237 West Palmdale Boulevard
Fresno, California 93706　
AmToy Corporation
Suite 15
TransAm Building
San Francisco, California 94115
November 20,2010
Dear Sirs,
As a concerned parent, I am writing to protest your recent advertisement for Electro-Robo seen in local media in California. Specifically, I am referring to newspaper and magazine ads (attached to this letter) published the week of November 15.
Children respond to your type of advertising in an immature way; that is, they are unable to understand how expensive some toys are for middle class parents. Further, your product is violent in nature. Your advertisement gives children the impression that it’s fine to have “two guns and laser eyes.” You also suggest that children need your toy to protect them “when you go outside.” This is not a healthy attitude for children to have.
I hope you will stop advertising your product in such a way that may harm our children.
Sincerely yours,
(Mrs.) Alma Hernandez
President, Parents for Non violent Toys
Enclosed Advertisement:

It’s Here! Ready for You, Now!  It’s Electro Robo! Every boy dreams of being in control of a robot, and AmToy can make your dream come true! Electro-Robo is the world’s first fully automatic robot with radio control. Standing 80 centimeters tall, Electro-Robo is like a friend at home. He can walk, talk, and even shake your hand! He has two guns and laser eyes to help you defend yourself when you go outside with him. Every boy needs Electro-Robo! Ask your Mom and Dad to buy Electro-Robo for your birthday or for Christmas, which is coming up soon. Imagine that you are in control of your friend for life, Electro- Robo! Available at all toy stores and department stores NOW!

小題1: What is the purpose of the letter?

A．To complain about a broken toy.	B．To order a gift for Christmas.
C．To oppose the advertising.	D．To apply for a job in a toy company.

小題2:Why does the writer of the letter feel that Electro-Robo is violent?

A．It bears arms.	B．It is expensive to buy.
C．It is 80 centimeters tall.	D．It is controlled by radio waves.

小題3: Electro-Robo can do all the following EXCEPT________.

A．shaking hands

B．sitting down

C．talking

D．walking

Free Fun Guides

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 free	B．Two museums offer free admission
C．People will get free tickets online	D．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. 25	B．Visitors may offer help
C．All can visit the parks for free	D．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 read	B．By downloading and printing out a passport
C．By reading eight books at any Barnes & Noble	D．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 year	B．They last for the same length of time
C．The tickets can be used in any U.S cities	D．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 poor	B．introduce ways to save money
C．give guidance on how to have some fun	D．provide information about free things to do

Steps Shoes Salon
Steps Shoes Salon, 4518 S．Cottage Grove, knows our “economy is weathering a little storm” They’ve discounted winter botts and shoes for their fellow shoes lovers．So step in and save! Hours: 11a．m．to 7 p．m．Monday through Friday; 11 a．m．to 6 p．m．Saturaday; Noon to 5 p．m．the first Sunday of this month （closeed other Sundays）．Call 773-548
Jonathan Saunders for Target
If you’ve ever watched a runway shoes and thought “yeah, that dress would be awesome if it wasn’t $ 1,800”, you’ll be very pleased to know that British designer Jonathan Saunders has decided to use his powers for good and offer fashion – forward clothing．His collection was inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt, Jackson Pollack and Rothko．The clothing ranges from $ 14．99 to $ 29．99 and is only available until Novermber 1 （close evenings）．So hurry! Here are some highlights: Color – Block Tunic is $ 17．99; Ponte Skirt is $ 29．99; Marble – Print color – Block Dress is $ 19．99 and Reversible Belt in Yellow is $ 14．99．
Don’t miss these two boutique （時(shí)裝用品小商店）sale events
Shop at boutiques along Roscoe, including Cinnamon Boutique, between 5 and 9 p．m．to-night, October3, and 15 percent of all sales will be donated to Children’s Memorial Hospital．Other stores include A Pied, Little Threads, Glas-to-Go, Sacred Art and Original Expressions Happy shopping!
The adorable Lincoln Square boutique Dressing Room just opened a sister store called Dressing Room Shoes．Grab your fellow shoe worshippers and has over for snack, sales, specials and giveaways（免費(fèi)樣品）during one of these three parties: from 6 to 8 p．m．tomorrow, October 4; from 1 to 4 p．m．．, October 5 Sunday and from 1 to 4 p．m．Octorber6, Monday．Also, the store is launching a new art exhibition from Morpho Galley, which will run through the end of the month．Enjoy!
小題1:Miss Blythe, who will be free at 7 p．m．tonight, might go to         for some purchase．

A．Cinnamon Boutique	B．Jonathan Saunders for Target
C．Steps Shoe Salon	D．Dressing Room Shoes

小題2:The underlined word “awesome” in the second part probably means “         ”．

A．common

B．fashionable

C．perfect

D．expensive

小題3:What is the main idea of the first part?

A．The world is being hit by an economic downturn（開(kāi)始下降）

B．Steps Shoe Salon is providing weather forecast for us．

C．A snowstorm has interrupted the traffic in Cottage Grove．

D．Steps Shoe Salon marks down（減價(jià)）winter shoes and boots．

小題4:What can we learn about Jonathan Saunders from the passage?

A．Most of his designs are classical．

B．The clothes he designed are affordable．

C．He is returning to Britain on November 1．

D．Rothko once instructed him in designing．

There are several ski hills that can be found locally, and not so locally. Here’s a bit of an informal snow report for any visitors to the city who may be unfamiliar with the local options for skiing.
Sunshine Village
Sunshine is definitely the premier ski hill in the area. Of all the hills in Alberta, Sunshine is the one that has earned international renown. Ticket prices are cheaper this year than they have been in the past. Adults pay $76.5, seniors $61.5, and children only pay $26.5. At present, they have a snow base of 107 cm. The terrain (地形) is a mix of both easy and hard runs.
Lake Louise
Of all the ski resorts nearby it is the largest with 4,200 acres of ski-able terrain. It has the best balance between easy and difficult runs, and it gets snow of 93 cm right now. Adults pay $75.5, seniors pay $54.5, and children pay $24.5. Lake Louise is a great choice for anyone looking to do some easy access backcountry skiing.
Nakiska
While it will be opening shortly, Nakiska is popular to the public. Currently, they have a base of 71cm. The terrain at Nakiska is varied, but slants (傾斜) more towards the easy side. It’s the best place for families to go skiing as there is a lot of beginner and kid terrain. Tickets are relatively cheap. Adults pay $64.5, seniors pay $51.5, and children only pay $19.5.
Olympic Park
O.P. was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Canada, and it is a world-class facility (設(shè)施） for almost every winter sport. It has facilities not only for skiing, but also for all kinds of other activities. It has a snow base of 102 cm, but it isn’t the primary focus. However, with tickets starting at $5 and capping at $39, it is very inexpensive.
小題1:What can we know about Sunshine Village?

A．It is a ski hill in Europe.

B．Its snow is the thickest of the four.

C．It is suitable for ski beginners.

D．its ticket prices are getting more expensive.

小題2:What does the underlined word "renown" mean in the passage?

A．Good attraction.	B．Place of interest.
C．Prize or reward.	D．Fame or reputation.

小題3: Which will be the best choice for someone who is fond of other sports games besides skiing?

A．Sunshine Village.	B．Lake Louise.
C．Olympic Park.	D．Nakiska.

小題4: How much will a woman pay if she and her husband with two children go skiing in the best family place?

A．168 dollars.	B．103.5 dollars.
C．209 dollars.	D．129.5 dollars.

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 Macleod	B．Eric Walters
C．Rocky London & David MacDonald	D．Bev Spencer

Sunny English Club


小題1:Sunny English Club is for ______ .

A．nurses

B．policemen

C．businessmen

D．students

小題2:You will pay _______ if you want to stay in the English club for half a year.

A．300 yuan

B．600 yuan

C．1200 yuan

D．2400 yuan

小題3: You can visit Ocean Museum _______ .

A．on Saturday

B．on Wednesday

C．on Monday

D．a(chǎn)nytime

小題4:If you are interested in the life of fish, you should go to ______ .

A．Health Centre

B．Ocean Museum

C．Sunny English Club

D．16 Yong Le Street

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(qǐng)) 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) textbook

B．a(chǎn) travel guide

C．a(chǎn) newspaper

D．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．￥200

B．￥400

C．￥900

D．￥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.

Wanted, Someone for a Kiss
We’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申請(qǐng)) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.
Father Christmas
We’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00
Excellent  pay.
Please contact(聯(lián)系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.
Accountants Assistant
When you join the them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver of for somebody who has office experience.
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (簡(jiǎn)歷) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
小題1:Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A．Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.	B． Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre	D． Wealden District Council.

小題2:We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who __________________.

A．is aged between 24 and 40	B．may do some training work
C．should deal with general duties	D．can work for about a month

小題3:Which position is open to recent school graduates?

A．Producer, London Kiss.	B．Father Christmas.
C．Accountants Assistant	D．Software Trainer

小題4:What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?

A．One with GCSE grade C level.

B．One with some office experience.

C．One having good computer knowledge

D．One trained in producing music programs.

● DISPLAY ● OUR JOURNEYS ● 12 April-29 May 2008 Young people explore how they have adapted to life in Oxford. “When I first came here,” says one young African woman, “I just wanted to cry all the time. And now I have learned to laugh again.” Working with photographer Rory Carnegie and writer Nikki van der Gaag, young men and women explore their journey from the time they first arrived in a strange place to where they find themselves today. Organized by The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival (10－17 April 2008). Supported by the Maggie Black Trust and Oxford City Council.

● ACTIVlTlES FOR CHlLDREN AND FAMILIES ● MODERN ART TROLLEY FREE Art activities for children every weekend during the exhibition in the Entrance Space from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Just drop in. Children must be led by an adult.

● WORKSHOP FOR 8 TO 12 YEAR OLDS Thursday 7 April, 10：30 a. m. to 1：30 p. m. Looking at themes from the exhibition and exploring pictures based ideas through group discussion and using digital cameras. Led by Judie Waldmann.

● BOOK LAUNCH FREE The Drawing Book by Sarah Simblet is a practical approach to drawing the world around you. Sarah Simblet, who teaches at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford, will be present to give a short talk about the development of her book. Special price of￡18 on copies purchased in the evening. Booking recommended on 01865 813802

● TEACHERS’ EVENING FREE Thursday 21 April, 5 p.m. to 7：30 p. m. Lecture by Susan Bright, independent writer and lecturer, at 5：30 p. m. followed by an opportunity to view the exhibition. FREE Education Notes will be provided for teachers attending the evening.

● WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS Saturday 7 May, 10：30 a. m. to 1：30 p. m. Workshop for primary teachers who would like to develop their practical art skill as well as gain an understanding of modern art practice. Led by Judie Waldmann, artist and former primary school teacher.

● TALKS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS Exhibition talks and artist-led workshops to create work in response to the exhibition are available for pre-booked school groups. Suitable for primary and secondary schools, to check availability and discuss details call Sarah Mossop on 1865 813816.

小題1:If you are a teacher and interested in art, you probably would like to go to ________.

A．TEACHERS’ EVENING

B．MODERN ART TROLLEY

C．WORKSHOP FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS

D．TALKS AND WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS

小題2:What can we learn from the passage？

A．Susan Bright will give a short talk at the launch of the Drawing Book.

B．Rory Carnegie and Nikki will teach young people how to take photos.

C．The workshop led by Judie is intended for the secondary school students.

D．The children who go to the Modern Art Trolley must be led by an adult.

小題3:Which of the following would be the best title of the text？

A．FREE JOURNEYS	B．SPRING EVENTS
C．WEEKEND ACTIVITIES	D．ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS

小題4:The passage makes you believe that __________.

A．if you attend “BOOK LAUNCH”, you can get the book at a low price.

B．school groups can attend talks and workshops for them at any time.

C．a(chǎn)lmost all the young people have difficulty in adapting to life in Oxford.

D．TEACHERS’ EVENING is only accessible to teachers.

Aquatic Adventures!
Help Us Get Ready for Showtime!
Trainer Program
What does it take to work with seals or sea lions? Find out with Atlantis Marine World’s Trainer Program and go behind the scenes with our Marine Mammal staff and:
﹒Learn how we train our animals and help train our sea lions to learn how to paint
﹒Go into the seal exhibit with trainers
﹒Join in a seal training period - and get to pet and feed one of our harbor seals
﹒Help prepare food for seals
﹒Attend our Sea Lion Show
﹒Get a kiss from sea lion, Java – and take home a photo
Summer Adventure Days – Camp! Atlantis Style!
Our camp program adds interactive excitement to your child’s summer vacation. Children ages 3 to 14 discover the wonders of the sea environment through age – appropriate activities.
Pirate Snorkel Adventure
Yo-ho-ho, this is a whole lot of fun! Join us this summer for our interactive Pirate Snorkel Adventure and help Captain Poseidon locate missing treasure. While searching our lake, don’t miss tropical fish from all around the world. When you’re done, you’ll walk away with some booty （戰(zhàn)利品） of your own – a ＄2.00 game card and a pirate eye patch (海盜眼罩)  featuring our very own Jolly Poseidon!
Smooth Sailing: Taste Long Island Wine Cruise Now Accepting Reservations!
Experience the magic of Taste Long Island, a Saturday evening wine and cheese cruise aboard the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat. Featuring local wines, this adventure along the Peconic River is a relaxing way to enjoy both beautiful scenery and fine wines. Guests 21 and older only. Members and Green Key Cardholders enjoy 25％ off.
小題1: If you attend Atlantis Marine World’s Trainer Program, you can _____.

A．watch the performance of sea lions.	B．learn how to paint sea lions.
C．get a chance to kiss sea lions.	D．help prepare a seal exhibit.

小題2: The activities in Summer Adventure Days are divided according to ____.

A．children’s hobby.	B．children’s age.
C．the price.	D．the type of sea animals

小題3: In which activity will you get something as a reward?

A．Atlantis Marine World’s Trainer Program.	B．Summer Adventure Days.
C．Pirate Snorkel Adventure.	D．Smooth Sailing.

小題4:What is special about Smooth Sailing?

A．Guests under 21 cannot be accepted.

B．It provides famous wines from all over the world.

C．Guests usually get a discount.

D．It doesn’t accept bookings.