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Museums in Atlanta
　  Atlanta, Georgia is a great place for visitors seeking a little culture. There are Atlanta museums of all kinds, to interest adults and children. The history of the area is a fascinating one and it is documented in many of the museums. There are also collections of art and science based institutions and displays from the natural world.
The city is famous for many reasons, one of them being the World of Coca-Cola Museum. It's a worldwide product with a long history and the collection contains memorabilia（大事记） and handmade objects. Some of the documents go back to 1905. Visitors can see how a bottling plant operates and there are films about the history of the company. This Atlanta museum has a Pop Culture Gallery that shows paintings with the Coca-Cola image. At the end of the tour, visitors can buy a souvenir at the gift store. 　
The Atlanta History Center，established in 1926, is most well-known for its civil war collection. There is also the exhibition of folk arts and the displays on the history of golf in the US. 
The state is also proud of its famous daughter, novelist Margaret Mitchell. The Margaret Mitchell House and Museum was founded in the house that the author shared with her husband from 1925 until 1932. It was here that she wrote her great book, Gone with the Wind. Much of this Atlanta museum is focused on the 1939 Hollywood film of the book.
Families and school outings are fortunate in having the Fernbank Science Center. It serves the local educational community and the public also enjoys the displays. There are a wide variety of exhibitions, including a collection of dinosaur skeletons, an electron microscope and a Apollo spacecraft. The museum also has an impressive botanical collection. 
The Georgia Aquarium(水族馆) is the largest one in the world and almost all the tourists place it high on their travel plan when visiting the city. There are numerous species to see and learn about. The highlights include whale sharks, electric fish,  Japanese spider crabs, Californian sea lions and African black-footed penguins.
Atlanta museums have something for everyone and will never disappoint you. 
The underlined word plant in Paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A．factory

B．movie

C．soft drink

D．handmade object

Visitors interested in literature will probably go to _________.

A．The Georgia Aquarium

B．Fernbank Science Center

C．The Atlanta History Center

D．The Margaret Mitchell House and Museum

Visitors who go to Pop Culture Gallery can see _____.

A．exhibition of folk arts

B．pictures of sea animals

C．collections of the civil war

D．paintings with the Coca-Cola image

We can learn from the passage that ________.

A．Coca-Cola is popular with young visitors

B．most tourists want to visit the Georgia Aquarium

C．Science Center was set up by the local community

D．Atlanta museums mainly focus on art and literatur

Little Brother
By Cory Doctorow, 382 pages, $19.95
In the very near future, Marcus Yallow is walking with his friends in San Francisco when a 9/11-sized terrorist attack occurs blocks away. Everyone around is secretly taken away by the Department of Homeland Security to see whether they're terrorists. However, during the investigation, one of his friends dies mysteriously. The friends try to find out the truth. If you read only one science-fiction novel this year, make it this one.
The Flying Troutmans
By Miriam Toews, 274 pages, $32
The heart of the book is a road journey in Canada made by Hattie，Thebes and Logan to find Cherkis, the kids' dad. It's rich in dialogue, sometimes funny, sometimes surprisingly sad, always character-true. Toews is an extraordinarily gifted writer, with tough-minded compassion (同情) for her characters.
Reading By Lightning
By Joan Thomas, 388 pages, $22.95
We're in 1930s Canada, where Lily's father arrived three decades earlier to be promised fertile agricultural land. But they had been cheated and thrown in the middle of Manitoba. Now William Piper and his wife farm their land and place little hope in this life.
What They Wanted
By Donna Morrissey, 325 pages, $32
A father has a heart attack; a brother and a sister leave Newfoundland and go to Alberta, Canada to work； a tragedy brings reconciliation (和解), but also terrible loss. Primarily a novel of character, it's also a novel of Canada, of two very specific and vividly drawn places. Donna Morrissey's characters are troubled, sensitive, quick to be moved to anger or pain, and just as quick to laughter and affection.
If Jim only has 20 dollars, which book could he buy?

A．The Flying Troutmans.	B．What They Wanted.
C．Little Brother.	D．Reading By Lightning.

According to the text, we know that The Flying Troutmans is      .

A．full of dialogue

B．a sad story

C．about tourism

D．a real story

In Reading By Lightning, why did William Piper arrive in Canada?

A．To carry out his promise.	B．To work in a big city.
C．To get work experience.	D．To seek his fortune.

LIPITOR
ABOUT LIPITOR
Lipitor is a prescription medicine. Along with diet and exercise, it lowers “bad” cholesterol (胆固醇) in your blood. It can also raise “good” cholesterol.
Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors, including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking .
WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?
Who can take LIPITOR:
·People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise
·Adults and children over l0
Who should NOT take LIPITOR:
·Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your unborn baby.
·women who are breast-feeding. Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.
·People with liver (肝脏) problems
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR
Serious side effects in a small number of people:
·Muscle (肌肉) problems that can lead to kidney (肾脏) problems, including kidney failure
·Liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it.
Call your doctor right away if you have:
·Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you have a fever or feel very fired
·Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing
·Stomach pain
Some common side effects of LIPITOR are:
·Muscle pain
·Upset stomach
·Changes in some blood tests
HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR
DO:
·Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.
·Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor.
·Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food.
·If you miss a dose (一剂), take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time.
Don’t:
·Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.
·Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor.
What is a major function of Lipitor?

A．To help quit smoking.

B．To control blood pressure.

C．To improve unhealthy diet.

D．To lower “bad” cholesterol.

Taking Lipitor is helpful for  _________.    

A．breast-feeding women

B．women who are pregnant

C．adults having heart disease

D．teenagers with liver problems

If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should _________.      .

A．change the amount of your next dose

B．eat more when taking your next dose

C．have a dose as soon as you remember

D．take the next dose at your regular time

Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?

A．Face swelling.	B．Upset stomach.
C．Kidney failure.	D．Muscle weakness.

What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To teach patients ways for quick recovery.

B．To present a report on a scientific research.

C．To show the importance of a good lifestyle.

D．To give information about a kind of medicine.

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The advertisement is for a________．

A．school

B．hotel

C．store

D．restaurant

The romance package didn't cover________．

A．wine and flowers	B．travel tips
C．champagne breakfast	D．couples massage

If you want to go to the place which is mentioned in the passage，you should visit or call________．

A．windjammerlanding.com

B．18775220277

C．VILLA BEACH RESORE，ST.LUCIA

D．Premium Ocean View Room

Register(注册) in person: 1782N. Winchester St. Chicago
Register by phone: Call 264-8833
Register by mail: Use form given
Basic Photography
This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light, and lenses(镜头). Bring your own 35mm camera to the class.
Course Charge: $150
Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, Tues. & Thurs. 6-8p.m.
Marianne Adams is a professional photographer whose photographs appear in many magazines.
Understanding Computers
This twelve-hour course is for people who do not know very much about computers, but who need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can’t do, and how to use them.
Course Charge: $75
Equipment Charge: $10
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sat. 9-12 a.m.
Joseph Saimders is a professor of computer science at New Urban University. He has over twelve years of experience in the computer field.
Stop Smoking
Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now it is the time to stop smoking using the latest methods. You can stop smoking, and this twelve-hour course will help you do it.
Course Charge: $30
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mon. 4-7 p.m.
Dr.John Goode is a practicing psychologist(心理学家)who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking.
Typing
This course on weekdays is for those who want to type as well as those who want to improve their typing. You are tested in the first class and practice at one of eight different skill levels. This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper.
Course Charge: $125
Materials Charge: $25                      
Two hours each evening for two weeks.
This course is taught by a number of business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.
The shortest course is _________.

A．Basic Photography	B．Understanding Computers
C．Stop Smoking	D．Typing

A course which can do something good for your health will cost________.

A．$50

B．$30

C．$10

D．$125

There are typing courses___________.

A．on Saturdays and Sundays

B．from Monday to Friday

C．from Monday to Saturday

D．on each day in the week

Do you want to visit Disney World? However, will you worry about your pet if you go to Disney World? To meet the needs of these people, a pet hotel has been built near the Disney World Resort in Florida.
The new pet hotel is named Best Friends Pet Care Resort and it is mainly open to dogs and cats. It has an area of 4,645㎡. About 270 dogs and 30 cats can be kept there at the same time. Besides dogs and cats, it can also provide services for birds, pigs and rabbits. However, it can’t take care of snakes and turtles(乌龟) now.
Best Friend Pet Care Resort is a very expensive hotel. There are several types of dog rooms, such as rooms with air-conditioners（空调） and VIP rooms. There is even a “private dog park”. Owners can have a high-quality vacation with their dogs there. The cats are kept in the “Kitty City”. The “Kitty City” is very comfortable and clean. Workers there will clean it once a day.
Apart from having good equipment, Best Friends Pet Care Resort also have other plans to meet the psychological (心理上的) needs of pets. Workers play music to the pets, walk with them, play with them and even read stories to them before they go to bed.
“We aim to make sure that pets will have a fun vacation here, just like their owners at Disney World,” said the manager of the resort.
How many kinds of animals can be kept in Best Friends Pet Care Resort?

A．Three.

B．Five.

C．Six.

D．Seven.

About Best Friends Pet Care Resort, which of the following is NOT true?

A．It covers about 4,645 ㎡.

B．It can keep more than 300 pets.

C．Owners don’t need to pay much for keeping pets there.

D．There is a “private dog park” in the resort as well.

How often do the workers clean the “Kitty City”?

A．Once a day.

B．Twice a day.

C．Once a week.

D．Twice a week.

Workers from the pet care resort read stories to pets in order to          .

A．provide pets with good equipment

B．meet the psychological needs of pets

C．teach pets to learn more knowledge

D．make pets’ owners satisfied with their service

What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Relationship between Owners and Pets

B．Popular Pets All Over the World

C．How to Take Care of your Pets

D．Pet Care Resort in Florida

Mary’s plan for next week

Monday	7:30 go to the cinema with Alice
Tuesday	11:00 doctor
Wednesday	9:00 table tennis game   evening-study for exam
Thursday	8:30 concert
Friday	Afternoon—help Uncle Sam in his restaurant
Saturday	9:00—10:30 art class    14:00 visit grandmother
Sunday	8:00 supper with Betty and Ann

Peter’s plan for next week

Monday	study group meeting 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday	basketball match 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday	go to see some friends 2:00 p.m.
Thursday	noon, lunch with Larry
Friday	2:00—4:00 p.m. volunteer(志愿者) work @ Student Centre
Saturday	Shopping 10:00 a.m.
Sunday	Basketball team party 9:00 p.m.

Peter’s study group meeting will be on ______.

A．Saturday morning	B．Monday afternoon
C．Saturday evening	D．Friday afternoon

From Peter’s plan we learn that Peter likes ______.

A．table tennis

B．music

C．art

D．basketball

On Sunday morning Mary will ______.

A．be free

B．be busy

C．see the doctor

D．go shopping

What will Mary do on Wednesday evening?

A．See her friends	B．Play basketball
C．Go to her art class	D．Prepare for an exam

Singapore National Eye Centre “I could have lost my vision. SNEC restored (恢复)my sight.”
A macular hole, a hole at the most crucial part of the retina brought Bonny Huang who is from Hong Kong to the Singapore National Eye Centre for treatment. The retina is the light sensing nerve tissue at the back of the eye. In no time the potentially blinding condition was treated and his vision is now restored.
“In April 2008, I noticed straight lines started to become distorted, and white patch appeared in the centre of my vision. I went to the Singapore National Eye Centre immediately. The ophthalmologist, a medical doctor who specializes in eye care and surgery, found a central macular hole in my left eye.” The treatment of this condition involves delicate judgment dependent on the experience of the doctor. The success of the recovery, however, relies largely on the face-down posture by the patient. “The Ophthalmologist explained to me the operational procedures, and taught me how to comply with the post-surgery face-down posture.	The best part is that when I forgot some of the key points he told me, he showed no sign of resentment but instead comforted me not to worry before he went through the points again. I underwent an operation which lasted for only one hour, and maintained a face-down posture for three weeks. The result was very successful.” “I once consulted my Ophthalmologist during his lunch time, and he attended to me without finishing his lunch. His understanding and concern shown towards his patients can be scarcely found in other medical centres. I am very pleased to have received timely treatment in Singapore National Eye Centre where the doctors care about their patients.”
50 senior and experienced eye surgeons, total staff strength of 460 Ultra-modern facility with state-of-the-art technology and equipment Quality assurance programme backed by 100% clinical audit of outcomes High impact research teams leading to latest treatment strategies Multi-expert approach to treatment of complex eye conditions 250,000 outpatient visits, 14,000 major eye surgeries, 13,000 laser procedures annually Singapore National Eye Centre 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, International Patient Service 24-hour Hotline: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] or visit www.snec.com.sg

According to this passage, the Eye Centre is ______.

A．a charity organization helping people solve their eye problems

B．an institute focusing on eye-treatment research

C．a hospital specializing in eye-problem treatment and research

D．an international institute treating people’s diseases

Mr. Huang’s case in the advertisement is intended to ______.

A．give people advice on how to find good doctors to treat eye diseases

B．assure people of high quality of SNEC

C．explain the consequences of neglecting eye problems

D．tell foreigners they are welcome to SNEC

Which of the following statements is TRUE of SNEC?

A．Patients outside Singapore should call SNEC on work days.

B．Latest treatment strategies result from multi-expert approach to treatment of eye diseases.

C．High impact research teams are invited to deal with complex conditions.

D．Nearly 11precent of the staff of SNEC are senior and experienced ophthalmologists.

In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ____________.

A．journals of travels	B．well-taken photographs
C．stories of Leonard Maltin	D．opinions on restaurants

Which of the following is TRUE about Campus Link?

A．It offers readers bread and butter.

B．It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs.

C．It helps you to recognize your schoolmates and teachers.

D．It is a source of inspiration for the community.

The poster aims to __________.

A．declare the rights of Campus Link

B．introduce someone worthy of feature

C．share views and articles among teachers

D．encourage contributions for the next issue

Riding School:
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30p.m. on Saturday). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m. —8:30 p.m.
Phone: (412) 396—6754 Fax: (412)396—6752
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification．You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid．Have fun with other course members , afterwards in the clubroom．There are 10 weekly two-hour 1essons (Tuesdays 6 p．m．—8 p．m．)．
Opening Hours：Tuesdays：6：00 p．m．—8：00 p．m．
Phone：(412)396—6644    Fax：(412)396—6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6∶30 p. m.—8∶30 p. m.
Phone: (412) 396—6312    Fax: (412) 396—6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university．The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems．Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation．Also，all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores．
Opening Hours：24 hour from Monday to Sunday
Phone：(412)396—6649  Fax：(412)396—6648
Watersports Club:
We are a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing, A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m. —4:00 p.m.
Phone: (412)396—6899  Fax: (412)396—6890
If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should  join _____    ．

A．Watersports Club

B．Diving Centre

C．Sailing Club

D．Riding School

If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax _____         

A．[phone]

B．[phone]

C．[phone]

D．[phone]

You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to  _____ 

A．Watersports Club

B．Diving Center

C．Sailing Club

D．Riding School

Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A．Good equipment．

B．Well trained staff members．

C．Various less expensive medicines．

D．Nursery for newly-born babies.

Joshua , Helmut ,and Bethlehem Michelle O.Donovan ISBN9781462058679 Life is not easy for nine –year-old Joshua during World War IIBecause of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps (集中营). Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.	More Things in Heaven Bill Bosworth ISBN 9780595433582 In his More Things in Heaven ，Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders. More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experience.
Encourage Me！ Inspirational Poetry Gloria Coykendall ISBN9781412027854 It is an easy to read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chromic depression(长期抑郁) … cure to strengthen identity and purpose.
Creation or Evolution Michael Ebifegha ISBN9781450289023 Were humans created ,or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.
Seeking the Edge Dr. Joseph L. Rose ISBN9781462031795 Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life .---driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.

 
Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?

A．Bill Bosworth.	B．Michelle O. Donovan.
C．Dr. Joseph L. Rose.	D．Gloria Coykendall.

What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A．Those who are searching for the meaning of life.

B．Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

C．Those who study the art of writing.

D．Those who like traveling abroad.

Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A．Seeking the Edge.

B．Creation or Evolution.

C．Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.

D．More Things in Heaven.

We considered a list of the best American books. Here are five that may help accurately show the national character. Most from a century or so ago, they still entertain, teach, and inspire:
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
First published in 1851, the adventure stories of Captain Ahab and his monomaniacal(偏执的) pursuit of the white whale draw us into a universe full of fascinating characters and stories.
The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams
Published in 1918, the book was an autobiography. Born in one of America’s most famous political families, Adams provides insight into his family, including his experience as private secretary to his father, minister to England during the American Civil war.
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
When Whitman published Leaves of Grass in 1855, he wanted to accurately describe the American experience and reflect the great changes in the American literary world that had taken place during his lifetime.
Poems by Emily Dickinson
An enthusiastic poet whose works have had considerable influence on modern poetry, Dickson’s frequent use of dashes, occasional capitalization(大写) of nouns, and unconventional metaphors(隐喻) have contributed to her reputation as one of the most inventive poets of the 19^th century American literature. However, most of her poems were not published during her lifetime.
The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
First published in 1855, this is Longfellow’s most popular and most recognized poem, the heroic life and death of a magic American Indian, sent by the Great Spirit to guide the nations in the ways of peace.
Walt Whitman wrote Leaves of Grass in order to _______.

A．show his talent and heroic life to us

B．draw us into a fascinating universe

C．provide insight into his family

D．reflect the great changes in the American literary world

If you want to read a story about a magic American Indian, you can read _______.

A．Moby-Dick	B．The Song of Hiawatha
C．Poems	D．Leaves of Grass

Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Because the five books are from a century or so ago, they can’t teach and inspire us.

B．Herman Melville was considered as one of the most inventive poets of the 19^th century American literature.

C．The Education of Henry Adams is a non-fiction book.

D．Of the five books, Moby-Dick was published last.

Why did the author write the passage?

A．To introduce several best American books to readers.

B．To make an advertisement for a book store.

C．To tell stories of several famous writers.

D．To talk about some knowledge about literature.

Timetable




Which of the following is true of the membership card?

A．Its number is l0865 305305.

B．It belongs to Mr. E. M. Driscoll.

C．It is valid through the year of 2010.

D．It gets the owner a discount when used.

If one wants to attend a business lunch in London at l2：00,the latest train that he should take at Oxford leaves at          .

A．11：45

B．11：15

C．10：35

D．10：05

If you would like to have some vegetable beef, what may be your choice?

A．French Slam®	B．Chicken-Fried Steak®
C．The Super Bird®	D．Sandwich with Salad or Soup®

The chart shows that from 2005 to 2008，       

A．the percentage of the Spanish families with a computer rose 35 points

B．the percentage of the White families with a computer remained unchanged

C．the number of the Black families with a computer was on the decrease

D．the number of the Asian families with a computer showed the sharpest increase

Tayka Hotel De Sal
Where: Tahua, Bolivia
How much: About $95 a night
Why it’s cool: You’ve stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? That’s something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt—including the beds (though you’ll sleep on regular mattresses(床垫) and blankets). The hotel sits on the Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric dried-up lake that’s the world’s biggest salt flat. Builders use the salt from the 4,633-square-mile flat to make the bricks, and glue them together with a paste of wet salt that hardens when it dries. When rain starts to dissolve the hotel, the owners just mix up more salt paste to strengthen the bricks.
Green Magic Nature Resort
Where: Vythiri, India
How much: About $240 a night
Why it’s cool: Ridding a pulley(滑轮)-operated lift 86 feet to your treetop room is just the start of your adventure. As you look out of your open window—there is no glass!—you watch monkeys and birds in the rain forest canopy. Later you might test your fear of heights by crossing the handmade rope bridge to the main part of the hotel, or just sit on your bamboo bed and read. You don’t even have to come down for breakfast—the hotel will send it up on the pulley-drawn “elevator”.
Dog Bark Park Inn B&B
Where: Cottonwood, Idaho
How much: $92 a night
Why it’s cool: This doghouse isn’t just for the family pet．Sweet Willyis a 30-foot-tall dog with guest rooms in his belly. Climb the wooden stairs beside his hind leg to enter the door in his side. You can relax in the main bedroom, go up a few steps of the loft(阁楼）in Willy’s head, or hang out inside his nose. Although you have a full private bathroom in your quarters, there is also a toilet in the 12-foot-tall fire hydrant (消防栓）outside.
Gamirasu Cave Hotel
Where: Ayvali, Turkey
How much: Between $130 and $475 a night
Why it’s cool: This is caveman cool! Experience what it was like 5,000 years ago, when people lived in these mountain caves formed by volcanic ash. But your stay will be much more modern. Bathrooms and electricity provide what you expect from a modern hotel, and the white volcanic ash, called tufa, keeps the rooms cool, about 65℉in summer. (Don’t worry—there is heat in winter.)
What do we know about Tayka Hotel de Sal?

A．It is located on a prehistoric lake.

B．It should be protected against the rain.

C．Everything in the hotel is made of salt.

D．You have to cross a rope bridge to the hotel.

What is the similarity of the four hotels?

A．Being expensive.	B．Being comfortable.
C．Being natural.	D．Being unique.

What does the underlined part “Sweet Willy” refer to?
A. The name of the hotel.
B. The name of the hotel owner.
C. The building of Dog Bark Park Inn B&B.
D. The name of a pet dog of the hotel owner.
Which of the hotels makes you have a feeling of living in the far past?

A．Tayka Hotel De Sal	B．Green Magic Nature Resort
C．Dog Bark Park Inn B&B	D．Gamirasu Cave Hotel

What may be the purpose of the writer writing the passage?

A．To show his wide knowledge

B．To introduce some interesting hotels

C．To develop business in tourism

D．To attract attention from the readers

Have you got any wonderful plans for your coming winter vacation? Here are some wonderful films for you to kill time.

Away We Go With a baby on his way, a young couple, Burt and Verona, look at their lives and are puzzled about what they really want. So they hit the road and seek a place to call home. On their journey, they visit a handful of characters and learned a lot. It’s about taking the scenic route in life, preparing for the hope and excitement and fear of new beginnings, while never forgetting to look out of the window.

Orphan Either, a bright and well-behaved child, however, is not as innocent as she appears. Soon after being taken home, the peace of her adoptive family is completely changed You want a good horror film about a child from hell? Then you got one! Do not, in any cases, take children to see it.

500 Days of Summer Tom is in love with Summer from the moment he sees her. Can he accept that she simply likes him for now, not for forever? The movie is about Tom wrestling with that reality. Tom remembers his love, Summer, as a series of joys and bafflements. But Summer is just herself and he cannot have her. Here is a rare movie that begins by telling us how it will end and is about how the hero has no idea why.

2012 The director Roland Emmerich successfully dresses a corny story with an old Mayan prediction, which is believed by many to happen in the coming 2012 and as a result, attracts millions of people into the cinema. It’s just an entertaining Hollywood blockbuster （大片）with plenty of jokes, instead of a description of what the end of the world is really like. Don’t take it too seriously!

This passage aims to        .

A．make comments on films for a cinema

B．introduce films for a film corporation

C．recommend several films for fun

D．advertise several films for a website

If you bring your seven-year-old sister to the cinema, which of the following film should you avoid?

A．Away We Go.	B．Orphan
C．500 Days of Summer.	D．2012

Among all the characters mentioned in the passage, who directed films in Hollywood?

A．Roland Emmerich.	B．Tom and Summer.
C．Burt and Verona.	D．Esther.

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Orphan is a comedy about Esther adopted by a kind family.

B．500 Days of Summer is a romance with a happy ending.

C．Away We Go shows beautiful scenery on the young couple’s journey.

D．The ancient Mayan prediction is going to happen in 2012.