A2 and AS Level Revision at Easter 2012
Course Dates
Courses run from Monday to Friday each week.
◆    One Week Courses
Monday 6 April—Friday 10 April
Monday 13 April— Friday 17 April
◆    Two Week Courses
Monday 6 April—Friday 17 April
Students may arrive a day earlier （Sunday） and/or depart a day later （Saturday） at extra cost.
Number of Students per Class
The average number of students is usually between 1 and 4 per class. As the numbers increase　in a class, the number of “contact hours” is suitably increased to allow extra time. Many students　will find themselves in privately tutored（指導(dǎo)） classes giving them ultimate flexibility（靈活性） and attention of the Revision Tutor.
Fees
One Week Boarding Fees: 1,495 GB Sterling （5 days/4 nights）
Two Week Boarding Fees: 2,895 GB Sterling （12 days/11 nights）
One Week Day Fees: 1,095 GB Sterling （5 days）
Two Week Day Fees: 2,165 GB Sterling （10 days）
Optional Extra Elements
Extra Night’s Accommodation（住宿）: 70 GB Sterling （including meals）
Additional Private Tutoring: 60 GB Sterling per hour
How to Apply
We provide you the majority of A2 and AS subjects. Before you apply, please contact us to tell us which subject areas you would like to cover. We will then be able to check whether a space is available. Once a space has been confirmed as available, you will need to apply online or via the PDF, and also compete the Additional Information PDF. After you apply, we will require you to fill in a detailed form explaining your requirements. If you have any question, don’t hesitate to ask us.
小題1:Before you apply for the course, you must _______.

A．explain your requirements in a form in detail

B．make sure that they have the area you want

C．go to the school to get the application form

D．complete the Additional Information PDF

小題2:Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．If you need the tutor’s extra help, you need to pay more money to them

B．If you apply for the 2-week courses, you will have classes on the weekend in between

C．Tutoring hours are fixed no matter how many students there are in a class.

D．You can take the course on weekdays all the year around in 2012.

小題3:This passage most probably is a （an） _______.

A．a(chǎn)rrangement for the Easter 2012	B．timetable for a new school
C．a(chǎn)dvertisement for vacation courses	D．instruction on how to apply

Children’s Storybooks and Tales: This site is dedicated to Children’s Story Books and how to tell Children’s Stories. If you enjoy a child’s story or have kids of your own then please browse (瀏覽) this site to find some great stories and how to read them.
The Cat in the Hat---Dr. Seuss
In the first book featuring the character (The Cat in the Hat, 1957), the Cat brings chaos (混亂) to a household of two young children on one rainy day while their mother is out. Bringing with him two creatures appropriately named Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat performs all sorts of tricks to amuse the children, with mixed results. The Cat’s tricks are vainly opposed by the family pet, who is a conscious goldfish. The children (Sally and her older brother) finally prove good ones, capturing the Things and bringing the Cat under control. He cleans up the house on his way out, disappearing seconds before the mother comes back.
The Famous Fire---Enid Blyton
The Famous Fire is Enid Blyton’s most popular and celebrated series of children’s books. The sequence (順序) began life in 1942, when the first book, Fire on a Treasure Island was published and it has won great praise from both fans and critics. The series has gone on to become amongst the best-loved stories ever to have been written for children.
Tom and Pippo in the Garden---Helen Oxenbury
In 1988 Helen Oxenbury created a series of books featuring Tom, a naughty young boy, and his beloved stuffed monkey, Pippo. Ms. Oxenbury remarked that Tom was very much like her son “when he was a little boy”. Like Tom, her son would often blame his misdeeds on his trusted buddy, the friendly family dog.
The BFG---Roald Dahl
The story is about an orphan girl named Sophie. One night when Sophie cannot sleep during the “witching hour” and sees a giant blowing something into bedroom windows down the street. The giant sees her, and although she tries to hide in the bed, he reaches through the window and carries her away to his home.
小題1:It can be inferred from the The Cat in the Hat that ________.

A．the goldfish likes to keep company with the cat

B．a(chǎn)ll tricks performed by the cat are not amusing

C．Sally has to clean up the house before her mother comes back

D．the cat finally takes control of the Things

小題2:From the book Tom and Pippo in the Garden, we know ________.

A．Pippo is a naughty dog causing trouble in the family

B．Tom likes to keep a pet dog at home

C．Ms. Oxenbury complained about her son’s dishonesty

D．Pippo always gets the blame for everything that goes wrong

小題3:According to the book The BFG, “the witching hour” may refer to a time ________.

A．when magic things can happen	B．when a girl can’t fall asleep
C．when a person dreams a nightmare	D．when a child can be taken away

小題4:For whom is the passage most likely intended?

A．Children.

B．Parents.

C．Teachers.

D．Writers.

Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of these places:
l Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts
l Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龍) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
l Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
l Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
小題1:If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit         .

A．a(chǎn) Youtheater

B．a(chǎn)n art museum

C．a(chǎn) natural history museum

D．a(chǎn) hands-on science museum

小題2:What can kids do at a Youtheater?

A．Look at rock collections.

B．See dinosaur models.

C．Watch puppet making.

D．Give performances.

小題3:What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?

A．Science games designed by kids.

B．Learning science by doing things.

C．A show of kids' science work.

D．Reading science books.

小題4:Where does this text probably come from?

A．A science textbook.

B．A tourist map.

C．A museum guide.

D．A news report.

A Book Review—The Snake-Stone by Berlie Doherty
The setting: Urban England (the cities), but also rural England (the countryside) including remote English villages.
The theme: The main theme is a teenage search of self-discovery, in this case the search for a mother from whom the hero was separated at an early age. Its other concerns are love, getting on with others, being persistent and courageous and trying to deal with doubts, troubles and worries. As the book moves to a close, James’ swimming coach says to him: “You are not like a kid obeying instructions any more. You are diving like a young man who knows where he is going.”
The characters: James is the hero of the story. He is a championship diver, and has a comfortable life with his foster parents (養(yǎng)父母). Yet he also has the qualities to take him on a long journey to find his birth mother. The other characters in The Snake-Stone, James’ parents, his diving instructor, best friend, the villagers, people he meets on his journey, are pictured realistically.
The turning point: The turning point in the story comes while James’ foster parents are away in London, and he wonders about the identity of his birth mother. The only clue he has is a fossil, “the snake stone” which she left behind along with a note on which she had written: “Take good care of Sammie. It was written on a torn envelope with parts of an address still there.
The journey: Instead of going to London, James decides to find his birth mother. With help from his geography teacher, James sets out for the remote country village where his mother might be found. James has painful, challenging, but also humorous and happy travels. The mother he finally meets, Anne, has a minor yet powerful voice in the novel. He comes to understand why she left him at a stranger’s door fifteen years before. Although the meeting is not long, it leaves him with a feeling of completeness. As a journey of self-discovery The Snake-Stone also provides its readers with a happy ending. Its hero says, on returning to his foster parents, “I was home.”
小題1:What is the main theme of the novel?

A．Life with foster parents.

B．Life in the world of diving.

C．A journey of self-discovery.

D．A travel around the country.

小題2:What do the coach’s words in Paragraph 2 suggest?

A．James is a successful diver.

B．James is a hopeful swimmer.

C．James is an outgoing young man.

D．James is an independent young man.

小題3:The snake stone in the novel is        .

A．a(chǎn) stone with an address on it

B．a(chǎn) clue left by the birth mother

C．a(chǎn) gift from the swimming coach

D．a(chǎn) fossil left by the foster parents

小題4:Which of the following is true about the novel?

A．The story has a sad ending.

B．The story takes place in the city of London.

C．The characters are vividly described.

D．The turning point comes after the hero meets his birth mother.

小題5:It can be concluded that James’ journey is _________.

A．worthwhile	B．boring
C．comfortable	D．disappointing

Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.
King's Art Centre
A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend tees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.
You could attend a class teaching you how to 'learn from the masters' or get more creative with paint ---- free of charge.
The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.
The Botanic Garden
The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.
The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.
Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.
The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called 'Hissing Sid' is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.
Byron's Pool
Many stories surround Lord Byron's time as a student of Cambridge University, Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of "mess and drunkenness". However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I'm not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his roans. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron's Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don't trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf- ----over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.
小題1:As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for_____.

A．a(chǎn)ttending the masters' class	B．working with local artists
C．learning life drawing	D．seeing an exhibition

小題2:"Torch Aloe" and "Venus Flytrap" are_____.

A．common insects	B．impressive plants
C．rarely-seen snakes	D．wildlife-enthusiasts

小題3:We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed_____.

A．to fear pet bears	B．to like walking
C．to be a heavy drinker	D．to finish university in 1805

小題4:In the passage Byron's Pool is described as a lake_____.

A．surrounded by fields

B．owned by Lord Byron

C．located in Grantchester

D．discovered by Virginia Woolf

小題5:What is the passage mainly about?

A．Some places for weekend break

B．A way to become creative in art.

C．The colourful life in the countryside.

D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University.

Mini  Book  Excerpts（節(jié)選）
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land , the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it… The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
  J. D.  Salinger：A  Life by Kenneth Slawenski（Random House,$27）
Mystery（疑案小說）
“You’re a smart boy.  Benny’s death was no accident, and you’re the only who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it ? ”The boy was starting stubbornly at his lap again.
A  thought suddenly occurred to Annika ,“Did you …You recognized the man in the car , didn’t you?”
The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers ,“Maybe ,”he said quietly.
  Red Wolf by Liza Marklund（Atria Books, $25. 99）
Short Stories
She wants to say to him what she has learned , none of it in class. Some women are borm stupid,and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give ,and some women only know how to take.  Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers,some who they don’t want to be.  Some mothers suffer so their daughters won’t.  Some mothers love so their daughters won’t.
    You Are Free by Danzy Senna （Riverhead Books,$15）
Humor
Do your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun  Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times! ’s “amusement cycling ”is the most fun you can have , legally , in the United States right now. Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half to that within a day’s drive lf most cities?
Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle（Ecco,$14. 99）
小題1:If the readers want to know about the life of Salinger , they should buy the book published by
                  .

A． Ecco	B． Atria Books
C． Riverhead Books	D．Random House

小題2:The book Happy: And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for                .

A． young children	B． Disney World workers
C． middle school teachers	D．parents with young children

小題3:Which book describes women with characters of their own?
A.  Happy And Other Bad Thoughts
B.  J.  D.  Salinger:A Life
C.  You Are Free
D.  Red Wolf
小題4:After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that               .

A． the boy helped arrest the murderer

B． Benny died of an accident

C． the murderer got away with the crime

D． Ammika carried out the crime

Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security（安全）. Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.
小題1:Which part of the text gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?

A．Locks.

B．Marking.

C．Registration.

D．Basic Security.

小題2:The underlined phrase “act as a deterrent to a thief” means         .

A．help you recognize your bike

B．help the police find your bicycle

C．stop someone stealing your bicycle

D．stop you worrying about your bike

小題3:The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle        .

A．in the bike shop and your computer

B．in a police station and a security company

C．in a security company and your university

D．by yourself and in a security company

小題4:The main purpose of this article is        .

A．to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen

B．to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe

C．to give you advice on where to buy a good lock

D．to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place

Chinese girl looking for language exchanger
Posted Feb 10, 2012 16:25    by Sophia
Tag: Seeking Language partners  Guangzhou   Sex: Female    Race/Ethnicity: Chinese
I am a Chinese girl in my 20’s, can speak and write in English, but I’d like to make some improvement. People always look for making it better, right?
Meanwhile, I also like to meet more friends if we really have some topics to share.
And if you are in Guangzhou or visit here, I am more than willing to show you around in my spare time.
Reply to happycora@hotmail.com or call 15015704625
Tianhe nice apartment for share
Posted Feb 24, 2012 16:47     by Vivian
Tag: Seeking roommates     Guangzhou   Tianhe District     Up to 2000 RMB
I have a room available for rent in a shared apartment in Central Tianhe district.
The room has a big window with a nice view. The apartment itself is on the 22th floor of a new secure building on Tianhe Bei Lu, about 10 minutes walk from metro stations(地鐵站) on lines 1 and 3, as well as buses and other transportation methods very close.
If you are interested, please feel free to phone me (Vivian) on 13145751201 (message preferred), or email me on vivian_liu2003@hotmail.com.
Business Interpreter/Guide
Posted Feb 26, 2012 08:46     by Sony
Tag: Business Services    Guangzhou   Baiyun District
Dear Foreign Friends, I am a professional interpreter, now looking for a Freelance interpreter job urgently. Please read my CV at below：
Name: Sony Song      Gender: Male      Age: 22 years old
Education: Studied English in Da Shan Foreign Language College
Birth: 9th Oct 1987, Luohe city, Henan province, China.
Ability: Speak fluent English, know Guangzhou city very well, can also guide you to Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan, Shunde, Macao, Hongkong, etc.
Contact Detail: E-mail/MSN: sonysong4@hotmail.com; cell phone: 15112015812
Looking for flat
Posted Mar 11, 2012 14:03     by Lucy
Tag: Apartments wanted     Guangzhou
Hello,
This is Lucy coming from Peru and looking for a short term flat, from 15th April until 30th April 2012. If somebody can give some information, send me pictures, price and address.
Email: lucitamaron@hotmail.com; cell phone: 13800013900
Thanks a lot in advance!
小題1:If foreigner wants to learn some Chinese and make friends; he / she can call _________.

A．15015704625

B．13800013900

C．13145751201

D．15112015812

小題2:To share a department where the traffic is quite convenient, you may send text message to ______ .

A．Sophia

B．Lucy

C．Vivian

D．Sony

小題3:What do the four advisers have in common?

A．All of them speak both Chinese and English.

B．All of them are in their twenties.

C．All of them are Guangzhou citizens.

D．All of them are hotmail users.

小題4:The information above can be probably found_________.

A．in a magazine	B．in a newspaper
C．a(chǎn)t a website	D．in a guidebook

The Oxford Mal, England
Most prisons are the kind of place you’d be desperate to escape from, not somewhere you’d possibly conceive of escaping to.
But this former Oxford prison has been converted into a boutique hotel by the fashionable Malmaison chain and offers the kind of luxurious living that former convicts could only have dreamed of.
Rates: Double room £140 (US$233). Breakfast £12.95 per person
Jules’ Undersea Lodge, United States
Originally a research laboratory, the world’s only underwater hotel sits at the bottom of the Emerald Lagoon in Florida, and can only be reached by scuba diving down six meters.
The lodge can accommodate two couples and is kitted out with showers, a microwave and a fridge.
The real attractions are the fish; the lodge is like a goldfish bowl in reverse, where you sit and watch angelfish, parrotfish, barracuda and snappers peering in at you through the window.
Rates: From US$400
Das Park Hotel, Austria
Stay overnight in a concrete sewer pipe on the banks of the River Danube.
The drainpipes are two meters in diameter and two and a half meters long, with a porthole to look out of, a front door to close and a cozy nest to snuggle into, which includes a low-slung futon, bedside lamp, woolly blanket and light sleeping bag.
Rates: You pay as much, or as little, as you want.
Sant` Angelo Luxury Resort, Italy
“Four-star boutique cave-hotel” is the proud boast of the Sant’Angelo in the city of Matera, which is famous for its sassi-houses dug into the rock. Matera is the only place in the world where people can boast to be still living in the same houses as their ancestors did 9,000 years ago. The rooms have been fashioned from old sassi stables and workshops. There are two restaurants, a bar and an art gallery.
Rates: A three-night package costs from US$560 per person including some meals, a walking tour and car hire, but not flights.
La Balade Des Gnomes, Belgium
A truly out-of-this-world experience, this hotel makes you feel like you’re on the moon.
You can sleep in a moon buggy, bathe in a lunar capsule, and the walls and ceilings are covered in twinkling stars and planets.
Other themed rooms include a newly opened Trojan Horse, a Troll Forest, a South Seas sailing ship and a Wine Room.
Rates: From ?115 (US$170) per double
小題1:Das Park Hotel is different from the other hotels in that __________.

A．it is underwater	B．you decide the pay
C．it used to be a prison	D．it is not in Europe

小題2:If you want to experience the life on the moon, most probably you will choose to stay in __________.

A．Jules’ Undersea Lodge, United States	B．La Balade Des Gnomes, Belgium
C．Das Park Hotel, Austria	D．The Oxford Mal, England

小題3:If Mr. and Mrs Smith put up at the Oxford Mal for one night and have breakfast there, they will have to pay at least _____________.

A．£165.9

B．£152.95

C．£258.9

D．£305.9

How often do you use your car? Can you use your car less often? Do you know the following facts in the UK?
? About 50% of all car journeys are just for fun.
? Over 80% people go to work by car.
? 25% car journeys are under two miles.
? 70% car journeys are under five miles.
WALKING & CYCLING
Instead of using the car for short journeys, why not walk or ride a bicycle? Walking is a most popular form of exercise—it’s healthy and it can save you money. If you work nearby, try walking or cycling instead of driving.
BUSES
Bus companies are using new buses: some run on new fuels which produce less pollution; some have easier access for disabled and old people. There are special traffic lanes (行車道) to make bus journeys easier and more reliable. So do something to help solve the pollution problem—let the bus take you to work and your children to school.
TRAINS
All car journeys, long or short, can be hard work. For some trips it is wiser to take the train. Leave your car at home and walk, cycle or take a bus to and from the station. Train travel is fast, safe and comfortable. Train tickets are not always expensive; some are quite cheap at discount.
小題1:How many of car journeys are just for fun in the UK?  

A．25%.

B．About 50%

C．70%。

D．Over 80%.

小題2:The writer believes that ________ can give children valuable road experience.

A．walking to school	B．travelling by train
C．taking new fuel buses	D．having car journeys for fun

小題3:What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To teach people how to use the buses.

B．To encourage people to travel by train.

C．To advise people to use cars less often.

D．To tell people to obey traffic rules.