Music
	Little Red Katy B Katy B has clearly made it to the world stage since the release of her 2011 debut (首次) album On a Mission. Three years later, she’s fully established herself as a dance floor singer. On her new album Little Red, the 24-year-old British singer sounds more confident and assured, and finds meaningful connections in club-friendly songs with real heart.
	Here’s to the Good Times Florida Georgia Line The debut album of the US country duo (兩人搭檔) was released in late 2012, but it didn’t gain popularity until almost a year later when the single (單曲) Cruise became a chart-topping hit. The song is certainly excellent for its catchy chorus and overall country/rock sound, but the rest of the album is also full of energy and emotion.
Games
	Toca Cars The new gaming app made by children’s app developer Toca Boca is just as fun for adults. It’s simple to pick up and play. Players choose a racer and then start steering (操舵) it around a virtual environment simply by touching the screen. The game also allows players to create the racing ground from scratch (白手起家) by placing buildings and objects.
	Jet Car Stunts 2 The free gaming app by True Axis is the long-awaited sequel to the physics-based racing and stunt (絕技) car game that was a hit way back in 2009 in the App Store. This new installment expands on the original game with new tracks, cars, and game modes that are both fun and addictive.

小題1:The newspaper’s special column is to inform the readers of ________.

A．some brief accounts of new computer games

B．some up-to-date information about entertainment

C．the introduction of some celebrities and their works

D．the introduction of catchy chorus and overall rock sound

小題2:We can infer from the Music that ________.

A．the last three years has witnessed Katy B going up to the world stage

B．the single Cruise that became a chart-topping hit was released in early 2013

C．the US country duo gained their popularity on the release of their debut album

D．in her debut album On a Mission Katy B sings club-friendly songs with real heart

小題3:Which of the following is true of the Games?

A．Toca Cars is enjoyed by children and adults alike.

B．Jet Car Stunts 2 was a hit in 2009 in the App Store.

C．Both of the games provide confidence for car racers.

D．Both games offer players chances to create new racing grounds.

If you need to relax and want to head overseas, you can think of these four off-peak travel destinations to visit.
Portugal
With rich culture and history, Portugal continues to be one of the most affordable European destinations. Head to this beautiful capital city of Lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th-century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. The Hotel Teatro is a four-star restaurant, and average nightly rates are under $ 150 a night.
Hotel Teatro
Porto, Portugal
+351 220 409 620
Aruba
Set your sights on Aruba for an unforgettable Caribbean holiday. You can get special offers from one of the larger beach resorts here. Some of the chain hotels, including Marriott and Radisson, offer discounts on spa relaxations. The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is offering a Super Saver Spring Rate at just $309 per night.
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Palm Beach, Aruba
800-967-9033
Oaxaca
Escape to southern Mexico to explore the historic colonial city and learn about the region’s traditions, culture, and colorful history. Oaxaca plays host to several cultural festivals and is a great place to just relax. A seven-night stay at the Camino Real Oaxaca is just $207 per night for a deluxe single or double room.
Camino Real Oaxaca
Centro, 68000
01 951 501 6100
Turkey
Another place to have some local culture is Istanbul, Turkey. Stay at a destination that will put you within easy reach of famous sites like the Topkapi Palace. The Modern Sultan Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the historic district. Average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $ 120 per night.
Modern Sultan Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 520 00 53
小題1:What can we learn about Portugal?

A．Lisbon is a small town in Portugal.

B．A trip to Portugal is relatively cheap.

C．The Hotel Teatro is in the suburbs of Lisbon.

D．Most houses in Portugal date back to the 12th century.

小題2:If you want to enjoy the beautiful sea, you can go to _________.

A．Lisbon

B．Oaxaca

C．Istanbul

D．Aruba

小題3:How much should you pay if you have a seven-night stay in a deluxe single room at the Camino Real Oaxaca?

A．207 dollars.

B．735 dollars.

C．1, 449 dollars.

D．2, 163 dollars.

The booking notes of the play "the Age of Innocence":
Price: $10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
------ in person
The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. -8 p. m.
-----by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex
accepted)
------ by post
Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
------on line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com
DISCOUNTS:
Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday.
Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.
Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible(suitable)for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. 
小題1:If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT ________.

A．use the Internet.

B．ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card.

C．go to the Box Office on Sundays.

D．complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office.

小題2:According to the notes, who can get $2 off?

A．A 20-year-old full-time college student.

B．A 55-year-old woman.

C．An 18-year-old teenager.

D．The people who book the tickets on Fridays.

小題3:If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?

A．$120	B．$126
C．$140	D．$150

小題4:From the passage we can know all the following information except that ________.                             

A．There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre.

B．The audience can't refund money if the performance is on show.

C．A group of 12 persons can get 10 percent discount.

D．A school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets.

Today, children start to use computers, smart phones and tablets from a very young age． Many parents and child experts believe that this is very wrong． They claim that early exposure to technology can make individuals lazy and distracted． That may be true, but there it is practically impossible to change the world we live in now． What we can do is embrace smart mobile technologies the best way we can． That is Microsoft’s Windows 8 App Store． One of its applications is entirely educational, Windows 8． There, students of all ages can find apps that can greatly help them in their studies． We have prepared the 4 best of them．
Wikipedia—Wikipedia is the first place where students search for information． The articles on the popular website are updated regularly and they include many details, figures and resources． With this app, you can access Wikipedia faster than ever．
SAS Flash Cards—One of the most effective ways to learn your school or university material is by using the so-called “flash cards”． This app, however, allows users to create an entire set of cards in a matter of minutes． Also, the cards can be divided into different subject categories, which makes studying easier and more fun than ever before．
Kindle Reader—If you don't have a Kindle e-Book reader, you can use your Windows 8 device． Just install this app and the Kindle word will land in your smart phone, tablet or laptop． With the Kin-die Reader W8 app, you can also organize and store all of your favorite books．
My Study Life—This application is the mobile version of the website My Study Life． The app can be very useful for students in terms of school and university organization． There you can store all the information you want like homework, assignments and papers． In addition, you can create your own school calendar that will remind you of your upcoming exams, for instance．
There is one main reason why these Windows 8 apps are appropriate for students． Apart from useful, they are completely free! All you need to do is go to Microsoft’s Windows 8 App Store, download the applications you want and install them onto your device．
小題1:The underlined part means we should __________．

A．update the technologies as often as we can

B．accept the smart mobile applications willingly

C．purchase a smart mobile with much money

D．develop some new smart mobile functions

小題2:If you want to know of Rafael Nadal you can use __________．

A．Wikipedia

B．SAS Flash Cards

C．Kindle Reader

D．My Study Life

小題3:The function of “flash cards” is __________．

A．to make your smart phone closely attached

B．to update your information every day

C．to help you get your favorite reading materials

D．to help students learn their subjects easily

小題4:We can learn from the passage that __________．

A．students can buy the apps at a certain discount

B．the applications above are all for nothing

C．you should pay much to download the apps

D．It’s easy for parents to keep a watch on their children

小題5:Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．Top Windows 8 Apps for Students

B．Windows 8 to Be Updated for Students

C．Games Apps in Windows 8 Store

D．Microsoft Company and Its Apps

The Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England, is the best place in Europe for discovering dinosaur bones. Dinosaur Farm Museum was established in 1993. Since then, the museum has introduced the study of old bones to many more people.
What we offer
Visitors can enjoy our displays, or watch us cleaning dinosaur bones and other fossils found on the island’s beaches.
The museum has a variety of different fossils, many of them never displayed to the public before. As more are discovered all the time, you can be sure of seeing something new each time you visit.
We have a free Fossil Identification Service, so you can bring in any fossils you have and find out what they are. In addition, we have a reasonably-priced Museum Shop, where you can buy a souvenir of your visit. You could also bring a picnic and relax in our special picnic area.
Activities
Fossil hunts are organized from the museum and run all year round. Groups of up to 25 are guided on a local beach where they can search for fossils. All these hunts are fully licensed and insured, and guides can help to identify any fossils found and point out things of interest.
Due to the popularity of these hunts, all trips must be booked by a personal visit to Dinosaur Farm Museum.
Did you know…?
The BBC programme “Live from Dinosaur Island” was filmed along the coast here, and Dinosaur Farm Museum was the base for the television crew.
Find out more
Check out our website at www.isleofwight/dinosaurfarm to learn in detail how we dig for dinosaurs. You can also read about the many different kinds of dinosaurs which lived in this area, which was connected to Europe 120 million years ago.
小題1:Why are there always new fossils to see at the museum?

A．New fossils are discovered constantly.

B．People keep donating fossils to the museum.

C．Only a few of the fossils are displayed each day.

D．The museum exchanges fossils with other museums.

小題2:Which of the following is free of charge at the museum?

A．Food for a picnic.

B．Attending fossil hunts.

C．Having fossils identified.

D．A souvenir of the museum.

小題3:One can book a fossil hunt _____.

A．through a BBC programme

B．through the museum’s website

C．by making a call to the museum

D．by visiting the museum personally

(A) For Sale Chinese-made bicycle         Good condition Zhang Ying 306, dormitory 4

 

(B) Needed 25-year-old woman      900 yuan a month       speak good English Lan Fleming        422-389506

 

(C) Roommate Wanted Male(男)---English native speaker wanted to share A 2-bedroom apartment near campus ,washer, dryer, kitchen Call Li Ming, 228-940605 Any evening after 5

 

(D) Lost Black briefcase (公文包) with 3 books on physics Call: John Smith 843-316065

 

(E)Wanted to Rent  One-bedroom apartment from Feb.1 through June ,better near campus Call Robert Waller 843-429065

 

(F) Found Brown briefcase with some money See: Joseph Hofman in Chemistry Dept (系)

小題1:You can call Zhang Ying if you want to _________________ .

A．sell a bike	B．buy a bike
C．have your bike repaired	D．borrow a bike

小題2:If you want to find a job, and you can speak English, you can call ____________

A．843-429065

B．228-940605

C．843-316065

D．422-389506

小題3:One of the reasons why Li Ming wants someone to share his room is that __________.

A．he wants to live near the campus

B．he wants to improve his English

C．he wants his washer, dryer and kitchen to be used

D．he wants someone to use his kitchen

小題4:Robert Waller wishes to rent a room__________________ .

A．near the school	B．far away from the school
C．inside the school	D．outside the city

小題5:If you want to find your briefcase with money,you should visit____________

A．John Smithl

B．Lan Fleming

C．Joseph Hofman

D．Robert Waller

The 2^nd World Cup Live Painting Competition
Brief Introduction
The 2^nd Youth World Cup Live Painting Competition is a global charity event hosted by Canada Youth Arts Development Foundation and supported by UNICEF. It is a global painting Olympic of the world’s children and youth, and also a global charity event aiming to help poor children worldwide.
We don't have ready formulas, but we believe in action. The Youth World Cup Live Painting Competition aims to change things for the better. The competition will be a platform to raise awareness for the welfare of poor children. We hope that this annual competition and charity event will grow into an annual celebration of painting, the Olympic of cultural and artistic exchange.
All participants are separated into four groups
●Children Group 1 (Age 4-7)
●Children Group 2 (Age 8-12)
●Youth Group 1 (Age 13-17)
●Youth Group 2 (Age 18-25)
Main categories for this edition are
●Friendship
●Dream
●Environmental Protection
Tools
Pen, pencil, oil, water color, any painting tools and materials are welcome.
Size
A3 size (43cm x 28cm)
Entry fee
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility(資格)
This competition is open to anyone worldwide aged 4-25 years old.
Deadline
June 30, 2014
Prize
●The Committee will issue one First Award (Gold Medal), three Second Awards (Silver Medals), six Third Awards (Bronze Medals), and Best Innovation (革新) Award, Best Color Award, Best Structure Award, Best Method Award, Best Quality Award.
●First Award will receive the Golden Cup and $500 CAD, Second Award—Silver Cup and $300 CAD, Third Award—Bronze Cup and $100 CAD.
●All winners of the First Award, Second Award and Third Award from each group will have the opportunities to attend the final competition for live painting competition, which is to be held in Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond, Canada on August 12^th, 2014. All participants in the final competition will receive a certificate, which will be delivered directly from the Organizing Committee.
小題1:Which of the following can we know from the Brief Introduction?
a. The competition’s goal.
b. The competition’s history.
c. The competition’s sponsor.
d. The competition’s participants.

A．abc

B．acd

C．bcd

D．abd

小題2:According to the passage, the competition _________.

A．is a global painting Olympic for students worldwide

B．is a platform to find out children who have a gift for painting

C．is held once every four years like the Olympic Games

D．aims to help poor children throughout the world

小題3:Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Contact information.

B．Main categories.

C．Entry requirements.

D．The prize types.

小題4:It can be known from the passage that ________.

A．there are no given themes for all the participants

B．participants must use special tools to paint their entries

C．the groups are divided by the age of the participants

D．the larger the painting is, the more welcomed it is

小題5:If you took part in the competition and won the second prize, what will you get?

A．A silver medal, $300 CAD and certification

B．A certificate, $300 CAD and painting materials

C．$100 CAD, a certificate and a silver cup

D．Final qualification, certification and a bronze medal

Below are pages adapted from, http://sochi2014. com/en/
Sochi Volunteers
● 5 December 2013   Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team is Prepared for Games
On international Volunteer Day, 5 December, the Organizing Committee of the Winter Games in Sochi presented the national “Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team”, The Sochi 2014 Volunteer Team is complete, consisting of 25,000 volunteers from 26 volunteer centers across Russia as well as global volunteers.
● 6 August 2013   Sochi 2014 Sochi 2014 volunteer s meet athletics stars in Moscow
Approximately 2,000 Sochi 2014 volunteers will take part in the staging of the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Moscow from 10-18 August.
● 30 May 2013   “Sochi 2014”volunteers on the presentation of the Olympic and Paralympic medals
In St. Petersburg during the 11^th “Sport Accord”, Annual International Sports Convention was held on the presentation of the Olympic and Paralympic medals.
● 11 March 2013   Sochi 2014 Volunteer Training Program Launched across Russia
On March 11, the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee launched a large-scale project for training 25,000 volunteers for the 2014Games in Sochi.
Sochi Culture Activities
● International Ballet Stars Gala, 29 January 2014
Year of Russian Culture in the United Kingdom and Year of British Culture.
● Sochi 2014 Culture Olympiad to Present History of Sports in Russia, 20 December 2013
As part of the Year of the of the Museum of the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad the “ Training the Strength of the Body, Sports and the Romanov Family ” exhibition will be open starting from 21 December at the Sochi Art Museum.
● Sochi 2014 Cultural Program Culminates in Grand Finale, 16 December 2013
The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee has presented an entertaining Cultural Program for the guests and participants of the Olympic Games.
● Sochi 2014 Games Fans’ Anthem will Unite Spectators in the Stands, 31 October 2013
100 days before the start of the first ever Olympic Winter Games in Russia, the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad and General Partner of the Games Sberbank have unveiled the fans’ anthem for the Games. The anthem will be played at all Olympic venues and will be the main song at the sports fields for the competitions.
● “White Stick” Music Festival to Take Place during the Start of Sochi 2014 Torch Relay, 7 October 2013
On 7 October, during the launch of the Olympic Torch Relay, the “White Stick” IV International charity festival will take place against the backdrop of the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad in Moscow.
● Winners of Cultural Program Competition to Perform at Sochi Games, 19 September 2013
The Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee’s cultural program Contest has come to an end and the winners have been announced. It took place within the framework of the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad.
● Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad to Showcase Russia’s cultural diversity, 22 August 2013
From August, 25 to September 8, the “Alluring Worlds, Ethnic Russia” travelling festival will travel along the coast of the Black Sea. The festival is part of the Sochi 2014 Cultural Olympiad’s Year of the Museums and will illustrate Russia’s diversity.
小題1:Sochi 2014 Volunteer Training Program was launched on       ．

A．30 May 2013

B．11 March 2013

C．16 December 2013

D．19 September 2013

小題2:“White Stick" Music Festival took place in      .

A．Sochi

B．St. Petersburg

C．the United Kingdom

D．Moscow

小題3:Which of the following statements is true?

A．The 25 ,000 volunteers were from Russia.

B．Winners of Cultural Program Competition weren't known until 19 September 2013.

C．From August,25 to September,8,you were able to enjoy Winter Games in Sochi.

D．Few of the cultural activities were intended for creating atmosphere of Sochi Winter Games.

小題4:From the two boxes, you can learn that the activities were listed according to      .

A．importance

B．place

C．date

D．name

Events in New Jersey （From April 11th-23rd）
Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street．（973）566-6200．
“Catch Me if You Can”, starring Leonardo DiCaprio．Monday, April 11th
“The Invention of Lying”, comedy．Thursday, April 14th, 8 p．m．
“Sideways”, starring Paul Giamatti．April 18
“Phone Call From a Stranger”, with Bette Davis．April 21
All are Free．
Studio Montclair, 33 Plymouth Street．（973）744-1818．
“Sustainability and the Artistic Vision”, group show featuring artists who use sustainable materials．
Through April 23．
Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a．m．to 5 p．m．, or by appointment．
The Community Theater, 100 South Street．（973）539-8008．
Russian National Ballet Theatre presents “Chopiniana” and “Romeo and Juliet”．
April 15, at 8 p．m．
$27 to $57．
Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue．（973）228-8776．
“New Jersey Wood-turners”, adults learn to create art from pieces of wood found in nature．
April 18 at 7 p．m．
$8; members, free．
Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road．（732）747-2266．
“Give Peace a Chance: John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-in for Peace Exhibition”, featuring more than 40 large-format images by the photojournalist Gerry Deiter．
Through April 22．
$7; children under 2, free．
Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a．m．to 4:30 p．m．
William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road．（877）978-3923．
“The African Impact on the American Experience: Between Race and Culture”, panel discussion moderated by Prof．Lawrence Mbogoni．
Tuesday, April 12 at 12:30 p．m．
American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood Street．（973）595-7953．
“The Line That Divides: NAFTA Trade Corridor”, exhibition of photographs, paintings and video by Pamela Calore．
Through April 23．
Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 4 p．m．, or by appointment．
$3 to $5; members and children under 12, free．
小題1:Which of the following number can offer you more information if you show interest in John Lennon and his wife?

A．（973）595-7953	B．（877）978-3923
C．（732）747-2266	D．（973）566-6200

小題2:How many events can you choose to enjoy yourself on Saturdays during April 11-23?

A．2

B．3

C．4

D．5

小題3:What can we know about “The Line That Divides: NAFTA Trade Corridor” according to the text?

A．Free admission is offered to certain groups of people．

B．The photos exhibited are about Pamela Calore．

C．It is accessible all day till April 23．

D．Arrangements in advance are required．

小題4:Who is the most likely one to satisfy a student majoring in African history?

A．Bette Davis	B．Lawrence Mbogoni
C．Gerry Deiter	D．Yoko Ono

Plan on traveling around the USA this summer. If you need help in arranging the trip, or want ideas about where to go and what to do, there are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.
http://byways. org
The National Scenic Byways Program covers l50 memorable roads. Some are natural routes, such as Route l along the California coast. Others focus on history(such as Route 6) or man-made attractions (the Las Vegas Trip). For each, you are provided with a map, told the route’s length and how long is allowed, and given detailed suggestions on sights and stop-offs.
www. oyster. com
This is the best website for reviews of hotels in US cities and resorts. The reviews are impressively thorough--covering locations, rooms, cleanliness, food and so on. Importantly, these are not promotional photos by the hotels, but more honest and revealing ones taken by inspectors. Search facilities are excellent. From the 243 hotels reviewed in the New York, you can narrow down what you are looking for by locations, facilities and styles, or just pick out a selection of the best.
www. 101usaholidays. co. uk
This is the latest offering that features l01 holiday ideas to the USA. It’s an impressively diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King to a golfing break in Arizona and a cycling and wine—tasting trip in California’s Napa Valley. Narrow down what you are looking for--whether by price, region, theme and who will be traveling--and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. It’s a really clever design.
www. mousesavers. com  
Walt Disney World in California can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people.
So turn to long established Mousesavers. com, dedicated to giving big discounts on tickets, hotels and dining at Walt Disney World. The website also offers general money—saving tips, suggestions for cheap and free stuff and brief coverage of other Florida and California theme parks.
小題1:If you are going to the USA for the man-made attractions, you can drive along________.

A．Route l

B．Route 6

C．the Las Vegas Trip

D．the California coast

小題2:Why are the photos of the hotels in US cities and resorts real in WWW. oyster. com?

A．Because they were taken by customers who once lived there.

B．Because there are comments of customers on each photo.

C．Because there are qualifications of the authority.

D．Because they are taken by inspectors of the website.

小題3:Travel ideas for a big family with kids and the old are available at         .

A．http://byways. org	B．www. oyster. com
C．www. 101 us holidays. co. uk	D．www. mouse savers. com

小題4:What can be inferred from the passage?
A. WWW.mouse savers.com is a newly established website.
B. Discounted tickets of Walt Disney World are not available for everyone.
C. California’s Napa Valley is famous for its wine.
D. The National Scenic Byways Proclaim covers all the roads in the USA.
小題5:Where does the text probably come from?

A．A news report.

B．A tourist brochure.

C．A culture journal.

D．A health column.