Kindle:Amazon’s 6″Wireless Reading Device

Only ＄299.00

Slim:Just over 1/3 of an inch , as thin as most magazines

Lightweight:At 10. 2 ounces ,lighter than a typical paperback

Wireless:3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle , anytime , anywhere ; no monthly fees , service plans , or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots .

Books in Under 60 Seconds ; Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds ; no PC required .

Paper-like Display : Reads like real paper ; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even more beautiful images .

Long Battery Life : 25% longer battery life ; read for days without recharging .

Storage : Carry your library with you ; Holds over 1,500 books .

Read-to-Me : With the new text-to-speech feature , Kindle can read every newspaper , magazine , blog , and book out loud to you .

Free Book Samples : Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy .

Large Selection : Over 300 , 000 books plus US and international newspapers , magazines , and blogs available .

Low Book Prices : New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99 , unless marked otherwise .

Protect your Kindle for two full years—Add an additional year and more comprehensive protection than the one-year manufacturer’s warranty(保修), including coverage for accidental drops and damage . This helps avoid the inconvenience and costs associated with a broken device . The warranty stays with the device even if it is gifted or sold to another party .

The Kindle Extended Warranty is offered and sold by an experienced service management company , Service Net Retail Solutions (Service Net) . If your Kindle experiences a covered failure during the plan’s term , Service Net will replace your unit at no additional cost .

What is Covered

◆ Two years of coverage for failures due to normal operation of device

◆ Tow years of coverage for accidental drops or damage

How it Works

◆ Purchase 2-year Extended Warranty plan for your qualifying Kindle ( you will receive an information packet in the mail )

◆ Contact Service Net customer service at (877) 441-3836 if your Kindle fails

◆ Receive a replacement Kindle and return your damaged device to Service Net

1. The ad is intended for those who          .

A. prefer listening to pop music            B. are fond of playing video games

C. like reading novels                    D. want to look up new English words

2. Kindle is especially helpful to those        .

A. whose eyesight is very bad              B. whose English is not very good

C. who are blind and deaf                 D. who are very slim

3. We can learn from the passage that        .

A. you can download a whole book free of charge

B. you have to pay some fees when you download a whole book

C. the battery can only last a few hours before recharging

D. you can get a book downloaded in less than half a minute

4. If you have your Kindle damaged by chance within two years after you purchase the 2-year Kindle Extended Warranty plan , you         .

A. can get your money back

B. can have your unit repaired free of charge

C. can get a new unit free by returning the damaged one

D. can have your unit repaired at a low cost

Course Details

Crazy Creatures (3—5 year olds)

Class size: 6—10 students

Course summary: “Crazy Creatures” teaches children the English language through songs, arts and craft and games. Every lesson focuses on（集中于）a famous children’s story such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. The lesson introduces key vocabulary for the story and the children play games, sing songs, and do arts and craft activities based on the story.

Price: RMB 3,500/week,  RMB 6,500/2 weeks,  RMB 9,000/3weeks,  RMB 11,000/4weeks

Ancient Civilizations（文明）(8—12 year olds)

Class size: 6—16 students

Course summary: Children will learn about the culture, food, clothes and entertainment of people who lived in ancient civilizations, from Chinese, Greek, and Mayan / Aztec to Ancient Egypt. At the end of every week children will perform a short play wearing clothes they have made themselves. Throughout the course children will learn songs, read stories and write short stories and poems.

Price: RMB 4,500/week,  RMB 8,000/2 weeks,  RMB 11,500/3weeks,  RMB 14,000/4weeks

Literature（文學(xué)）Study (12—14 year olds)

Class size: 6—10 students

Course summary: Children will practice the skills required for the GCSE English Literature exam through analyzing（分析）a novel. The novel is “Holes” by Louis Sachar, a best-seller across the world. This course will develop children’s writing skills and their ability to answer questions.

Price: RMB 4,500/week,  RMB 8,000/2 weeks

Dates: June 28—July 2,  July 5—July 9,  July 12—July 16,  July 19—July 23, 

July 26—July 30,  August 2—August 6

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Teaching: Classes are taught by experienced native English speaking teachers with a Chinese teaching assistant.

Application Dateline（申請日期）: Friday 18 June 2010

Payment Dateline: Payment to be made to Harrow International School Beijing by first day of the course.

●Snacks and lunch are provided at no cost

●A school nurse will be on site throughout the course.

●Free school bus service available

64. “Crazy Creatures” aims to improve children’s ______.

A. singing skills          B. social skills

C. English skills          D. computer skills

65. Students who take “Ancient Civilizations” ______.

A. can learn about Chinese culture

B. will watch a short play every day

C. will be taught how to write songs

D. need to pay 3,500 yuan a week

66. What do we learn about “Literature Study”?

A. It is suitable for students of all ages

B. It uses a novel as its textbook.

C. It will develop children’s art skills.

D. It will be taught by Louis Sachar.

67. Which of the following is TRUE about the courses?

A. They will be offered from June to July.

B. Students will learn seven days a week.

C. School fees should be paid before 18 June.

D. Students can have free lunch at school.

Kindle:Amazon’s 6″Wireless Reading Device
Only ＄299.00
Slim:Just over 1/3 of an inch , as thin as most magazines
Lightweight:At 10. 2 ounces ,lighter than a typical paperback
Wireless:3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle , anytime , anywhere ; no monthly fees , service plans , or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots .
Books in Under 60 Seconds ; Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds ; no PC required .
Paper-like Display : Reads like real paper ; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even more beautiful images .
Long Battery Life : 25% longer battery life ; read for days without recharging .
Storage : Carry your library with you ; Holds over 1,500 books .
Read-to-Me : With the new text-to-speech feature , Kindle can read every newspaper , magazine , blog , and book out loud to you .
Free Book Samples : Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy .
Large Selection : Over 300 , 000 books plus US and international newspapers , magazines , and blogs available .
Low Book Prices : New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99 , unless marked otherwise .
Protect your Kindle for two full years—Add an additional year and more comprehensive protection than the one-year manufacturer’s warranty(保修), including coverage for accidental drops and damage . This helps avoid the inconvenience and costs associated with a broken device . The warranty stays with the device even if it is gifted or sold to another party .
The Kindle Extended Warranty is offered and sold by an experienced service management company , Service Net Retail Solutions (Service Net) . If your Kindle experiences a covered failure during the plan’s term , Service Net will replace your unit at no additional cost .
What is Covered
◆ Two years of coverage for failures due to normal operation of device
◆ Tow years of coverage for accidental drops or damage
How it Works
◆ Purchase 2-year Extended Warranty plan for your qualifying Kindle ( you will receive an information packet in the mail )
◆ Contact Service Net customer service at (877) 441-3836 if your Kindle fails
◆ Receive a replacement Kindle and return your damaged device to Service Net
1. The ad is intended for those who          .
A. prefer listening to pop music            B. are fond of playing video games
C. like reading novels                    D. want to look up new English words
2. Kindle is especially helpful to those        .
A. whose eyesight is very bad              B. whose English is not very good
C. who are blind and deaf                 D. who are very slim
3. We can learn from the passage that        .
A. you can download a whole book free of charge
B. you have to pay some fees when you download a whole book
C. the battery can only last a few hours before recharging
D. you can get a book downloaded in less than half a minute
4. If you have your Kindle damaged by chance within two years after you purchase the 2-year Kindle Extended Warranty plan , you         .
A. can get your money back
B. can have your unit repaired free of charge
C. can get a new unit free by returning the damaged one
D. can have your unit repaired at a low cost

Course Details

Crazy Creatures (3—5 year olds)

Class size: 6—10 students

Course summary: “Crazy Creatures” teaches children the English language through songs, arts and craft and games. Every lesson focuses on（集中于）a famous children’s story such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. The lesson introduces key vocabulary for the story and the children play games, sing songs, and do arts and craft activities based on the story.

Price: RMB 3,500/week,  RMB 6,500/2 weeks,  RMB 9,000/3weeks,  RMB 11,000/4weeks

Ancient Civilizations（文明）(8—12 year olds)

Class size: 6—16 students

Course summary: Children will learn about the culture, food, clothes and entertainment of people who lived in ancient civilizations, from Chinese, Greek, and Mayan / Aztec to Ancient Egypt. At the end of every week children will perform a short play wearing clothes they have made themselves. Throughout the course children will learn songs, read stories and write short stories and poems.

Price: RMB 4,500/week,  RMB 8,000/2 weeks,  RMB 11,500/3weeks,  RMB 14,000/4weeks

Literature（文學(xué)）Study (12—14 year olds)

Class size: 6—10 students

Course summary: Children will practice the skills required for the GCSE English Literature exam through analyzing（分析）a novel. The novel is “Holes” by Louis Sachar, a best-seller across the world. This course will develop children’s writing skills and their ability to answer questions.

Price: RMB 4,500/week,  RMB 8,000/2 weeks

Dates: June 28—July 2,  July 5—July 9,  July 12—July 16,  July 19—July 23, 

July 26—July 30,  August 2—August 6

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Teaching: Classes are taught by experienced native English speaking teachers with a Chinese teaching assistant.

Application Dateline（申請日期）: Friday 18 June 2010

Payment Dateline: Payment to be made to Harrow International School Beijing by first day of the course.

●Snacks and lunch are provided at no cost

●A school nurse will be on site throughout the course.

●Free school bus service available

1.“Crazy Creatures” aims to improve children’s ______.

A. singing skills          B. social skills

C. English skills          D. computer skills

2.Students who take “Ancient Civilizations” ______.

A. can learn about Chinese culture

B. will watch a short play every day

C. will be taught how to write songs

D. need to pay 3,500 yuan a week

3.What do we learn about “Literature Study”?

A. It is suitable for students of all ages

B. It uses a novel as its textbook.

C. It will develop children’s art skills.

D. It will be taught by Louis Sachar.

4.Which of the following is TRUE about the courses?

A. They will be offered from June to July.

B. Students will learn seven days a week.

C. School fees should be paid before 18 June.

D. Students can have free lunch at school.

Course Details

Crazy Creatures (3—5 year olds)

Class size: 6—10 students

Course summary: “Crazy Creatures” teaches children the English language through songs, arts and craft and games. Every lesson focuses on（集中于）a famous children’s story such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. The lesson introduces key vocabulary for the story and the children play games, sing songs, and do arts and craft activities based on the story.

Price: RMB 3,500/week,  RMB 6,500/2 weeks,  RMB 9,000/3weeks,  RMB 11,000/4weeks

Ancient Civilizations（文明）(8—12 year olds)

Class size: 6—16 students

Course summary: Children will learn about the culture, food, clothes and entertainment of people who lived in ancient civilizations, from Chinese, Greek, and Mayan / Aztec to Ancient Egypt. At the end of every week children will perform a short play wearing clothes they have made themselves. Throughout the course children will learn songs, read stories and write short stories and poems.

Price: RMB 4,500/week,  RMB 8,000/2 weeks,  RMB 11,500/3weeks,  RMB 14,000/4weeks

Literature（文學(xué)）Study (12—14 year olds)

Class size: 6—10 students

Course summary: Children will practice the skills required for the GCSE English Literature exam through analyzing（分析）a novel. The novel is “Holes” by Louis Sachar, a best-seller across the world. This course will develop children’s writing skills and their ability to answer questions.

Price: RMB 4,500/week,  RMB 8,000/2 weeks

Dates: June 28—July 2,  July 5—July 9,  July 12—July 16,  July 19—July 23, 

July 26—July 30,  August 2—August 6

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Teaching: Classes are taught by experienced native English speaking teachers with a Chinese teaching assistant.

Application Dateline（申請日期）: Friday 18 June 2010

Payment Dateline: Payment to be made to Harrow International School Beijing by first day of the course.

●Snacks and lunch are provided at no cost

●A school nurse will be on site throughout the course.

●Free school bus service available

64. 1. “Crazy Creatures” aims to improve children’s ______.

A. singing skills          B. social skills

C. English skills          D. computer skills

65. 2.Students who take “Ancient Civilizations” ______.

A. can learn about Chinese culture

B. will watch a short play every day

C. will be taught how to write songs

D. need to pay 3,500 yuan a week

66. 3.What do we learn about “Literature Study”?

A. It is suitable for students of all ages

B. It uses a novel as its textbook.

C. It will develop children’s art skills.

D. It will be taught by Louis Sachar.

67. 4. Which of the following is TRUE about the courses?

A. They will be offered from June to July.

B. Students will learn seven days a week.

C. School fees should be paid before 18 June.

D. Students can have free lunch at school.