Tales From Animal Hospital
David Grant
David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital . Here Dr Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated ,including familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess , the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond . He also takes the reader behind the scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his day , from ordinary medical check-ups to surgery （外科手術）. Tales From Animal Hospital will delight all fans of the program and anyone who has a lively interest in their pet, whether it be cat , dog or snake I ! $ 14.99 Hardback 272 pp Simon Schuster
ISBN 0751304417
Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer
Michael White
Form the author of Stephen Hawking : A Life in Science , comes this colorful description of the life of the world’s first modern scientist . Interesting yet based on fact , Michael White’s learned yet readable new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him . Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history where magic ended and science began.
£8.99 Hardback 320 pp Fourth Estate
ISBN 1857024168
Fermat’s Last Theorem
Simon Singh
In 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the world’s greatest mathematical problem : Fermat’s Last Theorem (定理). First put forward by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds , including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem , and who had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole Polytechnique . Through unbelievable determination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995 . An unusual story of human effort over three centuries , Fermat’s Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike .
£12.99 Hardback 384 pp Fourth Estate
ISBN 1857025210
【小題1】What is Animal Hospital ?

A．A news story.	B．A popular book.
C．A research report.	D．A TV program.

【小題2】In Michael White’s book , Newton is described as

A．a person who did not look the same as in many pictures

B．a person who lived a colorful and meaningful life

C．a great but not perfect man

D．an old-time magician

【小題3】Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “baffle” as it is used in the text ?

A．To encourage people to raise questions

B．To cause difficulty in understanding.

C．To provide a person with an explanation

D．To limit people’s imagination.

【小題4】What is the purpose of writing these three texts ?

A．To make the books easier to read

B．To show the importance of science

C．To introduce new authors

D．To sell the books.

Interested In Childcare? Qualified person or preschool teacher needed for busy childcare center, south of the river. Full-time work guaranteed. Immediate(馬上的) start necessary. The candidate(候選人) must be able to work as a co-operative team member. Phone 6345 2345 for an interview and fax resume to 6345 2345.

We Need Office Cleaners! Three people are required for professional cleaning in the CBD area. Working hours from 5: 00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays for each one. Approximately five hours per shift(輪班). A good record is necessary. Experience preferred. Phone 6345 7843 now.

Want To Work As A Dental Nurse? This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified dental nurse with a confident and cheerful personality to work in the School Dental Health Scheme. You must be able to get along well with children because work involves talking to groups about dental health practices. For further information, visit our website at schooldentalservices @ gov.sg. And fax your resume to 6234 4567.

Florist Wanted! Are you a creative and trained florist with at least two years of experience? Then this may be just what you are seeking. The city’s leading Florist Artist Studio needs another part-time member on their wedding team. Please phone 6098 7888 now!

【小題1】 You may find the above advertisements _____.

A．in a store window	B．in a school magazine
C．in a newspaper	D．on a company notice-board

【小題2】The position of a(n) _____ is a part-time job.

A．florist	B．artist
C．preschool teacher	D．dental nurse

【小題3】Which of the following is the most important for the childcare job?

A．Cooking skills

B．The ability to work well with other people.

C．Childcare experience

D．The ability to start work in two weeks

【小題4】An office cleaner will be required to work about _____ hours a week.

A．5

B．10

C．15

D．45

D

Award­winning author Emma Donoghue's latest book, Room, is a unique and amazing story about a boy's experience living in a small，windowless room with his mother. The 11' x 11' space between the walls of the room is actually all the boy knows because he was born there and has never left. Room will horrify ，surprise, sadden, and finally delight you. Attracted from the start, readers of all sorts won't want to put Room down. ◆First published in the U. S. in September 2010 ◆Publisher: Little Brown ◆321 Pages
Literary master Ian McEwan returns with Solar, a novel about a Nobel prize­winning physicist. The physicist's personal life is in a mess as his fifth marriage breaks，but this time he actually loves his wife and wants to make things better. Solar is a funny story, completely unusual and as good as anything the writer has ever written. ◆Published in March 2010 ◆Publisher: Knopf Doubleday ◆304 Pages
One Day by David Nicholls was an international bestseller before it was released in the U. S. in June. Although it is well written and funny at times, don't be fooled—this isn't a good­feeling romantic comedy. If you decide to read it, be prepared for some heavy moments. ◆Published in the U．S. in June 2010 ◆Publisher: Vintage Contemporaries ◆437 Pages
Fall of Giants by Ken Follett is the first book in a new trilogy (three books)that will take readers through the major events of the twentieth century by following five families. In Fall of Giants, most of the action centers on World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution. Although Fall of Giants is more than 1,000 pages and has many characters，the story is remarkably connected. ◆Published in September 2010 ◆Publisher: Dutton ◆1,008 Pages

【小題1】Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

A．Ian McEwan once won the Nobel Prize.

B．Fall of Giants is mostly set in wars.

C．One day is written by David Nicholls.

D．Solar is a funny story about a physicist.

【小題2】We can know from the text that ________.

A．the main character of Room has a wide range of knowledge

B．Solar is the only book that Ian McEwan has ever written

C．all the four books were not published in the same month

D．One Day is a funny romantic comedy that sells very well

【小題3】We can infer from the passage that ________.

A．the sixth of Ian McEwan's marriages broke

B．Room by Emma Donoghue has a happy ending

C．the publisher of One Day is Little Brown

D．Dutton and Ken Follett are both publishers

What’s on stage
An acrobatic(雜技)show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe(劇團)will present “ The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time: 7:30 p.m. , September 13-19
Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Exhibitions
Joint show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. until September10
Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings: The Wangfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.
Time: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. until September15
Place:136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District
Literature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Time: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. , daily
Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (shaoyaoju area)
Concerts
Beijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time: September 16
Place: The Olympic Center
Belgium Orchestra(管弦樂隊): La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world to commemorate(紀念) the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.
Time: 7:30 p.m. September 11-14
Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
【小題1】What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?

A．When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.

B．Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.

C．Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.

D．Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.

【小題2】The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that____.

A．it will let the audience choose the performers and the music

B．it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes

C．it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

D．it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

【小題3】 Suppose it is September 14th today, how many activities can people choose to attend?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

D．5.

【小題4】On the whole, we can conclude____.

A．people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional

B．there are usually more culture actives in September than in any other month

C．most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only

D．we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing

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

A．use the Internet

B．go to the Box Office on Sundays

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

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

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

A．A 55-year-old woman

B．An 18-year-old teenager

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

D．The people who book the tickets on Fridays

【小題3】If you make a group booking for a group of 16 adults , how much should you pay ?

A．$ 120

B．$ 126

C．$ 144

D．$ 150

【小題4】From the passage we can know all the following are true EXCEPT that ___________.

A．there are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre

B．a group of 12 persons can get 10 percent discount

C．the audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show

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

·Put sunscreen (防曬油) on before going out in the sun.
·Take it with you.
·Use it
— after a swim.
— every hour or so while playing outdoors.
— if you get sweaty.
·Cover up when the sun is overhead
— 10 a.m.—2 p.m..
— especially at lunch time.
·Get your suntan (曬黑) gradually and not too much.
·Controlled exposure (暴露) to sunshine helps avoid skin cancer.
Ask your chemist to recommend a suitable sunscreen.
Queensland Cancer Fund
P. O. Box
Spring Hill, QLD.4000
Phone (07) 8397077
Provided for community awareness by the Queensland Cancer
【小題1】This passage is most likely to be ______.

A．an article from a student text book

B．a direction from a bottle of medicine

C．a suggestion from a chemist

D．an advertisement from a newspaper

【小題2】Which statement is TRUE?

A．You should frequently put on sunscreen while playing outdoors.

B．You’ll never have skin cancer with controlled exposure.

C．You mustn’t stay outside from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

D．The more you get sunshine, the better your health will be.

【小題3】According to the passage we can see that Queensland Cancer Fund wants to _____.

A．sell sunscreen, shirt and hat

B．help people guard against skin cancer

C．encourage people to play in the sun

D．make money out of sunscreen

【小題4】If you want a sunscreen, you should ask _____ for advice.

A．the seller	B．the advertiser
C．your doctor	D．your parents

Winter is a very special time in Northern Norway. Winter also means skiing, and Narvik can offer some of the best skiing in Norway. The view and light change frequently and no two days are the same. For many people, the northern lights are an unforgettable sight, and in Narvik the sky is especially clear and great for watching at night.
The tourist season lasts from February to April, although May can be fascinating too, often with fantastic dry snow and an unbelievable light lasting well into the evening.
Ski hire
It is possible for adults and children to hire skiing equipment such as snowboards. All equipment is prepared for us. If you would like to book your equipment, please email Narvikfjellet.
Cross-country skiing
There are 12 kilometers of cross country ski run in Narvik. You need to bring your own skis as there is no cross-country hire. However, equipment can be bought at local sports shops in and around Narvik.
Off-piste skiing（非場地滑雪）
In order to explore Narvik’s off-piste opportunities you need to know the dangers when choosing routes. It is suggested that you bring necessary equipment such as a shovel（雪鏟）and a GPS locator. Ask Narvikfjellet for an experienced guide. With a guide you can explore Narvik’s special off-piste areas in a safe manner.
Sometimes it is nice to do something different and not everybody enjoys skiing. Then you can go horse-riding, or visit the local museums.
Price examples for the 2012--2013 season

Time	Children(8-15years)	Adults
1 day	NOK 230	NOK 325
3 days	NOK 590	NOK 835
5 days	NOK 815	NOK 1,170
7 days	NOK 970	NOK 1,375
Children 0-7 years can enjoy the service for free

【小題1】In Northern Norway, the tourist season may last ______.

A．one month

B．two months

C．three months

D．four months

【小題2】What can we know from the passage?

A．You can book skiing equipment through the Internet.

B．You are provided with skiing equipment for free.

C．Narvik is located in the south of Norway.

D．Narvik is open to adults and children over eight.

【小題3】When you go off-piste skiing, the following are a must EXCEPT ______.

A．a shovel

B．a horse

C．a guide

D．a GPS locator

【小題4】If Mr. and Mrs. Smith stay in Narvik with their six-year-old daughter for three days in 2012,they should pay ______.

A．NOK 1,160

B．NOK 1,425

C．NOK 1,670

D．NOK 2,260

The Universal Autograph (名人簽名) Collectors Club(UACC) has been serving the collector for over 25 years. Founded in 1965, the UACC began as a small group of Long Island. New York autograph collectors and has grown to be the largest collector’s organization of its kind.
The UACC by its purpose is primarily an educational fellowship(聯(lián)誼會) where knowledge and resources are shared with not only the membership, but also the public at large. By joining the UACC, you will be introduced to the fastest growing hobby in the world today.
Autographs have been called “frozen moment in time” by some people. Probably the most personal thing that one person can give is his or her signature.
In 1843, former President James Madison sent an autograph for a collection which the Princess Victoria was making. The future British Queen was only 15 years old at the time. Financier J.P. Morgan, Sr. began collecting when he was 16, and his son continued adding to the father’s collection. As the daughter of the Mayor of Boston, Rose Fitzgerald collected autographs, as did her son, John F. Kennedy. Franklin Roosevelt, Malcolm Forbes and Glenn Ford are a few more well-known autograph collectors. By collecting autographs, you become a curator(館長) of history.
Here are some of the best reasons to join the UACC.
The UACC publishes The Pen and Quill, the highly regarded 64-page bimonthly journal with articles and news in all fields of autograph collecting. UACC members may place free ads in The Pen and Quill to express their wants or just swap with other members.
Writing for autographs to famous living people can also be interesting. The more interesting the letter, the better chance for an interesting reply.
The UACC also offers its members the opportunity to buy uncommon autographic materials at low prices. Meanwhile, it publishes low-cost reference works for its members.
Once you join the UACC, you will be added to our mailing list and will receive catalogs(目錄) of autographs for sale by dealer members. The UACC has nearly 200 of the world’s most professional dealers as members. Each member provides contact information on our website, including mailing address, telephone numbers, e-mail-addresses, website address, etc. We always try to promote our dealer program and encourage collectors to always buy from these dealers.
【小題1】Paragraph 4 is presented to inform you that __________.

A．autographs might be the most personal thing that one can give

B．the hobby started as early as the 19th century

C．autographs have a long history and was popular even among great people

D．autographs reflect history and sometimes change history

【小題2】What does the underlined word “ swap” probably mean?

A．write for autographs	B．exchange autographs
C．mail autographs	D．sign autographs

【小題3】Which of the following about the service offered by the UACC is NOT right?

A．It offers member a good way in which they can get what they need much easily.

B．A magazine is published every two months to help you know about the world’s hobby.

C．It offers collectors great deals on unusual autographs at reasonable prices.

D．It offers Internet service to make extra profits.

【小題4】This passage is mainly__________

A．to encourage you to join the UACC

B．to tell you how interesting autograph collecting is

C．to tell you the fast development of the autograph collecting

D．to inform you where you can get an autograph