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Edda, a Little Valkyrie’s First Day of School
Written and illustrated(配图) by Adam Auerbach.
32 pp. Christy Ottaviano/Holt. $15.50.
Edda’s home is in Asgard, “a land full of magic and adventure.” But Edda, the littlest Valkyrie, doesn’t have quite enough to do, until her father flies her “all the way to Earth for the first day of school.”
The contrast between home and school is hard to get used to (in one, she can ride reindeer; in the other she gazes guinea pig(天竺鼠) through glass at the classroom). In his first picture book, Auerbach mixes the two worlds perfectly. Children are likely to appreciate the joke.
Planet Kindergarten
By Sue Ganz-Schmitt. Illustrated by Shane Prigmore.
32 pp. Chronicle. $14.99.
After careful preparations and a successful blastoff, a boy finds himself in a very unfamiliar environment. “We’re aliens from many galaxies(星系) on Planet Kindergarten,” he reflects as he sees his very varied classmates for the first time.
Prigmore, who designs for the movie industry, uses black backgrounds and bright colors to give this space adventure visual excitement and humor.
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade
By Justin Roberts. Illustrated by Christian Robinson.
42 pp. Putnam. $18.99.
It makes sense that the author of the long, rhyming lines in “The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade” is a children’s music performer. The story is about the power of one small person to fight prejudice.
Sally, whom no one ever seems to notice, is “paying super extra special attention” to the “terrible stuff” happening around her. When she decides to take action, she’s not alone for long.
And Two Boys Booed
By Judith Viorst.
32 pp. Margaret Ferguson/Farrar, Straus & Giroux. $16.59.
Ever felt quietly confident one minute, and a shaking mess the next? In Viorst’s story about determination, a little boy wakes up thinking about singing his song in the class talent show.
Which of the following is true about the book Edda, a Little Valkyrie’s First Day of School?

A．Edda found it easy to apply herself to the life on earth.

B．The book was Adam Auerbach’s first picture book.

C．The book was illustrated by Shane Prigmore.

D．The story of the book was about a little boy’s determination.

If you are interested in space adventure, you would probably choose______.

A．Edda, a Little Valkyrie’s First Day of School

B．Planet Kindergarten

C．The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade

D．And Two Boys Booed

The book The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade was published by__________.

A．Christy Ottaviano/Holt.

B．Chronicle.

C．Putnam

D．Margaret Ferguson/Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

All of the four books mentioned_______________.

A．are for children

B．have the same number of pages

C．have colorful pictures in them

D．need reading under parents’ guidance

Fascinated with images from the Mars Rover? It turns out you don’t have to go to space. The following spots may look like they are on another planet, but they are right here on earth.
* Socotra Island, Indian Ocean
The largest of the four-island Socotra Archipelago, the island has about 250 species of plants that are not found anywhere else in the world. This includes the canopy-topped dragon’s blood tree, which has blood-red resin(树脂）that runs down if the trunk is cut deep. It can grow to 10 feet with a bulbous(球根的）trunk that swells with water absorbed in case of dry weather.
See it for yourself: There are regular flights from the Yemen capital of Sanaa on(Felix Airways) ($ 180 each way)
* Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
This wilderness in Northern Arizona/southern Utah is home to some of the most striking landscapes in the American Southwest. The nearly 300,000-acre site is known for its abundance of colorful shale（页岩）and Navajo sandstone that has been eroded(侵蚀）by the elements to create cliffs that rise as high as 3,000 feet. In the northwest of the park is the Coyote Buttes, where you’ll find The Wave, a wall of red sandstone that twists and turns in a way that just doesn’t look natural ---but is.
See it for yourself: Permits are required to hike in Vermilion Cliffs. Paria Canyon and Buckskin Gulch permits are available at on-site pay stations or in advance ($5 per person).
*Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
The huge size of the Perito Moreno Glacier is unbelievable---it is more than 50 miles in length and 500 feet deep. The terminus(终点）of the glacier is Lago Argetino, where a 50-foot blue-hued ice wall rises from the lake. The Perito Moreno is also one of the only glaciers left on earth that is still growing.
See it for yourself: Many tour companies offer day trips to Perito Moreno from El Calafte. Viator’s full-day tour includes transportation from a local hotel and a guided tour for $ 106 per person.
Which is true about the canopy-topped dragon’s blood tree?

A．It grows where there is little rain.

B．It has blood-red skin.

C．It is shaped like a dragon.

D．It stores water for dry season.

What do we know about The Wave?

A．It is created in a natural way.

B．It is created by waves.

C．It is as high as 3,000 feet.

D．It looks quite natural.

How much does a couple pay for a trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina?

A．$106

B．$ 212

C．$ 360

D．$ 420

Where does the text probably come from?

A．A geography book.	B．A tourist guidebook.
C．A news report.	D．A TV program.

The Future Stars
General introduction
The Future Stars was set up in 1988 as a non-profit service center for child development devoted to providing quality childcare in a loving and educational environment for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Our funds mainly come from public donations.
A healthy curiosity about learning is the most important quality for early childhood development. We aim at offering high quality developmentally age-appropriate activities for early childhood, the most Important time of child development, so that they can do better after they start formal schooling.
Hours of operation
Childcare will be provided for the child from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday except for holidays. Children may not arrive before 7:00 am or remain after 6:00 pm. Should an emergency arise, the parent should immediately make us know in consideration of our work arrangements. A late charge of $ 1.00 per minute will be assessed if the child is not picked up by 6:05 pm. Charges for these services are to be paid directly to the staff person that has been looking after your child until your arrival, not to the center. Failure to pay late charges may affect continued services with the center.
Tuition (学费)
When it has been confirmed that a position is available for your child, you must pay a registration (注册) fee of $200 per child.
The weekly tuition fee is $ 98.00. You can make payments either by credit card or in cash on Monday every week. If your payment is not made by Tuesday at 9:00 am, you will be charged a $ 25.00 late fee.
For more information, please call 434-293-6110 or visit
www.childdevelopmentcenter.com.
The Future Stars is intended for______.

A．would-be parents	B．teenagers
C．child experts	D．pre-school children

What can we know about late pickups from the passage?

A．They may affect continued services with the center.

B．Parents have to pay late charges for them to the center.

C．Parents have to inform the center of them right away.

D．They greatly disturb the work arrangements of the center.

If you want your child to receive childcare services from the Future Stars you must ___.

A．pay extra for delayed payment	B．pay every Tuesday
C．pay $ 98 for registration	D．pay in cash

What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract public donations.

B．To promote early education.

C．To tell the benefits of childcare.

D．To introduce a child development center.

Volunteer Day schedule:
7:30 a.m.: Meet at the Community Center for breakfast.
8-8:30 a.m.: Visit with people from the many participating organizations. Choose which activity you’d like to help with for the day.
8:30-9 a.m.: Board the bus for your chosen activity, and ride with other volunteers to your activity site.
9-12:00 a.m.: Work as a volunteer.
12:00 a.m.-1 p.m.: Share lunch with your volunteer group. Don’t forget to bring food for lunch from home!
1-3:30 p.m.: Continue your volunteer work.
3:30 p.m.: Board the bus that will take you back to the Community Center, where you will be able to talk with other volunteers and share your experiences.
See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join.
Happy Homes: it provides home repairs for needy people in the form of painting. It also provides painters to create beautiful paintings inside schools of community centers.
Elder Care: Elder Care sends volunteers into nursing homes to spend time with them, play board games with them, and talk with them.
City Parks Association: you can help plant flowers and bushes in city parks or pick up trash around the river banks. These activities are very active, so remember to be prepared with plenty of drinking water!
Love and Learning: it provides volunteers to help children with learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children aged four to six, or read one-on-one with struggling readers aged seven to eight.
According to the schedule, how long will a volunteer work a day?

A．3 hours	B．5.5 hours
C．7.5 hours.	D．8 hours.

To join Happy Homes, one should _____.

A．be very good at art.

B．enjoying talking with people.

C．be able to play board games.

D．like working with young children.

For volunteers who enjoy being outside in nature, they can join _____.

A．Elder Care	B．Happy Homes
C．Love and Learning	D．City parks Association

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: Jun.15---Aug.24
Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.
Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Jacobspillow.org.
Moab Music Festival
Where: Moab, Utah
When: Aug.29---Sept.9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music . But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.
Events start at $25. Moabmusicfest.org.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming
When: July19---28
There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.
Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. Cfdrodeo.com.
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where: Cooperstown, New York
When: July6---Aug.24
Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi’s “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers.
Tickets start at $26.  Glimmerglass.org.
If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?

A．September 4.	B．July 19.
C．August 24.	D．June 15.

If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?

A．$18.

B．$41.

C．$360

D．$22.

If you are a big fan of Wagner, you’re advised to go to ____________.

A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

B．Moab Music Festival

C．Cheyenne Frontier Days

D．The Glimmerglass Festival

Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?

A．Education.	B．Literature.
C．Business.	D．Art.

H.T.B. Arts Center
FILM Tickets £2.50 / £ 1.50. Performances at 8 pm unless started otherwise.
WILD AT HEART 127mins.
Wen 6-Fri8 February
Director: David Lynch
Starring: Nicholas Cage, Laura Dern, Willam Dafoe. A first-class film. Cage and his girlfriend Dean are on the run through the dangerous Deep South. They are hiding from gunmen who have
been hired to kill Cage by Dean's mother. Victims, yes—but they also have fun. It's wild at heart, strange on top. Funny, frightening and brilliant.
DICK TRACY 113mins
Mon 11-Sat16 February 6pm
Tickets on sale 5-6 pm
Director: Warren Beatty
Starring: Warren Beatty , Madonna The famous detective tries to stop Big Boy and the Blank from taking over the city. A colorful and exciting film. Some parts are frightening, so think twice about taking children.
BATMAN 126mins
Mon11-Sat16 February 8.30pm
Tickets on sale 7.30-8.30pm
PIZZA PLUS offer 6-7pm
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson. A few essential questions must be asked...Is Batman a mad hero? Why does Bruce Wayne spend millions dressing up as a bat? Has Nicholson's Joker stolen the whole movie? Great action and excellent acting, especially by Nicholson.
We know from Wild at Heart that _________.

A．Cage was not accepted by his future mother-in-law.

B．Wild at Heart is funny rather than frightening

C．A famous detective happened to help Cage and Dean.

D．Cage and Dean are playing the hide-and-seek game with Dean’s mother.

According to the text, we can learn that _________.

A．Batman has the longest running time

B．One can buy tickets in advance for all the films

C．While watching Batman one can enjoy pizza at 7:30 pm.

D．You’d better not take your children with you to see Dick Tracy

Where can we most probably read this text?

A．In an ad page.

B．In a movie review.

C．In a short story.

D．In an introduction of an art center.

Charles Blackman：Alice in Wonderland
An Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV),Australia
10 June —12 August 2015
Venue (地点)     The Ian Potter Centre
Admission      Free entry
Charles Blackman is famous for his beautiful painting of dreams. In 1956, he heard for the first time Lewis Carroll’s extraordinary tale of Alice in Wonderland –the story of a Victorian girl who falls down a rabbit hole, meets a lot of funny characters and experiences all kinds of things. At that time, Blackman’s wife was suffering form progressive blindness. The story of Alice moving through the strange situations, often disheartened by various events, was similar to his wife’s experiences. It also reflected so much of his own life. All this contributed to the completion of the Alice in Wonderland paintings.
Illustrator Workshop
Go straight to the experts for an introductory course in book illustration. The course includes an introduction to the process of illustration and its techniques, workshop exercise and group projects.
Dates    Sunday 17 June &Sunday 5Aug.10am—1pm
Venue   Gas Works Arts Park
Wonderful World
Celebrate the exhibition and Children’s Book Week with special activities just for the day, including a special visit from Alice and the White Rabbit
Date    Sunday 24 June, 11am—4pm
Venue   Exhibition Space, Level 3
Topsy-Turvy
Visit the exhibition or discover wonderful curiosities in artworks in the NGV Collection and make a magic world in a box. Alice and the White Rabbit will be with you. Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland will be screened.
Dates   Sunday 8,15,22,29 July, and Tuesday 24-Friday 27 July, 12noon—3pm
Venue  Theatre, NGV Australia
Drawing Workshop
Distortions of scale ( 比例失真) can make artworks strange but interesting. Find out how Charles Blackman distorted scale in his paintings to create a curious world. Then experiment with scale in your own drawings. More information upon booking.
Date    Friday 27 July, 10:30am-3pm
Venue   Foyer, Level 3
Charles Blackman’s paintings come from ________.

A．his wish to express his own feelings

B．his dream of becoming a famous artist

C．his admiration for Lewis Carroll

D．his eagerness to cure his wife’s illness

Which two activities can you participate in on the same day?_________

A．Illustrator Workshop and Drawing Workshop.

B．Topsy-Turvy and Drawing Workshop.

C．Wonderful World and Topsy –Turvy.

D．Illustrator Workshop and Wonderful World.

To understand the Alice in Wonderland paintings, you should go to ________.

A．Exhibition Space .Level 3	B．Gas Works Arts Park
C．Theatre, NGV Australia	D．Foyer, Level 3

Activities concerning children’s books are to be held

A．on July 24, 2015	B．on July15, 2015
C．on June 24, 2015	D．on August 5, 2015

Modern Foreign Language Teacher
A successful, popular school in central South London has a new vacancy(空职) for an MFL Teacher of Spanish to start immediately after the Christmas holidays.
We required a specialist Spanish teacher; therefore Spanish should be your major language. Besides this, you need to make the lessons interesting and you should also have teaching experience.
Please contact Robert Eagle at 88143425.
General Manager
We are seeking a General Manager for our new workshop facility in Doha, Qatar. The successful individual should possess a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, along with 19 to 15 years' work experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Fertilizer or Marine industry and CNC machinery tools and equipment. A minimum of five years’; experience in a senior managerial capacity is essential. Candidates (候选人) that have work experience in Gulf countries or in the Middle East are encouraged to apply.
Please contact Brian Gambles at 88146725.
Finance Manager
The successful individual will be able to demonstrate substantial commercial experience working within a corporate, blue-chip environment. You will be able to interact with and present confidently to senior management. The business offers an excellent working culture and genuine opportunities for significant career advancement and development.
Please contact Mr. McMahon at 88147959.
HR Manager
We are looking for an HR Manager to join our project team who will be responsible for a new HR and Payroll project.
A minimum of three years' HR management experience is required for this position.
The successful individual will need to have managed HR teams and supported Payroll.
If you have the relevant experience and are available for a new assignment, contact Matt Ridley at 88146550.
Who should you get in touch with if you want to be a Spanish teacher?

A．Robert Eagle	B．Brian Gambles
C．Mr. McMahon	D．Matt Ridley

We know from the ads that the position of General Manager requires a person who _______.

A．has five years of work experience in the Marine industry

B．can support the senior management teams

C．has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

D．has teaching experience

If you want to work in an excellent working culture, you should call _______ for an interview.

A．88143425

B．88146725

C．88147959

D．88146550

What is the minimum amount of experience required for the position of HR Manager?

A．Five years	B．Six years
C．Ten years	D．Three years

Lots of people buy books and products from Amazon, an online seller. They offer and pay over the Internet and the books are shipped through the mail or a delivery service like FedEx.
One day, people could get their Amazon deliveries from an “unmanned aerial vehicle”—a timely vehicle that looks like a toy helicopter. And instead of waiting days to get the parcel, it could be at the buyer’s home in half an hour or less. The company is working on a fleet of tiny vehicles they call “Prime Air”. The vehicles are also known as “octocopters”. On their website, Amazon says, “One day, Prime Air Vehicles will be as normal as seeing a mail trucks on the road today.”
The U.S.’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working on safety regulations for unmanned flying vehicles like the Prime Air copters. Those regulations will make sure the copters are able to fly safely where they need to go. Once the FAA has put its rules in place, which could be as early as 2016, Amazon will be ready with its fleet of tiny flyers. The process could take as many as five years.
The new delivery service would likely be available only in the United States, at first. The copters the company is testing now can handle packages up to five pounds (2.3kg) and they have a range of 10 miles (16 kilometers).
Other companies are also looking at using unmanned flying vehicles to deliver their products. For instance, Domino’s Pizza in the U.K. released a video showing a “DomiCopter”, delivering a pizza. That video may have been a publicity stunt（噱头）. In any case, just like Prime Air’s octocopters, the DomiCopters don’t have clearance（许可）to take off just yet.
For what purpose does Amazon want to use the Prime Air?

A．To predict the sales volume.

B．To check the delivery service.

C．To shorten the delivery period.

D．To remind people to order online.

What do we know from Amazon’s words in paragraph 2?

A．The Prime Air Vehicles will still travel on the road.

B．The Amazon’s delivery system needs to be improved.

C．The Prime Air Vehicles will be widely put into use soon.

D．The creation of the Prime Air Vehicles was inspired by the mail trucks.

The Prime Air Vehicles will be regulated by the U.S.’s FAA for __________.

A．the design plans

B．the delivery price

C．the driver’s training

D．the safety assessment

What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the new delivery method?

A．Its safety	B．Its delivery ability
C．Its appearance	D．Its moving speed

What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．The new delivery service has attracted more customers.

B．The designer of Amazon has promoted “Prime Air” to other company.

C．Another unmanned vehicle has been put into use by a British pizza company.

D．Unmanned vehicles could possibly be developed and employed by more companies.

阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Car Hire
Hiring a self-drive car really adds to the enjoyment of your holiday. There are so many places of interest to visit, and if you enjoy seeing more than just the city center there's no better way to explore than by car.

Hire Charges What's included a)Unlimited mileage (英里数) b)Expenses on oil, maintenance ( 保养 ) and repairs, which will be repaid on production of invoices c ) Full insurance (保险) except personal accident ( see below) and contents. What's not included a) Personal accident insurance. b)Garaging, petrol, parking and traffic fines.

 
Conditions of Hire
★ The shortest rental period at these special low prices is three days. For prices for periods of one or two days you only see our representative (代理人) at the hotel.
★ Car hire must be booked six weeks or more before arrival in London to guarantee a car. But if you have been unable to make a booking in advance please see our representative at the hotel who may still be able to help you.
★The car types on the sheet are examples of the types of cars in each price range , but a particular car cannot be guaranteed.
★Upon delivery the driver(s) will be asked to sign the car hire company's Conditions of Hire.
★If you decide to hire a car, just fill in the Booking Form and return it to us. A booking fee of￡12  as part of the car hire cost is required.
★Should you be forced to cancel your car hire booking after payment in full (two weeks before date of hire ) , a cancellation charge of ￡ 12 will be made.
From the advertisement we can see a car hirer will pay_________.

A．insurance against damage to the car

B．insurance against injuryto the driver

C．the cost of maintenance of the car

D．the cost of repairs to the car

Which of the following is NOT true judging from the advertisement?

A．Such an advertisement most likely appears in a newspaper.

B．You should have a driving license when you hire a car from the company.

C．When you hire a car from the company, a driver will go together with you.

D．You have to pay a booking fee when you hire a car from the company.

If car hirers change their minds after paying the whole cost of hiring, the ￡12 booking fee is ________.

A．partly returned	B．doubly paid
C．not returned at all	D．returned within six weeks

The prices for car hire are especially low when________.

A．it is booked for at least three days

B．it is booked two weeks in advance

C．it is booked for two days

D．the booking is made in London

阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
January 1 — January 31
You are charming and intelligent. You are actually quite ambitious. You like to go to parties and chat with your friends. On the other hand, you are friendly, but you are also a very private person.
February 1 — February 28
You are determined and hard working．You are born under the sign of loyalty and faimess．You like parties and enjoy a lot of friends. On the other hand, you are quite famous for your courage. You really like to explore and you are an adventurer.
March 1 — March 31
You are very loyal, independent, and open-minded. You are a born leader, and when you set a goal, you go to it. You adore challenges and competitions. You are most likely to be the one who calls out, "Let's go!" you are always in a circle of friends. You love animals. You are like a roller coaster.
April 1—April 30
You are artistic, well-mannered, intelligent, and diplomatic．You are usually sweet and kind, of course．You are sometimes famous for your artistic sense and good taste. You love throwing grand parties. Vacations and routines are very important to you. You are also fairly popular.
May l — May 31
You are talented, sincere, and most of all, enthusiastic. You are the master of ceremonies. You shine in the crowd．When you walk into a room, heads turn, and you hear whispers and gasps. You have a strong will to defeat any challenge in your way. You have a hunger for fashion.
June 1 — June 30
You are very elegant, wise, and compassionate(有同情心的)．You are very attractive and people are attracted to you. Your friends rely on you for advice. You will be someone like Jacqueline Onassis. You are also very lucky in many ways.
July l — July 31
You are mostly agreeable, energetic, and popular.You like to try new things wherever you go. You know how to dress and you always look your best. You are talented and you love sports. You are always one step ahead of anyone else. You adore freedom and independence.
August 1 — August 31
You are empathetic, easygoing, and compliant．You can get along with almost everyone. Many people admire you for your talent and creativity. On the other hand, you are sensitive and compassionate. You always like to dream. You enjoy peace and quiet at night.
September 1 — September 30
You are individualistic, sociable, and very entertaining. You are capable of anything. You have an excellent memory. You like long, friendly conversations with your closest friends．You turn boring things into the life of the party.
October 1 — October 31
You are thoughtful, intelligent, and the class comedian．You are also very popular, and nice around friends. You love to save the best for last. You are amusing and very fun to be around with. You love to spend hours each day reading and studying for final exams, when the school year has just started. You almost never turn on your friends.
November 1 — November 30
You are unselfish, knowledgeable, and friendly. You are loyal to your friends and family. You can see the difference between right and wrong. You are very honest and you speak out when you feel something has gone wrong. You are the person who likes trendy clothes.
December 1 —December 31
You are smart, optimistic, and willing to help others. You are like a rare diamond. You are intentionally the nicest while you are with friends. You are also very affectionate. You are too good to be true. Your friends trust in you easily. You are also popular in the "Being Nice" way.
Who is the combination of very different characteristics?

A．A person born during April 1---April 30.

B．A person born during August 1---August 31.

C．A person born during January 1---January 31.

D．A person born during February 1---February 28.

People born in the months of_______ are usually very fashionable．

A．May, July and November

B．May, July and October

C．July, October, and November

D．April, May and October

Below are four ads on the website.
l Artful Experience
It’s an artful experience even if you’re artistically challenged. Adults, teens, and children of all ages are welcome at Contemporary Art studio. We provide everything: stamps, idea books, a little coaching, and a lot of encouragement. Drop in anytime. It’s creative fun for everyone to paint your own pottery（陶器）! No experience needed. Our studio will show you how. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
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l Chinese-English Translator
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates looking to put their Chinese skills to use.
Requirements: native speaker of English; business translation experience is preferred but not a must; able to fulfill several projects on time; excellent reading skills in Chinese. If interested, please email [e-mail] or call 453-268-130.
l Ancient Object Market
Here you find a large variety of old European furniture, statues and paintings. We also offer a large selection of clocks in bronze, wood, white metal. Organizing buying tours based on the needs of our clients is something else we do. We pick you up from the airport, make hotel reservations and drive you around to the best wholesale(批发) dealers. Our email is [e-mail].
l _____________________
We are delighted to offer you an efficient and reasonably priced service of high-class car rentals （租赁）with qualified drivers. Suitable for your journeys to and/or from Rome’s airports or other destinations. We will be there to meet you on your arrival at the airport and drive you to your destination in complete safety and comfort. If you need the service, please call 668-556-429.
Contemporary Art studio is a place where_________.

A．one can enjoy many kinds of artworks

B．one can learn how to paint on pottery

C．one can make pottery by himself/herself

D．one can improve his/her painting skills greatly

Who may be suitable for a Chinese-English translator?

A．An American graduate who is good at Chinese.

B．A Chinese graduate who majored in business.

C．A Chinese college student who has good English writing skills.

D．An American college student who is interested in English translation.

If Mr. Black wants to buy a painting, he can__________.

A．send an email to [e-mail]

B．send an email to [e-mail]

C．call 453-268-130

D．call 668-556-429

Which of the following can be the best title for the fourth advertisement?

A．Nice Rome trips.

B．Airport Car Rentals With Drivers.

C．Cheap Car Tours.

D．Flight Service To Pick You Up

阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Hearst Castle is a palatial(宫殿式) park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by architect Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate and its considerable collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. In spite of its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors every year.
Guided Tours
There are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardens.
l Tour One is recommended for first time visitor. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.
l Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr. Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.
l Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.
l Tour Four features the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.
l The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst's own visitors might have.
Ticket Prices
Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.

TOURS	ADULT	Ages 6-17
Experience Tour	$ 24	$ 12
Tours 2, 3 or 4	$ 24	$12
Evening tour	$30	$15

Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
 Reservation Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445, see below for time.

Reservation Call Center Hours
Dates	Monday-Friday	Saturday-Sunday
March-September	8AM. to 6PM.	8AM. to 6PM.
October-February	9AM. to 5PM.	9AM. to 3PM.

Visit www. Hearst castle. org for more information.
Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present?

A．William Randolph Hearst.

B．Julia Morgan.

C．The state of California.

D．The Hearst Corporation.

If a young couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?

A．$36.

B．$60.

C．$48.

D．$75.

31. Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?

A．At 8 AM on Monday in February.	B．At 9 AM on Sunday in March.
C．At 7 PM on Friday in September.	D．At 6 PM on Saturday in October.

32. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To attract visitors to Hearst Castle.

B．To introduce Hearst Castle.

C．To introduce California's scenery.

D．To introduce Hearst Castle' scenery.

阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Ice Age Cave Art of Southwest France
May 21, 2013 —May 27, 2013
Day 1 U.S.— Bordeaux, France
Leave the U.S. for Bordeaux to start our prehistoric exploration(史前探索).
Day 2 Bordeaux — Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
On arriving in Bordeaux, join the group to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, France’s prehistory capital. Cheek into Les Glycines hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner here.
Day 3 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
Begin at the Combarelles cave, believed to have been used by Cro-Magnon man between 14 000 and 12 000 years ago. After lunch in a restaurant in the rock, enjoy a guided tour of the National Prehistory Museum, containing one of the largest prehistoric collections. Our day ends at the cave of Font-de-Gaume. Discovered in 1901, it remains one of the most exciting places in the world, with many drawings of horses, deer and so on.
Day 4 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
Journey through Black Perigord, starting with a tour of Sarlat. After lunch in town, visit Bernifal. Discovered in 1898, it offers its visitors various paintings.
Day 5 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
At the Rouffignac cave, get on an electric train to explore the nearly 10 kilometers of cave — a real underground maze(迷宫)of prehistoric drawings and several surprising handprints. Pause for lunch in a local farm house, then continue to Abri Castanet.
Day 6 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
After checking out of Les Glycines, travel to Cougnac cave, containing the oldest paintings in a site open to the public. Enjoy lunch in this beautiful town on the Dordogne river. As you leave Rocamadour, visit the Abri des Merveilles, then continue to the popular Chateau de Mercues.
Day 7 Toulouse — U.S
Check out of the Chateau de Mercues, and travel to the Toulouse airport for your return flight to the U.S..
Where will tourists have a welcome dinner?

A．At the Rouffignac cave.

B．At the Cougnac cave.

C．In the Les Glycines hotel.

D．At the Combarelles cave.

On which day tourists will visit Cougnac cave?

A．Day 3.	B．Day 4.
C．Day 5.	D．Day 6.

How many nights will tourists stay in Les Glycines hotel?

A．Two nights.	B．Three nights.
C．Four nights.	D．Five nights.

阅读理解
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Metrorall (地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel Free with a paying customer.
Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.
Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorall rides with a One Day Pass .Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations .Use it after 9:30 a,m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays .
Hours of service
Open: 5am  Mon-Fri               7 a.m  Sat-Sun
Close: midnight Sun-Thur.         3 a.m Fri-Sat. nights
Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.
Metrobus
When paying with exact charge, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTripⓇcard, the fare is 1.25.
Fares for senior/disabled customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or Smar/TripⓇcard. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecard, SmarTripⓇcards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors .com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.
Travel tips (提示)
Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4and 6p.m.
If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost &Found at 202-962-1195.
At what time does Metroarll stop service on Saturday ?

A．At midnight.	B．At 3 a.m.
C．At 5 a.m.	D．At 7a.m.

What is good about a SmarTripⓇcard ?
A. It is convenient for old people.
B. It saves money for its users
C It can be bought at any train
D. It is sold on the Internet
Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?

A．202-962-1195	B．202-962-1100
C．202-637-7000	D．202-637-8000

What should you know about farecard machines?

A．They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.

B．They are connected(连接) to change machines.

C．They offer(提供) special service to the elderly(老人).

D．They make change for no more than(仅仅) $5.