Halloween Fun Run
Start date: Sept. 9---Oct. 28
Rate: $80 / $10 per class
Time: 4:15---5:15
Dress according to weather. Please note that your child does not need to run races in order to participate in this run training. Focus is on fun and participation. No run experience needed. All ages of kids are welcome.
Class format: 40 minutes of running and running games.
Saturday Indoor Long Rides 2---5 pm
Start date: Sat. Oct.17---Dec.19
Pre-registered rate: $200 / $ 20 per ride
Drop-in rate: $22
This class is designed for road riders, Ride to Conquer Cancer participants, athletic cross-training, and people wanting a great weekly challenge. Participants are encouraged to work within their own level of comfort. No previous riding experience needed; all are welcome. We will begin long rides at 2 hours, and after a few weeks add 15 minutes until we reach 3 hours. At that point, rides will remain 3 hours in length until the outdoor season begins.
Please bring liquid that you drink, nutrition and a towel. Room accommodates 18 spin bikes(健身車).
Family Fun Fit Private Coaching
Learn with Christina Kaufmann. Family Fun Fit’s Private Coaching Service begins with a one-hour face-to-face meeting where we map out where you are and where you wish to be. Next, Christina creates a personalized training program and schedule that will systematically train you and encourage you to achieve your desired goal.
Clients(顧客) have the access to the coach via email or phone. Christina’s past clients have successfully achieved their goals.
This service is ongoing(進(jìn)行中). Cost is $150 per month.
【小題1】Halloween Fun Run is held to make kids ______.

A．learn how to compete

B．become professional runners

C．have a good time

D．build self-confidence

【小題2】When you attend Saturday Indoor Long Rides, you’re required to _____.

A．begin long rides at three hours

B．have precious riding experience

C．prepare some drinks

D．be a road rider

【小題3】What do we know about Christina Kaufmann ?

A．Her class is very lively and interesting.

B．She gives her instructions on the phone in most cases.

C．She offers service for free.

D．She helps make training plans.

【小題4】What’s the purpose of the text ?

A．To introduce Christina Kaufmann.

B．To help people form good habits.

C．To try to teach people how to keep fit.

D．To encourage people to join the club.

Serving only adults, Ramsey House offers you professional hotel standards of accommodation and food service coupled with the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of a high-class non-smoking guest house.
Situated within walking distance of St David’s, the smallest city in Europe, the house stands in its own attractive gardens and has private off-road parking. In the opposite direction, there is easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, where you can see some of Britain’s most spectacular coastal scenery with its abundant bird life and wild flowers.
We have three double and three twin rooms. Each is individually furnished and decorated to 4-star standard with comfortable beds, central heating, remote control color TV, hair dryers and plenty of mirrors. All the rooms have a modern, well-lit en-suite bathroom with WC, shaver socket and electric shower.
All first-floor rooms have views of either the sea, the Cathedral or open country, and there are three ground-floor rooms with garden views, ideal for guests unable to climb stairs.
Our full Welsh breakfast offers you a great start to the day with homemade bread, cookies and preserves. We can also prepare fresh picnic lunches for your day out walking the Coast Path or on the beaches.
There is comfortable lounge with lots of books and leaflets about Pembrokeshire to help you plan your trips. Weather permitting, guests may enjoy the peace and quiet of our gardens and watch the birds feeding. Drinks are served in both the garden and lounge.
We also have secure bicycle storage, a drying room and light laundry facilities.
Nearby are some of the safest and cleanest beaches in Europe offering a variety of water sports including sailing, surfing, wind-surfing and sea angling. Visitors are welcome at St. David’s City Golf Club and several other Pembrokeshire clubs. We are also conveniently situated for easy access to the bird sanctuary islands of Ramsey, Skomer and Skokholm.
A warm welcome awaits you at Ramsey House all year round. You will find it the ideal touring center in all seasons.
House Owners: Ceri &Elaine Morgan
01437 72021
【小題1】According to the passage, St. David’s is the name of _________________.

A．a(chǎn) Bed & Breakfast hotel	B．the Coast Path
C．a(chǎn) Welsh town	D．Ramsey House

【小題2】Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Guests may come to this house by car or by bike without parking problems.

B．Guests have to eat their lunches out on the Coast Path or the beaches.

C．Guests staying in the lowest-level rooms have a good view of the sea.

D．On the Coast Path guests can enjoy water sports and play golf.

【小題3】Which of the following tourists may not be interested in this ad?

A．Ana, a wheelchair user, who enjoys holidays by the coast.

B．A married couple with two young children showing interest in Pembrokeshire.

C．Tina, a Ph.D graduate, who attaches great importance to travel safety.

D．Xavier, a bird-watching enthusiast, who knows little about the local area.

	Apple iPad Mini Wi-Fi 16 GB - Black & Slate   $329 online    71 reviews   October 2012 - Apple - Handheld - 16 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 7.9 inch - With Camera - 10.9 ounces（1 pound ="16" ounces） With a touch screen and the ability to take an awesome 360-degree picture from the top of a mountain, its 7.9-inch display more than measures up to the complete iPad experience. View web pages. See where you are and what's around you using online maps. Flick（瀏覽） through your photos and watch videos in vivid detail. And wave hello to the family on a video call. With the same LED backlight technology and the same fast, fluid performance that the iPad is known for, the iPad Mini doesn't disappoint customers. And with automatic shake-resistant video, your videos are instantly ready to share.
	Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 16 GB – Black       $350 online     2,564 reviews March 2011 - Apple - Handheld - 16 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 9.7 inch - With Camera - 10 hour battery -1.32 pounds This device has two cameras, a dual-core（雙核） A5 chip, and the same battery life – all in a thinner, lighter Multi-Touch design. It makes surfing the Web, checking email, watching movies, and reading books feel natural. LED backlighting makes everything you see remarkably vivid and bright. With every turn of the device (even upside down), the display adjusts to fit. It has a wide, 178° viewing angle.
	Apple iPad 1 Wi-Fi 32 GB        $600 online     454 reviews        May 2010 - Apple - Handheld - 32 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 9.7 inch - 1.5 pounds   Apple iPad 1 Wi-Fi is a magical and revolutionary product and the best way to experience the web, email, photos, and video. Taking advantage of the large multi-touch screen and advanced capabilities of the iPad, you can do things that you can't do on any other device. The high-resolution（分辨率）, 9.7-inch LED-backlit display on the iPad is remarkably vivid. Thin and light and with a wide viewing angle, it automatically locates available Wi-Fi networks.

 
【小題1】According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．The Apple iPad 2 has a single core and 360-degree viewing angle.

B．The Apple iPad Mini can store as much information as the Apple iPad 2 can.

C．The Apple iPad Mini’s performance is disappointing compared to that of others.

D．The Apple iPad 1 is the oldest, the most expensive and the smallest of all three.

【小題2】According to the advertisement, which one probably attracts most attention?

A．Apple iPad 2	B．Apple iPad Mini
C．Apple iPad 1	D．Dual-Core A5

【小題3】We know from the advertisement that____________

A．we can’t voice chat with friends using the Apple iPad Mini.

B．we need to locate available Apple iPad 1Wi-Fi networks ourselves.

C．with the Apple iPad Mini, your videos always remain relatively smooth.

D．the Apple iPad 2 display only adjusts when the device is turned upside down.

Spring is the time to go out and enjoy the weather and scenery. Here are some events to attend in March of 2012 in Oregon!
Oregon Country Fair (OCF), 9 am to 7 pm on March 8-10
OCF first started in 1969, and it’s blossomed into an outstanding example of what a non-profit should be. OCF is an event of shopping & atmosphere, and food ranging from Indian & Afghani cuisine to Italian & France cuisine. Wonderful craft & music never stop. From the time you get there until the time you leave, everyone has a smile on their faces, and they wave and say hello. For tickets, go and visit www. Oregoncountryfair.org.
30^th Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament, 8 am to 6 pm on March 12-14
The Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament is an amateur tournament that draws amateur volleyball players to the small town of seaside, as well as AVP Team players who are the best volleyball players. In the past years, it has drawn more than 700 teams playing on over 80 volleyball courts. Just go west, and you can’t miss it. It is about 20 miles south of Astoria. To learn more about it, visit the website www. Seasideor.com.
Hood to Coast Relay, 3:30 am to 6:45 pm on March 26-27
The Hood to Coast Relay is a 200-mile-long relay that consists of 15 000 runners and 4 100 volunteers. It’s the largest relay in the world, which goes from Mt. Hood to Pacific Ocean in Seaside, Oregon. People of the Oregon coast fear Hood to Coast, because local towns and streets are flooded. There are audiences cheering riders on, and many people set up stations to give riders water. If you would like to get the race route maps, visit the website www. Hoodtocoast.com.
Other event information
To learn about other events, visit the website www. aadfv. blogspot.com.
【小題1】OCF covers the following EXCEPT _____.

A．music

B．dishes

C．dance

D．a(chǎn)rtworks

【小題2】When was the first Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament held in Oregon?

A．In 1982.

B．In 1986.

C．In 1988.

D．In 1992.

【小題3】If Lisa wants to learn more about an outing in Oregon, she may visit _____.

A．www. Seasideor.com.	B．www. Hoodtocoast.com.
C．www. aadfv.blogspot.com.	D．www. Oregoncountryfair.org.

【小題4】Locals of the Oregon coast are afraid of the relay because ______.

A．the relay will last a long period

B．they have to offer food and water

C．the weather is bad during the relay.

D．too many people will go there.

We are looking for energetic volunteers who might be willing to volunteer their time. It’s a great way to build your volunteer experience, get involved in your community, meet new people and show your pride.
Computer Teacher
The computer teacher will be responsible for teaching older adults computer skills, including basic skills such as turning on computer or more media skills such as setting up email. This position requires patience, dedication and long hours on your feet. Computer skills needed. Ask Mandy, 01313377227.
Meals on Wheels
Do you have time in your schedule to make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community? Meals on Wheels drivers deliver nutritious lunchtime meals to homebound seniors on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our aim is to help seniors who are unable to go out themselves due to age or disability. A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle is required. Call Lucy,（781）2727177.
Tree Nursery Volunteer
Tasks are different according to season, but may include: collecting tree seeds from ancient woodland, preparing seeds for sowing, planting trees and tree aftercare. Some of the work is physical and outdoors, others such as seed preparation can be done indoors. No experience is necessary, but a knowledge or interest in botany would certainly be helpful. Ask Amrita, 07748623073.
Photography Volunteer
If you have a talent for photography, this may be the role for you. We need someone who can take great photos for posters and websites. We especially need photos of our events and volunteers. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience. You’ll also gain the satisfaction of seeing your work being displayed on the National Trust website and in literature. Ask Sarah, 01248600954.
【小題1】If you are interested in teaching, you can get in touch with ________.

A．Mandy

B．Lucy

C．Amrita

D．Sarah

【小題2】What do Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver for the seniors?

A．Breakfast.

B．Lunch.

C．Supper.

D．Snack.

【小題3】Which kind of voluntary work doesn’t require special experience or skills?

A．Computer Teacher.	B．Meals on Wheels.
C．Tree Nursery Volunteer.	D．Photography Volunteer.

Group Tours of the Area of the 2012 Sites
These are recommended tours for groups. Individual visitors wishing to join please click here.
East London and the Olympic Park Tour
From Central London, travel through London’s East End — recently fashionable, multicultural residential areas, and once famous for market gardens, fine churches, and shipping-related industries. Hear a little of the dark side with stories of Jack-the-Ripper and street gangs.
Now into the 21st century, you arrive at the Olympic Park, already under construction. Imagine the 80,000-seat Main Stadium, the Multi-Sports Arena, Aquatics Centre, Velodrome, Olympic Village, Broadcasting & Media Centre and Stratford City.
For those who have a whole day in which to see East London we recommend a morning East London and Olympic Park tour combined with an afternoon Olympic Greenwich tour.
2012 Sites Tour
The tour starts in Stratford where you view the work in progress on the Olympic Park.
Hear the history of London’s Royal Docks, as you travel to the Boxing, Judo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Table Tennis and Taekwondo venue. View the O2 Arena. See the new London City Airport, Thames Barrier Park, University of East London, new waterside apartments and smart hotels.
For those who have a whole day in which to see 2012 Olympic London we recommend a morning 2012 Olympic Sites tour combined with an afternoon 2012 Olympic Greenwich tour.
2012 Greenwich Tour
Greenwich will host 6 Olympic events.Your tour of Greenwich will include the Greenwich Park, where the equestrian events will take place.
Cross the Meridian Line to see the large buildings at Woolwich. Finally, we can show you the exciting developments taking place on the Greenwich Peninsular, which will be hosting a number of Olympic events.
【小題1】What can be learnt from the passage?

A．London’s Olympic Park is being built.

B．London’s East End hasn’t changed much.

C．More than 6 Olympic events will take place in Greenwich.

D．No events will be hosted on the Greenwich Peninsular.

【小題2】Which of the following is not included in 2012 Sites Tour?

A．Hear the history of London’s Royal Docks.

B．View the O2 Arena.

C．See the new London City Airport.

D．Cross the Meridian Line.

【小題3】If you want to visit the place where the equestrian events will take place, which tour will you choose?

A．East London and the Olympic Park Tour

B．2012 Sites Tour

C．2012 Greenwich Tour

D．Olympic Park Tour

Amazing Rafting Adventures
White water rafting is one of the classic, wild, activities in the outdoors. It is also an opportunity for an unbelievable family adventure. Around the country, there are several rivers—and rafting outfitters—that are perfectly suited to the entire family.
Here are three of the best:
New River Gorge, West Virginia
Rafting in West Virginia is renowned for its established infrastructure, reliability, and easy access. These things make it an obvious choice for a family vacation. Famous areas, including the New River Gorge, offer everything from lazy floats to intense Class IV runs.
READ MORE: Water Water Rafting: Top 5 U.S. Locations
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole provides a full range of opportunities in the outdoors—and white water rafting is certainly one of them. Popular trips include the rough rapids of the Snake River and gentle floats in nearby Yellowstone National Park.
READ MORE: What You Need to Know Before Visiting Yellowstone National Park
Grand Canyon, Arizona
For really bold families, a multi-day trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon is the penultimate adventure. Guided trips typically pack in boats-worth of supplies so the overnight adventures are far from “roughing it.” Instead, evenings are catered in a rugged luxury style, allowing everyone to rest up for the next day’s activities.
Whether looking for a casual float or a challenging adventure, white water rafting is a great option for any active family vacation.
【小題1】What is the common feature of the three rafting adventures?

A．All three rafting rivers are suitable for the whole family.

B．All three rafting rivers are boring to access and reliable

C．All three rafting rivers are suitable for active families

D．All three rafting rivers offer overnight adventures

【小題2】Which of the following about Grand Canyon, Arizona is NOT true?

A．A multi-day trip down the Colorado River is really challenging.

B．Really brave families will like to have a multi-day trip down the river

C．Everyone can rest for the next day’s activities.

D．People can only enjoy the rough rapids down the river

【小題3】What is the author’s attitude to white water rafting?

A．Passive

B．Encouraging

C．Discouraging

D．Negative

The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior business editors, senior copy editors, copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, accommodation with furniture paid for 90 percent, medical reimbursement(報(bào)銷). a seven-day paid leave, eleven -day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.
Senior Business Editor
You must:
(1) Assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them;
(2) Be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if needed;
(3) Ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership intends;
(4) Have had at least five years’ editing experience working on editing the Business Desk and be familiar with industry software.
Senior Copy Editor
You must:
(1) Work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;
(2) Edit or rewrite copy and give smart headlines and captions;
(3) Have had at least two years.’ editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software.
Copy Editor
You must:
(1) Be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing smart headlines and captions;
(2) Be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;
(3) Have two years of editing experience working on copy desks, and be familiar with industry software.
Graphic Designer
You must:
(1) Have excellent skills in information graphics;
(2) Be good at illustrations and freehand drawings;
(3) Be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts;
(4) Have a good sense of typography(活版印刷術(shù));
(5) Have good new judgment;
(6)Be fluent in English.
For enquiries or to apply, write to job @chinadaily.com.cn.
【小題1】What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper group.

B．To tell you how to become part of this group.

C．To describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper group.

D．To advertise for employing some good employees.

【小題2】What is not required about Graphic Designer?

A．Be expert in Photoshop.

B．Writing smart headlines and captions.

C．Have excellent skills in information graphics.

D．Having a good sense of typography.

【小題3】How many positions need editing experience?

A．Two.

B．One.

C．Three.

D．Four.

【小題4】Which can be the best title of the passage?

A．China Daily: New Employees Wanted

B．China Daily: Newspaper

C．China Daily: An International Team

D．China Daily: The Best Working Condition

【小題5】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The employees have the right to enjoy eleven-day public holidays.

B．The workers there can enjoy a seven day-leave without pay.

C．Free accommodations are available to the workers.

D．The senior business editor’s only job is to help the business editor to set goals.

With a busy life and job, pressure can make you look tired and aged. Kissi Health-Beauty Center gives classes, makes training plans according to your physical conditions, and sets up an individual file. All these things will help you to get to know your body and the way to keep it fit.
1) BODY-BUILDING
Imported gym equipment will help you build up your body’s muscles, making you look full of energy and strength.
2) GYMNASTIC EXERCISES
A bright and large exercise room with excellent equipment and music will give your body a chance to enjoy movement with rhythm.
3) SPECIAL “LAZY-BONE” FITNESS CENTER
“Lazy-bone” fitness equipment is the first bodyshaping set of seven beds in Houston. Designed according to human anatomic (解剖學(xué)的) and kinematic（運(yùn)動學(xué)的）theory, the seven special beds will help you to exercise your waist, abdomen（腹）, hips（臀）or legs. In the relaxing hours you may try them to strengthen your muscles and lose weight.
*Tuition: “Lazy-bone” fitness card, 1000 dollars /month (gymnastic classes included).
*Open Time: 10:30 a.m. —10:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
*Tel: 59185700
*Address: 16 Johnson Street, Houston
【小題1】The purpose of this passage is to ______.

A．give advice on health	B．introduce new ways of body-building
C．a(chǎn)sk you to go to the center	D．introduce ways to lose weight

【小題2】If you want some exercise as well as relaxation after a busy day, you’ll go to the center and ______.

A．learn anatomic and kinematic theory	B．lie still on the special beds
C．join in the gymnastic exercises	D．buy a special card

【小題3】Tom Everest who keeps a “Lazy-bone” fitness card can go to the center ______ this week.

A．11:30 a.m. Monday	B．11:30 p.m. Monday
C．10:00 a.m. Tuesday	D．10:00 p.m. Tuesday

【小題4】According to the passage, the center wants to show it is _____ .

A．the most convenient	B．the largest
C．the newest	D．the most advanced

Below is a web page from http://www.parents.com/.
Kid of the Year Photo Competition
Enter your kid’s photo today and win! We’re giving away
52 weekly $250 prizes from Readers’ Choice votes. PLUS our
editors will select one entry to win our grand prize of $7,000.
Official Competition Rules
No purchase necessary to enter or win.
The Kid of the Year Photo Competition entry period begins at 12:00 a.m. January 23, 2011, and ends January 21, 2012 (“Entry Period”). Entries must arrive by 9:00 p.m. on January 21, 2012 (“Entry Deadline”). Entries will not be acknowledged or returned.
SPONSOR(贊助商): Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa.
ENTRY: There will be two methods of entry.
Share My Entry:
Visit http://www.parents.com/photos/photo-contests-1/kid-of-the-year/ and click the button to enter.
Facebook Entry:
Visit http://Facebook.com/ParentsMagazine and click the Kid of 2011 tab(選項(xiàng)卡).
Then complete the registration form and follow the instructions to upload one album of up to six photos of your child aged three months to eight years. You may provide one description and one album title that will be applied to all photos. Photos, without any brand names or trademarks, must be taken by participants, non-professional, unpublished and may not have won any prize or award. Photos must be .jpeg or .bmp image formats (格式) and cannot be over 3 MB
This promotion is in no way sponsored, supported or run by, or associated with Facebook. You are providing your information to Parents Magazine and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to run the promotion and register for Parents.com.
LIMIT: One entry per family, per child, per week. One weekly prize per child. For entries of more than one child in a family, the entry process must be completed separately for each child. No group entries.  
【小題1】We can learn from the passage that _________.

A．you should buy something first before you enter the contest

B．your entry will not be returned even if you don’t win the contest

C．you should send your entry before 9:00 p.m. on January 21, 2011

D．the editors of the contest will decide who will win the 20,000 dollars in prizes

【小題2】Linda, a mother with seven-year-old twins, wants to enter the competition. She must _________.

A．provide a description and an album title for the kid’s photos

B．go to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration forms

C．complete the entry process separately for each of her kids

D．provide the information to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry

【小題3】To enter the competition, photos must __________.

A．be taken by non-professional participants

B．have won some prize or award

C．contain brand names or trademarks

D．contain parents’ personal information

【小題4】The purpose of the passage is __________.

A．to advertise the website Facebook. com

B．to attract photographers’ interest in a photo contest

C．to introduce two methods of entering a photo contest

D．to encourage parents with children to enter a photo contest