6-Day Trek (艱苦跋涉) in the Highland National Parks
Destinations: Saigon—Cat Tien National Park—Buon Ma Thuot—Lak Lake—YokDon National Park
Estimated trekking time: Average 4-5 hours／day
Summary: This trip is ideal for those who love trekking in natural forests. From the southern part of Vietnam up to the central highlands, you will cross through two national parks. There will be opportunities to see wildlife and challenge yourself physically at a moderate (中等的) level.
Indulge yourself in the beauty of nature, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, rediscover yourself in the natural world and refresh both mind and body.
Highlights:
1) Private tour
2) Walk through the forest to a fascinating and beautiful wetland area. If you are lucky, you may be able to see many different kinds of animals using only binoculars (雙筒望遠鏡).
3) Night time wildlife-spotting excursion (遠足)
4) Elephant riding
Includes:
1) Travel insurance
2) Private transportation
3) English-speaking guide
4) Guest house-twin shared room
5) Meals as indicated in the itinerary
6) Elephants
7) Canoe
8) Mineral water
9) Entrance fees & all permits
Excludes:
1) Surcharges for other guides in other languages, festival season and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
2) Visa
3) Gong show (80 USD／show)
4) Tips
5) Personal expenses
小題1:During the tour, visitors will trek through _______ national parks.

A．2

B．3

C．4

D．5

小題2:In the forest, tourists will be able to _______.

A．ride elephants	B．have barbeques with natives
C．play with wild animals	D．race in canoes

小題3:Visitors may have to pay extra fees for _______.

A．permits	B．a(chǎn) Gong show
C．meals and water	D．a(chǎn)n English-speaking guide

小題4:This advertisement is especially for visitors _______.

A．from other countries

B．who love wildlife

C．who enjoy country life

D．interested in hiking in forests

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小題1:The purpose of writing this passage is to _________.

A．introduce the best university inBritain

B．let the readers know the OU Support Open Learning

C．describe the new technology for learning in the Open University

D．a(chǎn)ttract students to the Open University

小題2:If you want to study in the Open University, you need ________.

A．a(chǎn) good study habit

B．some previous training

C．a(chǎn) willingness to learn

D．a(chǎn) degree from a good university

小題3:The Open University can offer you all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A．a(chǎn)n MBA degree

B．high-quality teaching

C．a(chǎn) computer so you can study online from home

D．9-month courses and diplomas as well as degrees

The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional American football in the United States, becoming a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than the year in which it is held, with Super Bowl I being the 1966 season championship game, when the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs. Super Bowl XLVI (46) was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on February 5, 2012, to determine the champion of the 2011 season; the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots.
The game was created as part of a merger agreement between the NFL and its rival league, the American Football League (AFL). It was agreed that the two leagues’ champion teams would play in an AFL--NFL World Championship Game until the merger was to officially begin in 1970. After the merger, each league was appointed as a “conference”, and the game was then played between the conference champions. Currently, the National Football Conference (NFC) leads the series with 25 wins to 21 wins for the American Football Conference (AFC).
The day on which the Super Bowl is played, now considered to be an existing American national holiday, is called “Super Bowl Sunday”, though it is not determined by the government. It is the second—largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving Day. In addition, the Super Bowl has frequently been the most watched American television broadcast of the year.
Because of its high viewership, commercial airtime during the Super Bowl broadcast is the most expensive of the year. Due to the high cost of investing in advertising on the Super Bowl, companies regularly develop their most expensive advertisements for this broadcast. As a result, watching and discussing the broadcast’s commercials has become a significant aspect of the event. In addition, many popular singers and musicians have performed during the event’s pre-game and halftime ceremonies because of the exposure’s attracting more fans.
小題1:What does the Super Bowl use to show each game?

A．The year when the game is held.

B．English letters.

C．Roman numerals

D．Arabic numerals

小題2: What does the underlined word “merger” in the second paragraph refer to?

A．Union.	B．Appearance.
C．Division.	D．Competition.

小題3:According to the third paragraph, we can know that_______.

A．the Super Bowl Sunday is an official national holiday

B．the Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for U.S. food consumption

C．the Super Bowl has owned the biggest TV audience among all games

D．Thanksgiving Day is the second--largest day for U.S. food consumption

小題4:We can infer from the last paragraph that________.

A．singers and musicians perform during the event’s ceremonies to get more attention

B．people seldom discuss the broadcast’s commercials

C．commercial companies make much money by broadcasting advertisements

D．commercial companies are not interested in the Super Bowl

As a boy growing up in India，I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s，with great interest.
My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe，where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium，Netherlands and West Germany.
I have vivid memories even today of going to Mumbai airport at night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand，during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable，even for someone like me，who is otherwise scared of flying.
After spending almost two weeks in Europe，we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport，for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine (萊茵河)，it was simply an unforgettable experience. I was in a sombre mood on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation，but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again，with the quality of their service.
Being the first airline to take me overseas，Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today，I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying，in general，for me，has always been an ordeal (terrible and painful experience)．Flying on Lufthansa，however，is something I always have and always will look forward to.
小題1:What made the author so interested in traveling abroad?

A．Growing up in India.

B．Once staying in Canada.

C．Once traveling to Canada with his father.

D．His father's stories about his traveling experiences.

小題2:Which of the following is TRUE about the author's trip to Europe in 1998?

A．The author traveled with one of his parents.

B．Both their going and return are by air.

C．They traveled in spring that year.

D．They stayed in Europe for nearly two months.

小題3:It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is ________.

A．a(chǎn) city in India	B．a(chǎn) city in Europe
C．a(chǎn)n airline company	D．a(chǎn) travel agency

小題4:The underlined word “sombre” in the 4th paragraph probably means “________”．

A．happy

B．sad

C．a(chǎn)ngry

D．enjoyable

Name: Container Gardens by Number
Cover price: $l5.95
Our price: $9.49
A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.
Name: Off the Beaten Path
Cover price: $30.00
Our price: $l9.80
The best-selling Reader’s Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It spotlights over l, 000 of the United States’ most overlooked must-see destinations.
Name: l80l Home Remedies (療法)
Cover price: $40.00
Our price: $29.96
Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound.
Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters(水泡) to allergies(過敏), and hiccups(打嗝).
Name: Best Weekend Projects
Cover price: $l7.95
Our price: $l3.96
Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.
小題1: You can most probably read the passage in a ___________.

A．news story	B．travel guide
C．newspaper	D．telephone book

小題2: How much money can you save if you want to buy a medical book?

A．$6.46.

B．$l0.20.

C．$l3.96.

D．$l0.04.

小題3:Which of the following can you afford if you have only $10?

A．Off the Beaten Path

B．Container Gardens by Number

C．l80l Home Remedies

D．Best Weekend Projects

小題4:The author writes the passage in order to ___________.

A．persuade readers to buy the books

B．encourage readers to read more about medicine

C．introduce the books to readers

D．develop people’s reading habit

Terrafugia Company has said that its flying car, named Transition, has successfully finished a 37- second test flight
On March 5, 2009, at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York. It was piloted by Phil Meteer, the company's chief pilot.
Transition is a two-seat airplane that can take off and land at airports as well as drive on roads.  
The company said that the flying car can travel at speeds up to 115 mph for 450 miles in the air, drive at highway speeds on the ground, and fold up(折疊) to fit in a garage (車庫) 81 inches wide, and 80 inches high.
This could be used in hospitals to transport patients so as to avoid road traffic. It may start running on wheels, and when it gets to traffic lights it can fly overhead the lights and keeps its way forward. So it’s good news to avoid traffic  problem and the traffic accidents.  
But some people say this is a going airplane rather than a flying car, at least on the appearance. Anyway, we are happy for scientific-technical progress, what a fantastical world in the near future!
小題1: This kind of new machine is made by ______.

A．Phil Meteer

B．Terrafugia Company

C．Plattsburgh International Airport

D．both A and B

小題2: ___ people can sit in Transition.

A．3

B．5

C．4

D．2

小題3: Transition can travel ____ miles every hour in the air .

A．115

B．120

C．450

D．480

小題4: Which of the following sentences about Transition is not true? __________.

A．It can be folded up.

B．It can both run on the ground and fly in the sky.

C．It is used in hospital now.

D．It looks like a plane .

ARIZONA
Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly
The Deal：A one­night stay at the historic lodge(小旅店)starts at $59 for a single room, $65 for a double room, and the lodge offers half­day tours of Canyon de Chelly($41 for adults and $32 for children under 12.)
Details：Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percent.
Time：Nov. 1,2006­Mary. 31,2007
Contact：800/679－2473，tbirdlodge._come
CALIFORNIA
Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe
The Deal：The Fall Getaway package includes a three­night stay in a lakeside cabin for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple—saving of up to $400.
Time：Through Dec. 15,2006.
Detail：Hotel taxes are included.
Contact：800/23­TAHOE，zephyrcove._come
NEVADA
MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas
The Deal：A one­night stay at the Mediterranean­style MonteLago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas, and coupon tickets(優(yōu)惠票)for ice­skating and skate rentals. Rates start at $65 per person.
Time: Nov. 17,2006­Jan. 15, 2007
Details：Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percent.
Contact：866/399­2753，montelagovillage._com
YELLOWSTONE
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
The Deal：A two­night stay, breakfast daily, full­day ski rental, unlimited ice­skating and skates, and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $ 119 per person.
Time：Jan. 1­Mar. 2,2007
Details：Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent.
Contact：866/439­7375，travelyellowstone._com
小題1:A couple, with their 13­year­old son, had a half­day tour of Canyon de Chelly without stay on Nov. 13,2006.They should pay________.

A．$114

B．$189

C．$177

D．$123

小題2:If a couple wants to have a cheap 3­day trip, they had better contact________.

A．800/679­2473	B．866/399­2753
C．800/23­TAHOE	D．866/439­7375

小題3:If you are interested in ice­skating, you may find more information in________.

A．travelyellowstone._com & montelagovillage._com

B．montelagovillage._com & tbirdlodge._com

C．tbirdlodge._com & zephyrcove._com

D．zephyrcove._com & travelyellowstone._com

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Good Fellow
Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, Free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.
Take Me out to the Ballgame
It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold, don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”
“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College.
小題1: You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food____.

A．a(chǎn)t the front entrance of City Hall

B．a(chǎn)t the Ballgame

C．a(chǎn)t 5:00 pm

D．a(chǎn)t Central Park on Saturday

小題2: The Redbirds ballgame_____.

A．is in the afternoon	B．is outside
C．is at the gate	D．might be cold

小題3: “The Zoo” is _____.

A．a(chǎn) park with lots of animals

B．US concert

C．a(chǎn) music group

D．going to give the concert at 8:00 am

Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure 
Size: 4,028 square miles(平方英里)
Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.
Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around (expect the mercury (水銀柱) to drop at higher heights).
Beaches: 47      Golf Courses: 20      Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.
Agriculture: The bulk (主體) of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.
Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from$ 35—$ 5,000.
Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.
Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts(度假勝地). In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.
Resources: Call (800) 648—2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for Updated information.
Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.
小題1:The passage is intended to be read by _______.

A．tourists	B．businessmen
C．students	D．immigrants(移民)

小題2:The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

A．28

B．32

C．44

D．37

小題3: What does the underlined part “expect the mercury to drop at higher heights” mean?

A．Things are easy to lose weight at higher places.

B．Dropping things from higher places is expected.

C．Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places.

D．Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places.

小題4: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means(交通工具) to get around the Big Island?

A．By rental car.	B．By air.
C．By train.	D．By taxi.

小題5: What can we infer from the passage?

A．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

B．You can call (800) 648 – 2441 to order some food.

C．You can find some courses to play tennis on the island.

D．You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.

The national schools’ first aid competition is an interesting way for young people to practice their first aid skills in a safe environment.
A school may have three teams. The deadline for this competition has now been continued to April 21, 2012. All teams will compete at an elimination (淘汰) round, with the winners going forward to the National Final for the chance to become the winner.
A team has three formal members, and a reserve is also needed. All team members, together with the reserve, will take part. There are two age sections:
Junior: 7 to11
Senior: 12 to 16
This competition is based on the Young First Aid Course from St. John Ambulance Training Officer. Support will be given to make sure everyone has equal chances to win.
The winners of this competition will be invited to take part in the Young Grand Prior Competition. This competition improves the practical first aid skills of young people and tests their knowledge and skills with a series of realistic accidents and injuries. Youth teams are aged between 12 and 16 years old and should have three members. Young adults are aged between 17 and 21 and should have two members. All teams may bring a reserve. The Young Grand Prior Competition will be held at the Spa Complex, Scarborough, on November 28, 2012.
Those who want to take part in the national schools’ first aid competition will have to complete our application form.
小題1: If you are fifteen and want to take part in the competition, you will _________.

A．belong to the junior sections of the first aid competition

B．complete our application form by the end of April, 2012

C．study the course of St. John Ambulance Training Officer

D．teach yourself a lot of knowledge and skills of first aid

小題2: How many students will stand for a school?

A．Sixteen

B．Twelve

C．Four

D．Three

小題3:Form the passage we can learn that the Young Grand Prior Competition will __________.

A．have a test with realistic accidents and injuries

B．not allow the adult competitors to take part in

C．be the highest level competition in the country

D．be held on April 21, 2012

小題4:The passage is written mainly for __________.  

A．those who want to practice their first aid skills

B．the young school students in the country

C．the middle school teachers in the country

D．the young people throughout the country