Book 1 Elixir    written by Eric Walters
Twelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best, who are doing research on a cure for diabetes (糖尿病). She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.
Book 2  George Washington Carver   written by Elizabeth Macleod
Meet the “Peanut（花生）Specialist”, George Washington Carver, the inventor and professor who made over 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern United States. See also Macleod’s Albert Einstein: A Life of Genius.
Book 3 The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations
 written by Alootook Ipellie & David MacDonald
Explore more than 40 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familiar to us today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people. Also see other books: The Chinese Thought of It by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of It by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.
Book 4  Made in Canada: 101 Amazing Achievements   written by Bev Spencer 
What things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection? Here are 101 common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian, including the Blackberry, alkaline(堿性) batteries and the Blue Box recycling program. 
Book 5 Newton and the Time Machine    written by Michael McGowan
Ten-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinosaurs up close. But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen Certrude, can he save them before time runs out? 
小題1:Which of the following best describes Roth’s feeling in Book 1?
A．Painful.B．Curious.C．Frightened.D．Disappointed.
小題2:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.
B．Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.
C．Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.
D．George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.
小題3: In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are________.
A．Newton’s human friends
B．the names of the time machine
C．two dinosaurs
D．the inventions of the time machine
小題4:If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by ________.
A．Elizabeth MacleodB．Eric Walters
C．Rocky London & David MacDonaldD．Bev Spencer

小題1:A
小題1:A
小題1:C
小題1:C     

1.A 根據(jù)第一段She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.可知Roth 很痛苦。
2.A 根據(jù)第一段Book1第三行her sympathy for the animals 和第五段Book 5 第一行 dinosaurs 可知答案為A。
3. C根據(jù)第一行Ten-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinosaurs up close.和第二行But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen Certrude 可知選C
4.根據(jù)第三段Also see other books: The Chinese Thought of It by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of It by Rocky
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Please note: The price of a Close-up Visits ticket does not include entry to Melbourne Zoo.
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Price per person
$30
Max group size
4 people
Restrictions (限制)
Minimum age: 5. Children aged 5 to 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Time
11:30 am
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4 people
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● Bookings can be made by calling Zoo Photos on 0392859406.
● Bookings can be made on the day by visiting Zoo Photos from 9:30 am.
● A Zoo Photo Animal Experience does not include entry to Melbourne Zoo.
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● Group size and restrictions are needed to pay attention to.
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A．can enter Melbourne Zoo for free
B．a(chǎn)re asked to work for the wildlife
C．can have a photo of yourself taken
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B．Children of all ages can visit the animals in the zoo.
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·Wait at least an hour after meals.
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Atlantic City Beach Office
 
Arrive on time.
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Smile and nod to the interviewers.
Ask about the next thing you should do.
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