Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—18:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September)
Admission: $ 11, or $ 10 with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
The temple have been under construction since 1882 and they’ve still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The project’s vast scale and its special design have made it one of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions for many years.
La Pedrera (1,133,220 visits/year)
Opening hours: November—February: 09:00—18:30; March—October: 09:00—20:00
Admission: $ 9.50. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: No.
This building used to be called Casa Mila but nowadays it’s more commonly known as La Pedrera. It is a unique modernist building in Barcelona and was made of bricks and had colorful tiles (瓦). It was built between 1906 and 1912 by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852—1926) and in 1984 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site with other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona. Visitors to La Pedrera can see the amazing 800 square meters attic with 270 brick arches that give you a feeling that you are walking inside the skeleton (骨架) of a whale. The roof is equally impressive and is preserved exactly the way that it was built in 1912 with six staircases and seven chimneys each made in a unique style.
Barcelona FC Museum (1,032,763 visits/year) 
Opening hours: 6^th April—4^th October: (Monday to Saturday) 10:00—20:00; the rest of the year: 10:00—18:30
Admission: $ 8.50 for entry to the museum and $ 17 for a guided tour.
Disabled Access: Yes.
When you buy your ticket you have two options. You can buy a ticket for the museum to see the football stadium or you can buy a dual (雙的) ticket for $ 15 where you get to see the museum and the scenes at the club.
Miro Museum (518,869 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the web site for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $ 8. Save 20% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes.
This museum has a wide range of Miro’s work dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures (雕塑).
L’Aquarium de Barcelona (1,375,271 visits/year)
Opening hours: 09:00—19:00 (October—March); 09:00—20:00 (April—September)
Admission: $ 7. Save 10 % on the entrance fee to the aquarium with the Barcelona Card.
Barcelona Aquarium is a popular Barcelona attraction to take the kids and young ones. I have to admit I love the aquarium.
Picasso Museum (887,958 visits/year)
Opening hours: Check the website for details as they vary depending on the time of the year.
Admission: $ 9 for main exhibition—extra for special showings. Save 50% with the Barcelona Card.
Disabled Access: Yes. The museum has arranged Picasso’s paintings in chronological order from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking over time and shows how he developed the distinctive designs that he is famous for today. Very popular art gallery.
【小題1】Which of the following attractions is the most popular with people?

A．Sagrada Familia	B．La Pedrera
C．Barcelona FC Museum	D．Picasso Museum

【小題2】What do we know about the tourist attractions mentioned in the above passage?

A．Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.

B．La Pedrera is well-known for its colorful material.

C．Barcelona FC Museum may attract football fans.

D．Miro Museum was built in 1914.

【小題3】If you visit the stadium and the club with a tour guide in Barcelona FC Museum, you should pay ________.

A．$ 25.5

B．$ 32

C．$ 42.5

D．$ 34

【小題4】What do the attractions have in common?

A．They are all famous for their architectural style.

B．They are available for the disabled people.

C．Their opening hours are changeable in different seasons.

D．Tourists can have a discount of 20% with the Barcelona Card.

One of the most difficulties in learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These four books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language.
Ya Gotta Know It by Hania Hassan
It provides an excellent mixture of materials for classroom lessons and American slang reference. Its unique feature is that students are provided with ongoing (持續(xù)不斷的) context reminding learners of idioms learned while improving their understanding by using the same characters and a developing story line. Exercises provide a chance for students to practice in proper situations.
Price: $11.66
ISBN: 9780074560167
Common American Phrases by Richard A. Spears
It has a wide variety of resources on American English. It contains more than 2,000 phrases and idioms. Excellent for classroom use as this reference guide focuses on standard phrases that can be found in everyday standard usage.
Price: $ 7.06
ISBN: 978007405607
American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun by Edward Swick
The book’s strength is its translation of more formal English of a number of idioms. These phrases are then repeated in a number of different contexts giving students a good idea of common usage. There are also a number of exercises designed to help students put their newfound idiomatic understanding into use.
Price: $ 5.49
ISBN: 9780764108075
American Slang by Robert L. Chapman
It provides a guide for advanced level English students. This references guide to slang is best used by those interested in the very latest and up-to-date slang and slang you might hear in the laterst films from Hollywood.
Price: $ 1.99
ISBN: 9780062731722
【小題1】The purpose of writing the passage is _______.

A．teach students how to learn idioms

B．introduce books to readers

C．increase students’ knowledge about idioms

D．offer learning materials to readers for free

【小題2】 In what way is Ya Gotta Know It different from other books?

A．It contains a lot of exercises.

B．It has the largest number of idioms.

C．It is mainly about American slang.

D．It offers readers ongoing context.

【小題3】If you want to learn the slang from the latest Hollywood films, you can choose _______.

A．American Slang

B．Ya Gotta Know It

C．American Idioms and Some Phrases Just for Fun

D．Common American Phrases

■United States Capitol
It serves as the seat of government for the US Congress. It is located in Washington, D. C., on top of Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall. Officially, both the east and west sides of the Capitol are referred to as “fronts”. Historically, however, the east front was initially the side of the building intended for the arrival of visitors and famous guests.
Phone: (202) 225-6827
Official website: www.aoc.gov
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
■International Spy Museum
It is a privately owned museum dedicated to the field of espionage located in Washington. D. C., The museum was built by The Malrite Company at a cost of US $ 40 million. Despite being one of the few museums in Washington that charges admission fees, it has been popular since its opening in July 2002.
Phone: (202) 393-7798
Official website: www.spymuseum.org
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
■National Museum of Natural History
It is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Admission is free and the museum is open 364 days a year. The museum’s collections total over 125 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites（隕石），and human cultural artifacts, making it the largest such museum anywhere. It is the second most popular of all of the Smithsonian museums and is also home to about 185 professional natural history scientists—the largest group of scientists dedicated to the study of the natural and cultural history in the world.
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Official website: www.mnh.si.edu
■Jefferson Memorial
It is a presidential memorial in Washington, D. C., dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. The neoclassical building was designed by John Russell Pope. It was built by Philadelphia contractor John Mc. Shain. Construction began in 1939, the building was completed in 1942, and the bronze statue of Jefferson was added in 1947. When completed, the memorial occupied one of the last significant sites left in the city.
Phone: (202) 426-6821
Official website: www.mps.gov/thje
【小題1】Which admission is free?

A．United States Capitol

B．Jefferson Memorial

C．International Spy Museum

D．National Museum of Natural History

【小題2】 Visitors can learn more about ________ in the Jefferson Memorial.

A．the third American president	B．the US government
C．rock collections	D．natural history

【小題3】Where does this text probably come from?

A．A science textbook	B．A tourist guide
C．A museum guide	D．A history report

Holidays are really important. Many of us will have childhood memories of summer holidays where we were taken away from home to experience new environments and learn in different ways.
But holidays are expensive and, for those on low wages or living on benefits, they are often unobtainable. Even the cheapest holidays require travel and other additional costs that are difficult for many families to meet.
For working parents, the long summer break can be a very difficult problem for childcare. When an annual leave allowance amounts to only five weeks, there is a need to spread this across the year. Couples can find themselves taking leave in turn in order to care for children who are on holiday. For some, this makes even an affordable family holiday difficult.
The schools that I visit in Nottingham are full of experienced staff committed to giving our children a caring and inspiring learning environment. The number of children receiving free school meals is quite large in Nottingham and many schools have breakfast clubs to make sure that children get a healthy start to the day. Most schools undertake programs of group or individual educational support. Schools also have an important role in sofeguaiding children's welfare through the ongoing touch and support with their pupils. During the long summer holidays, much of this is missed.
While teachers are holidaying in the UK, many of their pupils spend the whole six weeks on the street where they live. The lack of free school meals for six weeks can result in pressure on a family budget and an inability to afford the inspiring experiences that help children to continue their learning.
In setting out its plans for a five-term year, Nottingham City Council (委員會(huì))is seeking to reduce the summer holiday down lo four and a half weeks, with a more balanced five terms of roughly eight weeks, each followed by a two-week break. We believe this will give real “down time" for school staff and pupils alike but will be short enough not to cause a real break in learning.
We acknowledge that this change may be difficult for some school staff, particularly whose own children are educated in other authorities. However, this must be weighed against the benefits for city children for whom we all have the greatest duty of care.
【小題1】The passage is probably written by   .

A．a(chǎn)n experienced teacher	B．a(chǎn) city council member
C．a(chǎn)n inspired student	D．a(chǎn) working parent

【小題2】The underlined word "they" in the second paragraph refers to "  ’.

A．environments

B．wages

C．holidays

D．benefits

【小題3】It is suggested in the passage that the summer break be reduced to.

A．2 weeks

B．6 weeks

C．5 weeks

D．4.5 weeks

【小題4】The plans for a shorter summer holiday will help students_____ .

A． obtain the cheapest holidays without additional costs

B． get a chance to spend six weeks a term with teachers in school

C． have more school days to receive free school meals

D． benefit more from the caring and inspiring learning environment

【小題5】It can be inferred from the passage that   _______.

A． some school staff will say “ No" to the plans for a shorter summer holiday

B． the suggested plans for a five-term school year can hardly be carried out

C． the long summer holiday gives teachers and students real "down time"

D． working parents can enjoy a five-week break to care for their children

How You Can Learn a Language in Only 10 Days
Most people recognize the many benefits of learning a foreign language: You can travel to foreign countries and feel comfortable, be a more productive and attractive employee in today’s competitive job market, and immerse （沉浸）yourself in the vast cultures around the world. In addition, scientific studies have shown that learning a new language helps to keep memories sharp and naturally improves brain function.
But do you know that you can learn a new language in as little as 10 days? The Pimsleur Approach to learning new languages help users pick up new languages quickly .Even the FBI and National Security Agency have purchased the Pimsleur Approach.
The Pimsleur Languag Programs
The entire Pimsleur Approach is what language learning should be : quick, fun and easy. You will learn a new language effortlessly without any reading, writing or computer use. The Pimsleur Approach has a 100 percent guarantee : speak in 10 days or you don’t pay.
Who is Dr. Pimsleur?
Pimsleur Approach is a language educator. He noticed that children have an amazing ability to learn new languages quickly. He spent his life developing this course to let you , as an adult , learn a new language as easily as a child would .You might not realize it , but you have already learned one language using the Pimsleur Approach.
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The company is currently offering new customers a special offer of 50 % discount on tuition fees.The programs which normally cost $100 are now available for just %50. Better yet ,they are also offering a money-back guarantee. So ,if you find you are not learning as fast as they said , simply return it for a full payment .
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【小題1】According to the first paragraph,          .

A．most people have learned a foreign language .

B．you can find a job easily if you know a foreign language.

C．learning a foreign language can improve brain function.

D．it is hard to stay in a foreign country if you do not know its language.

【小題2】If you can not speak a foreign language in ten days with the approach, you can         

A．a(chǎn)sk your money back .	B．learn it again for free.
C．change your teacher .	D．a(chǎn)sk Dr.Pimsleur for help.

【小題3】We can know from the passage that Dr.Pimsleur         

A．is the owner of the Pimsleur language programs .

B．is a language educator who studies children’s languages.

C．once worked for the FBI and National Security Agency.

D．developed a course helping adults learn a new language easily.

【小題4】Where can we most probably find the passage ?

A．From an educational magazine

B．On the Internet

C．On a poster

D．From the latest newspaper.

【小題5】The author writes the passage to          .

A．introduce an effective language -learning environment.

B．present a language educator’s experiences.

C．a(chǎn)ppeal to potential customers to use the approach.

D．call on more adults to learn foreign languages.

This is What a REAL Silver Dollar Looks Like
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You read the headlines. You know that troubled economic times have put global currency on a rollercoasterride. But millions have found a smarter way to build long-term value with high-grade collectable silver. And right now, those people are lining up to secure some of the last 2012 U. S. Mint Silver Eagles, America's Newest Silver Eagle Dollars. Today, you can graduate to the front of that line. Buy now and you can own these brilliant uncirculated Silver Dollars for only $38.95!
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Why are we releasing this silver dollar for such a remarkable price? Because we want to introduce you to what hundreds of thousands of smart collectors and satisfied customers have known since 1984--New York Mint is the place to find the world’s finest hige-grade coins. That’s why we’re offering you this Brilliant Uncirculated 2012 U.S. Silver Eagle for as little as $37.45(plus s/h).
Timing is Everything
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Offer Limited to 40 per household 2012 American Silver Eagle Coin
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Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
www. NewYorkMint. com
【小題1】What is stressed in the ad?

A．The coin is of high quality and worth collecting.

B．The coin can be circulated as a currency.

C．Limited supplies guarantee a stable price of the coin.

D．Demand for the coin is bound to break records.

【小題2】 If you buy six 2012 U. S. Mint Silver Eagles by post, you should pay at least ____.

A．$230.7

B．$233.7

C．$240.7

D．$243.7

【小題3】The ad strongly encourages people to purchase the silver coins by ____.

A．shopping online	B．making a phone call
C．lining up in front of the stores	D．writing to the company

D

The Worst Journey in the World Cherry-Garrard 665 pages Price: $ 16.95 This book is about courage, misery, exploration and friendship. The “Worst journey” referred to is a five-week journey undertaken by Cherry-Garrard in the depths of the Antarctic night and winter to obtain eggs of the emperor penguin. At one point their tent blew away in a gale, they were forced to remain in their sleeping bags for a further 48 hours as they were unable to take any action in the terrible storm.

Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told Alfred Lansing 277 pages Price: $33.78 This is the story of crossing the Antarctic continent. Shackleton and his men never came close to the pole, but theirs was one of the greatest adventures of all time. His ship, Endurance, was trapped and then crushed by sea ice, leaving Shackleton and 27 men adrift on ice floes. The story of how Shackleton saved all of them and reached South Georgia Island is one of the epics in the history of survival.

South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917 Frank Hurley 320 pages Price:$28.00 I am so pleased that this book has been published. Frank Hurley, a young Australian photographer was crucial to the 1914-1917 expedition to Antarctic. The book is an oversized collection featuring all of the official photographer’s pictures. Photography buffs, historians and adventure lovers alike will relish (喜愛) the images from one who was surely one of history’s greatest documentary photographers.

Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922 Michael H. Rosove 320 pages Price: $ 45.73 An excellent and unique historical overview of Antarctic voyages, from the very first by Captain Cook in 1772 to the end of the heroic age when Shackleton died aboard the Quest at South Georgia in 1922. This book gives a hugely readable synopsis(梗概) of each of the major journeys. You can therefore choose which expedition you would have most liked to be on, and which you would have least liked.

【小題1】 The writer has written this passage in order to______.

A．show us how people live on the North pole

B．recommend some books on Antarctic to us

C．tell us some interesting stories about adventure

D．a(chǎn)dvertise us to travel to the Antarctic continent

【小題2】If you want to learn about the adventure to Antarctic through pictures you can choose to read _____.

A．Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told

B．Let heroes Speak: Antarctic Explorers, 1772-1922

C．South with Endurance: Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1917

D．The Worst Journey in the World

【小題3】We can learn from Endurance, the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told that Shackleton and his men _____.

A．overcame various troubles to survive	B．enjoyed the adventurous experiences
C．a(chǎn)rrived at the North Pole as planned	D．were the first to get to South Georgia

The parents of a troubled teen may feel unsure as to whom to turn to in order to find help for their child. They may feel as if they have exhausted all of their options, and sometimes they are on the verge of giving up. But there is hope. Schools for troubled teens offer discipline and in some cases, drug treatment programs that can provide important life skills, and more importantly, a fresh start.
The following is a list of the most effective types of schools for troubled teens. Not every facility is a match for every child, but by knowing the differences between them, parents can make a better educated decision about where to send their teenager.
Boarding Schools
When a child is unable to deal with the relative freedom of a standard school day, boarding schools might be a good choice. At boarding schools, the child lives in a dorm setting, where almost every minute of the day is scheduled by school administrators.
Treatment Centers
When a teenager has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, a residential center that specializes in young people is an outstanding way to help them break the cycle of addiction. Treatment centers feature individual and group counseling to help identify the root causes of the drug problem and help develop the life skills needed to stay clean when the program is over.
Wilderness Programs 
Designed to help improve the discipline and self-reliance of the child, wilderness programs send kids back to nature. By placing them in a foreign and sometimes uncomfortable setting, wilderness programs hope to improve children’s behavior. Programs generally include hikes, exercise programs and team building exercises.
Boot Camps
Boot camps are the most extreme style of school for troubled teens. These facilities are modeled after actual military boot camps, where the individual must get into shape, work as part of a team, and follow a long, hard set of rules and regulations. However, boot camps might not be the best choice for a teen with a drug addiction.
【小題1】Who would be the intended readers of the passage?

A．Teachers.

B．Parents.

C．Students.

D．Experts.

【小題2】As the author suggests, schools for troubled teens______.

A．can be a good choice for some desperate parents

B．can completely help and change troubled teens

C．a(chǎn)re becoming popular with teens in trouble

D．care more about discipline than life skills

【小題3】According to the passage, boarding schools_____.

A．provide children with more freedom

B．have their students’ time managed carefully

C．pay much attention to team building exercises

D．can make children feel safer

【小題4】What’s the purpose of this passage?

A．To introduce schools for troubled teens.

B．To show some problems of troubled teens.

C．To teach parents how to educate their children.

D．To remind parents to care for their children.

American Watersports    Tuesday-Saturday
Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and even parasail! Enjoy the water up-close or from a bird’s eye view! No matter what activity you’re enjoying, be sure to protect yourself and your family from the sun’s powerful rays and apply plenty of sun block!
15^th Street Boat Company Monday-Saturday
15^th Street Boat Company offers rental boats of all kinds. They’re sure to have what you are looking for, whether it’s a small boat for a quick and simple outing or an extravagant boat with comfortable seats with a stereo and high tech navigation. You can rent a boat for half a day or a couple of days, or even weeks at a time. If you want it, they’ve got it. It’s fun for everyone!
Coconut’s Watersports     9am-5pm Monday through Sunday
Coconut’s Watersports is open 7 days a week for your convenience and offers tons of water fun for the whole family. Jet Ski activities last 30 minutes or 1 hour and can make stops along the way. You must be at least 14 years of age to ride alone and can be as young as 3 to ride along with an adult. Everybody is required to wear a life jacket and a license is required to operate the Jet Ski. Bathing suits and shorts are recommended.
Jet Ski Tours of Miami     Thursday-Sunday 10am-7pm
Jet Ski Tours of Miami includes onsite parking, indoor restrooms, lockers, and life jackets for participants. You may choose a one or two tour and each Jet Ski can hold up to 3 people. You must be at least 18 years old in order to ride. As long as you are accompanied by an adult, there is no age limitation for any passenger. There is a restaurant nearby to eat at. The tour visits 6 different islands and passes by Bayside and Hard Rock. You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins or a manatee resting in these fabulous Florida waters.
【小題1】You should especially protect yourself from sun burnt while visiting______.

A．Jet Ski Tours of Miami	B．Coconut’s Watersports
C．15th Street Boat Company	D．American Watersports

【小題2】Which of the following can help you enjoy sailing a boat?

A．Go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort.

B．Visit 15th Street Boat Company.

C．Choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami.

D．Visit Coconut’s Watersports.

【小題3】What’s a necessary requirement to ride alone in the Jet Ski activities?

A．One must be at least 14 years old.

B．One must wear bathing suits and shorts.

C．One apply plenty of sun block.

D．One must stay with parents.

【小題4】What will you do to satisfy your son’s curiously about marine animals?

A．You would like to rent a boat to ride with him.

B．You prefer a luxury boat with comfortable seats with a stereo.

C．You’d like to choose American Watersports.

D．You prefer the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock.

		Antz is a movie that shows young kids how to work as a team. It shows however small a part they may have, what matters most is the team out­come of that small-small effort they all put to make things happen. It tells them never ever to give up the dream and never ever to accept fail­ure. It tells about an ant that is never known by its size but by its team.
		Forrest Gump tells a story of a boy who stands for friends and has a strong will power. He never throws his life for chance but makes the best out of it. This story will make your kids feel sure about themselves and their abilities, making them brave enough to stand up to any challen­ges.
		Lion King is an American animated (動(dòng)畫的）musical adventure film pro­duced by Wall Disney Feature Animation. The movie will show your kids the importance of having friends in one’s life.
		Dumbo will give your child wings to imagine without any boundaries. He doesn’t have to be logical every time. He has to understand that it’s the mental strength rather than the physical strength that brings out the best out of everything. Free for parents who come to see the film with their child.
		As a parent we are always caring about our kids but sometimes it’s not helpful for their growth. Finding Nemo, an animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation， shows us how to teach them to over­come their fear by trying things，failing and bouncing back again for the/ry.
		The director brings out the best of the characters in the movie Toy Sto­ry. The movie portrays the emotions of the toys. How beautifully the emotions like friendship，togetherness ，leadership，love，care and so on have turned up in this movie!

【小題1】According to the text, the film Forrest Gump is aimed at improving the viewers’ _____.

A．teamwork

B．self-confidence

C．imagination

D．friendship

【小題2】How much do they have to pay if eight-year-old Jason goes to see the film Dumbo with his parents?

A．$ 10.

B．$ 20.

C．$ 30.

D．$ 45.

【小題3】Who are the main target audience of the movies mentioned in the text?

A．Parents.

B．Teachers.

C．Children.

D．Clerks.

【小題4】What emotions have appeared in the film Toy Story EXCEPT__________?

A．friendship

B．love

C． leadership

D． Generosity