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Free Admission to Hundreds of Museums Sept.25
What a weekend! This Saturday, Sept.25, hundreds of U.S. museums admission free for the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day.
Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you. Not bad for a freebie that will give you admission to museums such as the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the Air & Space Museum in San Diego.
Some participating museums are closed on Saturday, so they offer free admission on Sunday, Sept.26, instead.
Free Admission to National Parks & Public Lands
Would you rather visit a National Park for free instead of a museum for free? The choice is yours on Saturday, Sept.25, as all 392National Parks and all other national public lands are admission free for National Public Lands Day. The fee-free day for national parks, forests, monuments and other public lands falls on the same day as the Smithsonian Museum Day, when hundreds of U. S. museums are also admission free.
If you love the outdoors, consider signing up or just show up for one of the volunteer projects at the public lands sites on Saturday. Spend the morning helping clean up and restore our national natural treasures, then spend the afternoon just enjoying and exploring them.
 
Free Books for Kid @ Barnes & Noble!
If your kids love to read—and we hope they do!—be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book!
It’s easy for kids ages 12 and under to participate. For Barnes & Noble’s Passport to Summer Reading program, just download and print out your passport. Read any eight books, log them into the passport and bring it to any Barnes & Noble by September 7. Choose your free book from the list on the back of the passport.
 
FREE Night of Theater Across the U. S in October
Hark! ‘Tis a chance to see this thing called the play, and not just Mr. Shakespeare’s! It’s the annual run of the Free Night of Theater, when hundreds of theaters in 120 U. S. cities give away thousands of tickets to local productions.
While the kickoff date is October 15, many of the theaters start releasing their free tickets by Oct. 1 or in waves during the month of October for performance dates throughout the month. Ticket seekers are limited to two tickets for one performance.
Find your city on the Free Night of Theater Website and check the listings for performances, their dates and their ticket giveaway times and locations.
 
小題1:What is new about this year’s Museum Day?
A．People can visit a museum for freeB．Two museums offer free admission
C．People will get free tickets onlineD．Some museums open for free on Sunday
小題2:How is National Public Lands Day different from the other three events?
A．It comes on Sept. 25B．Visitors may offer help
C．All can visit the parks for freeD．Visitors may choose what to do
小題3: How can kids get a free book?
A．By choosing one of the books they have readB．By downloading and printing out a passport
C．By reading eight books at any Barnes & NobleD．By listening to B & N’s free online stories
小題4:Which of the following shows the similarity between Museum Day and Free Night of Theater?
A．They take place once a yearB．They last for the same length of time
C．The tickets can be used in any U.S citiesD．The same number of free tickets is given away
小題5: The main purpose of the passage is to     .
A．help people who are very poorB．introduce ways to save money
C．give guidance on how to have some funD．provide information about free things to do

小題1:C
小題1:B
小題1:A
小題1:A
小題1:D

小題1:根據(jù)Unlike previous Museum Day celebrations, you must sign up for a free ticket that admits two people to any of the participating museums. That means filling out a form and having the ticket emailed to you.及上下文描述可知人們將在線得到免費(fèi)的入場券。故選C。
小題1:根據(jù)If you love the outdoors, consider signing up or just show up for one of the volunteer projects at the public lands sites on Saturday.及下文描述可知參觀者可以提供幫助，故選B。
小題1:根據(jù)be sure to sign them up for Barnes & Noble’s summer reading programs so they can earn a free book!描述可知選A。
小題1:根據(jù)the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day.及It’s the annual run of the Free Night of Theater,annual每年的，故選A。
小題1:這篇短文主要是提供了幾則與免費(fèi)活動有關(guān)的信息。故選D。
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Melissa Poe was 9 years old when she began a campaign for a cleaner environment by writing a letter to the then President Bush. Through her own efforts, her letter was reproduced on over 250 donated ( 捐贈) billboards (廣告牌) across the country.
The response to her request for help was so huge that Poe established Kids For A Cleaner Environment (Kids F. A. C. E.) in 1989. There are now 300,000 members of Kids F.A.C.E. worldwide and it is the world’s largest youth environmental organization.
Poe has also asked the National Park Service to carry out a “Children’s Forest” project in every national park. In 1992, she was invited as one of only six children in the world to speak at the Earth Summit in Brazil as part of the Voices of the Future Program. In 1993, she was given a Caring Award for her efforts by the Caring Institute.
Since the organization started, Kids F.A.C.E. members have distributed and planted over 1 million trees! Ongoing tree-planting projects include Kids’ Yards — the creation of backyard wildlife habitats (棲息地) and now Kids F.A.C.E. is involved in the exciting Earth Odyssey, which is a great way to start helping.
“We try to tell kids that it’s not OK to be lazy,” she explains. “You need to start being a responsible (負(fù)責(zé)任的) , environmentally friendly person now, right away, before you become a resource-sucking adult.”
小題1:Kids F.A.C.E. is __________.
A. a program to help students with writing
B. a project of litter recycling
C. a campaign launched by President Bush
D. a club of environmental protection
小題2:What can we learn about Poe?
A．She was awarded a prize in Brazil.
B．She donated billboards across the country.
C．She got positive responses for her efforts.
D．She joined the National Park Service.
小題3:Kid’s Yards is ____________.
A．established in national park
B．started to protect wildlife
C．a(chǎn) wildlife-raising project
D．a(chǎn)n environment park for kids
小題4:Which of the following can be inferred from the text?
A. Adults are resources –sucking people.
B. Poe sought help from a youth organization
C. Kids F.A.C.E. members are from the U.S.
D. Kids are urged to save natural resources.
小題5:Poe was a girl aged _____when she began a campaign for a cleaner environment
by writing a letter to the then President Bush.
A．nineB．nineteenC．eightD．Fifteen

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Welcome to Adventureland!
Everyone loves Adventureland! The Parks and Exhibitions were built for you to explore, enjoy, and admire their wonders. Every visit will be an unforgettable experience. You will go away enriched, longing to come back. What are you going to do this time?
The Travel Pavilion
Explore places you have never been to before, and experience different ways of life.
Visit the Amazon jungle village, the Turkish market, the Tai floating market, the Berber mountain house and others. Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives, and things they make. You can try making a carpet, making nets, fishing…
The Future Tower
This exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives. It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way we’ll be living then. Spend some time in our space station and climb into our simulator(模擬裝置)for the Journey to Mars!
The Nature Park
This is not really one park but several.
In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers: see lions, giraffes, elephants in the wild. Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales. And then there is still the Aviary to see…
The Pyramid
This is the center of Adventureland. Run out of film, need some postcards and stamps? For all these things and many more, visit our underground shopping center. Come here for information and ideas too.
小題1:The Travel Pavilion is built to help visitors _______.
A．realize the importance of travelling
B．become familiar with mountain countries
C．learn how to make things such as fishing nets
D．learn something about different places in the world
小題2:If you are interested in knowing about what people’s life will be, you may visit _______.
A．the Travel PavilionB．the Future Tower
C．the Safari ParkD．the Pyramid
小題3:If you want to get a toy lion to take home, where will you most likely go?
A．The Pyramid.B．The Nature Park.
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Classified Ads
For direct classified service, call 800-0667 10 a.m.—4 p.m., Monday---Friday.
For Rent
Best on Campus
Excellent Room for girls, begins Jan., 2, 4, or 8 months lease. Single, $ 105. $125. Double, $ 140. Call 800-1932.
Family Home, 3 bedrooms, large yard. $ 275. Call 800-4300.
For Sale
Sheepskin Coat, men’s size 42, 1year old. $ 85. After 6 p.m. call 800-5224.
Moving: Must sell. Color TV 21, $ 150; transistor radio, $ 15; recorder, $ 25. Call 800-0739.
Help Wanted
Babysitter—My home
If you could find a few hours during the day, some evenings and weekends to care for 2 school- age children, please call 800-1111.
Lost
A black bag with a pencil-box and some books left in the reading room. Will the finder please come to Class 3, Grade 1?
Found
A green jacket was left on the sports ground yesterday afternoon ( April 15th). Will the owner please ring 656-6688
小題1:If you wanted to place an ad. , what number would you call?
A．800-0739B．800-1932C．800-5224 D．800-0667
小題2:“ Classified Ads” may probably mean “________”.
A．a(chǎn)ds about everyone’s life
B．a(chǎn)ds giving one some necessary information
C．a(chǎn)ds divided into different groups according to a certain rules
D．a(chǎn)ds for which you needn’t pay any money
小題3:If you want to find a part-time job, you will look at________.
A．For RentB．For SaleC．Help WantedD．Lost

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King‘s College Summer School
King‘s College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King‘ s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year‘s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.
More information is as follows:
Application (申請) date
Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2011.
Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2011.
Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2011.
Courses
English Language
Spoken English: 22 hours
Reading and Writing: 10 hours
American History: 16 hours
American Culture: 16 hours
Steps
A letter of self-introduction
A letter of recommendation(推薦)
﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.
Cost
Daily lessons: ￥200
Sports and activities: ￥100
Travels: ￥200
Hotel service: ￥400
﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.
Please write to:
Thompson, Sanders
1026 King‘ s Street
New York, NY 10016, USA
E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo.com
小題1:You can most probably read the text in ________.
A．a(chǎn) textbookB．a(chǎn) travel guideC．a(chǎn) newspaperD．a(chǎn) telephone book
小題2:Which of the following is true about King‘ s College Summer School?
A．Only top students can take part in the program.
B．Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
C．King‘ s College Summer School is run every other year
D．Only the teachers of King‘ s College give courses.
小題3:If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school __
A．￥200B．￥400C．￥900D．￥500
小題4: What information can you get from the text?
A．You can write to Thompson only in English.
B．The program will last two months.
C．As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2011.
D．You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

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Put on your sunglasses and enjoy the island, the sun and the blue sea. Malta combines (結(jié)合) learning English with the Mediterranean way of life: you will have a language course and a great holiday at the same time.
Your language course
Our school lies in Sliema, only a few meters from the sea, the beach road and cafés. The school is in an old Maltese building. Our teachers use a modern teaching method and you will learn English quickly.
Brief information
Class size: 10, at most 15 students
Minimum (最小) age: 13
Language levels: all
Internet access: in the Internet cafe
The leisure (休閑) programmes
Our school and team leaders organize varied leisure programmes. There will be a welcome party on your first day. You will also take part in beach volleyball, and beach parties.
Other activities include: Discos, visit to Popeye Village, Water Park, bowling, cinema, ice skating (different prices).
Accommodation
Family: You will live in friendly host families that the school has known for years. All families are near the school (20 minutes on foot or by bus).
Supervision (監(jiān)督)
Our team of friendly teachers, team leaders and host families will always be there for you. There is also an emergency phone number for parents and students.
Dear parents, please note that there are periods of time when your children are unsupervised, for example on the way to school. We are happy to discuss any questions you may have. Please contact us by phone or email.
小題1:If you want to attend the English course in Malta, you should ______.
A．be at least 13 years oldB．have a higher English level
C．learn English without the InternetD．be watched all the time
小題2:Where will you live if you attend the English course in Malta?
A．In an old Maltese building.B．In a local family.
C．In a café in Sliema.D．In Popeye village.
小題3:What information can you get from the passage?
A．There are at least 15 students in a class.
B．You can take part in any activity for free.
C．You will have a good time while learning English.
D．It takes you 20 minutes to go to school by bus.
小題4:The passage is mainly written for ______.
A．travelers to MaltaB．teachers planning to work abroad
C．host families wishing for studentsD．teenagers learning English

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Spring is just around the corner and it’s a time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors．Here is a selection of festivals around the country that are a great excuse to travel and get back in the spring sunshine．
Dana Point Festival of the Whales
Dana Point, California
March 7 to 8 and 14 to 15, 2010
Each year, over two sunny weekends in March the town of Dana Point, California celebrates the return of migratory California gray whales to this part of the Pacific Ocean．Festivities include whale-watching, an arts festival and educational hands-on activities for the entire family．Prices start at $29 per adult and $19 for children．For more information, visit: www．dpfestivalofwhales．com
Chandler Ostrich Festival
Chandler, Arizona
March 13 to 15, 2010
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www．ostrichfestival．com
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Charleston, South Carolina
March 19 to April 18, 2010
The Historic Charleston Foundation gives curious travelers the opportunity to explore gardens of some of the finest private residences in America．Each 3-hour tour （afternoons from 2 to 5 pm and evenings from 6 to 9 pm） lets you visit 8 to 10 properties dating from the American colonial period．Prices range from $25 to $45．For more information, visit:
www．historiccharleston．org
Tulip Time Festival
Holland, Michigan
May 1 to 9, 2010
You don’t need to travel to the Netherlands this spring to see and smell some of the world’s finest tulips （郁金香）．The town of Holland is home to millions of colorful bulbs. The 81st annual Tulip Time Festival, one of the largest flower festivals in America will kick off with fireworks on May 1．Admission fee ranges from $6 for the children’s area to $38 for theatre tickets．Tickets and more information are available at www．tuliptime．com.
小題1:A couple with their 4-year-old son will go whale-watching, they have to pay _____．
A．$77 B．$58 C．$38D．$48
小題2:The underlined word “jockeys” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____．
A．judgesB．ridersC．children D．travelers
小題3:If you want to learn about the history of American colonial period, you can visit      .
A．Tulip TimeB．Houses and Gardens
C．Dana Point of the whalesD．Chandler Ostrich
小題4:It can be concluded that        .
A．a(chǎn)ll the festivals are held in MarchB．a(chǎn)ll the Festivals are concerned with animals
C．a(chǎn)ll the Festivals surely interest childrenD．a(chǎn)ll the Festivals are held in the U.S.A

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Service Foods makes it easier for cooks to reduce mealtime complaints．Service Foods is so confident that they can reduce complaints, in fact, that the company is offering a series of mealtime complaint-reduction tips．
According to a representative of Service Foods, complaints can occur when busy cooks serve substandard, low quality meats．As products sit in packaging in the meat case at the store, the meat can age out too much．The natural flavor disappears, and it can be replaced with an undesirable strange flavor．According to Service Foods, complaints from children are common when you serve substandard meats．Kids may not have the words to describe why they don't like the meats, but they're certainly willing to express their displeasure．By serving meats from Service Foods, complaints can be reduced．Service Foods meats are all natural and organic, meaning the meats have-no chemicals or water or colorings that could change the taste．And the meats are flash-frozen right after cutting, so they won't taste strange to your children．
If you're facing different types of complaints, Service Foods may still be able to help you．Some families have mealtime boredom．The same meals, served in the same way, week after week, can be incredibly boring and hard 'to look forward to．When it comes to these complaints, Service Foods has the answer right on the web．Just go to http: //www. servicefoods．com and you'll find a long list of recipes to try．Some of these recipes are made in demonstration format, so you can watch the video and get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the meals．By following these recipes from Service Foods, complaints relating to boredom can certainly be reduced．
While Service Foods knows complaints at mealtime can never be totally eradicated, as picky kids will always be picky kids with concerns, the company is doing everything possible to deal with the problem and get cooks the help they need．
小題1:Service Foods can solve mealtime boredom by ______．
A．serving flash-frozen meat
B．expressing children's complaints
C．instructing different ways of cooking
D．supplying natural food without chemicals
小題2:The underlined word "eradicated" in the last paragraph can be replaced with ______．
A．coveredB．removedC．reducedD．a(chǎn)ccepted
小題3:From the passage we can learn that Service Foods can do the following EXCEPT ______．
A．cook food for picky kids
B．teach how to prepare meals
C．provide natural and organic meat
D．help reduce complaints about foods
小題4:What will the readers probably do after reading the passage?
A．Pay for Service Foods service．
B．Buy organic meat from now on．
C．Write recipes for Service Foods．
D．Answer complaints on the web．

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Notting hill is a small town  west of London. Here lives shy  William, a divorced（離婚） man, who owns a little travel-book store.
It was a Wednesday, when the poor shop keeper happened to meet Anna Scott ,a movie star who walked into his shop.
They ran across each other in the street again. And they found themselves falling in love. But how could a poor man keep the love of a famous star? Their lives and their worlds were so different.
Six months later, Anna was in London again for her new film. She came to William’s thought …
Length(長度):110 minutes
Director:David Duning
Cast:Julia Roberts(actress),  Hugh Grant(actor)
小題1:According to the passage, who most probably plays the role of Anna in the film ?
A．Julia Roberts.B．Hugh Grant.C．David Duning.D．Not mentioned.
小題2:How did William and Anna get to know each other first?
A．Anna was invited to visit William’s book store.
B．Anna ,a film star, walked into William’s book store.
C．William was introduced by Anna’s friend.
D．They met each other in the street accidently.
小題3:What did  William do according to the passage?
A．A movie star .B．A book store owner
C．A man called William.D．We don’t know .
小題4:What is the passage mainly discussing ?
A．A book named Notting.B．A small town in West London.
C．A man called William.D．A film.

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