountains.
C．In a special zoo.	D．In three different countries.

【小題2】Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

A．A sleeping bag.	B．A pair of glasses.
C．Food and water.	D．Good walking shoes.

【小題3】What is the best title for the passage?

A．Adventure Travel in America

B．Hunting around the Great Mountains

C．Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

D．Interesting Trips in the East of the USA

The best shopping in Sidney Sydney is one of the world’s biggest cities and has something for everyone when it comes to shopping. You will find excellent Australian products at the bottom of Sydney Tower, you can shop in 160 of Sydney’s favorite stores including 16 jewellery stores and many gift and fashion shops. It’s all the Westfield Counterpoint. Tel: 92319300	Sovereign Hill This prize-winning living museum is where Australia’s history comes alive! Visit daily or stay for the night and experience life of the Gold Rush days. A wonderful nightly sound and light show. “Blood on the Southern Cross” tells the story of the famous Eureka Uprising. Enjoy shopping along with real life character and entertainment. Four-star hotel and breakfast. Tel: 53311944
Anchorage Restaurant Come and enjoy our delicious Cantonese seafood right on the water’s edge in the historic fishing port of Williamstown with views of the city center across Port Phillip Bay. Open 7 days a week. 11:00 am—2:00 pm Dinner: Monday to Saturday. 5:00 pm—10:30 pm Tel: 93976270 or 93977799	Cook’s Cottage Built By James and Grace Cook, Parents of Captain James Cook. Cook’s Cottage stands proud in the Filztoy Gardens as a reminder of life in the eighteenths century, and as a celebration and commemoration（紀念）of the life and travels of Captain James Cook. Open 9:00 am—5:00 pm daily, and until 5:30 pm during the summer. Tel: 94194677

【小題1】Where can we most probably read this text?

A．In a newspaper.	B．In a magazine.
C．In traveling guide.	D．In a history textbook.

【小題2】The business hours of Cook’s Cottage on Saturday in the summer are ________?

A．11:00 am—2:00 pm	B．5:00 pm—10:30 pm
C．9:00 am—5:30 pm	D．9:00 am—5:00 pm.

【小題3】The Anchorage Restaurant is ________.

A．in Williamstown	B．in the center of the city
C．in Anchorage	D．in Port Philip Bay

【小題4】Where can you spend the night in a tour?

A．Cook’s Cottage.	B．Sovereign Hill.
C．Sydney Tower.	D．Westfield Counterpoint.

Riding School:
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 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 member, afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour 1essons (Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 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 your own 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 wit h 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 consist s 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  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．Diving 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

You are probably busy preparing for the College Entrance Examination at the moment，but do you have a plan for the three months after？Perhaps you're thinking of traveling. If so，take a look at these three destinations on The New York Times.

Pingyao，Shanxi Province，China The town has remained traditional, banning cars within its 10­meter­tall Ming Dynasty walls and preserving the traditional architecture of courtyard houses and 19th century bank buildings. But the city is becoming known for more than its history. Its yearly photography festival，which takes place in late summer, has attracted enthusiasts and professionals from across the globe for a decade.

London，The UK There is never a bad time to go to London.But this year may be better than most：the 2012 Summer Olymipic Games provide the greatest appeal to the whole world, and you'll have an unforgettable astonishing experience in London. Besides,travelers can also enjoy special art exhibitions about the Olympics.

The Danube(多瑙河) The blue Danube threads its way through four capitals(Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade)and touches 10 countries, passing by majestic scenery, great wine regions，castles and ruins dating back centuries. What better way to see all these treasures than from the water?

【小題1】Which of the following doesn't belong to the features of Pingyao?

A．Traditional architecture.	B．19th century bank buildings.
C．Various cars.	D．Photography festival.

【小題2】London of this year is more attractive than most years because________.

A．Olympics are going on here

B．you can experience a completely different culture

C．London's National Portrait Gallery is open to the public

D．you can attend art exhibitions this year

【小題3】 From the last paragraph,we know that the Danube________.

A．runs through four countries

B．provides a good way to enjoy beautiful scenery and ancient castles and ruins.

C．is the most valuable river in Europe

D．originates in Viena, Austria

【小題4】 The underlined word“majestic”is closest to ________ in meaning.

A．magnificent

B．significant

C．sensitive

D．unattractive

【小題5】Which column do you suppose this passage belongs to?

A．Society

B．Economy

C．Tourism

D．Entertainment

Opryland Christmas
Join us in Nashville, Tennessee for a striking country Christmas that’s sure to create wonderful memories! You’ll enjoy four days of entertainment in this beautiful “Music City”.
Dates and Pricing
Nov.28---Dec.1/ Dec.3--6
Price Per Person

	Traditional Room	Room with Garden Views
Double	$1,097	$1,227
Single	$1,285	$1,405

Itinerary (旅行日程)
Day 1 --- Gaylord Opryland Resort: Welcome to Nashville! Settle in at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, then head out to enjoy its attractions, such as acres of indoor gardens, a waterfall, a recreation of a Delta River Town, Dozens of unique shops and ten restaurants.
Welcome reception included.
Day2 --- Showboat Cruise: Today we’ll board the General Jackson Showboat for a Cumberland River cruise, which includes a pleasant lunch, holiday music and comedy show. This afternoon we take in ICE!, Nashville’s life-sized ice-sculpting exhibit. The hand-carved ice sculptures reach over 25 feet high!
Meals included: breakfast and lunch
Day3 --- Hall of Tress/ Christmas Dinner Party: Choose from a variety of on-site activities today. Look through Treasures for the Holidays --- an art and antiques show, and visit the brilliant Hall of Trees display or relax at the 20,000-sp-foot Spa & Fitness Center.
Tonight you’re in for a real teat --- a special Christmas Dinner & Show. A traditional holiday meal in the joy of the season with traditional Christmas music, dance and song.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Day 4 --- Farewell Brunch: Today say good-bye to your new friends with a good-bye brunch at the resort. Before you leave , finish up your Christmas shopping! 25 specialty shops are right here.
Meal included: brunch
Accommodations
Days 1---3 : Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville
【小題1】If a couple stay in a room with garden views, they have to pay ______.

A．$2,454

B．$2,194

C．$1,285

D．$1,405

【小題2】When can the tourists enjoy an art and antiques show?

A．On Day 1.

B．On Day 2.

C．On Day 3.

D．On Day 4.

【小題3】What do we know about the tour?

A．it is a tour of adventure.	B．If offers three meals per day.
C．It lasts four days and four fights.	D．The accommodations won’t change.

This charming table lamp is a wonderful way to add customized color and accented lighting to a room. Turn on this light and give your home the soft glow while adding a natural style to your home. The lamp comes with an on/off switch for easy lighting control.
Product Features   
* Perfect ambiance(情調(diào)) with soft glow; an all-in-combining the beauty of decorative lighting.
* Made with eco-friendly dark stained natural bamboo pole; parchment canvas shade.
* Designed for a 35 watt bulb (not included); on/off switch for easy lighting control.
* Measurements: (5.25 inches W×5.25 inches D ×8 inches H )
* Handcrafted by skilled artisan; light bulb not included.
List price: $55.00
Our price: $39.00l
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You will love this coffee table with a traditional style. You can place this elegant table in your living room for an instant style update. This beautiful pie-shaped table features a lift top for convenience, in a warm dark walnut finish that will add depth to your room. An angular apron(板) at the base, and silver metal feet complete the fine look. Create a warm and welcoming living room that is great for entertaining, with this excellent cocktail table.
Product Features
* Dark brown pie-shaped coffee table
* Wooden structure with dark brown walnut finish
* Unique pie-shaped design
* Features a lift top that raises the top surface
* Accented with silver finish legs
List Price: $1,698
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The Home Office Desk by Coaster combines clean lines and functionality. Serving as a convenient computer space the wide glass-top desk includes a keyboard tray, two file drawers and two locking drawers to keep your work materials safe. Enjoy your work with this comfortable desk.
List Price: $919.00
Our Price: $399.00
You Save: $ 520.99
【小題1】What is the purpose of writing the passage?

A．To make advertisements for the three items.

B．To attract more and more tourists.

C．To make more money from the goods.

D．To make preparations for an auction.

【小題2】What’s the advantage of the coffee table?

A．It is worth collection.

B．It makes the room more convenient.

C．Its top is purely made of silver metal.

D．Its shape can be easily adjusted.

【小題3】We can infer from the passage that the Home Office Desk is ___.

A．totally made of dark walnut wood

B．meanwhile sold with a personal computer

C．designed to protect individual privacy

D．only allowed to be used at home

【小題4】Which of the above goods has the least discount?

A．A charming table lamp.	B．The Home Office Desk
C．The lovely coffee table.	D．None of them

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 8:15 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 8:45 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.

【小題4】We can learn from the text that the course ______.

A．is not suitable for teenagers

B．offers cooking classes as well

C．provides dictionaries for students

D．has a short game between classes

Tayka Hotel De Sal
Where: Tahua, Bolivia
How much: About $95 a night
Why it’s cool: You’ve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? That’s something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt—including the beds (though you’ll sleep on regular mattresses (床墊) and blankets). The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric dried-up lake that’s the world’s biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633-square-mile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste of wet salt that hardens when it dries. When rain starts to dissolve the hotel, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.
Green Magic Nature Resort
Where: Vythiri, India
How much: About $240 a night
Why it’s cool: Ridding a pulley(滑輪)-operated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of your open window—there is no glass!—you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy. Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel, or just sit on your bamboo bed and read. You don’t even have to come down for breakfast—the hotel will send it up on the pulley-drawn “elevator”.
Dog Bark Park Inn B&B
Where: Cottonwood, Idaho
How much: $92 a night
Why it’s cool: This doghouse isn’t just for the family pet. Sweet Willy is a 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. You can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps of the loft in Willy’s head, or hang out inside his nose. Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters, there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant outside.
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Where: Ayvali, Turkey
How much: Between $130 and $475 a night.
Why it’s cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool, about 65℉in summer. (Don’t worry—there is heat in winter.)
【小題1】What do we know about Tayka Hotel de Sal?

A．It is located on a prehistoric wet lake.

B．It must be protected against rain.

C．Everything in the hotel is made of salt.

D．You have to cross a rope bridge to the hotel.

【小題2】What is the similarity of the four hotels?

A．Being unique	B． Being expensive.
C．Being beautiful.	D．Being natural.

【小題3】What does the underline part “Sweet Willy" refer to?
A. The name of the hotel.
B.  The name of a pet dog of the hotel owner
C. The building of Dog Bark Park InnB&B.
D.  The name of the hotel owner.
【小題4】Which of the hotel makes you have a feeling of living in the for past?

A．Tayka Hotel De Sal

B． Green Magic Nature Resort

C．Dog Bark Park InnB&B

D． Gamirasu Cave Hotel

【小題5】What may be the purpose of the writer writing the passage?

A．To show his wide knowledge.

B．To introduce some interesting hotels.

C．To develop business in tourism.

D．To attract attention from the readers.

Goddington Theater
The Goddington Theater Ticket Office is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and for half an hour in the evening before the advertised start time of each performance.
Telephone bookings
Your tickets are held at the Ticket Office for you to collect or, if you prefer, a charge of 35 cents is made to post them to you if you pay by cash. We’ll post them to you for free if you book by credit card. No extra charge.
Postal bookings
You can write to the Ticket Office requesting tickets, or to confirm a reservation.
Where to find Goddington Theater
Goddington Theater can be found within the Goddington University site, next to the car park, which is available for public use after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
If travelling by car
Coming from the south end of Princes Street, you will see the library on your right. Next to the library is Goddington University. Take the next turning on the right, then first right into the car park gate straight ahead of you, stopping as close as possible to the orange machine. Put a $ 1 coin in the machine and the gate will rise.
If travelling by train/bus/ taxi
You will need to allow 30 minutes to walk from the train station. Taxis are available from the front of the station.
The University is a 5 to 10 minutes’ walk from the main bus station.
When ordering a taxi from the theater, ask to be picked up at the bottom of North Street. Taxis will not come into the car park because of the entrance charge.
【小題1】You can book your tickets ________.

A．a(chǎn)t 9 a.m. on Monday	B．a(chǎn)t 5 p.m. on Wednesday
C．a(chǎn)t lunch time on weekends	D．a(chǎn)t noon on workdays

【小題2】Where is the Goddington Theater?

A．To the south of Princes Street.

B．On the right of the Ticket Office.

C．In the Goddington university.

D．At the bottom of North Street.

【小題3】What can we learn from the passage?

A．You can find a free parking place in the university.

B．You have to collect your tickets if you pay by credit card.

C．Tickets paid by cash will be posted to you at no extra charge.

D．Taxi drivers are unwilling to pick up customers inside the car park.